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Tuesday May 03, 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
I took on some new responsibilities at work and picked them up quickly. But that made me nervous that I might get overconfident and mess up. What's the right balance? (21:12-33:15)
Getting through the pandemic mostly unscathed has given me a kind of guilt. How do I deal with that? (33:19-44:40)
James 1:13 says God doesn't tempt anyone. But I alway learned He lets us be tempted to test us. Which is it? (44:43-55:42)
Closing Song: Always, Always, Always (Jed Brewer)
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Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
I recently lost someone dear to me, and I feel like I'm not grieving. What's going on? (24:37-37:08)
When looking for a therapist what are the pros and cons of a Christian counselor? (37:13-49:32)
People online are debating "modesty" again. Is that even in the Bible? Do I have to care? (49:37-1:04:41)
Closing Song: Be Thou My Vision
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Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
It's a post-Easter emergency roundup!
This week: A horrifying gigantic plush Jesus, Biblical podcasters, we uncover a very Gospel Coalition hazing ritual, and we discuss the God figure hidden in plain sight in a Disney classic.
Closing Song: Greater Is He (Jed Brewer)
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Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
How do I reflect on mistakes I have made in my past without getting stuck in guilt? (16:24-29:36)
How do I know when God is telling me to be patient versus times when I am just scared to take a next step? (29:40-41:20)
I am a recovering people pleaser and it caused a lot of problems in my life. How do I be a servant without being a people pleaser? (41:26-55:57)
Closing Song: Break Of Day (Lee Younger)
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Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
I feel like everyone expects my significant other and I to get engaged soon, but I am having doubts. What do I do? (16:02- 28:33)
In Luke 7, Jesus raises a widow's son. But what about all the people whose loved ones He didn't do that for? What is this story supposed to tell us? (28:27-40:04)
There are areas of my life where I am not really even trying to improve right now. Is that okay? (40:07-52:58)
Closing Song: Take My Life and Let It Be (Lee Younger)
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Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Should I validate someone's feelings if they are throwing themselves a pity party? (18:56-31:42)
My partner and I are having a baby. How do we tell our relatives "this is not about you"? (31:52-44:00)
What do you guys make of the recent Christianity Today scandal? (44:03-1:00:04)
Closing Song: Psalm 24:1 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
What's the difference between sharing something that helped you with someone else and toxic positivity? (18:52-30:25)
I made a lot of progress in an area of my life. Is it weird or wrong that I just feel exhausted at the idea of having to put effort into the next thing I want to improve? (30:28-43:29)
I have been thinking about the apocalypse a lot lately because...well, you know. How are we supposed to think about or deal with that idea? (43:32-56:00)
Closing Song: No He Wasn't (The Bridge Loud ft Lins Honeyman)
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Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Someone accused my church of not being "biblically-based". What does that even mean? (15:50-31:38)
How do I navigate "eating the meat and spitting out the bones" with Christian stuff? (31:48-47:18)
How can I deal with well-meaning but nosy family members? (47:22-1:05:12)
Closing Song: Micah 6:8 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
How do I tell the difference between processing bad news well and being in denial? (16:36-28:28)
What does Philippians 2:14 "do all things without arguing or complaining" actually mean for us? (28:36-48:08)
I hear people talk about an epiphany or a spiritual awakening. Is there a way to prepare for one of those? (48:12-1:03:22)
Closing Song: Never Alone (Pete and Tasha Lawson)
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Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
How do I empathize instead of judge when it seems like someone is causing their own problem? (15:50-30:14)
I feel like my mind dwells on things that make me angry or unhappy. How can I stop? (30:19-43:17)
What's the deal with Jesus casting demons out of people? Does that teach us anything? (43:20-58:27)
Closing Song: I Am Free (Lee Younger)
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