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Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
A friend passed away recently. How do I grieve this so I can actually "let go"? (13:57-25:01)
Any tips on letting go of bitterness from an old family wound? (25:06-38:25)
What does Psalm 18:25-26 mean when it talks about being "blameless" and "pure"? (38:30-52:31)
Closing Song: 4 Good Reasons (The Bridge House Band)
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Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
I feel like I am being manipulated in my relationship, what should I do? (14:49-28:45)
In John 5, Jesus tells a man He healed, “Stop sinning, or something worse may happen to you.” What does that mean? (28:53-44:23)
I am feeling a lot of fear around the COVID resurgence. How can I deal with it? (44:34-57:24)
Closing Song: Bigger Than My Fears (Jed Brewer)
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Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
How do I get patience when I need it the most? (17:18-32:09)
What does the Bible say about refugees? (32:14-48:33)
I have gone to therapy and learned a lot. But I don't know how I can apply these things without going back in time to not screw things up. What can I do now? (48:36-1:02:20)
Closing Song: Power In The Blood (The Bridge Loud)
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Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
A family member is very rude about my past. How do I forgive her and myself? (18:47-32:14)
I've heard God has a plan for my life. How do I know what that is? (32:18-42:55)
I recently heard someone preaching on Matthew 6:14 and they made it sound like if you don't forgive other people then God won't forgive you. Is that right? (43:00-56:00)
Closing Song: You're Thoughts Are Not My Thoughts (Jed Brewer)
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Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
I am discouraged and angry about COVID numbers going back up. How do I deal with those feelings? (20:58-35:17)
With the latest scandal coming out about Hillsong's founder- what do I do with the way the positive associations and memories I have with some Hillsong songs? (35:20-52:38)
How do I actually "leave it up to God"? (52:42-1:05:31)
Closing Song: Philippians 4:6 (The Poolhouse Guru ft Jeremy Nicholls)
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Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
I try to take my walk seriously, but I find myself losing focus when I am praying or reading the Bible. I have ADHD, but I don't want to use that as an excuse. What can I do? (13:31-28:48)
I've made a lot of positive changes in my life. Now I am stressed by having so many good things going on. How do I deal with the stress of positive things? (28:52-41:41)
What was the deal with the Sabbath in Jesus's time? The religious leaders seemed to take it extremely seriously. Why was it such a point of tension? (41:45-1:02:18)
Closing Song: Jesus Is On The Main Line (Lee Younger)
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Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
How do I recover friendships after the pandemic lockdowns, including with some friends who are mad at me for not seeing them more during the last year? (17:03-31:52)
People got really mad at the "Modest is Hottest" thing, which I understand. But I like to dress modestly, is there something inherently wrong with that? (31:56-47:43)
I want to get married ASAP, and my partner wants to wait a year and have a big wedding. How do we navigate that difference? (47:45-1:08:03)
Closing Song: Be Thou My Vision (The Deacons Division)
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Article referenced in the Emergency: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/25/us/facebook-church.html
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
I feel like sometimes I pray compulsively. How do I pray without obsessing? (20:42-33:25)
Is it wrong that Philippians 4:13 and the way people use it kind of annoys me? (33:30-46:14)
How do I balance having confidence with being humble? (46:19-59:56)
Closing Song: Romans 12:15 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
The person I am interested in said they like me, but they can't be with me. It's a complicated situation. How do I not lose my mind? (18:33-34:41)
Psalm 37:1 makes it sound like we are not supposed to do anything when evil is happening. I can't be reading that right can I? (34:45-45:58)
I am in a situation where I feel a lot of anger- at the other person, at God, at myself. How do I process that? (46:02-58:26)
Closing Song: My Good Is Knowing You (Jed Brewer)
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Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
I have wounds from a parent. How do I work through the pain and the past? (17:15-29:31)
I feel like a spent a lot of time being lost. I hear about this "new me". When does it actually arrive? (29:36-40:57)
I thought when we came out of lockdown, I would be so excited. But I find myself feeling blah about lots of stuff. What is going on? (41:05-53:40)
Closing Song: You're Calling Me (Lee Younger)
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