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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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Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
We talk to our good friend Dr Bem Culiat and her co-author Dr Jennie McLaurin about physical and spiritual healing and their new book Designed To Heal: What The Body Shows Us about Healing Wounds, Repairing Relationships, and Restoring Community.
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Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
I am confused, if God's power is what saved me, what is there for me to do? Why do I have to do anything? (14:18-28:26)
How do I get out of the cycle of beating up on myself for mistakes I've made? (28:33-42:56)
What are prophets? I see pastors and people giving themselves that title and it seems weird. (43:04-57:51)
Closing Song: No He Wasn't (Lins Honeyman)
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Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
I used to talk to God like He was my friend or therapist, then I got freaked out that I was being inappropriate. How should I approach Him? (12:02-26:15)
Matt talks to Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra, Senior writer at The Gospel Coalition and coauthor of Gospelbound about the stories in her new book, where the American church goes from here, and dealing with deconstruction. (28:22-42:48)
The Bible says Jesus went through all the things we go through. Does that mean He was ever unsure about His purpose? (43:09-57:38)
Closing Song: 1 John 4:19 (The Poolhouse Guru)
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Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
My mom has been repeating horrible, offensive things she hears on her preferred news channel and I am struggling to deal with it. What should I do? (12:38- 30:41)
Someone told me I have a fear of success. What does that mean and what would I do about it? (30:47-45:58)
Philippians 1:27 says to "conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ." So, how do I do that? (46:03-59:42)
Closing Song: Oh The Deep Deep Love of Jesus (Lee Younger)
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Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
What does spiritual growth actually mean? How do I know if I am growing? (10:04-24:43)
Matt talks to Ben Kirby of instagram sensation PreachersNSneakers about his new book looking at Christian celebrity pastor culture. (25:25-44:11)
I met someone I like, but we have very religious beliefs. Should I end things before we get too attached? (44:37-59:59)
Closing Song: Always, Always, Always (Jed Brewer)
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Wednesday May 26, 2021
Wednesday May 26, 2021
I struggle with grief and loss. What is the healthy way to grieve? (14:08-29:43)
There are a lot of rules in my life. How do I deal with my impatience for a time when I can really get to live my life? (29:47-44:25)
I have been reading about gnostic gospels and how the people who chose the biblical canon intentionally reduced women's voices. That resonated with my experiences of misogyny in church. Is there anything to it? (44:30-1:05:12)
Closing Song: Everlasting (Deacons Division)
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