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Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
I have this paralyzing fear that all the progress I have made in my life could disappear tomorrow. How do I handle that? (18:20- 32:17)
I am conflicted about the latest Texas abortion bill. Am I obligated to support it because I am a Christian? (32:22-53:11)
I feel like I have a hard time concentrating when I pray. How do I get better at it? (53:15-1:05:18)
Closing Song: I Need Thee Every Hour (Lee Younger)
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Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
What is false-humility? (20:43-35:18)
I've people say all sin is sin against God, but it seems to me that Christians often use that as an excuse to get out of apologizing to people they hurt. Am I wrong about this? (35:21-48:44)
How do I stop rejoicing when bad things happen to people that I kind of think deserve it because of their actions? (48:52-1:01:55)
Closing Song: The Easy Part Is Hard (Jed Brewer)
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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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