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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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Wednesday May 19, 2021
Wednesday May 19, 2021
I have a relative who needs help but clearly doesn't want it from me. How can I help? (13:11-29:30)
I left the faith I grew up in and have encountered some ideas and experiences that freak me out since. I don't know what to think. (29:36-46:21)
I made changes and life got better. But now I need to make another set of changes and I am worried that will unsettle my life. How do I know which changes are good? (46:24-1:00:28)
Closing Song: Jesus Loves Me (The Bridge Loud ft Harley Smalley)
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Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
Our full chat with Vicar Derek Kubilus of the Cross Over Q Podcast.
Cross Over Q on Apple Podcasts
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Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
I have been alone most of my life and have started getting to know people. But when they don't have time for me, I feel like acting out or spouting negativity. What should I do? (18:12-32:16)
Matt talks with Vicar Derek Kubilus from the Cross Over Q podcast about QAnon, its effects on christian communities, and how Christians and church leaders can help people caught up in it. (33:23-48:00)
I have big dreams and thinking about them brings me joy, but I am worried that they might be bad for me or ungodly. How do I know what's going on? (48:57-1:03:44)
Closing Song: Come Ye Disconsolate (Eric Peters)
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Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
*Note* We have a few audio hiccups in the intro. Everything is back to normal about 2 minutes in.
I recently heard someone say the church should reject Critical Race Theory because it is "divisive". What do you guys think? (17:23-33:34)
In 1 Peter 5, it talks about suffering. But Christians seem to glorify and wallow in suffering. How should we see suffering? (33:38-50:04)
We discuss the article- Four Defining Moments for Young Marriages (50:13-1:07:13)
Closing Song: Just As I Am (The Bridge Loud)
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