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Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
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I feel like I hear a lot of married people talk about how marriage is “so hard” in a way that is almost cliche. How do I know if a relationship is hard because relationships are hard, or because it is a bad fit? (18:21-34:07)
How do I strike a balance of showing someone respect while being clear I am not following their advice? (34:11-48:11)
So in Luke 14 - the parable of the banquet - I feel like I mostly hear people talk about the end where the poor get invited which is great obviously. But who are the friends who make the excuses? What is up with that part of the story? (48:15-58:48)
Closing Song: Come You Who Are Thirsty (Southern Harmonic)
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
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It's an all-emergency episode including:
An app that lets you chat with Jesus, an archbishop who will personally keep the poor out of heaven, a lesson in prayer - Texas style, and of course...church crimes!
Closing Song:
1 Peter 3:15 (The Poolhouse Guru)
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
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I think I have depression, but I am also pregnant. I’m so sad and tired all the time. I know that these things don’t last forever, so do you have any words of wisdom or encouragement for this season? Thank you. (15:48-30:11)
What’s the difference between being “the servant of all” and being a people pleaser with no boundaries? (30:14-49:04)
The Bible says “do not fear” a lot. Which is great. But, how? How do I actually have less fear? (49:08-1:01:49)
Closing Song: I Know I've Been Changed (Deacons Division ft. Jeff Bryant)
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
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Someone recently suggested I set an alarm on my phone to remind myself to pray several times a day. That seems like it could become a superstition really quick. “Oh no, I missed the 2:00 prayer, God is gonna get me!” Is this something that can be good? (17:53-33:08)
What is the loving way to act toward my friends who are “deconstructing” or questioning their faith. I really don’t think they would appreciate me trying to convince them Christianity is actually fine. (33:15-46:24)
I don’t feel like I know if I am doing well spiritually or not. There’s not like a way to measure it, so how do I know? (46:37-59:24)
Closing Song: As I Am (Lee Younger)
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
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I have heard people talk about “praying for protection.” What does that mean? It seems a little “claim your blessing” to me. (16:55-30:35)
How do you be an encouragement to someone who doesn’t seem to want to be encouraged. Like, they are in the wallowing phase, but I still want to be supportive. (30:38-44:39)
I know we are not supposed to judge. But does that just mean big stuff, or am I not allowed to get annoyed at people being rude in public or disagree with their taste in movies and stuff like that? (44:43-1:00:16)
Closing Song: Cast My Cares (Jed Brewer)
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
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Have things gotten weirder in the last few years? Like everything always been this crazy and we’re just noticing it more now, or are things actually weirder? (17:46-28:54)
Feminism- there is a lot shared about feminism at the moment. I wonder if views can go to extreme around this topic, where do you draw the line on the sliding scale of views? (29:04-48:17)
I was reading the parable of the sower in Mark 4 recently. It seems kind of unfair that whether or not the seed grows is beyond anyone’s control. The soil is either rocky or shallow or not. Am I missing the point? (48:22-1:00:52)
Closing Song: Greater Is He (Jed Brewer)
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
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It’s been a while since I have prayed. It feels weird to try to like, get back in the habit. How do I do that? (14:42-28:00)
In Luke 10, Jesus tells the disciples “whoever rejects you rejects me”. What does this mean for us today. I reject a lot of the stuff said by Christian leaders. I don’t think that means I am rejecting Jesus. (28:04-40:52)
I know that negative emotions can’t lead me to change. But I do have negative feelings that are part of me wanting to change, so what do I do with them while I am working on things? (40:58-57:51)
Passage on prayer by Frederick Buechner that Jed mentioned: https://www.frederickbuechner.com/quote-of-the-day/2016/4/25/prayer
Closing Song: Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee (Eric Peters)
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
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What is the difference between “walking in faith” and just not thinking through decisions? (20:18-32:46)
Why is there / has there been sigma in the Church around mental health?
I know on paper it isn’t different taking medication for mental health than physical health, but somehow the feelings around it don’t line up as a Christian- why the shame/ guilt around this? Feelings of ‘failure ‘ etc? (32:51-48:27)
1.3) How do I be a good friend to people who are younger than me? I am not a mentor or anything, but there are younger people in my church that I want to be a positive person for. (48:30-1:01:56)
Closing Song: Psalm 147:3 (The Poolhouse Guru)
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
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1 and 2 Timothy mention having a “sincere faith.” What makes faith sincere or insincere? (15:25-23:53)
When I was younger, apologetics was this big thing. Like “how will you respond when a non-believer says XYZ?” I am trying to not see my faith that way because the debate thing seems dumb. How do I let go of that idea? (23:56-42:08)
Where do you guys go when you need inspiration? How do you let some inspire you in a healthy way? (42:12-55:25)
Closing Song: No He Wasn't (Lins Honeyman)
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
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I have heard some people talking recently about how pride is bad. That got me thinking- is being proud wrong. If so, what is wrong with it? (20:22-37:17)
There was a recent controversy with the Baptists making a proclamation about women not being able to be pastors. It seems wrong to me but I guess some people say “well, that’s what the Bible says”. Does the Bible say that definitively? (37:21-58:58)
We check in with the latest baseball themed marketing campaign from the He Gets Us people. (59:07-1:05:04)
Closing Song: The One (Jed Brewer)