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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)
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
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For…reasons, I have been thinking about whether or not it is okay to be kind of happy when someone dies. Is it, or is that just really wrong? (18:00-30:16)
I hear people talk about how going through hard things makes you stronger in that area of life. But I just feel like I am beat up in those areas. How does it make you stronger to go through something hard? (30:21-43:19)
From ill-advised TikToks to fast food meltdowns, we do a quick round up of ways Christians are being weird on the internet lately. (43:26-01:01:24)
Closing Song: Changing Me (Lee Younger)
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
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Is it normal to go through some times where you *aren’t* dealing with doubts or questions with your faith? Does that mean I’m not engaged? (18:56-30:07)
How do I balance keeping up with the news and not just being angry and sad all the time? (30:16-46:36)
I grew up in an environment where negative emotions were rarely talked about. How do I learn to express those feelings as an adult in a healthy way? (46:40-57:05)
Closing Song: I Am Free (Lee Younger)