ALL PAIN, NO FAITH? // Childbirth through a Biblical Lens? Despite labor being such a short experience (even if it lasts days!), the experience has the power to shape your future perceptions of pain, struggle, and victory. This week we welcome Childbirth Birth Educator Rebekah White into the Pantry to discuss the lies we may…
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GUIDING CHILDREN IN A DIGITAL AGE // EPISODE 180 – This week we delve into the importance of games with Christian roots that can meet children where they are at with Brent Dusing, CEO of TruPlay games. Did you know video games are the most prevalent past time for children and yet Christians don’t have…
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REJOICE…IN SUFFERING? // EPISODE 179 // Do you have trouble finding joy in the darkest times? The darkness may feel like it’s creeping in—maybe not in your own life, but in the world at large. God calls us to rejoice in Him always, to have joy in the midst of various trials…but how? We tackle…
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Memes. For Jesus? // EPISODE 178 // Matt knows memes and he uses them to spark conversation within greater Christendom and beyond. With a deep understanding of the layers and nuances of meme culture, he is among a handful of highly influential creators that disperse images that can leave a small niche of Christians in…
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EPISODE 177 // Puzzles, Not Problems – We all have problems, but how can we get in on the answers? Have you heard that Jesus is the answer, but without any explanation as to how? On this episode, we talk about the simple shift in thinking that can position you to better hear and accept…
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WHEN PASSION MEETS PRESSURE // Dive into the inspiring journey of rapper Wande’s pursuit of Christ despite her Muslim father’s objections and pursuit of her calling despite cultural traditions and expectations. Wande shares how she discovered her talent for rapping, the mindset that’s led her for the last eight years, and the value (and warnings)…
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GOD’S NOT DEAD // Atheism is dying but there is something much more favorable to a Great Delusion that’s on the rise—what is the next big thing and what does that mean for evangelism?
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174 // We’re loved when we’re known and still accepted in. What happens when we’re surrounded by people that say they’re ok when no one really is? This week we welcome Robby Angle of True Face Ministries to share how small, intentional tweaks can radically transform a small group into a life-changing force to be…
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There’s not Proverbs 31 chapter for men, but the Bible does define a godly man. Is the church raising up men that reflect the Word’s definition, or are the traditions of men still defining them? Verses from How to Measure a Godly Man 1 Corinthians 6:13-14, Psalm 1:1-6, Isaiah 46:8-9, Proverbs 24:16, Proverbs 25:28, Ephesians…
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Have you ever been discouraged or frustrated with the Proverbs 31 woman? Or, is she your dream lady? This week we look at the infamous woman in question to see what it really takes to be a “Proverbs 31 Woman” and what is just hot air and bad doctrine.
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ORDAINED // How does the title and role of a pastor impact the church? How does the church impact a pastor? How does the Lord shape a man in preparation for such a calling?
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Offense. It’s a prison of our own making. How we handle offense can make or break our relationships with others and as Christians called to be Christ-like…it’s not really optional to stay in this prison. Pastor and author Rob Shepherd, author of When Offense Knocks, joins us to get real about what it takes to…
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Kids are the future, right? // After many painful and disheartening trips to multiple local libraries, we finally decided to do something that would not just benefit our own daughter, but the children of our entire congregation. What can you do other than complain about the way things are going? Here’s our example!
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Christian Creatives // E168 The world is hooked in secular branding and entertainment. However in a time in which that content is increasingly opposed to Christ, what ought we to do? When we look for Christian alternatives they often don’t seem to quite compare to their secular alternatives. And those making Christian centered content often…
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