Beste Reconstructing Faith podcasts (2025)

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Reading the Bible When Nobody Reads 56:08

4d ago56:08

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Fewer people read books these days, and those who do, read less often than before. For Christians, this trend hits harder. We are people of the Book. Our faith is anchored to the Scriptures. If we want to be people of substance in a world of superficiality, if we want to be spiritually healthy, if we want to embody a fortified faith that can contri…

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An Active Christian Life... Where God Is Unnecessary 51:22

11d ago51:22

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Prayer is essential. The absence of prayer exposes and unmasks our self-sufficient spirit. It’s frightening to consider how easily we can busy ourselves in all sorts of activity in the name of a God we rarely invoke. The more we push God to the periphery, the more we take center stage. We lose eternal perspective because the Eternal One plays only …

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Spiritual Disciplines Won’t Change Your Life 52:50

18d ago52:50

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Before we can even hope to contribute to renewing the church, we must be rebuilt and renewed ourselves. But here’s the danger: in our zeal for spiritual formation, we might mistake discipline for dependence. There’s no magic formula for spiritual growth and no silver bullet to spiritual renewal. God offers us means of grace—postures and practices h…

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3 Waves That Have Shaped Your Church 54:33

25d ago54:33

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Nothing alters a terrain like water. In severe cases, like flooding from hurricanes and storms, or mudslides in the mountains, or a tsunami overtaking everything in its path, water can leave a landscape totally transformed. But even in mild cases, wind and waves can leave behind noticeable changes to the scenery. Waves affect the landscape of the c…

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What If We Can’t Rebuild? 50:13

25d ago50:13

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For two seasons now, we’ve looked at the credibility crisis facing the church today and some of the challenges that stand in the way of our attempts to renew and restore the church’s witness. We’ve heard guest after guest give us truth and point us toward hope. We’ve talked about rolling up our sleeves and finding our place on the wall, doing whate…

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Season 2, Episode 10: Better Together: Denominations and the Hope of Evangelical Renewal 1:02:28

1y ago1:02:28

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In the first episode of this season, we looked at the reconstruction of Notre Dame after the fire, the painstaking work of refashioning and rebuilding a place that took centuries to construct. Rebuilding requires sacrifice… a dogged commitment to seeing the task through. If this is the case for churches, it’s also the case for families of churches,…

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Season 2, Episode 9: Family Breakdown and the Family of God 57:55

1y ago57:55

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The iconic family scenes we see in classic TV are not the norm for most people in American society today. Divorce has disrupted more families than ever before in our history. And the ripple effects go beyond the obvious heartache and loss, affecting even the banalities of annual rituals and traditions. Challenges to family life aren’t new. But the …

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Season 2, Episode 8: After the Worship Wars 1:02:09

1y ago1:02:09

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In the latter decades of the 20th century, many churches across the country shifted from a formal style of worship, with traditional and classical music, to a more informal style of worship, with praise choruses and rock-influenced instrumentation. These changes in worship didn’t happen without conflict. In the 1980’s and 1990’s, controversies beca…

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Season 2, Episode 7: The Spiritual Burnout Society 57:17

1+ y ago57:17

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For the past few years, sociologists and journalists have been describing millennials as “the burnout generation.” Now, there are reports that burnout and stress are on the rise with Gen Z as well. And then there’s the reality of spiritual burnout, the inability to feel the presence and power of God, a loss of desire for spiritual things. In the Bi…

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Season 2, Episode 6: No One Knows What’s Real Anymore 57:46

1+ y ago57:46

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We’ve entered a new era in terms of technology. AI is the most powerful predictive tool we’ve ever created. It’s really good at analyzing and predicting human behavior… like, scary good. And the new world of AI is leading to ethical dilemmas previous generations would have found unimaginable. What will happen when in the future, it becomes even har…

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Season 2, Episode 5: Gender Sanity in a World Gone Mad 59:36

1+ y ago59:36

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There will be no avoiding conversation about sex and gender in the days ahead, and as Christians, the starting place must be our convictions about reality. All our choices must flow from those convictions. Strong convictions are the prerequisite for true conversations. And convictions and compassion aren’t in opposition. When the world is falling e…

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Season 2, Episode 4: The Secret Catastrophe 55:39

1+ y ago55:39

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More and more commentators speak openly about the social and mental health consequences of porn: the degrading nature of warped expectations, the ever-more transgressive practices, the normalization of violence, and the dark underside of human trafficking. But most of the time, they stop short of pronouncing moral judgment about pornography in gene…

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Season 2, Episode 3: Boys to Men, For Mission 58:25

1+ y ago58:25

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All across the spectrum, you find commentators chattering away about the crisis of manhood in the wake of gender confusion, the denigration and disparagement of men traditionally involved in “men’s work,” and the quest for significance and identity among men who seem to be lost and lonely in our strange new world. What happens in a society where ma…

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Season 2, Episode 2: The De-Churching of America 53:10

1+ y ago53:10

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In the United States, we are experiencing the largest and fastest religious shift in the history of our country. Recent research shows about 15 percent of American adults — that’s 40 million people — have stopped going to church, and all of this, within the past 25 years. It’s a drop that has affected every region in the country, every theological …

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Season 2, Episode 1: Sledgehammers Don't Build Anything 53:58

1+ y ago53:58

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The continuing decline of institutional trust represents a seismic shift in our culture and society today. Some of that distrust is warranted. In season one, we looked at the credibility crisis facing the church on several fronts. We’ve considered the rot that’s in the church—rot that needs to be removed. But some of our institutional distrust come…

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Season 2 - Coming Soon 0:54

1+ y ago0:54

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In the first season of Reconstructing Faith, we looked at the credibility crisis facing the church today in a number of areas. In season two, we’re looking at specific challenges to rebuilding the church’s witness today. We’ll be talking about the decline of church attendance, the disappearance of institutional trust, the crisis of masculinity, the…

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Season 1, Episode 12: Season Finale: It's Time to Rebuild 1:08:27

2y ago1:08:27

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As you look at the church today, you may ache for the church. But maybe you ache because you love…. You love the church and know she can be better than this. And you love Jesus and know He deserves a Bride whose beauty showcases His. We’ve experienced a season of humiliation and pain, in which the Lord has seen fit to expose our sins and failures. …

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Season 1, Episode 11: Your Questions Answered 53:25

2y ago53:25

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In this series, we’ve been addressing the church’s credibility crisis, reflecting on the challenges of today while learning from church history and the church around the world. In this special episode of Reconstructing Faith, join Trevin Wax as he addresses some of the questions that you have sent in. Connect with Trevin on Twitter: @TrevinWax on F…

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Season 1, Episode 10: The Credible Apologist 56:44

2y ago56:44

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We’ve seen that there’s rot in the house of the Lord. Some of the rooms are dilapidated. In need of reconstruction and repair. It’s good to remind ourselves that the ultimate goal of addressing these challenges is not so we can reconstruct a healthier house, a more enduring edifice, for ourselves only. It’s so we can beckon others toward the light,…

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Season 1, Episode 9: The Silent Scandal 55:31

2y ago55:31

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So far, in this podcast, we’ve looked at various ways the church’s credibility has been harmed by a lack of consistency between our beliefs and our behaviors. These are the big issues that make headlines, that draw attention, that spark conversation. But what if there’s a problem so prevalent, so pervasive, so all-encompassing that we have a hard t…

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ROmerica 2022: Debauchery, destructive choices and the consequences we've ignored for more than a thousand years 44:42

2y ago44:42

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In the letter that Paul wrote to the church in Rome he spoke of "God's angry displeasure" but when I read the reasons...they sound familiar. That's what I'm digging into today on Bible Study Live. Want access to our newest book? Text the word: LOVE To the number: 1-833-981-0002 And we'll get you on the updates list! *standard messaging rates apply …

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Season 1, Episode 8: The Stain 50:29

2y ago50:29

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The stain of sexual abuse is one of the biggest reasons the church faces a crisis of credibility today. There’s mold in the house of the Lord. And with righteous anger and determination, we’ve got to say: this rot must be removed. On this episode of Reconstructing Faith, join Trevin Wax as he challenges the church to respond in ways that bring heal…

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Does God take what He doesn't deserve? 20:05

2y ago20:05

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In Matthew 25 we read about the parable of talents but something unique stood out this morning which makes me ask: Are we treating God like a greedy thief? That's what I'm digging into today on Bible Study Live. Want access to our newest book? Text the word: LOVE To the number: 1-833-981-0002 And we'll get you on the updates list! *standard messagi…

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Love is the Glue That Makes It All Stick 16:41

2y ago16:41

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In Paul's letter to the Colossians we are told to clothe ourselves in a few things because of this new life... and Love is the glue that holds it together. That's what I'm digging into today on Bible Study Live. Tune in every week for Bible study live with Mat Koenig on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch That's what we're going to talk about on today's …

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An Offering God Didn't Ask For 16:22

2y ago16:22

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I see and hear people doing things in the name of God but, is there a danger in bringing an offering that God didn't ask for? That's what I'm digging into today on Bible Study Live. Want access to our newest book? Text the word: LOVE To the number: 1-833-981-0002 And we'll get you on the updates list! *standard messaging rates apply Tune in every w…

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Season 1, Episode 7: Can Anything Good Come From D.C.? 53:20

2+ y ago53:20

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If you’re active and involved in your church, you’ve probably noticed that things have gotten more tense regarding politics in recent years, and unless your church is monolithic in its political views, you’ve probably seen some division and debate. You want to apply your faith to your political involvement, yet you also want to avoid getting coopte…

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Season 1, Episode 6: Reckoning with Race 57:51

2+ y ago57:51

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In the past decade, many Christians have wrestled afresh with questions about racial injustice, racial disparities, racial prejudice and discrimination, and what racial reconciliation can and should look like in the church. There’s no avoiding this challenge. And if we truly believe God gets glory when we reflect the beautiful diversity of His king…

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Worship God or don't, but stop playing Christian because pretending is stupid 37:20

2+ y ago37:20

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People worship everything from trees to the universe to satan these days but, could it be that the bible actually says you should choose the god that you'd rather worship? And if so, what does that actually mean? That's what I'm digging into today on Bible Study Live. Want access to our newest book? Text the word: LOVE To the number: 1-833-981-0002…

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God Wants You To Be An Influencer 36:33

2+ y ago36:33

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Over the past few years, social media has given way to a new term for those who garner a large following and they're called "influencers". But, did you know that God wants YOU to be an influencer too? Did you know that you're an influencer right now? That's what I'm digging into today on Bible Study Live. Want access to our newest book? Text the wo…

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Season 1, Episode 5: The Authority Question 49:37

2+ y ago49:37

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We can’t talk about renewing the church in our generation if we don’t put the question of abusive leadership on the table. But discussing leadership raises an even bigger question, one of authority, and how it is to be exercised. There’s no easy task in front of us. The problem is multifaceted. Shepherds who, for one reason or another, abuse their …

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Tongues - Prayer Language or Scare Language? 39:13

2+ y ago39:13

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I saw an instagram post about tongues and of course...it was clinging to one verse and taking text out of context to justify corporate babbling but wait...Paul actually does say that this gift is real so how does what Paul said reconcile with the church today? And how does that align with people saying that if you don't speak in "tongues" you don't…

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Are you happy living in brokenness? 39:35

2+ y ago39:35

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Do you want to be healed or are you content to keep identifying as a broken person so that people will have pity on you? In John 5 Jesus has an interesting encounter with a man who can't walk but his question is even more interesting... That's what I'm digging into today on Bible Study Live. Want access to our newest book? Text the word: LOVE To th…

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Did Peter really LIKE Jesus? 30:09

2+ y ago30:09

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We've all heard about where Peter denies Jesus 3X and then the story of him saying he LOVES Jesus 3 times but did you know that Peter wasn't actually answering Jesus by saying he "loved" him? That's what we're digging into on this episode. Prefer YouTube? Check out other episodes at https://www.youtube.com/@saltandlightworks --- Send in a voice mes…

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Season 1, Episode 4: I Kissed Chastity Hello 51:51

2+ y ago51:51

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What if we can acknowledge with clarity some of the problems of purity culture while also rediscovering and fortifying the foundational Christian teaching about chastity? What if we can remove the rot and uphold the foundations, as a way of standing apart from the world for the good of the world? We need to distinguish what the Bible teaches, by ge…

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Season 1, Episode 3: The Water Is Toxic 50:38

2+ y ago50:38

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Social media primes us to see our life as a stage, a performing of an identity for our online community. These practices form and encourage negative character traits that lead us away from the kind of wholeness God desires for us. We get lonelier and more isolated, finding online communities that don’t ask much of us, often at the expense of flesh-…

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What does it mean to give things to God? 30:55

2+ y ago30:55

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People talk about giving things to GOD but what does it really mean to rely on the LORD? That's what I'm digging into today on Bible Study Live. Want access to our newest book? Text the word: LOVE To the number: 1-833-981-0002 And we'll get you on the updates list! *standard messaging rates apply Tune in every week for Bible study live with Mat Koe…

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How Perspective Controls Your Relationship With God 23:42

2+ y ago23:42

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What is your perspective about God? What does God want for your life? Does God want the best for you or is he some cosmic version of the punisher just waiting for you to "f it up" so he can toss you into a firey swimming pool? That's what I'm digging into this morning. Want access to our newest book? Text the word: LOVE To the number: 1-833-981-000…

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Season 1, Episode 2: Renewing the Church 48:48

2+ y ago48:48

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We’ve experienced a wave of terrible revelations about the condition of the church in the past decade. So much has come to light. And like homes that didn’t get the attention they needed after a flood, there’s rot, for sure. There’s mold in the house. Rotting floors. Sin has seeped in, and it’s left a watermark. And even after the floodwaters are g…

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Genesis 8 - Is God Your God Even When You Aren't In The Storm? 44:58

2+ y ago44:58

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Is God your God all the time? I've heard it said that everyone becomes a believer in God when they're on their death bed and there are stories of many well-known atheists who had a change of heart on their deathbed (see below quotes) but how do we treat God while we are alive? That's what I'm digging into this morning. https://christian-faith.com/q…

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Season 1, Episode 1: The Church's Credibility Crisis 35:16

2+ y ago35:16

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When we see leaders fall by the wayside either because of life or doctrine, the pain cuts in many directions all at once, with a lot of hurt left in the wake. The long-term effect of this kind of failure is a diminishing of the credibility of the church. Will God fail because of human weakness? No. But the church’s failures can become obstacles in …

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Bad choices and second chances in Genesis 4 33:20

2+ y ago33:20

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Many of us feel overwhelmed by sinful desires. Can we really overcome these? Today we'll talk about the power YOU have to overcome sin in the story of Cain and Abel That's what I'm digging into this morning. Want access to our newest book? Text the word: LOVE To the number: 1-833-981-0002 And we'll get you on the updates list! *standard messaging r…

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Was God punishing Adam and Eve by kicking them out of Eden or rescuing them? 26:10

2+ y ago26:10

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For years I have been taught that the punishment for eating from the tree of the knowledge of good & evil was God kicking Adam and Eve out of the garden of Eden, but what if God was actually RESCUING them by removing them? In Genesis 3 God kicks Adam and Eve out of the garden. Was God punishing Adam and Eve by removing them from the garden of Eden …

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Humanity fell because of the INaction of man and America is falling for the exact same reason 21:02

2+ y ago21:02

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Many people blame Eve for mankind's fall. Many Christians blame satan. But if you read the account of humanity's fall in Genesis, you may be surprised to realize that everything happened because of Adam, and his LACK of action. That's what we're going to wrestle with today on Bible Study Live. Our new book is available now on Amazon and it's called…

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Doing life alone causes problems 31:52

2+ y ago31:52

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Did you know that being alone is where problems get worse? That's what we're going to wrestle with today on Bible Study Live. Our new book is available now on Amazon and it's called: For This Reason, Living and Ephesians 5 Marriage Download your copy right now for just 99¢ Text the word: LOVE To the number: 1-833-981-0002 And we'll instantly send y…

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Reconstructing Faith - Trailer 1:00

2+ y ago1:00

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I’m Trevin Wax. In October, I’m starting a new podcast called Reconstructing Faith that examines the state of the American church’s witness. For years now, we’ve seen the church rocked by sin and scandal and our credibility as Christ’s followers has been diminished. Reconstructing Faith avoids the simplistic knee-jerk reactions you see on social me…

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Who is God and Who are You? 34:13

2+ y ago34:13

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Two fundamental questions that shape everything about our lives are: Who is God? And, who am I? If we can have confidence in our answer to these two questions, it will shape our understanding of everything else in life. That's what I'm digging into on this episode. Want to get a copy of our new book? Text the word: LOVE To the number: 1-833-981-000…

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The Jesus Way for Handling Burnout 16:44

2+ y ago16:44

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So many people are overwhelmed with life these days. Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide rates are higher than ever before because people are just getting burned out on life but what does the Bible say about burnout? That's what I'm digging into this morning. Want to get early access to our upcoming marriage book? Text the word: LOVE To the number: 1-…

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How can you possible experience joy in a world divided by politics, religion and gender confusion? 46:58

2+ y ago46:58

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America is plagued with division and hatred, so how can we possibly experience joy in a broken world? Jesus shows us how in John 15. That's what I'm digging into this morning. Get your copy of Filled: Hopeless to Hope Filled in 30 days at https://www.amazon.com/Filled-Hopeless-Hope-30-Days/dp/B09JYSTSY4 Get your copy of Now I See: Looking for Jesus…

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Did the really devil make you do it though? 44:44

2+ y ago44:44

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How much power does Satan really have? Can the devil make you do things you don't want to do? Does he even do that? Today we're talking about temptation, condemnation and God's grace. That's what I'm digging into this morning. Want to get early access to our upcoming marriage book? Text the word: LOVE To the number: 1-833-981-0002 And we'll get you…

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Childish Christians 1:00:58

2+ y ago1:00:58

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Is believing the Bible childish? That's the question today. Some people think that believing in God, Jesus and the Bible is an emotional crutch while others consider it immature, and childish like a fairy tale but is it bad to be like children when it comes to believing in God? That's what I'm digging into this morning. Want to get early access to …

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