HeyJaredAgainst the Grain
We all live for something. At 121, we believe that living for Jesus offers the most meaningful and fulfilling life. In our culture, this is living against the grain.
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68. Beyond the Corporate Ladder: Leading with Impact (with Jim Greenwood & Payton Mayes) (opens the original)
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You have skills and gifts. Are you using them with kingdom purpose? Your position on the corporate ladder doesn't determine your impact. You don't have to be the boss to be a leader, and your influence on the people around you may be far greater than you realize. In this episode, Eric sits down with Jim Greenwood and Payton Mayes, CEOs and business leaders, to talk about how the book of Nehemiah has shaped the way they lead their companies and their people. Their stories will inspire and equip y
67. Scripture Shouldn't Feel Like Homework (with Vince Rice) (opens the original)
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Unlocking the Bible: A Practical Guide to Reading Scripture with Confidence The Word of God is alive and powerful—but let's be honest, opening the Bible can feel overwhelming, whether you're a lifelong believer or just starting your faith journey. The truth is, every time you dive into scripture, there's something new waiting to be discovered.As Christians, engaging deeply with the Bible isn't just a suggestion, it's part of our calling. But how do you actually do that well? Where do you even st
66. Pick-Up Soccer, Purposeful Mission (with Jhejuda Ehrbar and Kevin Brooks) (opens the original)
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Your Neighborhood Is Bigger Than You Think In this episode, Eric, Jhejuda, and Kevin dig into the incredible ministry happening right in our own backyard — from cross-cultural friendships to pick-up soccer games that are becoming powerful tools for reaching people well. Loving your neighbor doesn't stop at the house next door. It reaches the person you sit beside at a soccer tournament, the people at your gym in the morning, and everyone God places in your path. Here in the DFW area, the nations
65. Is a God that Allows Evil Really Good? (with Rick Townsend & Jason Gardner) (opens the original)
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"I Can't Believe in a God Who Allows Evil" — Wrestling With Suffering & Faith "I can't believe in a God who allows evil." Ever thought that? Most of us have! When life gets dark, staying convinced that God is good isn't always easy, and that's okay to admit. No matter what you believe, we can all agree on one thing: evil is real. So how do we as Christians actually deal with that? Not just in theory, but in real life, real conversations, real doubt. In this episode Eric, Rick, and Jason get hone
64. What Are the Odds This Is All an Accident? (with Rick, Brian & Jason) (opens the original)
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Is Christian faith a blind leap, or is there evidence pointing to a Creator? In this episode, Eric, Rick, Brian and Jason explore the evidence for design throughout nature, the human body, and the universe. From DNA and biological complexity to the fine-tuning of the cosmos, we consider why the order and purpose we see in creation point beyond chance and toward an intelligent Designer. We also discuss how worldview assumptions shape the way we interpret evidence and how Christians can engage ske
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