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69 What is normal? (opens the original)
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In this episode we're taking a close look at what it actually means to be human. We often rely on our culture to tell us what’s "normal," but culture is constantly shifting—and honestly, a lot of what the world calls normal comes out of brokenness. We will examine human nature and what it looks like to let God reshape our hearts to His standard rather than our own. Growth is messy and we all experience "theological puberty"—how we grow in uneven spurts—and why time doesn't actually heal all woun
68 Tornado Warning (opens the original)
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CORRECTION: We screwed up the difference between a watch and warning numerous times in this episode. Hopefully that doesn't hinder the message too much. We will try to do better with our weather-related metaphors in the future, but honestly, we're still confused, so it's not looking good. In this upcoming discussion, we’re digging deep into the world of soul care—what it actually means, why it matters for you and future generations, and how to spot the heavy "ingredients" brewing in your life be
67 The Costly Offering (opens the original)
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In this episode, we’re diving back into our ongoing conversation about soul care and what it really means to walk closely with the Lord. We often crave safety, baseline comfort, and an easy, orderly life, but kingdom work is rarely convenient or cheap. Using the story of the widow’s mites, the life and failures of Peter, and insights on the counsel of God, we examine how answering God's call requires us to risk beyond our comfort zone, embrace sacrifice, and bring something truly unique to a bro
66 Lord Over The Flies (opens the original)
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In this episode, we are getting vulnerable about the beautiful, chaotic, and deeply sacrificial reality of doing kingdom ministry. We are stripping away the "Instagram-perfect" version of faith and diving into what it actually looks like to live a life of joyful, grateful dependence on God. I talk about why we have to stop reading our messy circumstances like tea leaves, the true cost (and immense beauty) of showing up for deep friendships, and how a devastating story in 2 Samuel gives us one of
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