Best-selling author Frank Viola and I discussed what happens when you truly begin to see the beauty of Jesus Christ, and how the church can be transformed by radical devotion to the King and his kingdom.
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Rob and I discussed whether cheap sex can block you from reaching your destiny, if I missed out on fun times by getting married young, and how to build a fulfilling community of friends while you wait for someone special.
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Chad and I discussed whether children's ministry is really for the kids or just for adults who don't want to be distracted, and what that might mean about the overall health of our churches. Chad offers some wise advice for crafting a worship experience that appeals to all ages and learning styles.
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A friend of mine grew up in a strict Christian tradition where women weren't allowed to minister to men. Years have passed since then but she still finds herself feeling guilty or confused about what exactly it was that Paul said to Timothy. She asked me for my thoughts on women in ministry, and so you get a whole podcast out of it. Strap yourselves in, this one is full of fire!
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Priscilla Shirer is a phenomenal teacher, author, actress, wife, and mother (though she wouldn't list them in that order herself). Having previously starred in War Room, she plays a small role in I Can Only Imagine, the film which tells the story all about MercyMe's hit song. Priscilla and I discussed minority representation in film and ministry, balancing your career and family goals, and the importance of both excellence and spiritual passion.
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Leviticus says not to put tattoo marks on yourself... right after it says not to shave your beard. It puts a lot of us in a serious cosmetic bind. Unless God doesn't care about our outer adornment at all, and we've been reading the Bible wrong. This episode digs into the expression of beauty through tattoos, hairstyles, clothes, makeup and boob jobs.
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I was raised in a Christian community living environment and it planted seeds inside me that I just can't seem to shake. God eventually had to take me out of the institutional church for those seeds to grow, and out there in the wilderness I learned that God himself was a community of love. Now I get to practice community inside the traditional church again.
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It's really easy to think that poverty exists far away from us. While it's really good to acknowledge our own privilege, we also have poverty of our own that we should acknowledge. I spoke with Laura Solberg about poverty, justice and God, and what she said was really eye opening for me.
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God is either good, or he isn't.
God is either everywhere, or he isn't.
How you approach those two statements will change everything about your life and your relationship with God.
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