Get ready, my friend, because today we’re headed to Atlanta, Georgia where we recorded this episode LIVE at a Fresh Grounded Faith event.

Katherine Wolf and Michael O’Brien joined me, and WOW! I was so grateful for their wisdom and perspective as they helped answer a wide range of questions from the audience! Questions about the hardest lesson we’ve ever had to learn, if we’ve ever struggled with comparison as a result of our disabilities, and how to deal with teenagers who are struggling with gender dysphoria.

Good questions, right?

Well, I’m telling you, this is one interesting, multi-textured, inspiring conversation that will leave you encouraged and full of hope.

But that’s not all! We’ll end this podcast with a powerful song from Michael that'll make you want to sing along. So, be sure to listen until the very end!

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More than 200 times a second, someone is googling questions about God—questions like, “Is God Real?” Well, Google offers 3.7 billion results in less than a second, but which answers can we trust?

We want to know if God really is real, and if He is real, does He really care about us?

Well today, author, investigative journalist, and former atheist Lee Strobel will help you know with confidence that God. Is. Real.

Lee addresses the big stumbling blocks that make people question the reality of God, including…

Is there a contradiction between God and science?  If God is real, why is there suffering? If there is a God, why doesn’t He make Himself obvious?

You’ll appreciate how Lee not only addresses the question of God’s existence, but also deals with the psychology of it, the emotions of it, and the science behind it.

So that means this conversation is for skeptics and believers alike!

If you believe in God, this is going to affirm your faith and equip you to share with others who may not. Plus, it will address any concerns you have about doubting or questioning God’s existence.

And if you’re a skeptic, you’ll want to listen as Lee puts his award-winning journalist skills to work. He presents a really great case for the reality of God based on empirical evidence to help you process the facts logically and rationally.

So, let's dive into the ultimate question: “Can we really know God is real?”

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Sometimes we can become overwhelmed with all of the brokenness in our world, right? Chaos, injustice, and corruption surround us, powerful people take advantage of the weak, and societies overlook or mistreat those who desperately need help.

As people who trust an all-powerful God, it’s natural to ask, “God, aren’t you going to help?” or “God, why are you allowing this to happen?” Well, when we lift these questions to Heaven, we’re not alone. Our words closely resemble those of the distressed prophet Habakkuk.

So… do you know what that means? It means today we’re geeking out about this minor prophet, and author Taylor Turkington is leading the way.

She’ll unveil loads of encouragement within this tiny book of the Old Testament, teaching you to pay attention instead of looking away, lament instead of numbing out, and ask with expectation instead of avoiding God altogether.

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But thankfully, the Bible is full of people who have experienced the same thing. They had to learn to trust God‘s ways and His timing, and their stories can help us trust God too.

So today, author Laurie Polich Short highlights these biblical heroes and unearths very practical, encouraging gems found within their stories. These gems will serve as a compass to help you navigate your story when the way forward is foggy or unclear.

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Why is it so hard to rest and refresh when we’re stressed? Well, today on the 4:13, author and podcaster Bonnie Gray answers that question with both scientific and scripture-based insights into your body, mind, and soul.

She’ll teach you about top stressors, proven countermeasures, and simple ways to stress less, take better care of yourself, and face each day focused on God’s love.

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Do you ever pray for your spouse? What about praying with your spouse? Well, Jodie Berndt is back on the 4:13 today, and she shares simple ways to support and pray for your significant other.

Whether you're newly engaged or celebrating a golden anniversary or just barely hanging on, Jodie explains how praying the Scriptures over your marriage will infuse power and peace into every part of your most important relationship.

And if you’re single, this episode is for you too!

We’re talking about connecting with the person who matters the most, whether it be a parent, a child, a sibling, or a friend. You’ll find it begins with praying Scripture over your relationship and ends with a deeper connection with God and with the one you cherish.

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What do you get when you put me, Annie F. Downs, Tammy Trent, and Shaun Groves together at a bistro table in Texas? You get the craziest, most fun, deep, and inspiring conversation ever!

These crazy friends joined me in Fort Worth for a Fresh Grounded Faith event, and at the very end, we got to be both silly and serious as we answered questions from the audience.

We talked about how to deal with loneliness, how to let go of hurts and disappointments, and how to find fulfillment in the monotony of everyday life.

Then Shaun geeked out about the Hebrew understanding of a story in the New Testament, and Annie gave us the scoop on her favorite gospel. Oh, and you don’t want to miss Tammy spilling the beans about dating a younger guy. Seriously, it was hilarious!

This was one of the most fun, funniest, and life-giving Spill the Beans, so pull up a chair at the bistro.

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According to the Scientific American, women are twice as likely as men to experience shame and are more affected by its toxic impact. Just as Adam and Eve hid in the garden and covered themselves with fig leaves, we too are inclined to hide under the cloak of shame.

But unlike Adam and Eve, our feelings of shame don’t necessarily mean we’ve done something wrong. Often it means we’ve begun to believe the lies about our identity.

So today’s guest, author and podcaster Jasmine Holmes, will expose shame’s slimy roots and help you understand the difference between shame, guilt, and conviction. Jasmine shares how she watched God break the power of shame in her life through the power of the gospel, and my friend, He can do the same thing for you too!

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Scripture is meant to reveal God to us, but sometimes it's hard for us to see Him there. What if all you needed was a new lens? We often look to the Bible for advice on how to live, but when that becomes our focus, we may miss the point of Scripture: to reveal God and His character to us.

On this episode of the 4:13, trusted Bible teacher and podcaster, Tara-Leigh Cobble, will sharpen our view of Scripture by sharing how to read it and what to look for. She’ll share rich theological truth, helping you grow in the knowledge of God’s character and rest in His goodness.

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Everyone experiences emotions—some easy, some difficult. And even though emotions are a normal part of life, dealing with them can be quite challenging. We often lack the intuition to understand them or the language to fully express them.

But after today, you just might see your emotions as your “friend!"

Dr. Mark Mayfield joins me on the podcast to help you slow down and explore the ways your emotions develop. He’ll expose the toll that unexpressed emotions take on you and highlight the importance of not running away from them. And then, Mark will give you a simple practice to unintimidate your emotions as well as practical ways to deal with burnout.

Are you ready? We’re getting on the path to emotional wholeness, so let’s go…

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