Today on A Little Better, Calum is joined by Webster Campus Pastor, Nate Miller, and Rochester Worship Director, Brittany McCracken, to discuss the last of the ten commandments - coveting.

When does desiring become wanting?

How do you wrestle with the tension between trusting and trying in the waiting?

What does it look like to desire God the most?

Today on A Little Better, Brad is joined by Bill Sones, a long-time member of Northridge and mentor to many, and Jason DeGraff, Webster Campus Director, to discuss the heart and implications of the 9th commandment: “you shall not bear false witness”.

Is lying always wrong? Does God ever allow it?

How can we prepare for those times when we are tempted to bear false witness?

My words have done a lot of harm. What now?

Additional Resources:

Thou Shalt Not Slander

https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/thou-shalt-not-slander

Today on A Little Better, host Luan Souza, our Brighton Campus Director, is joined by Nate Miller, Webster Campus Pastor, and Jason DeGraff, Webster Campus Director, to discuss the heart and implications of the 8th commandment—“you shall not steal.”

What are subtle ways we often steal but don’t realize that we are stealing? 

Why do you think we steal in those ways?

How do we make it right with those we have stolen from?

Today on A Little Better, host Kristin Shughart, our Kids Ministry Executive Director, is joined by Mark and Jaime, two of our Storytellers, to discuss how to honor our fathers and mothers and how we teach kids about Jesus.

What does Kids Ministry look like at Northridge? Why do we do it the way we do?

What does honoring our parents look like when we become adults?

How can we make it easier for our kids to honor us as parents?

How does our relationship with our parents influence, for good or bad, our relationship with God?

Additional Resources:

northridgerochester.com/kids

Today on A Little Better, host Brit Catlin, our Communications Director, is joined by Drew and Ashley Karschner to discuss the following questions on the commandment of adultery.

What strategies have you used to both protect your marriage and strengthen your relationship? How can these strategies apply to those who are dating?

How does this command apply to single people? 

What about the broader truth of this command, not just faithfulness horizontally, but faithfulness vertically with God?

What if I've blown it? Is there help or hope for me?

Today on A Little Better, host Brad is joined by Matt, Ministries Lead, and Bailey, NYM Director, to discuss the following questions:

Am I really guilty of violating the command not to kill?

Does the Bible ever say killing is OK?

How should we support women who are wrestling with abortion?

Why is having contempt for someone such a serious issue?

Additional Resources:
Wisdom Within Laws About Murder, Adultery, and Divorce from The Bible Project
https://bibleproject.com/videos/wisdom-underneath-laws/

Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality by Nancy R. Pearcey
https://www.amazon.com/Love-Thy-Body-Answering-Questions/dp/0801075726

Why Pro-Life?: Caring for the Unborn and Their Mothers by Randy Alcorn
https://a.co/d/jm1Pd0t

CompassCare - Supports women considering or pursuing abortion with comprehensive medical services and support.

“Turn your fear into confidence. CompassCare is your best first step for unplanned pregnancy and sexual health needs.” –from the website
https://www.compasscare.info/

Caring Choices - A Beyond partner walking with women through pregnancy, and offering support and recovery after an abortion.

“No shame, no judgment, no cost - just the support you need from people who care.” –from the website
https://www.caringchoicesphc.com/

War: Four Christian Views edited by Robert G. Clouse
https://www.amazon.com/War-Christian-Edited-published-September/dp/B018M3DWXS

Today on A Little Better, host Michelle is joined by Noah, Brighton Campus Pastor, and Matt, Ministries Lead, to discuss the following questions:

Where does scripture show us the importance of Sabbath?

Practically, what does Sabbath look like?

Why should we actually start taking a Sabbath?

Additional Resources Mentioned:

Every Moment Holy, Volume I by Douglas Kaine McKelvey
https://www.amazon.com/Every-Moment-Holy-Pocket-Size/dp/1951872029

Today on A Little Better, host Brad is joined by Jason, Webster Campus Director, and Calum, Webster Worship Director, to discuss the third of the Ten Commandments, Do Not Misuse the Name of God:

Are Christians able to say OMG?

What does it mean to bear or carry well the name of God?

How did Jesus fulfill this command?

What if I have blown it?

Additional Resources Mentioned:

Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters by Carmen Joy Imes
https://www.amazon.com/Bearing-Gods-Name-Sinai-Matters/dp/0830852697

Bullies and Saints: An Honest Look at the Good and Evil of Christian History by John Dickson
https://www.amazon.com/Bullies-Saints-Honest-Christian-History/dp/0310119375

Today on A Little Better, host Brad is joined by Luan Souza, Brighton Campus Director, and Noah, Brighton Campus Pastor, to discuss the following questions:

What false images of God do we most often fall for?

Where’s the line between creating beauty and creating a false image of God?

What can I do when the God I thought I knew lets me down?

Today on A Little Better, host Calum is joined by Noah, Brighton Campus Pastor, and Matt Sones, our Ministries Lead, to discuss the following questions:

What’s the need for the 10 commandments?

How do we know if I have a god above God?

What is the process of healing from a deep idol?

Additional Resources Mentioned:

Counterfeit Gods - Tim Keller https://a.co/d/djKHdqH