AS YOU ARE PODCAST

(Anna Butler Live from UNC). Today’s podcast is the worship night talk UNC. Anna really dives into the story of the prodigal son - a parable that Jesus used to teach a large crowd and important lesson. You may have heard this story before and compared yourself to one of the brothers in the story, but Anna focuses on the part of the story that really matters - the characteristics of the Father and his response to both brothers. Take a closer look with us to see what Jesus wanted us to know about the love of our Heavenly Father.

Mary Crosby Swinney shared an awesome talk at our Fall Worship Nights, and we wanted to share it with you! She walked us through what it looks like to be rooted in God and how the things we consume shape the things our lives produce.

In Luke 6:43–45, Jesus reminds us that a tree is known by its fruit, and that what comes out of us flows from what fills our hearts. If we want our lives to produce the things of God, we have to be rooted in Him and continually take in His Word.

We’re often willing to be intentional and patient when it comes to our physical health, but what about our spiritual health? Are we caring for our souls with that same intentionality?

If you’re honest with yourself: Where are your roots? What is your life producing? And what are you “feeding” your heart?

This week Emily & Mary Crosby are talking through one of the most relatable topics - comparison. It also happens to be something that really sets us back in our walk with God and our ability to love others the way we’re called to. Don’t worry - you’re not alone in this. We look are 2 passages where even people from ancient times are comparing their gifts and accomplishments to other people’s. So the question is, how do we fight this very common (yet destructive) thought pattern?

This is such an important topic & has such an impact on our spiritual health. We think that everyone from celebrities to our grandmothers face feelings of comparison and the temptation to strive to earn their place. Mary Crosby and Emily chat through a few passages in the New Testament that center around these topics and also share some thoughts on how to fight comparison in our hearts.

Mary Crosby and Emily talk through the importance of knowing where you are building the foundation of your life. What are you finding your worth in? Do you know what it looks like to root yourself in Jesus?

Today Emily & Mary Crosby are kicking us off for fall semester! If you’ve wondered how As You Are started this is your episode, there’s a brief recap of our story, as well as an overview of the 8 week As You Are Bible Study that our freshmen will go through this fall! This is going to be such a great semester, so excited to kick it off with y’all!

Today we’re interviewing 4 of our AYA Bible Study leaders - Annie from UGA, Cecile from Alabama, Grace from South Carolina, & Mari Robin from North Carolina. We’re chatting through expectations for college and what these girls wish they knew before they started their time college.