Asking for a Friend

By Kara-Kae JamesReligion & Spirituality Christianity

Asking for a Friend episodes

November 12, 2020 58: How can I find peace in a noisy world?
The world is noisy. It’s filled with criticism, rejection, and pushback. And when you already struggle with anxiety and/or an inner critic, it feels like a road to failure.
Is it possible to find peace in a noisy world? I’m answering that question with Jamie Grace as we give some really practical ways to find peace in the noise.

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34 min
November 05, 2020 57: How can I love people I don't agree with?
When we find ourselves on the other side of an election, how can we continue to love people we don’t agree with? If you are struggling with seeing others through a lens of love this season, this episode is for you!
Today I am chatting with Sarah Anderson and giving you some ways to find your place in this conversation and give grace to others.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
The Single Story Narrative
The Righteous Mind

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36 min
October 29, 2020 56: Why should Christians care about politics?
The political season can be CRAZY, but can Christians find their place in politics? Should we even care? If you are struggling with all the pressure and struggles around politics, this episode is for you!
Today I’m chatting with Kaitlyn Schiess, author of “The Liturgy of Politics” about how Christians can find their place in this conversation.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
The Liturgy of Politics
The Color of Compromise

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36 min
October 22, 2020 55: What does it mean to be pro-life?
If you are struggling with the pull of being pro-life, but wanting to honor God, women, and culture -- this episode is for you. In this episode I'm sharing a bit of what it means for me to be pro-life, talking through the nuances of the topic, and answering a few of your hard questions.
LINKS
Pantsuit Politics
Must Pro-Life Mean Pro-Trump?
What about Abortion by Holy Post
EP 30: How should the church handle abortion?

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23 min
October 15, 2020 54: How is the foster system impacting youth?
If you are interested in foster care, but want to hear more about what growing up in the foster system is like, this episode is for you! In week two of our series of diving into what the foster system looks like, I’m talking with Tori Petersen. As a former foster youth, foster parent and advocate - Tori’s story will impact you deeply.

LINKS FROM THE SHOW
CASA
Live in Grace, Walk in Love by Bob Goff
Tori’s cute baby :)

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39 min
October 08, 2020 53: Can you help me understand the foster system?
Kicking off a two week series as we look deeper into foster care. This week, my dear friend Ruthie Hart who is a biological parent, adoptive parent, and foster parent is helping us understand all things surrounding foster care. We chat through what the foster system looks like for children, how you can get involved in foster care, and what the process looks like.
LINKS IN THE EPISODE:
Listener Survey
CASA
Foster Care Information (You can google for your state!)

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48 min
October 01, 202052: What did I miss? (Part 2)
It's time for another episode of What Did I Miss? with Kara-Kae and Elizabeth! We discuss books, movies, tv shows, another things that have impacted us over the past couple of months.
If you are looking for resources to help you reframe your thinking about the world, this is the perfect episode for you!
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
You’ve Been Volunteered

To the End of June

Reconstructing the Gospel

Rediscipling the White Church

PURE

The Liturgy of the Ordinary

Honey Boy

Cuties

Unorthodox

One of Us

The Social Dilemma

Nice White Parents

The Oral History of the Office

Evolving Faith Podcast

Jen Hatmaker’s Enneagram Series

Selling Sunset

Married at First Sight

Get Organized

Cobra Kai

Dead to Me

Sherlock

The Umbrella Academy
34 min
September 24, 2020 51: Is justice biblical?
While justice definitely isn’t a new concept, it’s something we are seeing brought to our attention lately in the news and all around us. There has been a lot of focus on the word justice, but is it biblical?
In this episode, I'm chatting with Donna Barber - Executive Director of The Voices Project and author of Bread for the Resistance. If you struggle with wondering if this conversation of justice is for you, this is a must listen!

LINKS FOR THE EPISODE:
Perfectly Imperfect Event
The Voices Project
Just Mercy

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41 min
September 17, 2020 50: What is the best way to serve those in need?
There is poverty and homelessness all around us. How can we step into the margins and what are the best ways to serve those in need?
Terence Lester is joining me to discuss this incredibly important topic. He gives us some great practical advice for what it looks like to help others. Let's go serve well!
33 min
September 10, 2020 49: How can we fight racial systems that divide us?
Is white supremacy at work in our churches? Unfortunately, YES. When we are ready to face this hard truth, then what? Today I’m chatting with Daniel Hill and how to fight the racial systems that divide us by better understanding the lies we face.
Daniel shares his own path of racial awakening and how that changed his life and ministry. We break down a few of the lies we face and how to bridge the divide.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
Why do all the Black kids sit together in the Cafeteria? by Dr. Beverly Tatum
whiteliesbook.com

32 min

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For the woman who has questions about herself, the Church, and the world, Asking for a Friend provides a safe space to engage in tough topics. Each week Kara-Kae James confronts topics we all have questions about . . . but are too afraid to ask.

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