Do you struggle with the temptation to be anxious or worried? Me too! Stats are at an all time high in our society to worry, even though we have more food and better shelter/amenities than in human history. Why is this? Jesus has some things to say about this, and I hope you read below and listen in:

Matthew 6:25-34
25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? 28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

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Cody Balch sits down with author and mentor, Michael Perez, to discuss the often separated topics of "faith" and "finances". Are they meant to stay separated? If not separated, then how should they look when brought together, and what is the impact of connecting them back together in a biblical way? All this and more is sure to bless you, so be sure to listen in and share this conversation out with others who you know!

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If you were blessed by this conversation, you can connect further with both Bryan Crum and Cody Balch:

To learn more about Bryan Crum and his "Neighbor, Love Yourself" content, please visit:
Website: https://www.bryancrum.com/
Book: https://www.neighborloveyourself.com/
YouVersion 5 Day Reading Plan: http://bible.us/r/CMQ

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As humans, we love to gain self confidence and even boast in our achievements, merits, and résumé. The apostle Paul reminds us that, unfortunately, our human/earthly résumé is as good as garbage when it comes to its value or ability to earn us eternal life...in fact, many of those things that we boast in are the very things that compete to keep our hearts from fully surrendering to the Lord. Listen in to this teaching/passage with an open, humble, and reflective heart.

 If you have any questions or ways that I can encourage you and help you be Better Equipped in your faith and walk with Jesus, you can email me at: [email protected]   

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Do you want to have a thriving marriage now, or for those of you who aren't married, do you want a thriving marriage in your future marriage? There is only one way to have a thriving marriage, and that is by living out God's design for marriage found in Ephesians 5:21-33. Sacrificial love, respect, and submission are key, and they heart postures are all found and perfectly modeled in the life of Jesus.

2 imperfect people do not make a perfect marriage, but Cody and Micah Balch both believe that you can still experience a radiant and thriving marriage in Christ. Be sure to listen closely and then share this out with those who know.

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In this Finding Freedom episode, Garrett Murphy interviews Cody's wife, Micah Balch as she shares about the time when Cody first confessed his porn addiction to her and tells us all about what happened next! We know that this conversation will encourage you to live more deeply in the light and freedom of Jesus!

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Learn more about Better Equipped's ministry called "Finding Freedom" by going to: https://www.betterequipped.net/freedom

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Welcome to the VERY FIRST episode of this brand new Better Equipped segment called, "Grace for the Homefront"! This segment is hosted by your very own, Cody Balch and his extraordinary wife, Micah. We deeply desire to help encourage and equip your homefront with the grace and truth of Jesus.

Please reach out to us anytime with questions, suggestions, or for encouragement at: [email protected]

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As followers of Jesus, we are called to show love, compassion, and grace, even while we hold unswervingly to the truth of God's word. Christians should not affirm ANY type of sin, but we also should NOT stop loving our neighbor in the process. May believers in Jesus humbly pray and ask God to soften the hearts of people within the LGBTQ+ community so that they will find their salvation and true identity in Jesus alone.

Check out this additional video resource:
Should Christians Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month? - https://youtu.be/oQKWB6UKW3w

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The Apostle Paul uses his real life examples of Timothy and Epaphroditus to invite us in more deeply to how interdependent believers should be toward one another. We need caring believers in our life, and we need to be a disciple of Jesus who deeply and selflessly cares for others the way that Jesus exemplified toward us. I pray that this episode helps you be Better Equipped with the grace and truth of Jesus!

If you have any questions or ways that I can encourage you and help you be Better Equipped in your faith and walk with Jesus, you can email me at: [email protected]   

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What does Ai, Cyber Patrols, and Freedom from Porn all have to do with combating sex trafficking? Well, quite a bit, and in this episode Garrett and Cody host a special guest from the Christian organization "Street Grace" named, Nick Lembo. Nick explains what a "cyber patrol" is and how it is a helpful and effective tool to try and combat human and sex trafficking that is happening all the time right around us. Below are some helpful links for you to take further action concerning what is talked about in this episode:

Better Equipped: https://www.betterequipped.net/

Finding Freedom: https://www.betterequipped.net/freedom

Hope For A Hundred: https://advocatesfundingfreedom.funraise.org/team/hope-for-a-hundred

Street Grace: https://www.streetgrace.org/

Not Love: https://notlove.org/

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