Big Fish, Little Pod

The burdens of life can sometimes feel heavy and challenging to carry on our own. Some Christians feel this points to the fact that we are broken and in need of a Savior. Is this true or are we capable of handling life's difficulties on our own? This week, Bob and Amy discuss their differing views.

The ups and downs of life make it clear that we do not live in paradise, but is this world a classroom or a prison? Are we here to learn and grow, make mistakes and make improvements? Or are we stuck here in a place we don't belong, hoping to be liberated? This week, Bob and Amy discuss these two opposing arguments and what inspires each of them most. 

This week, Bob shares a heart-warming story about the power of compassion. While these types of stories can be inspiring, Amy and Bob question whether they may also tie us further to this world. Are we meant to spend our time here caring for others or remaining focused on Heaven? Are the two mutually exclusive?

If we say something that may inadvertently offend others, is it better to just remain quiet instead? Truly living together in this world can lead to messy situations and hurt feelings. Should we speak our mind, be shown our blindspots, and move forward with more awareness? Or is better to not speak at all if what we say may be offensive? This week, Bob and Amy discuss a gracious listener who spoke up when he felt misunderstood. 

This week, Bob and Amy respond to a comment made from a listener on the October 6th episode about prayer. When we speak about the power of prayer, do we really mean literally moving mountains, or is that hyperbole for effect? If we mean it literally, why don't we hear more about such visible acts of power happening today?

At the end of our lives, even if we've tried our very best, can we really say we've made a difference in the world? Could it be argued that even Jesus, Himself, left this world just as messy as He found it? This week, Amy opens the podcast retelling an unexpected and thought-provoking encounter she had with an arborist on this very topic.

When things don't go the way we want them to, we have a tendency to look around and find fault in the people and situations around us. But sometimes, even though it may not seem like it, the situation is perfectly arranged for our own growth and healing. This week, Bob shares how Elijah learned this lesson and how his story can serve us in our own lives.

It's easy to tuck our bad-feeling things safely away in a box, seemingly hidden from view. Unfortunately, these hidden past deeds usually flare up in unexpected and challenging ways. This week, Bob shares a literal example of a forgotten relic from the past flaring up in the worst way.

Many of us experience anxiety in our everyday lives and the scriptures have a lot to say about it! Amy and Bob discuss their own anxieties and how we can use the ancient stories from the scriptures to create practical steps towards peace in our own lives.

When you pray for someone, are you simply sending warm wishes or are you expecting tangible results? This week, Amy and Bob discuss the power of prayer and how it can transform our lives when we truly believe in its impact.