Renew Your Mind

"Challenging Conversations Part 2 - Highly Effective Tactics of a Conversant Christian" - Special Guest Jennifer VanRyckeghem

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On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, Special Guest Jennifer VanRyckeghem, Pastor Paul Gruenberg, Youth & Family Director Jeremy Touroo and moderator Dana Hall discuss the book by Jason Jimenez, "Challenging Conversations."

Today's topics include:

If a Christian avoids a controversial conversation, what does that portray to others?

  1. They are too afraid to stand up for God’s Truth?
  2. Says we don’t care?

    3. What are 3 Excuses that we give so that we can AVOID a controversial topic?

    1. Not Smart enough p. 24-5
    2. We Get too defensive p. 26-7 (what is real issue behind defensiveness = PRIDE)
    3. We get uncomfortable p. 27-8
      1. Face it and ask for God’s help
      2. Learn tactics to feel more comfortable

        3. What types of characters do the 3 excuses break down into? 

        -Aggressor or Avoider

        How do we break through these excuses? 

        -Become an advocator

        Thanks for listening and we hope this discussion helps grow your walk with Christ!

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