Everyday Theology

It's Halloween here at Everyday Theology! And what better way to ring in a night full of tricks and treats than talking about horror movies?  Whether you celebrate Halloween or not is up to you; however, some elements of this season could cross into dangerous territory. With this in mind, Jacob shares with us the answer to the question, "Should Christians watch horror movies?" Be sure to watch all the way to the end of the episode for a special spooky treat!

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How often have you heard people randomly throw out Bible verses in any given situation? For example, athletes quote Philippians 4:13 after playing a good game, or we quote Psalm 37:4 when we want to receive something we think we deserve or need. All the time, people are misquoting the Bible. So, how can we make sure we aren't doing the same? On today's episode of Everyday Theology, the crew talks about the dangers of misquoting the Bible and how we can equip ourselves to make sure we have a proper understanding and context to some of the verses we "quote" every day!

Resources
How to Read the Bible for All It's Worth | https://bit.ly/4fcFNRo

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As Christians, election seasons can be difficult to navigate. We want to vote according to God and His Word, but it can be difficult. This is especially true when one politician may hold strong to one value and their opposition to another. So, how should Christians approach voting? On this episode of Everyday Theology, Jacob shares with us some practical takeaways and encouragement as we prepare to cast our votes this election season.

Resource
Navigating Politics Resource Guide | https://bit.ly/3N9Zpd1

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Conversations surrounding difficult or controversial topics are always hard. There are a few topics that, no matter how you approach them, never get easier. On tonight's episode of Everyday Theology, Brandon talks about one of those topics: abortion. While discussing how to have conversations surrounding this topic, Brandon encourages us through the lens of love and grace.

*If you or someone you know is facing an unplanned pregnancy, we're here for you. We have people and resources available to you as you walk through this. One of those is CareNet. You can contact them here: https://www.carenetberkleydetroit.org/

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Each election year brings about more stress, tension, and animosity. Years ago, it felt as if politics were something discussed but not something you live and die by. The government existed, but it didn't feel like our entire culture and lives revolved around it. So, how should we view the government? As believers, this question can often be hard to answer. We know we belong to a greater kingdom, but we're living in an earthly one right now. On this episode of Everyday Theology, Jacob discusses some answers to that question and more!

*If you have questions about navigating this political season, we encourage you to connect with one of our 14 locations locally. Many of our campuses are providing in-person conferences or classes to help you during this season. To find a campus near you, visit woodsidebible.org/locations

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Politics—a word that can make a room feel tense in an instant. Questions like, "Who are you voting for?" or "What is your stance on X policy?" can immediately create division and judgment. But what if we told you that the world we live in is confusing political identity with religious identity? Or that who you vote for doesn't determine who you are as an individual? On this episode of Everday Theology, Brandon, Jacob, and Ravae have an honest conversation about politics in the hope of helping address the discomfort this season brings and ultimately point you to a kingdom and a ruler far greater than one here on earth.

*If you have questions about navigating this political season, we encourage you to connect with one of our 14 locations locally. Many of our campuses are providing in-person conferences or classes to help you during this season. To find a campus near you, visit woodsidebible.org/locations.

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We may or may not have heard the word "lament" before. But what does it really mean? Even more, what does it mean for us when it comes to suffering or struggle? Are we allowed to be angry, even angry at God, when things don't go as we expected? Today on Everyday Theology, Brandon shares with us how lament can be a good thing and how it can help us in times of discouragement. Be sure to check it out!

Resources
Lament for a Son | https://bit.ly/47oVbYs
Learning the Song of Lament | https://bit.ly/4graNhY

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What are you afraid of? We're all afraid of something. Sometimes it's completely irrational, or very rational and real. Either way, our fear can control us. So how do we combat fear? On this episode of Everyday Theology, Ravae talks about what God says about fear and how we can rely on Him to overcome it. Be sure to check it out and drop your irrational fear in the comment section below!

Resources
Check out our blogs on fear | https://bit.ly/4get9TB
What God Says About Fear | https://bit.ly/4dZOiyS

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People talk about "god" all the time. Now, is it the God of the Bible? Not always, but there is this general thought that some higher power might exist that many have just labeled "god." But how do we know that the God of the Bible, the one true God, really exists? And how can we share that with others who may be asking the same question? On this episode of Everyday Theology, Jacob shares the answer to this question and more! Check it out!

Resources
The Case for Christ | https://bit.ly/475eiXf

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The use of pronouns is becoming more frequent in our culture today. We see it on email signatures. We are asked about our preferred pronouns on doctor's forms. Our servers at restaurants will wear them on their name tags. We know that as believers, we are called to share and show the love of Christ to ALL PEOPLE because we are all created by God. But how do we do that while we navigate convictions we have surrounding questions such as this? On this episode of Everyday Theology, Jacob, Ravae, and Brandon continue their conversation about pronouns and provide some practical steps as you discern this topic in your own life. Check it out!

If you haven't checked out part one of this conversation, click the link below in our "resources" section!

Resources
Should Christians Use Pronouns, Part One | https://bit.ly/4cGTmaq
Loving Your LGBTQ+ Neighbor: Resources | https://bit.ly/3XHOC0p

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