Christians hold different views about the timing of the tribulation and the return of Christ — and sincere, Bible-believing believers land in each camp. So does it matter?

In this episode of FaithFuel, Bob Shaw briefly explains the three primary views, shares where he personally leans, and then shifts the focus to what Scripture emphasizes most. Anchored in 2 Peter 3:11, this episode moves the conversation from speculation to spiritual readiness.

Instead of asking only “When will it happen?” we’re reminded to ask the better question: “How should we live while we wait?”

No charts. No debates. Just clarity, perspective, and hope.

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“I don’t want to burden anyone.”

It sounds strong. But what if that mindset is keeping you from the help God already designed for you?

In this episode of FaithFuel, Bob Shaw looks at Galatians 6:2 and God’s design for community during seasons of stress, uncertainty, and hardship. Through a personal story from early in his marriage, Bob shares how pride almost kept him from receiving the very help God had arranged.

Community isn’t about oversharing — it’s about shared strength. Sometimes the first step toward relief is letting one trusted person in.

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What if one of the biggest struggles in marriage isn’t love… but respect?

In this episode of FaithFuel, Bob Shaw unpacks Ephesians 5:33 and the powerful connection between love and respect in marriage. When those needs go unmet, couples can fall into a painful pattern of mutual withholding — what’s often called the “Crazy Cycle.”

This episode offers biblical clarity, practical perspective, and a challenge to break unhealthy cycles by choosing obedience over reaction.

The idea behind this episode was influenced by something Bob first heard from Emerson Eggerichs, author of Love & Respect. There’s no endorsement — just a helpful thought that stuck.

Learn more about Love & Respect here: https://www.loveandrespect.com/

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Worship isn’t just music. And it’s not a warm-up before the “real” part of church.

In this episode of FaithFuel, Bob Shaw looks at John 4:23–24 and what it truly means to worship in spirit and truth. Worship is more than singing — it’s surrender, obedience, gratitude, humility, and the daily alignment of our hearts with who God is.

If worship has ever felt optional, emotional, or preference-driven, this episode offers a steady reset and a reminder that worship doesn’t end when the last song does.

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Forgiveness sounds simple… until you’re the one who’s been hurt.

In this episode of FaithFuel, Bob Shaw talks honestly about what forgiveness really is, what it isn’t, and why it matters so deeply. Forgiveness doesn’t excuse wrongdoing or erase pain — but it does determine who gets control of your heart.

If you’ve ever replayed a betrayal, struggled to let go, or wondered how to forgive when there’s no apology, this episode offers clarity, perspective, and hope rooted in Scripture.

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Spiritual drift rarely happens all at once. Most believers don’t decide to walk away from God — it happens gradually, as spiritual rhythms slip and faith gets crowded out by busy lives.

In this FaithFuel Christian devotional, Bob Shaw explores what Scripture calls “drift” and how it affects clarity, strength, and closeness with God. Using Hebrews 2:1 as the anchor, this episode explains why faith was never meant to be lived in isolation and how reconnection usually begins with small, intentional steps rather than guilt or pressure.

If you’ve ever felt distant from God without knowing exactly how you got there, this devotional offers encouragement, perspective, and a reminder that God invites us back with grace and patience. The slow fade doesn’t mean faith is gone — it’s an opportunity to re-engage and bring your whole heart back to Him, starting today.

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Anger is an understandable response to the brokenness and evil we see in the world today — but Scripture reminds us that anger is not how believers are called to live or respond.

In this FaithFuel Christian devotional, Bob Shaw explores why fear often fuels anger, how losing eternal perspective intensifies outrage, and why reacting with hostility ultimately damages peace and Christian witness. Using James 1:19–20 as the anchor, this episode reframes anger through a biblical lens and reminds believers that this world is not our permanent home.

Rather than mirroring the world’s hostility, followers of Christ are called to respond with truth, grace, steadiness, and love — even when evil feels loud and unsettling.

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It can feel like everywhere we turn, a new kind of evil is showing up — things we never would have imagined are now part of everyday life. Many believers feel unsettled, anxious, or unsure how they’re supposed to live faithfully in times like these.

In this FaithFuel Christian devotional, Bob Shaw addresses the growing fear many Christians feel as darkness seems more visible in the world. Using 2 Timothy 1:7 as the anchor, this episode reminds listeners that while a fallen world should not surprise us, fear should not define us.

Scripture never promised a safe or easy world, but it does promise God’s presence, faithfulness, and ultimate victory. This episode reframes fear through a biblical lens and clarifies the believer’s role in uncertain times — not panic, outrage, or withdrawal, but grounded trust, intentional love, steady faith, and hopeful presence.

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Loving others doesn’t always fail because love is missing — it often fails because it’s being expressed in the wrong way.

In this FaithFuel Christian devotional, Bob Shaw explores how understanding love languages can transform relationships in marriage, family, friendships, and even the workplace. Using Philippians 2:3–4 as the anchor, this episode explains why loving others the way we feel loved doesn’t always communicate love to them — and why learning another person’s love language is an act of humility and growth.

Bob also shares personal insight from his own marriage, how miscommunication led to real struggles, and why learning to love intentionally changed everything. This episode encourages listeners to grow, adjust, and love better — no matter how long they’ve been at it.

Here's a link to The 5 Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman.

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Many believers quietly wonder, “Am I doing enough for God?” Some thrive on being deeply involved in church life, while others serve faithfully in more limited ways. Scripture shows that God does not call everyone to the same level of involvement — He calls each person to faithfulness according to their gifts, capacity, and season.

In this FaithFuel Christian devotional, Bob Shaw explores what biblical faithfulness really looks like, why comparison creates unnecessary guilt, and how God values obedience over busyness. Using 1 Corinthians 12:18 as the anchor, this episode encourages listeners to serve with joy and freedom rather than pressure.

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