In this episode, Emily and Alyssa discuss some of the issues that divide believers and how wisdom calls us to relate to one another. They talk about what scripture says about the kind of people we should be, how to be faithful to our local churches, and how to use our time and lives to invite others in.

Church is not so much about how we structure ourselves, where we meet, how often we meet, or even what we do when we meet. Church is about who we are as the people of God, living distinctly by grace through the Spirit under the reign of king Jesus to the glory of our heavenly Father. The church is God’s primary mission strategy in the world. Our strategy must be to litter the world with communities of light.” Tim Chester

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Everyday Church by Tim Chester

Welcome to our new series, Hot Topics! In this first episode, Emily and Alyssa tackle politics and what it actually looks like to live for another kingdom. They talk about God's intended purpose of government, how to live and interact with those who land differently on political issues, how wisdom affects our speech and behaviors, and present some really hard questions we should all be asking ourselves this election year.

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To wrap up this first series, Emily and Alyssa discuss what skills they want to improve this year, what book they most want to read this year (in addition to the Bible), advice others might give them, and one biblical doctrine they want to know better this year.

Resources Mentioned on Today's Show:

Providence by John Piper

Blessed by Nancy Guthrie

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

In this episode Emily and Alyssa talk about the biggest time wasters in their lives, what habits they most want to establish this year, and committing to praying for one person's salvation. For a full list of the questions see the link below!

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10 Questions to Ask by Donald Whitney

How to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price

In this episode Emily and Alyssa discuss distractions and how they can impact us spiritually.

“For many of us the great danger is not that we will renounce our faith. It is that we will become so distracted and rushed and preoccupied that we will settle for a mediocre version of it. We will just skim over our lives instead of actually living them.” - John Mark Comer

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Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

Live no Lies

In this episode Emily and Alyssa discuss the importance of spiritual disciplines in the life of the Christian. These disciplines or practices are less about what we do, and more about the kind of people we are becoming.

"To live wisely is to orient everything about ourselves and our lives around God rather than around ourselves. As we orient ourselves around God, our tastes and interests will change, and we will increasingly love what God loves and hate what God hates." -Lydia Brownback

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A Short Guide to Spiritual Disciplines by Mason King

Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney

Welcome to the Faithful with Little Podcast! In this first episode Emily and Alyssa discuss the importance of doing life with other believers that are ahead of us spiritually, and how that plays an essential role in our spiritual formation. You'll also hear the vision behind the podcast and how "Faithful with Little" came to be.

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Spiritual Mothering: The Titus 2 Model for Women Mentoring Women

Invitation to a Journey: A Road Map for Spiritual Formation