In this episode, Jack and Madde kick off our series on spiritual habits by having a conversation about rest. In our ultra-hurried world, are there habits that can slow us down and provide space for us to connect with God? Yes there are! If you are interested in finding resources on different spiritual habits that create space for rest, you click on the link below.  https://sites.google.com/gisthailand.org/gis-spiritual-life/student-tools

Is singleness really a gift? We hear this all the time, but if your single and being honest, it doesn't always feel like a gift. In this episode, Jack and Madde share some thoughts on singleness and how they've grown in their understanding of this part of life.

Dating can be pretty awkward, funny, and sometimes heartbreaking. In this episode, Jack and Madde share some thoughts on how we can approach dating in a life-giving way. This episode covers the topic in a very general way, so don't expect the ins and outs of how to get that girl/guy to fall in love with you

If you're alive, you have parents! In this episode, Jack and Madde share some thoughts on why our relationships with our parents are so important and how we can honor them well. 

We often hear that we should have a mentor, but why? In this episode, Jack and Madde share some thoughts on the benefits of seeking out an older and wiser follower of Jesus to help you in you faith journey. 

Guy/girl friendships don't have to be weird! In this episode, Jack and Madde share some thoughts about why these friendships are important and some pitfalls to avoid. 

Who are the people you want to share both the highs and the lows of life with? Jack and Madde start this series off with an overview of friendship and its importance in our lives. 

This is one of the major questions of life. In this episode, Jack and Madde share about our identity in Christ and how God's truth helps us answer this question. 

Some important books that have helped Jack and Madde on this topic of identity in Christ include: Victory Over Darkness by Neil Anderson, Abba's Child by Brennan Manning, The Gift of Being Yourself by David Benner, Hinds Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard, The God of All Comfort by Hannah Whitall Smith, and The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis.

Here is a link to the full list of identity statements that were read in the episode: https://www.ficm.org/about-us/who-i-am-in-christ/

This one is a biggie! In this episode, Jack and Madde share some thoughts on how they have encountered this question and come to a place of peace with it. If you would like to talk more with Jack and Madde about the invitation to a life with Jesus, you can contact them at [email protected].