Today, we kick off our six-week series on the armor of God. This week, we're examining the belt of truth. Why do we resist truth? Why are some truths harder to accept? And why are lies so enticing? We answer these questions as we examine what truth is, how to wear it, and how it protects us. We talk about shame, freedom, and choosing truth over lies that make us more comfortable. We're rejecting dishonesty, embracing what God has said, and walking in security with our belts firmly in place.

We're wrapping up our series on stress by getting real about change. We fight it. Resist it. Rage against it. And it comes anyway. Change is inevitable, and learning to cope with change is vital. Today, we're getting honest about why change is so hard and how we can start to navigate change in a healthy way. This episode is jam-packed with tips as we seek to live out acceptance, trust, and a mindset that says, "I'm capable of walking through this change."

Ask anyone how they're doing and they'll likely tell you they're fine. But, do they mean it? Do you? Why are so many of us settling for an approximation of peace, going through life pretending like we're okay with the chaos and frustration? We get real today about fear, avoidance, and the need to try something different. We're sharing tips, truth, and working towards a life we love, instead of one we're settling for.

We’re more connected than ever - and information is available to us 24/7 from thousands of sources. But is this always a good thing? What does non-stop information do to our brain and how does it contribute to our stress? We’re tackling these questions plus diving into the concepts of screen addiction and the illusion of connection. We’re over-spreading our attention, focusing on nothing, and becoming tethered to our devices. It’s time to reclaim some simplicity and bask in the goodness of real life. We’re here for it and we’re bringing the tips and the truth as we work to put down the phone, close the tabs, and live our life to the fullest.

We've all been around people who are stressed out, but do we realize how much other people's stress affects us? When someone gets upset, we get upset. And when they're stressed, we get stressed too. What can we do about it? Can we be compassionate without absorbing someone else's negative emotions? We talk about it today as we dig into energy vampires, boundaries, and why we have to keep working on our own stress. We're getting real about empathy and working to fill our own cups so that we can protect our energy and maybe spread a little bit of calm into a stressed-out world.

It's time to think about the way we think and to get real about the way our thoughts affect how stressed we get. It's time to abandon our negative self-talk and embrace the belief that we can do hard things. We're acknowledging our capabilities, throwing out counter mindsets, and recognizing that if we want a positive life, we have to change the way we think. We're choosing our responses, looking for the good, and recognizing that changing our mindset changes everything.

Responsibilities - We've all got them, but does our daily grind really have to be so stressful? The truth...probably not. We talk about why we often take on more than we can handle, why we value being busy, and the burden of our own expectations. We're talking about capacity, fun, and leaving space for life's best stuff.

Today is the first episode in our new series - Dear Stress, Let’s Break Up, and we’re getting into the details. What is stress, and why are we so affected by it? We get into some of the biggest culprits behind our daily stress, but more importantly, talk about some ways we can make things better! It’s Stress 101 today, and we’re glad you’re here as we begin to take steps towards a calmer life.

We're wrapping up our series on bible verses we get wrong with a verse you've probably heard a lot. It's the verse that hypes us up, the verse we quote before the big game or the job interview, but are we using this verse correctly? We talk about context, what Paul was really getting at, and just how incredible this verse can be when we think about it in the right way. We're digging into endurance, contentment, and the stability of Jesus Christ.

Today’s verse is everywhere. We slap it on signs and say it to people who are grieving or in a new phase of life. But, do we really know what it means? We talk about the importance of context and how looking at the bigger story can help us better understand the underlying truths. We talk about our plans vs God’s plans, our hyper-focus on getting our way,  and wrap it up by talking about God’s unending faithfulness and the promise of redemption