Goodness Gracious

Hey friends! This week we are diving into the topic of DATING. We discuss our dating experiences, what dating may look like, and how to be obedient in dating. We hope you are encouraged by this conversation. Remember, God is sovereign over all things — even your dating journey!

IMPORTANT NOTE: We do touch on the subject of sexual intimacy in this episode which may sensitive to some listeners.

Helpful articles and books:

The Golden Rule in Christian Dating-Marshall Segal

The Great Prize in Christian Dating: Pursue Clarity and Postpone Intimacy-Marshall Segal

Should We Get Married? How to Find Clarity in Dating-Marshall Segal

Not Yet Married: The Pursuit of Joy in Singleness and Dating-Marshall Segal

Single, Dating, Engaged, Married: Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age-Ben Stuart

The Mingling of Souls: God's Design for Love, Marriage, Sex, and Redemption-Matt Chandler

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Hey y'all! Isn't it kind of funny how every generation has something to say about the young folks? This week we are discussing the Gen Z population. What are their interests? What are they longing for? How can we reach them? Join us as we try to answer these questions and more!

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Hey friends! We are happy to be back with y’all after an inadvertent hiatus! This week we are discussing hard days. How do we cope when everything is going wrong? Where is our hope when we feel like our bad day just won’t end? We hope this conversation blesses you as much as it blessed us. Hard days will come, but they are no match for our God!

Hey y’all! This week we are talking about “quiet time.” What is it? Where did it start? Why is it important for believers? How do we fit this sacred time into our already busy lives? We hope to answer all of these questions and more in this episode. We don’t have it all figured out, but we hope you are encouraged by this conversation—we certainly were!

Hey friends! It is officially September, and fall is upon us. You know what that means; pumpkin spice, football games, bonfires, and so much more. This week we are having a fun conversation about all things "Christian Girl Fall." We hope this episode gives you full permission to put out your pumpkin decor and drink a pumpkin spice latte. It's fall Y'ALL!

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Hey friends! In this week’s episode we are discussing what it means to work hard and why we do it. Why does work ethic matter? How can we reach our goals without giving up? Often times, we say we want to do something but we end up being all talk and no action. We hope you are encouraged by the simple fact that good things take time! Anything worth doing may not be easy, but it is always worth it in the end.

Welcome to the EPISODE 10 of Goodness Gracious!!! We are excited to celebrate with y’all! Come hang with us as we answer listener questions and even discuss a few conspiracy theories. We hope you are interested and entertained!

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Hey friends! Join us for part 2 of our conversation on caring what others think. This week we are discussing the spiritual aspect of this topic. As believers, should we consider what others think? Should we be bold in sharing the gospel even when it offends? How can we represent Christ well? We hope to shed some light on those questions this week. It is our hope that you are encouraged and emboldened! 

The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness: The Path to True Christian Joy-Timothy Keller

Let Jesus Set You Free from People-Pleasing-Amy DiMarcangelo

Does It Matter What Others Think?-John Piper

Should I Care at All What People Think of Me?-Interview with John Piper.

Hey y’all! Join us this week for part one of our conversation on caring what others think. Should we care? Should we not care? Both? Since we have a lot to say on this topic, we have broken this discussion into two parts. As usual, we hope you are encouraged by this episode! 

*We apologize for the 9 minutes of silence at the end of the episode. We are not professionals!

Hey y'all! Join us this week as we discuss the final part of our series, "Everyday Struggles". This week we're talking about boundaries! So many of us can find it difficult to draw boundaries in friendships, at work and everywhere in between. What is a boundary? How do we set one? How are boundaries biblical? We hope to encourage you with some insight into what can be a tough thing to do!

Book: Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

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