Life is full of impossibilities. It's so easy to get overwhelmed and think that because a certain situation is beyond our own ability to solve, then it must be too big for God to handle as well. In this final episode of Season 4, we'll unpack the necessity of learning to deal with the giants in our lives, taking an example from the story of David and Goliath on what it means to face your fears and impossibilities with faith. We could all use this powerful reminder of why the battle is the Lord's.

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Who or what you give homage to is what rules your life. Whatever things or people or ideas are the most important to you reveal where your priorities are, regardless of what your words say. So often, we can think that we have our desires in order, yet it's very easy to place even good things are being of greater value than the most important thing of all: where you stand with God. And healing cannot happen in your life until you have let go of your need to run your own show and have given over control to the King who loved you to death and back.

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Many of us say we believe God has our best in mind but fail to live on a daily basis like it's true. Because human beings and events often disappoint us, we think that God will be the same way. Or we're afraid of what His best will turn out to be and what we may have to let go of in order to accept it. This episode aims to shift your perspective and help you see that, when you truly believe that God is working all things for good and has the best up ahead, everything changes.

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Some things in your life have outlived their welcome. They no longer serve you. They belong to a past version of you or season of your life that you aren't in now and they are holding you back from becoming who you want to be. This week's episode tackles how to let go of the things that are no longer useful to your growth and health and why it matters that you do a regular internal roundup of what isn't meant to stay in your life anymore.

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When hard times come, it can be difficult to notice and look for the loving presence of God. Pain often masquerades His care in ways that cause us to question or doubt His compassion or guidance, leaving us adrift in our faith and losing out on hope. This episode walks you through how to trace God's care and why Psalm 107 holds the key to getting through suffering with thankfulness and coming out strong on the other side.

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So much of life and relationships today are transactional: you can offer me a certain service or skill or advice that I need and I'm invested for as long as need that but as soon as it's no longer necessary, I'm no longer obligated to cultivate our connection. While this is fine in certain corporate or workplace situations, it becomes a problem when it's the approach to marriage, friendship, faith community interaction, and even our relationship with God. We were created for deep, meaningful connection, not the type of fickle and shallow contact that so much of our lives require today. This episode will challenge you to go deeper where it matters in your life and to start enjoying the presence of God and others for who they are, not just what they can offer you.

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Life is full of what ifs - unknowns and potential threats that can generate deep insecurity and anxiousness. Our brains are wired for security and protection. But when we begin to obsess over the what ifs and they start to become the lens through which we view everything, we lose out on much of the meaning and presentness and beauty of life. We are so concerned about avoiding pain and problems that we forget just how good we actually have it. This episode aims to reframe your what ifs and help you see that even the uncomfortable things in your life can still be catalysts for growth and opportunity.

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Everything about our world is structured for disappointment and negativity. Most of the things we're regularly presented with program us toward fear and impossibility rather than hope and opportunity. But faith gives us another answer and presents us with a choice to see and live differently. This episode will help you recenter your dreams and begin to live with purpose and expectation instead of casting doom on your goals and prayers before they even happen.

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As people of faith world-wide begin Holy Week, we take some time to look at the significance of Jesus not only being Savior but also the Good Shepherd and why He fulfilled centuries of prophecy and plan when He died and rose again. This episode aims to give you a fresh take on the Easter story and hopefully allow you to see this holiday in a new light. Happy Easter!

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What do we do when people let us down? When we find ourselves shocked by a sudden failure in love or trust, is our response one of condemnation and surprise or one of reality and understanding? It's not easy to forgive or let go of relationships that you thought you could trust and it's even harder to feel like you can trust God when someone has hurt you deeply. This episode will recenter your trust in God and help you navigate how to deal with disappointment in a healthy way.

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