To the world, Christians might seem weak, timid, and soft. Where does this stereotype come from and is it true? Pastor Josh and Melissa discuss the juxtaposition of strength and weakness within the Christian realm, and what bravery might look like when you follow Jesus.

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Billions of people call themselves a Christian. So, what does a Christian actually look like?

In order to define healthy traits of a Christian, we must

Ultimately, the enemy’s goal is to get us to not as far away from the “image of God” as possible.

There are many traits of a healthy Christian and in this episode Pastor Josh and Melissa narrow it down to a solid 7.

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When surrounded by old friends and family, it can be easy to linger in the "glory days". For some its reminiscing and for others it's due to a desire to avoid seeming lame, uncool, or to prove that we still got it. When we linger in our "unholy days" we could potentially lose an opportunity to share testimony. This is when our "glory days" do not glorify Jesus at all, instead they boast in our old wicked ways.

Everyone will leave a legacy. Whether positive or negative, we all influence our circle, total strangers, and generations to come. Pastor Josh and Melissa Gaona discuss personal testimony about the impacts from their childhood &why understanding our past explains current personality traits and habits. Throughout the Bible we see the negative legacy of sin, as well as the eternal impact of a life devoted to the Lord.

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How do you go from working on the railroad to a youth pastor? A diving appointment from the Lord! That's the case for one pastor out of Wirtz, Virginia. Whether it's issues such as mental health, anxiety, depression, sexual desires and pornography...how do reach youth where they are with the love of Christ? Pastor Josh and Melissa sit down with Pastor Chris Hale of Halesford Church to discuss his heart for youth ministry and a huge event coming up on November 16th, 2024 Forge Youth Conference.

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Naturally, when all of our needs are met we become comfortable. When talents are effective and bare much fruit, it's easy to forget our desperate need for the Creator who uniquely designed us and gave us the gifts we possess.

King Solomon was the richest man to ever live, and he had the gift of God-given wisdom. But toward the end of Solomon's life, we see his heart turn from the Lord...HOW did this happen? Afterall, the Lord appeared to him twice. The Lord spoke to Solomon. What caused his heart to grow cold? Pastor Josh and Melissa Gaona discuss the dangers of access to excess.

If God were to ask you right now, "Ask! What shall I give you?" What would you request?

There is a time in the Bible where God appeared to Solomon and asked this very question. Solomon's response is mind blowing! God not only answers his prayer, but he doubles the blessings. Melissa Gaona shares biblical truth on a prayer that God wants to give to all of His children.

Life is all about balance. Living a sold out life for Christ comes with unimaginable highs and unfathomable lows. Scripture clearly instructs Christians to have a fear of the Lord, while at the same time to find comfort in Him. But how do fear and comfort even go together? Pastor Josh and Melissa break down a few biblical juxtapositions; joy and suffering, fear and comfort, unity and division, freedom and surrender, life and death.

Domestic Violence is happening to both men and women EVERYWHERE. Yes, even in the church. So if it's happening in the midst of godly people, why are we not talking about this issue? It is the responsibility of the church to bring light to the dark. As followers of Christ, we are called to hunger for justice and speak up for the oppressed. Proverbs 31:8-9 says, "Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy." In this episode Melissa Gaona sits down with Ladies of Vision member Annette Lewis & Stacey Sheppard with Total Action for Progress (TAP) to discuss how they are assisting victims and survivors of domestic violence.

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It's natural for us to chase things that make us happy; career, hobbies, love interest, etc. The problem is happiness depends on our circumstances therefore it is temporary. However, the Bible gives us a formula that will lead to rejoicing no matter the situation. If we chase holiness in ALL things, joy will naturally become one of many byproducts.