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Have you ever watched your husband and wondered if they have the same quality of relationship with the Lord as you? Have you wondered exactly when, where, and how they spend time with Jesus? Have you compared what you see in their walk with what you may view as a truly solid relationship with God?

The reality is that there is no one way to commune with our Heavenly Father. God made us each different with different temperaments and personalities, so it makes sense that there are numerous ways to have a healthy relationship with Jesus. If God created us each with the ability to make choices instead of making robots, then He appreciates the variety in which His people walk with Him.

Listen in today as Tiffany Jo Baker shares the concept of the book Sacred Pathways: 9 Ways to Connect to God by Gary Thomas. She will name and explain 9 ways that you or your loved ones might connect with God. This could clear up many lingering questions you might have on the topic.

Listen in for:

•Ways we might compare our walk with the Lord with our husbands

•Why we cannot compare our relationship with God with others

•What some of the different relationship styles are

•How we might finally understand our own relationship style

Favorite Quotes:

"My way is not always the best way, it may be for me because that's how I'm wired, and how God made me." - Tiffany Jo Baker

"Not one way of worship is better or more right than the other way." - Tiffany Jo Baker

Verse:

"My heart says of you, 'Seek his face!' Your face, Lord, I will seek." - Psalm 27:8

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Deceiving ourselves trips us up on our spiritual walk. When we deceive ourselves, we’re blind to the assumptions we make and think we’re right when we’re actually wrong. Much of this is delivered through the pulpit; wrong doctrine deceives us so that we don’t see the truth of God’s love and grace. Letting the Holy Spirit guide us in how to live keeps us humble and protects us from pride, which is closely intertwined with self-deception. Sharing God’s perspective though Jesus Christ gives us the spiritual vision we need. 

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What happens when the faith we’ve built our lives around collides with the hardest seasons we never saw coming? Is there something deeper God wants to do in our hearts—and in our churches—when comfort drops away and the “dark night of the soul” invades our story?

In this provoking and vulnerable episode of Christian Parent Crazy World, host Catherine Segars sits down with accomplished artist, worship leader, and theological scholar Isaac Gay for an unexpected, off-script deep dive into the challenges—and the stunning potential—of the modern charismatic church.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

• The “Dark Night of the Soul” is Real: Every believer—charismatic or not—must face seasons of doubt, disappointment, and difficulty. Instead of offering quick fixes, God invites us deeper, beyond beginner faith, to real trust and transformation.
• Strengths of the Charismatic Movement: We cherish and pursue God’s presence, expectant for miracles and supernatural encounters... but sometimes get so focused on the sensational that we neglect depth, discipline, and theology.
• Where We Fall Short: Charismatic churches can fall into emotionalism, lacking intellectual rigor or robust discipleship. Kids can get stuck in shallow social environments, leaving them spiritually bored, starved, or even driving them away from faith entirely.
• Learning from Other Traditions: We need BOTH heart and mind—experience AND theology. Ancient disciplines, liturgies, “high church” practices, and regularly engaging with deep thinkers (even ones we disagree with!) can anchor our faith when feelings fade.
• Raising Faithful Kids Means Planting in Rich Soil: Where (and how) we “plant” our kids spiritually matters—a safe, friendly environment isn’t always a spiritually nourishing one. Sometimes our children (and we, as parents) need deep, hard, stretching soil to really grow.
• Unity and Humility: All branches of Christianity have blind spots—we need one another! Learning across traditions, holding fast to Scripture, and pursuing Christ above all else is the path to a genuine, lasting faith.
• The Goal: More than chasing blessings or avoiding pain, mature faith says, “Even if God doesn’t move the way I want, I will still serve Him.” That’s the kind of walk our kids need to see—and the legacy we want to leave.

Key Quote: “I want to be a church with theology that can't be dismissed and power that can't be denied.” ~ Isaac Gay

Isaac and Catherine’s raw conversation is a must-listen for any parent who wants to raise kids that aren’t just “good churchgoers,” but wholehearted disciples—anchored in truth, resilient in hardship, ready for beauty, and alive to the Holy Spirit.

What about you? How is your church—and your home—preparing your children to handle the dark nights of faith? How can you help them embrace both Spirit and truth, head and heart, as they follow Jesus in a confusing world?

Don’t miss next week’s solo episode, where Catherine digs into what God is accomplishing in the dark night of the soul. And stay tuned for the conversation Catherine and Isaac were supposed to have (coming soon), where they will dig into how beauty—and restoring creativity—can become one of the strongest apologetics for a new generation.

Meet the guest: Isaac Gay is a visionary artist, worship leader, and writer at the intersection of creativity and faith. He and his wife, Emily, co-founded Parallel Society, a ministry discipling artists and creating spaces where God’s presence transforms lives. With nearly two decades in ministry, they’ve built prayer rooms across the country, led worship in church plants and mega-churches, and nurtured creative communitie

Data, facts, trivia, and lies fill our world with information. But where do you find true knowledge? Coach Mark points us to the resources for understanding God’s wisdom, discerning His will, and applying His principles to our decisions and actions.

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In a world where we're constantly tempted to place our security in politics, military strength, or economic systems, Psalm 33 offers a timeless reminder about where true trust should rest. Dr. John begins a new series on Psalms 33-41, exploring the psalm's call to "Always Trust in the Lord." He examines the invitation to joyful worship and God's sovereignty over creation and nations, challenging listeners to examine where they place their ultimate trust.

Reasons for Worship: In a world of political turmoil, personal struggles, and the apparent prosperity of evil, where should believers place their trust? Dr. John’s series on Psalms 33–41 called “Reasons for Worship” explores God’s faithfulness amid life’s challenges. From David’s escapes to his reflections on the wicked, these psalms offer practical wisdom for trusting God, finding hope in desperate circumstances, and keeping faith when evil seems to prevail. This series brings both comfort and challenge, pointing to the God who is completely trustworthy in every season.

Have you ever felt a quiet sense of pride after giving, like you were just a little more faithful than others?

It’s a subtle temptation, but one we must take seriously. When our giving becomes a way to elevate ourselves rather than glorify God, we’ve missed the heart of generosity—and possibly much more.

Self-righteous giving hides behind good behavior. It’s giving to feel morally superior. Giving to prove we’re spiritually ahead. Giving to show God—or others—that we’ve “got it right.”

Jesus addressed this in Luke 18:

“Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector… The Pharisee… prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people… I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.’ But the tax collector… said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’ I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God.”

The tithing, fasting Pharisee was not justified—not because his actions were wrong, but because he trusted in himself.

Religious acts, even impressive ones, can’t save us. When we give to make ourselves look good, we risk trusting in our performance rather than Christ’s finished work.

There’s nothing wrong with joy in giving—God loves a cheerful giver. But when joy turns to superiority, we’ve crossed the line. As Deuteronomy 8 reminds us:

“Remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth…”

Everything we have—even the ability to give—comes from Him.

Jesus warns in Matthew 6 not to give for the sake of being noticed. True generosity is humble, often quiet, and motivated by gratitude. It’s giving that reflects Christ, not ourselves.

John the Baptist put it best: “He must increase, but I must decrease.”

So, if you notice pride in your giving:

1. Confess it to the Lord. His grace cleanses and corrects.
2. Refocus on gratitude. Remember how much you’ve been forgiven.
3. Practice hidden generosity. Give anonymously or where no one will notice.

Before each gift, pray: “Lord, may this reflect You, not me.” Because generosity is never about proving ourselves—it’s about responding to the One who gave everything for us.

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From AI doomsday paranoia to Arnold’s grandpa art projects, Bill and Chris cover it all – California taxes, broken-thermostat politics, why movies predict the future, and how Pratt went from Parks and Rec’s lovable goof to full-fledged leading man. Along the way: quantum qubits, AI girlfriends, and the wild story of his door-to-door salesman days. Basically, it’s part bar chat, part TED Talk, part roast – served neat with a splash of peaty Scotch.

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Redemption Hyperlink Episode (E11) — There are so many themes in the Bible, from redemption to exile, to mountains and cities. In every series, we attempt to isolate and study one biblical theme. But it’s important to remember that biblical themes are woven together throughout the Bible like instruments in a symphony. Today in this hyperlink episode, we’ll listen to clips from previous podcast series where the theme of redemption also came up in Jon and Tim’s conversations.

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CHAPTERS 

1. Redemption and the Day of Atonement (0:00-30:24)
2. Redeeming the Time (30:24-38:20)
3. Redemption From the Grave (38:20-50:24)

OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

View this episode’s official transcript.

REFERENCED RESOURCES

• Clip 1 is from “What Is the Day of Atonement?,” episode 6 in our 2022 series, Leviticus Scroll.
• The Mythic Mind by Nicolas Wyatt
• Sin, Impurity, Sacrifice, Atonement: The Priestly Conceptions by Jay Sklar
• Cult and Character: Purification Offerings, Day of Atonement, and Theodicy by Roy Gane
• Clip 2 is from “Poetry Q+R,” episode 22 in our 2018 series How To Read the Bible.
• Clip 3 is from “What Happens After We Die?,” episode 3 in our 2017 series, Nephesh / Soul.
• Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church by N.T. Wright
• You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.
• Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here.

SHOW MUSIC

• “Eucalyptus ft. Eluzai” by Lofi Sunday
• “Solace ft. ahmo” by Lofi Sunday
• BibleProject theme song by TENTS

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. 

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Do you wish you could just put the brakes on the speed of life? Between work, family, ministry, financial pressures, health issues, is it any wonder that our lives and our relationships are on the ragged edge? If you’re ready to start loving more by doing less, then join Chip as he begins his series called "Spiritual Simplicity"

• 4 words drive our lives, our schedules, our relationships, and our souls...

Bigger - Better - Faster - More

• Is it really possible to break free of our high speed, high pressure, high demand, guilt producing dis-ease of our complex lives?

1. What do you want to be known for?
2. If you could only be known for one thing, what would it be?

• 1 overarching principle:

Anything minus LOVE = Nothing

Everything minus LOVE = Nothing

1 Corinthians 13:1-3

• Summarizing love’s supremacy

Performing in your world with the greatest gifts and abilities…without love MEANS nothing!

Possessing the best, the finest, the most amazing things you can imagine …without love you BECOME nothing!

Sacrificially providing for those you love, the greatest cause on earth…without love PROFITS you nothing!

• A prescription for transformation

Rx1 – Focus

Rx2 – Love more!

Rx3 – Redefine success

• If love is the answer, what is love?

What it’s not & What it is (described in 1 Corinthians 13:4)

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