Marriage has been part of God’s plan for humanity from the beginning. It was God who made us male and female and God who said “a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.”

While two becoming one sounds romantic, in reality it’s often a painful process that God uses to reshape our perspective, our character, and our values. Meanwhile, sin and the fall have greatly damaged us and our understanding and practice of marriage. Is there any hope?

Jennelle Sherman is founder of Christ Centered Couple. She and her husband Nathan are committed to helping others find the freedom, intimacy, and joy they have discovered since putting Christ at the center of their marriage. Before starting CCC, Jennelle served on staff for 8 years with The Well Training and Discipleship Ministry in Tampa, FL where she discipled women, lead bible studies, spoke at conferences and actively mentored others.

In this episode, Jennelle shares on:

• Gaining a Full Picture of the Gospel

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Original Release Date: 4/27/2023

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A quiet movement has been happening in the American church over the last 15 years. In a world where meaning and mystery are increasingly hard to find, people are rediscovering them in traditional, liturgical denominations – notably the Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox branches of the faith.

How can learning about church history from the past be helpful in rooting our faith in the present? Rob Belton joins Andrew on today's show to discuss.

Rob is a chaplain with the US Army and is currently serving in the Middle East. He is a priest in the Anglican tradition, serving with the Anglican Church in North America. He is passionate about helping people follow Jesus and connecting them with the Gospel-centered, sacramental life of the Church. He and his wife Meredith have been married 22 years and have four children.

• What liturgy is and why it matters

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Original Release Date: 4/20/2023

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One of the greatest threats to modern discipleship is our relationship with technology. Samuel James joins Andrew for an insightful conversation on how the internet is misshaping everything from what we think, to how we think, to how we live out our faith.

Samuel is an editor for Crossway books. He’s also a writer and regular contributor to World Magazine and The Gospel Coalition. His work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, National Review, Time, and First Things. You can subscribe to his blog Digital Liturgies over on Substack.

• When technology and theology mix

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Original Release Date: 4/13/2023

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John Snyder joins Andrew for a closer look at the prayer of Jesus in John 17. This is the longest recorded prayer of Jesus that we have, and it gives is unique insights into how Jesus understood his mission, his work of discipling the 12 apostles, and his heart for the world.

• Why is it called the High Priestly Prayer?

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Original Release Date: 4/6/2023

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The modern America church is in crisis. What's gone wrong, and what do we need to do about it?

Brad Brisco joins Andrew and shares five shifts the church in America needs to make, not just so we can be more effective in our culture, but in order to be more faithful to our calling.

• Challenges facing new vs. traditional churches

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Original Release Date: 3/30/2023

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Making mistakes in how we represent Jesus comes at a higher price in the age of social media. More eyes are watching, whether we realize it or not. We should stand for truth in the public square. But we need to do it in a way that honors our Lord and that is winsome to those watching and listening.

That's where the fine art of Christian mockery comes in. Is it possible to laugh at our enemies and love them?

Joey Odell joins Andrew for a conversation around Blaise Pascal's six principles for Christian mockery.

• 4 mistakes Christians make on social media

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Original Release Date: 3/23/2023

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Being a parent is a tremendous blessing -- but it also presents us with some of life's greatest challenges. What does success look like in parenting? What principles and practices can guide us as we live a life of faith and seek to raise godly children?

Andrew welcomes Shelton Markham back to the show and they discuss what it looks like to parent on purpose, including:

• What does successful parenting look like?

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Original Release Date: 3/16/2023

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Who am I? How do I determine right from wrong? How can I find meaning and fulfillment in life? God's scripture helps us answer these questions, but so does the culture we are part of. The challenge for a disciple is to be shaped by God's truth rather than culture's trends.

Jim Cameron joins Andrew to talk about current cultural forces, how they are undermining discipleship and disciple-making, and what we can do to address them. They discuss:

• Why Moralism Misses God

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Original Release Date: 3/2/2023

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Should you have a path, plan or program when it comes to making disciples? Is formal disciple-making best, or should you take a more informal approach when discipling others? How much structure is too much?

In this throwback episode, Andrew talks with Abigail and Lakeith about different approaches to making disciples, including:

• Formal vs. Informal Discipleship

Original Release Date: 3/12/2020

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Some of the most shocking statements of Jesus are found in his teachings about forgiving others. Yet often we as his followers ignore or make excuses for why we don't need to obey his teaching to forgive. What did Jesus really teach about forgiving others? How can we forgive those who have deeply wronged us? How do you forgive when it seems impossible?

Shelton Markham joins Andrew to talk about what forgiveness is -- and isn't -- and how we can better practice what Jesus taught. They discuss:

• What Jesus Actually Taught

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Original Release Date: 2/16/2023

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