It Matters with Esther and Elizabeth

As Esther and Elizabeth prepare to end their podcast series, they take the time in this episode to debrief the experience! Listen to hear behind the scenes stories, fun memories, favorite episodes, how God has worked in each of their lives and learning lessons along the way.

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Offense is everywhere in our modern day culture. Getting offended is not only popular, but often considered to be righteous! As Christians, what does the Bible say about offense? How are we to live peacefully in a godless world that is bound to offend? What does living unoffended look like in relationships with both believers and unbelievers? What about in daily interactions? Check out this episode for a unique and different perspective on what it means to emotionally and relationally pick up our cross and follow Jesus.

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Do We Hear From God? How can we know if we are hearing the voice of God? What does the Bible say about God speaking to us? In this episode, Esther and Elizabeth examine scripture and uncover what God wants us to know about how He speaks to us directly. They also share testimonies of times God has obviously spoken and provide practical application on how to grow closer to God in communication. If you're dying to know if you've heard from God in your life or if it's even possible - this episode is for you!

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Esther shares a brief update on the It Matters Podcast roadmap and what is planned for the rest of the season.

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In this episode, we are honored to be joined by Danny Silk. Danny is the world famous author of Keep Your Love On and Loving Your Kids on Purpose. We meet with Danny to discuss what whole healthy families look like and how to be a powerful person in a relationship rather than a powerless person. We examine the purpose of good boundaries, the distinction between punishment and discipline, how to deal with broken relationships and damaged trust and how to get back to joy in relationships that are painful.

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What Does it Mean to Honor Your Father and Mother? Sometimes the most challenging relationships can be with our parents. What does the Bible actually mean when it says honor your father and mother? What if you have an abusive father or mother, or both? How do you establish a culture of honor in your home with your own children? Digging into the Scriptures around this famous command, Esther and Elizabeth process through the nuances of parental relationships, and how we honor God in the midst of trying circumstances in practicing honoring your parents.

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Gay parents. Adoption. Reproductive Technology. Divorce. Do children need a mom and dad? What does the Bible say about families, and what is God's intent in how He created them?

Joining us for this special kickoff of our family of origin series is Katy Faust, author of Them Before Us and founder of the children's rights organization by the same name. In this episode, Katy shares more on what God's design is for family - why He set it up the way He did - and the dire consequences that occur when we deviate from biological realities.

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Miracles- Healing- Words of Knowledge- Angelic Presence + the Manifestations of the Spirit. In this episode we discuss miraculous occurrences with respected academic, apologist and author Dr. JP Moreland. How we can know *absolutely* scientifically that miracles occur? What is the difference between a do coincidence and a miracle? How do you know that you’ve actually heard the voice of God? How do you practice healing and learn how to move empowered with the Spirit in the miraculous?

If you have ever struggled with doubt, want all the solid Biblical proof, and eyewitness testimonies (and none of the craziness/sensationalizing!) then you are going to love this episode!

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In this special episode, Elizabeth and Esther welcome national women's advocate, Annabelle Rutledge, for a conversation about abortion. More specifically, these three women discuss the details and consequences of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, its impact on abortion nationally and what it means to be truly "pro life." They cover statistics on the hardships and treatments pregnant women face in America, and arm listeners with the facts and statistics to engage in discussion with people on the pro choice side of the fence. Continuing with their theme of reconciliation, they also explore how to reconcile political differences with each other and engage thoughtfully and kindly on the topic of abortion.

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Do you know what it feels like to doubt your faith? Do you have big questions that you aren't sure how to answer? Or even if you don't personally struggle with doubts, do you ever meet people who challenge your faith and you aren't sure how to respond? In this episode, Esther and Elizabeth welcome author, speaker and renowned apologist, Sean McDowell. Listen in to hear Sean's story with doubt and how he arrived at the conclusion that the Christian faith is based on strong evidence and can absolutely be defended! Sean will cover common questions from believers and unbelievers alike. This episode is a NO MISS for all believers, seekers and skeptics.
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