Just Talking with Friends Podcast

We are all made to worship, whether we believe in God or not. And worship we do. The idols in our lives have many different disguises but they all do the same thing: keep us from worshipping the One True God. Natalie Kuntz is Deb's guest for the next several episodes. They will do a book review of Gods at War by Kyle Idleman. I'd encourage you to pick up a copy and read it. It will stir you. Sorry folks, the sound quality for this series isn't the best, I ask your forgiveness for that. We had multiple challenges taping this series. Listen and ask God to speak to you.

Does God speak through silence? If He does, would we hear him or is it too noisy in our lives? Join Deb and Pastor Scott Rains as they explore this idea of God speaking to us through silence. You may be surprised what you hear.

Being a parent means we get to shepherd our child's heart. We get to model God's heart, his patience, and his love to our children. In this episode, guest host Lydia Davisson interviews Deb how to do this. Parenting isn't for the faint of heart, it will drive you to your knees in prayer. Take a listen!

How should a mother and daughter's relationship change as they grow older? Lynn and Jenna share their story of how they are still figuring this out! They are entering a new season and God is working in and through them. What can we learn from their story?

Oh Lord, how we need you! Listen to Julie's story about losing her son. How does God reach down and heal one's heart in this brokenness? Listen. Feel. Cry. Reach back to the Lord. Someone needs this story today. Listen and share it together.

When we share our stories with each other, we build community. Kim shares her story about her mom's illness and then eventual passing. She shares her struggles and her triumphs. Losing someone you love isn't easy. Maybe you or someone you know can relate to her story.

What happens when we say Yes to God? You never know what is just around the corner. Janet and Don said yes and Land of Hope Africa started. Listen to this amazing story of how God reaches down into our story and redeems it for his glory.

What do we do with the emotions that we are feeling? Do we deny them? Do we embrace them? Are they telling us something? Teri Meers helps us understand our emotions and then gives us some helpful tips to help manage them. God gave us emotions, let's try to understand them.

For most of us, grief hits us like a brick. It overwhelms us with sadness and hurt. Not for Joseph and Nicodemus. Two men who were crippled with fear of what others thought of them when Jesus was alive, are suddenly moved to great courage. What changes them? Join and in this study and find out what moved them from fear to courage and changed their lives forever.

What should we do with Jesus? Everyone has to answer this question in their hearts at some point in their lives. In this third part on the Easter Series, Preparing Our Hearts to Receive God's Amazing Love, this study reflects on the six trials that Jesus goes through before he heads to the cross. Talk about the scandel! You'll be amazed all the backdoor strings that were pulled to convict the Savior of the World.