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Is it "okay" to have depression as a Christian? Did people in the Bible ever experience depression? And what do we do when we find ourselves in a dark and hopeless place, DESPITE knowing all the "Christian truths"?
Today, we're sharing part 1 of 2 on the topic of faith and depression (one of our most highly-voted-on topics to date). (Subscribe to our newsletter to vote for future ones!)
We talk about our own personal experiences - from years ago, but also even more recently leading up to this episode release. We dive into the unspoken challenges so many of us (including biblical heroes and giants of faith) face, 3 common myths about depression that many people (including Christians) have, and what we've personally found to be helpful in how to view and think about depression - either for ourselves or for those around us suffering through it.
If you or someone you love struggle with depression: you are not alone.
You are more valuable, worthy, and powerful than you think - no matter what you're experiencing right now.
We pray that God uses this conversation to speak hope into your heart, and strength to keep on going.
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How do we grieve healthily AND find real hope?
We often associate grief with the loss of a loved one or a serious tragedy... But grief is much more common than we think. It’s a natural part of life’s transitions, unexpected hurts, and a wide variety of challenges.
Yet, most of us were never taught how to grieve well. Instead, we default to pushing our hard emotions to the side and fight to stay “positive” and “have more faith.”
Because deep down, we’re scared of being so overwhelmed by our losses - that we lose ourselves in the process.
Today, we sit down with Natasha Smith, author of Can You Just Sit with Me? Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life. Through her personal journey of navigating 30+ years of painful losses, she shares insights on why healthy grieving matters, as well as how to allow grief to draw us closer to God rather than pull us away.
We also dive into the unspoken aspects of grief and uncomfortable emotions, from "invisible grief" that usually gets overlooked, to managing the tension of grieving honestly WHILE putting our faith in God at the same time.
If you or someone you know might be experiencing grief (maybe without even realizing it), there is hope for you.
As Natasha says, it’s not a matter of getting OVER grief - but of allowing God to help you THROUGH it.
Let’s dive into what that looks like - and practical ways of finding hope and healing, even in the midst of real pain and disappointment.
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Ever wonder if it's okay for Christians to celebrate Halloween? It's a question that sometimes comes up in the back of our minds, but one that most of us usually just ignore.
For some, Halloween is just harmless fun with candy and costumes. For others, Halloween is associated with spiritual darkness and should be avoided at all costs.
We believe God invites us to engage with him and do things out of conviction and intention (rather than passivity and ignorance), so it’s worth the thought and conversation to understand WHY & HOW we choose to participate (or NOT participate) in any activity–including Halloween.
We invite you to join us with an open mind and heart as we dive into the nuances of Halloween (and other popular celebrations / activities) and faith and share 3 key questions to think about – and hope you'll find clarity and ideas for how to honor and glorify God in ALL that you do.
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What do you do when you aren’t sure if you even believe in God anymore?
“Is Jesus truly worth following? Is God even real? What if this Christianity stuff is all made up?”
We often think of doubt as a bad thing—a hindrance to faith.
But what if doubt is actually a vital element of what real faith is?
In this episode, we share our personal journeys and testimonies of walking through doubt, despair, and seeming hopelessness—3 powerful takeaways we still carry with us today.
If you’re questioning your faith, or know someone who is, this episode is for you.
We pray that it gives you comfort knowing you’re not alone, along with strength and hope to keep going.
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Do you ever feel bad "wanting" something, when the Bible tells us "I shall not want"?
Join us as we unravel common misconceptions about desire that many Christians hold, share 4 practical tips to help you discern whether your desires align with God's, and 3 MORE tips (based on what we've learned ourselves) to help you "hold the tension" of reflecting on your honest desires AND trusting God's goodness and faithfulness.
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Grace's testimony of getting into Google without applying
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How do you keep standing strong in faith… even when your prayers STILL haven’t been answered… and it HURTS?
Today, we dive deep into this very common, and often painful, and often deeply private, struggle. How do we honestly grapple with unanswered prayers - and all the complex emotions, doubts, and internal tensions that come with them?
Tune in as we share our personal experiences, including Grace journeying through this in singleness and Alex's struggles in less-than-ideal job situations.
We unpack five hidden blessings we’ve personally gleaned in these seasons that can be easily overlooked… but once we pay attention to them, we realize are key to our own transformation.
We also share practical tips for how to “wait well” - and take care of your heart, mind, and soul when you’re still in the season of “not yet.”
If you're feeling discouraged or find yourself in waves of doubt because of the dreams or desires that haven’t come to fruition yet… friend, you are NOT alone.
We pray this conversation encourages you and equips you with perspectives and tools for greaterhope, strength, and endurance to keep going.
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How can you be EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit to excel in your work AND boldly share Jesus through it?
We could NOT be more excited to share this riveting conversation with our friend Christy Childers of Pray For Tech and Original Design Co. (and former Global Lead for Christians@Facebook).
Join us as Christy shares powerful real-life testimonies of God moving in and through corporate workplaces, as well as practical tools and tips for deepening your intimacy with the Holy Spirit amidst busy work schedules, supernaturally multiplying your effectiveness and results, and boldly reflecting and sharing Jesus - wherever you are.
This rich conversation will leave you with REFUELED faith and a RENEWED perspective on your God-given, Kingdom "job description."
We pray it encourages you and empowers you to walk confidently in the divine assignment God has uniquely and specifically given you!
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How should Christians approach, develop, and leverage technology and AI through God's lens?
Today, we sit down with Ryan Collins, CEO of Bethel School of Technology and author of The God of Tech, and Briana Collins for an in-depth, thought-provoking conversation on the intersection of faith, technology, and innovation.
We guarantee that this fascinating conversation, which is PACKED full of gems and helpful tools, will inspire and empower you - as we explore how to tap into "spiritual intelligence," discern God's voice and ideas over our own, be conduits of heaven in our workplaces, stay connected with God amidst busyness, use divine strategies for developing and leveraging technology... and so much more.
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Ryan and Briana Collins are passionate about helping other believers dream and partner wi
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This is probably one of the MOST IMPORTANT episodes we've recorded to date.
Ever wonder: What is it exactly that's keeping you STUCK?
Whether it's overcoming comparison, fear of people's opinions, imposter syndrome, financial anxiety, chronic stress, burnout, confusion and purposelessness, insert-your-own-struggle-here... today, we're unpacking (like, really unpacking) 3 common barriers to experiencing lasting freedom and transformation.
We talk about everything from the impact of our childhood experiences, to how to get out of toxic self-talk cycles, to our heart-mind connection and how to get authentically - and powerfully - connected with God and ourselves.
Join us as we dissect the invisible culprits likely holding you back from seeing the changes you deeply desire, as well as give you practical examples to help you take steps forward.
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NOTE: At one point, Grace (vaguely) mentioned we “didn’t do marriage counseling,” but what she meant was we weren’t doing it at the time she was talking a
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How can we navigate tragedy with both grief and hope?
In this special episode, we sit down with house church pastors (and first-ever couple on the podcast) Jared and Candace Madamba, as they share their personal experiences of the Maui fires and how they've been processing everything going on - but also the opportunities and signs of hope they see, even amidst the heaviness of tragedy.
Whether you're looking for ways to help those affected by the Maui fires, or simply want to be inspired by real-life examples of how to find hope and redemption in the midst of darkness, we invite you to join us for this candid conversation as we explore the unshakable power of faith and the Ohana spirit that we're called to embody anywhere we are in the world.
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TOP 1% GLOBAL PODCAST // Real conversations for millennials who want to thrive God’s way
We’re Alex & Grace: husband & wife, first-time parents, Christian…
Through honest stories, practical wisdom, & personal reflections, we love unpacking the complexities of faith, work, marriage, & raising a family. No perfect formulas - just real struggles, mistakes, lessons, & the amazing ways God shows up when life feels uncertain.
If you want faith-driven insights, encouragement to thrive in your personal journey & growth, & practical tools to walk confidently in God’s calling for your life - this podcast is for you.
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Ready to unpack life’s biggest questions & learn to THRIVE God's way? Stick around, hit subscribe, & come join us for the journey!
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