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Andrew and Lindsey Laparra discuss their diverse educational backgrounds and the significance of school choice from a Christian perspective.

They argue that the decision between public and private schools shapes children's upbringing and worldview, emphasizing the importance of parents' role in catechizing their children. Lindsey shares her experience of sending her daughter to both public and private schools, encouraging trust in God's plan and cautioning against blending in with other Christians in a Christian school.

They also discuss the challenges of homeschooling, the shift from traditional trades to college education, and various options after high school, including missions trips and taking a gap year.

Ultimately, they encourage flexibility in education and emphasize the importance of prayer and seeking God's guidance for education choices, inviting the Holy Spirit into every aspect of the decision.

Andrew and Lindsey Laparra discuss how faith shapes the perspective of Christians towards work compared to non-Christians. They emphasize that while work should not fundamentally differ for Christians, the outlook and allegiance are often distinct. They encourage listeners to recognize their identity in God rather than in their profession and to not idolize work. They explore the biblical perspective on work, emphasizing its importance and purpose, and encourage individuals to approach work with a positive mindset as a blessing from God.

They discuss the importance of finding motivation and satisfaction in one's relationship with God, maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and trusting and relying on community. They also address the challenges of maintaining healthy relationships, seeking discernment in career decisions, and trusting God during uncertain times.

Recommended resources:

Garden City by John Mark Comer

Emotionally Healthy Leader by Pete Scazzero

Andrew and Lindsey Laparra share their personal experiences with health issues, the role of faith and trusting in Jesus in their journey, and the limitations of both conventional and alternative healing methods.

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Recommended follows:

Dr. Mark Hyman: https://www.instagram.com/drmarkhyman

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Relationships are hard and relationships with family members are sometimes the hardest. Today’s discussion revolves around the significance of inviting the Spirit of God into family practices and the importance of seeking repair in family relationships, listening rather than reacting from the flesh, and encouraging open communication with respect towards children.

Lindsey and Andrew Laparra emphasize that creating intentional space for God in family life and prioritizing time with Him can lead to stronger connections and better parenting practices. They discuss the challenges of maintaining structure in parenting while allowing the influence of the Holy Spirit, the complexities of larger families, and the need for open dialogue with children.

Lindsey shares some of her family history and how inviting the Holy Spirit into the conversation was crucial. Andrew emphasizes the need to recognize that family members may resist the changed versions of themselves and advises speaking the truth in love.

They collectively stress the significance of praying over conflicts and avoiding anger-driven responses because as we all know, the tongue has the power to heal or to destroy.

Recommended Resources:

⁠Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - Peter Scazzero⁠

⁠The Place We Find Ourselves Podcast - Adam Young⁠

⁠Experiencing God - Henry Blackaby⁠

⁠Jackie Hill-Perry on Instagram⁠

Andrew and Lindsey Laparra share their experiences and reflections on Godly Christian marriages, debunking common misconceptions and emphasizing the importance of opening communication, emotional and physical connection, and seeking God's guidance.

They emphasize the significance of effective communication, selfless love, and prioritizing your marriage over external circumstances. They stress the importance of relationships being rooted in Christ and highlight the fulfilling yet challenging role of marriage as a picture of Christ's love for the church.

Recommend resources include "The Meaning of Marriage" by Tim and Kathy Keller and "Date Your Wife" by Justin Buzzard. An additional resource that has been helpful for them is "8 Dates" by John Gottman.

They highly recommend individual and marriage therapy, to help maintain a healthy marriage.

The Laparras continue in this two-part episode talking about the moving of the Holy Spirit within the modern church.

They discuss the modern perception of the church, challenging the notion that it's merely a building or cultural space. Instead, it is advocated for a return to the church's original purpose: fostering believers through missional living, meaningful gatherings, and the sharing of spiritual gifts within the gathering of believers.

Ending with a compelling call to church leaders, stressing the importance of emotional health, humble servant leadership, and a deep understanding of the Bible. Join this honest conversation on redefining church leadership with biblical principles for growth and impact.

Co-hosts Andrew and Lindsey Laparra reflect on their upbringing in the Baptist Church, highlighting, in their contexts, the disconnect between dramatic pulpit practices and a lack of emphasis on the gospel's everyday significance.

Grounded in scripture, the discussion centers on Paul's teachings in 1 Timothy, emphasizing love as the core mission of the church.

This pt. 1 episode asks the audience to reflect on the church of the New Testament and consider how we might realign to look more like a church that preaches the simple gospel.

In this part-two episode, Andrew and Lindsey discuss various aspects of building sacrificial and vulnerable relationships with non-Christian neighbors.

They encourage setting aside personal beliefs to make oneself open and available and creating opportunities for organic connections. If we trust the Holy Spirit's guidance, we will know when to open up and share the gospel. The Laparras share personal experiences about kind neighbors from their past and emphasize that the focus should be on love and relationships, rather than solely focusing on converting people. They encourage acts of generosity and hospitality, such as using holidays to extend warmth and bridge differences.

Authenticity to one's faith and personal faith testimonies and prayer are essential tools for creating genuine connections and expressing faith.

Recommended resources:

The Gospel Comes With a House Key - Rosaria Butterfield

When Helping Hurts - Brian Fikkert

In this episode, Andrew and Lindsey Laparra emphasize the importance of Christians developing a personal connection with Jesus and His teachings to foster openness and acceptance towards neighbors of different faiths or none.

They discuss the definition of loving one's neighbor as oneself, encouraging speaking the truth in love and building strong relationships.

They end by encouraging listeners to engage with their neighbors, be a good example, and create opportunities for connection, emphasizing the role of the church in loving and caring for the community.

Our guest on the show is our friend Jordan Hymon, Associate Pastor at the Axis Church.