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Shows Main Idea – Guilt and conviction are among the Lord’s many kindnesses, revealing where we fall short. Without the Spirit’s work, we would not recognize our need for change. Yet, in our post-Genesis 3 world, guilt and conviction are often misunderstood. This webinar clarifies that confusion, offering practical insight on responding to true conviction, discerning thoughts not from God, and walking in the freedom of His forgiveness.

Show Notes: https://lifeovercoffee.com/podcast/ep-388-webinar-victory-over-true-guilt-defeating-a-false-sense-of-guilt/

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Show Main Idea: Everyone is different because of our unique and diverse shaping influences. Understanding what motivates an individual is essential to do competent soul care. This webinar is an in-depth exploration of our human motivations and shaping influences with practical applications that will help you understand those you care about the most.

Show Notes: https://lifeovercoffee.com/podcast/ep-387-webinar-human-motivations-and-shaping-influences/

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Shows Main Idea – "In our modern world of progression and electronic communication, social media has become the primary way information is distributed and people connect. It is not common to find someone without social media, from personal to professional relationships, yet here I am." In this episode, Rick interviews Tristen Thomas as she shares six reasons to reduce or give up social media.

Show Notes: https://rickthomas.net/podcast/ep-386-young-adult-shares-six-reasons-to-give-up-social-media/

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Thinking about our past should be a positive time of rejoicing in God’s good work in our lives, though, with some folks, it takes work to come to a place of peace about their past. In nearly all counseling contexts, understanding the past is crucial to discern a person’s former manner of life and shaping influences that are part of who they are today. Our history is important because God was in our past. (cf. Jeremiah 1:5; Ephesians 1:3-11). His awareness of us did not begin at salvation. Our omniscient and omnipresent God has always been aware of and involved in our lives. He knows more about our past, present, and future than we could ever imagine.

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One of the most unintended consequences of the biblical counseling movement is that counseling is for a select number of Christians. Though God has blessed the biblical counseling movement over the past several decades, one of the problems with the unprecedented growth of biblical counseling is that we forgot to tell the church that counseling is for everyone, not just a few (Romans 15:14). God’s call on your life is to go and make disciples, a synonym for counseling.

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The formula is “value creates satisfaction.” We express satisfaction about something based on how much we value it. We won’t find happiness in it if we don’t appreciate it. For example, if you have received a long-anticipated or cherished gift, you responded with joy because it was something you valued. For the believer, when you appreciate God more than anything else, you will experience the greatest pleasure possible. You will be forever happy because Christ is eternally valuable..

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Authentic and mature Christianity is always on the mind of any discipler because it is crucial to discern such things with those who receive your care. As much as you can subjectively understand, the actual spiritual condition of a person is essential to know. Here are a few practical ways to help you think correctly about those you love. As you work through this content, give proper consideration to yourself to see how well you’re maturing in Christ, too.

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“As a full-time elder and pastor for twenty-seven years, I have seen and walked with people through many forms of offenses and relational conflict. Your resources are helpful and needed in the church today. In the following scenario, I wonder if you could address forgiveness and the need to walk free from resentment and bitterness. I see so many folks who do not do forgiveness well, and when that happens, anger, resentment, and bitterness captivates them. How would you help a person like this? Let me share a case study with you.”

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Show Main Idea: Some people are hard to be attracted to, and when I find myself thinking like this, I know I have lost my divine perspective, and my discipling of them is on the verge of being ineffective. Thus, I must recalibrate my heart to God's perspective and the gospel before I can help them change. In this practical webinar, Rick breaks down into a granular level the essential things you need to know before you can help others change.

Show Notes: https://lifeovercoffee.com/podcast/ep-385-webinar-essential-things-before-helping-someone-change/

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Show Main Idea: When one spouse is consistently critical and the other insecure, the relationship polarizes and will not correct itself without radical changes. This vital presentation addresses the underlying root problems, practical steps to change, and the ultimate solution.

Show Notes: https://lifeovercoffee.com/podcast/ep-384-webinar-the-critical-spouse-the-insecure-spouse/

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