Shows Main Idea – When my daughter was 14-years old, she had a school project about the Civil Rights Movement in the United States during the 1960s. Since I lived during this traumatic time in American history, she asked to interview me.

Show Notes: https://rickthomas.net/podcast/life-over-coffee/ep-185-my-daughter-interviews-me-about-racism/

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Shows Main Idea – Developing a discipleship/counseling culture in your church will not happen without intentionality. In this podcast, I'm going to share a few things that will help you move in that direction. This list is not exhaustive but will serve you immensely in the process of creating a soul-care community.

Show Notes: https://rickthomas.net/podcast/life-over-coffee/ep-184-vital-tips-for-developing-a-counseling-worldview-in-your-church/

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Shows Main Idea – The more accurate title is, “If You Want to Change, Stop Reading So Much of Our Stuff.” More is not better if the goal is to lock sound teaching into your long-term memory bank, which is how transformation happens, humanly speaking.

Show Notes: https://rickthomas.net/podcast/life-over-coffee/ep-183-if-you-want-to-change-stop-reading-our-stuff/

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Shows Main Idea – Lucia and I went to see the movie while our children went to their youth group. We wanted to preview the film before suggesting they watch it since it received an "R rating" from the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA).

Show Notes: https://rickthomas.net/podcast/life-over-coffee/ep-182-movie-review-of-unplanned-the-pro-life-movie/

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Shows Main Idea – Forgiveness is for the benefit of the offender and the offended, though its intent does not mean both parties will experience this grace gift. Minimally, the victim should access this means of grace, but getting to this sweet place shalom is not easy.

Show Notes: https://rickthomas.net/podcast/life-over-coffee/ep-181-to-forgive-or-not-to-forgive-that-is-the-question/

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Shows Main Idea – Changing your thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors can be challenging for some individuals. There are a few issues that you can repent of quickly, and there are others that recur time and again. But did you know it’s possible never to overcome some sin patterns entirely?

Show Notes: https://rickthomas.net/podcast/life-over-coffee/ep-180-its-critical-to-know-that-youll-always-be-angry/

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Shows Main Idea – To be afraid is to be normal. Nobody comes into the world—except for Jesus—unfearful. Fear is a core “Adamic problem” that we all get at birth, and it can tempt anyone to anger, which is why it's vital to understand the interplay between fear, anger, and self-reliance.

Show Notes: https://rickthomas.net/podcast/life-over-coffee/ep-179-the-mysterious-interplay-of-fear-anger-and-self-reliance/

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Shows Main Idea –Desiring ministry and being qualified for ministry is critical when assessing a potential leader. But how do you asses a person? What are some of the vital signs do you look for in a future leader?

Show Notes: https://rickthomas.net/podcast/life-over-coffee/ep-178-seven-critical-keys-when-assessing-a-future-leader/

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Shows Main Idea – Get Ready – For Your Best Marriage Now – If you are thinking about dating, courtship, or getting married, this could be the most important book you’ll ever read. I realize what I just wrote may come across as an overstatement or hyperbolic marketing, but it is not.

Show Notes: https://rickthomas.net/podcast/life-over-coffee/ep-177-an-exceptional-marriage-book-for-you/

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Someone asked my opinion on the Five Love Languages. It’s a popular book that has benefited many folks. But they wanted to know if there were inherent problems with the book? Before I could chime in, the biblicists, integrations, secularist, confused, and adamant weigh in with how to think about this matter. I figured that I would wait a bit before I shared my two cents.

Show Notes: https://rickthomas.net/podcast/life-over-coffee/ep-176-what-is-your-opinion-about-five-love-languages/

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