It's hard to get anywhere when we're convinced the other person is the enemy. How do we avoid polarizing ourselves from ever being able to embrace other who disagree with us? This week Rick and Lauren discuss how we can move forward.

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Have you ever had a moment where you felt childish? We all do and it can lead to feeling immature and ashamed but what if in those moments where being invited into a deeper relationship with the father?

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Today we're joined by a dear friend and special guest, Walter Cross who's a pastor in the Lonsdale community to hear his story and his heart. It's a beautiful episode and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Today we are joined by Walter Cross who is a pastor in the Lonsdale community. 

Walter references John 16.

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Today Rick and Lauren are discussing the story of Gideon from the book of Judges. 

Rick references A Bug’s Life. 

Rick references our episode Strength with Steven Hines and Teresa Dunn. 

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Today we are joined by Steve Diggs who is the president and CEO of Emerald Youth Foundation as we discuss what it means to become a part of the lives of the people we are serving and being served by and that this is how the Kingdom advances.

Today Rick and Lauren are joined by Steve Diggs. Steve is the president and CEO of Emerald Youth Foundation and is on the Executive and Governance Committee for Emerald Charter Schools. 

Here’s a link to where you can get involved. 

Steve references Slow Kingdom Coming by Kent Annan

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We have the ability to speak into another's life and "bless" them but the reality is we have to learn not only how to give these blessings, but also receive them.

Rick and Lauren reference the book The Blessing by Gary Salley and John Trent. 

Rick references our episodes on being seen and shame. 

Rick references a sermon called Surprised by Jesus. 

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We know Father's Day can be beautiful and complicated. It's a day of celebration for some, grief for others and even anger. Because in some ways, every Father's Day allows us to ask "What does it mean to be a father?" We're joined by JC and RD as we consider this question and many more.

R.D. McClenagan is the Pastor of Adult Ministries & Teaching at Fellowship Church in Knoxville, TN. Follow R.D. on Twitter and his website. RD also is regularly on our podcast Off Stage.

J.C. Neely is the Associate Lead Pastor at Fellowship Church in Knoxville, TN.

JC told his story previously on our show. Listen here. 

R.D. was on the show a few years back as well. 

Rick references our episode on Forgiveness.

Lauren references the Tim McGraw song “Live Like You Were Dying.” 

R.D. was a guest recently on Open Door. Listen here.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. 

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These days are dark and each time we turn on the news, we're presented with a reality that is hard to grapple with. Today Rick and Lauren discuss what it means to be the light in dark times.

Rick references our episode on Summertime. 

Rick references “Is He Worthy” by Andrew Peterson.

Rick references Psalm 36:9.

Rick references John 1.

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Pools, lakes, lawn chairs and cookouts; it's summertime! However you are enjoying this season, Rick and Lauren give their thoughts on how we can approach this time for ourselves and with our family.

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How do we see ourselves? It's a simple question with a lifetime of answers. Today Rick and Lauren discuss healthy and unhealthy mindsets when it comes to how we look.

Lauren references the instagram account Helping Families Thrive.

Lauren references the National Eating Disorder Association. 

Rick references our episode on Perfectionism.

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