When possible, the shortest path to healing is to fight for the relationship more than fighting to be right. But that's hard and takes courage. In today's conversation, Matt Roberson and Daren Neely share some of their journey that required the harder path of fighting for relationship. 

Every relationship has its moments of misunderstanding and pain. When hurt happens in the church, how can we walk through it toward healing without running from it and allowing it to fester for too long? If this is where you are right now, we hope today's conversation helps.

This episode begins a series of honest conversations about the impact of spiritual and emotional abuse, even the abuse of power in the church. Two pastors, Daren Neely, and Scott Rodgers, discuss their stories of church hurt while sharing the hope of healing in Christ amid the brokenness in every institution, including the church.

Today's guests, Markus and Victor, pastors from Evangelische Freikirche in Siegburg, Germany, share their story of how their relationship with The MET Church in Houston, Texas, has impacted their effectiveness in Siegburg. 

Elona Cuyler and her husband, Anton, lead Sozo Foundation near Cape Town, South Africa. In this episode, Elana shares stories of life invested in lifting the next generation in an area of need. If you've wanted to make a difference in your part of the world, listen in as Elona shares her passion that, with God, all things are possible. 

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How do you know when God asks you to participate in someone's 'God Story?' Today's guests share how they know and what it means for them to make a difference in someone else's life. 

God stories often involve the roles - God's part, their part, and your part. When sharing faith, knowing that God's already at work is essential. Just do your part. Trust God with the results. Today's story shows how God works in people's hearts and minds as he actively does his part. 

In this expanded edition of finding freedom from The MET Church series God Stories, Shawn and Amanda share more about how they found freedom through honest prayer, faithful friends, and staying the course when things are tough. 

Today's guest is Dove Award-winning artist Yancy Wideman Richmond. With a passion for teaching and leading kids in worship, Yancy's work includes empowering the local church to raise the next generation to live a life of worship. You can find Yancy's newest book Sweet Sound, anywhere books are sold, including her website at www.yancyministries.com. 

This special episode discusses the importance of effective parenting and ministry for preteens. Our guests, Sean Sweet and Patrick Snow, share their passion and strategy for an intentional preteen ministry.