Overflow Unplugged

There are seasons of life that feel like you are walking through a desert, times where you see more negative in your life than positive, and you might feel distant from God. Chances are, right now, you might feel like you are in the desert! While this season might not be pleasant, we do believe that it is purposeful! So how do we navigate life in these difficult times? How do we find God's provision in the desert? We discuss all of this and more on this week's podcast!

This episode also is the debut of our newest Overflow Staff member, Maddie Goslee!

A lot has happened in the world since our last podcast! With the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a lot of uncertainty in our world right now... and with uncertainty comes ANXIETY. So what do we do about it? Let's be honest, "just don't worry" might be good-intentioned advice, but it doesn't stop the chaos in our minds. On this week's episode of Overflow Unplugged, we discuss how we can respond to anxiety and, even in the unknown, we can find rest in a God who promises PEACE. Make sure to listen through the end for a special treat!

In a world of Instagram filters and social media highlight reels, it's easy to share the good and exciting things going on in our lives. But it makes it really difficult to talk about our brokenness- even to God! Unfortunately, we often believe that brokenness holds us back from who God wants us to be. But brokenness isn’t the problem- hiding is. In a world that says you have to be perfect to be used, God says he will work in and through you right in the middle of your mess. It’s when you are ready to be real and brave about your brokenness that God can use you the most effectively!

In this week's episode of Overflow Unplugged, we talk about owning our mess and finding God's strength in us- no matter the season. And our guest on the podcast, Toni Collier, keeps it real AND hilarious the entire time. We hope you enjoy!

If you have been following Jesus for a while, you have probably heard the term "quiet time" used a lot in Christian circles. While the name is vague, the implications are important and foundational for building a thriving relationship with God. Check out today's episode of Overflow Unplugged as we help break down unnecessary stereotypes of a "quiet time" and focus on 3 simple building blocks to spending time with God.

Research has proven that building deep meaningful friendships not only makes life more fulfilling and enjoyable, but it also contributes to you living longer! The problem is that building lasting friendships takes a lot of work... and we don't always know where to start. Check out today's episode of Overflow Unplugged as we discuss choosing, forging, and keeping meaningful friendships.

Building relationships requires intimacy... but we’re not (just) talking about physical intimacy. Good relationships require growth over time in mental, emotional, and spiritual intimacy as well. The tricky part is discovering and establishing helpful boundaries that allow your relationships to grow at a healthy pace. In today’s episode, we offer up some intentional questions that you can ask yourself to allow your friendships and dating relationships to thrive!

For a lot of people, the relationship status "single" can feel like an unwanted label or a frustrating reminder. This has a lot to do with the messages we receive from culture and social media. But the truth is, Americans are getting married later than ever before, resulting in the largest population of "singles" in our country's history! So what does God want us to do in this stage of life before getting married? Today's episode will give you helpful perspective and purpose in this season regardless of if you have not yet dated or if you are engaged and looking ahead to marriage!

The problem with dating is that dating has to start somewhere. It doesn’t just happen. And let’s just be real- that comes with a certain amount of pressure. The pressure to impress and, if you’re watching the Bachelor every week, then pressure to compete and to win. But what if there was a better way, a higher way to think about dating? What does God say about dating and what does that mean for how we date? And where do we start? Check this week's episode for some very practical help and thoughts on the foundation of dating.

Our debut podcast episode is about courage and what it looks like to live courageously in the face of fear. Our friend Samer Massad from Woodstock City Church joined us from Atlanta, Georgia to speak a message at our Tuesday night Overflow gathering called "Do It Scared". After the message, Zack had the opportunity to sit down with Samer to dive into the ideas of anxiety, comfort, insecurity, and calling. Make sure to grab your journal and get ready to take notes from the wisdom that Samer has to share!