Pruned with Ryan Shieh

In the last couple of years, the world we live in has gotten more "spiritual." Religion is starting to creep back up the interest charts, and people now are accepting of conversations about faith. Here's the question: What exactly are we believing in? Are we surrendering to the Jesus of the Bible, or have we made up our own version of who we want Jesus to be? Who is Jesus, really? In this week's episode, Ryan is joined by Shane Pruitt, who answers these questions and talks about his recent book, Not My Jesus!

Shane Pruitt is a church planter, a pastor, an author, and a traveling evangelist. Shane has spent over 20 years in ministry and currently serves as the National NextGen Director for the North American Mission Board, while also writing numerous books such as Not My Jesus: Reclaiming Truth, Rejecting the Idols.

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Does God ever get disappointed in us? Is it possible to make him proud of us, and if so, is it equally as possible to let him down? Identity is one of the most challenging things for us to understand as Christians, but it doesn't have to stay that way. In this week's episode, Ryan encourages us to view ourselves the way God views ourselves and how that changes everything about who we are. There's also a very important announcement at the beginning of the show!

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Because of the fallen world we live in, our sinful nature, and our Spiritual Enemy, the world around us is designed to push us away from Jesus. Temptation and trouble are always around the corner, but is there something else we need to identify? What exactly is the greatest threat to our faith today? In this week's episode, Ryan talks through the greatest hinderance we face as believers and how we can overcome it - and it's probably something you aren't expecting. You don't want to miss this one!

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There's a silent sin amongst Christians today that is affecting us more than we think - holding grudges. Bitterness and resentment are often byproducts of being easily offended, and the Bible offers us help on how to avoid these deadly things in our lives. In the cancel culture we live in, being offended is inevitable, but that doesn't mean we have to live offended. In this week's episode, Ryan talks about the reality of holding grudges and equips us on how to overlook offenses in our life.

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Surrender can be an interesting topic, especially as it relates to practical, everyday living. Everyone would agree that God is in control, but what does it look like to practically give him the reins of our lives? How do we trust him in all things, yet still put effort into the things we can control? In this week's episode, Ryan is joined by Josh Wells, a former NFL player and a Super Bowl Champion who encourages us to not chase after success - but to choose surrender. You don't want to miss this episode!

Josh Wells played 10 years in the NFL, mostly with the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and is a super bowl champion. He currently serves as the Founder of Undrafted Coaching – a mental health and performance space for young athletes across the country.

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One of the greatest struggles of Christian men and women today is sexual sin. Lust has damaged and destroyed so many things in the lives of so many people, often leaving them broken and drowning in shame. How do we combat against this deadly sin, and why is it so harmful to us? What are some ways to fight and flee against sexual sin, lust, masturbation, and pornography? In this week's episode, Ryan is joined by Dr. Joe Rigney, who offers insight into the dangers of sexual sin and how to overcome it once and for all.

Dr. Joe Rigney serves as a Fellow of Theology at New Saint Andrews College. He is a preacher, a pastor, and an author of seven books including More Than a Battle: How to Experience Victory, Freedom, and Healing from Lust.

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Get his book, "More Than a Battle," at https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Battle-Experience-Victory/dp/1087700221

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Dating can be difficult, especially when you are a young adult. Nobody ever likes to make the first move in a breakup, but how do you know when it's time to call it quits? How can you tell that someone is not for you and a relationship needs to end? In this week's episode, Ryan gives some practical red flags to look for in someone when it's time to move towards a breakup.

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The world we live in today has slowly drifted farther and farther away from biblical truths. What once started as a nation under God is seemingly becoming more open to a society without religion or Scripture as the foundation. What should Christians do today to further stand in the faith that they have? Should Christians be involved in politics? How do we unite Christ and the culture around us? In this week's episode, Ryan is joined by Dr. Rob Pacienza, who challenges us to speak the truth in love and stand up for what matters most.

Dr. Rob Pacienza is is the Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, the CEO and President of Coral Ridge Ministries, and the Founder of the Institute for Faith and Culture. He serves on the General Council of the Gospel Reformation Network, he is a Board Member for National Religious Broadcasters, and is a contributor to WORLD Opinions and The Washington Times.

To learn more about Dr. Rob and Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, visit https://crpc.org/about/

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Here's what we all can agree on: Nobody plans to waste their life. Oftentimes it isn't the big things that ruin our marriages, families, or careers, but the small compromises that seem insignificant. This week's episode is a powerful one, as Ryan details what a wasted life looks like and how to avoid it and live completely for Jesus. We weren't made to coast through life; we were created to reflect the grace and the glory of our King.

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Human trafficking is one of the greatest evils in our world today. Millions and millions of people are victimized all over the globe for labor and sexual exploitation, and it's time to take a stand and join the fight. In this week's episode, Ryan shares a conversation with Ren, the Founder and President of Lantern Rescue about what human trafficking is and how we can further the mission and be a part of the fight.

Lantern Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that exists to liberate victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Since their start nearly five years ago, they have partnered with over 14 countries (including the United States), have saved close to 3,000 individuals, and have made over 1,400 arrests in the process.

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