This episode is about the importance of how we talk about people (and ourselves. When I was in graduate school, I was appalled to see caregivers constantly tell small children how "bad" they were--especially when the kids were not doing anything outside of normal child behavior. In the Bible, patriarchs of families took the time to speak prophecies of greatness (or disaster) over their children and each of these prophecies came true. These parents understood the power of the tongue and wielded it to lift up the children they saw potential in and tear down those they saw on a path of destruction. I see a lot of the latter in our society today, but not as much as the first. Sam and I discussed the general apathy people have for what they're saying and have come to the conclusion that we should be much more precise in how we speak about others. We may have divided into a slew of other topics too, including the flaws of the Law of Attraction.

Show Notes: http://www.psalmstogod.com/2020/03/speak-life.html

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We don't talk about what worship looked like before Israel was established, but it's important to think about what worship looked like in the very beginning. There was clearly an established way to worship before God set His law in stone.

Show Notes: http://www.psalmstogod.com/2020/02/the-beginning.html

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Before I just dive into the topics, I wanted to lay out a map. A lot of things people call Christian, are not Christian. This season we're going to get precise about this and dig into the history of Christianity (fun fact, that was the original name of my blog).

Show Notes: http://www.psalmstogod.com/2020/02/stolen-ideas.html

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The origin of Valentine's day is a pagan festival called Lupercalia. Between that and Cupid, I think it's time we talk about the origins of this holiday, and what it means for us as Christians. Reference the following Bible verses on why we should be set apart: Deuteronomy 14:2; Revelation 18:4; 2 Corinthians 6:17; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:15-16; Matthew 6:24; 2 Corinthians 5:17.

Show Notes: http://www.psalmstogod.com/2020/02/what-is-valentines-day.html

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We're going back to basics, and discovering the basics aren't so basic. Genesis 3 tells the story of how mankind chose sin over God, but it tells so much more. Michael joins me to discuss some of the details we often overlook.

About Michael:

Michael is heavily involved in his church, where he also serves as a deacon.

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Show Notes: http://www.psalmstogod.com/2020/02/the-fall-of-man-feat-michael.html

One of those lessons I learned from Greek life. This episode is based on Matthew 5:21-26 and Matthew 18:15, focusing on misunderstandings and reconciling friendships.

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Show Notes: www.psalmstogod.com/2020/02/misunderstandings.html

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This season, the theme is precision of language. We're starting off talking about the word "god" and identifying *which* god it is that you serve as you communicate with people.

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Show Notes: http://www.psalmstogod.com/2020/02/which-god-do-you-serve.html

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I thought I would share with everyone some of the testimonies I've been sharing on Instagram each week.

It's the final episode of the Fruit of the Spirit Series! We often think about the benefits we reap from having the fruit of the spirit, but it's just as important to remember how these fruit benefit the world around us. The Word tells us that we will know God's people by the fruit they bear. Remember not only does a good tree bear good fruit, but good that fruit nourishes those around it and is able to be planted to create other trees that bear good fruit. Our role as an ambassador to the Kingdom of God requires that we bear good fruit, not for ourselves but for those we encounter.

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When we talk about guarding our minds, we should talk about the science too! In this episode we're going to touch on the effect of music on our emotion, neuroplasticity, and mirror neurons.

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