Can hard questions be like weight-lifting for your soul? Seminary president, author, and theologian Dr. Michael Kruger talks about struggling with faith—and the battles that can make us stronger than we've ever been when it comes to faith.

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Ben Bennett's life had spiraled into OCD, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. In this episode, he walks us through his struggles, but also talks about practical ways you can make your way out of darkness if you're struggling too.

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The struggle is real if you're wrestling with sexual addiction in our current hyper-sexualized culture. But what if sexual purity wasn't about "following the rules" as a Christian? Author, pastor, and Shelby's longtime friend Garrett Kell gets super honest about a struggle so many of us face today.
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Professional stand-up comedian and America's Got Talent contestant Mike Goodwin knows laughing out loud not only entertains...it connects people and heals lives as well. He explains the value of humor, how it changed his story, and how it can change yours too.

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In one of the most provocative episodes of Real Life Loading... so far, Brant Hansen is going to challenge you when it comes to anger. Is there no excuse for righteous anger? How can you forgive someone who has deeply hurt you? How do we practically get rid of bitterness and anger in our lives? We get vulnerable and honest in this challenging episode with author and radio host, Brant Hansen.
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Anger, apathy, and even a constant desire for consumption in our lives can sap our zeal to be with God. But what if our prayer lives didn't completely stink? Ruth Bethany gets real about how to pray when you don’t feel like praying.
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What if your New Year’s resolution this year was to let God love you? What if it was to let God be rich in mercy to you in a way that you've never let him before? How would that change the way you thought about this coming year? Or more importantly, how would that change the way you interacted with God this year? Let's allow ourselves to be lifted into growth instead of trying to crowbar ourselves into growth. As 2023 rolls in, you’re going to love this special, short bonus episode with my guest: pastor and author Dane Ortlund.
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Prayer: It can be a duty, a means to an end—or the conduit to pull closer to God in connection you crave. Ruth Bethany offers ideas to drive prayer deeper.
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Most people probably think they're a good friend. But what do solid friends look like, exactly? Why is apologizing to our friends such a key element to building good friendships? Swing enthusiast, Taco Bell fan, and Shelby's best friend Andy Allan weighs in.

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The Bible is THE foundation on which a follower of Jesus must live...so why is it so hard to stay in it consistently? Renowned Bible teacher and author Jen Wilkin helps you to think critically about what we actually believe concerning Scriptures and why every Christian should be a person of the Word.

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