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Feeling lonely, low, or even depressed during this holiday season? Author and pastor Dane Ortlund helps you to gain the genuine hope and guidance that comes straight out of the book of Psalms, and then rejuvenates your soul this Christmas.
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Why should you as a young person care about theology? Well, what you think about God literally impacts how you live your daily life, so theology is super important. And even though you may not recognize it, you (along with everyone else in the world) is a theologian. Campus minister Jocelyn Hepler helps you to see that because you're a theologian, you need a good theology.

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Feli Velez hated her sober mind. But on Real Life Loading..., she tells Shelby Abbott how quarantine, TikTok, and running out of her marijuana stash sent her scrounging for meaning...and in her search, she found Jesus.

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How do we love people like Jesus did AND make an intellectual case for Christianity? Well, Justin Brierley from the massive international podcast "Unbelievable?" believes everyone, from a committed Christian to a committed atheist, needs to be able to explain and defend their worldview, but do so in a respectful and caring way...especially if you're a follower of Jesus.

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Shelby talks about a super easy tradition you can steal to help develop a heart of thanksgiving both now and in the years to come.

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There can be a lot of trouble meshing our relationship with Jesus and today's dating scene, especially when you factor in our phones, social media, sex, and how to communicate without being super awkward. And don't forget the complexities of singleness and friendship with the opposite sex! Well in today's episode, Shelby Abbott offers top-shelf pointers on how to filter your love life (existent or not) through the lens of loyalty to Jesus.

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Think God’s kingdom and a better world isn't coming from a political party? Well, Keith Simon and Patrick Miller from Truth Over Tribe think political homelessness might be for you. Your political "enemies" are real people who have true concerns. In fact, they may share some of the same concerns you do. Keith and Patrick help us to see that no one is better or worse than you. We are all equally sinners and in need of the same hope—Jesus. It's time to pledge allegiance to the Lamb, not the donkey or the elephant.
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Rachel Gilson knows what it's like to deal with same-sex attraction, confusion, trying to relate to straight friends, and generally have it out with God.
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Could your “good” theology go bad? On Real Life Loading..., Shelby Abbott talks with Rechab Gray--who tells how his theology hamstrung him, and what realities Christians need to own about Christian culture.
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When bad things happen to good people like Paul Tripp facing kidney failure, fatigue, and more, we’re forced to face our doubts but try to understand how God can use our weakness.
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