A new year means new goals! Jump in with us as we discuss how to love others well with our tongues and be encouraging and loving with our words! The topics covered are slander/gossip, speaking out of anger, and how to be encouraging!

Do you ever struggle to feel content with where you are at in life or to find joy in hard circumstances? Us too! In this episode, we want to unpack a little bit of what God says about joy and contentment. We live in a world that does not actively promote contentment. We always want the newest, biggest, best, and we don't feel like what we have is cutting it. What if God says what we have is enough because that's not where we get our joy? We hope you find some encouragement and application as we walk through what the Bible has to say about contentment. Reach us with questions or comments on Instagram at: @the_reflecting.christ_podcast

Hey guys! We are very excited about this episode! This episode is full of facts and statistics that support the fight for life. We have linked the websites for those quotes, facts, and stats in the description for your reference. We wanted to go over the same categories we did in the Biblical Lens portion of the abortion series. We talk about conception, murder, and we also go into the affect abortion has on the mother. The fight for life is so important and we want you to be passionate about fighting for God's creation. We hope these facts will urge you to learn more and be intentional about fighting for life and inspiring others to do the same. Maybe you are on the fence about this argument. If that is the case we hope to convince you that lives in the womb are worth fighting for. To sum up this podcast in three words it would be this: Shift your perspective. The world is trying to tell us lies about abortion and the babies inside the womb. Don't become numb to the reality of this horrifying topic. Open your eyes, ears, and heart to be wrecked by what this is and moved to act on it. We love you all, and again feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns.

Citations:

abortion.procon.org/

SIRS Issues Researcher, sks.sirs.com

americanpregnancy.org/unplanned-pregnancy/abortion-emotional-effects/

www.huffingtonpost.com/david-a-grimes/the-bad-old-days-abortion_b_6324610.html

SIRS Issues Researcher, sks.sirs.com

www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/placenta-previa/symptoms-causes/syc-20352768

www.prochoiceamerica.org/issue/abortion-access/

abbyj.com/about/

www.jstor.org/stable/42919906

www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/fetal-development/fetal-heart-heartbeat-circulatory-system/

archive.pov.org/offandrunning/fact-sheet/#:~:text=About%20135%2C000%20children%20are%20adopted,are%20voluntarily%20relinquished%20American%20babies

www.fws.gov/midwest/eagle/history/protections.html

www.guttmacher.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/pubs/psrh/full/3711005.pdf

www.princeton.edu/~prolife/articles/wdhbb.html

www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/ss/ss6907a1.htm

www.jstor.org/stable/2026961

www.jstor.org/stable/43282729

abortion.procon.org/

bigthink.com/videos/what-age-is-brain-fully-developed

www.jstor.org/stable/27902294

In this episode we are going to be looking at abortion through a Biblical lens. This is a very prevalent and important topic, so there is no more important lens than the most prevalent and important guide: the Bible. What does conception really mean? Why is abortion wrong? What does God have to say about it? The Bible is our greatest authority, so before looking at what science and facts contribute to the argument, we wanted to look at scripture. This topic is one that God has heavily laid on both our hearts, and we are really eager to share God's word with you regarding it. We hope you enjoy this episode and we want you to reach out with any questions you might have. The best way to reach us is through direct messaging us on Instagram: @the_reflecting.christ_podcast

Now that we've covered society's standard for beauty, it's time to find out what beauty truly means and what the actual standard should be. Join us as we discuss God's beautiful aspects, being made in his stunning and perfect image, and how to fight the lies of this world. We encourage you, listener, to open your hearts to a new lens of what beauty truly means!!

Feeling truly beautiful is so hard in today's society. The standard for beauty is so unreachable and narrow that no one seems to fit the unreal standard. In today's podcast, we will discuss how we attempt to attain worldly beauty, our personal struggles with body image, and the small and unattainable scope of beauty that the world gives us. We hope you enjoy :)

Welcome back for part 2 of Community! In this episode, we're going to talk about how to share the gospel and God's love through different activities. Then we will focus on some organizations such as Salt, Navigators, and High School Youth Group and the importance of being involved in God-centered activities. Lastly, prepare yourselves for the special Isaac Sand Interview as we talk about the importance of mentorship!! Buckle up because this podcast is full of good truth and laughs :)

That's right, we're wrapping up the "Our Response to the Gospel" series with this final podcast! Join us as we finish up common sin struggles, asking and accepting forgiveness from God, and the balance between faith and deeds. We have loved going through this series with you all and we can't wait to bring it round circle in this podcast!