Rarely do we compare ourselves as parents to others and experience joy. In this episode, Zwai and Ansuné are joined by her husband, Alex, and together they unpack the causes and effects of unhealthy comparison. They also turn to God's Word to discuss how we as parents can turn from comparison and find lasting joy in Christ instead.

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We are constantly faced with choices in our lives, Brett counsels us on how to decide wisely as we control our tongues and responses in seeking to model Christ through our interactions.

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War has consumed humanity ever since we began, and James challenges us in how we control ourelves in the face of our desires that we might act in a manner that is honouring and loving rather than destroying and allowing our nature to take control of our actions.

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Zwai and Ansuné introduce this series by reflecting on parenthood and its ups and downs. They discuss how the gospel can produce true and lasting joy through every tear and every triumph of parenting. They also look briefly at some things that threaten to steal our joy in parenting that will be unpacked in future episodes. 

Additional resources:

How the Gospel Produces Joy in Mothering — Risen Motherhood

https://www.risenmotherhood.com/articles/embracing-a-joy-filled-definition-of-motherhood?rq=joy

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Justin challenges us on our tongue, a monster held by two cages yet released on whim, with the power to build or destroy, flowing both sweet and salty from the same source. He compares what James says to the words of Jesus on the same topic.

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Justin takes us through one of the most challenging passages in the book of James, where we look at what it means to have real faith. We unpack the words of James and compare them to some of the words of the Apostle Paul on the same topic.

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Alex delves into James' teachings on partiality, with reflection on Jesus' approach to the topic as well. James was disappointed to have discovered that the early church had fallen into the wordly tradition of partiality based on wealth, and Alex encourages us to examine our own hearts to find where we show partiality and how we view all as God calls us to.

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Ndaba explores the theme of hearing and doing the Word within a world that does not desire to conform to the directives of the Word and how best we respond through our interactions based off of how we see and listen. But above all, we are called to obedience to Christ through His Word and teachings.

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In this episode, Tom Jordi discusses parenting with perspective and helps parents to understand the impact of technology. They talk about the effects of phones and social media on children's developing brains. They also unpack strategies to help parents navigate this and the importance of community. 

Additional resources:

Common Sense Media - www.commonsensemedia.org

Be In Touch Media - https://beintouch.org.za

Digital Law Company - www.thedigitallawco.com

Covenant Eyes - www.covenanteyes.com

Screen Free Childhood - www.sfc-sa.co.za

Screenstrong - https://screenstrong.org

Fight the New Drug - https://fightthenewdrug.org

The Anxious Generation - www.anxiousgeneration.com 

Ways Your Phone Is Changing You - https://www.amazon.com

The Tech Exit - https://www.amazon.com

Digital Liturgies - https://www.christianbooks.co.za

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Justin continues to explore the theme of enduring trials with faith, emphasizing that suffering is an inevitable part of life in a fallen world, but through perseverance and reliance on God, individuals can grow spiritually and find joy not in the trials themselves, but in what they produce—maturity, strength, and deeper faith. Believers need to practice two disciplines: "consider" (self-talk grounded in biblical truth) and "ask" (prayerfully seeking God's wisdom).

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