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I don't know how to feel about my parents. They were always there for me, but there was also a lot of violence and screaming. My friends tell me that is abuse, but my parents say it's just our culture. How do I know who to believe? (18:36-38:01)

How do you make and maintain friendships when there is regular context (church, school, etc) to meet up? (38:19-53:11)

I know someone who is going back and forth in life. I want to be there for them, but I also get mad at them. How does God want me to handle this? (53:16-1:07:21)

Closing Song: Rooted (Kyle Sigmon)

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How do I involve God in setting my goals? (13:40-29:54)

I have tried to keep my politics and faith separate, but that seems to be getting harder. What interaction should politics and faith have? (30:02-51:11)

Why does Jesus call the disciples "you of little faith"? (51:15-1:09:28)

Closing Song: Before The Throne (Fire Down)

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I am struggling with the physical aspect of my marriage. What do I do? (13:44-33:30)

I have been learning about church history and how much conflict and division there has been. What does that mean for us today? (33:35-54:13)

How do keep going when the abyss seems to be closing in? (54:19-1:12:47)

Closing Song: Little Light (Deacons Division)

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What is "spiritual growth" and how do you measure it? (15:50-32:49)

Why is that when you start doing well, some people start acting weird toward you? (32:53-48:05)

I've never read the Old Testament for myself, where is a good place to start? (48:09-1:08:05)

Closing Song: Greater Is He (Jed Brewer)

*Note- this episode was recorded on Jan 3rd 2021, before the attempted coup at the US Capitol*

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I am scared of being alone. What can I do I address that fear? (18:32-33:26)

How do I set goals for a new year when everything is so uncertain? (33:31-49:31)

What does Hebrews 12 mean when it says we should "endure hardship as discipline"? (49:35-1:05:07)

Closing Song: God Don't (Lee Younger)

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I was recently told I need to have more joy. That made me think, what is joy- is it different than just being happy? (17:48-33:03)

We talk to author Jack Eason about his book The Loneliness Solution". (33:51-45:36)

2020 has sucked. How can I muster some positivity and hope for 2021? (46:04-1:00:43)

Closing Song: All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name (Glenn Kaiser)

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Can you help me understand how to better trust God? (16:23-35:09)

I am having a tough time getting in the Christmas spirit in 2020. Any tips? (35:14-48:58)

I know it's the season of giving, but how do I deal with feeling like I don't have anything to give? (49:02-1:02:15)

Closing Song: O Come O Come Emmanuel (The Bridge Loud)

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What can I do to deal with unexpected changes in my life better? (15:15-31:27)

A friend of mine gets mad when I and other friends can't give him money or help. Am I being manipulated and what should I do? (31:31-51:47)

My spouse and I had a tough conversation and are thinking of going to counseling. Is that the right call? (51:50-1:12:17)

Closing Song: Joy To The World (The Bridge Loud)

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What is going on in Numbers 5 and what does it mean? (18:56-37:58)

Between the pandemic and winter, my boyfriend and I are running out of date ideas. How can we spend time together without temptation getting out of control? (38:03-55:25)

Do we know why Jesus came when he did? What do you guys think? (55:30-1:10:24)

Closing Song: O Holy Night (The Poolhouse Guru)

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If I decide I need to cut off a toxic family member, how do I go about doing that? (16:11-35:07)

How does God want me to deal with the fear in my life? (35:12-50:02)

Sometimes I get to the end of the day and just want to give up. What should I do about that? (50:06-1:07:40)

Closing Song: 8-Bit SayThat theme (Superfan Tommy)

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