I am really mad at someone for something they did to a friend of mine. There's nothing I can really do, so how do I work through the feelings of anger? (14:34-27:24)

How do I deal with family drama without making things worse? (27:27-41:39)

I followed your advice and let a guy know that if he asked me out, I would say yes. He reacted really weirdly. Did I do something wrong? (41:42-1:02:03)

Closing Song: I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day (Lee Younger)

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You guys talk about Christianity as something you do as opposed to something you learn. Can you break that down? (18:03-37:15)

What's the deal with rebuking? (37:20-56:51)

Is impatience a sin? (56:55-1:10:52)

Closing Song: Away In A Manger (The Bridge Loud ft. Lins Honeyman)

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We see if we can extend the gripesgiving spirit to the Christmas season. Then:

A piece from our friend Ryan Wendt about his experience in starting to do prison ministry. (17:52-23:53)

We revisit a question from episode 149 about surviving the holidays as a single person. (24:03-36:36)

A question from episode 224 about enforcing boundaries with family. (36:43-53:50)

A Christmas meditation about waiting. (53:58-1:05:13)

Closing Song: Nations That Long In Darkness Walked (Christy Younger)

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What makes a church culture toxic? (17:20-39:26)

How can I get better at being thankful? (39:30-53:49)

What does Jesus mean when he talks about asking, seeking, and knocking in Matthew 7? (53:53-1:07:41)

Closing Song: A Tiny Little Start (The Poolhouse Guru, Jed Brewer, and Ryan Wendt)

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How do I know I am the kind of person who can make big changes in my life? (14:58-30:52)

Some people in my family see Christianity very differently than I do. How do I survive Thanksgiving? (30:55-47:11)

I know it's important to move forward in my walk, but what does that really mean? (47:15-1:04:00)

Closing Song: Enough (The Poolhouse Guru)

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When I see people around me struggling, it makes me feel shaky about my progress. What do I do? (14:58-28:08)

Matt chats with awesome Toronto superfan Sarah about her work ministering to sex workers with Fight4Freedom. (28:30-37:41)

What does the Bible mean when talks about finding favor with God? (38:15-52:17)

Closing Song: Thank Harder (Lee Younger)

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I heard a sermon about how anger is like murder and we have to deal with it before going to the altar. Can you break that down for me? (14:51-30:50)

We talk to four amazing Toronto superfans about their experiences with the ministry MoveIn. (32:06-48:18)

The author of I Kissed Dating Goodbye apologized for all the damage the book did, but I'm still not sure how to feel. (49:13-1:05:54)

Closing Song: Follow What Fills Me (Lee Younger)

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How do I live a balanced life? (15:31-29:23)

We chat with Jason Roy of Building 429 about vulnerability, growth, and their new record Live the Journey (29:42-39:38)

What does Romans 14:1-13 mean when it talks about welcoming those weak in faith? (40:16-58:23)

Closing Song: A Tiny Little Start (The Poolhouse Guru featuring Ryan Wendt) chicagotinyhouse.com

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How can you put your foot down but still show people love? (13:31-26:51)

What makes a church a church? (26:55-42:42)

How can reach out to someone who is kind of exhausting to hang out with? (42:46-58:47)

Closing Song: Not Settling (Eric Barrios)

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What does following the Lord look like in the day to day? (12:47-28:24)

Thanks to Jesus, I have made real changes in my life. How do I convince those around me He can do it for them too? (28:27-41:52)

What's the deal with people using Eve to try to make a point about women being bad? (41:57-57:22)

Closing Song: I Won't Give Up (The Deacons Division)

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