Ryan is joined by Amy Mantravadi to discuss joy as a fruit of the Spirit. Where is joy found? How can one be joyful during trouble? How can we help cultivate joy around us? 

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Ryan can be found similarly, @bandmanakers, [email protected].

Guest host Amy, @amymantravadi, and www.amymantravadi.com.

HEY- Go get her book, too! 

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Chris and Ryan embark on a series focusing on the fruit of the Spirit, beginning with love. 

What is love? Why is it so hard for us to love? How can we stir ourselves and others up to love? Grab your Bible (because we record with ours open and quote freely from it) and settle in.

Enjoy!

Chris and Ryan embark on a series focusing on the fruit of the Spirit, beginning with love. 

What is love? Why is it so hard for us to love? How can we stir ourselves and others up to love? Grab your Bible (because we record with ours open and quote freely from it) and settle in.

Enjoy!

Chris and Ryan get a head start on the next holiday by discussing giving thanks. This is the "soft" beginning to a series on the fruit of the Spirit. Though thankfulness isn't given in Paul's (non-exhaustive) list, we'd argue that it ought to be at least an honorary member. 

This episode has been tricky to get through the editing process. We're thankful to be able to post it! 

ENJOY!

Chris and Ryan begin by discussion what's been simmering in their minds this week. From there, we discuss Twitter use in the days of 280, reflections on the Hand of God, rest and prayer, God's provision, and the connection of mercy and kindness and patience in Scripture- and in our lives. 

A brief mention is made of Mike Cosper's latest book: Recapturing the Wonder.

Music: Funky Duck, by Larry Davis/Riff Picker, www.lgdavis.com. Used thanks to Creative Commons licensing and a generous composer!

Chris and Ryan begin by discussion what's been simmering in their minds this week. From there, we discuss Twitter use in the days of 280, reflections on the Hand of God, rest and prayer, God's provision, and the connection of mercy and kindness and patience in Scripture- and in our lives. 

A brief mention is made of Mike Cosper's latest book: Recapturing the Wonder.

Music: Funky Duck, by Larry Davis/Riff Picker, www.lgdavis.com. Used thanks to Creative Commons licensing and a generous composer!

Pastor Nate Pickowicz (@NatePickowicz) joins Ryan and Chris for a discussion on how to develop Bible study habits. 

Interact with us online @SimmerThoughts, @bandmanakers, @DeanChris, www.simmeringthoughts.podbean.com, and on Facebook as Simmering Thoughts. 

Music: Funky Duck, by Larry Davis/Riff Picker, www.lgdavis.com. Used thanks to Creative Commons licensing and a generous composer!

What does it take? Ryan is joined by Abby Perry (@abbyjperry) and Joy Beth Smith (@JBsTwoCents) to discuss what it takes. 

Want to interact with us online? 

Follow us on Twitter: @SimmerThoughts, @bandmanakers, and @deanchris.

We're also on Facebook, search for Simmering Thoughts. 

Email: [email protected]

What does it take? Ryan is joined by Abby Perry (@abbyjperry) and Joy Beth Smith (@JBsTwoCents) to discuss what it takes. 

Want to interact with us online? 

Follow us on Twitter: @SimmerThoughts, @bandmanakers, and @deanchris.

We're also on Facebook, search for Simmering Thoughts. 

Email: [email protected]

Welcome to Simmering Thoughts! 

Ryan and Chris discuss when Christians ought to hold their tongues. Yes, an ironic topic for an opening podcast episode. 

Follow us @SimmerThoughts, @bandmankers, and @DeanChris.

Music: Funky Duck, by Larry Davis/Riff Picker, www.lgdavis.com. Used thanks to Creative Commons licensing and a generous composer!