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Weird things Christians should stop saying, plus trusting God in a waiting season, and how to own your behavior in a world that shrugs responsibility.
Featured musical artist: About a Mile
Roundtable: Enough With the Spiritual Platitudes
God helps those who help themselves. I’m praying a hedge of protection. God will never give you more than you can handle. Some of our Christian clichés, while well-intentioned, can actually do more harm than good. Our guests share their least-favorite Christian cliches — plus ones they’re guilty of. They’ll also suggest better ways to encourage, exhort, and instruct others with our words.
Article: 5 Christian Clichés that Need to Die
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Culture: Waiting (Well) on God
So much of life is spent waiting. Not just waiting in line or for your next Netflix series, but waiting to find a spouse, to have kids, to achieve your career goals and more. When your patience and even your faith is tested, how do you wait well? Pastor Mark Vroegop reminds us that waiting is a normal part of life and something that God uses to refine us. It’s not easy, though, so this conversation will give you things to cling to as you sort and struggle through your next wait.
Waiting Isn’t a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life
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Inbox: Owning My Decisions and Behavior
As a Christian, how do you stay accountable for your thoughts and actions in a world that would rather make excuses? Counselor Kari A weighs in.
Link to Counseling Services
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Weird things Christians should stop saying, plus trusting God in a waiting season, and how to own your behavior in a world that shrugs responsibility.
Featured musical artist: About a Mile
Roundtable: Enough With the Spiritual Platitudes
God helps those who help themselves. I’m praying a hedge of protection. God will never give you more than you can handle. Some of our Christian clichés, while well-intentioned, can actually do more harm than good. Our guests share their least-favorite Christian cliches — plus ones they’re guilty of. They’ll also suggest better ways to encourage, exhort, and instruct others with our words.
Article: 5 Christian Clichés that Need to Die
Leave Us a Voicemail
Culture: Waiting (Well) on God
So much of life is spent waiting. Not just waiting in line or for your next Netflix series, but waiting to find a spouse, to have kids, to achieve your career goals and more. When your patience and even your faith is tested, how do you wait well? Pastor Mark Vroegop reminds us that waiting is a normal part of life and something that God uses to refine us. It’s not easy, though, so this conversation will give you things to cling to as you sort and struggle through your next wait.
Waiting Isn’t a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life
Visit Mark’s Website
Inbox: Owning My Decisions and Behavior
As a Christian, how do you stay accountable for your thoughts and actions in a world that would rather make excuses? Counselor Kari A weighs in.
Link to Counseling Services
Find us on YouTube

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