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Often times, we fail to invest in relationships around us because we may not see a long-term benefit. But what if we need a perspective shift on this? If you've moved a lot or have lots of people coming in and out of your life this episode is for you. 

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The world has gone insane. Much of that insanity is downright evil. We all grieve evil and its effects, but is it OK to mock that evil? Is it Biblical to make fun of or use satire to bring the evil to light? In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about the correct response to the evil we see around us. 

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Should you listen to a pastor or leader who isn't exemplifying the kind of life you want to live? In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about qualifications for ministry and how to know whether a spiritual leader should be listened to. 

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Timing is everything. And there tends to be a lot of waiting involved in how God works. That waiting can feel miserable. But sometimes waiting looks like working your tail off in the meantime. In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about how to wait on the Lord's timing while still making the most of every moment. 

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We're born helpless. Depending on our environment we quickly develop mindsets about what we can and can't control. But sometimes those mindsets are wrong. In the episode, Joël and Rick talk about how to overcome learned helplessness. 

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Lots of people get into helping professions because of a traumatic experience in their life. But too often, they end up hurting others because they haven't truly healed. In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about how to identify a dangerous healer and when to know you're healed and ready to help others. 

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"There is no problem that won't improve if you ignore it long enough." Rick has given some great advice over the years, but that line is among his worst advice. But, sometimes taking the bull by the horns will just create more trouble than it's worth. In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about how to manage conflict well and when to know it's not worth a fight. 

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When you choose to make a courageous decision a safer option will nearly always appear -- something that promises more security or assurance. How you respond to that safer option will often determine whether you live a life of fulfillment or regret. In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about the risks of taking the safer option. 

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Truth is often offensive. But as Christ-followers we are called to speak the truth in love. So how do you speak truth that will inevitably offend? In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about what it looks like to speak offensive truths in a loving way. 

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If God calls us to perfection (Matt. 5:48) then shouldn't perfectionism be a good thing? Too often perfectionism actually keeps us from pursuing what God has for us and can become a source of pride. In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about how to know when your perfectionism is out of control.