The Nine Points Podcast

There are times when the truth taps us on the shoulder, pokes us in the ribs or dumps ice cold water upon our heads. The first segment explores how our families can be negatively impacted by contempt in our hearts. Z-Time explores the philosophical question, "Do people really change in their core?" 

Recorded on May 29, 2021, today's show has two segments. The first segment incorporates The Beatitudes, James 1: 1-2 & Hebrews 12:11 into the work of families. In the second segment, I invite our teenagers to take a stab at a grownup question "Why do we suffer?" 

On the one hand, I respect modern sentiments such as: "The definition of insanity is to do the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results." However, there is also an important concept out there called "Faith." It is a necessary ingredient for healthy families. This dynamic is the focus of today's show. 

In segment one, we process Luke 15: 11-32. Families still contend with the same challenges that faced this father and his two sons. We validate the differing perspectives of the father and his elder son, & explore where these perspectives come from. In segment two, we explore what makes joy so important, & how it differs from happiness. 

Today's show has three segments. In the first segment, I make the case for how we as families struggle with some of the same principalities and horrors that were present in the final days of John the Baptist. In segment two, I ask our teenagers to share why loving your family is so important, even if they have hurt you in some way. The third segment offers a brief invitation for listeners to continue supporting us and spread the word. 

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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND!!!

This is a brief episode with one segment. I shared some thoughts about how God chooses at times to reveal certain things within our families, and not just the ones that we are related to by blood. I composed today's show at the tail end of May 1st, 2021, which would have been my maternal grandfather's 89th birthday. We love you, Scraps!

Today's show has three segments. The first segment explains the experience of living God's way vs living our way. During Z-Time, we have a father and son conversation about worshiping in vain. In the final segment, I talk about pitfalls associated with dichotomous thinking. 

We are living in some challenging social times. Each of the three segments in today's show deal with accountability. When it comes to social justice, the only fingers that I pointed were directed towards scripture. We can all do better, so will we? 

This episode is a brief acknowledgement of my faith & appreciation for what Jesus did for the entire world. This is also my intentional celebration for the holiday that we all recognize because of it. People can always find things to do with the next person's faith. Make sure that your faith brings you closer to God & not them.

Life is a work in progress. In the first segment, my wife & I compare & contrast our nuclear vs church families. During Z-time, I ask the teens to tell me something that they would never do, even if there is no law against it.