On this week’s podcast, we take a look back at some highlights from our past year of Wednesday Conversations.

Did Jesus Descend into Hell?: http://cdomaha.com/wed-convo/2017/3/1/did-jesus-descend-to-hell

Seasonal Affective Disorder: http://cdomaha.com/wed-convo/2017/2/1/seasonal-affective-disorder

LuLaRoe and the Church: http://cdomaha.com/wed-convo/2017/8/23/lularoe-and-the-church

The Tech-Wise Family: http://cdomaha.com/wed-convo/2017/8/9/the-tech-wise-family

Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation?: http://cdomaha.com/wed-convo/2017/8/16/have-smartphones-destroyed-a-generation

A Conversation with James K.A. Smith: http://cdomaha.com/wed-convo/2017/6/7/a-conversation-with-james-k-a-smith

We love getting your email and responding to it. So on this week's podcast, we read questions that have been sent in about gossip and we discuss how to receive counsel from pastors and others.

Although Thanksgiving is not a uniquely Christian holiday, it provides a day to stop and reflect on the gifts God has given.

On this week's podcast, we discuss helpful practices for growing our thankfulness and gratitude toward God beyond just one day a year.

Throughout the life of a Christian, the virtue of contentment must be perpetually learned and cultivated.

On this week's podcast, Erik Raymond, author of Chasing Contentment, joins us as we discuss how to practically learn and apply contentment in our everyday lives.

Book: http://amzn.to/2yxOj9T

Many Christians experience a level of disconnect regarding contentment - they know they should be content, yet they aren't.

On this week's podcast, Erik Raymond, author of Chasing Contentment, joins us to clearly outline what contentment looks like in the Christian life.

The Reformation set Protestants apart as distinctly different from the Catholic Church, and many of these differences remain today.

On this week's podcast, we explain simply and clearly the key differences between Protestants and Catholics to aid in the understanding and dialogue.

Chris Castaldo Event: http://capitolcity.org/events/event/199/equip/2017-11-03

In 1517, Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses, seeking to reform some questionable practices within the church.

On this week's podcast, we tell the story of the Reformation - including some of the parts you may not know - as we mark its 500th anniversary.

For more info, check out these resources mentioned on the podcast:

Papa Don't Pope (by Douglas Wilson -

http://canonpress.com/papa-dont-pope/)

The Unfinished Reformation (a book review by Bob Thune - http://www.bobthune.com/2017/01/review-unfinished-reformation/)

Other resources on this topic:

Church History Lectures taught by Bob Thune (http://www.bobthune.com/teaching-audio/church-history-lectures/)

October is Pastor Appreciation Month. The role and burden of a pastor is unique, and it can be hard to know how exactly to care for your pastor. On this week's podcast, we share what NOT to do if you want to love and care for your pastor.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month. The role and burden of a pastor is unique, and it can be hard to know how exactly to care for your pastor. On this week's podcast, we open up our own lives and share some ways Christians can care for their pastor(s).

The goal of Gospel Community is to create an authentic, redemptive community. But what makes redemptive community different from any other type of community? And what does true authenticity look like within that community?

On this week's podcast, we continue our discussion on how to be a healthy contributor to a gospel community.