Bethany Janka came to give us a real life approach to the differences and similarities between a "Kingdom Kid," someone who grew up in the church, to Christian parents; and those of who us came to Jesus later.

Each of us has specific gifts from God and is called to them for the benefit of those around us. Brandi, Josh and Matt discuss what they think God has created them for, how they feel about it, and the momentum of their individual ministries.Subscribe to The Word in the World on any of your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to rate and review and evangelize the show by following us on Facebook and Twitter.

Laura goes in-depth with another special guest, Alexis Guy, in a one-on-one conversation on what it's like growing up with Christian parents and making a decision as a teenager to follow Jesus on your own. Laura and Lexi contrast and compare the high school experience with finding God much later in life and how He shapes your thoughts on societal and personal issues.Be sure to contribute to the conversation and evangelize the show! Like, comment, rate and share on Facebook and Twitter and wherever you get your podcasts.

Josh and Laura welcome counselor Dave Tharp back to continue the conversation on addiction and mental health.Tune in alternating Fridays on Apple Podcasts, PodBean, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher. Don't forget to subscribe and rate us -- evangelize the show!We welcome your feedback! Follow us on Facebook (@TheWordintheWorldPodcast) and Twitter (@wordxworld).

What are some ways that God has transformed you from who you used to be? Laura helps us explore how the Spirit goes about changing us and how we ought to feel about it, especially when others take note of our newness. Plus, we uncover some pretty dramatic examples of biblical transformers!Tune in on Apple Podcasts, PodBean, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher and don't forget to subscribe and rate us. Share your feedback and follow us on Facebook (@TheWordintheWorldPodcast) and Twitter (@wordxworld). Evangelize the show!

Josh poses a fascinating question about signs and in a rare turn of events, the trio agree more than disagree! Do you look for signs from God? Do you trust them when you get them? Join in the conversation with us on Facebook, IG @xprospgh and Twitter @wordxworld

This is a really exciting episode for us! A revered guest, a brother in Christ, and professional drug and alcohol counselor David Tharp joins us to discuss the things that represent addictions and/or strongholds in our lives. A conversation we were sorry to have to end, but look forward to having on part two!

Scripture references: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Romans 12:2, Colossians 2:21-23 and Ephesians 5:15-20

We took the show on the road this week! Recording during our single's retreat where we explore worldly comfort versus Godly comfort. This one challenged us all and we hope it'll do the same for you!

Matt leads us in a conversation about Righteousness. Do we measure our righteousness ourselves and if so, based on what? We discuss where the line between Self righteousness and God's righteousness is.

On this episode the subject of repentance gets real.

Disclaimer: At about twenty minutes in, we discuss sexual immorality. If this is a subject you are uncomfortable with hearing in mixed gender format, skip this one and we'll see you next week!