Trust Exercise

If you’re anything like us, certain seasons of the year become an all-out sprint toward insanity. Whether it’s busy work seasons, closing out the school year, or preparing for holidays… mom life is full of scheduling and remembering all the things, plus being successful at work and volunteer life. It’s just a lot. But, we are called for Sabbath. We are called to create margin and time for rest. How does this fit? What does it mean to be obedient? And where the HECK does the time go?!

Last week, we dove into the problem of evil, asking: “If we have an all-powerful, all-loving God, why does evil exist?” That conversation led us right to this question: “Then… why did God create the world if He knew we would fall?” If God always knew we would fail, why did He create us like this… why did He create us at all?

Show Notes //

The Problem of Evil Videos
The Logic Argument
The Probability Argument

Bible Project: Firstborn Series

Katherine Wolf

Tim Mackie on suffering

The Problem of Pain By C.S. Lewis

In this two-part episode, we’re asking one of the harder questions: why does evil exist? How can God be all-knowing, all-loving, and all-powerful but still allow evil? This “problem of evil” plagues a lot of people’s minds if they’ve never taken the time to consider it. Whether you have a friend asking this question of you, or whether you’ve experienced something deeply painful that has you doubting God, it’s an understandable and pertinent question. If God loved us he wouldn’t allow evil… right?

Show Notes //

The Problem of Evil Videos
The Logic Argument
The Probability Argument

Bible Project: Firstborn Series

Katherine Wolf

Tim Mackie on suffering

The Problem of Pain By C.S. Lewis

Today, we’re talking about disciplining our children. There are a lot of parenting styles out there these days. From gentle parenting to spanking and everything in-between, where do we land on a Biblical approach to proper parenting? What has worked for us, what hasn’t, and how can we honor God with the way we respond to our children’s behaviors?

Show Notes//

Parenting with Love and Logic

In this episode, we talk about Christian gifts, and the egos that often trail behind. Within Christian culture, people are gifted with such a variety of things. Whether we’re gifted with something more public, like speaking, teaching or leading worship. Or, whether we’re gifted with more behind-the-scenes skills like prophetic prayer, pastoral care, catalytic vision, feeding a group of 50, or setting up lights in the production booth. In church, it can feel like you have to have something to offer. It’s easy to build your worth and pride around what you’re bringing to the table. How do we balance the need to humbly offer our talents with the egos that often creep in and take hold? Or, even worse, the jealousy of someone else’s talent and recognition?

For most of us, legalism has an icky, loveless, judgemental undertone. We think of legalism as the opposite of freedom and the opposite of the grace and mercy Jesus embodies. But, most people wouldn’t call themselves legalistic. Even among Christians, everyone has different boundaries and lines they draw around their habits, life values, and mode of operating. So, how do we define legalism so that we don’t become modern-day Pharisees? And, why do we mention “legalism” so much on this podcast?!

// Show Notes

• Dave Lomas: Rule of Life
• David Bennett: Lamp Unto Your Feet

Depression. So many of us struggle with different levels of depression. Silently, we walk around dealing with the shame, guilt, and isolation that come with depression’s stigma. Despite the fact that it affects millions of people, many of those within the Christian church, we act like there’s a lack of faith or depth in someone’s relationships with God if they’re struggling with the deep sadness that comes with this kind of condition. Is it a sin? Is it a lack of faith? What do we need to consider when approaching this topic, and those that struggle with its effects?

Show Notes//

• Suicide Stats
• Freedom Program

It’s no secret: we started this podcast because we wanted a conservative, Bible-believing voice to be heard in a culture that cancels people for far, far less. But, we’ve had the privilege of being supported by not only conservative Christian moms, but liberal Christian moms. And, that brings up an important point: why are we so divided?! And how can we model great conversations between diverse opinions while also having our values heard loud and clear?

Show Notes //

• Adam and Eve as necessary opposites
• Soviet nature of American culture + paying a price for speaking up now vs. later

We see it time and again in the Bible: “There shall be no gods before me,” “who is like you, oh Lord, among the gods,” “Do not follow other gods to serve or worship them,” … on and on the examples go. The idea of multiple gods was not foreign to ancient people. And yet, Christianity is a monotheistic religion… meaning we believe in one Captial-G God. So, what’s the discrepancy here? And what does the Bible actually say?

Show Notes //

• The Case Against the Sexual Revolution
• The Bible Project God Video
• The Bible Project, God Series

For many women, friendships with the opposite sex are not only easier… they are more natural. Girls can be catty and competitive, but guys don’t play as many games. They’re just “easier” to be around. But as we enter into committed relationships--become engaged, get married--should these friendships change? Do we need more rules and boundaries around our relationships? How can we best honor our husbands and our friendships?


// Show Notes:
The Case Against the Sexual Revolution by Louise Perry