Truth & Grace with John and Mark

The Bible says that God's people should be filled with joy, but how does this work if we're distressed or grieving? In this episode, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how abundant life doesn't mean ignoring hardship, but it should give us a buoyancy through suffering that those without Christ would envy.

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We all fail, but how do we keep failure from becoming part of our identity? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss the ways in which success and failing start to define our self-image and relationships, as well as how we recognize this tendency in ourselves and submit it to God.

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Burnout has less to do with how many hours we work per week than it does with other issues in our lives. In this episode, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe walk through how we can identify genuine burnout and find sustainable solutions.

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Do short-term mission trips have a real impact on the mission field? This week, Mark Renfroe and John Bailey use their experience as missionaries to explore the differences between short- and long-term missions. They also discuss where both types have a place in the church.

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Worldwide, there are roughly 6,700 people groups with little or no access to the gospel. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about the daily impact of the great commission and the responsibility that believers have to share the gospel with those who haven’t heard it.

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Picking a church can be a complicated process, especially because it is so important to find a solid Christian community. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe walk through some things to think about when you’re looking for a new church.

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There are a lot of reasons why someone may leave a church. Regardless of the circumstances, that is almost always a difficult choice to make. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk through some of the nuanced questions about when conflict can be resolved and when it’s time to move on.

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Did you know that the average American gives up on their New Years resolution by early February? That’s easy to do, but a few simple changes can make your resolutions easier to keep. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk through some ways to make resolutions that are rooted in faith and more practically achievable.

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The Christmas season can be a time of joy, but it is also a difficult time of year for many people. John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about how to navigate emotions and find connection when it feels difficult to celebrate at Christmas.

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Holidays spent with family can be wonderful, but they can also be a lot to handle. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about how they keep things positive and Christ-centered when family tensions make the holidays feel less than festive.

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