Tuning the Bow

Our digital world is covered in screens, so it is hard to avoid them altogether. Tim and Matt want to help you understand what is at stake in what your kids are watching or reading about on their devices. They will also give some helpful starting points so you can begin to utilize what they are seeing for the glory of God.

Passages – Matthew 6:19-23; 1 John 2:15-17

Resources – "Communicate with Teens" – CCEF
"Flirting with the Law" – CCEF
"Taming Technology" – ACBC

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Some things are hard to talk about since they can be foreign issues we are not used to, but the problem of gender identity is becoming more and more prominent in our churches today. In this episode, Matt and Tim want to encourage you that godly and biblical love should be our motivator when dealing with those working through gender identity and other issues. Listen with an open heart and mind to hear what the Bible says about loving those who are confused.

Passages – Genesis 1:27; James 2:8-13; Matthew 25:31-40

Resource – Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund

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"The Bible is clear about marriage." This is an easy thing to say, but what about when people disagree with that statement? Matt and Tim want to help parents talk about this uncomfortable and increasingly needed topic when it comes to sexuality. Much like last episode, they will discuss what Scripture says about homosexuality and how you can begin this conversation with your kids if the situation arises. The truth is more important than people's comfort, so all believers must tackle this conversation with love and grace.

Passages – Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Timothy 1:8-10

Resources – What Does the Bible Teach about Homosexuality?: A Short Book on Biblical Sexuality (Sexuality And Identity) by Gavin Peacock and Owen Strachan

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Oh man.
It's that time.
In this episode, Tim and Matt talk about sexuality as it is described in Scripture. This will launch into a new series for the next two episodes, but before they get any deeper, they will work through what the Bible says about sex, sexual impulses, and gender identity, all the while giving you some extra resources and helpful tips to when you encounter sexual sin in your family.

Passages – Genesis 1:26-28, 2:18; Hebrews 13:4

Resources – The Talk: 7 Lessons to Introduce Your Child to Biblical Sexuality by Luke Gilkerson
What Does the Bible Teach about Homosexuality?: A Short Book on Biblical Sexuality (Sexuality And Identity) by Gavin Peacock and Owen Strachan
Finally Free: Fighting for Purity with the Power of Grace by Heath Lambert
"Turn from Sexual Brokenness to Sexual Wholeness" by Derwin Gray (YouTube or Spotify)

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Depression hits in a much different way than most mental disorders. It can feel as if the world is against you, and there is no hope for it to end. In this episode, Matt and Tim talk about biblical writers and their depression, how they responded to it, and what believers can learn from their stories along with some practical works you can do for yourself or your kids. It's a longer episode, but their prayer is that you would benefit from this deeper dive into the biblical response to depression.

Passages – Jeremiah 1:4-8; 2:9-12, 19; 20:8-9
Psalm 38:5-8, 42:3-5
Lamentations 3:16-24

Resources – Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness by Dr. Ed Welch

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Tim and Matt use the Bible a lot in their lives, but why? There are lots of books out there that talk about life issues, and some are a little easier to understand at times. In this episode, they will talk about how the Bible is inspired by God, inerrant, and authoritative in believers' lives. They will also talk about which English translations are good for kids and students.

Passages – 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Psalm 119:1-2, 9-11

Resources – Baptist Faith and Message 2000
Seven Arrows Bible - CSB
Read This First: A Simple Guide to Getting the Most from the Bible by Gary Millar

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The blood starts pumping, the senses start to diminish, and the feelings begin to erupt through your words and actions. They are the symptoms of anger as common as a cold.  This episode is directed to this for those who write in ALL CAPS, those who cannot seem to stop listening to that rock music, and the homes that are akin to a warzone. Sinful, selfish anger is a common sin that everyone deals with, but how do we teach our kids to quell the anger in their hearts? Listen and find out!

Passages – James 1:19-21; Proverbs 15:1, 18

Resources – A Parent's Guide To Understanding Teenage Girls by Mark Oestreicher and Brooklyn Lindsey
A Parent's Guide to Understanding Teenage Guys by Mark Oestreicher and Brock Morgan
Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges

Find a biblical counselor near you: ACBC, CCEF, and ABC
You can also find helpful articles on their websites that deal with many topics.

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Anxiety is a killer that has become a common struggle in schools, workplaces, and the church. The problem is that a lot of people think they are not qualified to deal with issues like this, so Matt and Tim are starting a new series focused on helping you guide your kids (or yourself) through these difficult issues. You will learn about how to deal with sin through alliteration (speak, soak, serve) and plenty of Bible verses that talk about anxiety. Anxiety is not fun, but God is still in control no matter how you feel.

Passages – Proverbs 3:5-8, 16:33, 17:22; Philippians 4:4-7

Resources – Why Am I Feeling Like This?: A Teen's Guide to Freedom from Anxiety and Depression and Why Is My Teenager Feeling Like This?: A Guide for Helping Teens through Anxiety and Depression by David Murray

Find a biblical counselor near you: ACBC, CCEF, and ABC
You can also find helpful articles on their websites that deal with many topics.

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In this episode, Matt and Tim talk about the response husbands and children should have towards a Proverbs 31 woman. Whether you have a biblical family, a blended family, or a broken family, trust is a big part of the marriage relationship, so be encouraged to trust your spouse and be deserving of that trust! Live out Scripture in every possible way.

Passage – Proverbs 31

Resources – Marriage on the Rock by Jimmy Evans
The Naked Marriage Podcast with Dave & Ashley Willis

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Plenty of people read Proverbs 31 thinking it is only applicable for women, but Tim and Matt want to show you how this chapter teaches both men and women. They go into detail about some qualities that are important, but ultimately these qualities become secondary to having a foundation built upon Christ. Join them as they seek to encourage wives to apply these qualities and push husbands to do the same.

Passage – Proverbs 31:10-31

Resources – The Love Dare Day by Day: A Year of Devotions for Couples by Stephen and Alex Kendrick
Chasing Love: Sex, Love, and Relationships in a Confused Culture by Sean McDowell

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