Up from the Muck Podcast

In Part 2 of the Identity Series, Julie and I talk at length of the things that plague our children and young people today.  We discuss anxiety, gender identity, "furries", but not least what it means for a child to be rooted in Christ.

In a world that seems to crave chaos and anyone's "truth" abounds, how can our children be rooted in anything, especially Christ? And even if that's the goal how do we help our children achieve that in the midst of this digital age? 

In this episode, school counselor, Julie Bowman, provides much hope on the subject. 
Listen and be encouraged! 

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"I identify as_______". In today's society that has become such a common phrase. So, it got me thinking, what does it mean to have an identity? Can a person identify as more than one thing? And where does God fit in, if at all? 

This podcast series seeks to address all those questions and more.

For Part 1 of the Identity Series, I talked with Pastor Michael Wood of First West Baptist Church. In this episode, we discuss what it means to have an identity and why it is important. 

The biggest question we'll answer is, "Who does God say that you are?" Listen on to hear Michael's answer.

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Life-after a sudden tragedy at first seems impossible.  However, as time passes, the space that used to hold a person, now holds the hope of Jesus as we mourn and heal.

After losing her husband, Caleb Wood, in a tragic car accident, Tara becomes a young widow and single mom to three young children within a blink of an eye. Listen to Tara's story of how she has waded through her grief, guided her child through theirs, and leaned on the hope and healing of Jesus in between.

May your heart be encouraged.

1 Corinthians 15:55

@tarawood036    -Tara on Instagram

Counseling

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James 1:27 says, “Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” I’ve always believed that this verse also applies to those that feel like orphans and widows, the least of these if you will. Times may have changed, but for women an unplanned pregnancy can still leave one feeling like the “least of these” with no hope and too many hard choices in sight. 

But in today’s episode, we’re going to talk about a hope that can be found-even amidst a desolate pit.  I’ve invited Life Choice's Executive Director, Lyndsey Sykes to come and share how choices for life and hope are very real.

>>>LINKS BELOW>>>

Life Choices

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It’s never too late to start your health journey. Even though the thought of obtaining a healthy lifestyle can seem like daunting mountain to climb, having Jesus to lean on certainly helps. Listen to Ashlie’s powerful story of how she lost over 100lbs and let Jesus transform her thoughts, her heart, and her body.

“Time is going to pass regardless, how will you spend it ?” -Anonymous
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Links to things mentioned in podcast:
St. Jude Marathon
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Psalm 42:1-2
Lamentations 3:22-24
Sadie Robertson Huff
Live Original
LO Worship Group
Wellness Center Gym
Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst
Lysa TerKeurst
Low  Carb Mamma Cooking by Ashlie Hennessy
Mamahennessy

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"Discipleship" the word alone can leave anyone feeling insecure. That's why I asked Connections Coordinator from First West, Rhonda Moody, to help us dive a. little deeper into what it means to disciple one another and how we cannot be so afraid of it. 

Throughout this conversation, we learn that Discipleship doesn't have to be a scary thing. You can ask anyone to study the Bible with you. Age truly is just a number here. 

We also discuss ways in how to accurately "decode" or understand the Bible by using the tool "HEAR".

Lastly we learn that discipleship for the believer is not an option. It's a command. And yet when we are doing what God made us to do...it's the very thing that brings us great JOY.


So, if you're not sure what all this discipleship is about and want ideas about how to study God's word and how to find a group to grow with...then listen up. This one is for you! 

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Ever been presented with an opportunity to serve the Lord, but were afraid it was going to be too inconvenient? Too involved? Too exhausting? But then on the other hand, the desire to following the Holy Spirit's nudge was just kept gnawing at you...making you have this tug-of-war with your heart and brain.

Well, Abby Cash had a similar experience this summer. If you've ever wondered about the benefits of have a "yes" attitude, then this episode is for you!

Pine Cove

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Is worship just singing , standing, and waving your arms around? Why does it usually happen first?  Do I have to sing to worship?

In this episode, Brad and I tackle those questions and more.

*LINKS
John 4:19-24 - "Woman at the Well" Part B conversation.

First West

Worship Pastor, Brad Jett

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I think we can all agree that family devotions are important, but what exactly is one and how do you it successfully?

Children's Pastor, Dustin Lee helps us answer those questions and more. He gives good practical tips such as keeping things short and being intention in setting aside a consistent time to do it. He also mentions some resources that can used to for either toddlers and young children or teens and tweens. We cover all the bases.

Here are the links to some of things mentioned in the podcast:

A Little God Time for Kids

Kingdom Family Devotions by Dr. Tony Evans

Abrahams Bosom-mentioned in Luke 16:22-23

Grand Parenting

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Branching out and marching into the unknown can be daunting. However, if we never start making steps towards our dreams, that's all they will ever be.

In this podcast we hear from Pure Drip Wellness studio owner, Lyndsay Turner, tell us her journey of going from her dreams to reality. We discuss what hurdles she faced and how she relied on God to bring her where she is today.

If you are interested in learning more about Pure Drip click on the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/puredripwellness/

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