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In this episode, Fawn Ellerbrook sits down with Time Moore and Josh Earls to talk about friendly discourse, humility and the ability to change our minds.

How do you feel when faced with an opinion that’s different than yours? Even more so, when you’re faced with a person passionately advocating for an idea that you passionately think is wrong with a capital W? The truth is, people who think differently than us - even on the things that matter most to us - They’re not the enemy.  So, How do we practice friendly discourse and keep open minds without abandoning our core beliefs? How do we cultivate the ability to challenge our own perspectives in a way that strengthens us and our community in the end?

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Table of Contents
00:00 Welcome & Episode Overview

01:55 Are we really that divided?

06:50 The Sacred & Secular

09:30 The importance of relationships

11:30 People are not enemies

14:20 Friendly Discourse & Technology

21:12 We're going to figure this out

22:55 Be respectful of authority

25:53 How do you allow yourself to change over the years?

28:00 Is success seasonal?

29:25 The power of admitting you're wrong

33:30 Seeing the humanity in one another 

37:00 Why it's hard to believe the best about people we don't have a relationship with

40:00 We all have triggers

42:40 Our personal experiences with anxiety and depression

51:00 Anxiety, trust, & our relationship with God

1:00:10 Thinking critically & core convictions

1:03:12 Jesus is Truth

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In this  episode of "What Matters Most," Tabitha Caplinger continues our study of the Fruit of the Spirit with two Faith Community friends, Lauren Earls and Brian Caplinger. They sat down to chat about JOY.

They talk about the difference between joy and happiness and how real joy doesn’t depend on the world around us. It’s a great conversation to listen to as we head into the holidays and the fun, busyness - and maybe even difficulty - that can come with that. 

So, whether you’re driving to work, at the gym or cooking dinner, listen in as we continue our conversation on the Fruit of the Spirit.

** Table of Contents**

00:00 Episode Overview

01:03 Introductions

03:00 Overview of joy

04:27 Biblical & cultural joy

06:45 Joy is a choice

08:40 The difference between happiness & joy

15:27 Jesus is the source

18:00 Suffering teaches us to appreciate joy

21:38 A theology of suffering & lament

24:35 It's ok to embrace where you're at

26:10 The hard things don't last

28:35 If we see joy as materialistic, we'll miss out

30:25 If Jesus is our source of joy, we have to be filled by the real thing

32:45 Ultimate joy is found in obedience to Christ

34:50 Sometimes we need to step back to advance

36:25 Joy is already in us

36:45 How do you know if you are joyful or simply happy

41:30 How do we cultivate joy

47:20 The power of practicing gratitude

51:47 Find accountability 

54:15 How to find joy in grief

59:00 Healing can come through Jesus and a therapist

59:50 Closing thoughts

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What is love and why does living it out matter? In this episode of "What Matters Most,"  Tabitha Caplinger continues our study of the Fruit of the Spirit with two Faith Community friends, Chris Rowton and Katie Geary. They're talking all about love: What is it? How do we experience it? What does it look like to walk in it? Really, just all the things. 

Part of this conversation also talks about some of their experiences of not being loved well or moments where they didn’t love well themselves, even in christian community. They have helpful insight into how we can grow as followers of Christ when it comes to showing the generous love we’ve received! 

00:00 Welcome & Introductions

03:20 The Fruit of Love

04:20 Types of Love

05:38 Why does the definition of love matter?

11:30 Love sums it all up. It's not cheap or an emotion.

14:50 Love is not easy. But it's worth it!

16:10 It comes from abiding in Christ

19:52 Examples of agape love

24:23 Loving through the lens of grace and humility

29:25 What do we do when we don't feel the love of Christ in Christian community?

32:58 Leading with love and recognizing we are not the Holy Spirit

41:25 What would you say to someone who doesn't feel the love of God?

47:43 How do we love people we find unloveable? *This does not include abusive situations*

56:22 Your homework this month: Get intentional about abiding in Christ

57:37 Closing Thoughts

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Today we're kicking off our study of the Fruit of the Spirit! We'll be basing this conversation in Scripture found in the book of Galatians in Chapter 5. Throughout this series, we are going to be talking about how we can live more like Jesus by abiding in Him and His ways. Today’s episode is an overview and will provide some context about what the Fruit of the Spirit is and what it means for our everyday lives.

No matter how you’re joining in today - whether you believe in Jesus or not - you’re welcome here. 

If you do not have a Bible, you can access a digital version for free at Bible.com. You can also learn more about the Bible and find a variety of resources to help you learn more about Scripture (like how to read the Bible) at BibleProject.com. 

00:00 Introductions
03:30 Vision behind this series
04:50 Overview of the Fruit of the Spirit
08:20 Why does the Fruit matter?
14:30 We should have more fruit
16:00 Does my life reflect Jesus?
18:40 Why don't we always see the Fruit in ourselves or others?
20:52 People of the Way
24:10 We need community
32:37 Experiencing the Fruit
35:23 Good & bad fruit
39:34 What it looks like to give Jesus our lives daily
42:18 Identity first, behavior second
48:30 Understanding our purpose as Christ followers
50:05 Abiding in Christ
53:40 Jesus is in everything
57:13 Choose where you abide
1:00:12 Stop comparing your light
1:02:35 Don't live as a dented apple
1:04:30 Perfection isn't required, just try!
1:05:55 The early Church & living out your values
1:09:10 Where do I start?
1:12:05 Closing thoughts

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We're back for season two! In this episode, Fawn Ellerbrook sits down with a few of our pastors to chat about what we’ve been learning since our last episode in 2021. Each of these men are incredible leaders and they share some great encouragement for challenging yourself to take steps of growth and to chase after your goals & dreams.

To learn more about Faith Community, visit FaithCommunity.co or connect on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube  @faithcommunity. 

Show Notes: 

• In this episode, Pastor Josh mentions a book called "Failure of Nerve" by Edwin H. Friedman. 

00:00 Welcome & Introductions
04:30 What we're learning
18:30 What we're seeing in culture
21:30 How do we lead & follow Christ in the midst of change?
25:40 Finding yourself in Scripture
27:06 Hot wings & the desire for instant gratification
32:50 The need for boundaries with technology 
26:51 Reconnecting with our identity and the narrative of the Gospel
41:45 Looking to the future & processing change
52:00 Discovering new things to learn
55:45 How to make a move on your goals
1:04:15 How do you measure success?

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Season two of "What Matters Most with Faith Community" is coming your way soon! It's been a while, and we're so excited to meet you here again for another season of authentic conversations and encouraging content that will equip you to connect, grow and lead wherever you find yourself in life. Be on the lookout for the first episode airing September 8.

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For this last episode of the season, we wanted to have a relaxed conversation about what it means to head into the new year with curiosity and a more thoughtful approach.

Fawn Ellerbrook sat down with Josh Earls and Tim Moore to chat about what a worldview is, how we can learn from one another even when we don’t see things the same way and how there is such a richness to be found when we get more comfortable with asking questions and less cemented in our own ways and ideas. We also start off by discussing the very serious topic of The Office & Seinfeld as well as other tv series we find interesting. Enjoy this candid chat!

00:00 Welcome
01:06 Talking Sitcoms
06:37 Looking back on the podcast process
09:43 Where we're at in society
13:30 Examining certainty
15:30 Why it's hard to see other perspectives
20:57 Story can lead to empathy & villains
24:05 Facts, feelings & critical thinking
28:20 A discussion on world views
45:10 The importance of cutting out the noise
57:40 Ask more questions
1:01:42 Pay attention to how you're wired
1:06:07 Engaging with other people who are different than you
1:07:53 Be intentional about personal growth

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In this episode, Fawn Ellerbrook talks with two people who work in the mental health field about what it’s like to be mentally and emotionally healthy and how we can get help when things are off-balance. 

This can be a tough subject and everyone’s journey is unique. This conversation isn’t meant to provide solutions but to simply show that this is a topic worth talking about. We’re all human and there’s hope for us as we face the challenges of life. So listen in and be encouraged as we chat with counselors Donna Tilley and Mark Joiner about mental health.

00:00 Welcome & Introductions
03:37 What do mental and emotional health mean?
06:40 What it looks like to reach out for help
08:00 What does a counseling session look like?
10:15 What led Mark & Donna to the mental health field
15:45 Walking through grief
20:15 Emotions are not the enemy!
25:00 Normalizing mental healthcare
32:36 What does change look like?
33:45 Different types of mental healthcare
36:30 Seeing people grow & find freedom
37:13 Learning to be flexible
40:10 Common struggles & coping mechanisms
45:54 Tools to work through common struggles
49:25 Holding joy & sorrow at the same time
52:28 Naming what you're feeling
53:15 Saying "no" & setting boundaries
57:48 How to keep breaking the stigma of mental health

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In this episode, our Kids Director, Misty Moore, sat down with two amazing parents to learn from their wisdom and years of experience raising a family. Bryant & Becky Wright have a really wide range of perspectives to share as they’ve both been teachers for many years and have two awesome adult children.

Whether you're parenting with your spouse or you're are a single parent or guardian, we hope this conversation reminds you that you are not alone in the challenges and wonderful messiness of raising kids. 


00:00 Welcome & introductions
03:50 Raising a family from children to adults
05:23 Developing your own style of parenting
10:29 It's all about being intentional
11:30 Teaching the difference between right & wrong
16:47 Model the characteristics you want to see in your kids
18:05 How to handle discipline with unique personalities 
19:30 Set clear guidelines & expectations
22:50 Building trust with your kids
24:27 Showing your kids you believe in them
27:17 Be the same person wherever you go
31:09 Talking with your kids about serious topics
26:50 Favorite seasons of parenting
41:29 Caring for yourself & your relationships
45:21 Encouragement for single parents 
47:31 Growing up with a single mom 
50:34 Advice for your younger self

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Relationships are a big part of our lives, yet they can be one of the most complicated parts of it! In this episode, Tabitha Caplinger sits down with Brian Caplinger and our friend Antwain Jackson to talk about the importance of cultivating health in our friendships, family relationships, and marriages. They even talk about the value of loneliness and how it can make us better friends if we allow those seasons to help us grow.

Connect with Antwain on all social platforms @antwainjackson or at antwainjackson.org. You can also purchase his book, "The Creative Leader," on Amazon here.

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Twitter: @tabitha_caplinger

Connect with Brian:
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FB: @briancaplinger
Twitter: @bcaplinger21

00:00 Welcome
01:08 Introverts & extroverts - to people or not to people
09:00 Introductions
15:00 Why are relationships important?
20:32 What makes a relationship healthy?
24:09 The opposite of belonging is fitting in. 
26:22 Expectations and relationships
32:16 We can't read each other's minds. 
35:05 Talk about what you need even if it's uncomfortable. 
38:31 Everyone has boundaries whether we express them out loud or not. 
40:03 What do we do when we've been hurt?
42.09 Learning to not see the world through the lens of our pain
43:10 Find your voice and learn to walk in the freedom of forgiveness. 
45:27 We can't fill each other's voids. 
50:45 Loneliness can be leveraged for growth. 
56:26 Practical steps to build health in your relationships.  

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