Episode 69 | Pet-Peeves, Blind Ranking, Worry, Anxiety, & Trusting Our Father

Episode 69 | Pet-Peeves, Blind Ranking, Worry, Anxiety, & Trusting Our Father

(2:04) Question of the Day: What is a pet peeve of yours? (9:39) Off Topic Topic: Blind Ranking Game (16:39) Discussion & Member Questions: Let’s recap what we covered on Sunday just to remind everyone what it was about 1. (18:59) Why do you think he chose the bird as the example? He could have chosen any animal, but why this one? 2. (20:20) We talked about how worrying doesn’t help the situation…worrying cannot add a day to your life. For someone who is consumed with anxiety or worry, what should they do in that moment they are overwhelmed? What does it practically look like to “Run to God?” 3. (23:11) Could you speak into the concern that casing our cares on God is selfish? 4. (27:28) God says, “I’m your father” so many times. Do you want to expound on the significance of that phrase to His teaching about worry? 5. (30:00) Jesus ended with “Oh ye of little faith”. What are some practical ways we can respond when we recognize that our trust in God is weak, and how does the Lord grow our faith? 6. (30:49) What impact do our prayers have? 7. (31:47) What Jesus tells us to seek first the kingdom and His righteousness, what is He asking us to prioritize? 8. (34:16) Can you unpack what it looks like to trust God for what we need today without taking on the weight of tomorrow (41:14) Celebration: Care Ministry

Episode 68 | New Sound Effects, Cheat Meals, Gen Z Disconnect, and Storing Treasure in Heaven

(0:30) We got some new sounds! (3:00) Question of the Day: You get a cheat day to eat all of the things you love that aren’t good for you. What are you eating? (9:38) Off Topic Topic: Lifeway Research Study found that Gen Z churchgoers attend church more often than any other generation and are among the most likely to serve and participate in small groups. Yet there is a disconnect when it comes to living out their faith. 52% say that when they have to choose between God’s way and their own way, they usually choose their own and 43% said reading the Bible hasn’t made a significant difference in the way they live their life. (18:04) Discussion & Member Questions: On Sunday, Steve mentioned the did ache. Can you tell us more about what that is and do you recommend reading it? Thanks! (21:32) Let’s recap what we covered on Sunday just to remind everyone what it was about 1. (24:00) It seemed like one of the biggest takeaways is that this passage isn’t just about money, but about anything we treasure here on earth. Could you unpack that a little more? What are some examples of those things, besides finances, that people commonly treasure maybe without even realizing it? 2. (29:37) Can we talk about our perception of earthly treasure or of wealth? Steve, you talked about how if we make $20,000/year we are wealthier than 85% of the world. Can we unpack that a little more and the effects of our perception of treasure? 3. (32:10) What does it look like to change your relationship with money if someone has been storing up treasures on earth for the wrong reasons? 4. (37:07) Steve you talked about this, but what are the dangers of misinterpreting this passage or taking it too far in believing we should not be comfortable or have anything of value on earth? (36:49) Celebration: Chapel Women

Episode 67 | Middle Names, Immediate Experts, Youth Area Update, and the Lord's Prayer

(00:37) What is your middle name? (4:35) Question of the Day:  If you could instantly become an expert in one thing, what would you want it to be? (11:27) Off Topic Topic: Will Currier - Youth Area Update (17:05) Discussion & Member Questions: Let’s recap what we covered on Sunday just to remind everyone what it was about 1. (22:57) How do we balance the “meaningless repetitions” in our prayer with Jesus’s parable about the unrighteousness judge and how he instructs us to cry out to him day and night? Insinuating that petitioning God over and over again does have a direct effect on God answering us. 2. (25:03) I was raised Catholic and taught that the way to pray is by saying scripted prayers, often being the Lord’s Prayer, as you spoke about this week, and also the Catholic rosary repeating this and other scripted prayers (AKA: the Hail Mary that is not found in scripture) word for word, often done in group settings. What are the benefits to the practice of reciting scripted prayers, alone and in a group? 3. (29:02) is there a misunderstanding between our feelings and the heart? 4. (30:26) The will can act apart from the temperature of the heart” - Is it possible to fully forgive without feeling that forgiveness at all? 5. (35:05) Let’s talk more about vv. 14-15.  6. (42:55) The sixth request “lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil” seems like it contradicts James 1:13 “Let no one say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone”- can we talk about how to think about temptation? 7. (46:50) The passage talks about those praying out in public because they want to be seen. What about those on the opposite extreme who never want to pray in public and avoid it as much as possible? (58:07) Celebration: Youth

Episode 66 | First Dances, Short Engagements, Fasting, Giving, and Hypocrisy

(3:10) Question of the Day: Did you have a first dance at your wedding and what did you dance to?(12:02) Off Topic Topic: In 1 Timothy 2:3-4 it says, “God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” But then there are multiple references in the Bible that seem to make it clear some will not be saved. Does this mean God desires something that cannot be fulfilled?(18:17) Discussion & Member Questions: Let’s recap what we covered on Sunday just to remind everyone what it was about1. (22:43) You both mentioned wanting a little more time to talk about fasting. What else did you want to talk about?2. (24:32) What would you say to someone who fasts all the time for health reasons?3. (32:08) If someone has health issues, what does it look like to not tie normal food fasting to your level of spirituality?4. (39:00) Why does it feed taboo to talk about giving to the local church? 5. (47:28) What about giving to the poor?(54:03) Celebration: Preaching Team

Episode 65 | Dave is Here! Gen Z Slang, Next Steps Update, and Loving Our Enemies

(3:30) Question of the Day: Define the Gen Z term Challenge (13:00) Off Topic Topic: Dave Allee - Area Update (17:15) Discussion & Member Questions: Let’s recap what we covered on Sunday just to remind everyone what it was about 1. (21:12) Steve, you mentioned there were other analogies we weren’t able to talk about. 2. (25:09) What is the difference between an enemy and someone that might just not be your favorite? If you don’t like someone, does that make them an enemy? 3. (28:20) What would you say to the person who views their enemy as themselves? 4. (32:17) Can you explain more about honor/shame culture, where they exist today, and how we might think differently? 5. (39:26) Can you talk more about what happens when we pray for our enemies? 6. (45:39) What does loving an enemy practically look like when reconciliation isn’t possible? (54:00) Celebration: VBS!