Behold What Manner of Love (And Other Hopeful Assurances)

The Tragic Sin of Independence (And Other Attachment Issues)

In this season’s final episode, Rianna opens up about her journey with independence, co-dependence, and the only solution to both. Drawing together a story through Biblical psychology, she explores the root sin of independence and co-dependence, sharing through her own emotional and psychological journey of pain, coping mechanisms, and healing, the true path to emotional and relational balance. Episode Bible References: * 1 Peter 5:6-7 * 1 Peter 4:8-9 * 1 Corinthians 12:12, 14-16, 17-18, 26-27 * 2 Corinthians 3:5 * Psalm 27:1-2 * Ezekiel 36:26 * Jeremiah 17:9 * Isaiah 30:1-4, 15 * Isaiah 31:1-3 * Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 * Song of Songs 8:5 * Luke 11:5-8 * Ephesians 6:12 * 1 Peter 5:5 * James 4:10 * Isaiah 53:4-5 * Isaiah 53:12

From Brat-erpillar to Butterfly (And Other Transformations)

What are the chances that a former slave and prisoner would become one of the greatest leaders of the most powerful nation on earth? We’re not statisticians, but we know of at least one who beat the odds. Or maybe we should say, we know of one whose odds were entirely decided by God. (And He won.) Join Rianna and Belgrove, this episode’s fellow non-Theologian, as they unpack the path God led Joseph down in order to refine him for His purposes, laying out Biblical principles for true godly leadership (perhaps not the ones you’d think), and tracing God’s workings in the midst of our toughest tribulations. Episode Bible References: * Genesis 42:6-8 * Genesis 41:39-43 * 2 Chronicles 19:5-7 * Genesis 37:3, 12-14, 4-11, 28 * Psalm 105:16-19 * Romans 8:28 * Genesis 39:2, 7-9 * Genesis 39:23 * Genesis 40:23, 41 * 2 Timothy 3:16

Behold What Manner of Love (And Other Hopeful Assurances)

Can we ever know we’re saved? If so, how can we know? Does keeping the commandments save us? If not, why keep them at all? And if salvation isn’t something we earn but a freely-given gift, what do we do once we’ve grasped that reality by faith?  Join Rianna and Christian, this episode’s fellow non-Theologian, as they thread together a Biblical outline of the how, the why, and the what of salvation, tracing Christian’s own story from a hopelessly-lost son of the kingdom (who knew it!) to a faithfully-found son of the living God. Episode Bible References: * Acts 19:29-31 * Matthew 19:16-22, 23-26 * Romans 5:1 * Philippians 2:12 * Hebrews 11:1, 2, 6 * James 2:19 * Philippians 2:13 * Matthew 8:5-13 * Galatians 2:16 * James 1:17 * Galatians 2:20 * Romans 6:15 * Romans 3:4 * 1 John 5:13-15 * John 6:38, 40 * 1 John 3:1 * 1 John 1:6-8, 10 * 1 John 2:1-5 * John 14:15 * Ezekiel 36:26 * 2 Corinthians 5:17 * 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 * 1 John 2:25-29 * 2 Peter 1:3-4 * 1 John 3:1-3 * 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 * James 1:6 * John 10:28-29 * Colossians 1:27

A Vomit Puddle of Honey (And Other Romantic Tales)

It’s the relationship episode! The one when we talk about the birds and the bees (Biblically, of course), and laugh. A lot. At a lot of things: beautiful, true, and ridiculous. Join Rianna and Heidi, this episode’s fellow non-Theologian, as they explore the beauty of romantic love through Heidi’s own love story, discussing the call to be a minister’s wife (yes, we believe it’s a calling!), the power of communication in building meaningful relationships, and Rianna’s personal gripes with the lack of intentionality and romance among some of her peers (as well as Heidi’s solution!).  Laugh, swoon, eyeroll, do whatever makes you feel at ease, but remember: we’re not theologians. Episode Bible References: * Proverbs 25:16 * Proverbs 31 * 1 Corinthians 13 * Ephesians 5 * Song of Solomon

To Be Like Elijah (And Other Divine Oddities)

Elijah the prophet is quite the guy. He goes before the apostate king Ahab, boldly decries the Israelites’ unfaithfulness, and declares God’s judgement of drought on the land - all with the constantly looming risk of death. But how was he able to do any of that? And, maybe more importantly, how do we? Join Rianna and Shiloh, this episode’s fellow non-Theologian, as they unpack the three keys to Elijah’s life of faith and fearlessness, proposing alarm-less morning devotional routines, obedience in the face of some seemingly strange requests from God, and the deepest note of surrender that you’ve maybe ever considered. Episode Bible References: * 1 Kings 17:1, 2-5, 8-10 * 1 Kings 18:1-2, 7-16, 20-21 * Mark 3:25 * 1 Kings 18:30-35, 38, 39