Why Does the Bible Include Such Ugly Stories?

Love Them Anyway

Christlike love sounds simple until people are hard to love. In this episode of Christian Almanac: Where faith meets real life, Jacquelyn Lynn talks about loving someone who does not love you back, the difference between love and approval, and why wise boundaries are part of faithful living. This episode also looks at the practical discipline of “first, do no harm”—using careful words and actions when relationships are strained, emotions are high, or hurt makes retaliation feel justified. This is not about pretending everything is fine. It's about choosing love with wisdom, restraint, and integrity in everyday relationships. Listen and explore more: https://ChristianAlmanac.com/podcast [https://ChristianAlmanac.com/podcast] Available on: YouTube | Podbean | Apple | Spotify | and all major podcast platforms

Why Does the Bible Include Such Ugly Stories?

Some Bible stories are difficult to read. They show betrayal, violence, failure, and human darkness in ways that can make us wonder why those accounts were included in Scripture at all. In this episode of Christian Almanac, Jacquelyn Lynn talks about why the Bible tells the ugly truth, what those stories reveal about human nature, and why Scripture’s honesty matters for faith and real life. Listen and explore more: https://ChristianAlmanac.com/podcast [https://ChristianAlmanac.com/podcast] Available on: YouTube | Podbean | Apple | Spotify | and all major podcast platforms

When Trust Breaks and Truth Gets Blurred

Trust can be damaged in a moment, and perception can shape what people believe is true. In this episode of Christian Almanac, Jacquelyn Lynn talks about two places where trust and truth collide: when one failure becomes the whole story, and when polls are designed to influence opinion instead of simply reflecting it. This conversation is for thoughtful Christians who want to respond with discernment, fairness, and wisdom in everyday decisions, leadership, relationships, and the information they consume. Available on: YouTube | Podbean | Apple | Spotify | and all major podcast platforms Listen and explore more: https://ChristianAlmanac.com/podcast [https://ChristianAlmanac.com/podcast]

You Can’t Remove Every Weed—But You Can Choose How You Live

In Episode 14 of Christian Almanac, Jacquelyn Lynn talks about living faithfully among difficult people, unhealthy influences, and imperfect situations. The first segment focuses on staying faithful in a field full of weeds. The second looks at why your work, your relationships, and the people closest to you shape more than you may realize. This episode is for Christian business people, professionals, leaders, and thoughtful believers who want practical wisdom for relationships, work, and daily decisions. Listen and explore more: https://ChristianAlmanac.com/podcast [https://christianalmanac.com/podcast] Available on: YouTube | Podbean | Apple | Spotify | and all major podcast platforms

Living Between Eternity and Impact

We live between eternity past and eternity future—but too many of us spend most of life either looking backward or worrying ahead. In this episode, we focus on what it means to live fully in the present while staying grounded in eternal purpose—and how to evaluate whether your life is producing real fruit or just looking productive on the surface. This is a practical, honest look at how your daily choices shape your long-term impact. Listen and explore more: https://ChristianAlmanac.com/podcast [https://christianalmanac.com/podcast] Available on: YouTube | Podbean | Apple | Spotify | and all major podcast platforms