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The Personal Growth Dilemma

We are personal growth fans. We believe now more than ever that personal growth is vital for Christian leaders. The problem some believers find in some personal growth practices and advice is that some of the methods in personal growth circles run contrary to Scripture.

The “believe in yourself and accomplish your dreams” is probably one of the top, if not the top, supreme laws of personal growth. So why do we as believers struggle with this? Because we all know ourselves. We know, as followers of Christ, that the amount of belief in ourselves is not where the real power comes from. Our belief in Christ is where power and growth comes from.

Join Kyle and Cassie as they unpack the need for personal growth and how Christian leaders can filter personal growth methods through Scripture. You do not have to face a personal growth dilemma and God can use personal growth strategies for your good and His glory!

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Lets be honest… one of the most frustrating responses in all of Christendom is when a well-meaning soul gives you the advice “you just need to give it to God” when you reveal to them that you have anxiety or worry about something that is happening or has happened.

They mean well… they really do, but when you are in the thick of it, that piece of advice feels so dismissive. Although, it is the right advice, often we do not have the biblical steps to actually release control of our fears and anxiety.

In this episode Kyle and Cassie discuss how to stop white knuckling your life by actually taking practical steps of releasing control of your situation. Kyle and Cassie discuss:

-Abiding with God
-Seeing His faithfulness in our past to help with our present situation.
-Discovering the attributes of God in His leading
-Walking in the promises of God

All these steps and more is what awaits in this episode as Kyle and Cassie unpak what it looks like to get off the rollercoaster of worry while securing our hope on the solid foundation of God’s desire to seek your good in all things.

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The number one issue we talk about with every one of our clients with few exceptions is this lie we tell ourselves that “I am not enough” This statement may be one of the most debilitating thoughts that we can have because it questions one of the deepest core belief that we contain which is, “what is my purpose?” and “do I matter?”

There are three main factors discussed:

1. Identity

2. Performance Idol

3. Comparison Trap

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On this episode of Bread and Wine, Kyle and Cassidy discuss social media and how it can be a wonderful tool. However, it has redefined, revalued, and replaced our idea of success. We have a whole generation now that does not feel like they matter unless they have so many “likes” “comments” and “shares.” We chase after followers not friends and let our social media statistics be the gage of our value. The Raneys unpack:

• How to redeem social media

• What is our ultimate goal

• How to redefine success

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Welcome Back to season 2 of Bread and Wine, we are thrilled that you have joined us...

This season we want to focus on faith-centered personal growth...tackling some topics pertaining to mindset, purpose, goal setting, making a significant impact, feeling like you have value and are enough…

We are well into 2021 and hopefully the goals or resolutions you put out there at the beginning of the year are at least somewhat still in frame….

As Christians, we tend to struggle with our ambitions and goal setting. Proverbs 16:9 says that man can make his plans but God directs his steps. This leads us to believe wrongly that we are to not have goals and settle for whatever life throws at us….

The lies we believe about goal setting often are:
-fear of getting ahead of the Lord

-are we being selfish?

• we aren’t trusting God if we set goals.

• we may go outside of His will if we set a goal … the lies go on and on.

Join us today on Bread and Wine to walk through the Holy Unrest: When Gratitude and Goals Collide.

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Tomorrow is Election Day! Half of the country will either be celebrating answered prayers and the other half is mourning from unanswered prayers.

Today, Kyle Raney will give us all some encouragement today through this faith-filled episode.

First and foremost Kyle reminds us that we are citizens of Heaven; our allegiance is in Jesus. Our demeanor and our politics have to be informed through Christ by prayer and knowing our citizenship. Kyle brings so many golden nuggets of truth in this episode including:

• Engaging in our citizenship in America has to be informed by our citizenship from Heaven.
• We have more in common with someone in the opposite party who is a fellow Citizen of Heaven than a person within your own party.
• As Believers, we have the GOOD NEWS to share- not bitterness or separation.
• When we idolize someone or a political party or organization more than Jesus, then we will ultimately demonize those on the other side.
• When we idolize, we will ultimately be disappointed.
• Separation from culture is not the answer, nor is becoming like the culture.

• Us vs. Them Mentally is against the Word of God (Jeremiah 29:4-7)

• DISTINCT yourself in the culture

• Instead of opposition, GRAND OPPORTUNITY

Though the next 48 hours may be interesting, be reminded of this amazing gift we have to live in this country and share the Gospel. We appreciate you listening and would love for you to subscribe and share the podcast with others.

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Politics and Jesus: the two things your mama said to never talk about.

The Raneys have lived in two very different places and political environments...which has brought both sides of social mechanisms to full awareness and perspective by listening.

We at Bread & Wine community come from various perspectives. We are not here to tell you how to vote.

God and Political Structures

1) God’s sovereignty does not lessen during an election year.

2) God’s authority is not thwarted in an election year.

3) Government is accountable to God.

The Church and Politics

1) We have lost the ability to disagree in a Christ-centered, God-honoring manner.

2) We should be passionate about political issues and platforms, but the gospel message should be our prime talking point.

3) Our faith should inform our politics, not our politics inform our faith.

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Today On Bread & Wine, The Raneys take us to another shore with Jesus in Luke 8 to speak about the journey of parenting.

Cassie and Kyle encourage the listener to:

-Stop comparing your parenting journey with others.

-Remember, your children were fearfully and wonderfully made.

-You were chosen to be their parents.

...And much more valuable insight to look within our own testimony of grace and mercy.

Tune in today to answer the question, "What is the other side for parenting?"

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“Marriage... brings...us...together... today,” Kyle starts this week’s episode in his stellar impression of the Princess Bride famous wedding scene.

Cassie and Kyle unpack the topic of weathering the storms in our marriages.

Storms within marriage is an inevitable reality, and how we go through the choppy waters and wild weather varies.

The Raney’s discuss:

-the difference between internal and external storms which may cause us to stand in fear

• the best strategy to face trials life brings

• the reality of two people marrying means sin is bound to creep in

• grace can abound and lead us to the other side

Thanks for listening, Friends! We hope you will share the episode with a friend!

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Better Shores Series Part 1: The Other Side

Kyle and Cassie Raney are starting a new and exciting series this week: Better Shores. Jesus shows up on the shores knowing there would be teachable moments.

The Ramey’s will unpack the passage of Jesus going through the storm with his disciples (Luke 8.) including:

• Jesus is fully God and fully man
• Consumerism Christianity vs. Disciples
• Going through the storm WITH Jesus
• We will get to the other side of the storm

Dear listeners, go take some time to read this passage and study it on your own.

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Kyle and Cassie are delighted to jump into the last episode in At the Table series.

Jesus is teaching in Capernaum and a group of friends conspire to bring a paralyzed man on a bed through the roof. (Luke 5)

Fun Background Info: the bed mentioned could have been a table.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Head knowledge vs. heart connection
• Healing for our bodies can happen now or in our heavenly bodies to glorify Jesus
• Having community who have faith on your behalf
• Miracles are happening today!

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Cassie and Kyle continue their series of “At the Table” with Part 3: Audacious Worship.

On this week’s episode of Bread and Wine, the Raney’s bring us to a table of hostility- the outdoor table of a Pharisee (Luke 7). An unclean woman joins the table to bring Jesus her alabaster box in an act of worship.

• Desperate and audacious acts of worship
• Vulnerability and intimate bravery with Jesus
• Jesus beckons us to come around the table
• Do we SEE people?

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“Hey, hey friends…”

Cassie and Kyle are jumping into “At the Table” Part 2: Sinners & Saints. Jesus loved to connect with all kinds of people around the table. On this episode, they will discuss:

• Matthew 9
• Jesus purposefully placing himself in the intersection of Matthew’s life
• Jesus’ intentionality and pursuit of us all
• Kingdom hospitality- the saints and the sinners are all welcome

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Cassie and Kyle Raney are diving deep into a series called, At the Table. There are so many seasons where Jesus gathered around the table and the reality that we are invited to come and join Him at the table.

The Raneys will cover:

• The Art of Remembering
• Jesus’ Truth imparted around the table continues to speak to us today
• The significance of the communion elements- the bread and the wine
• The most important part of Bread & Wine podcast

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Hey friends! Kyle & Cassie here! To know God and to make His name known. That’s what we are all about. We show up to remind you of your value in Christ and provide support as you live out your unique God given story.

Central Oregon is home for us and our 9 children (ages 3-14) … now you know how to pray for us! As if a million kids, plus adoption & special needs parenting wasn’t enough to keep us busy, we also have served churches for over 15 years in pastoral ministry. Recently God led us to go beyond the pulpit and create a communion of everyday disciples that simply want more of Jesus. We love working together and sharing our experiences with others through humor, real life application, Scripture and Jesus-filled stories. We are so glad you are here!

OUR MISSION & WHY:

Jesus-centered conversations for the here & now.

Christ chose the image of “bread and wine” to remind us of what He has done and will do for us. Through the pause and reflection of communion, Bread and Wine podcast is a space for Jesus centered conversation around here and now.

We bring biblical truths into marriage, parenting, politics, culture, and everything in between. No matter where you are in your journey with Jesus, there’s room for you here at the table.

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