Clear The Hurdles: Recent Episodes
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The hurdles that we face in life can cause us to break stride and stumble. In this podcast, two newlywed millennials share how their faith allows them to confidently clear those hurdles and land on their feet. We're in this race together, let's Clear The Hurdles!
We're all ashamed of things we've done in our past -- after all, we're not perfect. This week our hosts discuss shame and the circumstances in which it tends to creep in, and Vanessa shares some personal stories about her recent struggles with this hurdle. Thankfully, we learn that God wipes away shame! Listen as we clear the hurdle of shame.
We're back baby! Season 2 kicks off with our host Andrew sharing his side of the story. He discusses hurdles that he faced not too long ago and how the journey brought him to a new intellectual understanding of life.
It's the Season Finale! Let's say goodbye to 2020 together! Do you ever feel like you're not making a difference in the world or you're not sure of what your purpose is in this life? Well, so do we. But thankfully we have a God that tells us that He has a plan for us! Listen as we clear the last hurdle of the season!
The grass is always greener on the other side. Or is it? Discontentment settles in when we are never satisfied with what we have. When we dwell on what we don't have, it's hard to enjoy the present moment and be grateful for all that we do have. God tells us to be content with exactly where we are, because we are there, or "here" for a reason! Listen as we clear the hurdle of discontentment!
Envy! It is one of the seven deadly sins that we know all too well. It sometimes festers in us and rots our proverbial bones. But Scripture reminds us that a heart at peace gives life to the body! In this episode, we discuss the key to finding that peace and weeding out the Green-Eyed Monster, and it starts with gratitude! Listen as we clear the hurdle of envy.
Anger is an inconvenient feeling. It can linger in us, debilitating us from moving forward in life. Thankfully, there is a key to overcoming it. In this episode, we discuss the role that forgiveness plays in clearing the hurdle of anger.
What do we do when we experience a sense of hopelessness? We often put our hope in fleeting, superficial things, only to find that in the end, those things don't last, and our hopelessness lingers. In this episode, Vanessa and Andrew share personal experiences and discuss a remedy that we can all rely on! Listen as we clear the hurdle of hopelessness!
We sometimes regret our past mistakes, thinking that they prevent us from reaching our desired future. In this episode, we discuss how God works for the good in ALL things of those who trust Him—even those past mistakes. We are not as far back in the race as we think we are! Listen as we clear the hurdle of regret!
We have all experienced the feeling of dread when our to-do list grows too long. We know how easy it is to procrastinate in completing those tasks. In this episode, we discuss the pitfalls of procrastination, and how putting off tasks only leads to more unwanted labor. Instead, we are encouraged to remember that the diligent hand will rule! Listen as we clear the hurdle of procrastination!
All of us have struggled with self-doubt. It creeps into our minds, convincing us that we aren't good enough or that we don't stand a chance. In this episode, we discuss how self-doubt only materializes when we lean on our own understanding, and how it can disappear when we put our trust in God. Listen as we clear the hurdle of self-doubt!