Faith Questions with Chris & Lanny: Recent Episodes
Christopher Humby
If you're like us, you have questions about your faith. Come join us every other Monday as we explore, explain, and encourage each other by discovering what the Bible has to say about our deepest struggles in faith.
Lanny Smith serves as the Senior Minister at Town & Country Christian Church in Bartlesville, OK. Chris Humby serves as the Family and Youth Minister at Town & Country Christian Church in Bartlesville, OK. Together they have over 50 years of ministry experience. They may not be experts, but they diligently search the Bible to understand God and his interaction with our culture.
Forgiveness doesn't come easy, especially when it's the need to forgive yourself. It's easy to beat yourself up and refuse to let go of the things which hold you back from experiencing true peace from God.
In this episode, Chris & Lanny explore the power of forgiving yourself and the freedom which comes from forgiveness.
Join the conversation twice a month as we explore, explain, and encourage each other by discovering what the Bible has to say about our deepest struggles in faith.
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There are days when we say, "I know I need to forgive and it's the right things to do" but stop just shy of forgiving. Why do we struggle with forgiveness? Why is forgiveness so hard? In this episode, Chris and Lanny discuss the struggle between needing to forgive and wanting to forgive and the freedom which comes from letting things go. Join us every other Tuesday as we explore, explain, and encourage each other by discovering what the Bible has to say about our deepest struggles in faith. Tweetable quotes from the episode: “We are not really human if we do not struggle with the idea of forgiveness.”- Lanny Smith “Pride is an obstacle; it stops that beautiful flow of grace that comes from God to me and then comes out from me to the people in my world. Because God has opened up his hands and released our sin and goes to the cross with Christ so there's satisfaction for the sin." -Lanny Smith Bible References: Matthew 6:9-13 Romans 12:1-3 Leviticus 17 Additional Resources: http://www.tcccfamily.org/ (Town & Country Christian Church) https://www.facebook.com/TCCChurch (Town & Country Christian Church | Facebook)
There are days when we say, "I know I need to forgive and it's the right things to do" but stop just shy of forgiving. Why do we struggle with forgiveness? Why is forgiveness so hard? In this episode, Chris and Lanny discuss the struggle between needing to forgive and wanting to forgive and the freedom which comes from letting things go. Join us every other Tuesday as we explore, explain, and encourage each other by discovering what the Bible has to say about our deepest struggles in faith. Tweetable quotes from the episode: “We are not really human if we do not struggle with the idea of forgiveness.”- Lanny Smith “Pride is an obstacle; it stops that beautiful flow of grace that comes from God to me and then comes out from me to the people in my world. Because God has opened up his hands and released our sin and goes to the cross with Christ so there's satisfaction for the sin." -Lanny Smith Bible References: Matthew 6:9-13 Romans 12:1-3 Leviticus 17 Additional Resources: http://www.tcccfamily.org/ (Town & Country Christian Church) https://www.facebook.com/TCCChurch (Town & Country Christian Church | Facebook)
Forgiveness is not something that comes easy. Forgiveness is either never given or too freely expressed. But as Christians we are faces with the tough question of “how do I respond when the need for forgiveness and my faith collide?” That’s the faith question for this episode. In this episode, Chris and Lanny dissect the need for forgiveness by looking at forgiveness from God’s point of view to release the power sincere forgiveness can have in our lives. Join us every other Tuesday as we explore, explain, and encourage each other by discovering what the Bible has to say about our deepest struggles in faith. Tweetable quotes from the episode: “Holiness is beautiful; brokenness is meaningful.”- Lanny Smith “Forgiveness means that with a sincere heart, we cancel our offender’s debt against us. It is a personal decision that necessitates surrendering our bitterness and rage in an act of trusting in God.” – Lori Schumaker “It takes two to reconcile but it only takes one to forgive.”-Lanny Smith Bible References: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew+18%3A21-35&version=NLT (Matthew 18:21-35 NLT - Parable of the Unforgiving Debtor - Bible Gateway) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew+6%3A5-15&version=NLT (Matthew 6:5-15 NLT - Teaching about Prayer and Fasting - Bible Gateway) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans+12%3A17-19&version=NLT (Romans 12:17-19 NLT - Never pay back evil with more evil. Do - Bible Gateway) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+103%3A12&version=NLT (Psalm 103:12 NLT - He has removed our sins as far from us - Bible Gateway) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+17%3A3-4&version=NLT (Luke 17:3-4 NLT - So watch yourselves! “If another - Bible Gateway) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+23%3A34-35&version=NLT (Luke 23:34-35 NLT - Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, - Bible Gateway) Additional Resources: http://www.tcccfamily.org/ (Town & Country Christian Church) https://www.facebook.com/TCCChurch (Town & Country Christian Church | Facebook) The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom I’m Still Learning to Forgive by Corrie Ten Boom https://blogs.crossmap.com/2021/11/05/10-important-questions-answered-about-the-power-of-forgiveness-in-the-bible/ (10Important Questions Answered About the Power of Forgiveness in the Bible by Lori Schumaker | Crossmap Blogs)
Forgiveness is not something that comes easy. Forgiveness is either never given or too freely expressed. But as Christians we are faces with the tough question of “how do I respond when the need for forgiveness and my faith collide?” That’s the faith question for this episode. In this episode, Chris and Lanny dissect the need for forgiveness by looking at forgiveness from God’s point of view to release the power sincere forgiveness can have in our lives. Join us every other Tuesday as we explore, explain, and encourage each other by discovering what the Bible has to say about our deepest struggles in faith. Tweetable quotes from the episode: “Holiness is beautiful; brokenness is meaningful.”- Lanny Smith “Forgiveness means that with a sincere heart, we cancel our offender’s debt against us. It is a personal decision that necessitates surrendering our bitterness and rage in an act of trusting in God.” – Lori Schumaker “It takes two to reconcile but it only takes one to forgive.”-Lanny Smith Bible References: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew+18%3A21-35&version=NLT (Matthew 18:21-35 NLT - Parable of the Unforgiving Debtor - Bible Gateway) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew+6%3A5-15&version=NLT (Matthew 6:5-15 NLT - Teaching about Prayer and Fasting - Bible Gateway) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans+12%3A17-19&version=NLT (Romans 12:17-19 NLT - Never pay back evil with more evil. Do - Bible Gateway) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+103%3A12&version=NLT (Psalm 103:12 NLT - He has removed our sins as far from us - Bible Gateway) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+17%3A3-4&version=NLT (Luke 17:3-4 NLT - So watch yourselves! “If another - Bible Gateway) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+23%3A34-35&version=NLT (Luke 23:34-35 NLT - Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, - Bible Gateway) Additional Resources: http://www.tcccfamily.org/ (Town & Country Christian Church) https://www.facebook.com/TCCChurch (Town & Country Christian Church | Facebook) The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom I’m Still Learning to Forgive by Corrie Ten Boom https://blogs.crossmap.com/2021/11/05/10-important-questions-answered-about-the-power-of-forgiveness-in-the-bible/ (10Important Questions Answered About the Power of Forgiveness in the Bible by Lori Schumaker | Crossmap Blogs)
Jesus said, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed" you can do amazing things for the kingdom of God. But what happens when we anxiety controls our lives? How do we leverage the faith we have to overcome the anxiety that steals our joy? In this episode, Chris & Lanny are joined by Shawn Alyea of Christian Practices, LLC, as they discuss the intersection between faith and anxiety; providing insight, wisdom, and practical ways to overcome anxiety in our lives. Join us every other Tuesday as we explore, explain, and encourage each other by discovering what the Bible has to say about our deepest struggles in faith. You can listen to this podcast on Apple podcast, Spotify, or your favorite streaming service. Hit the like button, leave us a comment and rating, and share with your friends. Hit the subscribe bell so you won't miss a single episode. For more tools and resources, check out our website at www.tcccfamily.org or follow us on Facebook- TCCCFamily For more information about Shawn Alyea, Christian Practices, LLC, or the Jesus Exhibit follow the links below. Christian Practices: https://christianpracticesllc.com/ (Christian Practices, LLC – A Counseling Service (christianpracticesllc.com)), https://www.facebook.com/ChristianPractices (Christian Practices, LLC | Facebook) The Jesus Exhibit: https://www.facebook.com/AJesusExhibit (The Jesus Exhibit | Facebook)
Is anxiety stealing joy from your life? Do worries and concerns control the way you live? If you struggle with an anxious heart, we want you to know you are not alone. In this episode Chris & Lanny explore anxiety and the difference between a manufactured joy and the joy God desires us to experience.
Join us every other Tuesday as we explore, explain, and encourage each other by discovering what the Bible has to say about our deepest struggles in faith.
You can listen to this podcast on Apple podcast, Spotify or your favorite streaming service.
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Hit the subscribe bell so you won't miss a single episode.
For more tools and resources, check out our website at www.tcccfamily.org or follow us on Facebook- TCCCFamily
Apple Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-questions-with-chris-lanny/id1643246397?fbclid=IwAR36TheC7c_B3YLPnsgx1n3YJKib6Igylj9zhsT163m8CQg7_n1Jz3_b64Y (https://podcasts.apple.com/.../faith.../id1643246397)
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/3cFD6RagYvqEphPbrhtMst?fbclid=IwAR2tjXMBvbfNZ9D-zntq_RFGZnt2MLFUG0Pubhq-gbTo14dFTQKyZ2JFPng (https://open.spotify.com/show/3cFD6RagYvqEphPbrhtMst)
What are you anxious about? Does worry have control over your life? If you are struggling with anxiety, you are not alone. In this episode Chris & Lanny explore anxiety and the effect it has on the Christian’s faith.
In this three-part series, Lanny and Chris take a look at what it means to be a biblical father based on 1 Corinthians 16:13-14. Joining in the discussion is their summer intern, Dakota Fox. Be sure to listen to all three episodes in this series.
Part 3- How do we stand firm in our faith when the world/culture is against us? What does it mean to be strong and courageous in our faith? What does is mean do everything with love?
1 Corinthians 16:13-14
Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.
www.tcccfamily.org
In this three-part series, Lanny and Chris take a look at what it means to be a biblical father based on 1 Corinthians 16:13-14. Joining in the discussion is their summer intern, Dakota Fox. Be sure to listen to all three episodes in this series.
Part 2- How do you stay firm in your faith?
1 Corinthians 16:13-14
Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.
www.tcccfamily.org
In this three-part series, Lanny and Chris take a look at what it means to be a biblical father based on 1 Corinthians 16:13-14. Joining in the discussion is their summer intern, Dakota Fox. Be sure to listen to all three episodes in this series.
Part 1- What does it mean to be a father who is on guard? What do fathers guard against?
1 Corinthians 16:13-14
Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.
www.tcccfamily.org