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Jeremy Davenport
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Proverbs 31:10-31 speaks of the "virtuous wife" that men should strive to find, and women to strive to live up to. This chapter speaks both to the man and the woman. For men, not only should we look for such a woman, but we need to pursue our relationship with God just as much and live up to our standard so that we are worthy of such a woman. For women, we should strive to live up such a description and live a life fearing the Lord and pursuing Him with honor. We breakdown what these standards are the even more how we should respond to such text.
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Proverbs 30:5-6 says "Every word of God proves true, he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.” With our never-ending access to the internet and different ideas, we are constantly being fed from the world and its "truth." This often bleeds into our worldview and we start to add, change, or ignore Scripture. We break down the dangers of such a practice and how we can discern better through the lens of Christ.
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Proverbs 29:11 says, 'A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back."
So is it wrong for us to vent to others?
Or is there a deeper lesson to learn about the truth of venting and its benefits and dangers? In this episode, we explore both sides and approach the concept of venting with some Scripture and guidance that hopefully will give you some better direction the next time you vent.
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“Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.” Proverbs 28:6
This episode we break down what the heck this word "integrity" means and explore the importance of it in Scripture. We have become master marketers of ourselves via social media and have trained ourselves to live separate lives in secrecy. The Scriptures tell us that we must choose integrity, we must choose to be honest with ourselves, and seek to be the same person publicly and privately.
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Proverbs 27:5-6 says “Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend, profuse are the kisses of an enemy.” Calling out our friends can be so terrifying and nerve-wracking. It's not something we teach or talk about very often. Yet, it's critical to the body of believers that we hold each other accountable and call each other out in loving ways that redirect us to the cross. This episode breaks down some reasons why we may struggle and then a step-by-step analysis on how to know when to rebuke.
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Proverbs 26: 12 says "Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.” It's pretty common for us to believe we are wise in our own eyes, but there can be some serious danger to such thinking. Claiming to be wise only puts us lower than the fool and closed off to correction, learning, and growing simply because of our pride...
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Proverbs 25:28 says "A man with no self-control is like a city broken into and without walls." If the city has no walls, what do you think that communicates to neighboring enemies who see it? Of course, they see it as an opportunity to attack, they see a weakness. The same goes for us. The enemy is prowling like a lion looking for someone to devour. If he sees our walls of self-control are down in one area, he will bring calamity to many more areas of our lives. If we can practice self-control across all areas of our lives, we will find more success than we imagine in our battle against the flesh.
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Proverbs 24: 17-18 says "Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles. Lest the Lord see it and be displeased and turn away his anger from him." Politics season is on the rise with mid-terms coming up in a couple months. That means lot's of bashing and lots of image destroying for both political parties. If Scripture tells us not to celebrate our enemies losses and love them instead, then we should head into this new season with a new heart posture towards those who we consider "enemies."
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Proverbs 23:6-8 says "Do not eat the bread of a man who is stingy; do not desire his delicacies, for he is like one who is inwardly calculating. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, but his heart is not with you. You will vomit up the morsels that you have eaten, and waste your pleasant words." Do you consider yourself to be a sharing person? Do you typically share when you can? Or do you only share when prompted or pressured? It can be really easy for us to selfishly hold on to what is ours, but the more we do, the more we hold ourselves back from opportunities to bless others.
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Verse 13 says " The sluggard says "There is a lion outside! I shall be killed in the streets." In other words, the lazy person will make the craziest excuses for why not to do something. Usually we point fingers and think of others who do that, but in actuality, may find ourselves blind to the very excuses we make. This episode will challenge you to think about your goals, your dreams, and the things that get in the way of you getting there.
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Proverbs 21:11 says 'The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. ' When we rush into things for the sake of impatience and a desire to see results, it almost always works against us. Not only can it prolong the process, but sometimes even be destructive. All of us have goals towards something, the question is, are you patient with the process?
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Verse 11 says "Even a child makes himself known by his acts, by whether his conduct is pure and upright." If you were put on trial for claiming to be a Christian, and your actions had to testify for you, would you be proven guilty (Christian) or innocent (not Christian). Our actions speak so much louder than words and we live in a world now where the term Christian means almost nothing to most people. Let's bring power and meaning back to the name of "Little Christ" (Christian).
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Verse 11 tells us "Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is to his glory to overlook an offense" We are notorious for holding grudges and being hypersensitive to everything around us. Unfortunately, culture feeds this kind of mindset and it pushes us away from what God desires. The Lord desires we overlook offenses and choose to forgive others when they wrong us. It's no easy path, but what would love even be if not for the hardest times where we must choose to love?
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Proverbs 18:13 tells us "If one gives an answer before he hears, it is to his folly and shame." We are SO quick to react to everything we see and hear or even to give response/our opinion without knowing all the details. As believers, we must get better at being responsive and not reactive. That means holding back our tongue first and gaining understanding rather than just sharing our opinion (Proverbs 18:2).
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Proverbs 17:17 says "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." Are you a friend who loves at all times? Or have we fixated ourselves on a conditional love that forfeits the kind of love Christ calls us to? This chapter breaks down what it means to love a friend well and practical tips on how we can get better at being a friend to others.
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Proverbs 16:9 tells us "A mans heart plans his ways, but the Lord establishes his steps" and Proverbs 16:3 says "Commit your work to the Lord and your plans will be established." Too often we immobilize ourselves in fear that we are making decisions that go against God's will and plan for our life. Truth is, you know His will (by His word) and you can make your own plans, and as you commit them to the Lord, He will establish them.
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Proverbs 15:22 say "Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers, they succeed."
In order to seek out advisers, we have to first have plans. If we don't have any plans or goals in life, there's no reason to seek advice, right? Well, when we do have plans and goals, the question then follows, who are you going to get advice from? There are dangers to seeking counsel from the wrong people, and we have to be aware of it for our own good.
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Proverbs 14:4 says "Where there is no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops comes from the strength of the ox." If you want to have the beautiful "Pinterest" perfect life, then never step outside of your home and you will never find mess. Or... embrace the mess that comes with investment, work, sacrifice, time, risk, mistakes and everything else, and find abundance in reward on the other side of it.
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Proverbs 13:3 says "' Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin." Some studies suggest we can speak an average of 16,000 words per day. If that is even remotely true, imagine how much life we are missing out on because of the rash, dumb, sinful things we say without thinking. This chapter has such an awesome takeaway that should get us in the right mindset to speak well and guard our mouths when needed.
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Proverbs 12:25 says "Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad." We've talked about it before but there is so much anxiety in this country right now that it's not even funny. People are weighed down by the things of this world, even Christians (yep, we aren't indestructible), and we have an opportunity to help this problem. Listen in on our takeaway today to see just how we can start to put a dent in this epidemic.
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Proverbs 11:24 says "One gives freely and grows all the richer, another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want." How true is it that when we hold back from giving, we always find ourselves in a place of discontentment and always wanting more? Do you consider yourself a generous person? What does it mean to be generous? Our takeaway has immediate application and aims to help us be more generous today than we were yesterday.
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Proverbs 10:7 says "The memory of the righteous will be a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot." Give it some thought but what legacy are you trying to leave? What impact do you want to leave here on Earth? Do you want to be known as someone who only lived for themselves? Someone who lived a quiet comfortable life, and kept to themselves? Or do you want to be known for something more? Someone who chose wisdom. Someone who chose the path of life and left others with a memory that will bless them and generations to come? The blessing is we get to decide.
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Chapter 9 compares and contrasts the ways of wisdom and the ways of folly. A key verse from it, Proverbs 9: Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you reprove a wise man, and he will love you." The takeaway for us isn't necessarily to reprove wise people, but to ask ourselves if we are someone who is wise and can take reproof? If someone calls us out for our sin or something we are doing, are we quick to get defensive or shut people out? Or do we respect them, listen to their words, take them to heart, and potentially to action? Ultimately, do we consider ourselves approachable?
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The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil (Proverbs 8:13). The closer we get to God, the more we know His heart, and the greater our fear of Him (healthy fear). If we are truly abiding in God, then we should hate evil right? Except, it doesn't always seem that way does it?... Maybe we don't love it, but we are indifferent towards it, annoyed maybe, but hate it? That's a stretch. We must learn to hate evil and sin if we ever want to see victory from it in our own lives.
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No one magically wakes up one day and finds themselves cheating on their spouse or significant other. For every "major" sin, there are a thousand sins in private. Solomon warns us not to even wander down the path that leads to adultery and that we should avoid it altogether. Our takeaway today is, what have we already become numb to (regarding sin) that is leading us down the path to death?
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Proverbs 6 packs a punch but in this episode we primarily focus on the topic of the sluggard and what it means to work unto the Lord (Colossians 3:23). I also address a new phenomenon called "Quiet Quitting" and how harmful such a practice can have on the body of believers and our witness to the world.
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Solomon can't get enough about the importance of protecting ourselves from sexual immorality and the adultery we are tempted by so easily. Even though Solomon makes a strong argument for staying committed to one woman, he, of course, doesn't follow through on his word and ends up marrying 1000 women. What that tells us, is that if we can't be content with one spouse, we won't be content with 1000. And ultimately, the fight in this battle starts all the way in singleness, not for the married person.
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In this chapter, we focus primarily on the second half which addresses the idea of the path we walk and avoiding the things that cause us to stumble along the way. There's a really cool analogy of a horse that illustrates the struggles we have with distractions in our lives and what it takes to remove them to help us run the race well. Hebrews 12:1
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Solomon wastes no time in bringing wisdom starting in chapter 3 and no joke, I had a really hard time deciding what to talk about because all of it was so good. I landed on a few takeaways and the last one will blow your mind with learning just how rich Solomon was and just how important it is to seek wisdom over wealth.
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Chapter 2 has a lot to do with Solomon still setting the stage for the value and importance of Wisdom. The overall structure and choice he is making to emphasize the value of wisdom is indicative of the importance to know our "WHY" behind anything. Meaning we should know the reason why we follow Jesus (1 Peter 3:15), we should know why school is important, we should know why staying faithful in a marriage is crucial, etc. We also learn the importance of the path we make and the impact that has on people who follow.
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Chapter 1 starts off with some solid takeaways about who we are influenced by and who we choose to listen to. We must do a self-audit on our lives and consider who's voices are the loudest in our lives because wisdom calls we well.
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Before we jump into this series, I want to lay some groundwork for the Proverbs that sets us up for success going into this devotional series. We often skip the context and jump straight to the book but that almost always backfires when it comes to properly interpret the text we read. Hopefully, this gives a little bit of context to who wrote them, why wisdom is important, and the dangers of what happens when we fail to apply it in our lives.
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Andrew Carter, a remarkably well-known Kingdom Collaborator (his preferred classification) via social platforms like TikTok and Instagram, has been through more than just the ringer when it comes to his journey with faith. Growing up in a challenging household with no father, battling sex, drugs, alcohol, entrepreneurial success, unforeseen failure, divorce, and even prison, Andrew lives to tell a beautiful story of how Jesus came to him and won his heart to the Gospel. His testimony reminds us all that no one is too far gone from God's love and that no record of wrongs can ever separate us from His love.
To learn more about his life and ministry, check out the links below.
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https://www.andrewfcarterministries.org/
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As we wrap up these series, we bring up some huge takeaways about how we respond to brothers and sisters who leave the church, how we handle situations apart from God, and ultimately the value in accountability. We hope you have enjoyed this series and have found it valuable for you in your walk with Christ! Stay tuned as next week I start up a new series going through Proverbs every day!!
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It's one thing to feel bad for your sin, it's another to do something about that (repent). Chapter 20 brings some heavy takeaways about how we handle the sin in our lives, how we naturally twist stories to feed our insecurities, and fighting the good fight, even when we are tempted to give up.
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What happens when the very thing we are told to trust betrays us? It doesn't happen to all of us but the reality is real for many. Chapter 19 is a heavy chapter and one of, if not, the most gruesome chapters in all of Scripture. We do our best to stay true to Scripture and not avoid it, but also address what we can learn even from the most heinous of events.
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Chapter 18 brings some solid takeaways as we break down the beginning of a tragic story involving the tribe of Dan and Israel. One major topic of discussion is the idea of whether or not a Utopia is realistic for Christians to believe in. We also talk about what we put our identity in and the dangers that come from putting all our eggs into one basket. We hope you love this episode as much as we did!
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13 packed verses that spark conversation about parenting/discipline, right intentions and if we should stop there, and where we have wandered as a country and church, similarly to the wandering Levite. We have a jam packed episode with lots of questions and great discussion for you this wonderful Friday.
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As we jump back in after a week off, we bring some heat with Chapter 16. Concluding the story of Samson and his downfall we have some takeaways for you to really consider and meditate on. Takeaways like: Your sin will eventually catch up with you. Are we categorizing our sin? And our pride and arrogance of strength against sin will always result in failure.
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Hey fam! I just got back in town from my mission trip and with Stefans schedule and mine it's been nearly impossible to record this week but we have full intentions and plans of having episodes continue next Tuesday for yall! Be on the lookout and have a great weekend!
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Chapter 15 has some heater takeaways. We get a little carried away talking about some personal experiences we've had with friends stepping away from the faith but overall some great discussion about everything from sin leading us to isolation, standing up for what is right, and initiating reaching out to friends and so much more.
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Chapter 14 has some incredible takeaways for us as we continue navigating the story of Samson and the truth about his story. We talk about this idea of love of first sight (is it a thing?), getting too close to temptation, being impulsive and rash, feeling pressure from the world around us and the fear that comes with that and at the end, Stefan brings an incredible takeaway realizing something huge about Samson.
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We worry so much about the HOW in life. How are we to raise a family? How am I to make a difference in the Kingdom? How am I supposed to read the Bible? We ask so much but the truth is we just need to start. Faith is stepping into the unknown. Chapter 13 really embellishes on this truth and so much more that will leave you encouraged and motivated to make moves for the Kingdom.
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Chapter 12 brings some serious conviction as we talk about Jephthah and his quarrel with the tribe of Ephraim. Jephthah distinguished the Ephraimites by saying one word: Shibboleth. If they could say it right, they would live. In the same way, one word saves us, Jesus. But how do you say it? Do you claim Jesus with a genuine heart sold out for the Gospel? Or someone who says he is a nice savior, but we haven't given him our full heart. Even more, do your words show that you are a Christian? People should recognize their identity in Christ simply by the words they speak. These are two of the best takeaways but there is so much more in this great discussion.
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This episode hits different. Chapter 11 has some incredible takeaways as we navigate through the story of Jephthah and his uprising to power as a judge over Israel. We talk about what it means to misjudge people by a simple title (Republican? Democrat?), how well we truly know our Bible and what it mean to forgive someone even when we believe we have good reason to exclude them from our obligations as believers. That and so much more.
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Chapter 10 is a small and overlooked chapter in judges that truly have some great takeaways that we can apply today. We talk about the difference between having "affluence" and "influence," dealing with problems that seem external but are truly internal, half repenting vs full repenting, and the effect unrepentant sin can have on our times of peace with God. Hands down one of the best episodes so far.
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Chapter 9 breaks down the journey of Abimelech and how he rose to power (corruptly) through violence and manipulation, a parable by his only brother who escapes death, his rule over Israel and his sad and honestly pathetic ending. We focus our discussion primarily on how we choose to treat those we disagree with, our relationship with the Church, and ultimately contentment. Are you content with where you are now or is there something in you driving you to do more, accomplish more, and for the wrong reason?
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Chapter 8 is probably one of our best episodes in this series so far. We breakdown the character and downfall of Gideon as he starts to take things into his own hands and eventually leaves his family and ultimately Israel to death and oppression. We also have some incredible takeaways about our hearts towards recognition and fame, our relationship with the Church, and lies we believe on the outside about spiritual health.
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This episode breaks down chapter 7 and the story of how God took the 32,000 soldiers in Israels army, and brought it down to 300. We talk all about the idea of fear and selfish ambition, the two pre-reqs that shrink the army, how we do the same today in the midst of spiritual warfare, and so much more.
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In this breakdown (mainly of chapter 6), we talk about the newest judge, Gideon and how God calls him to be Israels next judge. There are some awesome takeaways from God finding us in our busyness, the idea of being above reproach, speaking life into others and so much more.
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Happy Friday! We bring some serious heat with this episode. Talk about conviction, encouragement, and actionable steps all in 30 minutes. We hope you are ready for this breakdown of Judges Chapter 4. We talk about the fundamental idea of asking for help. Is it a sign of weakness or strength? When God calls us to do something, is it wrong to ask for help, or are we to do it alone?
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In this episode, we break down chapter 3 and discover some hidden gems and takeaways that are going to leave you encouraged and motivated to be a light in others lives and be the hands and feet of Jesus. Just wait on the final takeaway.
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This first episode catches you up with what is happening throughout the entire book of Judges and then kicks right off into some awesome takeaways that you are going to find very helpful and encouraging for your day!
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This first episode catches you up with what is happening throughout the entire book of Judges and then kicks right off into some awesome takeaways that you are going to find very helpful and encouraging for your day!
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After a little break, I am back in the studio and this time with my good friend and mentor Stefan Vatsaas (previously on a 2 Cents episode). Different than anything we have done before, we are starting up a series where we get straight into the Word. This time, through the book of Judges. It sounds weird and random, but you will soon understand why. We breakdown what this series will look like, what to expect, and how you can get involved! We are SO stoked for this series and hope you join along with us!
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Stefan was my mentor growing up and he made a dramatic impact on my growth as a believer. Still to this day, he leads like no other and shares wisdom that I can't find anywhere else. This is an awesome episode that breaks down the Old Testament and tackles some of the common thoughts and questions we have about it.
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This will actually be our last episode as the Vessels podcast for a while! We are taking a break to refocus and give 100% to the areas God has placed us in. You will still see more content from me (Remy) and Ask Us Why but not through the Vessels podcast. Sad but we are excited for all that is to come! You will love this episode too. Great discussion on what it means to be a better friend!
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Whether you are in high school or in college, this episode talks about our experiences graduating college. Did it live up to the hype? Was it worth it? Were we ready to take on the world? Or was it less than that or none of those things...
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Matt Zielich is the author of Echoes of Deception, his most recent work highlighting the 40-day fast of Jesus in the desert and more specifically the three temptations that come from the enemy. Broken down into three categories of temptation, Matt explains the different ways we are tempted and how we overcome those temptations.
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Do you even know what to look for in a church when looking for one to commit to? Or what even makes a church a good church? What about when it comes to leaving a church? Do we get to have preferences when it comes to picking a church? How much should we get a say in where we commit? And what does Scripture have to say about committing to a church?
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In the past few weeks, Hillsong Church has gone from a global church leading the charge for revival to one in shambles full of allegations, resignations, and churches from within pulling away from the organization. It's a mess, to say the least. How are we to respond to such things? We break it down in this weeks spicy episode.
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We continue our two part series breaking down the difference in maturity between both boys and girls and men and women of God. This time we break down the difference between a girl and a woman based off of our post last year regarding this. We expand on some ideas, correct some previous thoughts, and really ponder what it means to be a woman of God.
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Nate and Grayson Jensen run Money Smart Skills. A financial program designed for almost all ages and stages of life on how to manage finances in a wise and Biblical manner that honors God and reaps fruit. There's a lot of wisdom in here if you don't know much about finances. Thank you Nate and Grayson for being a part of this! Click the link below to get involved with them, trust me, it's worth it.
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What kind of behavior, choices, and actions are seen as immature and boy-like and which are seen as characteristics of a man? It seems today that society has confused men as to what it means to be a man and in many other ways, encourages and breeds behavior that is immature and un-Christ-like. This topic is a reference to one of our most engaged posts ever on Ask Us Why https://www.instagram.com/p/CTxeFLXvG1K/?utm_medium=copy_link
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Either you or one of your friends has divorced parents. It's more common than not today, unfortunately. Connor, Ali, and Christian share their experiences with divorced parents and offer some insight for those who are going through the same thing. Shop our apparel here: askuswhyshop.com Learn more about who we are and all that we do here www.askuswhy.org
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Zach is one of the founders and current leader of Backyard Ministries, an organization focused on connecting young adults to one another and local churches. Zach has a passion for the Gospel most don't have. His demeanor and the way he speaks naturally inspire you to be on fire for Christ and live out your faith like there's no tomorrow.
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Guys, do you know what you are looking for in a potential wife? Do you know your absolutes and your preferences? Do you know the difference? Ladies, while single you should be focusing on becoming the right person, do you know what Godly men are looking for? This episode sheds some light for both parties.
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How will you ever know you've found the right person if you've never chosen what you desire in a partner? What if you don't know what to look for? We have a few ideas in mind that we think are worth noting and looking for.
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Tim Griffin is the Dean of Students for Grand Canyon University. Prior to this, he was a chaplain for Nascar for 12 years. If there is anyone with a story for everything, it's Tim. Better known as Chappie or Pastor Tim, he's basically the favorite person on campus among all students. Without a doubt you'll love this episode. Hopefully as much as I did.
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Did God structure marriage to work a certain way? Do women really have to submit to their husbands? What the heck even is complementarian and egalitarian? Society seems to be pushing for "equality" or even the reversal of roles within relationships that seem to be contrary to how God designed it to work. Is this because men have lost their respect? Or have we lowered their standards? Or have women raised theirs? So many thoughts around this. Good thing we break it down.
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We are quick to look for red flags and a way out of a relationship, but how often are we looking for green flags? And how do we identify them if so? We talk about some key and critical components to finding a suitable partner for life.
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When you are looking for a lifelong partner, there are some things you should consider as red flags that wave above their head in it. We share just a few of our thoughts on some of ours. This is a good one.
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We tackle your questions and other common questions surrounding the topic of Pornography. Does it play a role into the LGBTQ community? Should you be dating someone and have an addiction? How to help someone with an addiction? And more.
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Kyle, from our previous episode, is the owner of Malta Apparel and comes with an extensive history with fitness and health. This time joined by his fiance Jacklyn Hunt, brings even more convictions and insight into our identity in Christ whilst battling the ongoing insecurities we face when it comes to our image, and our health.
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So many of us struggle with addictions to pornography. It becomes something that when temptation comes, we immediately fall into it. We feel hopeless. But are we truly? Are we really stuck? Or is there a way beyond this wall? Is there a solution to this problem? This episode answers just that.
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The greek word for sexual immorality is "porneia," hence where the term porn comes from. If the name doesn't spell it out enough, this episode breaks down some of the effects of watching pornography and how it impacts the world. The more aware of how wrong the sin is, the more we learn to hate it, and the better our fighting chance against the temptations we face.
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Kyle Hildebrand is the founder of MALTA Christian Apparel, an apparel company focused on starting the conversation when it comes to faith. He is also an experienced vet when it comes to health and fitness. Kyle has been in the gym for the past decade or so and has learned a lot not only about how to body-build and eat healthily, but even more the balance with faith. Kyle has in the past few months had some convictions about his journey in working out and gives his warning and incites into the dangers of health and fitness with wrong motive.
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Studies show that over 60% of man and 16% of women within the church admit to watching porn daily. This number only seems to be growing. Why? Why is pornography such a huge problem? We bring on our friend Emily to break down this topic of pornography. Whether you have a problem with pornography or not, this episode will be helpful for you.
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If you are serious about making goals and want to do so to grow in life, this episode can help push you in the right direction to make better goals and all the while keep God at the center of it all.
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Is it sinful to be angry? Or is it how we choose to respond to anger that can be sinful? Is there ever a wrong reason for being angry? And is there such a thing as righteous anger? All and more in this round table discussion.
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It's so easy for us to covet what others have or be jealous. The Bible clearly tells us it's wrong, but practically speaking how do we battle against it?
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Christmas season has gone from a holiday celebrating the arrival and birth of Jesus Christ to a time of stress and anxiety with all these expectations and standards that have polluted such a beautiful day. Listen in to hear how we can change that.
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Is alcohol from the devil? Does God look down on drinking alcohol? It's huge in our society and all over the world. Some believers are extremely against the smallest sip, while others are very relaxed. What does the Bible truly say though?
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Are you a good friend? Do you think you are but maybe people think otherwise? How can we do better as friends? Listen in to hear our 10 cents!
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This episode is a little bit different than our other ones. This is more of a fun conversation full of our personal advice on a few topics: should you work in high school and college? What are the pros and cons? And how do we share our faith in these environments? Hope you love the episode! Don't forget to share with others and give us a rating on Apple Podcasts!
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In this episode we interview world known artist Timmy Ham (also known as SLOTH). Tim is someone who exemplifies so well the balanced life from loving is wife and kids, doing what he loves, traveling, maintaining his community, and most importantly his faith. This episode is for anyone who wants wisdom and insight into doing what you love, balancing your life from burnout, and how to get started. We hope this episode is as beneficial to you as it was to us.
Tim's Instagram: @iamsloth
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This is one of those topics that school doesn't touch and the Church doesn't really feel like addressing. So many of us face it literally every day, but how to we handle it? What is the Biblical way to do so? What are ACTUAL helpful tips on handling conflict with others? This and more on this episode in our round table discussion.
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Is toxic masculinity a real thing? We hear it often in culture but when we think about it, is what they say true? Tune in to this round table discussion on what we think and what the Bible has to say about it.
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What does the Bible have to say about this massively growing movement in this country right now? The Bible says it's a sin but have we gotten it wrong? Does God actually hate gay people? Where does the Church stand today on this? Listen in to this and more in our roundtable discussion of this episode!
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We continue the conversation on what it looks like to read the Bible. Part 1 is all about the foundation of it. Why should we read it? What even is the Bible? Is there a certain way? In this episode we break down what it looks like to read it. Some practical and easy steps that can help you enhance the learning experience of diving into God's word!
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Whether you have been a Christian your whole life or just now coming to the faith, this episode dives in to what it looks like to read the Bible. What even is the Bible? Why should we read it? Is there a certain way to? We answer these and more with this weeks round table discussion! For more resources from this topic, join our email list for weekly newsletter drops with everything around this topic and more! Just head to our linktree on Instagram or our website www.askuswhy.org to join!
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We commonly think that other people are lazy and we aren't but are we so sure? And what does the Bible have to say about laziness? Join us in this weeks discussion of the topic of laziness!
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Ever find yourself gossiping about someone else? Or are surrounded by people that gossip? We know it's wrong according to Scripture but it seems we have normalized it and are okay with it. How do we revert back to the Gospel and Will of God then?
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Ever wanted to start a bible study but don't know where to start or how to do it? Well we break our rule of 10 minutes in this 10 CENTS episode and take 35 minutes to break down some ideas, tips, and principles from our experience on how to have a solid bible study!
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This last episode concludes our conversation about the Spiritual Gifts found in Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12, and Ephesians 4. Do you possess these gifts? Do you know what each mean? Do you know the purpose of them? Tune in to our round table discussion as we answer these questions and more for you!
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We continue our discussion about spiritual gifts and breakdown what these gifts mean and how we can recognize them in our lives. Just another episode of some round table discussion, laughs, debates, and biblical insight!
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Do you know what your spiritual gifts are? Let alone do you know what the Gifts of the Holy Spirit even are? We break down what they are, how you can discover yours and the purpose of these gifts from God.
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The battle in this world isn't between whats right and wrong, it's between what's right and what's ALMOST right. Many will call upon the name of the Lord in the day of His return, but not all will be recognized by Him (Matthew 7:21-23). There is only one Jesus and one way to heaven. If we can't keep our beliefs on lock, the enemy will slip into our hearts and we will end up worshipping a false version of Jesus.
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This episode breaks down some serious DO's and DON'T's of your freshman year of college. These principles go beyond your freshman year so don't think this episode isn't for you either. Tune in to learn first hand from us who have done it what to avoid, and what to pursue!
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We get so caught up looking at the big picture that we forget about the small parts that make up the mosaic. The enemy wants to bring us down with him and He doesn't do it through the big things in life, he does it in the subtle ways that we overlook.
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We focus a LOT on things that are secondary to our faith. Let’s focus less on that and more on the Primary.
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We talk about the three pillars of boundaries: physical, emotional, and spiritual.
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Don't worry, this isn't a gossip filled episode. Rather we reflect on breakups we've experienced and the lessons we have learned from them. Don't be like us... Learn from those who have gone through it.
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First thoughts when it comes to Tik Tok is young kids, dance trends, and comedy. But it turns out there is a lot more on the platform than we think. In this episode, we interview three guys who have found their way through the app and have each built substantial followings in the world of faith. We learn their stories, their visions, and their passion behind using Tik Tok to reach believers and grow the kingdom.
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Currently in one? Or know someone in one? There's a lot to say here about the dangers, harm, and pain that can come from them, and this episode breaks that down along with how we can get out of them.
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How many of you listen to pastors outside of your own? Chances are one of them is considered a hype pastor, someone who is hypes up the word, always makes you feel good by the end of the message, and honestly makes you the center of the story. It's a slippery slope if we aren't careful to discern who we listen to and what they are preaching. Listen in to hear some insight into what we have seen!
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Why should we be memorizing Scripture? And why is it so hard to? What does it look like to keep God's commands close to our heart? Hop into this discussion and hear what the team has to say about it!
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Have you ever considered the pros and cons of social media? Is your consumption of it pulling you away from God? Is it getting in the way of your relationship with God? Do YOU think social media is good? Listen in to hear our discussion on it!
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How important do you see community and the right kind? Do you know what right community looks like? Are your friends growing you closer to Jesus, pushing you to grow every day, speaking life and encouragement into you, holding you accountable, calling you out in sin, and so much more? Listen on to find out if you even have the right kind of community that Jesus wants you to have.
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We seem to hear about it in other places and don't seem to recognize it anywhere here in the motherland. But does that mean it doesn't exist? Paul talks about we do not fight against flesh and blood but against the enemy and spiritual realm. We break down how to identify it and what we can be doing to fight against it.
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Do you feel like you are making a difference for the kingdom? How do we even make a difference for it? Are we old enough? Do we need to know enough? We break down these questions down and more to discuss what it looks like for us believers to live a life that makes a difference for the kingdom.
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In this episode, we interview Jack and Amber Mututwa, founders of organization and ministry Trail Missions that is based in the western province of Zambia, Africa! We have been a part of this organization for years now and finally got the podcast equipment halfway across the world to ask them the questions that anyone interested in going on these mission trips would ask. Tune in to hear the crazy things God is doing over there for them!
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Do they exist? Is there really "The One?" Is there any truth to it? Is it biblical? Tune in to learn more!
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Why do we exist? What is the purpose of Ask Us Why? In this episode Jeremy (Remy) breaks down the story of how Ask Us Why came to be and where it's headed! Hope you fall in love with the vision and choose to tag along!
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This is the continued discussion from our Singleness podcast episode last week!
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In this episode, we interview Matt Zielich, author of his new book Naked In God's Holy Temple and dig deep into the roots of this awesome book! This book is based off the story of Zacchaeus and how he waited until it was N.I.G.H.T time to approach Jesus. Why? Because he had too much to hide in his shame and image that he was afraid to be Naked In God's Holy Temple. How real are we with God? Do we hide things from him in shame? Do we hold back in our relationship with him? Listen in to hear about all this book tackles and does for our faith!
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In this episode, we dive into the topic of singleness! Are you single? What's your attitude towards it? What does Scripture have to say about being single? The world constantly seems to pressure us to find that someone but is that a healthy way to approach our singleness? Listen in to hear more about it!
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In this episode, we hear from the founder of Kamp Love, an extremely unique concept who's mission is transformation of student’s lives for the gospel in camping, connection, community and Christ. We learn the beautiful story behind it's beginning and how it came to be what it is. You won't want to miss out on this story,
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This might be a message just for girls, or is it? Do guys need to dress and act modest too? How do we act as keepers for our brothers and sisters in Christ and set them up for success in their faith? This episode answers those and many other questions about how relevant and important modesty really is for us today!
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Anxiety is a serious issue that is plaguing more and more young adults than ever before. Why? As believers, are we bad Christians for having anxiety? Are we just not having enough faith? Is this a spiritual thing or just something mentally? How to we deal with it? All and more discussed in this episode with the trio (Remy, Connor, and Christian).
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How comfortable have we become with being comfortable? As Christians we are called to step out and be uncomfortable in our faith, to trust in God and do things that will push us closer to Christ. Some of us have closed the door to growth in our faith solely because we love our comfort too much and don't want to step out. Where can you start to be uncomfortable or even remove the comfort that is an idol from your life?
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Do we really know what it means to be a disciple of Jesus? Do we understand the cost of being a disciple of Jesus? Or have we made a cookie cutter version of Jesus that fits into our schedule and lifestyle conveniently?
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We hear it and maybe say it all the time, "God is telling me..." "God told me..." "I feel like God is saying..." but are we really sure we are hearing from Him? Have you taken the steps to discern the voice and messages you are being told? Too many times we actually get it wrong and the enemy wins. This is an extremely important episode so tune it for all of it if you can!!
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Isn't it frustrating when we go through seasons of life where we feel like we can't see or hear God and feel like He isn't there? Prayer seems to be the thing that can bring us so much joy, peace, and growth but also frustration, confusion, doubt and impatience. Listen in to learn how we can find God's voice in the midst of all the noise in this world!
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What is prayer? Why is it important? And more practically speaking, how do we pray? In this episode we breakdown the significance of prayer and practical steps we can take to grow in our prayer.
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We have decided to move the Podcast to our company Ask Us Why to better serve the community and help grow the company's vision to expand the kingdom of God and better equip believers for all that life has to throw at us! Listen in to meet the new podcast team as well as vision and plans!
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We respond to the responses Jeremy's instagram post received about forgiveness in the midst of a crumbling world looking for change. Listen in to hear how Christian's are to respond in this ever growing world of division.
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We've all been there, a lot of us are there right now... how do we get through it? When it seems like we can't find the right community or friends to be around, what do you do?
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It's no secret that COVID has messed up the world and that we have all been impacted by it one way or another. This episode dives into what we can be doing when it seems like we have zero control over the situation.
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Tune in for our first episode as we dive in to the Why behind this podcast! We are beyond excited to take this journey with you all but before we do that, it is essential that we establish our roots and give vision and clarity to you about just what exactly this will be all about.
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