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Patrick and Ruth Schwenk
Rootlike Faith with Patrick and Ruth Schwenk is a place to gather and talk life, theology - and everything in between. We’ll open our Bibles, challenge you to think critically, and even counter-culturally. Why? Because it all matters. YOU matter. OUR lives matter.
Mentioned in this episode:
A Praying Life by Paul Miller
Luke 22:39-46
Matthew 4
Acts 21:1
Luke 2:49
Luke 23:34
Luke 22:44
Psalm 62:8
I Thessalonians 4:16
Psalm 31
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Trusting God in All the Things
mymentorshipcourses.com
Womenlivingwell.com
Psalm 43
Psalm 46:1-10
John 3:30
Psalm 9:10
Psalm 62:5
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Mentioned in this episode:
John 3:30
Exodus 1:15-17
Hebrews 11:23-27
Ephesians 5:14-16
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Debra Fileta is a licensed professional counselor and the author of True Love Dates. A passionate speaker, she challenges people to have a psychologically and spiritually healthy approach to relationships. Debra and her husband, John, have been happily married for more than a decade and have four beautiful children.
Mentioned in this episode:
Are You Really OK?: Getting Real About Who You Are, How You're Doing and Why It Matters by Debra Fileta
The Inner Voice of Love by Henri Nouwen
The Love and Relationships Podcast
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Dr. Christopher Yuan has taught the Bible at Moody Bible Institute for twelve years and his speaking ministry on faith and sexuality has reached five continents. He speaks at conferences, on college campuses, and in churches. He has co-authored with his mother their memoir, Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son’s Journey to God, A Broken Mother’s Search for Hope. He is also the author of Giving a Voice to the Voiceless.
Christopher graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 2005 and received a master’s in biblical exegesis in 2007 and a doctorate of ministry in 2014. Dr. Yuan’s newest book, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story, was named 2020 Book of the Year for Social Issues by Outreach Magazine.
Mentioned in this episode:
Holy Sexuality and the Gospel
Out of a Far Country
Romans 2:4
Jeremiah 29:11
James 4
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Missy Robertson has learned to live life in the spotlight as she played an important part in her family’s record-breaking reality television series for 11 seasons on A&E's Duck Dynasty. Despite the increased publicity on her family, company, and personal life, she has managed to become a strong voice for morality and virtue both locally and globally. To that end, Missy recently released her latest book, Because You’re My Family, a children’s book that depicts the journey of a family who has adopted. Missy is based in West Monroe, Louisiana and is a devoted mother of four children (Reed, Cole, Karina, and Mia), wife to Jase, and a brand new grandmother. She has contributed heavily to the Robertson family business, Duck Commander, and has been an integral part of the success that the family and company has seen in recent years.
Mentioned in this episode:
Because You’re My Family by Missy Robertson
I John 4:10
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Mentioned in this episode:
Trusting God in All the Things
Matthew 7:13-14
Proverbs 6:9-11
Matthew 4
Mark 14:32-35
Mark 14:37-41
2 Thessalonians 3:10-12
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Mentioned in this episode:
Trusting God in All the Things
Genesis 4:1-7
Matthew 5:21
James 4
Season 1 Overcoming Anger Podcast Episode
Ephesians 4:31
1 Timothy 2:8
How to spot unrighteous anger:
- Explosive words
- Emotional outburst
- Withdrawal
- Gossip
- Irritability
- Throwing objects
- Sulking
- Pouting
Matthew 5:5
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Mentioned in this episode:
Luke 21:34
Proverbs 23:19-21
Isaiah 55:1-2
Matthew 5:6
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Mentioned in this episode:
1 Samuel 18:1-9
Proverbs 14:30
Mark 7:21-23
Exodus 20:17
Introduction to the Spiritual Life by Brant Pitre
I Peter 2:1
Matthew 5:7
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Mentioned in this episode:
Mark 7:21-23
Genesis 1
Genesis 2
I Thessalonians 4:1-6
Questions to ask yourself
- Where am I most tempted in this area?
- Are there situations/hobbies I need to flee from?
- How is a disordered desire in my life using someone else?
- Where do I need to repent to allow disordered desires to rule me?
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Mentioned in this episode:
1 Timothy 6:9-10
Hebrews 13:5
Luke 12:15
2 Corinthians 8:9
I John 3:16-18
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Mentioned in this episode:
I Peter 2:11
Genesis 3:1-7
Luke 18:9-14
John 3:30
The Prayer of the Litany
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Father John Riccardo is a priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit. He is the founder and executive director of ACTS XXIX. Father John is a sought-after speaker and author. His most recent book is called Rescued: The Unexpected and Extraordinary News of the Gospel Mentioned in this episode:
Romans 6
Romans 12:2
Luke 1
John 21
Matthew 25
Journey to the Cross: A 40 Day Lenten Devotional by Paul Tripp
Uncovering the Love of Jesus by Asheritah Ciuciu
To Seek and to Save: Daily Reflections on the Road to the Cross by Sinclair Ferguson
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Mentioned in this episode:
John 15
Matthew 4
Psalm 1:1,2
Psalm 139
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Mentioned in this episode:
Introduction to the Spiritual Life by Brant Pitre
RLF Season 2 Episode 10: How to Keep Growing When You Feel Stuck Spiritually
I Corinthians 9:24-27
Hebrews 12:1-3
Psalm 27:4
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Things that can cause us to get stuck:
- Distractions and noise
- Laziness
- Spiritual apathy
- Desire for a quick fix (not being willing to endure)
- Bitterness
- Trama
- Being too hard on ourselves
I Corinthians 1:2
Hebrews 12:14
2 Peter 1
John 15
Psalm 139
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Dr. Ray Guarendi is a father of ten adopted children, a clinical psychologist, author, professional speaker, and national radio and television host. His radio show, “The Dr. Is In” can be heard on over 440 stations and Sirius XM channel 130. His TV show, “Living Right With Dr. Ray” can be seen on EWTN Global Catholic Network and is aired in 140 countries.
Mentioned in this episode:
Jesus, the Master Psychologist: Listen to Him
You’re a Better Parent than You Think
Matthew 23:12
John 10
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Mentioned in this episode:
For Better or For Kids
Galatians 6:2
Psalm 62
Matthew 11:26-28
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Mentioned in this episode: Higher Call
For Better or for Kids
Ephesians 2:8-9
Ephesians 4:2
Proverbs 19:11
Forgiveness Episode
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Mentioned in this episode:
For Better or for Kids
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Proverbs 6:20
Ephesians 6:4
2 Timothy 1:5
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Lisa Whittle is the author of eight books and a sought-after Bible teacher. A pastor’s daughter and longtime ministry leader in issues relevant to the church, Lisa is the founder of Ministry Strong and the popular Jesus over Everything podcast, which debuted in the top twenty-five Christian podcasts. Her love runs deep to see people pursue Jesus for life, grow deep roots of faith, and walk strong in the midst of a world that so often seems to have gone crazy. Lisa has done master’s work in marriage and family counseling, is the cofounder of Called Creatives, and has been featured on numerous media outlets through the years. She and her family live in North Carolina.
Mentioned in this episode:
Philippians 3:10
The Hard Good
The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis
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Ruth Chou Simons is a Wall Street Journal bestselling and award-winning author of several books, including GraceLaced, Beholding and Becoming, and Foundations. Her first Bible study curriculum, TruthFilled, released in 2020. She is an artist, entrepreneur, and speaker who uses each of these platforms to spiritually sow the Word of God into people’s hearts. Through her online shoppe at Gracelaced.com and her social media community, Simons shares her journey of God’s grace intersecting daily life with word and art. Ruth and her husband, Troy, are grateful parents to six boys--their greatest adventure. Mentioned in this episode:
When Strivings Cease
Colossians 1:7
Proverbs 3:5-6
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Mentioned in this episode:
For Better or For Kids
Genesis 2:21-25
Mark 10
Genesis 1:28
Psalm 127:3-5
My Family Map
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Mentioned in this episode:
For Better or For Kids
Genesis 2:21-25
Mark 10:6-9
Ephesians 5
Judges 7:19-22
Disciplines of a Godly Man by R. Kent Hughes
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Mentioned in this episode:
John 6:27
John 17:3
I Corinthians 8:6
I Peter 1:3
Matthew 28:9
John 1:1-4
John 1:14
John 8:58
John 10:30-33
Colossians 1:16-17
Acts 5:1-4
I Corinthians 3:16-17
Micah 3:8
Hebrews 9:14
Isaiah 40:13-14
Psalm 139:7
John 17:5
John 17:24
Philippians 2:5-11
John 16:13-14
John 17
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Dr. Sam Storms is an Amillennial, Calvinistic, charismatic, credo-baptistic, complementarian, Christian Hedonist who loves his wife of 47 years, his two daughters, his four grandchildren, books, baseball, movies, and all things Oklahoma University.
In 2008 Sam became Lead Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Sam serves as a member of the Council of The Gospel Coalition. Sam is a past President of the Evangelical Theological Society, and currently serves on its Executive Committee.
Mentioned in this episode:
Understanding Spiritual Gifts: A Comprehensive Guide by Sam Storms
I Corinthians 12:7-10
I Corinthians 14:3
I Corinthians 12:28-30
I Corinthians 13
Romans 12:6-8
Ephesians 4:11
I Peter 4:10-11
I Corinthians 14
I Corinthians 12:9
I Corinthians 12:28-30
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Jeannie Cunnion is an author of several books. She is also a frequent speaker at women’s conferences and parenting events around the country.
Jeannie's passion is encouraging women to live in the freedom for which Christ has set us free, which is something her own heart needs to be daily reminded of. Her message is woven with humility, transparency, wisdom, and a contagious love for the Good News.
Jeannie's work has been featured on outlets such as The Today Show, Fox and Friends, Fox News, The 700 Club, and Focus on the Family. Jeannie has a Master’s degree in Social Work, and previous to writing, she worked in the counseling and adoption field, traveling the country (48 states to be exact) speaking about adoption and parenting.
Mentioned in this episode:
Don’t Miss Out
Luke 4
Romans 8:11
Acts 10:38
Ephesians 4:30
John 14-16
John 16:5-7
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Mentioned in this episode:
Satan and His Kingdom: What the Bible Says and How It Matters to You by Dennis McCallum
Hebrews 1:14
Psalm 8:5
Matthew 18
Revelation 5
Isaiah 6
I Peter 5:8-9
Revelation 12
John 8:44
Genesis 3
2 Corinthians 4:4
Matthew 13:49
Ephesians 6
Matthew 4
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Dr. Sean McDowell is a gifted communicator with a passion for equipping the church, and in particular young people, to make the case for the Christian faith. He connects with audiences in a tangible way through humor and stories while imparting hard evidence and logical support for viewing all areas of life through a Biblical worldview.
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Evidence That Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell
77 FAQs About God and the Bible by Josh and Sean McDowell
Chasing Love by Sean McDowell
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Mentioned in this episode:
Ephesians 4:20-24
2 Corinthians 1:13
The Faithlike Study Bible
NT Wright for Everyone Bible Studies
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Mentioned in this episode:
Psalm 90:12
Hebrews 11
Specific questions to ask yourself when thinking about the legacy you want to leave:
In what ways have you been most significantly influenced by your family of origin?
What habits, values, or qualities have you received from your family that you would like to leave behind?
What habits, values, or qualities have you received from your family that you would like to keep?
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Mentioned in this episode:
Genesis 1:26-27
Daniel 1
Matthew 4
John 3:16
Four Simple Truths to Teach Our Kids about Abortion
Genesis 1:26-27
Psalm 139:13-14
Genesis 2:24
Psalm 1
Know What You Believe by Paul E. Little
Know Why You Believe by Paul E. Little
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Matthew 16
Galatians 5:22-23
Psalm 127
Character Cards
Faith Forward Family Devotional by Patrick and Ruth Schwenk
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Mentioned in this episode:
3 John 4
John 10:10
Psalm 1
Genesis 6
The Case for Christ for Kids
The Case for Christ for Teens
The Case for Faith
Seeds Family Worship
You Version Plans
Other resources:
Faith Forward Family Devotional
Adored
No More Excuses
She Reads Truth for Kids
He Reads Truth
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Mentioned in this episode:
Genesis 1
Psalm 33:6
Hebrews 1:3
Exodus 31:18
Acts 2
Genesis 3
Faith Forward Family Devotion
The Dig for Kids: Proverbs
The Dig for Kids: James
Matthew 4
Proverbs 3
Other favorite kid's resources:
Indescribable
The Beginner's Bible
Goodnight Warrior
God's Little Princess Bedtime Devotional
The Child's Story Bible
Adored
No More Excuses
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Mentioned in this episode:
3 John 4
For Better or for Kids by Patrick and Ruth Schwenk
Psalm 127:3-5
RLF episode with Clay Clarkson
Matthew 3
Genesis 1
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Mentioned in this episode:
thebettermom.com
The Mission of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson
Psalm 127
Hebrews 11:23-26
2 Timothy 1:5
Galatians 6:9
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Mentioned in this episode:
Romans 8:14-17
Romans 5:5
I Peter 5:8
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Mentioned in this episode:
Philippians 3
Psalm 42:1-2
Peter's Life:
Matthew 26:31-35
Mark 14:66-72
John 21
The Critical Journey by Hagberg and Guelich
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Mentioned in this episode:
Luke 22:39-46
Matthew 4
Psalm 139:7-10
Hebrews 13:5
Psalm 51
John 15
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Mentioned in this episode:
Philippians 3:10
The Critical Journey by Hagberg and Guelich
John 21
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Mentioned in this episode:
Genesis 3:19
I Corinthians 16:6
Hebrews 2:14-15
Romans 5:5
I Peter 1:3-8
Romans 8:18
Romans 8:38-39
Meaningful Traditions for the Easter Season:
Making Easter Special
Resurrection Cookies
Lent and Easter Ideas for Christian Families
Easter Books for Families
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Mentioned in this episode:
Exodus 34:6
Psalm 103:8
Joel 2:13
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Mentioned in this episode:
Ephesians 4:29
Genesis 1
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Mentioned in this episode:
Forgiving What You Can’t Forget by Lysa Terkeurst
Lord’s Prayer
Romans 12
Psalm 103:10-12
Matthew 18
Matthew 7:1-10
Matthew 5:7
Luke 6:37
Romans 12:17-21
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Mentioned in this episode:
2 Corinthians 10
Luke 18:9-14
Philippians 2
Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis
The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness by Tim Keller
Psalm 139
Relationships: A Mess Worth Making by Timothy Lane and Paul David Tripp
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Mentioned in this episode:
Genesis 3
Romans 6
John 10:10
Nehemiah 1
The Lord’s Prayer
James 5:16
Romans 8
Galatians 2:20
The Daily Practice of Confession
Review (think through your day)
Rejoice (praise God for the day)
Repent (confess sin from the day)
Request (ask God for help to overcome sin)
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Mentioned in this episode:
Exodus 24
Numbers 13
I Kings 19
Jonah 3
Isaiah 53
John 15
Season 1 Episode 2: How God Changes Us
Genesis 1
Genesis 3
Luke 9:23-24
Galatians 2:20-21
Romans 6:1-13
Links to additional devotions to use during Lent:
Journey to the Cross: A 40 Day Lenten Devotional by Paul David Tripp
To Seek and to Save by Sinclair B Ferguson
Uncovering the Love of Jesus: A Lent Devotional by Asheritah Ciuciu
From the Grave: A 40 Day Lent Devotional by AW Tozer
The Easter Storybook: 40 Bible Stories Showing Who Jesus Is by Laura Richie
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Mentioned in this episode:
Genesis 1:27-28
Genesis 2
Genesis 3
For Better or for Kids by Patrick and Ruth Schwenk
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Family Mission Statement/Values Download
Hebrews 12:7-11
Article on Discipline by Patrick Schwenk
Faith Forward Family Devotional by Patrick and Ruth Schwenk
Additional Resources to help build a Christian home
Indescribable by Louie Giglio
Living Loud: Defending Your Faith by Norman Geisler
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Mentioned in this episode:
Season 1 Episode 1: How to Have a Rootlike Faith
Genesis 1:27-28
Deuteronomy 6
Ephesians 6:1-4
For Better or for Kids by Patrick and Ruth Schwenk
The Better Mom by Ruth Schwenk
Faith Forward Family Devotional by Patrick and Ruth Schwenk
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Clare Smith has never been one to lack energy! She loves encouraging women of all ages and stages of life to live well physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She is a gifted speaker, blogger, leadership coach, and certified fitness instructor! You can find her online, training body and soul for the race of life at www.claresmith.me.
Mentioned in this episode:
I Samuel 17
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Key Idea: God is not only with us, but He is for us.
Mentioned in this episode:
John 1
Matthew 1
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Key Idea: The key to overcoming spiritual discouragement is to begin again.
Mentioned in this episode:
John 1
Genesis 1
Proverbs 24:16
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Tricia Goyer is a busy mom of ten, doting grandma, and wife to John. A USA Today bestselling author, Tricia has published seventy books and is a two-time Carol Award winner, as well as a Christy and ECPA Award Finalist. She won the Retailer’' Best Award in 2015 and has received starred reviews from Romantic Times and Publishers Weekly. She is also on the blogging team at TheBetterMom.com and other homeschooling and Christian sites. Tricia is the founder of Hope Pregnancy Ministries and currently leads a teen MOPS Group in Little Rock, Arkansas. You can connect with Tricia at www.TriciaGoyer.com
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Walk It Out: The Radical Result of Living God’s Word One Step at a Time by Tricia Goyer
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Dr. John-Mark Miravalle received his pontifical doctorate from the Regina Apostolorum in Rome, and is an associate professor of moral and systematic theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD. He is the author of numerous books, including the one we discussed called Beauty: What it is and Why it Matters. His debates with noted atheists on the topics of God’s Existence, Theistic Morality, and Same-sex marriage are available on Youtube. He and his wife have six children.
Mentioned in this episode:
Gen 1
Gen 2
Beauty: What It Is and Why It Matters by Dr. John Miravalle
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Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books including Parents Rising, 31 Days to a Happy Husband, and Calm, Cool, and Connected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life. Arlene has been a featured guest on the Today Show, Fox & Friends, Focus on the Family, and FamilyLife Today, and serves as the host of The Happy Home podcast. She lives in San Diego with her husband, James, and their three children.
Key Idea: We want our kids to be experts in life, not in gaming or social media.
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Screen Kids: 5 Skills Every Kid Needs in a Tech Driven World
Grandparenting Screen Kids: How to Help, What to Say, and Where to Begin
A+ Skills mentioned in the episode:
Affection
Appreciation
Anger Management
Apology
Attention
Psalm 1
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Key Idea: It takes more faith to believe that no one took nothing and made everything than to believe in the existence of God.
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Romans 1:18-25
Cosmologic Argument
Teleological Argument
The Moral Argument
Romans 2
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Key Idea: Hell is not where God sends us; hell is what God gives us when we freely choose to reject His gracious invitation of Heaven.
Mentioned in this episode:
Daniel 12:2
2 Thessalonians 1:8-9
2 Peter 2:4
Matthew 13:42
Luke 13:28
Matthew 25:30
Mark 9:48
Matthew 25:46
Mark 9:43
Genesis 1
Genesis 3
2 Peter 3:9
Romans 1:18-19
Romans 1:18-25
CS Lewis
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Key Idea: Our citizenship in heaven enables us to be the best of citizens here on earth.
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Romans 13:1-7
I Peter 2:17
I Timothy 2:2
Philipians 3:20
Acts 4
Psalm 33:16-22
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Mike Spencer grew up in the Detroit area and considered himself “pro-choice” until shortly after coming to faith in Christ in 1984, when the church he attended showed the pro-life film, The Silent Scream. Upon being confronted with the reality of abortion, Mike became deeply convicted and prayed for God’s forgiveness, offering himself as a voice for the unborn.
Mike served as a pastor for 23 years and now serves as the founder and president of Project LifeVoice, a gospel-driven human rights organization that equips and inspires pro-life ambassadors to speak compellingly and to act sacrificially on behalf of the most vulnerable, most abandoned and most oppressed among us; our preborn neighbors targeted by elective abortion.
Mike has a burden to awaken the Church to the plight of mothers facing unplanned pregnancies and to the little ones they carry. He travels extensively throughout the United States and beyond, speaking in churches, at banquets & conferences, and on high school & university campuses. He addresses thousands of students and adults each year. Mike is a gifted and much sought-after communicator who brings a pastor’s heart to the often emotional and divisive issue of abortion in a way that is both gracious and compelling. He and his wife, Barb, have five children including a daughter they adopted from Guatemala. Mike and his family currently reside in Celina, Ohio.
Key Idea: When we are silent about abortion, we communicate one of two messages: either abortion is not so bad or the gospel is not so good.
Mentioned in this episode:
Romans 1:30
Exodus 20
Matthew 5
2 Chronicles 7:14
Ezekiel 33-34
The Case for Life by Scott Klusendorf
Defending Life by Francis Beckwith
Ethics of Abortion by Christopher Kaczor
Pro Life Answers to Pro Choice Arguments by Randy Alcorn
Isaiah 53:5
2 Corinthians 7
John 8:36
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Key Idea: God doesn’t give us an explanation for all suffering, but He does give the promise that He will one day end all suffering.
Mentioned in this episode:
Genesis 50:19-20
Romans 5:3-4
James 1:2-4
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Key Idea: Love is acting out of benevolence for the benefit of someone else.
Questions to ask yourself when you’re not sure what posture to take:
Is it a matter of salvation?
Is it a matter of God’s character?
Is it a matter of morality?
Is it clear in scripture?
Mentioned in this episode:
I Peter 3:15-16
1 Cor 13:4-8
John 1:1
John 1:14
Galatians 6:1-2
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Sally Clarkson is a best-selling author, world-renowned speaker, and beloved figure who has dedicated her life to supporting and inspiring countless women to live into the story God has for them to tell. Sally hosts a weekly podcast "At Home With Sally." Sally has been married to her husband Clay for almost forty years and together they founded and run Whole Heart Ministries an international ministry seeking to support families in raising faithful, healthy, and loving children, in an increasingly difficult culture. Sally has four children, Sarah, Joel, Nathan, and Joy.
Key Idea: Our goal as parents isn’t just to raise good kids - it’s to raise kids who catch a dream for God’s purposes in their life.
Mentioned in this episode:
Awaking Wonder: Opening Your Child’s Heart to the Beauty of Learning
Genesis 3
Genesis 1
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Dr. J.P. Moreland is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. He holds degrees in philosophy, theology, and chemistry. He is the author of numerous books and is considered one of the most influential living philosophers of our time.
Key Idea: Anxiety is largely a learned habit that can be unlearned by engaging the right practices.
Mentioned in this episode:
Finding Quiet
Romans 12
Romans 6:12-13
Romans 6:19
Psalm 139:24-25
John 10:10
Genesis 1
Genesis 2
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Key Idea: Being rooted in Christ requires that we know who we are and whose we are.
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John 10:10
Matthew 3:16-17
Romans 8
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Key Idea: Gratitude isn't chosen by us, but rather, grown by God, in us.
Mentioned in this episode:
I Thessalonians 5:18
Psalm 34:1
G.K. Chesterton
1000 Gifts by Ann Voskamp
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Chronological Bible
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This Week’s Key Idea:
Our heavenly hope must infuse our earthly hope.
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Habakkuk 3
I Peter 1:3-5
Romans 8:18
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Sandra Maddox is an outspoken advocate for Christian Motherhood, Women's Ministry Lead at Saddleback Church, speaker, mentor, teacher, children’s book author, and accomplished interior designer. Her heart’s passion is to encourage, train and inspire women to use their homes as places of ministry, where each can uniquely express the love and reality of Christ in her marriage, in her motherhood, and as a woman of God. Sandra lives with her husband, Dr. Ron Maddox, in Newport Beach, California.
Mentioned in this episode:
Tiffany and the Talking Frog
Psalm 69
Jeremiah 29:11
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This Week’s Key Idea:
We find peace and freedom when we choose to enter our fear and pain instead of escaping it.
Mentioned in this episode:
John 10:10
Psalm 56:3
Resource: How to Turn to God When You Feel Afraid
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Courtney Joseph is a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute with a degree in Evangelism and Discipleship. She loves God’s Word!
After over a decade of leading women’s Bible studies, mentorships and workshops in her local church, she decided to move her ministry online at WomenLivingWell.org, where she is blogging through the Bible - one chapter a day.
Courtney’s passion and sincerity have made her a leader in the Christian blogging community. She is the Founder of GoodMorningGirls.org and has almost 2 million views of her videos on Youtube. She has been featured on the nationally syndicated television program, The Rachael Ray Show, and has spoken at many national conferences including Relevant, Allume, Proverbs 31 Ministries’ She Speaks, The Nines, Axis, Mom Heart and Hearts at Home.
Courtney has published over 20 Bible studies with both her Ecclesiastes and Ruth studies ranking #1 for Christian Devotionals on Amazon. You can follow Courtney’s ministry on Facebook, Pinterest, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram under the Profile: Women Living Well.
Mentioned in this episode:
Psalm 46
Resource: 30 Scriptures for Hope During Hard Times
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Today’s Key Idea: We need to be grateful for those who move toward our suffering and gracious toward those who move away from it.
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Amber Smith is the wife of country singer and songwriter, Granger Smith. She is a mom, who along with her family, lives in Texas. Amber is an active and engaging influencer on Instagram and YouTube, sharing her story of loss, but also God’s story of hope and redemption.
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www.riverkellyfund.org
Three Simple Steps to Help You Get Through This
Four Simple Steps to Help Your Friend Get Through This
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Today’s Key Idea: Suffering in and of itself doesn't change us; it is who we turn to in the midst of suffering that has the power to change us.
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Psalm 69
John 6:66-67
James 1
James 5:7-11
Three Simple Steps to Help You Get Through This
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Ruth and Pat welcome Candise Wade to the show today. Candise Wade is the creator of Love Your Human, an emotional health and literacy resource helping women embrace a more honest human existence through self-care, relational intelligence, and authentic connection with Jesus. A marketing strategist by day, she currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI with her husband and son, leads worship at her local church, and has recently developed an obsession with houseplants and gardening. Connect with her on social media @candisewade and/or @loveyourhuman.
Today’s Key Idea: An honest spirituality is a healthy spirituality.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Psalm 69
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Today’s Key Idea: Suffering in and of itself doesn't change us; it is who we turn to in the midst of suffering that has the power to change us.
Mentioned in this episode:
2 Timothy 3:12
Matthew 5:10-12
Hebrews 12
Hebrews 12:11
Ephesians 6
1 Peter 5:8
Mark 4
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Today on the show, Pat is having a great conversation with David Wade. K. DAVID WADE earned his MFA from the Helen Zell Writers' Program at the University of Michigan, where he won a Hopwood Award for Best Novel. His fiction has appeared in Kenyon Review Online and Kweli Journal; his nonfiction has been published in Brevity. He currently studies theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. Find him online @kdavidwade.
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TheRefugechurch.org
GraceA2.org
Today’s Key Idea: We are not only called by Jesus but we are sent by Jesus.
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Today on the show, Patrick and Ruth welcome Clay Clarkson to the show. Clay Clarkson is director of Whole Heart Ministries, a nonprofit family ministry he and his wife, Sally, started in 1994 to encourage and equip Christian parents. He is the author of Educating the WholeHearted Child (with Sally Clarkson), Our 24 Family Ways, and Heartfelt Discipline, and he writes online about Christian parenting and biblical topics. Clay is a graduate of Denver Seminary and has served in churches, missions, and parachurch ministries since 1975. He is also a Christian songwriter, Internet domain collector, and old Christian books enthusiast. Clay and Sally live in Monument, Colorado. Their four children are grown and following Jesus.
Today’s Key Idea: You cannot put into your children’s hearts what is not first in your own heart.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Educating the Wholehearted Child by Clay and Sally Clarkson
Deuteronomy 6
The Life-Giving Parent by Clay and Sally Clarkson
Heartflet Discipline by Clay Clarkson
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Today’s Key Idea: Prayer in and of itself is not the goal, communion with God is.
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Luke 11
Matthew 6
1 Thessalonians 5:17
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Today’s Key Idea: Anxiety is not just a spiritual issue, it’s also a physical issue.
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John 1
Romans 12:1,2
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Today’s Key Idea: Our emotions are great windows into our hearts.
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Matthew 6
Dan Allendar’s book: The Healing Path
Psalm 42:11
Psalm 139
Psalm 94:19
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Today’s Key Idea: Jesus desires internal transformation and not just external obedience.
Patrick welcomes Dr. Steve L. Porter as a guest on the show today. Dr. Porter is Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Biola University (La Mirada, CA). He completed his Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Southern California under Dallas Willard and M.Phil. in philosophical theology at the University of Oxford under Richard Swinburne. Steve teaches and does research on the dynamics of human change from psychological, philosophical, and theological perspectives. Steve has authored or edited various books and articles. Recent edited books include Neuroscience and the Soul: The Human Person in Philosophy, Science, and Theology and Psychology and Spiritual Formation in Dialogue: Moral and Spiritual Change in Christian Perspective. Alongside two others, Steve edited and completed Willard’s posthumous publication The Disappearance of Moral Knowledge. Steve is co-founder of the Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach, which is a grade 6–12 charter school committed to an intellectual virtues model of education. Steve and his wife Alicia live with their son Luke and daughter Siena in Long Beach, CA.
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Galatians 5:17-21
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Today’s Key Idea: Self Care is a means to love God and love others in a healthier way
Mentioned in this Episode:
Genesis 1 and 2
Gnosticism
Calvin’s Institutes
John 4
Mark 1:35-38
For Better For Kids by Patrick and Ruth Schwenk
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Today’s Key Idea: We Love One Another By Listening to One Another
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The Listening Life by Leighton Ford
Genesis 1-3
James 1:19
Psalm 103
“Listening is like Spiritual Hospitality”- unknown
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Today’s KEY IDEA: We were made to live interdependent lives, and not independent lives.
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- Genesis 2:18
- Relationships: A Mess Worth Making by Timothy Lane & Paul Tripp
- Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
- The Bait of Satan by John Bevere
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Today’s KEY IDEA: Growth comes with a battle
Mentioned in this show:
- John 3:30
- 1 John 2:15-17
- Galatians 5:16
- 1 Peter 5:8,9
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Today’s KEY IDEA:Spiritual disciplines in and of themselves don’t change us. THey are means to opening our hearts to more of God’s love and truth.
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- 2 Corinthians 3
- Galatians 2:20
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Today’s KEY IDEA: Our goal isn’t to be like Jesus, it’s to be with him. Becoming like him is a byproduct of being with him.
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Genesis 1 and 2
Colossians 2:6-7
Colossians 1:28-29
Genesis 1:26-27
Genesis 3
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