All of Life Show: Recent Episodes
Stewart and Alycia White
Living the christian life is often easier said than done. Whether it's marriage, parenting, relationships, or politics, it can be exhausting trying to live up to the standards we set.
The All of Life Show seeks to humbly explore the many facets of life, and examine it in the light of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Come along and discover what the gospel implications are for marriages, families, relationships, parenting, careers, and more.
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You left a church because of spiritual abuse, but the people you love stayed. Teasi Cannon joins Shepherd's Heart to talk about church hurt, broken friendships, and how to know who is still safe.
Leaving an unhealthy church rarely ends the pain. Your friends stay, the leaders keep going, and somehow you become the difficult one. In this episode, Teasi shares her own story of spiritual abuse and walks through the hardest part of healing from church hurt: navigating the relationships with people who stayed behind. If you're grieving friendships, questioning who you can trust, or wondering how to love people still inside a toxic church, this conversation is for you.
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Website: https://www.teasicannon.com
YouTube (True Comfort Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/@teasicannon9660
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teasicannon
True Comfort on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-comfort/id1822183312
True Comfort on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mmBVgIBS6XbD5xggsnFCA
beEmboldened (spiritual abuse recovery nonprofit): https://www.beemboldened.com
What we cover in this episode:
Why survivors of spiritual abuse wonder if they can ever trust themselves again
The moment you're out and no one comes for you
Why the wounded person gets the scrutiny while leaders get the benefit of the doubt
"Bleeding sheep don't bleed pretty" and how a friend can actually help someone who isn't healing gracefully
Why good people stay in unhealthy churches, and how to have compassion without pretending
Why a staying friend's presence can feel like rejection and betrayal
Not everyone who stays is unsafe, but not everybody who stays is safe: how to discern which friendships still have room for your heart
Red flags that a friendship has become unsafe, including defending the leader, reporting back, and pressure to reconcile quickly
Biblical boundaries with people still inside the church
The hope on the other side: it wasn't Jesus, it was a misrepresentation of Him
Teasi will be back on Shepherd's Heart when her new book on forgiveness releases. Subscribe so you don't miss that conversation.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 I Wished I Had Bruises | The Invisible Wound of Spiritual Abuse
01:19 Welcome to Shepherd's Heart with Teasi Cannon
01:44 Meet Teasi Cannon: Author, Speaker, beEmboldened Board Member
02:44 Wounded in Jesus's Name: Why Church Hurt Matters
03:14 How Did I Become the Difficult One?
04:12 Shunned Overnight: When No One Comes for You
05:04 Why Spiritual Abuse Makes You Doubt Yourself
07:19 Get Educated: The First Step After Church Hurt
09:47 Hyper-Scrutiny and the Pressure to Leave Perfectly
10:13 Bleeding Sheep Don't Bleed Pretty
11:33 How Friends Can Actually Help a Hurting Person
13:37 Is Telling Your Story Gossip? Reclaiming the Word
15:38 Why I Didn't Confront the People Who Hurt Me
16:10 Red Flag Sermons: How the Pulpit Manages the Narrative
17:35 The Neuroscience of an Invisible Wound
18:34 Why Good People Stay in Unhealthy Churches
20:19 When the Friends Who Stayed Also Stayed Too Long
21:19 We Lost Everything: 23 Years and Gone
23:14 When Their Staying Feels Like Betrayal
25:05 You're Worshiping Where I Was Wounded
26:03 Thrown Off the Ship: Grieving the Friendship
27:31 Can These Friendships Survive Spiritual Abuse?
28:32 Why Do I Want Them to See the Truth?
32:05 Do I Keep Hoping or Release Them?
33:26 Wolves and the Naivety That Lets Them In
34:28 Red Light, Yellow Light, Green Light Friendships
35:35 What a Safe Friend Sounds Like
36:24 The Yellow Zone: Choosing to Be Vulnerable Again
38:32 When Someone Presses You for More Information
40:12 Setting a Loving Boundary in a Hard Conversation
41:06 Don't Cut the Baby in Half: Two Sides to Every Story
42:15 Total Image Repair and DARVO from Leadership
43:33 What Biblical Boundaries Really Are
45:42 Boundaries Please the Lord, Not People
47:13 We Have Completely Misunderstood Forgiveness
47:58 Just Forgive Is Not That Simple: The Moral Debt
49:22 Forgiving God vs. Forgiving People
51:11 The Fruits of Genuine Repentance
53:17 Forgiveness, Trust, and Restored Access
56:05 What Saying I Forgive You Actually Means
57:22 The Beauty That Only Repentance Can Bring
59:08 A Teaser for the Counterfeit Forgiveness Deep Dive
59:34 Grief That Changes You Rather Than Defines You
61:27 Finding Security in Christ, Not the Church
63:39 We Can't Force Reconciliation or Repair
65:19 A Litmus Test for Our Own Hearts
67:00 Rejoicing With True Repentance
67:30 Transcendent Hope in the Middle of Real Pain
70:24 It Wasn't Jesus: The Hope on the Other Side
72:12 When the Church Isn't the One Who Shows Compassion
73:32 Ezekiel 34: The Shepherd Who Goes After the One
74:18 About the Book: Counterfeit Forgiveness
76:31 Where to Find Teasi and Her True Comfort Podcast
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➟ ➟ Narcissism in the church is one of the hardest things to name, especially when the pastor looks godly on Sunday and something still feels deeply wrong. In this episode of Shepherd's Heart, Stewart and Alycia White sit down with therapist and author Chuck DeGroat, who wrote "When Narcissism Comes to Church," for an honest conversation about spiritual abuse, church hurt, and what real healing actually looks like.
Chuck has spent more than twenty years doing psychological assessments of pastors and leaders. He explains why narcissism is a spectrum and not just a label. He shows how to tell the difference between a leader having a bad day and a genuine pattern of harm, and why rushing to call someone a "narcissist" is rarely the most helpful place to start. He also shares the warning a seminary professor once gave him that changed the course of his life and his marriage.
This is a conversation for anyone who has carried church hurt they could never fully explain, or quietly wondered whether their leader is actually narcissistic. There is a path toward healing, and it starts in a different place than most people expect.
What we cover in this episode:
➟ Why a "safe shepherd" is the real mark of healthy leadership
➟ The difference between abuse and the trauma that lingers long after it
➟ Why healing is "not microwavable" and what genuine change actually requires
➟ How forgiveness and justice are not the same thing
➟ What almost every narcissistic leader has buried in their own story
➟ How to discern real harm from a one-off mistake
"I'm never working with a narcissist. I'm working with someone who bears the image of God." - Chuck DeGroat
CHAPTERS
00:00 Personal growth and self-discovery
05:57 Using Milan Clinical Inventory
06:59 Discussing narcissistic personality traits
10:59 Examining Saul's leadership flaws
14:21 Narcissism and self-protection in therapy
17:40 Understanding vulnerability and self-protection
21:53 Assessing pastors' future challenges
24:37 Focusing on impact over labels
28:39 Discussing psychological diagnoses
33:44 Starting Point for Healing Trauma
34:23 Creating a safe space for healing
39:15 Recognizing signs of a panic attack
40:44 Importance of addressing physical needs
45:16 Shifting to a more grounded life
48:00 Seeking justice and healing
52:01 Reflecting on grace and forgiveness
54:31 Contact and Social Media Info
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Chuck DeGroat is a therapist, professor, and author of "When Narcissism Comes to Church" and "Healing What's Within." He co-founded the Soul Care Collaborative and teaches at Western Theological Seminary.
Website: https://www.chuckdegroat.net/
Soul Care Collaborative: https://www.soulcarecollaborative.com/
His books:
When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse: https://amzn.to/4oV9mNr
Healing What’s Within: Coming Home to Yourself--and to God--When You're Wounded, Weary, and Wandering: https://amzn.to/4y0mXaI
More Books: https://www.chuckdegroat.net/books
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Keywords: narcissism in the church, narcissistic pastor, spiritual abuse, church hurt, Chuck DeGroat, When Narcissism Comes to Church, healing from church hurt, narcissistic personality disorder, toxic church leadership, spiritual abuse recovery, biblical discernment
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Should I leave my church? If you're wrestling with church hurt, spiritual abuse, or unhealthy leadership, this conversation is for you.
In this episode of Shepherd's Heart, Stewart and Alycia White walk through 7 biblical questions to help you discern whether to stay, leave, or let God do deeper work in your own heart first. With humility and gospel-centered clarity, we speak to wounded believers and thoughtful leaders alike — pointing you back to Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who loves His church more than we ever could.
⏱ CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction: Should I Leave My Church? The Hard Question
01:15 - The Three Outcomes When Questioning Your Church
03:20 - When Abuse Is Present: When You Must Leave Immediately
04:14 - Question 1: Is the Gospel Truly Being Preached?
10:24 - Action Step: How to Directly Ask Your Pastor About the Gospel
14:19 - Question 2: Is Scripture the Authority or Just an Accessory?
17:57 - Red Flags: Ignoring and Misusing Scripture in the Church
22:42 - Question 3: Is Unrepentant Sin Confronted or Ignored in Your Church?
31:49 - Question 4: Are Your Leaders Qualified and Accountable?
43:15 - Question 5: Is Your Soul Being Fed or Starved at Church?
47:59 - Question 6: Have You Exhausted the Biblical Path of Appeal?
53:05 - Question 7: Are You Leaving Toward Something?
56:01 - Bonus Question: Why Do I Want to Leave or Stay?
58:58 - Jesus Addresses Tolerance in the Church
1:00:36 - Final Thoughts
📖 IN THIS EPISODE
* 7 honest, biblically-sound questions to prayerfully evaluate your church and your own heart
* Red flags in leadership: gospel clarity, Scripture's centrality, how sin is (or isn't) addressed
* How to distinguish conviction from condemnation, consumerism from discipleship, comfort from real spiritual growth
* The dangers of pastoral neglect, unaccountable leadership, and wolves in sheep's clothing
* What to do when facing abuse — and why the Bible demands immediate action for safety and justice
* Encouragement for whether you stay, leave, or find God working first in you
✝️ KEY SCRIPTURES
1 Timothy 3 & 1 Peter 5 — the character and accountability of biblical shepherds
Galatians 1 — the cost of losing the true gospel
Matthew 18 & 1 Corinthians 5 — Christ's commands for confronting sin with care
💬 A GENTLE REMINDER
This podcast is a place for honest conversation and gospel-centered healing — not a substitute for local church shepherding, professional counseling, or immediate help if you're in danger. If you're facing abuse or unsafe leadership, please reach out to trustworthy local authorities or a Christ-centered counselor right away.
If you're hurting, you are not alone. Your story matters. Your pain is seen by Christ, and there is real hope for healing and restoration.
If you need help and someone to talk to about your situation, we recommend reaching out to BeEmbolded:
* beEmboldened Ministries website — https://www.beemboldened.com/
* beEmboldened YouTube channel — https://www.youtube.com/@beEmboldened
* Contact beEmboldened: https://www.beemboldened.com/contact
* Workshops for churches, survivor groups, and more are available— https://www.beemboldened.com/programs
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Are you wrestling with church hurt, spiritual abuse, or disappointment in pastoral care and church leadership? In this gospel-centered episode of Shepherd’s Heart, Stewart and Alycia White gently but boldly unpack the crucial differences between a biblical church and a church as business. We explore how unhealthy church structures, CEO pastors, and corporate church models can lead to spiritual trauma, abuse of power, and a crisis of accountability, leaving wounded believers searching for healing, restoration, and trustworthy discipleship.
Learn how to recognize seven clear signs your church may be operating as a business rather than following Christ’s call to gospel-centered care and authentic biblical counseling. We discuss red flags such as NDAs (non-disclosure agreements), church discipline handled as HR, treating members as customers, mega church dynamics, partiality toward influential members, misuse of church discipline, avoidance of church crisis conversations, and prioritizing brand over people.
You’ll gain insight into real biblical discernment; how to spot unhealthy church organizations, navigate church discipline, seek wise accountability, and evaluate your own healing journey. Whether you’ve experienced toxic church leadership, spiritual neglect, or are a leader seeking a healthy church model, Stewart and Alycia point you to the hope of Christ, the comfort of Scripture, and practical next steps for your healing and restoration.
If you need resources or support, we highly recommend reaching out to BeEmboldened:
* BeEmboldened Ministries website — https://www.beemboldened.com/
* BeEmboldened YouTube channel — https://www.youtube.com/@beEmboldened
* Contact beEmboldened: https://www.beemboldened.com/contact
* Workshops for churches, survivor groups, and more are available— https://www.beemboldened.com/programs
Episode Summary:
* Seven warning signs that point to a business-minded church structure and how these relate to spiritual abuse, trauma, and neglect.
* How CEO pastors, mega church growth, and legal tools like NDAs signal a shift from gospel-centered discipleship to corporate priorities.
* Why biblical counseling, scriptural accountability, and honest pastoral care must anchor every healthy church.
* How to recognize and respond wisely to partiality, power imbalances, and crisis management driven by business interests rather than love for Christ.
* Steps for your healing journey: approaching church leadership with grace, processing hurt through a biblical lens, and discerning when it may be time to seek restoration or a new church community.
The essential marks of a truly healthy, biblically faithful church.
Key Scripture:
John 10 highlights Jesus as the Good Shepherd who cares for, restores, and protects His flock, contrasting godly pastoral leadership with the dangers of false shepherds and business-focused church organizations.
Care and Encouragement:
If you are navigating spiritual trauma, abuse of power, or crisis in your church, know you are not alone. Shepherd’s Heart is not a substitute for local pastoral care, Biblical counseling, or professional counseling where necessary, but comes alongside you on your healing journey with truth and compassion.
Final Encouragement & Call to Action:
If this episode helps you discern, heal, or grow, please subscribe, share, and comment with your questions or experiences. Stewart and Alycia take every story seriously—it’s our honor to pray for you.
Reach out below if you would like support, have suggestions for future topics, or need help taking your next step toward restoration.
You are seen, loved, and cared for by the Good Shepherd. There is hope after church hurt—and real healing can begin.
TIMSTAMPS:
0:00 - Why Jesus Flipped Tables (And Where He Did It)
0:42 - We Love the Church! Here's Why This Conversation Matters
5:07 - Sign #1: The Pastor Acts More Like a CEO Than a Shepherd
11:35 - Sign #2: Members Are Treated Like Customers or Stockholders
18:23 - Sign #3: The Service Points to the Church Instead of Christ
25:50 - Sign #4: Missions Become a Brand-Building Sizzle Reel
29:06 - Sign #5: Crisis Response Looks Like Corporate PR, Not Pastoral Care
38:54 - Sign #6: The Speed of Response Reveals the Heart
47:14 - Sign #7: NDAs and Legal Silencing in the Church
50:29 - What To Do If You're Seeing These Red Flags
52:45 - Sign #8 (BONUS!): When All Counseling Gets Outsourced
53:46 - Closing Thoughts and Prayer Request
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If you’ve experienced church hurt, spiritual abuse, toxic church leadership, or deep trauma inside a faith community, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we talk honestly about healing, restoration, boundaries, pastoral care, church discipline, and the painful reality of abuse in church culture. We also explore how the gospel, Jesus, and the Bible speak into grief, loss, betrayal, damaged relationships, mental health struggles, and the long road of recovery after spiritual harm. Whether you are an abuse survivor, a church leader, a pastor, or someone wrestling with faith, spirituality, and what biblical leadership should actually look like, this episode offers clarity, discernment, and hope.
Naomi Wright of beEmboldened shares her story of surviving spiritual abuse and cult recovery, along with practical wisdom for recognizing unhealthy power dynamics, responding to the covering up of abuse, and pursuing real reconciliation where possible. This is a Christ-centered conversation about faith, healing, accountability, discipleship, and finding hope in Christ after church pain.
Resources & Contact Information:
* beEmboldened Ministries website — https://www.beemboldened.com/
* beEmboldened YouTube channel — https://www.youtube.com/@beEmboldened
* Contact beEmboldened: https://www.beemboldened.com/contact
* Workshops for churches, survivor groups, and more are available— https://www.beemboldened.com/programs
* Recommended interview for more of Naomi’s story: Sean McDowell & Naomi Wright on YouTube - https://youtu.be/YWl5wvvlo4E?si=L-hxe4eGh_U4mdE_
In this episode:
* Learn the difference between strong, biblical leadership and abusive leadership, and how to recognize red flags in church or ministry relationships.
* Understand how spiritual abuse can occur in both extreme settings (e.g., cults) and mainstream churches, and how subtler forms are often overlooked or explained away.
* Get a clear, working definition of spiritual abuse, why it flourishes in certain church cultures, and how leaders and systems unintentionally enable it through silencing, neglect, or misplaced loyalty.
* Explore the effects of trauma, including why survivors struggle to find language or speak up, and how church responses can either deepen wounds or foster true restoration.
* Receive practical encouragement: steps for those hurt by spiritual leaders, ways healthy churches can protect and respond, and counsel for church members struggling to understand and support those wounded.
* Hear pastoral advice for discerning healthy versus toxic church environments, and what real biblical accountability should look like among God’s people.
Scripture Foundation:
Ezekiel 34 anchors our conversation. God’s heart is clear—He sees when shepherds harm rather than protect His flock, and He Himself steps in as the Good Shepherd to rescue, heal, and restore. Jesus loves His sheep, calls out false shepherds, and promises justice along with compassionate care for the wounded.
We know that for many, church trauma and spiritual abuse bring pain, confusion, and sometimes despair. If you’re hurting, please know you are not alone and that Christ is near to the brokenhearted. Gospel-centered healing is possible, and trustworthy help can be found.
This podcast is not a substitute for local church shepherding or professional counseling. If your situation is unsafe or urgent, please seek immediate help in your area.
We hope you’ll find wise, gracious guidance, whether you’re a survivor hoping for a path forward or a church leader longing to shepherd Christ’s flock more faithfully.
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We welcome your questions and stories!
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Confusion about religious upbringing
06:47 Feeling a Protective Presence
15:18 Recognizing spiritual abuse dynamics
20:37 Recognizing motives in leadership
21:51 Discussing Bea Bolden's mission and audience
30:56 Teaching accountability and limiting power
32:55 Understanding and discussing spiritual abuse
41:08 Encouraging outside support for churches
45:56 Handling leadership crises
49:21 Guidance for the outer circle
55:33 Importance of following up
01:02:26 Focus on genuine repentance and faith
01:07:11 Understanding victim motivations
01:15:24 Community outreach and engagement ideas
01:21:17 Encouragement and church resources
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Something is amiss within the house of God, where those seeking truth and healing often encounter control and silence instead of spiritual guidance from those entrusted to shepherd them. This situation has led many to deconstruct their faith, moving away from not just the building, but from christianity altogether. Shepherd's Heart acts as a lifeline for those who have been hurt, expressing a deep love for the church community while acknowledging these significant issues. If you or someone you know has been impacted in a negative way by those who claim the name of Jesus, this show is for you.
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What if everything you thought you knew about living the Christian life was wrong? On this episode of the All of Life Show, Stewart and Alycia White sit down with author and pastor Shawn Reinsel to unpack the life-transforming power of grace—a message that’s often overlooked, yet absolutely vital for experiencing genuine freedom and joy in Jesus.
Shawn shares his incredible journey: from a rule-keeping, striving believer, through devastating personal heartbreak, to a new understanding of God’s radical, life-giving grace. You’ll hear firsthand how legalism and “try harder” Christianity set us up for burnout, shame, and disappointment—and how embracing 100% grace is the only way to step into the abundant life God promises.
Join us as we dig into:
🔥 - Why so many Christians misunderstand grace—and the difference between legalism, licentiousness, and real gospel freedom
🔥 - Powerful stories of forgiveness, suffering, and profound transformation
🔥 - The truth about sanctification: It’s not about trying harder, but allowing Christ to live through you
🔥 - Practical steps to break free from performance-based religion and find rest for your soul
🔥 - How to address shame, anxiety, and burnout in your spiritual walk (and what that means for the church today)
🔥 - The #1 question you need to ask if you want to truly experience the all-sufficient grace of God
If you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough, like you’re just “white-knuckling” your way through faith, or you wonder why following Jesus feels so hard at times—this conversation is for you. Get ready for real talk, deep encouragement, and a whole new vision for what it means to live all of life in Christ.
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How does a Christian music manager end up becoming the pastor of a church in Middle Tennessee? Why are so many many people moving to Tennessee? What is God doing there? Do we know Alisa Childers?
We ask, and get asked, these questions and more!
Darren Tyler, pastor of Conduit Church in Franklin, TN, is our guest on episode 50 of the All of Life Show.
Darren shares the story of how God took him from being a small town kid from Nebraska, to working with some of the biggest bands in Contemporary Christian Music, and then how God led him to leave it all to plant and pastor a church in Franklin, Tennessee.
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How can you know when you're actually under spiritual attack? What ways can you discern spiritual warfare from mere physical illness or relational conflict?
In this follow-up episode on Spiritual Warfare, Karl Payne goes into further detail on the ways in which a Christian can discern when they're under attack, and when they are not. If you've ever had moments in your relationships, marriage, or temptations and addictions where you felt like you were almost being pushed toward sin and rebellion against God, you may actually be in the midst of spiritual warfare and not even know it.
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For many Christians in the world, today, Satan and demons just seem like superstitious nonsense, or perhaps outdated and expired, no longer relevant to our modern minds. What if we're mistaken? What if there are forces presently at work in the world, seeking to destroy and devour our peace and joy, and take our eyes off of the only One who can help.
In episode 48 of the All of Life Show, Pastor Karl Payne shares his extensive experience and understanding of the issues of spiritual warfare and demonization. Christians need to know that demons are real and active in our world, so we can understand what is happening in our lives, families, churches and communities.
In this episode, we discuss how Karl first got involved with demonization, and what he's learned in over 40 years of experience.
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Mothers, Have you ever been so angry with your children that you said or did something you immediately regretted, only to find yourself repeating the same cycle again and again?
Anger is often assumed to be a bad emotion; sinful even. Scripture tells us, however, that we are to be "Angry and sin not", and not to let "the sun go down on our anger". The problem arises when we choose to handle our anger in the wrong way, and direct it toward the wrong place. If you've been a parent for longer than a minute, and a mother in particular, you've likely experienced the type of anger that we discuss with our guest, Natalie Hixson. Natalie is a Christian life coach, and uses her early experiences in motherhood to help other moms overcome mommy burnout and explosive anger. Natalie has been through the gauntlet of parenting woes and lived to tell the tale. Now, she coaches mothers seeking to overcome their own issues with anger, and she does so by directing them to the hope only found in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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We've all be guilty of throwing around terms while assuming others fully grasp what we mean. When it comes the the Christian faith, the gospel is no different.
What does it mean when people say, "The gospel is for all of life"? How does the gospel actually apply to things like marriage, parenting, relationships, counseling, politics, and more? Is it just a resource among many useful tools and resources available? What even is "The Gospel"?
The sooner we grasp the importance of the gospel for the Christian life, the sooner we will see growth that comes from surrendering to the truth of God's word, and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
In this episode, we dig into the high-level overview of the gospel, and what it means that the gospel of Jesus Christ is for all of life.
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Western society seems hyper-focused on chasing down anything that might promise even just a little happiness, but then quickly dissatisfied and disappointed once they've obtained their objective. The most advanced nations also struggle with some of the highest rates of depression, meanwhile, many poor and emerging nations actually report some of the lowest numbers. How can this be? How can they have joy when they have so little, while those with much are rarely ever satisfied?
On this episode of the All of Life Show, we discuss the differences between happiness and joy, and discover that true joy comes, not from what we have, but from Who has us.
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When God calls us, He calls us to be faithful, but how often do we ignore or shirk our responsibility toward faithfulness and replace it with simply being comfortable?
In this episode of the All of Life Show, we share about the journey that God has had us on, and where He has led us.
Listening to God's voice and seeking His will is often quite different than we might picture it. We've learned that in whatever we're doing, we must do it in faith. In fact, that's what God is looking for; faith. Apart from faith it is impossible to please Him. That can sound ominous until you consider the implications; when we operate in faith in God, His promises, and, most of all, faith in the finished work of Jesus, we can't NOT please Him! This ends up being wildly freeing! Are you walking in faith? Do you want to?
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Is cryptocurrency something that Christians should be involved in? Isn't Bitcoin used for illegal activities? What about the Mark of the Beast?
When it comes to the world of cryptocurrencies, Christians can often find it difficult to know how to approach things from a Biblical perspective.
Tim Bertram decided to bridge the gap by creating TheCryptoChristian.com; a website that specifically tackles the questions and issues that Christians have when it come to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and helps bring clarity to the believer.
(This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. You must do your own research. No one featured in this episode is a financial advisor, and this is not financial advice.)
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The Crypto Christians Website: https://www.thecryptochristian.com/
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Sam Sey and Annie Pasma sit down to talk with us about their recent engagement, how they handle being under the microscope of the public eye, the attention they have received by being black man and a white woman engaged to be married, and the future life they look forward to having as a married couple.
Hear them speak candidly about the struggles, hurdles, and hopes they share as they look to Jesus Christ to be the center of their lives.
Their story is truly inspiring!
Please Consider Supporting Sam's work:
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Is all human life valuable? What gives each life dignity and worth?
In this episode of the All of Life show, we interview the Pro-Life Guys!
Cameron Côté and Pieter Bos are two men who are passionate about saving the lives of unborn babies. They are the hosts of the Pro-Life Guys Podcast, where they interview guests and discuss the value of human life at all stages, and give you the tools you need to change minds and save lives from abortion.
Join us in this episode of the All of Life Show as we learn how to engage others with grace, while not shying away from the truth.
To learn more about the Pro-Life Guys, you can check out there website:
https://prolifeguys.com/
Make sure to subscribe to their podcast on your favorite podcast catcher!
https://prolifeguys.com/episodes/
The Pro-Life Guys podcast is a project of the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform (CCBR). CCBR is an educational human rights organization dedicated to speaking out on behalf of the youngest and most vulnerable members of the human family. You can learn more about CCBR, HERE: https://endthekilling.ca/
In this special episode of the All of Life Show, Stewart is joined by guest host, Jared Lopez, and they discuss a new side project that they're working on, called, "Dude, How's Your Faith?"
Both alumni of Calvary Chapel Bible College, Stewart and Jared have decided to set out to find other Bible College alums and ask them about their faith after all this time. In this episode, they share their heart for this new project, along with their concerns, and how they hope the idea will be received. Sit back with a cold glass of lemonade, iced tea, or adult beverage of your choice and enjoy as these two Bible College buddies discuss their new podcast.
Be on the lookout for "Dude, How's Your Faith?"
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DHYFPodcast
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Website: https://www.dudehowsyour.faith/
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In our culture, today, there are so many ideas and voices competing with the voice of Truth found in the Word of God. Consequently, Christians have become more confused than ever with how to think Biblically regarding issues pertaining to gender and sexuality.
In part two of our interview with Professor Nancy Pearcey, we discuss her most recent book, Love Thy Body, and hear how a Christian can walk in love without compromising truth and faithfulness to God's Word.
Nancy Pearcey is the author of Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality. Her earlier books include The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and two ECPA Gold Medallion Award Winners: How Now Shall We Live (coauthored with Harold Fickett and Chuck Colson) and Total Truth. Her books have been translated into nine languages. She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Baptist University. A former agnostic, Pearcey has spoken at universities such as Princeton, Stanford, USC, and Dartmouth. She was highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today and was hailed in The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual."
Links to Nancy's Books:
Total Truth: https://www.amazon.com/Total-Truth-Study-Guide-Christianity/dp/1433502208
Love Thy Body: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Thy-Body-Answering-Questions/dp/0801075726
The Soul of Science: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Science-Christian-Natural-Philosophy/dp/0891077669
Saving Leonardo: https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Leonardo-Secular-Assault-Meaning/dp/1433669277
Finding Truth: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Truth-Principles-Secularism-Substitutes/dp/0781413087
How Now Shall We Live?: https://www.amazon.com/How-Now-Shall-We-Live/dp/084235588X
What is Truth? How can we know it? In our modern era, we have developed a belief about truth that is, quite simply, not true.
In this episode of the All of Life Show, we interview Professor Nancy Pearcey about one of her books, Total Truth, and discuss the way that the truth has been divided into the realms of sacred and secular, and how Christians must understand and overcome this if we are to be effective.
Nancy Pearcey is the author of Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality. Her earlier books include The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and two ECPA Gold Medallion Award Winners: How Now Shall We Live (coauthored with Harold Fickett and Chuck Colson) and Total Truth. Her books have been translated into nine languages. She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Baptist University. A former agnostic, Pearcey has spoken at universities such as Princeton, Stanford, USC, and Dartmouth. She was highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today and was hailed in The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual."
Links to Nancy's Books:
Total Truth: https://www.amazon.com/Total-Truth-Study-Guide-Christianity/dp/1433502208
Love Thy Body: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Thy-Body-Answering-Questions/dp/0801075726
The Soul of Science: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Science-Christian-Natural-Philosophy/dp/0891077669
Saving Leonardo: https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Leonardo-Secular-Assault-Meaning/dp/1433669277
Finding Truth: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Truth-Principles-Secularism-Substitutes/dp/0781413087
How Now Shall We Live?: https://www.amazon.com/How-Now-Shall-We-Live/dp/084235588X
A month ago, we decided to take the Gospel Tech's 30 Day Family Framework Challenge, and in this episode, we spill all the details about how we did, what we learned, and where we struggled the most, and the Nathan Sutherland, the host of the Gospel Tech Podcast, is there to help us out, answer our questions, and point us to Jesus.
You won't want to miss this awesome follow-up episode!
Want to take the Family Framework 30 Day Challenge https://gospeltechworkshop.thinkific.com/courses/gospel-tech?th__ug=2fdca4a3&th__c=alloflifepodcast
Other resources mentioned in this episode:
https://flintandiron.org/
https://www.facebook.com/lovegodusetech
https://www.instagram.com/lovegodusetech
https://www.alloflifeshow.com
In a day and age when it seems like even the most faithful of Christians are falling by the wayside and walking away from the faith, the believer needs to be strengthened in their resolve. This is nothing new, however. In fact, the Apostle Paul wrote the letters to the Colossians for just such a thing. Many were being taken captive by persuasive and convincing philosophies of their age, so Paul pointed them back to Jesus Christ, the One in Whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
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Mentioned on this episode:
Alisa Childers: https://www.youtube.com/user/alisachilders
Her Book, "Another Gospel": https://amzn.to/3sHILFg
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How does a Christian approach some of the most important and sensitive issues going on in our world and culture today? Samuel Sey believes that, if we believe the gospel, we much approach everything from a position of love, grace, patience and truth.
In this episode we interview Samuel Sey. Originally from Ghana, Sam lives in Toronto, Canada where he is a pro-life advocate and writer at his blog, www.slowtowrite.com. He is committed to addressing racial, cultural, and political issues with biblical theology and an attempt to be quick to listen and slow to speak.
He has been interviewed and featured across multiple websites, podcasts and youtube channels, including TheBlaze.com, Relatable With Allie Stuckey, Breitbart.com, Aomin.org, EzraInstutute.ca, Wretched.org, Desiring God.com, and, oh yeah, The ALL OF LIFE SHOW!
We dive into some of the best conversation we've had, so you won't want to miss a minute of this episode!
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What's better than one episode of Date Night with the Whites? How about TWO?!
In this special episode of the All of Life Show, Stewart and Alycia revisit the theme from one of their first episodes where they invite you along to a date night filled with trivia and dad jokes. What more could you want? How about unnecessary sound effects?! You got it!
Hit us up with your own clever or silly date night ideas and trivia questions, and we just might use them on the next episode!
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If the Gospel if Jesus Christ really applies to all of life, does that means it even applies to our technology? In this episode of the All of Life Show, we interview Nathan Sutherland, host of the Gospel Tech podcast, and founder of the ministry, Flint and Iron. Whether it's smart phones, tablets, computers, social media, or television, Nathan is passionate about helping parents, children, and individuals apply a gospel framework that allows them to love God and people, and use tech to the glory God. You won't want to miss this episode!
Are you interested in creating your own Family Framework through Gospel Tech?
For our listeners, through the month of February (2021), Gospel Tech is providing a 50% discount to their online training resource!
You can get this discount by going here: https://gospeltechworkshop.thinkific.com/courses/gospel-tech?th__ug=2fdca4a3&th__c=alloflifepodcast
Other resources mentioned in this episode:
https://flintandiron.org/
https://www.facebook.com/lovegodusetech
https://www.instagram.com/lovegodusetech
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It would be natural to assume that if a person claims to be a Christian, then knowing and understanding the Gospel and how to present it is a given! Surprisingly, many Christians struggle to have a Biblical understanding of the Gospel, and the ability to rightly articulate it. How does this disconnect happen, and how can it be improved?
In this episode, we dig into the question, "What is the Gospel", and seek to offer up a framework to properly understand and articulate it.
Special thanks to Greg Gilbert for writing his book, What is the Gospel?. We lean heavily upon his work to help present a framework that all believers can remember utilize in preaching the Gospel to those who have not heard. Not only this, but the believer can better remind and apply the Gospel to every area of their Christian life.
Also, thank you to Marc Minter for providing a very nice summary of Greg Gilbert's book, on his website, www.marcminter.com
If you'd like to get your own copy of What is the Gospel?, you can get it here:
https://tinyurl.com/y42nj4oo
Visit Marc Minter's site and grab a copy of his summary of the book:
https://marcminter.com/2018/10/15/a-summary-of-what-is-the-gospel-by-greg-gilbert-in-22-quotes/
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In today's world, Christians have been pressed to accept and adopt the belief that there are two worlds to live in; the sacred and the secular. The sacred is the realm of religious "truth", while the secular is the realm of your public life, which includes everything from science to marriage. The myth is that the two should never meet because they have not business doing so. This isn't what scripture teaches, however.
Don't miss this episode of the All of Life show!
Book mentioned in this episode:
Total Truth - Nancy R. Pearcy ( https://tinyurl.com/yxmhoxmf )
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In the current American political climate and cultures, things seem to be more unstable than ever. How is a Christian supposed to respond? What Should inform the Christian's opinions and beliefs?
Aren't politics just a worldly system that should have no part in the Christian life?
In this episode, we discuss the events the past week, and how Christians should carry themselves in these incredibly polarizing times.
In this episode of the All of Life Show, Stewart and Alycia discuss their first year of podcasting, and highlight some of their favorite moments, then look ahead to what's in store for the All of Life show in 2021 and beyond. Oh, and they introduce their first outtake at the end of the episode, so be sure to listen to the end.
When a person thinks of the word Resolution, the mind almost immediately goes to New Year's Resolutions. It's a time when people all around the world make vows to quit doing one thing, or start doing another, but the ability to stick to it usually only lasts for a months, weeks, or even days.
This year, resolve to make your New Year Resolutions, not only temporal, but something of eternal significance.
In this year-end episode of the All of Life Show, Stewart and Alycia discuss the merits of making resolutions that last, and why aiming for something more eternally significant often ends up bringing the other stuff along for the ride.
One of the most beloved Christmas songs of all time is also one of our favorites, but we never knew the amazing story behind the song. In this episode, we dig into the story and discuss the amazing way the song came to be. May you be encouraged and lifted up this season as you hear of the faithful way God uses broken people to carry His good news.
References used for this episode:
https://www.wordandwork.org/2020/12/the-amazing-story-of-o-holy-night/
https://www.hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com/Hymns_and_Carols/NonEnglish/minuit_chretiens.htm
https://www.hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com/Hymns_and_Carols/o_holy_night.htm
Song at end of episode:
O Holy Night (Guitar Version) - Kim Aspen
https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/ULCS2JQH2b/
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Most professing Christians have at least heard that community is supposed to play a vital role to the Christian life, but many still struggle to grasp just what that looks like. In this episode, we talk with Robert Hershey from The Fellowship at Bend, and dig into the role that community plays in the life of the Christian.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Life Together - Dietrich Bonhoeffer: https://amzn.to/3lbI5Vq
He Calls Me Friend - John M. Perkins: https://amzn.to/2JPkPPo
Websites:
www.TFAB.com
www.alloflifeshow.com
When it comes to politics, no doubt you've been asked who you're voting for, but as a Christian, how do you answer? In this episode, we take a look at the Old Testament book of Joshua, and see what happened when Joshua asked the Captain of the Lord of Hosts, "Are you for us, or for our adversaries?". The answer he was given probably took him by surprise, and it is still relevant, today.
In this episode we review a book called, "Try Softer", by author and counselor Aundi Kolber, and talk about how God used this book in our lives at a time when we were feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and depression.
Christians struggle with depression and anxiety just like any other person, but the means we have available to address these things is so much greater. Their is freedom and hope because of Jesus, but that doesn't necessarily mean that everything will be fixed when we'd like it to be.
https://aundikolber.com/book/
Just because a person becomes a Christians doesn't mean that they no longer deal with fear and anxiety. In fact, quite often, faith looks more like facing those things head-on. In scripture, we see this illustrated perfectly with the account of Peter being invited out to walk on the water with Jesus. He was the only one who had the faith in the moment to believe that he could step out of the boat if Jesus invited him to do so. Upon stepping out on the water, however, Peter was quickly overwhelmed by the wind and waves crashing down all around him, and began to sink, ultimately, crying out to Jesus for rescue. Jesus pulled him up and brought him back to the boat. This can be a picture of what the Christian life looks like; we step out in faith, get overwhelmed, and cry out to Jesus, but this isn't the failure that one might assume it to be. No, it is Christ working in and through us for the good glory of the Father.
In this episode, we interview Pastor Josh Pasma, the founding pastor of Crossview Community Church in Kennewick, WA. Josh shares about the struggles he has seen in ministry and life, and how it has been Christ who has ultimately been the one with enough faith to bring him through and pull him back out when he has been overcome by the types of fears and anxieties that come with the wind and the waves of life.
When it comes to politics, Christians can have a tough time knowing what to do, what to believe, and how to proceed. Fear and intimidation can lead to staying quiet, and yet for some, they don't know how to hold their tongue. What is a sincere Christian supposed to do? How should they proceed?
In this episode of the All of Life Show, we discuss how the Gospel of Jesus Christ should shape our politics, and act as a framework from which we make our decisions.
Join us a we delve into this hot button topic and try to bring the peace of Christ to an arena that can be very divisive.
It seems like despair can come more easily than joy, these days. Turn on the news or scroll through social media and it is amazing anyone could come away without questioning God and wondering if true justice will ever be served. This is nothing new. In fact, this is exactly where the Psalmist found himself when he wrote Psalm 73. Nearly despairing of trust in God as he noticed that the wicked seemed to have it easier than those seeking to obey the Lord and follow Him. It took a massive shift in focus before the Psalmist was able to discern what the truth was.
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Scripture reading is from the ESV Bible.
We The Kingdom song mentioned in episode:
If All I Had Was Christ - https://youtu.be/K8gGOPbLQqc
Does your faith look more like a flop? Do you only connect with Jesus for maybe an hour or two on Sundays, and, if you're honest, the rest of the week you live like you've completely forgotten about Him? Author Tyler D. Smith joins us on the show to discuss his new book, Searching for Seven, in which he aims to help readers seek Jesus, not just on Sunday, but seven days a week.
Tyler's Book: https://amzn.to/2XnBEot
Book Website: https://www.searchingforseven.com
Tyler's Website: https://tylerdsmith.net
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When Kelly Garasha got a phone call from her childhood best friend, Marie, she had no idea that her entire life was about to drastically change. Over the next sixteen months, she would walk with her best friend through the darkest moments of colon cancer, never quite being certain what God was doing, but trusting that He was at work.
In this episode, we dive into the question, "Where is God in the Midst of Suffering?", as our guest shares what God showed her, and how He changed her.
If you or someone you know is currently wondering where God is and what He is doing, then this episode is for you.
Mentioned in this episode:
Kelly's Instragram story: https://www.instagram.com/kellygarashay/
If you're currently struggling through your own suffering, here are some book resources we recommend:
Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn't Make Sense
https://amzn.to/3fnC196
Walking with God through Pain and Suffering
https://amzn.to/3e5V5sb
You can't pick up your phone, turn on your television or hop on your computer without seeing and hearing about the most heart-breaking events. Recently, this truth became even more apparent with the murder of George Floyd; an image-bearer of God. Like gasoline on the fire, this event brought America to a series of explosive effects, the consequences of which are continuing without an end in sight. You'd be hard-pressed to find someone without strong convictions about these things, but where is God in the midst of this? How does the gospel of Jesus Christ speak to such events? In this episode, we explore the answer to these questions and more, as we seek to get to the root of hate, violence, racism, and evil itself.
For further reading check out these articles:
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/gospel-justice-city/
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/oh-god-make-us-angry/
Music featured in this episode:
Mr. Thomas' Decision, by Benjamin Monday -
https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/opUyrFDGD0
How has the way we do church changed during this time of pandemic and crisis? How has the gospel remained the same? In this episode, we sit down with our Pastor, Loren Anderson, from The Fellowship at Bend, and talk about these things and more. Join us as we dive into what life and fellowship look like right now, and how it might change in the future.
The Fellowship at Bend site:
www.TFAB.com
All of Life Show Website:
www.AllofLifeShow.com
During this time of quarantine and struggles, many have said that we're all in the same boat, but someone wisely pointed out that we are really all in the same storm, but actually in different boats. The question is; how is your boat holding up? Do you feel like it's sinking? What once tolerable things are now feeling like way too much to bear in the midst of the storm?
In this episode, we will explore the way that the gospel points us to the Only Hope we have inside or outside the storm; Jesus Christ.
Mentioned in this episode:
KiwiCrate: https://bit.ly/2L2yfoC
www.AllofLifeShow.com
Scripture reading was from the ESV Bible: James 3:13 - 4:12
Show Image Photo credit: @pueblomagicobacalar
What if the best way to address our unwanted sexual behavior was to press into our issues rather than to run away or simply try to manage them? In this interview, author and counselor Jay Stringer talks about exactly that. In his book, Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing, Jay takes a gospel-centered approach to the issues of unwanted sexual behavior and takes a different approach than what most Christians have probably heard. If you've been going through the same cycles with your own struggles and you wonder if there really is such a thing as true freedom, you definitely want to check out this interview.
BOOK LINK:
Unwanted: How the Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing
https://amzn.to/2xaOBbe
Jay's Website:
www.Jay-Stringer.com
Who or what is holding you together when everything seems to be falling apart around you? Where do you turn when all of your sure-things have crumbled?
In episode 114 of the All of Life Show, we discuss the way that many Christians are being awakened to the reality that their faith can only truly rest in Jesus Christ. The only hope we have, whether things are great or terrible, is the hope of the promise of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our Message doesn't change! No, we are to press further into the grace and hope of the gospel! If you're feeling overwhelmed and without hope, it's a strong indicator that you've had your hope in the wrong place.
Scripture referenced in this episode:
Colossians 1:9-29
In this episode of the All of Life Show, we interview Jerrad Lopes, host of the Dad Tired Podcast and author of several books, including the book Dad Tired and Loving It: Stumbling Your Way to Spiritual Leadership.
Often, what we think our lives should look like is quite the opposite of what God has in mind. Sometimes, we may even be enduring struggles and suffering that God is actually allowing as a grace in our lives to prepare us for something that we never would have been ready for without the struggles. Join us in this interview with Jerrad Lopes as we discuss the way God has done this very thing in his own life.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Dad Tired and Loving it: Stumbling Your Way to Spiritual Leadership
https://amzn.to/2WAuJZu
Stop Behaving: A Gospel Centered Devotional for Men
https://amzn.to/2WGnIX1
Fully Engaged: 10 Practical Ways To Lead Your Family Toward Jesus
https://amzn.to/2vI38KO
Jerrad's Website: https://www.dadtired.com/
How do you reach people in other countries with the power of the gospel, and ensure that they continue to grow and mature as Christians? In this episode of the All of Life Show, special guest Glenn Miller shares with us the work he has been doing with an organization called Global Training Network, and their aim to globally train pastors and leaders in the Gospel of Jesus Christ so the church can grow and the gospel can continue to spread.
Links mentioned on this episode:
www.globaltrainingnetwork.org/miller
www.alloflifeshow.com
www.facebook.com/alloflifeshow
Youtube video of Progress of Redemption Course mentioned in this episode:
https://youtu.be/_Mt0ioyQxQU
Guilty! You should be ashamed! What a shame! Guilt and shame; two conditions in which our world is steeped, but often in denial and opposition to their origin. Two words that often go hand-in-hand, with little distinction, but are they the same thing?
In this episode of the All of Life Show, special guest host, Pastor Brett Anderson, joins us as we take a look into guilt and shame, and the way that they shape our identities, even as Christians, and how we are to deal with these twins that were born in the Garden and have haunted us ever since.
For sermons from Pastor Brett Anderson, and more information on Redeemer's Church in Redmond Oregon, check out their website: https://redeemersredmond.com/
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In Episode 110 of the All of Life Show we discuss how easily we drift from dealing with sin through the only effective means, that is the grace and gospel of Jesus Christ, and instead try to deal with it through the law of guilt and shame. This can show up in our parenting when we try to coax and manipulate our children into obeying or not sinning through things like shame, manipulation, bribery, and even trying to appeal to their good good nature. All of this falls short and the only lasting solution is the transformative grace of Jesus Christ.
In this episode of the All of the Life Show, we sit down and discuss our review of author Gary Thomas's new book "When to Walk Away - Finding Freedom from Toxic People". If you've left a ministry or relational situation scratching your head and thinking something like, "What did I do? Maybe I just need to try harder and pour more time into this person?" Maybe you've been enduring the abuse of a toxic person. In the book, Gary Thomas puts forth the idea that even Jesus walked away or let others walk away, in order to preserve the mission that the Father had given Him. Maybe it's time for you to consider doing the same?
Book mentioned in this episode:
When to Walk Away - Freedom from Toxic People
https://amzn.to/323XZbN
Are you a Christian or just a good person? What is the difference? Can a good person also bear spiritual fruit like a Christian who is walking in the Spirit? In this episode we discuss the differences between being a good person and being a Christian, as well as the ways in which we can try to manufacture the fruit of the Spirit of God but end up with plastic imitations of the real thing. It's time that you were set free from striving to be a good person, and you started resting in the only person Who is good; Jesus Christ.
Do you like fun? Do you like game shows? Do you like questions?! In this special themed episode, Alycia and Stewart invite you to spend a date night with them as they play a silly game they made up called, "Date Night with the Whites!".
How do you forgive someone who has done something so terrible that all you want is for them to come to justice? Where do we find the strength to forgive? Is forgiveness a choice we must make, or is there more to it? In this episode of the All of Life show, we answer a listener's email regarding finding forgiveness for the men who murdered her brother in prison.
We will often hear people saying things like, "Let's get to the heart of the matter", or, "At the heart of the issue we discover the solution". We instinctively understand that the heart is important, but when it comes to parenting, are you parenting for the heart of your child? In this episode of the All of Life Show we discuss why parenting for the heart is so important, and how simply deploying tactics and strategies to deal with the external issues will inevitably fall short of your child's heart.
Article referenced in this episode:
What Kind of Parent Are you?
https://www.ccef.org/what-kind-of-parent-are-you/
Podcast and book mentioned:
The Next Right Thing Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-right-thing/id1268826768
The Next Right Thing
https://amzn.to/36wyxfH
Hope. Such a simple word, but capable of dramatic impact in and on our lives. Where do you place your hope? Have you ever considered that, where you place your hope is going to determine the direction of your life? In this episode we discuss the way that our lives are shaped by hope.
Devotional book referenced in this episode:
New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional
https://amzn.to/38Dk03i
Do you ever find yourself struggling to figure out how to handle a difficult situation or relationship? Have you wondered how the Gospel informs the way we should proceed with people who are difficult or even toxic? How did Jesus handle these types of situations with people? Is there ever a time when it's appropriate to move on and walk away? We discuss these things and more on this episode of the All of Life Show.
Books referenced in this episode:
When to Walk Away - Gary Thomas
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Sacred Marriage - Gary Thomas
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Expectations; they can be the source of great joy, but also great disappointment. They can give us hope, but also crush our dreams. They can motivate us when we know someone is counting on us, but become a terrible burden when others place them upon us without our knowledge or agreement. No one has more expectation placed upon Him than God. What are you expecting of God? Why are you expecting that? Is is based upon His solid promise, or have you created an idol that you wish for God to bless? In Episode two of the All of Life Show, we ask the question, "How Solid is your God?", then dive into the way that we place expectations on God, and how we handle it when God has other plans.
Who do you think you are? When someone asks that question, it can evoke a variety of emotions and responses, but most often it is either some form of offense or uncertainty. Every one of answers this question, but how do we know if we're answering it correctly? Join us on the very first episode of the All of Life Show, as we explore the topic of identity and how the gospel of Jesus Christ answers the question, "Who do you think you are?",