“Rebuilding the Guardrails in a Time of Cultural Chaos ”|| Meet Me in the Middle || Episode 61

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs 4:23 NIV)If you're like us, you may be wondering how to live in the tension of the current cultural climate. Recent headlines include the untimely, horrific deaths of Charlie Kirk (Conservative political activist and Executive director Turning Point USA), Iryna Zarutska (Ukrainian refugee), Melissa Hortman (former Minnesota House Speaker) and her husband, Mark, and many other precious children and adults. Along with that, it seems all bets are off as to how many choose to respond – often lashing out at anyone who doesn’t agree with them.This podcast is not about adding more laws. It’s not about which “side” is best. This is about our hearts.Where are the guardrails for our hearts – those healthy, personal, spiritual and physical boundaries that guard our thoughts, actions, relationships and conversations? What are the anchors for our heart to help us navigate our way through this season without falling off the edge of a cliff?Join Lindsay and Joy in conversation as they wrestle through this as two regular people longing to have the heart of Jesus no matter what is happening around us. We talk about “scapegoats and scoreboards” … “listening, being slow to speak, and speaking the truth in love”... "asking curious questions"... "don't hang up or give up."It’s our hope and prayer that, together, we all can share a little more light for the journey ahead. We welcome comments below to keep the conversation going. We just ask that you are kind and considerate and open to dialogue.Scripture quoted in this episode: “The Lord says, 'It is not too late. Return to Me with all your hearts. Come to Me with fasting and weeping over your sins. Tear your hearts, not your clothes. Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and full of compassion, patient and abounding in love. He keeps His promise and is waiting to forgive, not to punish.' "(Joel 2:12-13 The Clear Word Bible)Video Produced by: Lisa Jane BewleyCo-Hosts: Lindsay Pollard and Joy Waters Martin