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Grapple With God

by Josh Rice

Our relationship with God can often feel like a wrestling match in the dark. There are great moments of victory and blessing, and other moments filled with darkness and doubt. In this podcast, we will dig deeper into understanding a healthy, raw, and real relationship with God.

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Episodes

  1. Get Back Up

    Ep. 76 - It is so easy to waste time in guilt, shame, or regret. When we understand we who are in Christ, the only option is to bounce back.

  2. Don't Let Happiness Drown

    Ep. 75 - Sometimes it feels like we don’t have permission to be happy. We stay frustrated out of habit, even when a better way is right in front of us.

  3. Do You Still Believe?

    Ep. 74 - Your faith will be tested. Sometimes the promise is clear, but the process is brutal.

  4. Relation-ness

    Ep. 73 - Some thoughts on religion, righteousness, and relationship. I was recently reading through Matthew, and it hit different. I'm excited to talk about it.

  5. Lay It Down

    Ep. 72 - Happy to be back after a little break - This one helps us realize we may be feeding off anxiety more than we know. When we choose obedience over control, freedom is found.

  6. Do You Love Me?

    Ep. 71 - Our love may be weak, hesitant, or even feel fabricated, but Jesus still asks the question, “Do you love me?” The answer doesn't have to be perfect.

  7. Seek; Live

    Ep. 70 - God might not be where He used to be. He wants to be sought, and He wants to be found.

  8. Daily Bread

    Ep. 69 - Anxiety is a lie about the future, and right now we are actually better than we think. This is how to look forward the right way.

  9. Sovereignty V. Emotion

    Ep. 68 - You may feel unworthy, unstable, or undone, but God still reigns. Sometimes he blesses when you least expect it.

  10. Spoils Of War

    Ep. 67 - God’s people were often outnumbered in battle, yet with His help, they not only won, they walked away with more than they had before. The same is true in our spiritual battles today. Victory is coming, and so are the spoils.

  11. The Devil Is Bad At Poker

    Ep. 66 - When all hell breaks loose, don't fold under the pressure.

  12. Strong Hands

    Ep. 65 - There is a popular saying, "One day it will get easier," but what if ease isn' t the point?

  13. The Bridge

    Ep. 64 - It is too easy to slip into dreading the future. God has a better way.

  14. God Has Concerns

    Ep. 63 - We all have concerns, and so does God. What effect are they having on our everyday lives?

  15. The Ancient Blessing

    Ep. 62 - When you long to see God in your life, you long for His blessing, and the oldest one is available for you too.

  16. Doubt

    Ep. 61 - Doubt can feel debilitating. What do we do with it?

  17. Wisdom Is Expensive

    Ep. 60 - We don't have a lot of control in this life, but we do have some. Wisdom makes a difference.

  18. The Dream Is Dead, Long Live The Dream ✟

    Ep. 59 - The dream is dead, or so it seems. Even if you are walking away, resurrection has the final word.

  19. *A Tale of Three Kings - Book Review

    Ep. 58 - A book review of, A Tale of Three Kings, by Gene Edwards.

  20. Selah

    Ep. 57 - A pause, a time to reflect, an instruction to lift up the voice or instruments. Selah is a mystery, but we need more of it.

  21. The Power

    Ep. 56 - The Power of God is a crazy concept. Does the idea of purpose cause you to feel pressure or peace?

  22. The Eternal Thing

    Ep. 55 - When we want something now, it can feel like God is playing the long game - perspective makes all the difference.

  23. Conviction

    Ep. 54 - Conviction shapes our beliefs and response to sin. While the Holy Spirit convicts, personal convictions differ, requiring wisdom and grace.

  24. Christian "Culture"

    Ep. 53 - Sometimes it's beautiful, sometimes it's toxic—so how do we shape it for the better?

  25. Make War And Sleep

    Ep. 52 - God gives victory through both effort and rest. What mode are we in now?

  26. Smoke-Free

    Ep. 51 - Life can feel like a furnace sometimes, and there are times we are desperate for an answer from God. How do we move forward when it feels like the answer is not coming?

  27. People Hurt

    Ep. 50 -People hurt—This is both a reality we experience and something we do to others. How do we navigate a world filled with pain?

  28. Every Evil Thing

    Ep. 49 - There are some scary verses in the Bible, one of them is in James chapter 3. We need the right kind of wisdom mixed with the right kind of ambition.

  29. The Justice Gap

    Ep. 48 - Injustice is unfair. How can we allow God to work through the injustice we face in our lives?

  30. Pray : Fast

    Ep. 47 - What is the importance of prayer? Of fasting? Why should it be a regular habit?

  31. Are We Having Fun yet?

    Ep. 46 - Our walk with God should not be a drag. It can be the greatest source of joy in our life.

  32. Surrender/Striving

    Ep. 45 - What does it mean to, "Put something in God's Hands?" How is that possible? Can we live that way?

  33. Crossing Over

    Ep. 44 - It is the end of one year and the beginning of another. We will all face different storms, but let us cross over to the other side.

  34. He Helps Us 🎄

    Ep. 43 - He sees and He helps. The temptation is to get overwhelmed, but He is Emmanuel, God with us.

  35. Far From God

    Ep. 42 - One day I woke up and realized I was far from God. What do we do? How do we stay close?

  36. It's a Process

    Ep. 41 - Most things worth doing require a process. Can be annoying and brutal, but it can also be a blast.

  37. All Heart

    Ep. 40 - Our life seems to fall into a cycle of three seasons: Excitement, Testing, and Breakthrough. There has to be a way to stay up and keep going.

  38. The Wick Stays Lit

    Ep. 39 - It’s incredible how quickly everything can change. When the struggle feels hardest, we have no idea what God is doing behind the scenes.

  39. What Can I Give?

    Ep. 38 - Christmas lists and Thanksgiving remind us of the tension between what we want and what we can give.

  40. Promises

    Ep. 37 - God's promises can anchor us—if we let them. Discover practical ways to rest in Him, keeping steady instead of drifting whenever life gets challenging.

  41. The Foolish Shames The Wise

    Ep. 36 - The power of God is often revealed through means that the world considers foolish. It's tempting to try and make it make sense, but the Kingdom often defies logic.

  42. Naked and Ashamed

    Ep. 35 - Sin makes us want to hide, but God calls us back. We explore God’s response to shame and His desire to bring us close.

  43. Angry At God

    Ep. 34 - Everyone experiences frustration, confusion, or even anger toward God at some point—but what should we do with these emotions? It's possible to navigate these feelings while staying anchored in faith.

  44. Faith is Hard

    Ep. 33 - Believing is not always easy, but as we walk in faith everything changes.

  45. Creative Faith

    Ep. 32 - There is a crazy pattern of people believing and seeing throughout the New Testament. Instead of getting stuck, we can think about faith differently.

  46. Temptation

    Ep. 31 - Temptation is one step before sin, and it is all around us. There is a way out.

  47. Resurrect The Dream

    Ep. 30 - Desire can bleed away through disappointments and everyday life. What would God say about those hidden dreams still alive in your heart?

  48. Believe It When I See It

    Ep. 29 - It is so easy to be skeptical in today's world. Our minds can stand in the way of what God wants to do in our lives.

  49. Christians Are Fake

    Ep. 28 - There is a constant temptation to hide behind a mask and act like everything is ok. Sometimes a hard conversation is needed to experience freedom.

  50. What Are You Worried About?

    Ep. 27 - Worry is a constant struggle, even for those who are in the faith. Does it have to be this way? This episode looks at some very practical ways to see worry evaporate from your life.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Our relationship with God can often feel like a wrestling match in the dark. There are great moments of victory and blessing, and other moments filled with darkness and doubt. In this podcast, we will dig deeper into understanding a healthy, raw, and real relationship with God.

HOSTED BY

Josh Rice

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religion spirituality

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Our relationship with God can often feel like a wrestling match in the dark. There are great moments of victory and blessing, and other moments filled with darkness and doubt. In this podcast, we will dig deeper into understanding a healthy, raw, and real relationship with God.

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Grapple With God is created and hosted by Josh Rice.
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