Episodes
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39. Communication for The Win - Abiding Pt 7
Relationships are a two-way street. We all know the importance of good communication in building strong friendships, and our relationship with God is no exception. Join us this episode as we put it all together and wrap up our series on Abiding in Christ. This message was originally given as a…
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38. The Greatest Paycheck of Your Life - Abiding Pt 6
God is the best boss. And like any great boss, He pays His employees. Really, really well. But how does it all work? Can we expect complete medical coverage and a bulging 401K? Join us as we investigate the surprising truth about our future and what we can do about it right now. This message was...
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37. Ways to Become an Everyday Glory-Giver - Abiding Pt 5
There are many things to live for. But only one thing worth living for. When God becomes central, His glory becomes our life’s aim. Join us today as we explore some practical ways to give God the glory He deserves every day. This message was originally given as a live devotional at In The Gap’s...
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36. The Story of Our (Spiritual) Life - Abiding Pt 4
Things can get a little confusing. On the one hand, we are told that we have the mind of Christ. On the other hand, we still don’t know what to do. But by realizing our spiritual design, we will be able to more clearly understand what’s going on in our lives and how to respond. This message was...
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35. The Missing Key to Christian Living - Abiding Pt 3
Christians are pretty clear on the fact that salvation is by faith alone in Christ alone. What Christians aren’t as clear on is what happens next. Does life become a slugfest, where we kick, scratch and gouge our way to victory? Or is there a better way? Short answer: There’s a much better way....
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34. Finding Freedom in Surrender - Abiding Pt 2
Although we owe Jesus everything for what He’s done, surrendering our lives to Him can still seem scary. But it doesn’t have to be. Join us today and discover that surrender is actually the gateway to a life of power and excitement. This message was originally given as a live devotional at In The...
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33. The Vine and the Branches - Abiding Pt 1
We’ve all heard the phrase “Abide in Christ.” But what does that actually mean? And just as importantly, how do we do it? Today we’ll introduce the topic and take a look at how we can begin to “stay present” with God starting today. This message was originally given as a live devotional at In The...
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32. What You Build on Makes a Difference
Life is full of opportunities. Every day brings choices. Choices about what you will value, and what you will ignore. But what is it all building toward? What's it all built on? Join us as our guest speaker encourages us to settle for nothing less than the best foundation for life. Sebastian…
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31. Two Responses for any Situation
Sounds overly simple, but there are really only two kinds of circumstances in life: Good ones and bad ones. Today, we'll check out a little verse with some big ideas and find God's template for how we can respond correctly no matter what situation we face.
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30. One Question That Converts Theory Into Action
Sometimes, we know what the truth is, but it can be hard to know what to do with it. Today we'll explore a couple of simple tools to jumpstart action ideas, and to help us gain clarity about what we truly believe.
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29. It's Practice Time! (Part 5)
The moment we've been waiting for! Today, as we finish up our study of basic apologetics, we'll be taking a look at several common beliefs about science, morality, truth and more. Armed with our new tools, we'll work through each argument, expose the problems, and present our final diagnosis.…
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28. This is Just a Test (Part 4)
As we continue to dig into basic apologetics, we're adding a couple more tools to our toolbelt. First, we'll avoid the pitfall of unintentionally accepting faulty thinking with the "Don't Answer; Answer" Strategy. Then we'll discover the simple, 3-part test that we can apply to any worldview to...
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27. Two Tips to Survive a Ninja Attack (not really) (Part 3)
While you may not get jumped by ninjas frequently in life, chances are much better that you will face opportunities to express your faith. So, maybe you’ve engaged someone about their beliefs. Great, now what? Today, we’re diving deeper into our series with a couple sure-fire ways to feel more...
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26. The Ultimate Proof for Christianity (Part 2)
Today we continue our series on basic apologetics. We’ll turn our attention to finishing up our brief look at the main preconditions of intelligibility, and put our knowledge to good use with a simple but incredibly powerful question. Check out these great resources! The Ultimate Proof of…
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25. The Ultimate Proof for Christianity (Part 1)
If you’ve ever been afraid to share your faith because you felt you didn’t know enough, this episode is for you. Today we begin a short series on basic apologetics. We’ll uncover the invaluable paradigm needed to make an effective argument, and we’ll explore a little known idea with astounding...
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24. A Simple Way to Study God's Word
We all know the most obvious way to deepen our relationship with God is to study the Bible. But that can be harder than it seems. The thought of studying the Bible can leave us with visions of endless libraries, seminary professors, and stacks of huge books with words we can't pronounce. The good...
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23. Seven Tips to Smash Your Goals in 2023!
As this year draws to a close, we look forward to all the changes a new year can bring. Thousands will set new goals for the year, hoping that they'll finally become reality. Sadly, the majority will not. But you will be different. Today we'll work through 7 game-changing tips that will help…
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22. The One Tweak to Your Schedule That Could Change Everything
Life is happening whether we're ready or not. God has given each of us a part to play while we're here. Places to go, skills to improve, relationships to build. With so much going on, how can we maintain our current obligations while investing more time into what's truly important? That's what...
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21. Put Your Overthinking to Good Use
Have you ever let your mind run wild? Fixating on all the things that could go wrong? Catastrophizing about why they didn't text you back? Today we'll review Jon Acuff's book, Soundtracks, and work through his simple three step process to begin using our brainpower correctly. Was this episode...
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20. The Secret Principle no one Seems to Talk About
Today we're going to take a look at a helpful Biblical principle that we all know about, but few are aware of its full power. This one simple principle will help us discover other life principles in the Bible, confirm God's leading in our lives, and protect us from misinterpreting His word....
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19. The #1 Tactic to Win in Any Argument
Have you ever wished you could wave a magic wand and just make someone agree with you? While that isn't possible, there's still a way for you to win in any conversation you're in. But it's probably not how you think. By switching one thing, you'll be able to walk away the winner, regardless of…
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All the Time, God is Good
We know that God is good. Obviously. But if that's true, then why is it so hard to believe? There's actually a very good reason, and it's important for us to understand, because it's actually a big deal. Join us as we uncover the answer and conclude our study of God's goodness.
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Merciful Heavens
"Why do bad things happen to good people?" We've all heard this question. What's the answer? And how does it square away with what God says about Himself? Join us as we tackle the question and discover the surprising answer.
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The God of Love and Anger
God is Love. We all know that. What we don't know is how to justify some of His actions in the Bible. Our question in a nutshell is, How can a loving God be so unloving? What are we missing? Join us as we discuss some key principles to help us understand and trust Him more.
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The Justice of God
We all like a good story where evil gets destroyed and good wins the day. And God is no different. Or is He? We know God has a sense of justice, and so do we. But how are they similar? How are they different? Join us as we explore the beautiful harmony of God's perfect justice and His everlasting...
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Is This The God You Know?
We all know that “God is Love,” but sometimes that's hard to square with what we read in the Old Testament. Are the critics right? Did God have a personality makeover while taking a break between the Old and New Testaments? What are we missing? Join us today as we uncover some clues about what…
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So... What's Discipleship?
Discipleship. We've all heard it, but what is it? What does it mean? How do you know if you’ve made a disciple? How do you know if you are a disciple? Join us today as we start with the basics, take a look at the ultimate case study for clues, and share some simple ideas on how it applies to you...
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The Truth About "Leadership"
Is it possible that our understanding of leadership has morphed over time, leaving us with an over-used, over-worked concept that just wants a break? Join us now as we discuss an important little secret about leadership, what leadership actually is, and how it can make a difference for you today.
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It's All in Your Head
If great heroes truly are made, how does it happen? What’s their secret, and can we mere mortals know it? The answer is yes! (which also makes it much less of a secret). Join us as we explore the “winner’s” mindset, unmask its arch-nemesis, and reveal some simple practices to help us on our quest.
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Life in a Nutshell
Trying to juggle a million different things you know you ought to do can be exhausting. But what if you could simplify life with a framework that would instantly remind you of what matters? Today, we talk about that simple framework for life and how all our actions can point to what's essential.
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Positively Brainwashed (Part 3)
What beliefs govern your life? Are they based on reality? Or only on your perception of reality? Today we conclude our discussion on the renewing of the mind.
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Positively Brainwashed (Part 2)
Beliefs are the fundamental building blocks of your life. Today we take a look at the practical ways we can begin reshaping our beliefs by renewing our minds with the truth.
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Positively Brainwashed (Part 1)
Why is maintaining positive behavior so hard? It seems like it's one step forward, two steps back. What's the secret? Surprisingly, it's not something we can do. But it is something we must be involved in. Join us as we uncover the missing key to lasting life change.
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The Battle for Your Soul
God's word tells us that we can avoid falling into the desires of our sinful flesh if we do one thing. Sounds good. But what exactly does that mean, and how do we do it? Join us today as we discuss what it looks like to "Walk in the Spirit."
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Saved, saved, saved!
If Jesus truly saved us from our sinful nature then why does it feel like it's still there? A lot of Christians are confused about this part of our spiritual life, but they shouldn't be. Today, we offer a simple explanation and some practical ways to deal with it in the future.
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Now That's Some Good News
Did you know that "accepting Jesus into your heart" is just one tiny part of the good news of the gospel? Too many Christians leave so much of God's blessing on the table through spiritual ignorance. Join us today as we unpack several key parts of the incredible gift of the gospel that can change...
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Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due
Everyone likes to know that their work is appreciated—even God. Today, we discuss God's glory. What it is, and why it matters.
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The Vital Element
Are you making faith too complicated? Many of us believe that we just don't have enough. But what if we're wrong? What if we actually have plenty to start with? Today we explore some great case studies of faith, discuss how faith actually works, and learn to practice intentionally using our faith.
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How it All Started
Welcome to the Shoe Leather podcast! Today we tackle a big idea—where did we come from? The two main schools of thought on the subject seem to be at war with each other. Are science and theology forever opposed? Discover the deceptive reality of the debate and the surprising role faith plays on...
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