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Send us Fan MailWhat does it mean to fear God? In this episode we discuss comparisons between the Old Testament and the New Testament and what both tell us about God, sin, and holiness. We also talk about how we view sin compared to how God sees it, and the life-altering impact of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Links14:40: Barb mentions an interview with Brandon Lake (discussion of "Christian Buddhist" begins at 33:31 mark)  https://youtu.be/upbtdE-3WN4?si=LO-efqhksrOg5AOK&t=2010People Get Ready Podcast Website: https://pgrpodcast.com/

Send us Fan MailIn our spiritual journey, many of us grapple with the concept of commitment to God. It seems straightforward, yet it can lead to confusion and frustration. In this post, we explore the fundamental difference between committing to God and surrendering to Him, sharing insights and scripture that illuminate this crucial aspect of our faith.

Send us Fan MailIt's easy to get swept up in the cares of this world, but our hearts should hunger for something more–something glorious. What does it mean for us to "eagerly wait for Jesus," and how can we encourage one another to live daily in the hope of His return?

Send us Fan MailLife may not always be easy, but as a child of the living God even the hardest times can be blessed. In this episode we discuss the challenges and heartbreaks of life and how the sweetness of placing our trust in Jesus carries us through. O for grace to trust Him more!

Send us Fan MailAre you anxious? Losing sleep? Are you longing for a rest you just can't seem to find? If that's you, this is an episode you'll want to hear. We're discussing the nuts and bolts of trusting God and how we can trust Him more. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we discuss a message from Austin Hamrick of Cornerstone Chapel titled, The Rise of AI and the Future of the Church. We spend most of our time reviewing his 6 guidelines on AI. We recommend watching the entire message and found it to be very helpful biblical counsel: https://youtu.be/TtwIapjZX9I?si=3YTe4ZbiU7Ljut0w

Send us Fan MailWhat safeguards exist for Christians when confronting the many uses of Artificial Intelligence? Where are the boundaries and how should we think about all this information at our fingertips? That's what we're talking about on the podcast today. We hope you'll join us!Our website: pgrpodcast.comHere is a list of source links for topics we discussed on today’s episode.Survey: 2/3 pastors use AI for sermon prep Timestamp 4:14https://www.christianpost.com/news/majority-of-pastors-using-ai-to-prepare-sermons-study.htmlAI Worship song tops the charts Timestamp 7:15https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/music/the-top-christian-artist-on-itunes-is-ai-and-the-internet-has-some-thoughts/#:~:text=support%20HTML5%20audio.-,The%20Top%20Christian%20Artist%20on%20iTunes%20Is%20AI%20%E2%80%94%20and%20the,personal%20concerns%20with%20the%20musicHigh School Students Using AITimestamp 7:51https://youtu.be/PCeHrNJ5BO8?si=VPCOcWmX9tNg_sTwAI – “Speaking” websites with ClaudeTimestamp 9:51https://youtu.be/TWZ90EUyejk?si=pGy70V1A7-MJKM0MPastors/Panel using AI for sermon prepTimestamp 10:29https://youtu.be/CKqWrXfP3aU?si=7J_eRDeQ1p1yOTZ6Author uses AI to write over 200 books and earn six figuresTimestamp 19:23https://ground.news/daily-briefing/author-uses-ai-to-produce-200-romance-novels-in-a-year_ba19be 

Send us Fan MailIn part 3 of our series, "How to have a healthy prayer life," Barb Ho discusses the importance of enjoying our time together with the Lord. We cover some obstacles to that enjoyment, plus a few ways to add enjoyment to our times of prayer. 

Send us Fan MailWe're in the middle of a series on what it means to have a healthy prayer life. Last week, Barb Ho shared that a healthy prayer life is an effective prayer life. This week, she's hitting the second component of a healthy prayer life: being consistent in prayer. What challenges do you face when it comes to being consistent in your prayer life? We're probably talking about that in this episode. We all face common challenges! Join us today to be encouraged wherever you are on your prayer journey, and maybe find a practical step or two to help you along to a healthier life of prayer with God. 

Send us Fan MailIf we don't see answers to our prayers are they still considered effective? How do we know if our prayer lives are healthy? How much prayer is enough? In this episode we delve into these questions to learn what it means to have an effective prayer life. 

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Barb Ho and Heather Duff cover the topics of prayer (how specific should we pray? prayer as a discipline), the indwelling Christ, being separate from the world, and sharing your faith.