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Hosanna Wong: She's into the 49ers, Marvel comics, spoken word poetry. She chats about rediscovering her connection with God during a season of life she never wants to repeat. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels . See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

You've been there, with friends lobbing tough questions about Jesus and you wanting to crawl under your chair. Apologist and author Sean McDowell opens up about some of the big ones—and how to talk about the hope you have. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels . See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

You love video games. You love Jesus. And not in that order. What do video games get right? What should you side-eye? Author and admitted video game addict Reagan Rose gets real about gaming. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels . See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

As a Taiwanese immigrant, Ruth Chou Simons was always head-down, proving her worth. She chats about shame-honor culture, the hamster wheel of never being enough—and one mind-blowing "aha" that changes it all. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels . See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Real Life Loading… recaps a killer first year with its best-of highlight reel. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels . See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself? Jared and Becky Wilson know what they'd tell themselves in their 20s—and they literally wrote the book about it. Grab smart thoughts and wise stories for a regret-free decade. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels . See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

A Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis stunned Crossfit competitor Ben Fallon. But through fierce diligence and relentless joy, MS has become his vehicle for tenacious faith and personal metamorphosis. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels . See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Podcaster and vocal artist Alisa Childers plowed through years of doubt—and managed to come out stronger on the other side. She talks about the intellectual curiosity and tenacity of her faith renaissance, and how to defend truth without being "that" guy. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels . See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

How do you share your story so it makes sense and makes a dent? And how do you talk about Jesus without being awkward? Shelby Abbott's got 6 ideas. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels . See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Singleness can be full of weirdness: with married friends, finding community, wishing you were with someone/glad you aren't, and the dumb things people say. Our Singles Roundtable examines what the Bible actually says about singleness—and how to live a single life you love. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels . See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Single and Christian: Does it get a bad rap? On Real Life Loading, Shelby Abbott hosts Gen Z guests Barbara, Logan, Joshua, Chloe, and Zion, who talk through concepts of singleness to the next level—which, they argue, can be a high-octane experience in God's hands. They also get honest about what it's really like to be single in the Church—including misconceptions, representation, leadership, and...

Cut off at the knees by church hurt? Bad imitations of God don't necessarily mean God's the bad actor. Dr. Alison Cook gets real about church hurt in all its avatars—and how each hits your own relationship with God. Learn how to sort out tacky misrepresentations of God from His bona fide character, take baby steps toward healing, and rebuild the trust that got flushed. Don't let church hurt get th...

Humility: It's kinda like groveling, right? Author Gavin Ortlund thinks humility is not only an unmissable mark of a Jesus-follower, but also the tripwire for the life you long for. And he's got tips to get there. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels . See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Lust: Women deal with it, too. Author Jessica Harris shares her brutal path through porn and sexual shame as a Christian woman—and defines a pathway out. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels . See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Join Shelby Abbott as he sits down with Tim Barnett, creator of Red Pen Logic, to delve into the intersection of faith and challenging questions. Discover the historical evidence for Christianity's claims, including the resurrection, and explore why Jesus is the only way to salvation. Engage in a thought-provoking conversation that encourages seeking truth in the face of doubt. Show Notes You can...

You want to follow Jesus. But what's it look like to be all in—with your magnetic personality, your fabulous hair, your zipcode? Jesus teaches hard things about following Him. Is He worth it? Shelby Abbott divulges his own recent path to give it all up (even that one thing) for Jesus. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels . See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Pol...

Race-based trauma cuts deep. On Real Life Loading..., Shelby Abbott hosts former NFL pro and now-pastor Dr. Derwin Gray—who's got straight talk for all sides about America's racial divide, and thoughts on how to heal. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels . See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Anxiety: It's become an epidemic of its own. But does it need to define you? A Gen-Z roundtable discusses fear, identity, and finding the courage you crave. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels . See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Dating as a Christian can be weird, no? Real Life Loading's first Gen Z roundtable discusses vulnerability, sexual pressure and dating like people who love Jesus. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels . See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

The lights are low, the band is hot, the hands are raised. Are we missing something in too-perfect worship music? Young Oceans' songwriter Eric Marshall weighs in on worship as prayer rather than perfection. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels . See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Freedom. Kindness. Progress. Equality. They're values you'd find in anyone on the street. But Glen Scrivener knows where they came from. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels . See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Jeff Sheldon, CEO of Ugmonk, talks about going out on a limb with the skill you love—and running a business as a Christ-follower. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels . See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Singleness: You might think it's about loneliness, rejection, and a rough Valentine's Day. But Australian author Dani Treweek thinks singleness gives us a taste of heaven itself. She weighs in on what singleness tells us about our destiny with God. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels . See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Is the good life what you think? Former NFL player, pastor, and author Derwin Gray has some big ideas what really makes you happy, even when life is tanking. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels . See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Real Life Loading… producer Josh Batson's felt the misery of living a life of addiction as a Christian. He talks about weed, dumb choices, and the God of grace who wanted more. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels . See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy