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President Biden recently announced a sweeping student loan forgiveness plan that will cancel up to $20,000 in student loans for qualifying borrowers. Mark Ashton and Lottie Lackey join us for a conversation about this from a biblical and practical perspective. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official posi...

This week it’s an “oops, all headlines” episode! Specifically we’re talking about the changing of the guard happening in Nebraska and the United Kingdom. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week in headlines, doomscrolling linked to poor physical and mental health and an active-shooter drill gone awry. We are joined by Joe Slabaugh to discuss how we can be better prepared to address suicide in the church and our personal lives. Are you in crisis? Call or text 988 Visit afsp.org to learn more DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast membe...

This week in headlines, the PSL is back, a Nebraska man rides pumpkin for 38 miles, and Elon Musk says intermittent fasting helped him lose 20 pounds. Our topic of discussion is ‘quiet quitting.’ We attempt to breakdown this growing trend and better understand what exactly it is. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily refle...

This week in headlines, Chipotle calls out drink thieves and unsurprisingly, playing college football is a big time commitment. Christina Ingrham joins us to share her story of faith and hope being a survivor of a traumatic brain injury. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Communit...

This week in headlines a concerning mouth-taping TikTok trend and a “no phone” school policy goes viral. We’re discussing fantasy football and looking at the positives and negatives of this annual obsession. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church. TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 I...

After a short Summer hiatus, Eric, Alex, and Jess are back chatting about what they’ve been up to and the recently launched mental health hotline. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church. TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 INTRO 23:56 998 Mental Health Hotline

This week in headlines, Pixar's Lightyear disappoints at the box office and our topic of discussion is legislating morality. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church. ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 INTRO 03:57 HEADLINES 16:07 LEGISLATING MORALITY

This week in headlines, Justin Bieber says he has facial paralysis due to Ramsay Hunt syndrome. Josh Dotzler joins us to discuss the Christianity Today article titled The Rise of the ‘Umm’s.’ Christianity Today Article: https://urlgeni.us/umms DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Co...

This week our guest is Caleb Ashton. Caleb is a full-time YouTuber and he shares his story and experiences creating content for a living. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week we are joined by Doug Dell to hear his story of being called into the mission field in retirement and how missions work can look different for everyone. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week we are joined by Dr. Tim Meier, the VP of Development at the Christian and Missionary Alliance to talk about what the future of missions will look like. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week we are discussing sexual trauma with our guests Dan and Brenna Kiser. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week Mark Ashton is joined by Doug Stevens (Co-Lead Pastor, Citylight Council Bluffs, IA) to discuss women in ministry—representing both the complementarian and egalitarian sides of the conversation. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week in headlines, 100-year-old man breaks Guinness World Record for working at the same company for 84 years. Dawn Gentry joins us to discuss multi-level marketing. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church. ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 INTRO 06:37 HEADLINES 11:36 MULTI-LE...

This week in headlines, Elon Musk buys Twitter. Our topic of discussion is friendships and asking if Christians are uniquely bad at having deep meaningful friendships. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church. ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 INTRO 07:57 HEADLINES 19:08 WHY ARE WE...

This week in headlines, a favorite Omaha movie theater closes its doors. We are joined by Josh Dotzler to discuss virtue signaling. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church. ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 INTRO 05:00 HEADLINES 11:24 VIRTUE SIGNALING

This week in headlines, zoos are hiding birds from avian flu. Our guest is Tiffany, who shares her story of being catfished over a two-year period. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church. ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 INTRO 07:09 HEADLINES 12:00 CATFISHED: TIFFANY'S STORY

This week in headlines, we discuss the slap heard across the world. Our main topic of discussion is the clothes we wear—what our clothing says about us, how we judge others based on their clothing, and what we can learn from the Bible about our wardrobes. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position...

This week in headlines we discuss the controversial new Pixar film, “Turning Red.” Dr. Karl Pagenkemper joins with his perspective on the situation in Ukraine based on his connections to that region of the world. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church. ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️...

This week we are joined by Mark Ashton and Allison Dykhouse to talk through how we interpret Genesis differently now then our first time reading the text. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church. ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 INTRO 06:41 RETHINKING GENESIS

This week we are joined by author and Wheaton College professor, Dr. John Walton to discuss looking at Genesis in an ancient context. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church. ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 INTRO 09:35 UNDERSTANDING GENESIS

This week in headlines a 78-year-old woman robbed while praying in church. We’re joined by Tyler Zach to discuss the enneagram and how we can best view it through the lens of the Gospel. You can learn more about Tyler's work at gospelforenneagram.com . DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of...

This week in headlines An Omaha elementary teacher receives Presidential Award and houses of worship face clergy shortage. We’re joined by Josh Dotzler to discuss the difference between truth and tolerance and what we as believers are called to do when faced with things that don’t align with our values. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and...

This week in headlines Wordle ends a hostage situation, a priest resigns after using the wrong word in baptisms for decades, and there’s a lack of evidence the Super Bowl is a hotbed for human Trafficking. We’re joined by Erin Bradley to discuss her experience in the entertainment industry. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necess...