Anything But Quiet Time with Rachelle & Carder

This week we had a great discussion on Christian principles within life's big decisions. There are times the world says, "THIS is how you get the promotion, or the role, or make the team" but what does God want us to do? Rachelle opens up about her house hunt, and the conviction her husband has that others might not in the home buying process.

This week we discuss how "open" the church doors really are. What happens if a person of a different faith wants to be involved with more than attending on Sunday morning? Singer Brandon Lake was recently asked this question by a reporter. We discuss his answer, plus a similar situation that happened to Carder.

This week we discuss the range of faith that people can be on, including people that have walked away from Christianity and want to come back. How should the church handle it? And can "Christian" songs ONLY come from people who are Christians? 

There are opportunities all around us to love people well, and maybe there are some that we’ve never thought of before. Here’s one way that can help in any type of relationship.

We can learn things from one another without compromising our beliefs.

We talk about how we want to live our lives and how we want to "go out". What does that look like on the small scale as well as the grand one?

Carder held the door open for a stranger, and what happened next was a good reminder for humility. If Christians are called to be servants, we're not always going to get the accolades.

If the power of God is in me, does that give me the power to ban sickness from my body? This was a very real conversation, and we address it with logic and, most importantly, with scripture.

How would Jesus want us to deal with disappointment? My reaction to disappointment can either inform positively or negatively my life, my children, my peers and my family.

How can recalling family history and pulling out old family albums help your faith journey? Those photos of your uncle looking like a tourist in shorts, black socks and sandals should be good for something!! Rachelle and Carder discuss our ancestry in Christ.

Often, we overthink living a life for God. It's definitely important to show His love and kindness, know scripture and be ready to share the gospel. But one thing people often end up doing: using their own strength. This week, we talk about the difference in doing things FOR God, and doing things WITH God.

Carder talks about how he struggles to hear God's voice and gives advice for those that might be going through the same thing.

Rachelle talks about a stage in life that for some reason, no one talks about: even though every woman goes through it. Plus, how it relates to our faith.

A friend of Carder's pointed out one line from Jesus that should help all believers lean on God, and not feel like they have to do it all themselves. Also, we talk about encouragement to share your faith even when you don't feel "qualified" or that you know enough.

When someone says, "God told me": how can we validate that? Carder brings up a scripture that will give good wisdom for all of us.

Rachelle goes over things from scripture that often aren't brought out in an English translation.

How does one go about talking to someone with another viewpoint on faith? Carder talks about his experience talking with missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints that led to his new podcast.

Rachelle walks through a nerdy, er, fascinating new way to look at the Bible. It may help some of those tough to read parts come alive.

Rachelle had an encounter with a homeless man that she'll never forget. What came of it is a great plan for all of us who know someone that is hurting, especially when it comes to mental health.

The group that scammed Carder and his wife out of money called back. Carder decided to answer, and what happened next was only because of God.

We wrap up our advent series with the message of love and with who Christ is. "Love" is a word that is used in a lot of different ways in our world, but how does the Bible define it?

We continue our Advent series with what each candle represents. This week is about the joy candle. Christmas is supposed to be a joyful time, but what happens when it's not? What happens when life doesn't meet our expectation? Jesus gives us all that we need, and so much to look forward to.

We continue our Advent series with what each candle represents. This week is about the peace candle. Jesus is the "prince of peace" but what exactly does that mean? Is it a feeling, or is it more like a terms and conditions agreement?

We kickoff the Christmas season by going through advent. What is it, and what does each candle represent? This week it's all about hope, and why it's not just a positive fluffy word, but something we can really stand on and cling to.

We all have talents and abilities. God created you and every other person uniquely. So after placing our faith in Christ, how do we utilize those gifts to "get off the bench" and "get in the game"?