Asking for a Friend

It's about that time. Asking for a Friend is coming to an end. And this week, the tables are being turned! Pastor Jared asks Taylor questions as she reflects on what God has shown her during these past 5 or so years, and transitions from being on staff at a church to being a full-time nurse. She answers questions like... What was going on in your faith as you headed to college? What were some...

This week, Taylor asks Pastor Jared about submitting to authority. For Christians, this happens on many different levels-- at work, within the church, and on a larger scale with laws and political leaders. If God has ultimate authority why do I have to follow the law? How do I respect authority if I don’t agree with what they stand for, or if I just don't like them? What do we do with people w...

This week, we are continuing our discussion of more controversial topics. Taylor asks Pastor Jared all about pride month! What is pride month? Can Christians celebrate or acknowledge pride month? The discussion naturally lead to other questions, like should Christian’s boycott or avoid certain stores if we don’t agree with their mission? Listen to this week's episode to find out! Questions, to...

This week, we are diving back into the controversial topics stretch and talking about feminism. Taylor sits down with Emily Jackson and they look at the history of feminism, and what this term means today. Can Christians be feminists? Does Christianity devalue women? Are women inferior to men? Listen to this week's episode to find out! Questions, topic suggestions, or feedback? Email Taylor at tay...

This week, we are taking a slight detour from our controversial topics stretch and talking about the Holy Spirit. Taylor asks Pastor Jared all the questions-- Who, or what, is the Holy Spirit? What does walking in the spirit mean? What is the difference between gifts of the Spirit and fruit of the Spirit? Listen to this week's episode to find out! Questions, topic suggestions, or feedback? Email T...

The next few episodes will be "controversial" and hot button issues. We are talking about these things with the hope of providing a Christian viewpoint on how to approach these topics. This week, Taylor sits down with Pastor Charlie Kuthe to discuss all things POLITICAL. How should Christians view politics? Is there a certain political parry Christians should vote for? Am I called to engage in pol...

The next few episodes will be "controversial" and hot button issues. We are talking about these things with the hope of providing a Christian viewpoint on how to approach these topics. This week, Taylor and Pastor Jared Jackson discuss euthanasia. What is it? Is this a right we have? Why is this such a hot topic right now? Listen to this episode for these answers and more! Questions, topic suggest...

The next few episodes will be "controversial" and hot button issues. We are talking about these things with the hope of providing a Christian viewpoint on how to approach these topics. This week, Taylor and Pastor Jared Jackson discuss the transgender movement. When did this movement begin? What does the Bible say about it? How do we approach transgenderism from a Biblical standpoint? Questions, t...

The next few episodes will be "controversial" and hot button issues. We are talking about these things with the hope of providing a Christian viewpoint on how to approach these topics. This week, Taylor and Pastor Jared Jackson discuss homosexuality. What does the Bible say about homosexuality? Can you be Christian and be gay? Why is there such tension between the LBGT community and Christians? Qu...

 If God knows everything and knows the unspoken desires of my heart, why do I have to pray? Taylor asks Pastor Jared Jackson this question and more like it in this week's episode! This episode is a follow-up to our church's sermon this past Sunday, which can be found here: https://youtu.be/nTvBM_f5qgY?t=2321 Questions, topic suggestions, or feedback? Send us an email at askingforafriend@psbib...

Alternate title: Keeping your head up when it feels like you can't catch a break!!!   Do you ever feel completely overwhelmed? Or like you can't handle anything else going wrong, then God throws you another curve ball? This week, Taylor chats with Worship Director Amanda Chapman about where to turn when life gets crazy. Will God ever give me more than I can handle? Do you ever feel frustrated...

This episode is half based on a listener question we received, and half a follow-up to "what is community?" Interpret it as you please! But this week, Taylor asks Jared (on behalf of a friend) (literally) (this is what happened) if certain things need to be told only to God. This brings in topics such as community, confession of sin, thought-life, self-control, and how a significant other may play...

WE'RE BACK!!! After a long summer break, the podcast is back with lots of new and exciting questions! This week, Taylor sits down with Pastor Jared Jackson and asks him for some Biblical insight on COMMUNITY. What is community? What is community? Why is it important to be in community, and what does the Bible say about it? If I don’t have community, where can I start? Jared answers all of these qu...

This week, Taylor and Jared sit down and discuss the recent news that Roe v. Wade will be overturned. Jared offers a pastor's perspective on abortion and shares what Christians have historically believed about the value of human life. This is definitely a sensitive topic that produces a lot of controversy, and in turn, a lot of questions. We hope this episode was helpful and insightful for you! Qu...

This week, Taylor sits down with Pastor Jared and asks about fear. With things seemingly getting more crazy each and every day, fear is the first response for many. Jared offers some encouragement and an eternal perspective on things that may drive us to feel fearful. This episode is a bit more silly and playful at the beginning, but stick with it! There is some good stuff in here. We hope this is...

This week Taylor sits down with first-time podcast guest Laura Johnson! Laura is a teacher at Pantego Christian Academy and a former ministry associate at Park Springs! Taylor asks Laura all kinds of questions about why friendship is important, what healthy friendships look like, and how to pursue deeper and more intentional relationships with those around us.  Questions, topic suggestions, o...

This week Taylor sits down with Pastor Jared and gets the low down on predestination vs. free will. Jared gives a quick, surface-level summary of each side of this debate, and answers larger questions such as why this is a debate and if it really matters. This is a good one! Questions, topic suggestions, or feedback? Send us an email at askingforafriend@psbible.com. For more information about Park...

This week (after an unintentional 2-week break) Taylor sits down with Pastor Charlie Kuthe and asks about all things WORK. Why is work difficult? Do I need to love my job? How do I deal with difficult people at work? Charlie answers these questions, digs into what the Bible says about work, and offers some encouragement on making work work. (Did we use the word work enough? Work work work work wor...

An opportunity, not an obligation. This week, Taylor asks Jared a pastor's perspective on the spiritual discipline of having a quiet time. What is quiet time? Do we have to have quiet time? Why does quiet time matter? Jared also gives encouragement to anyone trying to start a habit of spending intentional time with Jesus, either in the Word or in prayer. This episode is on the longer side, but wor...

This week, Taylor sits down with Pastor Jared Jackson and asks him alllll the tea on gossiping! A lot of the controversy on this topic revolves around defining what gossip actually is. Jared gives a few definitions, drops some scripture, and offers some practical advice on how to become aware of this problem and learn to get away from it.  Questions, topic suggestions, or feedback? Send us an...

This week, Taylor sits down with Jared and asks him about ALCOHOL. Alcohol is (at least from what I have gathered) a big part of our culture, and lots of people all over the world partake. But what does God say about it? How do I know if I am drunk? Jared brings wisdom to this highly debated and controversial topic and offers a pastor's perspective.  Questions, concerns, or topic suggestions?...

If you've seen Parks and Recreation (and even if you haven't), you've heard of TREAT YO SELF. Simply put, it is a way people reward themselves for hard work or good behavior by splurging every once in a while by buying themselves something (usually something nice, expensive, or luxurious). But when does "treating yourself" become self-indulgence? This week, Taylor sits down with Emily Jackson and...

This week Taylor sits down with Pastor Jared and they talk about being overweight. Taylor asked questions to investigate how society's view of being overweight compares with what God's word says, if our physical health matters to God, and if this is something we should even be concerned about. Note from Taylor: I know this is a sensitive topic, and after going back and listening I know that some o...

This week, Taylor sits down with Park Springs Youth Director Marc Johnson. She asks him questions about his unique experience of only ever attending one church (as in from the time he was born to now as a young adult). Marc gives encouragement about finding a church and sticking with it, and describes his personal experiences.  Link to Marc's podcast, as promised: https://open.spotify.com/sho...

This week, Taylor sits down with Mandy Muir for a more serious discussion. They talk about coming from single-parent and non-believing families, how that impacts their relationships with others, and how God worked through their family situations. This is an emotional episode, and it comes from a place of love, gratefulness, and surrender to the Lord. We hope this encourages you, especially those w...