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The tension of "judge not" and using "judgement" is a constant - inside and outside of the church. When we are judged we want to judge right back! God has drawn lines that is true, and at the same time there is a heart posture involved in this equation. How do we deal with our "judgy hearts"? Shannon looks at 6 stories in the Bible that give us insight and answers.    Amazon link for Shannon's boo...

At age 8, Nicole J Suvar was dealing with anxiety but didn't know it. By age 36 she arrived at a point that she needed to call a hot line. Nicole talks about "cultivating the peace of Eden" - how there are times of work and times of wait as we walk with the Lord.    Amazon link to Nicole J. Suvar's book: https://amzn.to/4uJRLtg   Have a conversation about what it means to follow Jesus:  www.needhi...

Hard truths require kindness and more of the Spirit of God - how do we get more of Him and less of our own ideas and angst when it comes to hard conversations? The hard conversation today covers a holistic view of God's creation and boundaries within relationships. If you were hurt by the Purity Culture you can find hope in this conversation. If a conversation on purity just doesn't seem to apply,...

Dr. Michelle gives practical tips on how dads can grow the relationship with their daughter, control anger, and deepen his own walk with the Lord. Happy Father's Day from all of us at Dawn & Steve+!   https://www.drmichellewatson.com/   Have a conversation about what it means to follow Jesus:  www.needhim.org "Dawn & Steve+ you, living biblically!" Connect and Support Dawn & Steve+: ww...

"This season has wrecked me in a good way," Morgan Krueger. She's learned that being faithful in the little things means something to God. "Little things are not little to the heart of God." Is there significance in every day?!     Have a conversation about what it means to follow Jesus:  www.needhim.org "Dawn & Steve+ you, living biblically!" Connect and Support Dawn & Steve+: www.dawnand...

What has God been teaching artist Ginny Owens through many changes and a move from Nashville to NYC?! What adventure does He have you on in living a life following Him? How do we know God is stirring and prompting us toward a change? Ginny also has new music, "Different Kind of Water"! Connecting with Ginny: https://www.ginnyowens.com/   www.needhim.org "Dawn & Steve+ you, living biblically!"...

Tim Shoemaker takes on the big questions of life especially when it comes to relationships and how God designed the role of a man. God's love shows us love and an example of how to live a life of strength.  The book:  https://www.amazon.com/Questions-Answers-About-Becoming-Designed/dp/0802436234 Have a conversation about what it means to follow Jesus:  www.needhim.org "Dawn & Steve+ you, livin...

As long as you are living God has a purpose for your life (days). Your purpose is not a role that you play but following the Lord on His path no matter the season of life. Crickett's latest Bible study takes us to 2 Timothy to learn how to follow Him in each "assignment" that He gives! The adventure doesn't end until we are with Him! Connect with Crickett: https://www.crickettkeeth.com/   www.need...

Prayer is powerful and necessary from all Christ-followers on behalf of one another especially those being persecuted for the Faith. Updates on real people, real "brothers and sisters" come from Todd Nettleton and Voice of the Martyrs.  www.persecution.com  www.needhim.org "Dawn & Steve+ you, living biblically!" Connect and Support Dawn & Steve+: www.dawnandsteveplus.com   Know Jesus: www....

How the Lord brought these two together is a sweet story and how He continues to guide their path through faith in Him and music, is a testament to His faithfulness! https://graceandmax.com/   Talk about Jesus:  www.needhim.org   "Dawn & Steve+ you, living biblically!" Connect and Support Dawn & Steve+: www.dawnandsteveplus.com   Know Jesus: www.needhim.org Fueled by Raphael's Coffee: www....

Our lives are purposeful even when we cannot see the purpose. God has the plan and He's written it! Written in Heaven brings together God stories from many lives to encourage us to persevere. Tamara should not have had two daughters nor ever met Joe. But God... Written in Heaven: https://amzn.to/4mVMeNQ   "Dawn & Steve+ you, living biblically!" Connect and Support Dawn & Steve+: www.dawnan...

What does Artemis 2 tell us about the way we were created? What was surprising about this latest space adventure? Dr. Mark Turman insightfully shares history and current events in regards to the space program and bringing people together in hope.  What does it mean to be "right" with God?  www.needhim.org   Connect with Dr. Mark Turman: www.denisonforum.org   "Dawn & Steve+ you, living biblica...

It's a slow fade and one degree off course leads down a path that we never set out to walk. When the Bible shows us the course-correction and we choose to ignore it, we find ourselves broken, angry, sad, and in a mess and sometimes blaming God. There's a choice to be made: God's authority or our own. (reference to sermon by Steve Willis) "Dawn & Steve+ you, living biblically!" Connect and Supp...

Telling "your story" has much more benefit than just airing dirty laundry or nursing a grudge. God created us for relationship. Containing one another's story is a Gift because God is a relational God and invites us to a relationship with Him and with one another. There is pain in the journey as well as grace. How do we get through one to the other? Phil Herndon: www.tinman.org   www.needhim.org  ...

Jumping in the deep end of the emotional pool with this question: Why do people lie? How the habit develops and what to do if you're in a relationship with someone who just can not seem to tell the truth. Does toxic shame have a place in the conversation? What does connection and community have to do with any of it?   Phil Herndon: www.tinman.org   "Dawn & Steve+ you, living biblically!" Conne...

Broadway dream in hand, Amanda Janson walks away and doesn't even really understand why. Then comes relationship followed by hopelessness and the depths of confusion when God walks her forward to tell us about His grace and redemption.  Her new project, Sinner to Saint www.amandajansonmusic.com   "Dawn & Steve+ you, living biblically!" Connect and Support Dawn & Steve+: www.dawnandsteveplu...

We let something drip feed into our minds and lives - what is it and how much benefit do we receive? What happens if we allow time with the Lord and time in His word be the primary source of the "drip"? Life is hard. What do we truly know about how much God cares? The struggle is real. The Word of God is real too.    "Dawn & Steve+ you, living biblically!" Connect and Support Dawn & Steve+...

Is there a difference between "with you" and "for you" in the way we respond to one another? If so, what is the difference? Recognizing if a Drama Triangle is in play within our relationships and how to respond in a healthy way. Phil Herndon:  www.tinman.org   "Dawn & Steve+ you, living biblically!" Connect and Support Dawn & Steve+: www.dawnandsteveplus.com   Fueled by Raphael's Coffee: w...

Bonnie's "First Call" is to follow Jesus and share music all over the world. How God has held her through the storms of life is a testament to His faithfulness. After all of the music Bonnie has given us her new album comes home and brings her soul rest. Meet Bonnie Keen.  https://bonniekeen.com/   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-who-dare-to-believe/id1671591465   "Dawn & Steve+ yo...

Ray Comfort addresses the dumb things we do and we how we see good examples of the same behavior in the Scriptures! Do you ever wonder why we do "idiotic" things?   Ray Comfort: https://livingwaters.com/     "Dawn & Steve+ you, living biblically!" Connect and Support Dawn & Steve+: www.dawnandsteveplus.com   Fueled by Raphael's Coffee: www.raphaelsroastery.com "Sparkle" and "Chill" blends...

How do relationships work when we view the world as "too peopley"  but the truth is we all are Imago Dei, made in the image of God. Telling our story and for someone to contain our story is important to healing and attachment for which we are created. Avoidant attachment: Red Light; Anxious Attachment: Yellow Light; Disorganized Attachment: the light is broken.   www.tinman.org "Dawn & Steve+...

Christians are part of the Family of God. Todd Nettleton shares current stories from around the world about Brothers and Sisters that are being persecuted and enduring it through the love and strength of Jesus. How do we in the West, center ourselves on Jesus and the Bible? Are there things we can do to help those being persecuted? Great questions and Todd has answers!   Voice of the Martyrs Conne...

With a constant news cycle and the noise of the world at a fever pitch, how do we curate the news and respond through a biblical lens? Do we still see our neighbor as an image-bearer of God and worthy of relationship? Who is God and where is He during our current times?    https://www.denisonforum.org/podcasts/ Dawn & Steve join the Faith & Clarity Podcast with Dr. Mark Turman: https://www...

There are times in our lives we experience a traumatic event and it impacts us. There are some of us who experience on-going PTSD or Complex PTSD but we live it as if it's just a normal day in the life. What can we learn about the impact of CPTSD and how it impacts our daily lives and relationships even with God? Dawn & Phil Herndon explore the experience, definition and awareness of how CPTSD...

What does the Bible say about women? How does God view women? You might be surprised as you truly dig into the scriptures, what you will learn!    Amazon link to Jamie's study:  https://amzn.to/3MR2q56   "Dawn & Steve+ you, living biblically!" Connect and Support Dawn & Steve+: www.dawnandsteveplus.com   Fueled by Raphael's Coffee: www.raphaelsroastery.com "Sparkle" and "Chill" blends http...