Honest Reflection

Have you ever questioned any of God's actions? Have you had anyone ask you why God allows bad things to happen? An understanding of God's goodness is crucial for having faith in Him. Listen in today as Nick and Cody discuss God's goodness in light of some difficult Bible passages.

The goal of the family is to promote goodness in each other. This can only happen if we are doing right by each other and teaching that standard within the home. Listen in today as Nick and Cody discuss how to promote goodness in your family.

The church is the place where goodness should abound. Christians know we should do the right thing when engaging with our brethren. Unfortunately, that doesn't always happen. When goodness is not present within churches it relieves us of our ability to do the job God sent us to do. Listen today as Nick and Cody discuss how to see goodness among our brethren.

We interact with many people every day. Is it possible to do right by all of them? Listen in today as Nick and Cody discuss ways to display goodness to all people.

This week starts the discussion on the 6th aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit, goodness. Goodness and kindness are difficult to distinguish in English, but they carried different meanings when Paul wrote Galatians 5. Listen in today as Nick and Cody give the definition of goodness and show how we can be good to God.

Kindness should be a staple trait in every family. Listen today as Nick and Cody talk about the importance of being kind to our family members.

When Christians treat other Christians with kindness, things go well. Acts of kindness are so important in a congregational setting because they can open up the door for even more in-depth interactions. Listen to Nick and Cody today as they discuss why we should be kind to our brethren and ways to show kindness.

The Bible is full of powerful, life-changing examples of kindness. It is also full of tragic stories where kindness is not present. While we may be desensitized to the necessity of kindness, there is a reason God wants us to be kind to everyone we come into contact with. Listen in today as Cody and Nick discuss the kindness that the Spirit brings into our lives.

Kindness is part of the fruit of the Spirit. When we truly appreciate what has been done for us we will be more kind to the people around us. Listen in today as Cody and Nick define kindness and talk about how we can even be kind to God.

We have all struggled to have patience within the family. Parent-Child, Husband-Wife, sibling; all these relationships require patience, but come with unique challenges to demonstrating patience. Listen in today as Nick and Cody discuss how to see patience grow in your life.

How should we approach and engage with our brethren struggling with spiritual issues? This is a difficult question, but we know the answer must include the patience that comes from the Spirit. Listen in today as Nick and Cody help relieve the tension between correction and patience.

The patience that comes from the Spirit affects our relationships with everyone. The cashier, our fellow drivers on the road, and coworkers too. Listen in today as Nick and Cody discuss ways to see that patience in our daily lives.

Is there anything more challenging than developing patience? Trusting in the Lord to act in His time is tough, but it is one of the fruit of the Spirit so we know we have His help. Listen in today as Nick and Cody talk through how to grow in your patience with God.

People in the Bible were able to have peace in various circumstances. In prison, during times of wealth, running from enemies; regardless of the situation godly people can be content with their circumstances. Join today's episode as Cody and Nick discuss how that can be true for you too.

The home is supposed to be one of the most peaceful environments on earth but sometimes it is hard to see it that way. Complaining, comparing, and even abuse are defining characteristics of many families around the world including some Christian families. Listen in today as Cody and Nick discuss ways to be peace promoters within your family.

God wants His people to work in harmony, but sometimes these can be the most difficult relationships to find peace in. Listen in today and Nick and Cody discuss the importance of peace within a church and some practical ways to bring peaceable behavior into our interactions with our brethren.

Having peaceful relationships with our neighbors can be difficult, especially when they don't like us. Join Nick and Cody as they discuss how peace with God translates to peace with the people around you.

The podcast moves to the next Fruit of the Spirit today, peace. Everyone desires peace, satisfaction, and stability in their life; sometimes it can feel unattainable. One of the blessings of being a Christian is God's promise of peace to those who follow Him. Join Nick and Cody as they discuss the peace that comes from serving God.

Family dynamics can be strange. Your children get older, your spouse changes and your parents are different now too. In the middle of those changes, it can be hard to notice how much joy we can find in our families. Joy Nick and Cody as they discuss how to see joy in your family.

Church life can get messy. It is possible not to feel any joy when you are around brethren, whether at church or elsewhere. Listen into this episode as Nick and Cody discuss why having joy in our congregations is so important.

Life can be stressful. People can be frustrating. Amidst that, it can be difficult to maintain the joy we should have when interacting with others. In this episode, Cody and Nick discuss ways to have joy in our relationships with those around us. We hope you enjoy.

This week the conversation moves to the second fruit of the Spirit, joy. Many passages tell us that God wants every Christian to have a joy-filled life through their relationship with Him. With that said, joy is lacking in the lives of many Christians. In this episode, Cody and Nick define joy and discuss ways to see it in your life daily.

Join Nick and Cody as they discuss ways to feel and show love in your family. Family relationships can be tricky and people don't always hold up their end of the bargain. Ultimately, God calls us to love our neighbors as ourselves and our closest neighbors are our family members. This episode contains tips to have loving and godly relationships with them.

In this episode, Cody and Nick talk about the story of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25-37. Join them as they explore the power of loving your neighbor as yourself.

Church life can be difficult, but God still expects us to have love for our fellow Christians. In today's episode, Nick and Cody discuss the importance of love and give some helpful tips for times when we struggle to love each other the way Jesus wants us to. We hope this helps you do some honest reflection this week.