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Do you and your spouse view money differently? Get back on the same page and see it the way God sees it.

Pastor Derek addresses the how to start bringing parenting styles closer together to be the united front a marriage needs to parent children.

Do you and your spouse struggle with communication? Have your long talks into the night turned into checklists to accomplish tasks? Pastor Derek addresses how to get your communication back onto the same page.

Do you feel distant from your spouse? Do you feel like you've drifted away from one another? Listen to learn the signs of this struggle and how to fix it.

How do you return to intimacy in a marriage that has lost it? Pastor Derek addresses ways to rebuild that intimacy in your marriage.

Pastor Derek talks about what our marriage is supposed to look like.

Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.

Still in Chapter 1.

We dig into the next section of James 1.

Thomas and Jessica start the studying a book of the Bible. Join them in this first episode as they discuss the context and history of the book of James.

Fear is essentially submitting to something and giving it authority over your life. The Bible distinguishes between two types of fear: respectful submission to God's authority (positive) and terror or dread (negative). Our tendency toward fear began in Eden when Adam and Eve gained knowledge they weren't prepared to handle. Romans 8:15 reveals that fear is a form of slavery, but through ad...

Fear first entered the world after Adam and Eve's disobedience, stemming from separation from God and knowledge they weren't prepared to handle. Throughout Scripture, fear often drives poor decision-making, blame-shifting, and self-preservation at all costs. The Bible presents a fundamental choice between fearing people, which traps us, or trusting God, which brings security. God doesn't condemn u...

Fear is a complex emotion that can be both protective and harmful. While healthy fear keeps us safe, chronic anxiety plagues our modern world due to constant pressures and negative media. The Bible distinguishes between reverent fear of God, which leads to wisdom, and terrorizing fear, which we're told to avoid. Like sheep with a shepherd, we find peace by staying close to God, who doesn't always...

This wraps up our series on the Armor of God.

Part 5 of 6 of the Armor of God

Episode 4 of 6 in the Armor of God.

Thomas and Jessica talk about the Shield of Faith.

Part 2 of the Armor of God.

Thomas and Jessica discuss the Sword of the Spirit. What is it? What is it for? How do you use it? Resources mentioned in the show: https://www.logos.com https://www.blueletterbible.org

When we are renewed, we are not fully free from the nature of sin. There is still the old us waiting in the wings to have free rein in our lives again. Thomas and Jessica talk about recognizing and fighting off the old you, as you strive to live a renewed life in Christ.

Pastor Derek talks about living a life with our hands stretched to God From the passage Exodus 17:8-12

Thomas and Jessica emphasize the importance of daily renewal in Christ to live a transformed life. They discuss how thoughts, actions, and attitudes should reflect the essence of Christ, providing practical advice for maintaining a positive mindset amidst life's challenges. They stress the significance of accountability and self-reflection in personal growth and encourages believers to be aware of...

Thomas and Jessica discuss the concept of renewal in the context of the new year and the challenges of maintaining resolutions from a Christian perspective. True renewal is not achievable through personal efforts alone but is facilitated by accepting one's identity in Christ and relying on the Holy Spirit for daily transformation. The discussion also touches on the importance of reflecting on our...

"Parenting" is the last sermon in the four part series "You Asked For It" from April-May 2017.

"Blended Families" is the third sermon in the four part series "You Asked For It" from April-May 2017.