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Nathan talks with Phil about his dream of church planting — and how Lacey devastatingly crushed it. He reflects on key “waypoints” in his journey to freedom and writing UnLove, the shifting seasons of relationships, and his struggle with appreciating apologies. They also explore how God uses, and sometimes orchestrates, tragedy for our growth, the age of accountability, and the weight of our expec...

Phil Reeves interviews Nathan to uncover the real-life stories that inspired his book UnLove. In this heartfelt conversation, Nathan shares the personal experiences, struggles, and lessons that shaped the principles outlined in the book. From moments of heartbreak to breakthroughs of grace, he offers an honest look at the theology woven into each chapter, revealing the raw and relatable journey be...

In this second part, Phil Reeves continues interviewing Nathan, where he opens up about the weight of living a double life in his addiction to pornography, the pain of public church discipline after being a youth pastor who went to a strip club, and the redemption he and Lacey walked through with their church. He also explores the danger of expecting others to fully understand our story, the balan...

Phil Reeves interviews Nathan to uncover the real-life stories that inspired his book UnLove. In this heartfelt conversation, Nathan shares the personal experiences, struggles, and lessons that shaped the principles outlined in the book. From moments of heartbreak to breakthroughs of grace, he offers an honest look at the theology woven into each chapter, revealing the raw and relatable journey be...

Nathan continues his conversation with his friend, Sarah Frerking, where she vulnerably shares her journey through the devastating experiences of miscarriages and the loss of their firstborn son, Josiah. In this powerful discussion, Sarah reflects on how she processed her grief, initially in unhealthy ways, but eventually discovered a path to healing. She speaks openly about how her grief journey...

Nathan continues his conversation with his friend, Sarah Frerking, where she vulnerably shares her journey through the devastating experiences of miscarriages and the loss of their firstborn son, Josiah. In this powerful discussion, Sarah reflects on how she processed her grief, initially in unhealthy ways, but eventually discovered a path to healing. She speaks openly about how her grief journey...

Nathan talks with Sarah Frerking about the heartbreak of her miscarriages and losing her firstborn, Josiah. She opens up about the raw, overwhelming emotions of grief and the difficult, messy process of navigating devastating loss. She shares how she and her husband, Scott Frerking, held tightly to a hope-filled but painful faith, even in the face of unanswered prayers and shattered expectations....

BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about Christmas and its origins. They also discuss several Christmas traditions and why traditions are important to communities.   — EPISODE CHAPTERS — (00:00) Dad Jokes & Introduction (4:58) Krumpus and Cultural Reflections of Truth (23:15) X-Mas, December 25, & Christmas Trees (44:17) Purpose of Traditi...

BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about the incarnation of Jesus — God becoming real humanity. They discuss how the New Testament reveals the fulfilled Hebrew prophesies of a real flesh-and-blood human messiah. To watch the video version with episode notes and links, or to find us on your favorite podcast platform, visit: https://cultivaterelationships.com/...

Nathan shoots the breeze with Phil Reeves about the importance of our fathers and our need to resolve deficiencies and offenses that our fathers demonstrate toward us in our growing-up years. He also shares his journey with God the Father and how he resolved his distorted perceptions of Him.   — EPISODE CHAPTERS — (00:00) Microphone etiquette and 007 microphones (01:12) Texas geography, woodw...

MEDITATION – Nathan shoots the breeze about Romans 11.33–36, emphasizing the importance of recognizing God’s infinite nature and our human limits as the starting point for studying or understanding Him. He also highlights how God’s greatness brings comfort, reminding us of His trustworthy and unchanging character.   — EPISODE LINKS — • Bible Tools https://cultivaterelationships.com/bibl...

BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about the incarnation of Jesus — God becoming real humanity. They discuss how the Hebrew Scriptures prophesy a real flesh-and-blood human messiah and their future fulfillment revealed in Jesus.   — EPISODE CHAPTERS — (00:00) Dad Jokes & Introduction (15:02) Who’s Your Father? (45:11) Whose Kingdom Are Y...

MEDITATION – Nathan shoots the breeze about Romans 8.12-17. He also discusses Galatians 4.1-7 and how our experience with our earthly dads impacts our relationship with our Heavenly Dad.   — EPISODE LINKS — • Bible Tools https://cultivaterelationships.com/bible-tools/ • More Content & Resources At Our Website https://cultivaterelationships.com/

Nathan and Lacey shoot the breeze about their 100th episode and what it means to persevere. They discuss how Christians have misdefined success due to false portrayals of people’s lives in the Scriptures.   — EPISODE CHAPTERS — (00:00) Guess who’s back? (00:49)Lacey defines consistency (14:19) Defining your personal success (27:28) Examples of highlights in the Scriptures (37:07) Success is a...

BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about the messiness of perfection. They discuss the Scriptural word for perfection and how it also means completeness or maturity. They also reveal that we are ever becoming perfect while God is perfect.   — EPISODE CHAPTERS — (00:00) Dad Jokes / Introduction (27:09) Matthew 5.48 / Perfect, Complete, Mature (41:5...

BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan shoots the breeze with Phil Reeves about Revelation chapters 19-22. They also discuss Matthew 23-25 and what the Red Sea Beast and the Land Lamb Beast represent.   — EPISODE CHAPTERS — (00:00) Introduction / Matthew 23-25 / Meanings of the Beasts (13:53) Revelation 19 – The Wedding of the Lamb & Bride (1:08:10) Revelation 20 – “1000 Ye...

BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan shoots the breeze with Phil Reeves about Revelation chapters 15-18. They also discuss the “rapture”, Jesus’ second coming, the antichrist(s), the abomination of desolation, and Daniel’s 70 weeks.   — EPISODE CHAPTERS — (00:00) Introduction / The “Rapture” / Jesus’ Second Coming / AntiChrist / Abomination of Desolati...

BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan shoots the breeze with Phil Reeves about Revelation chapters 12-14. They also discuss how John laid out his visions in Revelation, either in linear movements through the destruction of Jerusalem or cyclical movements that reveal different perspectives of Jerusalem’s destruction.   — EPISODE CHAPTERS — (00:00) Introduction / Matthew 23-24 / Spiritual R...

BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan shoots the breeze with Phil Reeves about Revelation chapters 8-11. They also discuss how some modern authors and teachers have created empires around selling fear-based modern geopolitical content of Revelation.   — EPISODE CHAPTERS — (00:00) Introduction / Matthew 23-24 / Spiritual Reality of Revelation (10:37) Revelation 8 – The 7th Seal and the 1st...

BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan shoots the breeze with Phil Reeves about Revelation chapters 4-7. They also discuss the implications of Jesus fulfilling the entire Hebrew Scriptures and their implications on Revelation. Furthermore, John uses “hear” and “see” language to show when he is revealing the meaning behind what he is writing. John defines most symbols he &#8220...

BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION – Nathan shoots the breeze with Phil Reeves about Revelation chapters 1-3. They also discuss false, fear-based views of Revelation, hermeneutics (principles in Bible Study), and how to read prophetic and apocalyptic Scriptures.   — EPISODE CHAPTERS — (00:00) Introduction / Views of Revelation / Study Tools (27:24) Hermeneutics and How to Study the Scriptures (1:12:1...

BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about the messiness of rejection. They discuss how feelings of being rejected can lead to either rebellions or religious mindsets and behaviors. Additionally, they share how it is only through the power of the Holy Spirit that one can truly live free from rejection.   — EPISODE CHAPTERS — (00:00) Dad Jokes / Introducti...

BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about messy Christianity. They discuss their journeys of how Jesus pursued them amidst messy doubt and how, as believers, we pursue others amidst their messy doubt, along with how to resolve doubt.   — EPISODE CHAPTERS — (00:00) Dad Jokes / Introduction (19:06) Matthew 28.16-17 / Disciples Doubt (59:20) Isaiah 61.1-4 /...

BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about how our ability to approach God, our Heavenly Dad, directly affects our outlook and behavior within a circumstance or relationship. They discuss their journeys toward seeing God as a good Dad who does good things.   — EPISODE CHAPTERS — (00:00) Dad Jokes / Introduction (02:54) Matthew 18.1-5 / We must relate to G...

BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about how Christianity is the ongoing process of leading and being led. They discuss how Jesus was our ultimate example and that serving others doesn’t mean we are slaves to them.   — EPISODE CHAPTERS — (00:00) Dad Jokes / Introduction (09:53) Matthew 28.19 / Servant Leadership = Christianity ≠ Pastoral Ministry...