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You Were Born For This Time
Season 10 | Episode 7
Are you stepping into your holy assignment or settling? In this episode, Pastor Oneka McClellan is sharing why you were born royal.
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Why you should never settle for any label less than âGodâs Daughter.âPractical ways to fight for peace. Why serving helps you grow.Why you are on a holy assignment in this time and era. How worship can become a weapon of warfareâŠand more!Discussion Questions:
What stood out to you about this episode? Has there ever been a time when you had to fight for peace? What are some practical ways you renew your mind with truth? How has serving helped you grow? What worship song helps you when youâre fighting a battle?Resources:
Onekaâs Book: Born Royal
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Are you savoring small moments of joy in your day? In this episode, you will hear how to make space for joy and gratitude in your life.
So Good Moments:
How comparison robs you of joy.Practical ways to add gratitude into your daily routine. Why joy isnât something you achieve, but something you grow. How joy is connected to a generous spirit. How to be a thermostat, not a thermometerâŠand more!Discussion Questions:
What stood out to you in this episode?What is one small thing that brings you joy every day? How do you incorporate gratitude into your daily or weekly routine? How does comparison rob us of our joy? What is a 10/10 in your life right now?Resources:
Joyâs 10/10: Lush Coffee Face Scrub
Kateâs 10/10: Anthropologieâs Wedding Line
Charlotteâs New Bible Study: Ribology
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Is it possible to have joy through hard seasons? In this episode, Charlotte Gambill shares how to never lose the joy of your salvation.
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How the Holy Spirit plants seeds of joy in difficult seasons.Why joy is so much more than a feeling.How to sow seeds in barren seasons that will reap a harvest for your future.How to shift your day by starting it with gratitude.Why we should never lose sight of the joy of our salvationâŠand more!Discussion Questions:
What part of this episode stood out to you the most? Do you give yourself permission to express joy, or do you find yourself withholding it? In what ways can you sow seeds for your future during a barren season? What gratitude practices do you have in your life? What do you remember most about the joy of your salvation?Resources:
Charlotteâs New Bible Study: Ribology
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Are you making room for the Word of God in your life? In this special episode, you will hear Pastor Julieâs âAmazingâ message.
So Good Moments:
Why character determines what you carry into the next season. How our worship becomes a weapon of warfare. Why making room for God increases our capacity.How some miracles require a process and participation. How to give the people in your life a gift that outlasts youâŠand more!Discussion Questions:
What was your favorite part of Pastor Julieâs message? In what ways do you need to make more room for God in your life? What is one thing that needs to go (in order to make more room for God)? How do you think God wants you to participate in the miracle He wants to bring?What are some things youâve lost in the last season that God wants to bring back?Resources:
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How did Jesus care for His soul when He was on Earth? In this episode, Deb Fileta shares the 6 rhythms He practiced (that you should too).
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What it really means to nourish your body. How Jesus protected His calling and how you can too. The various ways we self-neglect and blame it on spiritual warfare. Why you should live at 85% and not 100%.One 5-minute practice that will help you savor life and cultivate gratitude. Questions to ask yourself when you need to tune in to your inner world.Discussion Questions:
What was your favorite part of this episode? What rhythm do you need to practice the most? What is one thing you like to savor? What is one thing that nourishes your body and fills your soul? Are you living at 85%, or are you maxed out? What needs to change?Resources:
Deb Filetaâs Resources and Books
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Are you ignoring the warning signs of burnout? In this episode, Deb Fileta shares how you can stay full so you can fulfill your calling.
So Good Moments:
The question everyone should ask themselves regularly. The three types of people who are most prone to burnout. Why itâs important to get to the root of why you are so busy or overextended.The difference between self-care and soul care. Why Deb calls herself an âevangelist in disguise.âDiscussion Questions:
What was your favorite part of this episode? On a scale of 0-10, how full do you feel? Did you relate to any of the three types of people who are most prone to burnout? What stands out to you about the difference between self-care and soul care? What replenishes you when you feel stressed?Resources:
Deb Filetaâs Resources and Books
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How can you become resilient and fruitful after youâve been crushed? In this episode, Christine Caine shares the keys to a flourishing life.
So Good Moments:
Why olive trees are a picture of how we can be resilient and fruitful in every season. How God uses the seasons we feel crushed or pressed. Why peacemaking is an essential part of our Christian faith. The reason being nice is one of the most spiritual things you can do. Why we shouldnât make every offense a â10.â How to flip the script on the âIf onlysâ in your life.Discussion Questions:
What stood out to you about this conversation? What is one new thing you learned about olive trees and how they relate to our spiritual lives? What is a good thing God has pruned from your life so you can bear more fruit? How have you been able to reframe your seasons of being pressed or crushed? Just for funâolives on pizzaâyes or no?Resources:
A21
Flourishing: Lessons From The Olive Tree
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Scorekeeping is good for games but bad for relationships. In this episode, you will hear how to follow Jesusâ example and show others grace.
So Good Moments:
How Jesus used a different kind of math.How the upside-down way of the kingdom changes lives.Why keeping track is better than keeping score. How the Apostle Peter encountered Jesusâ grace. What you can do to bring out the best in others. A better way to competeâŠand more!Discussion Questions:
How did Jesus use âa different kind of math?âWhat is the difference between keeping track and keeping score?How would you feel if you were Peter and encountered Godâs grace in such a tangible way? Who has shown you grace in your life? Just for funâwhatâs your favorite board game?Resources:
Do What Jesus Did Message
Jesus The High Road Leader Resources & Groups
Pastor Ryanâs Latest Message
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Jesus was interruptibleâare you? In this episode, you will hear why high-road leaders embrace interruptions and put people above agenda.
So Good Moments:
How Jesus made space for divine interruptions in Scripture. Why ministry is often opportunities dressed up as interruptions. Practical ways to create margin for God to move in your day.Why parents should lean into their childrenâs âinterruptions.â The difference between a âHere I amâ leader and a âThere you areâ leader.Whatâs really happening when God wants us to stop what we are doingâŠand more!Discussion Questions:
Do you consider yourself interruptible like Jesus? In what way could you improve? When have you experienced a ministry opportunity that was dressed up as an interruption? What stood out to you about being a âThere you areâ kind of leader? What is one practical way you could schedule more margin in your day or week?What is one thing about you that only a close friend would know?Resources:
Do What Jesus Did Message
Jesus The High Road Leader Resources & Groups
Pastor Ryanâs Latest Message
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Are you following Jesusâ example and taking the high road? In this episode, Dr. John Maxwell shares principles from his new book.
So Good Moments:
How to value all peopleâespecially those who are different from you. The difference between the high, middle, and low road. Why the fruit of gratitude is a generous spirit. The difference between keeping score and keeping track. Why we have an eagle and a hippo inside of all of us. Why John changed WWJD to DWJDâŠand more!Discussion Questions:
What stood out to you about this episode? What are some of the characteristics of someone who takes the high road versus someone who takes the middle or low road? How did Jesus lead the way as a high-road leader? What are some ways you can âkeep trackâ instead of keeping score? What is the byproduct when we build walls?Resources:
Do What Jesus Did Message
Jesus The High Road Leader Book Clubs
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Are you ignoring the warning signs of loneliness? In this episode, you will hear how you can lean into life-giving friendships.
So Good Moments:
The warning sign of loneliness and why you canât ignore it.Staggering statistics on loneliness in our country.How we can shift our priorities to value connection and community.Why itâs important to dig through the dirt in our relationships.The barriers to community that weâve gotten used to. How we can do relationships the Jesus wayâŠand more!Discussion Questions:
Did you identify with any of the signs of loneliness? Which one rang a bell?What are some of your personal barriers that make it difficult to lean into deeper friendships?How have you seen the diamonds in your relationships after youâve dug through the dirt?Who does community and relationships really well, and what can you learn from them? What step will you take this week to value community and connection over convenience and comfort?Resources:
AmazingPastor Julieâs Message on Loneliness
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How do you examine the fruit of your relationships? In this episode, Pastor Julie answers questions from the next generation.
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How to examine the fruit and foundation of your friendships.What it looks like to grow with God while dating and married. How to pre-decide what you want your dating season to look like. How to initiate (and receive) difficult conversations. Why your circle of friends should be close, but not closed. How to combat lonelinessâŠand more!Discussion Questions:
What stood out to you about examining the fruit and root of your friendships? What is one thing you learned about difficult conversations?Pastor Julie mentioned the importance of pre-deciding certain things as you enter into dating. What are some things you think are important to pre-decide?Do you struggle asking for help or are you comfortable being vulnerable? Have you ever had a date gone wrong? What did you learn from it?Resources:
Single, Dating, Engaged, Married Book
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How do you adjust when your routine changes? In this episode, some of our campus pastors share how to make the most of every season.
So Good Moments:
How Pastor Julie plans out the next day before she goes to bed.What to do when you donât reach your goals.Why itâs important to create moments and memories with your people.How to maximize seasons that require a lot of time in the car.Why itâs more important to work on your direction instead of perfection.The benefits of reading fiction booksâŠand more!Discussion Questions:
What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? What do you do to make the most of your time in the car? What is one of your non-negotiables for your physical health, spiritual life, or mental health?What goals are you aiming for this year? Are they small and attainable or unrealistic?What book are you reading right now?Resources:
Luke Study by Lisa Harper
Mark of The Lion Books by Francine Rivers
Switch on Your Brain by Caroline Leaf
Understanding Spiritual Gifts by Sam Storm
Garden City by John Mark Comer
Atomic Habits by James Clear
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Are your insecurities keeping you stuck? In this episode, Donna Pisani shares how to embrace the tension of confidence and humility.
So Good Moments:
The truth about the passage of Scripture that says women should be quiet and submissive. How Donna overcame the lie that she wasnât smart. How to master the art of listening and ask good questions. Why grit is more important than talent. The importance of discovering your own kind of smart.Encouragement if you are going through a hard timeâŠand more!Discussion Questions:
What is something new you learned about the passage in 1 Timothy? Donna talked about how everyone has an insecurity (hers was that she wasnât smart). What is one insecurity youâve had to overcome with Godâs truth? What are some ways we can master the art of listening? Why is grit more important than talent? Donna talked about finding your own kind of smart and being confident in that. What is your own kind of smart? (Consider what comes naturally to you, what you enjoy, what you feel Godâs grace for, where you have a creative touch, or what other people have said about you.)Resources:
Donnaâs Book: Entrusted to Lead
Youâre Not Listening Book
Grit Book
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Are you entitled or entrusted? In this episode, Donna Pisani shares how you can step into your calling with confidence and humility.
So Good Moments:
How Jesus empowered women in Scripture.How Donna learned to lead with confidence and humility.Why itâs important to know your âwhy.âThe women in the Bible who pioneered our legacy.Why itâs vital to understand context in the BibleâŠand more!Discussion Questions:
What was one thing Donna said that resonated with you? What did you learn about being entrusted versus being entitled?Which woman from Scripture inspires you the most and why?What is one way Jesus empowered women? Just for fun, what is one thing you look forward to most about summer?Resources:
Donnaâs Book: Entrusted to Lead
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Ever been hurt in Church? In this throwback episode, weâre diving into the messiness and beauty of biblical community.
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The difference between Church hurt and spiritual abuse.The importance of creating a space for people to feel safe, seen, and heard. Why we shouldnât diminish, discount, or deny hurt.The 3 stages of biblical community.3 practices for dealing with Church hurt. How to forgive what you canât (and shouldnât) forgetâŠand more!Discussion Questions:
What did you learn about the difference between Church hurt and Spiritual abuse?Pastor Julie shared the three stages of community. Why do you think itâs important to embrace the tension stage? How have you had to honor the stages of forgiveness in your life?What is one âdoâ and one âdonâtâ that stood out to you?In what way can you be a reconstructor for others and for the Church?Resources:
Message: It's Okay to Doubt Jesus
Practical Resources for Processing DoubtThe Peacemaker by Ken Sande
Church Hurt by Jerome Gay Jr.
Love Like Youâve Never Been Hurt by Jentezen Franklin
How to See Beauty in the Church After Youâve Been Hurt
How to Find a Christian Counselor
TikTok Theology Series
Good and Beautiful and Kind by Rich Villodas
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How well do you handle pressure? In this episode, Holly Wagner shares how to stay prayerful, grateful, and watchful when the pressureâs on.
So Good Moments:
How to stay prayerful during seasons of pressure.Practical ways to cultivate gratitude even when you donât feel like it.Hollyâs pressure-filled season and how God brought her through.What Holly learned from testing for her black belt.How to do a u-turn when you start to feel bitter.Why itâs important to stay alertâŠand more!Discussion Questions:
In what way could you relate to Hollyâs season of pressure? How do you stay prayerful during pressure-filled seasons? What helps you practice gratitude in your life? Why is it important to stay alert when we are in a season of high pressure?Whatâs on your summer reading list?Resources:
Hollyâs Books
Hollyâs Fun Summer Read: The Echo of Old Books
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Where can you find Jesus in the Old Testament, Passover, or the Seder? In this episode, you'll hear about the beautiful thread from Genesis to Revelation and how ancient practices can be pathways to God.
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Peterâs profound encounter with Jesus during the Seder meal. Why itâs so meaningful that Jesus washed the disciplesâ feet during Passover. How the 4 cups symbolize Jesus in the Seder Passover. Why Matzah bread represents Jesusâ sacrifice on the cross. How elements of Seder shed light on communion.How Jesus revealed Himself as the Messiah during the Last SupperâŠand more!Discussion Questions:
What did you learn from todayâs episode? When Jesus washed the disciples' feet, it was an act of humility and servanthood. How does that inspire you to live your life today?The Seder features 4 promises, which are about being delivered from slavery and redeeming Godâs people. How does that remind you of His promises in your life?Jesus revealed Himself as Messiah during the Seder, which initiated the first communion. How does this add to your understanding of communion?Sheri uses the empty chair at Seder as an opportunity to pray for those who don't yet know God. Do you have a person in your life who still needs to find Jesus? How can you remind yourself to pray for them on a regular basis?Resources:
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Is it possible to encounter God through ancient rituals? In this episode, you will hear how Sheri Bautz went from dismissing Christians to becoming oneâand you will hear how Sheri discovers Jesus in her Jewish traditions.
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Why Sheri Bautz is a âtrue-blue Jew.â How she went from dismissing Christians to becoming a Christian Jew. How Sheriâs Christian husband Frank won over her Jewish parents. Sheriâs advice for sharing the Gospel with people of the Jewish faith. Why Christians should celebrate Passover and its ancient traditions. Why Moses was not a good JewâŠand more!Discussion Questions:
What stood out the most to you about this episode? Whatâs something you learned about Jewish traditions? Sheri mentioned how God redeemed a lonely season for her. How has God been there for you in a lonely season?What did you take away from Sheriâs advice for sharing Jesus with Jews? How does this episode change the way you look at the Passover?Resources:
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How do you hear Godâs voice in your everyday life? In this episode, you will hear how ordinary places can become sacred spaces.
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3 main ways that God speaks to us. Why the wilderness is so significant in the Bible. How âturning asideâ can turn ordinary moments into extraordinary ones. How to have a burning bush moment. Pastor Julieâs encounters with GodâŠand more!Discussion Questions:
What was your favorite part of this episode? How have you experienced God speaking?What has been your wilderness season, and how did God use it? Whatâs one way you can turn aside to get closer to God? What are some ordinary places that became sacred spaces in your life?Resources:
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