Episodes
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This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how this season of their podcast is closing and what comes next for them both in their mutual work at World Challenge. They will be part of new podcasts and traveling to leaders conferences around the world, and they are excited to invite their listeners with them on this next stage of their journey.
View show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp48c
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The differences between every individual can be an incredible catalyst for character growth. More often than not, however, we avoid those who have different personalities and interests because they make us uncomfortable. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how we can make sure we grow and mature through challenging relationships with other people, whether it’s with family, in work or through church. This sounds easy until we’ve experienced real betrayal and pain at the hands of others. How do we forgive and rebuild relationships under less than ideal circumstances?
https://wcm.link/tgp47c
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How many of us view generosity as transactional, expecting favors or praise in return? Do we think generosity is primarily with money? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss the many misconceptions about generosity and the way that the Bible highlights true generosity. A delight in giving is characteristic of every loving relationship, nowhere more so than in our relationship with God who gives to us so generously.
https://wcm.link/tgp46c
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When Jesus commanded his followers to remember the poor, what exactly did he mean? What does caring for those caught in poverty look like for us? In this episode, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe explore why the Bible makes caring for the poor so imperative and how we practically accomplish this in the world today. There are several different types of poverty that we can encounter, and each must be addressed differently.
https://wcm.link/tgp45c
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How do we find a good mentor? What qualities are necessary to become a good mentor ourselves? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe share their personal experiences with the mentors who defined their lives, the types of mentorship relationships they have had and the qualifications of good mentorship.
View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp44c
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How do believers deconstruct their faith and yet stay in church? This week, pastor and author Natalie Runion joins John Bailey to honestly discuss questioning Christianity and challenging church culture. Natalie lays out the genesis of her ministry Raised to Stay and why she chose to not give up on the church. Trying to defend Christianity in unsympathetic arenas can feel like it tears apart our faith. Being attacked by other believers while we work in ministry can tempt any leader to walk away. When we're in these places, what do we do?
View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp43c
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Sometimes life is very hard, and the biblical command to have Christ's peace seem impossible. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how the Spirit groans within us during our trials and how this is key to having overcoming peace. Some people think peace can only happen when life is easy or fun, and some Christians dismiss the true anguish that life can bring, but those with true peace have found a way to acknowledge hardship and yet center themselves around God.
View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp42c
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How does a believer's spiritual life grow and flourish in the middle of a harsh life? In this episode, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about a recent conference in Central Asia and how vibrant the church is in a culture that loathes Christianity. The contrast is striking between the wealthy, spiritually cold Western world and the impoverished but spiritually vibrant church in the East. We have many lessons to learn about holy peace from believers in other parts of the world.
View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp41c
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Mark Renfroe and Evan Wilkerson discuss reasons why the next generation might walk away from the Christian faith.
View show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp40c
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View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp39c
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This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss World Challenge's recent pastors and evangelistic conferences in Mexico and Cuba. The economic poverty versus the wealth of godly passion in these countries' churches is striking. John and Mark explore how great spiritual vitality often comes through great difficulties and how the Holy Spirit meets God's people in their trials, lighting a fire in their souls.
View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp38c
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There's nothing that we can't bring to the table when it comes to prayer with God. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss what it means to be truly authentic in prayer and how important it is for our maturity as Christians. If we talk things out with God, we will not act out those hurts and problems with other people.
View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp37c
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Is it possible to hinder the Spirit of God? John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how unforgiveness can inhibit God's movement in our lives. God makes our relationships with others a huge priority even in his own relationship with us. How do we practically work through forgiveness with other people when situations are complicated?
View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp36c
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As Christians, we're told that reading the Bible is important, but what about the really boring or confusing parts of the Bible? Should we read as much as possible every day or just a single verse each day? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe explore how to prioritize reading scripture but also doing so in a way that actually draws us closer to God.
View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp35c
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When believers say they are asking for revival, what exactly is meant by that? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how certain revivals were more than the signs and wonders on display in the moment or the 'movement' that came later. Revival is how God glorifies himself through 'foolishness' and inspires true change.
View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp34c
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What exactly does a genuine spiritual revival look like? The answer is not quite as black and white as we might expect. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how to identify false revivals that are just hype versus true revivals that result in transformed lives.
View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp33c
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Those suffering from addiction deserve enormous compassion. This week, Jerry Nance, board member of Global Teen Challenge, joins the Truth and Grace podcast to talk about how spiritual discipleship, mental illness, counseling and God's love converge with addiction.
View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp32c
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Addiction affects a wide circle of people and causes exponential pain. Jerry Nance, board member of Global Teen Challenge, joins the Truth and Grace podcast to discuss how God offers hope to individuals and families suffering from addiction. Even in the face of overwhelming circumstances, our Father gives a way of escape and healing.
View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp31c
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Pride is the most destructive sin in relationships and ministry. John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss the many ways that pride can pop up in our personal lives and even in our work for God. How do we guard our hearts against this poisonous sin?
View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp30c
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Tithing is a touchy subject among many believers. Some claim that the requirement to tithe is only an Old Testament concept. Others say that the New Testament requires tithes far greater than 10 percent. John Bailey and Mark Renfroe explore the biblical instructions, blessings and difficulties surrounding tithing.
View podcast show notes: http://wcm.link/tgp29c
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