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  • We all have those certain relationships that create more tension and anxiety than joy. Sometimes, this occurs with individuals we can't avoid; other times we're prayerfully trying to figure out how to heal relational tension and experience deeper and more fulfilling connections with those who mean a great deal to us but with whom, for various reasons, we experience ongoing conflict. In this episode, host Jennifer Slattery and guest and Bible teacher Carol McLeod discuss truths recorded in Colossians that, when applied, can help us experience more peace, and less conflict and anxiety, in our most difficult or confusing relationships. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

    Resource referenced: Overflowing: Living Abundantly in a Broken Culture

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    Discussion/Reflective Questions:

    What resonated with you most in this episode? In what relationships do you most need Christ's perfect wisdom? What are some ways you can grow in Christ-led wisdom? What are some promises recorded in Scripture that can increase your hope in regard to your most challenging relationships? How might it be helpful to prayerfully consider the full extent of our emotions when others hurt us as part of our forgiveness process? What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

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  • Depression is a complex issue that often has numerous causes or contributing factors. In this episode, Dr. Len Lantz, a psychiatrist known for working with clients suffering from treatment resistant depression, shares why it's important to receive an accurate diagnosis and practical ways one can dial down their depression while pursuing freedom. (Scroll down for reflective/discussion questions.)

    Resources mentioned:

    UnJoy: Hope and Help for 7 Million Christians With Depression by Dr. Len Lantz (Please note: read ch 12 with caution and insight and support from a mental health professional)

    Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think by by Dennis Greenberger and Christine A. Padesky

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    Reflective/Discussion Questions:

    What most stood out to you in this episode? How would you describe your current level or experience of joy? Consider your thoughts. In what ways do they tend to pull toward negativity? How might thought balancing help you develop and/or maintain a more positive outlook? How might it be helpful to remember that self-care tools require perseverance? Who can you reach out to for support in your current season? What is one action step God might be encouraging you to take having listened to this episode?

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  • While sometimes depression hits without any known or perceivable cause, other times it stems from, or is exacerbated by overwhelming circumstances and situations involving those we love. But while we can't always control the things that impact our emotions, there are helpful things we can choose. In this episode, hosts Jennifer Slattery and Carol McCracken talk with therapist Stefanie Rowe about some of depressions roots and why it's important to seek help sooner rather than later. Bible passage discussed: 1 Kings 19 (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

    Sermons referenced in this episode (presented by Stefanie):

    How to Navigate Depression

    Helped, Hugged, Heard

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    Discussion/Reflective Questions:

    What resonated with you most in this episode? In what ways might your current circumstances feel overwhelming? How might your level of emotional involvement in other people's problems impact your current mental state? How does it feel to know that godly people like Mother Teresa and the Old Testament prophet Elijah experienced depression? How does it feel to know that God moves close to you in your pain (even if you can't "feel" His presence)? As depression thrives in isolation, and also tends to pull us to isolate ourselves further: what is one way you can connect with others this week? Who is one person in whom you can find support when you feel depressed? What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

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  • Many people fear death and the process of dying. This can lead to enslaving behaviors like obsessively following health trends, avoiding airplanes, or losing the ability to think of much else when our loved ones travel. But God doesn't want us to live in fear and has provided numerous truths in Scripture to assure us of His presence in our every moment, including when we pass from this present earth, and of the joy that awaits us in paradise. In this episode, hosts Carol McCracken and Jennifer Slattery discuss some of the underlying causes for our fear of death and biblical truths that can help us view our eternal future with anticipation rather than fear. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions)

    Bible passages referenced: Luke 8:40-45; Acts 7:40-55; Romans 8:31-29; 2 Samuel 12:15-23; Isaiah 7:16

    Book referenced: In Light of Eternity: Perspectives on Heaven by Randy Alcorn

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    Discussion/Reflective Questions:

    What resonated with you most in this episode? What most frightens or unsettles you when you think of death? Which of God's unchanging character traits can speak to those fears? What might God be communicating to you through the passage about Stephen, the first Christ-follower killed for his faith? What might God be communicating to you through His assurance of His love in Romans 8? What might God be communicating to you through Jesus' statement to the repentant thief on the cross? What is one action step He might want you to take having listened to this episode?

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  • The late Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones once wrote, "The worst thing that can happen to a man is to succeed before he's ready." We've probably all heard of or read stories of fallen faith leaders to understand the truth in that statement. Considering this, what if our greatest setbacks and disappointments in pursuit of our God-given dreams are actually evidence of His love and grace? When doctors told Bay Turner that, due to his cut vocal cords, that he might never sing again, he felt into a dark and angry place. But God used that season of intense pain to bring about incredible beauty, as He's promised to do for all of us (Rom. 8:28). (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

    Song referenced: "Brand New"

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    Discussion/Reflective Questions:

    What resonated with you most in this episode? Who in your life most inspired, or inspires, you to live for Jesus? When you feel angry or in pain, are you most apt to turn to Jesus or withdraw from Him, and what most impacts your tendencies? When has God used a setback or painful season to deepen your faith and intimacy with Him? Why is the strength of our character so important when it comes to maintaining the strength to carry God-given dreams? What are some ways you intentionally connect with Christ? What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

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  • Does the back-to-school year fill you with anxiety? Are you concerned about your child's safety, peer relationships, and relationships with their teachers? Releasing our kids into someone else's care and entrusting their education to someone you may not know much about other than their name can feel unsettling. But our discomfort can also provide an opportunity to develop greater faith as we rely more consistently on Christ and see Him care for our precious kids. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

    Resource referenced: Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World

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    Discussion/reflective questions:

    What resonated with you most in this episode? What most concerns you when you think about the upcoming school year? How have your concerns impacted your prayer life? What verses most speak to your anxieties and fears? What is one truth regarding God's character that comforts you in your anxiety and fear? How strong is your support system? If your support system (with other praying and faith-filled moms) isn't as strong as you'd like, what are some steps you can take to build a stronger support system? What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

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  • God doesn't ask us to don a strong persona when our knees feel ready to give way. But He does invite us to reach for His perfect strength, to experience that strength, especially in the face of grief and fear. Join host Carol McCracken and author, speaker, and television host Lindsay Roberts. (Scroll down for discussion.reflective questions.)

    Resource mentioned: Discover Your True Strength: Choosing to Thrive in the Midst of Life's Challenges

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    Discussion/Reflective Questions:

    What resonated with you most in this episode? What does it mean to cling to God? What might it mean to cling to His strength? Why is it important to recognize that He gives us the mind of Chriist? What might it look like to choose truth when afraid? Why is it important to recognize when our thoughts venture from truth? What is one action step God might be asking you to take, having listened to this episode?

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  • Most of us would rather avoid suffering entirely. Yet, we're also aware of the butterfly analogy which tells us that beauty often comes through intense struggle. How can turning towards, rather than from, our pain result in beauty, and how can we find Christ in our pain. Join Jennifer Slattery as she talks with Dr. Curt Thompson on suffering, the formation of hope, and experiencing Jesus through our connection with others. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

    Resource referenced: The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope

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    Discussion/Reflective Questions:

    What resonated with you most in this episode? How would you define shame? In what ways might your parents difficulty in attending to their own story have created within you a sense of shame? When have you felt valued and loved? How might past experiences with shame have impacted how you interpret Scripture? What might it mean not to allow shame to dictate the conversation? What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

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  • We've all experienced pain, and most if not all of us want it to end as quickly as possible. But what do we do when our pain lasts for an extended period of time? What happens when healing doesn't come, or doesn't come according to our time table? What might God be doing in those difficult seasons? Join host Carol McCracken as she talks with author and neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Bengtson on finding God in our pain. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

    Resources mentioned: Hem of His Garment, Sacred Scars: Resting in God's Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted

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    Discussion/reflective questions:

    What most resonated with you in this episode? Think of a time when it felt as if your pain would never end. What made that season most difficult? What did God show you during that time? What might God be saying to you in your current season? Which of God's character traits do you most find comforting when you're in pain? What is your experience with lamenting? In what ways has God healed you, or how might He currently be healing you? What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

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  • When our world feels out of control and uncertain, we need to know there is One who remains unchanging, faithful, and always in control. When we recognize who God is and what that means for our lives, we recognize that we're never alone, never abandoned, and never over-powered, no matter how frightening our circumstances. Join host Jennifer Slattery as she talks with author and speaker Grace Fox on Living Unafraid. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

    Reference mentioned: Names of God: Living Unafraid: Devotional Study with Video Access (Names of God Devotional Studies Book 1)

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    What resonated with you most in this episode? Which of God's character traits do you find most comforting when you feel anxious or afraid? What comes to mind when you consider God as Yahweh, the relational, self-sufficient, present Lord? What comes to mind when you think of God as your shepherd? What feels like a giant in your life currently? When might you most need to remember that God is the God of heaven's armies? Compare God's power and strength to that of the giant you currently feel. How does doing so help dial down the intensity of your fears? What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

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  • We've probably all watched a movie or read a novel that had a profound impact on us and helped us see ourselves, our circumstances, and our struggles in a fresh way. God uses numerous ways to speak to our souls, and stories can reach places within us we might otherwise keep walled off. In this episode, host Jennifer Slattery talks with novelist Felicia Ferguson on some of the themes presented in her latest release When Secrets Come Calling, the various losses her characters grieve, how God meets them in their pain, and how He longs to heal us as well. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

    Books mentioned: When Secrets Come Calling, The Paths We Walk: Trails, The Paths We Walk: Bridges.

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    What resonated with you most in this episode? What movies or novels have impacted you most and why? What is it about stories that they have such a capacity to so deeply touch us? Why is it important to allow ourselves to grieve our losses? What are some things that might cause "ongoing" grief, and how can we grieve those well? How might remembering God's steadfast love help us in our grief? What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

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  • Life's struggles can leave us feeling exhausted and discouraged, drawing our focus to all our doubts and anxieties. We might try harder or do our best to run faster, thinking we can somehow keep everything from crashing down around us. But as Carol McCracken discusses with guest Julie Sunne, we aren't meant to carry the full weight of our lives. That's God's job. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

    Resource mentioned: Sometimes I Forget: 60 Reminders of Hope for Your Hard Days

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    What resonated with you most in this episode? What attribute of God do you find most encouraging in your present season and why? When do you most tend to become self-reliant? How does it feel to know that God doesn't need but rather invites you to partner with Him? When you find yourself feeling impatient, what anxieties and fears most fuel that impatience? How can focusing on what God wants to do in us help us endure uncomfortable seasons well? What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

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  • Numerous times in Scripture, God tells us not to be afraid. But He does more than that. He's also provided powerful truths and stories that reveal His faithfulness to bolster our souls to experience increased peace and decreased fear. In this second part of our two-part series on Scriptural Truths to Quiet Fear, guest Kelly Hall and host Jennifer Slattery discuss Deuteronomy 31 and Matthew 14:22-33 and the God who remains present in life's most intense storms. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

    Resource mentioned: Courageous Faith: Discover the 7 Keys to Living Courageously in Life's Adventures
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    Discussion/Reflective Questions:

    What resonated with you most in this episode? How do you feel when you hear Scripture promising God will never leave or forsake you? What are some ways you remind yourself of God's presence? How can cultivating anticipation for the good God will do in our lives increase our resiliency to endure hard and frightening seasons? When have you wrestled with God, and what were the results? In what ways has God used a frightening time to increase your faith and deepen your understanding of Him? What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

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  • The words recorded in Scripture are much more than wise principles upon which to build one's life. And while, reflecting deeply upon them helps to transform our thinking and rewire our brains toward increased peace, these timeless truths do more than that. They contain supernatural power to fight back darkness and fortify our souls. In this episode, Bible teacher and host of the Unshakable Hope podcast Kelly Hall and Jennifer Slattery talk about Scripture they turn to when they feel afraid. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

    Biblical passages discussed: Deuteronomy 31; Exodus 33-34; Joshua 2

    Resource mentioned: Courageous Faith: Discover the 7 Keys to Living Courageously in Life's Adventures

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    What resonated with you most in this episode? How might you have felt, had you been among the Israelites when Moses explained that he would not longer be leading them? What does it mean to recognize God as our true leader? What do you find most comforting when you consider God's promise to always go with you? Why is it important to prioritize God's presence over His blessings, and how might doing so actually help to decrease our anxiety and fear? How can knowing God's tender heart as our Father help increase our confidence to follow Him wholeheartedly? What struck you most when Jennifer and Kelly discussed Rahab's response to evidence of God's power compared to how her countrymen responded? What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode?

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  • Jesus promised that His followers would recognize His voice. While this is true, there are ways we can dull our spiritual ears and ways in which we can heighten our sensitivity to His still soft voice.

    Passages discussed: 1 John 2:11-17; I John 5:13-15

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    What resonated with you most in this episode? When do you tend to hear God most clearly? When do you find it most challenging to discern God's voice? How or why might hatred toward others dull our spiritual hearing? How or why might selfishness and the sins that stem from this hinder our spiritual hearing? According to Jesus, who would hear His voice, and what does it mean to be among those people? What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

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  • Many of us might know, intellectually, that God loves our children more than we do, and holds incomprehensible power to care, provide for, and guide them. But our anxious hearts can find it challenging to actually release them into His care, and our minds might find it confusing to know what this looks like in our, and their, day-to-day lives. (Scroll down for discussion/reflection questions.)

    Bible passage discussed: 1 Samuel 1

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    What resonated with you most in this episode? When have you sensed God asking you to, in essence, release a loved one into His care? What did this look like? Why is it important to recognize God's heart for our loved ones and His power to care for them? When have you seen someone's refusal to entrust a loved one to Christ (also known as trying to fix things themselves) led to increased dysfunction or harm? What would you have found most challenging, had you been Samuel's mom? Consider your typical actions with, and in regard to, your loved ones. How consistently are you modeling clinging to God above all? What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

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  • Jesus told us to anticipate trouble and warned that His light within us might provoke some people to hatred. No one wants to experience conflict or opposition, but neither must we cower in fear. God promised to give us all we need through the Holy Spirit to boldly stand firm on truth, no matter the situation or who comes against us.

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    What resonated with you most in this episode? When have you sensed God asking you to remain in a difficult situation in which you felt targeted because of your faith? What might it look like to display a quiet strength in tense situations? Why is it important to recognize the power available to us through the Holy Spirit? What are some ways you seek strength and courage through the Holy Spirit? What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

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  • Sometimes, anxiety can hit without any recognizable provocation, or our anxiety can feel more intense than the situation warrants. When we find ourselves in that place, we can pray the prayer ancient Israel's second king, David, prayed at the end of Psalm 139, trusting that our God will and is leading us to increased freedom.

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    Biblical passage discussed: Psalm 139

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    What resonated with you most in this episode? What thoughts and/or emotions arise when you reflect upon God's full knowledge of and deep love for you? What are some ways you regain a sense of calm when anxiety begins to take hold? Why is it important to have various tools to practice when we feel anxious and afraid? What's the difference between feeling anxious and feeling stuck in our anxiety? In what ways have you, or could you, invite God's perspective on your fear or anxiety? How can naming, but not judging, our emotions help us to manage them? What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode?

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  • There's often a difference between receiving the all-sufficient grace granted to us through faith in Christ and living fully, deeply immersed in that grace. Sadly, many of us live consumed with guilt. And, because we live in a punitive culture where we're accustomed to getting called out and punished for our mistakes–and, potentially, seeing them blasted across social media–we can approach our relationship with God with that same mindset. That is why practicing confession can be so freeing. In naming our sins, big and small, and asking for forgiveness (which we've already received), we are also learning to practice what Jennifer refers to as a perpetual "clean-slate" existence. In this episode, hosts Jennifer Slattery and Carol McCracken launch a 5-part series on bold prayers with a discussion of words uttered by ancient Isreal's 2nd king, a man God referred to as someone after His own heart. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

    (Bible passage discussed: Psalm 19)

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    What resonated with you most in this episode? Why might it be helpful to begin one's prayers proclaiming the power, vastness, and goodness of God? What thoughts or emotions typical arise when you think of the spiritual practice of confession? Why is it important to remain cognizant of God's abundant grace while practicing confession? How can practicing confession help us experience God's grace on a deeper level? (Not earn it, but experience what He's already given us.) How might practicing confession help one live with more self-awareness? What is one action step God might be inviting you to take, having listened to this episode?

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  • This episode is for everyone who feels the ache of longing for a loving and nurturing mother but, for your mental health and healing, have had to create firm boundaries with your mother, potentially even eliminating contact with her entirely. No one makes this decision lightly or without pain. Bonnie Gray understands this grief, and all of the confusing emotions that can surface around Mother's Day. In this episode, she shares how God brought her from grief, to healing, and now, to celebration–not for the pain she experienced, but for what He is building and has built in her life today.

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    Resource Mentioned: "the Soul Care Quiz"

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    What resonated with you most in this episode? What emotions tend to arise for you around Mother's Day? How would you describe your relationship with you mom? How difficult is it for you to view your mother and your relationship with her "honestly"? What are some ways you do or have allowed yourself to grieve the mother you don't have? How is God rewriting your story and breaking dysfunctional patterns? What is one thing God might be asking you to do having listened to this podcast?

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