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Melissa talks with Amy Gannett and Laura Wifler about how to parent in a way that passes on the Christian faith. They talk about the atmosphere in their own homes growing up and the importance of passing onâin addition to knowledgeâa delight in the things of God. They encourage moms who might feel awkward talking to their kids about their own faith, and they share some favorite resources theyâve used with their own children.
Resources Mentioned:
Barna study on church attendance in childhood First Catechism Teaching Theology to Young Children (Melissaâs thoughts on teaching the catechism) Slugs and Bugs, Sing the Bible Tiny Theologians Long Story Short: Ten-Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God by Marty Machowski Dispatches from the FrontRelated Resources:
Parenting with Hope in an Anxious Age A Theological Vision for Discipling the Next Generation Redeem the Drive Time: Audio Resources for Families The Good News Family Devotional by Mike and Melissa KrugerDISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. When you think back on your own childhood or spiritual upbringing, what particular people God used to shape your faith?
2. In busy seasons of life, what tends to crowd out intentional spiritual conversations in the home?
3. What are some realistic ways families can pursue spiritual rhythms without feeling pressured to do everything perfectly?
4. How has parenting, or investing in the next generation, revealed your own need for dependence on the Lord?
5. How can admitting our failures actually strengthen our witness to those we shepherd?
6. Whether or not you have children of your own, how might God be calling you to invest in the next generation spiritually?
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Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor talk about how to seek out the counsel of wise friends and how to respond well when friends seek your counsel. They discuss how to ask good questions, how to deliver a gentle rebuke when necessary, how to follow up on requests for accountability, and how to point someone to Scripture without treating it like a Bible Band-Aid. Listen prayerfully to prepare yourself for opportunities that arise to bear one anotherâs burdens.
Recommended Resources:
Iâm Praying for You by Nancy Guthrie Count It All Joy by Helen RoseveareRelated Content:
7 Things to Say to a Hurting Loved One Why Mentoring Is Better Than Asking Alexa The Neglected Ministry of Asking QuestionsDiscussion Questions:
1. Considering examples of people who have supported you in difficult seasons, what qualities do you appreciate most in them?
2. In what ways have you struggled to balance extending both grace and truth in your own âkitchen-table counselingâ?
3. How can we ensure any necessary rebukes we deliver are given with gentleness?
4. What helps you determine whether someone is âsafeâ to confess a burden or sin to?
5. In what ways could you make yourself a more approachable and available source of counsel for those who need your support?
6. How can your discussion partners pray for you as you point others to God in difficult situations?
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Courtney and Melissa discuss the importance of pursuing spiritual growth during the summer, despite disrupted routines. They talk about practices and strategies that have helped them grow during the summer and on vacation. They recommend lots of resources for summer drop-in Bible studies and encourage listeners to consider living missionally by hosting a study or discussion group in their homes with their neighbors.
Resources Mentioned:
Disciplines of Devotions series Navigators Topical Memory System Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood by Melissa B. Kruger Remember Your Joy: A Bible Study of Salvation Stories in the Old Testament Fruitful: Cultivating a Spiritual Harvest That Won't Leave You Empty Turn Your Eyes: A Bible Study on the Psalms In View of God's Mercies: The Gift of the Gospel in Romans by Courtney Doctor Growing Together by Melissa B. Kruger The Pursuit of God by A. W. TozerRelated Resources:
Summer Vacation Is No Sabbath Scroll Less, Stroll More: A Summer Challenge to Leave Your Phone at Home The Benefits of Going to Church on VacationDISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. What tends to happen to your routines for spiritual disciplines during the more relaxed summer months or in vacation seasons? Why do you think that is?
2. What distractions most often compete for your attention during the summer?
3. How have relationships with other believers helped sustain your faith during times when your own spiritual disciplines felt inconsistent?
4. How can womenâs ministry leaders or churches help people remain connected and spiritually encouraged during less structured seasons like summer?
5. How can we pursue spiritual growth from a place of delight in Christ rather than guilt or pressure?
6. What opportunities will you have (in your neighborhood, while traveling, through hospitality, or in everyday conversations) to invite others into spiritual conversations or Christian community?
7. What is one step you want to take this summer to cultivate deeper communion with God?
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Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor talk with Michael Graham about what Christians should know about artificial intelligence.
They discuss the benefits it could bring to society and how they personally use it. They consider theological categories and questions for how to evaluate which uses are helpful and which are dangerous. Finally, Graham explains the Christian Benchmark project and how it exposes the inherent biases in AI platforms.
Key Terms:
Generative AI: Large language models (LLM) that can simulate conversation and create audio, video, and text based on prompts (ChatGPT, Anthropic, Claude, and Grok). Agentic AI: Systems that are semi- or fully autonomous and thus able to perceive, reason, and act on their own.Resources Mentioned:
What Is Tri-perspectivalism? by John Frame Mindset by Carol S. Dweck AI Christian Benchmark ProjectRelated Resources:
âNot a Child-Safe Technologyâ 3 Questions to Evaluate AI Use Can You Rely on AI for Theology?DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. Before listening to this episode, what was your view of AI (benefit, threat, or neutral)? Has that perspective changed?
2. What are some ways AI can be used for good in work, ministry, or everyday life?
3. Are there certain uses of AI that concern you? Why?
4. Why is it important to realize that AI isnât a neutral source? How does that shape the way you interact with it?
5. How can we help younger generations develop discernment in addition to skills when it comes to AI?
6. What does it look like to trust Godâs sovereignty in times of rapid cultural and technological change?
7. Whatâs one step you would like to take in using technology intentionally and faithfully?
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Courtney Doctor talks with Wendy Alsup and Vaneetha Rendall Risner about their experiences of divorce. They share the Scripture passages that helped them keep going and talk honestly about what to say (and what not to say) to someone going through a divorce. They explain why it can be hard for a newly divorced Christian to go to church and why itâs vital to go anyway.
Resources Mentioned:
Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption by Vaneetha Rendall Risner I Forgive You by Wendy AlsupRelated Resources:
This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God Through the Heartache of Divorce by Vaneetha Rendall Risner Hope When Your Spouse Divorces You Why Iâm Going Back to Church After My Divorce A Case for Being Honest with Your Elders When Shame Remains After DivorceDISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. How has divorce affected your family or close friendships? What were the hardest spiritual or emotional struggles you or those close to you faced during that season?
2. What promises of God are especially important to remember when walking through deep disappointment or loss?
3. If you knew a friend was going through a divorce, what might hold you back from reaching out to her?
4. In what ways have you seen the church support women (and their children) walking through unwanted divorce well? In what ways could the church provide more support or encouragement to the marginalized or hurting?
5. What suggestions from this conversation helped you understand how to walk with friends or family navigating divorce?
6. In seasons when you cannot control outcomes for your family, what does it look like to trust God?
7. What does gospel hope look like in the aftermath of something as painful as divorce?
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Melissa and Courtney talk with Emily Jensen about how to broaden our understanding of worship to think of it as a response to Godâs worth. Worship is more than singing on Sunday morning, but corporate worship is an essential part of the worship God desires. They talk about the role our feelings should play in how we think about worship and how to offer up the mundane moments of our lives to the glory of God.
Resources Mentioned:
Worship (Disciplines of Devotion) by Emily A. Jensen âGod Moves In a Mysterious Wayâ âHoly Foreverâ âWe Rest on TheeâRelated Resources:
A Biblical Theology of Worship Leading Worship Is Worship Gospel-Shaped WorshipDISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. What is a hymn or worship song that has encouraged you recently?
2. Before listening to this episode, how would you have defined worship? How does the definition that worship is âour response to who God is and what he has doneâ expand or challenge your thinking?
3. What are some everyday moments in your life that could become opportunities for worship? What could that look like for you?
4. Whatâs the difference between using worship to change our feelings and worshiping because God is worthy, regardless of how we feel?
5. What has helped you approach worship, even when you feel anxious, distracted, or spiritually dry?
6. What modern-day idols compete for our worship?
7. How does the image of a child offering imperfect efforts to a loving parent shape the way you think about your own worship?
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Courtney and Melissa talk about how to recognize and repent of the ways we may be relying on self-righteousness rather than the righteousness of Christ. They talk about tribalism, what happens when debatable issues are treated as primary, and how, paradoxically, the areas where we feel despair may point to areas of pride or self-righteousness in our lives.
Related Resources:
Finding the Right Hills to Die On by Gavin Ortlund The Sticky Sin of Always Being Right Self-Righteousness Wears Many DisguisesDISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. What are some things that come to mind (such as good practices or habits) that can quietly become a source of pride?
2. In what ways do you notice self-righteousness creep into Christian community in subtle or socially acceptable ways?
3. Are there particular areas of obedience or conviction where you feel tempted to compare yourself with others? What might that reveal about your heart?
4. In Philippians 3:4â10, Paul calls his impressive spiritual rĂ©sumĂ© ârubbishâ compared with knowing Christ. What does this passage teach us about the difference between our righteousness and Christâs righteousness?
5. Why do you think it can be so easy to trust in our own efforts rather than resting in Christâs righteousness?
6. What are some red flags in your thoughts, attitudes, or conversations that might signal self-righteousness creeping in?
7. How can Christian communities encourage holiness and obedience without creating an atmosphere of pride, comparison, or tribalism?
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Courtney and Melissa talk with New Testament scholar (and Melissaâs husband) Mike Kruger about the excellent evidence that Jesus physically rose from the dead and the difference that makes for our lives.
Dr. Kruger points out that because Jesus predicted his own resurrection, it validates his claims to be the Son of God and the Messiah. Dr. Kruger highlights the resurrection's transformative effects on early Christians, including their willingness to be martyred for their faith.
Related Resources:
Did the Resurrection Really Happen? (TGC Hard Questions) by Timothy Paul Jones 3 Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection Why Is the Resurrection Good News?DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. Why do you think the resurrection continues to be questioned or dismissed in our culture?
2. Why is the resurrection not just one doctrine among many but central to the Christian faith? What would Christianity lose if the resurrection weren't true?
3. What evidence of Christâs resurrection is particularly compelling to you?
4. Read 1 Corinthians 15 together. Paul says that if Christ hasn't been raised, our faith is futileâbut if he has been raised, everything changes. As a result, what should change in
our view of suffering? our courage in evangelism? our fight against sin? our hope in death?5. How does the knowledge that Christ is alive and reigning without rival make a difference in your life right now?
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To celebrate the first birthday of The Deep Dish, Courtney and Melissa welcome special surprise guests to answer tough questions sent in by listeners. They talk about the difference between shame and the Spirit's conviction, how to seek advice about a conflict without gossiping, how to sit with the tension of a biblical text, how to keep the Sabbath, and more.
Resources Mentioned:
Remembering Death Teaches Us to Live The Dish on Gossip Becoming Good Stewards of Our Bodies Conversations with God When You Want to Change Your HusbandRelated Resources:
Sabbath Rest (Disciplines of Devotion series) by Megan Hill Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin Gospel Parenting During the Little YearsPick up a copy of Stand In Awe wherever books are sold or visit crossway.org/standinawe to learn how to get 30 percent off with a free Crossway plus account.
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Courtney and Melissa discuss helpful practices theyâve used in their prayer lives, including developing regular rhythms, alternating prayer with Scripture reading, and incorporating confession of sin as a part of personal prayer. They talk about how to be faithful to a promise to pray for someone else and how to make prayer part of a friendship.
Rather than speaking from a place of prescriptive legalism, Melissa and Courtney speak with infectious enthusiasm about the possibilities of a rich and growing prayer life.
Resources Mentioned:
The Deep Dish: Conversations with GodLord, Teach Me to Pray in 28 Days by Kay Arthur5 Things to Pray for Your Kids by Melissa Kruger5 Things to Pray for Your Spouse by Melissa KrugerThe Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie OmartianParenting with Hope by Melissa KrugerIâm Praying for You: 40 Days of Praying the Bible for Someone Who Is Suffering by Nancy GuthriePiercing Heaven: Prayers of the Puritans edited by Robert ElmerEvery Moment Holy seriesRelated Resources
Prayer (Disciplines of Devotion series) by Courtney ReissigIn Prayer, Structure Serves Spontaneity7 Ways to Fight Distraction in PrayerDISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. Do you have a routine for prayer? When and where do you usually pray?
2. What strategies do you use to organize your prayer time and guard against distractions?
3. How has God used prayer to rightly orient you toward seeking his will above your own?
4. When have you struggled to persevere in prayer or to accept an answer to prayer?
5. What benefits have you experienced as a result of praying with others (family, friends, or ministry partners)?
6. What next step will you take in your practice of prayer? What do you want to start, stop, or continue doing?
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Melissa and Courtney talk with Jen Oshman about the lie that our worth is measured by what we possess. They discuss why we try to fill a God-shaped hole with earthly things and how to recognize materialism in our lives.
They talk about strategies to combat materialism, including inviting trusted friends into your financial decisions, seeking to be as generous to others as possible, and setting your heart on heavenly possessions rather than earthly ones.
Resources Mentioned:
Heaven by Randy AlcornThe Treasure Principle by Randy AlcornRelated Resources:
Materialism, Money, and Me CultureMaterialism Is Easy to Decry and Hard to AvoidCovetousness: The Sin Behind the SinDISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. In what ways do you see materialism connected to deeper desires in your heart? How might you be settling for lesser gifts instead of storing up treasure in heaven?
2. What types of things most often capture your attention or stir up desire (e.g., clothes, home decor, technology, experiences)?
3. What rhythms or practices (daily, weekly, or monthly) could help you become more mindful of how you consume, spend, and steward what God has given you?
4. Share a time when you experienced Godâs abundant provision. How does remembering his care grow your desire to trust him and reflect his generosity?
5. What Scriptures or truths about Godâs character help reorient your heart when you feel the pull toward âmoreâ?
6. How could other believers help you with accountability or input in the areas of spending, consumption, and giving?
7. Whatâs one next step you would like to take based on what youâve heard and discussed today?
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Courtney Doctor talks with Colleen Chao about how her faith has grown and flourished through living with a terminal cancer diagnosis. They discuss the difficulty of knowing she may not live to see her son grow up, what keeps her clinging to Jesus, and what excites her about the life to come. Colleen expounds a rich theology of suffering accompanied by contagious joy in the Lord.
Resources Mentioned:
She Laughs at the Days to Come (Colleenâs story)Related Resources:
The Secret to Living Hope in the Face of DeathHow to Help When Cancer Strikes Your ChurchExperiencing God in Your AfflictionReview: "Out of the Shadow World" by Colleen ChaoDISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. How do you practice âsetting your mind on things aboveâ amid ordinary life or in seasons of suffering?
2. What circumstances or experiences have made you more aware of your limitations?
3. How have you experienced the closeness of your Shepherd in dark or fearful seasons? In what specific ways has his nearness been your good?
4. What does it mean to think of suffering as something youâre âentrusted withâ? How does that perspective shape the way you steward hard experiences?
5. As you think about eternity with God, what excites or comforts you most about the life to come?
6. What does it look like to entrust those we love most to God when the future feels uncertain?
7. What truths from Godâs Word have most strengthened or steadied you in seasons of suffering?
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Courtney and Melissa talk with Christine Hoover about why we need friends and how to make them. They discuss how to get over the awkwardness of walking into a room where you donât know anyone, why our friendships may shift in different life stages, how our friends shape us, and how an idealized view of friendship (where your friends never disappoint you) runs counter to the gospel.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
The Hard Work of Lifelong FriendshipsRELATED RESOURCES:
Want to Grow in Wisdom? You Need Gospel Friends.Why Ministry Partners Are Better than Instagram FriendsHow to Be the Friend Youâve Always WantedMessy Beautiful Friendship by Christine K. HooverDISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. How has your experience of making friends changed in different seasons of your life? Which seasons have been most challenging, and why?
2. In what ways are your current friendships gospel-centered? Where do you sense room for growth?
3. Where has God placed youâat church, at work, at home, or in your communityâto notice and include those who may feel overlooked or alone?
4. What qualities of a faithful, Christlike friend are you asking God to grow in you right now?
5. How does the gospel speak to the fears or expectations that hinder our friendships?
6. How are you intentionally prioritizing fellowship with Christ? How does your relationship with him shape what you offer in your friendships?
7. What next step is God calling you to take in your pursuit of gospel-centered friendship?
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Courtney and Melissa talk with Jen Wilkin about how they each related to their siblings while growing up, how those relationships have changed over the years, and how to foster a healthy relationship with adult siblings.
In this laughter-filled conversation, they talk about how they dealt with conflict among their own children, words of wisdom they wished theyâd heard sooner, and how to encourage kindness and love between siblings throughout their lives.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
I Am the Light of the World (Jenâs message at TGCW24)Being Mortal by Atul GawandeRELATED RESOURCES:
Help! My Kids Wonât Stop FightingRaising an Alien ChildHow to Handle Family Conflict This Holiday SeasonDISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. What was your relationship with your siblings like as you were growing up? How has it developed over the years?
2. What patterns of dealing with conflict do you see in your family (past or present)?
3. What has God taught you about conflict resolution through your sibling relationships?
4. How do you see your children (or children youâre close to) developing friendships in their sibling relationships? Whatâs challenging about this? How would you like to encourage this more?
5. As you interact with your adult siblings, in what ways might you be reverting to childhood roles? How can you guard against this?
6. How are your siblings navigating (or planning to navigate) care for aging parents? What advice from this episode was helpful as you consider how to do this well?
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Melissa and Courtney talk with Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams about how they learned to love the Bible. They discuss both the challenges and rewards of studying Scripture, memorizing it, and learning to interpret it in community. They explain the difference in thinking the Bible is written to you and understanding that it was written for you.
Resources Mentioned:
She Reads TruthThe Bible Is for You: A Devotional Journey Through Every Book of the Bible Edited by Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible WilliamsDaily LightRelated Content:
How to Study the Bible Keep Reading Your Bible, Even If You Donât Understand ItTGC Course: Mining Godâs WordDISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. In a few words, describe your current attitude toward and practice of engaging with Godâs Word.
2. How has your approach to reading and studying Scripture changed over time? What habits or rhythms are helping you prioritize it in your current season?
3. How did this conversation deepen your understanding of the unique nature and power of Godâs Word?
4. How has your understanding of God grown as youâve spent time in his Word?
5. How has Scripture ministered to you in difficult circumstances? How is his Word ministering to you currently?
6. In what ways has studying the Bible alongside others encouraged or shaped you?
7. Whatâs one thing you want to start, stop, or change in your practice of engaging with Scripture?
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Courtney and Melissa talk about the gap between our high expectations for the holidays and the disappointment we often feel in others or in ourselves. They discuss how to be pro-active in preparing our hearts to hope in the Lord rather than in perfection, how to bear the fruit of the Spirit while also meeting the practical needs of those around us, and how inviting nonfamily into family holidays can bring great blessing. Whether you are excited about Thanksgiving and Christmas or tired just thinking about them, listen to this conversation and be encouraged!
Resources Mentioned:
6 Ways to Prepare for a Holiday That Will Disappoint (printable pdf) https://media.thegospelcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/10111351/6-Ways-to-Prepare-for-a-Holiday-That-Will-Disappoint-Printable.pdfThe Gift of All Gifts by Melissa KrugerUnto Us: 25 Advent Devotions about the MessiahThe Weary World Rejoices: Daily Devotions for AdventRelated Content:
This Thanksgiving, Come to the TableHow Not to Gossip During the HolidaysPreparing for Advent SeasonDISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. How have your expectations for the holidays changed over time?
2. In what ways can unrealistic expectations set us up for disappointment? What helps you hold your expectations in a healthy way?
3. Whatâs one thing youâre especially looking forward to and one thing you anticipate may be challenging this holiday season?
4. What rhythms or practices help you cultivate gratitudeâboth during the holidays and throughout the rest of the year?
5. What conversations or interactions do you want to intentionally prioritize this holiday season, and what might that look like in practice?
6. How can your church, small group, or family support those who are experiencing grief, loneliness, or unmet expectations this season?
7. Which fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22â23) do you most want God to grow in you this holiday season, and why?
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Melissa talks with Ann Wilson about the power of words in marriage and the importance of speaking life to one's spouse.
Ann recounts a memorable turning point in her 45-year marriage when she realized her many attempts to help or âtweakâ her husband were having the opposite effect than intended. They talk about recognizing that every marriage has peaks and valleys and give practical advice for getting through the hard seasons.
Recommended Resources:
How to Speak Life to Your Husband: When All You Want to Do Is Yell at Him by Ann WilsonThe Meaning of Marriage by Timothy KellerRelated Content:
The Deep Dish: Married for GoodTim and Kathy Keller on Marriage in Gospel FocusA Biblical View of MarriageDiscussion Questions:
1. Share a bit of your storyâif youâre married, how did you and your husband meet? If youâre single, what relationships or experiences have shaped your view of marriage?
2. How have you seen yourself and your husband grow or change over the years?
3. How has God used marriage (or relationships) as a tool to shape your character and deepen your walk with Christ?
4. In what ways would you like to use your words more wisely, especially in prayer and in communication with your husband (or with others in your life)?
5. How do you discern when to extend grace and overlook an offense versus when to gently address it? How can you communicate truth in love in those moments?
6. What are some intentional ways you can encourage your husband, honor him, or âfill his tankâ (or the âtanksâ of others in your life) this week?
7. How can your discussion partners pray for you and your marriage?
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Melissa and Courtney talk with Becky Pippert about how to develop godly confidence to engage in evangelistic conversations with love. Becky tells stories about sharing her faith with her own parents and talks about how to go from a natural conversation to a spiritual one. She emphasizes the need to pray for opportunities, to rely on the Holy Spirit, and to be a good listener.
Recommended Resources:
Behold and BelieveStay SaltSeeker Bible studies: Uncovering the Life of Jesus and Discovering the Real JesusRelated Content:
Inadequacy Is Compulsory in EvangelismLetâs Talk: Sharing Your FaithTalking About Jesus Without Sounding ReligiousDiscussion Questions:
1. How comfortable do you feel talking about your faith with others? How has your comfort (or discomfort) changed over time?
2. What fears, hesitations, or uncertainties hold you back from sharing your faith with others?
3. What examples of blessing others, participating in sustainable outreach, or engaging in evangelism can you think of? Which of these comes most naturally to you?
4. What opportunities do you have to connect with people outside Christian circles? What would it look like to engage with people on âtheir turfâ instead of making them come to yours?
5. What common ground have you found with people who donât yet know Jesus? How might your shared interests or experiences become a bridge to spiritual conversations?
6. What role does prayer play in our evangelism? How could prayer become a more intentional part of sharing your faith?
7. What next step would you like to take in sharing your faith with others? How can your discussion partners pray for you?
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Melissa and Courtney talk with Megan Hill about how Godâs Word helps us understand the deep hurts that can come from Godâs own people. They discuss why church hurt is so painful as well as why we shouldnât run from church when weâve been hurt. They talk about how to know when it might be right to leave a church and how to find comfort in Godâs word. Listen to this episode if youâve ever experienced church hurt or want to care for those who have.
Recommended Resources:
Sighing on Sunday: 40 Meditations for When Church Hurts by Megan Hill
Related Content:
Letâs Talk: Overcoming Church HurtUnderstand Church Hurtâs SourceWeâre Hurt, and Healed, in CommunityDiscussion Questions:
1. When you hear the phrase âchurch hurt,â what comes to mind? How would you define it in your own words?
2. What makes church hurt different from conflicts in other areas of life, such as work or friendships?
3. How did the biblical examples of church hurt that were shared encourage or convict you?
4. How can you come alongside those in your church who are healing from past hurt? In what specific ways can you pray for them?
5. How would you discern whether itâs time to leave a church community? Who could you turn to for wise, godly counsel in that process?
6. How does understanding Godâs perfect justice equip you to encourage and reassure those struggling in the wake of church hurt?
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Melissa and Courtney talk with Jackie Hill Perry about the sin of covetousness and why itâs so hard to recognize and admit. They discuss signposts that tip them off that they are coveting, the relationship between covetousness and other sins, and why we desire for others to covet what we have. Listen in if you want to get serious about putting to death the sin of covetousness in your own life.
Recommended Resources:
The Envy of Eve by Melissa KrugerHow to Deal With Dark Times by Tim Keller on Psalm 88Related Content:
Cultivating Contentment in a Covetous WorldLetâs Talk: Battling DiscontentmentIs My Desire Sour? 4 Questions To ConsiderDiscussion Questions:
1. Where in your life are you most tempted to feel discontentment?
2. Describe a time when something you pursued or received left you unsatisfied? What did you learn from that experience?
3. How did this discussion help you better understand the connection between covetousness and idolatry?
4. What warning signs alert you that idolatry or discontentment may be creeping into your heart?
5. In what ways have you seen God set âboundary lines in pleasant placesâ (Ps. 16:6) in your own life? What does this reveal about His sovereignty and love?
6. What daily practices or rhythms could help you cultivate a deeper sense of gratitude and contentment in Christ?
7. How can your discussion partners pray for God to reshape your heart and desires as you grow in contentment?
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