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There have been loads of pastor scandals lately. There is forgiveness for sin, but how quickly should someone be allowed to be back in a leadership position after they violated a sacred trust? #pastor #scandal #ministry
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If we aren't careful --over time-- our faith can become a bit comfortable and even boring. In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about how to keep your faith from losing its edge.
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Deep inside many of us feel like we aren't quite living up to what we could be. But what are we supposed to do? Often times, we're waiting on God to do what we can't do, but in the meantime it can feel like you're dying inside. Joël and Rick talk about what it looks like to give God all your potential.
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Christians tend to have their own lingo and there are certain things we say in church that would just sound weird if said in conversation. Why do we do this? Is it limiting our ability to speak to others about Christ? In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about how to avoid the trap of falling into talking about God in ways that are out of sync with normal human communication.
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Would God ever call you to do something that hurts your family? How do you know for sure that God has spoken? In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about what to do when God asks you to do something that could hurt those you love.
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In this episode, Joël talks to his dad (Rick) about what he's learned over the last 70 years of life.
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Society seems to swing on a pendulum of one extreme to another. Politically, religiously. In the episode, Joël and Rick talk about how to stay balanced when the world wants to push you to extremes.
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Ask and you shall receive. That’s what Jesus said. But why is it so hard for many of us to ask? Joël and Rick talk about how and why we should ask big.
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In this episode, Joël and Rick prepare to be burned at the stake, as they answer a listener question: Can people who never hear about Jesus be saved? It's a controversial question that has caused much heater debate over the years....
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There’s lots in the Bible about how to respond to horrible leaders. But where’s the line? What if your boss is asking you to do something unethical? In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about how to stay faithful when you work for a horrible boss.
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In this episode, Joël and Rick answer a listener's question: Besides Bible reading and prayer, what's one spiritual discipline to add to your daily routine? Joël and Rick give their answers to what they think is best, in their humble opinion, of course!
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Sin, faith, and reality -- how do they all fit together? In this episode, Joël talks to his dad, Rick, about his new book concept that he's still working out in his head (but might be heresy....) :)
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King Solomon had a lot to say about fools. And most of us know at least one person who seems determined to make foolish decisions. So, what do you do with those people? In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about the challenges of dealing with foolish people in our lives.
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Fasting is hard. But throughout history people have fasted for health and spiritual reasons. Is it possible there are some untapped benefits that come with this discipline? In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about the power of fasting.
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In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about how much of scripture is for everyone and how much was specific to certain groups... and dive into some deep theological waters.
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Solomon says, "A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold." (Pr. 22:1) But these days, it seems like shameless and despicable have people who are willing to defend them -- and they're rich. And some good people get a horrible name in public. In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about whether Solomon's words still hold true for today
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We've all been taught about the importance of accountability, but how many financial, moral, and ethical scandals have happened with people who were being held "accountable." Joël and Rick talk about what makes accountability really work.
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Chesterton once said, "“Men do not differ much about what things they will call evils; they differ enormously about what evils they will call excusable.” In every decision, there's an reality that we may be overlooking some evil in the name of choosing the lesser evil. In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about how to choose your evil wisely.
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King Solomon warned us to, "Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter." (Pr. 24:11) Does this mean there are times Christians should speak up rhetorically about political issues? In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about a Christian response to political rhetoric.
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Once you've accepted Christ gift of salvation, can you lose your salvation? Can you walk away from it? In this episode Joël and Rick answer a listener question about losing your salvation (and probably lose some listeners in the process :)
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