Reaching Out - FamilyLife®

Doubting Jesus as an Introvert: Brant Hansen

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 10:15:00 +0000

Feel lost in the crowd? Brant Hanson talks about the Taylor Swift phenomenon and how some feel left out at church. If you doubt, Brant discusses misfit Christians, the stigma around doubt, and the importance of open conversations. Join us as we look at the different gifts in the church and why it’s important to understand and include introverts.

Show Notes and Resources

Connect with Brant Hansen and catch more of their thoughts at branthansen.com
Find him on social media on Insta, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
And grab Brant Hansen’s book, Blessed Are the Misfits: Great News for Believers Who Are Introverts, Spiritual Strugglers, Or Just Feel Like They’re Missing Something
Double your impact by Dec 31! Give families the gift of togetherness—donate, and it’s matched dollar for dollar. Act now for lasting change.
Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com.
See resources from our past podcasts.
Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife’s app!
Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Check out all the FamilyLife’s podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

The post Doubting Jesus as an Introvert: Brant Hansen appeared first on FamilyLife®.

Blessed Are The Misfits: Brant Hansen

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:15:00 +0000

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t fit into American church culture… Brant Hansen has been there, too. Join Hansen as he explores modern Christianity, the beauty of being different, and the astonishing goodness of God. Rediscover Jesus’ true love with us.

Show Notes and Resources

The post Blessed Are The Misfits: Brant Hansen appeared first on FamilyLife®.

Anxiety at Home…Anxiety Overseas?: Laney Fredrick

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 10:15:00 +0000

College senior Laney Fredrick answered God’s call to spend a summer doing ministry overseas in a country closed to the gospel. Her struggles with anxiety were a problem here at home, so would they follow her overseas? Listen to how God worked in Laney’s life while sharing the gospel in a country hostile to the Christian faith.
Show Notes and Resources

You can find us here on our social channels.
Every Donation Makes and Impact Find Out How You Can Help!

The post Anxiety at Home…Anxiety Overseas?: Laney Fredrick appeared first on FamilyLife®.

Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Lysa TerKeurst

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:15:00 +0000

Struggle with saying 'no'? Join Lysa TerKeurst's conversation on setting boundaries, self-care, identity, and biblical wisdom for better relationships and well-being.

The post Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Lysa TerKeurst appeared first on FamilyLife®.

Radical Kindness for Your Community: Stephen Viars

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:15:00 +0000

What if your church—and your life—were known for their radical kindness? Pastor and author Stephen Viars chats about his church’s radical, community-altering approach to outreach.

You know, one of the things I love about community ministry is that it’s often not, “I have to build something new.” It’s more about using what I already have to meet a need. I’ve been in Lafayette at Faith Church for 36 years, and the gentleman that hired me was named Bill Goode, my predecessor. When I went to Faith, they had just built a new building, and it was very, very nice—brand new. — Stephen Viars
Show Notes and Resources

Connect with Stephen’s church ministry at www.faithlafayette.org and stay connected at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org
And grab his book, Loving Your Community: Proven Practices for Community-Based Outreach Ministry
FamilyLife Equip | Find resources to lead others, open doors in your community, and build fulfilling connections
Check out our mentoring course: Compassionate Mentoring: How to Listen and Love Like Jesus
Check out the Hartford Hub
Check out more of Stephen’s podcast on the FamilyLife Podcast Network
Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com.
See resources from our past podcasts.
Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife’s app!
Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

The post Radical Kindness for Your Community: Stephen Viars appeared first on FamilyLife®.

Irresistible Outreach: Stephen Viars

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:15:00 +0000

Is your church’s outreach irresistible? Pastor and author Stephen Viars thinks it can be! Find ideas to dive wholeheartedly and thoughtfully into the needs and heartbeat of your community.

It’s a church movement. It’s a church that really wants to love our community. We do a lot of strategic ministry planning at our church. One of the things that we often say is, “Often, the best ministry idea resides in the heart of the shyest person in the room. — Stephen Viars
Show Notes and Resources

The post Irresistible Outreach: Stephen Viars appeared first on FamilyLife®.

Loving Your Community: Stephen Viars

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:15:00 +0000

When it comes to loving their communities, churches can get a bad rap for saying no until they have to say yes. But three decades as a pastor have made author Stephen Viars reconsider: Their church longs to move into indispensable roles that wrap arms around the entire community. Grab ideas to live in can’t-miss ways in your own zipcode.

It’s, “Go love your neighbor where they are right now. Go find a need and then just see how you can meet that need together, wherever they are.” Then, often, they’re going to ask, “Why do you love me like that?” In fact, we want our neighbors to constantly have reason to ask; “Why did you do that for us?” “Well, because we love you.” — Stephen Viars
Show Notes and Resources

Connect with Stephen’s church ministry at www.faithlafayette.org and stay connected at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org
And grab his book, Loving Your Community: Proven Practices for Community-Based Outreach Ministry
Check out our mentoring course: Compassionate Mentoring: How to Listen and Love Like Jesus
FamilyLife Equip | Find resources to lead others, open doors in your community, and build fulfilling connections
Check out the Hartford Hub
Check out more of Stephen’s podcast on the FamilyLife Podcast Network
Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com.
See resources from our past podcasts.
Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife’s app!
Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

The post Loving Your Community: Stephen Viars appeared first on FamilyLife®.

Push of Pain, Pull of Lonliness

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:15:00 +0000

After a break up or lost relationship, I think you're ready to date again…when you don't need to date again.

The post Push of Pain, Pull of Lonliness appeared first on FamilyLife®.

See It From Their Point of View (Romans 12)

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:15:00 +0000

To better understand someone else, walk a mile in their shoes.

The post See It From Their Point of View (Romans 12) appeared first on FamilyLife®.

Disagreeing Without Being a Jerk: Tim Muehlhoff

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 09:15:00 +0000

What if you were charitable, kind, and quick to listen in your faith conversations? Author and professor Tim Meulhoff makes the case for compassionate understanding of those we disagree with.
Show Notes

You can find us here on our social channels.

The post Disagreeing Without Being a Jerk: Tim Muehlhoff appeared first on FamilyLife®.