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Do the Holidays bring you Stress?: Shelby Abbott

Shelby Abbott — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 04:15:00 -0600

Do the holidays bring you stress? Discover the true meaning of Christmas, which offers a message of hope. Shelby explores the essence of Christianity and how a 2,000-year-old baby's birth holds relevance today. This holiday season, let's find a new perspective and leave behind the dread.

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Anxiety at Home…Anxiety Overseas?: Laney Fredrick

Laney Frederick — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 04:15:00 -0600

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.
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Single and Celibate

Barbara Fortilus — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 04:15:00 -0600

Barbara Fortilus is a single woman making her way through the weirdness of modern dating. And she's got big ideas on the upsides and downsides.

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What is God’s Grace? = Getting What We Don’t Deserve: Shelby Abbott

Shelby Abbott — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 04:15:00 -0600

Have you thought about the true meaning of Gods grace? Shelby explains the richness of grace, offering insights into practical ways to embrace God's freely given and undeserved kindness. Open your eyes to a genuine experience of living in the profound love of God, a love we haven't earned.

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Addiction, Van Life, and the Faith that Holds Me Together: Feli Velez

Feli Velez — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 04:15:00 -0600

Through van life, her road through addiction, and her podcast, Feli Velez knows not all who wander are lost. She gets real about relapse, guilt, and living a life tethered to God—no matter how far you roam.

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When Life Hurts: Elizabeth Woodson

Elizabeth Woodson — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 04:15:00 -0600

Hitting one of those moments when life hurts something fierce? Author Elizabeth Woodson talks about finding the other side of pain in her own dark night.

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What Do I Do When I’m Doubting?: Shelby Abbott

Shelby Abbott — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 04:15:00 -0600

Even though it can seem embarrassing or shameful, doubt is something totally natural in the Christian faith. In fact, doubt can lead to a stronger faith in God and the gospel…if you doubt well. In this episode, Shelby will walk you through some simple and practical ways you can doubt well—ways that lead to a richer, more robust faith in Jesus.
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Body Image, Restored: Rachael Gilbert

Rachael Gilbert — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 04:15:00 -0500

Tired of being at war with your body and your brain's ideas about it? Counselor, fitness instructor, and author Rachael Gilbert knows from her own experience how many of us bury our searing insecurities. But keeping up appearances is exhausting. We need restoration from the inside out. She'll help you overcome negative self-talk, muscle past comparison, and cultivate vital uplifting relationships.
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Hijacking My Past: Josiah Chandler

Josiah Chandler — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 04:15:00 -0500

Maybe you know what it's like for loss to upend your life, even as a child. Josiah Chandler does. But despite raw pain, he knows what it's like to move beyond emptiness and anger.
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God Is Moving On College Campuses: Bonus

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:34:49 -0500

Shelby has been hearing stories about what God is doing on college campuses all over the United States, and so he wanted to share with you what’s happening specifically in southeast Virginia right now! It’s absolutely incredible the way Jesus is changing lives and this special bonus episode shares a few details about how He’s working.
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I Have a New Name: Hosanna Wong

Hosanna Wong — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 04:15:00 -0500

Hosanna Wong: She's into the 49ers, Marvel comics, spoken word poetry. She chats about rediscovering her connection with God during a season of life she never wants to repeat.
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Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With? Sam Allberry

Sam Allberry — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 04:15:00 -0500

“Why does God care who I sleep with?” Really--is your sex life really any of God's business? Author and pastor Sam Allberry gets down to business about sexual ethics, his one-star Amazon reviews, and what happens when people mess up.
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Same Sex Attraction, Faith, and Finding My Way Through: Sam Allberry

Sam Allberry — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:15:00 -0500

Same-sex attraction and Christian faith: How's that work out? Author and pastor Sam Allberry opens about discovering his sexual orientation, Christianity…and how to live with both realities.
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Tough Questions You Can Answer: Sean McDowell

Sean McDowell — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:15:00 -0500

You've been there, with friends lobbing tough questions about Jesus and you wanting to crawl under your chair. Apologist and author Sean McDowell opens up about some of the big ones—and how to talk about the hope you have.
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Love Jesus, Love Video Games: Reagan Rose

Reagan Rose — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 04:15:00 -0500

You love video games. You love Jesus. And not in that order. What do video games get right? What should you side-eye? Author and admitted video game addict Reagan Rose gets real about gaming.
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This Is Me Being Not Enough: Ruth Chou Simons

Ruth Chou Simons — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 04:15:00 -0500

As a Taiwanese immigrant, Ruth Chou Simons was always head-down, proving her worth. She chats about shame-honor culture, the hamster wheel of never being enough—and one mind-blowing "aha" that changes it all.

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HBD, Real Life Loading…: Our One Year Highlight Reel

Brant Hansen — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 04:15:00 -0500

Real Life Loading… recaps a killer first year with its best-of highlight reel.
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Thriving in Your 20s: Jared and Becky Wilson

Jared And Becky Wilson — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 04:15:00 -0500

If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself? Jared and Becky Wilson know what they'd tell themselves in their 20s—and they literally wrote the book about it. Grab smart thoughts and wise stories for a regret-free decade.
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I Have MS—Now What?: Ben Fallon

Benjamin Fallon — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 04:15:00 -0500

A Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis stunned Crossfit competitor Ben Fallon. But through fierce diligence and relentless joy, MS has become his vehicle for tenacious faith and personal metamorphosis.
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I’m Doubting my Faith: Alisa Childers

Alisa Childers — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 04:15:00 -0500

Podcaster and vocal artist Alisa Childers plowed through years of doubt—and managed to come out stronger on the other side. She talks about the intellectual curiosity and tenacity of her faith renaissance, and how to defend truth without being "that" guy.
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How to Share Your Story Without Being Weird: Shelby Abbott

Shelby Abbott — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 04:15:00 -0500

How do you share your story so it makes sense and makes a dent? And how do you talk about Jesus without being awkward? Shelby Abbott's got 6 ideas.

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Why Do Christians Seem to Hate Singleness?: Single Roundtable Part 2

Barbara Fortilus — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 04:15:00 -0500

Singleness can be full of weirdness: with married friends, finding community, wishing you were with someone/glad you aren't, and the dumb things people say. Our Singles Roundtable examines what the Bible actually says about singleness—and how to live a single life you love.

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Single and Christian: What We Get Wrong: Gen Z Roundtable Part 1

Barbara Fortilus — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 04:15:00 -0500

Single and Christian: Does it get a bad rap? On Real Life Loading, Shelby Abbott hosts Gen Z guests Barbara, Logan, Joshua, Chloe, and Zion, who talk through concepts of singleness to the next level—which, they argue, can be a high-octane experience in God's hands. They also get honest about what it's really like to be single in the Church—including misconceptions, representation, leadership, and even what not to say to singles.

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On Church Hurt–and Letting God Speak for Himself: Alison Cook

Alison Cook — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 04:15:00 -0500

Cut off at the knees by church hurt? Bad imitations of God don't necessarily mean God's the bad actor. Dr. Alison Cook gets real about church hurt in all its avatars—and how each hits your own relationship with God. Learn how to sort out tacky misrepresentations of God from His bona fide character, take baby steps toward healing, and rebuild the trust that got flushed. Don't let church hurt get the last word.

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You’re Forgetting Yourself (and That’s Great): Gavin Ortlund

Gavin Ortlund — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 04:15:00 -0500

Humility: It's kinda like groveling, right? Author Gavin Ortlund thinks humility is not only an unmissable mark of a Jesus-follower, but also the tripwire for the life you long for. And he's got tips to get there.

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