262 | “Key to a Healthy Relationship” | Rewrite Your Family Story in Christ

Have you ever opened your mouth and heard your parents come out? It happens to the best of us! This week, we’re looking at the "base operating system" of our families to see if there are any glitches we need to fix. We dive into the "copy and paste" drama of biblical families, asking why Abraham’s deceit and Isaac’s favoritism kept showing up in the next generation. Is it nature, nurture, or just a lack of updates? Thankfully, we don't have to stay stuck in a loop. We explore how Joseph "flipped the script" and how Jesus — the ultimate pattern breaker — offers us a total reboot as a "new creation". It’s time to identify the baggage we’ve inherited and let God start "reparenting" us for the better.

259 | “You're a Quote Man” | Love Well Within God’s Limits

Boundaries can feel like barriers, but they're actually God's way of teaching us how to love and live more freely. We explore the spiritual tightrope between sacrificial service and self-destruction, asking: How can we take up our cross without letting it lead to burnout? We dive into Galatians 6 to distinguish between bearing our own "rucksack" (personal load) and carrying a brother's crushing "burden". We cover discernment, the idol of approval, and why saying "no" out of love is necessary to avoid falling into co-dependence or resentment. Let's find the freedom God offers within his established limits.

253 | “Oh, It’s About Snakes” | Unmask the Dragon

Geektober continues! If the Bible were a fantasy novel, it'd have it all: a talking serpent, a multi-headed sea monster, and a great dragon at the end. But this isn't fiction, so what's with all the hissing and fire-breathing? How did biblical writers "flip the script" on ancient myths to tell the true story of chaos? And how is the entire Bible one epic dragonslayer story pointing to Christ's ultimate victory over evil? Grab your sword of the Spirit and join our quest to understand one of Scripture's most powerful symbols.

248 | “Little Oasises?” | Foster Joy and Happiness in Your Life

Rejoice! We're back for a new season with "Happy Days Ahead"! First up, we're untangling the relationship between joy and happiness. Is it okay for Christians to just be happy, or is happiness a shallow goal we should avoid? How can joy be a choice we make, yet also a fruit of the Spirit we receive? And what does it mean to "abide in the vine" to find the full joy that Jesus promises — the kind that can coexist with sadness? Join us as we explore appreciating happiness while building a life on unshakable joy!

Overcome the Obstacles to Getting Close

Put Your Faith in Jesus

Live with Renewed Purpose

Build Community Around Jesus

Pay Attention to Your Thoughts

Acknowledge Life's Good Things With Joy

Parent Like Your Heavenly Father

Learn From the Lord Throughout Your Life

You Gotta Go Home!

Live With Readiness and Vigilance

Receive God’s Extraordinary Gift

Fall at Jesus’ Feet With Thankfulness

Do Good to Everyone

Be Amazed at the Heavenly Vision

Learn From the Lord’s Enemies

Let Christ Shape Your Relationships