Best Christy Lynne Wood Podcasts (2024)

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S3 E10: From Controlling Cult to Religious Rebel: Trading False Religion For The Real Jesus (w/Christy Lynne Wood) 1:20:32

19d ago1:20:32

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This week on the podcast, I am joined by Christy Lynne Wood, author of the book, "Religious Rebels", to talk about her experiences growing up in Bill Gothard's IBLP cult, the detrimental effects of both spiritual abuse and spiritual exploitation, and the freedom that comes with knowing the REAL Jesus. The conversation in this episode is inspired by…

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S3 E12 (FINALE): When A Church Kid Believes They're Not Enough For God (w/Ana Hill) 2:05:39

5d ago2:05:39

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This week on the podcast, it is the finale episode, and I am joined by my longtime friend and fellow church kid Ana Hill to talk about the many destructive and toxic teachings and ideas she came up against while growing up in our church, and the ways she has begun to find healing for her damaged and distorted views of God and herself. The conversat…

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S3 E11: When A Pastor's Son Discovers His Father Is A Serial Sexual Abuser... (w/Ryan George) 1:09:13

12d ago1:09:13

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This week on the podcast, I am joined by Ryan George, author of the book, "Hurt and Healed By the Church", to hear his experiences growing up a pastor's son in the IFB movement, and the shocking story of finding out his father was a serial sexual abuser... through a podcast. The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics and themes of m…

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S3 E9: Faith That Was Fought For: A Faith of Wrestling, Questioning, and Critical Thinking (w/Andres Landaverde) 1:26:24

26d ago1:26:24

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This week on the podcast, I am joined by Andres Landaverde, a fellow church kid from my former church organization, to talk about the valuable role critical thinking plays in our faith, as well as the importance of being able to question and wrestle with our beliefs. The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics and themes of my book "…

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S3 E8: When Your Church Protects A Pedophile (w/Rachel Schober) 1:51:23

1M ago1:51:23

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This week on the podcast, I am joined by Rachel Schober, a friend who shares her experiences dealing with both the emotional and spiritual aftermath of leaving her childhood church after discovering its leaders had been covering for a protecting a known pedophile for years. The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics and themes of my…

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S3 E7: When A Church Kid Realizes They're Being Manipulated (w/Aleah Policar) 1:39:47

1M ago1:39:47

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This week on the podcast, I am joined by Aleah Policar, a fellow church kid from my childhood church organization, to discuss the many different ways emotional manipulation and shame were used by her church and its leaders as a response to her not fitting the mold they needed her to. The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics and th…

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Episode 223: Protecting Our Kids in This Wild World | with Julia Sadusky 47:41

1M ago47:41

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If you’re a parent or mentor of young kids right now like we are, I am pretty sure you could marinate in fear every day of the week. Add the fact that it is up to us parents and mentors to teach these kids facts and wisdom about sexuality and body safety, and you can just find us in a panic attack on the floor every-other day of the week. But what …

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S3 E6: I Kissed Dating Goodbye... But Maybe I Didn't Have To. (w/Josh Harris) 1:06:02

2M ago1:06:02

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This week on the podcast, I am joined by Joshua Harris, author of the notorious book "I Kissed Dating Goodbye", to discuss the book's lasting impact, as well as the importance of recognizing when our beliefs are negatively affecting others and being able to change our minds. The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics and themes of m…

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S3 E5: How Toxic Churches Ruin Relationships (w/Shannon Leyko) 1:35:25

2M ago1:35:25

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This week on the podcast, I am joined by Shannon Leyko, a former member of our shared church organization, to talk all about relationships in the church, including the many ways our approach and dynamic with relationships was dictated and influenced by our church's teachings and culture. The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics an…

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Episode 222: Q & A with the Kriegs | Therapy, Burnout, and Your LGBTQ Q’s 36:59

2M ago36:59

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It’s that time again: Let’s take your questions and try to respond with wisdom! Here are the ones we respond to today! How do you know when or if you need to move on from a therapist? How can we walk with people experiencing unwanted sexual desires? How do I recover my soul from burnout? How do I talk with my kids about a family member who is trans…

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S3 E4: Ghosted By God - The Connection Between Spiritual Anxiety, Religious Trauma, and Authoritarian Control (w/Tiffany Yecke Brooks) 1:28:47

2M ago1:28:47

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This week on the podcast, I am joined by Tiffany Yecke Brooks, author of the book, "Holy Ghosted", to discuss the ways in which spiritual anxiety can be caused by the various methods churches and authoritarian leaders use to gain control. The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics and themes of my book "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers".…

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S3 E3: The Power Of Owning and Sharing Our Story (w/Aldo B. Martin) 1:02:55

2M ago1:02:55

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This week on the podcast, I am joined by Aldo B. Martin, host of "The Reclamation" Podcast, to discuss why it can be difficult coming to terms with our involvement in a high control religious environment, as well as recognizing the validity of our experiences and the inherent value of sharing our stories. The conversation in this episode is inspire…

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Episode 221: Two Approaches to Pride | Part 2 with Elizabeth Delgado Black 55:43

2M ago55:43

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Today, we conclude our two-part series looking at strategies to intentionally and evangelistically approach Pride Month. To continue the conversation, we talk with Elizabeth Delgado Black who is an evangelist and the co-founder and president of Kaleidoscope. Together, we talk about practical ways to love LGBTQ people like Jesus as well as: Can we t…

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S3 E2: When The Church Makes You Their Poster Child (w/Meilyn Luo) 1:21:19

2M ago1:21:19

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This week on the podcast, I am joined by Mei Luo, who shares her experiences being groomed to be the poster child of her church's youth ministry, and the model of a perfect Christian, despite her church's simultaneous attempts to brush over and ignore her abusive home life. The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics and themes of my…

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S3 E1: Talking Back To Purity Culture (w/Rachel Joy Welcher) 1:19:52

3M ago1:19:52

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This week on the podcast, I am joined by Rachel Joy Welcher, author of the book, "Talking Back to Purity Culture", to discuss the roots and harmful effects of a shame and fear based approach to sexuality, as well as how we can change the narrative around purity and our sexual nature. The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics and th…

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Episode 220: Two Approaches to Pride | Part 1 with Stephen Nylen 53:04

3M ago53:04

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Some Christians write off June’s Pride festivals as Sodom and Gomorrah. They don’t think anyone there could possibly want God. Are we so sure about that? At least two ministries in the U.S. are regularly going to Pride festivals in their areas, and they are seeing people come to know Jesus because of their presence, preaching, and practical love of…

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Episode 219: Treasures in the Dark with Katherine Wolf 42:42

3M ago42:42

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When we are going through suffering, we don’t usually think, “Hmm, what treasures might God have for me to discover here?” It just feels like suffering. However, author and major stroke survivor, Katherine Wolf, has a message for us: God has gems for us to find in the darkness. “If you have to go through hardship, why not get the treasure? My goodn…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: "Quiet On Set" - Toxic Churches and The Children's Television Industry 1:20:01

3M ago1:20:01

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In this episode of the podcast, Austin and Lian, the show's first returning guest, discussing the docu-series "Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Children's Television", which gives a behind the scenes look into the abusive, toxic, and sometimes even heinous experiences of child actors on the sets of some of Nickelodeon's most popular tv shows in the 9…

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Episode 218: How Not to Be Discouraged in a Discouraging Year with Derwin Gray 38:57

4M ago38:57

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“Hope in the gospel and discouragement are not mutually exclusive,” Pastor Derwin Gray encouraged us on today’s episode. But, how is that possible? The world can feel so defeating: Politics, racial division, pastor scandals, congregant sin, and the drudgery of faithfully trying to do this thing called advancing the Kingdom of God wherever we are ca…

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Episode 217: What Trees Can Teach Us About Living with Joy Marie Clarkson 40:19

4M ago40:19

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This is a very gentle but powerful episode. Since having the conversation, I (Laurie) can’t stop seeing the people-as-trees metaphor everywhere. How? You’re just going to have to listen to find out. :) // Highlights: “We all have the seasons in life. We can’t expect the same things of ourselves in every single season. When we don’t experience seaso…

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Episode 216: From Christian Cult to Christ Follower with Christy Lynne Wood 43:18

5M ago43:18

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Christy grew up in a hyper-legalistic system that added rigid rules to the gospel of Jesus. (You might have seen glimpses of it if you watched the documentary, ‘Shiny Happy People.’) Even after leaving, Christy internally battled the legalism that attached itself to her knowledge of the real Jesus. How did she break free—not only physically, but me…

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Episode 215: A Testimony of Surrendered Gender with Kyla Gillespie 45:51

5M ago45:51

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Oh, wow. This story. How does one woman go from a childhood of following Jesus as much as she knows how, to professional hockey, to same-sex relationships, to transitioning to male for six years, to finding the real Jesus, and then to de-transitioning in the midst of a loving church community? This episode has her story. Hear a testimony and take p…

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S2 E10: Deconstruction, Doubt, And The Value Of Questioning Our Beliefs (w/Liz Mall) 1:30:34

6M ago1:30:34

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This week on the podcast, I am joined by Liz Mall, host of the "Deconstructing The Myth" podcast, to discuss the role and value of deconstructing and questioning your beliefs, as well as discussing the characteristics and tenets that define a "responsible faith". The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics and themes of my book "A Ju…

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Episode 214: What is Uniquely Hard and Hopeful for Married People Now? With Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson 46:13

6M ago46:13

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Is anyone else feeling like they are in a rut in their marriage? Maybe you’re not in crisis mode, but it’s kinda just . . . meh? It’s easy to function; to sit on opposite couches and scroll on your phone. But, do you wonder if marriage could be better than that—not with some fantastical potion or even a weekend intensive per se, but what if it bega…

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S2 E9: The Bad Reputation Christians Give A Good God (w/Mary Jo Sharp) 1:11:58

6M ago1:11:58

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This week on the podcast, I am joined by Mary Jo Sharp, a professor of apologetics and author of the book, "Why I Still Believe", to discuss the ways both church's and Christian's hypocrisy and neglect of essential characteristics of God end up misrepresenting who he is. The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics and themes of my bo…

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S2 E8: When A Church Kid Doesn't Become A "True Christian" (w/Mason Thomas) 1:24:13

6M ago1:24:13

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This week on the podcast, I am joined by Mason Thomas, a longtime friend from our shared childhood church, who shares his experiences dealing with the adverse effects of being one of the few church kids who decided not to get baptized and become what our church deemed a "true Christian". The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics an…

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Episode 213: The Value of Singleness with Dani Treweek 48:13

6M ago48:13

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We are going to talk about singleness until we as the Church get this right, friends. People talk about how marriage gives us a vision of eternity in how two different people seeking union shows the world a picture of how God (who is so different from us) will be one with His church. But, how does singleness show us a picture of what we will experi…

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S2 E7: A Religion of Rules - When A Church’s Extra-Biblical Standards Hinder Authentic Spiritual Growth (w/Natalie Edmonson) 1:37:06

6M ago1:37:06

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This week on the podcast, I am joined by Natalie Edmonson, co-founder and executive director of the organization "Berean Holiness", who shares about the damaging effects of growing up in a church culture defined by its members' stringent adherence to its extra-biblical standards and practices. The conversation in this episode is inspired by the top…

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S2 E6: Confronting The Lies of Spiritual Abuse (w/Branon Dempsey) 57:09

6M ago57:09

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This week on the podcast, I am joined by longtime worship leader, author, and founder of "Confessions of A Worship Leader" Branon Dempsey, to discuss the importance of confronting the lies that abuse tries to make us believe, as well as understanding just how truly valuable each of our personal stories are. The conversation in this episode is inspi…

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Episode 212: How We Are Doing 2024 Differently with Laurie, Matt, and Steve 39:28

7M ago39:28

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It’s the end of 2023, so we are reflecting, looking ahead, and asking, “Do Laurie and Steve look alike?” Lol… (Matt and Laurie’s kids seem to think so…) HOWEVER, the conversation mostly revolves around… What did we learn in 2023? Based on what we learned, how do we want to engage 2024 with more wisdom? What simple tool did and are we using (and you…

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S2 E5: Realizing Your Church Isn’t The ONLY Church (w/Ryan and Carla Grubb) 1:44:02

7M ago1:44:02

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This week on the podcast, I am joined by Ryan and Carla Grubb, former leaders in my childhood church organization, who delve into some of the damaging beliefs and practices that eventually led them to leave their church, including wrestling with the idea that their church was the only "true" church. The conversation in this episode is inspired by t…

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S2 E4: Why Do People Stay In Abusive Churches? - Ten Reasons That Make It Hardest To Leave (w/Remy Diederich) 53:45

7M ago53:45

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This week on the podcast, I am joined by spiritual consultant, pastor, and author Remy Diederich, to discuss the ten biggest reasons why people don't leave their spiritually abusive churches, as well as how to navigate a spiritual community or church that promotes toxic faith. The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics and themes of…

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Episode 211: Just Breathe; We Don’t Have to Be Perfect with Bonnie Gray 50:10

7M ago50:10

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This time of year can feel unfair: “Just kick back and enjoy the season! But also get the perfect present for everyone. But don’t do too much! #selfcare But do enough so that you tell people you love and appreciate them. But don’t! But also do.” Thank the Lord we brought in our friend and wellness expert, Bonnie Gray, to help us learn how to approa…

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S2 E3: When A Church Kid Believes They’re The Problem (w/Bella Flores) 1:44:09

7M ago1:44:09

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This week on the podcast, I am joined by my childhood friend and fellow church kid Bella Flores, who shares her experiences dealing with the repercussions of growing up in a legalistic youth and college ministry, including her battle with doubts, mental health, and her perception of God and herself. The conversation in this episode is inspired by t…

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S2 E2: When Narcissism Comes To Church (w/Chuck DeGroat) 1:02:16

7M ago1:02:16

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This week on the podcast, I am joined by spiritual director, therapist, and author Chuck DeGroat, to talk all about narcissism, including its defining traits and characteristics, as well as ways both churches and individuals can heal from and prevent abuse from narcissistic leaders. The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics and the…

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Episode 210: How Purity Culture Affected Men with Zachary Wagner 54:26

8M ago54:26

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Ya’ll. This episode. It could put language to some things some of us have been holding onto for too long. How? Author and scholar Zach Wagner, author of ‘Non-Toxic Masculinity,’ unpacks: What is toxic masculinity? How does it relate to Purity Culture? How did Purity Culture affect both men and women? How can men and women approach each other with a…

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S2 E1: What Youth Group Is All About (w/Tori Dozier) 1:28:54

8M ago1:28:54

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Welcome to Season 2 of The Crumpled Papers Podcast! For the premiere episode of the season, I am joined by my very first youth leader, Tori Dozier, to talk all about... you guessed it... youth group! We cover it all, including the hilarious and meaningful memories and experiences during our time in the youth ministry, our input on the dynamics of a…

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The Conclusion of Looking for the Real God 4:37

8M ago4:37

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Christy wraps up four years, nine seasons, and 170 episodes by inviting her listeners to watch for a new podcast coming to podcast apps and YouTube in January 2024. Until then you can find Christy on: Substack, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, or her website: www.christylynnewood.comBy Christy Lynne Wood

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Episode 209: Courageous Pastors: The East Coast with Aaron Henning 47:51

8M ago47:51

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How would you pastor a congregation filled with a range of people from academics to farmers, and then walk them through the human sexuality conversation? Pastor Aaron Henning, lead pastor at State College Alliance Church in Pennsylvania, tells us how engaged the topic with a congregation that was and is exactly that makeup. How did he do it? What d…

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#170 What’s Left of Our Faith - a Rambling Rant (S9E8) 18:56

8M ago18:56

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Christy shares her frustrations with yet another public Christian leader being accused of sexual and spiritual abuse. She talks about how as our evangelical world falls apart, people's faith is left in ashes. Christy talks about the new Hope Retreats that she is starting to host, and shares things she was thinking about during her own quiet reflect…

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Episode 208: Courageous Pastors: The West Coast with Tom Kang 50:18

8M ago50:18

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Today we continue our Courageous Pastors series by interviewing Tom Kang, a lead pastor in Los Angeles, CA, on how he led his congregation through the human sexuality conversation. Additionally, we explore: What is unique about Tom’s West Coast church and their cultural vibe? How can pastors cascade the human sexuality conversation to all of their …

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#169 When I’m the Problem (S9E7) 14:48

9M ago14:48

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In today's episode Christy leads us into a uncomfortable examination of our own hearts. Following up last week's episode on social media versus real life, Christy explores our desire to be right, have an opinion, and judge others as wrong. Sometimes we even judge God as being wrong when he doesn't line up with our opinions. Reading from Ezekiel 33 …

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#168 Real Life vs Social Media (S9E6) 16:13

9M ago16:13

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Christy contemplates her own experience stepping back from social media the past few months. She shares how she has been intentionally living her real life and thinking about the things and people in it rather than spending spare moments creating content intended to make people like and comment. She has noticed more peace, less fear and insecurity,…

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Episode 207: Courageous Pastors: The South with Josh Laxton 49:08

9M ago49:08

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We are so excited about this: Today, we are launching a mini-series interviewing three pastors from the South, the West Coast, and the East Coast on how they went from conceptualization of a sermon series on human sexuality to actualization. Why? In 2019, Barna shared the results of a study that said three of the top four things pastors feel both p…

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#167 Fear, Faith, and Formulas (S9E5) 17:21

9M ago17:21

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Christy digs into the difference between fear and worry or anxiety. She takes a look at the many ways we project fear into our future through worry, or choose to fear things that are different rather than learn more about them and get to know people who are not like us. Christy encourages her listeners to live in the present moment with God, remind…

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#166 Why Moralism Isn’t Enough (S9E4) 19:39

9M ago19:39

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Christy pushes back at the moralistic focus that seems to be creeping into segments of evangelical America. She reminds her listeners that rules, laws, and getting people to be "like us" will never be enough to connect people with God. We don't need outward goodness, we need a heart transplant that only Jesus can give us through an encounter with H…

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Episode 206: How to Talk With the Kids About Marriage with Sam Allberry 47:46

9M ago47:46

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We get questions related to this topic often. Parents and disciple-makers of young kids are understandably anxious and wondering; How can we guide kids in a way that makes them both courageously truthful and loving? Pastor and author, Sam Allberry, comes back on the show to help us answer discipleship questions based on his new children’s book on m…

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#165 Pharisees, Church People, and Repentance (S9E3) 15:40

10M ago15:40

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As Christy continues talking about American evangelical church culture, she shares a short parable from Matthew 21:28-32. Christy talks about the difference between following the rules and following Jesus. She ponders her own once pharisaical heart and wonders if--like the Pharisees--modern church people might be missing Jesus by focusing on the ru…

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#164 Abusive Leaders, Darnel, and the Harvest (S9E2) 16:08

10M ago16:08

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Christy continues her series on the mess within our modern church by retelling one of Jesus' parables from Matthew chapter 13. The familiar story of the wheat and the weeds, or the wheat and the tares, becomes fresh and new as Christy explores the type of weeds that Jesus was talking about. What do these weeds have to do with the junk that seems to…

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Episode 205: How to Move Forward Without Ignoring Your Past with Christine Caine 51:29

10M ago51:29

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Moving forward can feel terrifying: Like we are jumping out of an airplane and we don’t know if we have a parachute. Why does it feel that way? Today, author, multi-ministry founder, and teacher, Christine Caine, joins us to answer this question as well as: What happened to us in Covid that made us extra afraid of moving forward? Why is moving forw…

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