Best Greg Finke Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 8 The Kingdom of God 13:02

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The kingdom of God is God himself and came in the created world through Jesus. When Jesus arrived here, he unleased he promised season of world redemption. It is happening now. Wherever God is redemptively present and active his kingdom is at work. We can seek it, recognize it, and join with it.By Greg Finke

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Episode 7 Seeking What's Already Happening 10:46

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How do we seek, recognize, and respond to what Jesus is already doing in the lives of the people we are enjoying? We start by paying attention to what he is already showing us. He says, "Open your eyes and look," for a reason.By Greg Finke

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Episode 6 An Inefficiently Effective Strategy 10:49

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It really is this simple. Jesus' secret weapon for accomplishing his redemptive mission was hanging out with sinners and enjoying them in his Father's grace. It was inefficiently effective. We can question this strategy, but Jesus would have us imitate it.By Greg Finke

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Episode 5 Could It Be This Simple? 11:23

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Jesus has made our participation in his redemptive mission simple. Let's keep it that way. We make it hard when we try to do the work of Jesus rather than what he gave us to do.By Greg Finke

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Episode 4 Are You Stalling? 8:50

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Stop Stalling. You will learn more about being a missionary by doing something missional than you will be reading something missional. It's not what you know, but what you do with what you know that makes a difference in people's lives.By Greg Finke

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(56) It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood 1:03:00

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It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Hey, Friends! We are back to close out our discussion on 1st Peter. And today we talk about where we put our focus. Where do we look when we are suffering? Where do we look when we are tempted? Where do we look when our fears won’t let us go? Peter tells us to look up, to look to Jesus. And then he tells us …

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(55) Getting Real: Your Submission is Your Witness 1:18:33

1M ago1:18:33

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Getting Real: Your Submission is Your Witness Sometimes we think things would be easier if God would just show us the blueprint for a good life. God, please tell me what to do to follow You with minimal drawbacks and maximum adventure. What if He did that? And what if the template was the life of Jesus–His submission to His Father and then His subm…

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Episode 3 The River Moved 9:33

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It's hard to take, but it is what it is. The river has moved. You are a missionary to your own community. It's time to trust Jesus and join him in building the next span of bridge to our current U. S. culture. In this episode, Greg & Craig will share some insights on this concept.By Greg Finke

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(54) Built Different: How Our Identities Impact Our Communities 53:29

2M ago53:29

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Built Different: How Our Identities Impact Our Communities What do we do with rejection? What’s our answer when our hearts ask, “Am I ok?” We all deal with some form of insecurity, especially as we live in a world that pushes viewpoints contrary to God’s word. So what do we do? How do you live differently in a society that says, “You aren’t enough …

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Episode 2 Joining Jesus 9:05

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Jesus is on a mission, and he invites you to join him. He does not give you a mission to do for him. He is on a mission and invites you to come with him. Now, let's turn our attention to this mission field we call the United States of America.By Greg Finke

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Episode 1 What's Jesus Up To? 9:42

2M ago9:42

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How is Jesus messing with you? What is he up to? What is he inviting you to notice, believe, or wrestle with? What is he inviting you to do? Let's go find out in this episode of Joining Jesus on His Mission.By Greg Finke

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Introduction to Joining Jesus on His Mission 7:31

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Meet author of the book "Joining Jesus on His Mission", Greg Finke, and hear how he was led to write this practical guide for all of us to walk with Jesus on His mission.By Greg Finke

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(53) What’s So Good About the Good News? An Interview with Greg and Susan Finke 1:12:43

2M ago1:12:43

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What’s So Good About the Good News? An Interview with Greg and Susan Finke Hey, friends! Have we got a show for you today! We were blessed to have a conversation with our good friends, and mission mentors, Greg and Susan Finke. We talked about loving our neighbors so that they actually know they are being loved, telling our stories, and taking time…

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(52) Where Do I Start? 1:09:37

2M ago1:09:37

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Where Do I Start? It’s been a minute, but we are back! And we are in 1st Peter as we discuss our starting point for walking as God’s people in the midst of a culture that doesn’t see things the way we see them. How do we navigate suffering? How do we love the people around us, especially when they don’t meet our expectations? How do we keep our foc…

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(51) Stories, Social Media, & The Good Shepherd: A Chat with Monica & Lauren 1:07:56

3M ago1:07:56

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Stories, Social Media, and The Good Shepherd: A Chat with Monica and Lauren Hey, friends! Last episode we finished our series on The Lord’s Prayer, and today we really thought we would dive into 1st Peter 1. However, we didn’t quite get there. But that’s ok because we were super busy talking about other important things. So if you are looking for a…

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(50) Let's Get Out of Here 1:13:15

3M ago1:13:15

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We see it depicted all around us, sometimes in the form of a bright red apple, a devil on the shoulder, or a group of young, attractive singles stranded on an island. But what does temptation really look like? And how can we live out the prayer, “lead us not into temptation,” when it feels like temptation is embedded in so many of the decisions we …

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(49) Bringing Things Into the Light 1:12:17

4M ago1:12:17

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Bringing Things Into the Light Hey, everyone! We are back in the Lord’s Prayer today looking at a section that might cause us to pause. After all, if we are asking God to forgive us like we forgive others, doesn't that put us on the hook to, you know, forgive? We have a lot to unpack today. Like how confession really is good for the soul. And how c…

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(48) Paul, Timothy, and Women in the Church 47:17

4M ago47:17

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Paul, Timothy, and Women in the Church Today we step away from the Lord’s Prayer to discuss a topic raised in Monica’s missional community. Essentially, what do we do with 1st Timothy, chapter 2? There are plenty of Bible passages that make us squirm in our modern sensibilities, and when Paul writes to Timothy about the rules for women in worship w…

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(47) Daily Bread, Table Talk Edition 42:22

4M ago42:22

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Daily Bread: Table Talk Edition We are all growing, but the real question is: in which direction? Justin Whitmel Earley’s book The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction is our starting point today as we continue our discussion on daily bread. Daily bread isn’t just something we receive; it’s something we share. It’s a “give US th…

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(46) All the Small Things 59:10

4M ago59:10

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All the Small Things We all have those times when things get chaotic. When we have so much to do and so little time. When it seems that everything that can go wrong, will. They even have a name for it: Murphy’s Law. But our lack of control is just what we need to recenter our attention on the One who enters our lives daily to take care of us. He pl…

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(45) A Good King And A Great Adventure 1:09:25

5M ago1:09:25

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A Good King and a Great Adventure Hey, friends! We are back in the Lord’s Prayer today because it really is a practical daily prayer. Also, we have a bunch of questions, like: What does it mean to keep God’s name holy in my day-to-day life? How can I see God’s kingdom here today, and actually live in it? How is God’s kingdom the antidote for all my…

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(44) A Dad Better Than Your Dad 51:51

5M ago51:51

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A Dad Better Than Your Dad Throughout time, people have had their ideas of what God looks like. What is His character? What does He think of me? And then Jesus steps on the scene and tells His disciples to call God “Father”. Jesus reveals the character of God the Father and we see something scandalous; we see that God is close. He is familiar. This…

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(43) Sunday Matters 57:56

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Sunday Matters Why does one Sunday a couple thousand years ago make a difference in how we view our neighbors, handle our problems, or just navigate the day-to-day demands of life? How does it become a lens by which we see the world? How can collecting stories and stones build a life that points everyone to God? We have questions this week, as usua…

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(42) This One is Scary Good 56:46

6M ago56:46

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This One is Scary Good Hook: Happy Holy Week, friends! Today we get to talk about the scariest day on the planet. But good news–it already happened! Luke 22 and 23 have us asking a lot of questions, which is PERFECT because during this time of the year (Passover) questions are the name of the game. So here are just a few we tackle: What happens whe…

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(41) Tell Your Story 27:28

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Tell Your Story Is it a problem or an opportunity? Sometimes it’s both! Problems are discouraging, they tempt us to give up UNLESS God opens our eyes to what He is doing. So what do we do when the odds are stacked against us? When people challenge our faith? When we are dismissed and disparaged? Jesus tells us what not to do: don’t stress and obses…

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(40) FLASHLIGHT! Offering Our Two Cents 40:01

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FLASHLIGHT! Offering Our Two Cents How is generosity a liberating force? How can five dollars increase our faith? This isn’t an ad. We aren’t asking for your money. We are just dipping our toes into Luke 21 because when Jesus stops to notice things, it’s a good idea for us to pay attention. It’s our first ever Flashlight–we hope you enjoy this brie…

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(39) The Evil Farmers and The Cornerstone 1:09:31

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The Evil Farmers and The Cornerstone Authority. There, we said it. It's not a happy word, but keep listening because it is the Gospel word we need to hear! We were made to submit to authority! But whose authority? And how is this good news? It’s good news because today we talk about how the One who is in charge is the One who will prevail. The One …

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(38) Man Climbs Tree, Experiences Dramatic Transformation. Results will SHOCK You! 50:24

7M ago50:24

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Man Climbs Tree, Experiences Dramatic Transformation. Results will SHOCK You! We are used to paying for transformation. Want a better body? Better bank account? Better friends? Better home? You can have it all…for a price. But what about when the transformation happens first? That’s Zaccheus’s story. The transformation was the gift–the gift that le…

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(37) What's Your Story? 1:00:51

7M ago1:00:51

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What’s Your Story? Today we talk about stories, which makes sense because our lives, and our stories, are meant to be shared. So it is no surprise that in Luke 18, Jesus uses stories to convey some important messages. The first, that we should keep praying and never give up. The second, that humility trumps arrogance every time. And then we have th…

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(36) Forgiven & Forgiving 56:56

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Forgiveness isn’t a new topic, and honestly, it is pretty cut and dry. However, that doesn’t make it easy, and “cut and dry” can look messy and frayed. Especially when we are trying to take it seriously. So what do we do when someone keeps on sinning against us? Or when we don’t want to forgive? Or when we don’t know where to start? Or when it forc…

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(35) Somehow We Manage 42:21

7M ago42:21

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Somehow We Manage Monica and Lauren are back, baby!! The last month has been all kinds of crazy, but we made it through and we’re back together…over Zoom. There are some parables Jesus tells that make us scratch our head, and today we tackle one of those kinds of parables! The dishonest manager was a bit of a scamp, and not the lovable kind. So why…

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(34) What the World Needs Now 38:10

9M ago38:10

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What the World Needs Now There are so many whys in life. Why did that happen? Why did I say that? Why do they act that way? But here is a super big why: Why does God love us? For what purpose? Well listen up! Because this news is SO GOOD! God loves us so that He can show us how much He loves us. How awesome is that?! It’s all grace, friends. Not a …

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(33) He’s Got the Joy Joy Joy Joy 47:00

9M ago47:00

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We typically think of joy that belongs to us. Joy is on our greeting cards, home decor, t-shirts. We think of the shepherds rejoicing, Mary and Joseph rejoicing, the wise men rejoicing. People were excited. Joy to the world, the Lord is come! We rarely think of how excited God was. So excited that He didn’t just send one angel–he sent a whole host.…

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(32) The Possibility of Peace 51:31

9M ago51:31

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We all know December is busy and frantic and full of high expectations. But can it also be full of peace? Is peace actually possible at any moment? Really? It is. But it doesn’t come easy Because things are coming for your peace. Good news, though! Jesus has an answer for us. Jesus IS the answer for us. What does this have to do with Luke 14? Let’s…

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(31) God at Work in the Tiny Beautiful Things 42:59

9M ago42:59

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Look closely. What does the kingdom of God look like? It looks like the smallest things. It looks like the woman hunched in the corner, on her own. It looks like a tiny seed. It looks like a little mundane yeast. It looks like people showing up for people. You don’t have to be perfect. You don’t even have to be healthy. Jesus sees you. Jesus calls …

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(30) Good News: It’s in There Somewhere 59:04

10M ago59:04

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Good News: It’s in There Somewhere You guys, Luke 12 has some words. Jesus warns and comforts, warns and comforts, warns and comforts. Today we talk about both and we have some good news for you: The comfort wins. Where is the comfort when we are lonely and forgotten? When we are in need? When we are divided? It is where it always was: in Jesus. An…

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(29) It’s Christmas–we mean, Thanksgiving! 26:49

10M ago26:49

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We don’t skip Thanksgiving here at Light in Your Corner!! We celebrate it, hard. Today we have some fun talking about Thanksgiving (and Black Friday) traditions and memories. We discuss how we find joy in all the family togetherness and we take time to discuss hard things in our lives that we are thankful for. We pray that this episode blesses your…

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(28) Bother God and Bless Your Neighbor 44:49

10M ago44:49

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One day, Jesus told a story about a boldly persistent (some would say “impudent”) man who bugged his friend for some bread in the middle of the night. Then Jesus said be like that man. Not the helping one, the annoying one. It’s hard to fathom that God would want us to bother Him with the requests of our hearts, but He invites us to do it! It doesn…

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(27) Life's a Ditch 56:22

10M ago56:22

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It’s no secret that our culture is obsessed with death. Whether it is the quest to avoid aging and death altogether, or putting to death anything that hinders us getting what we want, the only answer our world can give to death is more death. Then in steps Jesus, Life Himself. He sees the suffering, the victims, the dying, and He carries them and c…

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(26) Halloween BONUS Special! 25:02

11M ago25:02

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Happy Pumpkin Day, everyone! Join Monica and Lauren as we rate the scariest and creepiest stories in the Bible. Want to submit your own, or rate the stories and post your own photo of your list? We would love to see it! Just tag us with @lightinyourcorner And remember, our God is bigger than any and all fear. We can all remember that this Halloween…

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(25) What to Factor Into Our Fear 53:31

11M ago53:31

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The well of things to fear runs deep. How can we have peace when so many things are outside our control? And how are we supposed to enjoy October when every television channel runs horror movie ads every five minutes? Today we step out of Luke and into the Psalms–specifically Psalm 27–so we can talk about a common theme at this time of year: fear. …

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(24) Passing Along the Message 49:02

11M ago49:02

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Ever feel like you’re in over your head? Like you don’t possess all the skills to get the job done? Like you could really use some help? Chances are the disciples felt that way too. When Jesus sends them out to preach and heal in Luke 9, they go without earthly comforts. They can rely on nothing but God and what they have learned from following Jes…

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LIYC BONUS (3) Brown Bag Questions 15:15

11M ago15:15

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Join Lauren and Monica for a Light In Your Corner BONUS (3) Brown Bag Questions: 1.) Screen shot your recent pins on your Pinterest board. 2.) If like with Zechariah, the Lord removed one of your abilities in order to get you to pay attention to what He is doing, what do you think He might remove? 3.) If you could witness any of Jesus' miracles whi…

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(23) Jesus, the Ultimate Storm Chaser; or Who Ya Gonna Call? 1:01:01

11M ago1:01:01

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It’s October and we have plenty of storms, blood, and death to talk about. Plus we spend time in the graveyard with a man and his many, many demons. But don’t be scared! It’s not all spooky. After all, do you know what those demons are scared of? That’s right: Jesus. Today we are hanging out in the second half of Luke 8 and witnessing Jesus calming…

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(22) Living in the Honor System 43:13

11M ago43:13

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Honor isn’t a topic we talk about frequently in our culture, but we address it today as Lauren taps into her military upbringing and experiences to help us better understand a man unlike the typical Jesus followers in the Bible. What was it about the centurion in Luke 7 that made Jesus marvel at his faith? And what can we learn from him about honor…

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(21) You Better Believe This Mess is Blessed 47:09

12M ago47:09

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How does God do it? How does He unite us in friendship with people who disagree with us? How does He take noodles and sauce and turn it into a night of basketball and conversations and joy? How does He take our hunger, thirst, grief, poverty and persecution…and turn it into blessing? When the world tells us we are victims, that we need to hustle to…

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(20) A Little Help From Our Savior (and Friends) 46:17

12M ago46:17

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There’s no flying under the radar with Jesus—He knows exactly who He is helping and He loves us anyway! In Luke 5, Jesus is all over the place meeting all kinds of needs and we just gotta marvel at it. But He also gave directions. And He also went to parties. Guys, it’s all so good we couldn’t choose just one story. How do we open our eyes and get …

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LIYC Bonus Brown Bag Bit (2) 13:41

12M ago13:41

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Join Lauren and Monica as we answer 2 new questions pulled from the brown bag. 1.) What is one thing God is asking you to give up to follow Him? 2.) If you could combine 3 places to make your perfect place, where would you pick?By Monica & Lauren

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(19) How to Experiment with Gratitude 47:21

12M ago47:21

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Sure, John the Baptist was a cool weird nomad who didn’t care what anyone thought of him–but how did his words impact his listeners and what do they mean for us today? Friends, they mean a LOT. Here are just some of the things we discuss in today’s episode: The craziness of taking credit for things that are gifts. The importance of teaching our kid…

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LIYC BONUS! Brown Bag Bit (1) 23:08

1y ago23:08

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Who doesn't like to play "Truth?" Join Lauren and Monica as we answer questions pulled out of the "Brown Bag." Send your answers to the questions to us! Or post them on our Instagram page.By Monica & Lauren

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