rebelling against low expectations
“Do you have any advice for discerning God’s call on your life?” Is there just one thing you’re supposed to do? If so, how do you figure out what it is? How can you tell that you’re heading in the right direction? What if you make a mistake? Is it possible to miss God’s will? Sara and Tabitha dig into these questions in today’s episode and give both practical encouragement and biblical truth on...
There I was in my first relationship. Although I had only known the young woman for a short time, she seemed to be a godly gal. She professed faith in Christ, attended church regularly, and served in the church. Yet, it became apparent she lacked spiritual maturity. She failed to take responsibility in certain areas of her life and ignored wise counsel. Soon our relationship was over. Following...
Pixar’s newest film, Turning Red, is clearly about puberty: as protagonist Meilin Lee enters her teenage years, she discovers that she is transformed into a giant red panda whenever she experiences strong emotions. What the film’s marketing has not made clear is who the intended audience is. Rated PG for thematic material, suggestive content, and language, this is decidedly not a children’s movie...
We all want to be loved. But how do we find love that lasts and satisfies the ache in our hearts? Paula Hendricks Marsteller is very familiar with this longing and is the first to confess that she used to be more than a little “boy-crazy.” She even wrote a book about her experiences called “Confessions of a Boy-Crazy Girl.” But Paula found the answer as she went on a journey from neediness to...
I don’t feel like reading the Bible and praying. How do I become motivated to seek God? I’m just really busy right now. I’ll prioritize my relationship with God later… If you’ve thought any of these things, this episode is for you! Sara and Tabitha tackle what apathy is, how to know if you’re apathetic, and how to keep apathy from taking over your relationship with God. This episode is packed...
What do you do when your hopes and dreams come crashing down around you? How do you trust God when your life looks nothing like you planned? How do you begin to heal when disappointment slashes a wound across your heart? Is God still good…even when life doesn’t seem good? Kristen Clark has asked these questions…and found incredible hope and truth in the middle of her pain and heartache. In...
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“We should have a relationship that keeps Christ at the center.” I read his text, confused, but so giddy that he actually wanted a relationship that I decided to go along with it. “Definitely,” I said back. But I never stopped to ask what he meant by that. What does it mean to have Christ at the center of your relationship? What does that look like? Does a Christian relationship mean you don’t...
“I want to be a writer…but I have no idea where to start! Is it even possible to be a successful young writer?” Jaquelle Crowe Ferris, former Editor-in-Chief of theRebelution and bestselling author of This Changes Everything, joins the podcast today to give her very best advice and encouragement for young writers. She shares the mistakes she made throughout her writing journey (and what she...
Theology matters. 2 Timothy 3:16 says, “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness.” It is the duty of the Christian to study doctrine and understand what has been given to us through special revelation, and that we not only be sincere in our faith but match its sincerity with content. It is crucial that we wrestle with...
rebelling against low expectations
