Guided by Faith: Daily Christian Devotions and Advice for Teens and Young Adults

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Ep. 155: Get Space from Mean People Apr 04, 2025

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In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay discusses the challenges of dealing with mean people throughout life, particularly during the tumultuous middle school years. He emphasizes the importance of developing strategies to cope with unkindness, including giving grace, seeking help, and sometimes creating space from those who are mean. Jay encourages listeners to seek wisdom from others and to maintain a strong connection to their faith and community.

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Ep. 154: Give Grace to Mean People Apr 03, 2025

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In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay discusses the challenges of dealing with mean people in our lives. He emphasizes the importance of responding with grace rather than seeking revenge, drawing on biblical principles of mercy and grace. Jay provides practical strategies for transforming negative interactions into opportunities for kindness and understanding, ultimately encouraging listeners to reflect on how they can extend grace to others.

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Ep. 153: BRACE for Mean People Apr 02, 2025

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In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay discusses the challenges of dealing with mean people and offers practical strategies for emotional resilience. He emphasizes the importance of prayer, accountability, and self-care in navigating difficult interactions. The episode introduces the acronym 'BRACE' as a tool for managing stress and maintaining composure when faced with negativity.

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Ep. 152: Hurt People Hurt People Apr 01, 2025

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In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay discusses the challenges of dealing with mean people in our lives. He emphasizes the importance of understanding that hurt people often hurt others and encourages listeners to respond with love and prayer rather than retaliation. By praying for those who are mean, we can foster healing and transformation, both for ourselves and for them. The conversation highlights the need for curiosity about others' behaviors and the power of prayer in overcoming negativity.

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Ep. 151: What Do You Do With Mean People? Mar 31, 2025

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In this episode, Jay discusses the challenges of dealing with mean people in our lives. He emphasizes that everyone encounters mean individuals and sometimes even plays that role themselves. The conversation explores the emotional toll of mean behavior and the importance of responding with kindness rather than retaliation. Drawing from Jesus' teachings, Jay encourages listeners to reflect on their responses to meanness and to strive for a more compassionate approach.

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Ep. 150: Are You Willing To Give Your Pain And Suffering To God? Mar 28, 2025

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In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay explores the profound question of how God can be good amidst the presence of evil and suffering in the world. He emphasizes that suffering is a universal experience that can lead to personal growth, compassion, and a deeper relationship with Jesus. Jay encourages listeners to view suffering as temporary and purposeful, ultimately leading to hope and redemption through faith in Christ.

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Ep. 149: God Can Bring Good Out of Evil Mar 27, 2025

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In this episode, Jay explores the profound question of how God can be good in the face of evil and suffering. He discusses the problem of evil across various worldviews, emphasizing that even atheism struggles with this issue. Jay highlights the Christian perspective, which offers hope and comfort through the understanding of free will and God's love. He shares the biblical story of Joseph to illustrate how God can turn evil into good, encouraging listeners to maintain hope and faith amidst their struggles.

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Ep. 148: God Personally Entered Our Suffering Mar 26, 2025

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In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay addresses the challenging question of how God can be good amidst the presence of evil and suffering in the world. He emphasizes that God is not a distant observer but actively entered into human suffering through Jesus Christ. Jay explores the significance of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection as a means of understanding and redeeming the pain and struggles faced by humanity. He encourages listeners to find solace in the fact that God sympathizes with their suffering and is present in their struggles, offering hope and redemption.

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Ep. 147: God Created A World With Choice Mar 25, 2025

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In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay explores the complex question of how a good and loving God can coexist with the presence of evil and suffering in the world. He discusses the necessity of free will in love, the consequences of sin, and the hope offered through Jesus. The conversation emphasizes that the problem of evil is universal, affecting all worldviews, and highlights the importance of making choices that align with love and goodness.

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Ep. 146: How Can There Be A Good God With So Much Evil and Suffering in the World Mar 24, 2025

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In this episode of Guided by Faith, Jay addresses the challenging question of how a good God can coexist with the presence of evil and suffering in the world. He acknowledges the difficulty of this question and explores various worldviews, including Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and atheism, in relation to the problem of evil. Jay emphasizes that the Christian perspective offers the most coherent explanation, highlighting the importance of human choice and the role of Jesus in addressing suffering. The episode encourages listeners to engage with these profound questions while remaining rooted in their faith.

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