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How to Pray When You Don’t Feel Like Praying: Ruth Bethany Jan 06, 2023

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Anger, apathy, and even a constant desire for consumption in our lives can sap our zeal to be with God. But what if our prayer lives didn't completely stink? Ruth Bethany gets real about how to pray when you don’t feel like praying.
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Closer to God Starts Here: Ruth Bethany Dec 30, 2022

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Prayer: It can be a duty, a means to an end—or the conduit to pull closer to God in connection you crave. Ruth Bethany offers ideas to drive prayer deeper.
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New Beginnings with Dane Ortlund Dec 30, 2022

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What if your New Year’s resolution this year was to let God love you? What if it was to let God be rich in mercy to you in a way that you've never let him before? How would that change the way you thought about this coming year? Or more importantly, how would that change the way you interacted with God this year? Let's allow ourselves to be lifted into growth instead of trying to crowbar ourselves into growth. As 2023 rolls in, you’re going to love this special, short bonus episode with my guest: pastor and author Dane Ortlund.
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Friendship Means Apologizing Well: Andy Allan Dec 23, 2022

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Most people probably think they're a good friend. But what do solid friends look like, exactly? Why is apologizing to our friends such a key element to building good friendships? Swing enthusiast, Taco Bell fan, and Shelby's best friend Andy Allan weighs in.

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Becoming People of the Word: Jen Wilkin Dec 16, 2022

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The Bible is THE foundation on which a follower of Jesus must live...so why is it so hard to stay in it consistently? Renowned Bible teacher and author Jen Wilkin helps you to think critically about what we actually believe concerning Scriptures and why every Christian should be a person of the Word.

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How Not to Have a Blue Christmas: Dane Ortlund Dec 09, 2022

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Feeling lonely, low, or even depressed during this holiday season? Author and pastor Dane Ortlund helps you to gain the genuine hope and guidance that comes straight out of the book of Psalms, and then rejuvenates your soul this Christmas.
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You Are a Theologian: Jocelyn Hepler Dec 02, 2022

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Why should you as a young person care about theology? Well, what you think about God literally impacts how you live your daily life, so theology is super important. And even though you may not recognize it, you (along with everyone else in the world) is a theologian. Campus minister Jocelyn Hepler helps you to see that because you're a theologian, you need a good theology.

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Weed, TikTok, and Finding Jesus: Feli Velez Nov 25, 2022

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Feli Velez hated her sober mind. But on Real Life Loading..., she tells Shelby Abbott how quarantine, TikTok, and running out of her marijuana stash sent her scrounging for meaning...and in her search, she found Jesus.

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Love and the Intellectual Case for Christianity: Justin Brierley Nov 18, 2022

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How do we love people like Jesus did AND make an intellectual case for Christianity? Well, Justin Brierley from the massive international podcast "Unbelievable?" believes everyone, from a committed Christian to a committed atheist, needs to be able to explain and defend their worldview, but do so in a respectful and caring way...especially if you're a follower of Jesus.

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Bonus: Gratitude in a Culture of Irritation Nov 18, 2022

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Shelby talks about a super easy tradition you can steal to help develop a heart of thanksgiving both now and in the years to come.

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