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Navigating the Christian lifestyle is beyond challenging, especially facing the obstacles of today’s world. Each week, we’ll be diving into topics of; how to rise up from culture, modeling Christ to others, theology, hot topics and much more! Buckle up with your host, Emy Moore; we’re going on a fruitful journey!

Latest Episodes:

Saved and Struggling Sep 29, 2026

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The Bible is not about You! Sep 15, 2026

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What We're Learning in Marriage ft Malik Brookins Sep 01, 2026

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What Jesus dying for our sins actually means: Aug 18, 2026

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What does atonement mean—and why is it essential to truly knowing Jesus?

In this episode, we move beyond simply talking about Jesus to understanding who He is, what He accomplished, and why it changes everything. Beginning in Genesis and tracing the story through the tabernacle, the priesthood, the Day of Atonement, and the book of Hebrews, we see how the Old Testament continually points toward the cross.

We'll explore the meaning of atonement, the role of the high priest, the significance of the Holy of Holies, the sacrificial offerings, and how Jesus fulfills it all. He is our perfect High Priest, our spotless sacrifice, and the mediator of the new covenant—the One who offered Himself once for all to cleanse us, reconcile us to God, and restore us to fellowship with Him.

God came wrapped in flesh to pay the price for our rebellion. Jesus is both the One who offers and the offering itself. Through His blood, believers can now approach God's throne of grace with confidence and become dwelling places for His presence.

Before we can rightly understand Christian teachings such as submission or modesty, we need a solid foundation in the person and work of Christ. We must know who we are following—and understand the cost, beauty, and grace of belonging to Him.

Key Scriptures: Genesis 3; Exodus 25; Psalm 110:4; Zechariah; John 1; Hebrews 1:1–4, 4:14–16, 5:5–10, 7:23–28, and 9:11–15.

Let's Talk Money. Aug 04, 2026

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Talking about money in church should not be awkward—especially when Scripture has so much to say about it. In this episode, we are removing the shame, fear, and defensiveness surrounding finances and returning the conversation to its proper foundation: our love for Jesus.

Beginning with the sacrificial generosity of the gospel, we explore how our spending, giving, working, and saving reveal what has captured our hearts. We'll break down the biblical differences between generosity, stewardship, and tithing; confront manipulative teachings about "sowing specific seeds"; and discuss why genuine giving should never come through pressure or compulsion.

We'll also examine the holiness of work, the danger of disguising idleness as spirituality, and the responsibility to faithfully develop whatever God has placed in our hands. Through the Parable of the Talents, we'll see that stewardship is deeply connected to how we view our Master—and that God is worthy of more than our leftovers.

Finally, we'll talk honestly about the tithe, the difference between obedience and generosity, and why Christians are called to become builders in the local church rather than merely beneficiaries of what others have sacrificed to build.

The question at the center of this episode is simple: Am I faithfully stewarding what God has placed in front of me?

That's Not Discernment... That's Gossip. Jul 21, 2026

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Being a Christian Influencer Is Weird. Jun 24, 2026

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In this episode, Malik and I sit down for a real conversation about what it actually looks like to lead as young adults.

We talk about the weight of leadership, the reality of being Christian influencers, the pressure of being seen, and the difference between having a platform and having true responsibility. This is not a polished "we have it all figured out" conversation. It's honest, simple, and grounded in what God is teaching us about influence, humility, obedience, and leading well before you feel fully ready.

For every young leader, creator, minister, or believer trying to steward what God placed in their hands, this one is for you.

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Stop Wasting Your Life. Jun 09, 2026

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In this episode, we're talking about what it means to live fully alive in Jesus — not distracted, not numb, not ruled by fear, and not stuck in unbelief that better days are possible. Life is too short to spend it chasing temporary praise, burying your gifts, avoiding obedience, or letting distraction steal the joy that is found in God's presence.

This conversation is a call back to hope. Back to love. Back to awareness of the nearness of Jesus. From Martha being distracted, to Mary pouring out what others called "waste," to Lazarus walking out of the grave, we are reminded that Jesus is not only the resurrection — He is the life.

Pouring your life out for Jesus is never a waste. Even if people misunderstand it. Even if it costs you. Even if it looks foolish. The only wasted life is the one spent apart from Him.

So if you've been distracted, discouraged, fearful, or feeling like you've lost your joy — come home. There is fullness of joy in His presence, and there is still life to be lived faithfully.

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When Your Mind Turns Against You... May 26, 2026

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In this deeply personal episode, I open up about receiving my diagnosis of OCD, anxiety, and depression, and the emotions that came with finally having language for a battle I had been carrying silently. As a Christian, I have wrestled with the tension between suffering and faithfulness: what it means to love God, trust God, and still be hurting. This is not a testimony of having everything figured out; it is a testimony of finding Jesus faithful in the middle of pain. I share the harm of a Christianity that dismisses real suffering, the freedom of recognizing that mental battles are not proof of spiritual failure, and the hope of believing in healing without demanding that it happen in only one specific way. Faith does not always look like being unbothered. Sometimes faithfulness is choosing to cling to Christ while your mind and emotions are weary. We do not follow an unwounded Savior, and we do not have to hide our wounds to prove we belong to Him.

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The truth about demons. Apr 07, 2026

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This episode examines the truth about demons by addressing the common misdiagnosis in the church between sin and demonic activity, showing that Scripture speaks far more frequently about human sin and moral responsibility than it does about demons, emphasizing that while spiritual opposition is real, much of what believers attribute to demons is actually the result of disordered desires and the fallen human condition, as seen in James 1:14. The episode explains that sin is a distortion of what God created good, and while the devil tempts, he does not force, meaning transformation comes through repentance and sanctification rather than merely seeking deliverance, as reflected in Colossians 3:5. It challenges fear-based doctrine and overspiritualization by demonstrating through passages like John 9 and Matthew 16 that not every hardship or discomfort is caused by sin or spiritual attack, and argues that overspiritualization often stems from fear and inconsistency, sometimes resembling gnostic thinking that treats the physical world as inherently corrupt, despite Jesus living within culture without being spiritually compromised, as affirmed in John 17:15. Through the context of Luke 11, the episode explains that Jesus' warning about an unclean spirit returning to an empty house reveals that outward change without inward transformation leaves a person vulnerable, showing that deliverance alone is not the goal, but a life filled with the presence of God through intimacy with Christ. Ultimately, the episode teaches that spiritual stability does not come from obsessing over demons but from being filled with the Spirit, united to Christ, and formed by His presence, because lasting freedom is not sustained by performance or repeated attempts at deliverance, but by a life continually shaped by communion with God.

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