Melissa and Courtney talk with Becky Pippert about how to develop godly confidence to engage in evangelistic conversations with love. Becky tells stories about sharing her faith with her own parents and talks about how to go from a natural conversation to a spiritual one. She emphasizes the need to pray for opportunities, to rely on the Holy Spirit, and to be a good listener. Recommended Resources:Behold and BelieveStay SaltSeeker Bible studies: Uncovering the Life of Jesus and Discovering the Real Jesus Related Content:Inadequacy Is Compulsory in EvangelismLet’s Talk: Sharing Your FaithTalking About Jesus Without Sounding Religious Discussion Questions:1. How comfortable do you feel talking about your faith with others? How has your comfort (or discomfort) changed over time?2. What fears, hesitations, or uncertainties hold you back from sharing your faith with others?3. What examples of blessing others, participating in sustainable outreach, or engaging in evangelism can you think of? Which of these comes most naturally to you?4. What opportunities do you have to connect with people outside Christian circles? What would it look like to engage with people on “their turf” instead of making them come to yours?5. What common ground have you found with people who don’t yet know Jesus? How might your shared interests or experiences become a bridge to spiritual conversations?6. What role does prayer play in our evangelism? How could prayer become a more intentional part of sharing your faith?7. What next step would you like to take in sharing your faith with others? How can your discussion partners pray for you? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Going to Church When It Hurts
Melissa and Courtney talk with Megan Hill about how God’s Word helps us understand the deep hurts that can come from God’s own people. They discuss why church hurt is so painful as well as why we shouldn’t run from church when we’ve been hurt. They talk about how to know when it might be right to leave a church and how to find comfort in God’s word. Listen to this episode if you’ve ever experienced church hurt or want to care for those who have.Recommended Resources:Sighing on Sunday: 40 Meditations for When Church Hurts by Megan HillRelated Content:Let’s Talk: Overcoming Church HurtUnderstand Church Hurt’s SourceWe’re Hurt, and Healed, in CommunityDiscussion Questions:1. When you hear the phrase “church hurt,” what comes to mind? How would you define it in your own words?2. What makes church hurt different from conflicts in other areas of life, such as work or friendships?3. How did the biblical examples of church hurt that were shared encourage or convict you?4. How can you come alongside those in your church who are healing from past hurt? In what specific ways can you pray for them?5. How would you discern whether it’s time to leave a church community? Who could you turn to for wise, godly counsel in that process?6. How does understanding God’s perfect justice equip you to encourage and reassure those struggling in the wake of church hurt? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Covetousness: The Sin Behind the Sin
Melissa and Courtney talk with Jackie Hill Perry about the sin of covetousness and why it’s so hard to recognize and admit. They discuss signposts that tip them off that they are coveting, the relationship between covetousness and other sins, and why we desire for others to covet what we have. Listen in if you want to get serious about putting to death the sin of covetousness in your own life.Recommended Resources:The Envy of Eve by Melissa KrugerHow to Deal With Dark Times by Tim Keller on Psalm 88Related Content:Cultivating Contentment in a Covetous WorldLet’s Talk: Battling DiscontentmentIs My Desire Sour? 4 Questions To ConsiderDiscussion Questions:1. Where in your life are you most tempted to feel discontentment?2. Describe a time when something you pursued or received left you unsatisfied? What did you learn from that experience?3. How did this discussion help you better understand the connection between covetousness and idolatry?4. What warning signs alert you that idolatry or discontentment may be creeping into your heart?5. In what ways have you seen God set “boundary lines in pleasant places” (Ps. 16:6) in your own life? What does this reveal about His sovereignty and love?6. What daily practices or rhythms could help you cultivate a deeper sense of gratitude and contentment in Christ?7. How can your discussion partners pray for God to reshape your heart and desires as you grow in contentment? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Becoming Good Stewards of Our Bodies
Melissa and Courtney talk with Lisa Whittle about how a whole body theology can keep us from obsessing or neglecting our bodies. They discuss the need for a foundational view of our bodies drawn from the whole of Scripture rather than isolated verses. Whether we struggle with accepting imperfections in the way we look or we get frustrated because our bodies don’t function the way we wish they did, recognizing that our bodies exist for the glory of God can lift the weight of worrying about what others think of us.Recommended Resources:Body and Soul: A 6-Session Study of the Whole Person God Created You to Be by Lisa WhittleRelated Content:The Deep Dish: Aging Is a Discipleship IssueAs You Start that Diet: 3 Truths About Body ImageFive Lies About Your BodyLet’s Talk: How to Spot and Let Go of ShameDiscussion Questions:1. In what ways are you tempted to measure your worth (or the worth of others) by physical appearance or ability?2. Describe one way you would like to have a healthier relationship with your body? What might need to change for that to happen?3. Share a time when you felt physically limited. How can experiences of frailty or weakness give us opportunities to glorify God?4. In what ways does Jesus’ own experience of physical weakness (hunger, fatigue, suffering, death) comfort or challenge you in your view of the body?5. How do you discern whether pursuing improved form and function is healthy or problematic?6. What would it look like for you to pursue health and strength with a “glory mentality” rather than a self-focused one?7. How does the reality of spending eternity in a glorified version of your body influence the way you view and care for your body now? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Dish on Gossip
When we treat gossip as an “excusable sin,” we ignore the corrosive power it has in our lives and relationships. In this conversation, Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor talk about why we’re so drawn to gossip, how to avoid it, and how to repent of it when you fail. They discuss some telltale phrases that are red flags for gossip, how to turn the conversation to something else, and when and how it’s right to confess gossip. Listen in as Courtney and Melissa spill the tea on gossip. Related Content:How to Shut Down GossipLet’s Talk: Fighting SinTaming the Tongue: How the Gospel Transforms Our Talk Discussion Questions:1. How did the verses shared expand your understanding of what gossip is and how it’s harmful?2. How have you experienced the repercussions or damage of gossip?3. What recent opportunities have you had to use healing, life-giving words? When have there been opportunities for your words to be potentially damaging?4. In what situations are you most prone to engage in gossip? What motivations might be driving this desire?5. What redirection strategies would be helpful for you to have in mind as you try to guard your conversations against gossip?6. What things unite your current friendships? How do they affect the quality of those relationships? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Deep Dish is a new podcast from TGC hosted by Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor that invites women into deep conversations about the deep truths of God. These discussions (which are always better served up with a slice of deep-dish pizza!) will equip women to engage in richer discipleship relationships in their local contexts. Tune in for warm conversations among friends—including special guests along the way—to dig deeper into God’s Word and explore how it applies to every area of our lives.
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