Blessed Are the Pure (And Sore) In Heart
So often, when we think pure, we think prudish, stuffy, or pristine. At worst, we think holier-than-thou and inaccessible; at best, we think naive.
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What Does the Gospel Say to Those Who’ve Had an Abortion?
Episode 1049 | Pastor Adriel Sanchez and Dr. Bill Maier answer questions about the gospel and abortion, Isaiah 53, Messianic Judaism, and if we can trust that the Bible is God's Word.
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When You Don’t Even Realize How Discouraged You Are
When we fail to see the hope set before us, we need outside help.
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What Do I Do If I’m Perplexed?
What if God intended our questions to drive us to him—the satisfier of our souls—instead?
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Is There a Christian View of Mental Illness?
Episode 1026 | Pastor Adriel Sanchez and Dr. Bill Maier answer questions about mental illness, narcissism, the last days, and the unforgivable sin.
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How Can I Restore the Joy of My Salvation If I Feel Numb to God?
Episode 1023 | Pastor Adriel Sanchez and Dr. Bill Maier answer questions about speaking in tongues, the assurance of salvation, being numb to the things of God, and generosity.
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Do You Struggle With Unwanted Thoughts?
What does it look like practically for us to let Jesus’s love cast out our fear?
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7 Tips For Becoming a Better Encourager
The apostle Paul did not mince biblical truth with worldly “rah-rah” affirmations intended for the tickling of ears. Following Paul’s lead, let’s consider seven tips for becoming better encouragers.
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Does the Bible Have Anything to Say for Those with PTSD?
Episode 977 | Pastor Adriel Sanchez and Dr. Bill Maier answer questions about if the curse in Genesis 3 promises marital conflict, Judas, and Seventh-Day Adventism.
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Why Jesus Wants You to Lose Hope
Jesus loves us when we don’t get it, when we rebel, when we rely on our own selves and not him. He is the picture of perfect, patient love.
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Why You Still Need the Church Even If You Have Been Hurt by It
As a pastor, I’ve had countless conversations with people hurt by religious authority. One would hope that words like coercive, corrupt, and manipulative would never be used to describe church leadership, but sadly that’s not the case. If you’re one of the wounded and you have turned your back on Christianity due to the experience, I want to plead with you to reconsider your response for three reasons:
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If Jesus Calmed the Storm for the Disciples, Why Isn’t He Calming the Storms in My Life?
Episode 926 | Pastor Adriel Sanchez and Dr. Bill Maier answer questions about comfort in the Christian life, the sinner's prayer, resources on preaching, and Christians sects.
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