Regardless of how out-of-control our world appears, God still sits on the throne and is working out His life-giving plan. What's more, He wants to use us to bring hope and light to others. Join host Carol McCracken and guest Robert J. Morgan as they discuss principles and truths that enabled first century evangelist Paul to live with bold faith, joy amid painful circumstances and eternal impact and with an ever-deepening relationship with the Lord who empowered Him to thrive, no matter what.

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Resource references: Whatever Happens: How to Stand Firm in Your Faith When the World is Falling Apart

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Discussion/Reflective Questions:

1. What most resonated with you in this episode?
2. What are some ways you "preach" to yourself when anxious thoughts grow?
3. What are some of your favorite promises recorded in Scripture?
4. What might it look like to both acknowledge today's challenges while also finding ways to rejoice? What are some truths (biblical promises, God's character, etc.) you can rejoice in?
5. What is one verse you might choose to reflect on, memorize, and regularly bring to mind to quiet your anxiety?
6. What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

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When life feels challenging, or our dreams or something we love feels threatened, our anxiety often tempts us to cling all the more tightly to whatever we fear losing. But after courageously stepping back from music for four years, Mike Donehey, lead singer for 10th Avenue North, discovered the difference between clinging, figuratively, to sifting sand and receiving all God has with open hands. Closed fists might allay our worries temporarily, but they also tend to block us from God's best. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.) (Inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.)

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Discussion/Reflective Questions:

1. What resonated with you most in this episode?
2. Are you more apt to view God's desire for you in terms of your performance or your presence, and how has this affected your your anxiety?
3. What are various ways people tend to resist God's peace in their lives?
4. What are some apsects in your life that might most challenge your ability to receive God's peace?
5. What area of your life are you holding onto too tightly?
6. What might open-handed living look like in your current season?
7. What is one action step God might be asking you to take having listened to this episode?

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Every election season seems to grow more unsettling than the previous. This is especially true in a world where AI can create such realistic appearing yet false content. But we can rest in this truth: God retains full control, regardless of who occupies the Oval Office, gets voted into Senate, or sits on the bench of the Supreme Court. As we deepen our knowledge and trust in His unchanging nature, He empowers us to live faith-filled, faithful lives in every season, election included. (Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)

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Discussion/Reflection Questions:

1. What resonated with you most in this episode?
2. Why is it important to seek God's guidance before attempting to right a wrong or "fix" a situation?
3. What did James and Jennifer's discussion on the pagan king (Cyrus) who sent God's people back to Jerusalem with abundance reveal regarding God's character and heart?
4. How did their discussion on Daniel's actions during his time in exile impact you?
5. How can we live faithfully in this generation?
6. Why is it important to hold an eternal view of today's circumstances?
7. What is one action step God might be encouraging you to take having listened to this episode?

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