What is the difference between temptations that arise within (i.e., evil desires) versus temptations that come from outside us (Satan and the world)? Can we say these can be distinguished as ‘the world, the flesh and the devil’ (as Eph. 2:1-3 seems to indicate)? Can Satan implant evil thoughts within us? How does he influence our thinking? Can he possess a Christian? Or only oppress us? If the latter, what does that means? How do we handle these different sources of temptation? How do we fight temptation? Bonus question: How do we know when temptation has morphed into sin? (e.g., James 1:14-15)

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Today, the pastors take a look at miscarriage through a pastoral lens. Why does this happen? How should we approach grieving the loss? What might God be doing in our lives through this suffering? Take a listen.

What does it mean to be a judgmental person? Do we all do it? Are some more prone to it than others? Is it a sin? Why? How do we avoid it? Should/can Christians judge other Christians? Non-Christians? How should it NOT look? How should it look? (1 Cor 5:9-13, Matt 7:1-5)

Backsliding. What is it? Is it an indicator that someone is not saved? How can someone know if they're back-slidden? What are our pastoral encouragements and warnings regarding backsliding?

If God sovereignly determines all that transpires, then why pray? Does prayer change God’s mind? Do passages like Exodus 32:14 contradict passages like 1 Samuel 15:29 and Numbers 23:19? If not then how do we interpret Exodus 32:14?

What’s the role of Christian grandparents? What does the Bible say about them? How can we prepare to be good grandparents? Listen as the pastors discuss.

Statistics are showing that young men are returning to church in record numbers. What is good about this shift? How do we as a church/as pastors not miss an opportunity with young men? Is there a danger in young males becoming too “domineering”, too patriarchal? How do we capitalize on what God is doing in them and how do we govern against a pendulum swing into male chauvinism? 

What is a wife supposed to do when her husband isn't leading? What if she is out-pacing her husband spiritually? How can she encourage him whether he's a believer or not?

On this episode of the podcast, the pastors (sans Toby again), discuss the process each goes through in preparing a sermon. Not directed to preachers but to helping listeners understand how what we do is intended to help them. What should the listener be looking for in a good sermon and how do we prepare to get there? 

How young is too young to get married? When are young people ready for marriage? Should parents support financially after the wedding? What about education and getting prepared to support yourself or family? What about honoring parents and is their blessing required biblically? Listen in as the pastors tackle these questions as a follow-up to Episode 134: The Case for Marrying Young.