Category: Podcast
Is it okay to question authority?
In today's culture, there's a growing trend of questioning authority figures. We don't want anyone to tell us what we should do. Why can't we just do what we want? But what if there's something to being tethered to a community, trusting the authority God has placed over you, and staying committed even when things are…
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Cancel Culture - Living in an age of moral outrage
Cancel culture seems like it’s a brand new social construct, but actually, we see the same roots of cancel culture in scripture. We all want to be on the right side of history, we all want justice, but the tension between justice and mercy is not easily navigated. So how do you live righteously in…
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Am I wasting my life?
We know we can’t be the only ones who wake up at 3 AM wondering, “AM I WASTING MY LIFE?” Internet influencers, 30 under 30s, and a to-do list/goal-focused culture put constant pressure on you to be more successful at a younger age than the generation before you. As a result, the pressure convinces you…
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Setting boundaries with in-laws, dealing with exes, and more!
Do you have questions about setting boundaries with your in-laws or dealing with an ex? We always wrap up our Life In Motion seasons with a Q&A episode. For this Q&A episode, we're focusing on relationship questions. Heather and Jamie answer your questions around setting boundaries with in-laws, mentoring relationships, and even being best friends with…
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Shame: Why asking for help is so hard pt. 2
"Shame is an intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging.” — Brené Brown We're following up on last week's topic "Why asking for help is so hard" and diving deeper into shame. At work, at home, or in everyday life, you might be experiencing…
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What do you do with doubt?
Everyone has had fleeting thoughts and questions about their faith, so what do you do with them? Maybe doubt wasn't welcomed in your church or family growing up. Have you ever wondered why? It's usually because a lot of followers of Jesus only have one category for doubt. Doubt=bad. But when you lump all doubt…
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Why asking for help is so hard
Okay, asking for help is hard but aren't friends supposed to be comfortable being honest about how things are really going? It seems like we should be able to rely on our friends but more often than not people are uncomfortable asking for help. What's the deal with no one asking for help when they…
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Can men and women be just friends?
Can married men and women be "just friends?" With the Billy Graham rule being now two generations old, is it time to adapt the way we approach relationships with the opposite gender? Let's talk about it. In this episode, Jamie and Heather discuss some of the red flags of being just friends as well as…
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Can I follow Jesus and smoke, drink, and cuss?
Have you ever wondered how far is too far? Like, where does God draw the line on sin? You probably desire to do good, but isn't it hard to understand what good is? There seem to be more and more gray areas, so how do you know if it's okay to take a hit, smoke,…
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Breaking Up—How to handle the end of a relationship
Breaking up is hard, romantic or not. From kids growing up to friends moving away, there are necessary endings in your life that, if ungrieved, can really hurt you. So how do you handle the end of a relationship? Let's talk about it. In this episode, Jamie and Heather discuss some of the difficult endings…
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