When I read an article titled "Acidhead: God Took Me Higher" by Ashley Lande, I was totally enthralled. I hardly ever take the time to read an essay all the way through -- especially a long one. But Ashley's beautiful writing and incredible story drew me in. I immediately found her on social media and invited her on for this episode of the podcast. I love her story so much. She came from a life of drugs and partying -- and Jesus radically transformed both she and her husband. In this interview, Ashley gives me all the details how she got into using drugs and psychedelics, and how one day, God came crashing in. It's true -- the high of an authentic relationship with Jesus beats the high of any drug. Ashley knows. It's … [Read more...]
Jackie Aviles: Momma Cancer Warrior and Hope Coach (Listen)
Jackie Aviles is a young mom who got cancer when she least expected it. She is one of my favorite new online friends. I began following her last year, but it took months to realize she had overcome this insane battle against cancer as the mother of two young children. She recently hit 5 years in remission and the way she tells this story had me in tears. Jackie is a "Hope Coach" with Go and Tell Gals, a writer working on her first book, and a pastor's wife at Christ Fellowship Church in Miami. >>>> Enter the Monthly Giveaway for a Popular Christian Book Listening to this conversation, you'll be struck by Jackie's unshakable faith during one of the scariest times of her life, when she had to tell her little boys that she … [Read more...]
Do Christians Take the Bible Literally?
Christians take the Bible too literally. You've heard it before. But is that really true? The short answer is NO! While there are some things we are to take literally, so much of the Bible is symbolism, parables, poetry and more. After I heard this take one too many times, I decided to break down a few ways we can be absolutely certain that NO ONE actually takes the Bible literally. I'll cover what people REALLY mean when they say or ask this question below the video. Obvious Places the Bible is Not Literal The Bible says "if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out." It doesn't mean to do this literally. It's an extreme way of attempting to show how serious we should take our sin. Jesus tells the Disciples to eat his body … [Read more...]
Amy Gannett: Theology is For Everyone (Podcast Video)
Amy Gannett does a lot of things. Being a church planter with her husband is no small task, but in addition to that -- she's an entrepreneur, Bible teacher, online leader and Mom to 1-year-old Emerson. I first discovered Amy through her company, Tiny Theologians, which makes theology cards for young children. You've heard me mention it before on the podcast because I love teaching my kids this stuff early. Amy has quickly become one of my favorite people to follow, precisely because she is so focused on injecting the deep things of God into everyday life. I recently signed up for her Bible Study membership, which includes all kinds of Bible studies with fellow, amazing female Bible teachers. I love Amy's commitment to … [Read more...]
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