Smiling at the Future
By Christi Rose
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Smiling at the Future Nov 02, 2021
90. Titus 2: The Older Woman with Dawn Harcus
Dawn Harcus explains the spiritual mothering model laid out in Titus 2 by answering the following questions: We have the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit, but why does God incorporate the human element of training into our sanctification? Is spiritual mothering best done in groups or one-on-one? Who is responsible for initiating this relationship? Should a woman have more than one discipler? What character qualities does this Titus 2 passage highlight that should exemplify a spiritual mother? What hindrances do you most commonly see that prevent women from obeying this command? And why is it best to have a real person mentoring you over an online influencer?
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Recommended Resource:
“Spiritual Mothering” by Susan Hunt
“Let The Women Be Women” By Chris Mueller
89. Bouncing Back From Failure with Lynne Brown
Lynne Brown walks us through how to recover from failure by answering the following questions: How do we recover in those moments when we fail to live up to our expectations or the expectations of others? When a Christian fails and sins, what is the process of restoration? In what ways does the painful experience of failure serve as a gracious gift from God? And how should we respond when someone we are close with sins against us?
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Recommended Resources
Lynne Brown’s website: https://lynnemariebrown.com/
Lynne's Email: lynne@lynnemariebrown.com
Recommended Book: “The Gospel Primer” by Milton Vincent
88. Songs of the Soul: Why Christians Sing with Kellie Cunningham
87. When I Am Afraid: Finding Comfort in the Lord with Philip De Courcy
Pastor Philip De Courcy brings the comfort of God's Word to help us identify and overcome sinful fear by answering the following questions: How do we discern the differences between natural, sinful, and holy fear? How are we as Christians to understand the supposed disconnect between our theology of God’s protection and our experience? What is the antidote to sinful fear? Do you think single women could fit into the category for God's special care and protection for widows? Is there wisdom for a single woman to remain in her father's home if she has the opportunity to? For those women who are prone to being fearful, what passages of Scripture would you direct them to meditate on?
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Recommended Resources:
"Take Cover: Finding Peace in God's Protection" by Philip DeCourcy
"Help! I'm Anxious" by Philip DeCourcy
"Courage: Fighting Fear with Fear" by Wayne and Josh Mack
"When People Are Big and God is Small" by Edward Welch
"Anxious For Nothing" by John MacArthur
"Anxiety: Knowing God's Peace" by Paul Tautges
"Fear: Breaking It's Grip" by Lou Priollo
"What Are You Afraid Of" by David Jeremiah
86. Keep Running Your Race: How to Persevere Through Christ with Hannah Fuller
Biblical counselor Hannah Fuller offers encouragement to persevere well through trials by answering the following questions: How does perseverance look different for a Christian, and what fruit is produced when we persevere well? When we are in an extended challenge how do we guard our minds and hearts from despair? How do we persevere through the mundane seasons of life? And how can we grow in our ability to encourage each other?
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85. Navigating Decisions: The Art of Seeking Counsel with Chris Hamilton
Chris Hamilton shares the wisdom in seeking counsel by answering the following questions: what are the areas of life where counsel is useful? How many counselors should someone have in their life? What are the characteristics of a discerning counselor? What are the types of questions you should ask when seeking counsel? What weight should counsel have on your decisions? How do you process through conflicting counsel? Is it ever wise to go against counsel? How should a single woman go about seeking a male perspective on a life decision? And what is your advice of being able to be a good counselor to others?
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Episode #48 on how to make decisions with Chris Hamilton:
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christi13/episodes/48--How-to-Make-Decisions-with-Chris-Hamilton-e1en522/a-a7f1tpq
84. Navigating Medical Emergencies with ER Doctor Carlan Wendler
ER Doctor Carlan Wendler joins the podcast to provide practical guidance on how to navigate a medical emergency by answering the following questions: What is a Christian's responsibility when confronted with a medical emergency in everyday life? How can you help a family member or friend navigate the healthcare system? How do I know if I should go to Urgent Care or the ER when I need to see a doctor urgently? What encouragement can you offer someone who is stuck in endless online research for an undiagnosed health issue? What are proper expectations for those who are disillusioned with the US healthcare system?
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83. Replacing Pride with Humility with Stuart Scott
Biblical counselor and author Stuart Scott helps set the tone for this year by encouraging us to put off pride and put on humility by answering the following questions: What are symptoms of pride? What are common ways you see pride manifesting in singles and in dating relationships? How can we identify and steer clear of "counterfeit" humility? What would humility look like in a future husband / spiritual leader?
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Recommended Resources:
"From Pride to Humility" by Stuart Scott
"Humility: The Journey Towards Holiness" by Andrew Murray
"Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness" by Gavin Ortlund
"Humility: The Forgotten Virtue" by Wayne Mack
82. Setting Our Minds on Heaven with Tim Challies
Author and pastor Tim Challies encourages us with the truths about Heaven, our eternal home, by answering the following questions: Why is the topic of Heaven particularly meaningful for you? Why is it that Christians think so little about Heaven? Can you share some of the common misconceptions about Heaven you see among believers? Can you help us understand the balance of longing for the gifts of Heaven, but ultimately the Giver of those gifts? How can we use the topic of "Heaven" in our evangelism?
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Tim Challies Website: https://www.challies.com/
Recommended Books on Heaven
"Heaven" by Randy Alcorn
"We Shall See God" Charles Spurgeon
"The Glory of Heaven" by John MacArthur
"Biblical Teaching on the Doctrines of Heaven and Hell" by Edward Donnelly
"Heaven on Earth" by Derek Thomas
81. Understanding the Purpose of Your Vocational Work with Reagan Rose
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Reagan's Recommended Resources:
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Internet Time Tracker: Rize.io
80. Lightening the Load: Bearing One Another's Burdens with Lance Quinn
As a pastor and biblical counselor, Lance Quinn provides encouragement on how Christians can demonstrate the love of Christ through bearing one another’s burdens by answering the following questions: What does the Bible say about bearing one another’s burdens? What are types of burdens we should help bear, and for how long should we bear them? How should you ask for help when you feel burdened beyond your ability? If you become aware of a need for someone, how do you know if you should be the one to meet that need? With technology, we are aware of more burdens than ever before. How do we understand our responsibility in that realm?
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79. Titus 2: Loving Your Children with Rachel Zwayne
Mother of five, Rachel Zwayne helps us understand the Titus 2 principle of "loving your children" by answering the following questions: How should Christian's view children, and what lies from the world do you see even Christians believing about children? How can the gospel play a central role in motherhood? What attitudes can single women "put on" that would make loving their children easier in the future? What attitudes can we "put off"? When is it appropriate to talk about children when you're dating, and which areas should you align on in child-rearing? And is it wise for single women to consider adoption or fostering?
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Recommended Resources:
Rachel's website: https://rachelzwayne.wixsite.com/joyfulmothers
"Shepherding a Child's Heart" by Ted Tripp
"Parenting" by Paul Tripp
"Age of Opportunity" by Paul Tripp
"What the Bible Says About Parenting" by John MacArthur
"Found God's Peace" by John MacArthur
78. Titus 2: Loving Your Husband with Heidi Kinzel
Heidi Kinzel joins the discussion today to give practical guidance on how to prepare in singleness to love your husband in the future by answering the following questions: Why is this the first priority in the Titus 2 principles? We have the Scripture and the Holy Spirit, but why did God design that we also needed to be taught this by older women? What are attitudes that women need to "put off" that would make it more difficult to love their husband in the future? What are attitudes to "put on" that would make it easier? How have you and your husband maintained such a strong marriage after so many years?
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77. Understanding God's Perfect Timing with Lynne Brown
Lynne Brown helps us regain a Biblical perspective on the timing of events in our lives by answering the following questions: How does God relate to time in a way that's different from us? Why is it important to understand God's unchangeableness? What are some examples of God's perfect timing in the Bible? How can we train our minds and hearts to respond rightly when we're confused about the God's timing or are struggling with impatience?
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76. Making Sense Out of Sensibility with Chris Mueller
Pastor Chris Mueller helps us understand the important quality of sensibility by answering the following questions: What is sensibility as defined by Scripture? Why is the way you think important for your spiritual life? What does sensibility look like played out in a dating relationship? How does being sensible affect our emotions? What would sensibility look like practically lived out in the life of a godly man? And what are practical ways we can grow in sensibility?
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Chris Mueller's Church: https://www.faith-bible.net/
Series of messages Chris gave from 1985:
Let The Women Be Women: https://media.faith-bible.net/audio/vintage/women-be-women/
Let The Men Be Men: https://media.faith-bible.net/audio/vintage/men-be-men/
Book Recommendations:
"Let The Men Be Men" - https://a.co/d/7NPdpN5
"Let The Women Be Women" - https://a.co/d/3B7p9pY
75. Recalibrating: Gaining Biblical Perspective on Discouragement in Singleness with Jerry Wragg
Pastor Jerry Wragg brings a balance of comfort and conviction to the following discouragements that singles face: What truth can you offer women who are experiencing loneliness? How would you encourage the woman who sees a lack of marriage-minded men in her context? How would you direct the single woman who is unsure where and how to invest her life outside of the defined roles of wife and mom? What hope can you offer the woman who is losing heart in the waiting? How would you recommend women to be praying during this season of singleness? What exhortation would you give to the men listening?
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74. Here Comes the Bridesmaid: Walking With Those Who Walk Down the Aisle with Heather Wiebe and Lara McVicker
Lara McVicker and Heather Wiebe jump into the discussion to share their wisdom on how to support a bride as a bridesmaid during the wedding planning process by answering the following questions: How should we think about the role of being a bridesmaid? How can we honor God when we face the disappointment of expecting to be asked to be a bridesmaid and are not? How can you interact with the bride if you have certain convictions on modesty? How should we think about spending and how can we have those conversations with the bride if finances are tight? How can we point our friend to Christ throughout the logistics of the wedding planning process? How can we encourage the bride even when geographically far away? How can we practice rejoicing with those who rejoice when we ourselves long for marriage?
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73. How to Discern a Man's Character with Chris Hamilton
Returning guest Chris Hamilton unpacks this topic by answering the following questions: How far into the dating process should you get others involved in vetting a man's character, and is this an ongoing process? If a lady doesn't have believing family members she can turn to for help in discerning a man's character, how should she go about seeking this out? Would "vetting" look different in a long-distance relationship? How can you extend grace, understanding that no one is perfect, while still being discerning? Are there questions the lady can ask that may give insight into the man's heart? Do you have any advice for how the woman can stay sensible / sound-minded in a relationship? How do we stay humble ourselves in the vetting process, not assuming in our hearts that we deserve the perfect man, and not viewing ourselves more highly than we ought?
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72. Setting You Up for Success: Matchmaking Done Right with Lynne Brown and Teri White
Lynne Brown and Teri White bring clarity to this topic on matchmaking and set-ups by answering the following questions: Do you think there is a need for this in the church, and should people really engage with setting people up? How much involvement should the "matchmaker" have in the set-up process? How can "matchmakers" help to make the set-up situation as low pressure as possible? Why should a woman be open to being set-up as a way to meet a spouse? What attitude and mindset should the lady have when walking into a set-up / blind date? And what encouragement would you give the lady who doesn't get a second date after being set-up?
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71. Considering Education with Lisa LaGeorge
Lisa has counseled hundreds of college students through the process of education, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in answering the following questions: What are wise and unwise motivations for pursing education? What factors need to be considered in this pursuit? What are the pros & cons of pursuing higher education for women who desire to be married someday? If pursing degrees would limit the ability to do ministry in the church, is it still worth it? How do you deal with the fears that your level of education would scare away the men in your life? For women who have chosen not to pursue education, how do you avoid comparing yourself with others?
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70. Living Out God's Perfect Design for Women in a Culture That Hates It with Lynne Brown and Ann Bradley
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69. Winning the Lost with Tom & Dawn Harcus
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Recommended Resources:
"Jesus Cares for Women" by Helene Ashker
"One Verse Evangelism" The Navigators
"Ultimate Questions" by John Blanchard
68. Redeeming Productivity with Reagan Rose
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Recommended Books:
"Redeeming Productivity" by Reagan Rose
"Do More Better" by Tim Challies
"Redeeming Your Time" by Jordan Raynor
67. Pursuing a Thankful Heart with Betty Price
In her 80 years of life Betty Price has learned how to cultivate a thankful heart. She shares these insights by answering the following questions: What is the connection between being thankful, and being sound minded? Why is thankfulness such an integral part of our worship? How do we pray "with thanksgiving"? How can we give thanks in everything? And what steps can we take to grow in thankfulness?
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Recommended Resources
"Choosing Gratitude" by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
"The Gospel Primer" by Milton Vincent
"Growing in Gratitude" by Mary Mohler
66. Growing in Godly Speech and Communication with Janet Aucoin
Biblical counselor Janet Aucoin shares practical wisdom on communication by answering the following questions: Why does our speech matter so much to God? How do we know the line between complaining, and sharing the real struggles about our lives with others? Do you have helpful ways you steer the conversation if it is verging towards gossip? What are areas of communication that are helpful to fine-tune in preparation for marriage? Do you have any tips for how to graciously accept a compliment? What are questions that you can ask a trusted mentor to help you understand where your communication is lacking and needs improvement?
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Recommended Resources:
"Words that Hurt Words that Heal" by Carole Mayhall
"When Words Matter Most" by Caroline Newheiser and Cheryl Marshall
"In the Arena of the Mind" by John Vandegriff
"Life Together" by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
"Gospel Primer" by Milton Vincent
65. Thinking Through Social Media and Entertainment with Darrell Harrison
64. Time and Busyness with Jocelyn Wallace
Biblical counselor Jocelyn Wallace helps bring comfort and direction to how we understand and steward time during this busy time of year by answering the following questions: How does it glorify God when we understand our "finiteness" and God's infiniteness? What is the difference between being busy, and being diligent? Do you have tips for how to graciously say "no" to a request? What encouragement can you offer the woman who is weary and worn down with "busyness"? Do you have time-saving systems you use to keep life organized? How can we understand and enjoy resting without feeling guilty?
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Vision of Hope Treatment Center: https://www.faithlafayette.org/voh
Jocelyn's session on dealing with burnout: https://store.faithlafayette.org/browse-by-topic/christian-life-and-growth/contentment-satisfaction/helping-ladies-who-are-burned-out-with-all-their-responsibilities/
63. A Biblical Understanding of Food and Body Image with Sophie Southerden
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Biblical Counselors biblicalcounseling.com/
Vision of Hope Treatment Center: www.faithlafayette.org/voh
"The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness" Timothy Keller
"Love to Eat Hate to Eat" Elyse Fitzpatrick
62. Undistracted Devotion: Evangelism with Nate Rose
My brother, Nate Rose, explains how to have a tactful and winsome approach in evangelism by answering the following questions: How do you grow your compassion for the lost- specifically strangers? How do you keep the right mindset in evangelism to keep the urgency, while also trusting God's sovereignty? Do you always have to share the whole gospel message in one conversation? How do you start evangelistic conversations with strangers?
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Recommended Resources:
"Tactics in Defending the Faith" DVD course and workbook: https://www.amazon.com/Tactics-Study-Guide-Updated-Expanded/dp/0310130573/ref=asc_df_0310130573/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=509467422400&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1076170143209907039&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031151&hvtargid=pla-1324417857244&psc=1
61. Undistracted Devotion: Scripture Memory with Susan Heck
Hiding God's word in her heart has been a faithful pursuit for Susan, and she shares her wisdom with us on the following questions: Why should we put the effort into memorizing Scripture when we can "google" a verse? Why do you advocate for memorizing an entire chapter or book over individual verses? Which Bible translation is best to memorize from? Do you have any tips for making Bible memory easier? How do you review what you have already memorized? If someone doesn't know where to start, what chapter or book would you direct them to?
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Susan Recommended the Following chapters and books to memorize:
Psalm 42 - If you're struggling with Depression
Psalm 51 - If you're struggling with life-dominating sins
Psalm 145 - If you want to focus on God - 16 attributes of God
Colossians 3 - "Put off, put on" chapter
Philippians 4 - Keys to contentment, and ways to pray when we are anxious
Books of the Bible to memorize: Colossians, James, Philippians, 1 John.
60. Are You Covered? A Practical Guide to Insurance with Daniel Clarke
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59. When You're All Adults: Cultivating Your Relationship with Your Parents with Chris Hamilton
In this episode Chris Hamilton unpacks the biblical mandate of honoring our parents as adult children, and also answers the following questions: How does our relationship with our parents change over the span of our lifetime from cradle to grave? Parents may have certain expectations for their children in regards to their education, career, who they should marry, and where they should live. How can a daughter communicate differences in these areas to her parents in a way that is still respectful? For those with unbelieving parents, or those who have a challenging relationship with their parents, how would you encourage them and how can they still build up those relationships? If you don't agree with a decision your parents make, or they are doing something sinful, how should you exhort them? Looking to the future, what counsel would you give a woman for how she can cultivate her relationships with her in-laws?
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For parents: Chris Hamilton on "Parenting Adult Children": https://www.gracechurch.org/sermons/12345
58. Clarity in Dating with Rick and Kim Holland
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Rick Holland's Dating Series: www.gracechurch.org/sermons/series/300
57. Recovering from a Breakup: Hope in the Midst of Heartache with Liz Tittel
Returning guest Liz Tittel brings compassion and biblical clarity to this discussion on recovering from a breakup by answering the following questions: How would you encourage someone who is adjusting BACK to singleness after a breakup? How would you advise someone who has experienced a breakup, but still has regular contact with that person? How would you encourage someone who was never given a clear reason for the breakup, and is left living with that uncertainty? How would you direct someone to be using their time following a breakup instead of filling it with entertainment or distractions? What if the person is struggling with thoughts like, “I will never find someone again like____"?
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Book Recommendation:
Picking up the Pieces by Lou Priolo: https://www.amazon.com/Picking-Up-Pieces-Recovering-Relationships/dp/1596383801/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MT89BQY141DS&keywords=picking+up+the+pieces&qid=1662131371&sprefix=picking+up+the+piec%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1
Previous Episode on Breakups: https://anchor.fm/christi13/episodes/30--False-Starts-Navigating-Rejection-and-Breakups-with-Lynne-Brown-e11orq7
Previous Episode on Forgiveness: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rhy0UkTt1sb
56. Faithfulness Through the Years with Betty Price
A lifetime of faithful service to the Lord as a single woman, 79 year old Betty Price answers the following questions: Looking back on your single life, what are the greatest blessings you have experienced? How did you stay committed to ministering to people instead of becoming the stereotypical "cat" lady? How would you encourage a single woman who finds herself struggling with the aging process? Did you ever reach a point where you realized that God did not have marriage for you, and what did coming to terms with that look like? During the course of your single years, in what ways have you been able to serve the church?
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55. Navigating Age or Cultural Differences in Relationships with Hohn and Heather Cho
Returning guests Hohn and Heather Cho tackle this nuanced topic by answering the following questions: What are the potential issues and dynamics in a relationship when there is a significant age gap? How do couples maneuver the issue of having children when there is an age gap? How do you handle others' biases / concerns when there is an age difference? What if parents or family members do not support the relationship because of race? And what tips do you have for raising kids in a culturally blended family?
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54. How To Control The Thoughts That Control You with Jocelyn Wallace
Jocelyn encourages us that it is possible to take our thoughts captive, and answers the following questions: When thoughts feel uncontrollable, is it possible to build habits to direct the thoughts we think? How should we deal with the guilt that comes from a fearful or sinful thought? If thoughts keep us up at night, how can we calm our minds before we sleep?
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Jocelyn's podcast, "Joyful Journey": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyful-journey/id1544666986
Recommended Resources:
"Controlling Your Thoughts" CD Lesson: https://store.faithlafayette.org/browse-by-topic/christian-life-and-growth/general/controlling-your-thoughts-audio-cd/
"In the Arena of the Mind" book by John Vandergriff: https://store.faithlafayette.org/browse-by-topic/bible-study/in-the-arena-of-the-mind/
"Think Biblically" book by John MacArthur: https://www.gty.org/store/books/451208S/think-biblically-
"Mindscape" book by Timothy Witmer https://www.amazon.com/Mindscape-Think-About-Instead-Worrying/dp/1939946719/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JOV4KWTXKYRL&keywords=mindscape+book&qid=1658713014&sprefix=mindscape+book%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1
53. Cultivating Strong Sibling Relationships with Nate and David Rose
Christi's brother's, Nate and David, join the discussion on sibling friendships and answer questions such as: How can siblings transition well from childhood into adulthood in how the interact and treat each other? How should you evangelize unsaved siblings? How can a sister exhort her brother when she sees sin in his life? How can you be an encouragement to siblings with children? And how can siblings share the care load for aging family members?
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52. Unmet Expectations with Lisa Hughes
Lisa Hughes, author of the book "Unmet Expectations," shares how we can biblically handle the disappointments and thwarted plans in our lives. She answers questions such as: is it wrong to have expectations? If we have expectations of other people, should we voice those? How do we handle the disappointment that comes when we don't live up to our own expectations? And how should single women handle the feelings of compounded unmet expectations of not being married or having a family?
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Lisa's Book "Unmet Expectations" https://www.amazon.com/Unmet-Expectations-Lisa-Hughes/dp/1633422437/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18RWLB9N508IN&keywords=unmet+expectations+lisa+hughes&qid=1656281973&sprefix=unmet+ex%2Caps%2C576&sr=8-1
51. What I Tell Men to Look For in a Woman with Chris Hamilton
Informative for women (as well as and helpful guidance for men!), Chris candidly shares what he advises men to be looking for in a woman as they seek marriage. He answers questions such as: What do you tell men about the process of "looking for a wife"? What should every man be looking for? What are areas where every man may NOT be looking for the same thing? And are looks, intelligence, education, career or shared interests important?
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50. Biblical Hope in Your Solitary Season with Lynne Brown
In this episode, Lynne Brown discusses how loneliness can strike in any season of life, but especially during singleness. She brings gospel truth to bear when answering the following questions: How can I handle the loneliness I feel when attending weddings and showers? What truths of Scripture should I meditate on when feeling alone? How should I respond to the loneliness that grows from others not being in the same life season? How should I cope with the loneliness I experience after a break-up?
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"Smiling At The Future" Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4VDsn8RqjdBA8zN3CdBGpN?si=twbdrEW0Rpa0GFPEfxDF2w
Book Recommendation:
"The Path of Loneliness" by Elizabeth Elliot
49. Gospel Centered Dating with Kurt and Julie Gebhards
Here to launch us into season two, Pastor Kurt and his wife Julie address how Christian dating is different from dating in the world, how important mentorship is in the dating process, and how to lessen the pressure found in some Christian dating cultures. Along the way they offer practical encouragement for how the gospel and our hope in Christ are the foundation for finding peace in the challenges of singleness, or any period of life.
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Dating Talk by Kurt Gebhards: "8 Tactics for Spousal Acquisition"https://www.gracechurch.org/sermons/2136?fbclid=IwAR090dOguGgjbMGTuSfdQtHE6pb40-qDun4SpQmgY4CcfX1kAYCjwjXJpT4
Dating Series by Kurt Gebhards: https://www.gracechurch.org/sermons/series/305
Smiling at the Future - Podcast Update
Just a quick announcement about the podcast!
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48. How to Make Decisions with Chris Hamilton
We make decisions every day, but sometimes this can be a difficult process. Chris Hamilton joins the podcast again to bring clarity to this topic by answering the following questions: How do we discern the will of God when making a decision? How can you tell if asking for help in making a decision is actually a crutch for not thinking an issue through yourself? How do you pray when seeking the Lord's help in a decision? How do you avoid "paralysis by analysis"? What Scriptures have you leaned on when in a decision-making process? What are telltale signs of a bad decision?
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47. Rekindling Contentment with Lynne Brown
No matter the season of life we find yourselves in, contentment is a quality that we often need to rekindle. In this episode, Lynne shares powerful, biblical truths on how to cultivate contentment in your heart.
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Lynne Brown's podcast: https://anchor.fm/s/44148a40/podcast/rss
Book Recommended: "The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment" by Jeremiah Burroughs
46. Homemaking: God's Design for All Women with Marci Ferrell
Marci Ferrell from "The Thankful Homemaker" podcast, answers helpful questions such as: what is the biblical support for women to be homemakers, even single women? What homemaking skills do you wished you had mastered before marriage and family? How do you keep the right attitude in homemaking so that you don't neglect or idolize it? What if you don't enjoy cooking and cleaning? What are your favorite homemaking tools? And do you think single women have an allowance to put homemaking on the back burner so that they can prioritize other ministries better?
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https://thankfulhomemaker.com/podcast/
Recommended Resources
Recipe Organization App: https://www.paprikaapp.com/
"Laundress" Detergent: https://www.amazon.com/Laundress-No-Laundry-Detergent-fl/dp/B00M9ZQW5Q/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2V58TXN8N2P8D&keywords=Laundress&qid=1642626824&rdc=1&sprefix=laundress%2B%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-5&th=1
45. Why Marriage Matters with John and Jane Tucker
Foundational and mysterious; returning guests John and Jane answer the following questions about marriage: What are wise or unwise reasons to get married or remain single? Should a person who desires to be married, expect to be married? What is the difference between a contract and a covenant? What involvement does the government or church have in regulating marriage? What is the difference between egalitarianism and complementarianism? And what does being a "help-mate" look like?
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Smiling at the Future - New Year's Greeting
Happy New Year, and why this podcast was named "Smiling at the Future."
Join us January 11th for another full-length episode :)
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44. What to Look For in a Man with Chris Hamilton
Father to three grown daughters, and chairman of the elder board at Grace Community Church, Chris Hamilton answers the following questions in a clear and biblical way: What should I look for as marks of maturity in his spiritual walk? How do I know if he is ready to be a provider? Does the kind of job he has matter? How will I know if he is a wise steward of his finances? What should I look for in how he interacts and treats others? What sins do I need to mortify before I can get married?
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43. Forgiveness: Learning to Love Others as Christ Loved Us with Janie Street
Janie Street brings her wealth of biblical counseling experience and study of the Bible to this discussion as she answers questions such as: What are misconceptions that Christians believe about forgiveness? What language should you use when asking for forgiveness? What role do our emotions play in the forgiveness process? Should you offer your trust after a repeated offense? Where do you see that couples struggle most in the forgiveness process? And how do you handle the guilt that comes from remembering a past offense?
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