The Issues of Life

We're beginning a new series on the podcast: Dealing with Sin. It's important to know how your relationship to sin changes when you put your faith in Christ. This episode is full of life-changing truth for the believer. But don't worry, Justin has another useless topic for us to debate - and yes, we actually debate this time!

For our last episode of this series we are discussing what the Bible has to say about studying the Bible. This episode is packed with helpful principles to help you get the most out of your personal study of God's Word. And, of course, Justin has another useless topic for us to discuss. Prepare for nostalgia!

On this episode we take the tips we have been sharing and actually apply them to a passage in the book of James! Join us as we walk through some great verses and show you how you can get the most out of your study of God's Word. Plus - another fun conversation develops in response to Justin's latest question for Adam and Zac.

In this episode we offer five more helpful tips to help you get more out of your personal study of the Bible. We hope you will be encouraged to read God's Word more and dig in deep for principles that will help you in your walk. Have other questions you'd like us to answer? Use the links provided to leave us a voice message. You could even be featured on one of our future episodes!

We're back! The Issues of Life podcast is returning with tons of great new content to help you in your walk with the Lord. Our first series of new episodes will offer some practical advice for studying your Bible. Listen or watch as we share 5 of our favorite tips. Oh, and we gained another co-host. Justin is joining the team to liven things up with some fun facts you never knew you needed. 

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In our final episode of this series we are answering the question, "How do we share the gospel with those who believe they can earn their salvation somehow?" Join us for this important episode and listen as we demonstrate how a conversation like this could actually unfold. 

As we have opportunities to share our faith with others we will encounter many people who claim to believe in God. But that doesn't necessarily mean they believe in the God revealed to us in the Bible. In this episode we discuss some strategies for having Gospel conversations with people from a variety of other theistic worldviews. 

This week we begin talking about how to share our faith with people from specific backgrounds or belief systems, starting with those who claim to be atheists. How could we hope to enter into a Gospel conversation with someone who doesn't even acknowledge that God exists? Listen in as we discuss some practical steps you can take to enter into a meaningful conversation with an atheist.

We all struggle with some kind of anxiety at one time or another. We worry about the future, the unknown, and the things we can't control. But God doesn't want us to be consumed with worry. He invites us to enjoy a peace that passes understanding. On this episode we discuss some of the things that cause us to be anxious as well as some Biblical solutions for the problem. Listen and be encouraged!

Bitterness is the inevitable result of unresolved anger. But what is the antidote for this deadly poison in our lives? Check out this week's episode to hear what the Bible has to say about this important issue.

How am I supposed to react when someone makes me angry? In this week's episode we will discuss what the Bible says about expressing your anger appropriately, and we will answer that age-old question: "Can I flip some tables like Jesus did?"

This week we are embarking on a new series that will help us when it comes to dealing with our emotions, starting with anger. Everyone struggles with anger at one time or another, but what does the Bible say about it? And how can I know if my anger is sinful or if it's actually righteous anger? Tune in to find out!

Have we encountered a contradiction? Can a believer be both a child of God and a slave of Christ? And does the Bible seem to indicate that one of these cancels out the other? In this episode we answer these important questions as we close out our series on who we are in Christ.

First we find out we are "dead"...what could possibly be next? You won't want to miss this episode as we discuss a part of your identity in Christ that you might have never considered - and many people would rather not talk about. These truths will change your relationship with Christ for the better.

Who do you think you are? Your answer to this question will have a major impact on the way you live your life. On this week's episode we are beginning a series of conversations about our identity in Christ. Tune in to find out more about who God says you are and what that means for your daily struggles with sin.

Maybe there is an inspired personality test after all...but it is a little bit different than all of the tests we discussed in our last episode. Join us for this discussion of personalities based on the four primary characters found in the book of Proverbs and find out which one you are. Also in this episode, we debut a brand new segment. Watch or listen to find out what it is!

“That’s just my personality...” Have you ever heard someone say that - or even said it yourself? On this week’s episode we talk about some different personality types and discuss the results of several personality tests that we have taken. Is there any benefit in these tests? And what do we do with all of this information? Check out this episode to find out!

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Let's get positive! It will be so much easier for us to kick our bad habits if we replace them with some really good ones. On this week's episode we talk about 3 good habits that all believers should make a part of their life in 2020, and we also share a little bit about some habits we are trying to cultivate in our own lives.

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This time of year everyone is making resolutions - resolutions they may or may not keep. Did you know the Bible actually gives us the keys to successfully breaking bad habits and experiencing real transformation? In this episode we will discuss those keys while also revealing some of our own bad habits we have had to deal with.

In our final episode of this short series we take a brief look at the first chapter of Hebrews where we discover some very interesting statements about Christ. Why is it such a big deal that Christ is better than the angels? Listen to this week's episode to find out.

In this second episode of our series on the Deity of Christ we dive into Colossians 1 to discover even more about who Jesus Christ is. Listen in to find answers to some important questions like, "What does it mean that Jesus Christ is the firstborn of every creature?" And, "what does Paul mean when he says that all 'fullness' dwells in Christ?"

This week, as we enter into the Christmas season, we are beginning a new series on the Deity of Christ. These helpful, conversational episodes will walk through some of the most important passages of Scripture and answer some of the most common questions about who Jesus really is. This first episode in the series deals with John 1.

It's Thanksgiving week and we decided to do things a bit differently for this episode. Listen in to hear Zac defend his choices for the "Thanksgiving This or That Quiz," then hear us talk about some of our favorite Bible passages dealing with gratitude.

What can we learn about the subject of worship from one man's encounter with the Lord? Join us for this episode as we conclude our discussion of worship by considering some "forgotten words of worship" found in Isaiah chapter 6. As an added bonus we kick off this episode with a conversation about Kanye's newfound faith and his contribution to the world of worship music.

People have lots of different opinions about how you should and shouldn't worship God. Often those opinions lead to unhelpful debates. But what if the Bible offered us the definitive statement about how we are really supposed to be worshiping? Check out this episode to find the answer to that question.

Worship. We talk about it a lot. We tack it onto anything and everything as a label. But what is it, really? Is it music? Is it a church service? Listen to this week's episode as we begin our conversation on this interesting topic.

In the final episode of our series on relationships we turn to Paul's letter to the Corinthians to discover what "true love" really is. This is such an important topic for every believer to seriously consider. Listen in on this conversation and ask yourself the question: "Am I really loving others the way I should?"

The time has come in this series for us to talk about dating relationships. Why is the idea of dating so attractive to teenagers? Is dating in high school ever really a good idea? When am I considered ready for a dating relationship? These are some of the important questions we will tackle on this week's episode. Join us for some practical and Biblical advice on the subject.

What does genuine friendship look like? In this week’s episode we are talking about the essential qualities every person needs in order to be a true friend to the people God has brought into their lives. Listen in and be encouraged to become an encourager!

Friendships are some of the most important relationships we will have on this earth, so it is important that we choose them wisely. This week's episode digs into the Word of God to find some helpful principles concerning the people we choose to surround ourselves with. We will also tackle some important questions about befriending lost people using the example of Christ.

What does God's Word have to say about the roles and relationships within the family? This episode is dedicated to clearly explaining God's plan and design for families, and, specifically, the responsibility you have as a "child" to honor and obey your parents. It may be the last thing you want to hear, but listen carefully to learn why this particular command from the Lord is so important.

What are the basic principles everyone needs to know in order to have healthy relationships with the people in their lives - friends, family, and beyond? This episode answers that question. We have taken a survey of the Bible's teaching on this topic and boiled it down to 3 powerful words. Get ready to take some notes! This is Relationships 101.

Relationships can sometimes become complicated, but it doesn't have to be that way. This brand new series will focus on helping us navigate all of the important relationships in our lives. Our first episode will consider some important Biblical principles concerning our most important relationship - our relationship with God.

This episode is the conclusion of our brief discussion of how believers can find God's will for their lives. In this episode we tackle the issue of knowing God's specific plan for your life by examining a very interesting OT story.

In this week’s episode we begin our discussion of an important question: how do I find God’s will? Join us as we cut through some of the mystery and confusion surrounding this question and find clear answers in the Word of God.

The things that bring true and lasting happiness might come as a surprise to many people. In our final episode in this series we talk about how we can experience peace and contentment no matter what we have or don't have. Join us for another powerful example from the life of Paul.

What are you thinking? The things we choose to think about are way more important than you might realize. In this episode we talk about the power of thinking on the good things to help us get through tough times.

Everyone needs a purpose. But what exactly is the purpose of our lives as believers? In this episode we continue our study of Philippians by looking at Paul's example of staying focused on the goal no matter what.

Life can be cruel. No one understood this better than Paul, yet we find him encouraging us to "rejoice in the Lord always." How can we maintain a joyful spirit while going through difficult circumstances? Join us this month as we learn Paul's "secrets" for joyful living found in the short book of Philippians.

We need to get serious about protecting ourselves from the dangers of temptation. In the final episode of our social media series we offer some very practical steps to help you guard your heart from some of the evil influences social media has made much more accessible to this generation.

There are some great aspects of social media - no doubt - but, unfortunately, there are also a lot of dangers. In this episode we talk about some of the ways social media has made it easier for us to access inappropriate content. Join us for this important and timely conversation.

Many people are suffering from a legitimate identity crisis in today's world, and social media seems to be making it much worse! Listen to this week's episode to discover some of the ways we are allowing social media to redefine us and what we can do to change it.

Who am I? Where do I belong? What's my purpose? These are the questions everyone is asking, but where you go for the answers to these questions makes a big difference. In this episode we talk about the quest for identity and what it has to do with social media.

There's no doubt social media has become a pervasive influence in our culture, but does the Bible actually offer some perspective on how believers should engage with it? Join us all this month as we discuss some of the major issues you should be aware of when using social media.