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Ep. 76: Mark Denison on Sexual Addiction Recovery

Noah interviews Dr. Mark Denison on sexual addiction recovery. Mark shares his story of addiction and shares about the ministry he and his wife have to help men and couples recover from sexual addiction.

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Ep. 75: Michelle Sanchez on Color Courageous Discipleship

Noah interviews Michelle Sanchez on what color courageous discipleship looks like. Michelle does a great job of tactfully leading listeners (and readers of her books) into the truths of antiracism, but in a way that is approachable. Her focus is on the overall discipleship of every Christian and how important that being color courageous is a part of that. 

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Ep. 74: Laura Tarro on Planting a Church as a Woman Pastor

Noah interviews Pastor Laura Tarro, who is planting Bethany Covenant Church in St. Charles, Illinois. Noah and Laura were in a 6-month church planting cohort together with their denomination, the Evangelical Covenant Church. Church planting is rigorous and full of challenges. Laura talks through some of the additional, unique challenges she has faced as a woman lead church planting pastor. 

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If you aren’t happy, get a bigger TV

If you aren't happy, get a bigger TV.

If that doesn't work, get a newer cell phone.

And if somehow even that doesn't work, subscribe to more streaming channels.

This is our culture's formula for happiness, never more pronounced on television commercials and banner ads than during Black Friday season.

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Ep. 73: Interview with Ron Sandison on incorporating those with autism into the life of the Church

Noah interviews Ron Sandison, who is diagnosed with autism, about the importance of including people with autism and other disabilities fully into the life of the Church. Ron has tons of great insights into how to do this, making our lives and churches richer as a result.

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E72: Noah & Chase discuss if the sign gifts (healing, tongues, prophecy, miracles) are still active

Listen below or subscribe on iTunes or Google Play Guest co-host Chase Stancle joins Noah to discuss “the sign gifts” of healing, tongues, prophecy, and miracles. The debate about these gifts has torn apart the church and left unbiblical teaching on both extremes. We wade through the confusion and abuses of an important but mysterious topic. You can […]

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Ep. 71: American Christianity vs. Rag Tag Jesus-Following

Two friends recently shared about being disillusioned with American Christianity. Noah gives his response.

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Ep. 70: Eternity & Evangelism

Noah recaps feedback on the LGBTQ+ conversations from episodes 67 and 69, then discusses eternity and evangelism.

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Maybe you can give me what I can only get from God?

Dating. Girlfriend. Boyfriend. Romance. Porn. Marriage. Husband. Wife. Sex. Kids. Grandkids. Maybe you can give me what I can only get from God?

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Ep. 69: Pastor Jack and Becky Sytsema on being in a mixed orientation marriage and how the Church should treat LGBTQ+ people

In this episode, Noah interviews Pastor Jack and Becky Sytsema on being in a mixed orientation marriage where Becky is straight and Jack is not.

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