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While this one could be directed to people who study scripture to preach, teach or lead groups, it's also for anybody. How do we find joy in reading the scripture when it seems to get stale or boring…

In an age of rampant divorce, co-habitation and non-commitment, Steve and Matt talk about the importance of the marriage relationship and committing for the long-term. We do not condemn or browbeat t…

Continuing the conversation about anxiety and depression, Matt shares his story, and the guys talk through what scripture has to say. Make sure you listen to part 1 first! 

Intro Music: Wes Cepin

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Anxiety and depression are a modern pandemic. Steve and Matt talk about their family experience with anxiety and the devastating effect it has in our day-to-day lives. This one is really important, s…

When it comes to raising children, teaching them to respect their elders is crucial in training them how to interact with others in the future. It seems like empathy and understanding are diminished …

We were at an event and asked youth ministers to ask any question they'd like. One person asked what advice we would give to youth ministers (or any minister) that is just getting started. This spark…

We are by no means experts in romance, but thi sis an important part of the marriage relationship. We're not talking about sex; we're talking about intimacy, which is a completely different concept. …

Being a parent is a difficult job. We want what's best for our children, but sometimes we just want to be liked! The problem is, that when you decide to be your child's friend, you can cause great da…

Steve and Matt discuss a little more about the difference between the "essence" and the "expression" of worship. How can we worship God when we don't care for the style of music being played? 

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Merry Christmas! We're gifting you a bonus episode. Matt caught up with one of Steve's former students during a retreat to see what living a lifestyle of Staying in the Word has meant to him after gr…

Steve was thinking about the Essence vs. the Expression of worship. Sometimes we get all bent out of shape about styles of worship when we're missing completely what worship actually is. 

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Steve's personal slogan is Stay in the Word. Matt asks two questions: Why is staying in the word your priority, and how do you make it a priority, practically speaking? 

Intro Music by Wes Cepin

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This episodes is specifically for ministers. How do you fight against burnout and protect your family? Steve and Matt offer some practical advice for how to protect your family against burnout and ov…

We want what's best for our children, but sometimes we don't allow our children to learn from difficult experiences. How do we teach them to learn on their own in an environment that also protects th…

Deconstructing your faith isn't a bad thing, but the problem is, once you break it down to the basics, it's time to build it back. How do you walk with God and allow him to show you who he is? 

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Seems like people are always talking about deconstructing their faith. What does this mean? Should we deconstruct? Should we be questioning God? Join Steve and Matt as they discuss what it means to h…