Family brings joy, but family can also be the source of so much pain. How has your family shaped the way you think about and process emotions?
This week, Candace and Jennie are talking about how your emotional health relates to the family you grew up in. Listen as they share what they've learned about emotions from their families growing up, how that has impacted their lives, and ways we can heal from emotional wounds. Healing your relationships may not always be possible, but you can grow + heal the wounds.
Have you grabbed this season's FREE guide to understanding your emotions? Head to Candace.com to get the Unwind Guide now.
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God gave us emotions but He doesn't want our emotions to drive the train of our lives. If God's will for your life is driving the train, your emotions and thoughts will follow. But if your emotions are driving the train, what happens?
In this episode, Candace and Jennie talk about what it looks like to submit your will to Jesus with your day-to-day emotions, taking hold of your emotions, halting your thoughts from spiraling, and the power of speaking your emotions out loud to a trusted community.
Emotions are a gift from God but what you choose to do with them is up to you. Will you allow your emotions to drive your train? Listen to this conversation to hear why submitting your emotions you God's will is the better choice.
Connect with Candace and Jennie:
Thank you to this episode's sponsors:
Listener Question:
Stephanie: How do you deal with someone who you aren't compatible with but can't avoid them because you live with them and it seems like the only option right now? What's a healthy way you would set boundaries without feeling like the bad guy?
Know what is on your side of the road and their side of the road. What can you control within your environment and emotions? You cannot control how healthy another person is, but you can control how healthy you are.
Tune in to hear how Jennie walked through a similar situation + what she did within it.
In this episode, Christine Caine will empower you to trust God's nature so you can stand securely in uncertain times. Because the truth is, where you're anchored is going to determine whether you stay stable when everything around you is unstable. Allowing your past disappointments or current circumstances to isolate you from God and others is exactly what the enemy wants. But your past or present reality doesn't mean negativity or discouragement must define your days. There is a path to your purpose. You can anchor your hope firmly in Jesus. You can persist in prayer. And today, you can be equipped to live with an unshakable confidence in who God is and what He has made you to do!
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Christine Caine is a speaker, activist, and best-selling author. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization The A21 Campaign. They also founded Propel Women, an initiative that is dedicated to coming alongside women all over the globe to activate their God-given purpose. Each week she brings you a Gospel-centered message filled with Biblical truths that will equip and empower you to step into the life God has for you.
I'm so glad you're joining me today on the Max Lucado Encouraging Word Podcast because we're talking about my favorite subject - grace.
Maybe you've walked with God for a long time. Maybe you're just beginning to ask questions about the Bible. No matter where you find yourself, Paul's letter to the Romans is for you. And in the next few episodes, we'll explore his writing about the great grace of God - what it is, why we need it, and how it changes our lives. Because it really does. It certainly changed mine.
Today's episode of Back Porch Theology is a continuation of the hope-fertilizing conversation Alli and I got to have with Dr. Craig Keener - a world-renowned New Testament scholar, and commentarian, who currently serves as a professor at Asbury Theological Seminary. Dr. Keener is one of our heroes of faith, who by the way has graciously agreed to be on the teaching team at Kerygma '24 at the end of April so we're over the moon about that! He's widely respected for his scholarship - he's got a Ph.D. from Duke - but even more so for his gentle compassion. And it's in that spirit of kind humility that Dr. Keener dismantles the vitriolic yet increasingly popular claims that the Bible and those who order their lives by the promises and parameters prescribed in it are racist, misogynistic, and imperialistic. Mind you, people claiming to know God have often behaved despicably and His Word has been used to promote all kinds of horror throughout history. However, when people use God's Word to promote the mistreatment, marginalization, and murder of others, they've twisted and distorted it into something God Himself never intended because evil is not divinely causative. So grab a cup of coffee and your Bible and come hang out on the porch with us.
Today I get to sit down with my dear friend and fellow writer, Kimberly Stuart. We chat a bit about the role grace plays in our faith and how it's sometimes misused. Be sure to grab a copy of Kim's newest book, "Star for Jesus (And Other Jobs I Quit): Rediscovering the Grace That Sets Us Free."
Connect with Kim: @kimberly.stuart.writes
Connect with Bob: @bobgoff
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Bob and Kim will be recording a live podcast episode on Sunday, April 21st at 5pm in downtown San Diego at The Lane! This will be a free event and we'd love to see you there. Click Here to RSVP.
Welcome to the Max Lucado Encouraging Word Podcast. Maybe you're having a busy day. Or a busy week. Or a busy decade. I can relate. There's so much to do! We have work and kids and friends and church. If your to-do list is leaving you a bit depleted, Jesus has a word for you. "Come to me, all you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
In this episode, Christine Caine will empower you to shift your perspective, stand in faith, and rise up with hope for what God can do. In this world, we are faced with an onslaught of change, stress, anxiety, and fear. Amid such struggles, it's so easy to inadvertently sit back and wait for our circumstances to change before we arise. But like the first rays of dawn ushering in a new day, God wants to pierce through the chaos and transform your outlook today so that, instead of looking back or giving up, you start to move forward as you look up at Jesus, experiencing His goodness and arising in His strength!
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Christine Caine is a speaker, activist, and best-selling author. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization The A21 Campaign. They also founded Propel Women, an initiative that is dedicated to coming alongside women all over the globe to activate their God-given purpose. Each week she brings you a Gospel-centered message filled with Biblical truths that will equip and empower you to step into the life God has for you.
What are some things in your day to day life that can pull you toward fear or worry? There are so many reasons or moments in throughout the day that can open the door to those emotions.
"Of course you feel that way" is comforting and validating to every emotion we experience, including fear and worry. We all experience fear and with the world around us, the things we see or read or experience, it is no wonder we feel fearful. But if God is with us (even in our fear), we can experience peace, right?
In your fear, there are few questions that can help shift you towards peace, like:
When God tells us not to be afraid, it's because He wants to remind us that we need Him and that He is there for us. He does not scold us in our fear; He comforts us with truth.
In this conversation, Candace and Jennie talk about fear - moments in their lives when they walked through fear and worry, how media and social media attribute to our fear, and how fear shifts to peace when your perspective of God changes. Listen in + share what your big takeaway is on social media! Don't forget to tag @candacecameronburepodcast
Connect with Candace and Jennie:
Thank you to this episode's sponsors:
Family brings joy, but family can also be the source of so much pain. How has your family shaped the way you think about and process emotions?
This week, Candace and Jennie are talking about how your emotional health relates to the family you grew up in. Listen as they share what they've learned about emotions from their families growing up, how that has impacted their lives, and ways we can heal from emotional wounds. Healing your relationships may not always be possible, but you can grow + heal the wounds.
Have you grabbed this season's FREE guide to understanding your emotions? Head to Candace.com to get the Unwind Guide now.
Connect with Candace and Jennie:
Thank you to this episode's sponsor:
God gave us emotions but He doesn't want our emotions to drive the train of our lives. If God's will for your life is driving the train, your emotions and thoughts will follow. But if your emotions are driving the train, what happens?
In this episode, Candace and Jennie talk about what it looks like to submit your will to Jesus with your day-to-day emotions, taking hold of your emotions, halting your thoughts from spiraling, and the power of speaking your emotions out loud to a trusted community.
Emotions are a gift from God but what you choose to do with them is up to you. Will you allow your emotions to drive your train? Listen to this conversation to hear why submitting your emotions you God's will is the better choice.
Connect with Candace and Jennie:
Thank you to this episode's sponsors:
Listener Question:
Stephanie: How do you deal with someone who you aren't compatible with but can't avoid them because you live with them and it seems like the only option right now? What's a healthy way you would set boundaries without feeling like the bad guy?
Know what is on your side of the road and their side of the road. What can you control within your environment and emotions? You cannot control how healthy another person is, but you can control how healthy you are.
Tune in to hear how Jennie walked through a similar situation + what she did within it.
Can you remember the first time you really felt a deep sense of sadness? Looking back on your younger self, what would you say to them now?
Sadness isn't an emotion we always care to admit out loud or bring people into. But the truth is the Bible is full of characters dealing with dark and heavy circumstances; we see all kinds of people - including Jesus - feeling AND expressing their fear, loneliness, and anxiety, while they faithfully pursued God's heart.
In this vulnerable conversation, Candace and Jennie share their earliest memories related to sadness, how depression has impacted their lives, and the pressures we all face to smile through the low times - and just be happy.
If you are struggling with depression, or you know someone who is, listen in with grace + compassion. You are not alone, this is for you.
Connect with Candace and Jennie:
Thank you to this episode's sponsors:
What are some things in your day to day life that can pull you toward fear or worry? There are so many reasons or moments in throughout the day that can open the door to those emotions.
"Of course you feel that way" is comforting and validating to every emotion we experience, including fear and worry. We all experience fear and with the world around us, the things we see or read or experience, it is no wonder we feel fearful. But if God is with us (even in our fear), we can experience peace, right?
In your fear, there are few questions that can help shift you towards peace, like:
When God tells us not to be afraid, it's because He wants to remind us that we need Him and that He is there for us. He does not scold us in our fear; He comforts us with truth.
In this conversation, Candace and Jennie talk about fear - moments in their lives when they walked through fear and worry, how media and social media attribute to our fear, and how fear shifts to peace when your perspective of God changes. Listen in + share what your big takeaway is on social media! Don't forget to tag @candacecameronburepodcast
Connect with Candace and Jennie:
Thank you to this episode's sponsors:
Today's episode of Back Porch Theology is a continuation of the hope-fertilizing conversation Alli and I got to have with Dr. Craig Keener - a world-renowned New Testament scholar, and commentarian, who currently serves as a professor at Asbury Theological Seminary. Dr. Keener is one of our heroes of faith, who by the way has graciously agreed to be on the teaching team at Kerygma '24 at the end of April so we're over the moon about that! He's widely respected for his scholarship - he's got a Ph.D. from Duke - but even more so for his gentle compassion. And it's in that spirit of kind humility that Dr. Keener dismantles the vitriolic yet increasingly popular claims that the Bible and those who order their lives by the promises and parameters prescribed in it are racist, misogynistic, and imperialistic. Mind you, people claiming to know God have often behaved despicably and His Word has been used to promote all kinds of horror throughout history. However, when people use God's Word to promote the mistreatment, marginalization, and murder of others, they've twisted and distorted it into something God Himself never intended because evil is not divinely causative. So grab a cup of coffee and your Bible and come hang out on the porch with us.
When we think of anger, we don't often think of it as a God-given emotion ... but it is. There's nothing in scripture that says "Don't get angry." Instead, we are encouraged to be slow to anger.
But what does it mean to be slow to anger?
In this week's conversation, Candace and Jennie are digging into anger: what it is, why it is better to be honest about it rather than hide it, strategies that have helped them slow down in their anger, and ways anger can be destructive.
Remember, we are to be "slow to anger" but also not to sin in our anger. Listen in to hear more!
Connect with Candace and Jennie:
Candace on Instagram @candacecbure
Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast
Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast
Jennie on Instagram @jennieallen
Grab Jennie's book: Untangle Your Emotions
Thank you to this episode's sponsors:
Are you an emotional person? Feelings are meant to be felt. Emotions are healthy + vulnerability is powerful! They are God-given, so they are GOOD. But seeing all emotions are good can be challenging, especially feelings like sadness or anger. Do you see your emotions as good or bad?
In the first episode of this season, Candace + Jennie are laying the foundation for emotional health. They talk about how emotions connect us to God and others, why feeling hard or deep emotions points back to something that may be unaddressed beneath the surface, and the 3 C's of emotional response: Control, Cope, Conceal.
As you listen in, ask yourself: what are the emotions I have felt this week? The first step to emotional health is being able to name them. Take some time to name your emotions today!
Connect with Candace and Jennie:
Candace on Instagram @candacecbure
Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast
Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast
Jennie on Instagram @jennieallen
Grab Jennie's book: Untangle Your Emotions
Thank you to this episode's sponsors:
Now that we have laid the foundation for emotions, Candace and Jennie are going to tackle emotion by emotion over the next few weeks. First up?! JOY! Do you know the difference between joy and happiness? There is a difference, yet we tend to use those words interchangeably.
When was the last time you felt joy?
Are there things in your everyday life that bring you joy?
Do you ever feel guilty for being happy?
Listen in as Candace and Jennie talk about these questions and more. From allowing yourself to make a home for your emotions, finding joy in hard seasons, and ways joy will change your perspective on life.
Connect with Candace and Jennie:
Candace on Instagram @candacecbure
Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast
Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast
Jennie on Instagram @jennieallen
Grab Jennie's book: Untangle Your Emotions
Thank you to this episode's sponsors:
Today's conversation on Back Porch Theology took place in Wilmore, KY, on the campus of Asbury Theological Seminary, because Alli and I had the phenomenal privilege of spending time with one of our favorite - and I mean one of the most favorite of all our favorites - Bible scholars, Dr. Craig Keener. I quote or cite Dr. Keener all the time because his book on hermeneutics, his commentaries on the New Testament, and his classic Bible Background Commentary are some of the sturdiest scaffolding I've built my Christocentric belief system on. He's the one I paraphrase every time I say, "If you get out of the Bible what you were expecting to get out of the Bible, you need to raise your expectations!" because Dr. Keener is among the wise saints who've taught me that the redemptive truisms in this divine love letter we call the Bible are always bigger and better than our finite human minds can comprehend! His life's work proves that Scripture isn't a flat text to memorize or a proposition to study, but it provides a way for us to engage with the only true God who sees us and loves us, and is always in pursuit of our hearts. For Alli and I, getting to spend the day with Dr. Keener felt like being junior high kids who love singing in the choir but aren't particularly melodic, yet we got invited to harmonize with Pavarotti! And the best part about this conversation wasn't even the wisdom bombs he humbly dropped, y'all - it was how his heart is surely bigger than his extraordinary brain because even though Dr. Keener is a world-renowned New Testament scholar, almost every time he talked about the love Jesus has lavished him with, his eyes welled up with tears. I'm telling you, this man walks with God and just being in his presence helped us lean more fully into our Savior's embrace. So please grab a cup of coffee (or one of those fancy electrolyte-enhanced waters) and your Bible - unless you're picking dog hairs off your black jeans, of course - and come spend some time on the porch with us.
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Tauren Wells' "The High Note" is BACK for Season 3! In this first episode, Tauren is catching up with Demi Tebow, a South African Entrepreneur, motivational speaker, philanthropist, and social influencer. Did we mention she was also Miss South Africa and Miss Universe?! Listen in as they talk about how to actively engage the world around you in order to see real change.
In this episode, they cover:
Memories of Demi growing up in South Africa and navigating family dynamics (5:36)
How Tauren & Lorna are preparing for their kids' teenage years (7:48)
Demi's family and how she and her husband, Tim Tebow, met (9:40)
Where Demi was introduced to Jesus (11:19)
How Demi found herself in the pageant world & what it means to her (20:42)
The Genesis of the Unbreakable Campaign (28:24)
How Demi and Tim Tebow are impacting the world around them (39:53)
Resources for how you can join the mission! (45:03)
Follow Tauren Wells on Instagram @TaurenWells