Anything But Quiet Time with Rachelle & Carder

This week we dig into how we can trust that the Bible has alwasys said what it says today. That includes getting into the culture and the process on how people made sure the original message stayed intact. We also talk about a translation of the Bible to never use. 

Matt Maher joins us once again, jumping into a lot of great discussions including: deconstruction, the right way to pray and how to overcome childhood wounds so our children can be even healthier. He also answers the question: "what do you wish you could go back and fight for more than you did at the time?"

Joking about pride ended up leading us to an organic conversation about the meaning of scripture and where the line is on being able to choose it's meaning. While there are a lot of misused verses, there is also room for a different application of the same scripture in our own life. 

This week we dig into a classic: Jonah and the whale. When you really break it down, there is MUCH more we can take away than what you might remember learning in Sunday school as a kid.

This week we get into the gray area of how scripture applies differently to everyone. There is universal truth, but does that mean each one of us have to go about it the exact same way? Plus, how to respond when someone questions the Bible in the first place. 

How is it possible for someone who doesn't have faith in Jesus to do something more Christ-like than a Christian? This is what we discuss through one of the most popular parables Jesus ever told. We also discuss the book of Daniel and how the proper understanding might be different than we've ever heard. 

We are joined by musical artist Leanna Crawford to dig into scripture as her latest song is called "Psalm 23" because of the peace it brings. It's the foundation for us as we get into comparison and how social media is a fine line of driving us to become well rounded people and exhausting/killing us at the same time. 

It's REALLY good news this week, as we see God's gracious come to life in a story Jesus tells. We also find out how Rachelle rebelled when she was a kid in a laugh out loud moment!

Why do Ezekiel's temple measurements seem "off" with what gets rebuilt and how does his vision share hope and life to those outside of the temple walls? Rachelle talks about that and Carder speaks into: "if Jesus wasn't Who He said," then his message wouldn't be worth following.

Maybe you've grown up hearing God is "3 in 1", but how exactly does that work? We dive deep into how it works (as best we can), along with the scripture that discusses this doctrine, even though the word "trinity" isn't actually in the Bible.

Can a truly bad person receive the grace of Jesus? Even if it's at the end of their life? We discuss, with Rachelle sharing the story of an awful person on his death bed. 

If you've every asked, "Uhhh.... what?" after reading something in the Bible, specifically the parables of Jesus: we cover a couple of things to keep in mind and make it applicable to us today! 

With a crazy story about parents threatening people because of prom, we talk about the fine line between defending your kids and letting them learn a life lesson. Also, if a grandma approves of something sinful: does that make it ok?

This week we start with a comment from a listener who asks a difficult but important question: how do you know when someone is a real Christian? And what do you do if they claim to be one, but they don't seem to live like it?

This week we discuss motivation being a huge factor when it comes to doing the right thing, especially if we didn't do the right thing in the first place. Plus a story where Carder got yelled at in the restaurant he was eating at. But a good life lesson did come of it.

John the Baptist told the teachers of the day that they aren't getting into heaven based on their reputation. We discuss how that can be a temptation based on our church attendance or perceived goodness. We also hear a powerful story of how a a mom in an abusive relationship was led to Jesus by her young daughter. 

A great discussion with our radio show producer Reyna about how prison has impacted her life. Her dad went there when she was young, and now it's come full circle: she goes back into prisons to sing and share her story with inmates.

This week we discuss different views on the Bible. From Christians differing on age old questions, to even LDS/Mormons and differences in their views on the Bible. One thing is clear: we have to try to understand what the context is, and never assume what it means.

We discuss that hard to answer question: is our life our own, or has God pre-planned every detail? Or perhaps there is a mixture of God's plan and my free will?

Carder has an anti resolution inspired by Jesus' words. Instead of a goal, it's just about doing something. Rachelle shares a story to go along with that where her and strangers teamed up do something so simple, yet so meaningful. 

A good reminder for the "boring" parts of scripture: that when you step back and look at the bigger picture, you see how beautiful it is. We also address how some can make it seem like there is secret knowledge we are "missing out on". 

We discuss a new phenomenon called "quiet quitting" your family. Is this Biblical, or even healthy? Rachelle recalls a great childhood memory that's a life lesson for being patient and waiting on God.

Merry Christmas! We are taking one more look at spiritual truths and Biblical principles in our favorite Christmas movies. 

We are finding Biblical principles and life lessons in Christmas classics.

In this Bonus Episode, we hear a clip of Hope Media Group's original podcast drama, "Scrooge: A Christmas Carol" which is available now wherever you get your podcasts, or at www.scroogepodcast.com

We are finding Biblical principles and life lessons in Christmas classics.

We are finding Biblical principles and life lessons in Christmas classics.  

We are finding Biblical principles and life lessons in Christmas classics.

Rachelle gets vulnerable this week as she talks about physical changes in her life. It's a great lesson for all of us to handle any change in a Biblical way. 

This week we talk about loving our enemies. It's hard, but the Bible calls us to it. Even when, as in Carder's life, a scammer takes your money.

With sports seasons in full swing, where should our faith show as fans? Is there any crossover between sports and faith? We tackle that, along with touching on that question from last week, "Can I Yell at God?".

We should be real about our emotions with God. After all, he knows our heart already. But how far is too far? This week we discuss the phrase "it's ok to pound on God's chest" while going through the story of Job.

What should we do when we feel like the world is against us? Carder, who is currently in a hard season, has a couple things to keep in mind. Rachelle brings up a great Biblical example of the attitude we can/should have, even in the undesirable seasons of life. 

This week we discuss the difficulty, but also the importance of blunt conversations. Rachelle brings up talking to her teenager about things at school. Carder talks about the regret of not checking in with a friend before it was too late.

More widely held beliefs that aren't actually true when it comes to faith in Jesus. We also bring up one we didn't see eye to eye on: are all people "God's children"?

We talk about 3 widely held beliefs that aren't actually true when it comes to faith in Jesus.

A frustrating, yet relieving conversation as we discuss examples on how WE can't change people. Only God changes hearts. So what do we do in the meantime? We discuss that, along with a story where Carder's patience was tested by his friend's girlfriend. 

This week we talk about looking up from our Bible to actually love people. Carder shares a story about how a homeless man called him out. Rachelle shares about something helpful to try when looking in the mirror and you don't like what you see. 

We discuss the fascinating story of Nabeel Qureshi, who was a devout Muslim. But through seeking ultimate truth, found Jesus.

The humanity and hopeless in a recent Eminem song has made headlines, as his family was hurt by his past mistakes. We talk about the true hope that can be present in any circumstance. Plus, how our worldview makes a huge different in hope level, as Carder responds to some Atheist comments. 

The Little Mermaid is a Christian? We have a great discussion about that, along with the hard topic of losing loved ones too soon in life and how God's plan is something we can trust, even when we don't understand it. 

This week it's the common misconception about "being good enough to go to Heaven". Our culture says, "perform and earn" yet God has worked with us differently from the very beginning. Rachelle also brings up a discussion about life goals and dreams and trying to understand what God has planned for us in life. 

Kristen Brewer is the writer and producer on the Sight & Sound production "Daniel: Live on Stage", and after much research to write for the production, found a lot that we often miss in the "Sunday school" version of Daniel. She shares in depth the hope we can again after just a little context.

    Stages of life can be so hard to let go of, and with Rachelle's son going to college soon, she provides some tools to help us embrace the next stage.  

When life throws stuff at us, how do we fight? Ephesians 6 gives us great insight on letting God fight for us. Especially because there is a battle happening that we can't see.

We talk about handing the baton to the next generation and that both parties are responsible in that trade off. Also that we can go to God first about anything, even something as simple as a headache; plus a question of our day: do you have the right to speak out on an issue without the lived experience? 

Carder shares this week how he felt he needs to change after reading Ephesians 5, where it discusses "foolish talk" and "crude joking". But then we try to find the line on what an inapropriate joke actually is. Does intent matter? We discuss and would love your thoughts. 

This week we have a candid conversation about mental health after the storm, not taking "people's word for it" if God says otherwise, social media influencers and what can be the negative side of it, and morals changing in society by the day.

Carder shares from a seminar with N.T. Wright and explains the importance of both holiness and unity, along with many takeaways from the book of Ephesians.

Rachelle unpacks the fight between Saul & David and how the story reminds us the importance of staying focused. Carder shares how Christians should brace for election season.

When shouldn't we be comfortable with death? Carder also talks about the commands presented in 1 Thessalonians 5 and how they might feel impossible. Rachelle shares about (potentially) the need for pain.