Christian Life Issues for Today

Do you struggle with knowing who you are? Often, self-perception, even as Christians, is fragmented or incomplete—people struggle to grasp the richly faceted identity they've been given in Christ. When your evaluation of yourself, your sin, and your circumstances are misaligned with God's view, you don't live with the comfort and motivation Christ offers. Scripture teaches that we are saints in good standing before God, yet we are at the same time sinners who must battle with our desires and sufferers who undergo hardship. Pastor Tautges will help you understand how grasping this threefold biblical reality centres your thoughts and affections on the Saviour and prepares you to stay on God's good path as you live in a broken world.Teaching by Pastor Paul TautgesFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Do you struggle with knowing who you are? Often, self-perception, even as Christians, is fragmented or incomplete—people struggle to grasp the richly faceted identity they've been given in Christ. When your evaluation of yourself, your sin, and your circumstances are misaligned with God's view, you don't live with the comfort and motivation Christ offers. Scripture teaches that we are saints in good standing before God, yet we are at the same time sinners who must battle with our desires and sufferers who undergo hardship. Pastor Tautges will help you understand how grasping this threefold biblical reality centres your thoughts and affections on the Saviour and prepares you to stay on God's good path as you live in a broken world.Teaching by Pastor Paul TautgesFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Tedd and Margy Tripp have extensive experience counselling God's people in various settings: inside the church, in the counselling room and through running a mercy ministry. Their approach to people, and specifically to people with great difficulties, is intentional, gracious, compassionate and focused on the Biblical goal of helping people win the battle, and ultimately the war, against sin. Tedd and Margy are the embodiment of speaking the truth in love, a Christlike principle and manner which must characterize all counselling. These skilled counsellors are going to lead this webinar and help those who attend learn how to enter the world of their counsellee and effectively accomplish the ultimate purpose of Biblical Counselling.Teaching by Tedd and Margy TrippFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Tedd and Margy Tripp have extensive experience counselling God's people in various settings: inside the church, in the counselling room and through running a mercy ministry. Their approach to people, and specifically to people with great difficulties, is intentional, gracious, compassionate and focused on the Biblical goal of helping people win the battle, and ultimately the war, against sin. Tedd and Margy are the embodiment of speaking the truth in love, a Christlike principle and manner which must characterize all counselling. These skilled counsellors are going to lead this webinar and help those who attend learn how to enter the world of their counsellee and effectively accomplish the ultimate purpose of Biblical Counselling.Teaching by Tedd and Margy TrippFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Galatians 5 tells us that the deeds of the flesh are unmistakable, including enmities, strife, disputes, dissensions and factions. When inevitable conflict arises in the workplace, our homes or church, our response should not be the same as the world. Christians should never make ourselves enemies of others. But even if we don't resort to hatred and enmity, we can be tempted to resolve our issues by less-than-biblical means. We can try to manipulate, deceive or exaggerate to get our way. How does a redemptive leader bring peacemaking to his role?The biblical resolution to conflict in an evil world is the peace we have with Christ. We're called to step up to conflict and engage it in such a way that Christ becomes honoured through the struggle. James 3:18 says, "Righteous fruit is sown in peace." When we bring peace to conflict, the result is righteous fruit.Teaching by Dr Jerry WraggFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Galatians 5 tells us that the deeds of the flesh are unmistakable, including enmities, strife, disputes, dissensions and factions. When inevitable conflict arises in the workplace, our homes or church, our response should not be the same as the world. Christians should never make ourselves enemies of others. But even if we don't resort to hatred and enmity, we can be tempted to resolve our issues by less-than-biblical means. We can try to manipulate, deceive or exaggerate to get our way. How does a redemptive leader bring peacemaking to his role?The biblical resolution to conflict in an evil world is the peace we have with Christ. We're called to step up to conflict and engage it in such a way that Christ becomes honoured through the struggle. James 3:18 says, "Righteous fruit is sown in peace." When we bring peace to conflict, the result is righteous fruit.Teaching by Dr Jerry WraggFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Galatians 5 tells us that the deeds of the flesh are unmistakable, including enmities, strife, disputes, dissensions and factions. When inevitable conflict arises in the workplace, our homes or church, our response should not be the same as the world. Christians should never make ourselves enemies of others. But even if we don't resort to hatred and enmity, we can be tempted to resolve our issues by less-than-biblical means. We can try to manipulate, deceive or exaggerate to get our way. How does a redemptive leader bring peacemaking to his role?The biblical resolution to conflict in an evil world is the peace we have with Christ. We're called to step up to conflict and engage it in such a way that Christ becomes honoured through the struggle. James 3:18 says, "Righteous fruit is sown in peace." When we bring peace to conflict, the result is righteous fruit.Teaching by Dr Jerry WraggFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

How to help Psychologized counselees will help you understand who these counselees are, what diagnostic labels do to counselling and how to counsel those who have accepted such labels.Teaching by Dr Timothy PasmaFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

How to help Psychologized counselees will help you understand who these counselees are, what diagnostic labels do to counselling and how to counsel those who have accepted such labels.Teaching by Dr Timothy PasmaFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

How to help Psychologized counselees will help you understand who these counselees are, what diagnostic labels do to counselling and how to counsel those who have accepted such labels.Teaching by Dr Timothy PasmaFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Q&A SessionCounseling is important as a demonstration of the counselor's commitment to God's love and is important as a demonstration of God's love for hurting people. In this time together, we will unpack the importance of the doctrine of God's love for the practice of biblical counseling.Teaching by: Dr Heath LambertFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Counseling is important as a demonstration of the counselor's commitment to God's love and is important as a demonstration of God's love for hurting people. In this time together, we will unpack the importance of the doctrine of God's love for the practice of biblical counseling.Teaching by Dr Heath LambertFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Question & AnswersTrauma is a common human experience, as all will face it sooner or later. This session focused on a biblical approach to help suffering people understand and overcome being victimized or harmed by violence (trauma).Teaching by Dr Julie GanschowFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Part 2Trauma is a common human experience, as all will face it sooner or later. This session focused on a biblical approach to help suffering people understand and overcome being victimized or harmed by violence (trauma).Teaching by Dr Julie GanschowFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Part 1Trauma is a common human experience, as all will face it sooner or later. This session focused on a biblical approach to help suffering people understand and overcome being victimized or harmed by violence (trauma).Teaching by Dr Julie GanschowFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Part 2Emotions are a vital part of what it means to be a human being made in the image of God and redeemed in Jesus Christ. But often, our emotions confuse and mislead us. So, what is the proper place for emotions in a Christian's walk of faith?Dr Brian Borgman will draw from his extensive biblical knowledge and his pastoral experience to help readers understand both divine and human emotions. After laying a biblical foundation, he will give practical application, focusing on how Christians can put to death ungodly emotional displays and also cultivate godly emotions.Here is Dr Brian Borgman on the question: Feelings and Faith: Cultivating Godly Emotions in the Christian LifeTeaching by: Dr Brian BorgmanFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Part 1Emotions are a vital part of what it means to be a human being made in the image of God and redeemed in Jesus Christ. But often, our emotions confuse and mislead us. So, what is the proper place for emotions in a Christian's walk of faith?Dr Brian Borgman will draw from his extensive biblical knowledge and his pastoral experience to help readers understand both divine and human emotions. After laying a biblical foundation, he will give practical application, focusing on how Christians can put to death ungodly emotional displays and also cultivate godly emotions.Here is Dr Brian Borgman on the question: Feelings and Faith: Cultivating Godly Emotions in the Christian LifeTeaching by: Dr Brian BorgmanFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Bonus Q&ASince the genetic/hereditary theory of mental illness was first proposed, it has resulted in harm to both individuals and the cultures in which it has been accepted. Yet, the theory is believed to be an altruistic and necessary approach to the human soul or psyche. What is sure, however, is that people are in dire need of genuine hope and solid answers to deal with their mental, emotional, and behavioural struggles.Teaching by: Dr Daniel BurgerFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Part 2Since the genetic/hereditary theory of mental illness was first proposed, it has resulted in harm to both individuals and the cultures in which it has been accepted. Yet, the theory is believed to be an altruistic and necessary approach to the human soul or psyche. What is sure, however, is that people are in dire need of genuine hope and solid answers to deal with their mental, emotional, and behavioural struggles.Teaching by: Dr Daniel BurgerFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Part 1Since the genetic/hereditary theory of mental illness was first proposed, it has resulted in harm to both individuals and the cultures in which it has been accepted. Yet, the theory is believed to be an altruistic and necessary approach to the human soul or psyche. What is sure, however, is that people are in dire need of genuine hope and solid answers to deal with their mental, emotional, and behavioural struggles.Teaching by: Dr Daniel BurgerFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Bonus Q&AThis is a bonus question-and-answer episode that follows the Instructing a Child's Heart teaching by Dr Tedd Tripp. If you would like to join the next Biblical Counseling Conversations session at the end of this month, please email info@smti.co.zaFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Part 2Children interpret their experience from a worldview that seeks to answer their fundamental questions: Who am I? What do I exist for? Where can I find joy? We need to provide our children with a consistent, persuasive, biblical framework for understanding the world God has made and their place in it. Instructing a Child's Heart is essential to Shepherding a Child's Heart. The instruction that you provide for them not only informs their mind; it is directed to persuade their hearts of the wisdom and truthfulness of God's ways. Impress truth on the hearts of your children, not to control or manage them, but to point them to the greatest joy and happiness that they can experience - delighting in God and the goodness of his ways.Teaching by: Dr Tedd TrippIf you would like to join the next Biblical Counseling Conversations session at the end of this month, please email info@smti.co.zaFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Part 1Children interpret their experience from a worldview that seeks to answer their fundamental questions: Who am I? What do I exist for? Where can I find joy? We need to provide our children with a consistent, persuasive, biblical framework for understanding the world God has made and their place in it. Instructing a Child's Heart is essential to Shepherding a Child's Heart. The instruction that you provide for them not only informs their mind; it is directed to persuade their hearts of the wisdom and truthfulness of God's ways. Impress truth on the hearts of your children, not to control or manage them, but to point them to the greatest joy and happiness that they can experience - delighting in God and the goodness of his ways.Teaching by: Dr Tedd TrippIf you would like to join the next Biblical Counseling Conversations session at the end of this month, please email info@smti.co.zaFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Part 2If there is any topic that a person would choose to be experienced in, very few would choose the area of singleness. Many, if not the majority of us, expect to finish our university lives with singleness far in the rearview mirror and will question God's goodness if it is still our reality in our mid-30s. And yet, this is the case for many in our churches.Rightly, churches exalt marriage as an excellent God-given gift, but the lack of consideration for singleness makes life difficult for those whom God has not given the gift of a spouse. Too often, churches communicate singleness as a second-best choice for individuals in the body of Christ, leaving singles limited to the youth ministry or without ministry opportunities at all.A great deal of the literature and programs for singles are designed around helping them to cope and seem to reflect an underlying assumption that singleness is not quite normal and certainly not desirable.Singles life often has a way of not turning out as we think or dream - Scripture says that God's ways aren't our ways - so we have to get to the point where we can say that this is where God has me and this is God's best - God hasn't made a mistake - I can serve God as he has me for his glory. For more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Part 1If there is any topic that a person would choose to be experienced in, very few would choose the area of singleness. Many, if not the majority of us, expect to finish our university lives with singleness far in the rearview mirror and will question God's goodness if it is still our reality in our mid-30s. And yet, this is the case for many in our churches.Rightly, churches exalt marriage as an excellent God-given gift, but the lack of consideration for singleness makes life difficult for those whom God has not given the gift of a spouse. Too often, churches communicate singleness as a second-best choice for individuals in the body of Christ, leaving singles limited to the youth ministry or without ministry opportunities at all.A great deal of the literature and programs for singles are designed around helping them to cope and seem to reflect an underlying assumption that singleness is not quite normal and certainly not desirable.Singles life often has a way of not turning out as we think or dream - Scripture says that God's ways aren't our ways - so we have to get to the point where we can say that this is where God has me and this is God's best - God hasn't made a mistake - I can serve God as he has me for his glory. For more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

PART 2The particular episode was recorded as part of the annual conference hosted at Lynnwood Baptist Church. If you would like more information on SMTI, Lynnwood Baptist Church or ACBC Africa, please click on the links in the show notes.While this talk was intended for ‘fallen oaks' - men who have given up in the storms of life, the principles apply to all believers who experience hardship. God shows himself in the storms of life. God designs the storms of life to alleviate our ignorance regarding Christ, the Savior. God uses storms to deliver us from our unawareness regarding our own strength and the power of God.Dr Sybrandt De Swardt uses Mark 6:45-52 to point out that the disciples witnessed Jesus Christ, the creator, create bread and fish before their very eyes, and yet they did not gain any insight about Christ and the event. They remained unaware of the person and work of Christ. The disciples lacked understanding because their hearts were hardened. And therefore, ‘they had not gained any insight from the incident of the loaves.  In this section, we will see that Christ knows when we form the saviour into the likeness of our desires. We will see that Jesus will not live up to our expectations but will rather expose those longings that will draw us away from him.Jesus is the expert storm designer who uses them to rescue us from ourselves and put the focus back on his real person. He removes our focus on our misplaced loyalties and unbiblical expectations that are self-directed. The storms of life also shows how the Lord is after our hearts - our thinking, our wrong beliefs, our wrong desires and commitments. For more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

PART 1The particular episode was recorded as part of the annual conference hosted at Lynnwood Baptist Church. If you would like more information on SMTI, Lynnwood Baptist Church or ACBC Africa, please click on the links in the show notes.While this talk was intended for ‘fallen oaks' - men who have given up in the storms of life, the principles apply to all believers who experience hardship. God shows himself in the storms of life. God designs the storms of life to alleviate our ignorance regarding Christ, the Savior. God uses storms to deliver us from our unawareness regarding our own strength and the power of God.Dr Sybrandt De Swardt uses Mark 6:45-52 to point out that the disciples witnessed Jesus Christ, the creator, create bread and fish before their very eyes, and yet they did not gain any insight about Christ and the event. They remained unaware of the person and work of Christ. The disciples lacked understanding because their hearts were hardened. And therefore, ‘they had not gained any insight from the incident of the loaves.  In this section, we will see that Christ knows when we form the saviour into the likeness of our desires. We will see that Jesus will not live up to our expectations but will rather expose those longings that will draw us away from him.Jesus is the expert storm designer who uses them to rescue us from ourselves and put the focus back on his real person. He removes our focus on our misplaced loyalties and unbiblical expectations that are self-directed. The storms of life also shows how the Lord is after our hearts - our thinking, our wrong beliefs, our wrong desires and commitments. For more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

Welcome!  This episode will serve as a bookmark as it is both the end of a wonderful series and the beginning of something very exciting. Rest assured, in this transition, there will be no change of direction in our faithfulness to the Word of God, nor to the commitment that it is sufficient for all of life's issues.We are very excited to introduce - Resolve: Biblical Counseling ConversationsFor more information on SMTI please click here: https://smti.co.za/For more information on ACBC Africa please click here: https://acbcafrica.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/

How can you overcome the “Why me” problem?Have you ever wondered what your purpose in life is? In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues to discuss the common to man struggle called self pity. We continue delving into the Psalmist's struggle with his own self pity and reach the turnaround where he realizes his own sin and takes control of his own thoughts. How can focussing on others help us overcome self pity? Why is it important to seek out God's sanctuary in the midst of our struggles? What is our purpose as Christians? Listen to this episode to find out! Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721 To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com

Have you ever thought “why me”?Have you ever thought your life is far worse than anyone else's? In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses the common to man struggle called self pity.  Within this episode we will look at Moses, Elijah and Psalm 73 as we look at identifying self pity and how to counsel it rightly. What is envy? How does it relate to self pity? Listen to this episode to find out! Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com

What is the importance of thinking rightly as we try to overcome spiritual burnout?How does our internal dialog reveal the state of our inner man?In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues to discuss how discouragement can contribute to burnout. Within this episode we learn what Proverbs 4:23, Psalm 19 and Matthew 12 has to say about the internal dialog that we have with ourselves, how important it is to prioritize spiritual holiness and the episode ends with some wonderful application questions. Listen to this episode to find out! Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com

Have you ever asked: Why did this happen to me?How do our trials glorify God?In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses how discouragement can contribute to burnout. Paul did not lose heart because he understood that God was using his afflictions to bless others and that his earthly afflictions were only momentarily in light of eternity. How can we align ourselves to think with an eternal focus? How can a right view of trials prevent us from losing heart? Listen to this episode to find out! Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721 To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com

How did the apostle Paul avoid ministry burnout?How can our frailty, and weaknesses be used for good?In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack concludes this episode regarding the good news about burnout. He will be discussing some wonderful truths, such as how God has put a treasure within us who are but clay pots, that though we might be weak, God will show His strength through us. The episode will end with some questions that we can ask ourselves regarding spiritual burnout. Listen to this episode to find out more! Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com 

Can ministries be a source of encouragement?How does a right view of ourselves and of God help us to avoid losing heart?In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues telling us the good news about burnout. Paul encourages us to renew our minds daily and to run the spiritual race with endurance. But how can we commit ourselves to renewing our minds and how is God's mercy and grace a source of encouragement for a weary soul? Listen to this episode to find out more! Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721 To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com

Can burnout be prevented or overcome?How can inner renewal cause us to not lose heart?In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack tells us what the good news is about burnout. When we consider that Paul had been a Christian for several years, who had endured severe persecution, who was not superhuman, but who felt deeply, how are we to consider his words that we should not lose heart? Listen to this episode to find out more! Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com 

Do you feel as if you are just floating around?Are you losing heart or growing weary of your life?In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack will discuss the signs and consequences of spiritual burnout. What does the prayer life look like of someone that is spiritually burned out? How do spiritually burned out people view God's Word and how do they view the trials in their lives? Listen to the end of this episode to be given application questions regarding spiritual burnout!  Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com 

Do you ever feel overwhelmed, discouraged or weary?In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack starts a new chapter, Spiritual Burnout: Rekindling the Flame. In this episode Dr. Mack explains how  burnout has been part of human experience for a long time, and why the Bible has so much to say about burnout. How can it be that Job, Moses and even Elijah experienced burnout? Or even the Psalmists? What spiritual blessing do we forfeit when we are burned out? Listen to this episode to find out more! Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721 To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com

How does our worship, prayer life, thought life and relationships with others affect how anxious we are?In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack concludes the chapter on how to overcome worry and anxiety: Strengthening and Using Your Faith. Within this episode Dr. Mack will give some biblical based material that we can use to assess ourselves to see what is the state of our relationship with the Lord. Listen to this episode to find out more! Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com 

Do you feel alone in your temptation to worry? How can you strengthen your faith to overcome anxiety? In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues the chapter on how to overcome worry and anxiety: Strengthening and Using Your Faith. In 1 Pet 5:7-9 we are told to cast our anxieties on God and to be watchful and sober-minded. Discover how we can do this through rightful thinking, dwelling on the purposes and promises God and various other ways by listening to this episode!Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721 To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com

Does any circumstance justify worrying? How can unbelief lead to anxiety? In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack starts with the new chapter on how to overcome worry and anxiety: Strengthening and Using Your Faith. Within this podcast Dr. Mack will look at the connection between worrying and unbelief and how strengthening our faith can cause us to overcome our worrying! Listen to this episode to find out more!  Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com 

How can we deal with anxiety in our lives?Can a lack of faith cause us to be anxious? In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues his study on legitimate concerns versus sinful concerns and how this causes anxiety within our lives. In this study Dr. Mack deals with the 3 final primary causes of sinful anxiety and discusses some practical approaches to identifying occasions and reasons for worry. Listen to this episode and be informed on how to act against anxiety.Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721 To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com

Can we overcome anxiety?And not just any anxiety, the type of anxiety that causes sleepless nights, stomach ulcers, eating too much or not eating at all?  In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues his study on legitimate concerns versus sinful concerns and how this causes anxiety within our lives. In this study Dr. Mack goes through the first 4 of 7 primary causes of sinful anxiety as well as some secondary causes. How can selfishness, distorted thinking and not living for the glory of God cause us to become anxious? This question and many more will be answered within this episode! Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com 

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between legitimate concern and sinful anxiety?When do concerns cross the line and turn into anxiety?In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues his studyon worry and anxiety. Philippians 4:6-7 tells us to be anxious for nothing and to let the peace of God guard our hearts and minds. How can we have this peace? What are the biblical guidelines for dealing with anxiety? How can we discern between concern and anxiety? Listen to this episode to find out!Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721 To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com

Is the statement “Once a worry wort always a worry wort” biblical?  Does family culture have the final say so whether we worry or not?  In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues his studyon worry and anxiety.  What do Galatians 5:22-23, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Isaiah 26:3 and Philippians 4 tell us about overcoming worry? Join us as we discuss the 4 important aspects of overcoming anxiety that are found in Philippians 4 as well as how to identify whether you are struggling with anxiety or not? Listen to this episode to find out!Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailinglist, email us at the following address:christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com

Do you feel anxious about the present? Maybe the future? Should you as a Christian be worried? In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses the topic of anxiety and worry. Throughout the Bible we find many passages and encouragements about worry.Is worrying sinful? Does it serve a purpose? Or is it just a natural part of being human? Listen to this episode to find out!Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found onAmazon:https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at thefollowing address:christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com

 Have you ever been knocked down by life?Have you been burned out, confused or hopeless? In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack begins his series called: Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down. Can we really overcome any difficulty because of what Jesus Christ has done for us? Is God's Word efficient to equip us for every good work? Listen to this episode to find out more!  Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com 

How can being fulfilled in Jesus Christ help us as we relate to others within the family?Can being in a right relationship with Jesus Christ really help us with our relationships with other people?In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues his study on how to resolve conflict within the family. In this episode we look at a counselling situation of a missionary couple who had such severe marital problems that they were sent back from their outreach because of their frequent conflict with one another. Listen to this episode to find out how they overcame the conflict in their relationship! Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587 To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com 

How does knowing Jesus Christ help us resolve the conflict that is within our families?Is conflict resolution just a step-by-step approach that can be followed, no matter the situation? In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack does a study on how to resolve conflict within the family. Does a common education or racial background unite us more then our faith? What can we learn from Philippians 4 regarding how to resolve conflict? How should our confession of faith effect how we live with the people in our lives? Listen to this episode to find out more! Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587 To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com 

Why do differing viewpoints so rapidly turn into conflicts?How can we prevent and resolve conflicts in our relationships?In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack concludes his teaching on why families fight. He provides a list of potentially controversial differences within our families which should be discussed. Dr. Mack discusses James 4:1-3 and what those verses say about our propensity to fight. What should we do when personal preferences and expectations become demands? When overcoming relational conflict, what does it mean practically for Jesus to be our Lord? Listen to this episode to find out more!Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587 To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com

How do we become peacemakers?Why do we start fights? In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues his teaching on why families fight. In this episode Dr. Mack describes a couple that he counselled, where the husband is a pastor that was in 6 different churches in 20 years because of how they could not respond well to difficulties. James 3:18, Psalm 133:3 and James 4 are all discussed in light of why we fight and what we should rather put on. Listen to this episode to find out more!Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587 To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com 

Is it normal to never have disagreements with one another?How do we resolve conflict with the people that are in our lives? In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses the idea of conflict within the family and how to resolve it. In this episode we will look at Romans 12:18, Galatians 5: 15 and James 4 regarding conflict within the Scriptures. Is emotional incompatibility a valid excuse to have a divorce? Is family happiness supposed to come automatically? Listen to this episode to find out more!Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587 To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com