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Conversations for Life is a podcast ministry of CrossLife featuring husband and wife hosts, Jonathan and Kathleen. Every other week we sit down to discuss things that bring life into our marriages and families. We invite you to pull up a chair and join in the conversation.

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    • May 19, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    Recovering From Biblical Manhood and Womanhood with Aimee Byrd

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 33:42


    How can churches equip men and women as disciples of Christ? Join me and guest author Aimee Byrd to discuss her new book Recovering From Biblical Manhood and Womanhood.

    Recovering From Biblical Manhood and Womanhood with Aimee Byrd

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 33:42


    How can churches equip men and women as disciples of Christ? Join me and guest author Aimee Byrd to discuss her new book Recovering From Biblical Manhood and Womanhood.

    Trauma and the Christian Life with Dr. Diane Langberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 40:02


    Today we are honored to sit down and talk with psychologist, author, and speaker Dr. Diane Langberg. Dr. Langberg is the author of numerous books, including Suffering and the Heart of God, On The Threshold of Hope, and her newest book coming out in October called Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church. How should a Christian understand and respond to trauma in their own life and in the lives of others? How can the church integrate recovery from trauma into its discipleship model? How can the church create a space for the traumatized to share their stories and find help?

    Trauma and the Christian Life with Dr. Diane Langberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 40:02


    Today we are honored to sit down and talk with psychologist, author, and speaker Dr. Diane Langberg. Dr. Langberg is the author of numerous books, including Suffering and the Heart of God, On The Threshold of Hope, and her newest book coming out in October called Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church. How should a Christian understand and respond to trauma in their own life and in the lives of others? How can the church integrate recovery from trauma into its discipleship model? How can the church create a space for the traumatized to share their stories and find help?  

    Critical Theory with Guest Dr. Neil Shenvi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 48:19


    Have you heard terms like white fragility, intersectionality, white privilege, or social justice? Join us today as we talk with Dr. Neil Shenvi about the theory behind these ideas. We will also talk about how parents can equip their children to discern truth from falsehood so that they are able to reconcile the claims of critical theory proponents with what the Bible says about God's concern for mercy and justice.

    Critical Theory with Guest Dr. Neil Shenvi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 48:19


    Have you heard terms like white fragility, intersectionality, white privilege, or social justice? Join us today as we talk with Dr. Neil Shenvi about the theory behind these ideas. We will also talk about how parents can equip their children to discern truth from falsehood so that they are able to reconcile the claims of critical theory proponents with what the Bible says about God's concern for mercy and justice.

    The Novel Coronavirus' Economic Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 40:24


    Join me today for a timely discussion with Dr. John Rush, assistant professor of economics at Covenant College, as we talk about the ongoing economic impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic. What does it look like to love our neighbor in the midst of this? What is contained in the stimulus package and what impact will it have on the economy? What long-term impact will this have? There are no clear answers, but the discussion will help all of us process our personal concerns and the big picture.

    The Novel Coronavirus' Economic Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 40:24


    Join me today for a timely discussion with Dr. John Rush, assistant professor of economics at Covenant College, as we talk about the ongoing economic impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic. What does it look like to love our neighbor in the midst of this? What is contained in the stimulus package and what impact will it have on the economy? What long-term impact will this have? There are no clear answers, but the discussion will help all of us process our personal concerns and the big picture.   

    Emotional & Spiritual Abuse with guest Natalie Hoffman, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 27:54


    This week I continue my conversation with Natalie Hoffman about emotional and spiritual abuse in conservative Christian circles. How can churches respond better when a woman shares that she is in an emotionally or spiritually abusive marriage? What can a woman do who finds herself in an emotionally or spiritually abusive marriage? Check out giveherwings.com for training to identify and help those in an emotionally and spiritually abusive marriage.

    Emotional & Spiritual Abuse with guest Natalie Hoffman, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 27:54


    This week I continue my conversation with Natalie Hoffman about emotional and spiritual abuse in conservative Christian circles. How can churches respond better when a woman shares that she is in an emotionally or spiritually abusive marriage? What can a woman do who finds herself in an emotionally or spiritually abusive marriage? Check out giveherwings.com for training to identify and help those in an emotionally and spiritually abusive marriage.

    Emotional & Spiritual Abuse with guest Natalie Hoffman, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 28:59


    Christians believe marriage is a covenant between a man and woman before God for life, what do we do then when we find ourselves in a spiritually or emotionally abusive relationship? How do we know the difference between normal marital problems and emotional or spiritual abuse? Who do we turn to? How should church leaders respond when someone is seeking help in a spiritually or emotionally abusive relationship? Join me as I talk with Natalie Hoffman who runs an organization called Flying Free Now that helps women who find themselves in spiritually or emotionally abusive relationships. She is also the author of, Is It Me? Making Sense of Your Confusing Marriage, A Christian Woman's Guide to Spiritual and Emotional Abuse.

    Emotional & Spiritual Abuse with guest Natalie Hoffman, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 28:59


    Christians believe marriage is a covenant between a man and woman before God for life, what do we do then when we find ourselves in a spiritually or emotionally abusive relationship? How do we know the difference between normal marital problems and emotional or spiritual abuse? Who do we turn to? How should church leaders respond when someone is seeking help in a spiritually or emotionally abusive relationship? Join me as I talk with Natalie Hoffman who runs an organization called Flying Free Now that helps women who find themselves in spiritually or emotionally abusive relationships. She is also the author of, Is It Me? Making Sense of Your Confusing Marriage, A Christian Woman's Guide to Spiritual and Emotional Abuse.

    A Change of Affection, a conversation with author and speaker Beckett Cook, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 19:39


    Hear more from Becket Cook in part two of our conversation with author and speaker Becket Cook. In this episode we talk extensively about the influence of the media and Hollywood on our beliefs about what is right, wise, and good, and how easily this can cause Christians to doubt their own Scriptures. Join us today as we talk about the things that matter most to those that matter most to you.

    A Change of Affection, a conversation with author and speaker Beckett Cook, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 19:39


    Hear more from Becket Cook in part two of our conversation with author and speaker Becket Cook. In this episode we talk extensively about the influence of the media and Hollywood on our beliefs about what is right, wise, and good, and how easily this can cause Christians to doubt their own Scriptures. Join us today as we talk about the things that matter most to those that matter most to you.

    A Change of Affection, a conversation with author and speaker Becket Cook, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 26:57


    Listen to Beckett share his story of how God opened his eyes and brought him out of a gay Hollywood lifestyle into saving faith, and hear him answer common questions many Christians have about same sex attraction. Find out more at www.crosslife.org.

    A Change of Affection, a conversation with author and speaker Becket Cook, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 26:57


    Listen to Beckett share his story of how God opened his eyes and brought him out of a gay Hollywood lifestyle into saving faith, and hear him answer common questions many Christians have about same sex attraction. Find out more at www.crosslife.org.

    Keeping Place, A Conversation with author Jen Pollock Michel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 37:29


    In today's conversation, I sit down with author Jen Pollock Michel to talk about her book Keeping Place. How does our desire for Home point us upward toward God and outward toward our neighbor? Conversations for Life desires to engage in uplifting conversations about things that matter most to those that matter most to you. New episodes are released every Tuesday and don't forget to visit www.crosslife.org for more information.

    Keeping Place, A Conversation with author Jen Pollock Michel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 37:29


    In today's conversation, I sit down with author Jen Pollock Michel to talk about her book Keeping Place. How does our desire for Home point us upward toward God and outward toward our neighbor? Conversations for Life desires to engage in uplifting conversations about things that matter most to those that matter most to you. New episodes are released every Tuesday and don't forget to visit www.crosslife.org for more information.

    Man Enough, A Conversation with Nate Pyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 46:57


    How do men mask woundedness with false masculinity? How can we pursue Christ-likeness? Join me today as we sit down with pastor and author Nate Pyle to discuss how Jesus redefines manhood.

    Man Enough, A Conversation with Nate Pyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 46:57


    How do men mask woundedness with false masculinity? How can we pursue Christ-likeness? Join me today as we sit down with pastor and author Nate Pyle to discuss how Jesus redefines manhood.

    Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 29:49


    Do I use God to run from God? Do I compartmentalize my faith away from everything else? Do I ignore the impact of the past on the present? Sit down and join me as we begin looking at what growing in Christ looks like when we incorporate our emotional healthy into the picture.

    Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 29:49


    Do I use God to run from God? Do I compartmentalize my faith away from everything else? Do I ignore the impact of the past on the present? Sit down and join me as we begin looking at what growing in Christ looks like when we incorporate our emotional healthy into the picture. 

    Slugs, Bugs and Hobbits, A Conversation with Randall Goodgame

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 40:14


    Kathleen and Jonathan sit down with the man behind the music of Slugs & Bugs, Randall Goodgame, to talk about hobbits, faith, music, and much more. Don't miss this special episode of Conversations for Life!

    Slugs, Bugs and Hobbits, A Conversation with Randall Goodgame

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 40:14


    Kathleen and Jonathan sit down with the man behind the music of Slugs & Bugs, Randall Goodgame, to talk about hobbits, faith, music, and much more. Don't miss this special episode of Conversations for Life!

    Family Systems with Dr. Roberta Gilbert Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 20:49


    Listen in to the second part of our conversation with psychiatrist Dr. Roberta Gilbert about family systems, anxiety, differentiation and more.

    Family Systems with Dr. Roberta Gilbert Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 20:49


    Listen in to the second part of our conversation with psychiatrist Dr. Roberta Gilbert about family systems, anxiety, differentiation and more.

    Family Systems with Dr. Roberta Gilbert Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 24:47


    How can the anxiety carried by parents manifest itself in a child's behavior? How does our family of origin influence our own families?Join us as we discuss these questions and much more with Dr. Roberta Gilbert. Dr. Gilbert studied Family Systems Theory with Dr. Bowen and has been practicing as a licensed psychiatrist for many years. She is the author of several books, including, "Connecting With Our Children," which is an excellent resource for parents who want to read more into the benefits of a family systems approach to understanding family dynamics and parenting.

    Family Systems with Dr. Roberta Gilbert Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 24:47


    How can the anxiety carried by parents manifest itself in a child's behavior? How does our family of origin influence our own families?Join us as we discuss these questions and much more with Dr. Roberta Gilbert. Dr. Gilbert studied Family Systems Theory with Dr. Bowen and has been practicing as a licensed psychiatrist for many years. She is the author of several books, including, "Connecting With Our Children," which is an excellent resource for parents who want to read more into the benefits of a family systems approach to understanding family dynamics and parenting.

    Pastoral Wisdom for a Healthy Marriage with Guest Pastor Harry Reeder

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 29:10


    Harry Reeder is the senior pastor of Briarwood Presbyterian Church. He is the author of many books and has helped revitalize churches all around the world through Embers to a Flame. Join us as he shares how important church involvement is for building a healthy marriage.

    Pastoral Wisdom for a Healthy Marriage with Guest Pastor Harry Reeder

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 29:10


    Harry Reeder is the senior pastor of Briarwood Presbyterian Church. He is the author of many books and has helped revitalize churches all around the world through Embers to a Flame. Join us as he shares how important church involvement is for building a healthy marriage.

    No Little Women, a Conversation with Aimee Byrd Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 20:05


    What is "The Big Blue Book," and what do some complementarians have in common with transgender ideology? Listen to the second part of our conversation with guest Aimee Byrd to find out.

    No Little Women, a Conversation with Aimee Byrd Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 20:05


    What is "The Big Blue Book," and what do some complementarians have in common with transgender ideology? Listen to the second part of our conversation with guest Aimee Byrd to find out. 

    No Little Women, a Conversation with Aimee Byrd Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 31:03


    How can the church do a better job discipling women? Join us today as we sit down with author and co-host of the Mortification of Spin podcast, Aimee Byrd, to talk about the urgent need for churches to step up their efforts shepherding and equipping women to grow in their faith.

    No Little Women, a Conversation with Aimee Byrd Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 31:03


    How can the church do a better job discipling women? Join us today as we sit down with author and co-host of the Mortification of Spin podcast, Aimee Byrd, to talk about the urgent need for churches to step up their efforts shepherding and equipping women to grow in their faith.

    Overwhelmed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 28:58


    Many modern parents feel overwhelmed. In this conversation, Jonathan sits down with author Harriet Connor to explore some of the reasons why this might be and what we can do about it.

    Overwhelmed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 28:58


    Many modern parents feel overwhelmed. In this conversation, Jonathan sits down with author Harriet Connor to explore some of the reasons why this might be and what we can do about it.

    The Reliability of Scripture

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 50:38


    Jonathan walks through CrossLife's Guide to the Reliability of Scripture and discusses major categories of criticism frequently leveled against the trustworthiness of Scripture.

    The Reliability of Scripture

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 50:38


    Jonathan walks through CrossLife's Guide to the Reliability of Scripture and discusses major categories of criticism frequently leveled against the trustworthiness of Scripture. 

    Is the Bible Trustworthy? With Guest Dr. Craig Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 31:24


    Today it is more vital than ever before for parents to communicate to their children reasons for confidence in Scripture. Join us today as we sit down with Dr. Craig Evans, author and editor of more than 70 books, hundreds of articles and reviews, and professor for over 40 years teaching and researching in subjects related to Christianity and the Bible to talk about how believers can gain trust in their Scriptures, and communicate this trust to their children. Along the way we also discuss major areas of critique that are often given as reasons for discrediting Scripture's trustworthiness.

    Is the Bible Trustworthy? With Guest Dr. Craig Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 31:24


    Today it is more vital than ever before for parents to communicate to their children reasons for confidence in Scripture. Join us today as we sit down with Dr. Craig Evans, author and editor of more than 70 books, hundreds of articles and reviews, and professor for over 40 years teaching and researching in subjects related to Christianity and the Bible to talk about how believers can gain trust in their Scriptures, and communicate this trust to their children. Along the way we also discuss major areas of critique that are often given as reasons for discrediting Scripture's trustworthiness. 

    Social Media, Teens, and Identity in Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 28:02


    How does social media serve heart idols of security, identity, and significance toward destructive ends? Join us as we sit down with Kristen Hatton, author of Face Time - Your Identity in a Selfie World.

    Social Media, Teens, and Identity in Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 28:02


    How does social media serve heart idols of security, identity, and significance toward destructive ends? Join us as we sit down with Kristen Hatton, author of Face Time - Your Identity in a Selfie World.

    Family System with Dr. Jenny Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 47:54


    Family systems, differentiation, triangles, and faith. This week we are honored to talk with Dr. Jenny Brown, director of the Family Systems Institute in Sydney, Australia about family systems.

    Family System with Dr. Jenny Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 47:54


    Family systems, differentiation, triangles, and faith. This week we are honored to talk with Dr. Jenny Brown, director of the Family Systems Institute in Sydney, Australia about family systems.

    Redeemed Marriage Dynamics, Pt. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 39:20


    What does the New Testament teach about marriage? Join us today as we look at several specific New Testament passages related to marriage, and discuss how radical the Bible's picture of marriage is relative to surrounding cultural practices and beliefs.

    Redeemed Marriage Dynamics, Pt. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 39:20


    What does the New Testament teach about marriage? Join us today as we look at several specific New Testament passages related to marriage, and discuss how radical the Bible's picture of marriage is relative to surrounding cultural practices and beliefs.

    Redeemed Marriage Dynamics, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 38:24


    What is the danger with framing marriage dynamics as a reaction to current cultural trends rather than how the Bible itself frames it, as the intimate union of two image bearers of God uniquely suited to one another to carry out God's plans and purposes for themselves and those around them?

    Redeemed Marriage Dynamics, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 38:24


    What is the danger with framing marriage dynamics as a reaction to current cultural trends rather than how the Bible itself frames it, as the intimate union of two image bearers of God uniquely suited to one another to carry out God's plans and purposes for themselves and those around them?

    Redeemed Marriage Dynamics Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 25:11


    How does salvation transform fallen authority and power dynamics within marriage? Listen this week as Jonathan and Kathleen unpack three characteristics typical of sinful dynamics of authority and power, and how these are transformed through the redemptive power of God at work in the lives of believers.

    Redeemed Marriage Dynamics Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 25:11


    How does  salvation transform fallen authority and power dynamics within marriage? Listen this week as Jonathan and Kathleen unpack three characteristics typical of sinful dynamics of authority and power, and how these are transformed through the redemptive power of God at work in the lives of believers.

    Naked & Unashamed

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 17:52


    We look at what happens to the marriage relationship after the man and woman eat the fruit in Genesis 3 and discuss some ramifications for us today.

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