Just Talking with Friends Podcast

What does God's Glory have to do with the Gospel? And does God really have our best interest in mind? These questions and many more are discussed by Deb Gordon and Natalie Kuntz as they continue to wrestle with the complete Gospel message. Join us as we dig further into the deep messages God has for us and see how it can transform your life.

Join Deb Gordon and Natalie Kuntz as they discuss how the Gospel is designed to impact us daily. When we truly apply the Gospel of Jesus Christ, it changes us and impacts us every day.

Join us, Natalie Kuntz and Deb Gordon, as we explore God's questions he has for us. Often times we only think about the questions we have for him, but what questions might he have for us? And when we answer, what might they reveal about our hearts? 

A New Year bring new hope. Or does it? Is hope alive in 2025? Join Deb Gordon and Natalie Kuntz as they discuss tools to help in preparing you to face the new year despite the challenges ahead.

This season opener episode to Season 6. We are excited for a new year. This year, we are reflecting on lessons we learned from last year and how we can take those lessons and move forward into the new year. Part of that is identifying our purpose in Christ. Join Natalie Kuntz and Deb Gordon as we explore how that impacts our lives and our faith.

When you have an encounter with Jesus, what happens? It changes you, either by moving you closer or repelling you. How do you feel about that? Join Deb Gordon and Natalie Kuntz as they finish the book Meal Time Habits of the Messiah by Conrad Kempf and discuss how Christ has changed us and how he can change you. 

Do you feel you are walking in the darkness? Are you feeling like the world in closing in on you? Join us, Natalie Kuntz and me, Deb Gordon, as we discuss how Jesus brings light out of our darkness. He can make all things new. Join us and see how.

Join Natalie Kuntz and Deb Gordon in discussing Encounters 30 and 31 out of the book Mealtime Habits of the Messiah by Conrad Gempf. Today's topic: What is a Kingdom Perspective? Are our lives part of a bigger purpose than ourselves?

Join Natalie Kuntz and Deb Gordon in their discussion over Encounters 28 and 29 from Mealtime Habits of the Messiah by Conrad Gempf. Today's discussion centers around what makes us angry and is it the same as what makes God angry? Is anger ever good? Pull up a chair and join us.

Deb and Natalie and exploring the question, "Why does Jesus perform miracles?" Springing from the Encounters 21 and 23 of Mealtime Habits of the Messiah by Conrad Gempf, Deb and Natalie explore the idea: does Jesus do miracles because we have faith or does he perform them so we will have faith? Join us as we explore these questions.

Join Deb and Natalie as they discus Encounters 18 and 20 out the book Mealtime Habits of the Messiah by Conrad Gempf. They are exploring the idea of when God helps. Does it ever come too late? Have we ever lost hope because He didn't come in enough time?  

Do we really want to be healed? Isn't this a curious question. We think we know the obvious answer, but do we? Being healed or restored has a cost. Do we really want it? Join Deb and Natalie as they discuss this idea out of the Meal Time Habits of the Messiah book by Conrad Gempf.

What areas in your life do you need Jesus to show up and say "Peace be still!" Join Natalie Kuntz and Deb Gordon as they discuss Encounter 11 of the book Meal Times Habits of the Messiah by Conrad Gempf. We'll take a deep dive on what storms are raging in your life and how you can call on Jesus to meet you there.

Join Deb and Natalie as they discuss miracles. Are we open to them? What prevents us from being open to them? This goes over Encounters 9 and 10 of Meal Time Habits of the Messiah.

Deb and Natalie are exploring Encounter 6 in Mealtime Habits of the Messaih by Conrad Gempf. Would we accept the invitation to a dinner party if God invited us? Before you say yes, take a listen of ways Deb and Natalie explore this passage in Luke. What does it have to do with our hearts? What does it have to do with hospitality?

Jesus asks us a very important question: who do we say that he is? Deb and Natalie add a little fun to this episode by interviewing some children and asking them who Jesus is. Who we think he is will influence the course of our lives. Take a listen.

Have you ever thought that eating together a sacred act? In this second episode of Meal Time Habits of the Messiah, Natalie and Deb explore what takes place when we eat together, and how this impacts how we relate to one another. Come, join us to see what it's like to eat with Jesus.

Come, have some breakfast. This is Jesus' invitation as he invited his disciples to eat with him after he was resurrected. What would it be like if we invited Jesus back? Meal Time Habits of the Messiah is series Natalie Kuntz and Deb explore what we can learn by eating with Christ. Come, see what is in store.

This is the last of our cancer themed stories, but one of the best. Meet Steve. He is a survivor of prostate cancer. He and Deb discuss how God met him in his hour of greatest need. Time is short, Steve says, get right with God.

Two time breast cancer survivor Karen Peters shares with Deb how important advocating for oneself is so important. Karen's story is inspiring and heart warming. Take a listen and witness her story.

How is God revealing to me his great and mighty work through this breast cancer journey? This is part 2 of my journey through the wilderness of breast cancer. Natalie Kuntz joins me, Deb, again today and she asks some key questions about lessons, challenges, and God's amazing love. 

How do you respond when you get the diagnosis involving the c word? You know, cancer? This is part one of two episodes of the journey through breast cancer that I am going through. My friend Natalie Kuntz is back and interviewing me this time. Even though this topic is heavy, I hope you feel encouraged after you have taken a listen.

Guest Natalie Kuntz and Deb finish their series on discussing the book Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lysa Terkeurst. They discuss that living in forgiveness is actually possible. Bonus material. Finish with someone and know that you can have freedom in forgiveness. 

Guest Natalie Kuntz and Deb discuss chapters 12 and 13 in the series discussing the book Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lysa Terkeurst. Forgiveness means dealing with loss and bitterness that looms in our hearts. How do we do that and become healthier? Take a listen and find out.

Guest Natalie Kuntz and Deb discuss chapter 11 in Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lysa Terkeurst. Before we forgive others, do we need to first forgive God? We talk about renovating our emotional house. What does that mean? Take a listen and find out.

Deb and Natalie explore our views about God and forgiveness and take a hard look at who God is and who he isn't. This chapter challenges our thinking not to put God into a box and expect him to deliver what we want on our terms. 

Deb and Natalie tackle chapter 9 about setting boundaries in forgiveness. An honest discussion starts with identifying what boundary even needs implemented. This is a tough chapter but so necessary to help us stop the pattern of dysfunction in our lives.

Deb and Natalie continue in chapter 8 of Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lysa Terkeurst. How does one find hope in forgiveness when the unchangeable feels unforgiveable? A great discussion and honest thoughts in the journey of forgiveness.

Alisha Roberts is my guest. She is featured on the Bible App, offering valuable resources and devotionals in helping women lean into who God made them to be. She is a delightful guest, sharing the challenges and struggles she's had and how God has worked through those to empower her to become stronger.

This episode challenges us to not only look at our past, but evaluating it and correcting it so we can change our future. Deb and Natalie Kuntz continue in the book review of Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lysa Terkeurst and discuss what role forgiving those who have wounded us will change our future.

How do our past behaviors and experiences impact our decision making today? Does it impact our ability to forgive? In this chapter of Forgiving What You Can't Forget, Natalie and Deb explore the idea of "connecting the dots" in seeking to understand ourselves better. 

We interrupt our normal taping schedule and hear from Author Julie Harbour today. Julie is the author of Biblical Journaling which puts a twist or new way of journaling. Julie's creative way of journaling helps engage your senses and your heart in this process of opening your heart to the Lord and hear from Him. Journey with me as we listen to Julie's story and her creative way of journaling.

How is going back and collecting the "dots" of our story helpful in forgiveness? Join Deb and Natalie as they explore this idea as they continue in their book series "Forgiving What You Can't Forget" by Lysa Tercheurst. 

Join Deb and Natalie as they continue on the book review of Forgiving What You Can't Forget. This is chapter 4 of Lysa Terkeurst's book, plus much more added content to help you process and think through your hurts and wounds. Plus, Deb always high lights a new resource to read, listen to, or watch. Join us as we journey through those hurts that seem so unforgiveable.

Deb and Natalie continue in their book review of Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lysa Terkeurst. It explores the idea of our pain and if we can even survive it. Packed with tons of extra content and lessons from their own lives, Deb and Natalie delve into this topic of forgiveness and take a hard look at this question. 

Deb and Natalie continue their book discussion on forgiveness. Diving into chapter 2, everyone is "welcome to the table" to discuss their hurt and pain. No judgement here. Just our raw, authentic selves. Let's discuss those things that have wounded us and see how God can enter into those spaces and bring us closer to forgiveness. 

Deb interviews Susan Parker. She and her husband host 3D Target Trafficking: a fun day to do what you love "shoot bows" to stop what you hate "sex trafficking." Susan is very engaging and inspires everyone who listens to get involved and support Wings of Refuge. 

A new book review series over the book Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lysa Terkuerst. Join with me and my friend Natalie Kuntz as we journey through this book review. Is forgiveness a dirty word? Hmm, something to think about as we all desire it but struggle to give it. In this review we search our souls and walk through the hard things together. Join us on this journey. 

Traditional views vs. liberal views: what is a woman's role in the church? This topic has been debated and will continue to be but take a listen as Deb interviews Pastor Ashley Lenz. Ashley has a refreshing perspective as she shares her personal journey regarding this topic. 

Does it matter what thoughts we think? Does it matter what guides those thoughts? Deb interviews Chaplain Billie Hanes who shares her story and how the Word of God has transformed her thoughts and her life. 

As Deb and Natalie draw close to the end of the book review of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality they talk about learning to love well. How do we do this? Is is possible to learn new skills regarding our emotional makeup and therefore, become emotionally and spiritually mature? Walk alongside our hosts as they grabble with these questions.

How many of us stop? I really mean stop and breathe? Do we find rest as a gift? A type of freedom? Continuing in our book series, we discover the rhythmn of rest and sabbath and how this gift is meant to bring us freedom from ourselves and the world. Take a moment of rest, relax, and listen to this episode with us.

What are areas in our lives we need to let go of and grieve? Are their habits, ways of thinking, ways of approaching others, or ways of thinking about God that need to changed? Deb and Natalie continue in the book series of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality and explore this idea of letting go of those things that are keeping us emotionally immature. 

Deb and Natalie continue in the book review series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality and talk about journeying through the wall. Why do we get stuck in life? Is God speaking to us even when we don't think he's there? What if we don't make it through the wall, what happens? Natalie and Deb explore these questions and so many more as they tackle this chapter and apply it to life.

Deb and Natalie continue in their deep dive of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality book review by tackling chapter 3: Looking back to go forward. In this chapter we learn how our families of origin really impact our emotional health, including our attitudes, tendancies, strengthns and weaknesses. You will learn some new skills in this chapter and be challenged to do some research into your history.

Deb and Natalie are in a deep book dive into Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. This episode asks you to take a personal inventory and "Know Thyself." Which of course, is easier said than done. For us to know the areas that we are weakest in, we have to take an honest look at ourselves and see what areas we need God to do a mighty work. This is the second episode of this book series.

Season 4 is starting with an indepth study of the book Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. Natalie Kuntz is back with Deb and engaging with her for this book review. This study will challenge you!

This last episode of Season 3 is an honest sharing from Deb in which she comments on parts of her own story of pain. Through this, she calls on everyone to reach out to others and share their stories. She also gives a taste of what is coming is Season 4. Thanks for journeying with us and we hope to have you join us in Season 4.

Meet my friend Kellen Msseemmaa. She and her husband have a ministry called Empower Girls in Tanzania and many other African countries. She is an amazing woman of faith, courage, and vision. In this episode she shares with us the amazing work that God is doing in and through the girls in many towns and villages. Listen and be inspired that God is on the move!

How can love be an idol? Anything that takes the priority over God can become an idol, even love. This is the last of the book review series God's At War by Kyle Ideleman. Natalie and Deb discuss the god of romance, the god of family, and the god of me. This series has been very challenging and today's episode is bound to be hitting some areas that may need to be brought before the Lord. Listen with a friend. Pray and ask God what he is saying to you.

What do success, money, and achievement all have in common? They all can become idols of power. Yes, we are still in our book study "God's at War" by Kyle Idleman. And these are tough but necessary topics to talk about. Natalie Kuntz is our guest and we talk about these hard topics and how they sneak into our hearts and become idols.