Conversations about various topics with Pastor Marco DeBarros and guests.
CONVERSATION TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro0:33 What animal would you be and why?1:37 Did you both think you'd be pastors? Is it hard?3:23 How can we not fall into temptation?4:44 Who wrote the first Bible?7:51 How can I be a better student and make the most of this year?11:19 How do you deal with sexual temptation in a relationship?23:00 How do you share your faith with your friends without sounding weird?26:24 How do I make friends and develop healthy friendships?29:25 How do I deal with my parents who are always busy?30:43 How do you receive the gift of tongues?37:20 How have you grown in your faith and stayed consistent?38:30 What would you say to yourself when you were in high school?
CONVERSATION TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro1:06 How do we respond to the LGBTQ+ narrative, specifically in school and with our children?4:47 How would you encourage a parent to have a transitioning/coming out conversation? 10:38 What do we do when larger corporations support certain beliefs that Christians don't agree with?17:06 What does the bible say about hell? Is it a real place, or just an idea?22:17 What are your thoughts on pastors who are rich and have a lot of fancy/worldly things?33:05 How do i take a relationship that is "unequally yoked" and make it equally yoked?37:59 Why can't someone serve in church iff they're living with their partner outside of marriage?42:45 Get connected and send us your questions!
CONVERSATION TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro1:18 Can God forgive & bless a couple who had sex outside of marriage but want to change?3:00 Advice for dating couples in the sense of sexuality and intimacy?4:59 Can you explain "The sins of the fathers" and what that really means?8:27 What are your thoughts on abortion? What does the Bible have to say about it?13:08 What are "denominations?" What denomination is New Life South Coast?16:49 Malachi 3:10 refers to man testing God. Aren't we supposed to never test God?18:06 Did the Vatican remove 14 books from the Bible? Why? Why do we only have 66 in the Bible?21:25 What do you personally wonder?22:31 Get connected and send us your questions!
CONVERSATION TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro1:28 Why are CREWS important?2:50 Could we have church like the New Testament church did?4:08 What should I look for when searching for a healthy community?5:54 How do I cultivate a relationship with someone I don't naturally get along with?9:35 How do we create a safe space for those with mental health needs, without idolizing feelings?15:53 How do I distinguish the difference between solitude and isolation? 23:05 What do I do when I feel my circle isn't right for me?25:53 How do we know the difference between "unity" and "uniformity?"31:25 What advice would you give to those who struggle with confrontation?36:47 Get connected and send us your questions!
CONVERSATION TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro1:12 Thoughts on worldly / secular music?2:56 Should Christians be respectful of other religions?5:00 Thoughts on homosexuality?8:20 How do I deal with guilt and shame in regards to homosexuality?13:30 How do we share our faith without being pushy / forceful?16:30 Why is it so hard to invite people to church?18:30 Why is inviting people to church important?23:16 How do we handle people bashing our faith and beliefs?26:40 What is the heart behind the saying "Go for the one"?29:00 Closing Prayer31:04 Get connected and send us your questions!
CONVERSATION TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro1:05 Rapid Fire!2:15 How do I stay calm and grounded despite social media making me fearful?3:45 How do you keep up to date with current events without social media?5:18 Where do you think social media will bring us in the coming years?7:40 Thoughts on virtual / augmented reality?9:00 How do i navigate technology and social media in a healthy way?11:25 Will it get easier to identify our unhealthy relationship with technology?13:28 How do you discern God's will and timing?17:50 I feel called to serve, but I'm afraid of failure and rejection. What do I do? 19:52 What happens to someone when they commit suicide?22:22 How do we help those who experience tragedy?27:04 Get connected and send us your questions!
CONVERSATION TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:42 Thoughts on being single?4:06 Thoughts on dating apps and websites?7:19 Thoughts on eloping without parental consent / blessing?13:04 Should I date someone who is bad with money?18:49 Advice to 20+ year olds? Thoughts on "the one?"24:24 I already live with someone and we have kids. Why should we get married?29:30 I struggle with trusting my spouse. What do I do?34:13 Should my spouse and I pray together? Why or why not?37:27 Get connected and send us your questions!
CONVERSATION TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro1:07 What advice do you have for introverts in church?6:10 Is God worth it?13:42 When does questioning become "healthy?"16:40 How can I believe in both God and science?22:26 How did Jesus know He was God? How can God grow?26:02 Why do bad things happen?32:25 What happens when you die?36:50 Get connected and send us your questions!
CONVERSATION TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro0:40 What do you think about day dreaming?1:30 Can dreams lead to something more?2:10 Imagination vs. Reality?3:32 How do I find my purpose?5:38 What do I do when others see potential in me?7:37 Are ambitions and the desire for success bad?11:11 How do you stay humble in the success?13:51 How do I find my why?16:32 How do I stay focused on now while preparing for later?18:53 How do I overcame shame and guilt from my past?21:41 How do I represent Jesus to those who knew the old me?23:37 How do you free yourself from the weight of others?25:02 When is your next book coming out?
CONVERSATION TIME STAMPS0:00 - Intro0:46 - Why do you prefer hoodies?1:17 - Thoughts on tattoos and piercings?3:06 - Thoughts on culture wars and politics?6:54 - Thoughts on leaders that fall from grace?11:32 - How do I learn to trust after being hurt so much?14:28 - How do I know the difference between a "me" issue or a "them" issue?16:15 - Why are Christians supposed to be the kindest, but often aren't?19:57 - I feel called to another church; what should I do? Can I serve at two churches at once?26:35 - Do I need to attend church to be a "good Christian?"29:05 - Get connected and send us your questions!
CONVERSATION TIME STAMPS0:00 - Intro0:47 - How do I live a life that's pleasing to God?3:07 - What does surrender REALLY look like?5:17 - How do I know I'm in God's will and not my own?8:22 - What do I do when I don't want to do what I know I should do?10:42 - How do I keep focused on the long haul, not just now?13:09 - What is spiritual warfare really?16:28 - What does it mean to "walk by faith?"20:08 - How do I know the difference between my faith and my feelings?26:38 - Get connected and send us your questions!