Podcast appearances and mentions of Alan Noble

Originally Released Dec. 5, 2023When an athlete trains and practices in his or her sport, they are achieving multiple goals at the same time. They get stronger by lifting weights. They get more agile and increase endurance by running and doing sprints. They develop muscle memory by practicing their sport and certain moves over and over and over again. All of this is in pursuit of being ready for the competition – ready for game day. As Christians, we have our own exercises – we call them spiritual practices. We grow stronger in our faith through reading Scripture. We grow more agile and increase endurance through fasting and silence and solitude. We develop muscle memory through gratitude. Today's episode is all about spiritual practices. Host Jason Wieland is joined today by Reward Sibanda. Reward and Jason go in-depth on what spiritual practices are, what they do to and for you, and why it's important to make spiritual practices a part of your life. Doable Discipleship is a Saddleback Church podcast produced and hosted by Jason Wieland. It premiered in 2017 and now offers more than 400 episodes. Episodes release every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app and on the Saddleback Church YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/saddleback).Resources Related to This Episode:https://www.amazon.com/How-Fast-Rediscover-Unlocking-Emotional/dp/0593601351Subscribe to the Doable Discipleship podcast at Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doable-discipleship/id1240966935) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zc9nuwQZOLadbFCZCmZ1V)Related Doable Discipleship Episodes:Living with Hope in the Midst of Struggle with Alan Noble - https://youtu.be/99Nki49V0fIDelighting in Jesus with Asheritah Ciuciu - https://youtu.be/nHFPW4QLc9sEmbracing Brokenness with Michael John Cusick - https://youtu.be/Wzky80I2lPwMysteries of Faith: Prayer - https://youtu.be/9rFBmBKiNxIMysteries of Faith: Union with Christ - https://youtu.be/U1MkOvTKvd0Living Hope with Phil Wickham - https://youtu.be/1U_aetP2H0MLonging for Joy with Alastair Sterne - https://youtu.be/HNXAl4wTmIcNavigating the Bible: Genesis - https://youtu.be/ddhjMfOoasA

What if the crushing weight of modern life isn't a bug in the system but a feature of a false belief? In this episode of Thinking Christian, Dr. James Spencer is joined by Dr. Alan Noble to explore his compelling book, You Are Not Your Own. Together, they unpack why our culture's demand to “define yourself” leads to despair, and how belonging to Christ—not ourselves—is the good news we’ve been trained to forget. Drawing from the Heidelberg Catechism, zoocosis, and Sylvia Plath, this conversation dives deep into anthropology, social pressure, identity, and the role of the Church in resisting cultural formation. A quietly radical episode that reminds us that true freedom isn’t found in self-expression, but in surrender. Explore the book: You Are Not Your Own at ivpress.com (use code IVPPOD20 for a 20% discount)

In this episode of Doable Discipleship, host Jason Wieland talks about what it means to choose to move in - to engage in relationships. He talks about some of the reasons why we may want to isolate or choose something easier, but offers a different perspective on why it's important to choose to engage. He talks about what the Bible says and encourages you to move in the way Jesus did. Doable Discipleship is a Saddleback Church podcast produced and hosted by Jason Wieland. It premiered in 2017 and now offers more than 400 episodes. Episodes release every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app and on the Saddleback Church YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/saddleback).Subscribe to the Doable Discipleship podcast at Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doable-discipleship/id1240966935) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zc9nuwQZOLadbFCZCmZ1V)Related Doable Discipleship Episodes:Living with Hope in the Midst of Struggle with Alan Noble - https://youtu.be/99Nki49V0fIDelighting in Jesus with Asheritah Ciuciu - https://youtu.be/nHFPW4QLc9sEmbracing Brokenness with Michael John Cusick - https://youtu.be/Wzky80I2lPwMysteries of Faith: Prayer - https://youtu.be/9rFBmBKiNxIMysteries of Faith: Union with Christ - https://youtu.be/U1MkOvTKvd0Living Hope with Phil Wickham - https://youtu.be/1U_aetP2H0MLonging for Joy with Alastair Sterne - https://youtu.be/HNXAl4wTmIcNavigating the Bible: Genesis - https://youtu.be/ddhjMfOoasA

Originally published Dec. 12, 2023Have you ever asked yourself the question: Why should I get out of bed? In today's episode, host Jason Wieland, Content Development Pastor at Saddleback Church, talks about his favorite book of 2023. It's called On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden & Gift of Living by Alan Noble. This short, 104-page book is rich in its look at anxiety, depression, and other hardships of life. It doesn't sugarcoat the realities of suffering. For anybody who may not struggle with these issues themselves, Dr. Noble paints an important picture of what life is truly like for those in this daily fight. However, this book is truly one of hope as it reminds us of the reality of our good creation, the presence of our good Creator and the truth that your life is a testimony of that goodness - whether you are having a good day or not.Join Jason as he dives into this impactful, important book. This episode highlights some quotes from the book as Jason discusses why he finds this book so necessary and what makes it his book of the year.Doable Discipleship is a Saddleback Church podcast produced and hosted by Jason Wieland. It premiered in 2017 and now offers more than 400 episodes. Episodes release every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app and on the Saddleback Church YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/saddleback).Resources Related to This Episode:https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Out-Bed-Burden-Living/dp/1514004437Subscribe to the Doable Discipleship podcast at Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doable-discipleship/id1240966935) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zc9nuwQZOLadbFCZCmZ1V)Related Doable Discipleship Episodes:Living with Hope in the Midst of Struggle with Alan Noble - https://youtu.be/99Nki49V0fIDelighting in Jesus with Asheritah Ciuciu - https://youtu.be/nHFPW4QLc9sEmbracing Brokenness with Michael John Cusick - https://youtu.be/Wzky80I2lPwMysteries of Faith: Prayer - https://youtu.be/9rFBmBKiNxIMysteries of Faith: Union with Christ - https://youtu.be/U1MkOvTKvd0Living Hope with Phil Wickham - https://youtu.be/1U_aetP2H0MLonging for Joy with Alastair Sterne - https://youtu.be/HNXAl4wTmIcNavigating the Bible: Genesis - https://youtu.be/ddhjMfOoasA

In episode 487 I chat with Justin Hughes, Valerie Andrews, Dr Alan Noble, and Chelsea Risko. We discuss  how OCD can latch on to faith, scrupulosity, finding the line between compulsive prayer and valued prayer, exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), inference-based cognitive behavioural therapy (I-CBT), how faith was a support for them, worrying about therapy and faith, working with a non faith based counsellor, words of hope, and much more.  Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/faith-487 The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://learn.nocd.com/theocdstories Join many other listeners getting our weekly emails. Never miss a podcast episode or update: https://theocdstories.com/newsletter  Thanks to all our patrons for supporting our work. To sign up to our Patreon and to check out the benefits you'll receive as a Patron, visit: https://www.patreon.com/theocdstoriespodcast 

On AI Pastors & Ministries: A warning on why the work of the church must remain human … GUEST O. Alan Noble. The New Pope from an Orthodox perspective… GUEST Fr Tom Soroka … St Nicholas Orthodox Church, McKees Rocks. Half-Price Tuition … GUEST Jennifer Szlembarski, Portersvlle Christian School.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On AI Pastors & Ministries: A warning on why the work of the church must remain human … GUEST O. Alan Noble. The New Pope from an Orthodox perspective… GUEST Fr Tom Soroka … St Nicholas Orthodox Church, McKees Rocks. Half-Price Tuition … GUEST Jennifer Szlembarski, Portersvlle Christian School.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. TOPIC & GUESTThis week we are discussing our REWIND episode: “Getting Out of Bed When We Don't Have What it Takes w/ Alan Noble” PAIN POINTEvery morning, we wake up and we have to decide: Are we going to get out of bed…or not? There are days when it all feels like too much; the trials and tribulations of this world seem insurmountable and the lure of staying in bed and hiding from everything and everyone looks like the only solution. Every solo parent has experienced this feeling of overwhelm and knows…we still have to do it. Our kids are depending on us. Their world can't run without us. So, how do we get out of bed when we feel like we don't have what it takes? This being the week of Christmas, I feel like this could be so true for so many, especially if you're without your kids this week. GUEST BIODr. O. Alan Noble is Associate Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University,advisor to Christ and Pop Culture and the AND Campaign, and author of threebooks: On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living, You Are Not YourOwn: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World, and Disruptive Witness: SpeakingTruth in a Distracted Age. Dr. Noble has published articles at The Atlantic, VOX,First Things, and Christianity Today. He lives with his wife and three children. https://www.oalannoble.com/ LINK TO SHOW NOTESFor all the detailed show notes, tips and links click - https://soloparent.org/show-notes-blog ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be related to a topic we cover on the podcast, something you are facing or just something you are curious about. We want you to be part of our podcast! To receive a free SPS Welcome Toolkit with links to groups, info and a free book click - https://soloparent.org/welcome-toolkit Join our FREE daily meditational devotional - pod.link/1517894054 Download our free app - APPLE - https://apple.co/3fKOd6F ANDROID - https://bit.ly/2TvjtOs

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. TOPIC & GUESTThis week we are discussing our REWIND episode: “Getting Out of Bed When We Don't Have What it Takes w/ Alan Noble” PAIN POINTEvery morning, we wake up and we have to decide: Are we going to get out of bed…or not? There are days when it all feels like too much; the trials and tribulations of this world seem insurmountable and the lure of staying in bed and hiding from everything and everyone looks like the only solution. Every solo parent has experienced this feeling of overwhelm and knows…we still have to do it. Our kids are depending on us. Their world can't run without us. So, how do we get out of bed when we feel like we don't have what it takes? This being the week of Christmas, I feel like this could be so true for so many, especially if you're without your kids this week. GUEST BIODr. O. Alan Noble is Associate Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University,advisor to Christ and Pop Culture and the AND Campaign, and author of threebooks: On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living, You Are Not YourOwn: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World, and Disruptive Witness: SpeakingTruth in a Distracted Age. Dr. Noble has published articles at The Atlantic, VOX,First Things, and Christianity Today. He lives with his wife and three children. https://www.oalannoble.com/ LINK TO SHOW NOTESFor all the detailed show notes, tips and links click - https://soloparent.org/show-notes-blog ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be related to a topic we cover on the podcast, something you are facing or just something you are curious about. We want you to be part of our podcast! To receive a free SPS Welcome Toolkit with links to groups, info and a free book click - https://soloparent.org/welcome-toolkit Join our FREE daily meditational devotional - pod.link/1517894054 Download our free app - APPLE - https://apple.co/3fKOd6F ANDROID - https://bit.ly/2TvjtOs

We aren't always honest about how difficult normal human life is.   In this 2nd part of a 2 part interview, we discuss that for the majority of people, sorrow, despair, anxiety, and mental illness are everyday experiences. While we have made tremendous advancements in therapy and psychiatry, the burden of living still comes down to mundane choices that we each must make—like the daily choice to get out of bed.   In this deeply personal essay, Alan Noble considers the unique burden of everyday life in the modern world. Sometimes, he writes, the choice to carry on amid great suffering—to simply get out of bed—is itself a powerful witness to the goodness of life, and of God.

Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let's step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let's get the good and the gold from today's guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMV.org or find him on Facebook at The Gathering of the Miami Valley.ALAN NOBLE (PhD, Baylor University) is associate professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, cofounder and editor in chief of Christ and Pop Culture, and an advisor for the AND Campaign. He has written for The Atlantic, Vox, BuzzFeed, The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, and First Things. He is also the author of Disruptive Witness and You Are Not Your Own.

We aren't always honest about how difficult normal human life is.   In this interview, based on Alan Noble's book we discuss that for the majority of people, sorrow, despair, anxiety, and mental illness are everyday experiences. While we have made tremendous advancements in therapy and psychiatry, the burden of living still comes down to mundane choices that we each must make—like the daily choice to get out of bed.   In this deeply personal essay, Alan Noble considers the unique burden of everyday life in the modern world. Sometimes, he writes, the choice to carry on amid great suffering—to simply get out of bed—is itself a powerful witness to the goodness of life, and of God.   For the majority of people, sorrow, despair, anxiety, and mental illness are everyday experiences. While we have made tremendous advancements in therapy and psychiatry, the burden of living still comes down to mundane choices that we each must make—like the daily choice to get out of bed.   In this deeply personal essay, Alan Noble considers the unique burden of everyday life in the modern world. Sometimes, he writes, the choice to carry on amid great suffering—to simply get out of bed—is itself a powerful witness to the goodness of life, and of God.

We've all heard the stats: Anxiety, depression, and loneliness are on the rise. Yet, therapies, medications, and other techniques for alleviating mental afflictions abound. What are we missing? Alan Noble, author of “On Getting Out of Bed,” joins us today to first normalize mental anguish as an everyday experience for the majority of people. His book takes on the central challenge of life: Why is it worth living? And how do we survive all of this suffering? Alan and Patrick discuss how Western society historically perpetuated the lies that mental suffering is abnormal and that we can conquer anything by maximizing our own efficiency. But do techniques for alleviating anxiety and depression really work? Or are they making things even worse? They discuss how therapy culture has backfired and how too many latch onto their mental diagnosis as their identity. Plus, is our environment breeding more anxiety and depression? And how can we enter well into the anxiety of others? Listen now! Have you benefitted personally from Truth Over Tribe or seen it have a positive effect on someone you know? have you used the podcast, book, or blog as a catalyst for conversation on polarizing topics? We want to hear about it! Share your story at choosetruthovertribe.com/story. Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review!

Alan Noble is an Associate Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University. He has contributed articles to prestigious publications such as The Atlantic, The Gospel Coalition, First Things, and Christianity Today. He is the author of three books, with his most recent work being "On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living." His academic interests and writings often explore the intersections of literature, faith, and mental health.Episode Summary:Rebecca interviews Dr. Alan Noble, an Associate Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, about his latest book "On Getting Out of Bed." They discuss the profound connections between faith, mental health, literature, and the human experience. Alan emphasizes that while contemporary culture often encourages introspection to the point of self-absorption, the Christian faith invites individuals to find meaning and purpose beyond themselves.Key Takeaways:Christianity provides a unique explanatory power for suffering, purpose, and human experience.Support from a compassionate community is crucial for those dealing with mental health issues.The Christian faith offers fundamental objective truths that challenge the inward focus encouraged by contemporary culture.Meaning and purpose in life are reaffirmed by the unchanging love and sacrifice of Jesus, providing hope for all circumstances.Notable Quotes:"Anxiety and depression like to tell you to turn inward on yourself and fold in, but what you need is your world to get bigger." - Alan Noble"There's a profound witness in embracing life and living it for God, even in the midst of suffering." - Alan Noble"We can't stop being useful to God because he never made us to be useful in the first place." - Alan NobleFollow: Alan on Instagram.Purchase Alan's new book: On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of LivingSign up for weekly emails at RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/SubscribeFollow Confronting Christianity:Instagram | XPurchase Rebecca's Books:Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest ReligionDoes the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships?: Examining 10 Claims about Scripture and Sexuality10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about ChristianityJesus though the Eyes of Women: How the First Female Disciples Help Us Know and Love the LordNo Greater Love: A Biblical Vision for FriendshipConfronting Jesus: 9 Encounters with the Hero of the GospelsAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting!Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠

Assassination attempts, forgiveness, and threats to elected officials.  Find us on Youtube. This week on The Bulletin, Clarissa Moll and Russell Moore welcome Alan Noble (writer and professor at Oklahoma Baptist University) to help us consider the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump and the concerns it raises. Then, they examine the role of forgiveness after tragedy as they remember the life of Rosanna King, a survivor of the 2006 Amish schoolhouse shooting, who died this week. Finally, Harvest Prude (Christianity Today) joins us to discuss election officials facing intimidation as the polls open. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Follow the show in your podcast app of choice. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. Leave a comment in Spotify with your feedback on the discussion—we may even respond! TODAY'S GUESTS:  Dr. O. Alan Noble is Associate Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University and author of numerous books and articles. Alan has written articles for Christian publications such as Modern Reformation, In Touch Ministries magazine, and Christianity Today and for secular publications like Vox, Buzzfeed, and The Atlantic. Harvest Prude is national political correspondent for Christianity Today. She has covered a range of topics in Washington, DC, including Congress, the Supreme Court, and immigration and refugee policy under the Trump and Biden administrations. RESOURCES: Deadlock ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a weekly (and sometimes more!) current events show from Christianity Today hosted and moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor in chief) and Mike Cosper (director, CT Media). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Psychedelics are back in vogue as influencers promote hallucinogens as a gateway to spiritual enlightenment. The boom in mind-expanding drugs even seems to be opening up some people to the possibility of God. But what are the dangers of taking shortcuts to the transcendent? Justin hears from those arguing for and against the psychedelic resurgence including Mikhaila Peterson, Alan Noble, Alex O'Connor, Shawn Ryan, Iain McGilchrist and Phil Cotnoir. Ashley Lande explains why her search for enlightenment through psilocybin, LSD and mushrooms led her to some dark places, and how she found her way back to Christ. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Support via Patreon for early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justinbrierley/membership Support via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brierleyjustin Support via Tax-deductible (USA): https://defendersmedia.com/portfolio/justin-brierley/ Buy the book or get a signed copy: https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/ Ep 26 show notes: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/episode-26-psychedelics-and-the-search-for-god-ashley-landes-surprising-journey-to-faith The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God is a production of Think Faith in partnership with Genexis, and support from The Jerusalem Trust & the Christian Evidence Society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As ministry leaders, how can we honestly approach our own mental and emotional struggles and create safe spaces for others to do the same? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Alan Noble. Alan is a professor at Oklahoma Baptist University. He is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Christ and Pop Culture and an award-winning author. His most recent book is entitled On Getting Out of Bed. Together, Alan and Jason look at the reality of mental afflictions and how they relate to our spirituality. Alan then shares from his own experiences some words of caution and encouragement on how we can address mental health in ministry.Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/networkSome key takeaways from this conversation:Alan Noble on the connection between one's theological perspective and their resilience or response to difficulties: "Suffering is a basic part of life, and how you deal with suffering says a lot about how you understand the nature of God and the nature of your problems."Alan Noble on the importance of having a supportive community of like-minded individuals, believers who share similar values or faith, who stand with us through various aspects of life: "We need communities of believers standing, walking, and sitting beside us in order to persevere."Alan Noble on the value of life as a precious gift from a loving and caring God: "Your life is a beautiful and good gift from a God who loves you and cares for you… you have a duty to care for yourself and to care for others."----------------Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders. Love well, live well, & lead well Complimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesession Follow PastorServe LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookConnect with Jason Daye LinkedIn | Instagram...

RNC recap, Dr. Ruth and Richard Simmons die, and Christian higher ed's survival This week on The Bulletin, Russell Moore and Clarissa Moll welcome Madeleine Kearns to recap the first three days of the Republican National Convention ahead of Trump's keynote address. Then, author and professor Alan Noble joins the show for a conversation about the loneliness, longing, and deaths of Richard Simmons and Dr. Ruth. Finally, Christian universities are closing at a notable rate. Alan, Russell and Clarissa discuss the reasons for this trend and the implications of it.  Today's Guests:  Madeleine Kearns is a staff writer at National Review and a senior fellow at the Independent Women's Forum. She is from Glasgow, Scotland, and is a trained singer. Dr. O. Alan Noble is Associate Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University and author of numerous books and articles. Alan has written articles for Christian publications such as Modern Reformation, InTouch Magazine, and Christianity Today and for secular publications like VOX, Buzzfeed, and The Atlantic. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Producer: Clarissa Moll Associate Producer: Leslie Thompson Editing and Mix: TJ Hester Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do we have free will? Many leading atheist voices say 'no'. Determinism has become a popular philosophy, but has contributed to a meta-crisis and a mental health crisis. Hearing from thinkers such as Alan Noble, Elizabeth Oldfield and Iain McGilchrist, Justin asks whether the passing of influential philosopher Daniel Dennett may herald a new openness to God, as seekers such as Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Russell Brand emerge from the 'meaning crisis'. Tech pioneer Jordan Hall also tells his story of finding an unexpected answer to his search for a solution to the meta-crisis. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Support via Patreon for early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justinbrierley/membership Support via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brierleyjustin Support via Tax-deductible (USA): https://defendersmedia.com/portfolio/justin-brierley/ Buy the book or get a signed copy: https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/ Ep 23 show notes: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/episode-23-emerging-from-the-meaning-crisis-the-death-of-daniel-dennett-and-rebirth-of-jordan-hall The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God is a production of Think Faith in partnership with Genexis, and support from The Jerusalem Trust & the Christian Evidence Society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last year we released an episode of Doable Discipleship called The Burden & Gift of Living. Host Jason Wieland had read a book called On Getting Out of Bed by Alan Noble, and even though we were not able to interview him at the time, Jason needed to talk about this book. No book resonated with and spoke to Jason as deeply as On Getting out of Bed so Jason did his first solo episode of the podcast talking about the book. Well, the topic seemed to strike a chord as in the 6 months since its release, that episode has become one of the most engaged in the history of Doable Discipleship, and the numbers just continue to go up. On Getting Out of Bed is a look at the struggles of everyday living and the reality of mental affliction, to the point that some people constantly wrestle with the question of why to even get out of bed. The book is a beautiful essay on the reality of brokenness, the goodness of God, and the hope of healing. Well, today is a day Jason has eagerly awaited. In today's episode, Jason is joined by Dr. Alan Noble, author of On Getting Out of Bed. In this conversation, Alan and Jason talk about why the topic of life's burden speaks to so many people today, how generations approach mental affliction differently, whether or not to openly discuss your own mental afflictions, hope of healing, the role of those who care for those who struggle with mental afflictions, and so so much more. Doable Discipleship is a Saddleback Church podcast produced and hosted by Jason Wieland. It premiered in 2017 and now offers more than 380 episodes. Episodes release every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app and on the Saddleback Church YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/saddleback). Doable Discipleship is a proud part of the Saddleback Family of Podcasts. To learn more about the Saddleback Family of Podcasts, visit saddleback.com/podcasts.Resources from this episode: On Getting Out of Bed by Alan Noble - https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Out-Bed-Burden-Living/dp/1514004437Related Doable Discipleship EpisodesThe Burden & Gift of Living - https://youtu.be/VP6kHyBUpP4Living a Non-Anxious Life - https://youtu.be/DPwC3I77F8E

Today I am privileged to speak with Dr. O. Alan Noble, professor and author of the book On Getting Out of Bed, which is one of the best books I've ever read about the reality of struggling with mental health as a person of faith. Dr. Noble and I discuss the broken anthropology that may be contributing to the unique anxieties of our age and reflect on the message we send when we choose to persevere through suffering.

Everyone experiences mental affliction in some way. Sometimes through long seasons of suffering. Other times through a quiet discomforting sense that all is not as it should be. Dr. Alan Noble sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Nika Spaulding to talk about "the burden and gift of living," and how, in the darkest times, even get out of bed is an act of worship and an acknowledgment of God's goodness.To learn more about Alan Noble and to purchase his book, visit his website: https://www.oalannoble.com/We love hugs! And when you rate, review, and share Honestly, Though on Apple Podcasts (and all podcast platforms), we see it immediately, and it feels just like a big, warm hug. Thank you in advance for taking an extra moment to make sure others find us in the algorithms. And speaking of finding us...Honestly, Though: @honestlythoughthepodcast (FB & IG(Rebecca Carrell: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/ ;  IG - @RebeccaCarrell ; Twitter: @RebeccaACarrell ; FB - Rebecca Ashbrook CarrellLiz Rodriguez: IG: @lizannrodriguez ; FB - Liz Rodriguez - https://www.facebook.com/liz.rodriguez.92775Nika Spaulding: stjudeoakcliff.org ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; Twitter - @NikaAdidasWe have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at taylorstandridge1@gmail.com or on Twitter: @TBStandridge

MOVIE DISCUSSION: The Gospel According To Podcast & Instagram Dave Hallahan of The Gospel According To podcast joins Melvin in discussing one of Dennis Villeneuve's most accessible and celebrated features, Arrival! Topics:(PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 36-minutes of discussing Dave Hallahan's podcast The Gospel According To, their wide-variety of subject matter, the pursuit of media literacy, and the wonder of curation. (PATREON EXCLUSIVE)Dave shares about his podcast The Gospel According To, his meme page @youthgroupmemes, and his Substack "Bottom's Up w/ Dave Hallahan".Melvin asks Dave about his familiarity with Denis Villeneuve's film work, and the two discuss his films.Villeneuve utilizes the 5 senses to serve as various pick-up shots during moments of intense, transfixed awe.Melvin, "What do you think it is that makes, like, movies like this a chore to watch?"Discussing the beauty of the storytelling mantra, "Show, don't tell".Communication is the complexity of a "story in my head" in combined with or against the pursuit of mutuality.Dave sharing thoughts in the spoiler-filled section, "The journey to the hardship is also filled with tremendous joy."Discussing recurrent visuals, symbols, and motifs.The Heptapod B language is a gift because it encourages the self to invest further in the present because of their knowledge of the future.Dave, "The point of knowing 'the ending' is it should motivate our 'right now'".Recommendations:About Time (2013) (Movie)Man on Wire (2008) (Documentary)Terraform: Building a Better World by Propaganda (2021) (Book)On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living by Alan Noble (2023) (Book)The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014) (Movie) Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Instagram Facebook Group

Every morning, we wake up and we have to decide: Are we going to get out of bed…or not? There are days when it all feels like too much; the trials and tribulations of this world seem insurmountable and the lure of staying in bed and hiding from everything and everyone looks like the only solution. Every solo parent has experienced this feeling of overwhelm and knows… we still have to do it. Our kids are depending on us. Their world can't run without us. So, how do we get out of bed when we feel like we don't have what it takes? Our guest today is Dr. Alan Noble, an associate professor at Oklahoma Baptist University, and co-founder and editor-in-chief at Christ and Pop Culture. He has written for the Atlantic, Vox, The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, and First Things. He is the author of multiple books including the one we're discussing today—” On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living.” For all the detailed show notes, tips and links visit soloparent.org/show-notes-blog —> ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be related to a topic we cover on the podcast, something you are facing, or just something you are curious about. We want you to be part of our podcast! Receive a free SPS Welcome Toolkit with links to groups, info, and a free book. Join our FREE daily meditational devotional - pod.link/1517894054 Download our free app - APPLE | ANDROID Every girl deserves a faith-filled adventure click here for the NIV Kingdom Girls Bible

Every morning, we wake up and we have to decide: Are we going to get out of bed…or not? There are days when it all feels like too much; the trials and tribulations of this world seem insurmountable and the lure of staying in bed and hiding from everything and everyone looks like the only solution. Every solo parent has experienced this feeling of overwhelm and knows… we still have to do it. Our kids are depending on us. Their world can't run without us. So, how do we get out of bed when we feel like we don't have what it takes? Our guest today is Dr. Alan Noble, an associate professor at Oklahoma Baptist University, and co-founder and editor-in-chief at Christ and Pop Culture. He has written for the Atlantic, Vox, The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, and First Things. He is the author of multiple books including the one we're discussing today—” On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living.” For all the detailed show notes, tips and links visit soloparent.org/show-notes-blog —> ASK US ANYTHING! We want to answer any Solo Parent questions you may have. Go to SoloParent.org/TalkToUs and ask us anything…it can be related to a topic we cover on the podcast, something you are facing, or just something you are curious about. We want you to be part of our podcast! Receive a free SPS Welcome Toolkit with links to groups, info, and a free book. Join our FREE daily meditational devotional - pod.link/1517894054 Download our free app - APPLE | ANDROID Every girl deserves a faith-filled adventure click here for the NIV Kingdom Girls Bible

Alan Noble talks about his award-winning book On Getting Out of Bed: The Gift & Burden of Living. Alan shares his motivation for writing the book, explores the myth of a happy life and takes a deep dive into the reality of living with mental afflictions--as well as those who love them. Alan emphasizes why getting out of bed is not only courageous, but a choice that ultimately reflects the goodness of God. TakeawaysMental health is an important topic that needs to be addressed.Suffering is a normal part of life, and it is important to acknowledge and support those who are going through difficult times.Building intentional relationships and creating safe spaces for sharing stories is crucial for supporting one another.When trying to help someone with mental health issues, it is important to be mindful of how our words and actions may impact them.Finding a sense of purpose and answering the question of why we should get out of bed every day is essential for mental well-being.

Scroll down to read the episode description.Subscribe on your favorite podcast app!Episode Description:Many Christians must deal with some sort of mental or emotional suffering. While life is a good creation from a loving God, in a fallen and broken world, normal human life can be really difficult.While we have made tremendous advancements in therapy and psychiatry, the burden of living still comes down to the mundane choices that we each must make each moment, starting with the daily choice to get out of bed.Our guest on this episode is Dr. O. Alan Noble, the author of On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living (InterVarsity Press, 2023). This is a book in which Alan sits with us and puts words to our experiences of mental or emotional suffering.Alan is Associate Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University.We are thrilled to welcome Alan Noble back to the podcast. You might want to check out the episode from February 2022, in which Alan discussed his excellent book, You Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World.______________You can purchase this book from independent booksellers Byron and Beth Borger at Hearts & Minds Bookstore. Order online through their secure server or call 717-246-333. Mention that you heard about this book on the Reintegrate Podcast and get 20% off.________________Thanks for listening!Please share this podcast with your friends. Your hosts are Dr. Bob Robinson and David Loughney.Go to re-integrate.org for the latest articles on reintegrating your callings with God's mission and online resources for further learning. You can also find out about a Bible study book that you can use in your small group or individual devotions: Reintegrate Your Vocation with God's Mission.On Reintegrate's podcast page, you'll find more episodes and ways to email us to comment on this podcast.Music provided by Brian Donahue. Get full access to Bob Robinson's Substack at bobrobinsonre.substack.com/subscribe

Many Christians must deal with some sort of mental or emotional suffering. While life is a good creation from a loving God, in a fallen and broken world, normal human life can be really difficult. While we have made tremendous advancements in therapy and psychiatry, the burden of living still comes down to the mundane choices that we each must make each moment, starting with the daily choice to get out of bed. Our guest on this episode is Dr. O. Alan Noble, the author of On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living (InterVarsity Press, 2023). This is a book in which Alan sits with us and puts words to our experiences of mental or emotional suffering. Alan is Associate Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University. We are thrilled to welcome Alan Noble back to the podcast. You might want to check out the episode from February 2022, in which Alan discussed his excellent book, You Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World.  ______________ You can purchase this book from independent booksellers Byron and Beth Borger at Hearts & Minds Bookstore. Order online through their secure server or call 717-246-333. Mention that you heard about this book on the Reintegrate Podcast and get 20% off. ________________ Thanks for listening! Please share this podcast with your friends.  Your hosts are Dr. Bob Robinson and David Loughney. Go to re-integrate.org for the latest articles on reintegrating your callings with God's mission and online resources for further learning. You can also find out about a Bible study book that you can use in your small group or individual devotions: Reintegrate Your Vocation with God's Mission. On Reintegrate's podcast page, you'll find more episodes and ways to email us to comment on this podcast. Music provided by Brian Donahue.

Tremendous suffering is the normal experience of being in this world. Beauty and love and joy are normal, but so is suffering. Alan Noble is a professor at Oklahoma Baptist University and has written a fantastic book on the burden and beautiful gift of living. In, On Getting Out of Bed, Alan Noble encourages his readers to know that God loves them and that they are a part of his good creation intended to glorify God and enjoy him forever.  On this episode of the podcast, Alan and I discuss the joys and challenges of living. We talk about how suffering is norma. Hopefully you can be reminded that just because your life is hard, that does not make you broken or unique. Life is often challenging, but you can and should continue to live abundantly even when you might not feel like it. You can't always trust your feelings. You don't always feel like getting out of bed. Sometimes, all you can do is the next thing, but even if the next thing is just getting out of bed, you can even do that for the glory of God and the good of others. Subscribe to The Ordinary Christian Podcast

First aired in 2021, today's replay looks at what it truly means to be human and how young people today are building identity amidst the powers of ai and the metaverse. Why are we increasingly anxious, stressed and obsessed with identity? What can Christianity offer to re-humanise us?  These and more questions get addressed in conversation between Alan Noble, author of ‘You Are Not Your Own' and Kelly Kapic, author of ‘You're Only Human'. Books mentioned in today's show: You are not your own Alan Noble Shop Amazon UK https://shorturl.at/sHMS7S Shop Amazon US https://shorturl.at/cdisz You're only human by Kelly Kapic Shop Amazon UK https://shorturl.at/hoLUY Shop Amazon US https://shorturl.at/rK047 Find out more • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? Podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/courses • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Alan Noble is associate professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University. He is the author most recently of the book On Getting Out of Bed.   Watch the video of this episode on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Cultural Debris on YouTube Cultural Debris Excursions - Travel With Us! Cultural Debris Patreon - Support the podcast! Cultural Debris Twitter | Instagram

One of the most effective methods for sharing the gospel is through personal conversations. But in our modern world, many of us struggle with 'personal' and 'conversation' for a variety of reasons. Today on PEP Talk we discuss the issues and struggles we have with conversation, personal connection and empathy in an age of digital distraction and polarised public discourse.For further reading, books mentioned in this episode include Disruptive Witness by Alan Noble and Reclaiming Conversation by Sherry Turkle.Our GuestNathan Rittenhouse is a speaker, preacher and podcaster. After double-majoring in Physics and Philosophy, Nathan studied theology and pastoral studies in several institutions and holds an M.Div from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Nathan has been preaching and speaking in the field of Christian apologetics at churches, campuses, and conferences for the last 8 years. He is the Co-Founder of Thinking Out Loud. Nathan, his wife Erin, and their four children enjoy the great outdoors and are grateful for the wisdom, support, and opportunities to serve and grow in their local church.

In today's episode host Jason Wieland, Content Development Pastor at Saddleback Church, talks about his favorite book of 2023. It's called On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden & Gift of Living by Alan Noble. This short, 104-page book is rich in its look at anxiety, depression, and other hardships of life. It doesn't sugarcoat the realities of suffering. For anybody who may not struggle with these issues themselves, Dr. Noble paints an important picture of what life is truly like for those in this daily fight. However, this book is truly one of hope as it reminds us of the reality of our good creation, the presence of our good Creator and the truth that your life is a testimony of that goodness - whether you are having a good day or not. Join Jason as he dives into this impactful, important book. This episode highlights some quotes from the book as Jason discusses why he finds this book so necessary and what makes it his book of the year. Doable Discipleship is a Saddleback Church podcast produced and hosted by the Saddleback Spiritual Growth Team. It premiered in 2017 and now offers more than 300 episodes. Episodes release every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app and on the Saddleback Church YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/saddleback). Doable Discipleship is a proud part of the Saddleback Family of Podcasts. To learn more about the Saddleback Family of Podcasts, visit saddleback.com/podcasts.

For many people, sorrow, despair, anxiety, and mental illness are everyday experiences. And while we have tremendous advancements in therapy and psychiatry, the burden of living often comes down to some mundane choices, like "Should I still bother to get out of bed?"Dr. Alan Noble joins us to talk about life with mental anguish and his book, On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living. We talk about faith and hope in the goodness of life amid the struggles and pain.Check out the DMIN in Spiritual Formation and Relational Neuroscience here (https://sfrn.westernsem.edu/).Stay Connected: Need spiritual coaching that aligns with this podcast? Connect with Cyd Holsclaw here. Join the Embodied Faith community to stay connected and get posts, episodes, & resources. Support the podcast with a one-time or regular gift (to keep this ad-free without breaking the Holsclaw's bank).

Isaiah 53 draws us into a vivid prophetic portrayal of a suffering servant whose sacrificial journey brings spiritual healing and redemption to humanity. Where are you? What are you going through? If you are asking why God is taking so long to fix things or you’re hanging on by a thread, remember there is a God named Jesus, who saw the suffering of the world and didn’t abandon us, but stepped in so that by his wounds, our wounds will be healed. References: "Life is much, much more trying than we publicly acknowledge." Alan Noble “We come to understand that here, in this life, all symphonies remain unfinished.” Karl Rahner

Isaiah 53 draws us into a vivid prophetic portrayal of a suffering servant whose sacrificial journey brings spiritual healing and redemption to humanity. Where are you? What are you going through? If you are asking why God is taking so long to fix things or you’re hanging on by a thread, remember there is a God named Jesus, who saw the suffering of the world and didn’t abandon us, but stepped in so that by his wounds, our wounds will be healed. References: "Life is much, much more trying than we publicly acknowledge." Alan Noble “We come to understand that here, in this life, all symphonies remain unfinished.” Karl Rahner

Do you ever struggle to have the motivation to get out of bed in the morning. Well Alan Noble wrote a book about it, and he joins us today to talk about the burden of living. Don't worry - it's an encouraging conversation. We just talk honestly about the responsibility and gift of living, as well as how it is genuinely hard to view life in such a way sometimes. This is an honest conversation about mental illness, physical suffering, and just the plain ole difficulties of normal life. Heads up - we talk specifically about suicidal ideation for a bit in this conversation, so if that's a trigger for you then maybe take a pass on this episode. I think it's an important topic, so we try to have gentle grace for the conversation while also giving people hope who are in the darkest places. ⁠PRE-ORDER Through the Fog: A Bible Study on God's Goodness Amidst Physical Suffering⁠ Use code “TTFHEAL25” for 25% off! (Code good until November 7, 2023) Tera's Website Tera's Instagram Heal's Website On Getting Out of Bed by Alan Noble The Road by Cormac McCarthy

Pastor Garrison GreeneTEXT: Genesis 2:4-17BIG IDEA: Humanity's generation & dwelling in the Garden reveals that we belong in…OUTLINE:1) Reference To God2) Relationship With God3) Residence Near GodRESOURCES: EESV Study Bible; Reformed Expository Commentary: Genesis by Richard Phillips; Preaching the Word: Genesis by Kent Hughes; You Are Not Your Own: Belonging To God in an Inhuman World by Alan Noble; The Presence of God: Its Place In the Storyline of Scripture and the Story of Our Lives by J. Ryan Lister; A Quest For Godliness: The Puritan Vision of the Christian Life by J.I. Packer; The Temple and the Church's Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God by G.K. Beale; God's Relational Presence: The Cohesive Center of Biblical Theology by J. Scott Duvall & J. Daniel Hays; A Breathing After God by Richard Sibbes; Where Do We Find True Belonging by Jeremy Linneman

As for Literature–to introduce children to literature is to install them in a very rich and glorious kingdom, to bring a continual holiday to their doors, to lay before them a feast exquisitely served. But they must learn to know literature by being familiar with it from the very first. A child's intercourse must always be with good books, the best that we can find. Charlotte Mason, Vol. 6, Philosophy of Education, p. 51 Show Summary: Our guests on The New Mason Jar podcast today are Jeannette Tulis and Sherry Early How Sherry first heard about Charlotte Mason How Jeannette started her own home library that then turned into a lending library How did Sherry and Jeannette learn what books to collect and what not to bring home? Where are the best, budget-friendly places to look for good books to buy? How Sherry and Jeannette run their lending libraries What are a few of our guests' favorite books?   Books and Links Mentioned: Episode 12: Charlotte Mason Study Groups with Jeannette Tulis Picture Book Preschool Thrift Store Shopping Without Leaving Your House – Bibioguides Private Lending Libraries List – Biblioguides The Card Catalogue – Plumfield and Paideia Jeannette's Books About Books List Jeannette's Favorite Books by Category List Jeannette's Favorite Picture Book Authors List For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay Let the Authors Speak by Carolyn Hatcher All Through the Ages by Christine Miller Who Should We Then Read, Vols. 1 & 2 by Jan Bloom Anatole Series by Eve Titus Henry the Explorer from Purple House Press The Biggest Bear by Lynd Ward David McPhail Don Freeman Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban Obadiah Trio by Brinton Turkle Deep in the Forest by Brinton Turkle Charlotte Zolotow Jan Wahl Little Bear Books by Else Holmelund Minarik Frog and Toad Books by Arnold Lobel Millicent Selsam Animals Do the Strangest Things by Arthur and Leonora Hornblow Carolyn Haywood The Milly-Molly-Mandy Storybook by Joyce Brisley Sugar Creek Gang Original Series by Paul Hutchens Clementine Books by Sarah Pennypacker The Cobble Street Cousins by Cynthia Rylant Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers Mothering by the Book by Jennifer Pepito Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson You Are Not Your Own by Alan Noble   Find Cindy and Sherry: Morning Time for Moms Cindy's Patreon Discipleship Group Mere Motherhood Facebook Group The Literary Life Podcast Cindy's Facebook Cindy's Instagram Sherry Early's Blog, Semicolon   When I get a little money, I buy books, and if any is left, I buy food. My luggage is my library. My home is where my books are. Erasmus

What does it mean to belong to your church? What are the standards? Who is in and who is out? Is there room for a process? What happens when someone sins? What about the person who is in sin and just starting to come to church and wants to learn? And what about the person who is considered an insider but whose personal life is a complete mess? What do we do? What is more important: believing? behaving? belonging? Which should come first? And what does that matter? Our guide in our journey today is Dr. Mark Baker. Mark is the J.B. Toews Chair Professor of Mission and Theology at Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary and the author of Centered-Set Church: Discipleship and Community Without Judgmentalism (Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2021) Mark helps us to examine what he calls three different approaches to church. Borrowing from the missiologist Paul Hiebert, he helps us to see what is considered a "bounded set," "fuzzy set," and a "centered" set approach to church. This is a conversation about where you live in the everyday-its about how we judge and shame others, and what the best approach is to ensure flexibility with the process while honoring the purity of obedience. You can learn more at Centered-Set Church. Kevin also mentioned some of his favorite episodes:#105 | Prophetic Voices in Chaotic Times | Trevin Wax#117 | Defending Shame, Pt. 1 | Te-Li Lau#118 | Defending Shame, Pt. 2 | Te-Li Lau#126 | You Are Not Your Own Pt. 1 | Alan Noble#127 | You Are Not Your Own, Pt. 2 | Alan Noble#129 | Relax, You're Only Human, Pt. 1 | Kelly Kapic#131 | Relax, You're Only Human, Pt. 2 | Kelly Kapic#164 | The Thrill of Orthodoxy, Pt. 1 | Trevin Wax

The Burden of Living and the Goodness of God with Alan NobleWe don't often talk about the courage required to face ordinary life. Such common human challenges as sorrow, despair, anxiety, and mental illness may cause us to experience life more as a burden than a gift. For many, this struggle is a constant one.In his new book, On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden & Gift of Living, author and professor Alan Noble considers the challenges that face each one of us every morning. He concludes that the simple decision to engage with the world each day constitutes a declaration of the goodness of God.“One of the things I want to remind people of is that actually just by choosing to go through the basic motions of life, you are affirming to other people that this life is good.“And just putting your feet on the ground and getting up despite the suffering you might be experiencing, communicates to other people that this life is worth living even when you are suffering. And that's a powerful witness.”Bearing witness and Carrying Each OtherAs Alan so eloquently makes the case, our call to faithfulness is not a solo journey. When we persevere despite our suffering, we communicate that God's creation is good, and it's an encouragement to others. It's by carrying and being carried by others that the pilgrim can make it home.“Now, there may come times when you are required by your suffering to radically depend upon others to carry you out of bed. My advice is to embrace those moments, knowing that you'll carry your neighbor in return when the time comes.”We hope you'll enjoy this conversation and share it with your community.This podcast is an edited version of an Online Conversation with Alan recorded in April of 2023. You can access the full conversation with transcript here. Learn more about Alan Noble.Authors and books mentioned in the conversation:On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden & Gift of Living, by Alan NobleDisruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age, by Alan NobleYou Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World, by Alan NobleJacques EllulThe Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe About Ourselves, by Curt ThompsonRelated Trinity Forum Readings:On Happiness, by Thomas AquinasOn Friendship, by CiceroMan's Search for Meaning, by Viktor FranklAugustine's ConfessionsThe Long Loneliness, by Dorothy DayWrestling with God, by Simone WeilTale of Two Cities, by Charles DickensRelated Conversations:Strength in the Second Half with Arthur BrooksCultivating a Life of Learning with Zena HitzBeing, Living, and Dying Well with Lydia DugdaleBlessings for Imperfect Days with Kate BowlerThe Burden of Living and the and the Goodness of God with Alan NobleAll the Lonely People with Ryan Streeter and Francie BroghammerTo listen to this or any of our episodes in full, visit ttf.org/podcast and to join the Trinity Forum Society and help make content like this possible, join the Trinity Forum SocietySpecial thanks to Ned Bustard for our podcast artwork.

Ben & Jerry's made quite a statement in support of indigenous people on July 4--and now one tribe is calling them out on it. Will they follow through, or admit they were virtue signaling? Then, Brian ponders why support for Trump just never dwindles, as well as the goal of preaching--and, from a new piece by past guest Alan Noble, a treatise on how to get out of bed in the morning. Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noah interviews Dr. Alan Noble about his new book On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden & Gift of Living (InterVarsity Press). They discuss the daily realities of suffering and depression contrasted with the church's tendency to fake it like everything is okay and that if you do things God's way, he will fix everything.    Alan Noble (PhD, Baylor University) is associate professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, cofounder and editor in chief of Christ and Pop Culture, and an advisor for the AND Campaign. He has written for the Atlantic, Vox, BuzzFeed, The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, and First Things. He is also the author of Disruptive Witness and You Are Not Your Own.   You can follow Alan on Twitter @thealannoble and read more at his website www.oalannoble.com   You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W7aw3auBKb8   Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris' Blend coffee at 10% off. Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”) Email the show at podcast@beyondthebattle.net Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak 

I've shared that one of the unexpected unhurriers of my life has been suffering. And much of that suffering has been more a suffering of soul than physical suffering. Anxiety and depression have too often been familiar companions throughout my life.  For that reason, I'm glad to have a chance to speak with Alan Noble about his recently released book, On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden & Gift of Living. In it, he shares his own journey with inner suffering like anxiety and depression, and he offers us a vision of how we might discover the grace of God right in the middle of all that. I'm hopeful you'll find grace for the hard places in your own soul's journey.  Alan Noble (PhD, Baylor University) is associate professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, cofounder and editor in chief of Christ and Pop Culture, and an advisor for the AND Campaign. He has written for the Atlantic, Vox, BuzzFeed, The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, and First Things. He is also the author of Disruptive Witness and You Are Not Your Own. __________________________________________________________Connect with Alan on LinkedIn or learn more about Unhurried Living programs on their website. 

“God is using us to testify to His goodness, but that's not why He loves us.” - Alan NobleFor many people, sorrow, anxiety, and mental illness are everyday experiences. We can see this as clear as day in a post-COVID world, and while we have made tremendous advancements in therapy and psychiatry, the burden of living still comes down to mundane choices that we each must make.Alan Noble joins Michael to discuss caring for yourself when you don't want to. When it's essential to rise above your circumstances and put one foot in front of another. They'll discuss Alan's latest book, which Intervarsity Press published, called "On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living." Alan Noble is an associate professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University. He has written for the Atlantic, Vox, The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, and First Things. He is also the author of Disruptive Witness, and You Are Not Your Own.This is a deeply personal conversation for both of them, and we invite you to join Michael and Alan as they teach us how to steward our suffering.__________Discover how the barrier built by porn addiction can become a bridge to abundant life.What if lust for porn is really a search for true passion?In a world where there are 68 million searches for pornography every day and where over 70 percent of Christian men report viewing porn in the last year, it's no surprise that more and more men struggle with an addiction to this false fantasy. Common wisdom says if they just had more willpower or more faith, their fight would be over. Contact Restoring the Soul:- Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.comThanks for listening!

This week, Alan Noble joins the podcast to talk about his new book, On Getting Out of Bed, and considers about the unique burden of everyday life in the modern world. Alan shares how the choice to carry on amid great suffering—to simply get out of bed—is itself a powerful witness to the goodness of life, and of God. Alan Noble (PhD, Baylor University) is associate professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, cofounder and editor in chief of Christ and Pop Culture, and an advisor for the AND Campaign. He has written for many publications such as the Atlantic, BuzzFeed, and Christianity Today, and many others. He has also written several books including his latest book, "On Getting Out of Bed."Support the show******To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.com Support the show

​Get to know someone really well and you’ll discover, almost without fail, that it is often a struggle for them to get out of bed in the morning. Is that true for you? Don’t miss a conversation with professor and author Alan Noble. He has written a compelling book about the “burden” and “gift” of living. Hear the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.

Alan Noble is associate professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University. He's co-founder and editor in chief of Christ and Pop Culture, and an advisor for the AND campaign. He has written for The Atlantic, Vox, BuzzFeed, The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, and First Things. His new book is On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living. It's a book about mental suffering, whether diagnosed, undiagnosed, or undiagnosable.  This episode is brought to you by Writing with Flannery O'Connor, a six-week online creative writing course by Jonathan Rogers. The class starts April 25. Find out more at TheHabit.co/Flannery.Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Protests have continued after last month's school shooting in Nashville, including in the Tennessee state legislature where the majority Republicans expelled two Democrats after their protests broke the rules of decorum. What was really accomplished by this extreme response, and what's really behind the rise of retaliation politics? Then, Skye talks to Alan Noble about his new book, “On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living.” Noble says we've believed the lies that life is supposed to be pleasurable, that suffering is abnormal, and that our feelings are a reflection of reality. Instead, at a time when depression, anxiety, and loneliness are skyrocketing, he shows how our faith equips us to suffer well. Plus, scientists have grown mammoth meatballs. Yummy! Patreon Bonus: Getting Schooled: Kids in Church 101 https://www.patreon.com/posts/81372946/     0:00 -  Intro   4:15 - Theme Song   4:37 - Woolly Mammoth Meatball   11:27 - Tennessee GOP expels 2 Democrats from state legislature   20:45 - The merging of Christianity with populist right wing politics   31:41 - The rise of retaliation in politics Sponsors   49:36 - Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at Faithful Counseling.com/HOLYPOST   50:41 - Miracle Made Go to TryMiracle.com/ HOLYPOST and use the code HOLYPOST to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40% off 51:45 - Interview Intro Alan Noble - https://www.oalannoble.com/   56:15 - Normalizing suffering   1:05:07 - The importance of finding community    1:16:11 - Talking about mental health with nonbelievers     1:26:04  - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   Meatballs made with mammoth DNA created by Australian food startup https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/28/world/mammoth-meatballs-cultured-meat-climate-scn/index.html   How Tennessee GOP expelling 2 Democrats could have ripple effect in other states https://www.axios.com/2023/04/07/tennessee-house-lawmakers-expulsion-democrats   Three and Out - Thoughts on Tennessee https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/boilingfrogs/three-and-out/   'It's worth it': Charlie Kirk calls school shootings 'a prudent deal' to protect the Second Amendment https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/it-s-worth-it-charlie-kirk-calls-school-shootings-a-prudent-deal-to-protect-the-second-amendment/ar-AA19yBEq?ocid=winp2fptaskbarhover&cvid=9db1b08b44954b8fb3e95e773fc78a4a&ei=7 Other resources:   On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living by Alan Noble https://amzn.to/3miTSax   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Dr. O. Alan Noble is Associate Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, editor-in-chief of Christ and Pop Culture, and author of numerous articles. His most recent book is You Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World and his forthcoming book (April 2023) is On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living. In this conversation, we talk about lots of different things including the book Blood Meridian, which Alan wrote his master's thesis on, the author Cormac McCarthy, and the content of his most recent book You Are Not Your Own, which is a pastoral analysis of our society's anthropological assumptions and commitments and how these affect both the church at the world.  https://www.oalannoble.com/ If you would like to support Theology in the Raw, please visit patreon.com/theologyintheraw for more information!