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Dr. Tiffany Schatz of the Christian Medical and Dental Association talks about the complicated ethical and familial concerns around the story of a pregnant, but brain-dead, Georgia woman whose body is being functioning for her unborn child to develop.  She also address issues of artificial dyes and arsenic in rice.  Rick Lawrence of Vibrant Faith and author of "Editing Jesus" talks about the lie of just trying to follow principles instead of following Jesus.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here 

Dr. Brad Littlejohn of American Compass and author of "Called to Freedom" addresses the problems with the current way of thinking about freedom as having multiple choices. What if those choices are harmful, or even addictive?  Is that freedom?  (Littlejohn will be speaking on Tue, April 15 at the University of Northwestern.) Rick Lawrence, author of "Editing Jesus," calls us to not just go throught the rhythms of Holy Week, but to laser-focus in on Jesus, His words, and His actions.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek, president of the University of Northwestern - St. Paul and Northwestern Media, responding to the crisis of leadership in the face of campus protests talks about what it means to developing faithful, Biblically-guided cultural leaders for our times. Rick Lawrence, author of "Editing Jesus," talks about how we edit out the supernatural and dependence on the Holy Spirit as a normal part of our lives.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

If questions about sex lead to questions about God, it's important that we know and follow Jesus as He really is. Rick Lawrence, author of “Editing Jesus”, joins Juli to discuss how many American Christians make Jesus into an image other than Himself.   Guest: Rick Lawrence   Rick's Website: ricklawrence.com Book: Editing Jesus: Confronting the Distorted Faith of the American Church by Rick Lawrence   Join our email list! Guide: “3 Reasons Questions About Sex Lead to Questions about God”   Java with Juli with Dr. Juli Slattery – Christian Discussions on Marriage, Sex and Singleness.

Zach Meerkreebs, author of "Lower," talks about what shockingly happened before the Asbury outpouring a couple of years ago, and also how radical humility is so essential for personal and communal revivial.  Vibrant Faith's Rick Lawrence, author of "Editing Jesus," talks about how when God transforms us, it often can be painful, but in His kindness, he's breaking down the hardness of our hearts. Do we have that same kindness to lean into their hardness and willing to allow the pain? Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here    

May Young, author of "Walking with God Through the Valley," talks about suffering she has dealt with, how we often feel we can't bring our sorrow to God, but offers Scripture reality that God welcomes our to lament to him in the midst of our pain.  Rick Lawrence, author of "Editing Jesus," talks about the uneasiness we often experience as those who make reference to God's word in our civil religion, but not remembering that Scripture is ulitmately about Jesus, and reverse-engineer our understanding of it through Him. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Walter Kim, president of the National Association of Evangelicals and host of Difficult Conversations, talks about how as Christians we can graciously engage others around some of the most difficult topics of the day. Rick Lawrence of Vibrant Faith talks about Jesus calls us to the do the impossible, to love our enemies.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Tiffany Schatz of the Christian Medical and Dental Association talks about he significance of the UK baning puberty blockers for minors and ways to combat seasonal affective disorder. Rick Lawrence of Vibrant Faith shares about what it means to pursue a theology of progression and producing the fruit that the world around us desperately needs. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek, president of the University of Northwestern - St Paul and Northwestern Media, helps us to remember well God's blessings and reorient our perspectives ahead of Thanksgiving.  Rick Lawrence of Vibrant Faith challenges us to trust Jesus as He called us to many impossible tasks, including loving our enemies. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

John Gilhooly, author of "Angels and Demons," talks about what the Bible really does say about these spiritual beings and how it is different from what the culture believes.  Rick Lawrence of Vibrant Faith helps us reverse-engineer our understanding about various cultural issues by allowing Jesus and the Bible to be the bridle guiding us.    Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

This discussion with Greg and the author takes on the topic of Confronting the Distorted Faith of the American Church.

Christian Medical and Dental Association's Dr. Jeff Barrows talks about Christians' opportunity to impact their local government for good, by protecting the life of the unborn. Vibrant Faith's Rick Lawrence, co-author of "The Suicide Solution," shares about what it looks like to be anchored in the present regardless of circumstances, not dwelling in the past or future. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Secularism has gained a strong foothold in our society and the church is often seen as irrelevant. Christian journalist, researcher, and ministry leader Rick Lawrence believes this is because the contemporary church has edited Jesus to fit a self-centered culture. Today he and Chris discuss how to return the whole, unedited Jesus to the church, and satisfy the spiritual cravings of a hungry world!

Along with thinking of ways of engaging our neighbors well during tonight's National Night Out, Fred Oduyoye of Reachable Reconciliation talks about ways we can bridge difference with our neighbors and others by engaging in graciously honest and empathetic conversations.  Vibrant Faith's Rick Lawrence, author of "Editing Jesus," offers ways we can join others in following Jesus in community with others. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

The American church is in decline. Ministry leaders and Christians are rightly concerned about downward trend. Longtime Christian journalist, researcher, and ministry leader Rick Lawrence believes that the driving force propelling the church into irrelevance is its propensity to reduce Jesus. In Editing Jesus: Confronting the Distorted Faith of the American Church, Lawrence explores how the contemporary church has edited Jesus to fit a self-centered culture; ultimately spreading a twisted version of Christianity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The American church is in decline. Secularism is fast gaining traction in culture. Dawn and Steve welcome Rick Lawrence to discuss his book Jesus Editing: Confronting the Distorted Faith of the American Church. Rick is Executive Director of Vibrant Faith, a ministry resourcing, training, coaching, and research organization. He’s an award-winning author, journalist, cultural researcher, editor, and national speaker. For many years he led Group Publishing’s Youth Ministry Resourcing Team, and helped launch its “Jesus-Centered” line of adult resources. He also leads a “home church” for young people: Pursuing the Heart of Jesus, Not His Recipes. He’s the general editor of the bestselling Jesus-Centered Bible, and author of many books, including The Suicide Solution, Jesus-Centered Daily, and The Jesus-Centered Life. He’s host of the popular podcast Paying Ridiculous Attention to Jesus. He’s married to Beverly Rose and has two young-adult daughters, Lucy and Emma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 In the next hour, Rick Lawrence joins Kerby to talk about his newly released book, Editing Jesus: Confronting the Distorted Faith of the American Church. Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio and on Twitter @PointofViewRTS with your opinions or comments. Looking for just the Highlights? Follow us on Spotify at […]

Kimberly Nollan of YoungLife, talks more about their research of global youth and how they want known for being them, for their talents and interests, rather than for their occupations or birthplaces.  Vibrant Faith's Rick Lawrence, author of "Editing Jesus," talks about how we allow the world to form our understanding of Jesus instead letting Jesus be Jesus and allowing him to form our understanding of the world. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

What is "following Jesus" anyway?w/ Rick Lawrence

Today we welcome back Rick Lawrence to the podcast. In his new book, "Editing Jesus: Confronting the Distorted Faith of the American Church," he argues that the primary reason for church decline isn't cultural – it's spiritual. It's because we have edited the message of Jesus to fit our own religious and political agendas - and have failed to preach the gospel.

The American church is in decline. Secularism is fast gaining traction in culture. Ministry leaders and Christians who love the church are rightly concerned about this momentum. On Wednesday's mornings with Eric and Brigitte, journalist, researcher, and ministry leader Rick Lawrence believes that the driving force propelling the church into irrelevance is its propensity to reduce Jesus. This book is for every person who loves Jesus and His church. And it's for every person who wonders how the wheels came off Western Christianity and harbors a hunger that goes unmet in the church. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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When we worship a Jesus of our own making – taking the parts about Jesus that resonate with us and leaving behind the parts that are hard for us to swallow or flat out confusing – not only is that idol worship but we’re missing out on the real person of Jesus and the relationship of intimacy we were created for with Him. Rick Lawrence, Executive Director of Vibrant Faith and author of Editing Jesus: Confronting the Distorted Faith of the American Church says the driving force propelling the church into irrelevance is it’s propensity to reduce Jesus. When we discover and return to the unedited Jesus, it’s impossible to remain unchanged. Then, some think faith means the ability to move mountains and do greater works than Jesus himself, others think it’s faithful endurance through long seasons of hardship. But it’s not either/or, it’s both/and!Support the show: https://give.moodyradio.org/fall-share?v=def&appeal=MRWM&_gl=1%2a142i9we%2a_ga%2aNTE4MTE5MmUtY2U1Yy00YmQ3LWU4MmUtNjEwYTQ5YzAyODRj%2a_ga_4WH1937046%2aMTY5NTExODEwMS4yOTkuMC4xNjk1MTE4MTAxLjYwLjAuMA..&_ga=2.197426156.215784306.1695059984-1182841406.166859587See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has the contemporary church misrepresented the person and work of Jesus? If so, how? Christian journalist, researcher, and ministry leader Rick Lawrence explores ways the church has edited Jesus to fit the culture, and in doing so, reducing the real Jesus. If you are longing for the church to be relevant again, this critical examination will point out a few ways that Jesus and His message have been diluted and robbed of its transformative power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Big news! Rick is re-launching his podcast Paying Ridiculous Attention to Jesus after a year-long sabbatical. Even bigger and better news—the Becky-nator will be joining him again to co-host. So check out the Episode 6 of Season 8 “Sitting at the Wrong End of the Table”—a continuation of the series “THE WAYS OF JESUS.” Rick and Becky will be exploring themes drawn from his upcoming book (releasing June 4) titled Editing Jesus. In this episode we'll explore one of Jesus' most practical teachings—this one is embedded in something that was happening in the moment, and it's a huge help to those of us (which is all of us) living in a cultural ecosystem of self-promotion and narcissism. Check out Rick's upcoming new book, Editing Jesus. Go to its Amazon page here: https://www.amazon.com/Editing-Jesus-Confronting-Distorted-American/dp/0802432883/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SZ09OE8Y5FF1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.52C0uKQ5Rx3ky9i7NwmLWuoqzm_zs6beDLumCZAbacSDZH8cHcXqbPQID3eVVDKahc1KR7OzPV7eutqljIKqqJneW9quHeR1y-fkasVmnNv1y4TnR_P8MtcCkmsPZh3PzpgNA7XJYQtOTBo1nX0amf9KCD0z8LcZmmPXEPmiGsXdGzs1KqgXDPOB_8cYf6kJt76pahMceMAqlwNz-z0z2WIFRxo-7GGCKTNVzX2z7dA.7uAEF3e0c5r54QPQEQjMaYF6VtXMp2RxnAaw4dZFJnc&dib_tag=se&keywords=Editing+Jesus&qid=1709050504&s=books&sprefix=editing+jesus%2Cstripbooks%2C247&sr=1-1 And don't forget to check out his daily devotional Jesus-Centered Daily—go to jesuscentereddaily.com to download a 10-day sampler of the devotion, or to order it for yourself or as a gift. Or head straight to Amazon to order it: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Daily-Touch-Smell-Taste/dp/1470759608/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Jesus-Centered+Daily&qid=1599794429&sr=8-1 Sign Up for the FREE 7-Day Devotional Series, Drawn from the Jesus-Centered Daily https://www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-daily-download/?fbclid=IwAR2H19A3iHl53Rl7OUrJLWkq3NkFjSFlxTUnngBOAeZDvo2GHHUnnHWJQo0 Have you joined the Pigs? We're a group of friends ready to go all-in with Jesus—to live a life that's “free indeed” because we're wholly dependent on Him. Join us for exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, sneak peeks of new resources, opportunities to make your voice matter, prayer support, and connections to other Pigs inside our private Facebook group. Join Here- www.mylifetree.com/pratj-member-sign-up/ Join Rick's Email List ricklawrence.com/stay-connected/ Rick's Email Addresses rick@ricklawrence.com rlawrence@vibrantfaith.org Vibrant Faith https://vibrantfaith.org Related Resources: Following Jesus A 40-lesson, interactive and experiential curriculum for youth or adult ministry, created by Rick Lawrence. https://vibrantfaith.org/product/following-jesus/ The Suicide Solution https://www.amazon.com/Suicide-Solution-Finding-Your-Darkness/dp/1684511593/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+Suicide+Solution&qid=1628897750&sr=8-2 Jesus-Centered Daily www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Da…1593117629&sr=8-1 Spiritual Grit: A Journey Into Endurance. Character. Confidence. Hope. www.mylifetree.com/shop/spiritual-grit/ Growing Spiritual Grit for Teenagers: 40 Devotions www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…s-40-devotions/ Growing Spiritual Grit: 52 Personal Devotions www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…onal-devotions/ The Jesus-Centered Life: The Life You Didn't Think Was Possible, With the Jesus You Never Knew www.mylifetree.com/shop/the-jesus-centered-life/ The Jesus-Centered Bible www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible-shop-page/ The God Who Fights for You: How He Shows Up in Your Suffering www.amazon.com/God-Who-Fights-Yo…ing/dp/073697704X

Have you ever felt like a deer caught in the headlights when leading a youth ministry? Today's podcast is here to guide anyone feeling the weight of imposter syndrome through the wilderness of youth ministry.  We'll unpack the layers of student ministry and show you how to evaluate and enhance your confidence with some step by step actions.  In this excerpt from an "Ask Me Anything" episode, we answer a question from Flowerful29 in regards to gaining confidence as a youth pastor.

Dr. Daniel Emina is a child/adolescent and adult psychiatrist and Associate Medical Director of Amen Clinics—a chain of nationally recognized outpatient healthcare clinics that has pioneered innovative techniques in mental health diagnosis and treatment. He's experienced in treatment for anxiety, suicidal ideation, mood disorders, addiction, ADD/ADHD, impulsive/disruptive behavior disorders, autism spectrum, psychotic disorders, OCD, PTSD, and TBI. Dr. Emina is a board member of the University of San Francisco's Center for Child and Family Development and a member of the One Hit Away Advisory Council. He's also a board member and treasurer for the Extended Arms Initiative in Los Angeles, a nonprofit organization focused on homeless outreach and overseas medical missions. Dr. Emina is married to Emily and has one daughter. Rick Lawrence is an award-winning author, journalist, cultural researcher, editor, and national speaker. He's been executive editor of GROUP Magazine for 32 years. He creates and leads interactive learning experiences for church and cultural leaders, parents, and teenagers. Lawrence has authored hundreds of magazine articles and is the author, co-author, or editor of 39 books and curricula. He's the general editor and chief contributor of the bestselling Jesus-Centered Bible. He hosts the popular podcast Paying Ridiculous Attention to Jesus, now in its fifth year. He and his wife, Beverly Rose, have two daughters. Guest Links: AMAZON: The Suicide Solution: Finding Your Way Out of the Darkness WEBSITE: Ricklawrence.com FACEBOOK: /RickSkip WEBSITE: https://www.amenclinics.com/team/daniel-emina-m-d/ INSTAGRAM: @DocEminaMD

Tidligere CMO i Tine, Rick Lawrence (nå i Oslo Reklamebyrå), er på besøk denne uken for å snakke om hva hvordan det var å være markedssjef i Tine, hva han har lært av å jobbe globalt med noen av verdens største merkevarer og ikke minst hvordan skape vekst.    Markedsføringspodden er podcasten for deg som vil lære mer om markedsføring og salg. Podcasten ledes av Even Ødegård i INEVO og Eivind Bodding. Det tar deg gjennom temaer som sosiale medier, søkemotoroptimalisering, søkemotormarkedsføring, e-postmarkedsføring og mye mer.

Join Rick for the first episode of Season 8, continuing the series—“THE WAYS OF JESUS.” Our understanding of death, and our fear of it, colors our life. It plays in the background, like a haunting film score to our life narrative. But if we understand the way of Jesus, relative to death, we will have a much deeper understanding of what it means to live in deep peace, and we'll discover the secret to the upending way he related to people. Jesus said “Death, where is your victory?” He longs for us to enter into that victory.. Check out Rick's new book, The Suicide Solution. Go to its Amazon page here: https://www.amazon.com/Suicide-Solution-Finding-Your-Darkness/dp/1684511593/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1631675941&sr=8-1 Watch Rick's webinar on the book, with co-author Dr. Daniel Emina, right here: https://youtu.be/M5KOBvGA2rs And don't forget to check out his daily devotional Jesus-Centered Daily—go to jesuscentereddaily.com to download a 10-day sampler of the devotion, or to order it for yourself or as a gift. Or head straight to Amazon to order it: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Daily-Touch-Smell-Taste/dp/1470759608/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Jesus-Centered+Daily&qid=1599794429&sr=8-1 Sign Up for the FREE 7-Day Devotional Series, Drawn from the Jesus-Centered Daily https://www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-daily-download/?fbclid=IwAR2H19A3iHl53Rl7OUrJLWkq3NkFjSFlxTUnngBOAeZDvo2GHHUnnHWJQo0 Have you joined the Pigs? We're a group of friends ready to go all-in with Jesus—to live a life that's “free indeed” because we're wholly dependent on Him. Join us for exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, sneak peeks of new resources, opportunities to make your voice matter, prayer support, and connections to other Pigs inside our private Facebook group. Join Here- www.mylifetree.com/pratj-member-sign-up/ Join Rick's Email List ricklawrence.com/stay-connected/ Rick's Email Addresses rick@ricklawrence.com rlawrence@vibrantfaith.org Vibrant Faith https://vibrantfaith.org Related Resources: Following Jesus A 40-lesson, interactive and experiential curriculum for youth or adult ministry, created by Rick Lawrence. https://vibrantfaith.org/product/following-jesus/ The Suicide Solution https://www.amazon.com/Suicide-Solution-Finding-Your-Darkness/dp/1684511593/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+Suicide+Solution&qid=1628897750&sr=8-2 Jesus-Centered Daily www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Da…1593117629&sr=8-1 Spiritual Grit: A Journey Into Endurance. Character. Confidence. Hope. www.mylifetree.com/shop/spiritual-grit/ Growing Spiritual Grit for Teenagers: 40 Devotions www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…s-40-devotions/ Growing Spiritual Grit: 52 Personal Devotions www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…onal-devotions/ The Jesus-Centered Life: The Life You Didn't Think Was Possible, With the Jesus You Never Knew www.mylifetree.com/shop/the-jesus-centered-life/ The Jesus-Centered Bible www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible-shop-page/ The God Who Fights for You: How He Shows Up in Your Suffering www.amazon.com/God-Who-Fights-Yo…ing/dp/073697704X

In today's episode I talk with Rick Lawrence who owns RL Excavations Inc. based in Brandon, Oregon.  Rick has just recently gotten his dirt work business into logging and we chat about some of the challenges of running a business and living on the coast.  If you have any questions for rick or just want to follow along with what he's up to, you can find him on instagram @rlexcavations and TikTok @rl_excavations_inc19. This episode is brought to you by Axis Forestry.  Axis Forestry recently released their new Rebel T22 processing head in December 2022.  The Rebel T22 is built tough, with the North American logger in mind.  To learn more about their products, visit their web site www.axisforestry.com or call 778-471-2947 today to place an order.

Suicide is now the leading cause of death among young adults 18-34, and the fourth-leading cause of death among the middle-aged. Allow those statistics to sink in for a moment. This shouldn't be the case. And it needs to change. That's what this conversation today is all about, to help those in the dark to find the light. Rick Lawrence is an award-winning author, journalist, cultural researcher, editor, and national speaker. He's been executive editor of GROUP Magazine for 32 years. He creates and leads interactive learning experiences for church and cultural leaders, parents, and teenagers. Lawrence has authored hundreds of magazine articles and is the author, co-author, or editor of 39 books and curricula. He's the general editor and chief contributor of the bestselling Jesus-Centered Bible. The Suicide Solution: Finding Your Way Out of the Darkness Amazon Get my new book 'The Path of an Eagle: How To Overcome & Lead After Being Knocked Down'.► AMAZON US► AMAZON AUS► AMAZON UKCONNECT WITH JAY & THE STORY BOX► INSTAGRAM ► TWITTER ► FACEBOOK ► WEBSITE SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE! ► Apple Podcast ► Spotify ► YouTube Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday, October 27, 2022 Kerby Anderson hosts today's show. In the first hour, Dr. Daniel Emina & Rick Lawrence join Kerby to talk about their book, “The Suicide Solution” released on September 14, 2021. Then in the next hour, he is joined by author & apologist Lee Strobel. He and Kerby talk about his new book, The Case for Heaven. […]

Dr. Emina is the Associate Medical Director; Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist at Amen Clinics in Orange County, California. Mr. Rick Lawrence is an award-winning author, journalist, cultural researcher, editor, and national speaker. He creates and leads interactive trainings for church and cultural leaders, parents, and teenagers.Together they wrote “The Suicide Solution.” This book is for people struggling to find their way out of a cave of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts—and for anyone who cares for someone who's been lost in that cave.You can find their book on Amazon and most streaming platforms. You can find Dr. Emina at https://www.amenclinics.com/team/daniel-emina-m-d/#:~:text=Daniel%20Emina%20is%20a%20child,of%20Hawaii%20Department%20of%20Psychiatry.Twitter: @docEminaMD You can find Rick at http://ricklawrence.com/To find Doc Brian: Guest Line: 910-777-7239DirectMe: https://direct.me/doc-brianTwitter: talksdocIG: the_doc_brian TikTok: the_doc_brianFB: doctalkswithdocbhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doc-talks-with-dr-brian-sheppard/id1536345675https://open.spotify.com/show/1qSaIZ2lsOKDtL4ueox7FYhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6prIruH_Izrrx-0MWqJm9w/https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=586625&refid=stprhttps://www.deezer.com/show/1941482

According to a recent article in Reuters, life expectancy fell once again in 2021, but of note is the fact that suicide related deaths were the third leading contributor to the decline in life expectancy for men. The CDC states that there is a death by suicide every 11 minutes. These facts are jaw dropping, but there is a solution and a way to improve your brain health. Dr. Daniel Emina, a psychiatrist and associate medical director of Amen Clinics, and Rick Lawrence, the general editor of the #1 bestselling Jesus-Centered Bible and host of the podcast Paying Ridiculous Attention to Jesus, have collaborated to end the epidemic in their book The Suicide Solution: Finding Your Way Out of the Darkness. Throughout The Suicide Solution, the authors use computer hardware and software as metaphors for the body's biology and psychology to show how suicide is generally the culmination of a malfunction or failure of these two systems. Dr. Emina and Lawrence also include a vast array of simple, daily habits that enhance brain health—from walking barefoot outside to naming our negative self-stories. About Rick LawrenceLike everyone else, I usually introduce myself by listing what I do, rather than describing what's most important to me. So I'll take the road less traveled and answer this question first: “What do you stand for?”I stand for the mission of Jesus in the world, not because it's the Christian thing to do, but because I'm captured and conquered by His heart...The truth that overshadows everything in my life is simple: I am ruined by Jesus and ruined for Jesus. I mean, my love for Jesus, and my pursuit of Him, infiltrates every aspect of my identity. He is my raw necessity—most days, I'm desperate for Him in the same way a man crawling through the desert is desperate for water.Under that overshadowing truth, I'm a husband to Bev, a spitfire Irish/Italian wife, and father to two delightful girls, Lucy and Emma. Every living thing in our home was female until a certain brutish male cat joined our all-girl pet lineup.I'm Executive Director of Vibrant Faith—we come alongside ministry leaders to resource, train, coach, and conduct large-scale research projects. We have a rich history in the church, living out the vision of our founder, Dr. Merton Strommen. I invite you to “taste and see” what we're doing at VibrantFaith.org. I'm an author of 40 books and curriculums, and a speaker, ministry leader, and trainer. For three decades I led the youth ministry resourcing and training mission of Group Publishing, and was Executive Editor of GROUP Magazine. While there, I helped launch a line of books and resources for adults called “Jesus-Centered.”I'm also the creator and host of a podcast called Paying Ridiculous Attention to Jesus, now in its sixth season.http://ricklawrence.com

Thom Rigsby American Contingency has ended up listed on the FBI list as an MVE, because the organization he is involved with teaches people how to be prepared for the unexpected or a natural disaster. Apparently being self-sufficient is a national security risk. Rick Lawrence The Suicide Solution discusses how to navigate life with these battles in your mind and how there is a need to address the hardware and the software, or the mind, soul and body.

Thom Rigsby American Contingency has ended up listed on the FBI list as an MVE, because the organization he is involved with teaches people how to be prepared for the unexpected or a natural disaster. Apparently being self-sufficient is a national security risk. Rick Lawrence The Suicide Solution discusses how to navigate life with these battles in your mind and how there is a need to address the hardware and the software, or the mind, soul and body.

Join Rick for the fourth episode of the new series—“THE WAYS OF JESUS.” We all have rutted narratives that emerge from our painful experiences. But Jesus tells us, over and over, that our un-rescued pain is beauty disguised as ugly. We see weakness as the unwelcome byproduct of pain. But in the Kingdom of God, real weakness is exposed as arrogance. Jesus' opposes the “strength” of the Pharisees because they are arrogant, and arrogance is really a belief in, and a trust in, your own strength and resources over outside sources of strength and resource. Here we explore the mechanics of strength catalyzed by weakness. Check out Rick's new book, The Suicide Solution. Go to its Amazon page here: https://www.amazon.com/Suicide-Solution-Finding-Your-Darkness/dp/1684511593/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1631675941&sr=8-1 Watch Rick's webinar on the book, with co-author Dr. Daniel Emina, right here: https://youtu.be/M5KOBvGA2rs And don't forget to check out his daily devotional Jesus-Centered Daily—go to jesuscentereddaily.com to download a 10-day sampler of the devotion, or to order it for yourself or as a gift. Or head straight to Amazon to order it: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Daily-Touch-Smell-Taste/dp/1470759608/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Jesus-Centered+Daily&qid=1599794429&sr=8-1 Sign Up for the FREE 7-Day Devotional Series, Drawn from the Jesus-Centered Daily https://www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-daily-download/?fbclid=IwAR2H19A3iHl53Rl7OUrJLWkq3NkFjSFlxTUnngBOAeZDvo2GHHUnnHWJQo0 Have you joined the Pigs? We're a group of friends ready to go all-in with Jesus—to live a life that's “free indeed” because we're wholly dependent on Him. Join us for exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, sneak peeks of new resources, opportunities to make your voice matter, prayer support, and connections to other Pigs inside our private Facebook group. Join Here- www.mylifetree.com/pratj-member-sign-up/ Join Rick's Email List ricklawrence.com/stay-connected/ Rick's Email Addresses rick@ricklawrence.com rlawrence@vibrantfaith.org Vibrant Faith https://vibrantfaith.org Related Resources: The Suicide Solution https://www.amazon.com/Suicide-Solution-Finding-Your-Darkness/dp/1684511593/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+Suicide+Solution&qid=1628897750&sr=8-2 Jesus-Centered Daily www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Da…1593117629&sr=8-1 Spiritual Grit: A Journey Into Endurance. Character. Confidence. Hope. www.mylifetree.com/shop/spiritual-grit/ Growing Spiritual Grit for Teenagers: 40 Devotions www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…s-40-devotions/ Growing Spiritual Grit: 52 Personal Devotions www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…onal-devotions/ The Jesus-Centered Life: The Life You Didn't Think Was Possible, With the Jesus You Never Knew by Rick Lawrence www.mylifetree.com/shop/the-jesus-centered-life/ The Jesus-Centered Bible www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible-shop-page/ The God Who Fights for You: How He Shows Up in Your Suffering by Rick Lawrence www.amazon.com/God-Who-Fights-Yo…ing/dp/073697704X The Jesus-Centered Journal www.mylifetree.com/?s=jesus-center…imit=20&ixwps=1

Dr. Daniel Emina is a child/adolescent and adult psychiatrist and Associate Medical Director of Amen Clinics—a chain of nationally recognized outpatient healthcare clinics that has pioneered innovative techniques in mental health diagnosis and treatment. He's experienced in treatment for anxiety, suicidal ideation, mood disorders, addiction, ADD/ADHD, impulsive/disruptive behavior disorders, autism spectrum, psychotic disorders, OCD, PTSD, and TBI. Dr. Emina is a board member of the University of San Francisco's Center for Child and Family Development and a member of the One Hit Away Advisory Council. He's also a board member and treasurer for the Extended Arms Initiative in Los Angeles, a nonprofit organization focused on homeless outreach and overseas medical missions. Dr. Emina is married to Emily and has one daughter. Rick Lawrence is an award-winning author, journalist, cultural researcher, editor, and national speaker. He's been executive editor of GROUP Magazine for 32 years. He creates and leads interactive learning experiences for church and cultural leaders, parents, and teenagers. Lawrence has authored hundreds of magazine articles and is the author, co-author, or editor of 39 books and curricula. He's the general editor and chief contributor of the bestselling Jesus-Centered Bible. He hosts the popular podcast Paying Ridiculous Attention to Jesus, now in its fifth year. He and his wife, Beverly Rose, have two daughters.   Guest Links: AMAZON: The Suicide Solution: Finding Your Way Out of the Darkness WEBSITE: Ricklawrence.com FACEBOOK: /RickSkip WEBSITE: https://www.amenclinics.com/team/daniel-emina-m-d/ INSTAGRAM: @DocEminaMD

After a two-month “impromptu sabbatical,” join Rick for the third episode of the new series—“THE WAYS OF JESUS.” The influence of our self-narratives. The story we tell ourselves, about ourselves, can lead us into captivity—the captivity Jesus came to set us free from. Jesus wants to “de-bug” our narrative. In Matthew 5 we have Jesus delivering the “But I Say's”—they're a kind of complement to “The Beatitudes.” The “But I Say's” are a kind of martial arts practice—Jesus uses the momentum of deception against it. “Active pushback” against deception is not just a strategy, it's a lifestyle. It does not mean that we become distrustful people, it means we become discerning people. Rick's new book, The Suicide Solution, is available! You can check out its Amazon page here: https://www.amazon.com/Suicide-Solution-Finding-Your-Darkness/dp/1684511593/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1631675941&sr=8-1 And if you can watch Rick's webinar on the book, with co-author Dr. Daniel Emina, right here: https://youtu.be/M5KOBvGA2rs And don't forget to check out his daily devotional Jesus-Centered Daily—go to jesuscentereddaily.com to download a 10-day sampler of the devotion, or to order it for yourself or as a gift. Or head straight to Amazon to order it: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Daily-Touch-Smell-Taste/dp/1470759608/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Jesus-Centered+Daily&qid=1599794429&sr=8-1 Sign Up for the FREE 7-Day Devotional Series, Drawn from the Jesus-Centered Daily https://www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-daily-download/?fbclid=IwAR2H19A3iHl53Rl7OUrJLWkq3NkFjSFlxTUnngBOAeZDvo2GHHUnnHWJQo0 Have you joined the Pigs? We're a group of friends ready to go all-in with Jesus—to live a life that's “free indeed” because we're wholly dependent on Him. Join us for exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, sneak peeks of new resources, opportunities to make your voice matter, prayer support, and connections to other Pigs inside our private Facebook group. Join Here- www.mylifetree.com/pratj-member-sign-up/ Join Rick's Email List ricklawrence.com/stay-connected/ Rick's Email Addresses rick@ricklawrence.com rlawrence@vibrantfaith.org Vibrant Faith https://vibrantfaith.org Related Resources: The Suicide Solution https://www.amazon.com/Suicide-Solution-Finding-Your-Darkness/dp/1684511593/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+Suicide+Solution&qid=1628897750&sr=8-2 Jesus-Centered Daily www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Da…1593117629&sr=8-1 Spiritual Grit: A Journey Into Endurance. Character. Confidence. Hope. www.mylifetree.com/shop/spiritual-grit/ Growing Spiritual Grit for Teenagers: 40 Devotions www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…s-40-devotions/ Growing Spiritual Grit: 52 Personal Devotions www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…onal-devotions/ The Jesus-Centered Life: The Life You Didn't Think Was Possible, With the Jesus You Never Knew by Rick Lawrence www.mylifetree.com/shop/the-jesus-centered-life/ The Jesus-Centered Bible www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible-shop-page/ The God Who Fights for You: How He Shows Up in Your Suffering by Rick Lawrence www.amazon.com/God-Who-Fights-Yo…ing/dp/073697704X The Jesus-Centered Journal www.mylifetree.com/?s=jesus-center…imit=20&ixwps=1

This Day in Maine for Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

Mentioned in this episode: Emina and Lawrence new book, The Suicide Solution: Finding Your Way Out of the Darkness Experimental SAINT treatment for depression, Stanford University Matthew 9:1-8 John 21:15-17 2 Corinthians 10:5   Connect with Dr. Daniel Emina: AmenClinics.com (Dr. Emina serves as Associate Medical Director) Instagram~Twitter   Connect with Rick Lawrence: Website~Twitter~Facebook   Connect with Holly: Website~Facebook~Instagram   This podcast was produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media Music by Robert Elkins

Join Rick for the second episode of the new series—“THE WAYS OF JESUS.” Researchers say a strong factor feeding resilience is “the degree of control that the person has over the stressor.” When we can't exert any control over the trauma we've experienced, the “agency” that fuels our hope is obliterated. Put another way, painful experiences that are “inescapable and erratic” can cut the soul's “tendons,” making it difficult to use or strengthen the muscles we need to face and overcome future challenges and pain. The healing we need is directly tied to our ability to reassert control over our story—to reattach those cut tendons and rehabilitate our agency. Rick's new book, The Suicide Solution, is now available! You can check out its Amazon page here: https://www.amazon.com/Suicide-Solution-Finding-Your-Darkness/dp/1684511593/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1631675941&sr=8-1 And if you can watch Rick's webinar on the book, with co-author Dr. Daniel Emina, right here: https://youtu.be/M5KOBvGA2rs And don't forget to check out his new daily devotional Jesus-Centered Daily—go to jesuscentereddaily.com to download a 10-day sampler of the devotion, or to order it for yourself or as a gift. Or head straight to Amazon to order it: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Daily-Touch-Smell-Taste/dp/1470759608/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Jesus-Centered+Daily&qid=1599794429&sr=8-1 Sign Up for the FREE 7-Day Devotional Series, Drawn from the Jesus-Centered Daily https://www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-daily-download/?fbclid=IwAR2H19A3iHl53Rl7OUrJLWkq3NkFjSFlxTUnngBOAeZDvo2GHHUnnHWJQo0 Have you joined the Pigs? We're a group of friends ready to go all-in with Jesus—to live a life that's “free indeed” because we're wholly dependent on Him. Join us for exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, sneak peeks of new resources, opportunities to make your voice matter, prayer support, and connections to other Pigs inside our private Facebook group. Join Here- www.mylifetree.com/pratj-member-sign-up/ Join Rick's Email List ricklawrence.com/stay-connected/ Rick's Email Addresses rick@ricklawrence.com rlawrence@vibrantfaith.org Vibrant Faith https://vibrantfaith.org Free Resources: As we continue to navigate COVID-19 and the changes it brings to our daily lives, we'd like to come alongside you with downloadable freebies to help provide you with new activities, devotions, and more for your kids, family, teenagers, and you on a weekly basis. Check out our free resource hub NOW! www.mylifetree.com/free Related Resources: The Suicide Solution (NEW!) https://www.amazon.com/Suicide-Solution-Finding-Your-Darkness/dp/1684511593/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+Suicide+Solution&qid=1628897750&sr=8-2 Jesus-Centered Daily www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Da…1593117629&sr=8-1 Spiritual Grit: A Journey Into Endurance. Character. Confidence. Hope. www.mylifetree.com/shop/spiritual-grit/ Growing Spiritual Grit for Teenagers: 40 Devotions www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…s-40-devotions/ Growing Spiritual Grit: 52 Personal Devotions www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…onal-devotions/ The Jesus-Centered Life: The Life You Didn't Think Was Possible, With the Jesus You Never Knew by Rick Lawrence www.mylifetree.com/shop/the-jesus-centered-life/ The Jesus-Centered Bible www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible-shop-page/ The God Who Fights for You: How He Shows Up in Your Suffering by Rick Lawrence www.amazon.com/God-Who-Fights-Yo…ing/dp/073697704X The Jesus-Centered Journal www.mylifetree.com/?s=jesus-center…imit=20&ixwps=1 The 18 Maladaptive Schemas http://www.schematherapy.com/id73.htm

This Day in Maine for Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

Join Rick for the first episode of the series—“THE WAYS OF JESUS.” There was a miraculous birth that preceded the miraculous birth of Jesus—John the Baptist. He was born of an elderly couple, chosen to “prepare the way” for Jesus by calling the Jews to repentance. John targeted their complacency and entitlement—challenging them to turn from following the way of the world to the way of the Kingdom of God, ultimately the Way of Jesus… To repent means to turn your back on, and turn your face toward. Who will be our King? Rick's new book, The Suicide Solution, is now available! You can check out its Amazon page here: https://www.amazon.com/Suicide-Solution-Finding-Your-Darkness/dp/1684511593/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1631675941&sr=8-1 And if you can watch Rick's webinar on the book, with co-author Dr. Daniel Emina, right here: https://youtu.be/M5KOBvGA2rs And don't forget to check out his new daily devotional Jesus-Centered Daily—go to jesuscentereddaily.com to download a 10-day sampler of the devotion, or to order it for yourself or as a gift. Or head straight to Amazon to order it: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Daily-Touch-Smell-Taste/dp/1470759608/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Jesus-Centered+Daily&qid=1599794429&sr=8-1 Sign Up for the FREE 7-Day Devotional Series, Drawn from the Jesus-Centered Daily https://www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-daily-download/?fbclid=IwAR2H19A3iHl53Rl7OUrJLWkq3NkFjSFlxTUnngBOAeZDvo2GHHUnnHWJQo0 Have you joined the Pigs? We're a group of friends ready to go all-in with Jesus—to live a life that's “free indeed” because we're wholly dependent on Him. Join us for exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, sneak peeks of new resources, opportunities to make your voice matter, prayer support, and connections to other Pigs inside our private Facebook group. Join Here- www.mylifetree.com/pratj-member-sign-up/ Join Rick's Email List ricklawrence.com/stay-connected/ Rick's Email Addresses rick@ricklawrence.com rlawrence@vibrantfaith.org Vibrant Faith https://vibrantfaith.org Free Resources: As we continue to navigate COVID-19 and the changes it brings to our daily lives, we'd like to come alongside you with downloadable freebies to help provide you with new activities, devotions, and more for your kids, family, teenagers, and you on a weekly basis. Check out our free resource hub NOW! www.mylifetree.com/free Related Resources: The Suicide Solution (NEW!) https://www.amazon.com/Suicide-Solution-Finding-Your-Darkness/dp/1684511593/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+Suicide+Solution&qid=1628897750&sr=8-2 Jesus-Centered Daily www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Da…1593117629&sr=8-1 Spiritual Grit: A Journey Into Endurance. Character. Confidence. Hope. www.mylifetree.com/shop/spiritual-grit/ Growing Spiritual Grit for Teenagers: 40 Devotions www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…s-40-devotions/ Growing Spiritual Grit: 52 Personal Devotions www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…onal-devotions/ The Jesus-Centered Life: The Life You Didn't Think Was Possible, With the Jesus You Never Knew by Rick Lawrence www.mylifetree.com/shop/the-jesus-centered-life/ The Jesus-Centered Bible www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible-shop-page/ The God Who Fights for You: How He Shows Up in Your Suffering by Rick Lawrence www.amazon.com/God-Who-Fights-Yo…ing/dp/073697704X The Jesus-Centered Journal www.mylifetree.com/?s=jesus-center…imit=20&ixwps=1 Andrew Osenga's The Painted Desert https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B07F1K8RGR?ref=sr_1_1&s=dmusic&keywords=The+Painted+Desert+Andrew+Osenga&crid=3LX58K9V6WHAS&sprefix=the+painted+desert+andrew+osenga%2Cdigital-music%2C77&qid=1648223250&sr=1-1

If someone you love is struggling with pain or if you are contemplating ending your own life, you must listen to the words of Rick Lawrence. As Executive Director of Vibrant Faith Ministries, Rick will help you find your way out of the darkness. He is an award-winning author, cultural researcher, and national speaker, as well as the general editor of the number one bestselling Jesus-Centered Bible and the author of forty other books and curriculums. Rick’s latest book is The Suicide Solution: Finding Your Way Out of the Darkness where he talks in detail about how to train your brain against thoughts of depression and suicide. Get some excellent ideas of what to implement in your life to reduce depression and defeat the suicidal mindset once and for all. TAKEAWAYS How scripture and clinical practices work together for mental health Our brains operate like a computer and our software can get bugs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an excellent way to retrain your brain Simple and scientifically proven ways to reduce depression and suicidal thoughts

Dr. Daniel Emina and Rick Lawrence drop by to discuss the complex issue of suicide and their new book, "The Suicide Solution: Finding Your Way Out of the Darkness." With suicide emerging as the leading cause of death for young people, there's much to unpack here. Hear the powerful message Dr. Emina and Lawrence deliver on "Cancel This!"

In this first installment of the Adulting series, I chat with my friends Greg & Emily Snider about prioritizing our faith. We know that the only true restful and holy way to live is with a life centered on Jesus, a heart turned towards God, and time spent being renewed by His word. I know you'll be encouraged by this conversation! As always, we're collecting bits of truth, because our mission is to create a mosaic containing stories and revelations of truth, to see the bigger picture of who God is and what he has for us. The music in the episode is from my good friend, Hannah Stenman. You can find and download her songs on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music. To learn more about her and her husband, visit https://www.bradandhannah.com . . . . . . . . . Mentioned in this episode: Southside Rabbi (Apple Podcasts, YouTube) The Jesus Centered Life by Rick Lawrence . . . . . . . . . I'd love to hear your feedback, questions, and suggestions for future conversations! You can email me at mosaicoftruthpodcast@gmail.com #mosaicoftruthpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As we continue in our teaching series, How to Live, a six-week study through the book of Philippians, guest speaker, Rick Lawrence dives into Philippians chapter 3. "When we taste the goodness in His heart, everything else seems like . . . garbage." Some of the greatest words ever said were embedded in Philippians 3. "For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ and become one with him." Philippians3:8b-9a During our live sermon two video clips were played from the hit TV series "The Good Place" and the movie "The Horse Whisperer." Due to copyright reasons, these videos are not available in the above recording, but you can view them below.