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Relentless Podcast Episode 8: A God Who is With You When You Reach the End of Yourself
Relentless Podcast Episode 8: A God Who is With You When You Reach the End of Yourself “Is there more than just shame at the end of this rope?” It had been an exceptionally hard day, and coming from someone battling Cancer for the third time, that was really saying...
Relentless Podcast, Episode 7: For When Church Leaders Fail
Relentless Podcast, Episode 7: “For When Church Leaders Fail”I thought they’d come to offer compassion and support. Instead, they’d come to criticize and correct. I was desperate for comfort, maybe some wisdom or guidance. What I received was something quite...
Racism, the Gospel, and the Healing We Need
When Jesus launched his public ministry, he did so by quoting the words of Isaiah 61. Rather than talk about his greatness, he let everyone know who he came for: The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent...
Relentless Podcast, Episode 6: “Lost in the wilderness without a canteen…”
Relentless Podcast, Episode 6: “Lost in the wilderness without a canteen…”I remember it like it was yesterday… Certain memories seem to play in technicolor. These are the ones you can see, smell, feel for years. Where the terror hangs heavy and every hair on your body...
Relentless Podcast, Episode 5: “For the one who can’t see past the pain…”
Relentless Podcast, Episode 5: “For the one who can’t see past the pain…”Confession: I am far crueler to myself in my own head than I would ever dare be to a friend. Anyone else? Who are you to lead anyone else when you can barely lead your own family?Who are you to...
Relentless Podcast, Episode 4: A God Who Promises To Be With You
Relentless Podcast, Episode 4: A God Who Promises To Be With You Wouldn’t it be nice if conversations about our shared experiences were about how much we love ... Ice cream? Aisle 7…Or Pop-Tarts? Aisle 3…Or puppies? Wrong store… Wouldn't it be nice if the only things...
When Peace Is What You Need Most of All
It was the final weeks of 2019 when I made a plan for 2020. Part of that plan included the launch of the Relentless Podcast, whereby I'd release a new audio and video episode every other week throughout the year. I recorded all the content and then I scheduled the...
Relentless Podcast, Episode 3: What to believe when, “Everything happens for a reason” is no longer reason enough.
Relentless Podcast, Episode 3: What to believe when, “Everything happens for a reason” is no longer reason enough.There it was again. That phrase. The one intended to bring comfort in a time of chaos. “Everything happens for a reason.” They mean well, I tell myself...
Relentless Podcast, Episode 2: 6 Strategies When You’re Not Okay
Relentless Podcast, Episode 2: 6 Strategies When You're Not Okay How many times have you heard these words fall from your mouth? “…I’m fine.” Maybe even today. As the husband walks out, the friend bails, the doctor calls, the child slams the door, the unpaid bills...
