Anything But Quiet Time with Rachelle & Carder

This week we talk about loving our enemies. It's hard, but the Bible calls us to it. Even when, as in Carder's life, a scammer takes your money.

With sports seasons in full swing, where should our faith show as fans? Is there any crossover between sports and faith? We tackle that, along with touching on that question from last week, "Can I Yell at God?".

We should be real about our emotions with God. After all, he knows our heart already. But how far is too far? This week we discuss the phrase "it's ok to pound on God's chest" while going through the story of Job.

What should we do when we feel like the world is against us? Carder, who is currently in a hard season, has a couple things to keep in mind. Rachelle brings up a great Biblical example of the attitude we can/should have, even in the undesirable seasons of life. 

This week we discuss the difficulty, but also the importance of blunt conversations. Rachelle brings up talking to her teenager about things at school. Carder talks about the regret of not checking in with a friend before it was too late.

More widely held beliefs that aren't actually true when it comes to faith in Jesus. We also bring up one we didn't see eye to eye on: are all people "God's children"?

We talk about 3 widely held beliefs that aren't actually true when it comes to faith in Jesus.

A frustrating, yet relieving conversation as we discuss examples on how WE can't change people. Only God changes hearts. So what do we do in the meantime? We discuss that, along with a story where Carder's patience was tested by his friend's girlfriend. 

This week we talk about looking up from our Bible to actually love people. Carder shares a story about how a homeless man called him out. Rachelle shares about something helpful to try when looking in the mirror and you don't like what you see. 

We discuss the fascinating story of Nabeel Qureshi, who was a devout Muslim. But through seeking ultimate truth, found Jesus.

The humanity and hopeless in a recent Eminem song has made headlines, as his family was hurt by his past mistakes. We talk about the true hope that can be present in any circumstance. Plus, how our worldview makes a huge different in hope level, as Carder responds to some Atheist comments. 

The Little Mermaid is a Christian? We have a great discussion about that, along with the hard topic of losing loved ones too soon in life and how God's plan is something we can trust, even when we don't understand it. 

This week it's the common misconception about "being good enough to go to Heaven". Our culture says, "perform and earn" yet God has worked with us differently from the very beginning. Rachelle also brings up a discussion about life goals and dreams and trying to understand what God has planned for us in life. 

Kristen Brewer is the writer and producer on the Sight & Sound production "Daniel: Live on Stage", and after much research to write for the production, found a lot that we often miss in the "Sunday school" version of Daniel. She shares in depth the hope we can again after just a little context.

When life throws stuff at us, how do we fight? Ephesians 6 gives us great insight on letting God fight for us. Especially because there is a battle happening that we can't see.

We talk about handing the baton to the next generation and that both parties are responsible in that trade off. Also that we can go to God first about anything, even something as simple as a headache; plus a question of our day: do you have the right to speak out on an issue without the lived experience? 

Carder shares this week how he felt he needs to change after reading Ephesians 5, where it discusses "foolish talk" and "crude joking". But then we try to find the line on what an inapropriate joke actually is. Does intent matter? We discuss and would love your thoughts. 

This week we have a candid conversation about mental health after the storm, not taking "people's word for it" if God says otherwise, social media influencers and what can be the negative side of it, and morals changing in society by the day.

Carder shares from a seminar with N.T. Wright and explains the importance of both holiness and unity, along with many takeaways from the book of Ephesians.

Rachelle unpacks the fight between Saul & David and how the story reminds us the importance of staying focused. Carder shares how Christians should brace for election season.

When shouldn't we be comfortable with death? Carder also talks about the commands presented in 1 Thessalonians 5 and how they might feel impossible. Rachelle shares about (potentially) the need for pain.

 Rachelle and Carder talk about the lie of comparison and unhealthy competition. They also talk about the lie of shame and how a relationship with Jesus sets us free.

Has reading a new scripture ever made you wonder if you’ve got it all wrong?? That’s what Hebrews 10:26 did to Rachelle and Carder. Listen in as they show us how to wrestle through a scary scripture and talk about sharing your faith in a healthy way that embraces truth AND love.

Rachelle reflects on helping her children grow spiritually. Carder tells us about a time he triggered a friend at church.