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"I'm not hurting anybody."  Actually, our "small," secret sins hurt us and our relationship with God.  If our sin-ruled self died by Christ's work on the cross, why would we return to it?  Tim, Becki and Robbie talk about pursuing life in Christ. Support this show by giving to Family Life! Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!

Yes, God's grace really is that big.  From the first sin of Adam to your last unkind thought, Jesus' sacrifice on the cross does more than just cancel out the bad stuff we humans do - so much more!  Lydia, Mike and Tim are talking about the "more" of God's grace. Support this show by giving to Family Life! Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!

In war, sometimes the only way to survive is surrender, putting yourself at the mercy of your enemy.  That's kind of like the Christian life.  We're marveling at God's forgiveness in Romans 5: "while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Support this show by giving to Family Life! Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!

It's in our nature to want to prove ourselves - even before God.  The bad news: you can't possibly measure up.  The good news: you can't possibly measure up!  That's where a faith like Abraham's - faith in God's promises - saves the day.  Our hosts dive into Romans chapter four. Support this show by giving to Family Life! Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!

No matter how long you've been a Christian, it's essential to be reminded what you've been saved from - and what you've been saved to!  We're looking at Romans 3 for what it really means to be saved and why the gospel is the whole world's "good news." Support this show by giving to Family Life! Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!

We have a judgement problem. From labeling others on social media, to looking down on those who aren’t as “righteous” as we think we are, to outright refusals to call evil what it is, we all desperately need God’s truth in our judgements. Tim, Mike and Tately take a look at Romans chapter 2.   Support this show by giving to Family Life! Discover the other great Family Life podcasts!

The confusion surrounding today's conversations on sexuality can be overwhelming.  But God's Word provides the most loving (if not always the easiest) truth for a flourishing life!  How does the book of Romans inform our response to same-sex attraction? Support this show by giving to Family Life Discover the other great Family Life podcasts

It's a new episode series for If That Makes Sense, where we explore what the book of Romans has to say to our lives and the world today. Starting us off, Tim, Becki and Robbie look at the ways God has made each one of us to know right from wrong... even if we deny it. Support this show (and so much more!) Discover the other great Family Life podcasts

Season 2 wraps up with a special interview episode; season 3 is around the corner this Spring! From headlines to streaming shows to, yes, podcasts, there's no doubt we're consuming more media now than ever before.  Christians can't afford to approach their digital media diet uncritically.  Brett McCracken, author of The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World, joins Mike and Tim for a special episode about what we're putting into our minds, how it's shaping us, and what wisdom brings to the table in today's online all-you-can-eat environment.

The gift of good friends is a gracious blessing, but, unfortunately, it's not one that is guaranteed in every season of life. Whether you've got your own squad, or you're still waiting on having one person to call "bestie," what does it take to first *be* a good friend? And what are some of the surprising things God does through friendship?

Jesus repeatedly, publicly denounced one kind of person.  In the first century, they were usually the Pharisees - devout students and teachers of the Bible with one problem: a bad habit of self righteousness and a knack for contemptuous pride.  How does "Phariseeism" creep into our lives in ways we never intended, and how do we lovingly help put it to death in ourselves and our church communities?

Every Christian church agrees that sharing the gospel is important.  But what's the best way to do that: getting people from the world into the church, or getting Church people out into the world?  Maybe it's not one over the other; what are the strengths and weaknesses of both, and what do we feel called to do?

It shouldn't be surprising that Christians are among the most likely to adopt, and many are passionate about foster care. After all, God chose to bring us into His family. Adoption and fostering are some of the best pictures we have of God's love for us, but - just like our relationship with our Heavenly Father - the road isn't always easy. Merri and Becki share from their families' own tough but life-changing experiences with adoption and fostering.

Does having doubt make you a bad Christian?  Is experiencing doubt always a bad thing?  What does a Christian do in a season where God may seem distant or the beliefs of the faith feel unclear?  Tim, Trinity and Mike discuss this sometimes-scary topic from a relatable perspective.

If That Makes Sense is back for season two with more conversations about the real experiences, struggles and joys of following Jesus as young adults!  Growing up in a Christian home is a huge blessing, but it’s not without its unique challenges.  Maybe you knew all about Jesus from childhood before you knew him as your personal Savior?  If you’ve ever felt like you don’t have an “exciting” testimony, felt like you weren’t saved from any “big” sins, or if Veggie Tales just makes you nostalgic, have we got an episode for you!

Sensitive issues divide us every day, but would happen if we didn’t make it about “us vs. them”?  And how do you lovingly challenge people on your own “side”?  In the Season One finale of Family Life’s original podcast for young adults, the hosts of If That Makes Sense talk about why it’s important to have conversations within the faith about life’s tough topics.  Find and subscribe to If That Makes Sense when you go to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Family Life dot ORG.

What does it mean when we say that the Bible is “living and active”, and how can we be “in the Word” more? Those are the questions being answered in the latest episode of “If That Makes Sense”, a Family Life original podcast for young adults. Listen and subscribe at Apple podcasts, Spotify, or Family Life dot ORG.

Genesis says that God has given humanity “dominion” over the Earth.  What does that even mean?  And what does it look like to glorify God and love our neighbor through our interactions with each other? Those are the questions being answered in this episode of “If That Makes Sense”, a Family Life original podcast for young adults. Listen, subscribe, and share with your friends!

The Christian life is a call to service that can feel intimidating and overwhelming at times.  But God has given us all the tools we need!  Find out how you can bless others with what God has given you when you listen to this episode of “If That Makes Sense”, a Family Life original podcast for young adults. If you'd like to hear future episodes, be sure to subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or FamilyLife.org!  

It's been a year since the pandemic hit the US at large, and we're asking ourselves, what God has taught each of us? When our world still feels fearful and divided, what are those truths we can hold on to? Those are the questions our 20-something hosts of Family Life's original podcast for young adults "If That Makes Sense" will try to answer in this episode.