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What are your biases? What do you use to measure a person? Magan and Judy talk about this while studying Job 11-13. Job's friends aren't sure what to make of him because they're focused on the outside appearance and the circumstances surrounding Job's life at the moment. 

We can't always see the bigger picture (what we call the telescope view). Sometimes bad things happen or answers are slow in coming because there's a battle being fought beyond what we can see. This week, Magan & Judy discuss some of the spiritual warfare happening around Job and the very human judgment happening right in front of him. 

Despite his friend's well-intentioned words, Job is still in the depths of grief. This week, Magan & Judy discuss Job's ability to--even in the depths of despair--find comfort in the Holy One.

Due to illness, Judy & Magan weren't able to record this week. Please enjoy this repeat episode (consider it a refresher!) of dealing with church hurts, as someone who's been hurt or part of the church that has hurt? Judy and Magan share some personal experiences with their own church hurts and offer some insight on how to move forward.

When we go through the trials of life, it's helpful to have friends around to support you. Sometimes those friends, though well-intentioned, say things that aren't exactly supportive. Job had a few of those friends. In Job 4 & 5, we meet Eliphaz, a friend with the best of intentions, but who lacked true perspective. In this episode, Judy & Magan discuss his intentions, his delivery of his support, and ways we can be supportive when we see someone in the valleys of life.

The grieving process can be a long and windy road full of anger, depression, and negative self-talk. Job wasn't exempt from these. Magan and Judy work their way through Job 3, discussing Job's grieving process and sharing some stories of their own.

In the new series When Bad Things Happen to Good People, Judy and Magan are discussing the book of Job. Job was a man who seemingly did everything right. Why would God allow him to go through such hardship? In these first two chapters, we get some background info on Job himself, and we watch as he loses what seems to be everything of importance and begins his own physical suffering. 

We often feel justified in our dishonor of people--those we disagree with, those who have behaved horribly, and those who dishonor us. But what does the Bible say? Magan and Judy chat about what honor really is and what it means to show honor from a Biblical perspective.

"From the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks." (Luke 6:45) "As a man thinks, so he is." (Prov. 23:7) "The tongue has the power of life and death." (Prov. 18:21) Judy and Magan discuss the power of a word and its impact on our lives.

How do you handle church hurts, as someone who's been hurt and part of the church that has hurt? Judy and Magan share some personal experiences with their own church hurts and offer some insight on how to move forward.   Want to support our show? It's easy to do! Follow the link & send us a Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/thereforepodcast

What does it truly mean to sabbath and what does a modern Sabbath day look like? Listen in as Magan and Judy discuss these questions and the biblical basis for intentionally planning a Sabbath.   Want to support our show? It's easy to do! Follow the link & send us a Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/thereforepodcast

Obedience is the follow-through for each therefore we encounter, but it isn't always easy. Listen in as Judy and Magan discuss the difficulty with obedience and the far-reaching "consequences" that come with it.   Want to support our show? It's easy to do! Follow the link & send us a Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/thereforepodcast

Hosts Magan Martin and Judy Mustain spend a few minutes introducing themselves and the idea behind Therefore Podcast. Every Christian walk starts with a ”therefore”--a call to action. The question is, how will you respond?   Want to support our show? It's easy to do! Follow the link & send us a Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/thereforepodcast

In the last episode, I talked about how it's definitely not my role to judge unbelievers.  However, because God's judgement is real and it's coming, we Christ-followers need to get to work!  One of the things that really bothers me is when someone tells you to do something, but they don't tell you how.  So today, I'm giving you 5 practical ideas on how to "get to work" and bring people to Christ in ways that won't push them away.   Find me on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter

The title I actually wanted to use for this episode is this: God is Faithful to Judge (And that means we have work to do).  If God is faithful in all of his promises, then, yes, He is faithful to bless us (which we love!), but that means He also must be faithful to judge us (which we don't love so much).  But there are different types of judgement and just what exactly is my role--the Christ-follower's role--in judging others?  Oh, I think we have work to do, and it's not in the judgement business.   Thanks for listening today!  Make sure to connect with me over on social media--I love to hear from you guys! Facebook Instagram  

We've made it to our final episode of our study of Ruth.  Welcome to chapter 4!  It's always fascinating to be able to look back at a finished story and see God's hand at work, and what we see in Ruth 4 is that Boaz, a true man of God, knew that God had a plan.  And he trusted in that plan.  But that doesn't mean he didn't go about handling the business of becoming Ruth's husband without a little shrewdness of his own.  Let's take a look at the final chapter of the great love story of Boaz and Ruth!

Welcome back to week 3 of our study of Ruth!  There are so many take-aways in this one!  Many read this chapter and see scandalous behavior, but let's take a look at it through the lens of 1100ish BC Israelite customs.  In Ruth 3, we see real relationship growth between Boaz and Ruth.  She trusts him, and he values her, and I love that we're watching how they come to be.  But I also love getting an inside look into the depth of love between Naomi and Ruth.  Naomi not only helps Ruth get the man, but she also helps comfort her while they have to wait on the "problem" of this story to be resolved.  All the while, Ruth and Boaz both continue to demonstrate just how important it is to be a person of great character.     Article mentioned:  Wives, Submit (Yes, Really!) Thanks for listening!  Make sure to follow me on social media so we can connect over there! Facebook Instagram Twitter  

Welcome back to the second episode of our Ruth study series!  In the last episode, we followed along Naomi's journey away from and back to God.  I know you all were thinking, "She promised a love story!"  Well, here in chapter 2, we get to see God lay the groundwork for a love story that would come to have a serious impact on our salvation--Ruth and Boaz meet!  And it looks like maybe Boaz likes what he sees, far beyond Ruth's physical appearance.  Let's dig in to Ruth chapter 2, and we'll see how God works behind the scenes to show His love for Ruth through the kindness and generosity of her future husband.   Thank you so much for listening!  Make sure to subscribe or follow on your preferred podcasting platform and let's connect on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter     

Welcome to our in-depth study of Ruth!  I'm so excited to be doing this 4 week study with you.  Although it may not seem like it in this first chapter, the book of Ruth is a fantastic love story, far beyond our romantic notion of love.  In Ruth 1, we meet Naomi, a woman who just wanted the best for her family, but went about it the wrong way.  We see the far reaching consequences of her and her family's sin, but right towards the end, when she starts to take steps back towards God, we begin to see what will eventually be the far reaching consequences of her blessing.  Let's dive in!   Thank you for listening to Wrong Kind of Christian Podcast.  Make sure you find me on social media so we can connect! Facebook Instagram Twitter  

"When God gives us what we want."  Sounds like a great idea, doesn't it?  And sometimes it is!  But often times, it's not.  In this episode, we look back at a time that God gave His people the real desires of their hearts.  It didn't turn out so well!  How long will He allow us to pursue the desires of our hearts when those desires aren't directed towards Him or in line with His Will?   Thank you for listening to Wrong Kind of Christian Podcast!  Let's connect on social media. Facebook Instagram Twitter