You pick the topic this week on the show! Jeff & DW take your questions and topics and talk about what you’ve been hoping to hear us discuss. Got a question or topic idea? Hit us up on email, Twitter or Facebook. Have a thought to share? Share it on the Tweetback!
What stresses you out the most?
How do I know what my calling is from God?
What is God’s will for my life?
What’s the most uncomfortable decision you’ve had to make?
When you got married, would you change anything about your wedding or the proposal?
How do you make the right decision all the time?
What’s your greatest achievement?
What is your most proud moment?
Were there dinosaurs in Noah’s Ark?
Have you ever heard God speak to you?
Over the last few weeks, there have been some shocking headlines involving young people who have allowed their destructive thoughts to bleed into destructive actions. Jeff & DW share their thoughts on the tragic story out of Isla Vista, Calif. involving Elliot Rodger and how we can reach out to young people who believe their life is hopeless. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the families who were affected by this unspeakable tragedy.
“Instead of teaching young people how to shoot an arrow at a target, we’re teaching them to shoot an arrow and paint the arrow into the bullseye. This is a perfect picture of moral relativism today.” Jeff
Should & Must
“There are two paths in life: Should and Must. We arrive at this crossroads over and over again. And each time, we get to choose.
Should is how others want us to show up in the world — how we’re supposed to think, what we ought to say, what we should or shouldn’t do. It’s the vast array of expectations that others layer upon us. When we choose Should the journey is smooth, the risk is small.
Must is different—there aren’t options and we don’t have a choice.
Must is who we are, what we believe, and what we do when we are alone with our truest, most authentic self. It’s our instincts, our cravings and longings, the things and places and ideas we burn for, the intuition that swells up from somewhere deep inside of us. Must is what happens when we stop conforming to other people’s ideals and start connecting to our own. Because when we choose Must, we are no longer looking for inspiration out there. Instead, we are listening to our calling from within, from some luminous, mysterious place.” Read more.
Ethos vs Morals
Ethos is your safe place. That safe place is where truth is.
In the Bible, we read the story of 3 guys named Hananiah, Mishael & Azariah. Daniel 1 & 3 give us a picture of these 3 guys who are doing what’s right. These people from a new culture gave them these new names: Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego. They weren’t trying to be mean, but if you’ve ever moved into a new city and had to make new friends, it’s not easy. This is an amazing story of 3 young men who weren’t willing to sell out who they were for God to be accepted into this culture.
It nearly cost them everything.
Jeff & Dave complete this month’s series, “If Those Who Reach Could Touch.” Every person is reaching for true relationships. Last week, we talked with Kristen Jane Anderson. This week, we’re deciding to reach through the fire. Join in the conversation!
Kristen Jane Anderson returns to the show this week! Kristen lost both of her legs in a suicide attempt and now speaks to young people to tell of how God transformed her life. This week, Kristen had the chance to speak to over 100 students in Milwaukee. Check out her Facebook Page.
Jeff & Dave also introduce you to Michael Ott. Originally from Pennsylvania, Mike graduated from Liberty University and serves as a youth pastor in Green Bay. Here are some random facts you should know:
– Mike is totally in love with his beautiful wife, Amber.
– Mike has a coffee addiction; and Starbucks is sometimes mistaken as his office.
– If Mike hears a basketball bouncing; he will be playing within seconds.
– He loves adventure and creating new life stories
– His desire is to always invest in people that are in his life for years, days, minutes.
– Every day, he’s looking to build a closer relationship with Jesus.
Jeff & Dave continue this month’s series, “If Those Who Reach Could Touch.” Every person is reaching for true relationships. Last week, we talked about reaching in the absolute wrong direction as we discussed human trafficking. This week is all about having traction. Join in the conversation!
As we wrap up our series on having a Kingdom Agenda in 2014, we’re opening our mailbag tonight and tackling 2 very common questions we get. Check out the show and share your thoughts. Plus, meet us out the new Conversations Saves Lives Blog!
“If they’re anything like me, we don’t know what real love is and we’re searching for it.”
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