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Do the holidays bring you stress? Discover the true meaning of Christmas, which offers a message of hope. Shelby explores the essence of Christianity and how a 2,000-year-old baby's birth holds relevance today. This holiday season, let's find a new perspective and leave behind the dread. Show Notes and Resources You can find us here on our social channels. Every Donation Makes and ImpactFind Out How You Can Help! See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

College senior Laney Fredrick answered God's call to spend a summer doing ministry overseas in a country closed to the gospel. Her struggles with anxiety were a problem here at home, so would they follow her overseas? Listen to how God worked in Laney's life while sharing the gospel in a country hostile to the Christian faith. Show Notes and Resources You can find us  here on our social channels. Every Donation Makes and Impact Find Out How You Can Help! See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Barbara Fortilus is a single woman making her way through the weirdness of modern dating. And she's got big ideas on the upsides and downsides. Show Notes and Resources You can find us  here on our social channels. Every Donation Makes and Impact Find Out How You Can Help! See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Have you thought about the true meaning of Gods grace? Shelby explains the richness of grace, offering insights into practical ways to embrace God's freely given and undeserved kindness. Open your eyes to a genuine experience of living in the profound love of God, a love we haven't earned. Show Notes and Resources You can find us here on our social channels. Every Donation Makes and ImpactFind Out How You Can Help! See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Through van life, her road through addiction, and her podcast, Feli Velez knows not all who wander are lost. She gets real about relapse, guilt, and living a life tethered to God—no matter how far you roam. Show Notes and Resources You can find us here on our social channels. Every Donation Makes and ImpactFind Out How You Can Help! See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Hitting one of those moments when life hurts something fierce? Author Elizabeth Woodson talks about finding the other side of pain in her own dark night. Show Notes and Resources You can find us  here on our social channels. Every Donation Makes and Impact Find Out How You Can Help! See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Even though it can seem embarrassing or shameful, doubt is something totally natural in the Christian faith. In fact, doubt can lead to a stronger faith in God and the gospel…if you doubt well. In this episode, Shelby will walk you through some simple and practical ways you can doubt well—ways that lead to a richer, more robust faith in Jesus. Show Notes and Resources You can find us  here on our social channels. Every Donation Makes and Impact  Find Out How You Can Help! See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Tired of being at war with your body and your brain's ideas about it? Counselor, fitness instructor, and author Rachael Gilbert knows from her own experience how many of us bury our searing insecurities. But keeping up appearances is exhausting. We need restoration from the inside out. She'll help you overcome negative self-talk, muscle past comparison, and cultivate vital uplifting relationships. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Maybe you know what it's like for loss to upend your life, even as a child. Josiah Chandler does. But despite raw pain, he knows what it's like to move beyond emptiness and anger. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Shelby has been hearing stories about what God is doing on college campuses all over the United States, and so he wanted to share with you what’s happening specifically in southeast Virginia right now! It’s absolutely incredible the way Jesus is changing lives and this special bonus episode shares a few details about how He’s working. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy