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How do you share your story so it makes sense and makes a dent? And how do you talk about Jesus without being awkward? Shelby Abbott's got 6 ideas. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Singleness can be full of weirdness: with married friends, finding community, wishing you were with someone/glad you aren't, and the dumb things people say. Our Singles Roundtable examines what the Bible actually says about singleness—and how to live a single life you love. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Single and Christian: Does it get a bad rap? On Real Life Loading, Shelby Abbott hosts Gen Z guests Barbara, Logan, Joshua, Chloe, and Zion, who talk through concepts of singleness to the next level—which, they argue, can be a high-octane experience in God's hands. They also get honest about what it's really like to be single in the Church—including misconceptions, representation, leadership, and even what not to say to singles. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Cut off at the knees by church hurt? Bad imitations of God don't necessarily mean God's the bad actor. Dr. Alison Cook gets real about church hurt in all its avatars—and how each hits your own relationship with God. Learn how to sort out tacky misrepresentations of God from His bona fide character, take baby steps toward healing, and rebuild the trust that got flushed. Don't let church hurt get the last word. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Humility: It's kinda like groveling, right? Author Gavin Ortlund thinks humility is not only an unmissable mark of a Jesus-follower, but also the tripwire for the life you long for. And he's got tips to get there. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Lust: Women deal with it, too. Author Jessica Harris shares her brutal path through porn and sexual shame as a Christian woman—and defines a pathway out. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Join Shelby Abbott as he sits down with Tim Barnett, creator of Red Pen Logic, to delve into the intersection of faith and challenging questions. Discover the historical evidence for Christianity's claims, including the resurrection, and explore why Jesus is the only way to salvation. Engage in a thought-provoking conversation that encourages seeking truth in the face of doubt. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

You want to follow Jesus. But what's it look like to be all in—with your magnetic personality, your fabulous hair, your zipcode? Jesus teaches hard things about following Him. Is He worth it? Shelby Abbott divulges his own recent path to give it all up (even that one thing) for Jesus. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Race-based trauma cuts deep. On Real Life Loading..., Shelby Abbott hosts former NFL pro and now-pastor Dr. Derwin Gray—who's got straight talk for all sides about America's racial divide, and thoughts on how to heal. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Anxiety: It's become an epidemic of its own. But does it need to define you? A Gen-Z roundtable discusses fear, identity, and finding the courage you crave. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy