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Somewhat anxious. Always authentic. Hosted by author and speaker Shelby Abbott, Real Life Loading… is a mashup of biblical truth, personal authenticity, cultural awareness, and straight-up humor.
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Jun 2, 2023 • 29min
Dating: Life in Gen Z
Dating as a Christian can be weird, no? Real Life Loading's first Gen Z roundtable discusses vulnerability, sexual pressure and dating like people who love Jesus. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

May 26, 2023 • 29min
Making Worship Human Again: Young Oceans’ Eric Marshall
The lights are low, the band is hot, the hands are raised. Are we missing something in too-perfect worship music? Young Oceans' songwriter Eric Marshall weighs in on worship as prayer rather than perfection. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

May 19, 2023 • 32min
How We All Came to Believe in Christian Principles : Glen Scrivener
Freedom. Kindness. Progress. Equality. They're values you'd find in anyone on the street. But Glen Scrivener knows where they came from. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

May 12, 2023 • 29min
Ugmonk: That Time I Launched my Business: Jeff Sheldon
Jeff Sheldon, CEO of Ugmonk, talks about going out on a limb with the skill you love—and running a business as a Christ-follower. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

May 5, 2023 • 30min
Singleness: Are We Getting It Wrong?: Dani Treweek
Singleness: You might think it's about loneliness, rejection, and a rough Valentine's Day. But Australian author Dani Treweek thinks singleness gives us a taste of heaven itself. She weighs in on what singleness tells us about our destiny with God. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Apr 28, 2023 • 30min
The Good Life—What It Is. What It’s Not: Derwin Gray
Is the good life what you think? Former NFL player, pastor, and author Derwin Gray has some big ideas what really makes you happy, even when life is tanking. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Apr 21, 2023 • 32min
Addiction and a Double Life as a Christian: Josh Batson
Real Life Loading… producer Josh Batson's felt the misery of living a life of addiction as a Christian. He talks about weed, dumb choices, and the God of grace who wanted more. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Apr 14, 2023 • 33min
Productivity, Untangled: Jen Pollock Michel
What if time doesn't belong to us -- but to God? Is productivity really what makes a great life? Whether you're trying to find time, save it, manage it, or make the most of it, author and speaker Jen Pollock Michel's got ideas to detangle your priorities. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Apr 7, 2023 • 30min
The Dangers and Benefits of Deconstruction: John Marriott
Deconstruction -- in yourself, or in a friend -- can shake you up. Author and speaker Dr. John Marriott talks about how deconstruction happens, how to deal with it, and even how to lean in. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Mar 31, 2023 • 32min
Mental Health and Spiraling Into Depression: Brian Barnett
Campus minister Brian Barnett has got quite the story about pain, mental health, and spiraling down into depression because of his life's circumstances. He'll talk about his struggles but also what it looks like to see things turn around by taking every thought captive to obey Christ. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. Check out Bible verses that Brian recommends for mental and physical health. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy