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The struggle can be real when we want to read the Bible with any amount of consistency. Author Trillia Newbell shares some practical tips to help, and then talks about what we can expect when we regularly dive into God's Word. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

From the silly to the serious, what does the Artificial Intelligence Chatbot, ChatGPT, have to say to Shelby when he asks it about love at first sight, the resurrection of Jesus, and country song lyrics for sneakers? You'll find out on this special bonus episode of Real Life Loading... See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

What if you were charitable, kind, and quick to listen in your faith conversations? Author and professor Tim Meulhoff makes the case for compassionate understanding of those we disagree with. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Josh Havens and Matt Fuqua of The Afters unpack how the gospel comforts and simultaneously challenges them as professional Christian musicians. Check out their cautionary tale on keeping Jesus center stage. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Why is there such confusion around biology, gender, and gender stereotypes today? Do our current conversations even help? Apologist and author Rebecca McLaughlin joins Shelby for Part 2 of their two-part conversation to help us sort through these relevant issues. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Many don't know this, but most common sense ethics that are embraced by our culture today come from a Christian worldview. Rebecca McLaughlin comes on Real Life Loading... to talk about racial diversity, loving our enemies, Christian ethics in the secular worldview, and of course, Harry Potter. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

What does Black History Month mean to you? Well, regardless of your race or ethnicity, you should probably know how to answer that question. Pastor Rechab Gray and producer Marques Holt join Shelby to talk about why it's important for Christians to care about Black History Month. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Can hard questions be like weight-lifting for your soul? Seminary president, author, and theologian Dr. Michael Kruger talks about struggling with faith and the battles that can make us stronger than we've ever been when it comes to faith. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Ben Bennett's life had spiraled into OCD, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. In this episode, he walks us through his struggles, but also talks about practical ways you can make your way out of darkness if you're struggling too. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

The struggle is real if you're wrestling with sexual addiction in our current hyper-sexualized culture. But what if sexual purity wasn't about "following the rules" as a Christian? Author, pastor, and Shelby's longtime friend Garrett Kell gets super honest about a struggle so many of us face today. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy