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Professional stand-up comedian Mike Goodwin discusses the value of humor, returning to stand-up comedy after a hiatus, coping mechanisms and counseling, the role of humor in Sunday services, and the importance of the family of God in his life.

Author and radio host Brant Hansen challenges listeners on the topic of anger, discussing the importance of forgiveness and letting go of bitterness. They touch on Brant's love for burnt toast and his experiences as someone on the autism spectrum. They emphasize the harmful effects of holding onto anger and the transformative power of forgiveness and reconciliation in Christianity.

Anger, apathy, and even a constant desire for consumption in our lives can sap our zeal to be with God. But what if our prayer lives didn't completely stink? Ruth Bethany gets real about how to pray when you don’t feel like praying. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Prayer: It can be a duty, a means to an end—or the conduit to pull closer to God in connection you crave. Ruth Bethany offers ideas to drive prayer deeper. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

What if your New Year’s resolution this year was to let God love you? What if it was to let God be rich in mercy to you in a way that you've never let him before? How would that change the way you thought about this coming year? Or more importantly, how would that change the way you interacted with God this year? Let's allow ourselves to be lifted into growth instead of trying to crowbar ourselves into growth. As 2023 rolls in, you’re going to love this special, short bonus episode with my guest: pastor and author Dane Ortlund. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Most people probably think they're a good friend. But what do solid friends look like, exactly? Why is apologizing to our friends such a key element to building good friendships? Swing enthusiast, Taco Bell fan, and Shelby's best friend Andy Allan weighs in. Show Notes You can find ushere on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

The Bible is THE foundation on which a follower of Jesus must live...so why is it so hard to stay in it consistently? Renowned Bible teacher and author Jen Wilkin helps you to think critically about what we actually believe concerning Scriptures and why every Christian should be a person of the Word. Show Notes You can find us  here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Feeling lonely, low, or even depressed during this holiday season? Author and pastor Dane Ortlund helps you to gain the genuine hope and guidance that comes straight out of the book of Psalms, and then rejuvenates your soul this Christmas. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Why should you as a young person care about theology? Well, what you think about God literally impacts how you live your daily life, so theology is super important. And even though you may not recognize it, you (along with everyone else in the world) is a theologian. Campus minister Jocelyn Hepler helps you to see that because you're a theologian, you need a good theology. Show Notes You can find ushere on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Feli Velez hated her sober mind. But on Real Life Loading..., she tells Shelby Abbott how quarantine, TikTok, and running out of her marijuana stash sent her scrounging for meaning...and in her search, she found Jesus. Show Notes You can find ushere on our social channels. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy