Today we are wrapping up the “This Cultural Moment” series with a sister straight talk with Krista and Alex. We discuss why it is so hard to honor people with different ideas, how Ephesians 6 holds a secret to living well in this period of time, what grid we can use to filter our decisions, and what it looks like to lean into hope.

Join us for this honest conversation, and let’s “get our joy back” as we lean in to this moment of time in which we get to live.

Some Things You Heard On The Show

Arthur Brooks in Conversation with Simon Sinek – a podcast episode about honoring people and differing with their ideas

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
--Ephesians 6:10-16

The Chart we referenced from Authentic Church by Vaughn Roberts

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him.

John 16:18-24

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