Author: Christa Threlfall
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Dangers of Joining a Church
Summary In this episode, Jonathan and Christa explore the potential dangers of joining a church and offer guidance on how to navigate these challenges wisely. While we believe it’s crucial to belong to a gospel-centered, Biblically-grounded church, we also recognize the real concerns many people wrestle with. These include financial pressure, manipulative leadership, and the…
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When Pastors Fall: Why it Happens & How Churches Can Help
Summary Pastors are called to be “above reproach,” leading and ministering with integrity so that their lives reflect the message they preach. But when a pastor—especially one who is well-known and highly respected—falls short of this standard, the consequences can be deeply damaging to the individual, the church, and the broader Christian witness. In this…
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Wrong Ideas Christians Have About Sex
Summary The Bible clearly teaches about the beauty, boundaries, and purposes of sex. Yet many Christians have adopted wrong and misguided ideas about this intimate aspect of life. In this episode, Jonathan and Christa address several of these wrong ideas, highlighting that they all stem from one core issue: failing to recognize that sexual intimacy,…
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Confronting Lies About Pornography
Summary About 69% of American men and 40% of American women view online pornography each year. With so many people regularly visiting these sites, it raises an important question: is viewing porn really a big deal? In a culture that celebrates individual freedom and autonomy, many see pornography as just another personal choice—as long as…
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Inside a Pastor’s Sermon Prep
Summary What happens from the time a pastor decides what to preach to the time he delivers his sermon? In this episode, Jonathan shares how he approaches the task of preaching, emphasizing the importance of a methodical exposition of Biblical passages or themes. He discusses practical aspects of his preparation process, including how many days…
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Will We Eat Meat in Heaven? (and other questions about the after life)
Summary One of our kids recently asked us, “Will there be hunting in heaven?” This led to other questions: “What about meat? Will we eat meat in heaven? Can we go camping in heaven?” In this episode, we explore the Biblical terms for heaven, expose some common misunderstandings, and seek to clarify Biblical parameters and…
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Why We Talk With Our Kids About Homosexuality
Summary Christian parents are called to bring up their children “in the training and instruction of the Lord,” and this means teaching them what the Lord says about any domain of life, including gender and sexuality. In this episode, Jonathan and Christa discuss how they have navigated the topic of homosexuality with their children, as…
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6 Questions to Ask Before Saying “I Do”
Summary Marriage is a whole-person, life-long commitment, but many starry-eyed newlyweds stumble into issues they hadn’t anticipated before marriage. From their experience counseling numerous couples before marriage, Jonathan and Christa identify six questions couples should discuss before saying “I do.” Listen to the full episode at the links below! Resources Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every…
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Should I Quit Social Media?
Summary Social media is a messy world, and research continues to demonstrate how it is shaping people into becoming anti-social, depressed, and radicalized. Maybe you have discovered how addictive it is, and are continually alarmed by how much time you spend scrolling through your feed. So is the solution to quit social media altogether? Jonathan…
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Let’s Talk About Submission
Summary “Wives . . . submit to your husbands?” Yes, that’s what the Bible instructs. But in modern Western society, this Biblical instruction seems more and more far-fetched. What does the Bible mean when it says this? Does this mean that wives must suppress their individual strengths? Concede to their husbands’ every wish? In this…