Category: Personal
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Dealing with Anxiety
Summary Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time, but when it takes over, it can disrupt our thoughts and impact our well-being. In this episode, Jonathan and Christa explore different ways anxiety shows up and share how they navigate their own struggles. Bonus: Jonathan takes a shot at referencing an old Disney movie—with less-than-stellar results.…
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A Conversation About Aging
Summary What do you think? Is the statement belowTrue or False? “Grow old along with me,The best is yet to be.” Recently, Christa was confronted with the hilarious side of this statement, considering that, you know, the “best” (physically speaking) is certainly not in the future. That discovery inspired this conversation. Everyone is aging, but…
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Should You Self-Publish? An Interview with Christa Threlfall
Summary Christa self-published her first book and has now secured a contract with a publisher for her second. In this episode, we discuss what initially inspired her to start writing & the reasons she didn’t want to go through with self-publishing. Christa opens up about how she faced her fears around writing and shares valuable…
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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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A PhD Journey: Dissertation, Dollars, & Desperation
Summary In this episode, Jonathan and Christa talk about Jonathan’s PhD journey, including how he landed on his dissertation topic, and the challenges of managing time for family, pastoring, and academics. We answer several questions from listeners, including: Listen to the full episode at the links below—and catch the first episode here! Resources
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Why Jonathan Got His PhD
Summary Getting a PhD isn’t the usual route to preparing for the pastorate, but several years ago, Jonathan embarked on this academic journey. Actually, it was a team effort, requiring a tremendous amount of commitment and help from Christa and many others. In this episode, Jonathan and Christa talk about why Jonathan decided to pursue…
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How We Met, Broke Up, & Got Married
Summary In honor of Valentine’s Day—and really, just because they wanted to—Jonathan and Christa recount the moment they met, the story of how they started dating, why they broke up, and what made them eventually seal the deal with marriage vows. They also have a lot of laughs recounting awkward stories and Jonathan’s most embarrassing…