Sometimes it can be easy to forget the psychological ramifications of our faith. The way our faith shapes the language we use to talk about tragedies and sadnesses in our life can be life-giving or it can really mess us up. In this episode we talk to Alison Cook, an expert on the intersection of faith and psychology, about some of the ways, as Christians, ou ... Show More
Nov 17
[Faith] Episode 68: Kristin Kobes Du Mez - A Modern Church History of Toxic Masculinity (REISSUE)
In this episode of Faith For Normal People, Pete and Jared revisit a conversation with Kristin Kobes Du Mez, author of the bestselling book Jesus and John Wayne. The conversation explores the history of “toxic” masculinity in both the church and American pop culture, and how Chri ... Show More
56m 31s
Nov 10
[Bible] Episode 314: Shayna Sheinfeld - The Complicated World of Second Temple Judaism
In this week’s episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete Enns and Anna Sieges Beal sit down with Shayna Sheinfeld to talk about the Second Temple period, spanning from 586 BCE to 70 CE. Shayna presents texts from that time that illuminate events glossed over by most Bibles, an ... Show More
54m 7s
Apr 2024
A Prayer to Release Sinful Anger
The Lord created us with a ray of emotions and understands that it is completely normal to experience overwhelming feelings when we are stressed, disappointed, offended, rejected, and hurt—especially anger. - Emily Rose Massey SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcasts: The Crosswalk Devo ... Show More
6m 11s
Mar 2023
A Prayer for One with Big Feelings
Maybe you are a big feeler too? A sensitive soul? The one that loves fiercely but hurts deeply. Wearing your heart on your sleeve, always vulnerable, but expecting it in return. You’re seen as dependable, trustworthy, compassionate, and highly intuitive of others' needs. - Alicia ... Show More
7m 8s
Aug 2023
When It's Hard to Be a Christian with Zach Windahl
This is a conversation that will surely hype you up in the faith. Zach Windahl, author, speaker, and Bible teacher, is joining Tara for a conversation all around this question: "What do we do when it feels hard to be a Christian?" Tara and Zach don't hold back in answering this, ... Show More
32m 24s
Mar 2021
Unclutter Your Mind | Joel Osteen
<p>We may not be able to stop thoughts of worry or guilt, but we can keep them from stealing our joy. If you will empty out the negative, there's no limit to what God can do in your life.</p><p>Your best days are still ahead, and together we can make a difference in this world wi ... Show More
30m 51s