In Part 2 of our Joy Series, we discuss joy as a fruit of the Spirit—as opposed to the human idea of joy, which is a fleeting emotion. What is the foundation for experiencing this deeply-rooted, lasting joy?

How might the practice of joy vary among believers? Guests Max and Tara discuss how they intentionally prepare for joy, Kathleen shares some joy-killers she’s observed, and Ferrell adds some of her daily practices for choosing joy.

The best relationships are built on trust…but we can allow Satan to twist our perception of our Heavenly Father so easily. In Part 4 of our Tactics of Satan series, we talk about various defenses against this type of attack on our faith.

We have finally reached the end of our month in Job!  We're finishing up with lessons about friendship, and if you've ever found yourself unsure how to help someone facing grief, this week is for you.  Melissa will have some great take-aways on Wednesday for setting our hearts and minds correctly before tragedy strikes, and Meaghan will share best practices for friendship in grief.

Years after experiencing a tremendous loss, Meaghan reflects on the way grief shaped her relationship with God.

In week two of our study of Job, Melissa gets vulnerable with us by sharing two personal stories of grief and how her heart posture in each circumstance really directed her grieving process in very different directions. 

Kami kicks off our study of Job by reflecting on the way we often put very human-shaped expectations on God. Proponents of the prosperity gospel believe that good behavior will always yield tangible blessings, but God sees things on a different level than we do. Next, in light of the deep feelings conveyed by Job in his biblical account, Melissa considers whether self-control means that we must stuff all of our negative feelings, or if negative emotions can actually be gifts from God when used well.