Sexual & Gender Identity with Grace & Truth Podcast Episodes
Part 1: Conviction of truth. Compassion for people. Context for our society. And comfort in Christ. These are our goals. Join Ted Witzig Jr. as he speaks to the important topic of gender and sexual identity with grace and truth. Conviction of Truth Mark 10:6-9 Gender is a divine creation. Marriage between a man and …
Empathy Podcast Episode
Empathy is a gift we give to others. It is a gift for many reasons, not the least of which, is the selflessness required. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Amber Miller flushes out empathy. She helps us walk the fine line of looking within ourselves and accessing the God given skill set to turn …
Appreciating Forbearance
What comes to mind when you think of the word “forbearance?” Perhaps it is Scripture. Perhaps it reminds you of someone you know – someone who is forbearing. Often this attribute of forbearance is associated with some uncomfortable feelings, thoughts, and experiences. It is not something our human nature engages naturally. The belief is especially …
Connection In Marriage Podcast Episodes
Part 1: Marriage is far more than a living arrangement. It is a living relationship which meets a core need we each have for connection. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Kaleb Beyer exposes this core need and coaches us on how to achieve it. Connection in marriage models the connection God desires with us …
3 Small Things for Improving Your Marriage Podcast Episodes
Part 1: Sometimes little things make big differences. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Kaleb Beyer relays three small things that exist in happy marriages. 3 Small Things Be Purposeful Highly happy couples tend to put God at the center of their marriage. They focus on Him, not their spouse, for fulfillment and happiness. …
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Technology And Our Heart
Technology in today’s world is integrated into many aspects of our lives. Apps keep us up-to-date. Devices keep us connected to loved ones and our church family. Work tasks are increasingly done remotely via online meetings. Consider the role of technology in your life in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 and the …
Encouragement During The Coronavirus
“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;” Romans 12:12 COVID-19 Specific Resources Technology and Our Heart Scripture gives us concepts which serve as heart checks to consider how we are stewarding our hearts and our sound minds at all times, even in the midst of an event like COVID-19 (2 Tim. 1:7). …
Unknown Expectations
Uncertainty, unpredictability, unreliability, riskiness, chanciness, unsureness, changeability – 2020. It’s one thing to have expectations gone unmet. It’s another thing to be so uncertain that expectations can’t even be set. Those are the days we are in. And yet, there is an advantage these days afford. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Arlan Miller helps …
Cognitive Distortions
The following list was first developed by Dr. David Burns. Cognitive distortions are irrational thoughts that can influence your emotions. Everyone experiences cognitive distortions to some degree, but in their more extreme forms they can be harmful. Learn more as you watch this short video. There are many different types of identified cognitive distortions. …
Empathy
Deep emotions and strong desires fill the relationships around us. Empathy is the skill that awakens our heart to these needs of others. We stop talking and start listening. We forget about ourselves and turn our attention to others. We identify with the primary emotions that are common among all of God’s creation. And in …