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Encounter the TruthMaybe you’re better at hiding your emotions than Shawna is. But even if you are, we leak. What’s weighing on our hearts finds its way into our relationships, our work, our days. Jesus not only knows what we’re going through, He is the way through it.
The Bible’s not a book of rules, or of heroes to emulate. It’s the story of a Young Prince who crosses all worlds to come and save us. It’s a story that shouts: “God’s not mad at you!” and how that’s even possible when he has every reason to be mad at us.
Our best intentions unfortunately don’t always lead to the best outcomes. Shawna opens up about the realities of all that distracts us from the truth that we’re loved more than we can possibly imagine. To live loved we need to be reminded as often as possible of who and whose we are.
If you’re feeling worn out, weak, burned out, poured out, if you feel like you’ve got nothing left to give, Perry can relate. And he points us to one of the Bible’s Mount Everest promises of God to give us strength.
When we sin we feel the weight of hurting God’s heart, and often the shame of it tells us that we did is who we are. What if, instead, that pain led us to gratitude for what God has done for us and reminded us that we’re not defined by our own mistakes but by what Jesus did for us on the cross?
“Why do Mark & Luke say Jesus healed a man with demons in the Gadarenes, but Matthew says that He healed *TWO* men with demons there?"
Great question!
Dr. Jeremy Grinnell earned his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Calvin Seminary in Grand Rapids, MI, and taught theology at Cornerstone seminary for nearly 15 years. In this episode he takes on your bible questions.
He was also asked: “Is Mark 16:9-20 part of Bible or added by scribes that thought it needed to be added?”
“Why did the people spread their garments on the road in front of Jesus riding the donkey into Jerusalem? Something cultural?”
And last, “Should Christians practice resting on the Sabbath?”
A fireman was being interviewed for his heroic work in rushing into a building engulfed in flames to rescue a small girl. The interviewer asked him how he remains fearless. He clarified that he’s always afraid but the joy of the rescue keeps him coming back.
Evangelism can be hard, long, and risky but as God’s beloved children the Father commands us to tell his estranged kids that He’s a good dad and will welcome them with open arms. We get to take them by the hand and bring them home. That’s what evangelism is. And it’s worth it!
Aaron Bolduc of Ambassadors For Christ International challenges us to live into the great commission. He coaches us up to have the right perspective, heart, and strategy for sharing the good news.
Every one of us will face it. Nobody wants to talk about it. Death.
She was in 7th grade when her mom invited her to climb up on her bed and she told her that she had a lump on breast. It was cancer.
In her book We Shall All Be Changed, Journalist and author, Whitney K. Pipkin, opens up about how her mom’s diagnosis impacted their relationship, what it was like to be her mother’s caregiver, how we all grieve differently, and what her mother dying taught her about living.
This book is for those who are caring for the sick and dying and for those who have already walked that journey.
Next, Shawna, Scott, and Ben talk about how we all need each other. If you think you can be a Christian and live in isolation you didn’t get that idea from the Bible. We also get honest about the need for the Church (aka you and me) to get better at forgivingly restoring other believers who’ve made a mistake.
Lastly, we discuss how to establish holy habits in our lives, starting with gaining wisdom from Proverbs.
“I always had an interest in flying” said Program Manager with Moody Aviation’s Jim Conrad.
As a young man his dream was to build and fly his own space plane until he was challenged with this question, “Jim, do you want to invest in eternal things or build your own kingdom?” Those words are what eventually led Jim and his wife Susanne to apply at Moody Aviation.
Jim also shares the story of Nard, a boy from the Philippines who was given the opportunity to come to the states and study at Moody aviation. He became a missionary pilot and had the privilege of delivering the Bible to his own people in their heart language. Hear how his sister responded in this episode.
Also, why is it so intimidating to invite your friends to church? Ben opens up about his confidence in challenging others to invite their friends to church and his own hesitation when it came to doing so himself. He shares the importance of prayer in the process.
Lastly, Shawna wonders why God sends mere people when He could send angels and the Holy Spirit. She reminds us that we are God’s plan A to reach a lost world.
Perry LaHaie's passion is to know Jesus and make Him known. “I’m all in with Jesus but not all put together. I need Jesus right now as much as I did when I first started following Him!” Perry says. In addition to co-hosting Perry and Shawna Mornings, Perry is a singer, songwriter, recording artist, and advocate for those who haven’t yet heard the gospel, especially those in the Muslim world. Born and raised in northern Michigan, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications and a graduate degree in Cross- cultural Communications. Perry also serves with Frontiers, a worldwide ministry to Muslims. Perry and his bride, Teresa, call Holland, Michigan home. They have two adult children, Kali and Taylor, and Taylor’s bride, Bri.
Shawna Beyer has a way of telling stories that create personal connection— to her, to one another, and to God. She has been a homeschool mom, church planter, project lead for a consulting company, and church staff member. Though she’s been involved in ministry with her husband (Dan) in Iowa, Arizona, and now Michigan, she was born and raised in Southern California and as they say, “You can take the girl out of California . . .” She is mom to four grown kids (Bryn, Drayson, Eden, and Haven) who no longer need her but humor her anyway. Shawna is passionate about the rhythms we weave into the fabric of our lives to fall more in love with God each day. Healthy foods are her go-to, but she will abandon that whole track in a heartbeat for a homemade cinnamon roll like Grandma used to make.
The Perry and Shawna Podcast: Real life conversations reminding you that you’re Abba’s child and that you’re blessed to be a blessing and loved to share Jesus’ love.