Fluent Grace Podcast

In part 2 of our attempt to answer some specific questions asked by students, we talk about what to do if a friend is going down the road to rebellion, or is struggling with doubt. How do we respond? Do we keep being their friend or do we completely separate from that person? While no answer can be given that would apply to all situations, we try to discuss general principles that are based on biblical precedent.

In this episode we address some commonly asked questions among teenagers today. Questions like, how do I know what God's will is? What kind of music is good/bad? How do I live with parents or siblings who do not follow Jesus? This is the first part in a series of episodes that will continue over the next few weeks. As always, if you have any specific questions you would like answered, feel free to send them our way on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or through our email account.

If you have ever taken a breath, you have experienced doubt. It’s natural, frustrating, and at times scary. Am I really saved? Does God really love me? Is there really a God? Is God really good? These and countless others are questions asked on a regular basis by those desiring to follow Jesus, or even by those who are just seeking some measure of peace in a troubled world. In this episode we provide some commentary on this issue and talk through some proper ways of dealing with our doubts.

Throughout scripture there are some classic stories that everyone knows, regardless of whether they know Jesus or go to church. Noah and the flood, David and Goliath, the Birth of Jesus; most people have at least some knowledge of these stories and why they are included in scripture. There are however, some more obscure stories that when read at first glance seem out of place, or even inconsistent with the rest of the Bible. What do we do with these stories, and how do we reconcile them with the statement in 2 Timothy that says all scripture is given by inspiration of God?

Thanks to social media our world is more connected, yet also more isolated than ever before. We spend a ridiculous amount of time doing who knows what on our favorite social media platform, while often rejecting the most important relationships in our lives. In this episode we talk through some dangers of social media, yet also acknowledge the lack of any inherent evil within their existence. If we could choose one word to sum up our position it would be caution. Though social media is not inherently sinful, it can often lead to attituded and actions that are clearly in opposition to what is laid out in scripture. We should always approach our social media use in wisdom, asking the Lord to help guide us in using it to best glorify Him.

One of the biggest problems we come across today is the people do not know how to civilly disagree with each other. It seems as if folks get so dead set on their own opinions and beliefs that they are unable to respectfully and lovingly disagree when others may hold other convictions. In this episode we discuss the idea of disagreeing with fellow Christians; is it ok? is it not ok? should we all have the same opinions and beliefs on things? We also talk about our great love and appreciation for the state of Mississippi.

We talk a lot about the Bible, but how did we get the 66 individual books that make up the scriptures? In this episode we discuss this question, and dig into the steps that went into identifying which early church writings were in fact inspired by God.

No one likes to acknowledge sin, but the reality is we all deal with it. In this episode we discuss the proper response to sin, how if we are going to follow Jesus we must do more than just recognize we did something wrong. Repentance involves confession, contrition, and conversion; each of which must be present in the life of a believer as we respond to the sin in our lives.

One of the most common questions among teenagers who want to follow Jesus is related to hearing God's voice. In this episode we dig into some practical ways to hear God, and question some commonly held misconceptions on the subject. We also talk about homeschoolers, Tyler's socks, and the 1986 Marvel movie Howard the Duck.

Just as the Gospel is foundational to everything we will be discussing on this podcast, so too is faith. We know from Hebrews 11:6 that without faith it is impossible to please God, so in this episode we talk about the need for faith, and the difference between trying to logically figure out the Gospel and just believing by faith.

In this episode we begin to unpack the Gospel; talking about what it is and why it is important for students who are wanting to follow Christ. Without the Gospel we have no hope, which makes it a pretty big deal.

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