April 2012
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“Christian culture is redefining purity in a way that is inspiring a prideful...”
– -Glen Fitzjerrell (aka Unka Glen) on episode 9 of the Say That podcast
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March 2012
67 posts
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Why is Fellowship Important?
Anonymous asked:
Why is it so important to go to a church and have a fellowship?
I answered:
The short answer is: you cannot maintain a walk with Jesus on your own. You need people to encourage you, to listen to you vent, and to call you on your BS, among many other things. Jesus surrounded himself with people. One of the first things He did when He started his ministry was go out and call...
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“People get caught up in “can I keep this standard? Can I keep this...”
– -Lee Younger on episode 9 of the Say That podcast
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What is Worship?
Anonymous asked:
What exactly is worship? When I think worship, I think really lame “Christian” bands singing “happy rainbow pop music” at church, but that’s not worship. I don’t think so. What exactly does it mean to take time out of your day to worship the Living God? And how is it different from praying and praising? Thank you…
I answered:
Wayne...
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Difference Between Witnessing and Evangelizing?
thebiblicalbibliophile asked:
Hey there. We Christians are all “witnesses” but not all are “evangelists”,is that true? If so, what differentiates the former from the latter?
I answered:
This is one of those situations where churchy language gets a little muddled depending on background, denomination, etc, but the question is very interesting. Witnessing is simply...
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“The devil is trying to tell you how you will feel in the future about something...”
– Jed Brewer on episode 8 of the Say That podcast
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Comparing Yourself to Others
Anonymous asked:
The “why” questions one asks in Christ- Recently, I’ve been growing a lot in Christ. I have the privilege to serve in music ministry at church which has always been my dream. The reason I ever began playing guitar was because I wanted to serve God through ministry. Recently I tried to contact someone who really inspired me to seek God. I emailed him to thank him...
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Love and Justice
Anonymous asked: Thank you for serving the Lord this way ^_^ My roommate and I recently had a disagreement. While we both agree that Christians are called to rebuke, we disagree on the motivation to seek the Lord. For me, after a hard semester, it’s because we love him and as we learn to love his holiness, we see the sin that clings so deeply to us and we learn to hate it as well. For her,...
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“In Acts 17, the Apostle Paul is preaching and he says this interesting line...”
– Lee Younger on Episode 8 of the Say That podcast
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Tips on Talking to People about God
lataaache asked:
What’s some advice you have on good evangelising? So that it isn’t seen as invasive and all.. And also particularly when talking to atheists?
I answered:
Invasive is a great way to describe what we are trying to avoid when talking to people about the Lord. There some important ways to keep what is a message of love and hope from seeming like a sales pitch. The...
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Questions Needed for the Say That podcast!
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We are recording more Say That podcasts tomorrow night and we need your questions! No subject is off limits and we promise you won’t shock us (but if you wan you can ask anonymously). Ask whatever you want: Bible, theology, ministry, church stuff, sex, dating, relationships.
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What Does It Mean to "Listen to God"?
Anonymous asked:
What does it mean to listen to God? Do you pray and then just sit still and listen for His voice? Or does God just let you pray and then, when you’re off doing something else, answer you with a whisper or a person’s words or a sign? How does that work?
I answered:
I think this is a great question. It is important to take the Christian-isms we hear all the time,...
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“There’s this idea that sex is inherently wrong. That is not true, never...”
– -Glen Fitzjerrell (aka Unka Glen) on episode 8 of Say That
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How Should I Treat People of Other Faiths?
unbwriting315 asked:
This question has been on my mind for awhile. How as a Christian do I accept people from other faiths? I’ve never really had a problem with other religions, and I don’t think they’re wrong.
I answered:
It is certainly an important question, and one that there is a lot of noise around. Let’s start here: I do think that they are wrong. That does not mean...
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Other Christians at School Are Driving Me Nuts
jeremyyap asked:
I go to a Christian school in the Chicago area and this past month I’ve felt this distaste for some of the people on campus as far as the way that they let there faith be known. Posting things 24/7 about how God is changing their lives and how we need to convict non believers on campus. I feel like they’re vying for attention from other Christians and it bugs me. And...
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Thank You!
We wanted to thank everyone who played, downloaded, like and reblogged Jed’s song “The Easy Part is Hard”. We heard from several folks how encouraging it was to know they are not alone in struggling to accept that God loves them.
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“It’s hard, but you have to enforce your boundaries. When you set a...”
– Jed Brewer on Episode 7 of the Say That podcast.
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Witnessing to Your Family
jkhayz asked:
I’m the only Christian in my family and I really want to witness to them, but they make it really hard. My mom enjoys pulling me into drama that has nothing to do with me, and turns every conversation to be about her. I remain calm, but it’s like she’s trying to pull an argument out of me and reacts irrationally, making me feel like a bad kid, which I’m...
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“I am the undisputed master of The first of several steps,
It’s everything past...”
– -Jed Brewer “The Easy Part is Hard” about the struggle to get past guilt to believe God loves us.
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Peace versus Comfort
Anonymous asked:
How do you know what God’s will is for your life? People tell me peace is a sign. But from experience I feel like God calls us to step out of our comfort zone.
I answered:
I think you make a very shrewd, and accurate, observation that peace and comfort are different things. So the question is, what’s the difference? Well I think comfort is tangible. In whatever arena,...
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WatchJed plays an acoustic version of his song “The Easy Part is Hard” about the struggle to believe that God really loves us.
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The power of "I don't know"
onelasttoday asked:
So, I know, as Christians, we should be open minded and caring to others feelings and beliefs. What do we do when friends ask about existence of aliens and things like that?
I answered:
There is great power in the phrase “I don’t know”. You are not under any obligation to know everything about everything. The important thing is to know what you believe, and even within...
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“The thing about a break up is that it is kinda similar to a death. You pictured...”
– Glen Fitzjerrell (Unka Glen) on episode 7 of Say That.
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I Feel Bad About Myself, How Can I Love Others?
Anonymous asked:
Luke 10:27 says to give your all to God, and to love your neighbour as yourself. Apparently I am dishonouring these two things. I HATE myself…. But does that mean I am fully incapable of loving others? Because I consider myself a loving person.
I answered:
The exact quote (from the NIV) is “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all...
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“Psalm 139 says that God made you the way that He made you, and gave you the body...”
– Lee Younger on episode 7 of Say That
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My Witnessing is Going Nowhere
Anonymous asked:
I have a friend who is… awful, bit has alot of potential as a Christian. I’ve tried my best to witness to them, but I just don’t seem to get through to them no matter what. They usually just complicate things between me and so of my other friends at church because they don’t want me hanging out with people they don’t like, and most of the drama is...
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Mission Trip or Save for College?
jkhayz asked:
Last summer I went on a mission trip to Northern Ireland (no, not vacation) and God totally rocked my world and I fell in love with the people there and the way God is moving in their midst. I haven’t been the same since and haven’t stopped feeling a deep yearning to go back. I have the opportunity to go again this summer, but with college starting in the fall, some...
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“As you find things that you enjoy doing, that further Kingdom, you will find...”
– -Jed Brewer on episode 6 of the Say That podcast
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How Far is Too Far?
Anonymous asked:
How far is too far when it comes to a relationship before marriage and how exactly should boundaries be set?
I answered:
It is important to have the right mindset in drawing these boundaries. The goal is not “how much stuff can I get away with before I am officially sinning”. It should be about trying to strengthen your relationship so it can eventually do what it is supposed...
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Say That gets to the point
Dilona said:
I really appreciated what you had to say about depression in episode 5 of the podcast. So many times I hear people say that all I need to get out of mental illness is God. While I do believe God can heal us from anything most of the time I think he prefers healing us through competent doctors. I liked how you were very open and honest about the issue instead of trying to talk around...
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On Shame
Anonymous asked:
I feel ashamed about what is happening to me. I’ve been feeling very distant from God. Every time I see Bible verses, hear the Gospel, or even hear Jesus’ name I don’t want to listen to it. I’ve fallen out of my relationship with God. I don’t want this anymore. I really want God back in my life. Please pray for me. I ask for advice.
I answered:
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“It’s not that I don’t know it’s killing me
Believe me, yes I do
It’s just...”
– -The Easy Part is Hard by Jed Brewer. A song about struggling to believe that God loves us like He claims to.
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What if I'm not "Christian" enough for Christian...
Anonymous asked:
Hi! I’m a senior in high school and I’ve been accepted to some great colleges already, but I’m very interested in Wheaton College (IL) which I will hear back from April 1st. I wasn’t raised as a Christian, and I began to pursue God on my own around age 16. I truly want to know the Lord more and want college to be a time of spiritual growth, but I also have some...
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“People talk about the depravity of man and that the heart is deceitful above all...”
– Jed Brewer on episode 6 of the Say That podcast.
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WatchThe music video for Jed Brewer’s “The Easy Part is Hard” about the struggle to believe God loves us. (Featuring a guest appearance on Unka Glen on bass.)
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Unka Glen: Prayer Request Saturday
unkaglen:
sabellefolie asks: I request prayer for my mother. She tells me she has a problem, but won’t explicitly say it. I hope it all gets better soon. :(
thinkofmelater asks that we pray for the Ugandan crisis involving Joseph Kony.
PRAISE REPORTS!
— Our Urban and Prison ministry just added new staff members, Pete and Tasha Lawson.
— And to these people for being a Godly source...
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How Should I Act Towards My Gay Friend?
hiddenpsycho asked:
I’m confused about having a gay friend. Well, she’s happy on it. And I think I’m happy for her too. But I sometimes ask myself if I should really be happy for her, knowing that the Bible doesn’t approve.
I answered:
Here is a strategy that has never worked in the history of ministry: “hey that thing that makes you happy, it’s bad and you’re bad”....
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“It took me a lot of years in ministry to learn this: people will love you for...”
– -Glen Fitzjerrell (aka Unka Glen) on episode 6 of the Say That podcast.
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