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Spill the Beans LIVE with Ann Voskamp at Fresh Grounded Faith Chesapeake, VA [Episode 324]

Spill Beans Live Fresh Grounded Faith Chesapeake Virginia Ann Voskamp Tammy Trent Michael O'Brien

Get ready! You are coming with me to a Fresh Grounded Faith event where we’re hanging out with Ann Voskamp, Tammy Trent, and Michael O’Brien.

We’re talking about the importance of community, tips for memorizing Scripture, and how to stay on fire for God. Oh, and there’s even a special—and hilarious—call out to all the single ladies.

Then we tackle some heavy topics like what to do if you feel anger toward God, how to deal with others who lack empathy for your struggle, and where to turn if you feel like you just can’t go on.

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Can I Learn to Disagree Well? With John Inazu [Episode 320]

Learn Disagree Well John Inazu

In a tense and divided cultural climate, is it even possible to have a conversation with someone who thinks differently than we do? And if so, how do you disagree without being disrespectful or compromising your convictions?

Whew! This can seem impossible sometimes, right?

Well, believe it or not, you can disagree in a godly way—one that helps you build bridges with your neighbors, coworkers, and loved ones instead of tearing them down.

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4 Problems Worse Than Blindness

I get asked all the time what the hardest thing about being blind is. People naturally assume it’s not being able to drive or read or… well, there are a million things that are really hard about being blind. Bruises. Isolation. Dependence. Those are some things about blindness that are really, really hard. But, then there’s having to constantly manage my frustration with being slow at tasks or even flat-out unable to do something without help.

Yep, it totally stinks.

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Wounded Healer

Middle-age affords some luxuries – the ability to make honest assessments and new choices. 

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I remember when I first felt such empowerment. It began the morning I sat upon the paper-wrapped examining table for my annual exam. I had sat on that table every January for the past six years, and each time, I felt the same chill and entertained the same thoughts. 

“I really don’t like this doctor.”

Then I would remind myself, “You don’t need to like her; you just need to respect her expertise.”

I argued back to myself, “She is cold and has no bedside manner.”

“She doesn’t have to be your best friend, just competent.”