Politics—a word that can make a room feel tense in an instant. Questions like, "Who are you voting for?" or "What is your stance on X policy?" can immediately create division and judgment. But what if we told you that the world we live in is confusing political identity with religious identity? Or that who you vote for doesn't determine who you are as an individual? On this episode of Everday Theology, Brandon, Jacob, and Ravae have an honest conversation about politics in the hope of helping address the discomfort this season brings and ultimately point you to a kingdom and a ruler far greater than one here on earth.

*If you have questions about navigating this political season, we encourage you to connect with one of our 14 locations locally. Many of our campuses are providing in-person conferences or classes to help you during this season. To find a campus near you, visit woodsidebible.org/locations.

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We may or may not have heard the word "lament" before. But what does it really mean? Even more, what does it mean for us when it comes to suffering or struggle? Are we allowed to be angry, even angry at God, when things don't go as we expected? Today on Everyday Theology, Brandon shares with us how lament can be a good thing and how it can help us in times of discouragement. Be sure to check it out!

Resources
Lament for a Son | https://bit.ly/47oVbYs
Learning the Song of Lament | https://bit.ly/4graNhY

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What are you afraid of? We're all afraid of something. Sometimes it's completely irrational, or very rational and real. Either way, our fear can control us. So how do we combat fear? On this episode of Everyday Theology, Ravae talks about what God says about fear and how we can rely on Him to overcome it. Be sure to check it out and drop your irrational fear in the comment section below!

Resources
Check out our blogs on fear | https://bit.ly/4get9TB
What God Says About Fear | https://bit.ly/4dZOiyS

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People talk about "god" all the time. Now, is it the God of the Bible? Not always, but there is this general thought that some higher power might exist that many have just labeled "god." But how do we know that the God of the Bible, the one true God, really exists? And how can we share that with others who may be asking the same question? On this episode of Everyday Theology, Jacob shares the answer to this question and more! Check it out!

Resources
The Case for Christ | https://bit.ly/475eiXf

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The use of pronouns is becoming more frequent in our culture today. We see it on email signatures. We are asked about our preferred pronouns on doctor's forms. Our servers at restaurants will wear them on their name tags. We know that as believers, we are called to share and show the love of Christ to ALL PEOPLE because we are all created by God. But how do we do that while we navigate convictions we have surrounding questions such as this? On this episode of Everyday Theology, Jacob, Ravae, and Brandon continue their conversation about pronouns and provide some practical steps as you discern this topic in your own life. Check it out!

If you haven't checked out part one of this conversation, click the link below in our "resources" section!

Resources
Should Christians Use Pronouns, Part One | https://bit.ly/4cGTmaq
Loving Your LGBTQ+ Neighbor: Resources | https://bit.ly/3XHOC0p

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Let's be real; it's hard to pray for any length of time without a random thought creeping in. Did I take the clothes out of the dryer? Did I finish that email I needed to send? I need to make sure I add this to the grocery list. All these things and more can easily distract us when we are trying to spend time talking to God. So, how can we combat distractions? On this episode of Everyday Theology, Ravae shares three tips to help combat distraction during prayer.

Resources
Check out all our blogs and reading lists on prayer | https://bit.ly/3WCpllW

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Doubts. We all have them, especially when it comes to our faith. But how do we navigate them? And how do we begin to learn what is true and what isn't? On this episode of Everyday Theology, Brandon talks to us about doubt, how to wrestle through it, and experience God in the midst of it.

Resources:

What to do When Hope Seems Lost - https://bit.ly/3Ut9M0j

How Do I Know the Bible Is True - https://bit.ly/3w56XbU

Is Deconstructing Your Faith Wrong - https://bit.ly/488Xqh8

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When it comes to conflict, we may struggle with handling it in a loving, biblical way, where we listen and understand without anger arising. Maybe when you disagree with others, you revert to the phrase, 'agree to disagree,' which isn't all bad, but we can't always leave our disagreements in that pool of thought.

So, how can we love others well when we disagree with them?

On this episode of Everyday Theology, Brandon shares how we can love others like Christ when we experience moments of disagreements and come into conflicts. Tune in to hear what he has to say!

Resources:

Jude 3 Project | https://jude3project.org/

The Weight of Glory by CS Lewis | https://bit.ly/4byW2WW

The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath | https://bit.ly/4eXDe6L

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