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Tuesday Nov 09, 2021

Natalie Hixson |Overcoming Anger in Motherhood, 151

Tuesday Nov 09, 2021

Natalie Hixson joins Amber to discuss overcoming anger in motherhood, healthy anger vs. destructive anger, and tools to help you process anger.

Questions Natalie and Amber Discuss About Mom Anger:

(4:18) Share a little of your faith journey with us. When did you come to know Jesus?
(5:35) As a young mom, there came a point when you knew there was a problem because you were on the floor throwing a tantrum with your two year old daughter. Take us back and share about that season of life and how you were feeling?
(13:21) For someone who spends time with the Lord daily and still struggles with yelling at their kids and outbursts of anger? How do you coach them?
(20:25) What are some tools that you use to help women overcome anger in motherhood?
(29:40) Do you recommend people go to counseling in order to deal with mom anger? Or have you seen anger is a result of someone who's experiencing depression?
(34:26) As we close, what advice would you give a young mom or any woman who struggles daily with anger and burnout?

SHOW NOTES Cont. Resources Mentioned:

Natalie's Trigger Tracker: First steps to overcoming mom anger

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Tuesday Nov 02, 2021

Jamie Ivey | God Made You to Be You, 150

Tuesday Nov 02, 2021

Jamie Ivey joins Amber to discuss her new children's book, God Made You to Be You, cheering women on, and walking in their purpose.

Questions Jamie and Amber Discuss:

(2:04) Share a little of your faith journey with us. When did you come to know Jesus?
(9:03) What's it like looking back to when The Happy Hour began to now?
(11:31) Podcasting and ministry leading has been one of the primary areas God has used to help you settle into who He created you to be instead of all of the other ministry leaders who sit across the mic from you. Share a bit of that journey with us and a bit of the tension.
(17:00) "You be You" can sound like a popular post-modern mantra! What do you mean by that?
(22:49( What are some ways you have learned to stand firm against insecurity and discontentment?
(26:49) You've published your first children's book, "God Made You to Be You" that came out of "You Be You." Why is this message important for kids and adults alike?
(31:02) I see another theme in "God Made You to Be You" and that is how friends can encourage one another in how God made them unique and to point them toward using their gifts vs. grasping for someone else's gifts. As we close, will you speak to that?
(33:23) How have you experienced the sufficiency of God's grace in your life?

Resources Mentioned:

Book: You Be You by Jamie Ivey
Children's Book: God Made You to Be You by Jamie Ivey
Greg Koukl episode
Book: The Hard Good by Lisa Whittle
Children's book: The Mixed Up Chameleon by Eric Carle

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Tuesday Oct 26, 2021

Amy Gannett | Knowing & Worshipping God, 149

Tuesday Oct 26, 2021

Amy Gannett joins Amber to discuss knowing and worshipping God and how one should inform the other.

Questions Amy and Amber Discuss About Knowing & Worshipping God:

(4:33) Let's start with the basics. What is theology?
(6:09) What is doxology?
(7:31) All too often we separate knowing and worshipping God into two distinct categories. Why should our knowledge of God always lead to our worship of Him?
(15:01) Worship is so much more than singing at church on a Sunday. What are some practical ways one can worship and adore God in their day to day lives?
(25:00) Let's talk about developing a habit of engaging God through His Word.
(29:06) As we close, what is your greatest hope for Fix Your Eyes?
(32:31) How have you seen the grace of God be enough in your own personal life?

Quotes to Remember About Knowing & Worshipping God:

"Fix Your Eyes comes out of that desire to help us not just have heads full of knowledge about God, but also hearts of worship, that respond to the God we're learning about."

"The more we learn about God, the more we need to respond to who God is by praising him for his unchanging character."

"[Life is] richer when we know God and live our lives in response to him. And that doesn't mean that we will be without suffering. It does not mean that we'll be healthy, wealthy, and wise. Scripture doesn't promise us that."

"Scriptures pulling back the curtain and God is saying, 'This is who I am. This is my character. This is my nature. This is what I do.' And why does God do that? Because he wants us to know Him."

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Tuesday Oct 19, 2021

Lisa Whittle | Showing Up vs. Shutting Down, 148

Tuesday Oct 19, 2021

Lisa Whittle joins Amber to discuss Lisa's new book, The Hard Good, showing up when you want to shut down, and being used by God.

Questions Lisa and Amber Discuss About Showing Up vs. Shutting Down:

(4:40) Your new book, The Hard Good, comes from a place of grief and learning to journey with Jesus in the midst of it instead of shutting down. Will you set the stage a bit and share how you came to know Jesus and what life was like for you growing up as a pastor's kid?
(7:02) The temptation to shut down became very real to you when you saw another man wearing your father's cowboy hat. In that moment and as the book has developed over time, what did you learn about actively choosing to show up even though there was pain involved?
(12:49) Let's talk about our idolatry of feelings. Emotions are not a bad thing, but too often they become the boss of us. How can we use them as a gauge?
(21:00) I constantly hear people say, "What is my purpose?" Or "I am praying for God to show me my purpose." This is a hot button for me and you speak directly to it. As a Christian, what is our purpose?
(21:00) In light of that purpose, how can we maximize our usability?
(27:15) I am going to share some chapter titles from The Hard Good and I want you to share a thought or piece of advice that comes to mind
1. Accepting Something You Wish Were Something Different
2. Cheering For Someone When They Get What You Want
3. Showing Up When You Want to Shut Down
4. Opening Up Your Heart Again When It's Been Hurt
5. Welcoming Change
(31:16) As we close out, you have written a Bible Study that goes along with The Hard Good. What can one expect from the study?

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Tuesday Oct 12, 2021

Justin Kendrick | Habits For Spiritual Growth, 147

Tuesday Oct 12, 2021

Justin Kendrick joins Amber to discuss creating habits for spiritual growth, moving beyond ordinary faith, and loving Jesus more.

Habits of Spiritual Growth Questions Justin and Amber Discuss:

(4:14) Share a little of your faith journey with us. When did you come to know Jesus?
(7:07) Part of becoming a disciple of Jesus is believing "God is deeply satisfied with who you are." Expound on that a bit.
(12:59) You wrote, "If you ask a mature Christian at your church to 'disciple,' you he or she will usually meet you for coffee, listen to your problems, and encourage you to read the Bible. Those are all really good things. But is that all there is to discipleship?" So I ask you, Is that all there is to discipleship?
(19:00) What are some crucial habits for spiritual growth?
(31:01) What role does "burying your ordinary" play in adopting these habits and experiencing spiritual growth?
(34:20) You discuss the idea of trusting more instead of trying more. What are some ways you encourage followers of Jesus to practice trusting vs. trying?
(39:29) What do you think churches are getting wrong when it comes to helping people develop habits for spiritual growth?

Quotes to Remember:

"In our culture, we often think, I'm important because I accomplished this or because I make this money or because all these different status symbols we have. But God says, you're important, because I love you, period."

"When you receive grace through Christ. You stand blameless before God on the merits of Jesus. Now, if that's true, it should become the bedrock of my confidence."

"How do we intentionally grow in a process of discipleship? What we found was everything begins with habits, whatever you do consistently, that's what gets momentum and health and growth and stability in your life."

"Do you have a plan to grow your soul and your spirit in your faith?"

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Tuesday Oct 05, 2021

Brittany Smith & Natasha Smith | Abortion & Compassion, 146

Tuesday Oct 05, 2021

Brittany and Natasha join Amber to discuss humanizing abortion, partnering with your local pregnancy center, and how to extend compassion to those making a difficult choice.

Questions Brittany, Natasha, and Amber Discuss:

(4:58) The two of you work with Save the Storks which largely informed the book you co-wrote, Unplanned Grace . Will you share a little of the story behind Save the Storks and what their mission is today?
(7:57) Statistically speaking, what is the most common reason women get an abortion?
(8:41) What are some of the circumstances that abortion-vulnerable women often face?
(10:57) How can a woman, a man, Christians stop acting so angry about abortion and start to see it from the person who's facing this decision?
(15:15) What are some things crisis pregnancy centers offer?
(21:57) You wrote, “Women would rather go to God with an abortion than face their church with an unplannedpregnancy. It’s time for us to do better when it comes to loving and caring for these women.” How can we, the church, love and care for these women better?
(29:13) The pro-life movement has become so politicized that it can be hard to see the women and men who are pro-life because they truly believe every life has value, including the mother and father of the unborn child. How does one go about focusing their attention on the impact abortion has on all involved when the world is screaming, "This is all a political move!"?
(33:01) What is something you discovered in the writing of Unplanned Grace that blew you away?
(39:48) What is your hope for Unplanned Grace?

Quotes to Remember:

"Seventy-three percent of women, so the majority of women, choose abortion due to economic stress and factors."

"...humanizing the people involved, because our culture has done a great job politicizing the issue."

"I think this is why pregnancy centers are so important. Because no matter who's in office, what the politics are of your particular state, what the laws are, women are still going to be facing these difficult circumstances, they're still going to be feeling like abortion might be their only option."

"There's over 300,000 churches in America, there's 3000, roughly, pregnancy centers in America, we can do so much together. It's a tremendous opportunity to revolutionize and transform the country, not through top down politics, but by serving people, which is what the church is called to do anyways."

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Tuesday Sep 28, 2021

Greg Koukl | Discussing Your Christian Convictions, 145

Tuesday Sep 28, 2021

Greg Koukl and Amber discuss questions to ask when discussing your Christian convictions, adopting a gardener versus harvester mentality, and engaging in friendly faith conversations.

Questions Greg and Amber Discuss:

(6:53) Share a little of your faith journey with us. When did you come to know Jesus?
(11:35) Time and time again I have heard, how do I discuss my Christian beliefs without sounding like a jerk or arrogant or close minded? You published the book, "Tactics" that serves to help answer this very question, but I want to hear your reason for writing the book.
I want listeners to get a taste for using The Columbo Tactic when communicating their Christian convictions. Will you give us an overview and the benefits of taking the time to practice it?
(42:47) Tina Wilson asked, "How would you recommend we speak to the statement, you do you and let me do me?"
(49:15) Lee Ann Mancini asked, "More than ever, moral ethics is determined by what one believes to be true, even if the facts prove otherwise. What can we do to prepare our children to face the anti-Christian humanistic culture we live in?"
(58:58) After all your years of teaching Christians how to engage in friendly conversations about Jesus, what are the most important things you've learned?

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Tuesday Sep 21, 2021

Joshua Broome | Porn Star to Pastor, 144

Tuesday Sep 21, 2021

Joshua Broome joins Amber to discuss how his dream to be an actor led to becoming a porn star and how that career left him filled with shame and emptiness. He walked away and encountered the grace and love of Jesus Christ, where His true identity lies.

Questions Joshua and Amber Discuss:

(3:40) Take us back and share a bit about your childhood, teen years, and your aspirations of becoming a famous model/actor.
(8:22) What led you to move to Hollywood?
(11:36) What led to you signing a contract to work as an actor in porn films?
(21:40) You worked in the industry for a little over 5 years and were one of the top 5 male porn stars. Will you share a bit of your emotional journey during those 5 years?
(29:45) You were questioning why you felt so empty when a bank teller asked you, “Joshua, is there anything I can do for you? … Joshua, can I help you?” Share what those questions led you to do.
(43:35) For two years, you worked to rebuild your life before eventually meeting a girl who asked you another 2 questions: “Do you know who God is?” and “Do you have a relationship with him?” What happened next?
(50:17) What were those first few years like learning to walk with Jesus?
(1:00:35) If you stood in a room with young women and men who were longing to “make it” as a model/actor, what advice would you share with them?

Quotes to Remember:

“That’s just who I am. Whatever I do, I want to be the best at it. Whatever I’m doing, for good or bad, I’m going to give it everything I got.”

The Beginning of Working as A Porn Actor

“In walked four girls…I went over [to] them and within five minutes they said, ‘Hey, have you ever considered acting?’ I said, ‘Well, actually, I am an actor.’… But I didn’t see the curveball saying, ‘Oh, we’re talking about porn’.”

Emotional Toll of Working in the Porn Industry

“The deeper I got in, the more fame I got, the more detached from reality I became, because I hated what I did….but it was so close to what I wanted to be doing.”

Called by Name

“It’s like I created this plausible reality that I was living in and when she [bank teller] said Joshua, it shattered….I had felt guilty and ashamed, but I never felt convicted. I went home. I remember looking at myself in the mirror, and I had no idea who the person was looking back at me.”

Meeting Jesus

“[Hope asked], Do you know God?….Do you have a relationship with Him?’…She started by asking me all these questions, but not in the most gentle, sincere way…Then we walk for three hours.”

“I walked in those doors, and I walked out a very different person. I heard the gospel.”

“He looks up at the soldier, and he believes that he deserved death. But instead, he offers him his hand and a place at the table. Not for a day, now for a week, but forever, and not the worst place the table, the best place the table. [Summary of the story of Mephibosheth]”

Walking With Jesus

“Salvation is instantaneous and sanctification is a process. We had to walk through a lot of really difficult stuff, because the mental and emotional trauma I had was real. Absolutely, Jesus changed my life. Second Corinthians 5:17 is real, that old person was dead and gone. I’m this new creation. But now that I’m no longer wounded, I still had a few scars and I wanted to deal with those.”

“He wants to set boundaries in our lives to protect us…and obedience flows from us trusting God. If you can switch your mindset from I need to do what He says, so I don’t get in trouble to I want to do what He says, because I believe that He loves me enough that I truly believe that His way is best.”

“Your identity is not what you do, or what you’ve done, your identity is in the person of Jesus.”

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Tuesday Sep 14, 2021

Sue Donaldson | Hospitality, More Then Entertainment | 143

Tuesday Sep 14, 2021

Sue Donaldson joins Amber to discuss why she practices hospitality, why hospitality is more than simply entertaining and how extending an invitation is an opportunity to show people Jesus.

Questions Sue and Amber Discuss:

(2:48) Share a little of your faith journey with us. When did you come to know Jesus?
(6:18) Did you grow up in a home where hospitality was modeled consistently? What was that like?
(10:45) Have you always enjoyed hosting people in your home?
(15:20) How can someone who was not raised in a hospitable home begin to break that chain of “un-grace”?
(28:52) What are some of the most common fears or misunderstandings you hear people share when it comes to welcoming people into their home?
(43:57) How can God use our questions more than our answers?
(46:12) What are some crucial differences between hospitality and entertaining?

Quotes to Remember:

“You’re there to serve…We focus on the guests.”

“You do hospitality to serve Jesus, but you also make friends and build your own community.”

“Pray for a hospitable heart.”

“If we feel like we’re being dragged along by the Holy Spirit we need to ask for a heart of willingness.”

“Start small, you just invite one person.”

“God’s job is to save people. Our job is to invite people to our tables, and perhaps for the first time they will meet Jesus.”

“It’s God’s motivation that gets me to do all sorts of hard things.”

“I do conversation starters at almost every gathering…It’s almost like you don’t have to be responsible for being everybody’s best friend.”

“I love to be a networker, but for God’s sake not to make me popular.”

“I can’t save anybody, but I can introduce them to the One who sees them and that’s what hospitality is. It’s not showing off my matching napkins or placemats or fresh flowers.”

“The biblical definition of hospitality is welcoming strangers.”

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