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Will and Chris talk about the infamous Book of Enoch: a seperate textfrom the Bible thats quoted in James and builds off the pre-flood history of creation when Satan's fallen angels walked the Earth and mingled with humans. They share the secret and true purpose of the text, and its probably not what you're expecting. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris point out some of their own character defects and how God teaches people like them to get over themselves! Whether it be an ego problem or an aptitude to worry about your own life too much, they explain how God calls us to live simple self sacrificing lives and to put others before yourself. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris try and pin down the definition of Wisdom in this episode. They explain the difference between knowledge and wisdom as well as the ways that true wisdom is a Godly attribute. By the end of their conversation they believe to have discovered the answer and how wisdom deeply involved a humble and respectful heart. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about the vital importance of maintaining physical health and why God is deeply concerned with your physical health! They share why and how it is exactly that God talks about health in the Bible and how living an healthy active life is something that we are called to in the fullness of Christ. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris share some of their personal experiences on mission trips and why Christians put so much importance on mission trips. They talk about how the act of serving others is not only beneficial for others but how there is immense peronal growth in self sacrifice and service to others who are in need. Through obedience and power that comes from the Holy Spirit there is great life change in mission works. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will shares with Chris some of his recent hurtles that he has overcome in the last few months and how through that he has already been able to see the fruit of it and why it all happened. They share how pairing with the Holy Spirit and through the freedom that comes with standing firm with God, you can change your life and others lives. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about Christians from different generation and what some of the differences between the first generation and second or third generation of Christians in a household. They explain how the younger generation is coming into their faith on their own and how thats different than someone raised in a Christian household. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about the ways that being in a group of Christians can greatly help in your personal growth because different people bring different things to the table. They share the ways that being in a small group with church (or even starting your own) can being the best out of you by spurring one another onward and upward. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about how we all get offended by something, everyone has something that grinds their gears. But they talk about overcoming the resentment that comes with offense and the freedom that comes with learning true forgiveness. And in this time of fasting during the beginning of the year that their church practices, they share how they can grow in their commitment to God. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Happy New Year! Will and Chris share some of the secrets to a successful new year without even making a real New Years Resolution. They also talk about overcoming the many mental, emotional, and physical hurdles that Christians can overcome with God's help and God's people. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Christmas is coming and Will and Chris share how you can rewrite your Christmas Story. Some people when they think of Christmas don't think of Christmas cookies or presents under the tree, for some its a reminder of bad memories. Will and Chris share how we can rewrite what we think of Christmas. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Its Christmas time and Will and Chris share what the Christian tradition of Advent is. They share specifically on Joy and how a Christian's joy is different from just happiness. They also talk about how to have true joy from the Lord in the midst of uncertainty and turmoil. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about Chapter 12 of The Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster: Celebration. They both share the joys of the faith and how taking the time to actually celebrate properly can take effort to do. They explain why celebrating is actually a discipline and how it is one of the most freeing and joyful disciplines of the Christian faith. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about Chapter 11 of The Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster: Guidance. The two of them talk about what spiritual guidance in every aspect of life looks like and what different kinds of mentorship exist in the Christian world. Guidance form a mentor figure is a MUST in every Christian's personal growth. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about Chapter 9 of The Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster: Confession. The two of them share how Confession is both for one's self and for your relationship with God as well as what confession actually looks like. Heres a hint: you dont need a confessional booth! Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk take a break from the Celebration of Discipline to talk about their crappy weeks, and how to actually deal with stress and anxiety as a Christian. They also share where God is in the midst of the suffering and why we suffer from worry. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about Chapter 8 of The Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster: Submission. They share on the realities of submission as opposed to the preconceived notions that we have about submitting to another, as well as the battlefield of the mind. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about Chapter 7 of The Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster: Solitude. They talk about some of the challenges with finding silence and solitude today, and what exactly solitude looks like for a Christian. They also share some of the ways solitude can be cleansing for the spirit. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about Chapter 6 of The Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster: Simplicity. The two of them explain how Hurricane Milton taught them quite a bit about simplicity because they both had power outages, and some of the ways the book explains how Christians can live modest lives. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about Chapter 5 of The Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster: Study. They show how important study is as a regular routine as a Christian and how they incorporate it into their morinings specifically. They also explain a few key points from the book that show how exactly to study. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about Chapter 4 of The Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster: Fasting. They how fasting should be exercised and what its used for. They also discuss why it is that fasting is a lost practice in the modern American Church. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about Chapter 3 of The Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster: Prayer. They explain what exatly prayer is and the basics of what a prayer looks like. They also explain how anyone can pray in all circumstances EVEN when it feels like it isnt doing anything.Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about Chapter 2 of The Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster: Meditation. They share the major difference between traditional meditation and Christian meditation as well as what that looks like exactly. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about Chapter one of Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster which is all about the importance of Spiritual Disciplines and why Christians should practice them. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris start a new series based off the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. They discuss the misconceptions about discipline and how it can actually lead to a more joyful and fulfilling life. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Chris reminisces to Will about the early years of his faith back when he was a self proclaimed "Jesus Freak" and how he initially resisted that label. The two of them share what it all comes down to to be a Jesus Freak and how to do it well. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Chris and Will share some of the qualities of good leaders that they've had in their lives as well as who has modeled servant leadership the best. They also share how the best orgnaizations model their leadership UPSIDE DOWN. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Chris and Will talk about what it is that Christians mean when they say that they "hear the voice of God". Do the clouds part and the angels sing? Is there a voice in their head? Watch to find out. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris break down what it means when Christians say "spiritual warfare". They also explain the importance of the armor of God is as well as how it applies to the every day struggles of life. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about the recent assasination attempt on former President Trump and try to find an objective meaning for it from a Christian perspective, putting political biases and opinions about him aside. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Chris invites his grandson Griffin on the podast for the introduction and they hear some of the things his generation is doing. Then Will and Chris talk about the differences that mark each generation and how to connect with them. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Chris shows will some old sermon notes he has on how Christians should approach hot button social issues and the secret underlying issue behind every major social issue. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will tells Chris about an odd dream he had the night before and the two talk about how it is that God speaks through dreams to people. They explain how God can speak in any way He choses and that ultimately His will is accomplished no matter what. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris share some insight into how to actaully sit down and read the Bible, and actually know what you're reading! They share a few methods that they learned on how to read a passage and learn from it step by step. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Chris and Will are back to talk about another big topic of the Christian world: your testimony. They share some powerful miracles that God performed in their lives and how you can witness like them too! Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris have their friend Dan Connelly on the podcast to talk about how Christians can be financially literate. They tackle the big question for Christians and their money: Can Christians be rich? Dan Connelly's Website: https://appointment.discoverfin.io/finda11cp Financial Planning first steps video: https://followthislink.com/us/?f=daniel-connelly Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk together about Will's walk of faith and what it looks like to trust God's plan for the big descisions in your life. They also share how to listen for God's voice for these decisions and not your own.Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris reflect on the struggles they've faced throughout the journey of their podcast and the ways they came out the other side of them. Through their personal experience they share how they've kept their faith with God. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about the sermon "How to be Rich" by Andy Stanley and how to be a wealthy Christian successfully in today's world with all the stigma placed around wealth in the Church. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

The boys talk about how the Prayer of Jabez has impacted Chris' life and the ways it has already impacted Will. They also share how its important to keep from sin so they dont walk back on God's blessing in their lives. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about a little book written by Bruce Wilkinson titled The Prayer ofof Jabez. This book talks about a man named Jabez who prayed for blessing in his own life, and God gave it to him! This book shows us how we can live like Jabez.Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Do you have bugs in your house?! Not those kinds of bugs, we mean bad habits in your brain! Will and Chris talk today about how they deal with negative thoughts, emotions, and habits and how to keep them out with Jesus! Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris sit down with Will's friend Chayanne who shares his powerful miraculous testimony and how God changed his life. Chayanne also shares how hes impacting his community today.Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Chris and Will sit down in the lanai again and talk about this past Easter and what Easter really means for Christians. They share what the ressurection means and what it means for them personally. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about the things in their personal lives that are casue for stress and share biblical solutions for dealing with stress in their own lives. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about the lessons they learned about perseverance building off last week's episode. They share what it is to persevere and how to be tanacious. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about an issue that they both struggle with: ANGER! They share their many stories where they deal with anger and how it is that they overcome it. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris sit down and talk about how the Lord is FOR YOU but he wont do things FOR YOU. You have to be prepared to obey the will of the Father by abiding in him! Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris talk about some of the ways that they participate in the fellowship of believers and how anyone can as well. If you've wondered how to get connected to God and the Church, Will and Chris explain it here. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]

Will and Chris sit down with Will's friend George Benitez and talk about what God's calling on his life is. From getting married to owning a business after graduation, George's unique life shows the blessing by God on his life from obedience.Have a question you want us to answer? Email us! [email protected]