Getting to the Root of Things

Hello, Friends! What are you believing? We aren’t necessarily talking about a creed you profess and live by, though the beliefs you have do shape how you speak and live. We are talking about the quiet soundtracks that play just below the surface of your thoughts. The roots that anchor our reactions and instincts and make us wonder, “Where did that come from?”

That’s just one fun thing we are going to talk about today as we continue to explore the Proverbs. We don’t make a ton of headway—just three chapters. But those chapters are so packed with rich wisdom and imagery that we just couldn’t go any faster through them.

So thanks for joining us today! We are so glad you are with us!

ALSO:

—What we are listening to

—What does this thought produce in you?

—The power of confession

—When Abram waited

—How your past colors your present

—The beautiful Serenity Prayer

—Strength training and submission

—Honey and Wisdom

References:

—Books: The Running Grave, Theo of Golden, Heartwood, The Rosie Project, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine

—The Daily Bible Podcast

—The Bible Project

—Tyler Staton sermons

—Bizzie Gold

—Proverbs 23-25

Leveling Up: Proverbs 16-22

Hi, Friends! Proverbs may look kind of like a grocery store of verses where the stockers pick the most random places to put things, but the fun thing about that is that you come across verses and wisdom that you might not have otherwise paid attention to. You might just be reading along and one verse could stop you in your tracks, like a message just for you.

We are going to talk about verses like that today. We will cover things like perspective, relationships, aging, and discernment, because Proverbs has a lot to say about all of that. And we will have a good time along the way. Thanks for joining us!

ALSO:

—The gift of imagination in reading the Bible

—How, when, and who to reprove

—Humility in conflict resolution

—How to grow in discernment

—When God tests the heart

—Being still to be with God

—Is this a story worth repeating

References:

—Proverbs 16-22

—Jefferson Fisher Podcast

—Brant and Sherri Oddcast

—“The Ink Black Heart” by Robert Galbraith

—“Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi

And the Award Goes to…The Best of Proverbs 10-15

Hey, friends! Thanks for joining us today as we sift through Proverbs 10-15, looking for specific verses that speak to our lives, relationships, jobs, and world. It’s a jam-packed conversation today, so let’s get to it!

ALSO:

—Regular Pretty

—Vinegar to the teeth

—Having to discipline ourselves

—How would you behave around Solomon?

—Should we avoid fools?

References:

—Shallow Hal

—The Rookie

—River Wild

—Bio-Dome

—LMC Mother’s Day Video

—Blurry Creatures Episode 423: Beyond the Edge of the World with the Wild Brothers