Do you ever grow tired of waiting on God? Today, Andrew and Lindsey bring guests Asher and Anna Paxton on the show to share personal experiences of trusting God during challenging times, such as unexpected house swaps and financial difficulties. They emphasize the importance of holding onto hope and trusting in God's personal involvement in our lives, even when it's difficult to see the spiritual transformation that occurs. They encourage listeners to believe in God's sovereignty and trust that He has a perfect plan for us, even if it takes a lifetime to see His plan unfold and many times the resulting blessings. Our life story is significant and as Christians, we should be willing to share our stories and testimonies with others to share the message of God's goodness and faithfulness.

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Andrew and Lindsey Laparra discuss their diverse educational backgrounds and the significance of school choice from a Christian perspective.

They argue that the decision between public and private schools shapes children's upbringing and worldview, emphasizing the importance of parents' role in catechizing their children. Lindsey shares her experience of sending her daughter to both public and private schools, encouraging trust in God's plan and cautioning against blending in with other Christians in a Christian school.

They also discuss the challenges of homeschooling, the shift from traditional trades to college education, and various options after high school, including missions trips and taking a gap year.

Ultimately, they encourage flexibility in education and emphasize the importance of prayer and seeking God's guidance for education choices, inviting the Holy Spirit into every aspect of the decision.

Andrew and Lindsey Laparra discuss how faith shapes the perspective of Christians towards work compared to non-Christians. They emphasize that while work should not fundamentally differ for Christians, the outlook and allegiance are often distinct. They encourage listeners to recognize their identity in God rather than in their profession and to not idolize work. They explore the biblical perspective on work, emphasizing its importance and purpose, and encourage individuals to approach work with a positive mindset as a blessing from God.

They discuss the importance of finding motivation and satisfaction in one's relationship with God, maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and trusting and relying on community. They also address the challenges of maintaining healthy relationships, seeking discernment in career decisions, and trusting God during uncertain times.

Recommended resources:

Garden City by John Mark Comer

Emotionally Healthy Leader by Pete Scazzero

Andrew and Lindsey Laparra share their personal experiences with health issues, the role of faith and trusting in Jesus in their journey, and the limitations of both conventional and alternative healing methods. Andrew shares his frustration with conventional medicine and the substantial financial costs he incurred despite multiple tests and specialists' visits. He faults the medical system for neglecting a holistic approach to health and finds relief through functional medicine and the chiropractic care. Lindsey highlights the benefits of alternative medicine after being skeptical of a parasite diagnosis and the eventual improvement from natural herbal supplements. Throughout the discussion, they encourage viewers to consider a balanced approach to health and medicine and to consult divine guidance in making informed decisions. They offer their experiences, insights, and respect for individual differences in response to treatments while addressing the importance of food and mental health in a holistic perspective.

Don't know where to start with Functional Medicine? Find a practitioner here: https://www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/

Recommended follows:

Dr. Mark Hyman: https://www.instagram.com/drmarkhyman

Dr. Robin Perry Braun: https://www.integratedlifestrategies.com/

Relationships are hard and relationships with family members are sometimes the hardest. Today’s discussion revolves around the significance of inviting the Spirit of God into family practices and the importance of seeking repair in family relationships, listening rather than reacting from the flesh, and encouraging open communication with respect towards children.

Lindsey and Andrew Laparra emphasize that creating intentional space for God in family life and prioritizing time with Him can lead to stronger connections and better parenting practices. They discuss the challenges of maintaining structure in parenting while allowing the influence of the Holy Spirit, the complexities of larger families, and the need for open dialogue with children.

Lindsey shares some of her family history and how inviting the Holy Spirit into the conversation was crucial. Andrew emphasizes the need to recognize that family members may resist the changed versions of themselves and advises speaking the truth in love.

They collectively stress the significance of praying over conflicts and avoiding anger-driven responses because as we all know, the tongue has the power to heal or to destroy.

Recommended Resources:

⁠Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - Peter Scazzero⁠

⁠The Place We Find Ourselves Podcast - Adam Young⁠

⁠Experiencing God - Henry Blackaby⁠

⁠Jackie Hill-Perry on Instagram⁠

Andrew and Lindsey Laparra share their experiences and reflections on Godly Christian marriages, debunking common misconceptions and emphasizing the importance of opening communication, emotional and physical connection, and seeking God's guidance.

They emphasize the significance of effective communication, selfless love, and prioritizing your marriage over external circumstances. They stress the importance of relationships being rooted in Christ and highlight the fulfilling yet challenging role of marriage as a picture of Christ's love for the church.

Recommend resources include "The Meaning of Marriage" by Tim and Kathy Keller and "Date Your Wife" by Justin Buzzard. An additional resource that has been helpful for them is "8 Dates" by John Gottman.

They highly recommend individual and marriage therapy, to help maintain a healthy marriage.

The Laparras continue in this two-part episode talking about the moving of the Holy Spirit within the modern church.

They discuss the modern perception of the church, challenging the notion that it's merely a building or cultural space. Instead, it is advocated for a return to the church's original purpose: fostering believers through missional living, meaningful gatherings, and the sharing of spiritual gifts within the gathering of believers.

Ending with a compelling call to church leaders, stressing the importance of emotional health, humble servant leadership, and a deep understanding of the Bible. Join this honest conversation on redefining church leadership with biblical principles for growth and impact.

Co-hosts Andrew and Lindsey Laparra reflect on their upbringing in the Baptist Church, highlighting, in their contexts, the disconnect between dramatic pulpit practices and a lack of emphasis on the gospel's everyday significance.

Grounded in scripture, the discussion centers on Paul's teachings in 1 Timothy, emphasizing love as the core mission of the church.

This pt. 1 episode asks the audience to reflect on the church of the New Testament and consider how we might realign to look more like a church that preaches the simple gospel.