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TW: abuse, s*xual assault

Lusu grew up in a Christian household, going to church but didn’t understand her “borrowed faith.”

She had a tough relationship with her parents due to verbal and physical abuse growing up.

For university, Lusu moved to a different country for school and was sexually assaulted. She was in a very rough mental space. She wasn’t going to church anymore and didn’t want to. Then a random guy invited her to church.

She was hesitant at first, but eventually went to a church event that changed her life.

Lusu rededicated her life to Jesus and was baptized in May 2019.

After becoming a Christian, she still faces difficulties in life. And she has still has had trouble being fully obedient - feeling attached to the world, trying to have a full life outside of God. But God is faithful. Through His Word He reminded Lusu that with Him is life to the fullest. Even on bad days, they're not really that bad because she has the Lord.

Also with having God, Lusu has experienced restoration and forgiveness - she now has a better relationship with father.

She realized that God is working in the lives of people who hurt us. He’s not just working in our own lives, but He’s also working in the lives of those around us who might hurt us.

Lusu’s advice for people who aren’t sure about Jesus: Reach out and find Him.

Lusu also encourages us to pray for the global Church. As someone from Malawi, she talks about Malawian Christians - they don’t have much money, but hold onto the Lord and are content.

Thanks for listening!

Resources:

• Luke 15:1-7 He leaves the 99 for the 1 lost sheep
• Jeremiah 29:11 He has plans and a hope for us
• John 10:10 “A thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance.”
• Isaiah 55:6 “Seek the Lord while he may be found”
• Psalm 84:10 “Better a day in your courts than a thousand anywhere else.”

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Hey friends!

Thanks for listening! This is part 2 of Drew & Rachel answering your questions. Today’s episode covers Christian community, Bible passages and worship songs that have helped us in our faith journey, and how to practically maintain purity & keep Christ at the center of dating relationships. Let’s dive in together!

Christian Community

• Youth Group Memories
• Staying in touch with friends when you graduate
• How Christian community benefits your Christian walk
• Speaking truth in love when you need to be challenged

“Mount Rushmore” of Bible Passages

Drew’s:

• Romans 12:1-2 | living sacrifice
• 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 | flee sexual immorality
• 1 Peter 5:6-7 | humble yourself, He will lift you up. Cast your anxieties on Him, He cares for you.
• Deuteronomy 8:11-18 | remember what God has done for you
• 1 Samuel 8:7-8 | “They have not rejected you; they have rejected me as their king.”

Rachel’s:

• Romans 8 | flesh & the Spirit, adoption, hope, the Spirit interceding for us, nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord
• Exodus 33 (& 34:5-7) | God’s presence, God’s character
• Hebrews 12 | running the race, discipline as God’s children, Mount Sinai vs Mount Zion
• Acts 17 | Bereans searching the Scriptures, Paul in Athens
• Honorable mentions: Numbers 23:19, Ezekiel 16, Ezekiel 36-37, 2 Corinthians 3-4, and so many Psalms and Isaiah passages

Top 5 Christian Songs

Drew:

• The Road, the Rocks, and the Weeds by John Mark McMillan
• Breathe by Ben Wolverton
• All That Breathes by Andrew Word
• Come Thy Fount of Every Blessing by Robert Robinson
• Son of Suffering by Maverick City Worship
• Honorable Mentions: Forever YHWH by Elevation Worship, Gratitude / Worthy of It All / You’re Worthy of My Praise by Maverick City Worship

Rachel:

• Made for Jesus by John Mark Pantana
• Is He Worthy / Agnus Dei / We Fall Down by Maverick City Worship
• The Road, the Rocks, and the Weeds by John Mark McMillan
• Redeemer by Nicole C. Mullen
• Touch Your Robe by Gable Price and Friends
• Honorable Mentions: Mark Barlow, Isla Vista Worship, Rich Mullins

Keeping Christ at the Center of Relationships:

• Maintaining purity practically with boundaries
• How to keep Christ at the center in dating

Other Resources:

Sexual Sanity by David White

Ephesians 5:3

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Hey friends! Long time, no see!
In this episode, my husband Drew & I talk about how God has been taking care of us through the massive transitions of moving back to the U.S. from Japan and being pregnant!
We also answer the first couple of questions that you guys submitted, this time addressing how we saw God moving in Japan and memories we want to take back with us to the United States.
We hope you enjoy the episode! Stay tuned for part two where we address how God has worked in our lives through community, scripture, and music. As well as relationships & purity.

Have a great week! May the LORD bless you and keep you.