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Best of WTP: How To Fight For Your Marriage
While the podcast is on a break until summer, we're revisiting some of the Perrys? most popular episodes.
If marriage feels difficult, it?s not because you and your spouse are incompatible. It?s because you?re married. On today?s episode, Jackie and Preston are joined by mentors and friends CD and Melody Fabien for a conversation about fighting for intimacy. They talk about recognizing dysfunctional rhythms, finding opportunities to connect, not building cases against your spouse, healthy confrontation, and utilizing the greatest tool God has given us to find oneness in marriage: communication.
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Best of WTP: Conflict, Confrontation, and Arguing Well
While the podcast is on a break until summer, we're revisiting some of the Perrys? most popular episodes.
Confrontation is a necessary function of a healthy relationship and it can create more intimacy. But how do we honor God and one another as we move through conflict? The Perrys have some thoughts from what they?ve learned over the years.
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Best of WTP: Men, Marriage, Sex, and Kevin Samuels
While the podcast is on a break until summer, we're revisiting some of the Perrys? most popular episodes.Here's an episode from June 2023 with Jackie and Preston's friend Ezekiel Azonwu.
Culture discourages men from being in community, and many men are confused about their call and spiritual giftedness. But guys are crying out for discipleship and voices that are in close proximity to them who will build them up. Let?s talk about it.
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Best of WTP: Mormonism, Homosexuality, Parenting Tips & More
While the podcast is on a break until summer, we're revisiting some of the Perrys? most popular episodes. In this episode from February 2023, Jackie and Preston sit down and answer questions sent in from their former Patreon community.
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Social Media Break, Slander, and Sanctification
After a fruitful yet exhausting year, the Perrys talk about the future of the podcast and their public ministry. They discuss whether or not they did too much, what they?ve learned about rhythms of rest, how God has used success and scrutiny to make them more like Jesus, and the gifts and dangers of social media.
While some ministry will still continue at the start of the new year, new episodes of With The Perrys won?t be released until Summer 2025.
In the meantime, be sure you?re subscribed to the newsletter for occasional updates from Jackie and Preston.
Episode resources:
John Piper?s sermon about what God allows: ?Seven Ways God Reigns Over Evil?
The Perrys? 2024 recap:
Jackie?s Bible study, Ephesians: A Study of Faith and Practice, with Lifeway
Preston?s first book, How to Tell the Truth: The Story of How God Saved Me to Win Hearts?Not Just Arguments
The 16-city With The Perrys podcast tour
Jackie?s EP, ?Practice,? with Reach Records
Preston?s Bible study, Everyday Evangelism - Bible Study Book with Video Access: Pursuing Hearts, Not Arguments, with Lifeway
The ramp-up of BOLD Apparel
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The Forgotten Art of Lament with Sarah Benibo
Today?s podcast guest, Sarah Benibo, joins Jackie and Preston to discuss the church?s relationship with lament ? or lack thereof ? and the reality that we can still worship God through our expression of sorrow and grief. She explains how we are to lament by pointing to N.T. Wright?s quote that says ?Lament is an appeal to God based on confidence in His character.? Our lament says ?God, you are good, that I know. This circumstance I?m facing is not. Help!?
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What if Porn Was Actually Satanic? An Honest Conversation With Ray Ortlund
Ray Ortlund is back on the podcast to discuss the topics of pornography, human dignity, sexuality, and marriage. As a pastor, Ray has come to realize that porn is the wallpaper of our culture. It?s everywhere. We?re not just looking at it; it?s looking for us. So how are we to respond and fight back with the gospel in mind?
Grab a copy of Ray?s book, The Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility and follow him on Instagram at @rayortlund.
And if you missed it, go back and listen to Ray with his wife Jani in a previous episode, Family and Parenting with Generations in Mind: A Conversation With The Ortlunds.
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Family and Parenting with Generations in Mind: A Conversation With The Ortlunds
The ?unimpressive? life you live today is really important. Even the mundane matters. God is using it and will bless you and future generations through your faithfulness. These are reminders from Ray and Jani Ortlund, who join the Perrys on the podcast to impart their wisdom from their 53-year journey in marriage and parenting.
Ray founded Immanuel Church in Nashville, where he still serves as the pastor to pastors. He and Jani together steward Renewal Ministries and recently wrote a book together called To the Tenth Generation: God?s Heart for Your Family, Far into the Future.
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https://www.instagram.com/rayortlund/
https://www.instagram.com/janiortlund/
https://www.threads.net/@rayortlund
https://renewalministries.com/
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How to Be a Christian During Election Season with Justin Giboney
Justin Giboney joins the Perrys for a conversation on politics. Justin is the co-founder of the AND Campaign, a Christian civic organization for raising civic literacy among Christians so that we can engage in a better way. He talks with the Perrys about the idea that our public witness doesn?t belong to either political party, and that parties are just tools, not identities.
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https://www.instagram.com/justinegiboney
https://www.instagram.com/andcampaign
Resources discussed in this episode:
The Pour Over: https://signup.thepourover.org/
The Free Press: https://www.thefp.com/
Breaking Points (podcast)
UnHerd (podcast)
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Christian Endurance, Fashion, and People Pleasing (A Q&A Episode)
It?s been a minute since the Perrys have recorded a Q&A episode, but we?ve got one for you this week. Jackie and Preston start off deep, talking about enduring hard things as Christ followers, including experiencing true spiritual warfare. They discuss topics such as fashion and aesthetics, finding the right church, talking to your kids about other religions, and how to differentiate between kindness and people-pleasing.
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Parenting Children with Special Needs and More with Megan Ashley
Megan Ashley joins the Perrys to talk about her upbringing, faith journey, and hardships of the past several years. As a mom to a child with autism, Megan believes the church should step in to support families, and she?s advocating for churches to become more conscious of special needs. Jackie, Preston and Megan Ashley also talk about the dichotomy of darkness and beauty in their city of Atlanta, discussing the hope and expectation they have for what comes of this month?s Acts 242 discipleship conference.
Follow Megan Ashley on Instagram ? https://www.instagram.com/immeganashley/
Check out her podcast, In Totality ? https://www.themeganashley.com/podcast
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The State of the American Church: A Conversation with Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell (Part Two)
Philip Anthony Mitchell is back for Part Two of his conversation with the Perrys, talking about problems with the American church. We're seeing a drift from Orthodox Christianity and a growing dishonor for Jesus. Rampant idolatry, insensitivity to sin, leaders who are living in open rebellion to God, people clapping in rooms as they're listening to false doctrines. People don't want to be taught... they wanted to be entertained. And because of all of that, people are increasingly Biblically illiterate.
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From Rikers to Righteous: A Conversation with Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell
Philip Anthony Mitchell feels that he was radically brought into the Kingdom. Born in Queens, NY to Trinidadian parents, Philip found a sense of community and belonging in the streets, despite his mother and father starting a Christian ministry in the basement of their home.
Now the lead pastor of 2819 Church in Atlanta, Philip sits down with the Perrys for a conversation on the urban context and darkness of his childhood, how he was changed by prison, the idea of "calling," and the deep reverence and affection he now has for the Lord. He feels like he?s gotten a second chance at life, on the backside of a lot of pain and discipline, and he shares more of his story in this episode.
Stay tuned for Part 2 next week!
Check out 2819 Church online (www.2819church.org) or on Instagram (www.instagram.com/2819church)
Follow Philip: https://www.instagram.com/philipamitchell/
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How to Help the Church be Sacred, Soft, and Safe with Pricelis Dominguez
Many of us have experienced hurt within the church or have had seasons of disconnection from a local faith community. Even if we haven?t, we probably see areas where our current church context could be improved. So what does a healthy church look like and how can we be a part of its flourishing?
Pricelis Dominguez talks with the Perrys about her own church experience, discussing things like pastoral red flags, how Scripture ought to be used, discerning church preferences versus priorities, and remaining hopeful in seasons of despair.
Check out Pricelis? new book, Being a Sanctuary: The Radical Way for the Body of Christ to Be Sacred, Soft, and Safe ? https://www.pricelispd.com/basbook
And there?s still time to grab tickets to Sowers Summit 2024, happening September 26-28 in New York City (and available via livestream). With The Perrys listeners get $45 off in-person registration (use code PERRYS) or $25 off virtual tickets (use code PERRYSPOD). https://www.sowerssummit.com/
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Emotional Idolatry (With The Perrys Podcast Tour)
You know the word ?emotional? ? we?ve all got feelings ? and you?ve heard the term ?idolatry.? But it?s rare that we hear the two words as a phrase together. Emotions are not wrong ? having them is evidence that we?re created in the image of God. But if we?re not careful, emotions can dictate our world and realities instead of God?s truth.
This week?s episode is a segment from the With The Perrys 2024 podcast tour. The NYC audience was polled for a topic they wanted to hear about and ?emotional idolatry? was their pick. We?ve brought this conversation to the podcast feed for everyone to enjoy.
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Boy Mom Stuff, Preaching, and Other Gems with Priscilla Shirer
Young men today want to be poured into, and Priscilla Shirer?s new movie is all about the power of prayer and discipleship in a boy's life. In this episode, Priscilla talks with the Perrys about parenting boys and how God has taught her to surrender her comfort in the ?rough and tumble? of them growing up to be men. What did Priscilla?s parents do to instill deep faith and closeness as a family? What has been her biggest burden in ministry? It?s all in this episode.
Watch the trailer for ?The Forge,? in theaters now ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JA9dvdlraw
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How to Wrestle with God with Lisa Fields
Wrestling with God is a normal part of the Christian faith. We can?t grow in our relationship with God without questioning Him. But many of us run from hard questions or feel discouraged and angry when the answers we find are not emotionally satisfying to us. This week?s guest, Lisa Fields, has a conversation with the Perrys about learning how to wrestle well with God instead of leaving the faith.
Check out Lisa?s new book When Faith Disappoints: The Gap Between What We Believe and What We Experience.
Follow Lisa on social media: https://www.instagram.com/lisavfields
Visit Jude3Project.org to learn more about the Christian apologetics organization Lisa founded to help Black Christians specifically know what they believe and why they believe it.
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It?s Giving Self-Righteous
Have you ever thought you were a better Christian than other Christians? We can all be self-righteous at times, but it?s bad theology. We can?t compare our spiritual maturity to that of other Christ followers, who are also flawed human beings ? we must compare ourselves to Christ. In this episode, the Perrys walk us through the theology that moves us to have more gracious, less judgmental spiritual walks.
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Stewarding Influence and Liberties
How do you steward your influence? This is a valuable question for every Christian. If you?ve been called out of darkness into His marvelous light, that is your platform to display His goodness. You have influence, even if you?re not a public figure, and others are watching. The Perrys discuss what it looks like to steward your time, finances, resources and relationships too.
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Church Girl with Dr. Sarita Lyons
Dr. Sarita Lyons has written a book to encourage Black women specifically ? based on their unique lived experience ? and she sits down with the Perrys to talk about it. She also shares about her faith journey of spiritual confusion. When she went to college, she started to embrace African spiritualism with the Christian faith of her childhood but quickly learned that you can?t mix Jesus with false gods.
Church Girl: A Gospel Vision to Encourage and Challenge Black Christian Women, is available for pre-order now, or grab it wherever you buy books on August 20, 2024.
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Spouses Don?t Compete, They Complement
We are all uniquely gifted and charged to use our gifts for the glory of God, both inside and outside the home. How can we use our gifts effectively while also helping our partner to flourish? What does it look like for husbands and wives to support each other without ego or insecurity getting in the way? The Perrys discuss how it takes both humility and love for spouses to support each other well.
Also in this episode, the Perrys talk about Preston?s DISCIPLE hat. It sells out quickly, but keep an eye out here.
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Best of WTP ? What We Wish We Knew About Sex
With the podcast tour this month, there will be a short break in recording new content, so let?s revisit some of the Perrys? most popular episodes.
What do you think about sex? It has serious physical, social, emotional, and spiritual implications. It?s the closest physical bond two human beings can have. It can bring forth both life and destruction. We?ve seen sex misused and perverted, but there?s beauty to be explored, and the Perrys discuss that idea in this episode.
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Best of WTP ? Sooo, About Dating
With the podcast tour this month, there will be a short break in recording new content, so let?s revisit some of the Perrys? most popular episodes.
Dating at any age is hard, and dating now looks different than it did ?back then? (this is true no matter when your ?then? might have been). Though Jackie says she doesn?t feel like she and Preston really dated ? their friendship naturally grew toward marriage ? the Perrys have some thoughts about the idea of discerning who you will marry.
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Best of WTP ? Prayer: The Discipline We All Suck At
Because of the podcast tour, there will be a short break in recording new content, so let?s revisit some of the Perrys? most popular episodes.
Prayer will always be a struggle because it concerns our dependence. ?Do I trust myself today, or do I trust God to meet my needs?? The Perrys still feel this, that prayer might be something we always suck at. Oh, and this episode has a very important debate about washcloth usage in the shower. Enjoy!
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Is Seventh Day Adventism a Cult?
A few months back, Dr. Eric Mason joined Jackie and Preston to talk about church dynamics and denominations, and it got some pushback from members of the SDA (Seventh Day Adventism) community. As a follow-up, Dr. Mason is back to have a conversation with Elce ?Thunder? Lauriston, who used to be a conference evangelist and defender of the Adventist faith? until he says ?in good consciousness and integrity? he had no choice but to leave. This episode covers the key SDA doctrines that are contradictory to Biblical truth.
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Depression, Suffering, and The Faithfulness of God?s Presence with Brenna Blain
This episode comes with a trigger warning for discussions of suicidal ideation. If you or someone you love is in crisis, dial 988 for help. Other resources to check out include Anthem of Hope and Psychology Today.
Jackie and Preston sit down with Brenna Blain to discuss some hard things. Brenna is a wife, mom, and contemporary theologian who says she ?wrestles with the intersection of faith and suffering.? She has a powerful story of the ways Jesus has rescued her, from the time she joined YWAM (Youth With a Mission) as a way to run away from God, to her eventual bipolar diagnosis and time spent in psych wards. Together, Brenna and the Perrys discuss depression, mental health crises, and how loved ones can be like Jesus and enter into suffering through the power of presence.
Pre-order Brenna?s book, Can I Say That?: How Unsafe Questions Lead Us to the Real God, out on August 14, 2024. Listen to her podcast by the same name too, Can I Say That?
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Managing Friendship Trauma and the Fear of Cultivating New Ones
Trauma can show up in all relationships, not just romantic ones. And ?friendship trauma? may sound dramatic, but experiences with others can legitimately affect your view of yourself, even the concept of friendship in general. In this episode, the Perrys talk about what it looks like to be a good friend, and how we need to work through past hurt and doubt to engage in future, healthy friendships.
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How to Make Disciples That Make Disciples
When a man named Brian Dye started coming to Preston?s poetry events, Preston admits he didn?t trust him. But Brian had a burden to see young believers walk toward sanctification, and he felt called by God to help Preston to cultivate his influence. Brian?s pursuit of Preston and their ongoing discipleship relationship is the topic of today?s episode. Jackie, Preston and Brian discuss the pastoral nature of investing your life into someone else?s life and teaching as you go, and how discipleship doesn?t require creating a new program.
Follow Brian on Instagram at @visionnehemiah and @hoodheroes773. Also, check out Legacy Conference with events this fall in Chicago, Colorado Springs, Miami, and Houston.
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A Brief Conversation about Ephesians with Jasmine L. Holmes and Melissa Kruger
When it comes to women in ministry who know a thing or two about studying the Bible, Jackie and her two guests, Jasmine L. Holmes and Melissa Kruger, have a ton to offer. On this episode of With The Perrys, they sit down to discuss a new Bible study resource called Ephesians: A Study of Faith and Practice. Jackie, Jasmine, and Melissa talk about the way they went about writing this Bible study together so that we can more clearly understand how we are oriented to God through Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.
The Ephesians study will be released in June 2024. Learn more about it here.
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Other resources:
Parenting with Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age by Melissa Krueger (released in April 2024)
Yonder Come Day: Exploring the Collective Witness of the Formerly Enslaved by Jasmine L. Holmes (coming September 3, 2024)
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We Are All Just Jars of Clay
Can we be honest? This episode almost didn't happen because The Perrys found themselves in a funk when it was time to record. Jackie admits she?s recently felt as though she?s been holding back the hand of depression. Preston reflects on spiritual opposition he?s felt during this busy season with projects and upcoming plans. So, what does it look like to fight back against anger, irritation, or sadness? It looks like leaning into spiritual disciplines ? to the degree you have the strength to do them ? and finding community with one another, as they model in today?s episode.
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A Conversation on Sex, Dating, and Beauty with The Azonwus
Ezekiel & Kiyanna Azonwu have been married for 15+ years, and in this episode they talk with the Perrys about things like attraction, discerning who to pursue romantically, maintaining intimacy in marriage, and flourishing in Christian community. Did they get married too young? Is it okay to care about aesthetics? Would better discipleship in the church lead to healthier marriage relationships? Together, the Azonwus and the Perrys tackle these and many more questions about sex, dating and beauty.
For more conversations like these, check out the Azonwus podcast, We Need to Talk, on YouTube, and follow Ezekiel and Kiyanna on Instagram: @wordsbyezekiel and @thisisglory
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Practicing Humility
Pride is an illusion wrapped in a lie, and it's in each of us. It?s our desire for total independence from our Creator, and it makes us feel good because we feel secure and capable. But it never satisfies in the way we think it will. In this episode, Preston and Jackie discuss how keeping God as our reference point is the only way to embrace true humility.
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How to Tell the Truth
Preston operates in a number of roles: husband, father, evangelist, apologist, poet... and now, he's added "author" to the list. The Perrys discuss the spiritual opposition he experienced writing his first book and why they believe the enemy didn?t want this book to reach the world.
How to Tell the Truth isn't a book that teaches you how to evangelize "like Preston." It's a book that robs every believer of the excuses that keep them from sharing the Gospel. Here's the good news: you don't need seminary training to tell the world about Jesus.
How to Tell the Truth: The Story of How God Saved Me to Win Hearts, Not Just Arguments releases on May 21, 2024. Pre-order here: https://preston-perry.com/how-to-tell-the-truth
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It?s Our Anniversary
In celebration of a decade of marriage, Jackie and Preston react to their wedding video and reminisce about everything from Jackie?s dress and ?flower distributors? to whether or not Preston cried as she walked down the aisle and the reason they were late for their own reception. After laughing through their recollections of that day, the Perrys talk about the importance of their friendship and the beauty of learning to love one another unconditionally.
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We Ain?t Worldly No More
Even if we?re in Christ, we can find ourselves being drawn back into former strongholds of sin and fleshly desires. The world may feel fun, but some of our ?fun? has Satan attached to it, and we need deliverance. Jackie and Preston discuss the idea that we love perverted versions of pleasure ? not the real thing God wants to give us. But there?s hope. If we are in Christ, we?re being sanctified every day as God regenerates us, giving us new desires, new thoughts, and new perspectives.
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How to Minister to Women at Wells
The story of the woman at the well is a lesson from Jesus about how to do ministry. Jesus leads with His humanity and His neediness, is curious about the woman?s life, and exposes her sin to reveal her need for God. Jackie and Preston talk through common preconceived ideas about this story and how we ? like the woman ? can be set out on mission after simple yet impactful encounters with Christ.
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How to Get Free From Porn
What's destructive, expensive, and detrimental to your soul? Porn. If we had eyes to see how many demons are behind pornography, we would run from it. If we knew how much the devil delights in it, it would not be appealing to us.
By the grace of God, Preston has been freed from pornography for three years, and he shares his experience in this episode. God is a loving God. If you run to Him for help, He?ll sustain you.
Find one of our first YouTube conversations on the topic here: Soooo, about pornography.
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Cults, Neo-Prosperity Gospel and the Church
The church in America has mastered the art of gathering people, but discipleship is often lacking. Dr. Eric Mason joins the Perrys for a conversation on cults and other cultural ideologies.
Grab Dr. Mason?s latest book, Urban Apologetics: Cults and Cultural Ideologies: Biblical and Theological Challenges Facing Christians
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Would We Attend A Gay Wedding?
A well-known pastor and radio host recently came under fire for his public opinion on attending the wedding of a same-sex couple, and it got the Perrys talking. How can you be faithful to Jesus while caring for and honoring people? This conversation starts at the foundation of the issue: knowing what you believe about God and marriage before discerning your ?yes? or your ?no.?
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1: Christianity Today, "Alistair Begg Meets the Politically Correct"
2: Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? by Preston Sprinkle
3: Gay Girl, Good God by Jackie Hill Perry
4: Finding the Right Hills to Die On by Gavin Ortlund
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Once Upon A Time, We Were Poets
Before penning books, the Perrys penned poems. In this episode, Preston and Jackie give us a behind-the-scenes look inside a few of their favorite pieces. From Jackie?s testimony poem to Preston?s proposal poem, prepare to be immersed in a world of imagery, word play, alliteration, and so much more.
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Fighting Distractions Upon Waking
The thought of writing a devotional never crossed Jackie's mind, but the Lord changed that. In this episode, the Perrys highlight a few things that compete for our attention and take away from adequate time in God?s Word. Jackie's new devotional, Upon Waking, was created to help us all cultivate a daily habit of seeking the Lord before anything else.
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Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage?
Preston Sprinkle doesn?t shy away from the tension of wrestling with what the Bible says about marriage and sexuality. As his theological curiosity has led him to search the scriptures and dialogue with people in the LGBTQ community, Preston is also committed to embodying the grace and kindness of Jesus. He joins the Perrys on today?s episode to discuss some of his methods in approaching the topic of same-sex marriage. It all starts with asking the fundamental question, ?What is marriage??
Follow Preston Sprinkle at PrestonSprinkle.com and check out his new book, Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage?
His other books include Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say and People to Be Loved: Why Homosexuality Is Not Just an Issue.
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How to Give the Gospel (Part 2)
Why is it important we address sin when presenting the gospel? Because people need to know what stands in the way of their relationship with God? but how we communicate really matters. In this episode, Jackie and Preston take a look at 2 Timothy 2, which discusses character traits necessary when addressing sin. We can?t do it in our flesh. It requires dependence on the Holy Spirit. If you missed Part 1 of this gospel conversation, check it out here.
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How to Give the Gospel (Part 1)
In our communication of the gospel message, many of us overemphasize the fall, leading the conversation by starting with our sin. We inherited sin, but we were not created to be sinful. It is wiser for us to begin the gospel conversation by communicating the nature of God ? ?God is good.? Join Jackie and Preston for Part 1 of a conversation on engaging those around us with the gospel, and being anchored in love as we do so.
Pre-order Jackie?s book, Upon Waking: UponWakingBook.com
What Is the Gospel? (Crucial Questions) by R.C. Sproul
Gospel Fluency: Speaking the Truths of Jesus into the Everyday Stuff of Life by Jeff Vanderstelt
Romans 1 - 7 for You: For Reading, for Feeding, for Leading (God's Word for You) by Timothy Keller
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How To Fight For Your Marriage
If marriage feels difficult, it?s not because you and your spouse are incompatible. It?s because you?re married. On today?s episode, Jackie and Preston are joined by mentors and friends CD and Melody Fabien for a conversation about fighting for intimacy. They talk about recognizing dysfunctional rhythms, finding opportunities to connect, not building cases against your spouse, healthy confrontation, and utilizing the greatest tool God has given us to find oneness in marriage: communication.
Follow CD and Melody at CDandMelody.com and YouTube.com/@hangingwiththefabiens
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Let?s Talk About Boldness
Boldness isn?t making public stances on things all the time, and it?s not just saying everything that pops into your head. In this episode, Jackie and Preston talk about what it truly means to cultivate holistic boldness as a Christ follower today. It?s about obedience to God, death to self, and empowerment by the Holy Spirit. And you don?t have to feel bold to be bold. Let?s talk about it.
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That Time We Broke Up...Twice
From being long distance to living in the same city and then taking a pivotal trip together to the Caribbean, the Perrys? dating relationship had a bit of a rocky start. Jackie ended things with Preston not once but twice, she says out of fear of Preston?s loving pursuit of her. It didn?t help that Preston didn?t know how to lead her well. There?s a lot they would have done differently, but in the end, their story is a reflection of Jesus? Gospel pursuit of each of us.
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A Word for Writers and Other Sufferers of Writer's Block
A conversation with Preston about his book-writing experience turns into a much bigger dialogue about the creative process. Jackie asks Preston about the obstacles he?s run into moving from poet to author, and Preston explains why he really doesn?t believe in writer?s block. The Perrys talk about battling perfectionism, receiving critiques, and inviting other people into the writing journey.
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A Random Conversation About Church
Many of us got comfortable not going to church through the pandemic and we?re slowly finding our way back. The Bible tells us we need other Christians and we?re missing something if we don?t gather together to hear God?s Word. But our relationship to church can still be complicated. Jackie and Preston?s conversation today covers topics like worship style preferences, doctrinally sound preaching and discipleship, the pressure that local pastors face because of social media, and the topic of church hurt.
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Infertility, Suffering, and Hagar
A few years back, the Perrys started a series on the podcast called ?Teach the Text,? and that?s the format of today?s new episode. Jackie teaches through Genesis 16 ? the story of Hagar, Abram, and Sarai ? reflecting on the unique questions that only a woman might think to ask of this text. Jackie and Preston discuss impatience, idolatry, and misplaced hope, at the end pointing us to the God who sees us in our suffering.
Check out other ?Teach the Text? episodes:
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