Lauren shares her story of how she went from unhealthy coping behaviors in her marriage to intimacy with her husband. Then, Nathan reveals how our labels are great for bringing clarity but are terrible for cultivating the Kingdom of Heaven.
Author: Cultivate Relationships
STB039 | Sovereignty
Nathan and Lacey shoot the breeze about a question they received about how to make a decision when God hasn’t given you direction. They also discuss free will, open theism, and their definition of God’s conviction.
TEACHING | Progress is Found in Presence + Jim
Jim shares his story of how he went from co-dependency to confidence in his relationships. Nathan reveals through Luke 10, Acts 16, Exodus 24, Psalm 46, and 1 Peter 5 how peace can only come from the presence of God.
STB038 | Cancer + David
Nathan shoots the breeze with David Root, a friend of his diagnosed with a rare and untreatable lung cancer. They discuss God’s goodness, healing, relationships, and the choices he makes to maintain a positive outlook.
TEACHING | Matthew 13 | Preparing Your Heart to Hear God’s Voice + Kalena
Hearing God is a matter of submission. Kalena Cotton shares her story of what it took for her to come back to God after living a lesbian lifestyle. Also, Nathan reveals how Jesus’ parable in Matthew 13 is the key to hearing God’s voice.
STB037 | Obedience
In this episode, Nathan and Lacey shoot the breeze about their education, qualifications, and the perceived foolishness in their walk with God. They also reveal the most important thing (and their biggest struggle) they’ve learned about success and God’s favor.
STB036 | Politics
In this episode, Nathan and Lacey shoot the breeze about the subject they have avoided at all costs — politics. They discuss the mark of the beast, vaccines, and Nathan’s controversial End-Times beliefs.
TEACHING | Luke 17 | The Riskiness of Listening to God’s Voice
God is always speaking to people — Christian or not. But the issue is what we do with that Voice. In this teaching, Nathan looks at several stories in Scripture: Joshua 6, Judges 6, 1 Kings 17, 2 Kings 5, and Luke 17. Through these stories, he challenges you with what God may be telling you to do. He also invites you to hear what God wants to tell you about your specific need.
STB035 | Leadership + Pastor Scott
In this episode, Nathan shoots the breeze again with Pastor Scott Frerking. They discuss spiritual authority, time management as a pastor, mutual submission, and unity between local church communities. You can learn more about Scott by visiting: https://hcftx.org/
STB034 | Homeschool 2.0
In this episode, Nathan and Lacey shoot the breeze about homeschooling… again. They discuss lessons they’ve learned over the years and the changes they’re making for this school year. One of the biggest changes they’re implementing is a mindset that comes from their friend, Shannon Guerra. She is the author of Upside Down: Understanding and Supporting Attachment in Adoptive Families. You can learn more about Shannon and her family at: https://copperlightwood.com/
