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We Have QuestionsFriendship (Pt. 1)We have questions about...friendship. Join us as we talk about what the word friendship means to us. Listen in as we talk about the connection between hearing the word "friendship" and immediately thinking about all the friendships that have been lost. We talk about the role of expectations and how they can work against us in friendship, as well as the expectations we place on the introverts and extroverts in our lives. This episode is the first in our series on friendship, so stay tuned for the rest of our friendship questions!
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2023-07-1932 minWe Have QuestionsEpisode 15: Glimpses of LoveYes, we still have questions! The start of that friendship series we keep talking about will be happening next episode - we promise! Lots of life has been happening behind the scenes for us, including answered prayers, heart-shaped leaves on the ground, and...a book launch! Join us for this week's conversation about Becky's debut book - Glimpses of Love: The Most Excellent Way of Imperfection. Listen in as we talk about how this book came about. We talk about what it means to be recovering perfectionists and people-pleasers, as well as some practical ways we walk that out.
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2023-06-2030 minWe Have QuestionsEpisode 14: New Year, New You?Hi there! Here are the show notes đź’–
We have questions about...the start of a new year.
We'll start our much-anticipated friendship series next episode. Join us this week for our completely unplanned yet incredibly timely ramblings about rhythms and resolutions. We also talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly about goals and goal-setting.Â
We'd love to hear from you:
What's your experience been with goal-setting and resolutions in January?Â
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wehavequestionspod@gmail.com
You can also find us on Instagram at @ana.writes_ and @_beckygonzalezÂ
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2023-01-2415 minWe Have QuestionsEpisode 13: FriendshipWe have quite a few questions about...friendship. Join us for this brief conversation setting the stage for our upcoming friendship series.
We'd love to hear from you:
Any specific friendship questions you'd like for us to tackle?
You can continue the conversation with Ana and Becky at wehavequestionspod@gmail.com
You can also find us on Instagram at @ana.writes_ and @_beckygonzalez
2022-12-0611 minWe Have QuestionsEpisode 12: EuthanasiaWe have questions about...assisted suicide. Join us for our final conversation in our Whole Life Ethic series. Listen in as we wrestle through questions surrounding the topic of euthanasia, also known as assisted suicide. We talk about death with dignity versus life with dignity, as well as how a whole life ethic might inform our thoughts about keeping people alive through artificial means.Â
We'd love to hear from you:
What does "death with dignity" mean to you?
You can continue the conversation with Ana and Becky at wehavequestionspod@gmail.com
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2022-10-2520 minWe Have QuestionsBirthday BonusShow notes for bday/anniversary episode:
Join us for a special bonus episode in celebration of our birthdays AND our one-year podcast anniversary!
Share your ideas for future questions and episodes at wehavequestionspod@gmail.com
You can also find us on Instagram at @ana.writes_ and @_beckygonzalez
2022-09-2904 minWe Have QuestionsEpisode 11: Capital PunishmentWe have questions about...capital punishment. Join us for this week's continued conversation about the whole life ethic, and specifically as it relates to capital punishment. Listen in as we share how our perspectives developed and changed over the years. We also talk about ideas for potential bridge-building conversations with those who may think differently on this issue.
We'd love to hear from you:
What does it look like to frame the capital punishment issue through biblical principles, instead of partisan politics?
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2022-09-2224 minWe Have QuestionsEpisode 10: Pro-Life/Pro-ChoiceShow Notes -
In this week's episode, we have questions about...pro-life/pro-choice abortion issues. Join us as we continue our last conversation about the whole life ethic, but as it specifically relates to Pro-Life/Pro-Choice abortion issues. We talk a little bit about the And Campaign's Whole Life Project, and the ways it has helped broaden our perspective on this issue. And Campaign is trying to change the narrative surrounding the Pro-Life/Pro-Choice abortion issue. As Christians, we should strive to be concerned with the whole life of every human being, and we share some practical ways we try...
2022-08-2329 minWe Have QuestionsEpisode 9: Whole Life EthicIn this week's episode, we have questions about...the whole life ethic.
Also known as the consistent life ethic, the whole life ethic refers to being pro-life for the whole life."From womb to tomb" is a popular phrase associated with the whole life ethic, and quite literally means that human life is important from the very moment it begins to its very last breath. A person's whole life matters.
Join us as we tackle the whole life ethic topic: what it truly means, and possible ways to walk out a whole life ethic in our daily lives. Our questions...
2022-08-0930 minWe Have QuestionsEpisode 8: ModestyWe have questions about...modesty. Listen in on our conversation about what the word "modesty" actually means to us. We also talk about some of our experiences, as well as the importance (or not) of dress codes. Join us for this candid conversation about how the good, the bad, and the ugly of this issue has impacted us over the years, both as women and women of faith.
Resources cited/referenced in this episode:
1 Timothy 2:9-10
1 Peter 3:3-4
Matthew 5:27-30
Talking Back to Purity Culture, by Rachel Joy Welcher
Have questions about modesty?
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2022-07-2629 minWe Have QuestionsEpisode 7: Contentment in SufferingWe have questions about...contentment in suffering. Join us for this mid-season chat about what contentment in suffering looks like - what we used to think that meant, and some of the truths we've come to better understand about it as we share about a few areas where we're currently experiencing suffering. "For the joy that lay before him, he endured the cross." (Hebrews 12:2 CSB) It's a verse that has often been used to imply believers should only experience and express joy in the midst of trials and suffering. We unpack that a little bit, along with how Jesus' own...
2022-05-1030 minWe Have QuestionsEpisode 6: VaccinesWe have questions about...vaccines. Listen in on our conversation with Sarah Dietz as we talk about the term "anti-vaxxer" and discuss what led to her decision/conviction. We also talk about some of the challenges she's faced as a result of this decision. Join us for a fresh perspective in regards to the nuance that often surrounds the decision for or against vaccination.Â
You can continue the conversation with Ana and Becky at wehavequestionspod@gmail.com
You can also find us on Instagram at @ana.writes_ and @_beckygonzalez
2022-04-1945 minWe Have QuestionsEpisode 5: Serving Your Local CommunityAfter a longer than originally planned break, we're back! And yes, we still have questions :-) This week's episode helps to answer our questions about the importance of serving in the local community. Liz Pino, Executive Director with Scarlet Hope, shares her story about the quiet prayers of her heart that were answered through her work with Scarlet Hope Miami. Listen in as we talk about the specific joys and challenges surrounding service in the local community, what the local church's involvement might look like, and the best ways for people to get started in serving the community outside of...
2022-04-0545 minWe Have QuestionsWe Still Have QuestionsIn case you're wondering - we still have questions! Listen in to this brief message about where we've been, and where we're going with the rest of our season starting back up again in January.
As always, you can email us with comments or feedback, or with any questions you'd love for us to explore in upcoming episodes.
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2021-12-0803 minWe Have QuestionsEpisode 4: HospitalityThis week's episode tackles questions we have about hospitality. Jaylin Hernandez joins us as we talk about what we think of when we hear the word "hospitality." Listen in as we discuss why hospitality should be important, and who it should be important to. We also touch on the difference between hospitality and entertaining, and why both of those matter.
You can continue the conversation with Ana and Becky at wehavequestionspod@gmail.com
You can also find us on Instagram at
@ana.writes_ and @_beckygonzalez
2021-11-0944 minWe Have QuestionsEpisode 3: MasksWe have questions about...mask-wearing. Listen in on our conversation with Amber Fischer as we talk about the theology of masking. We get to unpack some of the nuance surrounding masking, as well as the division among the different stances. We also talk about what it looks like to welcome people in love despite differing perspectives on mask-wearing.
You can find Amber at ambercolleenfischer.com and on Instagram @ambercolleenfischer
Amber is also the host of the Right and Almost Right podcast.
You can continue the conversation with Ana and Becky at wehavequestionspod@gmail.com
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2021-10-2644 minWe Have QuestionsEpisode 2: Purity CultureIn this week's episode, we have questions about purity culture. Listen in on our discussion with Melinda Bush, a pastor's daughter and pastor's wife who was a teen/young adult during the height of the purity culture movement. We talk about her connections to the purity movement, and the purity culture teachings she appreciated, as well as those she found troubling. We also talk about ideas on practical steps we can take to have open, honest dialogue about sexuality and sexual purity in our local churches.
Resources mentioned in today's episode:
Talking Back to Purity Culture by Rachel Joy Welcher
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2021-10-1245 minWe Have QuestionsEpisode 1: IntroductionWelcome to our very first episode! Join Ana and Becky as they introduce themselves and help cast a vision for where this podcast is headed.
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