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Loving PeopleWhen the Caregiver Needs Care and the Widow Needs Hope: Identity When Roles ChangeLife has changed. Whether you are a dedicated caregiver or have become a widow, your roles and responsibilities are profoundly different. But your identity in Christ is not. In today's podcast, we use God's Word to redefine who you are and what you were made for. This is specific for a caregiver or widow who wants to move forward with purpose and confidence, knowing that God knows their name that is far more powerful than any title this world can give.If you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit...
2025-11-0630 min
Loving PeopleYou Are Not Your Bank Account – Finding Identity in Jesus Over Money & PossessionsWe live in a world that measures success by what we earn, own, and display — but what happens when our identity gets tangled up in our bank accounts and belongings? In this episode, we unpack the subtle ways money and possessions can shape how we see ourselves and how others see us. From the endless pursuit of “more” to the fear of “not enough,” we’ll explore how easily our hearts drift from trusting God to trusting in what we have. Join us as we discover what Scripture says about true security and learn how to find our worth not in our w...
2025-10-1637 min
Loving PeopleThe Identity Trap - When Performance Becomes IdentityOur culture often pressures kids to find their identity in being the best — the star athlete, the straight-A student, the standout performer. But when their worth is tied to performance, both parents and kids fall into the identity trap. Christ offers a better way: identity rooted in Him, not in achievements.If you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit our website @ firstsbc.com.🎧New episodes drop every first and third Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube!
2025-10-0233 min
Loving PeopleWhen Work Defines You: The Danger of Identity in your professionSin took the joy out of working in the garden. It became a burden of necessity. Employment is a means to take care of our families and increase our areas of influence. It shapes us, supports us, and gives us a sense of belonging. But it’s not who we are. In this episode, we explore what it means to be employed and making a difference without making it our identity. True identity can only be found in God, the One who defines who we are and gives us lasting security. Join us as we unpack how to balance wo...
2025-09-3030 min
Loving PeopleWhen People Define You: The Danger of Identity in RelationshipsFamily is one of God’s greatest gifts—it shapes us, supports us, and gives us a sense of belonging. But as good as family is, it’s not ultimate. In this episode, we explore what it means to enjoy family as a gift without making it our identity. True identity can only be found in God, the One who defines who we are and gives us lasting security. Join us as we unpack how to love and value family while keeping our eyes fixed on the Giver, not just the gift.If you would like more info o...
2025-09-0433 min
Loving PeopleFinding Identity in FamilyFamily is one of God’s greatest gifts—it shapes us, supports us, and gives us a sense of belonging. But as good as family is, it’s not ultimate. In this episode, we explore what it means to enjoy family as a gift without making it our identity. True identity can only be found in God, the One who defines who we are and gives us lasting security. Join us as we unpack how to love and value family while keeping our eyes fixed on the Giver, not just the gift.If you would like more info o...
2025-08-2149 min
Loving PeopleWhat the Bible Says About Gender IdentityIn a world full of questions about gender, identity, and truth, how should Christians respond? In this episode, we explore the topic of gender identity with clarity and compassion—grounding our conversation in God's Word, the gospel of Jesus Christ, and His design for humanity.Whether you're a parent, student, or just someone trying to navigate today’s cultural moment, this episode offers truth with grace and equips you to engage with love and conviction.Holy Sexuality & the Gospel https://a.co/d/auSldxmHoly Sexuality Website: https://holysexuality.com/ If you...
2025-08-0737 min
Loving PeopleThe Key to a Healthy Body ImageIn a world obsessed with appearance, how can we develop a healthy, God-honoring view of our bodies? In this episode, we explore how Scripture speaks to body image, identity, and worth. Whether you're a teen battling comparison or an adult carrying years of insecurity, this conversation offers biblical truth, practical encouragement, and hope for every body.Breaking Free from Body Shame: https://a.co/d/8OSrHYJIf you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit our website @ firstsbc.com.🎧New episodes drop every first and third Thu...
2025-07-1729 min
Loving PeopleHow to have a victor mentality in a world of victimsIn a world quick to embrace victimhood and slow to pursue victory, how can Christians rise above the noise with confidence, not arrogance? This episode explores what it means to live with a victor’s mentality — rooted not in self-help but in the finished work of Christ. We’ll unpack why the gospel gives us the power to overcome hardship without denying it, to reject bitterness without ignoring brokenness, and to walk in hope, even when the world hands us hurt. Whether you feel stuck, discouraged, or just tired of the blame game, this episode will help reframe your mindse...
2025-06-1934 min
Loving PeopleInstilling ValuesIn a world that constantly tells us who we should be, there’s incredible power in knowing the values that ground us – and in sharing those values with others. In this episode, we unpack the transformative act of instilling values – in our children, our friends, and ourselves.We explore why it’s not just about passing on beliefs but about speaking life and purpose into others. Whether you’re a parent, a mentor, or someone who simply wants to invest more deeply in the people around you, this conversation will help you find clarity and confidence in your own i...
2025-06-0543 min
Loving PeopleLooking for love in all the wrong placesFrom looking for love in relationships to finance, everyone is searching for the fulfillment and identity that love can offer. Yet, Jesus—who is the same yesterday, today, and forever—is the only consistent place to find identity. Check out this podcast for more!If you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit our website @ firstsbc.com.🎧New episodes drop every first and third Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube!
2025-05-1539 min
Loving PeopleWho Am I? Finding Identity in GodIdentity. It’s something we all struggle with. Whether you wake up in the morning and look in the mirror and wonder, “Who is that person?” or you have been told by a coach that you will never go anywhere in life. The good news is that identity isn’t something you have to create for yourself. It is something divinely given to you by your Creator. He wants you to be redeemed, and that is an identity which can never be taken! Consider these questions:Is identity something we create for ourselves or something given to us?What doe...
2025-05-0638 min
Loving PeopleDealing With Death God's WayDeath was not part of original creation as God designed it, and the good news is that it won’t be part of final creation as it will be redeemed by God. Yet, what does it look like to live in the present age when death is a present reality? If you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit our website @ firstsbc.com.🎧New episodes drop every first and third Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube!
2025-03-0637 min
Loving People🐦 Finding Hope in the Empty Nest🐦 kids are grown, the nest is empty… now what?When the kids leave and the couple is left looking at each other, many struggle with empty nest syndrome and sadly, divorce rates rise during this season. In this episode, we explore how to reconnect, rediscover purpose, and build a thriving marriage beyond parenting.If you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit our website @ firstsbc.com.🎧 episodes drop every first and third Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube!
2025-02-2029 min
Loving PeopleDoes God Care About My Singleness?–Is singleness second string or JV?–Can singleness be God’s calling on my life?–How can I leverage my singleness for God’s glory?In this episode, we tackle these questions and more. Whether you find yourself as a young single, never having been married or a widow, or even divorced, this podcast is for you!If you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit our website @ firstsbc.com.New episodes drop every first and third Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube!
2025-02-0628 min
Loving PeopleFamily Discipleship – The What, Why, and HowThank you for listening! We pray that whether you are a parent or other influence in a child's life, that this podcast is a blessing to you and your family. God loves the family and wants to see the family thrive!If you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit our website @ firstsbc.com.New episodes drop every first and third Thursday onSpotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube!
2025-01-1649 min
Loving PeopleSingle Parent, Single Purpose – Hope & Purpose for Single ParentsThanks for listening to the Loving People podcast! Whether you are a single parent, are raising kids with a spouse, or maybe not yet a parent, that God would use you in a powerful way for his kingdom to influence the next generation.If you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit our website @ firstsbc.com.New episodes drop every first and third Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube!
2025-01-0936 min
Loving PeopleDivorce – The Papers are Signed – Now WhatIf you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit our website @ firstsbc.com.New episodes drop every first and third Thursday onSpotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube!
2024-12-2334 min
Loving PeopleHoliday Stress, Anxiety, & Burnout – Getting Through the Holidays by Leaning on JesusGetting through the holidays when it seems to be impossible. BUT, if there was a cheat code for getting through the holidays, it's by leaning on the one who the holidays are all about: Jesus!If you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit our website @ firstsbc.com.New episodes drop every first and third Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube!
2024-12-0533 min
Loving PeopleTo Divorce or Not to Divorce? – That is the QuestionWhether you find yourself on the road toward divorce, or at the fork in the road toward divorce or staying married, or the papers have been signed, this episode is for you. The goal is not just to stay married, but by the grace of God to have a thriving marriage!If you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit our website @ firstsbc.com.New episodes drop every first and third Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube!
2024-11-2131 min
Loving PeopleRed Flags in Marriage (and How to Turn them Into Green Flags)Disclaimer: Listening to this podcast does not mean your marriage is in trouble!! This can be for the person with a great marriage or the person with a marriage that is a bit rocky or a marriage that is in shambles. Here are 14 red flags to keep an eye out for in marriage:Lack of communicationLack of intimacyAn emotional affairSpending less time together / not enjoying time togetherTrust issuesCheating & adulteryAbuse (physical, emotional, verbal, sexual)Feeling contempt for your spouseFeeling controlled by your spouseComplaining about your spouse to othersBeing shamed by your spouseLack of shared interestsNot showing support...
2024-11-0758 min
Loving PeopleNecessary Pillars to a Healthy MarriageMarriage is a reflection of the gospel in how Jesus has loved the church. While marriage on earth may be a mystery (Eph. 5:32), it becomes clear when we see that Jesus offers the picture of the perfect marriage (Eph. 5:33) in how he loved the church (Eph. 5:25). And never forget: God wants you to have a healthy marriage!!Pillars of a healthy marriage:Spiritual unityCommitment to fidelityUnconditional loveOpen communicationMutual respectForgiveness and reconciliationShared goals and valuesServing one anotherIntentional quality timeResources:Strengthening Your Marriage (Wayne Mack)Marriage: Six Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to...
2024-10-1746 min
Loving PeopleThe Dysfunctional FamilyWhat is a dysfunctional family?If my family dysfunctional?What hope is there for a dysfunctional family?These are all questions we may ask and get ready! In this season of the Loving People podcast, we set out to answer many of these questions in detail. This episode serves as an introduction to what we will be covering!If you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit our website @ firstsbc.com.New episodes drop every first and third Thursday onSpotify, Apple Podcasts...
2024-10-1025 min
Loving PeopleTechnology in the Life of a Christian (Part 2)In this episode of the Loving People Podcast we look into the following questions:What is the role of a follower of Jesus in the digital age?How can Christians practice discernment in the content they consume online?In what ways can we use technology to glorify God and serve others?How can we teach children to make wise choices about the information and media they encounter online?How can families create a Christ-centered environment at home that influences how technology is used?If you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern...
2024-09-1934 min
Loving PeopleTechnology in the Life of a Christian (Part 1)In this episode of the Loving People Podcast, we tackle some of the following questions: What are some blessings that we have from technology?What are some real dangers to be aware of?Why does any of this matter?How has the rapid advancement of technology changed the way we live, work, and interact with each other?How does the content we (children & adults) consume online shape their beliefs, values, self-perception, and understanding of the world?What does technology do to our brains? Does it affect our ability to think? If so, how?If you would like...
2024-08-2934 min
Loving PeopleHow Should I Prepare My Heart to Vote?This podcast is based on the book Before You Vote: Seven Questions Every Christian Must Ask by David Platt.**Disclaimers:This is NOT who to vote forThis IS how to prepare your heart to voteResources:Before You Vote: Seven Questions Every Christian Must Ask (David Platt)How Can I Love Church Members with Different Politics? (Leemans & Naselli)How the Nations Rage (Jonathan Leeman)One Nation Under God (Bruce Ashford & Chris Pappalardo)Political Gospel (Patrick Schreiner)Letters to an American Christian (Bruce Ashford)God and Politics (Mark Dever)If you would like more...
2024-08-2230 min
Loving PeopleShould Christians Be Political?From the episode:Should Christians be involved in politics?A Christian should be political, but careful of only being partisanAre the claims of Christianity political?What makes politics so difficult for a follower of Jesus?How can I love church members with different politics?How can I prepare my heart for election season?Resources:How Can I Love Church Members with Different Politics? (Leemans & Naselli)Before You Vote: Seven Questions Every Christian Must Ask (David Platt)How the Nations Rage (Jonathan Leeman)One Nation Under God (Bruce Ashford & Chris Pappalardo)Political Gospel (Patrick Schreiner)Letters to...
2024-08-1527 min
Loving PeopleWhat is love? (part 2)What is love? Who gets to define love? How do I love someone well? What if it is difficult to love someone? What is someone just seems unlovable?Points from the episode:Love is not provokedLove does not take into account a wrong sufferedLove does not rejoice in unrighteousnessLove rejoices in the truthLove bears all thingsLove believes all thingsLove hopes all thingsLove endures all thingsResources:Untangling Emotions (J. Alisdair Groves & Winston T. Smith)Untangle Your Emotions (Jennie Allen)Feelings and Faith (Bran Borgman)If you would like more info or to pursue...
2024-08-0137 min
Loving PeopleWhat is love? (Part 1)From the episode:What is love?Who gets to define love?Scripture mentioned:1 Corinthians 13Romans 2:4Resources:Untangling Emotions (J. Alisdair Groves & Winston T. Smith)Untangle Your Emotions (Jennie Allen)Feelings and Faith (Bran Borgman)If you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit our website @ firstsbc.com.New episodes drop every first and third Thursday onSpotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube!
2024-06-2033 min
Loving PeopleRestoring Joy in the Place of BitternessFrom the episode:What is bitterness?Signs of bitternessWhat to do with bitterness in your own life?Scripture mentioned:Hebrews 12:15Romans 12:17–21Resources:Untangling Emotions (J. Alisdair Groves & Winston T. Smith)Untangle Your Emotions (Jennie Allen)Feelings and Faith (Bran Borgman)If you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit our website @ firstsbc.com.New episodes drop every first and third Thursday onSpotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube!
2024-06-0629 minLoving PeopleWhat to do with guilt and shame (part 2)From the episode:Guilt = a feeling that you did something wrongShame = a feeling that your whole self is wrong and it may not be related to a specific behavior or eventGuilt is meant to be redemptiveParadigm of guiltParadigm of graceResources:Untangling Emotions (J. Alisdair Groves & Winston T. Smith)Untangle Your Emotions (Jennie Allen)Feelings and Faith (Bran Borgman)If you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit our website @ firstsbc.com.New episodes drop every first and third Thursday onSpotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube!
2024-05-1627 min
Loving PeopleWhat to do with guilt and shame.From the episode:Guilt = a feeling that you did something wrongShame = a feeling that your whole self is wrong and it may not be related to a specific behavior or eventGuilt is meant to be redemptiveParadigm of guiltParadigm of graceScripture mentioned:Genesis 2:25Genesis 3Romans 6:1–2Hebrews 10:26Romans 8:38–39Luke 7:36–50Revelation 22:21Hebrews 4:15–16Resources:Untangling Emotions (J. Alisdair Groves & Winston T. Smith)Untangle Your Emotions (Jennie Allen)Feelings and Faith (Bran Borgman)If you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit our website @ firstsbc.com.New...
2024-05-0226 minLoving PeopleJealousy & EnvyFrom the episode:Jealousy v. EnvyJealousy = feeling threatened, protective, or fearful of losing one’s position or situation to someone elseEnvy = the painful feeling of wanting what someone else hasJealousy & envy can be a cancer but God gives us a scalpel to cut them out of our lives!Scripture mentioned:James 3:14–16Matthew 6:33Resources:Untangling Emotions (J. Alisdair Groves & Winston T. Smith)Untangle Your Emotions (Jennie Allen)Feelings and Faith (Bran Borgman)If you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit our website @ firstsbc.com.New...
2024-04-1915 min
Loving PeopleFearFrom the episode:Rayda is afraid of frogs!!Rational v. irrational fearFear can be a protectorFear is an opportunity to trust GodFear is not original to God’s good creationFear is produced in your own heartScripture mentioned:1 John 4:182 Timothy 1:7Genesis 3:101 Peter 5:7Philippians 4:8–9Resources:Untangling Emotions (J. Alisdair Groves & Winston T. Smith)Untangle Your Emotions (Jennie Allen)Feelings and Faith (Bran Borgman)If you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit our website @ firstsbc.com.New episodes drop every first and third Thursday onSpotify,Appl...
2024-04-0422 min
Loving PeopleAngerThings from the episode:Anger is a God-given emotionAnger can be good or badIn anger, we need to ask, Are my words giving life or are they giving death?We must lead our anger and not be led by our angerRational v. irrational angerDon’t react in the heat of the moment!Vengeance belongs to the LordScripture mentioned:Psalm 7:11Mark 3:5Genesis 4Ephesians 4:26Ephesian 4:29Romans 12:19Resources:Untangling Emotions (J. Alisdair Groves & Winston T. Smith)Untangle Your Emotions (Jennie Allen)Feelings and Faith (Bran Borgman)If you would like more info or to pursue bi...
2024-03-2123 min
Loving PeopleEmotions OverviewSome things discussed in this episode:Emotions v. TruthEmotions cannot be trustedEmotions can act as a thermometer, but not a thermostatIt is good to feel emotions, but how we react defines who we are in ChristPositive v. negative emotionsScripture Mentioned:Genesis 3:10Revelation 21:4James 1:2Romans 5:5Luke 6:45Resources:Untangling Emotions (J. Alisdair Groves & Winston T. Smith)Untangle Your Emotions (Jennie Allen)Feelings and Faith (Bran Borgman)If you would like more info or to pursue biblical counseling at First Southern, please visit our website @ firstsbc.com.New episodes...
2024-03-0719 min
Loving PeopleAge of OutrageFrom the episode: Outrage culture: a tendency to be easily offendedSocial media plays a big role in outrageFake news spreads 6x faster on social media than real newsFact check before sharing something to prevent being an evangelist for something that is falseThe 24-hour news cycle enhances outrageWe can become desensitized to true outrage“You cannot hate a people and reach a people at the same time.” –Ed StetzerOutrage culture is driven by emotion over reasonOutrage culture is based on misinformation and false assumptionsOutrage culture is destructiveRighteous anger is aimed at the glory of God while outrage is aimed at the...
2024-03-0526 min
Loving PeopleTrailerSeason 1 of the Loving People podcast is dropping on March 7, 2024!If you are walking through struggles in this life, then this is the podcast for you! We will be covering a wide range of topics, an showing how God's word helps us through all of them.Episodes will drop the first and third Thursdays of each month.For more info check out our website at firstsbc.com.
2024-02-2201 min