Developing the kind of authenticity that makes small groups meaningful can be scary, takes intentionality, and is always a gift from God.
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5 Differences Between Fake Authenticity and the Real Thing
These faux versions of authenticity hinder relationships, suppress honesty, and dominate conversations. Consequently, those who actually need help aren’t heard.
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5 Reasons Pastors’ Kids Struggle with Doubt
Doubt is common to all Christians. And sometimes the people you think are the least likely to struggle with doubts actually struggle the most.
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Humor and Fun in Life and Ministry, feat. Barnabas Piper—Pastor Talk, Ep.46
Barnabas Piper, author and podcaster, joins host Marty Duren to talk about humor in the life of the Christian.
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The Pursuit of Truth: How Curiosity Can Help Churches Thrive
We usually think of curiosity—if we think of it at all—as something trite. It’s a pursuit of hobbies or a brief dalliance with new information, nothing substantive or formative.
But at its best, curiosity is the pursuit of truth. It’s the search for reality as God intends it to be. It’s a lifestyle and a discipline leading us toward those things.
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The Case of the Curious Christian, feat. Barnabas Piper—Pastor Talk #4
Barnabas Piper, author of The Curious Christian, joins host Marty Duren to discuss why curiosity is necessary to grow as a follower of Jesus.
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