Smiling at the Future

Lit Tittel helps us navigate stressful seasons by answering the following questions: What types of stress are there and what are common life stressors? Should we try to gain relief from stress? What are things we can do to mitigate some of the physical and emotional toll that stress takes on us? Is it ok to medicate during very stressful times? How do people compound the pressures of life and make stress worse? What characteristics should you look for in how a man responds to stress? And how can we effectively serve others who are experiencing a season of stress? 

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Recommended Resources: 
“I’m Praying For You” by Nancy Guthrie
 “Refresh” Shona Murray 
 Sermon by Micah Lugg“When God Allows a Marriage to End” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-god-allows-a-marriage-to-end-the-biblical/id447732584?i=1000656178145

Biblical Counselor Marie Clark skillfully opens the Scriptures to answer the following questions about modesty: What is biblical modesty, and why is this important to God? Is it possible to dress modestly and still not be pleasing to God? How does legalism show up in this area? Can you help us understand the dynamic of why modesty seems to be largely situational, cultural, and generational? Why is the "androgyny" trend something Christian women should be on guard against? And what are sinful motives that lead someone to dress immodestly?

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Ashley brings both experience and discernment to this conversation to help singles navigate the world of online dating by answering the following questions: For someone resistant to online dating, what's a more balanced and hopeful perspective? What should women include in their own profiles and what are healthy things to look for in a man's profile? How can women show interest without taking the lead? What are good questions to ask in the first few messages and should you feel obligated to respond to every message you receive? What dating sites or apps would you recommend?  And when online dating feels discouraging, what truths should women remind themselves of? 

Ashley’s Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/11WO8uTruxB8xlBfwLMYd4?si=231ThWPqQiyefnEYd0EsmA&pi=UB2oRZLIRlWPv

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Reagan Rose helps us kick off this year with motivation and tactics to tame our smartphones by answering the following questions: What spiritual benefit have you noticed in the steps you have taken to limit technology in your life?  Beyond shortening our attention spans, how are smartphones changing people? What are practical tips someone can take today to put boundaries on their smartphone usage? And what encouragement would you give someone who is considering limiting or deleting their social media accounts?

Reagan's Website: https://redeemingproductivity.com/

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Christi explores how to pursue joy by answering the following questions: What are misconceptions people have about joy?
What are things that can hinder our joy? And what are ways that God pours joy into our heart?

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