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• Sports! Sports! Sports!

  In this episode, Chelsea sits down with friends Ashley Hardcastle and Kaylee to explore the world of youth and amateur athletics, reflecting on their personal stories, the pressures and joys of competition, and how faith intersects with identity in the arena of sports and performance. They discuss what they loved, what they struggled with, and how they now seek to guide the next generation (whether as parents or mentors) toward a healthier, Christ‑centered perspective on activity, achievement, and belonging.In This Episode02:07 – Ashley’s story06:47 – Kaylee’s story14:59 – Reflecting on what was good22:28 – Discussion of parental/coach roles29:26 – Parenting advice38:32 – Coach/organization considerations49:56 – “What do we say to kids before and after games/performances?”54:26 – Final take‑awaysKey TakeawaysActivity is Not IdentityJoy & Pressure Often CoexistParents & Coaches Shape More Than SkillsFamily Health > Activity StackingWhat You Celebrate Shapes What They RememberMentioned ResourcesTake Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports--and Why It Matters Follow Us!InstagramYoutube-- Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email [email protected]

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• Christ as the Husband: Exploring Marriage of the Church Metaphor

  Chelsea and Ty are joined in person by Robyn Bush to explore the deeply symbolic and often overlooked metaphor of Jesus as the Bridegroom. Drawing from Scripture, ancient Jewish wedding customs, and personal stories, they unpack how this image reshapes our understanding of intimacy with Christ—whether single, married, or widowed.In This Episode02:00 – Why This Topic: Book Club, Loss, and Curiosity04:30 – Isaiah 54:5 and the Tenderness of a Divine Husband07:00 – Ephesians 5 and the Weighty Call of Love and Submission10:00 – Single and Married: Living into the Picture of the Bride14:00 – Cultural Lenses & the Challenge of Bridegroom Language17:00 – Covenant, Death to Self, and Mutual Sacrifice20:00 – A Christian Vision of Marriage: “No Man Hates His Own Body”21:40 – Ancient Jewish Wedding Traditions & the Gospel Story30:00 – The Woman at the Well and the Bridegroom’s Pursuit34:00 – Genesis, Luke, and the Tender Choice of a Bride36:00 – Christ, the Second Adam, and the Bride from His Side38:00 – Why We Must Read the Bible with Eyes to See the BrideKey TakeawaysJesus as Bridegroom Is PersonalThe Bridegroom Chooses the BrokenMarriage Is Meant to Model the GospelThe Return of Christ Is a Wedding to AnticipateMentioned ResourcesJesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant PitreThe Meaning of Marriage by Tim KellerFollow Us!InstagramYoutube-- Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email [email protected]

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• Single Ever After with Dani Treweek

  In this episode, Adam and Chelsea talk with Dr. Dani(elle) Treweek about her new book Single Ever After: A Biblical Vision for the Significance of Singleness. They explore how Christians often misunderstand singleness, how to read biblical passages like Genesis and Paul rightly in this topic, and what it means for both single and married Christians to live in community. Dani helps listeners see that singleness is not a lesser state, but a meaningful way of life that foreshadows eternal realities and contributes to the church now.In This Episode[00:34] Dani’s Background[06:38] Genesis & Aloneness[08:18] Song Titles as Chapter Titles[15:00] The “Gift” of Singleness[18:00] Chosen vs Unchosen Singleness[22:06] Married vs Single in Church[28:00] Friendship Across Life Stages[29:28] Kingdom Impact as a Single Person[35:00] Longing for True Church Community[37:00] Future Pressures in Church & CultureKey TakeawaysGenesis, aloneness, and marriageGift of Singleness — myth or reality?Singleness as a Choice vs CircumstanceComplementary portraits: married & singlePractical life & communityFuture cultural pressures & church postureGuest ResourcesBuy the book: Single Ever After Connect with DaniFollow Us!InstagramYoutube-- Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email [email protected]

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• Spiritual Fatherhood

  Ty sits down with Pastor Charles Wilson to explore the topic of spiritual fatherhood. From personal stories of biological fathers to theological reflections on Paul and Timothy, this conversation covers the why and how of raising spiritual sons and daughters within the household of God.Whether you're a spiritual father, have one, or simply are curious what the Bible has to say about the topic, this episode is a rich reminder of God's design for intergenerational discipleship. Charles helps us reimagine the role of the church not just as a place of instruction, but of family.In This Episode02:00 - The Importance of Biological Fatherhood05:00 - Becoming a Father: Lessons Learned07:45 - Spiritual Fatherhood in Scripture12:00 - Encouragement, Discipline, and Rebuke16:00 - Misconceptions: Age, Authority & Access20:30 - Discipling Along the Way25:00 - Jesus as the Ultimate Spiritual Father30:00 - Local Church vs. Online Instructors34:00 - Everyday Saints: The Unsung Spiritual FathersKey TakeawaysSpiritual fatherhood is essential at every stage of lifeThe local church is where spiritual family happensBiblical discipleship looks like familySpiritual authority isn’t about age—it’s about faithfulnessFaithful presence outweighs public platformGuest ResourcesLearn more about The Hill Church, Roanoke VAFollow Us!InstagramYoutube-- Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email [email protected]

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• Spiritual Motherhood with Janice Hawkins

  This episode is pretty special. Adam is joined by his mom to talk about spiritual motherhood. Spiritual Mothering is a posture of life more than a thing you do. Being in the word and recognizing that we get to spend time with God and spend time with others, spiritually mothering and discipling. It’s a beautiful GET TO, not a have to. When we’re living in a way that’s more about Jesus and less about ourselves, we get to serve out of that freedom and bless others. In This Episode[00:04:41] Spiritual Heritage[00:10:29] Faith That Shapes the Home[00:12:40] Parenting Through Rebellion[00:14:04] Creating a Safe Space[00:18:35] Discipleship Is Everyday Life[00:22:35] Staying Hopeful in Motherhood[00:25:42] The Role of a Grandmother[00:29:34] Spiritual Mothering in the Church[00:32:55] It’s Simpler Than We ThinkKey TakeawaysSpiritual motherhood is a posture, not a program.Prayer is the backbone of spiritual legacy.Home is a primary space for discipleship.Older women must move toward and support younger women.Follow Us!InstagramYoutube-- Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. If you would like to sponsor this show, email [email protected]

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