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This week, we talk with Jenn Cohorst about living with stage 4 lung cancer and praying for healing. We discuss raising daughters through an uncertain future and trusting God when the miracle you want isn’t guaranteed. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week, we explore how outrage became profitable, why social media rewards anger, and how Christians contribute to the cycle. We discuss the difference between righteous anger and manufactured controversy, and how to engage with culture without taking the bait. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week, Alex sits down with author and theologian Wesley Hill to talk about celibacy, spiritual friendship, and why the church often struggles to make room for single Christians. We explore what it means to find belonging outside of marriage and how the church can become the family it claims to be. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week, Alex sits down with theologian and author Preston Sprinkle to discuss sexuality, gender, and what he's learned from listening to LGBTQ people. We also unpack his new book, From Genesis to Junia, examining difficult biblical passages about women in church leadership and what it means to let Scripture challenge beliefs we've held for years. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week, we sit down with Dr. Jonathan Schaeffer, president of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, and his wife, Mary, to discuss immigration, what Scripture teaches about welcoming strangers, and how Christians can hold compassion and the rule of law together. We challenge common arguments about immigration, deportation, and border security while asking whether the American church is accurately representing Jesus. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week, we look at why young adults are reporting more exhaustion than any other age group, and whether the problem is sleep, stress, technology, too many choices, or lives that never really shut off. We talk about our resistance to limits, what Jesus means when he offers rest, and what we may actually need to give up to become less tired. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week, Eric sat down with Justin to talk about growing up with cystic fibrosis, facing the reality of death, walking through dark seasons, and wrestling with God when hope feels hard to find. His story is about suffering without easy answers, faith that survives hard questions, and learning how the nearness of death can change the way you live. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week, Jess sits down with Joe to talk about childhood wounds, major health challenges, losing his colon, life with an ileostomy, and the darkest moments that tested his faith. We talk about what suffering changed, what it couldn’t take away, and how God can use the parts of our story we never would have chosen. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week, we sit down with Chad to talk about kidney failure, dialysis, the long wait for a transplant, and what happens to faith when life changes without your permission. We talk about fear, dependence, answered prayer, divine timing, and trusting God when the miracle you’re asking for still hasn’t come — kidney disease, dialysis, kidney transplant, organ donation, faith, suffering, prayer, hope, fear, unanswered prayer. For more on Chad, his story and resources visit www.chadbring.com/ DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week, we sit down with Ken Dick and Mark Ashton to unpack Calvinism and Arminianism, exploring election, free will, God’s sovereignty, grace, and salvation through the five points of TULIP. We also talk about theological humility, why faithful Christians can disagree, and how conviction and friendship can coexist without sacrificing truth or unity. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week, we sit down with Eric and Rachel Dufour for an honest conversation about sex and intimacy in Christian marriage, including desire, arousal, orgasm, communication, and mismatched expectations. We explore how couples can better understand one another, navigate changing seasons, and approach sex as an opportunity to love and serve each other well. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week, we catch up on what’s been on our minds this summer, put each other on the spot with uncomfortable scenarios, and see where the conversation takes us. As summer winds down, we talk about changing rhythms, returning to routine, and being intentional about the season ahead.

This week, we go beyond the headlines with “Daniel”, who has spent nearly a decade living among the Kurdish people in the Middle East, to better understand the cultures, faith, and everyday lives of people across the Middle East. We talk about common misconceptions, the impact of conflict on ordinary families, what Christians can learn from believers in the region, and how to respond with greater wisdom, compassion, and prayer. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week, Alex is joined by Scott Kubie, President of Orchard Alliance, to explore what Christians should think about the possibility of the world's first trillionaire. Together, they discuss wealth, innovation, generosity, and how followers of Jesus can approach economic success with biblical wisdom, faithful stewardship, and a hope that remains rooted in Christ rather than in money. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

This week, we explore the growing crisis of distrust in our culture and examine the difference between healthy skepticism, biblical discernment, and destructive cynicism. We discuss why trust is declining, how technology and information overload are shaping our hearts, and what it looks like to follow Jesus as people of truth, humility, and trustworthiness in an age of distrust. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church. 📺 Watch or 🎧 Listen at cccomaha.org/uncomfortable