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In this episode of Anchored Truth, Andra and Kristy Milly discuss the complexities of divorce from a biblical perspective, exploring God's design for marriage, the pain associated with divorce, and the importance of seeking guidance from the Holy Spirit. They emphasize the need for support and understanding within the church community, and the potential for healing and redemption after divorce. This is a hard topic to talk about, but if you have any questions we didn't cover, feel free to reach out to Andra at [email protected]

We continue our conversation with Ria Story as shares her journey of overcoming personal adversity and her mission to raise awareness about sex trafficking. She discusses the myths surrounding trafficking, the signs to look for, and the importance of community involvement in prevention efforts. Ria emphasizes the need for open conversations about these uncomfortable topics and encourages listeners to take action in their communities to support victims and prevent trafficking. Want to connect with Ria or other organization we have mentioned during this episode? Click Below! ⁠Georgia Sex Trafficking Hotline: 1-844-842-3678⁠ ⁠Riastory.com ⁠ ⁠Simply Report App

In this enlightening conversation, Ria Story shares her journey of overcoming personal adversity and her mission to raise awareness about sex trafficking. She discusses the myths surrounding trafficking, the signs to look for, and the importance of community involvement in prevention efforts. Ria emphasizes the need for open conversations about these uncomfortable topics and encourages listeners to take action in their communities to support victims and prevent trafficking. Want to connect with Ria or other organization we have mentioned during this episode? Click Below! Georgia Sex Trafficking Hotline: 1-844-842-3678 Riastory.com Simply Report App

Tecia is with us to talk about Christmas traditions! Join us for this fun, festive podcast about traditions, family and the birth of Christ!

The holidays are meant to be filled with fun, love, laughter and be the perfect reflection of Christ’s love for us! But often, strained or fractured relationships can cause tension and frustration during the season. We have all been there and some of us are there right now! If you need some tools for how to deal with strained relationships during the holidays, this podcast is for you! Have a comment or want to share something with us? Feel free to email us at [email protected]

This year, CHM was honored to be apart of COC's friendsgiving! We took the opportunity to ask everyone what they were thankful for! I hope this podcast can be a reminder to all of us that their is always something to be thankful for! We, at Anchored Truth, are thankful for our listeners and our valuable guest who share their knowledge with us and help us bring a teaching podcast to those who listen! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

We often see our pastor's wife as an unbreakable, unshakable pillars of the church whose sole purpose is to serve others in the way each of us specifically need. This can be a hard role for many women as they try to find their purpose and lean into their own gifts when their husbands are called to ministry. As a pastor's wife, author, Whitney Shafer has struggled with this topic and talks to us today about how we can show up for women in ministry who are learning who they are in roles that God has called them to be in! Want to buy Whitney's new book? CLICK HERE

We are hearing a lot about deconstruction within the church right now. What is it? What does it mean? And how can we overcome this in ourselves and/or in those we love! Want to talk to one of our Biblical counselors? Click Here Content Worksheet for This Lesson Key Scripture For This Lesson: Jude 1:22–23 – “Be merciful to those who doubt.” John 20:24–29 – Thomas’ doubts and Jesus’ gentle response. 2 Timothy 4:3–4 – People turning from truth to what their “itching ears” want to hear. Psalm 73 – A believer wrestling with doubt and envy, but Icebreaker Because This is a Hard Topic “When was a time you realized your faith didn’t look like it used to? What changed?”Or:“What word comes to mind when you hear ‘deconstruction’?” * Encourage openness. This sets the tone that doubt and curiosity are welcome here. If using your Anchored Truth episode, recap key points such as: Deconstruction often starts with disappointment, church hurt, or unanswered questions. It can be dangerous when truth is replaced with personal preference. Healthy wrestling with faith (like the Psalms, Job, Thomas) is different from rejecting truth. God invites honest questions but calls us to rebuild on His Word, not our feelings. Scripture focus: Matthew 7:24–27 — “The Wise and Foolish Builders” finding perspective in God’s presence. Group Reflection: 1. What do these passages show about how God responds to doubt? 2. How can we distinguish healthy questioning from walking away from truth? 3. What helps us stay anchored when everything feels uncertain? 4. What experiences have shaken your faith or made you question what you believe? 5. What are some common reasons people deconstruct their faith today? 6. How can the church respond with both truth and compassion? 7. What are the dangers of rebuilding faith on emotion, culture, or opinion instead of Scripture? 8. How can we help someone who’s deconstructing without being judgmental or dismissive? 9. What does it look like to rebuild a mature, resilient faith in this season of life? 10. What is your walkaway from this lesson?

I am so happy you have joined me for all four sessions on how to overcome fear and anxiety! This last session will address spiritual warfare and how we can fight it! Thank you so much for joining this journey! I would love to hear from you and know if this series has helped you! [email protected] Youtube.com Content Worksheet for this Lesson Session 2: Spiritual Tools for Fighting Fear Key Scripture for This Session Psalm 91 1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High    will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.[a]2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,    my God, in whom I trust.” 3 Surely he will save you    from the fowler’s snare    and from the deadly pestilence.4 He will cover you with his feathers,    and under his wings you will find refuge;    his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.5 You will not fear the terror of night,    nor the arrow that flies by day,6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,    nor the plague that destroys at midday.7 A thousand may fall at your side,    ten thousand at your right hand,    but it will not come near you.8 You will only observe with your eyes    and see the punishment of the wicked. 9 If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,”    and you make the Most High your dwelling,10 no harm will overtake you,    no disaster will come near your tent.11 For he will command his angels concerning you    to guard you in all your ways;12 they will lift you up in their hands,    so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.13 You will tread on the lion and the cobra;    you will trample the great lion and the serpent. 14 “Because he[b] loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him;    I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.15 He will call on me, and I will answer him;    I will be with him in trouble,    I will deliver him and honor him.16 With long life I will satisfy him    and show him my salvation.”   Discussion Questions  Do you struggle with fear over spiritual warfare?What are your walk aways from today's session?What was your favorite part of Psalm 91? What tools are you taking away from this series? What is your greatest tool against fear? What ways do you, personally, plan to combat fear and anxiety going forward?

This week on Anchored Truth, Andra is diving in to physical ways we can combat fear and anxiety! Our bodies are holy temples for the Lord and we are commanded to take care of them! These physical tools will help you decrease the stress on your body and help you work it out of your soul in a physical way! [email protected] Content Worksheet for this Lesson Session 2: Spiritual Tools for Fighting Fear If you haven’t watched Session 1 & 2, I encourage you to go back and listen! If you can’t, here’s a quick refresher. In Session One, we talked about how fear and anxiety are unavoidable in life, but we must make sure they don’t become strongholds in our spirits. We reviewed ways to identity if our fear/anxiety has become a stronghold and touched on the phrase “even if.” Even if God chooses to not answer our prayers in the way we want, we will fear not. Session Two was on spiritual tools we can use to thwart Satan's attack on us. We talked about praise and worship music, clinging to the word, keeping a faith journal and facing the dreaded "even if." Key Scripture for This Session Luke 12:27-28 “"Consider how the lilies grow: they neither toil nor spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, you of little faith!"   Discussion Questions  What were your thoughts after reading Luke 12:27-28?What ways do you combat fear and anxiety in a physical way? Which physical tool we spoke about today inspired you the most? Do you have a way of fighting fear and anxiety that wasn't mentions?How do you feel about facing your fear and your "even if?"

We live in a world that causes a lot of fear and anxiety? It’s easy to look around and think our world is on fire! Do you struggle with this? If so, this is the podcast for you! This is the second session and will focus on spiritual tools for fighting fear, how to overcome it and give it to God! We hope this speaks to you! Feel free to let us know @ [email protected]  Content Worksheet for this Lesson Session 2: Spiritual Tools for Fighting Fear If you haven’t watched Session 1, I encourage you to go back and listen! If you can’t, here’s a quick refresher. In our last session we talked about how fear and anxiety are unavoidable in life, but we must make sure they don’t become strongholds in our spirits. We reviewed ways to identity if our fear/anxiety has become a stronghold and touched on the phrase “even if.” Even if God chooses to not answer our prayers in the way we want, we will fear not. That’s a big one and we are going to dive into that more today! Definitions for This Session Neuroplasticity: The ability of the nervous system to change its activity in response to intrinsic or extrinsic stimuli by reorganizing its structure, functions, or connections after injuries (emotional or otherwise).Key Scripture for This Session Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”    Discussion Questions  What was the circumstance happening in Joshua that caused the Lord to say that he needed to be strong and courageous?Take a moment and think about Joshua. How would you feel in that situation? Which spiritual practice spoke to you the most? Same question, different day: How do you feel about “even if”?Define ‘neuroplasticity” in your own words. What specific ways do you need to rewire your brain right now?

We live in a world that causes a lot of fear and anxiety? Do you struggle with this? If so, this is the podcast for you! Join us for this four part session on fear and anxiety and how we can overcome it! FOR FEAR AND ANXIETY STUDY/CONTENT GUIDE GO TO: https://choosinghimministries.org/anchored-truth-overcoming-fear-anxiety-session-1-is-your-fear-anxiety-a-stronghold/

Choosing Him is so excited to introduce our new podcast, Anchored Truth! We have realized our listeners are craving teaching podcasts that tackle tough issues facing Christians today. In addition to opening our Biblical Counseling Center, we now are releasing a podcast that will help listeners navigate life's complicated situations in a biblical way! This week we are focusing on introducing our new brand and diving into the myths Christians may have about therapy! Have questions or suggestions of topics? Email: [email protected]

Emilee is an OG of Act 2 and we were so excited to catch up with her! This week, Emilee is sharing the call God placed on her heart to open a Pioneer Youth, a local youth center in Hogansville! Hearing the impact her obedience has made on her local community is inspiring! Want to connect with Emilee or Pioneer Youth? Instagram Facebook

This week, Act 2 talks with Katheryn Bennett as she shares her journey through cancer, herself AND her daughter. Her God story reflects how God is with us and can handle our hard questions and disappointments! Her raw and real thoughts are things we have all thought or said at one point in our lives. Her story shows us how God never leaves us, even when we are angry with Him.