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We weren't made to do life alone, yet so many people struggle with isolation, loneliness, and shallow connections. In this final episode of our Love & Relationships series, Pastor Nancy explores God's design for true Christian fellowship and community. Learn what makes a friend trustworthy, how to spot red flags in relationships, why "lone wolf" Christianity doesn't work, and how iron-sharpens-iron friendships provide the grace, accountability, and support we need to grow into who God is calling us to be.

Your words have the power to build up or tear down, to heal or to inflict lasting wounds. In this episode, Pastor Nancy shares how we can look at what Scripture teaches about the power of the tongue and how our speech directly reflects what is happening inside our hearts. Learn how you can break free from words that have haunted you, how to speak the truth in love, why gentle answers diffuse hostility, and how cultivating truthful, encouraging speech can transform your relationships and draw you closer to God.

Is all anger wrong, or can anger actually be a force for good? In this episode, Pastor Nancy breaks down the difference between destructive, out-of-control rage and the healthy, righteous anger that drives justice, compassion, and truth. We look at what made Jesus angry in the Gospels, how suppressing the truth hardens our hearts, and why holding onto resentment only traps us in a prison of bitterness. Learn practical, biblical steps to process hurt, set healthy boundaries without holding grudges, and experience the freedom of genuine forgiveness according to the Word!

Ready to get a little awkward? In this episode, Pastor Nancy tackles a topic that usually makes church folks sweat: sex! God actually designed physical intimacy to be amazing, unashamed, and deeply bonding, not something wrapped in weird guilt or cultural chaos. Pastor Nancy unpacks how to break free from religious shame, navigate real-world relationship dynamics, and experience complete healing from past trauma or messy history. Grab your headphones, take a deep breath, and let's talk about God's real plan for passion and how he designed sex to be an amazing thing!

Hey everybody, get ready for an incredible time because Pastor Nancy is back for Week 4 of our amazing Love and Relationships series ! This week, we are diving right into the heart of how to speak up with those we care about in a way that is open, honest, and full of love ! Pastor Nancy breaks down why speaking up actually brings us closer together, how to set healthy boundaries without being nitpicky, and the secret to making clear requests instead of expecting mind-reading . Plus, we're learning how to focus on our feelings rather than judgments, pick our battles wisely, and handle tough conversations like a pro !

Get ready for an amazing time because Pastor Nancy is back for week three of our incredible Love and Relationships series ! This week, we are diving right into the heart of how to get along with almost everyone without turning into a total people pleaser ! Pastor Nancy breaks down the hidden costs of people-pleasing: like losing your authentic self or walking on eggshells, while sharing practical, life-changing wisdom from the Bible on how to live peaceably, drop the judgment, and handle tough relationships with God's agape love .

Hey everybody, get ready for an amazing time because Pastor Nancy is back with Part 2 of our incredible "Love and Relationship" series ! This week, we are diving right into the heart of Proverbs 4:23 to chat all about when and how to let your guard down safely . We were totally built to need one another, but learning how to trust takes time, wisdom, and patience . Tune in as Pastor Nancy breaks down the super helpful difference between forgiveness and trust, shares how to spot red flags, and walks us through the true characteristics of trustworthy people including honesty, humility, taking personal ownership, and continuous growth !

In this opening session of the "Love and Relationship" series, Pastor Nancy explores the foundational mindset of building a fulfilling romantic life by drawing timeless wisdom from biblical scriptures like Proverbs and 1st John. Listeners are invited to guard their hearts, recognize the difference between emotional reactions and objective reality, and break cycles of unhealthy attraction. The episode also introduces practical daily "stretch goals"—including meditation, scripture reading, and community service—designed to foster building your faith.

NKJV Theme verses: Matthew 6:33 - But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Philippians 3:12-14 - 12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Mark 16:15-18 - 15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover."  Romans 1:16 - For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. Romans 8:28 - And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

NKJV heme verses: 1 John 3:1: Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. 1 John 4: 9-19: In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. 10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us. 13 By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world. 15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. 16 And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. 17 Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. 18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. 19 We love Him because He first loved us.

NKJV Theme verses: Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Matthew 6:25-33: "Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27 Which of you by worrying can add one [a]cubit to his stature? 28 "So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; 29 and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 "Therefore do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.  2 Corinthians 5:14-21: For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; 15 and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again. 16 Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God. 21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

NKJV Theme verses: 1 John 3:1-2: Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. 2 Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. Ephesians 1:18-20: the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power 20 which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15: For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; 15 and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.

NKJV Theme verses:   Ephesians 1:19-21 - 19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power 20 which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.   2 Corinthians 12:9 - 9 And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.   2 Corinthians 9:6 - 6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.   Malachi 3:6 "For I am the Lord, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.   Malachi 3:10 Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this," Says the Lord of hosts, "If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there will not be room enough to receive it. 11 "And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, So that he will not destroy the fruit of your ground, Nor shall the vine fail to bear fruit for you in the field," Says the Lord of hosts; 12 "And all nations will call you blessed, For you will be a delightful land," Says the Lord of hosts.

NKJV Theme verses:    Romans 1:20 - For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,   Ephesians 2:10 - For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.   Jeremiah 32:17-19 - 17 'Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too    Luke 6:38 - 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you."   Philippians 4:17-19 - 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account. 18 Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God. 19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.    Proverbs 3:9-10 9 Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase; 10 So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine.

NKJV Theme verses:   1 Timothy 6:6-7 - 6 Now godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.  9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.   Matthew 6:19-21 - 19 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.   Matthew 7:7-11 - 7 "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.