Ep 18 - Happy New Year! Let's talk Marriage Retreat, Core Values, Setting a Budget and more!
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Happy New Year and welcome back to Coffee with the Penners! Join the Derek and Julia for a lighthearted conversation about why they decided to kick off the year by going on a 3-day focused retreat. Talking about family budget, marriage, parenting, sex life, and more, on today's epiosde the Penners explain why it's a great way to start off the year for any marriage. Community Questions: 1) Have you and your spouse (or you alone) ever done something like this? Did you find it helpful to be intentional with the year ahead? 2) What area do you think you'd have the hardest time talking...
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Ep 17 - Merry Christmas! All things Traditions, Grief in the holidays and moving forward!
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Welcome to the last episode of 2024! Join the Penners in their discussion about their childhood traditions, what's carried through to their own marriage traditions, and a conversation about grief. Today, Derek opens up a little more about how his second marriage ended (during the Christmas Season), and Julia speaks to those who have lost loved ones. Join the discussion today. Community Questions: 1) Are there things that cause the "grief button" to "hit the walls" this time of year for you? 2) What are your favorite Christmas Memories? 3) Is there someone you could reach out to today to let...
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Ep 16 - Balancing Hurt, Forgiveness, and Healthy Boundaries
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In today's episode, the Penners jump into a heavy conversation: what does it look like to walk through hurt in relationships? How do you know when it's time to walk away? How do you confront someone who has hurt you but doesn't see the harm they've done? And of course, examples from scipture. The Penners get personal, talking about examples from close friendships, family struggles and situations, while also digging into the true context of some key scriptures people use in situations like these. Join the Conversation with these Community Questions: 1) Do you have an example that comes...
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Ep 15 - Church Hurt / What does it mean to BE the Church
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Join in the conversation this week as The Penners break down their own lived experience when it comes to being hurt by the Church, being surrounded by the Church and what it really looks like to be loved well by the Church. On today's epsidode they answer questions about Megachurches, House Churches, and everything in between, including what Acts has to say about how Church started. We'd love to hear from you: thoughts on today's episode, questions to answer next time, prayer requetsts, or ideas for new episodes... whatever you have to say, we are here for it! Email us at . Community...
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Ep 14 - When Prayer Feels Unanswered...
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Ever feel unheard by God? Like you are speaking into the void when you pray? Us too. Join the Penners today for a conversation you won't want to miss. Community Questions: 1) Have you ever felt unheard or unanswered by God? Talk about the situation and if it ever felt resolved or if you are still in the waiting. 2) Take time to pray together, or alone... maybe it's time to pray a 'dangerous' prayer. Todays Resources: "Dangerous Prayers" by Craig Groeschel "A More Christlike God" by Brad Jersak Find The Penners Online
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Ep 13 - Should Women Be In Ministry?
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Join the Penners as they deep dive into scripture today! Many people today believe women should not be in ministry, and if they can be...well, it should only be in Children's Ministry or Womens' Ministry. Today on "Coffee With The Penners," they dive into the scriptures that people pull this idea from, what the text actually says in its original context, and together answer the question "Should women be allowed in ministry?". Find the Penners online: Community Questions: 1) What did you grow up believing or learning about women working in ministry? 2) What are your thoughts on it...
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Ep 12 - Let's Talk About Sex - PART 2
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Consent, beginning a relationship with someone who has past sexual trauma, the "orgasm gap," and more... let's talk about it! In this episode of "Coffee With The Penners," Julia & Derek continue the converstaion from last week, exploring many topics surrounding sex and how to get to the good part when SA is in the rearview mirror. Find us on Online: Instagram: Facebook: Website: Email us at: Todays Community Questions: *Intended for Partner Communication* 1) Have you ever felt like you need to stop in the middle of sex, and were you free to do so? Why or why not? 2) Do...
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EP 11 - Let's Talk About Sex *trigger warning* - PART 1
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**Please pray about whether or not this episode is good for you to listen to today or not. In this episode we discuss Rape, Marital Rape, Reporting Rape and Abuse, as well as living through a situation that is unhealthy and abusive** Join the Penners as they open their books up about sex and their past sexual experiences. A sexless marriage, marital rape, and losing your sex drive are all topics discussed on today's episode all about Sex. Connect with the Penners / Send them your questions: Resources Named: "" by Sheila Wray Gregoire "" by Sheila Wray Gregoire ...
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Ep 10 - Q&A (Ministry Life, Sabbath Rest, and Judging Others...)
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Taking questions from you, the listener, the Penners sit down and take time to answer a few questions that have rolled in incluidng questions like "What is God teaching your right now?", "What does this passage of scripture really mean?", and "What are 3 things you are actively doing differently in this marriage than your first marriages?" Tune in for a great conversation. Got Questions? Email them into the Penners at Find us on instagram: Resources: Sabbath Podcast by John Mark Comer Teaching Podcast on Spotify
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Ep 9 - The Halloween Debate
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"Should Christians celebrate Halloween?" is a question that is asked by MANY, especially around this time of year. Today, the Penners sit down for a chat to discuss their thoughts on whether or not it's okay to let your kids go trick-or-treating. With Derek on one side of the issue and Julia on the other, tune into today's episode to laugh, learn the origins of this 'holiday' and hear the conclusions they reach on whether or not Halloween is okay to celebrate with your family. Find the Penners online: On Instagram : The Website: Community Questions to keep the conversation going:...
info_outlineAs the Penners begin their journey into 50/50 custody, they open about about all the emotions that come along with this massive shift in their lives, what scipture passages they are hanging onto, and what they are hoping for the future. From what 50/50 will look like, to hearing directly from the Lord on how to handle it, join the Penners as they talk about making room for Jesus in this difficult season of life.