Ep 27 - Tackling Tough Topics & Difficult Discussions
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Join us this week as we dive into WHY the Church (in very general terms!) doesn't do well at having hard conversations, and what we could be doing better to hold space for people who are grieving or walking through tough seasons. Community questions: 1) Is there a topic you'd like to see more churches talking about? 2) Have you been to a church where they did 'hard conversations' well? What was something they did that made you feel that way? Join us online: www.instagram.com/the.penners
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Ep 26 - Idolatry in Christian Culture
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In today's episode we talk all about idolatry today. What does idolatry look like in today's culture? What are some signs you may be dealing with an idol in your life, and how do you shift things so that God sits on the throne of your heart and nothing else? Join us for this beautiful conversation as we dive right in! Community Questions: 1) Do you have idols in your life? 2) Who or what is sitting on the throne of your heart today? What gets all of your attention, all of your thoughts, all of your action? Find us online:
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Ep 25 - Hearing the Voice of God
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Dive into the conversation with us as we talk about hearing the voice of God. Does God continue to speak to us in different ways today, or can His voice only be heard through scripture? How do you learn how to hear His voice more clearly if you don't know where to start? In today's episode, we talk about all of this and more - thanks for tuning in! Community questions: 1) Do you think we can only hear from God through scripture today, or do you believe He still speaks in other ways (like dreams, visions, through other people)? 2) How have you heard the Lord speak to you before? 3) Is the Lord...
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Ep 24 - Deliverance, Seeing in the Spiritual Realm and Moving Forward
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Welcome to another episode with Derek and Julia Penner! We are BACK from our break, and excite to share with you what the Lord is up to in our lives and where this podcast is headed. Join us for a conversation around deliverance, seeing into the Spiritual realm, listening to God speak and what it looks like for us as we do our best to walk slowly in this chaotic life. We can't wait to bring beautiful conversations back into your space, thank you for joining us! Find us online
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An Update from the Penners
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Join the Penners for a quick update about Lent, a season of slowing down and what's coming up next for "Coffee with the Penners." Find the Penners online:
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Ep 23 - When they don't act or think like you... how to love like Jesus
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Happy Valentines Day! Join the Penners today for coffee while they chat about how to be loving towards those who don't think or act like you. What would it look like today if Jesus were to sit with the "tax collectors and sinners"? What does it look like today for you to sit with those people who think and act differently than you? Are you able to do so without trying to 'cancel' someone or the way they live? Community Questions: 1) What kind of people run in your circles? 2) How do you treat others that think and act differently than you? 3) How can you show the love of God to...
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Ep 22 - When Hard/Dark Days Approach...
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Today on the Podcast, the Penners are talking all about those "hard anniversaries" that come every year. The anniversary of a loss, the day you heard the news, a dark day marked by a terrible memory, a day that changed everything. Julia opens up about a few dark days coming up for her and how she deals with the anticipation for all of them. Join the discussion by asking these community questions to a trusted friend or family member. Get to know each other deeper, and dig into the hard conversation. Community Questions: 1) Do you have 'Dark Day'? What is it, and when? 2) How do...
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Ep 21 - When Anxiety Attacks (Julia's Story)
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Join the Penners this week on the podcast for a conversation all about anxiety. In this surprisingly lighthearted episode, Julia opens up about the times she's landed in the hospital from anxiety, how a simple bee caused her to have a panic-induced seizure and how today, she is off medication and living in peace... mostly. (Note: Anxiety is beast that rears its ugly head at random times, and if you are on medication, stay on it if that's what is needed! Julia's story is unique to her as your story is unique to you) Resources mentioned in this episode: • "" by Max Lucado...
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Ep 20 - God is Faithful, Even When People Aren't (Infidelity: Derek's Story)
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Join the Penners for an open conversation about Derek's past relationships and how he's stayed grounded in his faith, even after being cheated on multiple times. Despite experiencing all this heartbreak, he still believes in love and believes that God is faithful through it all - even though he has every wordly reason not to. Be encouraged by today's episode and make sure to check out the community questions below to keep the conversation going in your sphere of friends and family. As always, thank you for tuning into this episode. If you are enjoying the podcast, please take a moment...
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Ep 19 - Living Generously, Tithing, and Blessing Others
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This week, Derek and Julia sit down to answer a few questions about money. Are Christians required to tithe 10% of their income to the church under the New Covenant? What does being a good steward of our resources look like? What did Jesus call us to do with the blessings He’s given us? Tune in to hear stories of how others have shown up in the Penners’ lives during hard times, learn where the 10% tithing principle comes from in the Bible, and much more. Community Questions: 1) Did your family ever talk about finances / budgeting or tithing while you grew up? Do you talk about it...
info_outlineIt took 5.5 years for the diagnosis of Julia's youngest daughter to come in, and when they finally received the name of what it was... they were left with more questions than answers. Join The Penners as they discuss the seasons of waiting, how the global pandemic affected their daughter in good and bad ways and maybe most exciting, tune in to hear about the miracles they've wittnessed through the life of their 6 year old. Only GOD can do these things!
Questions for you community:
1) Do you know someone with a Disability? How did you meet them?
2) Have you ever had to wait for a diagnosis, what was that like? How did you feel once you got the diagnosis?
3) Are you in a season of waiting? What if you don't get the answer you're hoping for? Is the foundation of your faith firm, regardless of the answer?
Questions for your kids:
1) Do you know what disability means?
2) Do you know someone who has a disability? Maybe someone who is blind, someone in a wheelchair or someone who needs extra help learning at school? Talk about the similarities they have with that kid, not only the differences.
3) Do you know what a Miracle is? They didn't only happen in the Bible, they happen today! Tell your child about one of the miracles from this episode and talk about how cool God is!
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Resources mentioned at the end of this episode:
Fast Friends by Heather M. O'Connor
Zoom by Robert Munsch
Questions and Feelings about Having a Disability by Louise Spilsbury
The Goose with Noodles for wings by Jaime Henderson
All about Diversity (Usborne books) by Felicity Brooks and Mar Ferrero