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In this week's part 2, Andra and Kristy 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.Need to counseling or to talk with someone?Choosinghim.org

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: 1-844-842-3678⁠⁠Riastory.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: 1-844-842-3678Riastory.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 HereContent Worksheet for This LessonKey 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] Content Worksheet for this LessonSession 2: Spiritual Tools for Fighting FearKey Scripture for This SessionPsalm 911 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?