Learning to Mourn

Join Jordan on his birthday as he give scripture for all the things he has learned over the past 34 years. Hopefully this reflection can help someone else who needs to hear it

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What does it mean to truly mourn? Mourning is more than sadness; it is recognizing the weight of something that deserves our attention, reflection, and response. It's not about being strong; it's about breaking down. In this episode of When the Scriptures Become Real, we explore what it means to develop a heart that knows how to mourn over the things that matter to God. Sometimes, before we can experience genuine change, we must first learn to mourn.

Have you ever cared deeply about someone, only to hear them say, “You never cared about me”? Few things hurt more than having your love, effort, and intentions questioned by someone you genuinely cared about.In this episode of When the Scriptures Become Real, we explore what it feels like to be the person accused of not caring. Sometimes, people don't see the sacrifices you made, the things you gave up, or the ways you tried to show love. Before you conclude that someone never cared, there may be more to the story than you realize.We'll discuss three important things to consider before saying, “You never cared,” and how we can learn to recognize the care others have shown us, even when it wasn't expressed in the way we expected.Because sometimes, the person who feels uncared for has overlooked the very things that prove someone cared all along.Before you say, “You never cared,” take a moment to consider what that person actually gave.

I hope we can help those who are ready to throw in the towel and quit.

This is a question that you will have to answer for yourself as you help yourself and others.Come join the quick conversation!

What does it really mean to date a preacher? In this episode of When the Scriptures Become Real, we're looking at relationships from the preacher's perspective and discussing what a woman should understand before entering a relationship with a man in ministry.From sharing his time with the demands of ministry to being an encourager, a place of safety, and a servant, we'll explore the unique challenges that can come with dating a preacher. We'll also talk about the importance of having thick skin, understanding his calling, and loving the man behind the pulpit rather than just the position he holds.Preachers are often the ones pouring into everyone else, but who pours into them? Behind every sermon is a man with feelings, struggles, needs, and a desire to be loved and understood.Whether you're a woman considering dating a preacher, a preacher navigating relationships, or simply curious about what life in ministry looks like behind the scenes, this episode offers an honest and practical conversation about faith, love, and understanding.So, you want to date a preacher. Are you ready for what that really means?

Church Hurt Part Two: New Roots 🌱What happens after the hurt?In Part Two of Church Hurt, we move beyond the pain and into the process of rebuilding. New Roots is about finding healing, rediscovering your faith, and learning that church hurt doesn’t have to be the end of your relationship with God.This episode explores what it looks like to grow again after disappointment, betrayal, rejection, and spiritual wounds. Sometimes healing means setting boundaries. Sometimes it means finding a new community. And sometimes, it means allowing God to show you that your roots can grow deeper than the place where you were hurt.This is about releasing what broke you, embracing what God is building in you, and discovering that there can be new roots after old wounds.🌱 The hurt was real. But so is the healing.

When the Scriptures Become Real — Church Hurt, Part One: “When You Get Pricked”What happens when the place that was supposed to feel like home becomes the place where you get hurt?In Part One of our Church Hurt series, “When You Get Pricked,” we have an honest conversation about the pain, disappointment, and wounds that can come from experiences within the church. Sometimes Scripture hits differently when you’ve lived through the very things it speaks about.This episode explores what happens when we get “pricked” — when something exposes a wound, challenges our perspective, or forces us to confront what we’ve been carrying.This isn’t about bashing the church. It’s about bringing real experiences into the light of God’s Word and allowing Scripture to become more than something we read — allowing it to become something we live.🎙️ When the Scriptures Become Real📖 Church Hurt — Part One: When You Get PrickedCome with an open heart. This conversation may hit close to home.

Doing what’s best and believing the best sound simple—but in real life, both can be incredibly difficult. Sometimes doing what’s best means making a choice that costs us something. Sometimes it means choosing obedience when we would rather take the easier path. And believing the best can be difficult when people disappoint us, circumstances don’t make sense, or we have every reason to become cynical.In this episode of When the Scriptures Become Real, we explore what it really means to do what’s best and believe the best. How do we make decisions that honor God when doing the right thing comes with a cost? How do we give people the benefit of the doubt without being naïve? And how can our faith change the way we respond to difficult people, difficult circumstances, and difficult choices?The Scriptures are not just words to read—they are meant to shape the way we live. This episode looks at what happens when we take that seriously and choose to trust God, do what is right, and believe the best even when it isn't easy.