In this episode of the Untidy Faith Podcast, we take a little dive into the lives of the women in Jesus's genealogy and the powerful lessons they impart. We talk ...

• Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary and their extraordinary faithfulness and how they embodied God's priorities
• the importance of accountability, inclusion, friendship, reclaiming agency, and justice,
• how to learn more about these women and how to speak up for God's priorities in October

Join us for the remixed Threaded study on women in Jesus's genealogy at kateboyd.co/speakup

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Untidy Faith Podcast

00:32 Exploring Women in Jesus's Genealogy

04:05 Tamar: Seeking Justice and Accountability

05:25 Rahab: Courage and Inclusion

06:02 Ruth: Loyalty and Redemption

07:03 Bathsheba: Reclaiming Agency

08:23 Mary: Faithfulness and God's Priorities

10:11 Deep Dive into the Study

10:41 Invitation to Join the Study

13:09 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Join me to dive into the concept of 'Covenant' in the Bible, explaining its importance in understanding the Hebrew Bible and its narratives.

What you'll learn ...

- How God chose to engage in relationship with Israel
- Common elements of covenants
- The 5 covenants in the Bible
- Why understanding these Old Testament covenants helps you understand the New Testament

Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction to Untidy Faith Podcast
00:34 Understanding Covenant in the Bible
02:00 Elements of Ancient Covenants
09:35 Major Covenants in the Hebrew Bible
13:08 Covenants and the New Testament
15:28 Conclusion and Call to Action

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In this episode, you will ...

• uncover the realities of dealing with depression and anxiety within the church
• learn how mental illness shows up in Scripture
• recognize the misconceptions and harmful messages propagated
• explore holistic approaches to mental health that embrace both spiritual and medical support

Chris Morris is a certified mental health coach dedicated to promoting understanding of mental health issues within the church. Because of a lifelong struggle with depression and suicidality, Chris became committed to breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and encouraging others to seek after holistic health.

As a writer and speaker, Chris has shared his personal story and insights with audiences across the country, inspiring many individuals to take control of their own health, break free from poor theological teaching placed upon them, and seek the support they need. He has published several books on mental health, the most recent being Resilient and Redeemed. His work has been featured in a number of media outlets, including CrossWalk, The Mighty, and Fathom Magazine.

Chris is deeply committed to creating a more compassionate and supportive world and church for individuals living with mental health issues. Through his writing and speaking, he is a powerful voice for change and a beacon of hope for those in need.

Website and Social Media Links

• chrismorriswrites.com
• FB: @chrismorriswriter
• IG: @chrismorriswrites
• X: @cmorriswrites
• Resilient and Redeemed Amazon link: https://a.co/d/18gYTYB

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction to Untidy Faith Podcast
00:29 Meet Chris Morris: Mental Health Advocate
00:57 Personal Struggles with Mental Health
01:44 Harmful Messages from the Church
03:48 The Complexity of Mental Health
04:48 Biblical Narratives and Mental Health
20:06 Positive Changes in Church Communities
26:12 Advice for Those Struggling with Mental Health
28:47 Navigating Mental Health with Faith
32:29 Conclusion and Resources

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When we're in the midst of deconstructing our faith and reworking our beliefs, it becomes hard to know what ideas to land on. In today's episode, we will discuss how to rethink our theology well.

You'll hear ...

- how our theology shapes our life (and vice versa)
- the one thing we must AVOID in our theology
- six questions for finding a holistic theology (that's really good news)
- and the surprising clue that sheds light on harmful systems

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In 2 Samuel 13, we see David's bad habits being handed down to his children in more ways than one ... and we see how many in the church react to scandal and moral failure in a faulty way.

Listen in as we discuss ...

• How David's sins came back to haunt him
• What David valued (and how it speaks to his parenting and power-wielding style
• The surprising person who stands up when David won't
• Why God's silence speaks loudly in Tamar's trauma
• What is revealed by who we mourn in moral failure

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The people of God throughout the Hebrew Bible continually quoted one verse about God's character, and it happens to be how God describes Godself after the Exodus.

Listen in to hear ...

• the shift in how you read the Bible that can transform how you interact with it
• what God says about God's character
• how to understand the hard-to-define Hebrew word used to define God's love
• where this verse gets quoted throughout Scripture and how
• how to use this verse as a frame for seeing God in Scripture

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When you don't know who you are or where you fit anymore, how do you belong? Join me for this conversation with Sarah Westfall as we discuss ...

• how grief is often the catalyst for transforming our beliefs about belonging
• why belonging isn't about fitting in
• the secret to finding belonging wherever you go
• how to create authentic connections
• what the Prodigal Son parable reveals about God's invitation to belonging

Sarah E. Westfall is a writer, speaker, and host of the Human Together podcast. Her previous work includes serving as director of community for online writing groups and as a student development professional on college campuses. She has been published in RELEVANT, Fathom Mag, and (in)courage. Sarah lives in Indiana with her husband, Ben, and four sons.

Website and Social Media Links

https://www.sarahewestfall.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sarah_westfall/

https://sarahewestfall.substack.com/

https://www.sarahewestfall.com/the-way-of-belonging

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We're digging into some old Christian language and how it affects how we live our faith. Join me to talk about "loving on" people and ...

• the faulty mindsets this phrase actually reveals
• how loving on is often not loving at all
• How Jesus loved and what we can learn from it
• How to update our language and our living to make loving a regular rhythm

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