Out of the Shallows with Rachel Strange

Scriptures referenced: Romans 6:20-23 The Bible Project's Romans recap part 1 and part 2  The Bible Project's Old Testament Recap The Bible Project explains Sin Instagram @Outoftheshallowspod Facebook @Outoftheshallowspod TikTok @racheljstrange

Does my life make anybody ask any questions? And if so what kind? When Jesus walked the earth he did lots of things that made people wonder and in this episode I discuss one specific perplexing moment.   Scriptures referenced: John 13 Acts 3 1 Peter 2:11-12 Here is the song I mentioned

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God created me, formed me in my mother's womb.  I'm uniquely designed and loved, right? But yet, I'm also supposed to be conforming into the image of Jesus.  Can I do both? Does God want me to be a robot? Should I buy second temple period garb and start wondering around. Or is Jesus calling me to something different all together.  I highly recommend actually reading the accounts of the Rich Young Ruler, because I did an very incomplete job retelling it. It's found in Mathew 19, Mark 10, and Luke 18.  also referenced:  Colossians 3 God's Very Good Idea Jon Tyson at Church of the City - The Way of Confrontation

What's the point of episode descriptions if nobody reads them, ya know?  But for real this episode focuses on the book of Ecclesiastes and how it speaks to our existential dread.  Bible Project - Overview: Ecclesiastes\ Bible Project - The Book of Ecclesiastes Ecclesiastes in 7 Minutes by Pastor Landon The Bible Explained: Ecclesiastes by Spoken Gospel  https://www.streetlightsbible.com/ Scriptures referenced Ecclesiastes 1 Ecclesiastes 12 Isaiah 9:6

Do normal people talk about the idea of offense? Am I responsible for other people? Am I my brother's keeper?  Scriptures refrenced: Luke 17:1-5

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Am I allowed to be curious? Are my questions ok? Who actually killed the cat? The Article: Nurturing Holy Curiosity Scriptures:  Exodus 3:1-5  Proverbs 1:7  Matthew 7:7-12 Interview With Jay Stringer Some Questions to think about:  What curiosity have you been stifling out of fear, not of God but man?    What questions have you been longing to ask God but have been scared to? What have you been thinking of while you listen to this ?  What shark have you been swimming from when instead you need to face it in healthy community?  What repeated behavior in your life do you need to get curious about so you can deal with the roots of it?

Am I allowed to be curious? Are my questions ok? Who actually killed the cat?  The Article: Nurturing Holy Curiosity  Scriptures  Exodus 3:1-5 Proverbs 1:7 Matthew 7:7-12 Some Questions to think about: What curiosity have you been stifling out of fear, not of God but man?   What questions have you been longing to ask God but have been scared to? What have you been thinking of while you listen to this ? What shark have you been swimming from when instead you need to face it in healthy community? What repeated behavior in your life do you need to get curious about so you can deal with the roots of it?

If I'm a follower of Jesus, what should my life look like?  Scriptures: Romans 12-13 Bible Project videos about "Good News": Gospel of the Kingdom The Gospel Gospel Word Study Bible Apps and resources: Logos Biblegateway Blue Letter Bible  Youversion

Do you ever just feel like you don't fit? Like you ask a question and get a sideways glance from everyone? That you notice things that other people don't see? Have you ever wondered if all these things meant something is wrong with you? Let's talk about that.  Scriptures Referenced Romans 12:1-2 The Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5-7 Rachel's Sermon on the Book of Romans at Your Place Church

Is following Jesus a lot of work? Is it easy? It is hard? Maybe it depends?  Scriptures: Matthew 16:24  Matthew 11:25-30 Mathew 23:1-4

And what does it mean to need a church anyway? Do I need to be in a building on Sunday mornings? What is my soul actually looking for when it comes to Church?  Scriptures referenced:  Romans 12:10 Matthew 12:46-50 Ephesians 2:19 Hebrews 10:24-5 Ecclesiastes 4:11-2 1 Timothy 3:1-9 Titus 1:5-9 Mathew 18:15-20  Follow on Instagram and Facebook @outoftheshallows pod.

Scriptures referenced Psalm 1 Matthew 5:3-12 Luke 6:20-6

Scriptures mentioned Ezekiel 36:24-27 Ezekiel 37:1-14  Acts 2 Podcasts and Blogs about Ezekiel https://bibleproject.com/blog/ezekiels-gospel/ https://bibleproject.com/podcast/holy-spirit-part-2/ https://nakedbiblepodcast.com/podcast/naked-bible-151-ezekiel-37/

Have you ever felt like God told you something, and you aren't seeing it happen? Ever felt sure you were on the right path and ended up a mess?  Don't worry, its not just you.  Scriptures referenced  Acts 20:22-24, 36-38 Acts 21:5-15 Acts 23:11 Acts 27 Acts 28 Phillipians 4:10-13

Scriptures discussed Sermon on the Mount - Mathew 5-7 Romans 12:2 1 Corinthians 14:34 1 Corinthians 11:4 Story of Deborah - Judges 4 Ephesians 3-4 Hebrews 10:35-6 Hebrews 6:19-20 Music from by Twisterium and Asepirawan20 at Pixabay

Growing up, I always heard "One experience in the presence of God is all is takes to change everything?" And I've wondered, is that true?  Scriptures referenced:   Psalm 63  Ephesians 3:14-21  1 Corinthians 11:28  2 Corinthians 13:5  Romans 12:2   If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Call 1-800-273-TALK for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Or text “HELLO” to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line  Music from by Twisterium and Asepirawan20 at Pixabay