Any Prayer Requests?: Episode 696

Published: June 3, 2021, 10 a.m.

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Responding appropriately to requests for prayer, plus how our culture\\u2019s sex narrative came to be, and does location hurt her dating chances?

Featured musical artist: Tauren Wells\\xa0

Roundtable: Responding to a Prayer Request

Some are serious, some are \\u201cunspoken,\\u201d and others are just plain awkward. Yes, we\\u2019re talking about prayer requests. As Christians, we\\u2019re called to pray for people, but how should we respond when asked to pray for that deeply personal request in our small group? What about random requests on social media? What about something we\\u2019re not sure we even agree with? Our guests share their experiences around the pain and privilege of praying for others.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0

Culture: Who Defines Sex, Anyway?

As the world keeps \\u201cprogressing\\u201d in its definition of sexuality and sexual expression, the lines between black and white are turning gray. Jeff Grenell is a passionate youth leader who reminds us that regardless of what the culture does, God\\u2019s standard for sexuality remains consistent. With clear explanations, he discusses how several sexual revolutions (some historic, some current) have affected young adults today, and how we can discern truth from lies.

Inbox: Keeping Hope for Marriage

She lives in a small town and feels like there aren\\u2019t many Christian guys to choose from. She feels called to stay put, so what should she do when her options are so limited? Lisa Anderson offers a dose of encouragement.

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