Our podcast, Shoot the Breeze, celebrates the messiness of life, relationships, and Christianity. Mostly, it is us shooting the breeze (sometimes with guests) while occasionally saying something important. To watch the video version or access all of our episodes and resources, visit our website at: https://cultivaterelationships.com/
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Nathan and Lacey shoot the breeze by finishing their series on forgiveness. They discuss why forgiving yourself doesn’t actually help (but what you can do instead that will set you free) along with how to resolve shame and condemnation. VIDEO & SHOW LINKS https://rumble.com/v59hqii WEBSITEhttps://cultivaterelationships.com/…
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Nathan and Lacey shoot the breeze about forgiveness… again and the various excuses often used when someone does not want to forgive. They also discuss common lies that are believed about forgiveness. VIDEO & SHOW LINKS https://rumble.com/v58vwtp WEBSITEhttps://cultivaterelationships.com/על ידי Cultivate Relationships, LLC.
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Nathan and Lacey shoot the breeze about forgiveness and how it differs from reconciliation and restoration. They also discuss propitiation and how restitution works when repenting. VIDEO & SHOW LINKS https://rumble.com/v5708vo WEBSITEhttps://cultivaterelationships.com/על ידי Cultivate Relationships, LLC.
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Nathan and Lacey shoot the breeze about all things forgiveness. They also discuss what it is, what it isn’t, and some objections to it. VIDEO & SHOW LINKS https://rumble.com/v55roc9 WEBSITEhttps://cultivaterelationships.com/על ידי Cultivate Relationships, LLC.
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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about the Holy Spirit, faith, and spiritual gifts. They also discuss baptism or being filled with the Holy Spirit, cessationism, tongues, and how God answers prayer. VIDEO & SHOW LINKS https://rumble.com/v4u7wpl WEBSITEhttps://cultivaterelationships.com/…
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Nathan and Lacey shoot the breeze about “influencers”, social media, and how habitually scrolling create an overwhelming compulsion to consume. They also discuss the discontentment that is brought about by comparison as a result of curated “perfection” on social media platforms. VIDEO & SHOW LINKS https://rumble.com/v4sl6aw WEBSITEhttps://cultivate…
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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about Galatians 6.1-18. They discuss spiritual maturity, Christian generosity, and how the measure of our generosity directly impacts the generosity God demonstrates toward us. They also share how numbers-based evangelism is a fleshly, self-focused, approval-seeking false Go…
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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about Galatians 5.1-26. They discuss how faith in Jesus brings freedom from the Law and sin; while the Law only brings meaningless mutilation. They also contrast the fruit of living in the flesh with the Holy Spirit and living in the flesh with the Holy Spirit. VIDEO & SHOW …
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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about Galatians 4.1-31. They discuss how the Law is immature and will (in 70 AD) melt away because the mature (Jesus) has come. They also discuss Paul’s analogies of the Law (Hagar) and the Promise (Sarah). VIDEO & SHOW LINKS https://rumble.com/v4oku4z WEBSITEhttps://cultiva…
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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about Galatians 3.1-29. They discuss how the Law was not God’s original design; but rather, it was a babysitter for the immature Israelites who didn’t want a personal relationship with God. VIDEO & SHOW LINKS https://rumble.com/v4n617z WEBSITEhttps://cultivaterelationships.c…
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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about Galatians 2.1-21. They discuss a timeline of Paul’s life up until visiting Jerusalem a second time to deliver financial support. They also talk about how Paul had to confront Peter, Barnabas, and other Jewish Christians over their fear of being rejected by Jewish Chris…
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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about Galatians 1.1-24. They discuss how Paul is not bashful about sharing his story of Jesus’ redemption in his life. They also talk about the background, setting, and date of Galatians. VIDEO & SHOW LINKS https://rumble.com/v4kvkuo WEBSITEhttps://cultivaterelationships.com…
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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about a few of their favorite Bible oddities, “coincidences”, and threads. While this episode may not have any specific application or activation, we hope it peaks your interest in exploring the literary genius that is the Scriptures. VIDEO & SHOW LINKS https://rumble.com/v4…
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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about how despair (depression) is the hopeless state in which we choose not release our circumstances and relationships to God — that is the Father’s good character, Jesus’ redemption, or the Holy Spirit’s empowerment. They share how depression holds on to our rights, desire…
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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about anger and how it is a behavior — words or actions — toward someone or something as a result of negative feelings being triggered in our hearts. They discuss how unhealthy anger (either internal ‘smolderer’ or external ‘exploder’) is a behavioral reaction to the belief …
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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about rejection and how it’s a belief that our acceptance (or acceptability) is dependent upon what we do, what we produce, or how we behave. They also discuss how this belief hinders peace of mind and confidence in who God created us to be and what He designed us to do. VID…
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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about fear (a.k.a., worry, doubt, anxiety, etc.) being the lie that we are more caring, responsible, just, resourceful, loving, good, and redeeming than God. They discuss how fear is ultimately not an issue of circumstance; but rather, it is an issue about what we trust. VID…
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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about how a Christian who receives the Heavenly Father’s love and forgiveness; is filled with the Spirit; and trusts Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection does not need to sin. They also discuss 1 John 5.1-21 and how believers can live their life sin free when their conscienc…
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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about Jesus being fully human and how he can fully identify with us. They also discuss 1 John 4.1-21 and the gnostic origins behind the pessimistic nature of humanity and how this belief hinders humanity’s ability to mature in Jesus and be led by him into freedom and victory…
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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about 1-3 John (1 John 3.4-24; 2 John 1-6; 3 John 2-12) and how our proximity to Jesus isn’t as important as our faith in him. They also discuss how what we practice (work at to improve) reveals our true loyalty: practicing rebellion against our design reveals our loyalty to…
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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about 1-3 John (1 John 2.3-3.3; 2 John 4-11; 3 John 9-12) and how our focus determines our world view — whether light and walking with the Holy Spirit or darkness and rejecting God’s empowerment. They also discuss antichrist, eschatology, and the Kingdom of Heaven spreading …
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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about 1-3 John (1 John 1.1-2.2), Gnostic influences in the modern church, and how believers do not have to sin. They also discuss how our ability to experience full joy may only come as a result of serving and loving others.VIDEO & SHOW LINKShttps://rumble.com/v46h5nbWEBSITE…
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Nathan and Lacey shoot the breeze about miracles they’ve experienced throughout their life and marriage. They also discuss how seeing miracles takes intentionality, humility, and release of expectations.VIDEO & SHOW LINKShttps://rumble.com/v41qsw6WEBSITEhttps://cultivaterelationships.comעל ידי Cultivate Relationships, LLC.
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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about Jude 17-24 and how believers empowered by Jesus to live in mercy. They also discuss progressive Christianity and the practical tools Cultivate Relationships provide to keep believers from becoming bad leaders.VIDEO & SHOW LINKShttps://rumble.com/v40vi6qWEBSITEhttps://c…
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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about Jude 1-16 and how believers are to live in a manner that agrees with their beliefs. They also discuss Gnosticism, apocryphal books, false teachers, along with how to avoid becoming a legalistic or liberal Christians.VIDEO & SHOW LINKShttps://rumble.com/v40aaw4WEBSITEht…
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BIBLE SCHOOL EDITION — Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about Gnosticism and its impact on the content of the New Testament along with its influence on the modern church. They also discuss ways Christians may be “gnostic” and not even realize it. VIDEO & SHOW LINKShttps://rumble.com/v3zpwpa WEBSITEhttps://cultivaterelationships.c…
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Nathan and Lacey shoot the breeze about pessimistic fear-inducing American-centric interpretations of Revelation, Spirit-led led decision-making, technology, whether or not Elon Musk is evil, and how social media is antagonistic to how our brains are wired. They also discuss how social justice, migrants, protestors, and people who tow the line are …
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Nathan and Lacey shoot the breeze about how a Christian should respond to politics, voting, conspiracies, and war. They also discuss how our view of the world, the Kingdom of God, and His images (people) will determine our hope and peace.VIDEO & SHOW LINKShttps://rumble.com/v3v06jvWEBSITEhttps://cultivaterelationships.com…
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Nathan and Lacey shoot the breeze about how to encourage someone going through a hard time. They also discuss love languages, how to pray for someone, and how to respond when you don’t feel cared for. VIDEO & SHOW LINKShttps://rumble.com/v2jw8agWEBSITEhttps://cultivaterelationships.comעל ידי Cultivate Relationships, LLC.
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Nathan and Lacey shoot the breeze about God giving people vision, hopes, and dreams along with the downfalls of trying to fulfill these through self-imposed expectations for how those should be accomplished.VIDEO & SHOW LINKShttps://rumble.com/v2jscbsWEBSITEhttps://cultivaterelationships.comעל ידי Cultivate Relationships, LLC.
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Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Scott Frerking about attending church while also living in intentional community with others. They also share their thoughts on mega-churches and house churches. To watch the video version or access all of our episodes and resources, visit our website at: https://cultivaterelationships.com/…
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Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Jordan Cornelius about the spectrums of Christianity and their views on the authority of Scripture. To watch the video version or access all of our episodes and resources, visit our website at: https://cultivaterelationships.com/על ידי Cultivate Relationships, LLC.
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Nathan shoots the breeze with Andrew Orr about the role media production, social media, and live-streaming has in the modern church. To watch the video version or access all of our episodes and resources, visit our website at: https://cultivaterelationships.com/על ידי Cultivate Relationships, LLC.
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Nathan and Lacey shoot the breeze about how to read and study the Bible with the Holy Spirit. Lots of recommended resources in this one! To watch the video version or access all of our episodes and resources, visit our website at: https://cultivaterelationships.com/על ידי Cultivate Relationships, LLC.
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Nathan shoots the breeze with a man’s man, Cole Bollier, about manly things and why men need to be more in touch with their feelings. To watch the video version or access all of our episodes and resources, visit our website at: https://cultivaterelationships.com/על ידי Cultivate Relationships, LLC.
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Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Jeremy Cotton about hearing God’s voice, transitions in life, and resolving disappointment. To watch the video version or access all of our episodes and resources, visit our website at: https://cultivaterelationships.com/על ידי Cultivate Relationships, LLC.
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Nathan and Lacey shoot the breeze about social media and how the more “connected” we are the more disconnected we actually become. To watch the video version or access all of our episodes and resources, visit our website at: https://cultivaterelationships.com/על ידי Cultivate Relationships, LLC.
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Nathan shoots the breeze with Rebekah Jones about how to grieve the loss of loved one in a healthy way. They also discuss running, eating disorders, self-hatred, purity culture, and unhealthy perspectives in fundamental Christianity. To watch the video version or access all of our episodes and resources, visit our website at: https://cultivaterelat…
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Nathan shoots the breeze with Kalena Cotton about how she connects with God. We discuss reading the Bible, worship, and prophetic words — including when and what words to receive, revisit, or reject. To watch the video version or access all of our episodes and resources, visit our website at: https://cultivaterelationships.com/…
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Nathan shoots the breeze with Pastor Michael Barnard. We discuss the light topics of evangelism, salvation, and hell. We also discuss how to have healthy disagreements with other Christians and why some things aren’t worth debating. To watch the video version or access all of our episodes and resources, visit our website at: https://cultivaterelati…
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Nathan shoots the breeze with Kalena about why some people who grew up evangelical are deconstructing their faith and leaving the Church. They also discuss their views on progressive “Christianity” and why not having an anchor is dangerous. To watch the video version or access all of our episodes and resources, visit our website at: https://cultiva…
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Nathan shoots the breeze with Arianna Steel, his adopted daughter and homeschool science student. This episode literally proves our show name. While discussing weekly traditions, they also touch on counseling, ASMR, pets, and so much more. To watch the video version or access all of our episodes and resources, visit our website at: https://cultivat…
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Nathan shoots the breeze with Kalena Cotton, a long-time acquaintance, a worship leader, and former lesbian. They discuss Kalena’s journey into the “cult-like” embrace of the LGBT community along with her own struggles that led her there. To watch the video version or access all of our episodes and resources, visit our website at: https://cultivate…
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Nathan shoots the breeze with his friends Joe and Daniel about theology, science, and evolution. They also discuss recognizing the limitations of apologetics and seeing the value of focusing on relationship more than winning an argument. To watch the video version or access all of our episodes and resources, visit our website at: https://cultivater…
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Nathan and Lacey shoot the breeze about the important role a healthy community plays in freedom. They also reveal how Christian maturity is more of moving from “glory to glory” than it is “peeling away layers like an onion”. To watch the video version or access all of our episodes and resources, visit our website at: https://cultivaterelationships.…
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Nathan shoots the breeze with his friends, Jim and Joe. They discuss how fulfilling our God-given needs can become unhealthy. They also question if the Bible is the only way we can know God and grow in our relationship with Him. To watch the video version or access all of our episodes and resources, visit our website at: https://cultivaterelationsh…
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Nathan and Lacey shoot the breeze about forgiveness, what forgiveness means, and how to live out of thorough forgiveness. They also discuss repeat offenders, accountability (and the pitfalls of it), and how to have encouraging friendships. Show notes and more at: https://cultivaterelationships.com/podcast…
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Nathan and Lacey shoot the breeze about a question they received about how do you make a decision when God hasn’t given you direction. They also discuss free will, open theism, and their definition of God’s conviction. To watch the video version or access all of our episodes and resources, visit our website at: https://cultivaterelationships.com/…
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Nathan shoots the breeze with David Root, a friend of his diagnosed with a rare and untreatable lung cancer. They discuss God’s goodness, healing, relationships, and the choices he makes to maintain a positive outlook. To watch the video version or access all of our episodes and resources, visit our website at: https://cultivaterelationships.com/…
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In this episode, Nathan and Lacey shoot the breeze about their education, qualifications, and the perceived foolishness in their walk with God. They also reveal the most important thing (and their biggest struggle) they’ve learned about success and God’s favor. To watch the video version or access all of our episodes and resources, visit our websit…
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