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On embracing the journey this week Whitney stops by the offices at PC to ask Jade and Katie about how they refresh their souls during their sabbath! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apublicchurch/message

To some, the word “sabbath” has legalistic overtones; to others, it’s simply a foreign term. Today, we attempt to reclaim Sabbath as part of God’s original design and a way that he shows he is for us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apublicchurch/message

Todd and Whitney reflect on our current series and how Jesus is challenging them. If you want to check out the series, all the talks are on our YouTube Channel and Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apublicchurch/message

One of the many challenges of a global pandemic is isolation. We realize that we need people, yet sometimes we don’t like people. Therein lies the tension. It’s tempting to try to be a solo act, and many of us have reasons to do just that. However, Paul shows us how to lean on our teammates in Romans 16. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apublicchurch/message

In a world where it has become increasingly easy to not commit, or feel disconnected, what does it look like to truly flourish & grow? It starts with becoming established deeply & firmly in Jesus, to become rooted in Him. Recorded live during our Galentines 2021 Flourish event. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apublicchurch/message

We celebrate Black History Month by pointing us all to the College Hill Podcast. You can find this podcast on your podcast store, and we encourage you to listen and learn! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apublicchurch/message

Many of us struggle with identity as we ask ourselves, “Who am I?” Today we discuss a better question to start with, which is “Whose am I?” Knowing whose we are helps us discover who we are. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apublicchurch/message

This week on Embracing the Journey, Whitney and Jade give some sneak peaks of what is to come this Sunday for our Virtual Galentines Event! Ladies, we can’t wait to see you Sunday afternoon! You can find more info on our Flourish Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apublicchurch/message

When it comes to prayer, we often overcomplicate it and underemphasize it. Yet, the Psalms contain raw prayers that can and should serve as a model for how we communicate with Jesus. The Psalms also reveal the impact of these prayers on those who prayed them, which reminds us of the necessity of our second rhythm. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apublicchurch/message

Matt Moore and Todd continue to dive into the messiness of life in Part 2 of their conversation. If you missed last week, we encourage you to go back and watch or listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apublicchurch/message

Why is it so hard for us to do what’s good for us? We know the vinaigrette is healthier than the ranch, yet we pour the ranch on our salad. This struggle applies to our relationship or lack there-of with the Word, and it’s an issue addressed by the author of Hebrews in chapters 3 and 4. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apublicchurch/message

We often tell stories with a pretty bow on top when everything resolved, but what about all the other unresolved situations? What happens when the bow unravels in the next chapter  of our story? Matt Moore shares about the messiness of his life and challenges us to dive into the mess with others in Part 1 of his conversation with Todd. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apublicchurch/message

How would you describe your spiritual health prior to March 2020 versus now, January 2021? Also, think back to a time you experienced real change. Was your path to change marked by a haphazard or an intentional mindset? Considering those two answers, we discuss improving our spiritual health, no matter what our circumstances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apublicchurch/message

Whitney shares how her word for the year keeps impacting her in her daily life! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apublicchurch/message

Whether big or small, fear is an aspect of life that we all face. If we are not careful, our fears will stop us from experiencing the fullness of a relationship with Jesus that He desires for us. Looking at Exodus 14, we see the Israelites filled with fear in what seems like a hopeless situation as the Egyptian army pursues them. Letting go of their fear allows them to step forward on a highway through the sea in a monumental moment for the nation of Israel. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apublicchurch/message

Have you ever realized the image you portray doesn’t match the reality of who you are? This type of duplicity happens in “big” and “small” ways, and Todd shares about how he dealt with this issue in one area of his life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apublicchurch/message

 There are clear benefits to upping the intensity: Consider our relationships—what happens when you up the intensity? Perhaps that means spending time with a good friend where you both set your phones at the door to prevent distraction. Is there not a deeper level of conversation? When we up the intensity, we find a richness, a deepness that is unavailable without higher levels of effort and focus. Fasting has the same effect in our relationship with Jesus, and today we will see the followers of God have been experiencing these benefits for centuries. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apublicchurch/message

Starting in 2019, Todd and Whitney began picking a word, or phrase, for the New Year. To kick off 2021, they share theirs, and we encourage you to leave a message and let us know your word for 2021! https://anchor.fm/apublicchurch/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apublicchurch/message

It would be easy for us to place our hope in 2021. After all, it’s a new year, so life must improve—2021 can’t be as bad as 2020. This is a real temptation, but the start of a new year is not a solid source of hope. To prove this, we simply return to this time last year – not just the start of a new year but the start of a new decade. Remember the anticipation, the joy…look how that turned out. Does following Jesus offer any type of solid launching point for 2021? We discuss an ancient, often overlooked and even neglected practice that provides a solid launching point for 2021, whether you follow Jesus or not. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apublicchurch/message

For the past two years, we discussed rest on the last Sunday of the year. As we end 2020,  mental health issues are rising quickly due to all the uncertainty and tragedy that we have faced. Therefore, we discuss the intersections between rest and mental health, and we believe this is a conversation that we need to end the year. Cindy Boler leads our discussion, and she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who does a lot of counseling, and a leader in Public Church. We pray that Cindy’s wisdom is beneficial to all of us as we continue to navigate these trying times. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apublicchurch/message