<![CDATA[Truth & Grace with John and Mark]]>34307ed5-13c6-5b51-b1c2-0d3967141d5fThu, 17 Aug 2023 15:15:00 +0000Captivate.fmWorld Challengehttps://artwork.captivate.fm/445f2abd-0cbe-44b4-8a68-be912db0c2e0/o0Y5unYPHsrHrskwjb8JaElM.pngTruth & Grace with John and MarkWorld ChallengeWorld ChallengeWhat does it mean to think and act like a follower of Jesus in a world that seems to be upside down at times? How do we grow spiritually, and how do we use the gifts God has given us to serve others? Exploring what it means to be a Christian is one of the most vital considerations for modern believers. In this podcast, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how our faith in Jesus informs every aspect of our lives from work and politics to missions and beyond.https://wcm.link/tgpcpnoepisodicnopodcastYour support matters!Colorado Springs, Colorado, United StatesEndings and New Beginnings - 048Endings and New BeginningsThis week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how this season of their podcast is closing and what comes next for them both in their mutual work at World Challenge. They will be part of new podcasts and traveling to leaders conferences around the world, and they are excited to invite their listeners with them on this next stage of their journey.

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]]>This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how this season of their podcast is closing and what comes next for them both in their mutual work at World Challenge. They will be part of new podcasts and traveling to leaders conferences around the world, and they are excited to invite their listeners with them on this next stage of their journey.

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]]>ad3afe20-e89a-46bb-a057-1b96b0757748Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -060020:26nofull4848World ChallengeA Building Full of Broken Saints - 047A Building Full of Broken SaintsThe differences between every individual can be an incredible catalyst for character growth. More often than not, however, we avoid those who have different personalities and interests because they make us uncomfortable. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how we can make sure we grow and mature through challenging relationships with other people, whether it’s with family, in work or through church. This sounds easy until we’ve experienced real betrayal and pain at the hands of others. How do we forgive and rebuild relationships under less than ideal circumstances?

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]]>The differences between every individual can be an incredible catalyst for character growth. More often than not, however, we avoid those who have different personalities and interests because they make us uncomfortable. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how we can make sure we grow and mature through challenging relationships with other people, whether it’s with family, in work or through church. This sounds easy until we’ve experienced real betrayal and pain at the hands of others. How do we forgive and rebuild relationships under less than ideal circumstances?

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]]>bd6e93dc-2cad-42cf-9dd5-9f9acb852b95Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -060032:43nofull4747World ChallengeThe Gift and Blessing of Generosity - 046The Gift and Blessing of GenerosityHow many of us view generosity as transactional, expecting favors or praise in return? Do we think generosity is primarily with money? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss the many misconceptions about generosity and the way that the Bible highlights true generosity. A delight in giving is characteristic of every loving relationship, nowhere more so than in our relationship with God who gives to us so generously.

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]]>How many of us view generosity as transactional, expecting favors or praise in return? Do we think generosity is primarily with money? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss the many misconceptions about generosity and the way that the Bible highlights true generosity. A delight in giving is characteristic of every loving relationship, nowhere more so than in our relationship with God who gives to us so generously.

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]]>e08830c6-78ae-44e6-b1ac-81a60374cbd8Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -060040:35nofull4646World ChallengeHow Do We Remember the Poor? - 045How Do We Remember the Poor?When Jesus commanded his followers to remember the poor, what exactly did he mean? What does caring for those caught in poverty look like for us? In this episode, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe explore why the Bible makes caring for the poor so imperative and how we practically accomplish this in the world today. There are several different types of poverty that we can encounter, and each must be addressed differently.

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]]>When Jesus commanded his followers to remember the poor, what exactly did he mean? What does caring for those caught in poverty look like for us? In this episode, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe explore why the Bible makes caring for the poor so imperative and how we practically accomplish this in the world today. There are several different types of poverty that we can encounter, and each must be addressed differently.

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]]>9acf22c4-c7b3-415e-96a6-72b3f058f073Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -060037:21nofull4545World ChallengeThe Power of a Good Mentor - 044The Power of a Good MentorHow do we find a good mentor? What qualities are necessary to become a good mentor ourselves? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe share their personal experiences with the mentors who defined their lives, the types of mentorship relationships they have had and the qualifications of good mentorship.

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]]>How do we find a good mentor? What qualities are necessary to become a good mentor ourselves? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe share their personal experiences with the mentors who defined their lives, the types of mentorship relationships they have had and the qualifications of good mentorship.

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]]>7f8e7dba-5aec-4dec-8d7a-bfd022ce916cMon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -060034:09nofull4444World ChallengeFinding Strength to Stay - 043Finding Strength to StayHow do believers deconstruct their faith and yet stay in church? This week, pastor and author Natalie Runion joins John Bailey to honestly discuss questioning Christianity and challenging church culture. Natalie lays out the genesis of her ministry Raised to Stay and why she chose to not give up on the church. Trying to defend Christianity in unsympathetic arenas can feel like it tears apart our faith. Being attacked by other believers while we work in ministry can tempt any leader to walk away. When we're in these places, what do we do?

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]]>How do believers deconstruct their faith and yet stay in church? This week, pastor and author Natalie Runion joins John Bailey to honestly discuss questioning Christianity and challenging church culture. Natalie lays out the genesis of her ministry Raised to Stay and why she chose to not give up on the church. Trying to defend Christianity in unsympathetic arenas can feel like it tears apart our faith. Being attacked by other believers while we work in ministry can tempt any leader to walk away. When we're in these places, what do we do?

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]]>5bfa5852-e1f3-474e-9dc0-1eada07a6787Mon, 29 May 2023 00:00:00 -060054:18nofull4343World ChallengeAnchored to Christ in the Storm - 042Anchored to Christ in the StormSometimes life is very hard, and the biblical command to have Christ's peace seem impossible. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how the Spirit groans within us during our trials and how this is key to having overcoming peace. Some people think peace can only happen when life is easy or fun, and some Christians dismiss the true anguish that life can bring, but those with true peace have found a way to acknowledge hardship and yet center themselves around God.

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]]>Sometimes life is very hard, and the biblical command to have Christ's peace seem impossible. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how the Spirit groans within us during our trials and how this is key to having overcoming peace. Some people think peace can only happen when life is easy or fun, and some Christians dismiss the true anguish that life can bring, but those with true peace have found a way to acknowledge hardship and yet center themselves around God.

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]]>d003043b-f45f-453e-81d9-29874da73934Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 -060039:46nofull4242World ChallengeMaintaining Peace in a Chaotic World - 041Maintaining Peace in a Chaotic WorldHow does a believer's spiritual life grow and flourish in the middle of a harsh life? In this episode, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about a recent conference in Central Asia and how vibrant the church is in a culture that loathes Christianity. The contrast is striking between the wealthy, spiritually cold Western world and the impoverished but spiritually vibrant church in the East. We have many lessons to learn about holy peace from believers in other parts of the world.

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]]>How does a believer's spiritual life grow and flourish in the middle of a harsh life? In this episode, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about a recent conference in Central Asia and how vibrant the church is in a culture that loathes Christianity. The contrast is striking between the wealthy, spiritually cold Western world and the impoverished but spiritually vibrant church in the East. We have many lessons to learn about holy peace from believers in other parts of the world.

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]]>2a8f0f10-13d0-48d4-b38f-342b59b0eac0Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 -060032:23nofull4141World ChallengeDeconstructing Faith - 040Deconstructing FaithMark Renfroe and Evan Wilkerson discuss reasons why the next generation might walk away from the Christian faith.

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]]>Mark Renfroe and Evan Wilkerson discuss reasons why the next generation might walk away from the Christian faith.

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]]>44026fca-418d-496e-b231-d29d47237dfdMon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 -060040:32nofull4040World ChallengeSpiritual Disciplines for the Undisciplined - 039Spiritual Disciplines for the UndisciplinedView podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/tgp39c

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]]>2d9c4a64-e53b-4f97-9505-e44f485b68a1Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 -060033:32nofull3939World ChallengeMinistering Around the World - A World Challenge Missions Update - 038Ministering Around the World - A World Challenge Missions UpdateThis week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss World Challenge's recent pastors and evangelistic conferences in Mexico and Cuba. The economic poverty versus the wealth of godly passion in these countries' churches is striking. John and Mark explore how great spiritual vitality often comes through great difficulties and how the Holy Spirit meets God's people in their trials, lighting a fire in their souls.

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]]>This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss World Challenge's recent pastors and evangelistic conferences in Mexico and Cuba. The economic poverty versus the wealth of godly passion in these countries' churches is striking. John and Mark explore how great spiritual vitality often comes through great difficulties and how the Holy Spirit meets God's people in their trials, lighting a fire in their souls.

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]]>e2c6a4d4-5cab-418f-8885-52acdde6ca1dMon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -060038:23nofull3838World ChallengeUnderstanding Prayer – Duty, Discipline and Delight - 037Understanding Prayer – Duty, Discipline and DelightThere's nothing that we can't bring to the table when it comes to prayer with God. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss what it means to be truly authentic in prayer and how important it is for our maturity as Christians. If we talk things out with God, we will not act out those hurts and problems with other people.

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]]>There's nothing that we can't bring to the table when it comes to prayer with God. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss what it means to be truly authentic in prayer and how important it is for our maturity as Christians. If we talk things out with God, we will not act out those hurts and problems with other people.

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]]>aa808423-4bd5-4a0a-bc78-dfc0ce09860cMon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -060050:03nofull3737World ChallengeLive at Peace with Everyone - 036Live at Peace with EveryoneIs it possible to hinder the Spirit of God? John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how unforgiveness can inhibit God's movement in our lives. God makes our relationships with others a huge priority even in his own relationship with us. How do we practically work through forgiveness with other people when situations are complicated?

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]]>Is it possible to hinder the Spirit of God? John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how unforgiveness can inhibit God's movement in our lives. God makes our relationships with others a huge priority even in his own relationship with us. How do we practically work through forgiveness with other people when situations are complicated?

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]]>366622f9-4bf0-4228-b23b-c9dc846d7058Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -060042:59nofull3636World ChallengePrioritizing the Bible and Inspiring Love - 035Prioritizing the Bible and Inspiring LoveAs Christians, we're told that reading the Bible is important, but what about the really boring or confusing parts of the Bible? Should we read as much as possible every day or just a single verse each day? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe explore how to prioritize reading scripture but also doing so in a way that actually draws us closer to God.

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]]>As Christians, we're told that reading the Bible is important, but what about the really boring or confusing parts of the Bible? Should we read as much as possible every day or just a single verse each day? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe explore how to prioritize reading scripture but also doing so in a way that actually draws us closer to God.

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]]>ad79cd74-2b62-4d46-9e0b-b1758e188d86Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -060045:38nofull3535World ChallengeWalking in the Fire of God - 034Walking in the Fire of GodWhen believers say they are asking for revival, what exactly is meant by that? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how certain revivals were more than the signs and wonders on display in the moment or the 'movement' that came later. Revival is how God glorifies himself through 'foolishness' and inspires true change.

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]]>When believers say they are asking for revival, what exactly is meant by that? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how certain revivals were more than the signs and wonders on display in the moment or the 'movement' that came later. Revival is how God glorifies himself through 'foolishness' and inspires true change.

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]]>433b5e48-f38e-4428-a6a5-4745353d7f59Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -060039:06nofull3434World ChallengeDiscerning True Revival - 033Discerning True RevivalWhat exactly does a genuine spiritual revival look like? The answer is not quite as black and white as we might expect. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how to identify false revivals that are just hype versus true revivals that result in transformed lives.

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]]>What exactly does a genuine spiritual revival look like? The answer is not quite as black and white as we might expect. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how to identify false revivals that are just hype versus true revivals that result in transformed lives.

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]]>4a510cd5-1b79-4ac1-b6bc-f7d83cda02a6Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -060042:50nofull3333World ChallengeUnderstanding the Roots of Addiction - 032Understanding the Roots of AddictionThose suffering from addiction deserve enormous compassion. This week, Jerry Nance, board member of Global Teen Challenge, joins the Truth and Grace podcast to talk about how spiritual discipleship, mental illness, counseling and God's love converge with addiction.

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]]>Those suffering from addiction deserve enormous compassion. This week, Jerry Nance, board member of Global Teen Challenge, joins the Truth and Grace podcast to talk about how spiritual discipleship, mental illness, counseling and God's love converge with addiction.

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]]>c5045fa7-1d9b-412b-b54f-2b8354eae071Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -060043:41nofull3232World ChallengeHelp and Hope for Families of Addicts - 031Help and Hope for Families of Addicts - 031Addiction affects a wide circle of people and causes exponential pain. Jerry Nance, board member of Global Teen Challenge, joins the Truth and Grace podcast to discuss how God offers hope to individuals and families suffering from addiction. Even in the face of overwhelming circumstances, our Father gives a way of escape and healing.

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]]>Addiction affects a wide circle of people and causes exponential pain. Jerry Nance, board member of Global Teen Challenge, joins the Truth and Grace podcast to discuss how God offers hope to individuals and families suffering from addiction. Even in the face of overwhelming circumstances, our Father gives a way of escape and healing.

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]]>bff909d2-f943-4b3f-9a9b-c097bd415158Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -060043:08nofull3131World ChallengeProtecting Yourself From Pride - 030Protecting Yourself From PridePride is the most destructive sin in relationships and ministry. John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss the many ways that pride can pop up in our personal lives and even in our work for God. How do we guard our hearts against this poisonous sin?

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]]>Pride is the most destructive sin in relationships and ministry. John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss the many ways that pride can pop up in our personal lives and even in our work for God. How do we guard our hearts against this poisonous sin?

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]]>3641a983-3e40-4317-a1f8-6060adbd805fMon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -060049:41nofull3030World ChallengeUnderstanding New Covenant Generosity - 029Understanding New Covenant GenerosityTithing is a touchy subject among many believers. Some claim that the requirement to tithe is only an Old Testament concept. Others say that the New Testament requires tithes far greater than 10 percent. John Bailey and Mark Renfroe explore the biblical instructions, blessings and difficulties surrounding tithing.

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]]>Tithing is a touchy subject among many believers. Some claim that the requirement to tithe is only an Old Testament concept. Others say that the New Testament requires tithes far greater than 10 percent. John Bailey and Mark Renfroe explore the biblical instructions, blessings and difficulties surrounding tithing.

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]]>b5e91ddc-b869-47e4-9a37-e1c06e523caeMon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -060049:39nofull2929World ChallengeFighting for Joy - 028Understanding New Covenant GenerosityThe Bible says that God's people should be filled with joy, but how does this work if we're distressed or grieving? In this episode, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how abundant life doesn't mean ignoring hardship, but it should give us a buoyancy through suffering that those without Christ would envy.

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]]>The Bible says that God's people should be filled with joy, but how does this work if we're distressed or grieving? In this episode, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how abundant life doesn't mean ignoring hardship, but it should give us a buoyancy through suffering that those without Christ would envy.

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]]>75020378-7a6a-4be1-8f6b-68ef04f141d6Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -060046:18nofull2828World ChallengeHow to Navigate Failure - 027How to Navigate FailureWe all fail, but how do we keep failure from becoming part of our identity? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss the ways in which success and failing start to define our self-image and relationships, as well as how we recognize this tendency in ourselves and submit it to God.

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]]>We all fail, but how do we keep failure from becoming part of our identity? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss the ways in which success and failing start to define our self-image and relationships, as well as how we recognize this tendency in ourselves and submit it to God.

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]]>2eeb9b7a-fbc6-4b1f-a263-c3f4721d879eMon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -060045:26nofull2727World ChallengeHow to Navigate Burnout - 026How to Navigate BurnoutBurnout has less to do with how many hours we work per week than it does with other issues in our lives. In this episode, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe walk through how we can identify genuine burnout and find sustainable solutions.

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]]>Burnout has less to do with how many hours we work per week than it does with other issues in our lives. In this episode, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe walk through how we can identify genuine burnout and find sustainable solutions.

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]]>1cfbb88a-227e-4002-8c48-c72b1b445ed8Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -060050:31nofull2626World ChallengeHow to Be Involved in Christian Missions - 025How to Be Involved in Christian MissionsDo short-term mission trips have a real impact on the mission field? This week, Mark Renfroe and John Bailey use their experience as missionaries to explore the differences between short- and long-term missions. They also discuss where both types have a place in the church.

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]]>Do short-term mission trips have a real impact on the mission field? This week, Mark Renfroe and John Bailey use their experience as missionaries to explore the differences between short- and long-term missions. They also discuss where both types have a place in the church.

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]]>c29b83fc-b064-4ce2-9beb-146a69ec6c30Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -060045:10nofull2525World ChallengeGod’s Heart for the Unreached - 024God’s Heart for the UnreachedWorldwide, there are roughly 6,700 people groups with little or no access to the gospel. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about the daily impact of the great commission and the responsibility that believers have to share the gospel with those who haven’t heard it.

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]]>Worldwide, there are roughly 6,700 people groups with little or no access to the gospel. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about the daily impact of the great commission and the responsibility that believers have to share the gospel with those who haven’t heard it.

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]]>353f2f54-5ce0-4a43-885e-35239d2eccc8Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -060052:03nofull2424World ChallengeWhat to Look For in a Church - 023What to Look For in a ChurchPicking a church can be a complicated process, especially because it is so important to find a solid Christian community. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe walk through some things to think about when you’re looking for a new church.

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]]>Picking a church can be a complicated process, especially because it is so important to find a solid Christian community. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe walk through some things to think about when you’re looking for a new church.

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]]>e3210219-7044-44fb-bb61-ee9734382d03Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -060047:42nofull2323World ChallengeWhen to Leave a Church - 022When to Leave a ChurchThere are a lot of reasons why someone may leave a church. Regardless of the circumstances, that is almost always a difficult choice to make. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk through some of the nuanced questions about when conflict can be resolved and when it’s time to move on.

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]]>There are a lot of reasons why someone may leave a church. Regardless of the circumstances, that is almost always a difficult choice to make. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk through some of the nuanced questions about when conflict can be resolved and when it’s time to move on.

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]]>758b6087-3503-4e0e-b479-3041e23f5972Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -060031:52nofull2222World ChallengeMaking Healthy New Year’s Resolutions - 021Making Healthy New Year’s ResolutionsDid you know that the average American gives up on their New Years resolution by early February? That’s easy to do, but a few simple changes can make your resolutions easier to keep. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk through some ways to make resolutions that are rooted in faith and more practically achievable.

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]]>Did you know that the average American gives up on their New Years resolution by early February? That’s easy to do, but a few simple changes can make your resolutions easier to keep. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk through some ways to make resolutions that are rooted in faith and more practically achievable.

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]]>f46538e4-71cd-4707-8ea5-82d2ae85e341Mon, 26 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -060039:15nofull2121World ChallengeChristmas Is Not So Merry for Many - 020Christmas Is Not So Merry for ManyThe Christmas season can be a time of joy, but it is also a difficult time of year for many people. John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about how to navigate emotions and find connection when it feels difficult to celebrate at Christmas.

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]]>The Christmas season can be a time of joy, but it is also a difficult time of year for many people. John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about how to navigate emotions and find connection when it feels difficult to celebrate at Christmas.

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]]>cdaf6467-fee7-4604-afd5-763b596fa5e0Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -060032:03nofull2020World ChallengeProtecting the Love and Joy of Christmas - 019https://wcm.link/tgp19cHolidays spent with family can be wonderful, but they can also be a lot to handle. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about how they keep things positive and Christ-centered when family tensions make the holidays feel less than festive.

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]]>Holidays spent with family can be wonderful, but they can also be a lot to handle. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about how they keep things positive and Christ-centered when family tensions make the holidays feel less than festive.

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]]>e8bde24d-8a5f-4200-b897-6480c66d89ffMon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -060029:50nofull1919World ChallengeWalking with the Wayward - 018Walking with the WaywardWhen someone in your life has walked away from their relationship with God, it can feel almost impossible to navigate important conversations. Drawing from their experience in ministry, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe offer advice for walking with loved ones who have walked away from God.

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]]>When someone in your life has walked away from their relationship with God, it can feel almost impossible to navigate important conversations. Drawing from their experience in ministry, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe offer advice for walking with loved ones who have walked away from God.

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]]>8dc2d846-3968-4f14-8e00-c3290830d206Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -060044:32nofull1818World ChallengeWalking Out Forgiveness - 017Walking Out ForgivenessAs anyone who’s been hurt by another person knows, true forgiveness can feel out of reach. The forgiveness that we are called to, the forgiveness that allows us to bless those who have hurt us, would be impossible if it wasn’t for God’s help. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk honestly about how to forgive when it’s the last thing you want to do.

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]]>As anyone who’s been hurt by another person knows, true forgiveness can feel out of reach. The forgiveness that we are called to, the forgiveness that allows us to bless those who have hurt us, would be impossible if it wasn’t for God’s help. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk honestly about how to forgive when it’s the last thing you want to do.

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]]>d1c74d74-5f5f-468d-b79b-26ea5dc9fcc8Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -060034:16nofull1717World ChallengeWhy Is Forgiveness So Hard? - 016Why Is Forgiveness So Hard?God’s Word makes it very clear that we are called to forgive. In a broken world, though, life circumstances can make forgiveness feel much more complicated. Does forgiving someone mean that you have to trust them again? Do broken relationships always need to be restored? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk through these nuanced questions and talk about the process of forgiveness when forgiveness feels impossible.

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]]>God’s Word makes it very clear that we are called to forgive. In a broken world, though, life circumstances can make forgiveness feel much more complicated. Does forgiving someone mean that you have to trust them again? Do broken relationships always need to be restored? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk through these nuanced questions and talk about the process of forgiveness when forgiveness feels impossible.

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]]>eedc03c3-452f-4520-8d20-a42a5befb0deMon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -060036:42nofull1616World ChallengeEvangelism in the Real World - 015Evangelism in the Real WorldEvangelism has gotten a bit of a bad reputation. The term is often more associated with televangelists and people yelling on street corners than with Christians who want to share Christ with the people in their lives. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about what it looks like to share the gospel well.

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]]>Evangelism has gotten a bit of a bad reputation. The term is often more associated with televangelists and people yelling on street corners than with Christians who want to share Christ with the people in their lives. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about what it looks like to share the gospel well.

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]]>3cf03853-08c5-44a6-afb2-48cc6e4aad4cMon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -060047:52nofull1515World ChallengeLiving an Authentic Christian Life - 014Living an Authentic Christian LifeIt is a basic human defense mechanism to hide our flaws and project the image of a perfect life. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe explain that living a life of integrity as believers means allowing others to see us as we are—flawed people redeemed by Christ.

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]]>It is a basic human defense mechanism to hide our flaws and project the image of a perfect life. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe explain that living a life of integrity as believers means allowing others to see us as we are—flawed people redeemed by Christ.

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]]>fc42028f-2cab-43fe-bc56-a4d8bb323fcaMon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -060033:12nofull1414World ChallengeRestoring Fallen Christian Leaders - 013Restoring Fallen Christian LeadersHow would you feel if you knew that a leader in your church was working through a major moral failure? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk through some of the factors involved in this process and explain the difference between restoration to Christ and restoration to leadership.

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]]>How would you feel if you knew that a leader in your church was working through a major moral failure? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk through some of the factors involved in this process and explain the difference between restoration to Christ and restoration to leadership.

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]]>864f6caf-d0bb-4ce8-a3ba-16b0d2f50ce2Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -060047:47nofull1313World ChallengeRestoring the Joy of Salvation - 012Restoring the Joy of SalvationThe process of spiritual restoration takes some real humility, but it is incredibly worthwhile. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe offer practical guidance for anyone who is needs to be restored.

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]]>The process of spiritual restoration takes some real humility, but it is incredibly worthwhile. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe offer practical guidance for anyone who is needs to be restored.

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]]>eaf6c2e5-a3d3-4220-be84-a396278d47cfMon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -060036:45nofull1212World ChallengeWhat Is Spiritual Restoration? - 011What Is Spiritual Restoration?This week, John and Mark talk through the issue of spiritual restoration. They discuss what spiritual restoration is, why it matters and how it impacts believers lives every day.

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]]>This week, John and Mark talk through the issue of spiritual restoration. They discuss what spiritual restoration is, why it matters and how it impacts believers lives every day.

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]]>f218bd13-538c-48d0-98c5-25f1e6c1df04Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -060024:04nofull1111World ChallengeDiscerning God’s Calling for Your Life - 010Discerning God’s Calling for Your LifeIn Christian circles, there can be a lot of pressure to find God’s calling for your life. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk through what it means to have a calling and offer practical advice for living out God’s will for your life.

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]]>In Christian circles, there can be a lot of pressure to find God’s calling for your life. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk through what it means to have a calling and offer practical advice for living out God’s will for your life.

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]]>f127107c-5774-4007-af49-f9a418f716c6Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -060046:48nofull1010World ChallengeDiscerning the Voice of God - 009Discerning the Voice of GodLearning to discern God’s voice from all the others competing for our attention can be a complicated process. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about studying Scripture, listening to the Holy Spirit and choosing to obey God when you cannot see what lies ahead.

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]]>Learning to discern God’s voice from all the others competing for our attention can be a complicated process. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about studying Scripture, listening to the Holy Spirit and choosing to obey God when you cannot see what lies ahead.

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]]>ed726f1a-fb3a-4898-ac4d-e0ed4b83761dMon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -060038:17nofull99World ChallengeA Letter to My Younger Self - 008A Letter to My Younger SelfAs they say, hindsight is 20/20. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe think back over the decisions they’ve made in the past and talk about the advice they would give to their 20-year-old selves.

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]]>As they say, hindsight is 20/20. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe think back over the decisions they’ve made in the past and talk about the advice they would give to their 20-year-old selves.

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]]>dbbe8125-3017-4e37-875a-fb6d7063f183Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -060026:56nofull88World ChallengeJesus Is Truth and Grace - 007Jesus Is Truth and GraceAs counterintuitive as it may seem, truth and grace actually work together. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about how believers can become more like Christ and grow in truth and in grace.

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]]>As counterintuitive as it may seem, truth and grace actually work together. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about how believers can become more like Christ and grow in truth and in grace.

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]]>207607c0-3efb-4c8f-b1cf-3374fd11e027Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -060024:03nofull77World ChallengeGod Is Good Even When You Can’t See It - 006God Is Good Even When You Can’t See ItGod is always good, even when we do not yet understand what he is doing in our lives. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about their life experiences and learning to trust God through good times and bad.

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]]>God is always good, even when we do not yet understand what he is doing in our lives. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about their life experiences and learning to trust God through good times and bad.

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]]>eef56c0a-1789-4fb1-9128-5e8b9e626bd7Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -060025:15nofull66World ChallengeWhen God’s Answer Isn’t What You Expected - 005When God’s Answer Isn’t What You ExpectedWhat should we do when our prayers seem to go unanswered? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk openly about their own life experiences and discuss ways to be at peace with God’s will, even when it does not line up with our expectations.

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]]>What should we do when our prayers seem to go unanswered? This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk openly about their own life experiences and discuss ways to be at peace with God’s will, even when it does not line up with our expectations.

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]]>0e732c5f-6579-42ab-a8bc-0f2732ac07ddMon, 05 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -060022:38nofull55World ChallengeUnexpected Life Changes - 004Unexpected Life ChangesWe sometimes get the opportunity to plan for major life changes, but there are times when they catch us by surprise. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about how we can walk with faith when we can barely see the road ahead.

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]]>We sometimes get the opportunity to plan for major life changes, but there are times when they catch us by surprise. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about how we can walk with faith when we can barely see the road ahead.

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]]>de11c684-8f3d-4081-b7fb-e504fbf0c80bMon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -060020:58nofull44World ChallengeHow to Navigate Life’s Transitions - 003How to Navigate Life’s TransitionsMajor life changes can be some of the best times, and they can be some of the worst. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how we can navigate times of transition in a way that is honoring to God and to the people around us.

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]]>Major life changes can be some of the best times, and they can be some of the worst. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how we can navigate times of transition in a way that is honoring to God and to the people around us.

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]]>c795c987-81f9-4b13-ab35-3cd91d06de81Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -060030:30nofull33World ChallengeGod Wants to Restore Your Brokenness - 002God Wants to Restore Your BrokennessWhere there is brokenness, only God can bring total restoration. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about the process of healing and how God can help us to come back stronger from our failures.

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]]>Where there is brokenness, only God can bring total restoration. This week, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe talk about the process of healing and how God can help us to come back stronger from our failures.

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]]>62510bbd-e44a-4d8c-a7ae-1a3d6d906559Mon, 15 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -060022:32nofull22World ChallengeLearning to Face Our Brokenness - 001Learning to Face Our BrokennessIt takes courage to recognize the ways we have hurt others and to forgive people for the ways they have hurt us. From their perspective as mature Christians who have walked through this process, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how forgiveness can open the door for relationships to be restored.

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]]>It takes courage to recognize the ways we have hurt others and to forgive people for the ways they have hurt us. From their perspective as mature Christians who have walked through this process, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how forgiveness can open the door for relationships to be restored.

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]]>9c61bcaf-66cc-44c9-941f-e0b605c93962Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -060024:20nofull11World ChallengeTruth & Grace with John and Mark - Trailer - 000Truth & Grace with John and Mark - TrailerLiving, loving and leading in a broken world.

What does it mean to think and act like a follower of Jesus in a world that seems to be upside down at times? How do we grow spiritually, and how do we use the gifts God has given us to serve others?

Exploring what it means to be a Christian is one of the most vital considerations for modern believers. In this podcast, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how our faith in Jesus informs every aspect of our lives from work and politics to missions and beyond.

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]]>Living, loving and leading in a broken world.

What does it mean to think and act like a follower of Jesus in a world that seems to be upside down at times? How do we grow spiritually, and how do we use the gifts God has given us to serve others?

Exploring what it means to be a Christian is one of the most vital considerations for modern believers. In this podcast, John Bailey and Mark Renfroe discuss how our faith in Jesus informs every aspect of our lives from work and politics to missions and beyond.

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]]>ca780feb-8015-47ab-a6d3-62038af79919Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -060000:30notrailerWorld Challenge