Christian Life Issues for Today
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Christian Life Issues for Today is a podcast that is hosted by Dr. Wayne Mack. The purpose of the podcast is to help people grow in their Christian lives, to equip people to use the Word of God to minister to others in their own lives and so that Colossians 1:28 would be fulfilled:“We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ.” Contact Information:christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com
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Sep 6, 2021
Episode #87 | Down, But Not Out: Perplexity and Confusion - Part 2
*How can you overcome the “Why me” problem?*
*Have you ever wondered what your purpose in life is? *
*In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues to discuss the common to man struggle called self pity. We continue delving into the Psalmist’s struggle with his own self pity and reach the turnaround where he realizes his own sin and takes control of his own thoughts. How can focussing on others help us overcome self pity? Why is it important to seek out God’s sanctuary in the midst of our struggles? What is our purpose as Christians? Listen to this episode to find out! *
*Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:*
*https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721** *
*To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:*
*christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com*
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Sep 2, 2021
Episode #86 | Down, But Not Out: Perplexity and Confusion - Part 1
*Have you ever thought “why me”?*
*Have you ever thought your life is far worse than anyone else's? *
*In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses the common to man struggle called self pity. Within this episode we will look at Moses, Elijah and Psalm 73 as we look at identifying self pity and how to counsel it rightly. What is envy? How does it relate to self pity? Listen to this episode to find out! *
*Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:*
*https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721*
*To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:*
*christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com*
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Aug 26, 2021
Episode #85 | Down, But Not Out: Discouragement - Part 2
*What is the importance of thinking rightly as we try to overcome spiritual burnout?*
*How does our internal dialog reveal the state of our inner man?*
*In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues to discuss how discouragement can contribute to burnout. Within this episode we learn what Proverbs 4:23, Psalm 19 and Matthew 12 has to say about the internal dialog that we have with ourselves, how important it is to prioritize spiritual holiness and the episode ends with some wonderful application questions. Listen to this episode to find out! *
*Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:*
*https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721*
*To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:*
*christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com*
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Aug 24, 2021
Episode #84 | Down, But Not Out: Discouragement - Part 1
*Have you ever asked: Why did this happen to me?*
*How do our trials glorify God?*
*In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses how discouragement can contribute to burnout. Paul did not lose heart because he understood that God was using his afflictions to bless others and that his earthly afflictions were only momentarily in light of eternity. How can we align ourselves to think with an eternal focus? How can a right view of trials prevent us from losing heart? Listen to this episode to find out! *
*Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:*
*https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721** *
*To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:*
*christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com*
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Aug 19, 2021
Episode #83 | Down, But Not Out: The Good News About Burnout - Part 3
*How did the apostle Paul avoid ministry burnout?*
*How can our frailty, and weaknesses be used for good?*
*In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack concludes this episode regarding the good news about burnout. He will be discussing some wonderful truths, such as how God has put a treasure within us who are but clay pots, that though we might be weak, God will show His strength through us. The episode will end with some questions that we can ask ourselves regarding spiritual burnout. Listen to this episode to find out more! *
*Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:*
*https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721*
*To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:*
*christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com *
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Aug 17, 2021
Episode #82 | Down, But Not Out: The Good News About Burnout - Part 2
*Can ministries be a source of encouragement?*
*How does a right view of ourselves and of God help us to avoid losing heart?*
*In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues telling us the good news about burnout. Paul encourages us to renew our minds daily and to run the spiritual race with endurance. But how can we commit ourselves to renewing our minds and how is God’s mercy and grace a source of encouragement for a weary soul? Listen to this episode to find out more! *
*Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:*
*https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721** *
*To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:*
*christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com*
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Aug 12, 2021
Episode #81 | Down, But Not Out: The Good News About Burnout - Part 1
*Can burnout be prevented or overcome?*
*How can inner renewal cause us to not lose heart?*
*In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack tells us what the good news is about burnout. When we consider that Paul had been a Christian for several years, who had endured severe persecution, who was not superhuman, but who felt deeply, how are we to consider his words that we should not lose heart? Listen to this episode to find out more! *
*Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:*
*https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721*
*To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:*
*christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com *
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Aug 5, 2021
Episode #80 | Down, But Not Out: The Bad News About Burnout
*Do you feel as if you are just floating around?*
*Are you losing heart or growing weary of your life?*
*In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack will discuss the signs and consequences of spiritual burnout. What does the prayer life look like of someone that is spiritually burned out? How do spiritually burned out people view God’s Word and how do they view the trials in their lives? Listen to the end of this episode to be given application questions regarding spiritual burnout! *
*Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:*
*https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721*
*To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:*
*christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com *
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Aug 3, 2021
Episode #79 | Down, But Not Out: Spiritual Burnout - A New Word for an Old Problem
*Do you ever feel overwhelmed, discouraged or weary?*
*In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack starts a new chapter, Spiritual Burnout: Rekindling the Flame. In this episode Dr. Mack explains how burnout has been part of human experience for a long time, and why the Bible has so much to say about burnout. How can it be that Job, Moses and even Elijah experienced burnout? Or even the Psalmists? What spiritual blessing do we forfeit when we are burned out? Listen to this episode to find out more! *
*Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:*
*https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721** *
*To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:*
*christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com*
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Jul 29, 2021
Episode #78 | Down, But Not Out: Strengthening and Using Your Faith - Part 3
*How does our worship, prayer life, thought life and relationships with others affect how anxious we are?*
*In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack concludes the chapter on how to overcome worry and anxiety: Strengthening and Using Your Faith. Within this episode Dr. Mack will give some biblical based material that we can use to assess ourselves to see what is the state of our relationship with the Lord. Listen to this episode to find out more! *
*Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:*
*https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721*
*To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:*
*christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com *
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Jul 27, 2021
Episode #77 | Down, But Not Out: Strengthening and Using Your Faith - Part 2
*Do you feel alone in your temptation to worry? *
*How can you strengthen your faith to overcome anxiety? *
*In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues the chapter on how to overcome worry and anxiety: Strengthening and Using Your Faith. In 1 Pet 5:7-9 we are told to cast our anxieties on God and to be watchful and sober-minded. Discover how we can do this through rightful thinking, dwelling on the purposes and promises God and various other ways by listening to this episode!*
*Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:*
*https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721** *
*To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:*
*christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com*
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Jul 22, 2021
Episode #76 | Down, But Not Out: Strengthening and Using Your Faith - Part 1
*Does any circumstance justify worrying? *
*How can unbelief lead to anxiety? *
*In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack starts with the new chapter on how to overcome worry and anxiety: Strengthening and Using Your Faith. Within this podcast Dr. Mack will look at the connection between worrying and unbelief and how strengthening our faith can cause us to overcome our worrying! Listen to this episode to find out more! *
*Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:*
*https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721*
*To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:*
*christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com *
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Jul 20, 2021
Episode #75 | Down, But Not Out: Legitimate Concern Versus Sinful Anxiety - Part 3
*How can we deal with anxiety in our lives?*
*Can a lack of faith cause us to be anxious?*
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*In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues his study on legitimate concerns versus sinful concerns and how this causes anxiety within our lives. In this study Dr. Mack deals with the 3 final primary causes of sinful anxiety and discusses some practical approaches to identifying occasions and reasons for worry. Listen to this episode and be informed on how to act against anxiety.*
*Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:*
*https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721** *
*To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:*
*christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com*
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Jul 15, 2021
Episode #74 | Down, But Not Out: Legitimate Concern Versus Sinful Anxiety - Part 2
*Can we overcome anxiety?*
*And not just any anxiety, the type of anxiety that causes sleepless nights, stomach ulcers, eating too much or not eating at all? *
*In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues his study on legitimate concerns versus sinful concerns and how this causes anxiety within our lives. In this study Dr. Mack goes through the first 4 of 7 primary causes of sinful anxiety as well as some secondary causes. How can selfishness, distorted thinking and not living for the glory of God cause us to become anxious? This question and many more will be answered within this episode!
Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:*
*https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721*
*To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:*
*christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com *
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Jul 13, 2021
Episode #73 | Down, But Not Out: Legitimate Concern Versus Sinful Anxiety - Part 1
*Have you ever wondered what the difference is between legitimate concern and sinful anxiety?*
*When do concerns cross the line and turn into anxiety?*
*In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues his study*
*on worry and anxiety. Philippians 4:6-7 tells us to be anxious for nothing and to let the peace of God guard our hearts and minds. How can we have this peace? What are the biblical guidelines for dealing with anxiety? How can we discern between concern and anxiety? Listen to this episode to find out!*
*Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:*
*https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721** *
*To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:*
*christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com*
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Jul 8, 2021
Episode #72 | Down, But Not Out: Worry, Public Enemy Number One - Part 2
Is the statement “Once a worry wort always a worry wort” biblical?
Does family culture have the final say so whether we worry or not?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues his study
on worry and anxiety. What do Galatians 5:22-23, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Isaiah 26:3 and Philippians 4 tell us about overcoming worry? Join us as we discuss the 4 important aspects of overcoming anxiety that are found in Philippians 4 as well as how to identify whether you are struggling with anxiety or not? Listen to this episode to find out!
Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721
To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing
list, email us at the following address:
christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com
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Jul 7, 2021
Episode #71 | Down, But Not Out: Worry, Public Enemy Number One - Part 1
Do you feel anxious about the present? Maybe the future?
Should you as a Christian be worried?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses the topic of anxiety and worry. Throughout the Bible we find many passages and encouragements about worry.
Is worrying sinful? Does it serve a purpose? Or is it just a natural part of being human? Listen to this episode to find out!
Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721
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following address:
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Jul 1, 2021
EPISODE #70 | Down, But Not Out: Introduction
Have you ever been knocked down by life?
Have you been burned out, confused or hopeless?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack begins his series called: Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down. Can we really overcome any difficulty because of what Jesus Christ has done for us? Is God’s Word efficient to equip us for every good work? Listen to this episode to find out more!
Down, But Not Out: How to Get Up When Life Knocks You Down can be found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Down-But-Not-Out-Strength/dp/0875526721
To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:
christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com
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Jun 10, 2021
EPISODE #69 | Your Family, God's Way: The Peace Officer Every Family Needs Part 2
How can being fulfilled in Jesus Christ help us as we relate to others within the family?
Can being in a right relationship with Jesus Christ really help us with our relationships with other people?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues his study on how to resolve conflict within the family. In this episode we look at a counselling situation of a missionary couple who had such severe marital problems that they were sent back from their outreach because of their frequent conflict with one another. Listen to this episode to find out how they overcame the conflict in their relationship!
Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587
To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:
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Jun 7, 2021
EPISODE #68 | Your Family, God's Way: The Peace Officer Every Family Needs Part 1
How does knowing Jesus Christ help us resolve the conflict that is within our families?
Is conflict resolution just a step-by-step approach that can be followed, no matter the situation?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack does a study on how to resolve conflict within the family. Does a common education or racial background unite us more then our faith? What can we learn from Philippians 4 regarding how to resolve conflict? How should our confession of faith effect how we live with the people in our lives? Listen to this episode to find out more!
Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587
To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:
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May 31, 2021
EPISODE #67 | Your Family, God's Way: Why Families Fight - Part 3
Why do differing viewpoints so rapidly turn into conflicts?
How can we prevent and resolve conflicts in our relationships?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack concludes his teaching on why families fight. He provides a list of potentially controversial differences within our families which should be discussed. Dr. Mack discusses James 4:1-3 and what those verses say about our propensity to fight. What should we do when personal preferences and expectations become demands? When overcoming relational conflict, what does it mean practically for Jesus to be our Lord? Listen to this episode to find out more!
Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587
To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:
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May 27, 2021
EPISODE #66 | Your Family, God's Way: Why Families Fight - Part 2
How do we become peacemakers?
Why do we start fights?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues his teaching on why families fight. In this episode Dr. Mack describes a couple that he counselled, where the husband is a pastor that was in 6 different churches in 20 years because of how they could not respond well to difficulties. James 3:18, Psalm 133:3 and James 4 are all discussed in light of why we fight and what we should rather put on. Listen to this episode to find out more!
Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587
To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:
christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com
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May 24, 2021
EPISODE #65 | Your Family, God's Way: Why Families Fight - Part 1
Is it normal to never have disagreements with one another?
How do we resolve conflict with the people that are in our lives?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses the idea of conflict within the family and how to resolve it. In this episode we will look at Romans 12:18, Galatians 5: 15 and James 4 regarding conflict within the Scriptures. Is emotional incompatibility a valid excuse to have a divorce? Is family happiness supposed to come automatically? Listen to this episode to find out more!
Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587
To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:
christianlifeissuesfortoday@gmail.com
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May 20, 2021
EPISODE #64 | Your Family, God's Way: Getting Your Ears On - Part 3
Why is it important for us to be careful listeners?
What does it look like for us to be patient and humble in our listening habits?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack concludes his study on becoming good listeners. Assignment and discussion questions are given to facilitate more personal engagement and application of the truths taught in the series. Various listening situations and reactions are listed, both good and bad listening habits, in order to recognize how we need to improve. Listen to this episode to find out more!
Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587
To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:
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May 17, 2021
EPISODE #63 | Your Family, God's Way: Getting Your Ears On - Part 2
Why do misunderstandings happen when we listen to others?
Why does it take humility for us to really listen?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues his study on listening, and how we can become a listener like Jesus. What do the 4 types of soil in Luke Chapter 8 teach us about listening? Why were the people so confused about Jesus saying the temple was going to be destroyed in John Chapter 2? Why did Nicodemus not understand what Jesus meant when Jesus said we must be born again? Listen to this episode to find out more!
Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587
To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:
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May 13, 2021
EPISODE #62 | Your Family, God's Way: Getting Your Ears On - Part 1
What does it mean to be a good listener?
How is God the Father and Jesus Christ examples of good listeners?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack talks about the importance of being a good listener, what that looks like from the Scriptures and how we should practically apply the Scriptures to our lives. What should our body language communicate when someone is talking to us? Was the Apostle Paul a good listener, and can we see this from his writings? Is being a good listener a command from the Lord? Listen to this episode to find out more!
Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587
To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:
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May 6, 2021
EPISODE #61 | Your Family, God's Way: Now You're Really Talking - Part 2
Should we care about people’s background when we try and communicate with them?
Is it perhaps wiser to wait for the right moment to communicate something to a family member?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues his study on real talk, and what that looks like. When we speak, we should care about the what, the why, the where and the how of what we are communicating. Within this episode we will learn about the significance of the words that we speak, various application questions will be shared for self-reflection and various Bible verses will be given as examples of good and poor communication. Listen to this episode to find out more!
Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587
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May 3, 2021
EPISODE #60 | Your Family, God's Way: Now You're Really Talking - Part 1
What type of speech encourages communication?
Does Ephesians 4:29 mean that one may never criticize another person?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack talks about edifying speech and what it means to build one anther up. Within this episode we will learn how edification is so much like the work of a carpenter. We will learn that it is not only important what you say, but how and when you speak. We also hear how Dr. Mack grew in speaking in love, not only in the right way, but also in the right moment. Listen to this episode to find out more!
Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587
To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:
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Apr 29, 2021
EPISODE #59 | Your Family, God's Way: To Tell The Truth
Is the phrase “Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will never hurt you” true?
How can we develop the kind of relationships that we are meant to have with God and with other people?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues his study on communication in the family, and the nature and importance of being truthful in our relationships. Dr. Mack gives a biblical description of sinful and good speech, quoting various verses such as James 3:6-8 and 1 Thessalonians 4:18. He also discusses the manner in which the apostle Paul related to other Christians, both in his letters and when he was personally with them. What does it mean to tell ourselves the truth? What does it mean to walk in the light and not in darkness? Listen to this episode to find out more!
Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587
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Apr 26, 2021
EPISODE #58 | Your Family, God's Way: Levels of Communication Part 2
Does it harm our relationships when we always keep communication superficial?
What answers do the Scriptures have regarding God-honouring communication?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues his study on levels of communication within the family. Practical homework questions are given such as: Why is open and honest communication difficult with others and with God? How much do you share with other family members? Various verses are given that show what bad and good communication looks like and what it looks like to communicate clearly. Listen to this episode to find out more!
Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587
To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:
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Apr 22, 2021
EPISODE #57 | Your Family, God's Way: Levels of Communication
What effect does it have on family relationships if no one ever communicates at a deep level?
Should we share absolutely everything we think and feel with family members?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack does a study on different levels of communication that are present within a family and what is the type of communication that is needed for families to function as God intended them to function. What are some of the reasons why people do not want to share what they are feeling? How did Jesus Christ communicate His thoughts and emotions? Listen to this episode to find out more!
Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Family-Gods-Way-Relationships/dp/0875523587
To get into contact with us or to ask us to add you to the mailing list, email us at the following address:
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Apr 8, 2021
EPISODE #56 | Your Family, God's Way: Circuit Jammers To Family Communication - Part 2
What circuit jammers will jam communication within the family?
Is circuit jamming speech really that destructive?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues his study on speech that hinders families from communicating as God would want them to, namely “circuit jamming” speech. Cancellation speech (saying something good, followed by a backhanded comment), Gun powder speech (speaking with a brash tone and always wanting to fight), Ventriloquistic speech (speaking for another person and not letting others speak) and Final words speech (speaking in such a way as if what the person says is the best thing that could be said) are but some of the types of circuit jamming speech that is discussed. Listen to this episode to find out more!
Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home can be found on Amazon:
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Apr 5, 2021
EPISODE #55 | Your Family, God's Way: Circuit Jammers To Family Communication - Part 1
What are some common ways that communication is jammed within a family?
Is communication only about talking or does understanding also play a role?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses several “circuit jammers” that could cause communication to be hindered within a family. In this episode, falsehood and unwholesome talk are 2 of the main “circuit jammers” that are discussed. Blatant lying, exaggeration, misrepresentation and side tracking are but some of the forms of falsehood that are discussed in great detail, from Scripture as well as counselling situations. Listen to this episode to find out more!
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Mar 25, 2021
EPISODE #54 | Your Family, God's Way: Enough Is Enough And Too Much Is Too Much - Part 2
How can the truths of Philippians 2:3-4 help to overcome the sin of over-talking?
What are some of the reasons why people over-talk?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues his teaching on over-talk. In this episode we will look at some of the reasons why people over-talk, such as pride, selfishness, loneliness and their fear of silence. Dr. Mack will give some practical application questions for self-reflection as well as counsel on how to overcome this sin. Listen to this episode to find out more!
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Mar 22, 2021
EPISODE #53 | Your Family, God's Way: Enough Is Enough And Too Much Is Too Much - Part 1
Can too much communication be destructive?
What does Proverbs 12: 23 allude to: “A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly”?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr Wayne Mack discusses when talking too much can become sinful and even destroy family relationships. How can a marriage between an under-talker and an over-talker fall apart? When does sharing turn into gossip? Listen to this episode to find out more!
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Mar 18, 2021
EPISODE #52 | Your Family, God's Way: Small Talk: The Silent Menace - Part 2
Are people just born as poor communicators and can people have hope to become better at communicating?
What does it look like to overcome the sin of small talk?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr Wayne Mack continues his teaching on overcoming small talk and what that practically looks like. What can we learn from Ephesians 3:20 as we desire to become better at communicating? How did Dr. Mack become more proficient at counselling? What did Dr. Mack’s family life look like as they tried to make communication a priority in their lives? Listen to this episode to find out more!
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Mar 15, 2021
EPISODE #51 | Your Family, God's Way: Small Talk: The Silent Menace - Part 1
Do we have to vocally express our thoughts and feelings to the people in our lives or is nonverbal communication enough?
What does it look like when a family communicates the way God designed it to?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr Wayne Mack teaches about small talk - when our communication is not up to God’s standard and we either do not share enough or share superficially. In this episode we will look at what the Bible says about communication, such as Proverbs 10:2 and Proverbs 12: 18. We look at what are typical causes of small talk and many typical situations are studied where small talk is prevalent. Listen to this episode to find out more!
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Mar 11, 2021
EPISODE #50 | Your Family, God's Way: How To Hear What's Not Being Said - Part 2
What can we learn from the fear and anxiety that Jacob felt before Esau visited him in Genesis 32?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr Wayne Mack continues to teach on the importance of non-verbal communication and what we can do to improve in how we communicate and interpret non-verbal communication. This episode is filled with practical application and homework question and plenty of Scripture verses that can be studied to learn what the Bible says about non-verbal communication. Listen to this episode to find out more!
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Mar 8, 2021
EPISODE #49 | Your Family, God's Way: How To Hear What's Not Being Said - Part 1
Have you ever replied to someone, saying you are fine, when you are clearly not?
Is it biblical to deny how we feel and pretend like everything is ok?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne looks at how easy it is for us to wrongly interpret non-verbal communication and how important it is that we communicate with others verbally, so that our non-verbal communication can be interpreted rightly. Would you say it is dangerous for you to keep your emotions to yourself? How do you communicate with someone that does not want to communicate verbally? Listen to this episode to find out more!
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Mar 4, 2021
EPISODE #48 | Your Family, God's Way: I Heard What You Didn't Say - Part 2
How easy is it for us to mistake the nonverbal communication of others?
What are we communicating nonverbally?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr Wayne Mack concludes his study on nonverbal communication. Are we supposed to be indifferent in how others are interpreting our nonverbal communication? Is there hope for us to become better at communicating nonverbally? In this episode we will look at application question, various verses and situations from Dr. Mack’s life regarding non-verbal communication. Listen to this episode to find out more!
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Mar 1, 2021
EPISODE #47 | Your Family, God's Way: I Heard What You Didn't Say - Part 1
Is communication really that important within a family?
Can a family truly function as God intended, without effective communication?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr Wayne Mack answers the question: what is effective communication and what is the importance of non-verbal communication? Within this episode we study the narratives of Adam and Eve as well as Jacob and Joseph to see non-verbal communication displayed. Dr. Mack also looks at past counselling sessions, specifically regarding non-verbal communication, and how he worked through them. Listen to this episode to find out more!
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Feb 25, 2021
EPISODE #46 | Your Family, God's Way: Insights Into Parent Child Relationships - Part 2
How can we cultivate family togetherness?
What does it practically look like to raise your children in such a way that they would be like olive plants, as described in Psalm 128?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr Wayne Mack continues his teaching on how to develop parent child relationships. In this episode it is discussed what it looks like to have a close, loving, open relationship with your children and how that relationship should be worked at. This episode also includes some practical application questions, and various Scripture passages that can be studied to learn how to minister to your children. Listen to this episode to find out more!
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Feb 22, 2021
EPISODE #45 | Your Family, God's Way: Insights Into Parent Child Relationships - Part 1
Should every married couple have children?
What does Psalm 128 mean to have children that are like olive plants?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr Wayne Mack discusses what it is to have good, healthy, and biblical parent-child relationships. In this episode Dr. Mack discusses a case study of a counselling situation where a daughter disliked her mother to the extent that she did not want to be a Christian, just because her mother called herself a Christian. Should parents just do what comes naturally to them when they raise their children? Is it biblical to be married and to not want children? How did Jesus Christ view children? All these questions and so much more will be answered in this episode!
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Feb 18, 2021
EPISODE #44 | Your Family, God's Way: Something Happened To Sally - Part 2
What characterizes a biblical wife?
What priorities should a wife have?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr Mack continues to examine the biblical characteristics of a fruitful wife. In this episode various verses as well as application questions are given so that any wife could thoroughly examine herself in light of the Scriptures. Listen to this episode to find out more!
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Feb 15, 2021
EPISODE #43 | Your Family, God's Way: Something Happened To Sally - Part 1
Why is marriage such a disappointment for so many people, although they could not wait to get married when they were single?
What is the biblical role of a wife and a mother within a family?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr Mack discusses how wives and mothers can find their purpose and function as God intended them to function within the family. In this episode we look at Sally, a woman that eagerly anticipated marriage, but became depressed, downcast and saw herself as a failure as soon as she got married. Dr. Mack discusses what it means for a women to be a vine to her family, as Christ is to his people and he discusses what true beauty looks like as well as what caused Sally to overcome her depression. Listen to this episode to find out more!
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Feb 11, 2021
EPISODE #42 | Your Family, God's Way: The Maximum Husband and Father - Part 2
How can a healthy fear of God be acquired and maintained?
Can someone be a Christian and not fear God rightly?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr Mack continues to discuss what separates biblical from unbiblical fathers and husband. It is natural to be terrified of God, but it is a work of the Spirit to fear God rightly. What does Jeremiah 32: 38-40 say about the fear of God? How would our lives be affected if we regularly are still and know that Lord is God? All of this and much more will be discussed in this biblically based episode!
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Feb 8, 2021
EPISODE #41 | Your Family, God's Way: The Maximum Husband and Father - Part 1
Why do so many marriages end in divorce?
Where do we find the blueprint for a successful marriage?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr Mack starts with a new series of podcasts based on his book: Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home. In this episode a case study is investigated of a man that is not fulfilling his biblical role as a husband or a father and we answer the question – what is the key factor that he is missing? What role should the fear of the Lord play in the life of a husband? What does a biblical fear of God look like? Listen to this episode to find out more!
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Feb 4, 2021
EPISODE #40 | The Apostle Paul Teaches Us To Pray - Part 2
How can we “seek first the kingdom of God” in our prayer lives? What should be the main emphasis and concern of our prayers for others? What should our requests be characterized by? What does it mean to “pray without ceasing”?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr Mack continues his study of the Apostle Paul’s prayer life. Dr Mack examines key passages such as Ephesians 1:17-18, Ephesians 6:18-20, John 17 and Philippians 4:6 to bring clarity to the question of what the main burden of our prayers should be. What can we learn from the Apostle Paul about where and when we should pray? What did the Apostle Paul thank God for in the lives of fellow believers? Listen to this episode to find out more!
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Feb 1, 2021
EPISODE #39 | The Apostle Paul Teaches Us To Pray - Part 1
Why was the Apostle Paul such a devout Christian?
What did the Apostle Paul pray for?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr Wayne Mack exposits Ephesians 1: 15-19 to investigate the prayer life of a man that many consider the most influential Christian ever, the Apostle Paul. In this episode we will discuss if there is a biblical reason to pray to a departed saint and what it means that God the Father is the Father of Glory. Should we only pray for people that we have personally met, and why pray for people that already live for Christ and are spiritually prosperous? Listen to this episode to find out more!
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Jan 28, 2021
EPISODE #38 | George Müller A Servant of Christ Teaches Us About Prayer - Part 3
Is prayer just a means to get Christians to calm down when they are anxious?
Does prayer really change our circumstances?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr Mack continues with Part 3 of his study on Answers to Prayer. In it we learn the role of prayer in the Christian life, that it is not fiction, but going to war. Some important questions are asked and answered, such as: Can we control God with prayer? If we cannot control God or change His mind, then why pray? Does God merely ordain the circumstances, or does He also ordain the means? Listen to this episode to find out more!
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Jan 25, 2021
EPISODE #37 | George Müller A Servant of Christ Teaches Us About Prayer - Part 2
How should we respond when God chooses not to answer our prayers immediately? What are some reasons for Christians to be persistent in prayer? Why do we find it difficult to pray?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr Mack continues with Part 2 of his study on Answers to Prayer. In it he continues to draw from the example of the evangelist George Müller, and lists 4 reasons why George Müller didn’t give up on praying. He discusses several common reasons why Christians struggle to pray. He shows why Christians should be motivated to pray from a study of James 5:16-18 and explains the statement, “Prayer is a means of power”. How can we be certain that God hears our prayers? What is it that makes prayer powerful? Listen to this episode to find out more!
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Jan 21, 2021
EPISODE #36 | George Müller A Servant of Christ Teaches Us About Prayer - Part 1
What does it say about our prayer life if we never pray for specific things, but only in general terms?
Is it biblical for a Christian to pray without being guided by the Bible?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack examines the life of George Müller, an evangelist that lived in the 1800’s, who’s life was marked by answered prayer. Müller had 7 principles of prayer, namely that one should rely upon God for all things, one should pray in specifics, prayer should be accompanied by studying the Word and the rest can be found within this episode!
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Jan 14, 2021
EPISODE #35 | Reaching the Ear of God: Praying For This Day
Why did Jesus specify that we have to pray daily for our needs?
Why does the Lord give us daily bread and not bread for a lifetime?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues to reveal all the spiritual treasure that can be found in the Lord’s prayer by focusing on the phrase “give us this day”. We all have a tendency to live in a way that we think we don’t need the Lord, we are filled with pride and we so easily forget that all the blessings in our lives comes from the Lord. Deuteronomy 8, the life of Hudson Taylor, and the danger of the Prosperity Gospel are but some of the things that are discussed in great detail in this biblically based episode!
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Jan 11, 2021
EPISODE #34 | Reaching the Ear of God: Deliver Us From Evil
How do we avoid temptations?
How can we be kept from evil?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack exposits the following portion from the Lord’s prayer: “And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” Why is sin so awful? What are the implications if we see sin as God sees it? How was Jesus made a curse for us? What does it mean that every sin is rebellion against God? All of this and much more is discussed in this biblically based episode!
The content of this episode comes from Dr. Mack’s book, Reaching the Ear of God: Praying More . . . and More Like Jesus.
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Jan 7, 2021
EPISODE #33 | Reaching the Ear of God: Forgive Us Our Debts
Why is our sin debt so significant?
Can man live in such a way that he is not in debt with God?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack exposits Matthew 6 verse 12: “And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors”. Various things are unpacked within this Scripture filled episode, such as Thomas Watson’s commentary on the passage, the relationship between the soul and the body, and how we owe a sin debt to the Lord because of the many ways that we fail to worship and serve the Lord as He should rightly be served!
The content of this episode comes from Dr. Mack’s book, Reaching the Ear of God: Praying More . . . and More Like Jesus.
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Jan 4, 2021
EPISODE #32 | Reaching the Ear of God: Praying For Our Daily Bread
What is the daily bread that we need?
Is it wrong to pray for physical needs?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack answers the question: what does it mean to pray for our daily bread? This episode includes a word study on how “bread” is used throughout the Scriptures, a discussion on the balance between physical and spiritual needs, and answers to questions like “Should we still pray for our daily bread if we work hard, have investment accounts, and have very sought after skills?”. All of this and much more will be discussed within this Scripture filled episode!
The content of this episode comes from Dr. Mack’s book, Reaching the Ear of God: Praying More . . . and More Like Jesus.
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Dec 31, 2020
EPISODE #31 | Reaching the Ear of God: As It Is In Heaven
What did Jesus mean when He taught the disciples to pray “as it is in heaven”?
How is God’s will done in heaven?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack continues to expound on the meaning of the Lord’s prayer in Matthew Chapter 6 by focusing on the phrase “as it is in heaven”. When we are obedient to the Word of God, should we only do it out of duty or should it be accompanied with cheerfulness? How and why was Satan cast out of heaven? All of this and much more will be discussed within this Scripture filled episode!
The content of this episode comes from Dr. Mack’s book, Reaching the Ear of God: Praying More . . . and More Like Jesus.
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Dec 26, 2020
EPISODE #30 | Reaching the Ear of God: Praying For God's Will to Be Done
What does it mean to pray “Thy will be done”?
Are we really satisfied with His will if our lives are marked by grumbling?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack explains what Jesus Christ meant when He explained to the disciples that they should pray that God’s will would be done. In this biblically based episode, God’s will is discussed in great length, by firstly looking at various figures in the Scriptures that trusted God will for their lives, like Job, Eli, David and the Apostle Paul. Various questions will also be answered, such as is it a sin to ask that God would change our difficult circumstances? May we feel sorrowful when we experience difficult circumstances? Can I know what God’s will is specifically for me, just like Moses did when God audibly spoke to Him? All of this and much more will be discussed within this Scripture filled episode!
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Dec 21, 2020
EPISODE #29 | Reaching the Ear of God: Kingdom Praying
What does it to mean to pray “Thy Kingdom Come”?
Is the kingdom political, earthly, or providential?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses what Jesus Christ meant when He prayed that the kingdom might come. What is God’s kingdom of grace and glory? If it is God that saves sinners, what is our prayer lives supposed to look like? How dependent are we supposed to be on God? All of this and much more will be discussed within this Scripture filled episode!
The content of this episode comes from chapter 6 of Dr. Mack’s book, Reaching the Ear of God: Praying More . . . and More Like Jesus.
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Dec 14, 2020
EPISODE #28 | Reaching the Ear of God: Putting God’s Concerns First
Can we pray with confidence knowing God hears our requests?
What is it to pray according to the will of God?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses how God’s name might be hallowed in our lives. What does the strange fire in Leviticus 10:1 teach us about worshipping God? How can we take the Lord’s name in vain? Are we praying that God would use our lives to show the world how glorious He is, or do we want the world to see how wonderful we are? All of this and much more will be discussed within this Scripture filled episode!
The content of this episode comes from chapter 5 of Dr. Mack’s book, Reaching the Ear of God: Praying More . . . and More Like Jesus.
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Dec 10, 2020
EPISODE #27 | Reaching the Ear of God: Coming to Your Heavenly Father
Why is it important for us to see God as our heavenly Father?
If we see God as our Father, how are we supposed to see the church?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses the attributes of our heavenly Father as we learn to pray more like Jesus. Seeing Jesus as the perfect son, dwelling on the fact that God is our holy, righteous, Father of glory and mercies, who comforts us in our afflictions, and does not leave us in our sin, but disciplines His children, are but some of the precious truths that will be discussed. The content of this episode comes from chapter 4 of Dr. Mack’s book, Reaching the Ear of God: Praying More . . . and More Like Jesus.
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Dec 7, 2020
EPISODE #26 | Reaching the Ear of God: Coming to Your Father
Should prayer just be a free for all, or does God want us to pray a certain way?
Should we pray about our concerns, God’s concerns, or both?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses the outline of the Lord’s prayer in Matthew Chapter 6 and answers some common question regarding prayer. Was the Lord’s prayer given to just be repeated? What is the preface, body, and conclusion of the Lord’s prayer? Does only Jesus have the right to call God His Father? Can Christians call Him their Father? Can anyone call Him their Father? The content of this episode comes from chapter 3 of Dr. Mack’s book, Reaching the Ear of God: Praying More . . . and More Like Jesus.
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Dec 3, 2020
EPISODE #25 | Reaching the Ear of God: Getting the Big Picture
What is the place of prayer in our lives?
Does our theology and our prayer life go hand in hand?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses the prerequisites for an effective prayer, and how we as believers can reach the ear of the Lord. Can we overcome the schemes of the Devil without prayer? Why is prayer so difficult for believers? What is most important: preaching, teaching, giving or prayer? Tune into this episode to hear the answers to all these questions, and much more! The content of this episode comes from Chapter 2 of Dr. Mack’s book, Reaching the Ear of God: Praying More . . . and More Like Jesus.
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Nov 30, 2020
EPISODE #24 | Reaching the Ear of God: The Naturalness of Prayer
Do you want to learn from the most renowned expert on prayer?
Do you want to have a truly intimate relationship with God?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses how the most renowned expert on prayer, our Lord Jesus Christ, taught the disciples to pray. What effect does teachability, humility and purity of heart have on one’s prayer life? Is prayer learned in the same way as fields of academia? Can one be a Christian and not want to pray? All of these questions and much more will be answered within this in-depth episode. The content of this episode comes from Chapter 1 of Dr. Mack’s book, Reaching the Ear of God: Praying More . . . and More Like Jesus.
Reaching the Ear of God can be found on Amazon:
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Nov 19, 2020
EPISODE #23 | Thirsting for God in Trouble and Exile
How did David counsel himself amidst Absalom’s pursuit of him?
Did David just focus on how he felt?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack analyses Psalm 42 and 43 based on David’s situation that is described in 2 Samuel 15. Should we just be stoic in our response to our situation? What role does God’s promises play when we seek to defeat depression? What does it mean to have a long-distance view of life? All of this and much more is discussed within this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today.
Out of the Blues can be found on Amazon:
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Nov 16, 2020
EPISODE #22 | Answering Popular Questions Regarding Depression
How do you get a depressed person to not continue to rehearse their problems in their mind?
What approach should one follow to counsel depressed children?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses some of the questions that he is asked regularly, specifically regarding depression. How do you communicate your counsel to depressed people? What association is there between anger and depression? What is the association between anxiety and depression? How do you counsel someone that gets panic attacks? All of this and much more is discussed within this episode.
Out of the Blues can be found on Amazon:
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Nov 12, 2020
EPISODE #21 | What Does Defeating Depression Practically Look Like?
What does it practically look like when someone overcomes their depression?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack examines Asaph, David and Jeremiah and how they applied the overcoming depression principles in their own lives. How did Asaph talk to himself rather then listen to himself after being honest with the Lord? On what did Jeremiah dwell to help him overcome his blues? Why was David generally able to defeat the depression that would lurk in his life? All of this and much more is discussed in this thorough episode.
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Nov 9, 2020
EPISODE #20 | Defeating Depression
What does Philippians 4:4 mean, i.e. to always rejoice in the Lord?
What does it mean to talk to ourselves and not listen to ourselves?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses how depression can be defeated by understanding what rejoicing in the Lord means, as well as what it does not mean. The saving work of Jesus Christ, the enabling power of the Holy Spirit and the strength of the Lord is discussed thoroughly regarding our fight against depression. Is overcoming depression as simple as pretending our problems are not that bad? Does it mean that we just need to scrape enough will power together to overcome it? Is sorrow the same as depression? All of this and much more is discussed in this thorough episode. The material that is discussed in this series can be found in Dr. Mack’s book, Out of the Blues: Dealing with the Blues of Depression and Loneliness.
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Nov 5, 2020
EPISODE #19 | Can Saving Faith Save Us From Depression?
How can we overcome our depression through the work of Jesus Christ?
Can we ever experience real joy apart from Christ?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses how unresolved sin can be a source of depression, and works through David’s depression that he experienced because of his unresolved sin. What is the condition of the heart of natural men, the importance of replacing sinful behavior with godly behavior and accountability relationships among believers are but some of the things that Dr. Mack also delves into within this episode. The material that is discussed in this series can be found in Dr. Mack’s book, Out of the Blues: Dealing with the Blues of Depression and Loneliness.
Out of the Blues can be found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Out-Blues-Dealing-Depression-Loneliness/dp/1885904592
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Nov 2, 2020
EPISODE #18 | Do I Just Need The Right Pill To Cure My Depression?
Is depression an illness?
Does depression come from a chemical imbalance that can merely be solved with medication?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses how secular culture have defined depression and compares that worldview, with Word of God. The effects of unbiblical thinking, the findings of Dr. Robert Smith regarding depression and various case studies are but some of the things that this episode is filled with. The material that is discussed in this series can be found in Dr. Mack’s book, Out of the Blues: Dealing with the Blues of Depression and Loneliness.
Out of the Blues can be found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Out-Blues-Dealing-Depression-Loneliness/dp/1885904592
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Oct 26, 2020
EPISODE #17 | When We Have No Purpose For Living
Why do people get depressed?
Why are we here?
What are we supposed to accomplish?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses how our relationship with God can have a direct effect on our life and ultimately determine whether we are depressed or not. The effect that redemption, and regeneration have on our lives; our relationship with the indwelling sin in ourselves and the hope of Heaven are but some of the things that Dr. Mack discusses in much detail. The material that is discussed in this series can be found in Dr. Mack’s book, Out of the Blues: Dealing with the Blues of Depression and Loneliness.
Out of the Blues can be found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Out-Blues-Dealing-Depression-Loneliness/dp/1885904592
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Oct 15, 2020
EPISODE #16 | What Does Depression Look Like?
Does severe depression manifest itself in more ways than just the emotions?
Can we see when a person is severely depressed?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses what the emotional, physical and behavioral manifestations are of people who are severely depressed. Does depression have an effect on our, intellect or theology? Can depression come from our past? These questions and much more are discussed, along with some practical application questions. The material that is discussed in this series can be found in Dr. Mack’s book, Out of the Blues: Dealing with the Blues of Depression and Loneliness.
Out of the Blues can be found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Out-Blues-Dealing-Depression-Loneliness/dp/1885904592
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Oct 12, 2020
EPISODE #15 | Defining Severe Depression
What are some of the ways that severe depression is manifested in a person?
What are the differences between moderate and severe depression?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack examines the thoughts, behaviour and actions of several people within God’s Word that experienced severe depression and how they came to that point. David in Psalm 38 and Elijah within 1 Kings are discussed thoroughly, along with Paul’s definition of depression in 2 Corinthians 4 and the episode concludes with a definition of depression from John Bunyan from his book, Pilgrims Progress. The material that is discussed in this series can be found in Dr. Mack’s book, Out of the Blues: Dealing with the Blues of Depression and Loneliness.
Out of the Blues can be found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Out-Blues-Dealing-Depression-Loneliness/dp/1885904592
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Oct 8, 2020
EPISODE #14 | When Our Depression Is No Longer Mild
What should we focus on when our feelings cause us to be depressed?
What is the difference between mild and moderate depression?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack examines what it means to be moderately depressed and examines people from God’s Word who had moderate depression. Asaph in Psalm 73, Jeremiah in Lamentations 3 and the Psalmist in Psalm 42 and 43 are examined thoroughly and some discussion questions are supplied as well. The episode concludes with an introduction of what it means to be severely depressed. The material that is discussed in this series can be found in Dr. Mack’s book, Out of the Blues: Dealing with the Blues of Depression and Loneliness.
Out of the Blues can be found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Out-Blues-Dealing-Depression-Loneliness/dp/1885904592
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Oct 5, 2020
EPISODE #13 | The Man of Sorrow
How can we overcome the highs and lows of life?
How did our Lord Jesus Christ deal with discouragement?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses how Jesus Christ was described as being a man of sorrow, and how He responded to the feelings and emotions that He experienced.
What does it mean for us to have fullness of joy? Is there a place for sorrow in the Christian life? All of these questions and much more are answered within this episode. The material that is discussed in this series can be found in Dr. Mack’s book, Out of the Blues: Dealing with the Blues of Depression and Loneliness.
Out of the Blues can be found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Out-Blues-Dealing-Depression-Loneliness/dp/1885904592
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Sep 21, 2020
EPISODE #12 | Overcoming Depression
How can man overcome depression?
What does it really mean to be depressed?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack supplies the introduction to the next series of episodes where we will look to understand and defeat loneliness and depression. How do people get depressed? What is a biblical definition of depression? In the Bible we have everything we need for life and for godliness, but how can this help us in battling depression and loneliness? All of these things and much more are discussed in this episode and the episodes to come. The material that is discussed in this series can be found in Dr. Mack’s book, Out of the Blues: Dealing with the Blues of Depression and Loneliness.
Out of the Blues can be found in Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Out-Blues-Dealing-Depression-Loneliness/dp/1885904592
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Sep 17, 2020
EPISODE #11 | True Success and How To Attain It
What is man’s greatest need?
How can man’s greatest need be attained?
In this episode of Christian life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses how we can attain true success within this life. God wants His children to be ambitious, so what’s wrong with wanting success? Why is godliness supposed to be our goal? What is godliness? These are but some of the things that are discusses within this episode, and Dr. Mack ensures that everything remains practical by asking helpful application questions throughout the episode.
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Sep 14, 2020
EPISODE #10 Part 3 | The Way of Escape
How does real change happen as we battle our anxieties?
What are we to replace anxiety with?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Wayne Mack discusses how we are to put certain things off and put other things on and how this process allows us to overcome the anxiety that is present in our lives. Taking every thought captive, meditating on the fact that Christ is ruling and applying these biblical principles to a counselling situation, are just some of the things that are discussed in further detail. The content of this episode comes from Chapter 8 of Dr. Mack’s book, Anger and Stress Management God’s Way.
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Sep 10, 2020
EPISODE #9 Part 2 | The Way of Escape
Does God have a purpose with our stressful situations?
How can we know what His purposes are?
Can our own sin be the reason why people act sinfully towards us?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Mack continues to elaborate what the way of escape is from the stress that we experience in our lives. The sowing and reaping principle, James 1:2-5, Matthew 5: 3-12 and Galatians 5:22-24 are but some of the things that are discussed as we ask how we can overcome the stress in our lives before it overcomes us. The material that is discussed within this episode comes from Chapter 7 of Dr. Mack’s book, Anger and Stress Management God's Way.
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Sep 7, 2020
EPISODE #8 Part 1 | The Way of Escape
What role does the sovereignty of God play regarding our attitude towards stress?
How can being thankful allow us to overcome stress?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Mack discusses key factors in developing biblical procedures to overcome stress before it overcomes you. We take a look at key biblical figures such as Joseph, Paul, and Jehoshaphat and how they handled the stressful situations that they were placed in. These principles are also applied to some practical counselling situations. The episode concludes with some helpful application questions. The material that is discussed within this episode comes from Chapter 7 of Dr. Mack’s book, Anger and Stress Management God's Way.
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Sep 3, 2020
EPISODE #7 | There Are Consequences
How does the Bible warn us about the consequences of ungodly responses to stress?
What is the purpose of doing so?
How can sinful responses to stress negatively affect our lives?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Mack continues his discussion of stress from the previous episode and lists five consequences of our ungodly responses to it. He includes biblical examples of why we should take our responses seriously and seek to change. The material that is discussed within this episode comes from Chapter 6 of his book, Anger and Stress Management God’s Way.
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Aug 31, 2020
EPISODE #6 | Where Does Stress Come From?
Where does stress come from?
How can we overcome the stresses of life before they overcome us?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Mack discusses the topic of stress from a biblical perspective. Some of the material that is touched on within this episode include:
· How to respond to worry.
· What are the differences between good and bad stress?
· Examples of stress from the Bible.
Dr. Mack also concludes the episode with some helpful application questions. The material that is discussed within this episode comes from Chapter 5 of his book, Anger and Stress Management God’s Way.
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Aug 27, 2020
EPISODE #5 | Learning To Be Good and Angry
How can we overcome the temptation of sinful anger?
What does the Bible teach us about dealing with our sinful anger, and what should we do to prevent anger and offense from straining and damaging our relationships with others?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Mack explains four biblical aspects to dealing with our anger in a God-honouring way. The material is from Chapter 3 of his book, Anger and Stress Management God’s Way.
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Aug 24, 2020
EPISODE #4 | When is Anger Wrong?
What are the various ways that sinful anger can manifest itself in our lives?
How do you counsel someone that does not acknowledge their anger?
How important is it for us to take ownership of our anger?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Mack explains how we should see the anger in our own lives and how we are to respond to people or situations that treat us not according to the way we want to be treated. The material is from Chapter 2 of his book, Anger and Stress Management God’s Way.
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Aug 20, 2020
EPISODE #3 | Sometimes It's Right and Sometimes It's Wrong To Be Angry Part 2
When is anger sinful?
What are the characteristics of sinful anger?
In what ways is sinful anger destructive?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Mack discusses the topic of sinful anger and the reasons why people become sinfully angry from a biblical perspective. He includes biblical examples of what happens when sinful anger is allowed to remain in our lives. The material is from Chapters 1 and 2 of his book, Anger and Stress Management God’s Way.
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Aug 17, 2020
EPISODE #2 | Sometimes It's Right and Sometimes It's Wrong To Be Angry
Is anger always sinful?
When is anger sinful and when is anger righteous?
In this episode of Christian Life Issues for Today, Dr. Mack addresses the subject of anger and looks at defining the different types of anger from a biblical perspective. He draws material from Chapter 1 of his book Anger & Stress Management God's Way and concludes the episode with some practical application questions.
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Aug 12, 2020
EPISODE #1 | Introduction
Christian Life Issues for Today is a new podcast that is hosted by Dr. Wayne Mack.
The purpose of the podcast is to help people grow in their Christian lives, to equip people to use the Word of God to minister to others in their own lives and so that Colossians 1:28 would be fulfilled:
“We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17 states:
“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.”
Within this podcast Dr. Mack will be using the Bible as the foundation to solve man’s problems. Some of the topics that will be discussed within this podcast include:
· Anger and Stress Management
· A Biblical Perspective on Depression
· Courage: Fighting Fear with Fear
· Living and Loving for God's Glory
· Marriage and Family Issue…
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