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Is it ok to be sad? How should we respond to sadness?

Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it in this week's episode!

How does stillness help us in our walk with God, and how do we achieve it? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week!

We sometimes find it hard to accept help from others. Why is that? How do we avoid self-sufficiency?

Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it in this week's episode!

What is righteousness, and why should we pursue it? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week!

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When things in life are uncertain, what's your go-to response? How does our faith help us in these moments?

Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week!

One day, Jesus will return. Are we living our lives with this knowledge? How should it change our behaviour and priorities? Join Joy and Bob to find out!

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Can you live the Christian life without going to church? Should you? What does the Bible say, and why does it matter?

Join Joy and Bob in this week's episode!

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Submission has negative connotations today, but is it always bad? What does it mean to submit to each other, and to submit to God?

Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week!

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Is pride a good or bad thing? How does pride affect our walk with Jesus? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week!

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What does it mean to be content? How is that different from feeling happy, and how do you achieve contentment?

Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week!

This week, Joy and Bob frankly tackle the topic of lust. When do our natural feelings become sinful? What does the Bible say about what's wrong and what's right to do? Join Joy and Bob to find out!

Please be aware that this episode contains some topics that won't be suitable for a younger audience.

We continue our episodes on the "beatitudes" (Jesus's sermon on the mount from Matthew 5) with this topic: blessed are those who mourn. What does this mean? What are we mourning? Join Joy and Bob this week to find out!

How important is it to be trustworthy, and how does it relate to our walk with God? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it in this week's episode!

Jesus called us to take up our cross and follow Him. What does that mean? Why are we talking about that at the start of a brand new year?

Join Joy and Bob as they discuss this first topic of 2026!

We're joined today by a special guest, Chris Juby, a worship song writer who has been on a personal journey of discovering the purpose and power of lament.

As we approach Christmas, this may not seem like a very Christmassy topic! But Christmas doesn't magically make difficult times easy, and it can be a challenging period of the year for many people.

Join Joy, Bob and Chris as they talk about the Biblical practice of lament - what it is, what it isn't, and how it can be used to draw near to God in difficult times.

Are you an ambitious person? Is ambition a good or a bad thing, or could it be both?

Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week!

What should we do when we feel guilty? Is guilt always a bad thing, or is it ever good or helpful?

Join Bob and Joy as they discuss it this week!

"Boldness", not "baldness"!

What is boldness? How important is it in our walk with Jesus, and how do we get more of it?

Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week!

In the first in our series on the "beatitudes", Joy and Bob look at the poor in spirit, mentioned in Matthew 5:3.

Why are the poor in spirit blessed, and what does it mean that theirs is the kingdom of heaven?

Are we living for Jesus or the approval of others? How do we recognise when we are people-pleasing? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it in this week's episode!

What do we do when we feel tired? Is it something natural or normal, or is it a sign that something's wrong? How do we connect with God when we're weary?

Join Joy and new host Bob as they discuss this week's topic.

We're returning from our summer break, and we come bearing big news! No spoilers though; listen to the update to find out what's coming next...

What does the Bible say about honesty? Should we be honest in every situation? Join Hannah and Joy as they discuss this week's topic!

What characterises hate, and how do we identify it in ourselves? Is it ever OK to hate?

Join Joy and Hannah as they discuss it this week!

How do we respond when we are frustrated with our situation? Should we be able to find contentment in any circumstance? Join Hannah and Joy as they discuss the topic of discontentment!

What is truth? Has the meaning been lost in a world that says every person has their own truth? Is biblical truth still viable?

Join Joy and Hannah as they discuss this week's topic!

What is hypocrisy? How do we identify it in our lives and avoid it? Join Hannah and Joy as they discuss it this week!

What is empathy, why is it important and how does it relate to our walk with God? Join Hannah and Joy as they discuss it this week!

What is wisdom according to the Bible? How do we become more wise? Join Joy and Hannah as they discuss it this week!

What causes bitterness? How do we know if we're feeling bitter, and what do we do about it? Join Joy and Hannah as they discuss it this week.

What should we do when we feel lonely? How does God help us in our loneliness? Join Joy & Hannah as they discuss this week's topic.

Love is a concept we all know well, so where do we even start? What separates human love from God's love? Join Hannah and Joy as they discuss this week's topic!

How do you react when your discouraged? Join Joy and Hannah as they discuss this week's topic!

This week, Joy and Hannah look at another fruit of the Holy Spirit: Patience.

Happy new year!

For the first episode of 2025, Joy & Hannah are joined once again by Jon to talk about the topic of purpose. What does it mean to have purpose in life? How should it be different for Christians?

In the second part of a three-part mini-series on the trinity, Joy and Hannah focus on Jesus. What makes Him so important and foundational to the Christian faith?

What is envy? How is it different from jealousy, or coveting? What do we do when we find ourselves feeling envious?

Join Hannah and Joy as they discuss this week's topic!

Are you aware of the things that you say to yourself? Are you kind or overly harsh? How do you think God wants you to talk to yourself?

Join Joy and Hannah as they discuss this topic.

This week, Joy and Hannah are joined by Bob, a friend who has been through a challenging but rewarding journey of fostering. Through this experience she has learnt about the fatherhood of God, so the three of them discuss this topic.

Bob has a blog where you can read more about her life: https://www.idaredtocallhimdaddy.com.

How do we keep going when everything is dragging us down? Should we always persevere, or is it sometimes OK to give something up?

Join Hannah and Joy as they discuss the topic of perseverance.

How much do you think about the words coming out of your mouth? Do you find yourself saying things that you know God wouldn't want you to say? Join the club! And join Hannah and Joy as they discuss this topic.

What is goodness? Well, you can always rely on Hannah to provide a dictionary definition a few minutes in. But does all goodness come from God? Join Joy & Hannah as they discuss!

Joy and Hannah talk about possibly the most important thing that Christians never talk about: heaven!

Later in the episode, Jon joins to discuss the question, "should we always be honest"?

If we believe in Jesus, we are free. But are we living in the freedom he's given us, or are we still bound by fear and anxiety? Join Hannah and Joy as they discuss this week's topic.

Is it possible to be passionate about things and persevere in them, while also holding them lightly, acknowledging that God is in control and not you? What about the things that we own that we treasure, can we hold those lightly?

Join Joy & Hannah as they discuss this topic.

What are you passionate about? Would you describe yourself as zealous for God? If not, why not?

Join Hannah and Joy as they talk about this in the latest episode of the Not So Perfect Christian Life!

How do you respond when you feel God's correction? Is it a positive or negative thing for you? Join Hannah & Joy this week as they discuss the topic. Towards the end of the episode, Jon hops in to talk about this week's dilemma: "Should I think about dying more?"

Joy and Hannah are joined by Wendy Mann to talk about the subject of her new book, "Hosting God's Presence". When we meet together in our churches, are we expectant to meet with God or have we settled for less?

We all feel sorry for ourselves sometimes. But what's the biblical perspective on self-pity? How do we stop feeling it? Is it something we can just snap out of?

Join Hannah & Joy as they discuss this in the latest episode of The Not So Perfect Christian Life.

Joy & Hannah tackle the subject of feeling distant from God. What do you do when you feel distant from Him, how do you change it?

At the end, Jon joins to discuss this week's dilemma, how do you approach, love and work with someone who has depression?