The Bible tells us to rejoice with those who rejoice. So why is that sometimes so hard to do? And when a friend's success arouses jealousy, how can we begin to make progress? James & Mia explore helpful ways forward for one listener experiencing this common struggle.

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How do you talk to one of your children when he or she doesn't want to go to church? James & Mia dive into some helpful ways to navigate this common parenting conundrum. As they explain, your own faithfulness and joy in worship will likely go a long way in shepherding your child's heart to the Lord.

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Now that they've explored what it means for Christians to be filled with the Holy Spirit, James & Mia spend this episode unpacking just how we can experience that deeper connection and intimacy with Him. As you'll discover in this final episode of a four-part series on the Holy Spirit, being filled involves listening, looking, and living as He directs.

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All Christians have the Holy Spirit dwelling in them. But what's the difference between just having the Spirit within us and being filled with the Spirit? James & Mia tackle that question in this episode as they continue their four-part series on the Holy Spirit.

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In the second part of their series on the Holy Spirit, James & Mia explore the work the Spirit does in us. If you're struggling to discern His presence in your life, James says reframing your perspective a little just might help keep you in better step with the Spirit's activity.

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James & Mia kick off a four-part series on the Holy Spirit with a look at just who the Spirit is. Join them as they dig deeper into why Jesus told His disciples it was actually better that He go away and send them the Spirit.

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As the nation mourns the assassination of outspoken Christian & political activist Charlie Kirk, James says it's a moment for Christ-followers to weep, pursue wisdom, and engage in witness. Join him and guest co-host Landon Paul, pastor of worship at CSPC, as they explore the beginnings of what a Gospel-grounded response to this time of national sorrow might look like.

James & Mia are back for a fresh season of new episodes! They kick off Season Four with a conversation that will be especially helpful if you already miss the long, relaxing days of summer and are struggling with the busier routine fall ushers in. While you can't control everything that comes onto your plate, James says it's possible to be less a victim of your own schedule than you might think. He unpacks how you can build your life to be more of the type of life you actually want to live.

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In this Season 3 finale, a listener asks why the Westminster Confession of Faith says God is without passion. As James & Mia explain, that doesn't mean God has no emotion. Instead, it points to the deeply comforting truth that all God does expresses who He is, which means we can be assured He's perfectly reliable.

Send in your questions over the summer while James & Mia take a break: livedeeply@cspc.net. And we look forward to returning in just a few months for Season 4!

A listener wants to know how to parent a second child with a vastly different personality than the family's firstborn. James responds with practical advice, including the admonition that loving our children equally doesn't always mean treating them exactly the same.

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Most believers accept, at some level, the truth that God is holy. But is He also happy? In this episode, James & Mia respond to a listener who's asking that question. Their answer not only affects how we see God, but also leads to rich & deep application in our own personal lives. Enjoy this episode, recorded with CSPC's Generations class along as a studio audience.

What does it mean when Satan is bound for 1,000 years (Revelation 20:2)? James & Mia wrap up their series on questions from Revelation by taking a deeper look at what's going on in this part of John's vision, as well as how we can apply it practically in everyday life.

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James & Mia explore another listener question drawn from CSPC's recent sermon series on the book of Revelation. This week's question: What will judgment day be like for believers?

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This week, James & Mia launch into a few episodes exploring listeners' questions about Revelation after CSPC's recently completed sermon series "Jesus Wins." The first question: How should our understanding of God's coming wrath impact how we think about justice in the here & now?

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Have you ever worried you've committed the unforgivable sin? James & Mia spend this episode exploring just what the Scriptures say about this sometimes puzzling topic. If your heart is soft enough to repent of sin, this episode should leave you feeling encouraged and assured that you haven't done anything too awful for God's forgiveness.

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How can you be sure you're saved? James & Mia spend this episode tackling that question from a listener. They say just sensing the need to ask the question is probably an encouraging sign. Plus, you'll get a deeper look at how to pursue assurance in the Lord.

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A listener wants to know what happens to a Christian when he or she dies. James & Mia unpack the biblical answer, which provides not only an explanation for why death brings such overwhelming sorrow, but also grants deep comfort to those who are in Christ.

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If there's one member of the Trinity most of us know the least about, it's the Holy Spirit. That's how Mia felt, and it's one reason she recently attended Bridgetown Church's Holy Spirit Conference. In this episode, she and James unpack what she learned about the member of the Godhead so many believers find so mysterious.

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Have you ever wondered where James would make his home if he could live in a movie scene? What about his go-to Chick-fil-A order? Get to know James like never before as Mia peppers him with rapid-fire style questions in a fun departure from the usual, more weighty topics they tackle.

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A listener who recently took a job in a new city after graduating college is wondering if he made the wrong decision. In this episode, James says this kind of decision-making is less about being right or wrong; it's more about knowing how to seek wisdom and keeping our pursuit of Jesus primary.

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