Waiting is hard because we’re also designed for glory—we catch glimpses of the way it should be and get heartsick having to wait. We struggle so much in the meantime—but if there wasn’t a “meantime” to struggle/pray/worship God, it would not be as full of a life. Patience is the difference between choosing to wait well and being stressed and anxious and in a hurry all the time. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: htt...
Jun 08, 2018•15 min•Ep. 200
We’re called to love, and love is patient—but people are nearly impossible to be patient with! Liz and Evan Frerichs talk about what drives them crazy about other people and talk about balance. Part of the definition of patience is having the power to act but refraining from doing so. This is a skill we all need to learn. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter: @AKindOfLying @El...
Jun 07, 2018•14 min•Ep. 199
Have you ever said to yourself, “Why am I not learning patience quickly enough!?” It’s hard to be gentle with ourselves. We’re often our harshest critic. But we don’t have to do that to ourselves. God is all about giving us room to grow, to practice patience. After all, if God just granted our prayers as soon as we prayed them, we wouldn't need patience. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EE...
Jun 06, 2018•12 min•Ep. 198
You’re going to be waiting, but will you be patient or not? Waiting often leads us to ask “why?”: Why is this not happening faster? Why did that delay or hang-up happen to me? We need to surrender and have faith like in the song It is Well With My Soul where it says “when my faith shall be sight.” God has given us a way to learn to trust and be patient. We get there through prayer. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook:...
Jun 05, 2018•11 min•Ep. 197
It’s almost impossible to slow down and be still—let alone be patient with the process. We demand fast computers, phones, and transportation. There’s very little time built into our culture where we’re OK with waiting. Though waiting happens, patience is not automatic, it’s part of the fruit of the Spirit that must be cultivated in our lives. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitt...
Jun 04, 2018•14 min•Ep. 196
If God can’t forgive you for it, it’s not a sin. We’re wrapping up our week on forgiveness with some final distinctions. There’s a difference between mistakes and sin. There’s also a lot of forgiveness work we need to do between us and God, and also between us and our community. This all takes pushing into discomfort, but the benefits are out of this world! Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...
May 25, 2018•17 min•Ep. 195
Forgiveness and reconciliation are different, but a lot of Christians tend to think of them as the same thing. Forgiveness is something you can do by yourself in your heart, but reconciliation requires cooperation from the other person. Forgiveness is mandatory for Christians, reconciliation is a command as well, but we can only do our part. Pamela Aidan’s book: http://a.co/gubo48n Fairly Spiritual episode: https://www.fairlyspiritual.org/2018/05/08/reconciliation-the-motivation-of-my-life/ Epic...
May 24, 2018•15 min•Ep. 194
Minimization is another huge enemy of true forgiveness and grace. But we do it because we can’t face the pain of owning our sin—whether it’s against God or others. Fear of strong emotions also drive us to minimization. Who wants to admit they’re depressed or an angry person? But God can take all of this and fold it into His work on the cross. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitt...
May 23, 2018•14 min•Ep. 193
Do you feel comforted or angry knowing God commands us to forgive others or we won’t be forgiven ourselves? This is so key to our faith, we don’t want to end up like the pharisees, thinking there is nothing wrong. Once we understand the depth of our sin and the completeness of God’s work on the cross, we have no reason not to forgive others. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitte...
May 22, 2018•14 min•Ep. 192
We all tend to keep some degree of bitterness in our heart. And we have our pet ways of justifying it—the hurt was really bad, they never changed, I’m not sure how to even let this feeling go, and on and on! So if we’re commanded to forgive, and we are, what’s next? This week we’re diving into real forgiveness. We’re not sweeping anything under the rug. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EED...
May 21, 2018•14 min•Ep. 191
It takes faith to get our mind out of the cultural spirit of the age and into the real world—the reality God is part of. There are lies about nearly everything trying to take us down. But the Bible gives us tools to practice discernment. Some are listed in James 5:13-16. EFT is also a good way to reprogram our subconscious with what we know to be true. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDC...
May 18, 2018•15 min•Ep. 190
A good relationship should be challenging to manage. When we embrace the difficult things God tells us to do, we will grow and thrive. If you doubt this, you can always ask for the faith to understand the truth. There is Biblical precedent for this: “Lord, I believe, help my unbelief!” Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.c...
May 17, 2018•15 min•Ep. 189
We look at Hebrews 11, the Hall of Faith, and discover that all these people have major flaws. But this should be encouraging, because they are like us. Let’s strive to be remembered for our obedience and faith in God, not for getting 1,000 chores done on the weekend. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz’s book: Tal...
May 16, 2018•13 min•Ep. 188
Faithful to what? You’re called to be faithful, but it’s not always easy putting into action the activity of faithfulness. Does it look like writing a book when you’re stuck, sick in a chair like Liz was? Does it mean giving yourself grace and dealing with your shame head-on? Yes, and lots of other things. Through prayer and our relationship with God, He will guide us with His faithfulness. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on ...
May 15, 2018•13 min•Ep. 187
How hard is it to trust God with the details of life? We often want to read the wikipedia entry for our lives before we go into a stressful situation so we know what to do or what will happen. But God doesn't give us that preview. He asks us to trust Him. God is faithful every day, and there are huge parts of history that prove it like the Exodus and the resurrection. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.f...
May 14, 2018•14 min•Ep. 186
Is kindness just another kind of love? Or something completely different? Evan and Liz Frerichs try to determine what, if any, are the differences between love and kindness. There are some! And they’re both fruit of the Holy Spirit Christians need to have growing in their lives. Listen to this week’s episodes if this is a struggle for you. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter:...
May 11, 2018•12 min•Ep. 185
Why don’t we just automatically be kind to one another? Why does unkindness creep into marriages and friendships and our interactions with strangers? It’s possible we’re too busy or maybe we’re stuck dwelling in the past or future. Either way, Christians are called to kindness so we’ve got build enough margin into our lives to have time for kindness. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCas...
May 10, 2018•12 min•Ep. 184
You’re supposed to be kind right? But is it ever confusing or too difficult to follow through? You’ve gotta give something you can actually give based on your talents and personality and skills. But head’s-up, real kindness will also bring you out of your comfort zone. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter: @AKindOfLying @ElizFrerichs @EEDCast EpicEveryDayNow.com Liz’s book: Ta...
May 09, 2018•12 min•Ep. 183
Is kindness conditional? Isn't God kind to everyone? Yes, but the fullest expression of His kindness is directed toward His children. Evan & Liz Frerichs talk about three ways to receive God’s conditional kindness: salvation, surrender, and having our eyes open to it. Let’s make sure we are able to receive the kindness of God! Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter: @AKindOf...
May 08, 2018•13 min•Ep. 182
What characteristic of God do you usually think about first? Love? Judgment? How far down the list is kindness? This is a huge part of God’s character, and we’re going to be taking about it all week. It’s also fruit of the Holy Spirit that we should have in our life. Today we discuss the kindness of the Old Testament God as well as Jesus, **spoiler alert: they’re the same person.** Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook:...
May 07, 2018•13 min•Ep. 181
Love means letting go, right? Letting them choose their path. God even does this for us. He could force us to obey Him, but He doesn't. It’s hard to apply this in our own lives though. We want those we love to make good choices and so sometimes it just seems easier to try to force them. We’re talking about how love is not control today. sleep book: http://butterbeliever.com/the-sleep-solution/ Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us ...
May 04, 2018•14 min•Ep. 180
There are many ways for love to break down between people. There may be a poor understanding of what love even is or we could have trouble seeing others the way God sees them--which is always as the apple of His eye. Evan & Liz Frerichs talk about getting how getting this perspective in the forefront of our mind can help us love others. Fact is, everyone is loved by God, so if we see them as they truly are, we will love them too. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, G...
May 03, 2018•11 min•Ep. 179
Part of our job as people made in the image of God is to protect the vital core of our heart so there is room to give love abundantly. But if we don’t have good boundaries, our hearts get plundered. When we’re not assertive, we begin to resent those around us, stifling love. Often, saying ‘no’ means ‘I love you.’ There are many ways to say ‘I love you.’ Boundaries book: http://a.co/2eevQCr Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on F...
May 02, 2018•13 min•Ep. 178
Maybe you’re pretty good at loving others. But what about when they reject you? How hard it is to deal with that pain—when they don’t return your love? It’s too easy to take on that rejection and make it part of your identity—but don’t do it! Jesus loved perfectly, and he got murdered for it. And yet he overcame. It’s possible to survive rejection in love. Liz’s fanfic: http://www.lcfanfic.com/stories/2016/html/ambival.html Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play...
May 01, 2018•12 min•Ep. 177
Know any annoying people? How about downright hurtful people? How do you love them? Evan & Liz Frerichs talk about how it’s impossible to solve that person’s problem—whatever it is that makes them hurtful and annoying. Instead, as Christians, it’s our job to ask God to examine our hearts and show us why we’re annoyed so He can heal it. Then we will be on solid ground to respond to those who are hard to love. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher an...
Apr 30, 2018•13 min•Ep. 176
You have been bought with a price, you are a new creation, you have been forgiven, you are God’s child. These should be shame killers and love amplifiers if you’re in the family of God. But too often, Christians loose track of this core part of our identity. God is the only one in the universe capable of forgiving AND forgetting. Let Him define you. Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast...
Apr 27, 2018•11 min•Ep. 175
Why is it so difficult to receive love? Partly because it takes humility. If it’s really love, the other person is going to see who you really are. This is scary idea! And we come up with all kinds of things to hinder really loving; everything from flat out refusal to unintentional/intentional avoidance. It's Not About the Nail: https://youtu.be/-4EDhdAHrOg God's Love week: http://epiceverydaynow.com/?s=gods+love Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher a...
Apr 26, 2018•13 min•Ep. 174
It’s not faith or strength to hide doubts, and it’s not noble to suppress parts of your self. But when we want to love or be loved, we often do this—creating less intimacy, not more. To truly love takes understand ourselves and to do that, we’ve got to see ourselves the way God sees us. God's Love week: http://epiceverydaynow.com/?s=gods+love Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitt...
Apr 25, 2018•14 min•Ep. 173
God does not despise us. So why do we live like He does? And when we don’t see His love for us, it’s too easy to despise ourselves. But a fruit of the spirit is love and this must include self-love. Evan & Liz Frerichs’ prayer is that we will all see ourselves as God sees us. God's Love week: http://epiceverydaynow.com/?s=gods+love Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EEDCast/ Twitter: @AK...
Apr 24, 2018•12 min•Ep. 172
Love your neighbor as you love yourself. How often do we as Christians forget the self-love, while our culture is forgetting the part about loving your neighbor? There are 100 little ways to do self-care through out the day and week. Evan and Liz Frerichs also discuss the difference between selfishness and self-care. God's Love week: http://epiceverydaynow.com/?s=gods+love Epic Every Day is available on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher and YouTube. Like us on Facebook: https://...
Apr 23, 2018•13 min•Ep. 171
