"Teach Me Lord to Wait" Music & Lyrics: Stuart Hamblin Arranged by: Gerald Moore Teach me Lord, to wait down on my knees, Till in Your own good time You answer my pleas; Teach me not to rely on what others do, But to wait in prayer for an answer from You. Teach me Lord, to wait while hearts are aflame, Let me humble my pride and call on Your name. Keep my faith renewed, my eyes on Thee, Let me be on this earth what you want me to be. Refrain: "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their s...
May 15, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Faith is the substance of things hoped for; the evidence of things unseen. - Hebrews 11:1 Hebrews 11 has been referred to as the "Faith Hall of Fame" as it gives many accounts of the men and women who boldly believed God and acted in faith when reason and human logic may not have supported it. Kristy and Bonnie discuss how these people were set apart and also set a great example of how we should walk by faith and not rely too much on our own understanding. Because if do not have faith, it is imp...
Apr 17, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Sometimes the full truth stings and the half-truth feels good. This episode addresses the way that lies can sneak into our minds from seemingly trustworthy sources to tell us something our hearts desire to believe, even if it doesn't line up with God's Word. The lyrics from the song "Crazy About You" by Tauren Wells are discussed in light of God's truth from both the Old and New Testaments. Specifically discussed is the idea that God has never been mad at you, a declaration made in the song, but...
Mar 20, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Sometimes our world stands still when we receive news we never expected, other times we have months or years to prepare for the loss of those we love. No matter how or when loss finds its way into your life you can be sure you are never really prepared for what comes after. Grief is a process that can make people feel uncomfortable, angry, unexplainable sadness, and a host of other emotions. Although none of us want to become acquainted with it; it is inescapable. Grief will find you. The truth ...
Feb 21, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This episode is a continuation of the previous one, "Suffering Succotash". “To live is to suffer, to survive is to find meaning in the suffering.” - Gordon Allport It’s okay not to be okay. But sometimes that’s not the message we hear from those around us. It may not even be the message we tell ourselves. However, it is still the truth. It should be expected that we will fall apart. We all need to give ourselves and others the permission to feel and reprocess our pain. How can we best support th...
Jan 17, 2024•42 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Suffering is inevitable to some degree as long as we are living this life. If you live long enough you will be touched by tragedy and trauma. The degree to which those things affect you depend heavily on your environment, supporting community, your own innate gifts, and if you have an intimate relationship with our heavenly Father. Although we have no control over things that happen to us as we learn and grow and lean into Christ we recognize that most of us have choices now. The suffering in th...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 4
As we enter the holiday season we reflect on the true meaning of it all. Thanksgiving invites us to introspection and reminds us all that we have much to be grateful for. While Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus, our Savior and mediator to the Father. Far too often we find ourselves more concerned with the gifts we get than how we can be a blessing to others. Do we embody the values we profess? If we are not careful and intentional, we find ourselves fixated and concerned about less importa...
Nov 15, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Discerning the will of God requires a tried and tested relationship with Him. One way we grow with God is to wrestle with Him- to choose to pursue Him and struggle with Him, opening ourselves up to a conflict that leaves us refined. As we mature on our faith journey and grow in wisdom and understanding, we soon learn that God uses our struggles, temptations, and trials to draw us closer to Him. When we are at our weakest that is when His power is made perfect. When we cry out to Him and surrende...
Nov 01, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 2
This candid conversation about the joy and cost of following Christ will prompt you to reflect upon your life. If you could swap lives with a non-believing friend, neighbor, or co-worker, would you be able to comfortably walk in their shoes? Could you blend in or would it be uncomfortable for you or vice versa? We are called to be the salt and light of the earth, set apart. If we blend in, are we actually obeying this call? Matthew 5:13-16 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses it...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 1
As season one wraps we look back on the journey of God Be Crazy and share the impact it has had on us. We are extremely humbled and grateful to have been on this journey with you all. Thank you for your support and for allowing us the space to grow right along with you. We definitely don’t claim to be experts on the Bible. In fact, we are simply fallible human beings who pray earnestly to do the will of God. We want to honor him with our lives and we strive to live that out. Join us for Season 2...
Sep 06, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Change is inevitable. Living a human life means that struggles are a likely part of your journey. We have a choice in what we do with the circumstances in our lives as well as how we handle the hard things. Healing is possible especially when you allow God’s love and wisdom to take root in your soul. This episode takes us for a stroll down memory lane as we revisit some of the traumas we discussed in episode 5 entitled “Strumming my pain with His fingers.” We are reminded that seemingly impossib...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 33
We should all be asking ourselves regularly, “Does the Bible really say that?” Just because we hear it often does not make it true. We want to bring to your attention a few of the many common phrases or beliefs we say or hear that many believe are rooted in scripture. Our intention is to shine a light on little half truths that present themselves as gospel. We are ultimately responsible for what we believe, why we believe that, and the relationship we have cultivated with our Holy Papa. Anytime ...
Aug 09, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 32
“When God tells you to do something, you do it.” This is a quote from Tim Ballard, played by Jim Caviezel, in the movie “Sound of Freedom”. Tim was being commissioned by God to rescue children from sex traffickers and he made a choice to act. In part two of this episode series, Kristy and Bonnie share the vision given to them for Solomon Center, a nonprofit organization they founded due to God’s prompting and guidance. Solomon Center is now accepting donations to assist with building a state-of-...
Jul 26, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 31
The movie “Sound of Freedom” shines a light on the darkness in our fallen world. The personal stories of sex trafficking depicted in this film hit very close to home for Kristy and Bonnie. In part one of this deeply personal and transparent episode series they share details of how this horrendous evil has impacted their lives and how God has called them to use it for His glory and others’ healing. To join the fight against sex trafficking and help others heal from the experience please consider ...
Jul 26, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Join us as we cruise down Cringe-worthy Blvd. In this episode we take a look at those scriptures that leave us scratching our heads and wondering what the heck we just read. If we choose to curiously seek understanding from these strange scriptures and stories, the journey will leave us with new insight and lessons we can apply to our daily lives. Scripture referenced: 2 Kings 2:23-25 Deut. 28:27 1 Samuel 5:9,12 1 Samuel 6:4-5 Exodus 4:18-31 Genesis 19 Hosea 1-3 For Q&A and discussion about ...
Jul 12, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Our earthly fathers can influence and impact how or if we relate to our Heavenly Father. However, our parents are not God. People are flawed; God and his love are perfect. In Luke 11:9-13 Jesus teaches us that if we are asking and seeking a relationship with God, we will definitely find it. He reminds us that even flawed earthly parents know how to give their kids what they need so “how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” He speaks our language and me...
Jun 28, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 28
The topic of sex and relationships is often a tricky subject to navigate. Whether you are a teen just entering into the dating world, a more mature adult navigating single life, a married adult, or a newly divorced/widowed adult who finds themselves walking through a new season of life this episode has something for everyone. Sex is a topic that deserves direct communication. We recognize that many people are uncomfortable discussing sex and that the topic is often met with immature antics and s...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Throughout scripture we see numerous examples of God's power at work. Many times, such as in the story of Joshua and Achan, God acts in a manner that removes any doubt of His sovereignty. It would serve us well to take these into account and look inwardly to see if we trust fully in God’s faithfulness or if at the first sign of things looking different than expected, we crumble. The events that follow the fall of Jericho also teach us that we must earnestly pray and examine ourselves to find wha...
May 31, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In our culture of “what makes me happy” and “how I can speak my truth”, we may find ourselves struggling to allow God to truly reign over our lives. We want to have some sense of control. We question God as to why we are in a situation or still struggling with something we already prayed about (as if praying one time should always change the outcome when we want it too). Oftentimes the truth is that we have prayed about it, but we haven't taken our hands off of it. We ask God to move but we have...
May 17, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Forgiveness is a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment, or vengeance towards a person or group of people who have harmed you regardless of whether they deserve it or not. Reconciliation is more than simply restoring friendly relations after a relational rupture has occurred. It involves rebuilding trust, moving towards connection, and fostering intimate bonds with those who hurt us. Repentance is the foundation and must be present when considering reconciliation in our...
May 03, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Your mama may have told you you can be anything you want, but that’s not entirely true. God made each one of us uniquely and he has many purposes for us. He does not always lead us on a path that uses our natural gifts and abilities. In fact, it is in God’s character to do the opposite, so that we can’t take credit for the things he does through us. God’s plan is not for you to be whatever you want. When we are serving ourselves, it’s the same as rejecting God. He asks us to look to him for guid...
Apr 19, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 23
It's customary in our culture to celebrate Easter by dressing in your Sunday best, heading to church with the fam, eating lunch, and hunting Easter eggs. Don't forget to leave those Easter baskets out for the littles because what is an Easter celebration without the Easter bunny leaving candy and treats? Do you know the history or origins of Easter? Do you know how or when it evolved into the traditions we uphold today? Do you know the significance of the week that led up to the crucifixion of C...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 22
We have all been guilty of being deplorable humans. What? You know it's true. We admit that we have both found ourselves treating other humans like they matter less than we do. We are called to be Christ-like and though we are fallible and we miss the mark more days than we would like to admit that is the calling on our lives. We will never be perfect humans but we can definitely suck less! Do nothing out of selfish ambition but rather in humility, value others above yourselves. Don't be afraid ...
Mar 22, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 21
All relationships come with conflict. And the fights we have with close friends, partners, and loved ones have great potential to break us or grow us up. Anyone we let into the more vulnerable parts of ourselves has a much greater potential to harm us. But if we can learn to let the wisdom of the Holy Spirit (and some well researched therapeutic approaches) guide us through the conflict, we can learn to repair more effectively and grow in the process. Kristy and Bonnie unpack one of their sucker...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 20
If you believe that God is good and only good, this episode will give you much to reconsider. God allows pain and suffering for purposes we cannot fully know. Our understanding of our circumstances is limited; God’s is infinite. When we assume that we know the mind and will of God, we will find ourselves on the road to repentance. A personal relationship with God, having a heart that is close to Him, should be our primary focus. A theological relationship with God is insufficient. Experiencing G...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 19
As Christians we recognize the Bible as God-given revelation of His character and the purpose for His creation. One complex topic that is presented repeatedly in the text is the doctrine of the trinity. Though never named as such in scripture, the trinity plays an integral role in expressing who God is. The trinity is not a belief in three gods but rather one God in three eternal persons. There is only one God. He isn’t merely playing a role, but rather personifies each person of the Godhead. Wi...
Feb 08, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Kristy and Bonnie unpack the story of Daniel and the Lions Den from Daniel 6 and realize there are a lot of adult lessons from this “children’s story”: 1. take your battles to God; Daniel trusted that God alone could fight on his behalf and chose to move about his life as he had always done. 2. check your feelings at the door; Daniel didn't react to his situation, but held onto faith during uncertain times. 3. don’t make unnecessary war with people; Daniel said nothing to his accusers. 4. don’t ...
Jan 25, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Have you contemplated walking away from God? There are times in all of our lives when we get overwhelmed by our circumstances. Esau was just like many of us. He was more interested in what he thought he needed at the moment. He got instant gratification, but long-term earthly chaos and conflict and ultimately eternal death. We all have blessings attached to our lives. We should not allow anything to take us away from the promise that has been given to us. When we give our lives to Christ we beco...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Discernment is a necessary attribute of spiritual maturity. Learning to know and recognize when something aligns with the word of God or his will for your life is only part of honing this gift from the Holy Spirit. As we are learning to discern God’s voice and will from our own, we will make mistakes. Effective discernment relies on our ability to sift through the information we perceive and take appropriate action. If you are truly being led by the Spirit you will act on the information He has ...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Over and over we are invited into the presence of God. He tells us He is always available. This episode reminds us that when Jesus died on the cross for us and the veil was torn, He opened a direct line of communication between us and the Creator of the world, God the Father. Through Jesus we are granted grace. We can take our needs straight to the throne. He continually invites us into a deeper relationship with Him. We invite you to sit with God, where you find Him, and ask Him to meet you whe...
Nov 23, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 14
