Why do we have to forgive? What's wrong with holding grudges? Forgiveness is at the core of the Christian faith. As followers of Christ, we must forgive others. In this episode, we discuss personal experiences that highlight the struggle to forgive, the challenges and emotional burdens that come with holding grudges, revenge culture, and biblical foundations of forgiveness.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:14 The Call to Forgiveness

03:41 Holding Grudges

09:34 Grudges Affecting Our Relationships

16:14 Don't Forget What You've Been Forgiven Of

18:15 Jesus as the Model for Forgiveness

24:54 The "Get Back" Culture

27:47 Seeking Revenge

30:34 Overcoming Evil With Good

33:41 The Influence of Music on Mindset

35:51 Kingdom Mindset vs. Worldly Views

39:35 Praying for Enemies

47:37 Reluctance to Forgive & Book of Jonah

51:14 Reestablishing Relationships

54:38 Forgiving Yourself

58:51 Parable of the Unforgiving Servant

01:01:13 Practicing TRUE Forgiveness

In this episode, Chazz and Mitch discuss the importance of surrendering to the Lord. They examine the complications that can arise from this process and share their personal struggles with surrender. The conversation highlights the need to step out of one's comfort zone in order to grow closer to the Lord, and outlines what is required for total surrender, emphasizing its utmost necessity. They also delve into the significance of relinquishing worldly desires and adjusting lifestyles to align with the Lord's expectations, as well as addressing why the flesh is at its weakest when one is not surrendering to the Lord.

00:00 The Concept of Surrender

03:46 Lifestyle Changes and Spiritual Growth

08:02 Comfortability and Spiritual Stagnation

12:47 Accountability and Action in Faith

17:34 Social Media and Distractions

22:42 Prioritizing God Over Worldly Approval

26:48 Navigating Anxiety and Faith

27:50 The Cost of Discipleship

28:49 Surrendering to Christ

30:14 The Struggle with Sin

34:45 The Battle Against the Flesh

37:35 Transforming Our Identity

43:36 Desire for a Deeper Relationship

45:40 Closing Reflections

48:08 Closing Prayer

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Have “unanswered prayers” caused you to doubt the Lord?

In this Episode, Chazz and Mitch dive into the complexities of prayer, particularly focusing on the challenges of unanswered prayers and the spiritual turmoil that can arise from them. Chazz’s experience with dealing with loss and how it affects faith, emphasizing the importance of submitting to God's will and understanding His timing. This episode highlights the necessity of navigating doubt while maintaining a strong relationship with God, ultimately finding strength in His promises and the assurance of eternal life.

Chapters

00:00 Experiencing Unanswered Prayers

01:34 Loss of a Loved One

05:12 Questioning God

14:17 Submitting To God's Will

16:52 Use Your Struggle to Help Others

22:22 Relying on God's Promises

25:09 Trying to Understand God's Ways

31:33 Pray Like Jesus

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Can Christians listen to secular music? On Episode 2 of What's The Word with Chazz & Mitch, they explore the intricate relationship between secular music and Christian values. They share personal experiences with music choices, the emotional impact of music, as well as cutting out some of their favorite artists. Also in this episode, they tackle challenges they've faced while going on a secular music cleanse and the importance of intentionally listening to uplifting music that glorifies the Lord. They emphasize the need for discernment in music choices and the transformative power of faith-based music.

Chapters

00:00 The Spectrum of Secular Music

04:53 Discerning What to Listen to

09:51 Lustful Desires From Secular Music

15:03 Impact on Mental Health

26:21 Artistic Value

33:03 Justifying Our Music Choices

38:31 Ice Spice vs Kendrick Lamar

46:04 Influence of Hip Hop Artists on Youth

51:29 Secular Music Cleanse

01:02:31 New Outlook on Secular Music

01:04:54 Cutting Out Your Favorite Artists

01:09:23 Music for Your Gym Playlist

01:13:25 Seeking God

01:17:23 Emotional Connections to Worship Songs

01:25:01 Sentimental Value in Music

01:27:52 Recognizing God's Voice in Music Choices

01:30:47 Story Time with Mitch

01:36:56 Spiritual Awareness

01:44:19 Renewing Your Mind

01:54:03 Christian Hip Hop

02:00:32 Bible Verses & Prayer

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Chazz and Mitch discuss various ways they keep their spiritual fire burning for the Lord! They discuss what ignites their passion and love for the Lord and the challenges of sustaining that spiritual fire in a chaotic world.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:23 What Gets Us Fired Up for the Lord

02:25 The Power of Baptism

04:40 Historical Evidence of Jesus

06:03 New Revelations When Rereading the Bible

06:57 Finding Fellow Followers of Christ

11:10 Maintaining Spiritual Fire

11:35 Bible Reading Plan/Strategies/Motivations

16:09 Structuring Your Life Around Christ

16:31 Asking Questions in Faith

17:29 Questioning God & Healthy Doubting

19:50 Discovering Your Personal Motivation

25:29 Cutting People Off

33:52 Cut Off What Causes You To Sin

38:33 Is Secular Music Impacting Our Faith?

43:40 Nothing Is Impossible With God

45:32 Adding Structure and Community to Faith

51:09 Sharing Faith Boldly and Confidently

01:00:20 Moving Spiritual Mountains

01:02:18 Confirmation and Spiritual Growth

01:04:52 Don't Trust Your Feelings, Trust God

01:09:40 Transforming Our Mind

01:11:57 Bible Verses & Closing Prayer

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