It doesn't matter who you are voting for, one thing Americans can agree on is that we need a hard reset and this election is making us crazy. Join us as we unpack Kirk Cameron's Revive Us event and what Christians in America need to do now.

ps. You can get tix to the next Family Meeting being hosted by Kirk Cameron called Revive us Monday October 24th in a theater near you here: http://www.fandango.com/kirkcameronsreviveus_194985/movietimes

Season 1, Episode 008: How to survive the 2016 election

In a culture where “civil discourse” is the stuff of nostalgia, and brutal back-and-forths are the norm, there are no more “safe zones” for respectful disagreement. Conversations are now simply an onramp for scorched-earth diatribes and personal attacks. And what does Jesus think about all of this? Well, that’s a no-brainer, we say, because he’s such a nice guy. That would be comforting if it was true. Jesus was shockingly tender to some, and shockingly forceful with others. Join Rick and Becky to to learn why Jesus so radically changed his approach, based on the person he was engaging, and how we can serve a higher mission in our relationships than mere “civil discourse.” 

More from this Episode:

Jesus-Centered Life: The Life you've always wanted with the Jesus you never knew

Often times we isolate our relationship with Jesus to "prayer times" that are uninterrupted. Most of us also know we don't always have those prayer times, and they often don't go uninterrupted. What if instead of finding uninterrupted time we gave permission for Jesus to interrupt us. In this incredible book Rick Lawrence shares his practical ways of finding Jesus in everything he does and how you can find ways to do this too.

Related Links:
http://www.mylifetree.com/how-i-learned-to-hear-jesus/
http://www.mylifetree.com/how-to-stick-it-out-even-when-were-hurt-by-others/
http://www.mylifetree.com/7-day-devotional-series/
http://www.mylifetree.com/surprising-thing-happened-quit-applying-bible-life/
http://www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered/

Season 1, Episode 009 The Truth About Civility, and How Jesus Redefines Love

It's that time of year. Exactly one week from now you're going to wake up and instantly start making lists of goals and plans in your head that will help you become the person you want to be this year. Lose weight, start a gratitude journal, learn a new hobby, read a new book, finally plan that trip you always wanted to take. Oh yeah and finally become perfect in every way.

 
Join us as we take a good look at Acts Chapter 9 and how Jesus likes to come into our lives and show us who we really are. Plus see below for our free download challenge to plan your goals with Jesus.
 
ps. Rick and I (Becky) want to wish you and your family the very best Christmas and Happy New Year. It's our greatest joy to do this podcast with all of you and we are so grateful that you listen! We have some really fun things planned for you next year including some special guests.

Start the new year off with Jesus, we created a free download just for you to pay ridiculous attention to Jesus in the new year. Download it now and look for more info we will be sending out after Christmas! http://www.mylifetree.com/new-year-2017/

Season 1, Episode 014: Preparing for a new year with Jesus

We don't know about you, but the prospect of personal and spiritual growth is encouraging. Even more encouraging is the promise of the Holy Spirit to actively help us grow.

If only he didn't use change as a way to do it.

At least when we get to choose the change--like accepting a new job or deciding to move--we can embrace the inevitable bumps with a sense of "well, I did ask for this" bravery.

But when we don't choose the change, or when it surprises us with its difficulty, we tend to freak out a little. Okay--maybe a lot.

Join Rick, Becky, and special guest, Kami, as they discuss how change--even (especially!) the painful kind--produces growth in our spirits and in our relationships. Listen in as the conversation flows from Jesus' many teachings on organic, growing things, the lessons we can learn from his metaphors, and ideas for thriving during times of change.

Have you joined the Pigs? We're a group of friends ready to go all in with Jesus--to live a life that's “free indeed” because we’re wholly dependent on him. Join us for exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, opportunities to make your voice matter, prayer support, and connections to other Pigs inside our private Facebook group.

Join Here- https://www.mylifetree.com/pratj-member-sign-up/

Related Articles and Resources

-	Release My Grip by Kami Gilmour- https://www.mylifetree.com/shop/release-my-grip/

-	SoulFeed College Care Packages- https://www.mylifetree.com/soulfeed/

-	The Jesus-Centered Life by Rick Lawrence- https://www.mylifetree.com/shop/the-jesus-centered-life/ 

-	The Jesus Centered Bible- https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nhttp://www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible-shop-page/b_sb_ss_i_1_18?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=the+jesus-centered+bible&sprefix=The+Jesus-Centered%2Caps%2C361&crid=M3E91WYA0SY6 

-	(Pre-Order) Spiritual Grit, by Rick Lawrence- https://www.mylifetree.com/shop/spiritual-grit/ 

-	(Podcast) Who Does Jesus Say You Are?- https://www.mylifetree.com/podcast-jesus-say/

-	(Podcast) Parenting Isn’t Over When They Say It Is- https://www.mylifetree.com/podcast-parenting-isnt-over-when-they-say-it-is/

Season 2, Episode 36: Every Growing Thing Changes

People can spend their whole lives searching for meaning in their lives. Although we all have different answers to what matters to us, what would it look like to look to Jesus to help us feel truly alive?  

Join Rick and Becky for a series exploring the essential questions everyone has and the ways Jesus can answer them. Diving into the Gospel of Matthew, we will look at how Jesus framed the meaning of life to those he encountered.  

Have you joined the Pigs? We’re a group of friends ready to go all-in with Jesus—to live a life that’s “free indeed” because we’re wholly dependent on him. Join us for exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, opportunities to make your voice matter, prayer support, and connections to other Pigs inside our private Facebook group.   

Join Here: www.mylifetree.com/pratj-member-sign-up/   

Related Resources:   

The Jesus-Centered Bible: https://www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible-shop-page/    

The God Who Fights for You: How He Shows Up in Your Suffering by Rick Lawrence 
https://www.amazon.com/God-Who-Fights-You-Suffering/dp/073697704X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=  

The Jesus-Centered Journal: https://www.mylifetree.com/?s=jesus-centered+journal&post_type=product&tags=1&limit=20&ixwps=1   

The Jesus-Centered Life: The Life You Didn’t Think Was Possible, With the Jesus You Never Knew by Rick Lawrence   
www.mylifetree.com/shop/the-jesus-centered-life/   

Spiritual Grit: A Journey Into Endurance. Character. Confidence. Hope.    
https://www.mylifetree.com/shop/spiritual-grit/    

Jesus Centered Youth Ministry (Revised)  
https://www.group.com/product/9781470714192-jesus-centered-youth-ministry-revised.do?sortby=ourPicks&refType=&from=Search&ecList=6&ecCategory= 

What Is the Meaning of Life? (NY Street Interviews) 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGpgt-VENfo 

The Journey of Desire: Searching for the Life We’ve Only Dreamed Of by John Eldredge  
https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Desire-Searching-Life-Dreamed/dp/0785268820

Season 4 Episode 24 - Essential Questions: What Is the Meaning of Life?

In this episode we’ll dive into one of the “Big Three”… In 1 Corinthians 13:13 Paul says: “Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.” We think of these words as verbs and nouns, but they’re also characteristics that describe Jesus’ “operating system.” Let’s explore one of the “slightly less greatest” of the Big Three—Hope… What is dangerous about this word? What does Jesus mean by it? And when Paul says hope is one of the three things that will “last forever,” what does he mean?

Join Rick for the third episode in a new series called IN HIS IMAGE—together, we’ll explore the height and breadth and depth of hope…

Have you joined the Pigs? We're a group of friends ready to go all-in with Jesus—to live a life that's “free indeed” because we’re wholly dependent on Him. Join us for exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, sneak peeks of new resources, opportunities to make your voice matter, prayer support, and connections to other Pigs inside our private Facebook group.
Join Here- www.mylifetree.com/pratj-member-sign-up/

Join Rick’s Email List: ricklawrence.com/stay-connected/

Rick’s New Email Address: rick@ricklawrence.com

Free Resources:
As we continue to navigate these next few weeks of COVID-19 and the changes it brings to our daily lives, we’d like to come alongside you with downloadable freebies to help provide you with new activities, devotions, and more for your kids, family, teenagers, and you on a weekly basis. Check out our free resource hub NOW!
www.mylifetree.com/free

Related Resources:
Eyewitness: The Visual Bible Experience (Releasing September, 2020)
https://www.group.com/product/9781470759575-eyewitness-visual-bible-experience.do?sortby=ourPicks&refType=&from=Search&ecList=6&ecCategory=

Jesus-Centered Daily (Releasing October, 2020)
www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Da…1593117629&sr=8-1

The Jesus-Centered Bible
www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible-shop-page/

Spiritual Grit: A Journey Into Endurance. Character. Confidence. Hope. 
www.mylifetree.com/shop/spiritual-grit/

Growing Spiritual Grit for Teenagers: 40 Devotions 
www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…s-40-devotions/

Growing Spiritual Grit: 52 Personal Devotions 
www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…onal-devotions/

The God Who Fights for You: How He Shows Up in Your Suffering by Rick Lawrence 
www.amazon.com/God-Who-Fights-Yo…ing/dp/073697704X

The Jesus-Centered Planner 2020
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The Jesus-Centered Life: The Life You Didn’t Think Was Possible, With the Jesus You Never Knew by Rick Lawrence 
www.mylifetree.com/shop/the-jesus-centered-life/

The Jesus-Centered Journal 
www.mylifetree.com/?s=jesus-center…imit=20&ixwps=1

“We Asked 105 Experts What Gives Them Hope About the Future”
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/7xyewg/we-asked-105-experts-what-gives-them-hope-about-the-future

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Season 5 Episode 25 - IN HIS IMAGE: Hope

Rick Lawrence, author of Jesus-Centered Life, unpacks what it means to live a life that pays ridiculous attention to Jesus. Each episode zooms in on a story of Jesus and looks at it to answer two very basic questions. Who do I say Jesus is? Who does Jesus say I am?

Season 5 Episode 25 - IN HIS IMAGE: Hope

Paying Ridiculous Attention To Jesus