PODCAST

Balancing the Christian Life

Kenny Embry, Ph.D.

Balancing the Christian Life helps Christians grow. It focuses on practical ways to improve relationships with each other and God, and what it means to be a digital disciple.

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Negative self-talk, and how to fix it...a conversation with Kylie Sipe and Phil Robertson

6d ago

56 mins

Negative self-talk, and how to fix it...a conversation with Kylie Sipe and Phil Robertson

So do you ever doubt yourself or struggle with self-esteem? This is about what it means to have a Godly perspective on the internal dialogue we have with ourselves and what we should believe. There's another perspective in this I wasn't expecting...the importance of meditation.Support the show

6d ago

56 mins

Pursuing love...a conversation with David Osteen

What does it mean to pursue love and why is it a big deal for Christians to do exactly that? This week we talk to David Osteen about how both balance and pursuit are essentially to loving God and each other more.Support the show

May 15 2022

52 mins

So this is what happened Friday...

Chaos at the Embry house this week. Let me tell you why this week's episode is a day late.Support the show

May 8 2022

16 mins

The textual track of the lecture series with Steve Wolfgang

This week we talk to Steve Wolfgang about the textual track of the lecture series. I also answer some questions about the lectureship.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

Apr 30 2022

24 mins

Using the internet to connect others...a conversation with Brady Cook

This week we talk to Brady Cook from Diakonos Marketing. Brady is hosting a Bible Summit in June and participating in the Balancing the Christian Life Lecture Series in July.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

Apr 24 2022

58 mins

Learning from the leadership of Zelenskyy and Putin...a conversation with Darin Gerdes

This week Darin Gerdes uses the invasion of Ukraine as a way to talk about Christian leadership and its pitfalls.Darin has an excellent podcast called The Leadersmith where he has been talking about Zelenskyy and his leadership during this crisis.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

Apr 17 2022

28 mins

The Lectureship: Leadership and Digital Discipleship

We talk about the lecture in July 28-30. If you'd like to get a ticket, you can go to www.balancingthechristianlife.com/lectureIf you'd like to see the event website still in progress, you can go towww.balancingthechristianlife.com/lecturescheduleSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

Apr 10 2022

28 mins

"Beyers look for other Beyers"...a conversation about Christian Adoption with Scott Beyer

Have you ever thought about adopting? Scott and his wife Jenna have adopted six children, along with their biological daughter, Holiday. Scott talks about his fears, his relationship with God, and his joy about seeking more Beyer kids.Scott's contact information is:Email: Scott@biblegrad.comCell Phone 425-870-9470Website Biblegrad.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

Apr 2 2022

57 mins

Details about the lectureship

This week we give details about the lectureship we've been planning for late July. You can sign up for tickets at www.balancingthechristianlife.com/lectureIn this episode, Hal Hammons discusses the track he planned and Nathan Cox does the same.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

Mar 27 2022

39 mins

Learning from a new Christian...a conversation with Daniel Lookadoo

Have you ever learned a lot from someone new in the faith? Today I talk with Daniel Lookadoo, a truly inspiring young man who understands Christianity well and can teach you a lot about having a passion for the faith. I know you'll love Daniel.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

Mar 20 2022

35 mins

Joy...one flavor of good spiritual fruit

This week I wanted to talk to some friends and fellow podcasters about joy. So I got my friends Keith Stonehart, BJ Sipe and Jared Bollman together...and that's what we did. It was a lot of fun, but the conversation was a lot deeper than I anticipated it would be.I love this conversation. These are some great guys who understand joy pretty well!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

Mar 13 2022

52 mins

Digital Discipleship: First the bad news

I wanted to start a series on digital discipleship and how Christians can use digital tools well. However, I wanted to start with the bad news first. These are the dangers of digital discipleship.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

Mar 6 2022

18 mins

Christian friends

This week I go to an audio essay about being a Christian friend.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

Feb 26 2022

17 mins

Christians and money...a conversation with Adam Shanks

As a Christian, how do you think about money? Many of us are motivated by fear, envy, contempt or other negative feelings all centered around these green pieces of paper with numbers. However, Adam Shanks tells us why we should consider money as a tool and servant rather than a goal and master.Adam is a fellow podcaster of the Preach Impediments program, as well the author of the book In God We Trust, and several other titles.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

Feb 19 2022

1 hr

Working with a Christian counselor...a conversation with Jeanie Campbell

So, could you use a therapist? Jeanie Campbell is a retired Christian counselor who gives you some good reasons why you might want to consider getting some help from a counselor from time to time. She also talks about how what we feel and what we think are often at odds with one another. Jeanie is just a gem.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

Feb 13 2022

29 mins

Being a Christian man in a digital world...a conversation with Jared Bollman

So what does it mean to be a Christian in a digital age? Jared Bollman is the host of the podcast Man Up! and an evangelist in Oregon. He's also enthusiastic about the use of digital tools to spread Christianity and how to be a man in a culture which misunderstands and sometimes attacks them. Jared is someone who has a refreshing viewpoint of today's culture. Find out who he says are the most important influences in his life, and how we can all use the Internet much more productively.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

Feb 5 2022

1 hr 1 min

Christian single parenthood...a conversation with Donna DeHoog

I meet several single parents and they have my full admiration, but I must admit I don't know exactly how to serve them best. This week I talk to Donna DeHoog, a single mother of two teenage boys about how she raises her boys, has a full time job, runs a small farm, and keeps everything together and glorfiies God in the process. She's someone I truly admire.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

Jan 29 2022

27 mins

Think on these things...a conversation with Ann Hoover

How does God guard your mind? I think many of us overlook this passage in Romans, but Ann Hoover understands this passage and Paul's instruction to think on good things in a different way. As someone who was diagonsed as an asymptomatic bipolar disorder victim. Ann is also a true spiritual encourager. She is a mom, a Christian and someone who makes you better because you know her.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

Jan 22 2022

34 mins

Making Christianity your own...a conversation with Jake Embry

Do you remember when you knew you believed in Christianity and didn't simply inherit your parent's religion? My son Jake is going through that process now as he starts college. I understand this is partially a dad talking to his son, but I think Jake brings up some concerns and ideas many new Christians have. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

Jan 14 2022

28 mins

The danger of pornography...a conversation with BJ Sipe

This week, BJ Sipe tells his powerful story of overcoming and dealing with pornography and how he helps others do the same.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

Jan 7 2022

1 hr 7 mins