Taking an Open and Honest Look at Crucial Issues We Face
Series Introduction
September 8, 2018
There is a lot of trouble, pain and confusion around us. All it takes is logging onto our social media accounts, turning on the news, or listening to conversations at the office and school. Some of the issues are very dark, tangled and confusing. The good news is that the Bible gives us helpful and hope-filled guidance, as we grapple with the hard things and offer real care and support for those suffering and in pain. This series is designed to equip us to understand and care.
Suicide and Mental Health
September 9, 2018 • Rusty Coram
Depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns have become part of the daily fabric of our lives. The number of suicides reported in the U.S. has skyrocketed – especially among our youth. Erasing the stigma of these struggles might just be key to learning how to step alongside the hurting and find them real help. Open, honest discussion is the first step for us all.
#MeToo
September 16, 2018 • Rusty Coram
This past year has brought an explosion of awareness to the problem of sexual harassment in our society. We’ve watched the ‘mighty’ fall in Hollywood and the political sphere. We’ve seen it in churches, too. At the very core of this problem is an issue of respect – or lack thereof.
Poverty, Stigma, and Injustice in the World
September 23, 2018 • Tom Eggum
Most of us have felt the heartbreak of seeing footage and photos of our nation’s refuge crisis. Politics aside, this speaks to a much greater problem in our world. Globally, poverty and injustice run rampant. How do we, as Christians and individuals, step into this global need with hope to make a difference?
