Is there any connection between Biblical Literacy and the growing rates of suicide in society?

In this episode, host Kristin Nave welcomes Jon Noyes, a former atheist turned apologist, to discuss the drastic decline in Americans holding a biblical worldview, the consequences this has on society, and how a loss of biblical literacy connects with rising hopelessness, including the heartbreaking realities of suicide. Jon Noyes offers hope rooted in Christ, emphasizing the importance of identity, authentic community, and open conversations about mental health and our faith.

Episode Highlights:

• Alarming statistics about biblical worldview rates
• Jon unpacks what a worldview is and where Christians are compromising
• How a fading biblical worldview fuels societal confusion and suicidality
• Practical tips for helping those with suicidal ideation

Resources Mentioned:

• Barna Research on American Worldview Inventory
• Stand to Reason (standtoreason.org)
• Suicide Lifeline: 988
• The book of Ecclesiastes, references to 1 Peter 3:15 and Jonah 4:2

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What do we get wrong about the Bible and sexuality?

In this episode, host Kristin Nave sits down with Dr. Juli Slattery to discuss how the Bible speaks to sexuality, why it's more than a cultural or moral issue, and how true healing and understanding begin by inviting God into every part of our lives—including our most vulnerable places. Together, they unpack myths around sex, the impact of purity culture, and practical ways to approach conversations about sexuality with grace, integrity, and gospel-centered discipleship.

Episode Highlights:

• Juli reflects on which biblical character she'd help find healing around sexuality
• The deeper spiritual roots beneath cultural conversations on sex
• Common myths and misconceptions Christians have about sex
• How purity culture and secular thinking miss the bigger biblical story
• Practical advice for parents

Resources Mentioned:

• Book: Surrendered Sexuality by Dr. Juli Slattery: Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes... Everything: Slattery, Juli: 9780802435170: Amazon.com: Books
• Podcast: Java with Juli
• Psalm 139
• Romans 12:1-2
• 1 Corinthians 7
• Ephesians 5
• Deuteronomy 6

#LoveTheBible #JulieSlattery #SurrenderedSexuality #JavaWithJulie #integrityoverpurity #gospellens #biblicalsexuality #parenting #biblicalliteracy #sexualhealing #shamefreechurch

Find 20-Minute Bible Studies in the Psalms here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310184533

Is your time with God a source of guilt or grace?

In this episode, host Kristin Nave talks with Allison Mattson of Rooted Reads Book Club about building a rich relationship with God through the Bible, no matter how busy or distracted life gets. Allison offers wisdom and practical encouragement for women longing for closeness with God in the midst of very busy lives, focusing on grace instead of a checklist.

Episode Highlights:

• Shifting from guilt to grace
• Practical tips for Bible study in busy seasons
• What Allison is learning from God

Resources Mentioned:

• @mrsallisonmattson
• www.allisonmattson.com
• "When I Pray" Bible study (Jen Wilkin and more)
• "New Morning Mercies" by Paul David Tripp

#LoveTheBible #AllisonMattson #RootedReads #biblestudy #graceoverguilt #MomLife

Find 20-Minute Bible Studies in the Psalms here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310184533