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This week on Made For Mondays we’re kicking off our Open Invitation series by exploring what it really means to extend an invitation. From the barriers that hold us back (fear, time, not knowing what to say) to the simple yet powerful words, “come and see,” we unpack how God is already at work in people’s lives long before we step in.

Along the way, we share personal stories about the power of an invitation, dig into Nathanael’s skepticism in John 1, and wrestle with how small steps of obedience can change eternal stories. Whether you’re new to faith or just need encouragement to take that next step, this conversation is for you.

📖 Recommended Resource: Just Walk Across the Room: Simple Steps Pointing People to Faith by Bill Hybels & How to Tell the Truth by Preston Perry
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This week on Made For Mondays we wrestle with what it means to trust Jesus when life doesn’t turn out how we hoped. From everyday inconveniences to seasons of suffering, we talk about the tension between faith and disappointment, why resurrection always comes through the cross, and how inviting others into our pain can bring healing and hope.

Whether you’re asking big questions about faith or just need encouragement in a hard season, this conversation is for you.

📖 Recommended Resource: Disappointment with God by Philip Yancey
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This week on Made For Mondays, we’re unpacking Hebrews 4 and what it means that Jesus is 100% God and 100% human. We talk about how His humanity helps us trust Him more deeply—and why that matters when we face outsiders, temptations, and struggles in our own lives.

From difficult work relationships to feelings of shame, we dig into real questions like:
• How do we treat people who disrupt our rhythms?
• How does Jesus’ humanity reshape the way we see outsiders?
• What steps can we take to be more transparent with God and others?
• How do we stop shame from derailing our faith?

We also look at communion and why it’s more than just a tradition—it’s a reminder of the fresh start we have in Jesus. Whether your brand new to faith or just need encouragement in the middle of your struggles, this conversation points back to the truth.

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This week on Made For Mondays, we’re diving into the truth that Jesus is 100% God and 100% human—all the time. We talk about how that reality meets us right in the middle of our fear, and why it matters that He both understands what we feel and has the power to do something about it.

From childhood fears to real-life moments of extreme stress, we unpack practical tools to face fear: naming it, anchoring our thoughts, shifting our soundtrack, serving others, and ultimately trusting Jesus—maybe for the first time or all over again.

We also talk about the role of community in hard seasons and how small groups can help us walk with others through their struggles. Whether you’re in a season of fear or walking with someone who is, this conversation will encourage you to lean into the God who gets it and has got it.

📚 John Eldredge’s Latest Books
Experience Jesus. Really.: Finding Refuge, Strength, and Wonder through Everyday Encounters with God (2025)
The Sacred Romance (Updated): Coming Home to the God Who Pursues Your Heart (2024)
Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times (2022)

Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul (Updated Edition, 2021)

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This week on Made For Mondays, we’re wrapping up Summer Playlist with a grand finale that’s all about worship as a lifestyle. From weekend stories with new puppies and family basketball games to Matthew 21’s “fig tree faith,” we’re talking about the build-up that makes a finale unforgettable—and how Psalm 150 calls us to live a life of praise beyond just singing.

We unpack what worship looks like in the everyday moments—through stillness, motivation checks, and giving credit where it’s due—and why our worship often feels most real when life gets messy. Plus, we challenge each other to pick one “mighty work” of God to reflect on this week, because His power didn’t stop with the Bible; it’s still showing up today.

Big Idea: Worship is more than singing, it’s a lifestyle.

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This week on Made For Mondays, we’re diving into the tension between being fully known and fully loved. From weekend recaps and Bible reading highlights to Doug’s country-twang song prompt and a deep look at Psalm 139 and Romans 7, we’re talking about the human instinct to hide—and God’s invitation to be found.

We unpack what it means to stop performing and start showing up, how vulnerability isn’t the same as oversharing, and why the real win in life isn’t staying hidden—it’s being seen, known, and loved anyway. If you've ever wrestled with shame, felt unseen, or struggled to believe you’re both known and accepted, this one’s for you.

Big Idea: God can both know us completely and love us perfectly.

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What do slow jams, blowout diapers, and Psalm 40 have in common? More than you'd think.

This week on Made For Mondays, we talk about what it means to wait well—even when life feels out of control. From Tyler’s unexpected peace at 30,000 feet to David’s raw honesty in the Psalms, we unpack how remembering, reflecting, and responding can shift your perspective in the middle of the mess.

We also dig into spiritual vending machines, mixtapes, and what happens when God says “no”… or nothing at all. Whether you’re waiting on answers or just trying not to hit refresh again, this one’s for you.

Big Idea: Maybe it’s not just you waiting on God—maybe Jesus has been waiting on you.

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What do Chick-fil-A grand openings, dance floors, and Psalm 100 have in common? More than you’d expect.

This week on Made For Mondays, we kick things off with some nostalgia—remember those campouts for free chicken? Pastor Doug shares how that same kind of excitement shows up when that one song hits.

We talk weddings, dance-floor theology, and what it means when joy becomes contagious. Pastor Doug opens up about how Psalm 100 invites us closer to a God who’s not distant, but personal—and why that can feel both comforting and uncomfortable.

Also in this episode: a surprise party story, a Twilight confession (Team Edward or Team Jacob?), and a conversation about how understanding God's love—and His ownership of us—can actually change how we live.

Big Idea: The more we understand the why, the more meaningful the invitation becomes.

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