City Rev Life Podcast

Summer Throwback: Jesus and Social Media

Social media is a communication tool. So with all other tools there are good things and bad components to it. In this episode, learn how to use social media in a healthy way. Avoid the pitfalls of comparison, envy, and even addiction. Know how to set social media boundaries and even when to take a break. Learn how to avoid the temptations that can be embedded in this form of modern communication.

Healthy Conflict in Marriage Series: How to Prepare for Healthy Confrontation

In this episode, Pastor Robey and Rebekah Barnes give four practical ways on how to successfully prepare for healthy confrontation. Entering into marital conflict with good communication tools will help you "fight fair" and create better boundaries around confrontation.

Healthy Conflict in Marriage Series: The "I" Perspective

In this episode, Pastor Robey and Rebekah Barnes talk about how to use the tool of "the 'I' perspective". They go through how to use language that will defuse defensiveness and help in communication during conflict. Sometimes, it's not what you say, it's how you say it. Take a listen today.

Healthy Conflict in Marriage Series: Foundation to Good Communication

Marriage will have conflict. In fact, God said it would. Through marital conflict, He desires us to shape and sharpen us through it. In this episode, Pastor Robey and Rebekah Barnes address how to have good communication in a healthy marital relationship.

Healthy Conflict in Marriage Series: Create A Place of Emotional Safe

Marriage will have conflict. In fact, God said it would. Through marital conflict, He desires us to shape and sharpen us through it. In this episode, Pastor Robey and Rebekah Barnes talk about how to create a place of emotional safety for one another while working through conflict. creating a safe space for clear and loving communication is pivotal for understanding one another and arriving at a healthy resolution.

Healthy Conflict in Marriage Series: How to Get Good at Conflict

Marriage will have conflict. In fact, God said it would. Through marital conflict, He desires us to shape and sharpen us through it. In this episode, Pastor Robey and Rebekah Barnes talk through how to use conflict to benefit your marriage and provide tools for how to work through conflict healthily. Take a listen today!

God Intercepted My NFL Career

In this episode, Pastor Robey and Pastor Daryl Jones talk about how to overcome disappointment. Daryl Jones shares his journey playing at the University of Miami, winning a championship, getting drafted in the NFL, and how God taught him valuable lessons when things didn't go according to Daryl's plan.

You can get a copy of the book mentioned in this podcast on amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Why-Lord-Finding-Hope-World/dp/1631299077

 

"Everyone experiences pain and suffering during their lifetime. Why Lord, Why? is a timely work that not only gives hope during times of pain, but gives a biblical perspective on seasons of suffering as well."
Dr. Tony Evans
Senior Pastor, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship

Empathy in Parenting

Empathy is a key ingredient to building a healthy relationship between parent and child. In this episode, Rebekah Barnes and Pastor Justin talk about how practicing empathy in your parenting can give you success in those relationships.

A Conversation about Abortion

In this episode, Rebekah Barnes talks to Ariana Reid from Hopes Women Center. They speak on the topic of abortion, and how to approach it. Ariana talks about her experience in dealing with abortion in her own life, and at Hope Women's Centers.

Hope Women's Centers patient website: www.hopewomenscenters.com Want to volunteer, work, or donate: www.friendsofhope.com Making Life Disciples: https://carenetu.org/library/mld-self-paced/76102/about/

Leadership Series: The Role of Care in Leadership

In this episode, Pastor Justin and Mandy Curtiellas discuss the role of care in leadership. You'll learn what it looks like to care for people as a leader in whatever sphere you are in. Mandy and Justin look to Jesus' ministry as an example of how we can apply this leadership characteristic in our daily lives.