City Rev Life Podcast

Verses That Aren’t Verses: God Helps Those That Help Themselves

In this new series “Verses That Aren't Verses”, Pastor Justin and Pastor Craig talk about phrases and/or sayings that are in pop culture that may sound like they're part of the Bible, but are not. In this first episode they will discuss the saying that “God helps those that help themselves”.  They will look at where this phrase comes from, what scripture actually says about it, and why it can be dangerous to use sayings like this in everyday conversation.

Mental Health Series: Loneliness

In this episode Pastor Robey and Rebekah talk about loneliness.  Loneliness can strike anyone at anytime and it can be hard to admit and recognize in the moment.  So in this podcast they will help you identify it, and know the effects it can have as well as give you some practical ways to combat it.

 

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Mental Health Series: How To Handle Anxiety

In this episode, Pastor Robey and Rebekah talk about anxiety. They will look at all the factors involved that can contribute to anxiety.  They will discuss the spiritual, emotional, and biological factors along with some practical ways to combat them.

 

Sources used for research:

Thompson, C. T. (2022–2023, March 2–1). Brain Health, Neuroscience, and 

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Applications BHNT 101: The Developing Brain [On-Demand/DVD Programs]. Brain Health, Neuroscience, and Therapeutic Applications, Forest, VA, USA. http://aacc.talentlms.com/unit/view/id:7273

Mental Health Series: How to Handle Depression

In today's City Rev Life Podcast episode, Pastor Robey Barnes and his wife Rebekah Barnes talk about depression. There's a lot that goes into depression, biologically and emotionally. Listen in on practical ways we can handle depression.

 

Jennings, T. J. (2022–2023, March 2–1). Brain Health, Neuroscience and Applications 

BHNT 101: The Developing Brain [On-Demand/DVD Programs]. Brain Health, 

Neuroscience, and Therapeutic Applications, Forest, VA, USA. http://aacc.talentlms.com/unit/view/id:7273

Thompson, C. T. (2022–2023, March 2–1). Brain Health, Neuroscience, and 

Therapeutic Applications [Interpersonal Neurobiology: From Imagination to Integration].

Brain Health, Neuroscience, and Therapeutic Applications, Forest, VA, USA.

http://aacc.talentlms.com/unit/view/id:7273

Mental Health Series: An Introduction

In this new series on the City Rev Life Podcast, we talk about Mental Health. A lot is going on spiritually, emotionally, physiologically, and biologically regarding mental health. But there's hope in knowing more about the body, what we can discover about mental health, and what we can understand from Scripture. All those things can be tools in our tool belt to have that life that we know that the Lord wants us to thrive and experience and find our healthiest path forward.

 

Jennings, T. J. (2022–2023, March 2–1). Brain Health, Neuroscience and Applications 

BHNT 101: The Developing Brain [On-Demand/DVD Programs]. Brain Health, 

Neuroscience, and Therapeutic Applications, Forest, VA, USA. http://aacc.talentlms.com/unit/view/id:7273

Thompson, C. T. (2022–2023, March 2–1). Brain Health, Neuroscience, and 

Therapeutic Applications [Interpersonal Neurobiology: From Imagination to Integration].

Brain Health, Neuroscience, and Therapeutic Applications, Forest, VA, USA.

http://aacc.talentlms.com/unit/view/id:7273

How to Know God’s Will: The Role of Prayer

In this episode, Pastor Robey Barnes and Pastor Josh Slautterback are talking about the role of prayer when it comes to seeking the will of God. Find out some practical ways you can pray in whatever season of life you may be in!

How to Know God’s Will: Seeking Advice

In this episode, Pastor Josh and Pastor Robey continue the conversation of knowing God's will. Specifically, they speak to those progressing in their life and asking the question "What does God want for me?" Listen in on how seeking advice can help with your walk in finding God's will for your life.

How to Know God’s Will: Is God Speaking?

In this episode, Pastor Robey and Pastor Josh begin a new series on knowing God's will. So often as Christians who fully surrender our lives to God, we want to know what God's will for our lives is. Listen in on ways we can hear from Him!

Manifestation & Self-actualization

Right now in our city and in our culture are all sorts of ideas that seem to be new but are actually quite ancient. They are competing for ways of trying to achieve a life of purpose, joy, and meaning. And so in this episode, Pastor Justin and Pastor Craig talk about manifestation and self-actualization and what the Christian response to these should be.

Crystals, Zodiacs, and Angel Numbers

Pastor Justin Chades and Pastor Craig Stephens talk about zodiacs, crystals, and angel numbers in this episode and an overview of what they're all about. Listen in on what the Bible says and how we as Christians should respond to them.