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Lessons From a Lifelong Third Wheel 
 
 
 
 Elisabeth Adams
 
 
 The pain of being left out as a single young adult is real, but there are practical things you can do to make it better.
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Fun With Annie F. Downs
 
 
 
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Episode 899 
 
 
 
 When people transition out of your life, plus Annie F. Downs on being single and not-so-serious, and how to set boundaries with your parents. 
 
 
 
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Bry Shirin | Digital Content Specialist
I hope you had an amazing Easter! John Greco’s article about Good Friday was so encouraging and insightful. If you haven’t read it yet, I highly recommend going back to 
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check it out . Even though Good Friday and Easter have passed, John’s article reminds us of the ongoing hope we have through Jesus. It’s definitely worth the read.
 I’m SO excited about this week’s show! We had the chance to talk with one of my favorite podcasters, Annie F. Downs. She hosts “That Sounds Fun,” co-runs a podcast network, and has written several books. It was such a joy to spend time with her, and the 
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culture segment  we recorded together was SO FUN. We also got to film a couple of reels with her! If you missed them, you can check them out here: 
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Rapid Fire Questions with AFD  and 
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Best Advice for Singles .
 I hope you have a blessed week! As for me, I finally took Lisa’s advice — I’m headed on a cruise to the Caribbean. Pray for a safe trip and that I don’t get too sunburned! 😎🌴🛳️
 
 
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A Spark of Hope on Good Friday 
 
 
 
 John Greco
 
 
 On history’s darkest day, God left clues that revealed the darkness would not last.
 
 
 
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The Forgotten Art of Making Friends 
 
 
 
 Allison Barron
 
 
 Close friendship is an enduring bond of self-sacrifice and shared moments.
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Should Christians Practice Mindfulness? 
 
 
 
 James Clapper
 
 
 Mindfulness is done through one's own effort. Watchfulness is a recognition of and participation in the transformative work of Christ.
 
 
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The Cost of Multitasking 
 
 
 
 Amy Kessler
 
 
 Sure, we can multitask, but we can’t multitask as well as we think we can.
 
 
 
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A Damaging View of Sex 
 
 
 
 Ross Boone
 
 
 Sexuality needs to be an integrated, valued, rejoiced and nurtured part of our person.
 
 
 
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3 Lessons From 3 Weddings 
 
 
 
 Abigail Murrish
 
 
 At a recent wedding I attended, the pastor reminded us that the Bible begins and ends with a wedding. As I considered this, three things came to mind.
 
 
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