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Episode 045 – Who Makes the Final Decision When You Are Stalemated?

Have you ever had a difficult time making a decision–either alone or with another person? In this week’s episode, Emerson and Jonathan discuss what to do when you and your spouse are in a stalemate or gridlocked on an issue. Drawing upon the Bible as well as the world of business and sports, you will…

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RAR #26: How Illustrations Nourish the Imagination, Zach Franzen

If you’ve listened to the Read-Aloud Revival podcast much, you probably know I’m a huge fan of The Green Ember. I think it’s the best book my kids and I read together all year long. You’ll understand, then,

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Episode 044 – My Situation Is Complex, Beyond Love & Respect!

Emerson is often told that the Love and Respect principles are too simple for a particularly complex situation, and so therefore they don’t apply. In this week’s episode, he responds by discussing various difficult or complex situations and making the case that love and respect are like food and water to any given situation–they are…

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Episode 043 – Wounded Healer

In this week’s episode, Emerson speaks at Liberty University with a message titled, “Wounded Healer.”  He shares his personal story in order to help others understand how God can use past wounds to bring about healing. Timestamps 01:32 – Did you miss last week’s podcast? Listen HERE. 03:08 – Emerson shares his personal story of…

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RAR #25: When Kids are Whiny (and other questions you’re asking)

On today’s episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, we’re answering YOUR questions! These Q and A podcasts are listener favorites, so grab some laundry, pop in your earbuds, and let’s go! In this episode,

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Episode 042 – What Bible Verse Gives Hope to Millions? Jeremiah 29:11

Over the centuries, countless Christians have memorized, quoted and clung to Jeremiah 29:11. Emerson and Jonathan discuss how the promises of God always kick in at some level amidst our suffering. God may not stop the pain, but he does show up in it. One can experience God’s presence, power, peace and purpose independent of…

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Episode 041 – Three Ways To Murder Your Marriage – Part 2

In Part 2 of this 2-part series, Emerson and Jonathan continue their discussion about the motive, means, and opportunities people use to justify killing their marriage, while forgetting the ways by which to resurrect it. While acknowledging there are justified, biblical reasons for divorce, as well as terrible and difficult situations requiring local, direct, and…

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