Listen in while Noel talks about how to handle people's disproportionate reactions, which are typically rooted in wounds or idols. 

Noel talks with Alex Strauch about conflict in the church, what we are allowing ourselves to be discipled by, and why tuning in to Christ is essential.  Here are a few links from the episode: If You Bite & Devour One Another Biblical Eldership: An Urgent Call to Restore Biblical Church Leadership  Glenwood Springs, Colorado Brother Indeed: The Life of Robert Cleaver Chapman Fool's Talk: Recovering the Art of Christian Persuasion

Noel and Doug Bursch about why social media divides us and how followers of Jesus can show the world a better way. Here are a few links from this episode: Douglas Bursch Posting Peace: Why Social Media Divides Us and What We Can Do About It Fairly Spiritual Fool's Talk: Recovering the Art of Christian Persuasion The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation

Noel talks with David Zach about his faith amidst the unique challenges of frontline work to end human trafficking.  Here are a few links from the episode: Remedy Drive The Exodus Road David Zach - Instagram remedydrive.com/action Culture Care: Reconnecting with Beauty for Our Common Life  Sunlight on Her Face - Remedy Drive

Noel talks with Jeff Medders about why doctrine and theology should drive us toward humility and away from pride. Here are a few links from this episode: Humble Calvinism: And if I Know the Five Points, But Have Not Love ... J.A. Medders - Twitter The Acts 29 Podcast  Acts 29

Noel talks with Barnabas Piper about deconstruction, whether it's worth trying to define it, and how the church can show the love of Jesus to those deconstructing. Here are a few links to things talked about in this episode: The Happy Rant  The Happy Rant: Wandering To and Fro Through Some Things That Don't Matter All That Much (and a Few That Really Do) Deconstruction, Destruction, and Faith Barnabas Piper - Twitter Immanuel Church of Nashville

Noel talks with Dr. Tammy Smith about why everyone is triggered, people in ministry are targeted, so many are deconstructing, and how the tide is turning toward deeper spiritual health. Here are a few links to things they talked about:  Dr. Tammy Smith - On the Threshold Speaking and Counseling Dr. Tammy Smith - Facebook drtammysmith - Instagram

Noel talks with Pastor Adam Ramsey about his new book, Truth on Fire, and why it is so imperative that Christians learn to disagree "with a Christian accent." They talk about how pride is at the root of not just our disagreeable tone, but also our prayerlessness and impatience. Here are a few links to things they talked about: Truth on Fire by Adam Ramsey How Then Should We Live by Francis Schaeffer Fool's Talk by Os Guinness Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe If you liked this episode, check out this one where Noel and Adam talk about Joy.

I've noticed there are really important issues bubbling up in our culture and people just seem to want to yell at each other about them instead of cutting each other a little bit of slack.  That's why I'm relaunching the Recovering Hypocrite podcast. This season, we'll look at some of these issues with a posture of grace and seek to pair biblical truth with a pursuit for common ground.

Noel talks with Pastor Kurt Hannah about developing rhythms of rest to avoid emotional burnout. Here are some links to some of the stuff they talked about:  Missio Dei Maker's Mark Woodford Reserve A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It's Impossible to be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature