On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, Special Guest Jennifer VanRyckeghem, Pastor Paul Gruenberg, Youth & Family Director Jeremy Touroo and moderator Dana Hall discuss the book by Jason Jimenez, "Challenging Conversations."

Today's topics include:

If a Christian avoids a controversial conversation, what does that portray to others?

1. They are too afraid to stand up for God’s Truth?
2. Says we don’t care?

What are 3 Excuses that we give so that we can AVOID a controversial topic?

1. Not Smart enough p. 24-5
2. We Get too defensive p. 26-7 (what is real issue behind defensiveness = PRIDE)
3. We get uncomfortable p. 27-8
   1. Face it and ask for God’s help
   2. Learn tactics to feel more comfortable

What types of characters do the 3 excuses break down into? 

-Aggressor or Avoider

How do we break through these excuses? 

-Become an advocator

Thanks for listening and we hope this discussion helps grow your walk with Christ!