In this episode, Mia asks James why he shared his broken reality of being sexually abused as a teenager in a recent sermon. His hope-filled response highlights the need to bring our deepest brokenness to Jesus. James says it's in these sensitive places that the Lord often does some of His best work.
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What did you learn in 2025? What fun challenge are you looking forward to heading into 2026? These are just a couple of 10 rapid-fire questions James is having Mia answer as they kick off the new year. You might want to ask these of yourself, or even use them as a guide for conversations with New Year's celebration guests.
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Merry Christmas! On this special day, sit back and listen (or, follow along) as Mia reads the Christmas story from Luke 2. May the Lord use this brief few minutes in His word to bring about reflection & adoration in your heart this Christmas.
How do you want to be seen by other people? How is it holding you back from the better life Jesus has for you? James & Mia spend this episode digging into a couple penetrating questions raised in CSPC's Advent season sermon series, "Prepare Him Room."
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What things in your life are crowding out your walk with Jesus? This Christmas season, how can you better prepare Him room? In this episode, James & Mia highlight the discomfort of giving things up for a closer relationship with God, along with the reassuring truth that it's always worth it.
It's a reversal of roles for this holiday episode! James turns to being the question-asker, finding out 10 things Mia is thankful for this year. You might even want to take notes and ask people at your own Thanksgiving table these same questions!
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Is there a "right way" to show up for our regular times of Bible reading? Should we simply be ready to receive whatever God has for us, or is it better to be looking for something specific from Him- like peace, or an answer to a problem? James spends this episode responding to this heartfelt question from Mia.
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It's so hard to have an unsaved family member who's rejected the Lord. Where's the hope, and what should you do? In this episode, James & Mia answer a listener's very tender question with biblical truth and practical wisdom.
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Baptism at a Presbyterian church can be confusing. Why does Cedar Springs baptize both infants and adults? James & Mia explore that question in this episode.
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The Bible tells us to rejoice with those who rejoice. So why is that sometimes so hard to do? And when a friend's success arouses jealousy, how can we begin to make progress? James & Mia explore helpful ways forward for one listener experiencing this common struggle.
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How do you talk to one of your children when he or she doesn't want to go to church? James & Mia dive into some helpful ways to navigate this common parenting conundrum. As they explain, your own faithfulness and joy in worship will likely go a long way in shepherding your child's heart to the Lord.
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Now that they've explored what it means for Christians to be filled with the Holy Spirit, James & Mia spend this episode unpacking just how we can experience that deeper connection and intimacy with Him. As you'll discover in this final episode of a four-part series on the Holy Spirit, being filled involves listening, looking, and living as He directs.
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All Christians have the Holy Spirit dwelling in them. But what's the difference between just having the Spirit within us and being filled with the Spirit? James & Mia tackle that question in this episode as they continue their four-part series on the Holy Spirit.
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In the second part of their series on the Holy Spirit, James & Mia explore the work the Spirit does in us. If you're struggling to discern His presence in your life, James says reframing your perspective a little just might help keep you in better step with the Spirit's activity.
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James & Mia kick off a four-part series on the Holy Spirit with a look at just who the Spirit is. Join them as they dig deeper into why Jesus told His disciples it was actually better that He go away and send them the Spirit.
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As the nation mourns the assassination of outspoken Christian & political activist Charlie Kirk, James says it's a moment for Christ-followers to weep, pursue wisdom, and engage in witness. Join him and guest co-host Landon Paul, pastor of worship at CSPC, as they explore the beginnings of what a Gospel-grounded response to this time of national sorrow might look like.
James & Mia are back for a fresh season of new episodes! They kick off Season Four with a conversation that will be especially helpful if you already miss the long, relaxing days of summer and are struggling with the busier routine fall ushers in. While you can't control everything that comes onto your plate, James says it's possible to be less a victim of your own schedule than you might think. He unpacks how you can build your life to be more of the type of life you actually want to live.
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In this Season 3 finale, a listener asks why the Westminster Confession of Faith says God is without passion. As James & Mia explain, that doesn't mean God has no emotion. Instead, it points to the deeply comforting truth that all God does expresses who He is, which means we can be assured He's perfectly reliable.
Send in your questions over the summer while James & Mia take a break: livedeeply@cspc.net. And we look forward to returning in just a few months for Season 4!
A listener wants to know how to parent a second child with a vastly different personality than the family's firstborn. James responds with practical advice, including the admonition that loving our children equally doesn't always mean treating them exactly the same.
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Most believers accept, at some level, the truth that God is holy. But is He also happy? In this episode, James & Mia respond to a listener who's asking that question. Their answer not only affects how we see God, but also leads to rich & deep application in our own personal lives. Enjoy this episode, recorded with CSPC's Generations class along as a studio audience.