This special episode of Authentically Adam features a rich and meaningful conversation with three guests who bring both personal insight and shared experience to the table. Wayne is joined by his wife, Shana Kaye, along with their close friends, Dave and Nicci Leonard. Together, they explore the unique value of couples intentionally building friendships with other couples.The discussion highlights how marriage brings challenges, perspectives, and responsibilities that are often best understood by those walking the same path. By cultivating deep, genuine relationships with other couples, husbands and wives can find encouragement, accountability, and wisdom that speaks directly to their shared experiences. Wayne and the guests reflect on how these friendships create a space for honest conversations, mutual support, and growth—both individually and as couples.Throughout the episode, they emphasize that strong couple-to-couple relationships are not just beneficial but essential. These friendships help navigate the complexities of marriage, strengthen communication, and provide a network of people who truly understand the joys and struggles that come with building a life together.

Ashley and Kristen talk about what affects our view of God's sovereignty, how we can learn to trust Him, and also how understanding God as sovereign should change our worship and prayers, along with our normal everyday lives.Episode Resources:Sovereign God Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/april-scripture-writing-plan-sovereign-god/Sovereign God Kids' Scripture Writing Plans: (scroll down to curriculum section for free downloads)https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extrasSovereign God acapella playlists:Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00Oc7Ch0UNLKc0eYOIA9Ta?si=135fc7b950b24fed&nd=1&dlsi=8c5e95f13b4e4fb4Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sovereign-god/pl.u-kv9lbmmT9vpVvjBehold Our God Scripture Writing Journal (BACK IN STOCK): https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4383440254Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras:https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extrasOur Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.comKristen's favorite baby gift to give: https://amzn.to/4sMEvmJ (affiliate link)Ashley's favorite baby gifts to give: https://amzn.to/4tUf2sj (affiliate link); https://www.instructables.com/Easy-Chunky-Hand-Knitted-Blanket-in-One-Hour/

What if Jesus’ cry from the cross was not just a question—but an invitation?In this episode, we take a deeper look at Psalm 22, the very passage Jesus quotes when He cries,“My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Matthew 27:46).By stepping into the words of David, we begin to see not only the depth of human anguish—but also the unshakable thread of trust that runs through both David’s life and Jesus’ suffering.When Jesus cries out, He is not losing faith—He is revealing His heart:He is bearing the weight of sin (2 Corinthians 5:21)He is entering fully into human sufferingHe is trusting the Father even in silenceAnd just like Psalm 22, the story does not end in despair.

Ashley and Kristen talk about what sovereign means & why it's important to understand this characteristic of God. While thinking about how everything is under God's control, we can see that this gives us assurance in God's overall plan as we consider "all the world Thy hands have made."Episode Resources:Sovereign God Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/april-scripture-writing-plan-sovereign-god/Sovereign God Kids' Scripture Writing Plans: (scroll down to curriculum section for free downloads)https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extrasSovereign God acapella playlists:Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00Oc7Ch0UNLKc0eYOIA9Ta?si=135fc7b950b24fed&nd=1&dlsi=8c5e95f13b4e4fb4Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sovereign-god/pl.u-kv9lbmmT9vpVvjBehold Our God Scripture Writing Journal (BACK IN STOCK): https://theruffledmango.etsy.com/listing/4383440254Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras:https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extrasOur Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.comKristen's favorite thing: Philly Nong's guest interview on our congregation's podcast: https://slcl.transistor.fm/20Ashley's favorite thing: teaching accounting at FHU https://fhu.edu

If children with autism are demon possessed, the only way a child could receive relief is through said demon being cast out. The question is, "Do miracles still occur today?" In answer, we examine 1 Corithians 13.