In Part One, Wayne and Cory Waddell, local preacher for the Bear Valley Church of Christ, discussed some of the tensions that can develop between elders and preachers. In Part Two, the conversation turns toward solutions. What can elders and preachers do to build trust before problems arise? How should disagreements be handled? And what happens in a congregation when its leaders genuinely respect, encourage, and trust one another? Wayne and Cory discuss the importance of clear expectations, honest communication, mutual encouragement, healthy disagreement, and developing relationships that extend beyond meetings and ministry decisions. Elders and preachers will not always agree—and healthy leadership does not require them to. But they can learn to disagree without damaging their relationship. Different responsibilities. Different roles. But the same Lord, same church, and same mission. Episode Resources: cory.waddell@bearvalleycofc.com

In this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, we look at how our words can either strengthen or damage our marriages. Scripture calls us to let the “law of kindness” govern our speech, challenging us to consider how we speak both to and about our husbands. Rather than gossiping, belittling, complaining, or exposing weaknesses, we are called to speak with grace, encouragement, and love—even when there are real frustrations or problems that need to be addressed. Ultimately, our words reveal what is happening in our hearts. As we spend more time with Christ, He shapes us to speak with the same compassion, kindness, and grace that He demonstrated. This week, we’re challenged to intentionally think about what is good and worthy of praise in our spouses—and then use our words to build them up.

Ashley and Kristen discuss God's promises of redemption, Boaz as a type of Christ, Job's faith in his Redeemer, what redemption call us to, and the oxymoron of being a "free bondservant." Episode Resources: Our Redeemer Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/2027-reveal-september-scripture-writing-plan-our-redeemer/ Our Redeemer 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-extras Our Redeemer acapella playlists: Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Nr6XTpR3YpJM6BUK5qEvs?si=IAXjwbePSWeyy6x_6GCDBw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/our-redeemer/pl.u-NpXmmg3I1l0glX Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras: https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras Our Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com Ashley's favorite Biscoff cheesecake & Blueberry Crumble cheesecake from Stoll's Cafe: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092301117105 Kristen's favorite place, The Good Garden Market: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592343557967

What do we do when we’re angry with our spouse? In this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, we take an honest look at the difference between experiencing anger and allowing anger to lead us into sin. Marriage gives our spouses more access to us than anyone else, which means they often see us at our very best—and our very worst. Yet Scripture repeatedly describes God as “slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love,” giving us a model for how our own anger should be handled. Rather than reacting quickly, assuming motives, lashing out, giving the silent treatment, or taking our frustrations to everyone else, we are challenged to bring our anger to God first and allow Him to shape our response.

Andrew Crowe has a book being released on October 5th called Looking for Light in Darkness. In this episode. Andrew gives a brief overview of what one might find in the book, in case someone is interested. Episode Resources: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HK3KY3QC