What Did We Say?

Welcome to Season 2 of the "What Did We Say" podcast! In our much-anticipated premiere episode, titled "You Must Be Selfish," join the dynamic and faith-driven duo, Josh and Erica Adkins, as they delve into the thought-provoking realm of relationships.In this enlightening episode, the Adkinses challenge conventional wisdom by exploring the concept of being selfish within the context of relationships. Contrary to common beliefs, they argue that self-care and self-focus are essential elements in fostering healthy and fulfilling connections, particularly within the framework of marriage.Drawing inspiration from their own Christian values and personal experiences, Josh and Erica share candid insights on the importance of understanding and embracing one's own needs, desires, and aspirations. As they navigate through the complexities of modern relationships, the couple offers practical advice and timeless wisdom that transcends religious boundaries.Tune in to "You Must Be Selfish" to discover how prioritizing self-love and self-care can ultimately enhance your connections with others. Get ready for an engaging conversation that challenges traditional perspectives, encourages personal growth, and inspires a renewed approach to building meaningful relationships. Don't miss this empowering episode that is sure to leave you reflecting on the true meaning of selflessness within the bonds of love and commitment.

Idolatry seems like a pretty simple concept in the Bible, right? Don’t bow down to golden statues? Check! Don’t worship false gods at their altars? Check! But believe it or not, idolatry is still alive and well! And it’s so well disguised that we often don’t even realize we’re participating in it. So what does modern day idolatry look like?

When we dislike or judge a behavior, it brings up feelings of irritation and embarrassment in us. And when we feel irritated, how do we react? By snapping at others, sighing, rolling our eyes, or at the very least pulling away from the interaction. In turn, the other person (whether child, teen, or adult) feels hurt and confused! How do we remedy this behavior within ourselves? Let's discuss it in this episode.

Shame plays off our natural hardwiring for connection. It has us mistakenly believe our flaws make us undeserving of acceptance and belonging, therefore driving us to feel not just alone, but helplessly isolated. And when we feel helpless, we often become reactive, seeking any kind of reprieve from such pain. We end up acting out in desperate ways that don’t feel like the real us. Ways that can add fuel to the shame fire. Simply put, when we feel shame, we feel awful. The good news? Most research suggests that shame is a universal experience (though different things feel shameful to different people). In other words, we’re ironically kind of all together in our feelings of unworthiness and fear of disconnection.

Is Jesus relevant today? Many Christians today would say that this question is absurd. However, do many Christians live their lives in a way that would suggest that they believe Jesus is relevant? Let’s talk about evangelism.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of conflict. How we have done this well and not so well in our marriage, friendships, and the people we lead. Is conflict necessary? How do we get better at it? Join us as we discuss all things… conflict!

In this episode, Erica Adkins, welcomes the listener and explains all about the who and the what of this podcast. Grab your notebooks and popcorn as we kickoff this podcast.