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Today on the Podcast, the Penners are talking all about those "hard anniversaries" that come every year. The anniversary of a loss, the day you heard the news, a dark day marked by a terrible memory, a day that changed everything. Julia opens up about a few dark days coming up for her and how she deals with the anticipation for all of them.
Join the conversation by asking these community questions to a trusted friend or family member. Get to know each other deeper, and dig into the hard converstaion.
Community Questions:
1) Do you have 'Dark Day'? What is it, and when?
2) How do you usually deal with it... or do you let the saddness and hurt overwhelm you?
3) What's a practice that you have adopted (or would like to) that helps you keep a healthy mindset around this day?
4) Do you have trusted people you can turn to and have deep and meaningful conversations with?
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Join the Penners this week on the podcast for a conversation all about anxiety. In this surprisingly lighthearted episode, Julia opens up about the times she's landed in the hospital from anxiety, how a simple bee caused her to have a panic-induced seizure and how today, she is off medication and living in peace... mostly.
(Note: Anxiety is beast that rears its ugly head at random times, and if you are on medication, stay on it if that's what is needed! Julia's story is unique to her as your story is unique to you)Resources mentioned in this episode:
• "Anxious for Nothing" by Max Lucado
• "Peace is a Practice" by Morgan Harper Nichols
• "Good News for Anxious Christians" by Phillip Cary
Community Questions:
1) Do you think there is a difference between worry and anxiety? How would you explain the two?
2) Have you ever had an anxiety attack? What happened? How did you ground yourself?
3) What are some practices in your life that help you stay grounded in peace and Jesus?
4) What are your thoughts on medication when it comes to anxiety?
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Join the Penners for an open conversation about Derek's past relationships and how he's stayed grounded in his faith, even after being cheated on multiple times. Despite experiencing all this heartbreak, he still believes in love and believes that God is faithful through it all - even though he has every wordly reason not to.
Be encouraged by today's episode and make sure to check out the community questions below to keep the conversation going in your sphere of friends and family.
As always, thank you for tuning into this episode. If you are enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to share an episode with a friend and if you have any topics you'd love to hear covered, don't hesitiate to send them in! We'd love to hear from you.
Community Questions:
1) If your partner cheated on you, do you think you'd be willing to continue putting your trust in them if they asked for forgiveness?
2) How do you show up for others when their marriages or relationships are breaking down? Do you think you show up well, or do you think this is an area you could work on?
3) What are some scriptures that keep you grounded in hard times? Share them with a friend!
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This week, Derek and Julia sit down to answer a few questions about money. Are Christians required to tithe 10% of their income to the church under the New Covenant? What does being a good steward of our resources look like? What did Jesus call us to do with the blessings He’s given us?
Tune in to hear stories of how others have shown up in the Penners’ lives during hard times, learn where the 10% tithing principle comes from in the Bible, and much more.
Community Questions:
1) Did your family ever talk about finances / budgeting or tithing while you grew up? Do you talk about it now?
2) Have you been on the receiving end of someone blessing you financially?
3) How can you steward your money well in the season you are in? What would it look like to bless someone else?
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Happy New Year and welcome back to Coffee with the Penners! Join the Derek and Julia for a lighthearted conversation about why they decided to kick off the year by going on a 3-day focused retreat. Talking about family budget, marriage, parenting, sex life, and more, on today's epiosde the Penners explain why it's a great way to start off the year for any marriage.
Community Questions:
1) Have you and your spouse (or you alone) ever done something like this? Did you find it helpful to be intentional with the year ahead?
2) What area do you think you'd have the hardest time talking about and why? What would be the easist area of life to examine? (Examples of topics: Sex, Finances, Key Relationships, Physical Health, Spiritual Health, Work, Parenting, Family Life, etc).
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Welcome to the last episode of 2024! Join the Penners in their discussion about their childhood traditions, what's carried through to their own marriage traditions, and a conversation about grief.
Today, Derek opens up a little more about how his second marriage ended (during the Christmas Season), and Julia speaks to those who have lost loved ones. Join the discussion today.Community Questions:
1) Are there things that cause the "grief button" to "hit the walls" this time of year for you?
2) What are your favorite Christmas Memories?
3) Is there someone you could reach out to today to let them know you are thinking of them during this potentially heavy season?Find the Penners Online:
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In today's episode, the Penners jump into a heavy conversation: what does it look like to walk through hurt in relationships? How do you know when it's time to walk away? How do you confront someone who has hurt you but doesn't see the harm they've done? And of course, examples from scipture.
The Penners get personal, talking about examples from close friendships, family struggles and situations, while also digging into the true context of some key scriptures people use in situations like these.
Join the Conversation with these Community Questions:
1) Do you have an example that comes to mind of being hurt and do you think you handled it appropriately, or did your emotions take over?
2) What are some ways you can set yourself up for success next time a situation arises?
3) Do you find forgiveness an easy thing to give, or is this something that could be worked on in yourself?Find the Penners online:
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Join in the conversation this week as The Penners break down their own lived experience when it comes to being hurt by the Church, being surrounded by the Church and what it really looks like to be loved well by the Church. On today's epsidode they answer questions about Megachurches, House Churches, and everything in between, including what Acts has to say about how Church started.
We'd love to hear from you: thoughts on today's episode, questions to answer next time, prayer requetsts, or ideas for new episodes... whatever you have to say, we are here for it!
Email us at [email protected].
Community Questions:
1) Have you been hurt by the Church? Did it affect your faith?
2) What do you think of Megachurches? What do you think of House Churches? Have you ever been to either?
3) What would you say to someone who has been hurt by the Church?
4) What do you think you could personally do better, when it comes to being the Church?
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Ever feel unheard by God? Like you are speaking into the void when you pray? Us too. Join the Penners today for a conversation you won't want to miss.
Community Questions:
1) Have you ever felt unheard or unanswered by God? Talk about the situation and if it ever felt resolved or if you are still in the waiting.
2) Take time to pray together, or alone... maybe it's time to pray a 'dangerous' prayer.
Todays Resources:
"Dangerous Prayers" by Craig Groeschel"A More Christlike God" by Brad Jersak
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Join the Penners as they deep dive into scripture today! Many people today believe women should not be in ministry, and if they can be...well, it should only be in Children's Ministry or Womens' Ministry. Today on "Coffee With The Penners," they dive into the scriptures that people pull this idea from, what the text actually says in its original context, and together answer the question "Should women be allowed in ministry?".
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Community Questions:
1) What did you grow up believing or learning about women working in ministry?
2) What are your thoughts on it today?
3) How often do you see women leading, and do you think anything needs to change, or do you think things are good the way they are in your community? -
Consent, beginning a relationship with someone who has past sexual trauma, the "orgasm gap," and more... let's talk about it! In this episode of "Coffee With The Penners," Julia & Derek continue the converstaion from last week, exploring many topics surrounding sex and how to get to the good part when SA is in the rearview mirror.
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Todays Community Questions:
*Intended for Partner Communication*1) Have you ever felt like you need to stop in the middle of sex, and were you free to do so? Why or why not?
2) Do you think we as a couple or individually should see a therapist to work through something in this area?
3) What were you taught in church about sex, and was it helpful or hurtful? How will you change the converstaion if/when the time comes to talk to your kids about it? -
**Please pray about whether or not this episode is good for you to listen to today or not. In this episode we discuss Rape, Marital Rape, Reporting Rape and Abuse, as well as living through a situation that is unhealthy and abusive**
Join the Penners as they open their books up about sex and their past sexual experiences. A sexless marriage, marital rape, and losing your sex drive are all topics discussed on today's episode all about Sex.
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Resources Named:
"The Great Sex Rescue" by Sheila Wray Gregoire
"She Deserves Better" by Sheila Wray GregoireHealthy Sex Teachings Rubric
Today's Community Questions:
*Intended for partner communication*
1) How do you feel about our current sex life? What's good, what could improve, is it overall healthy or unhealthy?2) Is there anything in your past that might be making sex difficult (abuse or other things)? Is there anything I should be aware of so WE can work together on a healthier sex life for both of us?
3) Talk about the best sex you've had together and why it was the best! -
Taking questions from you, the listener, the Penners sit down and take time to answer a few questions that have rolled in incluidng questions like "What is God teaching your right now?", "What does this passage of scripture really mean?", and "What are 3 things you are actively doing differently in this marriage than your first marriages?" Tune in for a great conversation.
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Resources:Sabbath Podcast by John Mark Comer Teaching Podcast on Spotify
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"Should Christians celebrate Halloween?" is a question that is asked by MANY, especially around this time of year. Today, the Penners sit down for a chat to discuss their thoughts on whether or not it's okay to let your kids go trick-or-treating. With Derek on one side of the issue and Julia on the other, tune into today's episode to laugh, learn the origins of this 'holiday' and hear the conclusions they reach on whether or not Halloween is okay to celebrate with your family.
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Community Questions to keep the conversation going:
1) Have you ever thought to pray about whether or not your family should participate in Halloween?
2) Do you think it's an over-reaction to bow out, or do you think the western culture today does not take Halloween seriously enough?
3) What are your thoughts surrounding Church's providing alternative fun nights for kids?
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It took 5.5 years for the diagnosis of Julia's youngest daughter to come in, and when they finally received the name of what it was... they were left with more questions than answers. Join The Penners as they discuss the seasons of waiting, how the global pandemic affected their daughter in good and bad ways and maybe most exciting, tune in to hear about the miracles they've wittnessed through the life of their 6 year old. Only GOD can do these things!
Questions for you community:
1) Do you know someone with a Disability? How did you meet them?
2) Have you ever had to wait for a diagnosis, what was that like? How did you feel once you got the diagnosis?
3) Are you in a season of waiting? What if you don't get the answer you're hoping for? Is the foundation of your faith firm, regardless of the answer?
Questions for your kids:
1) Do you know what disability means?
2) Do you know someone who has a disability? Maybe someone who is blind, someone in a wheelchair or someone who needs extra help learning at school? Talk about the similarities they have with that kid, not only the differences.
3) Do you know what a Miracle is? They didn't only happen in the Bible, they happen today! Tell your child about one of the miracles from this episode and talk about how cool God is!
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Fast Friends by Heather M. O'Connor
Zoom by Robert Munsch
Questions and Feelings about Having a Disability by Louise Spilsbury
The Goose with Noodles for wings by Jaime Henderson
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Today, the Penners share their thoughts on how biblical teachings influenced their decisions to enter into second and third marriages. They look at both the Old and New Testaments to explore what scripture says about these choices. They also discuss the insights and advice they received from family and friends along the way. Join Derek and Julia in today's discussion focused on "remarriage".
Resources mentioned in today's episode:
"101 Questions to Ask Before Getting Remarried" - H. Norman. Wright.
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Derek was launched into fatherhood at full speed when he joined the family in 2023. In today's episode, the Penners talk about what it was like to not only marry someone with kids, but be a father to those kids. What is the easiest part of Step-Dad life, and what is the biggest challenge he faces? Join the Penners in today's episode to hear all about living that step-dad life.
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Join the Penners as Julia opens up about what led to her father's death in 2019. Addiction is messy, hard, chaotic, uncertain and, in this case, led to brokeness that could not be fixed on this earth.
If you are triggered by sudden death, alcoholism or addiction in general, we suggest you take a moment to discern if this is an episode you should be listening to right now.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
* "Imagine Heaven" by John Burke
* "Hope for an Unwanted Journey" by Bill and Donna Lea Dyck
* "Good Boundaries and Goodbyes" by Lisa Terkeurst -
When we first met in 2009, we had no idea where life would take us, and we certainly had no idea that we would end up married and in ministry together, but here we are... and we are so thankful! On today's episode, we take you from our meeting at a bible camp to Julia singing at Derek's first wedding, all the way up through divorce and into married life, and how we knew that this was what God had in store for our lives.
What are a few of our favorite worship songs right now? Was Derek shocked when Julia sent him her ring size after 15 days of dating? What 4 questions should you ask yourself before diving into marriage? Find these answers and more on today's episode of "Coffee With The Penners." -
Divorce is a tough subject that a lot of Christians today disagree on. So, what does the bible say about it? What are God's thoughts around it? Can you leave, biblically speaking, if there is abuse? Do we all agree that infidelity is a reason to leave?
Join your hosts Derek and Julia as they open up about their previous marriages, dig into scripture, and talk about what it felt like when their lives fell apart.
** If you'd like to hear more of Julia's story of abuse in her first marriage, join hosts Erika.aanne and cj.godfreyy (both found on instagram) on the H.E.R podcast (@its.her.podcast) episode 43.
Resources named in this Episode:"Forgiving What You Can't Forget" by Lisa Terkeurst
"The Great Sex Rescue" by Sheila Gregoire
"9 Lies That Will Destroy Your Marriage (and the Truths That Will Set You Free)" by Greg Smalley
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