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Silence and Solitude
I don’t think anyone in the western world would argue with the following statement: “We live in a time of tremendous and immediate access to knowledge, comfort, and entertainment.” For those of us that are followers of Jesus, the following statement is also true: “We...
Who Should I Vote For?
In this bonus episode, the team welcomes the Senior Pastor of Hope Community Church, Steve Triechler to answer the question, “Who should I vote for?” The LDI crew...
Small Group Open Chair Model
Whenever possible and healthy for the group, we encourage groups to maintain an “open chair.” This means that the group fosters an attitude of openness to newcomers and maintains an environment that would make a newcomer feel welcome. The group does not need to be...
How Do I Know If I’m Operating in My Spiritual Gifts if I Don’t Know What They Are?
In this episode, the team leans into theology and discusses spiritual gifts, how we can know our gifts, and how to begin to use them for the common good. Each episode...
What Does Spiritual Warfare Really Mean?
In this episode, the team defines spiritual warfare and considers its impact on our lives. Each episode features a leading question, quote of the week, and a Growing...
Why Aren’t People More Excited About My Ideas?
In this episode, the team discusses how to sort through ideas and cast captivating vision that draws in others. Each episode features a leading question, quote of the...
Who Should I Listen to on Social Media
Each episode features a leading question, quote of the week, and a Growing Together segment geared at imperfect leaders who are seeking development in their leadership...
Who [IRL] Should I Listen To?
In this episode, the team discusses wise counsel and who we should listen to in real life. The LDI Crew also considers characteristics of people who may be considered wise...
The Comparison Games We Play: Grace is the Thief We Need
This article originally appeared on redtreegrace.com. Red Tree is a multi-church ministry effort started by Hope Community Church in order to connect the clarity of God's grace to our otherwise confusing lives and attempts at reading the Bible. As of 2023, the world’s...
Why Am I So Devastated by Feedback and Criticism?
In this episode, the team discusses feedback and why it can often feel more painful than helpful. The LDI Crew also talks about the relationship between evaluation,...
What Should I Do if I Lack Self-Awareness?
Happy Thanksgivings to all our listeners! We are so thankful for you! The first step in growing in self-awareness is admitting we all have room to grow in our...
How Much Weight Should We Give to Personality Tests?
In this week’s episode, the team discusses personality tests such as Myers-Briggs, Enneagram, and Strengthsfinder. Our cultural views of personality tests exist on a...