Get a Hobby: Episode 532
Apr 12, 2018
Guests: Matthew Demeritt, Kathryn Eutsler, Jake Roberson, Josh Chen
and
Greg Smalley
[45:18] -
How hobbies enrich your life, plus the language and methods behind reaching millennials for Christ, and a listener waits impatiently for a marriage proposal.
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Featured musical artist: Stu Garrard
EPISODE SEGMENTS
Why Hobbies Are Important
Guests: Matthew Demeritt, Kathryn Eutsler
and
Jake Roberson
[20:49] -
Want to become a more interesting person? A recent study found that users who listed hobbies on their online dating profiles got more interactions from possible dates. So how can you find a hobby that works for you, yet get past the awkwardness and uncertainty of trying new activities? We sit down to read your comments about hobbies, talk about our own, and offer you encouragement to try new things in the coming months.
Cool Testimony Not Required
Guests: Josh Chen
[17:26] -
Don't have a cool conversion story? No problem. Cru staff member Josh Chen says that sharing how you came to faith isn't always the best way to reach your friends. He's here this week to offer practical advice on how a subtle wording shift can change how your friends respond to the gospel, and why addressing shame may be one key to leading others to Jesus.
No Ring by Spring
Guests: Greg Smalley
[4:07] -
Two years dating. One great guy. Zero engagement rings. A listener can't figure out why her boyfriend isn't proposing, and she isn't sure what to do. Marriage expert Dr. Greg Smalley offers some advice for the waiting game.