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Halloween | Words and Stuff

Today on WaS, we went down the rabbit hole of Halloween from a variety of Biblical/Christian perspectives. This audio is taken from the full live-stream on 10.31.2025.

Show Notes

What Does the Bible Say About Ghosts/hauntings?: 

https://www.gotquestions.org/ghosts-hauntings.html

Can Christians Celebrate Halloween?: https://youtu.be/zbU3LetHqwU?si=8ez-qVeoQwptvAoa 

Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?: https://www.gotquestions.org/Christians-celebrate-Halloween.html

Should Halloween be Hated by Christians?  | Q & A, Steve Whinery: https://youtu.be/uUzW48Y3Xrc?si=abJ6WOPM7TpgZ41m 

5 Reasons Why Christians Should Celebrate Halloween?: https://youtu.be/dCOC8Gar-5I?si=44hOS3wzp8o_x-m9

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Loss of Interest | Words and Stuff

Today we had a conversation around life/spiritual apathy, such as why we lose interest to begin with and how we can get our passion back. This audio is taken from the full live-stream on 10.30.2025. 

Show Notes

Why Don’t I Care?:

https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/why-dont-i-care

What Does the Bible say about boredom?: 

https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-boredom.html

What is Apatheism?:

https://www.gotquestions.org/apatheism.html

Overcoming Spiritual Apathy: The Hidden Danger of Sloth: https://youtu.be/bnIayAjD3no?si=kD1Vs-CqNon_HDD0

How To Reset Your Heart | Steven Furtick: https://youtu.be/rFhPQVLkZxQ?si=Xy_YgNkcN3Ay9yyw

(Song) Even in Exile | Crowder: https://youtu.be/jOb2iW1otdI?si=4FW7eKjgnDA5Z6OZ 

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Self-Control | Words and Stuff

Today on WaS, we went through the much needed reminder of why it’s important to develop self-control, especially when we use the Bible throughout the development process. This audio is taken from the full live-stream on 10.29.2025. 

Show Notes

The Fruit of the Holy Spirit - What is Self Control?:  https://www.gotquestions.org/fruit-Holy-Spirit-self-control.html 

The Difficulty of Self-Control is Conflict: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-control/201412/the-difficulty-self-control-is-conflict 

How to Build Self Control: 7 Biblical Habits That Actually Work | Impact Ministry:  https://youtu.be/N5DvrtILATY?si=eDcBbg_aWI9iM5Nq 

(Song) I Surrender All | Reawaken Hymns: https://youtu.be/xSPcuV5Sli8?si=-Z74WhCMW9_0oJHy 

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Main Character Syndrome | Words and Stuff

On this episode of WaS, we checked out the concept of “main character syndrome” while falling down a convo rabbit hole about self/ego. This audio is taken from the full live-stream on 10.28.2025. 

Show Notes

You’re the Star of the Show With Main Character Syndrome: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-to-know-about-main-character-syndrome 

The Main Character - My Morning Devotional Episode 1058: https://youtu.be/DZrC-jQJQCI?si=TUcMGn72HT68zGBk&t=52 

What is the God of Self?: 

https://www.gotquestions.org/god-of-self.html 

When Self Love is Selfish | Pastor Greg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5MKqT_zPbI 

(Song) Nothing but the Blood | Reawaken Hymns: https://youtu.be/8QH5lpYSBpI?si=xs-13M5GUj_voG42 

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What is Worship? | Words and Stuff

Today on WaS, we broke down what it means to worship, including how to worship correctly and the value of worship itself. This audio is taken from the full live-stream on 10.24.2025.

Show Notes

What is the Difference Between Praise and Worship?:  https://www.gotquestions.org/difference-praise-worship.html 

How to Worship Correctly | Impact Ministries: https://youtu.be/8kONuWOsjTU?si=YYGAhzdaciTz19a7 

When You Don’t Feel Like Worshiping: 

https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/when-you-dont-feel-like-worshiping

The Value of Worship | Steven Furtick: https://youtu.be/CXR9Fvm4FTM?si=PJ2ahI4nWv5hlCCK 

(Song) Let Them See You in Me | JJ Weeks: https://youtu.be/uOg-1JjAdGk?si=l2hZOqDVwmnDPcnn 

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Love Your Enemy | Words and Stuff

Today on WaS, we got into what it actually means for us to “love our enemies” when it comes to what the Bible says about it. This audio is taken from the full live-stream on 10.23.2025. 

Show Notes

What Did Jesus Mean When He Instructed Us to Love Our Enemies?: 

https://www.gotquestions.org/love-enemies.html

“Conflict in Relationships is Unavoidable” | Jesus Offers Wisdom for Seeking Peace: 

https://youtu.be/3EkD-alQhT8?si=hnifTS1PztuiuyEM

What Did Jesus Mean When He Said to Love Your Enemy?: 

https://youtu.be/BHpOODbaMOQ?si=rCqnPDfu5qewhgrg

How To Love Your Enemies (6 practical things you can do): https://youtu.be/nlcWk_UmMas?si=jLXSx172smYH5Qma

(Song) Hosanna | Hillsong United: https://youtu.be/NoM0AT8fBvs?si=v7JE6eVOXMtWhHRp 

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Modern Day Tree of Knowledge | Words and Stuff

Today on WaS, we talked about the Tree of Knowledge from the Bible and its parallels with modern times. This audio is taken from the full live-stream on 10.22.2025. 

Show Notes

Why Did God Put the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden?:

https://www.gotquestions.org/tree-knowledge-good-evil.html

Internet Searches Create an Illusion of Personal Knowledge, Research Finds:  https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2015/03/internet-knowledge 

What the Internet, the Tree of Knowledge, and Fish Have in Common: 

https://members.cogwa.org/godly-women-blog/what-the-internet-the-tree-of-knowledge-and-fish-have-in-common/ 

Are There Idols Hiding in Your Life? | Tony Evans: https://youtu.be/bTiStOJ7748?si=cn3_81Oc0aIGzUgB 

(Song) Trust in God | Elevation Worship: https://youtu.be/sTcQGzpN3PA?si=xSXeLFF0N1M-Q3kn 

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Bad Habits | Words and Stuff

Today on WaS we discussed the topic of bad habits, such as why we keep them and how to break out of them. This audio is taken from the full live-stream on 10.21.2025. 

Show Notes

Why Can’t I Stop?:

https://youtu.be/kVobe_Qz7Cw?si=8d1YEO3dBauuoiXT

(Song) Even When it Hurts | Hillsong United: https://youtu.be/hrSJwO5dJXg?si=pRNo9ivvfSlZyRrx

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