Men struggling with unaddressed sexual sin are, at deep levels, game–players, juggling all the seen and unseen parts of their lives to make sure only the good parts are seen. I see this tendency in everyone who struggles with sexual sin, but it seems to happen the most with believers. Why? Because often in the church, people tend to succumb to the pressure of appearances. They don’t want others...
In this episode of Straight to the Heart, our host, Rush Witt, visits with Daniel DeWitt, author of the new book, Sketchy Views. They discuss the impact of C.S. Lewis on generations of Christians, the unique opportunities for discipleship on college campuses, and the importance of clear and biblical truth. Listeners will be helped and encouraged by Daniel’s down-to-earth way of helping students...
The LORD says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8 NLT A few months ago, I looked for our house on Google Maps, and I found it. I also found the tribe’s house! Zooming in, I even saw the paths the boys (our donkeys) have made in the field. Many times, when I go outside to clean the small barn in the morning, the boys are...
For many parents, the mere thought of the teenage years fills the heart with dread and fear, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In Parenting Ahead: Preparing Now for the Teen Years, Kristen Hatton helps parents of young children lay the groundwork so that having honest conversations, setting reasonable limits, and exploring issues of the heart become a part of the family culture, preparing both...
In this episode of Straight to the Heart, our host, Rush Witt, visits with Brad Hambrick who is Pastor of Counseling at The Summit Church in Durham, NC. Brad and Rush talk about an exciting season of launching kids into the world, and hopefully into college baseball. They also talk about counseling, the art and ministry of walking with people through hardship, and the beauty and freedom of...
