Join friends Ashley and Cesia as they take on the topic of "imperfect beginnings," considering different types of beginnings, a biblical basis for persevering in what we've started, celebrating small beginnings, and acknowledging the inherent imperfect nature (the fits and starts) that come with starting something for the first time. They even disc…

Listen in as the friends hit the road and offer a message of hope when it comes to the imperfect journey of schooling and higher education. Whether you're pursuing higher education or have decided that you're just "built different," you're perfectly positioned to have an impact on others. From their 3 very diverse educational backgrounds, choices, …

Listen in as the friends talk about imperfect love, including: "Is love a feeling?"; "What are the 5 love languages?"; and more, all considering love and relationships. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode!

How could Solomon call toil, or labor, vanity in Ecclesiastes? What might that mean and how do we make it through in this perfectly imperfect life when it comes to our imperfect jobs? Listen in with the friends, Elijah, Cesia, and Ashley, as they consider this topic on That Imperfect Christian Podcast with Friends! #imperfect #atlanta #friends #job…

Listen along as we discuss God's grace within families, including chosen and given families. Family restoration IS possible. Join the 3 friends as they explore this concept.

Cesia and Ashley talk about: 1) Hagar's story of hurt 2) and God's ever-present response to our own hurt. Join the friends in this conversation! This episode is called, "The God who Sees Me." LINKS from the episode: - Want to connect to a local church? Here's ours! History Makers Church (hmakers.org; Facebook; Instagram) and our Pastor Dorcas Laboy…

Cesia, Ashley, and Elijah talk: 1) the TV show, Black Mirror ("Nosedive," Episode 1, Season 3) 2) why we pursue perfection 3) and how we pursue perfection. Join the friends in this conversation!

Episode 1 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition with Fr. Timothy Gallagher. Fr. Gallagher introduces us to meditation and contemplation – the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola’s spiritual practice. For other episodes in the series visit The Discerning Hearts “Praying with Scripture” page Father Ti…

Episode 2 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation ation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation – the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola’s spiritual practice. For other episodes in the series visit The Discerning Hearts “…

Episode 3 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation – the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola’s spiritual practice. For other episodes in the series visit The Discerning Hearts “Prayin…

Episode 4 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothhey Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation – the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola’s spiritual practice. For other episodes in the series visit The Discerning Hearts “Pray…

Episode 5 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation – the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola’s spiritual practice. For other episodes in the series visit The Discerning Hearts “Prayin…

Episode 6 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Gallagher continues to discuss the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation – the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola’s spiritual practice. For other episodes in the series visit The Discerning Hearts “Prayin…

Episode 7 Praying with Scripture: Christian Contemplation and Meditation in the Ignatian Tradition w/Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Gallagher discusses the differences and benefits of meditation and contemplation – the cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola’s spiritual practice. For other episodes in the series, visit The Discerning Hearts “Praying with Scr…