Fragments of Blue

Grace and Laura answer a message from a listener who has been struggling with finding a group that are willing to delve deep into the Word of God. They discuss the change in culture that has made bible study much harder for many people. Support the show

Grace and Laura introduce a discussion on Glory, both the noun and the verb. Why is it important we understand the biblical definition of glory and how does it affect our relationship with God. Support the show

Laura shares a little about a recent experience that she found frustrating and painful as God said, "No" or "Not yet" to a particular thing she was seeking knowledge and understanding on. Grace and Laura discuss times when God tells us in his word that having certain knowledge, or attaining knowledge in certain ways may harm our relationship with him and/or others. Support the show

By request, Grace and Laura talk about living out our faith in a secular workplace. Living according to our Christian convictions can sometimes feel quite lonely. How can we overcome this and find the courage to live as God calls us to in an environment wholly opposed to the values we hold? Support the show

Grace and Laura discuss the difference between legalism and loving obedience. They touch on how this affects spiritual development within the church and how a lack of obedience is what actually leads non-believers to deride the church. Support the show

Drawing "inspiration" from the Depp/Heard trial and the new documentary, What is a Woman, Grace and Laura chat about the power and significance of words, and the importance of agreed-upon definitions. Support the show

Laura leads a discussion on the role of Christians in democratic politics. Why have many evangelic churches and church leaders shied away from engaging in political topics? How much should we engage? Support the show

Grace and Laura discuss the state of Education in the West and its effect on the church. Support the show

Grace and Laura discuss what makes prayer difficult for so many Christians and why overcoming the things that make it hard is so essential to our faith. Support the show

Grace and Laura discuss the joys and frustrations of waiting as well as actions we can take that will help us enjoy times of waiting. Support the show

Grace and Laura discuss the pervasiveness of transhumanism in our modern culture. Why is the movement gaining ground and how is it already affecting us today. Support the show

Grace and Laura discuss what dualism is and how it affects the evangelical church. Support the show

By popular request, Grace and Laura discuss mentorship and answer the questions: What should we look for in a mentor? What qualifications should we have if we want to mentor others? What does biblical mentorship look like? Support the show

Grace and Laura discuss the link between Justice and Righteousness. Support the show

Grace and Laura start Season 4 with another topic recommended by Laura's mom. Are younger generations losing the passion to praise with singing? Support the show

Grace and Laura talk about what's known in Christian circles as "the root of all evil." How do we know if we have fallen into the trap of "loving money." How do we avoid this kind of pitfall when our geographical place in the world puts us in the top 5% richest people, globally. Support the show

What does it mean to be a carnal Christian? Isn't it an oxymoron? Grace and Laura chat about this and their own struggles with it. Support the show

Throughout history, people have made and sacrificed to idols relating to health and wellbeing. Are we so different? Grace and Laura discuss ways in which health and wellbeing have become idols in the modern western world. Support the show

Grace and Laura discuss how to discern the message of movies and media without having to consume the media itself. Support the show

Grace and Laura talk about the importance of celebrating Christmas as a way of sharing the light with a world lost in darkness. Support the show