Semi-normal people discussing God's word, and how it applies to daily life. Rachelle & Carder host a morning show on 89.3 KSBJ in Houston. Anything But Quiet Time is an inside look into what they're learning as they read through the Bible. It's kind of like that conversation that happens when you attend a really cool small group at your church. If it encourages you, please share this podcast with a friend - and don't forget to listen to Rachelle & Carder every weekday morning on 89.3 KSBJ in Houston, or online at KSBJ.org. Presented by KSBJ
Latest episodes
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18 min
375 The Angry Internet Mob
A viral story seemed to show a lazy husband, not helping his wife and baby. Until the wife shared details that no one else knew. It led us to a conversation about Biblical principl…
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14 min
374 What About the People Who Have Never Heard of Jesus?
It's a hard question Christians face. Something to the effect of, "how can you claim Jesus is the only way to heaven, when many have never even heard of Jesus?" But the Bible seems…
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16 min
373 Should Christians Keep the Sabbath?
People often treat the Sabbath as a "rule" to keep, as it is one of the first Ten Commandments. But 2 questions arise in our conversation about it: Are Christians REQUIRED to obser…
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11 min
372 The Kingdom of God Isn't What You Think
The term "kingdom" can be used many different ways within Christianity. Is it a place, or a list of principles? What does Jesus mean when he says "the kingdom is in your midst"? Th…
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17 min
371 Having a Prodigal Child
We share a story of a mom that spent 10 years wondering if her child would come back home. There is a lot of hurt and uncertainty in waiting that long, but as that mom shared, ther…
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20 min
370 Reacting to Critics of Christianity (Part 2)
Carder again plays the role of someone who criticizes Christianity. How should believers respond? Rachelle reacts to a couple of common things people might bring up, including a st…
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23 min
369 Reacting to Critics of Christianity (Part 1)
This week, Carder plays the role of someone who criticizes Christianity. How should believers respond? Rachelle reacts to a couple of common things people might bring up. Our goal…
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15 min
368 How Do You Forgive?
Jesus calls believers to forgive. But how do you do it if you don't think your feelings will ever get there? C.S. Lewis had some great advice: start small.
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20 min
367 Context Eases Fears
There are some "scary" verses in the Bible, namely the ones that make you feel like God will condemn you if you don't "bear fruit". But who was the original audience that Jesus was…
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16 min
366 What Is Heaven Like?
This week, we imagine heaven. What does it ACTUALLY look like, compared to what people have said about it? Is it more than just floating on a cloud? Could it be that what we love a…
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21 min
365 You're Passive Aggressive? Whatever, It's Fine.
This week we discuss some passive aggressive phrases, and try to work out alternatives with more honesty and clarity. This is especially when it comes to parents communicating with…
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21 min
364 How Unique You Are
We follow up our conversation on spiritual gifts, with this conversation about natural gifts? Have a talent, hobby, interest? Good! All of us can use those for the kingdom of God.
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23 min
363 What is a "spiritual gift"?
This week we discuss how God has gifted each one of us. But what exactly is a "spiritual gift" and how do we know if we have it? How does this vary from natural giftings, like inte…
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15 min
362 Should Kids Hear the WHOLE Bible?
Should we protect kids from the harsh parts of the Bible? Does that prevent them from hearing the whole message? We dig in to this topic, trying to figure out when to tell children…
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22 min
361 America: A Christian Nation?
We reflect on America's 250th birthday. There are so many people to thank for our freedom in this country, but especially as it pertains to the forefathers: how can Bible stories g…
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17 min
360 The Christian Way to Buy a Home
This week we had a great discussion on Christian principles within life's big decisions. There are times the world says, "THIS is how you get the promotion, or the role, or make th…
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21 min
359 Should We Ban People from Church?
This week we discuss how "open" the church doors really are. What happens if a person of a different faith wants to be involved with more than attending on Sunday morning? Singer B…
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24 min
358 Are They Really a Christian?
This week we discuss the range of faith that people can be on, including people that have walked away from Christianity and want to come back. How should the church handle it? And…
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15 min
357 A Practical Way to Love Your Neighbor
There are opportunities all around us to love people well, and maybe there are some that we’ve never thought of before. Here’s one way that can help in any type of relationship.
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17 min
356 A Preacher, a Rabbi, and an Imam
We can learn things from one another without compromising our beliefs.