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\ufeff<\/span>Standing for your convictions without losing a relationship, plus hope for alcohol addiction, and should non-drinkers only date other non-drinkers?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Roundtable: When Friendship Tests Your Faith<\/b><\/p>\n

As Christians, we\u2019re called to be lights in a dark world. But when you have to stand up for truth among friends and colleagues who challenge your beliefs, how do you stay strong? What\u2019s the motivation and means of making and growing friendships with those who are apathetic or hostile to biblical truth about life, sexuality \u2014 even the gospel itself? Guests Glenn and Kat have found a way to keep their faith front and center in friendships with non-Christians. You\u2019re guaranteed to find their stories inspiring and challenging as you ponder how to love God and love others without selling out.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Culture: Straight Talk About Booze<\/b><\/p>\n

Dr. Trent Langhofer has long been a licensed therapist and addiction recovery counselor \u2014 after years of being an addict himself. He knows the temptation that drugs and alcohol present in a culture where isolation, busyness, comparison and anxiety have a hold. So what\u2019s the straight story on booze? What\u2019s OK and what\u2019s too much? Do your reasons for drinking matter? What about social drinking? How do you know you have a problem, and what\u2019s the first step to doing something about it? Trent joins us to dole out facts, and more importantly, offer hope and healing steps for those ready to take a new look at their relationship with alcohol.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Love Life Sober: A 40-Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/i><\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Article: <\/span>The Latest Buzz Around Christians and Alcohol\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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Dr. Trent\u2019s Bio\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Inbox: Can You Ask Your Date Not to Drink?<\/b><\/p>\n

As a teetotaler, she\u2019s wondering if she should only date guys who don\u2019t drink. Or if they do, can she ask them to stop? Pastor Mark Bates weighs in.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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