What I Learned from My Midlife Crisis
by Marshall | Feb 5, 2019 | Lifestories | 4
I reached a point of knowing I could trust God, and I was able to choose a more adventurous, challenging life to accomplish more of what really matters! I wouldn’t trade the experiences in those three years of my midlife crisis for anything.
Read MoreFree from Caring for my Elderly Father
by Marshall | Dec 7, 2018 | Lifestories | 11
My dad believed he needed to leave me free to live my own life. I had certainly been willing to be his full-time caregiver, but now that I knew his wishes, apparently God had other plans for me.
Read MoreAbandoning My New Life to Care for My Father
by Marshall | Oct 26, 2018 | Lifestories | 9
After I had lived in Seattle for a few months, some things out of my control started happening that threatened my ability to continue living in my newfound home. In addition to money troubles, a friend of my elderly father called from Florida to tell me that his health was declining and that he was not thinking clearly anymore. I decided right then I had to leave and take care of my father.
Read MoreFighting Masculine Insecurities on Spring Break
by Kevin Zimmerman | Oct 19, 2018 | Lifestories | 8
Just imagining myself joining this group on this trip brought up several anxieties: the fear of sharing, sleeping, and showering among so many other guys. I also had masculine insecurities about cleaning up after Hurricane Katrina along with the ability to share my faith. But God is bigger than my anxieties. And as I’d eventually learn, jumping into the unknown with God tends to be the best option.
Read MoreHundreds of Denominations But Only Two Options for Sexuality?
by Dean Samuels | Oct 5, 2018 | Musings | 26
Shortly after becoming a Christian, I decided no longer to care about the denomination of the church I attended. It’s worked out well so far. What’s more, this new mindset has given me a bird’s eye view of the Church and sexuality.
Read MoreYOBcast Episode 041: Why Side B
Why do we choose a traditional, “Side B” sexual ethic as men who follow Jesus? Do we choose this life solely for our convictions or in spite of them? Do we live out a gay/SSA celibate life with joy or in angst and suffering? Tom welcomes Ryan and Matt for a discussion on why we’re Side B, as opposed to “Side A” (gay-affirming), and where these labels even come from.
Read MoreIs Jesus Still With Me?
by Thomas Mark Zuniga | Sep 10, 2018 | Manly Monday | 11
It’s MANLY MONDAY! In this episode, Tom dives into two storms from Scripture: one with Jesus in the boat and one with Jesus on the waves. He’s present in both storms but also calling us to something beyond.
Read MoreSingleness in a Silhouette
by Jacob Baranowski | Sep 4, 2018 | Lifestories | 23
We finished the day by taking silhouette pictures with the blazing orange-and-pink sky as our backdrop. My siblings lovingly kissed their spouses and lifted them up in the air as some of the most romantic and precious images I’d ever witnessed. I stayed to watch for a little while, knowing that no one would ask me if I wanted any pictures by myself. That would have been absurd, right? It didn’t take long for me to reach the end of what I could handle with my family. So, I ran away.
Read MoreMy Midlife Move 3,000 Miles Away
by Marshall | Aug 30, 2018 | Lifestories | 13
I was single with no children, free from almost all responsibility, and I realized I could move anywhere in the country and totally start over if I wanted it. The idea appealed to me the more I thought about it.
Read MoreIs YOB Going a New Direction?!
by Thomas Mark Zuniga | Aug 27, 2018 | Manly Monday | 23
MANLY MONDAY returns after a month’s hiatus! Join me as I tackle the question (that used to be) on everybody’s (or a vocal few’s) minds (or not).
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