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This week on Made For Mondays, we close out our Open Invitation series with a powerful reminder: Everyone brings someone.

Joe, Jamey, and Adrienne talk about why joy makes our invitations compelling, how the “ladder illustration” helps us see our role in sharing faith, and why the simple step of telling matters more than we think. Along the way, they wrestle with the challenges of speaking up, unpack Penn Jillette’s perspective on evangelism, and share practical encouragement for praying for and inviting your “one.”

We also look ahead to our brand-new study in 1 & 2 Thessalonians—a series all about standing firm in faith and living with hope in a world that desperately needs both.

If you’ve ever wondered when the right time to tell someone about Jesus is, or struggled with hesitation to invite, this episode will challenge and inspire you.

📖 Recommended Resource: Just Walk Across the Room by Bill Hybels | How to Tell the Truth by Preston Perry
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This week on Made For Mondays, we’re wrapping up Part 3 of our Open Invitation series with a conversation about what makes an invitation enjoyable.

Heather and Jamey unpack why joy matters in our faith, how it shapes the way we invite others, and what to do when following Jesus feels more like endurance than enjoyment. We explore John 15’s call to “abide,” the role of Sabbath celebration, the power of unplugging, and the hope of resurrection thinking—all practical ways to rediscover joy and share it with others.

We also tackle a listener question about salvation and security in Christ, wrestling with Romans 3, James 2, and John 10 to better understand how faith, works, and assurance fit together.

Whether you’re struggling to find joy in your walk with God or just need fresh encouragement to invite others, this conversation will help you take real steps toward a faith that’s vibrant, hopeful, and worth sharing.

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This week on Made For Mondays, we’re continuing our Open Invitation series with a conversation about what makes a good invitation.

From jury duty stories to the simple power of the words “come and see,” we explore why invitations matter, how our good deeds make them credible, and the small steps we can take to invite others into faith. Along the way, we reflect on Philip and Nathanael’s encounter in John 1, dig into how reputation and resistance shape people’s view of church, and talk honestly about overcoming fear, hesitation, and assumptions.

Heather is joined by Jamey and Joe as they share personal stories, wrestle with real-life barriers, and remind us that a good invitation always starts with doing good.

Whether you’re figuring out how to invite your “one” this year or just looking for encouragement to keep shining in your neighborhood, this episode will give you practical steps and fresh perspective.

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This week on Made For Mondays we’re kicking off our Open Invitation series by exploring what it really means to extend an invitation. From the barriers that hold us back (fear, time, not knowing what to say) to the simple yet powerful words, “come and see,” we unpack how God is already at work in people’s lives long before we step in.

Along the way, we share personal stories about the power of an invitation, dig into Nathanael’s skepticism in John 1, and wrestle with how small steps of obedience can change eternal stories. Whether you’re new to faith or just need encouragement to take that next step, this conversation is for you.

📖 Recommended Resource: Just Walk Across the Room: Simple Steps Pointing People to Faith by Bill Hybels & How to Tell the Truth by Preston Perry
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This week on Made For Mondays we wrestle with what it means to trust Jesus when life doesn’t turn out how we hoped. From everyday inconveniences to seasons of suffering, we talk about the tension between faith and disappointment, why resurrection always comes through the cross, and how inviting others into our pain can bring healing and hope.

Whether you’re asking big questions about faith or just need encouragement in a hard season, this conversation is for you.

📖 Recommended Resource: Disappointment with God by Philip Yancey
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This week on Made For Mondays, we’re unpacking Hebrews 4 and what it means that Jesus is 100% God and 100% human. We talk about how His humanity helps us trust Him more deeply—and why that matters when we face outsiders, temptations, and struggles in our own lives.

From difficult work relationships to feelings of shame, we dig into real questions like:
• How do we treat people who disrupt our rhythms?
• How does Jesus’ humanity reshape the way we see outsiders?
• What steps can we take to be more transparent with God and others?
• How do we stop shame from derailing our faith?

We also look at communion and why it’s more than just a tradition—it’s a reminder of the fresh start we have in Jesus. Whether your brand new to faith or just need encouragement in the middle of your struggles, this conversation points back to the truth.

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This week on Made For Mondays, we’re diving into the truth that Jesus is 100% God and 100% human—all the time. We talk about how that reality meets us right in the middle of our fear, and why it matters that He both understands what we feel and has the power to do something about it.

From childhood fears to real-life moments of extreme stress, we unpack practical tools to face fear: naming it, anchoring our thoughts, shifting our soundtrack, serving others, and ultimately trusting Jesus—maybe for the first time or all over again.

We also talk about the role of community in hard seasons and how small groups can help us walk with others through their struggles. Whether you’re in a season of fear or walking with someone who is, this conversation will encourage you to lean into the God who gets it and has got it.

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This week on Made For Mondays, we’re wrapping up Summer Playlist with a grand finale that’s all about worship as a lifestyle. From weekend stories with new puppies and family basketball games to Matthew 21’s “fig tree faith,” we’re talking about the build-up that makes a finale unforgettable—and how Psalm 150 calls us to live a life of praise beyond just singing.

We unpack what worship looks like in the everyday moments—through stillness, motivation checks, and giving credit where it’s due—and why our worship often feels most real when life gets messy. Plus, we challenge each other to pick one “mighty work” of God to reflect on this week, because His power didn’t stop with the Bible; it’s still showing up today.

Big Idea: Worship is more than singing, it’s a lifestyle.

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