Faith with Friends Podcast Show Notes

Guest Introduction

In this episode of the Faith with Friends podcast, Lisa Lorenzo and Dr. Lydia Martinez are joined by a Christian therapist and mental health counselor, Dr. Lydia Martinez. Dr. Martinez is an expert in the field of mental health and has a passion for helping people grow spiritually.

Overview

In this episode, Lisa and Dr. Martinez discuss the topic of questioning God and how to deal with difficult situations. They introduce an acronym, A.S.K, to help listeners remember the steps to take when they have questions for God. The conversation also covers the relevance of the Bible, the importance of seeking God's promises, and knowing who God is.

In this episode, Lisa and Dr. Martinez provide valuable insights on how to deal with difficult situations and questioning God. The K.A.S.K acronym provides a helpful framework for listeners to remember the steps to take when they have questions for God. By asking, surrendering, seeking knowledge, and persevering, we can find peace and grow spiritually. The conversation also highlights the relevance of the Bible and the importance of seeking God's promises and knowing who God is. The episode concludes with a discussion on tools to apply to your suffering, God's unchanging attributes, and the battle between the flesh and the spirit. Dr. Martinez also shares a prayer for listeners. Stay tuned for more episodes and upcoming events related to the topics discussed in this podcast.

Timestamped Chapter Summary

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• Introduction (0:00:00)
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• Why we question God (0:01:21)
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• .A.S.K - acronym for dealing with difficult situations (0:02:35)
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• A - Ask - accepting and acknowledging we are not in control (0:02:35)
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• S - Surrender - trusting in the Lord (0:04:12)
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• K - Know - seeking knowledge and wisdom (0:06:02)
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• K - Keep Going - persevering through difficult times (0:08:18)
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• The relevance of the Bible (0:04:56)
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• Seeking God's promises (0:05:25)
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• Knowing who God is (0:07:02)
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• Tools to apply to your suffering (0:10:29)
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• Changing "Ask" to "Ask Her" (0:10:38)
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• God's unchanging attributes (0:11:06)
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• The battle between the flesh and the spirit (0:11:40)
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• Dr. Martinez's prayer for listeners (0:12:11)
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• Conclusion and upcoming events (0:12:53)
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Quotable Phrases and Takeaways

• "Even hard, difficult, painful things have passed through God's loving hands before they touch our head." - Lisa
• "If you are already in Christ, then you already have these tools." - Dr. Lydia Martinez
• "Surrender, submit, seek God, and when you've done all you can do, stand on God's promises." - Lisa Lorenzo
• "Knowing God is not only having access to the power, but it's having access to endurance, to God's love, to wisdom, so that when we suffer like he suffered, we're able to endure, we're able to stand firm, we're able to be resilient." -