The Deep Dish

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  The One Where We Offend Everyone 06.08.2026 52min

  Courtney Doctor and Melissa Kruger discuss why Christians should not be quick to take offense and how we should live in a culture where people are easily offended.
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  Union with Christ and Why It Matters (with Rory Shiner and Kyle Worley) 23.07.2026 47min

  Courtney Doctor talks with Rory Shiner and Kyle Worley about the difference the doctrine of Union with Christ makes in how we understand our relationship to God and how we live our lives day to day.
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  Self-Care vs. Self-Sacrifice 09.07.2026 51min

  Courtney and Melissa discuss how to apply biblical discernment to the question of when to prioritize wise self-care and when to put aside your needs for the sake of others.
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  Passing Our Faith to the Next Generation (with Laura Wifler and Amy Gannett) 25.06.2026 59min

  Melissa talks with Amy Gannett and Laura Wifler about how to parent in a way that passes on the Christian faith.
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  Rerun: Kitchen Table Counseling 11.06.2026 39min

  Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor talk about how to seek out the counsel of wise friends and how to respond well when friends seek your counsel.
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  Don't Take a Vacation from Spiritual Growth 28.05.2026 43min

  Courtney and Melissa discuss the importance of pursuing spiritual growth during the summer, despite disrupted routines.
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  AI: Friend or Foe? (with Michael Graham) 14.05.2026 1h

  Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor talk with Michael Graham about what Christians should know about artificial intelligence, including how to evaluate what uses are helpful and which are dangerous.
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  When You (or a Friend) Face Unwanted Divorce (with Vaneetha Risner and Wendy Alsup) 30.04.2026 46min

  Courtney Doctor talks with Wendy Alsup and Vaneetha Risner about their experiences of divorce, how they saw God’s care for them, and how to help others going through unwanted divorce.
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  Worship Is More than a Playlist (with Emily Jensen) 16.04.2026 49min

  Melissa and Courtney talk with Emily Jensen about how to broaden our understanding of worship so that we respond to God’s worth even in the mundane moments of life.
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  Recognizing Our Own Marks of Righteousness 02.04.2026 46min

  Courtney and Melissa talk about how to recognize and repent of the ways we may be relying on self-righteousness rather than the righteousness of Christ.
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  Why We Can Trust the Resurrection 19.03.2026 43min

  Courtney and Melissa talk with New Testament scholar Michael Kruger about all the evidence that Jesus physically rose from the dead, and they discuss the difference that makes for all of life.
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  A Deep Dish Birthday Party (with Special Guests)! 05.03.2026 39min

  To celebrate the first birthday of The Deep Dish, Courtney and Melissa welcome special surprise guests to answer tough questions sent in by listeners.
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  Kickstart Your Prayer Life 19.02.2026 47min

  Courtney and Melissa speak with infectious enthusiasm about practices that have helped them grow in their own prayer lives.
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  Fighting Materialism in a Materialistic World 05.02.2026 45min

  Melissa and Courtney talk with Jen Oshman about the lie that our worth is measured by what we possess and discuss practical strategies to combat materialism in our own hearts.
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  Remembering Death Teaches Us to Live 22.01.2026 47min

  Courtney Doctor talks with Colleen Chao about how her faith has grown and flourished through living with a terminal cancer diagnosis.
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  How to Make Friends in Real Life 08.01.2026 41min

  Courtney and Melissa talk with Christine Hoover about why we need friends, how to make friends, and how to be a good friend.
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  Siblings, Young and Old 18.12.2025 52min

  Courtney and Melissa talk with Jen Wilkin about their relationships with their siblings, how they dealt with sibling conflict among their children, and how to encourage kindness and love among siblings throughout their lives.
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  The Bible Is for You 04.12.2025 48min

  Melissa and Courtney talk with Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams about the challenges and great rewards of studying the Bible.
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  Bonus: Preparing for a Holiday That Will Disappoint 20.11.2025 48min

  Courtney and Melissa talk about holiday expectations, why we will all be disappointed in some way, and how to draw near to God in such a busy season.
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  When You Want to Change Your Husband 13.11.2025 53min

  Melissa talks with Ann Wilson about the power of words in marriage and the importance of speaking life to one's spouse.