Brewing with Jim
Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and taking the time to Brew on life’s questions with Jim. The show is hosted by Jim Brewington. Jim is a pastor and teacher and has served in these roles for the past...
How do I deal with a difficult boss?
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How do I deal with a difficult boss? If you had to sacrifice one of your five senses, which would you get rid of, and why?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and ta...
How do pastors set boundaries while still fulfilling their duties?
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How do pastors set boundaries on their time while still fulfilling their duties? What is something expensive but definitely "worth it?"Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and taking the time to Brew on...
Why is school so boring?
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Why is school so boring? What's something that made you laugh in the last week?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and taking the time to Brew on life’s questions with Jim.
<...Is it bad to go to church just because other people want me to?
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Is it bad to go to church just because other people want me to? What's a word that you like or use a lot more than most other people?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all fo...
Do I have to go to college?
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Do I have to go to college? (Is college worth it?) What's one question in life that you would love to have an answer to?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and taking th...
Can I love my enemies without having to be around them?
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Can I love my enemies without having to be around them? What's an occupation that you admire but could never do yourself?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and taking the time to Br...
How do you break bad habits?
This week's questions:
How do you break bad habits? What's something hard for you that seems easy for most other people?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and taking the time to Brew on life’s ques...
At what point should a pastor tell a person to talk to a psychologist?
This week's questions:
At what point should a pastor tell a person to talk to a psychologist? What's something easy for you that seems hard for most other people?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and ta...
How do you balance work life and home life?
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How do you balance work life and home life? If you had to move to any other country in the world, which country would it be, and why?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for li...
What are the keys to making good decisions in life?
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What are the keys to making good decisions in life? If you got to choose, would you have rather had 10 siblings, or be an only child?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and ta...
How do you handle failures/rejections in healthy ways?
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How do you handle failures/rejections in healthy ways? Impromptu Follow-Up: How do you reject others well?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and taking the time to Brew on life’s questions with...
Is it bad if I don't feel particularly guilty about my sins?
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Is it bad if I don't feel particularly guilty about my sins? What was your first impression of me?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and taking the time to Brew on life’s qu...
How do you explain God to a little kid?
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How do you explain God to a little kid? If you got to relive any single day of your life, which day would it be, and why?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening an...
Does the term "fake it till you make it" work for our faith?
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Does the term "fake it till you make it" work for our faith? If you had the opportunity to host any TV show (game show, talk show, etc.), which would it be and why?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for ho...
Why would God love me when I live an unspectacular life?
This week's questions:
Why would God love me when I live an unspectacular life? What is/was the best car you've ever owned?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and taking the time to Brew on li...
Is it vain to pray for financial security?
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Is it vain to pray for financial security? If you had to compete in any Olympic event today, which do you think you'd perform the best at?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening an...
How do I know if I'm a Christian, and what should I do to deepen my faith?
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How do I know if I'm a Christian, and what should I do to deepen my faith? You have the oppurtunity to make one food item freely replenish indefinitely in your fridge. Which item is it?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open fo...
What do I do if God seems "silent" in my life?
This week's questions:
What do I do if God seems "silent" in my life? If you could talk to any species of animal on Earth, what would it be, and what would you want to say?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest co...
Is it weird for Christians to enjoy media with horror or demonic themes?
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Is it weird for Christians to enjoy horror movies, including those with demonic/Satanic themes? If you had to write a book using nothing but the knowledge you already have in your head (no research!), what would you write about, how long could it be, and how confident would you be in its accuracy?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most ab...
Do I have to forgive everyone for everything they do to me?
This week's questions:
Do I have to forgive everyone for everything they do to me? What about very painful things that I can't get over? Who was your "best friend" growing up?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all fo...
How can I love my neighbor when I have so many neighbors?
This week's questions:
Do I have to forgive everyone for everything they do to me? What about very painful things that I can't get over? Who was your "best friend" growing up?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all fo...
Is it fair to pray for other people to change instead of me?
This week's questions:
Is it fair to pray for other people to change instead of me? What was your favorite meal as a child?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and taking the time to Brew on...
Is it wrong for Christians to be rich or successful?
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Is it wrong for Christians to be rich or successful? When in life would you say that you "peaked?"Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and taking the time to Brew on life’s qu...
Can you explain the Trinity in a way that makes sense?
This week's questions:
Can you explain the Trinity in a way that makes sense? If you could change one rule in your household growing up, what would it have been?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening an...
How do you deal with doubts in your faith?
This week's questions:
How do you deal with doubts in your faith? If you could be a guest on any game show, which show would it be and why?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and ta...
How much should my parents influence my choice of college/major?
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How much should my parents influence my choice of college/major? As we start 2025, do you ever set New Years' Resolutions? If so, what are they?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and ta...
How do I "take up my cross" as a kid in school?
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How do I "take up my cross" when I'm just a kid going through school? As 2024 ends, what is something fun or memorable that occured this year?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening an...
How do you know if a friendship is toxic?
This week's questions:
How do you know if a friendship is toxic? What would a typical Christmas celebration look like for you growing up?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and taking the time to Brew on...
How do I know that I'm really going to Heaven when I die?
This week's questions:
How do I know that I'm really going to Heaven when I die? What’s the most bizarre or unexpected place you’ve ever found yourself?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and taking...
I can't concentrate when I try to read the Bible. What should I do?
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I can't concentrate when I try to read the Bible. What should I do? Who is the most famous person you've ever met? Or that ever knew you/your name?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you al...
How do I know if my parents are too controlling?
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How do I know if my parents are too controlling? If you could have any animal, real or mythical, as a pet, what would it be?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and ta...
How do you deal with peer pressure?
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How do you deal with peer pressure? If you could instantly learn the entire history of any one place, person, or topic, which would you choose and why?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for li...
How do you discern between God’s will and your own desires?
This week's questions:
How do you discern between God’s will and your own desires? What’s the most unusual talent or skill you have that most people don’t know about?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for list...
Are long-distance relationships a good idea?
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Are long-distance relationships a good idea? Do you, or have you ever played any musical instruments? If not, which one would you most want to learn and why?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for li...
How should Christians faithfully engage in politics?
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How should Christians faithfully engage in politics? What’s the weirdest food you’ve ever tried, and would you eat it again?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and taking the time to Brew o...
Should pastors ever "get political" from the pulpit?
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Should pastors ever "get political" from the pulpit? If you could relive any day of your life, which day would you choose and why?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and taking the ti...
How important is it for my parents to approve of who I date or marry?
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How important is it for my parents to like/approve of who I date and eventually marry? How many times have you done jury duty? Is there any interesting story that you have from your experience?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open fo...
How can Christians navigate friendships with people who have different religious beliefs?
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How can Christians navigate friendships with people who have different religious beliefs? In honor of recording 50 episodes, what have been the highlights of making Brewing with Jim?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening an...
What does it mean to be "made in the image of God?"
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What does it mean to be "made in the image of God?" If you had access to a time machine, where (and "when") would you go? Would you go knowing that it would be a one-way trip?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an op...
Is it okay to just ignore people I don't like?
This week's questions:
Is it okay to just ignore and avoid people I don't like? Do you prefer to write with a pen or a pencil? Why?Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and taking the ti...
