Feeling Depressed About The New Year

Granger Smith Podcast Episode 220: Welcome back to the podcast where I answer your questions and offer advice on everything. In this episode, we address a mom's concern about adding another baby to the family amidst a seemingly scary world. The listener, Katie, who is a firm believer in Christ, expresses fear and second-guessing due to discussions about the end of times. Granger encourages her to embrace faith over fear and reminds her that having a child during challenging times is an opportunity to raise a baby in good faith. The episode delves into the providence of God and challenges conventional notions about deciding when to have a baby.
In a subsequent question from Lindsay, the focus shifts to dealing with a mother's alcoholism. Lindsay recounts her struggles with her mom's drinking habits, which led to losing two grandparents to cirrhosis. Despite her desire for her son to have a relationship with his grandmother, Lindsay faces challenges as her mother's drinking impacts their interactions. Granger offers insights into navigating complex family dynamics and balancing the desire for familial connections with the need for a safe environment for the child.
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00:00 Intro
01:24 Fear of having a kid in this scary world
06:03 Mom has drinking problems
10:07 Dating someone younger than me
13:14 Ad
16:40 Overwhelming opinions on raising a child
21:53 Car wreck killed Mother, how to move forward?
36:00 Should i go to Bible college?
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  • @Carolwhite814
    @Carolwhite8147 ай бұрын

    Thank you from the bottom of my confused heart, keep pointing us to the only words that bring truth. You have saved my life over and over again since someone sent me your story right after Riv went home. You are such a good and faithful servant. My old lady fan girl goes off the rails for you and Amber yet Jesus reminds me again and again where this faith came from. Just know, I adore the Smiths!!!! Every single one of you all!

  • @dburd58
    @dburd587 ай бұрын

    We have 6 children ( one was a miscarriage) all are adults now with their own families, we now have 14 grandchildren so far our youngest is 6 months. When I was young our Pastor said something that resonated with me, if you choose not to have a child that child could be the next Susannah Wesley, Billy Graham etc. I prayed for more children but it wasn't God's plan. This world needs godly families to have children.

  • @user-cj5ky2bl4s

    @user-cj5ky2bl4s

    7 ай бұрын

    Iamaenduring try to be a fAithculchriztian,and I have two people who have died from chirrios of the liver, and my daughters aunt GloriA, who died just last month. Ihs worried me, becauseI ldo drink, and I want badly qui. My doctor has told that mylivetis completely severely damaged.Igetfrustrated, aciTed tempted, and it's real difficult for me to quit.Someof my family _drinks too.And IItellthemif you're going to drink I n front of me, I never have a ActuAlly tld any of them this, because I am lying.I dodedinitely want to quit and smoking too .And working on getting able to see my adopted grandchildren desperately. I have been praying to see them.Thwy are living in a safe faithful loving Christian. Family.And I did have cancer, but I was healed from it in the month of July.in yeRof 2022.Itrustlying have teseiciedavout his powerfullyhealingalso.I love God conditionally.I wañt the same healing from him as I had frlom hoim when I had cam er.I have been honestly grateful to him,forever.And I can't wait to see him agIn.

  • @jac03able

    @jac03able

    7 ай бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @brendalane4228
    @brendalane42287 ай бұрын

    Thank you for such a wonderful podcast. I really appreciate that you shared the Gospel today. So many people need to hear it today. May God bless you richly as well as your beautiful family.

  • @josevillasenor12
    @josevillasenor126 ай бұрын

    First time caller long time listener lol. I've battled though alcoholism and it finally got to the point I needed a change due to my actions. I'm a little over a week sober and yeah it's an eye opening thing. About to loose my fam bit I did it to myself and its feels horrible. Only thing I can say is when I've gone though some difficult times you've had a podcast situation where it helped me and enlightened me. I appreciate you my man keep spreading the word and the help you do. We need yah man. Godbless

  • @kendrawilson8131
    @kendrawilson81317 ай бұрын

    Happy New Year Granger!!! Love the words, “God is…..” - perfectly sums it all up. What a blessing for John to hear from you. Prayers for him. He is carrying a heavy load but you have pointed him where he can find help!! ❤

  • @cindydowning5600
    @cindydowning56007 ай бұрын

    Love that the podcast is back! Happy New Year ❤

  • @daniellekramer93
    @daniellekramer937 ай бұрын

    Just recently got your book!!! Can’t wait to read it!!! My sis is newly married and is thinking the same thing about kids in this world.

  • @1029tbarton
    @1029tbarton7 ай бұрын

    Great responses to all these questions, especially the 17 year old who had the car accident. Jesus is the answer.... A relationship with Jesus is a must. God bless you Granger. Thank you for taking the time to do this for your listeners.

  • @anal.mendoza
    @anal.mendoza7 ай бұрын

    Happy Monday to everyone this lovely week! I really love listening to this podcast episode!

  • @sandianaya5141
    @sandianaya51417 ай бұрын

    Thanks for keeping me company

  • @prolific101
    @prolific1017 ай бұрын

    Peace Be Unto You Brother!🙏🏾

  • @karenkramer3760
    @karenkramer37607 ай бұрын

    That was beautiful Granger, what you said to John.

  • @Carolwhite814

    @Carolwhite814

    7 ай бұрын

    Granger, please send that sweet young John "Like a River". My heart says you already have but please stay close to this precious child. He needs find God through you! Ok, just my opinion!

  • @marcos7761
    @marcos77617 ай бұрын

    Happy new year!! 🎊

  • @sherrywilliams409
    @sherrywilliams4097 ай бұрын

    Great answer to Katie!

  • @HaydenGibson-xk3ly
    @HaydenGibson-xk3ly7 ай бұрын

    I love you so much and I love your music l have heard all of the songs

  • @joyweaver5261
    @joyweaver52617 ай бұрын

    Wow! Love, love your content...love your emphasis on the simple gospel of Jesus!! I am a 66 year old grandma and still learning how Jesus is the answer and how Jesus redeems every situation.Blessings!!

  • @daniyartynybay7346
    @daniyartynybay73467 ай бұрын

    Hello from Kazakhstan

  • @karenkramer3760
    @karenkramer37607 ай бұрын

    Please Granger pray for my daughter. Dear God, please heal Heaven's acoustic shock injury. In Jesus name, Amen

  • @HaydenGibson-xk3ly
    @HaydenGibson-xk3ly7 ай бұрын

    My favorite song is Don't tred on me

  • @jenniferhlinicky7243
    @jenniferhlinicky72437 ай бұрын

    I need to hear that God Is. I’m in a trying time of job hunting. I need prayers about my little faith. I say I’m trusting the God will guide me to a good job but I doubt that I have the faith to move mountains.

  • @Carolwhite814

    @Carolwhite814

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes you will baby! You will find that job because Gods got YOU!!!!!!

  • @rebagrinde6272
    @rebagrinde62727 ай бұрын

    A thought came to me about “maybe” asking her father’s permission to pursue her. Because some parents have very different views on age gaps. Lots of Love though! Love the show.

  • @tarynsarvas604
    @tarynsarvas6047 ай бұрын

    I love you Granger! You are a beautiful man!

  • @bowed305
    @bowed3057 ай бұрын

    Thank you for fixing the title. That "Year's" in the original title was bugging me.

  • @johnkauffman1155
    @johnkauffman11557 ай бұрын

    Thanks, Granger. Love your content, the most valuable advice you could give to anyone you gave to John. I pray that he can receive it and anyone else in need of Jesus.

  • @HaydenGibson-xk3ly
    @HaydenGibson-xk3ly7 ай бұрын

    Where can I buy the best yee yee hat and how much is the price for the hat

  • @bowed305

    @bowed305

    7 ай бұрын

    Granger has a link to the Yee Yee Apparel website in the description of this video.

  • @joethehatguy9856
    @joethehatguy98566 ай бұрын

    i didnt watch the video but the title threw me off and i wanted to comment to give encouragement

  • @jennifergraham-oo6fr
    @jennifergraham-oo6fr7 ай бұрын

    🙏🏻❤️!

  • @whatahowl1
    @whatahowl17 ай бұрын

    I do find it hard to pray for healing when people are on their death bed, just because I know they believe in Christ and heave is a better place then here. But God's will above all

  • @RC_9678

    @RC_9678

    7 ай бұрын

    Me as well. I struggle with prayer when being with Jesus would be so amazing for the person. Thy will be done.

  • @brookemccartney1545
    @brookemccartney15456 ай бұрын

    😮

  • @lisamcgrath3132
    @lisamcgrath31327 ай бұрын

  • @joethehatguy9856
    @joethehatguy98566 ай бұрын

    if you are a follower of Jesus Christ you should NEVER feel depressed. there are season that you feel that God is far from you but he is near you if you call upon Him James 4:8

  • @jac03able
    @jac03able7 ай бұрын

    it is not the end of time, there us still the millenium yet. It certainly looks like ir is the end of the church age. GOD HAS A witness in every event; every social; political civic, financial 'status'.

  • @amandajofisk85
    @amandajofisk857 ай бұрын

    Katie: granger has answered all these already lol Don’t worry about so called end of times. It won’t happen during your kids lifetime (if it even happens)

  • @pamelamaloy9778
    @pamelamaloy97787 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❣️🥰

  • @sunset33533
    @sunset335337 ай бұрын

    The Lord was with us last year, and He'll be with us this year and all the years after :) I'm reading more about the love and grace of the Lord. The book The Jesus Response by John Pohl was a beautiful depiction of that love and grace.

  • @Carolwhite814

    @Carolwhite814

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the book suggestion!

  • @SageWinner98937
    @SageWinner989377 ай бұрын

    @granger YEEYEE