Live Deeply with James Forsyth

God wants us to feel safe in our marriages, but what does that look like? In this episode, CSPC Director of Men's Ministry Stewart Scott interviews Torrey & Summers McMurray about building emotional intimacy. It's the second in a series of three talks we're sharing from CSPC's recent Marriage Saturday conference.

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We begin a three-week series of messages from CSPC's recent Marriage Saturday conference with a look at how to build spiritual intimacy in marriage. In this episode, CSPC Director of Men's Ministry Stewart Scott interviews Dave & Laura Strunk about deepening our intimacy with God and one another.

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What is the giving standard for Christ-followers today? In this episode (packed with helpful content!), James & Mia take a look at what tithing meant in the Old Testament and whether it still applies. Plus, they provide practical guidelines for being a cheerful, generous giver.

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James & Mia are back in the pod studio answering your questions! In this episode, a listener wants to know why Jesus was baptized, and why it was significant that the moment happened in the presence of John the Baptist and the Holy Spirit. The answers James & Mia unpack will stir your sense of wonder at the beauty of Christ.

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Mia and her husband Chris Hanlon wrap up their series of interviews with CSPC mission partners by talking to Mike & Stephanie Kuhn of the International Theological Education Network. Be encouraged as you hear their stories of people overseas receiving the Gospel with joy, and how God pulled Mike through a harrowing health crisis.

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Mia and her husband Chris Hanlon continue a series of interviews with CSPC mission partners. This week it's Pierre Houssney of Horizons International, who says he feels more freedom to share the Gospel in Lebanon than he does in the U.S.!

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Mia and guest co-host Chris Hanlon (yes, her husband!) are spending the next few weeks helping you get to know CSPC mission partners. First up: Tom & Petra Damms, who are seeing God do amazing things as they serve Ukrainian refugees in the Czech Republic.

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Why should Christ-followers confess sins to God if He's already forgiven us? And just what should personal confession to the Lord look like? James & Mia spend this episode unpacking the answers to these important questions.

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In this episode, Mia asks James why he shared his broken reality of being sexually abused as a teenager in a recent sermon. His hope-filled response highlights the need to bring our deepest brokenness to Jesus. James says it's in these sensitive places that the Lord often does some of His best work.

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What did you learn in 2025? What fun challenge are you looking forward to heading into 2026? These are just a couple of 10 rapid-fire questions James is having Mia answer as they kick off the new year. You might want to ask these of yourself, or even use them as a guide for conversations with New Year's celebration guests.

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Merry Christmas! On this special day, sit back and listen (or, follow along) as Mia reads the Christmas story from Luke 2. May the Lord use this brief few minutes in His word to bring about reflection & adoration in your heart this Christmas.

How do you want to be seen by other people? How is it holding you back from the better life Jesus has for you? James & Mia spend this episode digging into a couple penetrating questions raised in CSPC's Advent season sermon series, "Prepare Him Room."

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What things in your life are crowding out your walk with Jesus? This Christmas season, how can you better prepare Him room? In this episode, James & Mia highlight the discomfort of giving things up for a closer relationship with God, along with the reassuring truth that it's always worth it.

It's a reversal of roles for this holiday episode! James turns to being the question-asker, finding out 10 things Mia is thankful for this year. You might even want to take notes and ask people at your own Thanksgiving table these same questions!

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Is there a "right way" to show up for our regular times of Bible reading? Should we simply be ready to receive whatever God has for us, or is it better to be looking for something specific from Him- like peace, or an answer to a problem? James spends this episode responding to this heartfelt question from Mia.

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It's so hard to have an unsaved family member who's rejected the Lord. Where's the hope, and what should you do? In this episode, James & Mia answer a listener's very tender question with biblical truth and practical wisdom.

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Baptism at a Presbyterian church can be confusing. Why does Cedar Springs baptize both infants and adults? James & Mia explore that question in this episode.

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The Bible tells us to rejoice with those who rejoice. So why is that sometimes so hard to do? And when a friend's success arouses jealousy, how can we begin to make progress? James & Mia explore helpful ways forward for one listener experiencing this common struggle.

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How do you talk to one of your children when he or she doesn't want to go to church? James & Mia dive into some helpful ways to navigate this common parenting conundrum. As they explain, your own faithfulness and joy in worship will likely go a long way in shepherding your child's heart to the Lord.

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Now that they've explored what it means for Christians to be filled with the Holy Spirit, James & Mia spend this episode unpacking just how we can experience that deeper connection and intimacy with Him. As you'll discover in this final episode of a four-part series on the Holy Spirit, being filled involves listening, looking, and living as He directs.

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All Christians have the Holy Spirit dwelling in them. But what's the difference between just having the Spirit within us and being filled with the Spirit? James & Mia tackle that question in this episode as they continue their four-part series on the Holy Spirit.

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In the second part of their series on the Holy Spirit, James & Mia explore the work the Spirit does in us. If you're struggling to discern His presence in your life, James says reframing your perspective a little just might help keep you in better step with the Spirit's activity.

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James & Mia kick off a four-part series on the Holy Spirit with a look at just who the Spirit is. Join them as they dig deeper into why Jesus told His disciples it was actually better that He go away and send them the Spirit.

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As the nation mourns the assassination of outspoken Christian & political activist Charlie Kirk, James says it's a moment for Christ-followers to weep, pursue wisdom, and engage in witness. Join him and guest co-host Landon Paul, pastor of worship at CSPC, as they explore the beginnings of what a Gospel-grounded response to this time of national sorrow might look like.

James & Mia are back for a fresh season of new episodes! They kick off Season Four with a conversation that will be especially helpful if you already miss the long, relaxing days of summer and are struggling with the busier routine fall ushers in. While you can't control everything that comes onto your plate, James says it's possible to be less a victim of your own schedule than you might think. He unpacks how you can build your life to be more of the type of life you actually want to live.

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In this Season 3 finale, a listener asks why the Westminster Confession of Faith says God is without passion. As James & Mia explain, that doesn't mean God has no emotion. Instead, it points to the deeply comforting truth that all God does expresses who He is, which means we can be assured He's perfectly reliable.

Send in your questions over the summer while James & Mia take a break: livedeeply@cspc.net. And we look forward to returning in just a few months for Season 4!

A listener wants to know how to parent a second child with a vastly different personality than the family's firstborn. James responds with practical advice, including the admonition that loving our children equally doesn't always mean treating them exactly the same.

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Most believers accept, at some level, the truth that God is holy. But is He also happy? In this episode, James & Mia respond to a listener who's asking that question. Their answer not only affects how we see God, but also leads to rich & deep application in our own personal lives. Enjoy this episode, recorded with CSPC's Generations class along as a studio audience.

What does it mean when Satan is bound for 1,000 years (Revelation 20:2)? James & Mia wrap up their series on questions from Revelation by taking a deeper look at what's going on in this part of John's vision, as well as how we can apply it practically in everyday life.

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James & Mia explore another listener question drawn from CSPC's recent sermon series on the book of Revelation. This week's question: What will judgment day be like for believers?

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This week, James & Mia launch into a few episodes exploring listeners' questions about Revelation after CSPC's recently completed sermon series "Jesus Wins." The first question: How should our understanding of God's coming wrath impact how we think about justice in the here & now?

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Have you ever worried you've committed the unforgivable sin? James & Mia spend this episode exploring just what the Scriptures say about this sometimes puzzling topic. If your heart is soft enough to repent of sin, this episode should leave you feeling encouraged and assured that you haven't done anything too awful for God's forgiveness.

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How can you be sure you're saved? James & Mia spend this episode tackling that question from a listener. They say just sensing the need to ask the question is probably an encouraging sign. Plus, you'll get a deeper look at how to pursue assurance in the Lord.

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A listener wants to know what happens to a Christian when he or she dies. James & Mia unpack the biblical answer, which provides not only an explanation for why death brings such overwhelming sorrow, but also grants deep comfort to those who are in Christ.

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If there's one member of the Trinity most of us know the least about, it's the Holy Spirit. That's how Mia felt, and it's one reason she recently attended Bridgetown Church's Holy Spirit Conference. In this episode, she and James unpack what she learned about the member of the Godhead so many believers find so mysterious.

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Have you ever wondered where James would make his home if he could live in a movie scene? What about his go-to Chick-fil-A order? Get to know James like never before as Mia peppers him with rapid-fire style questions in a fun departure from the usual, more weighty topics they tackle.

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A listener who recently took a job in a new city after graduating college is wondering if he made the wrong decision. In this episode, James says this kind of decision-making is less about being right or wrong; it's more about knowing how to seek wisdom and keeping our pursuit of Jesus primary.

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A listener wants to know, "Who is my neighbor?" Amazingly, Jesus got that very same question more than 2,000 years ago! So for the answer, James & Mia take a fresh look at a familiar parable with the power to change the world.

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Have you ever wondered why our church doesn't generally clap, shout, or dance during Sunday morning worship? Pastor of Worship Landon Paul joins James for this episode. Together, they dive into the Scriptures and draw on wisdom to answer this very important question.

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With CSPC in the middle of its yearly mission conference, James & Mia explore why mission is so important to our church. It's a conversation that just might sharpen your perspective on all God's doing through His people.

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James and Mia wrap up a series of sermons (and podcasts) on anxiety by responding to a listener's question about the use of medication to navigate "Capital A" anxiety. As James explains, medicine is one of God's instruments of healing for which we should give thanks, but also a step to be considered very carefully with the help of an expert.

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When you read Philippians 4, the phrase "The Lord is at hand" in verse 5 is easy to skip past, or may even seem out of place. But as James & Mia unpack in this episode, it's crucial: Leaning into our living Lord's presence is how we start to lighten the anxious places in our lives.

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James and Mia dive back into Philippians 4 to tackle another question raised by CSPC's current sermon series on anxiety. At first glance, verse 5 can seem disconnected from the rest of the passage. But as James explains, that's not the case. He explores just what Paul means when he says, "Let your reasonableness be known to everyone."

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Is anxiety a sin? Many have asked James that question after he kicked off his current sermon series on anxiety. James and Mia explore the topic in this episode, ultimately arriving at an answer aimed at giving you greater rest in God's peace. (For another episode on the topic of anxiety, check out Season 2 Episode 36.)

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James and Mia are responding to a listener who asked them to share their favorite Christmas carols, and you may be surprised at their choices! Both lean toward the darker end of the spectrum. Discover how James and Mia find Christmas hope in the minor keys. And if you find this podcast helpful, spread the word by sharing, rating, reviewing, and subscribing.

If God has already determined how He's going to act, what's the use of prayer? James & Mia tackle this perplexing question, which came to mind as Mia processed the church's recent sermon series on prayer. For more on the related topic of reconciling God's sovereignty and man's responsibility, check out Season 3 Episode 6 of this podcast. And don't forget to spread the word- share, rate, review, and subscribe!

We call this time of year the season of Advent, but have you ever stopped to ask what the word 'Advent' means? James and Mia dive into that question this episode. And while you probably knew Advent centers on Jesus's arrival, you may be surprised how much it also has to do with another constant theme of the Christian life: waiting. If you find this podcast helpful, spread the word by sharing, rating, reviewing, and subscribing.

In this special Thanksgiving episode, James & Mia explore how God can change our hearts toward the difficult people in our lives. The starting point could be as simple as genuinely expressing gratitude for their good qualities out loud. Find this podcast helpful? Spread the word! Share, rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

Has bitterness ever impeded your worship? James & Mia address a question from a former worship pastor struggling with this problem. They offer practical encouragement that can help all of us better prepare our hearts for corporate worship on Sundays. Find this podcast helpful? Spread the word! Share, rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.