We are all going to experience boredom in our life. There is really no way to avoid it. But being bored is not really the problem. It is the attitude and choices that we make while we are bored. In this episode, we are going to look at a moment of boredom in David’s life and how he handled it. BIBLE PASSAGES USED: 2 Samuel 11:1-4, 2 Samuel 11:27, 1…

In this episode, we take a look at a question that one of the pastors in my life used many years ago and stuck with me ever since I heard him say it. It is a very subtle question from a very familiar story in the book of Genesis. This question helps us realize that what we sometimes hear is not God talking, but what we hear is coming from someone e…

In this episode, we are going to discuss how…. fear is a killer. Fear robs us of our happiness. Fear robs us of joy. Fear robs us in our relationships. Fear robs us of our progress. Fear robs us of things we don’t know we are being robbed of. Fear has robbed us in the past. Fear robs us in the present. Fear robs us in the future. Fear is a killer. …

SERIES DETAILS: It’s time to go to the movies! This year for our annual At The Movies series, we are going to be looking one movie and the characters in that movie. This year we are going to be looking at the movie Inside Out. So I guess you could say that this year’s At The Movies series will be emotional…. Anyway, let’s dive in! EPISODE DETAILS: …

EPISODE DETAILS: Bible translations can be an interesting thing to navigate. But what if I told you they are there to help us understand the Word of God even more. There are so many different Bible translations and it seems that many people have their favorite translation that they like to use. They also have their opinions on what they think is th…

EPISODE DETAILS: Over the years, two questions that I have often got about the Bible are 1) Where do I start reading the Bible? and 2) How do I understand it all? These questions are good. Where to start reading the Bible is a solid question. It is hard to know where to start with such a big book. Then understanding the Bible is another great quest…

SERIES NOTE: It is important to note here that the episodes in this series are going to be presented in their original form. EPISODE DETAILS: Why read the Bible? It’s so old and out of date. The Bible is just a bunch of rules. A list of dos and don’ts. The Bible is old fashioned. The Bible was written so long ago it can’t be relevant to us now. Why…

In this final episode of our “I’ve Got The Joy” series, we are going to see encouragement from Paul on how to have a life to full. BIBLE PASSAGES USED: Philippians 4:10-23 and 2 Corinthians 11:24-27

Only 2 episodes left in our study in Philippians! In this episode, we are going get some advice from Paul on how we should “fix our thoughts”. If we do what Paul suggests in this passage, we will experience a peace that is hard to understand. BIBLE PASSAGES USED: Philippians 4:6-9

In this episode, we are going to see Paul start bringing his letter to the Philippians to a close. He begins with a few words of encouragement as well as a few reminders for them. Paul once again brings up how to handle conflict and encourages the people involved in the conflict to settle it and move on and encourages the people of the church to he…

In this episode, Paul tells us we need press on toward the goal of perfection (which we have not arrived at yet). He also encourages us to keep looking forward so we can be better tomorrow than we were today, but that remembering where we came from is part of our story. We are also encouraged to be a good example to follow and to stand strong and b…

We are back to Philippians this week. In this episode, we are going to see Paul talk about who he was before he met Jesus and how Jesus changed his life. Also, we are going to see how knowing is not knowing. I share my story as well! Let’s dive in! BIBLE PASSAGES USED: Philippians 3:4-11. Acts 7:58, Acts 8:1 and Acts 9:1-9. Romans 10:9-13…

Over the last several years, I have been pondering this idea of Jesus being fully God and fully man (human). I am sure that you have heard that said of Jesus. But as I think about it more and more, this causes a problem. I don’t mean it is a problem because that saying is false because it is 100% true. Jesus was fully God and fully man. I mean it c…

In this episode, we are going to see Paul remind us of the theme of his letter and how he writes these things to keep our faith safe. Paul also warns us of 3 things that we need to watch out for as we go through life as followers of Jesus. BIBLE PASSAGES USED: Philippians 3:1-3

We are at the halfway point in our study in the book of Philippians. In this episode, we are going to be looking at 2 people (Timothy and Epaphroditus) that Paul praises for their work and efforts for Jesus. Through this praise that Paul gives these 2 people, we can see that some people examples of what Paul has been talking about in the beginning …

In this episode, we return to the “I’ve Got The Joy” series. We are going to be looking at the encouragement that Paul has for us as he talks about how we can shine like Christ and why light is important. Paul also discusses how we are still a work in progress and that God is with us. BIBLE PASSAGES USED: Philippians 2:12-18, Joshua 1:8, John 13:34…

As we enter a one week rest following Easter, we wanted to do a special episode we simply call “Rest Episode”. In this special episode, we are going to look back at two of episodes (first and last) from a series we did in 2021 called “How To Fight Your Battles”. We are going to look at Israel crossing the Red Sea and the story of Joesph. We hope th…

Saturday was silent. But Sunday is here! In this episode, we are going to look at the Resurrection story as it is recorded in the gospel of Mark. We will also be finishing our Holy Week series “For The Joy” as we also continue to look at the book of Philippians. BIBLE PASSAGES USED: Mark 16:1-8 and Philippians 2:9-11…

Today is Good Friday. It is right for us to remember and reflect on what Jesus did for us on this day many years ago. In response, in this episode, we are going to spend some time looking at the Good Friday events and reading them as they are recorded in the gospel of Mark. BIBLE PASSAGES USED: Philippians 2:6-8 and Mark 14:42-15:47…

Today, we are starting a Holy Week mini-series called “For The Joy”. The title of the series comes from Hebrews 12:2-3. As we go through the events of Holy Week, we will be continuing our study of the book of Philippians and will be looking at Philippians 2:3-11. We will also be looking at the Gospel accounts of the Holy Week events. In this episod…

In this episode, we are going to see how Paul recaps what he said in chapter 1. He also shows us helpful ways to reach the goal of unity with each other, other people, and any one else we are called to have unity with! Let’s dive in! BIBLE PASSAGES USED Philippians 2:1-2

In this episode, Paul shares with us that how we conduct ourselves with other people and each other is very important. Also, he shares with us how we conduct ourselves in the face of conflict (or struggles) is important too. Finally, he shares with us how we can do all of this because we have Jesus on our side! BIBLE PASSAGE USED: Philippians 1:27-…

What would happen if we kept our focus on Jesus? How do we view our situations or circumstances differently? How do we view our work for Christ? In this episode, Paul gives us a little bit insight into these very questions. BIBLE PASSAGES USED: Philippians 1:20-26, John 15:1-8, and John 16:33

As we continue on in the I’ve Got The Joy series, we are going to be looking at how God doesn’t waste anything that happens in our life. Paul encourages us when he shares how he was in prison, God still used him when he sang songs and kept his focus on Jesus. God can use our stories no matter how they look or what is in them. Also, Paul encourages …

In this episode of the “I’ve Got The Joy” series, we are going to be looking at the next section of Philippians 1. We are going to see how Paul encourages us that God will complete the work He starts in our lives, how are heart posture changes the way we look at people and life circumstances, and how we should be overflowing with love! Let’s dive i…

We are beginning our series in the book of Philippians called “I’ve Got The Joy”. In this episode, we are going to look at the backstory of the church in Phillipi. The people it was started with and the unique way the church was started. So, let’s dive in! BIBLE PASSAGES USED IN THIS EPISODE: Philippians 1:1-2 and Acts 16:11-40…

This a question that I am sure you have heard before. You might have said it yourself or you might have heard it from someone else. We have all been in a place where we have asked God this question. In this special episode, we are going to look at a story in the Bible where two sisters asked this question - directly to Jesus - and how Jesus respond…

In the final episode of the “In The End” series, we are going to be looking at the main leader of the Tribulation period. We will also be talking about the mark of the beast and what that means for the world. BIBLE PASSAGES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: 1 John 2:18 Revelation 13 Revelation 14:9-11 Revelation 15:2 Revelation 16:2 Revelation 19:20 Reve…

In this episode, we are going to look at a very real event that will happen "soon" as stated in the Bible. We are going to look at the different events and things that will happen during the Tribulation. BIBLE PASSAGES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: Revelation 1 Revelation 6-19 Daniel 9:24-27 Mark 13:19-20 WEBSITE REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: https://b…

In this episode of the “In The End” series, we are going to look at two very similar yet different events. The Bible is clear that the Rapture and the Second Coming both take place, however, they each have a purpose. Let’s dive into the Bible and see what these two events are all about! BIBLE PASSAGES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: 1 Thessalonians 4:1…

As we continue on in this series, we are going to be looking at 2 very real and eternal places - Heaven and Hell. The Bible is clear that both of these places are very real. In this episode, we are going to see how the Bible describes both of them. Bible passages referenced in this episode: HELL Revelation 20:10, 14-15 and Revelation 21:8 Matthew 2…

This has been a topic of discussion for many many years. However, over the last year, it seems to be at a higher level. In this episode, we are going to look at the words of Jesus to answer this question that is on the minds of many people - even the minds of the people back in the time of Jesus.Bible passages used in this episode:Matthew 24:3-14…

This has been an annual tradition for us. Every year I pick a word that I focus on for the coming new year. In this episode, I am going to share that word with you, why I chose the word, and share with you some of my words from past years. I am also going to share with you some of the things coming in 2024 on the podcast.…

In this episode, we are going to see how the Christmas story provided some joy, not only for Linus, but for the entire Peanuts gang. We are also going to see how JOY ties back into all of the other themes of Advent we have looked at in this series because the birth of Jesus brought joy, peace, hope, and love to the world. (This episode references t…

In this episode, we are going to be looking at a character named Billy from The Polar Express. The Bible story we are going to be look at isn’t usually used during the Christmas season. But God has something to show us through both of these stories because the truth of Jesus provides real peace. (This episode references the 2004 film The Polar Expr…

In this episode, the character that we are going to look at is similar to the one from last week. However, their stories go different ways, but they end in similar fashion. We are going to see how it doesn’t matter how far somebody gets away from God - there is still hope for everyone. (This episode references multiple versions of film adaptations …

This is one of my favorite series! I believe that God can use anything to speak to us. God can use books, people, music, billboards, THE BIBLE, and movies. In this episode, we are going to look at a familiar character - The Grinch. We are going to see how a little bit of love goes a long way and turns the Grinch’s heart around. We are also going to…

In this episode we are going to be looking at the second half of Psalm 23. We are going to see that because we have a Good Shepherd our cup is full and running over!

Psalm 23 is one of the most well know passages of Scripture. In this little mini-series of episodes, we are going to look at this passage. In this episode, we will be looking at how the Shepherd provides us with the things we need - not necessarily the things we want. However, in the first 3 verses of Psalm 23, we see some specific things that the …

In this episode, we are going to look back at the entire Journey to the Promised Land series and the overall theme that we built over the course of the series. We will also be taking a look at Isaiah 43 and see what we can learn from Israel in that moment of their life. This is our combined theme for the last few series: God always keeps his promis…

In this episode, we are going to look at some final things from the book of Joshua. We will be looking at Joshua’s final speech in Joshua 23 and we will see what God has for us.

Nothing like getting a reward after a lot of hard work… it is also really good to get a chance to rest after a lot of hard work. Let’s see how the Israelites finally get that chance.

In this episode, we are going to see 3 things. How God does something for Joshua that has never been done again. How God fights for us and with us. And finally how God is what we can’t be and how God can do what we can’t do!

God doesn’t only tell us how to do battle… He goes to battle with us! Over the last few weeks as we have been in this Strong series, we have seen how God has gone to battle with the Israelite people and that other nations have taken note that God is fighting with Israel. But God also tells us how to do battle. We have a battle guide called the Bibl…

As we continue on through the book of Joshua, we are going to come to a familiar topic. We are going to see God give some clear instructions and a choice that is made by a man named Achan that his choice hurt more than just him. Choices are sacred. Choices have consequences - both good and bad. Let’s look at the story together.…

You never know what is around the corner. The next step you take could be a step that leads you to completing a goal or accomplishing a dream! In today’s episode, we will take a deeper look into how the steps we take matter, as we look at the story of Jericho.

Do you have a whisper spot? If you have no idea what a whisper spot is… that’s ok! In this episode, we are going to see how Joshua hears from God and how we can as well. We just need to find a whisper spot.

We all have steps to take. The steps we take either take us toward our dreams and goals or away from our dreams and goals - or promised lands if you will. Also the steps we take either take us toward or away from God. In this episode, we are going to look at steps that the Israelites took in order to reach their goal - or Promised Land. We are also…

God gives us reminders of how He helps us and His goodness to us. They are everywhere if we just look for them. In this episode, we are going to see the reminders that God gave Israel so they could remember how God came through for them and helped them.

In this episode, we are going to see how with God on our side we can be FEARLESS because God fights for us!