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Programming Note: This week, we're replaying one of our favorite episodes from the past. We'll be back Thursday, November 28th with a brand new episode. What is the value of weakness? What’s the problem with the term self-control? And why do we all occasionally find ourselves holding a tub of ice cream when we should probably have skipped dessert? This week we begin a series on the fruit of the Spirit and review all our challenges so far. We also talk about what Jesus Said to Paul in 2 Corinthians 12:7-9. Weekly Challenge: Review your yearly and quarterly goals. Show Notes Jesus Said … 2 Corin

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Podcast Nov 19, 2019

LOCAL CHURCHES: Authority. The Bridezilla of Christ. Led by the Spirit. Shadows over Camelot.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! We will discuss the authority given in the New Testament for local congregations. Simply put, you can’t go it alone, and Jesus will not permit you to try. We will discuss The Bridezilla of Christ, by Ted Kluck and Ronnie Martin. It is tough to adopt a “you first” mentality in a “me first” culture. But we will kill the church if we don’t try. We will discuss what it means to be led by the Spirit. Some Christians use the Spirit as an excuse to disobey Jesus. And they ought to be ashamed of themselves. We will discuss Shadows over Camelot

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Podcast Nov 18, 2019

S1 Ep4 - Creative Process Behind 'Following the Messiah' Documentary Series

Appian Media · Inroads

Craig and Stu sit down with Jet Kaiser, the director of photography for the 'Following the Messiah' docu-series and talk about the creative process. The three discuss how the series was developed and go into details about the pre-production, production and post production. Support the show

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Podcast Nov 14, 2019

Episode 40 - "Young Folks"

We’re heading back in the DeLorean to talk to our younger selves on this episode. What Jesus Said about service in Luke 22:24–27 leads the way in our discussion about how “young folks” can take on the role of leaders. When we start by leading ourselves through easy and tough times, then we can begin to take responsibility for leading others. We cover mentorship, organization, volunteering, and other areas the upcoming generation of disciples can make a difference. There’s no better time than today to begin to be an example for others to follow! The Big Idea: The first step of leadership is to

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Podcast Nov 12, 2019

MONEY: Priorities. Barbarians at the Gate. Pro sports. London

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! We will discuss the myth of “priorities.” Thinking we can balance commitments to money and the Lord is wrongheaded, and doomed to tip to the wrong side. We will discuss Barbarians at the Gate, a book that details the buyout of RJR Nabisco. When making money is the only objective, there’s no limit to how insane the behavior can get. We will discuss professional athletes and their contracts. Measuring men by their wallets is par for the course in sports. That’s not the kind of role model we need these days. We will discuss London, a boar

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Podcast Nov 7, 2019

Episode 39 - "Stuck With Each Other"

This week we take on the generation gap in the church, looking for a way forward that brings us together in the Lord’s name. A popular meme has young people responding to older generations with a #OKBoomer. A recent Pew Research poll documents the continued drop in Millennials who call themselves Christians. We see this problem all around us, but when relationships become strained in the Lord’s church — when either young or old become disconnected — we have a responsibility to build the body. So join us as we talk about oneness, Teddy Roosevelt, slime, and what it means to be stuck with each o

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Podcast Nov 5, 2019

Loincloths. John. Kanye West. Lisboa.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching … about loincloths — not the physical garments made famous by Tarzan, the spiritual ones we make to rationalize getting by with the absolute minimum. I’ve been reading … John, the gospel written specifically to build faith. You can read the gospel and believe, or you can see Jesus in the flesh and disbelieve. It’s about your heart, not your circumstances I’ve been hearing … Kanye West is having a spiritual awakening. How sincere it is or how long it lasts is not my concern. I’m just happy to see a high profile figur

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Podcast Nov 4, 2019

S1 Ep3 - The Power of a Good Story

Appian Media · Inroads

What does it take to create a good story? Craig & Stu sit down with Jet Kaiser, Director of Photography for Appian Media and talk about the power of good storytelling and how marrying that with stunning visuals can create an addictive piece of content. Support the show

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Podcast Oct 31, 2019

Ep. 82 - Hold Your Ground

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! This is the last episode of season 1. We started on January 24th and today is October 31st. I hope you've grown and feel stronger and more hopeful. We will return, Lord willing, on Monday, January 6th, for season 2! But there are two important months in between now and then. There will be lots of obstacles to growth with the holidays and various activities. You may not take huge steps upward in your walk, but let's not fall victim to the opposite: losing ground. So many people hit the pause button on progress during the h

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Podcast Oct 31, 2019

Episode 38 - "Banana Peel of Virtue"

Are you ready for Jesus’ return? How can you be sure? In this episode, we’re looking at his challenging words about preparedness from Luke 17:26-35, and we’re “Flying Through the Book” of 2 Peter. The common theme: knowledge and growth. The more we know about the Lord, and the deeper our relationship with him, the greater our confidence will be. We cover the plastic food of fakers, keeping our eyeballs toward the hope of heaven, and being diligent in adding to our faith. The Big Idea: Our hope in God’s promises shapes our choices and strengthens our self-control. Weekly Challenge: Meditate on

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Podcast Oct 29, 2019

Born of the Spirit. Luke. Kobe Bryant. City of Spies: Estoril 1942.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching … about being born of the Spirit. The Holy Spirit makes a powerful and unmistakable impact on the souls He touches. If you don’t know what I mean, maybe that should tell you something. I’ve been reading … Luke, the gospel account that presents Jesus as the Master Teacher. But no matter how great a Teacher He is, it will do us no good if we do not listen. I’ve been hearing … Kobe Bryant is coaching youth girls’ basketball, and they’ve come a long way in two years. The apples are not falling too far from the tree. I’v

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Podcast Oct 28, 2019

Ep. 81 - Just Pick One

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! We are all learning all the time. Spiritually, we learn when we study, when we worship, when we have discussions, or when we listen to podcasts. Does it ever feel like information overload? Maybe we think we should be learning less, since implementing it all seems so daunting. Well, there's a much better strategy than that! Learning and listening and reading stores up information in your mind you can pull from later. But how can you get all of that working for you? Simple: Just Pick One! Choosing one concept or idea or pa

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Podcast Oct 24, 2019

Ep. 80 - Memorize Hanlon's Razor

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Are you the kind of person who takes too many things personally? Maybe someone gives you a look or says something and you just assume: they are mad at me. Well, there is a much better and more peaceable way to live you life. In fact, with just a few adjustments in your thinking you can see all of your relationships improve. The key is in a philosophical statement called "Hanlon's Razor." This will help you not see problems where there are no problems and instead be more compassionate to others, instead of insulted. It's a

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Podcast Oct 24, 2019

Episode 37 - “The Big Mo!”

Ever get in a rut? Ever have a week, a month, or even a year when everything seems harder than it should be and you can’t seem to find your footing? This week we’re talking about momentum, starting what Jesus Said in Matthew 25:14-30. How do we get out of “autopilot” and become an expert in our lives? How can our surroundings and support system make all the difference? Join us as we try to figure out how to get on the right track and stay there! The Big Idea: Small, positive steps can turn around a downward spiral, but it takes patience, purpose, and faith. Weekly Challenge: Modify your surrou

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Podcast Oct 22, 2019

Baptized. Mark. Houston Astros. Azul.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching … about whether you are baptized. Not whether you have been baptized, mind you — whether you are baptized. There is a difference. I’ve been reading … Mark, the gospel account that particularly emphasizes the power and authority of our Savior. Strange that those closest to Him had such difficulty with the concept. I’ve been hearing … about my Houston Astros going to the World Series. I’ll tell you how they made it, and how you can succeed in your faith by doing the same thing. I’ve been playing … Azul, probably the b

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Podcast Oct 21, 2019

Ep. 79 - Seven Days Left

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! Imagine if, right now, there words appeared in the sky in fiery letters: Seven Days Left! And imagine that for the next 24 hours everyone on the earth saw it and investigated it and couldn't explain it. Then, it changed to Six Days Left. What would you do? Well, when the impending urgency of some heavenly event fell upon our world, there would certainly be three types of reactions: Dumb, Smart and Wise. Which one would you be? The answer may say something about the life you are living right now and how well prepared you a

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Podcast Oct 21, 2019

S1 Ep2 - The Landscape of Today's "Christian Media"

Appian Media · Inroads

The idea of "Christian Media" isn't a new thing... but what has it traditionally looked like and why is it working or not working. Craig & Stu founders of Appian Media and hosts of the inRoads podcast talk the good, bad and ugly of Christian media. Support the show

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Podcast Oct 17, 2019

Ep. 78 - Direction Not Position

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! It is great to celebrate achievements. Reaching goals feels great. But beware, present position is only that: a fleeting moment of stature and accomplishment. While position can indicate good behavior, it is not a behavior of itself. But direction, now that's all together different. Direction isn't focused on where I am, but where I am going. Direction isn't about stopping to take a picture, it is about moving forward to something greater. When we focus on who we are today, even in the best of times, it can become discour

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Podcast Oct 17, 2019

Episode 36 - "This Feeling of Ickiness"

If you’ve ever felt misunderstood or wrongly accused of something, you know how painful it can be. But how should a Christian respond? This week we begin with what “Jesus Said” segment focused on what Jesus DIDN’T say in Matthew 27:11-14 and then consider how we can learn to imitate his silence. Then we spend some time in a Poetry in Motion segment about a psalm David wrote while falsely accused. The Big Idea: If we live with simplicity and integrity, we’ll keep a clean conscience and unshaken confidence in God, even when under attack. Weekly Challenge: Consider challenging feedback you’ve rec

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Podcast Oct 15, 2019

Tolerance. Matthew. Slavery and the 1619 Project. Riverboat.

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! I’ve been preaching … about tolerance. We have fits tolerating pain and ill treatment in this life; why do we find it so easy to tolerate sin? I’ve been reading … Matthew, the first of the four gospel accounts. Matthew is all about the kingdom of heaven. And it’s like no kingdom you’ve ever seen before. I’ve been hearing … about the 1619 project and the role slavery has played in creating the America we know today. Is Jesus the problem? Is Jesus the solution? I say, none of the above. I’ve been playing … Riverboat, in which you farm yo

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Podcast Oct 14, 2019

Ep. 77 - Purpose of Education

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! "The purpose of education is to know God and make Him known." Do you believe that? I think when it comes to spiritual education, like Bible reading and sermons, we would say so. And there are important applications of this phrase upon how you and I are using the things we learn in study and at a church. But would you say this phrase holds true with schools? Is the purpose of science and english and math: to know God and share Him? Well, it used to be. Schools were founded on this purpose. Things have changed. But we can r

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Podcast Oct 10, 2019

Ep. 76 - Unifying Your Life

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks! When we live our lives with behavior aligned with beliefs: peace happens. We get to have this tremendous peace in Jesus Christ, when we believe in His word and live like it. But when our behavior departs from our beliefs, the peace is taken away. In its place are things like anxiety, stress, worry, discouragement, hopelessness and fear. God does not want his people to live that way! Let's talk about how this dissonance happens and the easy steps we can take to make sure we live with unity in our lives in mind and body. -

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Podcast Oct 10, 2019

Episode 35 - "I Love Spreadsheets"

This week we counted down our Top 4 Proverbs on money, which brought some interesting discoveries! We learned how to “lend money” to God and how to make friends with eternal houses. We discussed how our weekly paycheck is like Confederate currency at the end of the Civil War. And we wondered, “What would we see if we got a quarterly report on our spiritual investments?” The Big Idea: We have investment opportunities today that will soon disappear, so manage your money for eternal gains. Weekly Challenge: Look over your finances and note how your spending honors God. Show Notes Jesus Said … Luk

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Podcast Oct 8, 2019

Storm shelter. Max Lucado. Greta Thunberg. La Isla.