• Lord, Teach Us To Pray, part 3 -- Trust, Submission, Formation
    Nov 27 2024

    What should we do when God doesn’t respond to our requests as we hoped? Jesus experienced this as well, and his response teaches us about trust and submission, which results in our formation as mature sons and daughters.

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    26 mins
  • Lord, Teach Us to Pray, part 2 -- Prayer Forms Us
    Nov 20 2024

    Prayer is designed to form us, yet too often we approach it with the goal of shaping our circumstances instead. Michael takes a deep dive into The Lord's Prayer, exploring each line as a powerful tool for transforming us into mature sons and daughters of God.

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    27 mins
  • Lord, Teach Us To Pray, part 1 -- Prayer is Relational
    Nov 13 2024

    For many, prayer is simply something they do rather than a conversation they engage in. However, our Heavenly Father has given us the beautiful gift of prayer to enable a two-way conversation with Him. This makes prayer a relational experience. In this episode, I will establish that prayer is indeed relational and that practicing it correctly forms us into mature sons and daughters.

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    28 mins
  • Things I Used To Believe, part 7 -- God Is In Control
    Nov 6 2024

    Is God in control, or is He simply in charge? This is a question I've pondered deeply over time. At one point, I firmly believed that God was in control of every aspect of our lives. However, I've come to the realization that He is actually in charge, which suggests a different relationship with the world and our choices. In this episode, I'll delve into this concept further, exploring the implications of each belief and why understanding this difference can have a profound impact on our faith and daily lives. Listen in to discover new insights that may change how you perceive God's role in your life.

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    27 mins
  • Christians Divided By Politics And Why It's Wrong
    Oct 30 2024

    Christians are called to embrace unity rather than foster division among themselves. We can disagree without being hostile. However, I have noticed Christians excluding other Christians simply because they vote differently. This should not be the case. In Christ, there is neither Democrat nor Republican; yet within the church, we divide, bite and devour one another.

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    26 mins
  • Things I Used to Believe, part 6 -- The 7 Mountain Mandate
    Oct 16 2024

    In the past, I embraced the concept of the 7 Mountain Mandate, a belief that advocates for Christians to have a dominant presence in the seven spheres of cultural influence. I no longer hold to it. In this episode, I delve into the reasons behind this change of perspective and provide a detailed explanation.

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    35 mins
  • Things I Used To Believe, part 4 -- Tithing
    Oct 2 2024

    I no longer believe in tithing due to the manipulative and fear-based tactics often used to teach it. I firmly believe in Spirit-led giving, and I discuss the difference in this episode.

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    31 mins