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This is PointTaken, the show where we talk about the four areas of your life where you can have the greatest impact on the world: your marriage, your family, your leadership and your spiritual development.

Location:

Maryville, IL

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This is PointTaken, the show where we talk about the four areas of your life where you can have the greatest impact on the world: your marriage, your family, your leadership and your spiritual development.

Language:

English

Contact:

6186678221


Episodes
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Episode 170 - How to Make a Decision and Never Look Back [Ep. 3 REPLAY]

1/15/2022
Today we're bringing you part two of our series "How to Make Decisions and Never Look Back." After the show, check out our new video content on the FBMMedia YouTube Channel.

Duration:00:22:53

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Episode 169 - Happy New Year! [REPLAY EP. 2]

1/8/2022
Happy New Year, PointTaken family! We have several updates in today's show. There are a lot of new things we're planning for 2022. Check out the new FBMMedia YouTube Channel. We'll be posting video from the past few months there on an ongoing basis.

Duration:00:26:28

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Episode 168 - Just a Moment

12/25/2021
Merry Christmas, PointTaken family! Today, Tom share's a short excerpt from Max Lucado's book, "God Came Near." After the show, head over to the podcasting platform of your choice and leave us a rating and review.

Duration:00:07:51

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Episode 167 - Favorite Characters of Christmas

12/18/2021
Today Tom and Matt discuss the most influential characters of Christmas and the impact they've had upon their spiritual development.

Duration:00:18:52

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Episode 166 - Rescued From Darkness

12/11/2021
Christmas is about God becoming a man to rescue us from our sin and rebellion. "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone." —Isaiah 9:2 ESV

Duration:00:19:36

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Episode 165 - Hope During the Christmas Season

12/4/2021
For some, the Christmas season can be full of stress and pain. Today Tom disucsses how to naviagte suffering during the holidays in order to reach a place of hope.

Duration:00:17:01

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Episode 164 - Thanksgiving 2021

11/27/2021
In this week's episode, Tom provides some practical ways we can further lean into gratitude this Thanksgiving holiday.

Duration:00:11:56

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Episode 163 - Leadership Credibility

11/20/2021
This week, Tom discusses the important things leaders must do to gain credibility with the teams they lead.

Duration:00:18:33

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Episode 162 - One Thing

11/13/2021
We tend to lead scattered lives burdened by many urgent things that clamor for our attention to our day to day commitments. Today, Tom gives us direction on how to lift our heads above the chaos to regain our perspective on one thing. After the show, head over to the podcasting platform of your choice and leave us a rating and review.

Duration:00:20:28

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Episode 161 - Faith

11/6/2021
Hebrews 11:6 says, "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." Today Tom discusses the reality of faith in our lives and shows how it permeates every aspect of our living. After the show, head over to the podcasting platform of your choice and leave us a rating and review.

Duration:00:21:39

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Episode 160 - Halloween and the Kingdom

10/30/2021
Is there a way to redeem the observance of Halloween? As Christians, we should constantly strive to bring the culture of God's Kingdom to every platform we're given. Halloween is no different, and there are practical things you can do on this holiday to communicate the sweetness of Jesus to your neighbors. After the show, head over to the podcasting platform of your choice and leave us a rating and review.

Duration:00:21:10

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Episode 159 - Stress

10/23/2021
Where do you turn when the stressers of life press in from every side? Today, Tom encourages us to find comfort in God's word. He has asked us to take on His yoke, and in return He promises rest.

Duration:00:16:35

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Episode 158 - Excellence

10/16/2021
How you do anything is how you do everything. Today, Tom and Matt sit down to talk about how to pursue excellence in all areas of life.

Duration:00:19:47

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Episode 157 - Two Stages of Parenthood

10/9/2021
This week, Tom and Matt discuss two important stages of parenthood. Every parent should embrace each stage, but it's important they come in the correct order. After the show, head over to the podcasting platform of your choice and leave us a rating and review

Duration:00:30:17

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Episode 156 - What if Jesus was Serious?

10/2/2021
Today, Tom and Matt review Skye Jethani's book on the Sermon on the Mount called, "What if Jesus was Serious?" After the show, head over to the podcasting platform of your choice and leave us a rating and review.

Duration:00:30:27

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Episode 155 - Emotions: Jealousy [PART 3]

9/25/2021
Today we end our 3-part series on emotions by discussing the often hidden emotion of jealousy. After the show, please consider leaving us a rating and review on the podcasting platform of your choice. Check out the video from today's show on the FBMMedia YouTube Channel.

Duration:00:18:44

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Episode 154 - Emotions: Anger [PART 2]

9/18/2021
Last week we started a new series called Emotions by discussing the unhealthy role fear plays in our decision making. This week we turn our attention to anger and look at how destructive this emotion can be when expressed outside the bounds of Godly wisdom. Check out the video of this episode on the FBMMedia YouTube Channel.

Duration:00:31:29

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Episode 153 - Emotions: Fear [PART 1]

9/11/2021
This week Tom and Matt start at 3-part series on emotions by discussing the emotion of fear. After the show, please consider leaving us a rating and review on the podcasting platform of your choice. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Leave a review on Stitcher

Duration:00:32:20

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Episode 152 - Keeping the Right Perspective About Work

9/4/2021
Today, Tom provides 4 facts that should shape our perspective on work:

Duration:00:35:36

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Episode 151 - Fatherhood

8/28/2021
In today's show, we're discussing the topic of fatherhood. Throughout our conversation, Tom provides three ways fathers can make a legacy-sized impact in the lives of their kids. After the show, head over to the podcasting platform of your choice and leave us a rating and review.

Duration:00:20:13