Reflections of an Unlikely Preacher
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
A podcast meant to encourage and invest in the next generation of young leaders in the Church. I desire to provide a resource of practical observations and insights gained over 20 years in local church ministry.
Location:
United States
Description:
A podcast meant to encourage and invest in the next generation of young leaders in the Church. I desire to provide a resource of practical observations and insights gained over 20 years in local church ministry.
Language:
English
Episodes
“Hey, leader ... what are YOU afraid of?”
9/22/2020
Leadership has never been easy. But it’s critically important. Especially in the church. But so often we as leaders can become so paralyzed by fear of criticism that we actually stop moving forward in faith. Instead we often settle for the status quo and those who follow us get stuck in neutral.
Duration:00:11:15
REMAIN: Faith
8/30/2020
We are familiar with the word "Faith" ... we use it all the time. But what does it mean?
Is it "Blind Faith" or "Simple Optimism"? Or is it something more?
What does it require? And how can we develop it in our lives?
Duration:00:40:39
The Universe didn't create itself ... The Beginning of the Story
2/10/2020
In this episode we discuss the beginning few chapters of the book of Genesis. This is crucial because it establishes a foundation of everything that is to come afterwards.
We will discuss:
Why it is appropriate both theologically and logically to assume a Creator.
What explains the brokenness we see around us.
The emergence of HOPE even in a broken story.
Duration:00:35:28
I am not the hero of the story (and neither are you)...
2/4/2020
In the Story God is telling in and to the world He uses people like you and me! What an incredible thought! God has a history of doing incredible things in, to, and through people like us! But we must never forget that we are never the heroes of our stories.
Today we will hear about a man named, Joshua. He is what we call a "hero of the faith". And I get it. His life is filled with incredible moments and tremendous victories (and a few defeats along the way as well). But as much as we might...
Duration:00:38:16
Why did Aaron Rodgers Pass on Christianity?
2/3/2020
In a recent interview, Aaron Rodgers shared why he is no longer a Christian. In this podcast I share (while driving .... so pardon the poor audio quality) my response to Rodgers and why I feel his understanding of true Christianity is flawed.
Duration:00:08:43
Where is the HOPE?
12/11/2019
The world is dark and it often feels like it's getting worse by the day. Where do we go to find HOPE in such times?
In today's message we find that there is a way to know REAL HOPE ... and it's been found in the same source it always has .. God alone!
The Christmas season allows us to remember and reflect upon the HOPE that comes with Jesus!
Duration:00:39:00
What's LOVE got to do with it?
12/11/2019
We use the word "LOVE" all the time. But what does it really mean and how do we receive and express it?
In this message we are reminded that the LOVE of God has a name ... it's "Jesus". We will see that in Jesus, God expressed the depth of His love to us. It is deeper and more powerful than we could ever have guessed ... and it goes much deeper than we often think.
Duration:00:30:27
Confronting Conflict
12/11/2019
Conflict is unavoidable sometimes. It happens. But how can we cut it off before it gets out of control and how can we learn to deal with it ... God's way?
Duration:00:35:11
Tongue Piercing
12/11/2019
"Sticks and Stones..." We know the rest of the saying ... and we also know it's not true!
Words have power! We have all experienced the power of words to either build up ... or to destroy! In this sermon we consider the words of caution from James 3.
Duration:00:35:58
Backing away from the Bible ... (Objection #4: The Willful Objection)
9/4/2019
There is a disturbing move (among many Christians) away from the authority of scripture. Why is this and what are we to make of it? Pt. 4
The Willful Objection
Duration:00:05:18
Backing away from the Bible ... (Objection #3: The Emotional Objection)
9/2/2019
There is a disturbing move (among many Christians) away from the authority of scripture. Why is this and what are we to make of it? Pt. 3
The Emotional Objection
Duration:00:05:18
Backing away from the Bible ... (Objection #2: The Cultural Objection)
8/28/2019
There is a disturbing move (among many Christians) away from the authority of scripture. Why is this and what are we to make of it? Pt. 2
The Cultural Objection
Duration:00:06:54
Backing away from the Bible ... (Objection #1)
8/26/2019
There is a disturbing move (among many Christians) away from the authority of scripture. Why is this and what are we to make of it?
Pt. 1
Duration:00:06:08
Forgiveness: Returning Evil With Good
7/16/2019
Forgiven people are to be forgiving people. But HOW do we forgive when we have been hurt?
We Choose to return evil with good.
Duration:00:11:37
Forgiveness: Refusing to Retaliate
7/15/2019
Forgiveness is a great idea ... until we have to forgive someone. But forgiveness is the way of the Christian. SO what do we do?
Forgiveness begins with the choice NOT to retaliate.
Duration:00:07:57
Off Track: What to do when someone is stuck in sin?
7/8/2019
What do we do when a brother or sister in Christ is off track and/or stuck in a pattern of sin? How do we help without being judgmental jerks?
Duration:00:14:34
"Whole Church" Dealing with Distraction
6/25/2019
In this episode we kick off a new mini-series called "Whole Church". In this series we will deal with the things that cause us (as individuals and as Churches) to become distracted from our mission.
Duration:00:19:10
How do I know I am a good man?
4/30/2019
At Catlin Church of Christ we are kicking off a series exploring a tough but critical topic ... What does it mean to be a good man? Not according to cultural standards but rather according to God's?
And what could happen if we rediscovered God's purpose and plan for the hearts of men?
Duration:00:12:16
What gets our best "Yes"? (Tough Talks from Jesus)
4/15/2019
Every day of our lives we make decisions of what will be our priorities for that day. We also do this with our lives. Each of us will choose to say "Yes" to some things and "No" to others. These "yes or no" decisions will determine the course of our lives ... and even our eternities!
So, who ... or what ... is getting your best "Yes"?
Duration:00:41:25
Ignoring the problem won't make it go away...
3/25/2019
What do we do when someone claiming to follow Jesus ... isn't?
In our culture we are told it is judgmental to address something in another person's life. We are told it isn't our business. But that's not what Jesus says.
In today's episode we explore Jesus' tough teaching on what to do when a fellow Christian is caught up in sin.
Duration:00:35:14