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Ask a Pastor Ep. 93 - Disrupted Life Events from Coronavirus
This episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund sits down with Emily DeAngelo and Russ Brasher to have a conversation about navigating the loss of special events and missed time with family because of the coronavirus and how faith in Christ can help us in all situations.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 92 - Having Tough Conversations During Coronavirus
This episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund connects online with Orchard Hill Counselors Stacy Gallagher and Faith Bjorklund about having hard conversations with people during quarantine, how to approach conversations about problems that have been revealed because of quarantine, managing boundaries with parents and kids, and more!
Ask a Pastor Ep. 91 - Living and Working at Home with Young Kids
This episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund connects online with Russ and Lyndsay Brasher to talk about how the coronavirus has impacted life with young kids, how to balance working and living at home, things this time has caused you to think differently about, and more!
Ask a Pastor Ep. 90 - Connection & Care During Forced Family Time
This episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund and Faith Bjorklund sit down to have a conversation about navigating this time as a family, things that have been good or bad, and more!
Ask a Pastor Ep. 89 - Realities of the Coronavirus and How God is Working
This episode Dr. Kurt Bjorklund and Chief of Emergency Medicine Services at UPMC Passavant, Dr. John Landis, get together online to talk about how God is working on the front lines of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Pittsburgh.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 88 - How to Respond to a Financial Crisis
This episode Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Joel Haldeman, and Hefron Tillotson Financial Adviser, Grady Wirth, get together online to have a conversation about how to respond to the financial crisis caused by the coronavirus and crises that arise throughout life.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 87 - Should a Christian Sue Someone?
This episode Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Joel Haldeman, and corporate attorney Krista Thompson sit down to have a conversation about if Christians should sue or bring lawsuits against other people and Christians, how to think about resolving problems with others, asking ourselves if we are seeking justice or retribution, and more!
Ask a Pastor Ep. 86 - National Crisis & the Spiritual Journey
This episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund and Josiah Leuenberger sit down to have a conversation about national crises affect our spiritual journey, dealing with pain in the world when it comes near to us, facing death in this world, and how to live a sense of mission during difficult times.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 85 - A Christian Response to the Coronavirus
This episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Joel Haldeman, and Dr. Terry Thomas sit down to have a conversation about the coronavirus, how Christians should respond to the situation and how the church can love people through it.
Walking in Worship Ep. 4 - How to Worship a King: Chapter 2 (Part 2)
This episode, Dan Shields, Chris Jamison and David Bowens sit down to continue their conversation on chapter 2 of Zach Neese's book, "How to Worship a King". Follow the link below to purchase Zach's book and follow along with our discussion.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 83 - Being a Christian in the Workplace
This episode, Joel Haldeman, Amy Haldeman, and Anita Harnish sit down to have a conversation about being a Christian in the workplace as entrepreneurs, setting boundaries between work and home life, dealing with making work or money an idol, and more!
Ask a Pastor Ep. 82 - The Dangers of Consumerism
This episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Joel Haldeman, and George Palombo sit down to have a conversation about the idea of consumerism and materialism, what it means in our culture, the dangers for society, and Christians, socialism vs capitalism, and more.
Walking in Worship Ep. 3 - How to Worship a King: Chapter 2 (Part 1)
This episode, Dan Shields, Chris Jamison and David Bowens sit down to continue their conversation about chapter 2 of Zach Neese's book, "How to Worship a King". Follow the link below to purchase Zach's book and follow along with our discussion.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 81 - Why is Sex Such a Big Deal to Christians?
This episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Joel Haldeman and Emily DeAngelo sit down to have a conversation about why sex is a big deal in our culture and personally, how cultures throughout time have cheapened sex, and how the Bible teaches us to view sex.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 80 - Does the Holy Spirit Lead or Speak to Us?
This episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Joel Haldeman and Brady Randall sit down to have a conversation about the situation at Bethel Church with praying for a resurrection, how the Holy Spirit leads us and how God works in the world.
Walking in Worship Ep. 2 - How to Worship a King: Chapter 1 (Part 2)
This episode, Dan Shields, Chris Jamison and David Bowens sit down to continue their conversation about chapter 1 of Zach Neese's book, "How to Worship a King".
Ask a Pastor Ep. 79 - Can Christians Use Marijuana?
This episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Joel Haldeman and Mike Hatch sit down to have a conversation about the topic of marijuana usage, if Christians should use it and what the bible has to say about being not being mastered by anything.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 78 - Running a Business as a Christian
This episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Joel Haldeman and Mike Novak sit down to have a conversation about some questions related to running a business as a Christian.
Walking in Worship Ep. 1 - How to Worship a King: Chapter 1 (Part 1)
This episode, Dan Shields, Chris Jamison and David Bowens sit down to have a conversation about chapter 1 of Zach Neese's book, "How to Worship a King". Follow the link below to purchase Zach's book and follow along with our discussion.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 77 - The Church and Systematic Racism
This episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Joel Haldeman and JoAnn Adams sit down to have a conversation about racism. It it too political for the church to handle? Does systematic racism exist in America? What should the church do about past sins and what should we be doing now?