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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.
The Significance of Biblical Hope
We all need hope. Life can be challenging, and we all feel anxious, depressed and defeated at one time or another. It’s in those moments that hope - rightly directed - can affect our minds and bodies, and even contribute to our healing.
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.
Better #6 - Peacemaking
Looking at how Proverbs shows the idea that peacemaking is better than trouble making, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund shares 3 choices that we can intentionally make to help us bring about peace and joy.
Kobe Bryant and the Reality of Eternity
On January 26, I got a news alert on my phone that said Kobe Bryant (and 8 others, including his daughter) had died in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles, CA. I found myself asking and saying: “How can this be? This doesn’t seem fair.”
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.
Better #5 - Financial Acumen
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at wise understandings and approaches to money contained in the book of Proverbs.
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".
Busting the Myth of "Life Balance"
Without a doubt, one of the most common challenges I hear has to do with finding “life-balance.” Many of us try again and again to achieve this elusive goal. Allow me to relieve your anxiety and boldly proclaim that life balance is a myth!
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.
Better #4 - Careful Words
Strip District Campus Pastor, Joel Haldeman, teaches on the Book of Proverbs regarding the words we carefully construct in our daily lives.
Why Do You Call Me Good? (Psalm 14 Devotional)
“Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked the rich young ruler. And in that question was another logical question. Are there people around us that God counts as good, that merit God’s favor? ‘Certainly, there must be people that God looks down on and says they are good’, most people reason. Mother Teresa, Ghandi, the Dalai Lama, your grandmother?
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.
Better #3 - Public Good
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks to find principles, particulars, and precautions from throughout the book of Proverbs to help do good for the public over our own selves.
Bible Reading for Spiritual Impact
Something that’s vitally important to me as a follower of Jesus is that I live each day in light of the reality of God’s grace. I want to grow in my understanding of who God is, what He has done, and live accordingly!
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?
Better #2 - Self-Control
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks through the book of Proverbs at the idea of self-control and 10 walls we should secure in the pursuit of self-control.
We Need More Words!
It is God’s unique gift to us to be able to communicate through language because words have power; it has been said that one kind word can change the course of someone’s day. And, the more words we know, the more power we have over our own lives.
Ask a Pastor Ep. 76 - Christian Dating and Marriage
This episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Joel Haldeman, Evan Brem and Allyson Wagner sit down to have a conversation about how Christians should think about dating, marriage, and how to respond to our culture's ideas about these topics.