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Psalm 84:10 (Jan. 2, 2025)
Better is one day in your courts
than a thousand elsewhere;
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
than dwell in the tents of the wicked. -
Hebrews 13:8 (Jan. 1, 2025)
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
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Ecclesiastes 3:1 (Dec. 31, 2024)
There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens . . . -
Isaiah 50:7 (Dec. 30, 2024)
Because the Sovereign Lord helps me,
I will not be disgraced.
Therefore have I set my face like flint,
and I know I will not be put to shame. -
Wise Folks Want to . . .
This Christmas episode explores the story of the Magi, revealing often overlooked lessons. Why did the wise men journey so far to see this child? Discover how their example challenges us to move differently, trust God's guidance, and find peace beyond what the world offers. Tune in for a fresh pe...
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Why Do We Celebrate Christmas in December if Jesus Wasn't Born in December?
Why do we celebrate Jesus' birthday on December 25 if many people think he wasn't even born in December?
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Why Does God Allow Kids to Have Special Needs?
It's a question many ask in one form or another: "Why, God? Why would you allow this struggle?"
Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcas...
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What Should I Do if I Already Had an Abortion?
You CAN find mercy, grace, and forgiveness.
Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Past...
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Is It OK for Christians to Have a Do Not Resuscitate?
Pastor Mike talks through two principles at play:
1. You don't have to do everything medically possible when God is bringing life to an end.
2. Just because a life doesn't have a perceived high quality doesn't mean it does not matter to God.Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pasto...
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What if a Baby Is Born With Both Male and Female Parts?
If a medical decision is made for them soon after birth, which pronoun do we use?
Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and...
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Why Does God Call Himself a Jealous God?
Why is God jealous? That sounds selfish and petty.
Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear h...
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Can Satan Read Our Minds?
Satan is the great deceiver. But he is limited and unlike God: He cannot be everywhere at once or know your thoughts. However, Satan has his other two allies of the "unholy trinity" to try to drag you away from Jesus.
Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or emba...
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Reset: To Set Your Priorities
01.03.25. A new year means new goals . . . but not just any goals. Pastor Mike helps you push the reset button to think beyond the usual physical health goals and instead focus on your spiritual health. This message looks at the first of three components to good spiritual health: priority. Are yo...
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Is It OK for Christians to Watch "Wicked"?
Essentially, when it comes to entertainment, if it's not Christian, should we be watching or listening to it?
Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, t...
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How Should We Feel About the Conflict in Israel?
Do we always have to stand with Israel because we're Christians?
Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening...
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Isaiah 52:7 (Dec. 27, 2024)
How beautiful on the mountains
are the feet of those who bring good news,
who proclaim peace,
who bring good tidings,
who proclaim salvation,
who say to Zion,
“Your God reigns!” -
Psalm 98:1 (Dec. 26, 2024)
Sing to the Lord a new song,
for he has done marvelous things;
his right hand and his holy arm
have worked salvation for him. -
Exodus 33:19,20 (Dec. 25, 2024)
And the Lord said, “I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you . . . But,” he said, “you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live.”
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Isaiah 9:6 (Dec. 24, 2024)
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. -
Micah 5:2 (Dec. 23, 2024)
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
though you are small among the clans[b] of Judah,
out of you will come for me
one who will be ruler over Israel,
whose origins are from of old,
from ancient times.” -
Making First Things Your First Focus
With the holidays and year-end reflections upon us, it's the perfect time to reassess our focus. This episode discusses the balance between pursuing personal goals and seeking God's will and how putting him first can transform not just our hearts but our lives. Tune in for a thought-provoking con...
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Last Call: Last Words
Today we will finish the book of Malachi with some last words of comfort for believers. God sees! He hears us! In the end, he will make sure we are rewarded for being on Team Jesus.
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Last Call: What's the Point?
In the twelfth episode of the Last Call series, we'll look at God's rebuke of the people who complained there was no point to following him. Evil people seem to prosper, and godly people suffer. So why do we bother? We'll search the Bible for the answer!
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Taboo Talk: When Your Marriage Gets Stuck
When you stood at the altar and took your vows, neither one of you envisioned now being in what Pastor Mike calls a "C- marriage." So ... how do couples end up there? And if you are there, how do you get out of this rut? Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson—a Time of Grace podcaster, writer, and b...