• Blessings Behind Bars: In-N-Out Faith
    Oct 27 2020
    Life isn’t so much about what God is getting you through, rather it’s about what God is working in you and out of you. Today we’ll look at some of the things God works out of our lives that demonstrate what He’s been working on inside of us.
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    34 mins
  • Blessings Behind Bars: The Humility Ladder
    Oct 13 2020
    Christians may be called to pursue unity through humility and service, but how far is too far? Is it possible to be too humble? Too sacrificial? If we want to find an example to follow, then we have to look at Jesus' life! Today we'll look at Paul's reflection of Jesus' ministry and see how Jesus is the ultimate example for long-lasting relationships.
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    35 mins
  • Blessings Behind Bars: Giving Up For Unity
    Sep 29 2020
    We sometimes think that shared interests, goals, and beliefs are what hold a body of people together, but have you ever noticed that it takes more than sharing to really feel connected to someone? Shared values are amazing, but they don’t get us through the difficult days and sleepless nights we all experience. So what cultivates true unity? We’ll see today that unity isn’t built on what we share, but what we give up for each other.
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    39 mins
  • Blessings Behind Bars: How Ordinary People Can Live Extraordinary Lives
    Sep 22 2020
    Have you ever wanted to leave your mark on this world? Many of us want to make a difference, but we oftentimes get discouraged because we feel like we can’t make a lasting impact unless we have a certain amount of Instagram followers, or a blue check next to our Twitter handle, or a large Youtube subscriber base. But is that true? Do we need all of that in order to see lives changed? In Philippians, the apostle Paul shows us that God can create lasting change in our communities through us as we intentionally work together and live for Him.
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    33 mins
  • Eyes Wide Open: A Conversation w/ Bekka Barron about Human Trafficking
    Sep 16 2020
    Over the past few years, Human Trafficking awareness has been growing in big ways. Through movements like #MeToo, the scandals with Jeffery Epstein, and the exposure of trafficking services through well known online stores, we recognize that trafficking is a bigger issue than some of us may have imagined. So how do we as Christian understand the Human Trafficking system and fight for justice for those affected by it? Today, Bekka Barron joins the podcast to help us understand the world of trafficking so that we can apply God’s kingdom values into seeing solutions and care for those who are impacted in our community.
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    40 mins
  • Blessings Behind Bars: Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
    Sep 8 2020
    Would you rather stay, or go? Believe it or not, the Bible presents some insights into this very question. In today’s episode, we’ll get an inside look at Paul’s decision-making process and learn how our questions are essential to following Jesus wholeheartedly.
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    35 mins
  • Blessings Behind Bars: How To Face Uncertainty
    Sep 1 2020
    No matter how successful we are in this life, there will always be some kind of uncertainty about the future that we will have to deal with. The unknown is inescapable, and for a lot of us that’s the reason why we constantly experience stress and anxiety. So how do we face uncertainty with faith and not fear? Courage and not cowardice? The Apostle Paul shows us through his prison experience that he could be hopeful for the future, but in ways that we might not expect.
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    39 mins
  • Blessings Behind Bars: Contentment Beats Competition
    Aug 18 2020
    Have you ever been on a team but felt like your teammates were your rivals? The Apostle Paul experienced a similar sense of hostility from a portion of his Christian brothers and sisters when he began planting churches, but he knew how to keep a smile on his face through the adversity. How? By practicing contentment when others wanted competition. Paul knew that his contentment in Jesus would keep him grounded whenever someone would try to uproot him through their competitive edge. In Paul’s mind, he could find joy not in his relationships but with knowing that the Gospel of Jesus was advancing through the world.
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    24 mins