show episodes
 
Artwork

1
Holy Shenanigans

Tara Lamont Eastman

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly+
 
Holy Shenanigans shares stories that surprise, encourage, and sometimes even turn life upside down – all in the name of love. Your muse is Tara Lamont Eastman, pastor, podcaster and practitioner of Holy Shenanigans . Join her on a journey of unforgettable spiritual adventure that is always sacred but never stuffy.
  continue reading
 
Drew Barker and Tim Ferrara are both pastors and experienced podcasters, together they are collaborating to help you keep your eyes on Jesus through the busyness of life and the clutter of your schedules. Each episode will be conversational in nature around topics such as life, leadership, parenting, marriage, and always being more centered around Jesus first. Drew and Tim share from personal experiences of growth and struggle, not from a position of perfection, but of humility by trying to ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast with Drew and Tim, the hosts discuss innovative ideas for enhancing church programs and community engagement. They touch on the importance of making the church relevant and essential to the community, partnerships with other churches, and the need for unified efforts to spread the gospel. The conversatio…
  continue reading
 
Send us a Text Message. We Christians want to be used by God. We want to be His vessel, His tool, His servant. Sometimes those opportunities for usefulness take us by surprise, and we don’t think that we are ready. But the God who is sovereign over all things may just have you right where He wants you at just the right time. Look around you. Is som…
  continue reading
 
Send us a Text Message. A Divine Appointment is when God orchestrates a meeting between one of His witnesses and a lost person He desires to save. This appointment may be news to both the witness and the lost person, but God has arranged it nonetheless. To the surprise of both, that lost person may find salvation. Wouldn’t you want to be a part of …
  continue reading
 
Send us a Text Message. Of the fastest 10 pitches ever thrown in Major League Baseball, 8 of them were thrown by Aroldis Chapman, topping out at 105.8 mph. Of the 10 hardest hit homeruns in Major League Baseball, half of those belong to Giancarlo Stanton, topping out at 121.7 mph. “Power in” is often “power out.” The same is true in witnessing – th…
  continue reading
 
Don't be shocked when the world acts like the world! In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, hosts Drew and Tim discuss the controversial opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, calling on Christians to recognize the world's standards versus biblical standards. They reflect on the response from the Christian community, emphasizing the ne…
  continue reading
 
Send us a Text Message. When it comes to being a witness for Christ, most Christ know they are to be faithful witnesses. Many even feel that sense of urgency. So, why do we keep reading poll results that say that less than 2 percent of all believers have ever shared their faith with a lost person, giving them a chance to respond? Maybe one reason i…
  continue reading
 
In this episode of the Holy Shenanigans podcast, host Tara Lamott Eastman speaks from the Wild Goose Festival 2024. She introduces Chantal McKinney, a practitioner focused on reawakening and repairing the awareness of divine love within individuals and communities. Chantal discusses the decline of traditional church structures and the importance of…
  continue reading
 
With so much talk of revival, is revival the answer that we should be praying for? What about when we don't see revival, what do we do as Christians? In this episode of The Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim delve into the concept of revival, particularly in the context of American Christianity. They discuss the importance of staying spiritually h…
  continue reading
 
In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim delve into how faith bridges the gap between human experience and belief in God. They discuss the importance of recognizing God's handiwork in creation, citing personal experiences in places like Banff, Canada and Kauai, Hawaii that have reinforced their faith. The episode explores scientif…
  continue reading
 
Send us a Text Message. I think I’m pretty likeable. I want people to like me. I try to get along with everybody. So, when I read that there is a vast portion of this world who hates me – not just dislikes me, but hates me – I have a hard time swallowing that. Why would they hate someone like me? Jesus said it is because they hate Him. And I am His…
  continue reading
 
In this special episode of Holy Shenanigans, recorded at the Wild Goose Festival 2024, host Tara Lamont Eastman delves into connection, community, and the divine dance of the Holy Spirit. Joined by guests Frances Cutshaw, Joy Celeste Crawford, Deborah Roof and Rebecca Daugherty Kaye, the episode features heartfelt stories and an interactive discuss…
  continue reading
 
Send us a Text Message. Hate is a strong word. Hate is an ugly word. Hate is a word that many parents forbid their children to use. But hate is a word that Jesus used and focused on as He warned His disciples how the world would view them. Why does the world hate genuine followers of Jesus? That is what we will explore as we study this passage in J…
  continue reading
 
In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, Drew and Tim discuss the importance of church community in the Christian walk. They delve into how the enemy targets the isolated and weak and emphasize the biblical basis for community and fellowship. They also discuss practical ways to build and nurture community, the significance of accountability, a…
  continue reading
 
In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, hosts Drew and Tim speak with Jeff Jones, lead pastor of Chase Oaks Church and author of the book 'Rebranding Christianity.' The discussion explores the misconceptions around the idea of rebranding Christianity, emphasizing the need to return to the foundational teachings of Jesus about love and communi…
  continue reading
 
Send us a Text Message. They say that love makes the world go ‘round. If so, then Christians have a great responsibility. Jesus told us what No Greater Love looks like. He showed that love to us by loving us that way. Now, we are to demonstrate that same kind of love to others. In this passage we learn how Jesus loves us.…
  continue reading
 
Tara revisits conversations with two friends from the Wild Goose Festival. First Frances Cutshaw talks about her journey with self-love and the Order of St. Hildegard. She shares her struggle and dedication to caring for herself spiritually and physically, inspired by divine calling and sources like Brene Brown and Enneagram studies. She speaks abo…
  continue reading
 
Send us a Text Message. One of the greatest, simplest, most profound truths in all the world is that God loves you. He perfectly demonstrated that love by sending Jesus to die a substitutionary, atoning death on the cross for you. HE now calls upon us to love Him in return with all our hearts AND to love others that same way. How can I possibly lov…
  continue reading
 
Send us a Text Message. We know that Jesus said that without Him we could do nothing. Nevertheless, we attempt to do nearly everything without Him. We may pray about a situation, but we tackle it as if it all depended on us. We would be fruitful if we would abide in Him and allow Him to live His life, His will, His purposes through us.…
  continue reading
 
Send us a Text Message. There may not be a more beautiful picture of our relationship with Christ than Jesus provides in John 15, where He is the vine and we are the branches. His illustration describes a living relationship, a fruitful relationship. He describes what our relationship ought to be. And a theme that runs through His depiction is the …
  continue reading
 
Join Drew and Tim on the Eyes on Jesus podcast as they continue their discussion on biases in our lives and ministry. In this episode, they revisit recency bias and delve deeper into other biases such as confirmation bias, hindsight bias, actor-observer bias, self-serving bias and many more. Learn how these biases shape our perceptions and interact…
  continue reading
 
Send us a Text Message. Of the seven I AM statements from Jesus in the Gospel of John, one of the most prolific is “I am the True Vine.” He names for us all the parts of His illustration: He is the Vine; God the Father is the Vinedresser; and we are the Branches. His explanation of the activity and necessity of the vine and the vinedresser to the b…
  continue reading
 
Send us a Text Message. The faith-filled heritage of the United States is well-documented. God raised up leaders and patriots whom we know refer to as our Forefathers. They paved the way for our independence as a nation, but they did it because of their dependence upon God and the leadership of the Holy Spirit. If they were so dependent upon Him th…
  continue reading
 
Send us a Text Message. Gnats and flies can ruin a picnic. You spend more time shooing them away than you do enjoying your lunch and enjoying your company. At least, they are just a nuisance. Our passage today mentions something far worse than a mere irritation. Vultures came down on Abram’s sacrifice, and he had to shoo them away. We can learn a l…
  continue reading
 
Send us a Text Message. Waiting frustrates us. Sitting in a waiting room at the doctor’s office. Waiting on that check to come in the mail. Even waiting at a red light. But learning to wait on God is vitally important. We are told to wait on Him over a hundred times in the Bible. Why? In part, He is using that waiting time to prepare us. So, learn …
  continue reading
 
In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, Drew and Tim discuss the concept of biases, focusing primarily on recency bias. The hosts explore how recency bias affects personal perceptions, relationships, and ministry work. They share personal anecdotes and emphasize the importance of recognizing and addressing biases to foster better relationship…
  continue reading
 
Send us a Text Message. Worldly peace is temporary; God’s peace is eternal. Worldly peace is circumstantial; God’s peace is foundational. Worldly peace is based on the environment; God’s peace is based on His nature. Worldly peace is inferior; God’s peace is superior. Worldly peace is grasped; God’s peace is a gift. Worldly peace is uncertain; God’…
  continue reading
 
In this episode of Holy Shenanigans, Tara reflects on finding the sacred in daily life. Using the biblical story from Mark 4 where Jesus calms a storm, Tara discusses the metaphorical storms of life and how we can navigate them. She shares her experiences and emphasizes the importance of a 'rule of life'—a personal guide crafted through prayer and …
  continue reading
 
Send us a Text Message. Storms are normal and inevitable. We have a hurricane season and a tornado season that come around as consistently as baseball season followed by football season. And then there are pop-up thunderstorms that arrive anytime. Just as sure are the figurative storms in life. You are going to go through them, that’s for sure. Jes…
  continue reading
 
Zambian Pastor Dies After Being Buried Alive Hoping to Resurrect Like Jesus, AIPAC kills America, Hawk Tuah girl break the internet, girl faints at Ten Commandment signing, PLUS 50 other topics! Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8pm central/9 eastern!If you enjoy my work, please consider supporting it by becoming a Patreon! Every little bit re…
  continue reading
 
Sci fi CHUDs freak out over fat Jedi, Justin Timberlake arrested, Biden Snaps at blogger, Botox cautionary examples, Bling Bishop nabbed, PLUS 50 other topics! If you enjoy my work, please consider supporting it by becoming a Patreon! Every little bit really helps. http://www.patreon.com/codcastWe now have a P.O. Box so you can send us anything you…
  continue reading
 
Neil DeGrasse Tyson instatly makes Bill Maher a hypocrite, Hulk Hogan wants to run for office, Elon Musk's cult votes to give him 56 billion more dollars, a trillion black people show up to support Trump at churchIf you enjoy my work, please consider supporting it by becoming a Patreon! Every little bit really helps. http://www.patreon.com/codcastW…
  continue reading
 
Hunter Biden was just convicted of crime I'm pretty sure I also committed, conservatives cry fowl over Biden's drink color, Trad wife influencers FAFOs, King Charles terrible portrait gets vandalized, PLUS 50 other topics! If you enjoy my work, please consider supporting it by becoming a Patreon! Every little bit really helps. http://www.patreon.co…
  continue reading
 
Send us a Text Message. In February of 2023, the most remarkable and unexpected thing happened in what appeared at first to be an ordinary chapel service at Asbury University. God manifested His presence, and revival broke out. Like a wildfire, God sparked the same thing through campuses and churches across America. We need to seek God’s presence m…
  continue reading
 
Send us a Text Message. Throughout the years, we conservative Baptists have tended to shy away from anything that might cause others to wonder if we are really charismatics in disguise. If that’s the case then many of us have disguised our way to listless. This has been to our great detriment. It has caused us to try and live outside the protective…
  continue reading
 
In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, Tim discusses with Shane Winnings, a veteran, former law enforcement officer, preacher, author, and CEO of Promise Keepers. They delve into the themes of spiritual warfare, the importance of understanding and knowing God beyond miracles, and the power of prayer. Shane shares insights from his journey, i…
  continue reading
 
Send us a Text Message. There are over 143 million orphans in the world today. Less than a million of them will ever be adopted. The rest are forced to live with feelings of isolation and abandonment. Jesus, however, never does that with His children. We were all spiritual orphans at one time, but we’ve been adopted, and God is our Abba Father. Thr…
  continue reading
 
Send us a Text Message. Someone has said that “normal” is only a setting on your dryer, not a way to describe life. But in this passage in John 14, Jesus seems to be describing what a normal Christian life looks like. As Watchman Nee pointed out, there is a vast difference between what Jesus refers to as the normal Christian life and what we experi…
  continue reading
 
Send us a Text Message. If Jesus is preparing His disciples in John 14 for the “new normal” of living life and ministering without His physical presence among them, then His words here are intensely appropriate and applicable for us. We live and minister beyond His physical presence. However, in reality, His presence is ever with us. And it is His …
  continue reading
 
Send us a Text Message. Today we come to a passage that has made many a Christian raise an eyebrow and wonder if they are doing something wrong in their Christian life or if maybe they have just missed out on something. Here Jesus promises, “Greater works than these will he do.” If you assume that means you will heal the sick, the lame, the blind, …
  continue reading
 
In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, Drew and Tim explore the spiritual discipline of fasting. They discuss its significance, how to prepare and execute a fast, and share personal experiences and biblical references to underscore its importance. The conversation covers practical advice, including planning and health considerations, and emp…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Quick Reference Guide