Pastors from two creative communities, Andy Littleton and Eric Cepin, discuss the practical and theological dilemmas of ministering in a post-modern world.
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Journey Companions exists to help develop communities of grace that care for the souls of others, which results in spiritual deepening led by the Holy Spirit. The evidence of this is men and women who are being transformed and are intent on building missional communities that reflect Christ’s love to lost people. (Acts 2:42) We see ourselves as companions along the journey toward transformational, missional communities and deeper, more personal individual relationships with Jesus. We come al ...
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#027 The Volitional Circle (Part 3) - Presenting Problems & Events
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Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive welcome to journey companions ministries Developing communities of grace that care for the souls of others. Journey Companions exists to help develop communities of grace that care for the souls of others, which results in spiritual deepening led…
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#026 The Volitional Circle - (Part 2) - Understanding our Choices
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Send us a Text Message. SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive The podcast discusses the Volitional Circle, emotional awareness, intentional living, and the connection between feelings and decisions. They explore how childhood experiences shape adult behaviors, the influence of parental choices, and the importance of addressi…
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#025 The Volitional Circle - (Part 1) - The Reality of Choice
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Send us a Text Message. SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive In this episode of the JCM podcast, Eric and his mother dive into the Volitional Circle and the profound reality of choice. They explore the need for training ourselves to be acutely aware of our feelings and the choices we make. It's about understanding the intri…
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#5026 Justin Timberlake and the Metamodern Conversation
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive In this engaging episode of Faith Over Breakfast, pastors Eric and Andy have a spirited discussion about Justin Timberlake's recent DUI. However, the main focus is on the metamodern wave sweeping through our collective consciousness. Throughout…
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#024 The Rational Circle - (The End) - Belief and Self-Protection
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Send us a Text Message. Eric and Patti conclude their discussion on the rational circle. They explore how our beliefs shape strategies that shield us from discomfort. Support the Show. SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive welcome to journey companions ministries Developing communities of grace that care for the souls of oth…
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! SUPPORT THE SHOW In this episode of the FOB podcast, Pastor Eric and Andy engage in a thoughtful conversation about perfection and the pursuit of excellence. They share their journeys toward accepting brokenness and the imperfections of life. The discussion also touches on the themes from the book "The Tr…
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#5024 Best of FOB 2024: Rosaria Butterfield, Preston Sprinkle, and Friendship
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Andy and Eric explore the nature of friendship and its often elusive quality. Their conversation delves into the complexities of forming and maintaining genuine connections in a fast-paced world. Additionally, they address Rosaria Butterfield's critique of P…
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#023 The Rational Circle (Part Six) How We Think
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Send us a Text Message. Eric and Patti continue their conversation about the Rational Circle. They outline how we think, what we long for, and the things we look to for self-definition. They also discuss the many stories from our childhood that shape our self-understanding. In particular, they examine how shame can be a brutal storyteller. Support …
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Eric and Andy are at it again, tackling a new topic—wading through the complexities of weight loss, faith, and their own struggles. The discussion is refreshingly honest, covering weight loss, exercise, and the journey of living a disciplined life. Support the Show…
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#5022 Books, Weddings, and Spiritual Insights
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#022 The Rational Circle (Part Five) Longings
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#5021 War, Suffering, and Jesus - Hamas and Israel
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#021 The Rational Circle (Part Four) Sin is the Central Issue
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Send us a Text Message. In the recent episode of the JCM podcast, Patti and Eric Cepin focused their discussion on the Rational Circle, emphasizing how sin fundamentally impacts societal dynamics. They explored the various ways individuals are often misled by external forces and their own misconceptions, stressing the importance of recognizing and …
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#020 The Rational Circle (Part Three) Control
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Send us a Text Message. In this podcast, Pastor Eric and his mother, Patti Cepin, cover the third part of the Rational Circle. They have an engaging conversation about how we form our self-image and the ways in which the enemy seeks to distort it. Their insightful dialogue illuminates the critical need to anchor our identity in Christ and be aware …
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#5020 The Spiritual Smorgasbord of Mindfulness
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#019 The Rational Circle (Part Two) - What Does My Behavior Accomplish?
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Send us a Text Message. Pastor Eric and his mother continue their journey through the Rational Circle. Support the Show. SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive welcome to journey companions ministries Developing communities of grace that care for the souls of others. Journey Companions exists to help develop communities of gr…
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#5019 Local Restaurants, Sermons, & Listener's Emails
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Eric and Andy discuss local dining and breakfast spots, sharing their favorite locations and what makes them special. They then explore a listener's question about sermon preparation, discussing their approaches to crafting messages that resonate. They look at the …
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#018 The Rational Circle (Part One) - Headed in a Direction
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the JCM podcast, Pastor Eric resumes his engaging discussion with his mother, Patti Cepin. Patti introduces her teachings on the Rational Circle, exploring concepts like image and volition. She looks at our understanding of self-identity and its implications. This thought-provoking conversation offers deep…
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#017 The Personal Circle (Part Three) How Others Perceive Us
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the JCM podcast, Pastor Eric resumes his dialogue with his mother. Patti, Eric's mother, concludes her exploration of the Personal Circle. She discusses our deepest desires, investigating their influence on our motivations and how they shape the way others perceive us. Support the Show. SUPPORT THE SHOW BE…
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#5018 The Trump Bible (God Bless America Bible)
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! Pastors Andy and Eric chat about the ramifications of the ex-president, Donald Trump's latest endeavor to market Bibles. Their conversation covers the fusion of biblical teachings with foundational American documents, such as the Constitution. They express concern over the trend of individuals blending th…
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#5017 Stability, Church, and Kate Middleton
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this engaging conversation on the "Faith Over Breakfast Podcast," Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy discuss the unsettling instability pervading our culture today. They explore how an obsession with celebrity and a noticeable deficit in leadership character contribute to this climate of uncertainty. Througho…
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#5016 Pastors Unveiled: The Untold Stories of Leadership and Loneliness
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In the latest installment of the Faith Over Breakfast podcast, Pastors Eric and Andy delve into the heart of "Encounters with Jesus," a new sermon series and storytelling initiative at Andy's church. They explore the profound uniqueness embedded in each of our personal stories. Moreover, the discussion tu…
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#5014 From Super Bowl to Sacred Spaces: Exploring Faith with Taylor Swift and Lent
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this captivating episode of the Faith Over Breakfast podcast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy lead us through an inspiring journey. They explore the significance of yielding to our leaders while also tackling the pressing issue of spiritual abuse in the news. A must-listen for those seeking to deepen their…
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#016 The Personal Circle (Part Two) The Iceberg
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#5012 Faith, Fame, and Scripture: Navigating the Waters
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#015 The Personal Circle (Part One) The Hollow Core
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Send us a Text Message. This episode of the JCM podcast picks up where we left off in Pastor Eric's enlightening discussion with Patti. Today, Patti revisits the Personal Circle, offering an in-depth exploration of our innermost desires. She delves into the concept of our 'hollow core', emphasizing that only through Jesus, the living water, can we …
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#5011 Hearts and Faith: Talking Sexuality with Kids
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#5010 Faith Meets the Future: Exploring AI with Pastors Eric and Andy
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! As we usher in the new year, Pastors Eric and Andy gather for a special Faith Over Breakfast episode. This time, they initially explore the intriguing world of Artificial Intelligence. However, their conversation quickly transitions into a vibrant discussion about the evolving cultural landscape, the time…
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#014 Potter's Wheel: The Emotional Circle
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Send us a Text Message. Join Patti Cepin and host Eric Cepin in this engaging episode of the Journey Companions Ministries podcast as they continue their exploration of the Potter's Wheel model of discipleship. This time, they focus on the "emotional circle," discussing how emotions are intertwined with our beliefs. They examine the ways our emotio…
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! Join us in this reflective and forward-looking episode of "Faith Over Breakfast" as Pastors Eric and Andy have a heartfelt conversation about the year that's been and the year ahead. As they discuss what they've learned from their experiences, challenges, and moments of joy, they offer insights that reson…
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#5008 Unveiling Lazarus' Resurrection with James Martin
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! This episode of Faith Over Breakfast is particularly special as Pastor Andy welcomes the esteemed author James Martin. Together, they explore Martin's latest masterpiece, "Come Forth," which focuses on the resurrection of Lazarus. James Martin illuminates the historical context and the enduring significan…
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#013 Potter's Wheel: The Volitional Circle
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Send us a Text Message. In the latest episode of the Journey Companion Ministries podcast, titled "The Volitional Circle," Patti Cepin returns to share her profound insights from the Potters Wheel lecture series. This episode, hosted by Pastor Eric Cepin, looks into the intricate relationship between choice, goals, demands, and desire, and their co…
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#5007 From Meetings to Ministry: The Varied Life of Pastors
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy, guiding voices of the 'Faith Over Breakfast' podcast, explore a question many ponder: What exactly do pastors do throughout their day? Their discussion delves into the various aspects of pastoral duties, from numerous meetings to prayer and counseling sessions. They offer insi…
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Send us a Text Message. Pastor Eric and his mother, Patti Cepin, continue their insightful discussion on the comprehensive model created by Dr. Larry Crabb, with this week's focus on the Rational Circle. In this episode, they explore the intricate nature of human thought, examining our cognitive processes. They discuss the concept of will, its comp…
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#5006 Rosaria Butterfield, Preston Sprinkle, and Friendship
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! Listen in as Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy, the engaging hosts of Faith Over Breakfast, dive into a heartfelt conversation about the joys and challenges of friendship, navigating public criticism, and their personal growth journeys as pastors in this inspiring podcast episode. Support the Show. SUPPORT THE …
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#011 Potter's Wheel: The Personal Circle
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Send us a Text Message. In this moving episode of the JCM podcast, Pastor Eric and his mother reconvene to continue their discussion about the transformative power of the Potter's Wheel model. This week, they focus on the personal circle, highlighting how the fall has skewed our perception of the image God intended for us. The conversation navigate…
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#010 Potter's Wheel: An Overview of the Model
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Send us a Text Message. Join us on the JCM podcast for a heartfelt and enlightening session with host Pastor Eric Cepin, as he continues his engaging conversation with a very special guest—his mother. In this week's episode, they offer listeners an intimate overview of the transformative model at the heart of the 'Potter's Wheel' program. Together,…
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In the latest episode of "Faith Over Breakfast," Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy reconvene with warmth and earnestness, inviting listeners to join their table for a conversation that is as unexpected as it is enlightening. The pastors open with a reflection on the life and music of Tupac Shakur, exploring the…
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#009 Potter's Wheel Part One: An Introduction
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Send us a Text Message. In the latest episode of Journey Companions Ministries Podcast, titled "Potter's Wheel Part One," hosts Eric and Patti Cepin provide a compelling introduction to the Potter's Wheel program. This initiative is designed as a discipleship and mentoring platform that assists individuals in forming a closer relationship with Jesu…
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#5005 Faith Amidst Conflict: Israel and Hamas
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#008 The Beginnings of Potter's Wheel - A Journey in Discipleship Training
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Send us a Text Message. In this enlightening episode, hosts Eric Cepin and Patti Cepin chat about the genesis of the Potter's Wheel training. Patti, with her infectious enthusiasm, recounts her initial endeavors in discipling individuals. She shares candidly about the challenges she faced and the invaluable lessons learned. Her narrative takes us o…
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#007 Pain's Purpose: A Healing Echo Part Two
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Send us a Text Message. In episode seven of the Journey Companions Ministries podcast, we are privileged to continue our conversation with author Patti Cepin. This discussion extends the themes explored in her insightful book, "Learning to Love the Master." Patti articulates the transformative power of embracing the challenging aspects of our indiv…
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#006 Pain's Purpose: A Healing Echo Part One
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Send us a Text Message. In this enlightening episode, Patti Cepin resumes the discourse surrounding her acclaimed book, "Learning to Love the Master." She takes listeners on an introspective journey. It's all about confronting those challenging and painful chapters of our personal narratives. By facing these moments, Patti posits, we pave the way f…
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this enlightening episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy sit down to discuss the enigmatic figure that is Miley Cyrus. Often dubbed the voice of her generation, Cyrus has been both adored and criticized for her bold expressions and transformative musical journey. Drawing parallels…
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Send us a Text Message. In this insightful episode, join Eric Cepin and his mother, Patti Cepin, as they continue their heartfelt conversation on discerning the voice of God. Through their dialogue, they explore the profound impact of the commitments and promises we make in our childhood and how these pledges often influence our adult lives in unex…
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#5003 From Youth to Pulpit: Missy's Lasting Impact on Pastor Andy
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#004 Decoding Satan's Strategy: Shame, Doubt, and the Garden's Legacy
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Send us a Text Message. In this compelling episode, Eric Cepin is joined by his mother, Patti Cepin. Together, they discuss the age-old tactic of the enemy: the voice that whispers shame and doubt into our hearts. Through an enlightening conversation, they break down Satan's intent, emphasizing how he strives to manipulate humanity by casting shado…
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#5002 Filling in the Gaps: Rick Drost Talks Ministry, Memories, and Misgivings with Pastor Eric
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this week's compelling episode of Faith Over Breakfast, we get a surprising twist: Rick Drost takes the reins, filling in for the usually unmissable Andy Littleton. A walk down memory lane is in order as Rick is none other than Pastor Eric's former youth pastor. For those of you who have been following…
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