Best Free Range Church Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Let the Holy Spirit Work in your Life (John 14-16) Chris Teien 38:42

2d ago38:42

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We look into the words of Jesus in John chapters 14 through 17. These passages, often referred to as the Farewell Discourse, capture Jesus’ final teachings and prayers with His disciples before His crucifixion. One of the central themes is the Holy Spirit and His role in the life of believers. As we explore these scriptures together, come be encour…

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20: “You have to move!” with pastor Lungz Makaula 1:02:40

6d ago1:02:40

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Lungz Makaula is the Founder and Lead Pastor of SOZO City Church in Chicago, Illinois. He shares his global journey from growing up in South Africa to Hillsong Australia and then on to the United States, emphasizing that each of life’s decisions is a step, not the final destination. Links & Episode Notes Lungz Makaula (Instagram) SOZO City Church A…

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Trusting in the Way, Truth and Life (John 14) Chris Teien 36:14

9d ago36:14

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Come hear how trusting in Jesus brings peace and assurance in a world full of uncertainties. In John 14:1-6, Jesus assures his disciples that he is the only way to the Father, the embodiment of truth, and the source of eternal life. This is one of Jesus’ most important teachings that lead Christians to find comfort and courage in trusting in Jesus …

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The Heart of Servant Leadership (John 13) Chris Teien 37:16

16d ago37:16

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Listen as we delve into the profound message of John chapter 13. Here, Jesus, in a humble act of washing his disciples’ feet, exemplifies servant leadership—a strategy crucial for their future success in his absence. This passage transcends mere hygiene; it teaches us to embody Jesus’s care and humility towards others. Come and be inspired to have …

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19: From nineteen years in prison to new life in Christ with Dennis Neckel 1:17:12

20d ago1:17:12

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Dennis Neckel, production manager at the Gateway Center of the Holland Rescue Mission, shares his journey from prison to leadership, highlighting all the people who took a risk on him and his transformation from brokenness to new life. Links & Episode Notes Gateway Mission Kuyper College 70x7 Life Recovery Youth for Christ Biggby Coffee Pat Benatar…

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Be the Story | Guest Jake Grass Youth for Christ 35:31

26d ago35:31

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Jake Grass is our special guest this Sunday at Rockwell Church. He will share how God moved him from being an Aldi Food’s District Manager for eighteen years to becoming the Executive Director of Mesabi Range Youth for Christ last year. Mesabi Range Youth for Christ desires to see young people come to know Christ in a real and powerful way. They’ve…

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Bowling Over Doubts with Faith (John 10) Chris Teien 36:23

1M ago36:23

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In John 10 we read about the people in the Temple pressing Jesus to tell them if he is the Messiah. Jesus replies that he has already told them and then lists the evidence that should help them in their struggle to believe. Currently, there is a trend to “deconstruct faith” that often leads confused people to walk away from their religious beliefs.…

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18: Disrupting the myth of the pain-free life with stroke survivor Katherine Wolf 34:24

1M ago34:24

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Katherine Wolf survived a massive stroke at age 26, and in this episode she shares her inspiring story of suffering, faith, and hope. Katherine tells the story of Hope Heals, the non-profit organization she started with husband Jay in the aftermath of her health scare, and she also dispels the myth that joy can only be found in a pain-free life. Li…

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Breaking the Chains of Shame and Regret (John 8) Chris Teien 39:37

1M ago39:37

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In John 8 we read how Jesus showed grace and disarmed hypocrites for a woman caught in a shameful sin. Our evil adversary tempts us to give into sin, tries to push us away from abiding in Christ by his accusations, and tries to paralyze our Christian walk and works through our deep regret. This story is amazing and encouraging, but Bible scholars r…

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Set Free from Spiritual Blindness (John 9) Chris Teien 30:41

2M ago30:41

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Jesus healed a blind man on the Sabbath and instead of celebrating that man’s healing, the Pharisees got angry at Jesus because He broke their Sabbath regulations and they also threw the formerly blind man out of the synagogue. Jesus used this opportunity to share how He can heal people from spiritual blindness. Listen and be encouraged to have spi…

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17: Walking away from toxic people with bestselling author Gary Thomas 59:53

2M ago59:53

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Gary Thomas is a renowned author with a passion for helping people grow closer to Jesus and others, having written over 20 books. In this episode, he and Brian discuss books like “Sacred Marriage” and “When to Walk Away,“ which emphasizes the importance of recognizing toxic relationships and the biblical basis for simply walking away. Links & Episo…

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Living Water for a Thirsty Soul (John 7) Chris Teien 39:55

2M ago39:55

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In John 4 Jesus told the Samaritan woman about the Living Water he had for her thirsty soul and then again in John 7 Jesus told the Jews at the end of their festival that he was their connection to Living Water that would quench their spiritual thirst. “On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone …

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Following Jesus When Life is Challenging (John 6) Chris Teien 35:41

2M ago35:41

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The Christian life is full of challenges. Some people may try to lead you away from God’s will for your life or influence you to quit. Jesus teachings or His timing may be hard to understand. And the storms of life can paralyze us with fear. Listen and be encouraged from John chapter 6 to find courage to keep following Jesus even when life is chall…

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16: Leaving the corporate world behind with online entrepreneur & fitness expert Lindsey Bomgren 53:07

2M ago53:07

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Online entrepreneur and group fitness expert Lindsey Bomgren joins to talk about Nourish Move Love, her website offering free workouts for busy women. She and Brian talk about the importance of approaching work from a place of rest and faith, aiming to inspire others, and building a strong Nourish Move Love community. Lindsey also shares her team’s…

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Following Jesus The Bread of Life (John 6) Chris Teien 34:34

2M ago34:34

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In John 6 the large crowd of people who spent the day seeing and hearing Jesus become hungry. Jesus asked his disciples how they could feed such a large crowd, and while it seemed overwhelming to them, the text says Jesus already knew what he was going to do. Then we read how Jesus miraculously provided lunch for thousands. Further in the passage J…

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Tell Someone about Jesus with Compassion and Conviction (John 5) Chris Teien 39:15

2M ago39:15

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In John Chapter 5 Jesus reveals that He will judge all people based on their true faith in Him or lack of it, He shares about the ways His message has been confirmed, and explains a few reasons why some fail to come into a saving relationship with Him. Come to Rockwell Church to be encouraged that sharing your faith with compassion and conviction c…

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15: Freakonomics and the great imbalance with social entrepreneur Justin Mack 59:53

3M ago59:53

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Justin Mack is the missions pastor from River Valley Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He and Brian talk about the path to founding Project42, an organization dedicated to reaching people who’ve never heard the good news of Jesus. Justin shares about the faith and finances it took to start Project42, as well as practical ideas for managing big thin…

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How to Live a Life of Honor and Integrity (John 5) Chris Teien 36:37

3M ago36:37

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This Memorial Day weekend we remember those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Jesus endured the cross to pay for our sin and offers forgiveness and eternal life to those who honor Him as Lord and live with His integrity. Jesus says, “the Son gives life to whom he is pleased to give it. Moreover, the Father judges no one, but has entrusted…

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In the studio with Top Gun: Maverick stunt pilot Frank “Walleye” Weisser 52:33

3M ago52:33

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Frank Weisser, former Blue Angel and Navy combat pilot who flew stunts for Top Gun Maverick, joins Brian in the studio for this bonus episode. They talk about focusing on what matters most, developing trust and valuing different perspectives on a team, and finding purpose and direction for each phase of life. Links & Episode Notes Made to Advance, …

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How to Share The Greatest News Ever (John 4) Chris Teien 44:11

3M ago44:11

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As we continue in the “Tell Someone” message series about sharing your faith with others, we realize that some people have a hard time moving beyond sharing their personal experiences to sharing the greatest news ever of the Gospel. Simply put, the news can be summarized: “Jesus is Greater!” Jesus is greater than our religious works, greater than o…

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14: Live with Top Gun: Maverick stunt pilot and U.S. Navy Blue Angel Frank “Walleye” Weisser 47:11

3M ago47:11

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From the Engedi Church Men’s Conference in February 2024: U.S. Navy Blue Angel and Top Gun: Maverick stunt pilot Frank Weisser joins Brian to share his story. From perilous flights over Afghanistan to flying with Tom Cruise, Frank shares his wisdom on faith, failure, and fighting through adversity. Links & Episode Notes U.S. Navy CDR Frank Weisser …

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How God Can Use Your Life Story (John 4) Chris Teien 39:55

3M ago39:55

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We are currently in the "Tell Someone" message series about sharing your faith with others. This week we are going to look at John 4 and see how the Samaritan woman ran to get all her friends and neighbors to come see Jesus down by the water well. She told them her story of meeting this amazing man and John 4:39 says, "Many Samaritans from the vill…

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Be Strong and Courageous (Joshua 1) Chris Teien 21:46

3M ago21:46

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The Bible says Moses was a man of God mighty in word and deeds (Acts 7:22). Joshua was his assistant for almost 40 years and eventually took over for Moses. It is noteworthy that God repeatedly tells Joshua not to be afraid but commands him to be strong and courageous (Joshua chapter 1). Come to Rockwell Church to be encouraged to find strength and…

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13: The special (Chick-fil-A) sauce with owner-operator Shaun Page 1:04:47

4M ago1:04:47

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Shaun Page shares his journey from beating leukemia to becoming a Chick-fil-A owner-operator in Holland, Michigan. He talks about the entrepreneurial aspects of running a Chick-fil-A and what it’s like to partner with the Chick-fil-A corporate team. Shaun discusses the significance of building and leading a team, solving problems, and the secrets t…

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The Rewards of Working with Jesus for an Eternal Harvest (John 4) Chris Teien 40:57

4M ago40:57

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As Jesus was talking to the Samaritan woman the disciples were off getting supplies. When the disciples arrived, Jesus shared that his food was to do the Fathers will and in John 4:36 we read that Jesus stated, “The harvesters are paid good wages, and the fruit they harvest is people brought to eternal life. What joy awaits both the planter and the…

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How to Worship in Spirit and Truth (John 4) Chris Teien 38:04

4M ago38:04

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Jesus went out of His way to talk to the Samaritan woman (See John 4) and shared with her that the Father is seeking worshipers who worship Him in spirit and truth. Is that the way you relate to our Heavenly Father and teach others to worship Him? Be encouraged to become more effective in worshiping and helping develop new worshipers the way God de…

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12: “Don’t tell me what’s not possible” with pastor and author Troy Evans 1:11:29

4M ago1:11:29

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Church planter, lead pastor, author, and entrepreneur Troy Evans joins to discuss his background, including his childhood in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and his journey in ministry. Troy emphasizes the importance of church multiplication and encourages young leaders to take steps towards planting churches in urban contexts. Links & Episode Notes Troy E…

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How to Experience Freedom in Jesus (John 3) Chris Teien 34:23

4M ago34:23

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John 3:16-36. New Life in Christ should lead to freedom from sin, guilt, and condemnation. True conversion should give us a heartfelt desire to live to please our Loving Savior. We will continue to look at John chapter 3 and see how we can become free to live for Jesus. Even our former Hibbing neighbor Bob Dylan realized that “You’re gonna have to …

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How to be Secure in Christ (John 3) Chris Teien 30:05

4M ago30:05

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Every Christ-follower should be able to answer the question, “How do you know that you are truly saved?” Answering that you said a prayer or walked down the aisle at religious service is not a sufficient answer. In John chapter 3, one of the most loved chapters of the Bible, we read of God’s incredible love and the gift of Jesus who made it possibl…

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11: Family dysfunction and healing with Winning at Home founder Dan Seaborn 1:12:59

5M ago1:12:59

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Pastor and Winning at Home founder Dan Seaborn joins to share about his long history of ministry, his growth in faithfulness, and his emphasis on finding value and identity in Jesus rather than performance. Dan also encourages us about the importance of slowing down, listening, and making Jesus the central focus in life for true contentment and sat…

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Jesus Lights the Way to Eternal Life | Chris Teien 34:01

5M ago34:01

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Celebrate Jesus completing His mission to conquer sin and death, lighting the way for believers to obtain eternal life. Our Savior revealed His plans, showed how much He cares, and shared that future believers would be blessed as we applied and shared the Gospel. NOTES: Rockwell Church March 31, 2024 Pastor Chris Teien "Jesus Lights the Way to Eter…

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Remembering Our Saviors Sacrifice for our Salvation (Good Friday) Chris Teien 30:17

5M ago30:17

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It is wise and worshipful to take time to remember Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross for our salvation. Watch our special Good Friday message to be encouraged to honor our Holy Savior. A practical reminder for any time of the year. 1. Jesus Reveals His Plan for Us to Follow (John 12) 2. Jesus Prays to the Father for Us (John 17) 3. Jesus Endures the Cr…

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The Aha Moments of Deeper Faith (John 12) Chris Teien 40:02

5M ago40:02

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In John 12 we read about Jesus following the divine plan and riding into the city to give Himself over to those who would crucify Him. It is interesting and inspiring to think about Jesus’ and the people’s expectations, hesitations, invitations, and declarations during that week. Come to Rockwell Church to be encouraged to appreciate all that our l…

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10: Preston Sprinkle on engaging controversial topics with grace 1:03:15

5M ago1:03:15

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Biblical scholar, author, and podcaster Preston Sprinkle joins to discuss how to engage in difficult conversations with charity and grace, especially in the context of challenging issues like faith, sexuality, and gender. Did we mention it’s an election year? Links & Episode Notes Preston Sprinkle Theology in the Raw podcast The Center for Faith, S…

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Who am I? Finding my Identity in Christ | Guest Bryan Fagerstrom 42:19

5M ago42:19

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Our guest speaker Bryan Fagerstrom is currently the Administrative Pastor at Chisholm Baptist and has been friends with Pastor Chris for many years. He is going to share an encouraging message from Philippians 3 about our identity in Christ.By Pastor Chris Teien

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Trusting in Jesus Perfect Timing (John 7) Chris Teien 35:35

5M ago35:35

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The Gospel of John shows how Jesus was keenly aware of the time. In John 7 we read of Jesus waiting for the perfect moment to act or speak as he worked out his plans. We also see Jesus’ perfect timing in a number of the signs and miracles he chose to do. Many of us have experienced Jesus’ perfect timing in answering our prayers in amazing and somet…

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9: Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, and the sweet life with Chuck Surack 58:25

5M ago58:25

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Chuck Surack, founder of Sweetwater Sound, shares his journey of music, entrepreneurship, and leadership, emphasizing the importance of serving people well and persevering through challenges. From a VW bus to one million square feet, God has used Chuck and his family to impact so many in Fort Wayne and beyond. Links & Episode Notes Chuck Surack Swe…

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Four Steps to Experiencing a Miracle from Jesus (John 5) Chris Teien 29:18

5M ago29:18

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The Gospels repeatedly show that there are steps you must take if you want Jesus to answer prayer and even do something “miraculous” for you. We are currently in a three-part series looking at Jesus and miracles from the book of John. Come to Rockwell Church 10:15am this Sunday as we look at this amazing topic of Jesus, obedient faith and miracles.…

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When you need a Miracle to Rescue You - A Biblical Perspective on True Miracles (John 2) Chris Teien 35:50

6M ago35:50

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The Bible says a lot about miracles. Jesus’ first recorded miracle was to turn the water into wine. There is no guarantee that Jesus will rescue you or the person you care about with a miracle, but it is possible that He may choose to. Jesus answers prayer and still does miracles according to His sovereign and perfect will. NOTES: Rockwell Church F…

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8: “Major on the majors, minor on the minors” with Dr. Bill Mounce 1:10:22

6M ago1:10:22

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Dr. Bill Mounce is a professor and best-selling author of the book Basics of Biblical Greek. He shares his journey as both scholar and entrepreneur, including the genesis of BiblicalTraining.org. Bill and Brian discuss Biblical foundations, interpreting Scripture, and how we can go deeper in the Bible to advance our faith. Links & Episode Notes Bil…

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The Power of Influence (John 1) Chris Teien 38:44

6M ago38:44

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You may not realize it, but you are influencing people with your words, attitudes and actions. Hopefully you are being a blessing by drawing people to Jesus instead of pushing them away. The strength of your faith and the power of Christ’s love flowing through you can enable you to help others find the Way, the Truth and the Life. Come to Rockwell …

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How God can Bless you through your Work | Chris Teien 38:33

6M ago38:33

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Work is a gift from God and it seems everybody is busy working on something. The average person will work at their job for 90,000 hours during their lifetime and have 12 different jobs over those years. Many people who retire from their careers fill their schedules with work they want to do and volunteer many hours to help others. God can use your …

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7: Llamas, balloon art, and the journey to wholeness with Gladys Cruz 1:02:20

6M ago1:02:20

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Gladys Cruz immigrated from Mexico to Michigan as a young girl, leaving behind a challenging present for an equally challenging future. In this episode Gladys shared about starting her own luxury balloon art business, her struggle with depression & anxiety, the importance of seeking help, and her hopes and dreams for the future. Links & Episode Not…

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Our Personal Responsibility in Christ: Rom 12:1-2 | Tim Engrav 31:27

6M ago31:27

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Church leader Tim Engrav shares an encouraging message from Romans 12:1-2 about our personal responsibility in Christ.By Tim Engrav

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Best Of - Common Christian Courtesy | Be Kind - Colossians 3 9:09

7M ago9:09

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Join Benson and Sean as we revisit a week reminding ourselves of the very basics of what it means to be a Christian, exhibiting Common Christian Courtesy, in our every day lives. We'll dive into what what some of those courtesies are, and why they're so important to our witness to the world.By Rev. Sean Gundry & Rev. Benson McGlone

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Best Of - Common Christian Courtesy | Checking In - Galatians 6 12:26

7M ago12:26

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Join Benson and Sean as we revisit a week reminding ourselves of the very basics of what it means to be a Christian, exhibiting Common Christian Courtesy, in our every day lives. We'll dive into what what some of those courtesies are, and why they're so important to our witness to the world.By Rev. Sean Gundry & Rev. Benson McGlone

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Best Of - Common Christian Courtesy | Listening - James 1 11:18

7M ago11:18

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Join Benson and Sean as we revisit a week reminding ourselves of the very basics of what it means to be a Christian, exhibiting Common Christian Courtesy, in our every day lives. We'll dive into what what some of those courtesies are, and why they're so important to our witness to the world.By Rev. Sean Gundry & Rev. Benson McGlone

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Best Of - Common Christian Courtesy | The Golden Rule - Luke 6 10:05

7M ago10:05

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Join Benson and Sean as we revisit a week reminding ourselves of the very basics of what it means to be a Christian, exhibiting Common Christian Courtesy, in our every day lives. We'll dive into what what some of those courtesies are, and why they're so important to our witness to the world.By Rev. Sean Gundry & Rev. Benson McGlone

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Best Of - Common Christian Courtesy | Say Hello - Romans 15 13:00

7M ago13:00

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Join Benson and Sean and we spend a week reminding ourselves of the very basics of what it means to be a Christian, exhibiting Common Christian Courtesy, in our every day lives. We'll dive into what what some of those courtesies are, and why they're so important to our witness to the world.By Rev. Sean Gundry & Rev. Benson McGlone

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How God can Bless you through the Church | Chris Teien 39:19

7M ago39:19

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The church is God’s idea. Jesus loves the church. The local church is much more than a building, it’s the place Christ-followers gather each week to grow, share, serve and celebrate life in the Lord. Listen or watch to be encouraged to see how God uses the church to bless you and the community. Rockwell Church Jan. 28, 2024 Pastor Chris Teien How G…

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