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This January we took a hard look at the habits and systems we live by and asked ourselves the question, "Do I like the place my habits are taking me?" For many of us, the unfortunate answer is "no." The good news? By taking time to discover WHO God has called us to be, we can begin putting systems in place that lead us in an entirely new direction. This is so important because, as James Clear states, "You don't rise to level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems."

On this episode, Val discusses her "Who Goals" and how knowing who she is has allowed her to determine what to do as she pursues the life she was created for.

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Catch up on our Habits series.

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Christmas seems to get bigger every year, doesn't it? Bigger lights, bigger trees, bigger presents, bigger blow up Santas. Have you ever wondered where many of the symbols that show up around Christmas come from and what, if anything, they have to do with celebrating the birth of Jesus? On this episode of the Midweek Podcast, Pastor Ryan and Pastor Tim discuss some common symbols of Christmas and how they point to Jesus.

This is our final episode of the 2020 Midweek Podcast. We hope you have been encouraged and equipped in these closing months of a crazy year. We can't wait to kick things back off in January and hope you'll join us then. Until then, we wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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On this episode of the Midweek Podcast, Dave Meyer joined us to discuss the art of Gospel conversations. You'll love hearing his heart for the lost and be encouraged as he shares how simple it is to share our faith with our everyday people.

Want to go deeper?

WHO'S YOUR ONE? | Imagine the impact if every Christian had ONE person they prayed for and shared the gospel with. Who are you committing to pray for?

WITH BOLDNESS | At the end of his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul asks the believer's there to pray that God would continue to give him a message to share and the boldness to share it. Over 2000 years later, we need these more than ever! We've got our marching orders. Will you go?

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We know it can be a little weird or even awkward visiting a church for the first time. That's why we created Plan Your Visit. We want to make your first visit as easy as possible, and actually take time to get to know you and your family. Plan Your Visit now to schedule your visit by letting us know you're coming. We will treat you like family from the moment you arrive.

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The holidays are quickly approaching, and while it might look different from what we're used to, many have already begun planning and preparing for whatever Thanksgiving and Christmas will look like for their family this year. We put a great deal of thought into the lights, the meal, the decorations, and this year--even the guest list. How many of us will put the same level of intentionality into cultivating a legacy this holiday season?

On this episode, Troy Dotson adapts principals from his "Growing a Legacy" seminar to show us how we can be intentional this holiday and cultivate memories that last a lifetime.

Developing a simple plan to cultivate a legacy:

1. Catch a vision of what motivates you
2. Have SMART Goals
   1. Spiritual
   2. Memorable
   3. Active
   4. Relatable
   5. Trust-building
3. Make an action plan. Write it down & keep it simple.
4. Put it on the calendar. Stick with it.

Share your story:

1. Focus - Share significant moments when your life trajectory changed dramatically.
2. Be honest about failures.
3. Look towards the future.
4. What impact did your family have?
5. Include the Gospel - When and why did you become a follower of Christ? How has it changed you? No one can argue with your story.

Mentioned in this episode:

Song: Threads · Geoff Moore & The Distance

Conversation Starter: Table Topics (Holiday Edition)

Journal: The Book of Me, 2nd Edition (Autobiographical Journal)

Workbook: Story of My Life: A Workbook for Preserving Your Legacy

Article: 50 Questions to Ask Relatives About Family History

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We know it can be a little weird or even awkward visiting a church for the first time. That's why we created Plan Your Visit. We want to make your first visit as easy as possible, and actually take time to get to know you and your family. Plan Your Visit now to schedule your visit by letting us know you're coming. We will treat you like family from the moment you arrive.

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"Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your families, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.” (Nehemiah 4:14)

Help youth connect:

• God's Word to everyday life
• Their talents to service
• Their identity to who Christ says they are

5 Goals for Raising Youth (Doug Fields - "Intentional Parenting"):

1. Confidence
2. Character
3. Conviction
4. Compassion
5. Competence

10 Tips for Discipling Youth in 2020 & Beyond:

1. Love them and tell them
2. Gender roles are okay, but the key is to represent God
3. Freedom and responsibility 
4. Love them as individuals
5. Have expectations
6. Teach the "Socratic Method of Logic" -- Asking "Why?"
7. Help them develop strong relationships within their church community
8. Live out your faith -- Live a life worthy of imitation
9. Create a safe space at home -- Truth in love
10. "It's better to be real than to be right" - Craig Groschel 

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PLAN YOUR VISIT
We know it can be a little weird or even awkward visiting a church for the first time. That's why we created Plan Your Visit. We want to make your first visit as easy as possible, and actually take time to get to know you and your family. Plan Your Visit now to schedule your visit by letting us know you're coming. We will treat you like family from the moment you arrive.

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As we look ahead to the future, one thing is remarkably clear -- as Christians, we must learn to keep in step with the Spirit. According to the Apostle Paul's letter to the Galatians, it is possible for us to live in the Spirit, and yet be out of step with the Spirit. If we are going to lead our everyday people to new life and new possibilities we need to do whatever it takes to make sure we keep in step with the Spirit.

5 Keys to Keeping in Step With the Spirit:

1. The Spirit of God is real and required
2. We are not victims
3. Discipline does not equal legalism
4. Quit dabbling with sin
5. Christ in us is the hope of the world

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PLAN YOUR VISIT
We know it can be a little weird or even awkward visiting a church for the first time. That's why we created Plan Your Visit. We want to make your first visit as easy as possible, and actually take time to get to know you and your family. Plan Your Visit now to schedule your visit by letting us know you're coming. We will treat you like family from the moment you arrive.

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Today, people all across the country are waking up and checking the latest numbers to see if their candidate won the 2020 Presidential Election. On this episode of the Midweek Podcast, we discuss how Christians ought to respond to the results of the election -- regardless of who wins.

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We know it can be a little weird or even awkward visiting a church for the first time. That's why we created Plan Your Visit. We want to make your first visit as easy as possible, and actually take time to get to know you and your family. Plan Your Visit now to schedule your visit by letting us know you're coming. We will treat you like family from the moment you arrive.

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This Saturday, October 31st, is widely known and celebrated as Halloween. Even during a global pandemic, children all across the country are still walking around neighborhoods searching for free candy. Yet, October 31st is celebrated around the world for another -- more significant reason -- the Protestant Reformation.

While many in the church have heard the name "Martin Luther," the father of the Protestant Reformation, most have little idea of who he really was and the significance of the revolution he helped to start. A quick dive into the history of this event will reveal that little in our world today can be understood apart from the Reformation. 

If God could do all this through the obedience of one man, what could He do through your simple act of obedience?

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We know it can be a little weird or even awkward visiting a church for the first time. That's why we created Plan Your Visit. We want to make your first visit as easy as possible, and actually take time to get to know you and your family. Plan Your Visit now to schedule your visit by letting us know you're coming. We will treat you like family from the moment you arrive.

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George Gallup once stated that,  “Americans are among the loneliest people in the world.” This is despite the fact that most of us live in cities and neighborhoods, work for successful companies, and regularly attend large community, sports, and religious gatherings. We're acquainted with many, but known by few. 

While Biblical community has been a bit of a buzzword in today’s church culture, we think that’s a good thing. We need to understand it. We need to embrace it. Most importantly, we need to experience it. Applying these building blocks of biblical community will help you foster deeper, more authentic community--a community that points the world to Jesus.

Building Blocks of Biblical Community

1. Frequency
2. Authenticity
3. Mutuality
4. Courtesy
5. Sympathy
6. Humility
7. Honesty
8. Mercy
9. Confidentiality
10. Unity

Disclaimer: We understand that extra precautions are needed during this time of a global pandemic. These precautions can make experiencing community much tougher. We encourage you to use wisdom and follow guidelines established by state and local health experts. When you can't meet safely in person, a phone call or video chat will go a long way in helping keep you connected. 

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Many secular voices in the media and politics are repeating the same talking-point or buzzphrase, "I believe in science." While this is a great declaration, it is also an accusation to suggest that many--especially those with a religious worldview--do not. On this episode, we are asking the question, "As Christians, are we at war with science?" To put it even more simply, do you believe in science?

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