Brand New Day

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You’re in for a treat on this week’s episode as Michael Thompson, a long-time worship leader, shares his heart about what it really means to worship God! 

Michael recounts his musical journey of learning to play the piano as a young child, his years of training as a classical pianist and how he tuned into the idea that worship is more than just playing an instrument. 

With notes of worship scattered throughout this Q and A episode, Michael explores what it means to worship God with your life, as well as his thoughts on worship in the church. Make sure you listen to the end, when Michael wraps up with his favorite worship songs through the decades.

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What would you do if you witnessed an event that could threaten the lives of those around you, but you were the only one who knew? Would you make a big deal of it? Shout a warning to everyone who could hear? Or would you stay quiet and trust those in charge to take care of the emergency?

You might be surprised at Michael Thompson's reaction when he found himself in that situation. He recounts his life-changing experience on board an airplane in this week's podcast. 

Not only was it a wake-up call in how to respond in a dangerous situation, but it also gave him a heightened perspective on his responsibility to sound the alarm in everyday life. It's a remarkable story that will encourage and inspire Christians to take seriously their role in letting the world know the urgent news about Jesus.

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You won’t want to miss this week’s episode when Michael Thompson pulls his wife, Rachel, into the studio for an impromptu interview! How does a mom of eight children manage to juggle the demands of parenting, homeschooling and ministry while still growing in her walk with the Lord? “Mayps,” as Michael affectionately calls her, shares her morning routine, her prayer life and how she finds “mentors” that she’s never met in real life! You’ll be blessed not only by her tips, but also by her worship, during this fun and inspiring episode.

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Do you journal? Have you wanted to do a prayer journal but didn’t know how to get started? 

Be inspired today as Michael shares a prayer from his own journal, giving a transparent glimpse into how he talks to God. You’ll find a helpful pattern you can use that includes praise, confession, personal needs, thanksgiving and seeking God’s will on earth. 

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What made Michael Thompson get teary-eyed at a recent high school track meet? 

Hear that and more as Michael encourages us to run the race Jesus has set for us. Drawing inspiration from the movie Forrest Gump (Paramount Pictures, 1994), Michael highlights what the Bible says about races, why you need to run the race, and how to do it well. 

“Regardless of whether you’re young or old," urges Michael, "if you have breath in your lungs, then run, my friend.” 

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Ever feel down and don't even know why? 

Today Michael shares about his own gloomy day (on his birthday nonetheless!), and how overhearing a song from the classic movie Annie unexpectedly readjusted his perspective and refreshed his heart. 

Be super encouraged today to "stick out your chin and grin" as Michael shares his heart about this famous children's song. As believers in Christ, we have more reason to love tomorrow than anyone.

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“We think that Covid slowed the world down, but it actually sped things up in terms of the Kingdom and what God is doing in the world.”

Hear this and more as Michael shares how the pandemic has affected the world, about changes in the Church and in our lives, and even a fun goal his family has taken on as a result of the extra time at home. 

Enjoy thought-provoking insights as producer Emily Neal joins Michael for an engaging Q & A conversation as we hit the one year anniversary of the Brand New Day podcast.

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We'll never have enough of the things we chase after in life outside of Christ. 

In this episode, Michael shares the true key to contentment, explaining what gets in the way of happiness and how we can recover an all-consuming, miraculous joy.

Listen for why Ecclesiastes is his favorite book of the Bible and enjoy Lauren Daigle’s “You Say” remixed with Michael on the piano.

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Do you want to live life well? Learn how to love! It’s our greatest mission on earth. We can be successful in our own eyes, even do amazing work for Jesus. But if we don’t have love, we are nothing. Join us today as Michael shares why love is so essential and what it looks like to do it well. 

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We may know Christ as Savior, but have we really dug deep to know Jesus as a person?

In this episode, Michael calls us to tap into our imagination and really try to envision the person of Jesus, as recorded in the gospels. Michael especially invites us to check out an outstanding new video series that helps us dream of what it might have been like to encounter Jesus. 

“As you take the time to watch,” Michael says, “I firmly believe it will awaken your imagination and yearning for the person of Jesus. I don’t want to serve or worship a concept. I want to worship a person.”