Close to Home Podcast

It’s no secret that we live fast-paced lives and that we’re often addicted to a pace that is simply unhealthy for us to live in. What would it look like for your soul to slow down a bit? I explore that in this episode.

There are few killers out there as toxic as offense. Holding onto an offense will poison your soul faster than you can blink an eye, so let’s go to war against this toxic killer together.

The only way to keep growing is to be willing to embrace discomfort and failure on the road to success. I hope this episode encourages you to step into the unknown to fully embrace all that God has for you.

None of us want to be in a difficult situation, but sometimes these tough spots are where we encounter God the most profoundly.

People view clergy in all kinds of ways, so I thought it might be interesting for me to share how I fundamentally view my role as pastor.

I have a tendency to say, “yes” to commitments too easily. Let’s learn to prioritize our calendars and only say, “ yes” to the best possible things.

A huge part of seeing the results in our lives that we want to see is making sure we’re always learning and growing. I hope this message inspires and empowers you to learn and grow in the direction God has called you in.

In life, one of the most important assets we have access to is solid perspective. The challenge of course, is that our perspective is fallible and needs to be regularly challenged. In this episode, I offer some helpful advice on how to make sure your perspective is an asset and not a liability.

The word, “friend” has become a junk drawer into which we throw all kinds of ideas and definitions. Brad is one of my very best friends and in this episode, we have a casual conversation on what friendship means to us. Hope you enjoy!

When the trials of life squeeze us the most, the power of God can be displayed the most clearly. Hope this message encourages you!