Colorinchaos

Episode 109 (11/11/20):

“… Jesus then said the leading priests and elders, “I tell you the truth, corrupt tax collectors and prostitutes will get into the Kingdom of God before you do.”

- Matthew 21:31 (NLT)

What is it about corrupt tax collectors and prostitutes that makes this true? How does this passage apply to each of us REGARDLESS of the chaos?

Heavy heart, you are not alone.

There is a beauty that will find you in the ditches of life.

(Music in Episode: Courrier, "Cathedrals of Color")

Episode 108 (11/3/20):

For those who grieve at the brokenness outside and within…

For those who are exhausted…

For those who long for more than all of THIS…

THERE IS!

(Music in Episode: Sarah Kroger, "Monument"; From the Album: "Light")

Episode 107 (10/28/20): "Pray for us, for our conscience is clear and we want to live honorably in everything we do." - Hebrews 13:18 (NLT)

We all crave genuineness and transparency in others; however, being vulnerable can often feel like a terrifying mistake personally. Continuing from the topic of surrender found in Episode 106, join us as we look at the freedom and life that comes through not only seeking transparency between ourselves and our fellow man, but also the blessing that comes with vulnerability and obedience toward our Creator, Savior, and Sustainer.

Episode 106 (10/21/20): We all live in a world where there is a pressure to “have all the answers”… a world where vulnerability and surrender is a weakness… yet at the end of the day, we all crave more than what we know our hands can offer. For Karen Blanchard, this craving for more led to the end of herself, and the beginning of a journey seeking the heart of surrender. There are many labels that could be attached to Karen Blanchard, from being a pastor’s wife to being a mentor & leader; however, beyond all of the labels, Karen is a woman who is on a journey to discover more of the Father’s heart through being vulnerable concerning the messiness of life, and the Grace of the Giver. No matter where you are, what you’ve done, and how today may find you- there is a freedom found in vulnerability and surrender.

Heavy heart, you are not alone... may we lift our hands and lift our hearts in vulnerability and surrender as the children we are. Join us for a genuine conversation about the messiness of life and the faithfulness of our God.

[Music shared in this episode: Christy Nockels, "Choose"]

Episode 105 (10/14/20): “Basically, I'm for anything that gets you through the night - be it prayer, tranquilizers or a bottle of Jack Daniels.”

-Frank Sinatra

When the chaos of life overwhelms and threatens to overcome us, it doesn’t take long to begin to recognize the many voices and vices that promise to "get us through the night”; however, is there a better way to make it through the pain and chaos of life? Looking at Acts 3, join us as we examine the Grace of God that can refresh even the faintest of colors and heaviest of hearts.

Episode 104 (10/7/20): As the seasons change around us, we are reminded that we are changing as well. In the awkwardness that each change brings, it doesn’t take long before we begin to crave some type of consistency in a world that is constantly changing. Is there a consistency to be found in the constant changes of life? Continuing from Episode 64, join us as we vulnerably address our longing for more than simply limping through life's constant changes …

As the seasons change, may we change as well.

Music shared in this episode: Jason Gray, "Becoming"

Episode 103 (09/30/20): This life is messy. The longer that one breathes, the longer one has to realize that even the best intentions can lead to the crutches of people, places, things, and situations that promise to take the “edge” off… but end up adding even more weight to an already weighted down soul.

When we find ourselves overwhelmed and overcome, heavy heart, you are not alone. At the end of the day, the crutches were never able to bear our weight. There is hope. There is a light that still shines.

Music shared in this episode:

Trading Yesterday, "Shattered"

(Album: "More Than This")

Episode 102 (09/23/20): Have you ever felt emotionally distant from a loved one? Sometimes this distance can be traced back to an isolated moment; however, sometimes the distance that is felt can last days, months, or even years. When it’s hard enough to deal with the distance between other people, how do we deal with the distance that we at times feel between us and our Creator? Is there a hope to cling onto through the distance that at times can feel beyond reconcilable?

In this week’s episode, join us as we look at Jesus’ interaction between 10 outcasts as we seek to find an answer to these questions that distance brings to us all. Heavy heart, there is no far away.

Episode 101 (09/09/20): Curious of the stories & struggles that went into the 100 episodes of The Colorinchaos Podcast? In this episode, we continue with Part-2 of Hallways & Doors by going through each and every episode and taking a moment to look at the process of growing in vulnerability, humility, and surrendering the weaknesses that comes with learning the blessings of obedience.