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Most of think of resolutions as being something for the New Year. But it's also important to bring some resolution -- wrapping up-- to the year that is ending. In this special message, Joël talks about how to end strong in 2022 and make sure you don't miss all it had to teach you. 

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Christmas is a time of comfort and joy, but at any given moment in history you could look around and see everything but comfort and joy. In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about God's tendency to do his greatest work in the struggle and darkness of life. 

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In mid-November, Joël got diagnosed with melanoma. The following weeks were a wild ride. In this episode Joël and Rick talk about some of the confusing circumstances around the experience and what was learned. 

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Let's be honest, some churches died a long time ago and are hanging on by life support. Often, attempts at revitalization lead to division, hurt, and chaos. In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about when revitalization works and when it's time to just let a church die. 

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Are leadership boards Biblical? Many a church, ministry, or organization have been destroyed by board-led decisions. In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about the value and the downfall of boards. 

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The original story of  how Thanksgiving started holds lots of deep truths that can get lost as people "rewrite" history.  In this episode, Joël and Rick revisit the message of the first Thanksgiving. 

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If someone is succeeding it's clearly the blessing of God, right? Maybe... or maybe it's something else. In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about the backstory behind success and how to know if you are truly "successful" or just a result of connections and charisma. 

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Often times, we fail to invest in relationships around us because we may not see a long-term benefit. But what if we need a perspective shift on this? If you've moved a lot or have lots of people coming in and out of your life this episode is for you. 

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The world has gone insane. Much of that insanity is downright evil. We all grieve evil and its effects, but is it OK to mock that evil? Is it Biblical to make fun of or use satire to bring the evil to light? In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about the correct response to the evil we see around us. 

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Should you listen to a pastor or leader who isn't exemplifying the kind of life you want to live? In this episode, Joël and Rick talk about qualifications for ministry and how to know whether a spiritual leader should be listened to.