Conversate

In this week's episode, Aaron and Kevin are joined by Shane Kleiman. Shane has been active at Saints Peter and Paul Lutheran Church in Houghton, MI since his time as a student at Michigan Tech, and now serves in a variety of ways in the congregation. 

During this conversation, the guys talk with Shane about his involvement in intentional disciple-making efforts in his own life. Shane has both been discipled and is actively discipling other people as well. 

How does a young guy like Shane get involved in this kind of work? What motivated him to do so, and how has it transformed his life and the lives of others? 

These are things that are talked about in this conversation. 

We hope that you are inspired by this conversation and that it will lead you into having Jesus-centered conversations and intentional relationships in your life as well.  

In this week's episode, Aaron and Kevin talk about how God is prepared for everything. He perfectly prepared for the arrival of Jesus into the world "at the fullness of time." He has also prepared us for the lives that we are to live. He has put us in certain situations, with specific people, that we might walk in His love and share His good news. 

We hope that you are inspired and encouraged by this conversation. 

In this week's episode, Aaron and Kevin discuss Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 3:16, "Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you?" 

In this conversation, Aaron and Kevin talk about the ways that we are impacted by God's dwelling within us and how we can continue to nurture this reality. Not only for our sake, but for the sake of those that we encounter on a daily basis. 

What would it look like if every Christian lived in such a way that they looked like a temple. Do people know that in you, they can meet Jesus? Do you know that? 

Take a listen. 

We hope you enjoy this conversation. 

In this week's episode, Kevin sits down with Annikka Chrestensen for a conversation on Spiritual Growth. Annikka shares her own experience of faith growth, including those who "planted seeds" in her walk with Jesus.

As you listen to this conversation - consider the people who have planted seeds in your life. Who might God be you to tend to spiritually? How can you help "plant" or "water" their walk with Jesus?

We hope you know that God is at work, cultivating your spiritual growth, wherever you are and however you go.

In this week's episode, Aaron and Kevin are joined by Marcus Huff and they talk about witnessing and wisdom. How do we develop a wisdom and understanding to trust in God? And, how does that affect the way that we witness about Jesus Christ to other people. 

In this conversation, the guys also talk about the importance of deepening our wisdom. Even though we can approach conversations "weakly" and humbly, it doesn't mean we have to be intellectually dumb. It's okay - good even - to grow in our knowledge of the Scriptures and Doctrine. But, we can't trust in our own intellect, or our persuasive speech in our witnessing. God gets all that credit, and our wisdom needs to be shaped from the wisdom on high. 

We hope you enjoy this conversation! 

In this week's episode, Pastor Kevin sits down with Kevin Olson to talk about the Cross.

The Cross has been described as a diamond. It is (oddly) and image of beauty - but one that is multi-faceted. Whether we're talking about greatness, ugliness, service, or strength - the cross has much to tell us.

The Kevins talk about their own experience of the cross in worship, movies, and what it means - very practically - to "take up your cross" and follow Jesus.

We hope you enjoy it!

In this week's episode, Aaron and Kevin talk about following Jesus. They talk practically about what it means to follow Jesus in modern America by comparing it to the ways that we follow many other people/voices/things in this world. 

In this honest conversation, we will examine the beauty of following Jesus because where he leads is good for all of us. 

We hope you enjoy it! 

In this week's episode, Aaron and Kevin are talking about the upside down nature of God's Kingdom - in particular, this thing called grace. 

What is grace, though? If you've spent any time in the church, you've heard the word grace. Grace is even a concept that's used to talk about how smoothly someone moves on the dance floor. 

But, what does grace mean for us as the people of God? 

In this conversation, Aaron and Kevin unpack this thing called grace and talk about all the ways that grace transforms our lives. 

We hope you enjoy it! 

In this week's episode, Aaron and Kevin "unbox" Christmas by talking about the fulfillment of what Christmas brings - death and life. 

In Christ we die to sin and we rise to new life. What does that look like? How do we get access to it? When does this new life begin? 

These are the things that Aaron and Kevin discuss in this week's episode of Conversate. 

Happy New Year!

In this week's episode, Pastor Kevin sits down with Maura Leinonen to talk about "Jesus as our Peace." (Ephesians 2:14)

Maura shares stories of her life where Jesus showed up, and gives some practical advice on how to invest in your relationship with Jesus.

We hope that you are encouraged by your sister in Christ, that you recognize Jesus' own investment (& activity!) in your life, and that we continue to grow together in our walk with Him.

We hope you enjoy it!