Encounter Community Church

Ken’s special guest this week is Ariel Mariano, Encounter’s worship leader. She has recently released an EP. In this podcast, she shares the story of her journey and how the EP is a dive into her soul. She shares her challenges with heartache, pain, singleness and the power of hope.

Click here to listen to Ariel’s EP on Spotify.

Click here to support Ariel by purchasing her music on Apple Music.

God has designed our lives to have a story to tell. A major component of that story is our journey of becoming who God created us to be. We become as we learn how to love God with all that we have. This week, Ken dives into what that looks like.

What does it take to create a safe environment for change? Every single one of us has a weakness. Family should be a haven that allows us to struggle, process, learn, and overcome our shortcomings.

According to statistics, the current divorce rate is 40 to 50 percent. Although it is better than decades past, there is still room for improvement. How do we keep our family from failing and becoming a statistic?

What if you could change the trajectory of your family? Many times, we do not catch the drift of our family until we hit a crisis. Developing a family vision will set the tone for the family you want, redirect a struggling family, or strengthen a healthy family.

Is it possible to disagree without drawing battle lines? With the growing divide happening in America, we must learn how to stand on the opposite side without declaring my opponent my enemy. This week, Ken looks at how to disagree without burning bridges.

Mom's are a beacon of love for us. Many of us owe our successes to her. However, moms can also be the ones that we take for granted. The job of a mom is tough and can be overbearing. This week, we give our moms some of the love that they have given to us.

There can be nothing more devastating than betrayal. How do you recover when someone you trusted breaks your heart?

One mistaken post, statement, pic, or video can get you fired and possibly destroy your future. The tide of anger seems to be growing with the increased capacity of social media to influence our lives. In this age of cancel culture, how do we deal with angering situations without allowing it to consume us?

Marriage isn’t easy, even for the most in love couples. When we say, "I do," we have a dream of what our marriage could be. But then, reality and the challenges of life kick in. It is possible to rediscover the dream and restore your love.