It's a tough question... how much is your faith worth? Is it for sale? Is God for sale? Viewed in different context, EVERYTHING costs us something, our time, our energy, maybe our attention. That includes faith, there is a cost. Let's talk about how that impact's us.

On a different note, what we are asking is God for profit or is God for sale? There is a dimension to prosperity gospel that some view as "wrong;" featuring preachers like Joel Osteen, Joyce Meyer, Pat Robertson, the disgraced and then born again Jim Bakker, or of course Jimmy Swaggart. Often times, the public puts these preachers into a box because they look as though they are selling God, or selling the message that Jesus gave us all for free - love and kindness - to turn a profit.

So how far is too far? How much is too much? Is there a line to the business side of religion, or is that line so blurred that we may have lost the true message and meaning of what Christianity is.

Looking forward to a great conversation tonight on Friday Night Fire. We look forward to having you join us!

Hosted by Mat Koenig and Mike Phillips. #Faith #Motivation #Inspiration #Conversation

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Do you feel disconnected from God? Is this a man versus woman feeling? Are men lacking? I think at times we all feel this way. We take on burdens, and then try and shoulder them on our own, without God, inadvertently trying to be "the man."

Is this distance something that men feel stronger than women (in being disconnected from God), or is it just a distance from the church building itself. As we were talking about this episode Mat asked - "How important do you think it is for men to get back involved in the church?" Caring for one another, leaning on each other, praying openly for one another.

He had noticed at his own church, as more people are returning to church right now, the women far outnumber the men. So I looked up the info about involvement in church specifically for men versus women. It turns out that on any given Sunday in America, women outnumber men in church attendance at 61% versus men 39%.

So why are there fewer men in church? Let us know what you think in the comments. And, stick around we're going to light up the FRIDAY NIGHT FIRE!

Hosted by Mat Koenig and Mike Phillips.

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Right now it seems many people are more interested in being right, or proving their own point, rather than winning with people. Tonight we tackle another tough topic: dealing with people you disagree with. How do we stay true to Christ, be kind, and show grace, when sometimes, speaking frankly, people are just so darn hard to deal with.

We figured there would be a lot of this discussion going on, especially with the heavily divided political lines here in the USA. So rather than worrying about WHO is right, we decided to talk about WHAT is right and how we can approach conversations with kindness, grace, and understanding.

Do you try to listen to other perspectives? What are some actions you take or things that you do hear others peoples ideas or opinions? How could you be more effective and open?

Let's do this! It's time for FRIDAY NIGHT FIRE! Hosted by Mat Koenig and Mike Phillips.

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"Miracles" are inexplicable events that cannot be explained through scientific means, and in the faith world many attribute these events to the Lord. This week on Friday Night Fire.... we are talking about modern day miracles! Current stuff that is going on, Jesus at work right now!

While the Bible is filled with the miracles of God, though some might wonder if there are still modern-day miracles unfolding in our contemporary world. Some will debate about the details of various events and ponder whether unexplainable events really are miracles today. Are these current acts, an accident for the good, or an act of God?

Let's have this conversation! It's time for FRIDAY NIGHT FIRE! Hosted by Mat Koenig and Mike Phillips.

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On this episode of Friday Night Fire, we talk about wealth and money. What are the biblical principles? Is money and wealth a good thing, or is it bad, or what is it exactly? We all want more wealth, we all want more money, and then when we ask for those things specifically often, we feel some level of guilt.

There are multiple pieces of financial advice in the bible. Yet, So often people will cite the Bible and say that money is the root of evil. How do you overcome that perception?

We look forward to you joining us on another Friday Night Fire. We are looking forward to a great vodcast!

This show is hosted by Mat Koenig and Mike Phillips. Mat and Mike are so excited to bring this podcast to you on Friday nights! We look forward to you joining us! #Faith #Motivation #Inspiration #Conversation

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Tonight on Friday Night Fire we are talking mental health. Mental health is emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Our mental health affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.

We are going to talk and tackle, depression, anxiety, frustration versus hope, faith, serenity, and growth. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behavior could be affected. Many factors contribute to our mental health both the positives and the problems. How do we talk about subjects such as depression? Sometimes just the mention brings a certain stigma.

Join us on Friday Night Fire. We are looking forward to a great vodcast show! This vodcast is hosted by Mat Koenig and Mike Phillips. Mat and Mike are so excited to bring this podcast to you on Friday nights!

We look forward to you joining us! #Faith #Motivation #Inspiration #Conversation

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We have heard it said, directly from the Bible, there in Ephesians 5:22. "Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord." But biblically, what does that even mean? Submission in marriage has a bad connotation in today’s world. When society hears “wives submit to your husband,” they get frustrated and throw their hands up with the belief that a woman's submission to a man is demeaning. In general it's thought about as inferior, docile, or degrading.

It's important to know that these definitions are given by people, and not by God. So tonight we will dive into what does it mean for wives to submit to their husbands? And should a husband then submit to his wife? Or, how then does the husband respond, what is his role, and his duty? (I'll give you a hint, it's also right there in the Bible).

We are looking forward to another great Friday Night Fire!! Tune in live!! 🔥🔥🔥 (and on the replay!)

This podcast is hosted by Mat Koenig and Mike Phillips. Mat and Mike are so excited to bring this podcast to you on Friday nights! We look forward to you joining us!

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After watching the mess that was the 2020 Presidential Debate, Mat and I agreed on the subject of integrity, and how important it is to say what you mean and do what you said you would do.

Integrity in general is the quality of being honest, having strong moral principles and being whole and undivided. That is something that we both value so much and from the brief conversation we had after watching the first Presidential Debate this week, we figured this week on 🔥 Friday Night Fire 🔥 would be a great time to discuss how our words should match our actions and vice-versa. There is also an important piece on integrity in that, when you say you will do something - follow through is valuable, and important.

We are looking forward to another great conversation! We'll see you on Friday Night FIYA!! (Said with high pitched enthusiasm) 🔥🔥🔥 (and on the replay!)

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Tonight on the podcast, Friday Night Fire we explore the Bible, white lies, and half-truths. We'll explore what the Bible says about telling the truth and how do we read into those "small little white-lies" that we tell our kids and our loved ones. I mean that seems ok right?

We'll talk about how important it is to follow through and keep our promises - to others, to ourselves, and to God. What about when we are the enablers for others?

This is a great conversation! 

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This podcast is hosted by Mat Koenig and Mike Phillips. Mat and Mike are so excited to bring this podcast to you on Friday nights! We look forward to you joining us!

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This Friday will be more conversation, than motivation. We focus on the biblical perspective of "Do we defund the police? - OR - Do we defend the police?" And we ask the question - What would Jesus Do?

We look forward to you joining us for another Friday Night Fire. This is our motivational, inspirational, faith-based, conversational podcast. And tonight we are asking, defund or defend, what would Jesus do?

Join us Friday Nights at 5 pm PST, 6 pm MST, 8 pm EST for FRIDAY NIGHT FIRE!

In tonight's episode of Friday Night Fire, we tackle - Can we find anything in the Bible on where do we as Christians take action right now? We love and respect police, the good ones of course. Why is there a need for police in the first place? Why do we need protection?

Besides asking what would Jesus do? What should we do, as Christians, right now today?

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This podcast is hosted by Mat Koenig and Mike Phillips. Mat and Mike are so excited to bring this podcast to you on Friday nights! We look forward to you joining us!

#Faith #Motivation #Inspiration #Conversation

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