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Join the HOTLCast crew as they dive deep into why sharing our stories is so transformative. Through personal experiences and honest conversation, Ryan, Matt, Mark, and Cody, explore how vulnerability breaks down isolation, builds authentic community, and reveals God's work in our lives. Whether you're struggling to open up or wondering if your story matters, this episode will inspire you to share your journey with courage.

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Pastor Cyle teaches that healthy relationships require intentional rules and boundaries, not just passion. Drawing from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and practical wisdom, he shares how "future us survives present us" through clear communication, quick repentance, faithful promises, prayer, and releasing bitterness. The message challenges listeners to apply biblical principles to all relationships—romantic, familial, and platonic—so they can love God by loving people well.

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Join Cyle, Ryan, Cody, and Mark as they navigate the messy, hilarious, and deeply practical world of relationship conflict resolution. What starts as a conversation about viral slap-fighting videos quickly transforms into honest insights about healthy communication, the importance of trusted mediators, and why rock-paper-scissors might actually be relationship genius. This episode offers real-world strategies for couples who want to fight fair, resolve conflicts with grace, and build marriages that last.

Here is the link to the Run Nation Club Video Cyle was talking about if you're interested

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Ever feel like you're just guessing your way through relationships—hoping you say the right thing or avoid the wrong buttons? In this message, Pastor Kyle reveals why so many relationships struggle: we're relying on guesswork instead of guardrails.

Drawing from his own marriage, Cyle shares how he and his wife Patty created 169 specific rules to navigate communication, conflict, and commitment. These aren't restrictive regulations—they're life-giving guidelines that protect love in both peaceful seasons and heated moments.

You'll discover:

• Why love needs guardrails, not guesswork
• 5 practical relationship rules you can use today (the "Oreo Method," "No Kitchen Sinking," and more)
• How to pause fights and create rules that prevent future conflict
• Why what you don't define in peace, conflict will define for you

Whether you're navigating friendships, family dynamics, or marriage, this teaching offers practical biblical tools to stop tearing each other down and start building each other up.

Key Scriptures: Ephesians 4:29 | Colossians 4:6 | 1 Corinthians 13:5 | Proverbs 15:28

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Join Cyle, Carver, Matt, and Mark as they explore what it means to truly treat others the way you want to be treated. From navigating middle school friendships to honoring people in their final moments, this conversation dives into the heart of building authentic community. Discover practical ways to invest in relationships before it's too late and learn how one church transformed its culture through simple but powerful principles.

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Pastor Cyle explores the timeless Golden Rule established 3,500 years ago and how it's the foundation for every relationship in our lives. From family and friends to enemies and strangers, discover why treating others the way you want to be treated isn't just good advice—it's the heart of following Jesus. Learn the difference between the Golden Rule, Silver Rule, and Platinum Rule, and why only one leads to truly healthy relationships.

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Join Cyle, Cody, Ryan, and Mark for a candid conversation about marriage, community, and the power of influence in our daily lives. From newlywed wisdom to middle school ministry moments, the hosts explore how the people we surround ourselves with shape who we become. They dive deep into 1 Corinthians 15:33 and discuss why authentic Christian community matters more than we realize—plus plenty of laughs about ComicCon, Monty Python, and generational humor.

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Drawing from 1 Corinthians 15:33, Pastor Cyle unpacks his life verse to reveal how the people, media, and ideas we surround ourselves with slowly reshape our character from the inside out. Through personal stories from his college years and practical modern applications, he challenges the congregation to examine their influences—from social media accounts to friendships—and make intentional choices to protect their spiritual health and moral integrity.

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Join Cyle, Matt, Ryan, and Mark as they discuss the heart behind Heart of the Lakes Church—from their United Brethren roots to exciting growth initiatives. This conversation explores discipleship, the Three 30 campaign, and what it means to create a church community grounded in Scripture while staying authentic and fun. Whether you're curious about church growth, spiritual disciplines, or just want to hear some behind-the-scenes stories, this episode offers warmth, wisdom, and a few laughs along the way.

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Pastor Cyle walks through the United Brethren Church's historic Confession of Faith, explaining the seven core beliefs that have remained unchanged since 1841. Rooted in Scripture, this confession covers the Trinity, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Church, the Bible and salvation, the salvation message, and Christian ordinances. The message emphasizes that faith is not inherited but surrendered to, and it grows best in community as we live out these beliefs together.