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  • Our Expectations vs God's Plan

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    Join Matt, Mark, and Ryan as they explore how our expectations can limit what God has in store for us. Through honest stories about careers, family planning, and daily struggles, the hosts reveal how surrendering our plans to God often leads to something far better than we imagined. This conversation offers practical wisdom on balancing intentionality with trust, complete with a challenge to incorporate quiet time into your daily routine.

    25 min
  • [SERMON] When God's Plan Doesn't Match Yours | Great Expectations

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    In this message from Heart O' The Lakes Church, we explore the tension between our personal plans and God's greater purpose for our lives. Drawing from Isaiah 55:8-9, Proverbs 3:5-6, and Philippians 3:13-14, this sermon challenges us to release our ideals and expectations, listen for God's voice in the silence, and trust that His path—though often harder—leads to something far greater than we could imagine for ourselves.

    25 min
  • Testimonies: Why Your Story Matters

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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.

    25 min
  • [SERMON] Six Rules That Change Everything | The Rules of Us

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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.

    52 min
  • Healthy Conflict Resolution

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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

    42 min
  • [SERMON] Guesswork vs Guardrails | The Rules of Us

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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

    44 min
  • Living out the Golden Rule

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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.

    27 min
  • [SERMON] The Golden Rule for Your Relationships | The Rules of Us

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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.

    32 min
  • The People You Surround Yourself With Matter

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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.

    32 min
  • [SERMON] Guard Your Circle: How Influence Shapes Your Soul

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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.

    28 min

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