Welcome to the Ignite Podcast. In today's episode Kaitlyn, Community Center Director, and Kennon, Community Center friend, discuss the topic of greed from a Biblical perspective. 

According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, greed is: "A selfish & excessive desire for more of something than is needed."

Kaitlyn shares about a YouTube video made by Sam Pepper that demonstrated how those with little are actually more generous than those that have more. 

Kennon shares of his experience being homeless & how he's seen greed in others that are unwilling to extend a helping hand to him.

He shares, "I'm happier not having a lot of money. God gave me enough - He's more than enough."

Verses mentioned include:

Life is not measured by how much you own. -Luke 12:15

Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless. -Ecclesiastes 5:10

Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live. -Proverbs 15:27

Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf. -Proverbs 11:28

Questions to consider:

What's driving you to succeed?

What's motivating you?

ABC's of Salvation:

The A is for admit you've done wrong

The B is for believe that Jesus died for our sins

And the C is for calling on His name by asking Jesus to come into your heart.

"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." -Romans 6:23

Until next time,

Ignite your life!

Join Kaitlyn and Community Center friend, Kennon, as they discuss their experiences with growing in their faith. 

Verses in today's episode include:

The two most powerful ways we can grow in our faith include reading the Bible and praying. Kennon talks on 5 additional ways to promote spiritual transformation in our lives:

1. Turning from things that are not of God

2. Tithing 

3. Seeking new experiences 

4. Looking ahead rather than focusing on the past

5. Forgiving others and ourselves

ABC's of Salvation:

The A is for admit you've done wrong

The B is for believe that Jesus died for our sins

And the C is for calling on His name by asking Jesus to come into your heart.

"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." -Romans 6:23

Until next time,

Ignite your life!

Kaitlyn welcomes Community Center friend, Kennon, to the podcast. Kennon shares about God's faithfulness and love for us. Even when we're going through difficult times, Christ is still with us and loves us more than we'll ever know.

Verse: "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him." -James 1:12 

ABC's of Salvation:

The A is for admit you've done wrong

The B is for believe that Jesus died for our sins

And the C is for calling on His name by asking Jesus to come into your heart.

"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." -Romans 6:23

Until next time,

Ignite your life! 

Curious about what this episode was about? That's exactly Kaitlyn and Heather are discussing today! But first, they check up on the commitments that they made in the previous episode.   

Curiosity- The urge you feel to know more about something (vocabulary.com)  

Some questions to consider: 

-Be curious about why you feel the way you do, especially when trying something new  

-Be curious about the daily habits/routines that you have 

-Be curious about why you act the way you do (what/who are your influences?)  

Verse: "It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out." -Proverbs 25:2  

From a place of loving ourselves as God loves us and loving others as we love God, staying curious will keep life interesting!   

ABC's of Salvation: 

The A is for admit you've done wrong 

The B is for believe that Jesus died for our sins 

And the C for calling on His name by asking Jesus to come into your heart 

"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of god is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." -Romans 6:23

Until next time, 

Ignite your life!

Kaitlyn and Heather discuss what committing to something means.  

Do you find it difficult to stick to something once you begin? Learn tips to help keep you motivated including finding a goal-oriented community, writing down your goals and scheduling rewards for yourself along the way.   

Verse: "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your ways." -Proverbs 16:3  

Check it Out: Follow the link for a complete list of 15 ways to commit to your goals. https://thriveglobal.com/stories/how-to-stay-committed-new-goal-habit-change-tips/ 

ABC's of Salvation: 

The A is for admit you've done wrong 

The B is for believe that Jesus died for your sins 

And the C is for calling on His name by asking Jesus to come into your heart. 

"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." -Romans 6:23 

Until next time, 

Ignite your life!

Kaitlyn and Heather discuss the difference between talents and spiritual gifts. A spiritual gift is a special divine empowerment given to each believer by the Holy Spirit to accomplish a given type of ministry.  

Oftentimes our gifts don't come natural to us. That's why we must rely on God to help us with what He's called us to do.   

1 Corinthians 12:4 tells us, "Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit." Everyone's gifting will look different, but we are united in the fact that we're putting our faith in Jesus.  

And 1 Corinthians 12:1 says, "Pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy." Our motivation for using our spiritual gifts should come from a place of loving God and loving others.   

ABC's of Salvation: 

The A is for admit you've done wrong. 

The B is for believe that Jesus died for our sins. 

And C is for calling on His name by asking Jesus to come into your heart. 

"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." -Romans 6:23 

Until next time, 

Ignite your life!

What does it mean to meditate? Kaitlyn and Heather discuss what meditation is, what it can look like and how we can use it to grow closer to God.   Joshua 1:8 says, "Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night..."  

Meditation in the Christian sense isn't about emptying our minds completely of all thought, but focusing it on God and letting the Holy Spirit fill us with a sense of peace.   "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." -Exodus 14:14   

ABC's of Salvation: 

The A is for admit you've done wrong 

The B is for believe that Jesus died for our sins 

And the C is for calling on His name by asking Jesus to come into your heart  

"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." -Romans 6:23 

Until next time, 

Ignite your life!

Kaitlyn and Heather introduce the topic of movement for week two of the series: Ready Yourself. They discuss how exercising can come in many different forms including activities like cleaning and doing yard work.   

Looking for motivation to begin incorporating more movement into your day? Try creating a space in your home devoted to your favorite form of exercise! Finding new hobbies and activities to do can also be a great way to get active.   

Verse: Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit?  Therefore honor God with your bodies. -1 Corinthians 6:19-20  

ABC's of Salvation: 

The A is for admit you've done wrong 

The B is for believe that Jesus died for our sins 

And C is for calling on His name by asking Jesus to come into your heart. 

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. -Romans 6:23 

Until next time, 

Ignite your life!

This is Week 1 of our September series, "Ready Yourself." This week, the topic is on rest and sleep hygiene. For today's episode, Heather and Kaitlyn share their bedtime routines and provide some tips on how you get the best, most beneficial rest.  

Verse: "In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety." -Psalm 4:8  

Check it Out: https://peermag.org/articles/dreaming-again/ 

ABC's of Salvation: The A is for admit you've done wrong 

The B is for believe that Jesus died for our sins 

And the C is for calling on His name by asking Jesus to come into your heart 

"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." -Romans 6:23

Kaitlyn and Heather discuss the lyrics to the song, Blessed Up by Wande. Wande is a Nigerian American Hip Hop artist and the first woman to be signed to Reach Records.  

Kaitlyn shares about what bearing fruit means in the biblical sense and refers to Galatians 5:22-23 that says, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control."   

Heather and Kaitlyn also talk about what it means to rely on God's help instead of doing things in our own strength.   

ABC's of Salvation: 

The A is for admit you've done wrong 

The B is for believe that Jesus died for our sins 

And C is for calling on His name by asking Jesus to come into your heart.   

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. -Romans 6:23 

Until next time, 

Ignite your life!