Limping For Jesus

The study of last things brings hope to many, including people with disabilities. Pastor Mike explores the state of humanity after death and the resurrection of the dead. One day, when Jesus returns, we will be resurrected to bodies that are no longer impacted by sin, death or disability. Faith healers wrongly teach that all people can be healed now, “If they just have more faith”. However, the Bible offers a better hope. Eternal hope.

Mephiboseth, the son of Johnathan acquired a disability when he was five. From 2 Samuel 4 and 9, Pastor Mike explores his story and shows how even though Mephiboseth was not healed, God provided for him and blesses him in other ways. He was a husband, father and would be treated like one of the King’s sons. Pastor Mike often tells people, “Don’t feel bad for me. I have cerebral palsy, but God has not kept one good thing from me.” Tune in for this very special episode.

Living with cerebral palsy has physical challenges, but the biggest barriers I face is society’s attitudes about disabilities. I’m often spoken to like a child or that I’m slow. In today’s episode, we will explore why people with disabilities should be treated like they are competent adults. I share experiences and advice for people with and without disabilities on today’s episode.

Being able to watch our favorite pastors online is a blessing, but it’s no substitute for a relationship with a local church. In today’s episode, Pastor Mike explores two important topics. The dangers of being a lone wolf Christian and the dangers of church hopping. Be encouraged to find a biblical church to do life with other Christians.

In today’s episode, Pastor Mike challenges Christians who engage online in many social media platforms to share the Gospel. What’s the Christian’s main purpose in life? It’s to Know Christ and make him known. This includes using online resources to reach people. If you or I don’t share Jesus, who will?

The prosperity gospel promises people that everyone can have a rich life full of money and health. That healing is guaranteed and all you need is faith. Pastor Mike explains why this message hurts people with disabilities who do not get healed and why this message is harmful. The Gospel is that we get God. The Abundant life in Scripture has been twisted to mean the American dream with Jesus sprinkled on top. What if you have disabilities your whole life? Are you a failure at faith? No way! Tune in for this important episode. Article mentioned in episode is by Kate Bowler and can be found at: https://www.vox.com/first-person/2018/3/12/17109306/prosperity-gospel-good-evil-cancer-fate-theology-theodicy

How can Christians with disabilities use their trials for God’s glory? In today’s episode, Pastor Mike encourages us to get past the “woe is me” stage and on to seeing God’s purposes in our thorns. Do you believe your disability can be used by God? Tune in and get encouragement and a challenge to live for Christ! He also shares a personal story about how a gentleman went from his biggest critic to one of his biggest supporters. How does a man go from, “Cripples can’t be pastors” to “I don’t want to miss Pastor Mike’s Bible Study.”? It’s an amazing story of grace, forgiveness and reconciliation.

In today’s episode, Pastor Mike explores the truth about why Christians with disabilities need to be content with their bodies. If the Holy Spirit dwells in you, you are his Temple. Yes, you! God uses pastor Mike, cerebral palsy included, for his glory. Christians with disabilities are called to be disciples. There’s no exemptions.

In this episode, Pastor Mike explores how pastors can help erase mental health stigmas in the church. He encourages pastors to be transparent about their own life struggles, to have a solid theology of mental health, to provide pastoral counseling and encourage people to see therapists too. Many people with mental illness have been hurt by church. Pastors can lead the charge to erase stigmas and point hurting people to hope in Jesus.

In today’s podcast, Pastor Mike talks about how services are going for First Baptist since being back from the shutdown. Our second topic is how do we stand for God in a culture that is post-Christian. And our last topic is about what our lives should look like if we call Jesus Lord