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The corrosion we feel happens when we expect a political figure or a government to protect a dream that only God can sustain."

As our nation navigates shifting definitions of the American Dream and cultural anxiety over systemic decay, where should believers anchor their hope?

In the conclusion of this special two-part pre-July 4th series on Heartfelt Mornings, Pastor Tom Roepke joins Burch and Lisa to look past the contemporary political noise. Picking up right where last week's discussion on Abraham Lincoln left off, this episode tackles everything from the hilarious, real-time cultural shock of World Cup tourists to the profound, foundational truths written into the Declaration of Independence.

The conversation challenges us to drop the usual political talking points and examine a vital question: Have we hitched our hope to an election cycle instead of the King of Kings? This archive features the full conversation, including a final pastoral prayer for our communities, our leaders, and our national character.

During the broadcast, Tom also highlights a powerful sermon titled "Once in 250 Years – Celebrating the Declaration," delivered from the pulpit of Bethel Chapel by Dave Zanotti of the American Policy Roundtable. Listeners are highly encouraged to visit The Public Square media platform to hear Dave's full audio address, which serves as an excellent companion resource to help families re-center on first principles over the holiday weekend. Listen here.

As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, we often look strictly at political philosophy to understand our history. But what does the actual math show about the spiritual climate of early America? 🇺🇸✨

Welcome to Part 1 of our special conversation on Heartfelt Radio.

In this segment, Pastor Tom sits down with Heartfelt Mornings cohosts Lisa Friend and Bruchon English to discuss the deep, biblically saturated culture that birthed our nation and why the structure of our government looks the way it does. Drawing from the profound insights of Washington scholar Dr. William B. Allen, we explore how early Americans’ realistic understanding of human frailty shaped our system of checks and balances, and why true leadership requires a posture of self-restraint and healing grace.

In this segment: The Standard: George Washington stepping onto the balcony of Federal Hall in 1789 and establishing a national character built on public morality. Biblical Realism: Why the separation of powers isn't just a political trick, but a practical shield built by a people who took the reality of human sin seriously (Jeremiah 17:9).

The Constitutional "Covenant": How the Reformed tradition of solemn covenants transformed a ruler from an absolute monarch into a accountable covenant-keeper—"Mr. President." The Posture of Healing: A look at Abraham Lincoln’s scriptural language used to bind up national fractures rather than exploit them.

📌 TIMESTAMPS:

Stay tuned for Part 2 of this conversation dropping next week on July 2nd at 7:00 AM!

If this conversation challenges or encourages you, please like, subscribe, and share it with a friend who loves our national heritage. Blessings! 🙌

Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on the digital noise? 📱

In this message, Pastor Tom concludes series, Crushing Chaos, with a powerful look at how to transition from the exhaustion of the world’s patterns into the peace of God's Garden.

We often focus so much on what we gain from technology that we completely blind ourselves to what we are giving up. Technology was designed for convenience, but your soul was designed for love—and love requires a slower, unforced rhythm.

Pastor Tom also leans into the upcoming 4th of July week and the approaching America 250 milestone. Featuring a powerful clip from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.  , 

Heart Felt Radio Interview (Full America 250 Episode): https://youtu.be/dK_oJUGjhWA

The One-Minute Pause App: Download the free tool by Wild at Heart in your app store to help break the digital fever twice a day. 

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We didn’t mean to. No one ever plans to hand over a device that fuels late-night anxiety, comparison, and isolation. Yet, we look around our homes and realize a digital firehose is pouring straight into our souls.

This Father's Day weekend, Pastor Tom continues our series, with a timely look at the spiritual battle inside our pockets. Drawing from a powerful, real-life moment of courage from a 7-year-old boy named Witten at a service this week in O’Fallon, IL, this message is a direct rallying cry for our church—and specifically for men—to stand guard over our homes.

The enemy doesn’t need to kick down your front door anymore; he just needs a Wi-Fi signal. It's time to talk back to the digital GPS of this world, break the silence, and protect the gates of our lives.

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Are you scrolling more but enjoying life less? 📱👇 In a world that is more digitally connected than ever, why do we feel so lonely, anxious, and isolated?

Today, we’re looking at how social media quietly steals our joy and how we can reclaim the power of real, face-to-face presence.

We’ll also be celebrating a massive milestone for someone in our church family, Shelby Goddard, on her recent graduation from Franklin University! 🎉

If it’s your first time listening, drop a comment below and say hello! We would love to connect with you.

💬 YOUR ASSIGNMENT THIS WEEK:

Don’t just text someone—call them.

Don’t just pray for someone—pray with them.

Don’t just say you care—show up and choose presence.

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How do we move from simply "surviving" the mess of life to actually "occupying" our God-given purpose?

In this powerful conclusion to our 4-week series, Pastor Tom explores Days 5 and 6 of Creation (Genesis 1:20-31), where God transitions from building the infrastructure of the universe to populating it with life.

We discover that order is not the end goal—fruitfulness is.

In this message: A Legacy Tribute: We celebrate the incredible 92-year life of Jim Welker. Hear firsthand memories of Linden Road’s history and see what it looks like to convert a lifetime of success into Kingdom significance.

The 4th Day Story: Hear from Steven, a 27-year-old whose faith has been rekindled, and see how God is using him.

The Chaos-Crushing Toolkit: Walk away with 4 practical, daily steps (Presence, Boundaries, Alignment, and Purpose) to keep the "Leviathan" at bay and walk in the peace of Christ.

Small but Mighty: An update on our partnership with Grace Episcopal and how Linden Road is turning "Swords into Plowshares."

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"I know this church."

Those were the words of a local delivery driver who walked into Linden Road.

Years ago, she was in a difficult place, and this church placed a simple set of kitchenware in her hands. Today? She passed those same pots down to her daughter.

Chaos says you’re too small to make a difference. The Principle of Placement says that when a 'good thing' is put in the 'God spot,' it creates a legacy that lasts for generations. J

oin Pastor Tom this Sunday for Part 3 of Crushing Chaos. We’re talking about Day 4 of Creation, the "Small but Mighty" heart of Linden Road, and why we are moving our furniture to better serve our city.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED: 📍 You Were Never Meant to Parent Alone: Download our free guide and find your village here: https://www.lindenroad.church/you-were-never-meant-to-parent-alone/

🌍 Sponsor a Child: Join Pastor Tom & Melinda in supporting the work of Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/sponsor-a-child/?countries=KE

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It’s Memorial Day weekend, and while many of us are using the three-day break as an absolute escape hatch from our hectic schedules, a vacation won't fix a lack of structure.

Today is also Pentecost Sunday, and in Part 2 of our Crushing Chaos series, Pastor Tom drops a truth bomb that will completely reframe your week: "The answer to chaos isn’t peace... it’s order. And Godly order requires PARTITION."

In this message, "The Power of Partition," we look at how the Holy Spirit fell like fire not just to give the disciples goosebumps, but to draw a line in the sand—separating them from the chaos of the world for a global destiny.

In this episode:

🎙️ A special look at Pastor Tom’s recent segment on Heartfelt Radio's Pastor's Corner.

🔥 How Pentecost mathematically reverses the linguistic chaos of the Tower of Babel.

🛠️ The 3 specific partitions you must let the Holy Spirit draw in your life this week to protect your time, your identity, and your sanity. Missed out on our Compassion International Sunday last week? It's not too late to build an infrastructure of hope for a child in Kenya.

Email 📧 [email protected] today!

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RESOURCES MENTIONED: 📍 You Were Never Meant to Parent Alone: Download our free guide and find your village here: https://www.lindenroad.church/you-were-never-meant-to-parent-alone/

🌍 Sponsor a Child: Join Pastor Tom & Melinda in supporting the work of Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/sponsor-a-child/?countries=KE

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What would you say to the next generation if you knew your time on earth was running out?

In this episode of Pastor’s Corner, Pastor Tom Roepke joins Heartfelt Mornings hosts Burch and Lisa to unpack a deeply moving, urgent perspective on life, family, and cultural stewardship inspired by a recent address from former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse.

Speaking at the Manhattan Institute while facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, Sasse chose to look past Washington politics and target the true battleground of our era: the human soul and the local family table.

Join us as we explore what it means to live "on the clock" with a robust biblical worldview. We live in the most abundant era in human history, yet our culture is drowning in digital anxiety, gluttony, and grievance. How do we fight back? By cultivating true biblical virtue, practicing "Tech Sabbaths," and choosing the slow, local, inconvenient work of discipleship.

We ground this life-overview in two foundational scripture passages:

📖 Mark 8:36–37 – The danger of gaining the world but forfeiting the soul. 

📖 Deuteronomy 6:6–7 – God's local, relational design for family discipleship.

No matter what the future holds, our times are in God's sovereign hands. It’s time to roll up our sleeves, put down our screens, and plant our "apple trees" today.

🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED: To read or watch Ben Sasse’s full, profound address, visit the Manhattan Institute webpage: https://www.city-journal.org/article/ben-sasse-manhattan-institute-americans-habits

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzziAtD94rA

We're launching our brand-new series, "Crushing Chaos," inspired by the insights of Pastor Manny Arango.

If your life, your calendar, or your mind has felt like a whirlwind lately, you are not alone. But what if the answer to your chaos isn’t a change of scenery? What if the answer isn't peace... but order?

Let's talk about "The Infrastructure of Impact," a look at the radical truth hidden in Genesis 1 and Isaiah 27. God isn't intimidated by your mess; He sees it as raw material for a miracle.

Learn how to draw the sword of divine order, dust off your daily habits, and build a character strong enough to carry the weight of your purpose.

✨ COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL SPONSORSHIP: Last week was Compassion Sunday! If you missed it or want to step up to be an infrastructure of hope for a child waiting for a sponsor, we want to hear from you. Email Pastor Tom directly at 📧 [email protected] and our team will get you all the details. 💬

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: What’s your "Chaos Scale" number today? (1 = Totally Zen, 10 = Beautiful Disaster). Let us know in the comments below!

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 📍 You Were Never Meant to Parent Alone: Download our free guide and find your village here: https://www.lindenroad.church/you-were-never-meant-to-parent-alone/

🌍 Sponsor a Child: Join Pastor Tom & Melinda in supporting the work of Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/sponsor-a-child/?countries=KE

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