No matter how old we get we never stop growing, learning and becoming. This is certainly true in the life of a Christian. Even when we face seasons of setbacks and failure, they become a catalyst of growth and opportunity. None of us are who we were 20 years ago. We are not even who we were five years ago. Our character is still one of godliness and integrity but our skills, capacity, understanding and wisdom have increased. Growth never happens by accident. Growth must be desired, pursued and cultivated. I look forward to our time together as we grow together.

There is a saying going around now that says..."I would rather be known for what I am for than for what I am against." That sounds pretty good. It sounds reasonable. It is meant to help people stay on the positive side of life and not the negative. The truth is much more nuanced. This is a statement to get people to shut up and go along with whatever the popular narrative of the moment is. If I am for something than I am against its opposite. While we should not always be argumentative, we should be standing up for the truth and for what is right. I am for good and not for evil. We believe that there is right and that there is wrong. There is a correct way and there is a wrong way. We know that Jesus is the only way. HE says - "I am THE WAY, THE TRUTH and THE LIFE. NO ONE comes to the Father, except through me. This will be a good and eye opening discussion. Let's dive in.

We all know those people. Yes, I said those people. People who lack common sense. They may be high-capacity people. They may be achievers in business and are able to get things done. But they lack common sense and the common touch. They do things that leave us with our mouths open in awe of their lack of situational awareness and basic courtesy. In this podcast we are going to look at how to deal with people like this in a biblical and constructive manner.

We live in a time when people take offence to everything. If you don't see things the way that they do. If you dare to take a Biblical stand or if you burp after eating garlic. People often do and say incredibly hurtful thigs. So, what do you do when offense presents itself to you like a hot pizza when you are starving and on a diet? This podcast is going to look at that and more. Strap in and get ready for a good conversation.

Money. All of us Need it. All of us could use some more of it. The Bible warns us about the love of money being the root of all kinds of evil. This has led many Christians to come to the idea that money itself is evil. Let me assure you that money can be used for good just as much as it can for evil.It's funny. The Bible has a great deal to say about money, yet we become uneasy when it is talked about. Especially when preachers talk about it. Could it be that the way that we think about and use and spend money actually reveals a great deal about what is in our hearts? The Bible actually says that "Money answers all things". In this podcast we are going to take a look at this. This will inspire, challenge and equip us to understand money in a better context.

All of us want to be liked. All of us want people to agree with our way of seeing things. There is a quote that is powerful... Many times, in order to be right with God means that we win the disapproval of people. Are you willing to stand with God if that means people will walk away from you? Approval addiction is just like any other addiction. We can become a slave to the opinions of people. This is such a horrible place to be in life because many people are inconsistent in what they say they believe. This addiction is unsustainable because no two people consistently say and believe the same thing on any number of subjects. Who are you going to agree with? The only approval we need is the opinion of God Himself. In this podcast we are going to cover this and so much more. When you know that God is pleased with you there is no need to go running for another "hit" that feeds the ego.

I am convinced that Christian's should be a cut above everyone else. We are the ones that God has called to represent Him as an ambassador of Heaven.

I would think, if we are going to represent Jesus, then we should do it well. The Bible tells us that people would know that we are Christians by our love, our words, our works and our wisdom.To be tacky means to be lacking in style or good taste. It is to be lacking in good communication skills and good manners with an attitude to match. To be tacky implies something of low or poor quality that is made cheaply not inexpensively. Who hasn't received a tacky gift from someone who put little thought or expense into it?As Christians we are to be thoughtful, kind, bold, truthful and Spirit led. A tacky Christian is cringeworthy to watch in action. They are the opposite of what we are supposed to be in attitude and behavior. In our day of heated opinions and heightened attitudes we need to be at our best. We need to be filled with wisdom and graceful with people. In this podcast we will discuss these things and more.

Faith is at the very heart of the Word of God and the Christian life. I ran across an article that I thought was powerful. Someone who had apologized because of how they had got caught up in some false teaching and apologized for how that incorrect take on faith had actually become a stumbling block to helping people walk by faith instead of strengthening people's faith. This podcast is going to take an honest and open look at what faith is and is not. I pray that this will be healing for many and instructive as well. If you find yourself getting a little flustered by what I am saying. Then it is vital that you examine your own heart and what you believe in light of what the Word of God really says. Enjoy the ride this should be fun.

This Episode is a joint Podcast from Copenhagen Denmark with the host of the Podcast Talking with Fred (Peace in Danish) Tony Valez. We discuss Star Trek, the importance of having good conversations with people and the way that that Charlie Kirk has struck a chord in America and Globally.