Saints & Sinners

Can you find "gold" in the rubble of this year? In this podcast

Aaron and Mark talk about processing what life is like in 2020. From Covid-19, to job insecurity, to family sadness. Getting over your house burning down to your son call you grumpy. Share in this conversation as they talk, joke and are vulnerable about life and faith.

The bible says, "the trial of your faith is more precious than gold". And in this podcast they talk about how 2020 has taught them some golden lessons.

Aaron and Mark share their personal fears. Especially as Covid-19 takes effect. They ponder the fact that fear has many layers. They also discuss practical ways to overcome fear.

Hopefully you will relate to their observations and be encouraged in whatever it is that you are facing.

Even though this is serious subject, they do have a few laughs as well.

In this episode Aaron and Mark discuss the fact that often times we are in a crises and then we have a crises in the crises, thus "it is only the depth that Varies".

They share their own current experience and how they are currently dealing with stuff happening while being in Lockdown.

Aaron and Mark talk about how lessons from the past and the present can help prepare for a new reality.

Being in Lockdown and finding new ways to do their work has helped them figure out things as they move into the "after Lockdown" life.

Their big idea is about staying on Mission!

Candid, honest and open - they share their thoughts that may just help others.

In this 2nd episode on Joy, Aaron and Mark take a deeper dive in how to find joy in everything

They see that joy has an "engine" which inspires faith. This faith in turn leads to trust, going onto the power of confession, ultimately bringing joy. Joy continues to emerge as we serve each other.

We hope that this podcast will be both enlightening and bring you joy!

Is God joyful?

Aaron and Mark talk about joy from their different backgrounds. Aaron being a comedian, and in the "business" of joy, shares a unique perspective on how laughter and joy come together.

At the same time, the bible often talks about joy in the midst of hardship. And hardship can be a form of "mis-direction" leading to joy.

n the midst of a Coronavirus pandemic, Aaron and Mark talk about uncertainty. In this episode they share stories of past uncertainties and how one can potentially learn from them.

They anchor their conversation around a metaphor that Jesus spoke about in Luke 11:34, “Your eye is like a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is filled with light. But when it is unhealthy, your body is filled with darkness.

This Podcast is where comedian Aaron Mcilroy and pastor Mark van Straaten talk about all things faith and life.

Coming from totally different backgrounds, Aaron and Mark share a common love for God and for people.

This is their account of everyday faith!