STUCK IN THE MESSY

Through the Mission Hills Ministry Development Program (MDP), the Life Center welcomed the lovely Kathryn Lewis for an 8-month residency last fall. In this episode, Kathryn joins Micah and Christa to discuss her experiences at the Life Center—the ups, downs, and everything in between. You won’t want to miss it!

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Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits

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🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller

🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Kathryn Lewis

🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions

🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland

A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.

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Humility is usually celebrated as a positive character trait…but what exactly is humility? Is it just self-deprecation? What does it mean to humbly serve others as Jesus did? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Erin Marken as we dive into this topic and kick off our third season of Stuck in the Messy!

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Scripture Reference

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📖 Philippians 2:3-8

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Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits

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🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller

🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Abbey Davis

🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions

🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland

A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.

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When trying to help someone in need, where do you start? What boundaries should you set? How do you know when the resource-navigating process is over? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Abbey Davis as we tackle these questions and more!

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MISHAPS Acronym

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➕ Mental health

➕ Income

➕ Strength

➕ Housing

➕ Addiction

➕ Paperwork

➕ Support

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Steps for Resource Navigation

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1️⃣ Assess safety

2️⃣ Get “the big three”

3️⃣ Address the original problem

✅ Step 1: Pursue housing

✅ Step 2: Enroll in support programming

✅ Step 3: Address family & health concerns

3️⃣ Develop a safety net

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Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits

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🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller

🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Abbey Davis

🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions

🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland

A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.

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True service is relational, which means it can also be messy! As we seek to serve the homeless, what does it mean to walk alongside them in practical ways? What does a long-term friendship look like? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Joni Ann Morella as we discuss our experiences and give tips for navigating long-term relationships with homeless friends.

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Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits

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🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller

🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Joni Ann Morella

🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions

🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland

A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.

© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

In the first three Beatitudes in Matthew 5, Jesus upends our idea of who will experience the good life. The good life, He tells us, belongs not to the wealthy, the powerful, or the gifted; rather, it belongs to the poor in spirit, the grieving, and the meek. In response to this shocking revelation, our staff created a series of “beatitudes” reflecting how God has shifted our perspectives here at the Life Center. Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Brenda Dalton as we discuss what God shown us!

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SHOW NOTES

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Life Center “Beatitudes”

✅ The good life is for those who recognize their own brokenness, for their idea of service will be perfected.

✅ The good life is for those who are content with what they have, for their eyes will be opened to God’s blessing.

✅ The good life is for those who keep their gates open, for they will experience God’s community, heart, and presence.

✅ The good life is for those who view themselves as needy, for they will experience a special connection with God.

✅ The good life is for those who stop trying to use their own wisdom, for they will experience true freedom.

✅ The good life is for those who work, for they will see themselves as God sees them.

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Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits

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🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller

🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Brenda Dalton

🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions

🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland

A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.

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Our God is amazingly generous, often giving us undeserved blessings. However, He also frequently asks us to gain a reward through work. As we try to reflect God’s character to others, how should these two principles play out in our relationships? When should we practice no-strings-attached generosity, and when should we let someone sow and reap their own reward? We invite you to join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Heather Johnston as we dive into this challenging topic!

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SHOW NOTES

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📖 Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

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Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits

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🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller

🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Heather Johnston

🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions

🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland

A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.

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Many of us compartmentalize our lives like a pie: one slice for church, one for work, one for family, and so on. But what if our “pie” became more like a “smoothie,” with the spiritual infusing every part of our lives? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest John Hannig as we discuss the unpredictable beauty that comes when we say to God, “Your day, Your way.”

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SHOW NOTES

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📖 Walking with the Poor by Bryant L. Myers

🎧 Chaos Dragon Podcast series by the BibleProject

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Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits

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🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller

🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: John Hannig

🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions

🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland

A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.

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When someone asks for help, many of us jump into “fix-it mode” to solve the problem. While this may seem like a necessary response, it can also harm both the help-giver and receiver. Join Micah and Christa as we discuss how to identify and fight fix-it mode! You also won’t want to miss an extended interview with one of our Life Center friends.

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SHOW NOTES

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📖 Bridges out of Poverty by Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D.; Philip DeVol; and Terie Dreussi-Smith

📖 When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert

📖 Walking with the Poor by Bryant L. Myers (edited) 

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Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits

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🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller

🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions

🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland

A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.

© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

Many of us feel unsure how to respond when we see someone holding a cardboard sign. Should we smile and wave? Give money, toiletries, or food? Look straight ahead? If you’ve ever faced this dilemma, this episode is for you! Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Randy Fowler as we discuss our experiences interacting with homeless friends on street corners and offer tips for doing it well!

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Steps for Interacting with Someone Holding a Cardboard Sign

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● Conversation Topics and Example Questions

● Name (Hi, I'm ____. What’s your name?)

● Music (Have you heard this song? What’s your favorite type of music?)

● Origin (Where are you from? Did you grow up in Colorado?)

● Prayer (Is there something I can pray for you about?)

● Sports (Did you hear about the [insert sports team] game the other day?)

● Weather (What do you think of this weather? It’s beautiful, crazy, etc.)

● Today’s activity (What are you up to today?)

● Miscellaneous (Make up your own question!)

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Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits

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🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller

🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Randy Fowler

🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions

🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland

A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.

© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved

As we see more and more unhoused residents in our community, many of us are wondering, how can we help? Aren't there plenty of jobs available for the homeless? Why do some people receive assistance but still end up back on the streets? If you’ve ever had similar questions, please join Micah, Christa, and executive producer Colin McFarland as we tackle some of these topics.

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Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits

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🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller

🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Colin McFarland

🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions

🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland

A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.

© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved