In this episode I talk about what my first year at Moody Bible Institute was like, some of the highs and lows of the transition, and some important lessons I learned while I was there. I emphasize the need to seek God throughout our calling, to have God as our number one desire as Christians, and to prioritize God over other things. I am very excited about this episode as God was really the one that brought it together and allowed me to have the time to complete it, and can't wait for you guys to listen! I hope this can encourage you no matter where you are or what you are going through, God Bless!

In this episode I finally got some time to not only record but also get a guest, Cal Rinck!! Unfortunately, school is starting back up this fall and not a lot of people are always looking forward to it. The two of us dive a bit into the topic of what it's like being a Christian in high school and what we can do to be a light to others.

0:28 - Cal shares a bit about himself
1:15 - Cal's podcast (@dadhatpod on Insta)
2:02 - Favorite things about this summer
4:02 - Things we've learned this summer
6:15 - Getting into the topic of high school
6:38 - Easy/Hard things about being a Christian in high school
9:20 - What we want to accomplish with our podcasts
10:53 - Peach Tea Sponsor
11:28 - Ways to stand out as Christians in high school
14:52 - Being more open about our faith
16:24 - Advice for those going back to school this year
17:57 - People will always remember how you made them feel
19:56 - More advice (you're gonna need it)
20:55 - We can't do this alone
21:30 - Don't wait until you're older or wish you were younger, NOW is the time
22:45 - Keep asking God for strength over temptations/difficulties
23:10 - Headphones
23:20 - Airless tire
24:21 - Wrapping up
24:48 - Prayer

Cal's Insta - @calrinck74
Luke's Insta - @luke.butler_
Podcast Insta - @talkin_god_withlb_podcast

In this episode I give some thoughts on how we should try to view and think about material things and money as Christians. I even dove into some Scripture and looked at what it had to say about it. As always, I hope this made sense and wasn't all over the place. Please don't hesitate to ask me questions or give me feedback on these episodes, I'd love to be able to talk to you about this and how to make it better!! I hope you're all having a great week!!

1:37 - What Finance Class Taught Me
2:39 - Why Do We Buy Things?
3:55 - We Are Privileged Yet Not Satisfied
4:25 - Ways To Be Generous
5:10 - Buying To Impress
5:43 - Appreciating What We Have
6:11 - Comparison/Destination Addiction
7:15 - Stay In Your Lane
9:12 - Jesus On Material Things and Money
10:16 - Having Money Isn't Bad
10:56 - Paul on Contentment (Pt. 1)
11:30 - A Content Mindset
12:23 - Paul on Contentment (Pt. 2)
13:34 - Money Can't Fulfill
14:30 - God Won't Give What We Can't Handle
15:15 - God Gives What We NEED
15:57 - Selling My Camaro
17:23 - God Will Provide
17:57 - Following God ≠ More $
18:07 - Nothing Else Matters
18:40 - Wrapping Up (Listen)

In this episode I go over what the podcast is about and what is needed for the future. The message starts at 7:10 and goes over how we spell joy vs. how we live it out. I hope you enjoy!! :)