Do you remember the last time someone decided to have their quiet time when praying before a meal? Don't be that guy.

Today I'll teach you how to lead others in prayer and how it's different than praying on your own.

Scripture referenced:

• Matthew 6:7-8

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There was one group, the Pharisees, that were great at making and enforcing spiritual rules.

Today I'll explain why Jesus rebuked them and why legalism is not the goal for Christians.

Scripture referenced:

• Matthew 23:1-4
• Matthew 23:23-24

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A lot of people approach the Bible's commands wondering "what can I get away with?" instead of "how do I obey?"

Today I'll explain why good rules are designed to protect you and bring life instead of destruction.

Scripture referenced:

• Psalm 1:1-4

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Do you feel God calling you to make a big change in your life? Do you feel him prompting you to do something different?

Today I'll share why I decided to start this podcast and the reason I stopped pursuing my engineering career to focus on ministry.

Listen to the rest of Ministry Startup on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and at www.ministrystartup.com

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Most Christians either read the Bible cover-to-cover or jump around between different parts of the Bible.

Today I'll tell you why incorporating chronological Bible study will help you learn things you wouldn't see otherwise.

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When you get advice consistently it's easy to fall into "analysis paralysis," where you don't know when to stop getting advice and just take action.

Today I'll explain the purpose of getting advice and when you can feel good about not getting any more of it.

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Fear, doubt, and anxiety form the unholy trinity of negative emotions. They come on you unexpectedly and stick around longer than you'd like.

Today I'll break down the cure for each emotion so you can recover quickly and not let them dictate your life.

Scripture referenced:

• Philippians 4:6-7

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We celebrate all kinds of holidays, from Christmas to Valentines Day. But is that something Christians should do?

Today I'll explain my stance on celebrating pagan (non-Christian) holidays and how I arrive there.

Scripture referenced:

• 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

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Today I get to chat with my amazing wife, Andrea Albritton.

Some things you'll hear us discuss on this episode:

• The story of how we met
• Why we almost never argue
• How being married has helped us grow as disciples

Stuff we mention in this episode:

• Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood by Melissa Kruger
• When God Says "Wait" by Elizabeth Laing Thompson
• When God Says "Go" by Elizabeth Laing Thompson

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Jesus told his followers to "go and make disciples of all nations." But how do you actually do that?

Today we're wrapping our 4-part miniseries on "How to make a disciple" by talking about what to do after someone has become a Christian.

Scripture referenced:

• Matthew 28:19-20

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