The Tabernacle Podcast

John is joined by Tim and Marti Wicksall to talk about how codependency to an addict almost shipwrecked their lives. Their story includes how God brought them from broken marriages to Al-Anon, to eventually finding one another and a home at the Tabernacle. Through it all, God has brought them healing, forgiveness, and freedom.

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John is joined by Tim and Heidi to talk about common challenges in marriages. They talk about understanding the unique differences between spouses, and how it impacts communication, vulnerability, and forgiveness. They also stress the importance that investment and gratitude play into making a marriage better.

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John and David sit down with Kris Johns to hear his changed life story. Kris shares how God won the tug-of-war with the world for his heart, and what happens when you give God your "yes." Kris serves as a campus pastor in Manistee.

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John is joined by Tim Burgess and Martin Rizzi to talk about New Year's resolutions. Martin likes them and Tim does not. Together they unite around the larger idea of change, what the Bible says about it, and the when and how of making changes.

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John is joined by Victoria Hughes, the Creative Arts Director at the Tabernacle. They talk about how music is selected for worship services and the power of music in discipling the congregation. Victoria gives Biblical insight into the theology of worship, and how songs serve to drive home the message.

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John is joined by Martin and Adam to look at Satan's motivation in the book of Revelation and ask the question, "if Satan knows how it ends, why does he still oppose, deceive and destroy?".  They discuss Satan's origins, nature, methods, and how they are manifested in the End Times and also explore what we can learn from and apply to spiritual warfare in our daily lives.

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John and Isaac are joined by Isaac's sister Shayna, and her husband Chris, who share their changed life stories. Shayna's hopes and dreams were shattered when she was 21 year old. But she found a deeper relationship with Jesus by surrendering to Him, and the realization that her purpose in life is suffering.

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John and Tim explore the theology behind humor, laughter, and joy. They talk about God's sense of humor and why it's important for us not to take ourselves too seriously. Bonus material is provided by C.S. Lewis, Charles Spurgeon, and G.K. Chesterton.

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John, along with Heidi Burgess, interviews Gail Heaven King, beloved member of the Tabernacle who has been given only a few months to live. In an episode that is far from a cry-fest, Gail shares some of her life story, her love for Jesus, her battle with cancer, and her spiritual gift of faith and how she is fearlessly facing death, full of gratitude and infectious joy, knowing that she will be seeing Jesus very soon.

John and Martin sit down with Pastor Michael to hear his changed life story and what happens when God gets your "yes." We first met Michael through our partnership with Mosaic Church in Detroit, and he shares his amazing journey from street-hustler, jail, addiction, freedom, chef, and now pastor of The Well church-plant.

You can find out more about his ministry at: yourmainingredient.com. To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: thetabchurch.com