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  • Joe Mehl - EP:98

    Hey folks welcome back to another Timonspodcast. This week I had the pleasure to chat with Joe Mehl. He’s a total stud doing big things. He just won a prestigious 40 under 40 award from rv pro.mag. He is very cool, please enjoy this conversation.

     

    You can check out his stuff on YouTube @JoeMehl  and  @alliancerv 

     

    As for me, you can find me on Twitter @timonspodcast

    Or email me [email protected]

     

    thanks for joining this adventure, until next time

    1 hr
  • Don’t be a Hypocrite - AFBF/Dadcast

    Aiming for Biblical Families (AFBF). This is week 2's teaching of an 8-week series taught by my dad. We will only release 7 of the 8 episodes. 


    Show notes below. The show Questions are below that.

     

    You can reach me [email protected]

     

    I have seen many Christians train their kids to act morally, but they fail to train

    their kids to think morally. Unfortunately, children or grown-ups who only act morally, but do not think morally are in danger of becoming hypocrites. A hypocrite is someone who acts one way while their heart is somewhere else.

    Around age 3 or so children can begin to grasp the moral reason why some thing is wrong or right. This is when you want to begin training the child to think of why something is good or bad. But don't get the process backward! I have often witnessed parents treating a toddler as if they were a peer. On the other hand, I have witnessed parents chiding a 15 or 16 year old as if he were a toddler. If you exalt a toddler to the position of an adult, you’ll create a monster. If by the age of 12 they don’t respect you, you may have already lost the battle (I will address this in a few weeks). But when you treat a teenager like a little toddler, you will only deepen the chasm between your eroding relationship.

    Temperaments and personalities differ in each child, but biblical principles

    remain the same. We must train to the standard of scripture, not to personality. Whether you’re shy or outgoing, emotional or stoic, the Bible is your standard. The fifth commandment: honor your father and mother is a commandment, not just a good idea to follow if you feel like it. Now I know some parents are difficult to honor. And I’m not going to get into the weeds on that subject here. I’m just pointing out that God’s word needs to be applied to everyone, at every age, with every temperament.

    Consider the parable of the two sons Matthew 21:28-32. There are two different

    personalities at play here; one is disrespectful, one is a hypocrite. The son who resisted his father's will ended up doing what was right. The other failed. We should strive to do better than either son.

    Principle over Law

    Younger children under 5 need to respond to parental authority. You can't reason with a toddler, he simply needs to obey. But as your child ages, you need to introduce something deeper than rules. The law is insufficient to produce moral character. Laws set boundaries against evil, they should protect a child from moral, emotional and physical harm. But rules won’t necessarily create in a child a love for God. I believe that there are underlying principles behind every biblical command or rule that relates the heart of God

    for His people. You must learn how to train your children about the principle that lies behind the law. For example, a father tells his child it is bedtime. He must not get out of bed, he needs to get a full nights rest. What happens if there is a fire? Should the child lay in bed while the house burns down? What if he becomes sick? Should he lay in bed in his own vomit because he wasn’t supposed to get out of bed? No. The command, “stay in bed,” was meant for the welfare of the child's health. His well-being was the heart, the principle, behind the command. Laws have specific instructions, but they will not have
    answers for every situation.

    Principles, on the other hand, train you how to read the context of differing

    situations. The principle from the above story is that a child needs rest for his own well being. He needs to go to bed when the parents have determined the proper time. But it’s also healthy to get out of bed if he is sick or needs to use the toilet. It is very healthy to leave his bed and get out of the house if it’s on fire. This is the difference between law and principle. Matthew 15:7-9 is a prime example. Jesus rebuked the Pharisees, because they were obeying the doctrines of men; but, in doing so, they were violating the word of God. Their own man-made rules nullified the principles of God. Principles that would have allow them to live in freedom and harmony.

    Practical example:

    You drive by the park and there is a sign that says, “$250 fine for littering.” This

    is the law. Break it and you will pay the consequences. But what is the principle behind the law? Listen to Philippines 2:3-4

    Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more

    significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests,
    but also to the interests of others.

    Throwing trash on the ground is selfish and lazy. You are ruining the visual beauty of the park because it's inconvenient for you to take your trash to the garbage can. And someone else is going to have to pick your trash up for you because you were not considering the preciousness of others. A violation of the scripture above. The person motivated by the law fears reprisal. The person motivated by the virtue of the biblical principle is considerate of others who want to enjoy the park as well as you. Operating out of principles is a sign of maturity. This is what we want for our children.

    Questions

    Are your children ready to receive the moral explanations for the instructions you give
    them?

    Do your instructions have moral reasoning behind them?

    How can you train your children to not only behave honorably, but to have a heart for

    doing what is good?

    Discuss with your spouse, the difference between law and principle. How can you train

    this into your children?

    Laws can be good. What are some laws that you have in place to protect your children?

    What are the principles behind your rules?

    Are your rules too legalistic, or have you failed at having any rules at all?

    Do your children need more boundaries, or more space to think about what they do?

    Discuss with your spouse if the rules you place in your family are legal only, or are they getting at the heart of God’s word?

    44 min
  • Conspiracies’ in the basement with Lincoln

    Hello folks, welcome back to another podcast. I sit down with my longtime best friend Lincoln. We talk about life, work, and conspiracies. Are you familiar with mud flood? Do you think Hitler was communing with the devil on the throne of satan at Nuremberg? We discuss this and more on today's episode, enjoy!

     

    You can email me at [email protected]

    or find me on twitter @timonspodcast

     

    Blessings

    1 hr 35 min
  • Authoritarian versus permissive parenting - AFBF/Dadcast

    Aiming for Biblical Families (AFBF). This is week 1's teaching of an 8-week series taught by my dad. We will only release 7 of the 8 episodes. 


    Show notes below. Show Questions are below that.

     

    You can reach me [email protected]

     

    "Aiming for Biblical Families (10/23)

    Before we start this parenting series we want disclose some things to you. First,

    we want to lower your expectations. If you’re looking for logical or behavioral methods to get a quick-fix for problem children, you will be disappointed. You need to think long-term, decades, to see the value of your investment. Your family is worth the investment.

    Second, you must remember that we are flawed individuals and are still growing as parents. We have made plenty of mistakes. We are not your model the Lord is. But we want to help you incorporate the things we’ve done right and avoid the things we’ve done wrong. Jesus must be the center of your marriage and your family. He has all the correct answers, we do not. Third, those of you who are foster parents should know that my wife and I have had no experience raising foster kids. These classes will be helpful; but, they will be insufficient for some of the deeper trauma that foster kids have suffered. Basically, they have experienced abandonment. The best you can do is strive to give them a safe family structure in which they can flourish and heal. Fourth, in the 1990's we were heavily influenced by a teaching series called “Growing Kids God's Way.” The teaching we received in this series averted us from making multiple mistakes in parenting. I didn't agree with everything in the curriculum; but, much of it was very insightful.


    Unfortunately, that ministry was erased because of alleged financial misdealings. Dr. Dobson, who once headed up Focus on the Family ministries, was highly critical of Growing Kids. Dobson, in my opinion, sometimes took ideas from secular psychology and white-washed them with biblical concepts. He also has been accused of inappropriate behavior. I don't know how accurate any of these accusations are, you can still find helpful teaching in both camps. And this relates to what we are going to teach. We want to be helpful; but we are fallible. You must decide what is best for your own family

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    After all, you are the best candidate for raising your own children.

     

    Week 1: Authoritarian versus permissive parenting.

     

    Authoritarian and permissive parenting are two competing models of parenting

    that will destroy your family. Over the past 40 years, I have seen devout Christian parents operate in both extremes. I have received disapproval from parents who said I was too strict. I have received disapproval from parents who said I was not strict enough.

    Unfortunately, those accusers now have broken families. What I want you to aim for is a biblical model that avoids both extremes.

    Authoritarian parenting focuses mainly on rules and outward behavior only. The

    motivation used by parents is fear, “You will do what I say, or else you will be punished.”


    So the child complies in order to avoid conflict, or they are obedient out of fear of reprisal for breaking the rules. This kind of parenting does not teach principles, nor does it elevate virtue. The child will be compliant outwardly; but, inwardly he will yearn for rebellion.


    One outcome, as the child ages, is fear of failure. He must be successful in order to prove he is worthy of parental approval. Another outcome may be that he will begin to see everyone as morally inferior, because everyone falls short of his family's high standards. Or he may become so hateful towards his upbringing, that he rejects all forms of authority. Authoritarian parents can become verbally abusive, emotionally abusive, and even physically abusive.

    Permissive parenting is not concerned with suppressing evil or elevating good, it focuses on developing a positive environment for the child. This sounds good at first; but, it usually leads to the kind of parenting that is centered on the child at the expense of morality. This eventually leads to a child that is egocentric, manipulative and destructive.


    If the child doesn’t get what he wants he will throw a tantrum until the parent complies. Permissive parents become exhausted trying to satisfy the wants and desires of the child and will usually give in to the child to avoid conflict. This leads to toleration of wrong behavior as a coping mechanism. Toleration of rebellion will destroy family relationships and family members. As the child ages, he will not only demand whatever he wants from his parents, he will also expect people outside of his family to placate his every demand as
    well. Families and communities that bolster this thinking eventually spiral into hedonism and lawlessness.

    There are shades and variations of each extreme. What we want to do to is avoid extremes of either type of parenting. What we want to do is raise children who love the Lord and love their family. We want them to do what is right morally because it flows out of a heart that is captured by the Lord.

    Here is an example of authoritarian parenting. In 1 Samuel 14, king Saul makes

    a rash vow. He lays down rules that have nothing to do with scripture, forcing all his fighting men to obey a law he made up on the spot. His son Jonathan violates that vow accidentally. He didn’t hear the mandate that king Saul had made. When king Saul realized that Jonathan had defied his command, he declared that he would execute Jonathan for disobeying his vow. This is an example of authoritarian leadership. The rules weren’t necessarily based on scriptural principles, yet defying those rules leads to severe
    punishment.

    At the end of 1 Samuel chapter 2, we find the opposite model of permissive

    parenting. Eli has raised sons that were permitted to do pretty much whatever they wanted. It was eventually too late. In verses 22 – 26 we see Eli rebuking his adult sons. But by then they would not listen to the voice of their father. They had become so corrupt that God put a death sentence upon them.
    Here is what we and our children need to aim for:

    He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD

    require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with
    thy God? Micah 6:8


    Justice is not focused on a penal code (like authoritarian parents are), it puts broken things back in order. Mercy does not ignore rebellion (like permissive parents do), it is loyal love for God and others. We must walk humbly with God. Our dependency is on God: not the slum-life of our present cultural norms or a particular denomination's religious slavery"

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    Questions:
    These questions are not meant to dishonor your parents, your parents did the best they could.

    Were you raised in either extreme, the authoritarian or permissive model?

    Are you apt to mimic either extreme?

    How can you avoid either extreme?

    What can you redeem from your upbringing? What should you change?

    48 min
  • Marshall King - EP:97

    Hey folks welcome back with another real conversation. I sat down with Marshall King. He's a local author, story teller, disc golfer and food enjoyer. You'll love this conversation. 

     

    You can get his book here - Disarmed - Menno Media

    You can find him at Marshall V. King/hungrymarshall

    Join his substack The Hungry Newsletter | hungrymarshall | Substack

     

    Thank you to our sponsor Quiet River Massage and Revival

    On Instagram @quiet_river_massage

    10$ off your first massage all through Oct. 2023

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    Tell Jasmine Timon sent you. 

     

    As for me You can find me on YouTube timonspodcast

    On twitter @timonspodcast

    Or email me [email protected]

     

    thanks for joining this adventure, until next time

    1 hr 27 min
  • John Troyer - EP:96

    John is awesome, very thankful for him coming on the podcast. I appreciate his wisdom.

    You can connect with him through https://michianasocial.com/.

    Or learn about his new product https://streamlocal.net/

    It's the best way to buy a 30-Second Commercial on Streaming TV.

     

    Thank you to our sponsor Quiet River Massage and Revival

    On Instagram @quiet_river_massage

    10$ off your first massage all through Oct. 2023

    You can schedule online at https://quiet-river-massage-and-revival.square.site or text her 574-501-3338

     

    Tell Jasmine Timon sent you. 

     

    As for me You can find me on YouTube timonspodcast

    On twitter @timonspodcast

    Or email me [email protected]

     

    The pastures of the wilderness overflow, the hills gird themselves with joy, the meadows clothe themselves with flocks, the valleys deck themselves with grain, they shout and sing together for joy.

    1 hr 18 min
  • Benjamin Rogers - EP:95

    Hello folks welcome back to another podcast. I had the pleasure to chat with Benjamin Rogers candidate for Mayor of the City of Goshen, IN. Benjamin and I grew up together and I thought it would be a great to interview him on the podcast. I appreciate his top-down leadership approach, his heart for servanthood and him to stepping up to run the mayoral race. 

     

    You can find him at

    Rogers for Goshen on Facebook

    and www.WeAreGoshen.org


    A huge thank you to this episode's sponsor - Quite River Massage and Revival

    On Instagram @quiet_river_massage

    10$ off your first massage all through Oct. 2023

    Quiet River Massage is a business in Syracuse, IN, founded by Jasmine, LMT. Jasmin provides 30, 60, 90-minute massages, with the option to add hot rocks or essential oils. Treat yourself to relaxation this fall by scheduling a massage. She has appointments available Monday through Saturday. You can schedule online at https://quiet-river-massage-and-revival.square.site or text her 574-501-3338

     

    Tell Jasmine Timon sent you. 


    as for me

    You can find me on YouTube timonspodcast

    On twitter @timonspodcast

    Or email me [email protected]

     

    I love hearing different views of unique induvial. Goshen's got many unique people. I hope you enjoy these conversations as much as I do.

    1 hr 4 min
  • Blkk j in the Garden - EP:94

    Hello folks welcome back to another podcast. I sat down with @blkkj  in the garden and had a dope conversation. blkk j continues to take things to the next level. I appreciate his mindset and the moves he is making.

    You can find him on all streaming platforms under blkk j

     

    Follow him on twitter, FB, and Instagram @blkkj 

     

    A huge thank you to this episodes sponsor - Quite River Massage and Revival

     

    Quiet river massage is a business in Syracuse, IN, founded by jasmine, LMT. Jasmin provides 30, 60, 90-minute massages, with the option to add hot rocks or essential oils. Trea yourself to relation this fall by scheduling a massage. She has appointments available Monday through Saturday. You can schedule online at https://quiet-river-massage-and-revival.square.site or text her 574-501-3338

     

    You can reach me at [email protected] Follow me on Twitter @timonspodcast until next time :)

    bye friends

    1 hr 54 min
  • The Real Story of Jonah - Dadcast

    Hello everyone, we are back with another Dadcast. My dad takes us on a deep dive into the real story of Jonah. How Jonah, Peter, and Jesus are related. We also discuss what the heck swallowed Jonah. Spoiler alert it's not a whale. imo 

     

    I hope you enjoy our episode.  Peace and Blessings

     

    55 min
  • Kellam Venosky - EP:92

    Hello everyone, I am back with another podcast. This time I am sitting down with Kellam Venosky. He is running for Goshen city council in District 4.

    He's passionate about serving others and making Goshen a better place. Doesn't matter what side of the aisle you're on you'll love Kellam's heart for the local area around him. He is focused on affordable housing and strengthening the arts in Goshen community.

     

    You can find him on Facebook - Kellam Venosky for District 4

    Visit his website - http://www.wearegoshen.org/

    You can find me on Twitter @timonspodcast nimtztj or email me [email protected]

     

    God is with us; he is our leader.

    1 hr 23 min

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