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Helping kids and teens connect faith and life and equipping adults to disciple them.
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Life can change in an instant. In this heartfelt episode of Connecting Faith and Life, I share two major updates—one very unexpected and personal, and another that marks a new chapter for Proclaim Ministries. First, I open up about a serious hand injury that required surgery and recovery. What began as an ordinary morning suddenly turned into an ER visit, stitches, and weeks of physical therapy. Yet through the pain, I experienced God’s presence and the power of prayer in ways I never had bef...
There is a story in the Bible that shook me, but still gives me hope. [0:00] Intro [0:40] Proclaim News [5:20] Keep moving forward [16:45] Final thoughts Bible verses: Romans 5:6-8 Become a Proclaim Partner Ministry News and Prayer Requests Please pray for new editors as one of our editors, Noah, is going off to college and has been doing an amazing job editing the podcast. We also invite you to support the ministry through donations. I am headed into a busy time of year with speaking at scho...
Are you weak, strong, or wise? You can be all of those things through God alone. [0:00] Intro [3:20] Helping teens with social media [9:00] Proclaim Kids Ministry [14:30] Weak, strong, or wise? Bible verses: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Colossians 1:16 Become a Proclaim Partner Sign up for our weekly email Get the Proclaim Ministries app Ask a question Challenges of Social Media and Cell Phones On behalf of adults, I apologize to kids and teens for creating addictive devi...
Are you too distracted, busy, arrogant, or lazy to spend time with God everyday? This is not a guilt trip, but a gracious invitation to spend time with the Creator of the universe. [0:00] Intro [1:00] Do what you know [6:00] Join the club [14:00] Be sharpened Bible Verses: James 4:8 Mark 1:35 Luke 10:38-42 Proverbs 27:17 We have all been there. We get distracted or busy and put our personal time with God on the back burner. We know we should read our Bibles and pray more, but we don’t. ...
In this podcast, I reflect on the temptation to worry and the importance of seeking God as the source of all things. I also discuss the concept of trusting God and the peace that comes from giving our worries to Him. [0:00] Intro [2:50] Worry about nothing [10:00] Help kids not to worry [13:00] Philippians 4:6 memory verse [14:50] Bible Verse: Philippians 4:6-7 Philippians 4:6 memory verse At times, I am tempted to worry. Philippians 4:6-7 says, “...do not be anxious about anythin...
What does it actually mean to have a relationship with God? All relationships need to be defined and that is especially important for your relationship with Jesus Christ. But who gets to decide the level of commitment in your relationship with the one true God? Jesus does. [0:00] Intro [0:53] The power of prayer [5:35] What is “doing good”? [8:45] Jesus defines the relationship [18:45] Final thoughts Bible verses: Luke 9:23 James 1:22 Philippians 4:9 Become a Proclaim Ministries P...
Are you being programmed by social media? Whether you believe it or not, what you consume is influencing your affections for God. [0:00] Intro [2:00] Proclaim News [6:30] Are you being programmed? [10:00] Bible verses to set your mind on God [17:00] Final thoughts Bible verses: Colossians 3:1-2 Hebrews 12:1-2 Philippians 4:8 Ask a question Proclaim Kids Ministry Become a Proclaim Partner Andrea Brown’s ministry content Sign up for our weekly email Proclaim News and Ministry ...
Would you want to go to heaven if God wasn’t there? That’s a question we’ll consider in this podcast episode. [0:00] Intro [1:00] The Proclaim Ministries app and YouTube channels [4:00] Stories from VBS [5:50] 5 ways to get kids’ attention without yelling [12:15] Thought of the Day [17:05] Final thoughts Bible verse: Psalm 73 Become a Proclaim Ministries Partner Get our app Subscribe to the YouTube channels Proclaim Ministries Proclaim Kids Proclaim Students 5 Effective Ways to Get...
Do you ever feel misunderstood? That can be discouraging. I want to assure you that God knows and loves you. [0:00] Three messages [1:00] Become a Proclaim Partner [1:50] VBS recap [4:30] Joshua 1:9 memory verse [12:30] Was God wrong? [16:45] Do you feel misunderstood? Bible verses: Joshua 1:9 Matthew 27:46 2 Corinthians 5:21 1 Samuel 16:7 1 John 1:9 Become a Proclaim Partner Bible memory verses Ask a question Sign up for the weekly email Proclaim News: Vacation Bible School...
Do you believe God’s story? Be careful with the stories you tell yourself and what narratives you are projecting onto others. Learn to live in freedom and trust in God's promises. [0:00] The stories we tell ourselves [3:40] Do you believe God’s story? Bible verses Proverbs 3:5-6 Hebrews 10:23 Numbers 13:33 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” - Proverbs 3:5-6 Hebrews 10:23 Memory Vers...
Is God’s way better? I think so. While human ways may seem more convenient, God's way is always better, even if it is not always easy. [0:00] Intro [1:30] Is God’s way better? [11:30] Practical tips for choosing God’s way [15:45] Final thoughts Bible Verses: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Proverbs 3:5-6 Forrest Frank, “Your Way’s Better” There are many examples in the Bible of people choosing their own way over God’s way. In every situation, there were major consequences of choosing their ...
Why should I thank God? My life is horrible. Learn how to stay grateful and grounded despite life's challenges. [0:00] Intro [0:45] Thanking God despite challenges [4:00] Compassion for pain [11:00] Avoid false narratives Bible Verses: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Numbers 13:33 Life’s struggles can make it difficult to want to thank God. Sometimes the stories we tell ourselves and the narratives we create in our minds, make it even more challenging. We tend to look at other people’s lives wi...
What is our greatest need? Our concept of God shapes everything we do and how we interact with others, including seeing people as image bearers of God. [0:00] Seeing God rightly [2:15] Our greatest need [11:30] Practical steps to know God Bible verses: Isaiah 6:1-3 Romans 1:21-25 Jeremiah 29:13 Philippians 3:7-10 “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” - A.W. Tozer “The heaviest obligation lying upon the Christian Church today is to purify and...
How can you trust God even through the tough times? I will share three key practices you can start today. [0:00] How to keep trusting God [3:45] How to trust God when… [10:45] 3 ways to trust God more [20:30] Final thoughts Bible Verses: Proverbs 3:5-6 Psalm 119:105 Romans 12:1-2 Psalm 1:1-3 Psalm 103:19 Romans 8:28 Psalm 145:3 As Christians, we know how important it is to rely on God's understanding rather than our own. But in practical terms, that can be a challenge for us, particularly in ...
Do you trust God? Theoretically, you probably do. But do you trust God in your daily life or do you find yourself bogged down by the stresses of the world? [0:00] Do you trust God? [4:00] When you worry [10:30] How to trust God [19:30] Final thoughts Bible verses: Proverbs 3:5-6 Matthew 6:25-34 Psalm 73 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” - Proverbs 3:5-6 Despite believing i...
Have you ever asked yourself, “Does God trust me?” We know God doesn’t need us, but he has entrusted humans with time, talent, and treasure, urging them to be faithful stewards. Can we be trusted with this? [0:00] Need is a creature word [10:00] God is knowable [15:45] God entrusts us [29:30] Final thoughts Bible verses: Acts 17:24-25 Genesis 1 Psalm 50 Psalm 145:3 Romans 11 You have probably heard of the trust fall. It’s an illustration to represent trusting someone enough to catch you when ...
How do you stay focused on your relationship with God? Like any relationship, maintaining a strong relationship with God takes work. Knowing God leads to loving and desiring Him, creating a cycle of spiritual growth. [0:00] Intro [1:20] How to stay focused on God Bible Verse: Psalm 1:1-3 As I did this podcast, I was celebrating my 16th anniversary to my wife. I am grateful for the journey we have been on together. The only way we could have made it this far is through work. In order for us to...
How should Christians treat people who don't believe in Jesus or who look down on Christians? [0:00] Speaking at schools [1:45] How to treat unbelievers [10:00] What’s most important? Bible verses: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 Colossians 1:28 This podcast is inspired by the speaking I did at two high schools for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes groups. How should Christians treat people who don't believe in Jesus or who look down on Christians? It’s easy to get frustrated with those who don'...
AI critiqued my sermon. This is what happened. Tell me what you think about this sermon deep dive with AI. [0:00] Intro [2:45] Sermon commentary [16:00] Final thoughts Bible verses: Acts 27:1 - 28:10 Link to sermon Consider how the themes of the sermon, such as choosing faith over fear and trusting in God's purpose, can be applied to your own life. Praying for the small issues in your life is just as important as praying for the big ones. Paul gives us an example when he continued to fo...
Is your faith integrated into all aspects of your life or is it relegated to Sunday morning church attendance? No matter where you fall on the spectrum of your faith walk, learn how you can be more intentional in living out your faith in daily life. [0:00] Is faith only for Sunday? [7:40] What did Jesus die for? [11:50] How to live your faith daily [18:00] God will not leave you Bible Verses: Romans 12:1 James 1:22 Luke 9:23 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 “What you believe should ...
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