When Justin was 16 years old, Doctors told him that he wouldn't live past 18 because of an incurable disease. Join us for episode 20 as talk through Justin's journey and discuss things like being mad at God, not wanting to live, meeting his wife, being a living testimony of God's power, how they ended up in Black River Falls, what God has taught him over the years, and more! If this conversation was helpful, please be sure to like it and share it with a friend to help get the word out! If you have questions or ideas of something you'd like to hear on the show, we would love to hear from you! Just send us an email at: equipu@fwachurch.com
Have you every felt empty, lonely, or even depressed? Maybe you've struggled with your mental health, battling thoughts of whether you're good enough, smart enough, etc... When we find ourselves in these places, it can be easy to think, "What can I do?". But what if the change you are looking for is not found within yourself? Join us for Episode 19 with Asher Guenther as he shares about his realization of not being able to do life on his own, experiencing a complete 180, learning to have faith even when he's unsure, the difference God has made with his mental health, sharing his faith, finding out who God is for himself, and more! You're not going to want to miss this episode. If this conversation was helpful, please be sure to like it and share it with a friend to help get the word out! If you have questions or ideas of something you'd like to hear on the show, we would love to hear from you! Just send us an email at: equipu@fwachurch.com
It doesn’t take long to find something that we aren’t happy about. Whether it has to do with our appearance, circumstances, or possessions, feelings of discontentment and unhappiness can creep in without us even realizing it. Thankfully, there is an antidote to these feelings that helps us to live with the joy that God intends us to live with! Join us for episode 18 as we talk about how living with gratitude can change your life!If this conversation was helpful, please be sure to like it and share it with a friend to help get the word out! If you have questions or ideas of something you'd like to hear on the show, we would love to hear from you! Just send us an email at: equipu@fwachurch.com
If you have seen or experienced any sort of miracle, it's easy to say that they exist! Some though have prayed for miracles only to experience the opposite of what they had prayed for. Why does this happen? Do miracles still happen or do we just see coincidences? Join us for episode 17 as we discuss whether or not miracles still happen, stories from miracles we have personally witnessed, why God doesn't seem to be doing what I want Him to, asking with expectation, and being able to recognize Him at work even when it's not what we expected. If this conversation was helpful, please be sure to like it and share it with a friend to help get the word out! If you have questions or ideas of something you'd like to hear on the show, we would love to hear from you! Just send us an email at: equipu@fwachurch.com
When it comes to celebrities, we all know that there is a difference between knowing of one and truly knowing one. To claim that we know a celebrity just because we know of them would be ridiculous because there isn’t a mutual relationship. When it comes to our faith, there are many who know of God but don’t truly know Him and have a relationship with Him. Whether you realize it or not, God doesn’t just want you to know of Him, He wants you to really know Him and on top of that, He wants to know YOU! Join us for episode 16 as we talk about knowing God. If this conversation was helpful, please be sure to like it and share it with a friend to help get the word out! If you have questions or ideas of something you'd like to hear on the show, we would love to hear from you! Just send us an email at: equipu@fwachurch.com
We have all experienced pain in our lives. The question is, what has come from that pain? Join us for Episode 15 with Troy Johnson as he shares about his struggles with addiction, a battle with cancer, the loss of loved ones, the difference God has made in his life, and how he has seen God bring purpose to his pains. You're not going to want to miss this episode. If this conversation was helpful, please be sure to like it and share it with a friend to help get the word out! If you have questions or ideas of something you'd like to hear on the show, we would love to hear from you! Just send us an email at: equipu@fwachurch.com
Someone or something is leading your life. The question is, who or what is it? Join us for Episode 14 as we discuss the idea of giving into every desire, saying no to things we want, the freedom that is found in saying no, and how all of this helps us grow in our relationship with Jesus. If this conversation was helpful, please be sure to like it and share it with a friend to help get the word out! If you have questions or ideas of something you'd like to hear on the show, we would love to hear from you! Just send us an email at: equipu@fwachurch.com
You can’t outserve God. Join us for episode 13 with special guest, Jake Dugan, as we talk about the positive impact of serving, taking the focus off ourselves, the fact that we all have something to give, Jake’s mind shutting off while on stage, serving so that others can know God, and more! You’re not going to want to miss this episode. If this conversation was helpful, please be sure to like it and share it with a friend to help get the word out! If you have questions or ideas of something you'd like to hear on the show, we would love to hear from you! Just send us an email at: equipu@fwachurch.com
Join us for Episode 12 as we discuss a question we've all likely asked, "God, where are you?"In this episode, we talk about fear, doubt, and other feelings that can impact our perception of where God is, keys for finding God, repenting from McDonalds, and PJ shares a story about a time he wondered where God was.If this conversation was helpful, please be sure to like it and share it with a friend to help get the word out! If you have questions or ideas of something you'd like to hear on the show, we would love to hear from you! Just send us an email at: equipu@fwachurch.com
We're back! Join us for Episode 11, recorded in our new studio, as we discuss some big changes at our church, what it takes to lead change, what our role is as individuals, being a bridge and making new friends from "Down Under"! If you have questions or ideas of something you'd like to hear on the show, we would love to hear from you! Just send us an email at: equipu@fwachurch.comOur heart is that these conversations would equip you to grow and become all that God has created you to be. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to share it with a friend and leave us a rating and review!
What is truth? Depending on who you talk to, you may get different answers from different people. At this time in our culture, truth can be a polarizing topic where many feel they get to decide what is true and what isn’t. But is the truth really up to us to decide? Join us for episode 10 as we discuss what truth is, how our world views truth, how the Bible describes truth, and why truth matters so much. Also, be sure to stay until the end for an important announcement!If you have questions or ideas of something you'd like to hear on the show, we would love to hear from you! Just send us an email at: equipu@fwachurch.comOur heart is that these conversations would equip you to grow and become all that God has created you to be. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to share it with a friend and leave us a rating and review!
When you hear the word worship, what do you think of? Depending on your background, hearing the word worship could make you think of a few different things. The truth is, whether we realize it or not, we all worship something. Join us for episode 9 as we talk about what worship is, how our work and other things in our lives can be viewed as worship, and the reality that we become like the things that we worship. If you have questions or ideas of something you'd like to hear on the show, we would love to hear from you! Just send us an email at: equipu@fwachurch.comOur heart is that these conversations would equip you to grow and become all that God has created you to be. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to share it with a friend and leave us a rating and review!
If you look around, there are many different ideas of what love is and how it should look. But is what we hear described as love really love? The truth is, it’s hard to have a healthy relationship without a healthy perception of love. Join us for episode 8 as we have a conversation about how love is perceived today, what scripture has to say about love, and how you can build healthy relationships in your own life.If you have questions or ideas of something you'd like to hear on the show, we would love to hear from you! Just send us an email at: equipu@fwachurch.comOur heart is that these conversations would equip you to grow and become all that God has created you to be. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to share it with a friend and leave us a rating and review!
Understanding faith can be both frustrating and difficult. At times, having faith in something that you cannot physically see feels crazy. But yet, we put our faith and trust in things every single day. Join us for episode 7 as we look at questions such as, what is faith? Does faith go against reason? How can I have faith in something I can’t see? And does faith mean that I can’t have any doubts? If you have questions or ideas of something you'd like to hear on the show, we would love to hear from you! Just send us an email at: equipu@fwachurch.comOur heart is that these conversations would equip you to grow and become all that God has created you to be. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to share it with a friend and leave us a rating and review!
Prayer. Something we’ve all heard of, yet many struggle to make a part of their life. We have all kinds of questions, but seemingly few answers. You may wonder, “what’s the point of prayer?”, or “how in the world do I pray?”. And while you may not see it at the moment, there are few things in our life that are as important as prayer, yet many things that keep us from prayer. Join us for episode 6 as we discuss the why behind prayer, how we pray, and how our world is being reminded of the power and importance of prayer.If you have questions or ideas of something you'd like to hear on the show, we would love to hear from you! Just send us an email at: equipu@fwachurch.comOur heart is that these conversations would equip you to grow and become all that God has created you to be. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to share it with a friend and leave us a rating and review!
Approaching a new year can bring about all kinds of emotions. For some, the idea of a new year is exciting. For others, it can bring about fear and anxiety. Some have big dreams and goals, while others just want to make it through another year alive. Join us for episode 5 as we discuss fear, worry, biblical vision, God-sized dreams, and whether or not the world is going to end in 2023. Our heart is that these conversations would equip you to grow and become all that God has created you to be. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to share it with a friend and leave us a rating and review!If you have questions or ideas of something you'd like to hear on the show, we would love to hear from you! Just send us an email at: equipu@fwachurch.com
For some, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. For others, Christmas is the least wonderful time of the year.Join us for episode 4 as we discuss the true meaning of Christmas, the origin of Christmas trees, having healthy expectations, as well as sharing a few personal Christmas stories.Our heart is that these conversations would equip you to grow and become all that God has created you to be. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to share it with a friend and leave us a rating and review!If you have questions or ideas of something you'd like to hear on the show, we would love to hear from you! Just send us an email at: equipu@fwachurch.com
Why does it seem like the church just wants my money? How can I live a generous life? And Pepsi, where's my jet?Join us for Episode 3 as we talk about our money, living generously, God's faithfulness, JC Penny's, Mr. Beast and more!Our heart is that these conversations would equip you to grow and become all that God has created you to be. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to share it with a friend and leave us a rating and review!If you have questions or ideas of something you'd like to hear on the show, we would love to hear from you! Just send us an email at: equipu@fwachurch.com
Can I really trust the Bible? Who needs the Bible in the first place? How do I read the Bible?Join us for episode 2 as we dive into a conversation all about the Bible and seek to answer these very questions. Our heart is that these conversations would equip you to grow and become all that God has created you to be.
Welcome to episode 1 of the EquipU podcast! Our heart is that these conversations will equip you to grow and become all that God has created you to be! Join us today as we talk about why we're here, a problem we see in the church, our responsibility as believers, and more!