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Join us at Midweek at The Compass, a short weekly time of encouragement to get you through the week. We cover a wide range of questions that you might have about faith. Each Wednesday at 7a we publish a new episode that has timely content that digs deeper into our weekend service topic.
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Season 3 Episode 18 - Jeff Griffin walks us through the PEARL strategy. For more resources on how to use the PEARL method with your neighbors, check out our PEARL Resources page. Let us know you're here! If you have a need or prayer request we can support you: thecompass.net/connectioncard If you call The Compass your church home or you'd like to partner with us in what God is doing here, near, and far, you can visit thecompass.net/give
In this powerful message, Jake is joined by guests Rick and Ann Smith from Trauma Free World, as they discuss how to find hope when it is hard to find. They share practical advice on how to spiritually heal from trauma and rebuild trust. They discuss how trauma shapes our behaviors and how it can impact trust. They share how hope can help us in our journey through despair. If you're struggling with despair and the effects of trauma, or know someone who is, this message is for you. Rick and A...
Join Jake and Cassie as they chat about what Bluey can teach us about faith & parenting. If you're a parent of a young child, you've probably heard of the Disney show Bluey. It's the story of a young family of Australian sheep dogs in everyday scenarios. Bandit, the dad in the story, turns everything into a game as he and his wife teach their kids life lessons. Jake and Cassie talk through the following: What are the lessons behind the lessons that we can learn from Bluey? H...
Can we be a true Christian and still experience anxiety? In our current Jackpot weekend series, we're exploring the mind-blowing benefits of following Jesus, and this week, Jeff spoke about Peace. But what happens when we're experiencing Chaos or Anxiety? What might that feel like for us? What causes those feelings? How do we reconcile that with the knowledge that we have access to Christ's peace? Join us for a conversation with Biblical counselor, MicKenzie Crowley, as we take a look at anx...
Join Jake & Jeff for a Behind the Scenes look at our Deconstruction series. Listen as they answer the following... - Why did we choose this particular topic? - What would have been covered if we had more time? - Do you have to go through Deconstruction to grow in your faith? In addition, Jeff has a message for Young Adults who are growing in and deconstructing their faith. We'll also get a sneak peek at our Good Friday & Easter services. Let us kn...
Deconstruction can carry a negative connotation, however it's so important in conversion experiences and in healthy grounding of what's important about our faith. Greg works with college students to help them pull everything back to Jesus, to better understand who He is - not some suburban, urban, or rural version of Him, but the actual character of Jesus, which ultimately strengths our faith foundation. If all we have is "Veggie Tales" faith - AKA "you should just be kind" - then what happ...
Deconstruction can carry a negative connotation, however it's so important in conversion experiences and in healthy grounding of what's important about our faith. Greg works with college students to help them pull everything back to Jesus, to better understand who He is - not some suburban, urban, or rural version of Him, but the actual character of Jesus, which ultimately strengths our faith foundation. If all we have is "Veggie Tales" faith - AKA "you should just be kind" - then what happe...
Join us for this episode as Greg talks about recognizing the pain in the world while still worshipping a good God. Next week and the following, we'll be diving deeper into the concept of Deconstruction with Greg, exploring why our young adults are deconstructing their faith: what causes it, and what can we do about it? You won't want to miss it! This original message was preached last summer at the Compass. Let us know you're here! If you have a need or prayer request we can support yo...
Have you ever struggled in your faith journey? We're in a new series called "Deconstruction: A Doubter's Journey" where we unpack what it looks like to wrestle with our questions and doubts in a way that increases our hope and deepens our relationship with God. Join us for the first week of our companion podcast, Midweek at the Compass, as Jake shares his personal experiences with the following: ➡️Church Hurt ➡️Christian Hypocrisy ➡️Personal Failure ➡️Life Disappointment ➡️Countercultural Way...
Jeff joins us to discuss all things Chicago Cubs... and of course, The Chase! How did this series impact him? Where did the construct come from? What does it mean about evangelism? We'll also dive into a preview of our next series, Deconstruction. Timestamps: :30 - Let's talk about the Chicago Cubs! 1:30 - Expectations for this season's Cubbies 2:13 - the spiritual truths found in baseball 2:39 - What was the Chase series all about? 4:42 - What resonated with Jeff as he prepared for this ser...
Today, Jake interviews worship leader Jane Hoshell & Campus Pastor Adam Gascho about the dreams - God-given or otherwise - they've pursued in their life. Listen to learn some ways to discern whether a dream is your own or God-given, how to persist in pursuing your dream amidst adversity, and God's primary objective in giving us dreams. Let us know you're here! If you have a need or prayer request we can support you: thecompass.net/connectioncard If you call The Compass your c...
Have you ever wondered what the bible says about taking care of our bodies? In our conversation with Pete Sutton this week, we use Daniel chapter 1 as a starting point to break down some misconceptions about how Daniel and his friends ate in Daniel 1 and what we can learn from it. Spoilers: it's not to eat only vegetables and water! Far from being a conversation solely around caring for our physical bodies, Jake and Pete also dive into how God is the main character of every story, the purpos...
Jeff wraps up our Angels series with some bonus information about Angels that didn't fit into any of the messages. Listen in to hear all the highlights including friendly banter between Jeff & Jake, the kinds of angels that didn't make it into a weekend message, and how there's always more to the story. Also: Jeff apologizes for not letting Jake know he was going to Ottawa (Jake's hometown). Timestamps: 1:02 - Highlights from Christmas service 2:23 - Jake gets a flat tire in the wo...
This week, Jake interviews retired Angelology Professor Fred Dickason. Fred studied Electrical engineering in the Navy, taught at Moody Bible Institute, and has spent 52 years studying about, teaching, and counseling on angels. Fred has written several books on angels, including Angels Elect & Evil. Join us as Fred shares his insights on the history of angels, the role of angels in our everyday life, Satan, spiritual warfare, and more. From understanding who angels are and what they do ...
Our pastors encourage us to slow down and participate in Advent during December - but who has time for that? December is one of the busiest months of the year for almost everyone. So how can we create time for the "reason for the season"? How can we implement some spiritual practices that will ground us in the goodness, peace, and love we're promised through Jesus Christ? Tune in for a rich conversation between Jake and Spiritual Director Dre Nell about some simple spiritual practices we c...
We all know that the best way to spread Christmas cheer is... Singing loud for all to hear!! Do you create a Christmas ambience by playing your favorite Christmas music at home? Join Jake & Rachael as they talk through their favorite Christmas songs: Past, present, and future! Head over to our Socials and share what your favorite Christmas songs are! Timestamps: 1:51 - Rachael Farnum introduction2:41 - Have you always loved Christmas?3:39 - Rachael singing a Christmas song from childhood...
Do you have any fun Christmas traditions? Does your family have meaningful Christmas traditions? Join Jake, Durmomo Gary, and Edgardo Escobar for a conversation about the traditions & customs of Christmas in South Sudan & Colombia! Timestamps: 1:14 - Introductions: Durmomo Gary and Edgardo Escobar 2:30 - What traditions did you grow up with? 2:43 - Colombian Christmas traditions 5:49 - South Sudanese Christmas traditions 9:17 - North American Christmas traditions 10:32 - Santa...
Jeff sits down with Jake and recaps our Egypt series. Get a glimpse into where the series idea came from (hint: Jeff mentions his favorite movie!) and learn more about the relationship between Egypt, Christianity, history, and archaeology. From King Tut to the pyramids, Jeff Griffin digs deep into the fascinating history of ancient Egypt in this conversation. Plus, Jake quizzes Jeff on his Christmas service history and takes a look ahead at Christmas at The Compass 2022. The Gold Pyra...
What's your dream job? Have you ever thought you were in the perfect job, but then things shifted and took you in an unexpected direction? In today's podcast, AnnaMaria shares her story of being obedient to God's prompting to leave her "dream job" only to find that God had much better things in store for her. Join us to hear her journey of how God stirred in her heart and moved her to risk financial security, safety, and comfort to step into a new season of surrender, pursuing her passion, an...
In this week's episode of Midweek at The Compass, Cassie & Jake talk about following God with all we are. They talk discuss growing in faith, how self-care can be spiritual, discovering new ways to live out age-old spiritual practices, and putting honor and love of God at the center of our lives. When we hear words like confession, fasting, and communion, it's easy to think they are outdated. When you hear "Sabbath", you might think that means attending church on Sunday. Jake &...
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