The Sharpening Character Podcast

How do you summarize 5 incredible years of what God has been doing through a crazy idea? In the only way possible: celebrate it! This week on the podcast, join Andrew and Ben in a final farewell episode, as we look back on what God has done through Sharpening Character these last 5 years. We'll share some of our top favorite episodes, a peek behind the scenes, and celebrate the good times together. That's all this week, on the final episode of the Sharpening Character Podcast! We'd like to say a special thank you to you, our listeners, for being along on this journey with us. It means a lot that you gave us the privilege of your time over the years. Our prayer is that the journey will continue in a sense, as you seek to grow deeper in your relationship with God and others each day.

As difficult as 2020 has been, it's time to start looking forward...to Christmas! But...isn't that technically looking backwards too, into the prophecy of old, that amazing night with with the shepherds, and the greatest story ever told? This week on the podcast, Join Andrew for a look at some thoughts about Christmas, and how "the greatest Gift" is more than just what we give (or expect to be given) every year. That's all this week, on the Sharpening Character Podcast!

This week has been one of counting...a *lot* of counting. But there’s another counting we should be doing too, according to a fascinating passage in God’s Word... This week on the podcast, join Andrew for a look at the “add to” passage in 2 Peter! We’ll be digging into the definitions, and see what it all has to do with...excellence? That’s all this week, on the Sharpening Character Podcast!

When we think about the “big stories” of 2020, two things likely come to mind: the pandemic, and the elections. The former continues to play out…and the latter? This week! What is the Biblical way to approach changes in politics though? This week on the podcast, Join Andrew as he looks at the election this week through the lens of God’s Word, and specifically, on where we should be grounding our hope. This is an episode you certainly won’t want to miss! That’s all this week, on the Sharpening Character Podcast!

When we think about “the parable of the talents,” what comes to mind? Using our gifts and talents for God’s glory? That’s a good start...but there’s much more to this parable than simply using a musical, physical, or other ability. This week on the podcast, join Andrew for a look at this familiar passage of scripture, as well as a fresh perspective on how it applies to our lives. That’s all this week, as we continue our “sprint to the finish” on the Sharpening Character Podcast!

With the prevalence of wildfires this years, fighting them and the response to so many hurting has likely been on many of our minds. But what does a fire have to do with relationships...and a “controlled burn” with love? This week on the podcast, join Andrew for a look at a fascinating (and convicting!) passage from the book of James...and at some analogies we can apply to our own lives. That’s all this week on the Sharpening Character Podcast!

Hearing, and understanding. They may both end in -ing, but the don’t mean the same thing. How can we make sure we truly *understand* what we hear? This week on the podcast, join Andrew for a look at the parable of the sower...and some of the implications this well-known passage has for us today. That’s all this week on the Sharpening Character Podcast

When we look around at the world we live in, it’s sometimes frustrating when we can’t seem to make anything change. But perhaps that’s because we’re focusing on the wrong thing... This week on the podcast, join Andrew as he looks at this very timely topic, focusing on the true “heart of the matter,” including “specks and beams,” and where our starting point should be. That’s all this week, on the Sharpening Character Podcast!

Like a mountain road, sometimes life gives us a “bend in the road.” When God leads us in a different direction, what should our response be? This week on the podcast, join Andrew for a look at Abram (better known as Abraham) and how God called him to a totally new direction in life. We’ll also share a very big announcement regarding the future of the podcast. That’s all this week on the Sharpening Character Podcast!

The Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically the Beatitudes, are among some of the most beloved passages in all of God’s Word. They’re Jesus’ teachings on living everyday life...and something we need to be reminded of again and again... This week on the podcast, join Andrew as we finish off our journey through the Beatitudes with “Salt and Light.” We’ll examine these two amazing analogies, and some implications you might not have thought about before. We’ll also sum up everything we’ve discussed the past few weeks...and is that an announcement coming next week? That’s all on this episode of the Sharpening Character Podcast!

The Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically the Beatitudes, are among some of the most beloved passages in all of God’s Word. They’re Jesus’ teachings on living everyday life...and something we need to be reminded of again and again... This week on the podcast, join Andrew we approach the end of our journey through the Beatitudes with “Persecuted.” We’ll look at Jesus as “the Word,” and what that means for truth, persecution, and more. We'll also look at "the persecution from within," and how judgement can cause us to persecute our fellow believers. That’s all on this episode of the Sharpening Character Podcast!

The Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically the Beatitudes, are among some of the most beloved passages in all of God’s Word. They’re Jesus’ teachings on living everyday life...and something we need to be reminded of again and again... This week on the podcast, join Andrew he further continues our journey through the Beatitudes with “Peacemakers.” We’ll look at where we can find true peace (especially in the crazy world we’re in now), some serious conviction, and how once again this verse takes us back to the Gospel. That’s all on this episode of the Sharpening Character Podcast!

This week on the podcast, we’ve got our review episode for the month of August! Join Andrew as he looks back at the month, including a summary of what we’ve looked at in the Beatitudes, as well as some thoughts on the “Pandemic of Fear,” including a special guest! That’s all on this episode of the Sharpening Character Podcast!

The Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically the Beatitudes, are among some of the most beloved passages in all of God’s Word. They’re Jesus’ teachings on living everyday life…and something we need to be reminded of again and again…This week on the podcast, join Andrew and a special guest as they continue our journey ... Read more

The Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically the Beatitudes, are among some of the most beloved passages in all of God’s Word. They’re Jesus’ teachings on living everyday life...and something we need to be reminded of again and again... This week on the podcast, join Andrew as he continues our journey through the Beatitudes with “Merciful.” We’ll look at this short, yet incredibly powerful verse...and at how it ties back to a passage from the Minor Prophets! That’s all on this episode of the Sharpening Character Podcast!

The Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically the Beatitudes, are among some of the most beloved passages in all of God’s Word. They’re Jesus’ teachings on living everyday life...and something we need to be reminded of again and again...This week on the podcast, join Andrew as he continues our journey through the Beatitudes with “Hungering and Thirsting.” We’ll look, as always, into definitions of this fascinating verse, and how the Beatitudes tie together! That’s all on this episode of the Sharpening Character Podcast!

The Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically the Beatitudes, are among some of the most beloved passages in all of God’s Word. They’re Jesus’ teachings on living everyday life...and something we need to be reminded of again and again... This week on the podcast, join Andrew as he continues our journey through the Beatitudes with “Meek.” We’ll look again into definitions of this sometimes hard to understand verse, and how convicting it’s concepts can be! That’s all on this episode of the Sharpening Character Podcast!

Join Andrew this week as he reviews the month of July (“the month of Joy”), as well as the beginning of our Beatitudes Series, and more. We’ll look at some lessons learned, and tie it all together with something we’re all likely familiar with, but might be forgetting right now: the first and second greatest ... Read more

The Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically the Beatitudes, are among some of the most beloved passages in all of God’s Word. They’re Jesus’ teachings on living everyday life...and something we need to be reminded of again and again... This week on the podcast, join Andrew as he continues our journey through the Beatitudes with “Mourn.” We’ll look again into definitions of this very interesting verse, as well as what it has to do with...joy? That’s all on this episode of the Sharpening Character Podcast!

The Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically the Beatitudes, are among some of the most beloved passages in all of God’s Word. They’re Jesus’ teachings on living everyday life...and something we need to be reminded of again and again... This week on the podcast, join Andrew as he begins our journey into the Beatitudes with “The Poor in Spirit.” We’ll look at what the "core of the matter," and what this passage has to do with...vitamin deficiencies? That’s all on this episode of the Sharpening Character Podcast!