#107: Four Jobs Of The Parent

In this week's podcast I talk about the great Sunday we had at Church Requel and then share Sunday's talk to the congregation. This is the second talk in our Raising Amazing Kids series. There are four fundamental jobs for the parent, according to the Bible. #1 - Prepare your kids for life. #2 - Protect your kids in storms. #3 - Play with your kids for fun. #4 - Point your kids to God.

#106: Raising Today's Kids

I introduce the new sermon series, Raising Amazing Kids, with some personal thoughts to why raising children today is such a challenge. The expectations for mom and dad and their family is very different than when I was a kid - and these pressures are continuing. But raising a family today is not at all impossible. Teaching godly principles is just as important to success as ever.

In this first sermon, we talk about 4 challenges of raising kids in today’s world. We consider 3 reasons why it’s so important to give our children a spiritual foundation. Finally we provide 3 suggestions for today’s parents.

Music for today's podcast is The Andy Griffith Show themesong.

#105: Easter at Church Requel

This week on the podcast I talk about our Easter service at Church Requel and then share our Easter sermon. Jesus reenergizes our lives by filling us with Himself whenever we're empty, by sending us wherever we're needed, and by helping us to believe wherever, whenever, whatever.

Photos of the children's "Empty Tomb Garden" crafts can be seen here.

The movie of people nailing their thank you notes into the cross can be seen here. 

Our music for this week's podcast is "My Redeemer Lives" by Hillsong.

#104: How Jesus Reenergizes Us

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? We all get down and disappointed sometimes. If we are Christ-followers we need to know that Jesus will reenergize us. We learn the first four ways in this week's podcast.

Music for this week's podcast is "After Taxes" by Johnny Cash

#103: Where Best To Invest

Jesus taught that we should store up for ourselves treasures in heaven. In this podcast we'll discover 5 ways to “send it on ahead” and invest into our heavenly bank accounts. I also discuss what I've learned about preaching in series. I'm still refining and learning. Finally I share specifically what I've learned about preaching on the topic of money.

Music for this week's podcast is "Something Changed" by Sara Groves.

#102: Eight Habits For Financial Fitness

In part two of "8 Habits for Financial Fitness," we learn about the priority of saving our money, keeping track of where our money goes, and the importance of a spending and savings plan. We study many verses from Proverbs to learn the difference between God’s plan and man’s plan for our money.

Music for this week's podcast is "Money Money Money" by Meryl Streep.

#101: First 3 Habits Of Financial Health

This week's special guest on the podcast is our new Worship Arts Director, Brandi Walker. She tells us about her new job and some background on juggling multiple jobs and family life.

This week's sermon from Pastor Mark is "The First 3 Habits of Financial Health." (1) Remember that God is my source. (2) I must make money honestly. And (3) honor God first.

Music for this week's podcast is "Soak Up The Sun" by Sheryl Crow.