#054: Toxic Words

In this week's podcast we talk about how to handle toxic words in our lives - words others say to us as well as words we repeat to ourselves. I also talk about this past week's CR worship experience, including celebrating a young Kindergardener, who makes a public confession of faith.
Here are links to the things mentioned in this week's CR Podcast:

• More information about the portable baptistry can be found here.
• Andy Stanley's leadership podcast can be found here.
• The Catalyst Leaders' podcast can be found here.
• The Beyond Pod podcast app can be found here.
• The Apple Podcast app can be found here.
• The Instacast podcast app can be found here.

Music for this week's Church Requel Audio Podcast is "Words" by Hawk Nelson.

#053: Game Night

This week on the podcast we go to both ends of the emotional spectrum. I talk about the fun of game night last Friday. On a personal note I talk about my plans to attend my 8th GOBA - the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure in June. I also share an audio preview of my Saturday News Journal Viewpoint essay responding to the Boston Marathon bombing. Finally I playback last Sunday's sermon, "Toxic Relationships."

Music on this week's podcast is "We Go Together" by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John from the Grease Soundtrack album.

#052: Toxic Influences

This week I talk about the week after Easter and the fun involved in keeping the excitement level high. We also include the second sermon in the Toxic series, "Toxic Influences."

Music for this week's podcast is "Rise Up and Praise Him" by Paul Baloche.

#051: Glorious Day

Easter Sunday was certainly a glorious day at Church Requel. Get caught up with all the great things happening at Church Requel by listening to episode 51. Pastor Mark talks about the behind-the-scenes stories behind this past weekend along with plans for upcoming Sundays. Also included in this podcast is the sermon from Easter Sunday: "Toxic Thoughts."

Music for this week's podcast is "Happy Day" by Tim Hughes.

#050: Be Happy Do Good

This week I talk about the tragic loss of a former partner and good friend. This week's sermon was written for me, but I didn't know it at the time. "When The Cheering Stops: 5 Questions To Ask About My F.A.I.T.H."

Music for this week's podcast is "Blessed Be Your Name" by Robin Mark

#049: The Sequel

This week's podcast is filled with zip-a-dee-doo-dah goodness! It was one of those Sundays when everything went even better than planned. Listen to my version of how wonderful this past weekend was and how we respond to good news. Then, about 30 minutes into the podcast, you'll hear the weekend sermon: "The Sequel: How To Share My Faith With Others."

Music for this week's podcast is "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" by Louis Armstrong.

#048: The Kedging Trick

This week I talk about some personal goals that use the Kedging Trick. Then I update on the great progress made this past week at Church Requel. Finally, I share the sermon from last weekend: "How To Develop A Christ-like Character."

Music on this week's podcast is "Don't Stop Believin'" by Axel Force.