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Thriving in The Word
Just Zip It - James 1-5, Week 11
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Edited by: Tim NicholsonThis week, David kicks us off by sharing some current 2025 events and how relevant "taming the tongue" is thousands of years later. Ben then shares how powerful words can be to either tear you down or build you up. Judah then talks about the power of silence.Mike shares about a time when he would pause before he spoke and found himself saying nothing.Johnny then shares a...
2025-07-15
41 min
Thriving in The Word
The Great Omission? Information Without Application - James 1-5, Week 7
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Selgado, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Edited by: Tim NicholsonAnother amazing convo about the Book of James. Johnny kicks us off by sharing a verse about boasting about tomorrow. We often get caught in that trap, forgetting that God opposes the proud, not to mention, God chooses us.The conversation takes a shift when Judah shares how this relates to Abram and Lot. Abram places his tent facing Sodom and how we can all get caught in that "slow...
2025-06-17
52 min
Thriving in The Word
Value the Shadow People - James 1-5, Week 4
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Edited by: Tim NicholsonJoin us for our new study on the Book of James, wait a minute, we have a theme going here, the brothers of Jesus. James kicks us off by sharing an experience of listening for the voice of God and hearing the message "Value the Shadow People" and the many months asking, seeking and trying to discern the meaning. Memorial Day weekend (ironically) in 2023 the discernment was clear; as he looked out...
2025-05-27
34 min
Thriving in The Word
Faith & Works Playbook: On the Field or in the Stands? - James 1-5, Week 2
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, Dan Yeadon, and James Gowell. Edited by: Tim NicholsonJoin us for our new study on the Book of James, wait a minute, we have a theme going here, brothers of Jesus. David kicks us off by sharing what stood out to him about Faith without works is dead and this quickly turns to Judah sharing about flying an airplane and which of the two wings is most important? Both, correct? Faith without Works is Dead.We...
2025-05-13
49 min
Thriving in The Word
From Streaks to Righteousness & Praying for Wisdom Daily - James 1-5, Week 1
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Selgado, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Edited by: Tim NicholsonJoin us for our new study on the Book of James, wait a minute, we have a theme going here, brothers of Jesus. Ben kicks us off talking about the humility of James, not mentioning Jesus by name. James then talks a little about James being skeptic and what happened to transform him from skeptic to being a leader of the church.We then go all over the place, from...
2025-05-06
38 min
Thriving in The Word
Stop Blaming the Devil - Jude 1, Week 4
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Selgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Edited by: Tim NicholsonJoin us for our study of the one chapter in the Book of Jude. Ben kicks us off by sharing the fire and brimstone message, events that occurred in Los Angeles.The conversation shifts to the common phrase, "The devil made me do it", to then stop blaming the devil and the reality that the devil probably doesn't even know who you are. The devil is not omnipresent, so he's busy roaming...
2025-04-22
28 min
Thriving in The Word
Mere Christianity - Sexual Morality - Book 3 - Chapter 5
Bonus series featuring Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Selgado, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Edited by: Tim Nicholson.Each week we will be discussing a chapter of Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. This weeks discussion is focused on book 3, chapter 5 - Sexual Morality.Enjoy and we encourage you to pick up a copy and follow along. Thank you for sharing this podcast.For more information visit: www.thrive.churchIf you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/
2025-04-22
22 min
Thriving in The Word
Bonus - What is Magic?
So, we hit record early and captured a 20 minute conversation about magic. Well, it all started as David LaManna had tickets to a magician at the Warner Theater...and the rest is history. Audio isn't the best, but the editing team did an alright job and you'all get to hear an interesting conversation.Join us for a convo on the power of the mind, magicians, and everything in between.Enjoy.This BONUS Episode features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Johnny V., Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. For more information visit...
2025-04-22
13 min
Thriving in The Word
Church Shopping 101
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Selgado, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Edited by: Tim NicholsonJoin us for an epic discussion fueled by the Holy Spirit regarding our study of the one chapter in the Book of Jude. So many potential titles for this episode and thought we'd share a few of them.Study God's Word to Show Yourself ApprovedAre You Really There for God?Vigilance Against DeceptionPast Judgement Serves as a WarningChurch Shopping without God's WordTo Be Above ReproachLeading Others By ExampleMembers of Your House Being Against...
2025-04-08
57 min
Thriving in The Word
Joyful Slaves - Jude 1, Week 1
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Selgado, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Edited by: Tim NicholsonJoin us for our study of the one chapter in the Book of Jude. Johnny kicks us off as his pants were on fire and everyone shares what stood out to them in this short book. It is going to be an interesting study.Enjoy and have a blessed day.For more information visit: www.thrive.churchIf you would like to give financially you can do so...
2025-04-01
37 min
Thriving in The Word
The Episode About Nothing
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Selgado, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Edited by: Tim NicholsonJoin us for a discussion about nothing en route to decide on what we are going to study next. If you have any suggestions, please send in a comment or visit us on Instagram @thrivinginthewordpodcast and let us know.Enjoy and have a blessed day.For more information visit: www.thrive.churchIf you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive...
2025-03-25
53 min
Thriving in The Word
You Will Always Harvest What You Plant - Judges 15-21 & Galatians 5-6, Week 25
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Selgado, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, and James Gowell. Edited by: Tim NicholsonJoin us for our study of the Book of Judges and Pauls letter to the Galatians. This week features takeaways and similarities from Judges 15 through 21 and Galatians 5 and 6.Enjoy and have a blessed day.For more information visit: www.thrive.churchIf you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive...
2025-03-18
33 min
Thriving in The Word
Hunger for Righteousness - Judges 15-21 & Galatians 5-6, Week 23
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Selgado, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Edited by: Tim NicholsonJoin us for our study of the Book of Judges and Pauls letter to the Galatians. This week features takeaways and similarities from Judges 15 through 21 and Galatians 5 and 6.Enjoy and have a blessed day.For more information visit: www.thrive.churchIf you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive...
2025-02-25
53 min
Thriving in The Word
Hiking with a Blindfold - Judges 15-21 & Galatians 5-6, Week 22
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Edited by: Tim NicholsonJoin us for our study of the Book of Judges and Pauls letter to the Galatians. This week features takeaways and similarities from Judges 15 through 21 and Galatians 5 and 6.Enjoy and have a blessed day.For more information visit: www.thrive.churchIf you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church
2025-02-18
31 min
Thriving in The Word
Mere Christianity - Morality and Psychoanalysis - Book 3 - Chapter 4
Bonus series featuring Judah Thomas, Lenny Selgado, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Edited by: Tim Nicholson.Each week we will be discussing a chapter of Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. This weeks discussion is focused on book 3, chapter 4 - Morality and Psychoanalysis.Enjoy and we encourage you to pick up a copy and follow along. Thank you for sharing this podcast.For more information visit: www.thrive.churchIf you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/...
2025-02-18
17 min
Thriving in The Word
Straining at a Gnat & Swallowing a Camel - Judges 15-21 & Galatians 5-6, Week 21
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Selgado, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Edited by: Tim NicholsonJoin us for our study of the Book of Judges and Pauls letter to the Galatians. This week features takeaways and similarities from Judges 15 through 21 and Galatians 5 and 6.Enjoy and have a blessed day.For more information visit: www.thrive.churchIf you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church
2025-02-11
38 min
Thriving in The Word
Mere Christianity - Social Morality - Book 3 - Chapter 3
Bonus series featuring Judah Thomas, Lenny Selgado, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Edited by: Tim Nicholson.Each week we will be discussing a chapter of Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. This weeks discussion is focused on book 3, chapter 3 - Social Morality.Enjoy and we encourage you to pick up a copy and follow along. Thank you for sharing this podcast.For more information visit: www.thrive.churchIf you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/If...
2025-02-11
19 min
Thriving in The Word
Mere Christianity – The Cardinal Virtues – Book 3, Chapter 2
In this episode of Thriving in the Word, Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, James Gowell, and David LaManna continue their deep dive into Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. This week, they explore Book 3, Chapter 2: The Cardinal Virtues, where Lewis discusses Prudence, Temperance, Justice, and Fortitude. What do these virtues mean in a Christian context? How do they shape our character and faith? The team unpacks Lewis’ insights, compares them to biblical teachings, and reflects on how these timeless principles apply to our daily lives. 🔗 Learn more...
2025-02-04
14 min
Thriving in The Word
Samson’s Strength and Weaknesses - Judges 8-14 & Galatians 3-4, Week 20 (final)
In this episode of Thriving in the Word (Episode 184), Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell wrap up their discussion on Judges 8–14 and Galatians 3–4. They dive into the fascinating story of Samson, exploring his supernatural strength, moral weaknesses, and how his life parallels the challenges faced by the Galatians—and by us today.Discover insights on obedience, temptation, and the redemptive power of God’s sovereignty, even when we fall short. Join the conversation and find encouragement in these timeless biblical lessons.For more inf...
2025-02-04
40 min
Thriving in The Word
Battling Temptation - Judges 8-14 & Galatians 3-4, Week 19
Join Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell in this episode of Thriving in the Word as they uncover the rich parallels between the stories in Judges and Paul’s message to the Galatians. The conversation dives into the consequences of partial obedience, the power of God’s grace, and the ongoing battle against temptation. With real-life reflections and inspiring insights, the team shares how to stay on the narrow path, shine as lights in the darkness, and navigate life’s distractions. Explore how ancient biblical truths remain relevant in our mo...
2025-01-28
24 min
Thriving in The Word
Bonus - Best Of 2024 Part 1
Thriving in the Word took last week off, however, we put together a few of our favorite moments from 2024 to share with you for our regular Tuesday AM drop. Best of 2024 features, Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Selgado, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Enjoy, we will be back next week and have a blessed day. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive...
2025-01-21
43 min
Thriving in The Word
Understand Where We Stand Before God - Judges 8-14 & Galatians 3-4, Week 18
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Selgado, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Join us for our study of the Book of Judges and Pauls letter to the Galatians. This week features takeaways and similarities from Judges 8 through 14 and Galatians 3 and 4. Enjoy and have a blessed day. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church This is a...
2025-01-14
40 min
Thriving in The Word
Mere Christianity - The Three Parts of Morality - Book 3 - Chapter 1
Bonus series featuring Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Each week we will be discussing a chapter of Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. This weeks discussion is focused on book 3, chapter 1 - The Three Parts of Morality. Enjoy and we encourage you to pick up a copy and follow along. Thank you for sharing this podcast. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer...
2025-01-07
08 min
Thriving in The Word
Long Obedience in the Same Direction - Judges 8-14 & Galatians 3-4, Week 17
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Selgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Join us for our study of the Book of Judges and Pauls letter to the Galatians. This week features takeaways and similarities from Judges 8 through 14 and Galatians 3 and 4. Enjoy and have a blessed day. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church This is a...
2025-01-07
30 min
Thriving in The Word
No Guardrails for Christ - Judges 8-14 & Galatians 3-4, Week 15
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Join us as we get back to our study of the Book of Judges and Pauls letter to the Galatians. This week features takeaways from Judges 8 through 14 and Galatians 3 and 4. Enjoy and have a blessed day. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church This is a...
2024-12-24
29 min
Thriving in The Word
Mere Christianity - The Practical Conclusion - Book 2 - Chapter 5
Bonus series featuring Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Each week we will be discussing a chapter of Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. This weeks discussion is focused on book 2, chapter 5 - The Practical Conclusion. Enjoy and we encourage you to pick up a copy and follow along. Thank you for sharing this podcast. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us...
2024-12-24
17 min
Thriving in The Word
Why Do You Go Back to Being a Slave? - Judges 8-14 & Galatians 3-4, Week 14
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Join us as we get back to our study of the Book of Judges and Pauls letter to the Galatians. This week features takeaways from Judges 8 through 14 and Galatians 3 and 4. Enjoy and have a blessed day. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church This...
2024-12-17
36 min
Thriving in The Word
Mere Christianity - The Perfect Penitent - Book 2 - Chapter 4
Bonus series featuring Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Each week we will be discussing a chapter of Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. This weeks discussion is focused on book 2, chapter 4- The Perfect Penitent. Enjoy and we encourage you to pick up a copy and follow along. Thank you for sharing this podcast. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer...
2024-12-17
15 min
Thriving in The Word
We Are Not Alone On This Planet - Daniel 10-12, Week 4
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Join us for a great discussion on the Book of Daniel, chapters 10 through 12. Enjoy and have a blessed day. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church This is a presentation of Thrive.Church ©All Rights Reserved
2024-11-26
47 min
Thriving in The Word
Mere Christianity - The Shocking Alternative - Book 2 - Chapter 3
Bonus series featuring Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Each week we will be discussing a chapter of Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. This weeks discussion is focused on book 2, chapter 3- The Shocking Alternative. Enjoy and we encourage you to pick up a copy and follow along. Thank you for sharing this podcast. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer...
2024-11-26
21 min
Thriving in The Word
Taken Captive in Sin City - Daniel 7-9, Week 3
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Join us for a great discussion on the Book of Daniel, chapters 7 through 9. Enjoy and have a blessed day. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church This is a presentation of Thrive.Church ©All Rights Reserved
2024-11-19
34 min
Thriving in The Word
Mere Christianity - The Invasion - Book 2 - Chapter 2
Bonus series featuring Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Each week we will be discussing a chapter of Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. This weeks discussion is focused on book 2, chapter 2- The Invasion. Enjoy and we encourage you to pick up a copy and follow along. Thank you for sharing this podcast. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email...
2024-11-19
18 min
Thriving in The Word
Leading from the Back - Daniel 4-6, Week 2
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. James kicks us off this week by discussing Daniel's ability to lead from the back by being a light in a very dark situation. In our walk, God provides opportunities to share The Good News, however, depending on their situation, they can either be willing to listen, choose to debate atheism or unfortunately the individual might just prefer the darkness. A challenge is presented for anyone listening to hit their knees, pray to God, ask for wisdom and repent from...
2024-11-12
40 min
Thriving in The Word
Mere Christianity - The Rival Conceptions of God - Book 2 - Chapter 1
Bonus series featuring Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Each week we will be discussing a chapter of Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. This weeks discussion is focused on book 2, chapter 1 - The Rival Conceptions of God. Enjoy and we encourage you to pick up a copy and follow along. Thank you for sharing this podcast. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you...
2024-11-12
21 min
Thriving in The Word
Our Faith is Not in Presidents - Daniel 1-3, Week 1
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. After typing an entire recap and losing the entire thing. It is clear God has a plan and would prefer you listen to get your own takeaways this week. This episode is a real treat and relevant seeing that is drops on election day here in the United States. Enjoy and have a blessed day. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you...
2024-11-05
43 min
Thriving in The Word
Mere Christianity - We Have Cause to be Uneasy - Chapter 5
Bonus series featuring Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Each week we will be discussing a chapter of Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. This weeks discussion is focused on chapter 5 - We Have Cause to be Uneasy. Enjoy and we encourage you to pick up a copy and follow along. Thank you for sharing this podcast. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ ...
2024-11-05
15 min
Thriving in The Word
God Forgives You, Have You Forgiven Yourself? - Judges 1-7 & Galatians 1-2, Week 12
This discussion features David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh and James Gowell. This week, Dave kicks us off by sharing his struggles with self forgiveness as he read how God Forgave the Israelites in Judges and questioned whether they had forgiven themselves. A few of us identify with Dave's struggle and Johnny leverages scripture to help those struggling with self forgiveness in 1 John 1:9, Matthew 6:14 and more. Other topics include the erosion of Burlington Vermont, the sometimes subtle or not so subtle focus of media attempting to pull people away from God...
2024-10-22
41 min
Thriving in The Word
If Jesus Were Here Today, Where Would He Be? - Judges 1-7 & Galatians 1-2, Week 11
This discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, and James Gowell. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church This is a presentation of Thrive.Church ©All Rights Reserved
2024-10-15
37 min
Thriving in The Word
Mere Christianity - The Reality of the Law - Chapter 3
Bonus series featuring Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, and James Gowell. Each week we will be discussing a chapter of Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. This weeks discussion is focused on chapter 3 - The Reality of the Law. Enjoy and we encourage you to pick up a copy and follow along. Thank you for sharing this podcast. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email...
2024-10-15
18 min
Thriving in The Word
Righteousness and Boldness are Contagious - Judges 1-7 & Galatians 1-2, Week 10
This discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, and James Gowell. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church This is a presentation of Thrive.Church ©All Rights Reserved
2024-10-08
34 min
Thriving in The Word
Mere Christianity - Some Objections - Chapter 2
Bonus series featuring Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Each week we will be discussing a chapter of Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. This weeks discussion is focused on chapter 2 - Some Objections. Enjoy and we encourage you to pick up a copy and follow along. Thank you for sharing this podcast. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer...
2024-10-08
17 min
Thriving in The Word
Being Complacent in the Peace - Judges 1-7 & Galatians 1-2, Week 9
This discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church This is a presentation of Thrive.Church ©All Rights Reserved
2024-10-01
28 min
Thriving in The Word
Mere Christianity - The Law of Human Nature - Chapter 1
Bonus series featuring Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Each week we will be discussing a chapter of Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. This weeks discussion is focused on chapter 1 - The Law of Human Nature. Enjoy and we encourage you to pick up a copy and follow along. Thank you for sharing this podcast. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If...
2024-10-01
18 min
Thriving in The Word
Return of the lowercase gods - Judges 1-7 & Galatians 1-2, Week 8
This discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. This week, we have an interesting "false start" with Dave sharing about a new book he is reading by Jonathon Cahn titled The Return of the gods (lowercase g) and Dave shares an example from the book, where they did a huge gala and unavailing of the Arch of Baal on display in Washington DC. Judah then officially kicks off the episode and mentions our new additional series where we will be studying Mere Christianity by C.S...
2024-09-24
34 min
Thriving in The Word
A Libertarian Walks into a Bear - Judges 1-7 & Galatians 1-2, Week 6
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. This week, we discuss having patience while reading the bible and making the Bible your friend. We then discuss the intent of human nature which sparks Judah bringing up a book titled, "A Libertarian Walks into a Bear" which is a true story documenting the Free Town Project in Grafton, NH. In 2001, thousands of libertarians settled into what was a crime free, safe and clean town. Not a shocker, the “Nobody tells me what to do!” attitude didn't end well...any...
2024-09-10
39 min
Thriving in The Word
Finding the True Bullseye - Judges 1-7 & Galatians 1-2, Week 4
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Johnny V, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church This is a presentation of Thrive.Church ©All Rights Reserved
2024-08-20
50 min
Thriving in The Word
JOMO - Joy of Missing Out - Judges 1-7 & Galatians 1-2, Week 3
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church This is a presentation of Thrive.Church ©All Rights Reserved
2024-08-13
47 min
Thriving in The Word
Are We Ever Making a Mockery of the Last Supper? - Judges 1-7 & Galatians 1-2, Week 2
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Johnny V, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church This is a presentation of Thrive.Church ©All Rights Reserved
2024-08-06
42 min
Thriving in The Word
Timeless Teachings - Judges 1-7 & Galatians 1-2, Week 1
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Johnny V, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church This is a presentation of Thrive.Church ©All Rights Reserved
2024-07-30
49 min
Thriving in The Word
Breaking Through the Plow Pan - Acts 22-28, Week 12
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church This is a presentation of Thrive.Church ©All Rights Reserved
2024-07-23
45 min
Thriving in The Word
Get a Grippa on Agrippa - Acts 22-28, Week 11
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Johnny V, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church This is a presentation of Thrive.Church ©All Rights Reserved
2024-07-16
46 min
Thriving in The Word
Why is God Doing This? Acts 22-28, Week 9
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Johnny V, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church This is a presentation of Thrive.Church ©All Rights Reserved
2024-07-02
35 min
Thriving in The Word
Kick Against the Goads - Acts 22-28, Week 6
This week's discussion features David LaManna, Johnny V, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church This is a presentation of Thrive.Church ©All Rights Reserved
2024-06-11
49 min
Thriving in The Word
What is God's Will? - Acts 22-28, Week 3
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Johnny V, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church This is a presentation of Thrive.Church ©All Rights Reserved
2024-05-21
38 min
Thriving in The Word
God is Always Working in the Unseen - Acts 22-28, Week 2
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Johnny V, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church This is a presentation of Thrive.Church ©All Rights Reserved
2024-05-14
30 min
Thriving in The Word
Forgiveness is Supernatural - Acts 15-21, week 8
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Johnny V, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church This is a presentation of Thrive.Church ©All Rights Reserved
2024-04-23
41 min
Thriving in The Word
Are You All In? - Acts 15-21, Week 7
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer, please email us at prayer@thrive.church This is a presentation of Thrive.Church ©All Rights Reserved
2024-04-16
34 min
Thriving in The Word
Be on Guard & Be Alert - Acts 15-21 week 5
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Johnny V, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church This is a presentation of Thrive.Church ©All Rights Reserved
2024-04-02
37 min
Thriving in The Word
Trust but Verify - Acts 15-21, Week 4
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, James Gowell, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, and Lenny Salgado. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church This is a presentation of Thrive.Church ©All Rights Reserved
2024-03-26
32 min
Thriving in The Word
An Idiots Guide to... - Acts 15-21, week 3
This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Johnny V, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thrive.church This is a presentation of Thrive.Church ©All Rights Reserved
2024-03-19
24 min
Thriving in The Word
Reverse Stockholm Syndrome - Acts 15-21, week 2
According to Webster Dictionary, Stockholm Syndrome is the psychological tendency of a hostage to bond with, identify with, or sympathize with his or her captor. Paul wasn't a prisoner. After his encounter on the road to Damascus, Saul the hunter of the those who follow Jesus, began a road of servitude to Christ. He would form a bond, to identify with, and sympathized with his former prey. He wasn't forced to be there, nobody held him down, not until he was arrested later anyways. One of many, even to this day and beyond who once was against...
2024-03-12
39 min
Thriving in The Word
The Importance of Forgiveness - Acts 15-21, week 1
Saul, if he didn't kill Christians he made it easier for them to die. But he was forgiven. His story is an important lesson in God's forgiveness. Could you forgive those who wronged you? This week's discussion had a full house with Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Johnny V, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email...
2024-03-05
50 min
Thriving in The Word
Getting Stoned - Acts 8-14, week 11
How much energy do you give towards those you claim not to care about? Hecklers to speech givers, or online trolls, hate can waste a lot of energy. Also what's it like to get stoned, and not in the way your uncle does in the garage. This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, James Gowell, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, and Lenny Salgado.
2024-02-20
39 min
Thriving in The Word
From Saul to Paul - Acts 8-14, week 10
From silent to insightful Mike informs the crew who Barnabas is related to and where he's from. Judah changes gears to cover the exact moment that Saul became Paul in scripture. This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Johnny V, Mike McHugh, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, and special guest James Gowell.
2024-02-13
42 min
Worshipology with Kurtis Parks
Ben Gowell on Gratitude over entitlement, Intentionally creating bridges for the unbeliever, and The importance of corporate worship
KP chats with Ben Gowell, Executive Creative Arts Pastor at Christ Church of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ. They talk about the importance of corporate worship, recording albums, and leading a team of creatives at a 16 campus church! Connect with Ben: Instagram: @bengowell Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lSGREVK8v5tbiaLFuXK1v?si=wTzlOl0JTOOPQ7ADbe00iw CCV Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ccv-music/953273400 To learn more about Kurtis' book Worshipology: www.worshipologybook.com or www.kurtisparks.com
2023-11-21
51 min
Worshipology with Kurtis Parks
Ben Gowell on Gratitude over entitlement, Intentionally creating bridges for the unbeliever, and The importance of corporate worship
KP chats with Ben Gowell, Executive Creative Arts Pastor at Christ Church of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ. They talk about the importance of corporate worship, recording albums, and leading a team of creatives at a 16 campus church! Connect with Ben: Instagram: @bengowell Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lSGREVK8v5tbiaLFuXK1v?si=wTzlOl0JTOOPQ7ADbe00iw CCV Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ccv-music/953273400 To learn more about Kurtis' book Worshipology: www.worshipologybook.com or www.kurtisparks.com
2023-11-21
51 min
Playback
Ben Gowell (Christ's Church of the Valley)
Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV) started in 1982. Fast forward 37 years, CCV is one of the largest churches in the nation with a weekly attendance of over 28,000 across ten campuses. Executive Pastor, Ben Gowell from Christ's Church of the Valley based in Phoenix, Arizona joins Playlister CEO, Grant Glas. Books mentioned in this podcast: "Every Moment Holy" avaliable on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/0998311235 "Creativity Inc" avaliable on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/0812993012Special Guest: Ben Gowell.
2019-03-04
29 min
Rob Morgan Is A Curious Person
Question 11 // What’s the difference between familiarity and a loss of passion? (feat. Ben Gowell)
Ben Gowell (@bengowell for all you fellow Instagram junkies) is not only one of the most professional guitarist/producer/mix-engineer/songwriters that I know but he’s also one of the wisest people I’ve ever spent time with. I’ve looked up to Ben for years and because of that, this conversation goes all over the map and deep pretty quick. This one’s for those of you out there in need of life advice from a wise older brother who’s really been there (no pun intended)… so grab a Scotch, throw on some quality headphones, and feel free to share...
2017-06-27
1h 08
The Making Sunday Happen Podcast
EPISODE 088: How to Program Dynamic Services with Ben Gowell
This week on the show I welcome Ben Gowell, the Lead Programming Pastor at Christ’s Church of the Valley in Arizona, serving 7 campuses across the state and beyond. I talked with Ben all about how to program dynamic services – from planning and prep, to music styles, execution of ideas and a whole lot more. twelvethirtymedia.com/088 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingsundayhappen/support
2017-05-01
56 min
Rick Lee James Podcast Network
Episode #86: Ben Gowell
Our guest this week on Voices In My Head Ben Gowell. is Ben Gowell is a session guitarist and producer based out of Phoenix, Arizona. He has played on many studio recordings, including projects by Paul Baloche, Michael W. Smith, Sara Groves, and others. He has traveled the world teaching classes and seminars on electric guitar. He is also the music pastor at Christ's Church of the Valley in Phoenix.Voices In My Head is a Podcast dedicated to covering things like comics, movies, books, music and various other things that get stuck in the head of...
2013-10-17
54 min
Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)
Episode #86: Ben Gowell
Our guest this week on Voices In My Head Ben Gowell. is Ben Gowell is a session guitarist and producer based out of Phoenix, Arizona. He has played on many studio recordings, including projects by Paul Baloche, Michael W. Smith, Sara Groves, and others. He has traveled the world teaching classes and seminars on electric guitar. He is also the music pastor at Christ's Church of the Valley in Phoenix. Voices In My Head is a Podcast dedicated to covering things like comics, movies, books, music and various other things that get stuck in the head of...
2013-10-17
54 min