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Thriving in The WordBury a Statue or Follow Jesus? - Hebrews 1-3, Week 1This discussion features: Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh and James Gowell. Edited by: Tim NicholsonWe kick off our series on the Book of Hebrews, chapters 1 through 3 and we cannot wait for you to hear what our crew uncovered. From the history of who wrote Hebrews, is it Paul? is it Barnabas? is it Apollos? is it Pricilla? Is Hebrews a book? a letter? a sermon? or all of the above? What time period did Hebrews happen?We then start to uncover the truth of the Israelites being...
2025-12-1634 minThriving in The WordAbsolute Power Corrupts Absolutely - 3 John 1, Week 2This discussion features: Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh and James Gowell. Edited by: Tim NicholsonWe wrap up our discussion on 3 John 1 which is the shortest book/letter in the New Testament. This is another page turner episode so come along for the ride...it's a great conversation! Please read along with us.Please help us spread the word about Thriving in the Word, and we encourage you to read it and come along for the journey. Thank you for listening and being part...
2025-11-2538 minThriving in The WordJesus No Additives Needed - 3 John 1, Week 1This discussion features: Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh and James Gowell. Edited by: Tim NicholsonWe dive into first week of studying 3 John 1 which is the shortest book/letter in the New Testament. This is another page turner episode so come along for the ride...it's a great conversation! Please read along with us.Please help us spread the word about Thriving in the Word, and we encourage you to read it and come along for the journey. Thank you for listening and being...
2025-11-1826 minThriving in The WordWatch Out for the Wolves - 2 John 1, Week 1This discussion features: Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh and James Gowell. Edited by: Tim NicholsonWe dive into our first week of studying 2 John 1 which is only 13 chapters, but jam packed with wisdom. David kicks us off by sharing a little background to 2 John and we all quickly jump on the watching out for the wolves in sheep's clothing. Judah hits the "soapbox" jingle and we are off!! This is another page turner episode so come along for the ride...it's a great conversation!
2025-11-0441 minThriving in The WordWho Can Win This Battle Against the World? - 1 John 1-5, Week 8This discussion features: Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, and James Gowell. Edited by: Tim NicholsonWe are back and we actually hit record this time!! Join us as we wrap up our discussion on 1 John. Johnny kicks us off by sharing five (5) key takeaways from 1 John and we launch off from there.Judah shares a powerful reminder about the importance of primary doctrine uniting us and unclear doctrine dividing people. This is another page turner episode so come along for the ride...it's a great conversation!
2025-10-2840 minThriving in The WordWatch Out for the Gnostics, Love John - 1 John 1-5, Week 2This discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Edited by: Tim NicholsonThe crew continues their discussion on 1 John and Mike kicks us off with some great questions about the letter/sermon from John. David (our history guru) responds with his research to address Mike's question and the conversation goes from there. Please help us spread the word about Thriving in the Word, read 1 John 1-5 with us and come along for the journey. Thank you for listening and being part of the...
2025-09-0933 min
Thriving in The Word200th Live Thriving in the Word - 1 John 1-5, Week 1Thriving in the Word Podcast was live in Terryville CT for the recording of our 200th episode. This discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell. Edited by: Tim NicholsonHuge thank you to all who joined us, to Amanda, Shane for baking 200 cupcakes, Itty Bitty Cookie Company, other folks who brought snacks and ALL of the folks who helped greet, set up, tear down and listen.The crew jumped into 1 John live on Monday August 18th and we are grateful that...
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Thriving in The WordSpecial Announcement - 200th Episode Live Monday August 18th at 7PM Terryville CTThriving in the Word Podcast – Ep. 200: LIVE at our Terryville Campus! We’re celebrating a huge milestone—our 200th episode of Thriving in the Word—and you’re invited to join us LIVE for this special recording! Come be part of the experience on Monday, August 18th at 7:00PMat our Terryville campus: 284 Town Hill Road, Terryville, CT.Our regular crew: Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell and editor Tim Nicholson.New Series Launch: 1 John We’re excited to announce that we’re kickin...
2025-08-1213 minThriving in The WordBonus - Best of Acts 15-28Thriving in the Word is preparing for our 200th episode and we are excited to share the details very soon. For now, we put together a long bonus version of our study on the Book of Acts, chapters 15 through 28.Stayed tuned for the details on our 200th and we are so grateful for all who listen and encourage you keep reading scripture as well as tuning in. This episode 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...
2025-08-122h 05Thriving in The WordJust Zip It - James 1-5, Week 11This 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...
2025-07-1541 minThriving in The WordThe Great Omission? Information Without Application - James 1-5, Week 7This 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...
2025-06-1752 minThriving in The WordValue the Shadow People - James 1-5, Week 4This 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...
2025-05-2734 minThriving in The WordFaith & Works Playbook: On the Field or in the Stands? - James 1-5, Week 2This 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...
2025-05-1349 minThriving in The WordFrom Streaks to Righteousness & Praying for Wisdom Daily - James 1-5, Week 1This 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...
2025-05-0638 minThriving in The WordStop Blaming the Devil - Jude 1, Week 4This 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...
2025-04-2228 min
Thriving in The WordMere Christianity - Sexual Morality - Book 3 - Chapter 5Bonus 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/
2025-04-2222 minThriving in The WordBonus - 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...
2025-04-2213 minThriving in The WordChurch Shopping 101This 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...
2025-04-0857 minThriving in The WordJoyful Slaves - Jude 1, Week 1This 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...
2025-04-0137 minThriving in The WordThe Episode About NothingThis 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...
2025-03-2553 minThriving in The WordYou Will Always Harvest What You Plant - Judges 15-21 & Galatians 5-6, Week 25This 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...
2025-03-1833 minThriving in The WordHunger for Righteousness - Judges 15-21 & Galatians 5-6, Week 23This 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...
2025-02-2553 minThriving in The WordHiking with a Blindfold - Judges 15-21 & Galatians 5-6, Week 22This 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
2025-02-1831 min
Thriving in The WordMere Christianity - Morality and Psychoanalysis - Book 3 - Chapter 4Bonus 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/...
2025-02-1817 min
Thriving in The WordMere Christianity - Social Morality - Book 3 - Chapter 3Bonus 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...
2025-02-1119 minThriving in The WordStraining at a Gnat & Swallowing a Camel - Judges 15-21 & Galatians 5-6, Week 21This 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
2025-02-1138 minThriving in The WordMere Christianity – The Cardinal Virtues – Book 3, Chapter 2In 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.
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2025-02-0414 minThriving in The WordSamson’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...
2025-02-0440 minThriving in The WordBattling Temptation - Judges 8-14 & Galatians 3-4, Week 19Join 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...
2025-01-2824 minThriving in The WordBonus - Best Of 2024 Part 1Thriving 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.
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2025-01-2143 minThriving in The WordUnderstand Where We Stand Before God - Judges 8-14 & Galatians 3-4, Week 18This 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.
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2025-01-1440 minThriving in The WordLong Obedience in the Same Direction - Judges 8-14 & Galatians 3-4, Week 17This 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.
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2025-01-0730 min
Thriving in The WordMere Christianity - The Three Parts of Morality - Book 3 - Chapter 1Bonus 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.
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2025-01-0708 minThriving in The WordNo Guardrails for Christ - Judges 8-14 & Galatians 3-4, Week 15This 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.
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2024-12-2429 min
Thriving in The WordMere Christianity - The Practical Conclusion - Book 2 - Chapter 5Bonus 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.
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2024-12-2417 minThriving in The WordWhy Do You Go Back to Being a Slave? - Judges 8-14 & Galatians 3-4, Week 14This 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.
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2024-12-1736 min
Thriving in The WordMere Christianity - The Perfect Penitent - Book 2 - Chapter 4Bonus 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.
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2024-12-1715 min
Thriving in The WordWe Are Not Alone On This Planet - Daniel 10-12, Week 4This 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.
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2024-11-2647 min
Thriving in The WordMere Christianity - The Shocking Alternative - Book 2 - Chapter 3Bonus 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.
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2024-11-2621 min
Thriving in The WordTaken Captive in Sin City - Daniel 7-9, Week 3This 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.
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2024-11-1934 min
Thriving in The WordMere Christianity - The Invasion - Book 2 - Chapter 2Bonus 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.
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2024-11-1918 min
Thriving in The WordLeading from the Back - Daniel 4-6, Week 2This 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...
2024-11-1240 min
Thriving in The WordMere Christianity - The Rival Conceptions of God - Book 2 - Chapter 1Bonus 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.
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2024-11-1221 min
Thriving in The WordOur Faith is Not in Presidents - Daniel 1-3, Week 1This 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.
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2024-11-0543 min
Thriving in The WordMere Christianity - We Have Cause to be Uneasy - Chapter 5Bonus 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.
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2024-11-0515 min
Thriving in The WordGod Forgives You, Have You Forgiven Yourself? - Judges 1-7 & Galatians 1-2, Week 12This 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...
2024-10-2241 min
Thriving in The WordIf Jesus Were Here Today, Where Would He Be? - Judges 1-7 & Galatians 1-2, Week 11This discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, and James Gowell.
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2024-10-1537 min
Thriving in The WordMere Christianity - The Reality of the Law - Chapter 3Bonus 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.
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2024-10-1518 min
Thriving in The WordRighteousness and Boldness are Contagious - Judges 1-7 & Galatians 1-2, Week 10This discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V., Ben Cossette, and James Gowell.
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2024-10-0834 min
Thriving in The WordMere Christianity - Some Objections - Chapter 2Bonus 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.
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2024-10-0817 min
Thriving in The WordBeing Complacent in the Peace - Judges 1-7 & Galatians 1-2, Week 9This discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.
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2024-10-0128 min
Thriving in The WordMere Christianity - The Law of Human Nature - Chapter 1Bonus 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.
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2024-10-0118 min
Thriving in The WordReturn of the lowercase gods - Judges 1-7 & Galatians 1-2, Week 8This 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...
2024-09-2434 minThriving in The WordA Libertarian Walks into a Bear - Judges 1-7 & Galatians 1-2, Week 6This 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...
2024-09-1039 minThriving in The WordFinding the True Bullseye - Judges 1-7 & Galatians 1-2, Week 4This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Johnny V, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.
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2024-08-2050 minThriving in The WordJOMO - Joy of Missing Out - Judges 1-7 & Galatians 1-2, Week 3This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.
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2024-08-1347 minThriving in The WordAre We Ever Making a Mockery of the Last Supper? - Judges 1-7 & Galatians 1-2, Week 2This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Johnny V, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.
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2024-08-0642 minThriving in The WordTimeless Teachings - Judges 1-7 & Galatians 1-2, Week 1This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Johnny V, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.
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2024-07-3049 minThriving in The WordBreaking Through the Plow Pan - Acts 22-28, Week 12This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.
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2024-07-2345 minThriving in The WordGet a Grippa on Agrippa - Acts 22-28, Week 11This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Johnny V, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.
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2024-07-1646 minThriving in The WordWhy is God Doing This? Acts 22-28, Week 9This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Johnny V, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.
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2024-07-0235 minThriving in The WordKick Against the Goads - Acts 22-28, Week 6This week's discussion features David LaManna, Johnny V, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.
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2024-06-1149 minThriving in The WordWhat is God's Will? - Acts 22-28, Week 3This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Johnny V, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell.
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2024-05-2138 minThriving in The WordGod is Always Working in the Unseen - Acts 22-28, Week 2This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Johnny V, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell.
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2024-05-1430 minThriving in The WordForgiveness is Supernatural - Acts 15-21, week 8This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Johnny V, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell.
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2024-04-2341 minThriving in The WordAre You All In? - Acts 15-21, Week 7This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.
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2024-04-1634 min
Thriving in The WordBe on Guard & Be Alert - Acts 15-21 week 5This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Johnny V, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell.
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2024-04-0237 min
Thriving in The WordTrust but Verify - Acts 15-21, Week 4This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, James Gowell, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, and Lenny Salgado.
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2024-03-2632 min
Thriving in The WordAn Idiots Guide to... - Acts 15-21, week 3This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Johnny V, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell.
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2024-03-1924 min
Thriving in The WordReverse Stockholm Syndrome - Acts 15-21, week 2According 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...
2024-03-1239 min
Thriving in The WordThe Importance of Forgiveness - Acts 15-21, week 1Saul, 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.
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2024-03-0550 min
Thriving in The WordGetting Stoned - Acts 8-14, week 11How 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.
2024-02-2039 min
Thriving in The WordFrom Saul to Paul - Acts 8-14, week 10From 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.
2024-02-1342 min
Worshipology with Kurtis ParksBen Gowell on Gratitude over entitlement, Intentionally creating bridges for the unbeliever, and The importance of corporate worshipKP 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
2023-11-2151 min
Worshipology with Kurtis ParksBen Gowell on Gratitude over entitlement, Intentionally creating bridges for the unbeliever, and The importance of corporate worshipKP 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
2023-11-2151 min
PlaybackBen 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.
2019-03-0429 min
Rob Morgan Is A Curious PersonQuestion 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...
2017-06-271h 08
The Making Sunday Happen PodcastEPISODE 088: How to Program Dynamic Services with Ben GowellThis 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
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2017-05-0156 min
Rick Lee James Podcast NetworkEpisode #86: Ben GowellOur 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...
2013-10-1754 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...
2013-10-1754 min