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Take 10 with Pastor DonCast Your CaresAre you burdened with emotional baggage, worrying about your circumstances or those of someone you love? Pastor Don has some great advice. 2025-05-2108 minTake 10 with Pastor DonLearning from the PastHave you ever been wounded by a family member, maybe your mom or dad? Pastor Don shares about what it may take to learn from those experiences and move forward.2025-05-1410 minTake 10 with Pastor DonThe Benefits of the CrucifixionPastor Don explains the reasons why Jesus willingly died and how we benefit from this sacrifice.2025-04-2307 minTake 10 with Pastor DonPractical Ways to Hear God SpeakPastor Don gives tips on avoiding distractions when listening for God.2025-04-0909 minTake 10 with Pastor DonWhen God SpeaksMany believers struggle to hear God speaking. But Don gives a few reasons why we may not be able to hear God’s voice, and how to change that. 2025-04-0209 minTake 10 with Pastor Don5 Things to Give Up for LentPastor Don gives you a list of things to give up for Lent…and you may be surprised. 2025-03-2611 minTake 10 with Pastor DonTough Times on Land and SeaPastor Don tells the story of Peter walking, then sinking, on the Sea of Galilee.2025-03-1908 minTake 10 with Pastor DonThe Benefits of Tough TimesPastor Don talks about what tough times can bring to our lives. 2025-03-0508 minTake 10 with Pastor DonTough Times Never Last, pt 2Pastor Don shares about his own battle with tough times.2025-02-2709 minTake 10 with Pastor DonTough Times Never LastPastor Don talks about tough times and how we can get through them.2025-02-1910 minTake 10 with Pastor DonThe Ultimate MakeoverAre you naturally good with power tools or as Don shares, fearful of even going into a hardware store? No matter which one you are, God has a makeover for you. 2025-02-0509 minTake 10 with Pastor DonManaging Our Expectations of GodHave you ever admitted being disappointed with God? Listen to Don share a recent time when he realized he was disappointed with how God was handling circumstances in his life.2025-01-2909 minTake 10 with Pastor DonOur AdvocateWhat is Jesus doing right now? Pastor Don explains at least one thing we know Jesus is accomplishing right this moment. 2025-01-2208 minTake 10 with Pastor DonQuitters DayPastor Don explains stick-to-it-iveness.2025-01-0810 minTake 10 with Pastor DonAim HigherAs you prepare for the new year, what is your attitude about the things God has for you to do? Pastor Don has an inspiring message to aim higher and not just settle for the minimum. 2025-01-0110 minTake 10 with Pastor DonGood Tidings of Great JoyPastor Don explains the difference between happiness and joy.2024-12-1811 minTake 10 with Pastor DonAppreciating AdventPastor Don explains the season of Advent and delves into the theme for the first week—HOPE2024-12-0409 minTake 10 with Pastor DonCome to TablePastor Don shares about what it means to partake of table together. 2024-11-2710 minTake 10 with Pastor DonPeggy’s LegacyWhat Don learned about our friend Peggy when he had the opportunity of looking through her Bible in preparation for her funeral.2024-11-2008 minTake 10 with Pastor DonSelahPsalm 46–only 11 verses but it also includes the word “Selah” three times. What does Selah mean? Pastor Don breaks down Psalm 46 in this podcast episode. 2024-11-1312 minTake 10 with Pastor DonWhat Happens When You PrayDo you realize the events that have their beginning when you begin to pray? Pastor Don e plains in this 10 minute podcast. 2024-11-0610 minTake 10 with Pastor DonPower, Love, and a Sound MindHow can you fight your fears? Pastor Don uses one well-known verse from 2 Timothy to help you.2024-10-3010 minTake 10 with Pastor DonI Am With You AlwaysPastor Don talks about three very familiar verses of Scripture.2024-10-2309 minTake 10 with Pastor DonTiptoe through the PsalmsPastor Don shares some of his favorite passages from the book of Psalms.2024-10-1610 minTake 10 with Pastor DonAn Empty Bucket ListDo you have a bucket list you’re working through? Pastor Don explores a new way to approach a bucket list. 2024-10-0907 minTake 10 with Pastor DonOvercoming ObstaclesHear how a trip down a bluff on the world’s shortest railroad reminds Don of God’s phone number. 2024-10-0209 minTake 10 with Pastor DonSome Days the Bear Eats You“Lord, if you don’t help me, don’t help that bear.” Pastor Don shares what to do when life seems overwhelming. 2024-09-1809 minTake 10 with Pastor DonThoughts on Goal SettingPastor Don relates a story about a friend and his goal setting habits. 2024-09-0411 minTake 10 with Pastor DonPulling TogetherPastor Don encourages you to stay involved in a local church, using the example of draft horses combining their strength in a team pulling way more together than they can separately. 2024-08-2812 minTake 10 with Pastor DonWhat Should Normal Look Like?Pastor Don explains what normal is according to Svripture2024-08-2112 minTake 10 with Pastor DonThinking Outside the BoxPastor Don shares stories from Scripture about that proverbial box were suppose think outside of. 2024-08-1409 minTake 10 with Pastor DonThoughts on the OlympicsPastor Don chats about the controversy surrounding the recent Olympic Opening Ceremony and how Christians should respond to offenses.2024-07-3107 minTake 10 with Pastor DonLike a Good NeighborGod never intended us to navigate life alone. Pastor Don shares a story about having and being a good neighbor.2024-07-2409 minTake 10 with Pastor DonBattle LinesHave you drawn a line in the sand when it comes to fighting spiritual battles? Pastor Don gives some biblical advice about battle lines.2024-07-1012 minTake 10 with Pastor DonEveryday HeroesDo you know Lenny Skutnik? Pastor Don tells Lenny’s story in today’s podcast.2024-07-0309 minTake 10 with Pastor DonValue the ProcessUsing examples from his life, Pastor Don explains the value that comes from life’s process.2024-06-2609 minTake 10 with Pastor DonDrawing Strength in Tough Times🎶Nobody loves me, everybody hates me…🎶 Pastor Don references King David and a somewhat familiar nursery rhyme to explain where to get your strength when you’re going through difficulties.2024-06-1911 minTake 10 with Pastor DonAccountabilityPastor Don outlines 22 questions you can, and maybe should, ask yourself each day.2024-06-1210 minTake 10 with Pastor DonLife’s Instruction ManualDon’t you wish life came with instructions for maneuvering through all our problems and circumstances?2024-06-0508 minTake 10 with Pastor DonThe Tale of the Tardy OxcartPastor Don tells a story originally written in a book by Charles Swindoll,2024-05-2908 minTake 10 with Pastor DonEnd of Life DecisionsPastor Don asks the question you may not have considered: how do you want to be remembered?2024-05-2207 minTake 10 with Pastor DonOne Size Doesn’t Fit AllWhen we consider spiritual disciplines, Pastor Don explains why they aren’t the same for everyone.2024-05-1508 minTake 10 with Pastor DonWhen God Gives You a DreamYou’ll enjoy a story Don tells of a man’s dream gone awry.2024-05-0109 minTake 10 with Pastor DonWaitingNo one likes to wait, but Pastor Don sharers a story from a recent experience that showed him waiting isn’t so terrible after all.2024-04-2410 minTake 10 with Pastor DonRefiner’s FirePastor Don explains the refining process and how that relates to our walk with God.2024-04-1710 minTake 10 with Pastor DonTake a DivePastor Don talks about Hebrews 5:11-6:2 and the need for all believers to go beyond the basic knowledge of our faith.2024-04-1011 minTake 10 with Pastor DonThe Rules of the GamePastor Don shares helpful, godly advice from a couple of men named Paul.2024-04-0310 minTake 10 with Pastor DonFriends, Family, and SauerkrautPastor Don shares some special memories of a faithful friend who has recently passed away and the life lessons he passed on to so many.2024-03-2709 minTake 10 with Pastor DonDinosaur BrainsPastor Don explains what dinosaur brains are and how we can relate today.2024-02-2809 minTake 10 with Pastor DonJesus is my Cap ConWhat’s a cap con, and why does Pastor Don give that title to Jesus?2024-02-2109 minTake 10 with Pastor DonSuddenlyAre you ready for your next Suddenly? Pastor Don shares his latest Suddenly adventure.2024-01-3110 minTake 10 with Pastor DonNehemiahPastor Don shares 6 leadership traits of Nehemiah.2024-01-2411 minTake 10 with Pastor DonNot My WillPastor Don discusses our feelings and the Holy Spirit.2024-01-1710 minTake 10 with Pastor DonReasons to Read the BibleHave you tried to read the Bible but stop when you get discouraged or bogged down? Pastor Don gives you reasons why reading the Bible is a valuable habit to continue.2024-01-1010 minTake 10 with Pastor DonThoughts on the New YearPastor Don gives encouragement on entering 2024 and leaving unmet expectations behind.2024-01-0310 minTake 10 with Pastor DonLooking BackIn the last episode of 2023, Pastor Don reflects on the year and the benefits of looking back.2023-12-2709 minTake 10 with Pastor DonOn Being FlexibleIn part 2 of his series on Seasons, Pastor Don gives another key to surviving and thriving in a new season.2023-12-2009 minTake 10 with Pastor DonSeasonsPastor Don talks about the seasons of life, the types and variety.2023-12-1309 minTake 10 with Pastor DonGoodwillWhat will it take for evil to be defeated? Pastor Don has a real life example in today’s episode.2023-12-0611 minTake 10 with Pastor DonScribes & PhariseesPastor Don shares lessons from Scripture we can use to avoid becoming a scribe or Pharisee.2023-11-2210 minTake 10 with Pastor DonThe Attributes of GodPastor Don uses some big words in today’s podcast. But he explains them all, including his favorite of God’s attributes.2023-11-1510 minTake 10 with Pastor DonGod Never SleepsWhat do you allow to become an influence in your life? Are you intentional about your choices? Pastor Don discusses making God an intentional influence in your everyday life.2023-11-0809 minTake 10 with Pastor DonDays of IgnoranceDo you have things you know you should be doing but aren’t? Pastor Don explains about his own days of ignorance and what James says about what we need to do when we learn something new.2023-11-0109 minTake 10 with Pastor DonReally? A Man After God’s Own Heart?In part 3 of Pastor Don’s series on King David, he shares why he used to think David was kind of a bum.2023-10-2510 minTake 10 with Pastor DonYoung Davids - Part 2Pastor Don continues through his list of the character traits of young David, a man after God’s own heart.2023-10-1810 minTake 10 with Pastor DonYoung Davids—Part 1Pastor Don shares notes he wrote over 25 years ago on the characteristics of a young David.2023-10-1109 minTake 10 with Pastor DonTough TimesPastor Don tells a few stories to illustrate what we need to do when we encounter tough times.2023-10-0407 minTake 10 with Pastor DonPurpose & PlansPastor Don explains how God helps us fulfill His plans and purpose for our lives.2023-09-2711 minTake 10 with Pastor DonWhen God SpeaksGod is still speaking to His people, but are you listening? Pastor Don shares a few stories of when believers have heard God speak and what they did about it.2023-09-1311 minTake 10 with Pastor DonIt’s The Small ThingsPastor Don shows why small changes done consistently can reap great rewards.2023-09-0608 minTake 10 with Pastor DonWhat To Do 2.0Pastor Don again talks about what to do when you don’t know what to do. Check out his episode #102 from June 14, 2023, for his first podcast on this topic.2023-08-3010 minTake 10 with Pastor DonA Lesson RelearnedPastor Don shares a story about when he first learned an important lesson that he has had to relearn multiple times.2023-08-2307 minTake 10 with Pastor DonConsequences of Our ChoicesPastor Don uses Biblical examples to show how we will all experience the consequences of our good or bad life choices.2023-08-1610 minTake 10 with Pastor DonA New EraChange is inevitable. We each have a choice to move into those new things with expectation or dread. Pastor Don tells the story of Haggai, and how his new era ushered in the glory of God.2023-08-0910 minTake 10 with Pastor DonA High View of GodPastor Don explains what a high view of God means with examples from Scripture and how we can have one.2023-08-0210 minTake 10 with Pastor DonAccountability in RelationshipsAfter 22 years as an accountability partner, Pastor Don shares some insights into the necessity of relationships.2023-07-2608 minTake 10 with Pastor DonBirthdaysHow do you celebrate your birthday? In this episode, Pastor Don gives a few clues to his favorite way to celebrate.2023-07-1906 minTake 10 with Pastor DonOld FriendsPastor Don shares stories of his surprise visits this week for two sets of old friends.2023-07-1205 minTake 10 with Pastor DonA Mission From GodPastor Don uses an example from his favorite movie to encourage us today.2023-07-0508 minTake 10 with Pastor DonI’ll Pray For YouEver feel guilty because you said you’d pray for someone and then forgot? Pastor Don tells a few of his own stories.2023-06-2811 minTake 10 with Pastor DonGreat ExpectationsPastor Don uses the Dickens novel Great Expectations to illustrate how we should not act with one another or with God.2023-06-2109 minTake 10 with Pastor DonWhat To Do When You Don’t Know What To DoEver have circumstances you just don’t know how to work through? Pastor Don gives some advice straight from Scripture to help you get through anything.2023-06-1413 minTake 10 with Pastor DonSeasonsPastor Don discusses the seasons in our lives.2023-06-0709 minTake 10 with Pastor DonBe Faithful in the Little ThingsPastor Don continues is series on Self-Leadership talking about listening to God and remaining faithful to what He’s called you to do, even the smallest things.2023-05-3108 minTake 10 with Pastor DonA Key to Avoiding BurnoutPastor Don continues his series on self leadership. This time he reveals a key discipline that helped him learn how to deal with all the tasks that seemed to pull him in multiple directions.2023-05-2411 minTake 10 with Pastor DonGuard Your HeartPastor Don continues his series on self leadership, referencing several Scriptures that talk about our heart.2023-05-1709 minTake 10 with Pastor DonCharacter in LeadershipPastor Don continues his series on leadership, focusing on the importance of character.2023-05-1009 minTake 10 with Pastor DonThe Toughest Person to LeadPastor Don addresses the importance of self-leadership.2023-05-0312 minTake 10 with Pastor DonWhat It Takes to be a Giant KillerIn this 3rd and last podcast about giant killers, Pastor Don tells the story of David and how he found strength in the Lord.2023-04-2611 minTake 10 with Pastor DonGiant KillersPastor Don continues his discussion about what it takes to be a giant killer, like David from the Bible.2023-04-1910 minTake 10 with Pastor DonGiants in the LandPastor Don tells the story of the 12 spies and the giants they encountered before entering the Promised Land. How does that story relate to us today?2023-04-1210 minTake 10 with Pastor DonIn The Fullness of TimeEver wonder why Jesus did what He did exactly when He did it? Pastor Don explains in today’s episode.2023-04-0512 minTake 10 with Pastor DonWhat’s All This About Fruit?Ever wonder why Jesus would curse a fig tree? Pastor Don gives a possible explanation in today’s episode.2023-03-2909 minTake 10 with Pastor DonClearing the TemplePastor Don explains the story of Jesus clearing the Temple with some additional explanation and a challenge for us.2023-03-2209 minTake 10 with Pastor DonThe Right Thing Isn’t WrongWhat happens when you keep doing the right things but bad things still happen? Don tells us about Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 32 who had that same problem.2023-03-0808 minTake 10 with Pastor DonKeep In StepPastor Don tells a funny story to highlight our need to keep in step with the Spirit as talked about in Galatians 5:25.2023-03-0108 minTake 10 with Pastor DonDon’t Drop Your GuardThe book of Nehemiah can teach us so many lessons on how to handle opposition in our lives.2023-02-0111 minTake 10 with Pastor DonProblems in the CampIn today’s episode of Take 10, Pastor Don continues in the book of Nehemiah, explaining about opposition that came from within the camp.2023-01-2508 minTake 10 with Pastor DonNew BeginningsIn his first podcast, Pastor Don McGarvey shares his outlook on dwelling on the past and looking ahead. Isaiah 43:18-19 says “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!”2023-01-0405 minTake 10 with Pastor DonTake 10 with Pastor Don (Trailer)2022-12-3100 min