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Sweet JesusEP-166, THE CRUSHING CAPTIVITY OF KARMAJoin Pastor Emil and Scott as they take a look at Luke 13:1-9 and consider the pervasive use of the idea of karma to explain the world, and the troubling ways it distorts the truth.
2025-11-0559 min
Sweet JesusWhat Does it All Mean? Christianity 101 - The Bible Pt. 2Join me and Pastor Brock Cain as we continue our look at the basics of Christianity.
Today we dig a little deeper into the Bible. How did it come to be? Who wrote it? Why should we consider it reliable?
We touch on some of these questions, and more. Pull up your favorite dessert and "taste and see that the Lord is good!"
2021-09-0956 minSweet JesusEP-80 - Tuesday Tunes, AbleJoin me as I go over another great song from my all-time favorite band, Needtobreathe."Able" is a song that really helps me remember that it's not all on my shoulders. I can't do it all on my own, and I don't have to.*** The video wasn't working. But the audio came through just fine! ***
2021-09-0729 minSweet JesusE79 - Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?Join me and Jim Chester as we talk about why bad things happen to good people.
2021-09-071h 09Sweet JesusEP-78 - Finding A Holy DissatisfactionHave you ever noticed how things just NEVER seem to go as well as you hope?Have you found yourself dissatisfied with even some of the BEST things in life?Do you yearn for perfection? Do yearn for things to just be the way you want? The way you hope? The way they should be?Join me as I reflect on my recent vacation, and a conversation with a dear friend about how our dissatisfaction can actually be a holy thing.Maybe even a SWEET thing. :)
2021-08-2819 minSweet JesusEP-77 - Meditating on Psalm 46Join me as I take some time to meditate on Psalm 46.Hurricane Ida is bearing down on us here in LA, so no in person worship this Sunday.But we can worship, pray, meditate, and hear from God anywhere. Here is one resource to help you do that, not just today, but any and every day.Stay safe y'all!
2021-08-2818 minSweet JesusWhat Does It All Mean? Christianity 101 - The Bible Pt. 1Join me and Pastor Brock Cain as we sit down to continue our exploration of the basics of Christianity.
Today we turn our attention to the Bible. We talk about how we get to know a person, how we get to know ourselves, and how the Bible fits in.
2021-08-2658 minSweet JesusEP-76 - Danielle Renee Barrosse, Abundantly AbleJoin me as I chat with Danielle Renee Barrosse, host of the Abundantly Able Podcast.She has a fascinating story of forgiveness, overcoming abuse and disabilities, and even rejection at the hands of Christians.But she still thinks Jesus is super SWEET. Tune in to learn more about her story and to "taste and see that the Lord is GOOD."
2021-08-2052 minSweet JesusEP-75 - Evangellusionist Jim ChesterJoin me as I sit down to talk with evangellusionist, Jim Chester!We discuss his coming to faith in Christ, his call to an unusual ministry, and his encouragement to all people to use the gifts God has given.Sometimes those gifts aren't always popular among church people. But boy can God use it for some powerful ministry!We also discuss a whole bunch of other cool stuff we hope to unpack in some future discussions.Check out the video on FB and YouTube to see an outstanding illusion done right h...
2021-08-1958 minSweet JesusEP-74 - Tuesday Tunes, Walking on WaterTune in while I talk about one of the best, most underplayed, and therefore under-appreciated songs ever: Walking on Water.It's a Needtobreathe song. Expect to hear more about their songs. They are starting a new tour and I'm going!The song is based off the biblical account of Jesus walking on water in Matthew 14:22-33. Join me as we talk about it all, and see again how sweet Jesus really is.
2021-08-1727 minSweet JesusSJ Ep. 73 - TOB, It Does A Body GoodJoin me and my Catholic friends Naomi, Gary, and Chris, as we consider Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body.
Today we discuss how it relates to caring for our bodies. You'll be surprised at the wide variety of topics! Enjoy!
2021-07-231h 10Sweet JesusWhat Does It All Mean? Christianity 101 - HOPEJoin me and Pastor Brock Cain as we continue our conversation about the basics of Christianity.
We're starting with the "pre-requisites," things all human beings need, that Christianity meets better than anything else out there.
Today the topic is hope.
There's a series of talks done by Tim Keller at Oxford University that are the basis for this. They can be found on YouTube. Search "Tim Keller, Uncover."
2021-07-2254 minSweet JesusSJ Ep. 72 - Meet Jim ThomasJoin me as I chat with my new friend, Jim Thomas! He is a part of some amazing work in the prisons of Ghana.
You'll hear some amazing stories of how God has been at work through Jim, and others, in some of the darkest most destitute places on earth.
It will challenge you to listen to God more, to expand what you think is possible, and to really reassess what's most important in your life.
But most of all, you will see again just how sweet Jesus really is.
2021-07-2057 minSweet JesusSJ Ep. 71 - Ryan Pellegrine, It's Your LoveJoin me and Ryan as he shares another FANTASTIC song, "It's Your Love."
It's the love of God that transforms our hearts of stone into hearts of flesh. It's the love of Christ that changes us into lovers of others.
Ryan and I follow up with a discussion about how God can actually, really, truly bring about powerful transformation in our lives.
2021-07-201h 17Sweet JesusSJ 70 - Theology of the Body on CreationJoin the TOB crew and I as we discuss humanity's relationship with creation.
2021-07-091h 06Sweet JesusSJ Ep. 69 - Theology of the Body, ShameJoin me, Chris, Naomi, and Gary as we talk about shame.
The world defines it one way. The world says it's all bad.
God defines it another way. He says there is healthy shame and unhealthy shame.
Take a listen. Some of the powerful, personal sharing that takes place will help provide a breakthrough moment for you.
2021-07-061h 34Sweet JesusSJ Ep. 68 - Sundaes With Drew, Independence DayJoin me and Drew as we test out some AWESOME new equipment, and talk Independence Day, Christians (supposedly) behaving badly, and all the crazy stuff that passes through our ears while we enjoy some delicious dessert and conversation.
2021-07-0656 minSweet JesusWhat does it all mean? Christianity 101, IdentityJoin me and Pastor Brock Cain as we continue to explore the basics of the Christian faith.
We're still dealing with what we've been referring to as the "prerequisites." Identity is the topic today.
Check out Tim Keller's talk on the topic here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GJTklg4cZs
2021-07-0249 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 67a - From Death to Life, song onlyHere's the song y'all! Check it out! It's awesome! Ryan's awesome! And this audio is much better!
2021-07-0206 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 67 - Ryan Pellegrine, From Death to LifeBrother Ryan is back! He's got another song for us too!
Learned some things about audio and the new sound board too! That's a nice way of saying the song didn't come through as well as I hoped.
But we figured it out and recorded it again later. Will post after this.
But listen to Ryan and I talk about how this song speaks to baptism, true freedom, true life, and more!
2021-07-021h 07Sweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 66 - Drew and I Talk Father's DayJoin me and Drew as we talk Father's Day. Drew has a unique experience that often gets lost in the celebrating and love fest for dads.
2021-06-2456 minSweet JesusWhat does it all mean? Christianity 101, FreedomJoin me and Pastor Brock Cain as we continue to explore the basics of the Christian faith.
We're still dealing with what we've been referring to as the "prerequisites." Freedom is the topic today.
Check out Tim Keller's talk on the topic here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yusWbIc8DhY
2021-06-2450 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 65 - Father's Day ReflectionsJoin me as I reflect on fathers and Father's Day.
#sweetjesus #tasteandseethatthelordisgood #icecreamissweet #jesusissweeter #fathersday #fathers
2021-06-1731 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 64 - Sundaes With Drew AND Sean!Join me as I sit down again with Drew for a lively discussion about life, meaning, Jesus, Christians, and the human ego.
As a nice surprise, Sean Murray drops by to join us!
2021-06-1759 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep 63 - Tuesday Tunes, The ProdigalJoin me as I take a closer look at Ryan Pellegrine's song, The Prodigal.
2021-06-1733 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 62 - T.O.B., Wrestling With Femininity and MasculinityJoin me, Naomi, Chris, and Gary as we tackle a topic that's been on Naomi's heart.
2021-06-101h 17Sweet JesusWhat does it all mean? Christianity 101, SatisfactionJoin me and Pastor Brock Cain as we continue our exploration of the Christian faith.
We're starting out with some "pre-requisites," things that tell us why we should even care about God, Jesus, and Christianity.
The inspiration comes from a series of talks by Tim Keller where he discusses five things human beings can't live without.
Today we tackle our deep need for satisfaction. You can find the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/pDdsLnJ6Z9k
2021-06-1053 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 61a - Ryan Pellegrine, The ProdigalHey Y'all! Here's a clip of just the song. But make sure you go back to the full episode to hear Ryan's story. It's powerful!
2021-06-1006 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 61 - Meet Ryan PellegrineJoin me as a sit down with a phenomenal brother in Christ, musician, and friend.
He plays an amazing song he wrote called, "The Prodigal." Listen to his story and the song becomes even more powerful.
2021-06-101h 16Sweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 60 - Me and DrewJoin me and Drew as we talk about the marvelous "crunch cup" and finding meaning in life!
2021-06-0355 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 59 - Theology of the Body, Eschatological ManJoin me, Gary LeBlanc, Naomi Kim, and Chris O'Neill as we continue our discussion of Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body.
Today we turn our attention to understanding "Eschatological Man."
2021-05-281h 18Sweet JesusWhat does it all mean? Christianity 101, Meaning and PurposeJoin me and Pastor Brock Cain as we begin our exploration of the Christian faith.
We're starting out with some "pre-requisites," things that tell us why we should even care about God, Jesus, and Christianity.
The inspiration comes from a series of talks by Tim Keller. You can find the YouTube video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2KGLbU-r68
2021-05-2746 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 58 - Me and DrewJoin me and Drew as we talk about churches behaving badly and Bob Dylan! :)
2021-05-271h 04Sweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 57 - Tuesday Tunes, Mercy's ShoreAnother Tuesday Tunes! Finally! It's been too long!
Join me as I spend some time reflecting on a song from Needtobreathe's latest album, "Mercy's Shore."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtgadTkJ0nc
2021-05-2629 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 56 - The Metaphysical Aspect of All Our ChallengesThe Lord's been trying to remind me that my challenges are about more than what I can see.
Tune in to hear some of my reflections on this idea.
2021-05-2018 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 55 - Meet Josh CraigJoin me as I sit down and talk - long distance (!) - with my friend and brother in Christ, Josh Craig!
He is trained as a Director of Family Life Ministry (DFLM), but currently works as a Director of Christian Education (DCE).
He has been really helpful to me in helping me understand how to best shape the faith of my kids. Excited to share some of it with you!
2021-05-2059 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 54 - Sundae's With DrewJoin me and Drew as we take a look at "The Outlaw's Prayer" by Johnny Paycheck, and the repentance of Phil Vischer of Veggie Tales fame.
Christianity isn't always represented well, or understood well, even by it's most committed members.
Don't let that stand in the way of connecting with Jesus. He said, "Follow ME," not "Follow them."
2021-05-2057 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 53 - Meet Brock CainTune in as I talk with Brock Cain, pastor at Lutheran Church of the Pines in Waveland, MS.
He's a great guy and we have some exciting plans to share.
Take some time to get to know Brock and to get some background on our future efforts.
2021-05-131h 04Sweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 52 - TOB, Historical Man Pt. 2***UPDATED WITH FULL AUDIO***
Join us as we talk some more about Pope John Paul II's "Theology of the Body."
There's a lot to talk about with "Historical Man." So, here's part 2! This time we tackle the topic of lust and sins of the human heart.
We also could really use a new MacBook if you're feeling generous!!! :)
2021-05-061h 11Sweet JesusEpisode 52 - Theology of the Body, Historical Man pt. 2Join us as we talk some more about Pope John Paul II's "Theology of the Body."
There's a lot to talk about with "Historical Man." So, here's part 2! This time we tackle the topic of lust and sins of the human heart.
We also could really use a new MacBook if you're feeling generous!!! :)
2021-04-2934 minSweet JesusEpisode 51 - T.O.B., Historical ManMy Roman Catholic friends and I had a chance to chat more about Pope John Paul II's "Theology of the Body."
This time we turned our attention to exploring "Historical Man." God made everything perfect. But we don't live in that perfect world.
Tune in as we explore the challenges we face trying to live the way God originally intended.
2021-04-291h 13Sweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 50 - Laurie and the Story of AxelJoin me as I sit down with Laurie, one of our staff members at Open Arms, as we talk about the ongoing saga of Axel.
If you've ever struggled trying to help people, or found yourself wondering why you should help, or why they don't seem to receive it, tune in!
2021-04-2143 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 49 - One Way LoveJoin me as I sit down with Rosemary Manint, Sandra Douglas, and Trey Brownfield as they tell me about their vision to end teen homelessness in St. Tammany Parish.
2021-04-2044 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 48 - Sundaes With DrewJoin me and Drew as we have our first Sundae together!
We talk a little bit about the historic significance of today, April 18. We talk about how there is Christianity, and a false version of Christianity. We talk about how most people reject Christianity based on ideas that aren't true about the Christian faith.
We also talk about Star Wars, playing cards, and other random things that capture our attention! Ha!
2021-04-181h 12Sweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 47 - T.O.B., Original ManJoin me as my Roman Catholic friends and I continue our discussion of Pope John Paul II's "Theology of the Body" with a deeper dive into what God did when He first created us.
2021-04-161h 19Sweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 46 - Keep Slidell Beautiful!Join me and Trey Brownfield as we discuss how to Keep Slidell Beautiful!
If you aren't in the Slidell area, you can start something in your own community through the Keep America Beautiful program.
God's first command to the humans He created was to take care of this place. Let's do it together!
2021-04-1547 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 45 - Racial Tensions...againJoin Brother Greg and I as we try to put ourselves in the shoes of everyone involved to get past the noise and see if we can't find something to do to make things better in the wake of the shooting of Daunte Wright.
2021-04-1452 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 44 - Meet Stephen FaughtHey Y'all!
Join me as I sit down with the guy who has been instrumental in making Sweet Jesus possible.
We talk about how and why churches should be involved in digital ministry, creative ways of using their space, and what people are looking for. We talk about life, faith, kids, and of course, Jesus.
Tune in!
2021-04-1251 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus - Hymns of the Passion 8Dig In to Holy Week with Hallgrimur Petursson's reflections on the Passion of Jesus Christ.
I hope these hymns/poems can be a helpful resource for meditating on what makes Jesus so sweet.
2021-04-0106 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus - Hymns of the Passion 7Dig In to Holy Week with Hallgrimur Petursson's reflections on the Passion of Jesus Christ.
I hope these hymns/poems can be a helpful resource for meditating on what makes Jesus so sweet.
2021-04-0109 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus - Hymns of the Passion 6Dig In to Holy Week with Hallgrimur Petursson's reflections on the Passion of Jesus Christ.
I hope these hymns/poems can be a helpful resource for meditating on what makes Jesus so sweet.
2021-04-0107 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus - Hymns of the Passion 5Dig In to Holy Week with Hallgrimur Petursson's reflections on the Passion of Jesus Christ.
2021-04-0105 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus - Hymns of the Passion 4Finally! Getting back to recording some of these hymns after a LONG break.
As you dig in to Holy Week, I hope these hymns/poems can be a helpful resource for meditating on what makes Jesus so sweet.
2021-04-0108 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 43 - Dig In To Holy WeekListen in for encouragement to dig in to Holy Week. John 3:14-15 and Numbers 21 tell us a lot more than we think!
2021-04-0113 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 42 - Holy WeekJoin Brother Greg and I as we talk about Holy Week and the role of traditions in the Christian faith!
2021-03-311h 03Sweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 41 - Theology of the Body, DefinitionsJoin me, Naomi, Gary and Chris as we start digging into Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body.
First, defining terms: original man, historical man, eschatological man. Check it out!
2021-03-251h 19Sweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 40 - The Discipline of ServiceJoin me and Brother Greg as we discuss the discipline of service.
2021-03-2445 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 39 - Sunday's With DrewJoin Drew and I as we talk about ALL kinds of cool stuff!
2021-03-211h 01Sweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 38 - St. Patrick's DayJoin me and Brother Greg as we talk about St. Patrick.
We touch on lots of things. But all about what it means to be "sent" in the world.
2021-03-171h 10Sweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 37 - Sundays With Drew, DSTJoin me and Drew as we talk about cancelling Daylight Savings Time.
That's not all! Rockets, planes, death, music...a virtual potpourri of topics!
We did jump around quite a bit. But give us a break! It's DST Sunday! :)
2021-03-141h 34Sweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 36 - Intro to Theology of the BodyJoin me as I sit down with some Roman Catholic friends as we begin to look at Pope John Paul II Theology of the Body!
2021-03-1444 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 35 - Let's Talk Casinos with Pastor Randy BoyettThere is a proposal to bring a casino to our community.
Up until now, I haven't know much about this issue. Pastor Randy and others have made a compelling case.
Tune in to find out why, if you're going to bet on anything, bet on this, the house always wins.
2021-03-1153 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 34 - Sunday With DrewJoin us as we jump around a bit but discuss millenials and the church, taking criticism, among many other topics!
2021-03-071h 29Sweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 33 - The Discipline of SubmissionSubmitting? Is that really a good thing? In 21st Century America? Seriously?
Tune in to find out the freedom that comes from godly, biblical, submission.
2021-03-0355 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus - Hymns of the Passion 3Listen in for hymn 3 from 17th Century Icelandic priest Hallgrimur Petursson's "Hymns of the Passion."
2021-02-1810 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus - Hymns of the Passion 2Listen in to hymn 2 from 17th Century Icelandic priest Hallgrimur Petursson's "Hymn's of the Passion."
2021-02-1813 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus - Hymns of the Passion 1Hallgrimur Petursson was a 17th Century Icelandic priest and poet. His Hymns of the Passion are still a part of Iceland's traditions during Lent.
To help you on your Lenten journey this year, I'll read from each of them. Meditating on them has proved fruitful for me. I'm sure it will be for you as well.
2021-02-1811 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 32 - The Discipline of SolitudeLooking for a stronger sense of the peace of Christ in a chaotic world?
Join me and Brother Greg as we discuss the way to get there: The Discipline of Solitude.
2021-02-1854 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 31 - Getting to Know Drew!Join me as my friend Drew and I let you listen in on the kinds of conversations we typically have.
Hold on! It's a wild ride! Lots of rabbit holes!
But one thing in common: we want to listen and understand one another!
Join us! Let's see if we can transform our culture to allow for more dialogue!
2021-02-141h 07Sweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 30 - Gary LeBlancJoin me as I sit down with an excellent Brother in Christ and certified sex addiction recovery coach!
Gary has a fascinating testimony. A friend in high school helped lead him to Jesus. Jesus transformed his life!
But Gary still had struggles to work through. With the help of Christ he was able to overcome. So can you! Whatever it is!
Tune in to hear this incredible story of God's supernatural love and power!
2021-02-111h 04Sweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 29 - The Discipline of SimplicityJoin Brother Greg and I as we dive into the next chapter of Richard Foster's book.
This is a pretty important discipline, perhaps THE most important one.
Without practicing simplicity, there is no time, no space, no margin available for the others!
2021-02-111h 08Sweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 28 - Tuesday Tunes, I Am Not AfraidJoin me as I take a look at a song from Jesus Culture we sang this past Sunday.
Great song! Rich scriptural references! We have nothing to fear!
2021-02-0927 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 27 - The Discipline of StudyJoin us as Brother Greg and I continue our study of "Celebration of Discipline." Today we turn to the topic of study.
COD gives us some great conversation starters, as well as some steps to implement more study into our lives.
2021-02-0454 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 26 - The Conversion of St. PaulIt's another Throwback Thursday with a twist!
Another reason to always stay hopeful and confident with Jesus: the conversion of His most fierce persecutor!!
2021-01-2817 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 25 - Fasting, Celebration of Discipline, Ch. 4It sure seems like it's feast or famine when it comes to the topic of fasting!
Join me as I chat with Brother Greg about why "fasting is feasting!"
2021-01-2840 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep, 24 - Prayer, C.O.D. Chapter 3Join Brother Greg and I as we dig into chapter 3 on prayer.
2021-01-2155 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 23 - Celebration of Discipline, Chap 2, MeditationLiving a hurried life of distraction? Looking for ways to get some peace and calm?
Meditation is God's gift to us to help us!
Join Brother Greg and I as we discuss chapter 2.
2021-01-141h 03Sweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 22 - Reflections on Today's Kids MinistryWe had our kids ministry again for the first time in a long time!
Scary to think that I was running this, but I was.
Listen in to find out some of the principles behind what I did...and didn't do.
2021-01-1138 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus EP. 21 - What's Wrong With the World?In light of events at the Capitol and the ongoing back and forth, I've determined that I agree with G. K. Chesterton:
"I am."
2021-01-0829 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 20 - Celebration of Discipline Chapter 1Join Brother Greg and I as we take a look at the Spiritual Disciplines.
Get the book and read along with us: Celebration of Discipline, The Path to Spiritual Growth, by RIchard J. Foster.
2021-01-0657 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 19 - Tuesday Tunes, I Have This HopeTune in as I take a look at Tenth Avenue North's song, "I Have This Hope."
2020-12-1637 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 18 - Tuesday Tunes, Scars, I Am TheyTune in as I talk about I Am They's song, "Scars."
2020-12-1635 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 17 - Tuesday Tunes, Trust In You, Lauren DaigleTune in as I talk about Lauren Daigle's song, "Trust In You."
2020-12-1632 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 16 - What a Friend We Have in Jesus, with Derrick and Vicki LaCombeJoin me as we hear about how Sweet Jesus is to Derrick and Vicki LaCombe.
Grab your favorite dessert. This time we had pie!!
2020-11-1856 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 15 - Mission Monday, 11.16.2020Brother Greg shares some of his experiences sharing the Gospel with people outside the walls of the church.
Kind of an abrupt ending due to some technical issues. Looking forward to picking up where we left off next time!
2020-11-1755 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 14 - Unspeakable Things!Join Brother Greg and I as we consider the place of the Christian in the American political landscape.
(Due to a technical glitch, the first few seconds/minutes was cut out. No intro. Just jump right in!)
2020-11-051h 23Sweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 13 - Racial Tension in AmericaBrother Greg Trumbach joins me as we try to tackle a tough topic.
Join us as we try to sift through some of the extreme positions, and think about how we can actually help.
2020-10-221h 22Sweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 12 - Tuesday Tunes, Leanna Crawford, FuneralA great new song! Check it out!
2020-10-2123 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 11 - Spiritual AbuseIn light of some troubling, high profile, local stories, Brother Greg Trumbach and I discuss spiritual abuse.
If you have suffered at the hands of pastors, priests, churches and ministries, tune in. Let us know what you think.
2020-10-151h 08Sweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 10 - Tuesday Tunes, Reckless Love, Cory AsburyJoin me while I look at this AMAZING song!
2020-10-1436 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 9 - Tuesday Tunes, Start Right Here, Casting CrownsTaking a look at a great new song! But brace yourself. It will challenge you!
Grab your Bible and listen in!
(2 Chronicles 7:14, Mark 8:31ff, Matthew 7:1-5, Luke 15)
2020-10-0629 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 8 - I Wish We Had Something to Talk About!The day after the first presidential debate of 2020, Brother Greg and I have NOTHING to talk about!!
We delve into the book, "Speaking of Jesus," racism, patriotism, who's in as a Christian and who's out...
Just tune in...there was a lot!
2020-09-3057 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 7_Getting to Know Brother GregHad a great time getting to know another pastor in the Slidell area!
Brother Greg has a fascinating story coming out of NOLA and Islam.
Join us as we get to know each other and talk about how sweet Jesus is!
2020-09-2343 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 6 - How To Be The BestGetting started is great! Overcoming fear of failure is crucial!
But how do we become the best we can be?
We need to hear criticism well!
How can we do that? Jesus!
2020-09-1528 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 5 - My First Guest!The most fun episode yet!
Cheryl Scaglione, Open Arms Family Member, Assistant Director at Hospice House joined Sweet Jesus
We talked about faith as a relationship, and as a journey.
We also talked about the great work of her non-profit, Hospice House.
Tune in, like, subscribe, and share!
2020-09-0245 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 4 - (NO) Fear of FailureWe've talked about getting started. We've gone through the interruptions.
What else keeps us from taking risks and trying new things? The fear of failure.
Listen in on why Jesus is the sweetest answer to dealing with fear.
2020-08-2633 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 3 - Life Interrupted Pt 2What happens when your plans don't pan out? It happens far too often than any of us care to admit.
So, why bother? What's the point? Is there any order to this mess we call life?
There are lots of ideas about this out there. But once again...Jesus is sweeter!
2020-08-2532 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 2 - Life InterruptedIt's been a while since the last episode! Just when you get started...things seem to get in the way...they don't go as planned...tragedy strikes.
That's what this episode is about. It also includes a sermon from a funeral from several months ago to answer some questions and provide some hope for those experiencing the most painful of interruptions: the death of a child.
2020-08-1444 minSweet JesusSweet Jesus Ep. 1, Getting StartedHere it is! Episode 1! Finally!
Sometimes the key to getting started is just...getting started!
Nothing fancy here. Just encouragement to take a step in the direction God is leading you.
A little history on how I got here, and why "Sweet Jesus."
2020-07-2434 min
The Stephen Faught Experience033 - Iron Sharpens Iron feat. Pastor Emil GretarssonIn this episode, Stephen welcomes to the show the newly called pastor of Open Arms Church Emil Gretarsson. They talk about his journey from The Bronx to the Swamps, how Iron Sharpens Iron, and how to reach out on social media channels to connect and grow an audience. Follow Stephen and Faught Marketing:IG @stephen_faughtfaughtmarketing.comIG: @faughtmarketingfacebook.com/faughtmarketing
2020-06-2732 min