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The 44Ask Your PreacherSend us a textIn this episode we eat on the power of a question. In this episode Jed shares a radio program called the "Ask Your Preacher" radio show from the 1960s and 1970s that was met with great controversy and also great success all because of the combination of a question that is met with going back to the book and given a bible answer. While going back to the book is important and should be something we are always doing, we should also be questioning and investigating everything and holding it under the microscope...2024-06-2818 minThe 44Back to the BookSend us a textHave we lost our ability to consider FIRST going back to the book (the Bible)? If 2 Timothy 3:16-17 is true that ALL SCRIPTURE is God breathed and inspired, then don't we need to be people that go back to the book no matter what we hear or watch or listen to from man? God says give this way, worship this way, live your life this way and in this episode we eat on the importance of going back to the book like the Berean's who were a noble people that examined the scriptures...2024-05-2420 minThe 44Singin' Through the StormSend us a textIn this episode we eat from God's word on singing. During what moments or seasons of life do you feel the most moved to sing? Usually its in those moments of cheer or excitement or after an answered prayer. But what about those moments of life that aren't that? This episode takes a look at two places in scripture where David, Paul and Silas found great encouragement, edification and some healing power by singin' through the storm they were in.2024-05-1721 minThe 44Wrong Way on the Right RoadSend us a textIn this episode we eat on the reality of ending up going the wrong way on the right road. There is overwhelming data that suggests that the majority of all American's are Christians. Is that true? Is that what you see in the world around us? Is it possible that a great many of those saying "Lord, Lord" are actually going the wrong way on the right road? Let's eat from God's word and see what He says about this.2024-05-1017 minThe 44Threefold Charge x 2 (Joshua 1)Send us a textIn this episode we eat on TWO threefold charges given to Joshua in Joshua 1. We've talked several times about the amazing promise that God will never leave us but do we ever consider what he's emphasized for us to do and to be? 1. "Be Strong and Courageous!"2. "Be careful to follow God's word!"2024-05-0318 minThe 4440...41Send us a textIn this episode we eat on three situations from God's word that would have seemed like it never would have ended...until...it did! Hold on! Hang tight! Sometimes in life our circumstances can feel like it's never going to end. We ask, "When will this end?" or "When will this get better?" And then it does. Welcome to day 41! But we need not forget who was with us all along the way. GOD!2024-04-2613 minThe 44Name DropSend us a textIn this episode we eat on a really well known passage from Jesus sermon on the mount from Matthew 5:16 "Let your light shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." Have you ever considered that this isn't just a do this (shine your light)? But rather this is a DO THIS...SO THAT...AS A RESULT teaching from Jesus. Your 44 in this episode...through the way you live your life let the name of Jesus be NAMEDROPPED to each and every person you come in...2024-04-1914 minThe 44I Got YOU!Send us a textIn this episode we eat on the great comfort of God continually saying "I Got YOU!" From the very beginning we see God say to men like Moses (who doubted, questioned and lacked confidence)... "I Got You!" And what's more, He does! Or how about with David? A man who had the confidence but was overlooked by so many others. A man considered to be just a little shepherd boy. A man many saw as a nobody. And yet God says I want HIM! And more than that, through a story like David...2024-04-1219 minThe 44Open FocusSend us a textIn this episode we eat on the idea of OPEN FOCUS. In these lives we live it is so natural for us to fixate and to focus on problems and issues that arise but where does that leave us? Usually tense, anxious, and in a position where we MISS everything else. By looking at Hebrews 12 and Matthew 6, we learn that really we should take an OPEN FOCUS away from myself and away from the 90mph fastballs of life and it is then that we can truly see EVERYTHING!2024-04-0515 minThe 44...RUN! (Pt. 2)Send us a textIn this episode we eat on these moments in this race we run where "sin is crouching at the door". It builds...it's there...it's right around the corner. What do we choose to do in these moments? God says it is right here in these moments where we should...RUN!!!!- Genesis 4Listen and subscribe here:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-44/id1633292693Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xwa7L1pmRvTBf7wZXEIQt?si=FuDe6d38QFayNWmy_5naMwYouTube: https...2024-03-2918 minThe 44...RUN! (Pt. 1)Send us a textIn this episode we eat on these moments in this race we run where "sin is crouching at the door". It builds...it's there...it's right around the corner. What do we choose to do in these moments? God says it is right here in these moments where we should...RUN!!!!David - 2 Samuel 11 - Did he run (flee, escape, retreat) or did he run (towards and to the sin)? Joseph - Genesis 39 - Did he run (flee, escape, retreat) or did he run (towards and to the sin)? Listen and su...2024-03-2219 minThe 44Be Happy. Choose Happy. Stay Happy.Send us a textIn this episode we look into the choice we make each and everyday to CHOOSE happy! Unfortunately, we often choose wrong and in the words of Paul from Philippians 4 "dwell on" all the wrong things. We have a choice each and everyday to dwell on the right, lovely, pure and excellent things. The question is...will we? Listen and subscribe here:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-44/id1633292693Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xwa7L1pmRvTBf7wZXEIQt?si=FuDe6d38QFayNWmy_5naMw...2024-03-1516 minThe 44"IT" FactorSend us a textWhat is the "IT" factor in the life of a Christian? What is it that keeps someone upright and moving towards the finish line? In this episode we look at the life of Paul and all that he wrote in scripture about perseverence and how we too should be people that have the "IT" Factor by persevering. Listen and subscribe here:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-44/id1633292693Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xwa7L1pmRvTBf7wZXEIQt?si=FuDe6d38QFayNWmy_5naMw2024-03-0815 minThe 44Three WordsSend us a textIf you could go back and say three words to your 18 year old self, what would you say? Whether it be a financial tip you'd give yourself or do this and not that, there are zero doubts that all of us would choose to say something to our 18 year old selves that would be life changing. In this episode we look at the last three words that Jesus said as He breathed His last and how those three words change EVERYTHING for us. Listen and Subscribe here to the 44 Podcast:T...2024-03-0113 minThe 44Selah.Send us a textIn this episode we eat on this commonly used word in the Psalms "Selah." What does it mean and what was it's purpose then in the Psalms? Through looking at the 71 times it is used in the Psalms and the 3 times it is used in Habakkuk, is there any application we can make today to this mysterious word? YES!Listen and Subscribe here to the 44 Podcast:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-44/id1633292693Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xwa7L1pmRvTBf7wZXEIQt?si=G8...2024-02-2315 minThe 44The Instrumental Music QuestionSend us a textIn this episode we look into what God's word says about the instrument in worship. Is it authorized? Should we use the instrument when we worship? Is this one of those things that God left up to man to decide and to bring whatever we want into the worship? Didn't God authorize instruments to be played in the OT? If He did then what is so wrong with using it now? I don't know...Let's EAT!Matthew 26:30Acts 16:25Romans 15:91 Corinthians 14:15Ephesians 5:19Colossians 3:16Hebrews 2:12Listen and subscribe here to the 44...2024-02-1625 minThe 44Solomon's ParadoxSend us a textIn this episode we eat on a study that can be found here https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9377507/ This study gets its name from THE Solomon we can read about in scripture and explores the glaring hole between man's ability to advise or give wisdom to others vs. applying the very same advice or wisdom they give to their own life. We will look into the WHY - Why is it that we can think more clearly and have more discernment and wisdom when it comes t...2024-02-0919 minThe 44Any Fruit On That Tree?Send us a textIn this episode we eat on the question of whether or not God says it to be ok that we don't take part in sharing in the mission and purpose Jesus was sent which was to "seek and save the lost." While we sometimes feel like this is not a job we can do or it is a mission that only a few that are set aside for this work, is that what God says? NO! And if you haven't, well...Jesus teaches us to start right now!Ephesians 4:1-16Luke 13:6-9...2024-02-0221 minThe 44A Bald Guy, Two Bears & 42 YounginsSend us a textIn this episode we feast on the story of Elisha, two bears and the 42 young men that is recorded in 2 Kings 2. Why is this story even included in scripture? Why is it important? What are the timeless principles that we can learn from an odd story like this? Listen and subscribe here to the 44 Podcast.Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-44/id1633292693Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xwa7L1pmRvTBf7wZXEIQt?si=G8sFiZccTm65XZpPZQs8OgYouTube: https://youtube.com/@ocalacentralchurch8692?si=9...2024-01-2619 minThe 44Four Anchors That HoldSend us a textIn this episode we eat on Acts 27 and the recorded story of Paul's shipwreck. In the midst of life what are you anchored to? What are you teaching your kids to anchor their lives to? Through this story and the words of Paul we will look into four anchors that hold. 1. God2. Faith3. The Church4. The Word of GodListen and subscribe here to the 44 Podcast.Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-44/id1633292693Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xwa7L1...2024-01-1918 minThe 44Choose JOY!Send us a textIn this episode we eat on what it means to choose Joy and to choose daily to project the kind of Joy that can be "heard from afar." In this episode we will look into the story of Nehemiah and the dedication of the wall that takes place and make application to what is recorded there in 12:43. Will YOU choose JOY?? Listen and subscribe here to the 44 Podcast.Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-44/id1633292693Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xwa7L1pmRvTBf7wZXEIQt?s...2024-01-1215 minThe 44Put On!Send us a textIn this episode we eat on God's word and what it says about the REAL battle we should be fighting each day. As 2024 begins, let us not be deceived into thinking we fight against flesh and blood enemies but rather as Paul addresses in Ephesians 6:12 "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." What should we do? How do we fight? Paul says in Ephesians 6:10-17 "PUT...2024-01-0514 minThe 44Death WishSend us a textIn this episode we eat on God's word and what it says about the reality of death and how we can be resolute in the opportunities in front of us NOW to speak and to show people how much we love them. We also talk about how taking action now is what can alleviate us from the regret that comes later when it comes to relationships and those closest to us. Ecclesiastes 3:1-4Ecclesiastes 7:1-3Proverbs 16:24TedTalk - The Profound Power of Gratitude and "Living Eulogies"https://youtu.be/CaqaMwfYk_4?s...2023-12-2911 minThe 44Sinner's PrayerSend us a textIn this episode we feast on the this Sinner’s Prayer and whether or not we see this as a response to the Gospel in the word of God. We will look at the response from the thousands gathered on the day of Pentecost to Peter’s sermon in Acts 2, the response from the Ethiopian Eunuch in Acts 8 and the response from the Philipian Jailer in Acts 16. Did these repeat a sinner’s prayer to obey the gospel? Eat up!Listen and subscribe here.YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfK0l...2023-12-2222 minThe 44Itchy EarsSend us a textIn this episode we feast on the words from Paul to Timothy in 2 Timothy 3 & 4...16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of...2023-12-1519 minThe 44Are you worshiping in TRUTH?Send us a textIn this episode we feast on what it means when Jesus says in John 4:23-24 that "true worshipers must worship the Father in Spirit and in Truth." Some of the questions answered in this episode are...What is worship?What is spirit?What is truth?Is it ok by God to miss one half of this? When we do not worship in spirit AND truth, what should be done? *Reference not discussed but mentioned is 2 Kings 22.*2023-12-0825 minThe 44KuleanaSend us a textIn this episode we feast on the Christian's RESPONSIBILITY (Kuleana) to be "steadfast, immovable and always abounding in the work of the Lord." 2023-12-0114 minThe 44Run It Up!!!Send us a textIn this episode we eat on the guaranteed victory that we have through Jesus. How much will we win by? Matthew 16:18Matthew 28:18-202023-11-2410 minThe 44Stop. Drop. Give Thanks!Send us a textIn this episode we eat on the importance of giving thanks. Luke 17:11-1911 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance 13 and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!”14 When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed...2023-11-1709 minThe 44Growing (Individually, Together, The Kingdom)Send us a textIn this episode we eat on the connection between "not existing for yourself" and how that allows great opportunity for growth. Acts 2:42-47John 3:16"To not exist for yourself is a beautiful thing...AND...to not exist for yourself is a growth thing."2023-11-1013 minThe 44Pursuing Peace (Part II)Send us a textIn this episode we eat on the following passage from 1 Timothy 2:1-2. 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.2023-11-0312 minThe 44Pursuing Peace (Part I)Send us a textIn this episode we feast on God's word about what should be for us a relentless pursuit of peace. 2 Corinthians 13:11 - “Rejoice, be made complete, be comforted, be like-minded, live in PEACE…”2 Timothy 2:22 - “Flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and PEACE.”Psalm 34:14 - “Depart from evil and do good; Seek PEACE and pursue it.” 2023-10-2718 minThe 44Seeing RedSend us a textIn this episode we eat on falling more in love with Jesus through SEEING RED. Revelation 1:5 - To him who loves us and released us from our sins by His blood.1 John 1:7 - If we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.Romans 3:23-25 - 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and all are justified freely by his g...2023-10-2018 minThe 44"In Jesus Name. Amen."Send us a textIn this episode we eat on what the true meaning is behind us praying to the Father through the Son. John 14:6 - “I am the way, and the truth, and the life, no one comes to the Father but through me.”John 14:13 - “Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it.” 2023-10-1312 minThe 44Airplane ModeSend us a textIn this episode we eat on the idea of keeping our airplane mode OFF when it comes to the reading of God's inspired word. (2 Tim. 3:16-17)Heed the words - Revelation 22:7 Don't seal up this book - Revelation 22:102023-10-0617 minThe 44Grace of God or Works?Send us a textIn this episode we eat on the grace of God that saves and how understanding that should motivate us to be "zealous for good works". Ephesians 2:8-10Titus 2:11-14Colossians 1:9-11John 15: 1-2 - “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit."2023-09-2910 minThe 44What Must I Do To Be Saved?Send us a textIn this episode we eat on the question asked by the Phillippian Jailer in Acts 16, "What must I do to be saved?" Believe in JesusSpecifically what the Bible says about who Jesus is (John 20:30-31) and what He did (1 Corinthians 15:1-5). It is the gospel message which produces belief (Romans 1:16; 10:17)What if a person refuses to believe? (John 8:24)ConfessAdmit openly your faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 10:9-10)What if a person refuses to confess? (John 12:42-43)RepentSince God is proposing to save us f...2023-09-2225 minThe 44Force FieldSend us a textIn this episode we feast on the words from Proverbs 18:10 that reads "The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and are safe."Do you believe that? Do you trust that God can provide the safety for you no matter the situation? 2023-09-1514 minThe 44Old Camel KneesSend us a textIn this episode we eat on the nickname given to James, "Old Camel Knees". Why was he given this nickname? How did he get this nickname? What does it mean? What can we learn from this nickname given to James? 2023-09-0815 minThe 44"The Leg Does Not Feel the Chains When the Mind is in Heaven"Send us a textIn this episode we eat on God's word when it comes to all of the negativity that surrounds us. What should we do? How do we combat it? How do we redirect all the "junk" going on around us? Hebrews 12:1-3 - "Fix your eyes on Jesus." Philippians 4:8-9 8 "Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. 9 Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me"Colossians 3:1-4 - "set your si...2023-09-0116 minThe 44The Stake in the GroundSend us a textIn this episode we feast on that stake in the ground that God drove into the ground through His inspired word. We eat on why we should CAREFULLY, CONFIDENTLY and CONSTANTLY open up that measuring tape (God’s inspired word) and measure back to that stake in the ground that is the cross of Christ. May we never forget that it was and still is upon THAT ROCK that HE built HIS CHURCH. Matthew 16:18 - "Upon THIS rock I WILL build MY CHURCH". 2023-08-2517 minThe 44Are you one of the “10”?Send us a textIn today's episode we eat on the boldness, the courage and the bravery we should be about in standing for the truth. In today's world, this is becoming harder and harder to do because of what might come next. What does God's word tell us in regards to standing for the truth even in the face of "what comes next"? What does God's word say about living our lives in the minority?Are you one of the 10? BE BOLD. BE COURAGEOUS. BE DIFFERENT. STAND FIRM and STAND TALL IN YOUR FAI...2023-08-1816 minThe 44First Pitch StrikesSend us a textIn this episode we eat on one of the keys to having success and winning each day. First pitch STRIKES! Want to win? Looking to have more success? OR are you looking to just increase your win percentage knowing that you aren’t going to win each day or each inning? First PITCH strikes! Take great care and give much concern to that first pitch of the day and then…eagerly watch…wait expectantly. Watch what starts to happen at the end of the game you take a peak up to the sco...2023-08-1115 minThe 44Take Back ControlSend us a textIn this episode we eat on the two forces that Paul mentions in Galatians 5:17 that are always fighting each other. "The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions.”Why do we allow ourselves to lose control and let satan build momentum?How do we fight against th...2023-08-0414 minThe 44GOSend us a textIn this episode we eat from God's word on whether or not our mindset should be that our focus is on living the most comfortable life possible? OR should it be that as Christians we are really good at raising our hand and not hesitating when God says the word GO! Most especially when it is NOT comfortable. The kind of attitude that should exist for the Christian is to...Spend far more time raising your hand than keeping it down. Far more time moving your feet than remaining stagnant. Far...2023-07-2819 minThe 44Hate the Sin but Love the Sinner?Send us a textIn this episode we put this quote under the microscope of God's word and how He feels about both sin and the sinner. Proverbs 6:16-19Psalm 5:5-6Psalm 139:21-22Revelation 2:6Matthew 18:6Hosea 9:15Hate the sin but love the sinner? 2023-07-2115 minThe 44Don't Judge MeSend us a textIn this episode we eat on the true meaning behind Matthew 7:1-6. 7 “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. 2 For you will be treated as you treat others.The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged.3 “And why worry about a speck in your friend’s eye when you have a log in your own? 4 How can you think of saying to your friend, ‘Let me help you get rid of that spe...2023-07-1417 minThe 44"Love is Love"Send us a textIn this episode we feast on what God has to say about the belief that "love is love". 2023-07-0734 minThe 44The DonutSend us a textIn this episode we feast on what God has to say about homosexuality. Is it ok? To find God's answer to this question we will eat on the following...Leviticus 181 Corinthians 6:9-11Romans 1:24-32With His answer being NO, we will also look at how we are to handle the truth and make right what God has said is wrong. 2023-06-3038 minThe 44The Beauty of the GospelSend us a textIn this episode we feast on the true beauty of the gospel which is that in my shame, in my brokenness, in my failures and in my sin God says "You are MY child. You are a part of MY family. I have adopted you. I have chosen you. I love you." And while we might ask why He would do such a thing? The answer back is that "He wanted to and it gave Him great pleasure." Thank you Lord! 2023-06-2312 minThe 44"Everybody Wanna Go To Heaven But Nobody Wanna Go Now"Send us a textIn this episode we consider a question...what is the worst thing that could possibly happen to you? While most of us would say death, God's word is clear about death not being the worst thing that could happen to you (IF you are in Christ). Romans 8:38-39 - 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love o...2023-06-1610 minThe 44Musca DomesticaSend us a textIn this episode we eat on the never ending battle we are in with Satan. Be sober. Be alert. The battle is never ending. - 1 Peter 5:8Submit to God. Resist the Devil. He will flee. - James 42023-06-0912 minThe 44Qualities of a GREAT TeacherSend us a textIn this episode we eat on the great lessons we can learn from those who have an impact on our future day in and day out. As our teachers close out the 2022-2023 school year, what makes a great teacher and how can those things be applied to a follower of Christ? Great teachers are CONSISTENT - 1 Corinthians 15:58 Great teachers are PATIENT - 1 Corinthians 13Great teacher WORK HARD - Proverbs 14:23Thank you to all of our teachers for your consistency, patience and all of your ha...2023-06-0213 minThe 44YOU...Send us a textIn this episode we eat on what it means for YOU to be the one that has to do "it". Story of Jacob wrestling with God - Genesis 322023-05-2610 minThe 44By Faith...Send us a textIn this episode we feast on the great names listed in the Hall of Faith (Hebrews 11) and consider our "By Faith..." story. 2023-05-1911 minThe 44Chips and SalsaSend us a textIn this episode we eat on the great example of Abigail from 1 Samuel 25 as David's not ok moment turns to anger. We also look into the instruction from Peter in 1 Pet. 3:8-13 as writes about the Godly lives we should live. 2023-05-1214 minThe 44Lend Your EarSend us a textIn this episode we eat on what it should look like for us to give ear to others. Proverbs 18:13 - If one gives an answer before he listens, it is his folly and shame. Proverbs 18:2 - A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.Proverbs 1:5 - Let the wise hear (or listen) and increase in learning2023-05-0507 minThe 44Carrot, Egg or Coffee Bean?Send us a textIn this episode we look again at James 1:2-3 "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience."When adversity knocks on your door how do you respond? What is produced? Are you the carrot? The egg? Or the coffee bean? 2023-04-2809 minThe 44FULL BENEFITSend us a textIn this episode we eat on the shift in mindset from James 1 that should occur when things are not ok...when we encounter various trials. Your 44 in this episode is for the next time you face these various trials…welcome it…work through it…lean on others…learn the lessons inside these opportunities because guess what you will find? The FULL BENEFIT and the joy James talks about of those very things!2023-04-2107 minThe 44Blank PageSend us a textIn this episode we eat on the "HOPE that is sure and steadfast" and how to hold onto that HOPE as we exist in the time between the already and the not yet. 2023-04-1409 minThe 44SandpiperSend us a textIn this episode we eat on that challenge by the Hebrew writer to...Not become lazy in our hearing - 5:11Not be like babies who need milk and cannot eat solid food. 5:12Become mature in your understanding & be constant in search for food. 2023-04-0709 minThe 44Be Diligent to Enter the RestSend us a textIn this episode we eat on what the Hebrew writer meant by his encouragement "to be diligent to enter the rest." (Hebrews 4:11)Hold fast to your confidence. (3:6)Boast of your hope. (3:6)Remain firm until the end. (3:6, 14)2023-03-3113 minThe 44epilambanomai & boētheōSend us a textIn this episode we eat on the TRUE definition of the HELP that He provides us. Hebrews 2:16 - Epilambanomai - to take hold of, to seize, to grab hold of with the hands. Hebrews 2:18 - Boētheō - to run to the cry. "Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." 2023-03-2410 minThe 44Open THE DoorSend us a textIn this episode we eat on the importance of not NEGLECTING HIM. Your 44 in this episode is to not sit on the fence or stand outside the closed door but to open THE door. Why? To live with HIM for eternity. Matthew 7:22Amos 5:18-20Revelation 3:14-22 "Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me. He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit...2023-03-1711 minThe 44LISTEN to HIMSend us a textIn this episode we eat on the importance of LISTENING TO HIM. Your 44 in this episode is to LISTEN TO HIM...Because God says to - Matthew 17:5To find rest in this life. - Hebrews 12:1-3To find rest for your soul. - Luke 16 (Rich man & Lazarus)Matthew 11:28 - "COME TO ME, (sit at my feet and listen) and you will find rest for your soul." 2023-03-1013 minThe 44Reset Your SoulSend us a textIn this episode we eat on why we need and what it takes to RESET YOUR SOUL. Your 44 in this episode is to RESET YOUR SOUL by...Doing what Jesus did in finding a place of quiet and solitude. To prepare for what is ahead.To rechargeTo work through griefIn times of distress.Allowing HIM to shepherd your life. - Psalm 23When we allow HIM to shepherd our lives, He doesn't just fill your empty cup, David writes that He makes it overflow. 2023-03-0312 minThe 44Do Life TogetherSend us a textIn this episode we feast on part 6 of 6 in building Koinonia. Your 44 in this episode centers around the idea that ONE (team, community, tribe) is better than ONE (individual). Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 - 9 Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. 10 If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.Story of Charles Plumb & the Parachute PackerEccesiastes 4:11 - Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can...2023-02-2411 minThe 44Eat TogetherSend us a textIn this episode we feast on part 5 of 6 in building Koinonia. Your 44 in this episode centers around the perfect example of Jesus who ate and dined with anyone and everyone. But it wasn't just physical food that Jesus offered up as we see Him call himself the "Bread of Life" (John 6) and that if we eat of THIS bread we will never go hungry again. As we continue to build Koinonia, be reminded that our EATING TOGETHER of physical food is just as important as us EATING TOGETHER of sp...2023-02-1711 minThe 44Serve TogetherSend us a textIn this episode we feast on part 4 of 6 in building Koinonia. Your 44 in this episode centers around the perfect example of Jesus who "came to serve rather than be served." Are you serving this way? Acts 2:44-46Acts 4:32-352 Corinthians 8As we continue to build Koinonia, be reminded that our SERVING TOGETHER should be one of our top priorities. 2023-02-1010 minThe 44Worship TogetherSend us a textIn this episode we feast on part 3 of 6 in building Koinonia.Your 44 in this episode stems from "taglines" our small groups came up with that are similar to what we see in Psalm 122:1 "I was glad when they said to me, let us go to the house of the Lord." "Leaning Forward TOGETHER""Worship is practice for Eternity""Not Alone - In It Together Seeking God""Rejoice With ONE Voice""Someone Is Getting Something Out of You Being There to Worship"2023-02-0312 minThe 44Come TogetherSend us a textIn this episode we feast on part 2 of 6 in building Koinonia. Your 44 in this episode is to...Come together by being DEVOTED to each other - Acts 2:42Face adversity with DEVOTION - Acts 5: 41-42As we continue to build Koinonia, be reminded that we should be completely devoted to each other. 2023-01-2713 minThe 44Be an IngredientSend us a textIn this episode we feast on the first part of building Koinonia.Your 44 in this episode is to...Be an Ingredient - Romans 12Understand THE Purpose of that ingredient - Ephesians 4As we aim to build Koinonia, think first on what ingredient you are, what role you play, what position you play in the BUILDING up of the Body of Christ. 2023-01-2012 minThe 44Get Your Knees DirtySend us a textIn this episode we eat on what it means to get down on your knees and pull weeds in your spiritual life. Your 44 in this episode is to get your knees dirty by...Closely examining your spiritual garden through prayer.Pulling WeedsAs we all aim to be better this year than we were last year, don't look from afar but rather consistently set aside time to get up close and examine any weeds that threaten to choke you out. 2023-01-1316 minThe 44Frozen PipesSend us a textIn this episode we look into some things to prevent frozen pipes in our lives by “letting in drip” in several areas. Your 44 in this episode is to let it drip in these areas…Prayer - 1 Thess. 5:17Remain in Him - 1 John 2:28, John 15:5Work of the Lord - 1 Cor. 15:58Read - Joshua 1:8As you set your resolutions or pick your ONE word for the year, have a plan in place for when the cold front moves in. 2023-01-0614 minThe 44A Quick Peak BackwardsSend us a textIn this episode we are reminded that while not looking backwards and moving forward is important to reaching the prize, that we must also be the kind of people that stop to REMEMBER in order to move forward. Your 44 in this episode is...Don't look back on the things that distract and derail you from where you want to go. - Phillipians 3:12-14Instead REMEMBER the things that play a part in keeping you focused on where you want to go. Before you set resolutions that look forward to 2023, pus...2022-12-3010 minThe 44Calling ALL Regifters!Send us a textIn this episode we look into why we, as followers of Christ, should be the kind of people that are REGIFTERS. Your 44 in this episode is to be a REGIFTER when it comes to...The gift you have been given. - Romans 12:6-8Patience. - Romans 9:22Forgiveness. - Matthew 18:21-22Love. - John 15:12As we think on this season as a time of giving gifts, consider REGIFTING the very things you have and have been given by God. 2022-12-2313 minThe 44Bad Pass!Send us a textIn this episode we look into the moments of our lives where we face persecution, trials and tribulation.Your 44 in this episode is...Job 2:9 - "...Shall we only accept the good from God and not the bad?"John 16:33 - "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”As you go throughout life, we need to be the kind of people who understand that no matter what we are going through or how bad it is that we should be of courage and be...2022-12-1613 minThe 44Show up! - A Tribute to Marge McElwainSend us a textIn this episode we look into the moments and the people that have shown up for us in the small ways and through the small things. Your 44 in this episode is...1 Peter 4:10 - "As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another.."Revelation 14:13 - "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, they will rest from their labor, for their deeds follow them!"SHOW UP!Find a way to show up for someone. Nothing huge. Nothing major. Could be so...2022-12-0911 minThe 44Change Your GripSend us a textIn this episode we look into those moments where we spend more time in the woods and the water than in the fairway and what it means to do as Hebrews 12:12 says and "Change your grip..."Your 44 in this episode from Hebrews 12 is to change your grip by...12:14 - "Working at living in peace with everyone..."12:14 - "Working at living a holy life..."12:15 - "Looking after each other..."No matter where you are at DO NOT FORGET to change your grip as needed to keep your eye on the...2022-12-0211 minThe 44Thankful for the ThornsSend us a textIn this episode we look beyond that which we are ALWAYS thankful for and into something we are usually not as thankful for...THORNS.Your 44 in this episode is from 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 and how Paul becomes thankful for his thorn. He didn't blame God for it. He prayed for its removal. He accepted the fact he would have to live with it. He is thankful for his thorn and looks for blessings in it. He learned to rejoice in it. What is your thorn? What is splintering your hand? What o...2022-11-2513 minThe 44GOATSend us a textIn this episode we discover what truly makes the GOAT. Your 44 in this episode is...Mark 9:30-37 - 35 Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.”Luke22:25-27 - 25 Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. 26 But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youn...2022-11-1809 minThe 44Snipe Hunt and a Green SlideSend us a textToday's episode is one verse and one verse only. James 5:13 - Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.Your 44 in this episode is...Are you in trouble? Is your life dark? Is it overwhelming? Do you feel like you are stuck in the woods? James says, "Just pray."Are things going great? Are you happy? Have you found the green slide? James says, "Just sing."2022-11-1110 minThe 44Jesus Loves the Little ChildrenSend us a textIn this episode, the kids give you the words that proceed from the mouth of God. Your 44 in this episode is...Matthew 18 - Jesus says "Truly I tell you unless you chance and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name, welcomes me."Mark 10:13-16 - "Let them come to me. Don't stop them. For the kingdom of God belongs t...2022-11-0416 minThe 44CompeteSend us a textIn this episode we look at what it means for a follower of Christ to compete AND win!Will you compete for the victory to be had in Jesus? Your 44 in this episode is...Ephesians 6 - We must know what we are competing against and know we are always in competition. 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 - Compete to win the crown that lasts for all of eternity. Genesis 32 - Compete and WIN like Jacob for who God has called you to be. 2022-10-2813 minThe 44Seek AdventureSend us a textIn this episode we look at breaking free from the monotony of life and adding adventure to your life. No matter if it is big or small, there is adventure out there to be had. No matter how big or small, there is adventure that God is calling you to. No matter how big or small, there is adventure for you to decide to say yes or no to. Will you say yes? Your 44 in this episode is from Judges Chapters 6-8 and the story of Gideon's great adventure to fi...2022-10-2116 minThe 44Decide to BE BETTERSend us a textIn this episode we talk about the difficult decision to be better and how simply maintaining our goodness can get in the way of becoming a better version of ourselves. Your 44 today is from 2 Peter 1:5-95 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. 8 For if you possess these...2022-10-1414 minThe 44Why Go To Church? Can't I Worship Anywhere?Send us a textThis episode answers the question about why we should go to church and whether or not we can worship from anywhere. Your 44 today takes a peak into several parts of scripture to answer this question...Acts 2, Acts 16Ecclesiastes 4Hebrews 10Revelation 72022-10-0715 minThe 44Build Your TeamSend us a textWhen we go through the stuff in life, how do I find help? When it is not me but someone else going through things, how do I help? How do I overcome the fear of disappointment when I know I am losing in this thing called life? The short answer...Build a team or be a part of a team. Belong to a tribe of people that will stand at the ready to help you fight whatever you are facing. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 - "Two people are better off than...2022-09-3013 minThe 44Teen Talk - Interview w/ Jared GaineySend us a textIn this episode I interview Jared Gainey who is the Youth Group minister at Central. In this interview we talk through the focus scripture for our teens this school year which is Philippians 1:9-11 and the encouragement it gives us to "focus on what really matters." In this episode we will also talk on issues our teens are facing like...Immediate nature of temptationThe power of the phoneThe inability to talkHow to unplugFacing the awkwardYour 44 in this episode comes from Ecclesiastes 12:1 which reads, "Remember also your Creator in the days...2022-09-2345 minThe 44YipsSend us a textPsalm 51 - "My sin is always before me." You ever been here? You ever been in a place where your sin stays stuck to you and you just cannot shake those things that are behind? We read in places like 1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." If that is the case then why do I feel like David and feel like my sin is still with me? Why does it feel like it is...2022-09-1614 minThe 44Lace Em' Up!Send us a textIt's OFFICIALLY football season! Much like the moments before a football game starts and the team runs out of the tunnel and under the lights for the game, we should be people that LACE EM' UP daily as we run out of the tunnel. Your 44 today looks into two LACE EM' UP stories in the Bible. Acts 12 - PeterPeter is awaiting his coming death and is sleeping between two soldiers until an angel comes to him and tells him to LACE EM' UP. Genesis 5 - EnochE...2022-09-0915 minThe 44Been There TO Be ThereSend us a textWhen you are lifted out of the "pit of despair and given a new song" what do you do with that new song? When God delivers...when He intervenes...when he gives you a firm place to stand do you sing that new song? Or do you run off with it and keep it to you?If we want to be Galatians 6 people and are going to "Share each others burdens", then sometimes that requires us to tap into the power of sharing what I've been through and sharing my story...2022-09-0217 minThe 44"Our Story" - Interview with Megan YanceySend us a textIn this episode I interview my beautiful wife Megan and we talk through our story which includes some really tough topics like...InfertilityLonelinessMarriageParentingRaising kids in a blended familyYour 44 in this episode comes from Isaiah 41:10 which reads, "Fear not, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Whatever you may be going through, remember that no matter what God promises to always be with you. Hang on to that promise...2022-08-2637 minThe 44Kill the LionSend us a textDo you remember the days of entertaining TV on the Discovery Channel or National Geographic being all about the Lion? Lions are animals that sneak around and prowl around just waiting for the right time to attack its next meal. Although most of us have never done battle with an actual lion or been attacked by one, scripturally we do battle with a lion every day as Peter in 1 Peter 5:8 compares Satan to a lion. "Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring...2022-08-1914 minThe 44Edit Your LifeSend us a textGuess what??? School is back in session! Which means that those of you with kids have just entered back into the season of life we love...ABSOLUTE CHAOS! It is not just parents though as there are many times in everyones life where we know chaotic seasons of life are coming and right around the corner.So what should we eat from God's word to put us at ease about these looming hectic seasons of our lives. We know they are coming. We usually know when they are and about what...2022-08-1215 minThe 44Swan DiveSend us a textIn this episode we will feast on something from the land of obscure. Right in the middle of a long list of ancestry in Genesis 36 we meet a man named Anah who discovered a hot spring while out grazing his donkeys in the desert. It seems out of place and obscure but provides for us a powerful lesson in the form of the unexpected blessings that God sends our way when we least expect it and are out "grazing donkeys". Your 44 in this episode is to...Climb to the highest point and...2022-08-0513 minThe 44Seeing the ElephantSend us a textIn this episode we feast on "seeing the elephant" and use the story of Job and the things that he went through and the adversity he faced. Much like Job and the farmer in the elephant story, our cart gets wrecked, our horse spooks and our produce ruins, but can you say you saw the elephant? Can you say you saw God as Job says in 42:4 - "My ears had heard of you...but now my eyes have SEEN you." 2022-07-2912 minThe 44Look to the CloudSend us a textIn this episode we feast on what is one of the most comforting thoughts in all of scripture. As we do this thing called life, where do you look for the encouragement you need to keep going? There are many places in scripture that can provide us with the encouragement we need to keep pressing on but in this episode we look to the Cloud of Witnesses mentioned in Hebrews 12 and how there is comfort for us there. 2022-07-2215 minThe 44Waiting Is Doing SomethingSend us a textIn this episode we feast on what is one of the most challenging things both in our spiritual walk and physical life on this earth. It is WAITING. We will take in what God says in regards to not "being out front" with very real things that happen in our life and how instead we should learn that WAITING is doing something. Psalm 40 - David "WAITED patiently for the Lord to help him and He turned to him and heard his cry..."John 14:13 - Jesus talking to his followers about "asking anything i...2022-07-1514 minThe 44Bread of LifeSend us a text2022-07-0416 min