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Jordan and Kristen MinistriesShould Christians Drink Alcohol?Send us a textShould Christians drink alcohol? This provocative question is at the heart of our latest episode, where Jordan and Kristen dive deep into the biblical and personal dimensions of alcohol consumption. Kristen starts with a heartfelt prayer, expressing gratitude and seeking comfort for those in hardship. She then shares her personal disdain for alcohol, highlighting its destructive impact on families and the risks of dependency. Jordan offers a counterpoint by referencing biblical texts that indicate wine in biblical times contained alcohol and was consumed openly. Together, they explore the nuanced view that while drinking m...2024-08-0412 minJordan and Kristen Ministries"Why Has God Forsaken Me?" Kristen's Journey Through Suffering and HealingSend us a textWhat happens when relentless suffering makes you feel forsaken by God? In this deeply moving episode, we explore Kristen's poignant journey through severe health issues. Despite enduring constant pain, Kristen's unwavering commitment to praise God amidst her trials offers a compelling testament to the power of faith. She opens up about her battles with doubt and despair, reminding us that even in the depths of suffering, there's room for gratitude and hope for eventual healing.Drawing inspiration from the biblical story of Job, we delve into how hardships can lead to...2024-06-1821 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesFinding Divine Strength to Overcome Life's AdversitiesSend us a textWhen Kristen faced a daunting health diagnosis, her world seemed to topple, but through faith, she found an unexpected source of resilience. Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance and a cornerstone of our heartfelt discussion on navigating life's tumultuous seas. In this episode, we lay bare the often-unspoken truth: life's trials spare no one, righteous or otherwise. Yet, it's not about seeking a life devoid of problems but finding solace in the promise of divine support. Drawn from the wisdom of Psalms and Isaiah, our conversation turns personal as...2024-02-0413 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesCan a Christian Marriage Survive Adultery? And Should it?Send us a textCan a marriage emerge stronger after the storm of infidelity? That's the heart-rending question Jordan and Kristen tackle through the lens of biblical stories like that of Hosea, examining the raw realities of betrayal and the healing potential of forgiveness within the context of a sacred covenant. With Jordan's background as a divorce attorney and their shared Christian faith, Jordan and Kristen navigate the complexities of adultery—a frequent catalyst for divorce—and discuss the arduous journey towards possible reconciliation. From the tangible acts of unfaithfulness to the less visible, yet equally damaging, emot...2024-01-1913 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesAn Important Conversation About Living Together Before MarriageSend us a textCohabitation before marriage: society seems to tout it as a compatibility litmus test, but what if that's not the whole story? Join Jordan and Kristen as they pull back the curtain on this modern-day relationship rite, sharing personal experiences and societal insights that challenge the perceived wisdom of living together pre-nuptials. We navigate through the complex layers of commitment, contrasting the deep-rooted vows of marriage with the impermanent nature of an unmarried couple's shared domicile. With the aid of intriguing stats and thought-provoking discussion, we aim to present why skipping the home trial...2024-01-1213 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesPolitics and the Church: Too Much, or Too Little?Send us a textShould the church remain politically neutral? Join Jordan and Kristen as they break down the complexities of faith entwined with politics, spurred by feedback from those who feel the church has become a shadow of political parties, especially within American evangelical circles. They're taking on the challenge of dissecting whether our faith communities have strayed too far into partisan territories or if there's a moral imperative to stand firm on issues that align with our spiritual convictions. Expect an honest, no-holds-barred conversation about the role of the church in an era where political...2023-12-2213 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesReversing America's Church Decline: A Deep DiveSend us a textWe're posing a question you may not want to hear - why is the Church in decline in the United States, and what can we do to address this unsettling reality? We're not here to sugarcoat the situation, but rather to explore the sobering statistics and uncover the roots of the problem, particularly the disconnection among the younger generation. Kristen, with her insightful observations and personal experiences, opens an intriguing discussion on the fundamental human need for belonging, an area where some churches appear to fall short. Join us as we w...2023-12-0113 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesOvercoming AnxietySend us a textAnxiety affects all of us, and for some, it truly limits our lives. You don't have to live with it. In this video, Jordan and Kristen share their personal experiences with anxiety and how they overcame it. Support the show2023-11-2913 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesSigns of DivorceSend us a textJordan and Kristen discuss Jordan's experience as a divorce attorney, along with the tell-tale signs that a divorce may be coming, and how to prevent divorce from happening to your marriage. Support the show2023-11-2913 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesExploring the Complexity of Forgiveness: A God-Centered PerspectiveSend us a textEver wrestled with the jagged edges of forgiveness? You're not alone. On this week's episode, we're pulling back the curtain on this challenging concept with the same warmth and laughter you've come to love us for. Kicking off with Kristen's heartfelt prayer for anyone experiencing tough times, we're reminded that even in the face of uncertainty, there's strength to be found in God's love.Strap in for a thought-provoking journey where we explore the bumps and bruises that come with practicing forgiveness. We question the depth of our own forgiveness when...2023-11-2913 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesNavigating Family Dynamics During the HolidaysSend us a textHave you ever felt the pressure of curating the perfect holiday gathering, only to feel stretched thin by trying to meet everybody's expectations? Ever wondered how to keep your marriage a priority amidst the holiday chaos? Join us, Jordan and Kristen, as we share personal stories and strategies for managing these seasonal stressors. We highlight the importance of presence over perfection, embracing traditions without losing sight of joy, and finding the balance through compromise. Moving forward, we dissect the art of safeguarding your relationship during the holiday rush. We delve into t...2023-11-2913 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesMarriage is Empowering and LiberatingSend us a textMarriage is designed to be freeing and empowering, to help both partners live their best life and achieve to their fullest. But marriage is under attack in our culture, and as part of that attack it's become fashionable to complain how marriage is oppressive, in particular to women. That's nonsense. In this episode, Jordan and Kristen explain how the entire purpose of marriage is for both husband and wife to thrive. Support the show2023-11-2712 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesAdultery in MarriageSend us a textCan a marriage survive adultery? Should it? In this video, Jordan and Kristen discuss, amongst other things: the story of Hosea, who God strangely commanded to marry the sluttiest girl he could find (and what happened when he did); the extent to which adultery in marriage can be overcome; and what God requires, and does not require, of the spouse who is cheated on. Support the show2022-11-2036 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesKristen's Medical Miracles Interview with April BarberSend us a textIn this special episode, Kristen interviews April Barber, who talks about her daughter's heart condition. April's daughter was born with a heart defect that had doctors convinced she would not live. But ten years and numerous surgeries later, her daughter continues to defy the odds, and God continues to be faithful. In this interview, April tells her story of faith, hope, and answered prayers. Support the show2022-10-3012 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesLessons from our First Year of MarriageSend us a textHaving recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary, Jordan and Kristen discuss the lessons they've learned from their first year of marriage. Support the show2022-06-2539 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesOvercoming AddictionsSend us a textAddictions are spiritual strongholds that God wants us to overcome, and which can be overcome with His power. Support the show2020-09-0433 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesVengeance, Part 2Send us a textGod wants to empower you to do good works and overcome evil. But He's not going to give you power if you can't be trusted with it, and you can't be trusted with it if it's going to cause pride, or if you're going to abuse the power. The enemy uses thoughts of vengeance in order to make you untrustworthy precisely so that God will not give you power, because the last thing the enemy wants is an army of believers empowered to destroy his plans. Support the show2020-08-1520 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesVengeance is Mine, Thus Sayeth the LordSend us a textOne of the most misunderstood verses in the Bible is "Vengeance is mine, thus sayeth the Lord." We think of that as God saying he gets to have the enjoyment of retribution. But really, He's saying He'll take the burden of it off of us, so that we can live a life of love, joy, and peace. Support the show2020-08-1433 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesCreate Good Ground in Your RelationshipsSend us a textEverybody knows it's important to communicate, but a lot of times when we think about communicating, we just think it's important for people to express how they're feeling. And that's a big part of it, but in order for that to be effective, and in order to encourage that kind of expression, both partners have to to commit to creating a safe environment where they both know can express themselves, and actually be heard and understood and received, without fear of being shot down or shut down by the other person. That's creating...2020-08-1339 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesRemember The Lord Your GodSend us a textThe enemy wants you to remember your sin. He wants you to remember your addiction. He wants you to remember all your shortcomings and failures and times you’ve hurt other people: all those are the things that God has forgotten and wants you to be free from. But the enemy wants us to forget all the lessons we’ve learned and all the lies he’s told us, and more than that, all the good God has done for us, because that goes directly to the heart of our faith, and our praise...2020-08-1251 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesInquire of the LordSend us a textWhen we're facing a major decision in life, it’s natural to try to figure it out. But the Bible doesn’t say a righteous man figures out what to do, it says the steps of the righteous man are ordered by the Lord. God already has it figured out. You just have to discern His will. Put another way, it’s not about understanding, it’s about inquiring and listening. Support the show2020-08-1147 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesGod Conditions Prosperity on ObedienceSend us a textProsperity doctrine gets a bad name from people who abuse it, but make no mistake: the Bible tells us time and again that God wants us "to prosper in all things, even as our soul prospers." But prosperity is conditioned on obedience. Support the show2020-08-1021 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesMake the Enemy's Plan BackfireSend us a textIn Genesis, we learn about the story of Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his brothers and later became the Prime Minister of Egypt. He forgave his brothers, saying that what they intended for evil, God intended for good. When we face awful times in our lives, we need to understand that somehow, God intends those for good as well. But it's not enough to pray defensively. When the enemy attacks you, turn his plans on their head and attack back. Support the show2020-08-0931 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesHave the Faith to Move MountainsSend us a textAll of us face mountains in our way at times, in the form of seemingly insurmountable challenges, whether it's a bad report from the doctor, a financial problem, or maybe a struggle in your relationships. This is especially true for people suffering anxiety, who see mountains all over. The good news is that Jesus says that if you have the faith of a mustard seed, you can move mountains. But He adds three conditions: do not doubt, receive your blessings, and remove any unforgiveness from your life. Support the show2020-08-0824 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesOvercoming Anxiety Party IV: See Yourself the Way God Sees YouSend us a textTonight we continue the anxiety series, talking about Gideon, with two important lessons: see yourself the way God sees you, and trust God to be in control. Support the show2020-08-0745 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesOvercoming Anxiety Part III: Let God Carry Your AnxietiesSend us a textPart of defeating anxiety is understanding that God wants to carry your cares for you. Support the show2020-08-0634 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesOvercoming Anxiety Part II: Get Outside of YourselfSend us a textAnxiety is an inward emotion. To conquer it, you need to get outside of yourself. Focus on what other people need, not what you're experiencing. Support the show2020-08-0544 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesOvercoming Anxiety: Focus on What is Good, Worthy, and HolySend us a textPeople who haven't suffered through real anxiety don't understand that it's more than nervousness, it's a seroius problem that can severely impact your quality of life, and even your ability to experience life. Today we begin a series on overcoming anxiety, emphasizing the importance of not pouring negativity into your mind (through bad movies, music, people, whatever), but rather focusing on Paul's admonition in Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable -- if anything is excellent or praiseworth -- think about such things... And the God...2020-08-0441 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesYou Can't Always Do What You Love, But You Can Love What You DoSend us a textDon't think that God will only ask you to do things that you want. Jonah didn't want to go to Nineveh, and remember what happened to him? You can't always do what you love, but you can love what you do, if you delight yourself in the Lord. Support the show2020-08-0357 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesChristianity is about both Religion and RelationshipSend us a textOne of the more trendy things to say (especially, it seems, in America), is that people are into "relationship, not religion," meaning they want to know God, but don't especially want all the rules that we typically associate with our faith. We definitely agree that a relationship with God should be the goal -- indeed, that's the entire point of Christianity -- but you'll find that if you do not follow God's rules for our lives that sin will stand in the way of that relationship, and you will not grow int that...2020-08-0233 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesThe Importance of Intercessory PrayerSend us a textIt's easy to pray for ourselves and our loved ones. That's important. But God expects us to pray for total strangers, and even people we don't like. Support the show2020-07-2450 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesGod Uses Your Partner to Develop the Fruits of the SpiritSend us a textGod uses the differences between men and women in general, to develop what the Bible calls the fruits of the Spirit. W did a video on the fruits of the Spirit before. And for those of you who watched it, you'll remember there are nine spiritual characteristics that come with the Holy Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Those are the characteristics that you'll develop, out of necessity, in a Holy Spirit-filled relationship. Support the show2020-07-2449 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesGod is not an Angry Police OfficerSend us a textOne of the misconceptions a lot of people have of God is that He’s this angry police officer, waiting around corners, trying to catch you committing a sin. In reality, it’s the enemy that wants to accuse us of sin, whereas God wants to separate you from sin and overlook your sin. That’s why He sent Christ to die on the cross, to take away our sins, and to separate us from those sins “as far as the east is from the west.” But that doesn’t mean that living a sinful life...2020-07-1130 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesThe Science of PrayerSend us a textThere's an article in today's Wall Street Journal which talks about how science acknowledges the many physical and mental benefits to prayer. That's all well and good, but prayer is not about clearing your mind and thinking positively, it's about communicating with a loving God who wants to have and build a relationship with you, who cares about you, and wants you to prosper in all things, even as your soul prospers. Support the show2020-07-1026 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesFinding the Right PersonSend us a textWe all want to find that special person, but how do we do it? Support the show2020-07-0944 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesA Lost World is Very Close to ChristSend us a textMany people know the world is a lie, they just don't know that God offers them truth, love, and life. Support the show2020-07-0937 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesFight for Your RelationshipsSend us a textTonight's message is about the importance of fighting for your relationship, as opposed to fighting in your relationship. Support the show2020-07-0841 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesPraise Your PartnerSend us a textContinuing with our relationship series, today we talk about the importance of giving praise to your partner, and to God. Praise isn't just singing songs to God. The basics of praising God are similar to praising someone you love. And it's important because praise takes the focus off of us and puts it onto God, which allows God's glory to flow through us and into other people, whereas pride halts God's glory and keeps the glory to ourselves. Support the show2020-07-0831 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesA Compatible Partner isn't an Identical PartnerSend us a textCompatibility doesn't mean that you and your partner are carbon copies of one another. Yes, you should have a lot of overlap, but God doesn't put people together who are identical, He puts people together who complement each other's strengths and weaknesses, and who are able to rub the rough edges off the other. In the same way, God made you in His image, but He wants to use your relationship with Him, and with others, to perfect you in Christ. Support the show2020-07-0731 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesThe Best Partners Constantly Learn More About Each OtherSend us a textToday we continue our relationship series, emphasizing the importance of constantly learning more about the other person, and God. Support the show2020-07-0652 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesThe Best Relationships Aren't Afraid To Go DeepSend us a textToday we continue our relationship series, emphasizing the importance of going deep in a relationship. Support the show2020-07-0646 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesThe Best Relationships are about Addition, not SubtractionSend us a textThe best relationships are about gain, not about giving up. It's true in our personal relationships, and with God as well. Support the show2020-07-0544 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesWhen You Accept God, You Get All of GodSend us a textGod wants to know that you love Him for who He is, not for what He can do for you. But when you draw near to God, God can't help but bless you because you get all of Him, and being a blessing is central to who He is. Support the show2020-07-0530 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesRejoice in the Good Times and the BadSend us a textIt's easy to rejoice in the good times, but the Bible says to rejoice in all things, even the bad times. But we don't rejoice at the bad event, we rejoice at the greatness of our God. If anything, rejoicing when we get bad news is even more important, because praise stills the avenger. Support the show2020-06-3043 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesBeware of False IdolsSend us a textAn idol is anything that you put ahead of God. The last thing you want to do in a relationship is make a false idol out of your partner, or of the relationship itself. Be grateful for your partner and for the great work God has done in your lives, but remember always to worship the Creator, not the creation. Support the show2020-06-3036 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesYou're Not God's Gift to the Opposite Sex, But...Send us a textToday we continue our relationship series. It's important when you're in a relationship to remember that you're God's gift to the opposite sex, but you are God's gift to one member of the opposite sex: your partner. You have to understand that you represent God's blessing to that person, so you have an obligation to be the best representative of God's goodness that you can be. Support the show2020-06-3029 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesDon't Fall for the Enemy's HypotheticalsSend us a textThe enemy loves hypotheticals, because he wants to move your focus away from God’s reality, to something fearful. Fear is his ultimate weapon, because it works to defeat faith. Support the show2020-06-3032 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesDon't Let the Enemy Get a Toehold in Your LifeSend us a textThe Bible cautions believers to never let the Enemy establish even a toehold (Ephesians 4:27), which is a very small grip on your life. Toeholds can be many different things: lustfulness deceitfulness, anger, and fear are perhaps the most common. Each of those deserves its own devotional, but what’s important for this lesson is to appreciate the importance of not giving space to even the smallest amount of the enemy’s weapons. Support the show2020-06-3049 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesDon't Make God a StrangerSend us a textToday's lesson is "Don't make God a stranger." God is not a respecter of persons, but we’re not all equally close to Him, either. The Bible says draw near to God and He will draw near to you. It says that God is a rewarder not of everybody, but of those who diligently seek Him. That’s different than people who just show up when they need something. That's not a relationship. To have a relationship, we’re told we have to “abide in Christ and Christ has to abide in us.” That’s a p...2020-06-3049 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesJordan and Kristen Share How They MetSend us a textToday's the one-year anniversary of Jordan and Kristen's first date, so tonight they share the inspirational story of how they met, followed by their usual prayers. Support the show2020-06-3045 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesDon't Wait Until You Mess Up to ImproveSend us a textToday we continue our relationship series. Why do we wait until we mess something up and have to apologize before we promise to improve? Whether in our personal relationships, or in our relationship with God, we should constantly work to be a better version of ourselves. Support the show2020-06-3039 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesKeep Renewing Your RelationshipSend us a textToday we're continuing our relationship series. One of the most important principles of being in a relationship — whether it’s with another person or with God — is you have to keep growing. God is a God of renewal. He constantly wants you to grow in Him, and in your relationship with others, not fall out of love over time, or “grow apart.” Support the show2020-06-3038 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesStay on the OffensiveSend us a textWe spend a lot of time feeling like we're under attack and on defense, but Jesus says we're supposed to attack the gates of hell, and it will not prevail against us. Support the show2020-06-3036 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesGod Loves a Thankful ReceiverSend us a textNone of us like it when we're generous to someone and they're not thankful. It makes us not want to give to that person anymore. On the other hand, when someone is thankful, especially in the small things, it makes us want to be even more generous. It's no different with God. Be thankful in the small things so He will bless you with big things. Support the show2020-06-3036 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesDon't Let the Enemy Steal Your JoySend us a textThe Bible says "The joy of the Lord is our strength." Without joy, we lose praise and we lose thanksgiving, and those are essential to answered pray. That's why the enemy wants to steal your joy, and why it's essential that you not let him. Support the show2020-06-3035 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesBe Doers of the Word, Not Just HearersSend us a textThe book of James has two great verses in it that impress upon us the importance of not just receiving the Word, but also acting on it and spreading it. James tells us "Be ye not just hearers of the Word, but doers," and reminds us that "Faith without works is dead." So don't just listen to our messages, be bold and spread the good news of Christ. Support the show2020-06-3021 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesTake Communion with Jordan and KristenSend us a textJordan and Kristen invite you to take communion with them. So get your bread or cracker or cookie and juice ready, and join us for this special communion episode. Support the show2020-06-3031 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesThe Importance of GratitudeSend us a textGod loves a cheerful giver, and He also loves a cheerful receiver. If you want to pray effectively, the Bible says "enter His gates with with thanksgiving in your heart, enter His courts with praise." When we give someone a gift and they're glad to receive it, it makes us want to give them even more. God is the same way. Be thankful in the big things and the small things, and you'll begin to see God's blessings hunt you down and overtake you. Support the show2020-06-3042 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesReplace Pride with PraiseSend us a textThe Bible says “pride comes before the fall.” Few things stand in the way of God elevating you more than pride, because God wants to elevate people who will exalt Him, not themselves. Support the show2020-06-3034 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesYou Have to Give to Receive FinancesSend us a textIn 2 Corinthians, Paul says “Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.” In other words, God wants to bless...2020-06-3048 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesOnce the Relationship Starts, the Work BeginsSend us a textToday we're starting our relationship series. There is a strong parallel between our relationships with other people and our relationship with God. In fact, I would suggest that God uses our personal relationships with each other in order to teach us what our relationship with him should look like. Support the show2020-06-3040 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesYou Have to Give to Receive MercySend us a textYou might think that forgiveness and mercy are basically the same thing. They are related, and there's a lot of overlap, but there is a distinction. Mercy is specific to when the person in a position to forgive also has power over the other person. And make no mistake about it, God calls us to be powerful. He wants to give you power. We are not here to be weak, to be victims. The Bible says ours is not a spirit of weakness, but of power, love, and a sound mind. We have...2020-06-3055 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesYou Have to Give to Receive ForgivenessSend us a textA lot of us, especially new Christians, want to focus on the things that we get out of Christianity. What is in this for me, almost like we're interviewing God for a position, right? “If you want to be my God, I need to know your position on financial increase.” And don’t get me wrong, God wants to bless you, and the more you understand about Him, the more you’ll realize He can’t help but bless you as you draw closer to Him, because He is blessing. That’s His nature. But...2020-06-3059 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesGod Disciplines Those He LovesSend us a textGod disciplines those He loves, but it's better not to have to be disciplined in the first place. Support the show2020-06-3045 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesThe Fruit of the SpiritSend us a textTonight's message is about the fruit of the spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Support the show2020-06-3038 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesTrade the Enemy's Counterfeit Things for God's Valuable ThingsSend us a textTonight's message is about trading in the counterfeit thing the enemy has for you, for the valuable things God has for you. Support the show2020-06-3057 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesFocus on What You Have, Not What You're MissingSend us a textIf you focus on what you lack instead of what you have going for you, not only will you fall out of your joy -- and we spoke about the importance of joy yesterday -- but you'll talk yourself out of doing the things that you should be doing, that God needs you to do in order to move forward, the things that God put you on the earth to do. You’ll miss your destiny. You’ll miss that opportunity God wants to open up for you. You’ll miss that career change...2020-06-3045 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesAre You Robbing from God?Send us a textDon't expect God to bless you if you are robbing from Him. God loves a cheerful giver, and those who don't give shouldn't expect much in return. Support the show2020-06-3043 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesResistance Training is Key to GrowthSend us a textResistance training is key to growth. The Bible says resist the enemy and he will flee. Resist the temptation to become impatient. Resist the temptation to become annoyed. Resist the temptation to be short with somebody. Resist the temptation to give into fear, and doubt, and depression and anger and laziness. Whatever it is. The enemy's number one weapon is temptation. The only answer to temptation is resistance. And when you do that, you’ll find that not only will you frustrate the enemy’s plans and live a much happier life, you’ll fin...2020-06-3053 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesDon't Treat Any Day As RoutineSend us a textDon't treat any day as "routine." The Bible says this is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. And also it continuously impresses upon us that we're supposed to be diligent. In Psalms 39, David says “LORD, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered–how fleeting my life is. You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but...2020-06-2640 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesBe Faithful in Small Things So God Can Bless You with Big ThingsSend us a textThe Bible says "to whom much is given, much is required." That's a good thing. The extra responsibility is part of the blessing, because that's what gives life meaning. Support the show2020-06-2655 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesTake Communion and Receive Your HealingSend us a textTonight's message is about taking communion as part of your prayer for healing. When you drink the blood, you're symbolizing Christ's cleansing power over your sins and along with it, the laws of sin and death, which by extension are what lead to sickness in the first place. It's the cleansing blood of Christ that your using to cleanse out really your body and your spirit. The breaking of the bread, on the other hand symbolizes Jesus's broken body and it evokes actually an old Testament verse Isaiah 53 where Isaiah says of Jesus, “su...2020-06-2539 minJordan and Kristen MinistriesHow to Distinguish God's VoiceSend us a textTonight's message is about how to distinguish God's voice from all the other noise in your mind. For a lot of believers, the challenge isn't so much hearing God's voice, but distinguishing it from all the other thoughts and distractions in their head. 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