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Foundations PodcastWhere Have All The Youth Gone?On this week's podcast, Steve and Pastor Paul welcome Pastors Frank McIlhaney and Scott Cummings to discuss the subject "Where have all the youth gone from our churches?" Why has there been a decline in youth attendance in the church? How can we get them back?2022-06-261h 08
The Covenant PodcastS2E11: A Respectable OfferingAre we more focused on the "what" of the gift and not sufficiently on the how of the giving? Before we give what’s in our hands we first give what’s in our heart and earn the chance to gain respect.2021-10-131h 17The Covenant PodcastS2E10: The Freedom in the SubmissionSubmission is often misunderstood. Rather than subjugation, submission is filled with an unparalleled freedom that emanates from deliberate surrender to Providence.2021-10-031h 17
The Covenant PodcastS2E9: Look Who's TalkingTrue love inspires a natural willingness to extend grace to yourself and to others especially in our conversations and discourse.2021-08-231h 26The Covenant PodcastS2E8: Still HereWe have a choice to make. Do we go about our business or do we take a moment to be still and see His Salvation?2021-08-161h 12The Covenant PodcastS2E7: Stopping Short of ChristIt’s good to do good and be good. But that may not be good enough. As Christians, we are called to be more than good. We are called to be just like Christ.2021-07-311h 18The Covenant PodcastS2E6: Graduation DayUpon graduation, nothing is ever the same. The trick to graduation day, however, is not being afraid of letting go of who you are to become who you should be. 2021-07-181h 27The Covenant PodcastS1E16 (Bonus): Leaving ComfortSometime purpose is found just beyond the boundaries of comfort and convenience. How much are we willing to venture in that direction?2021-06-131h 34The Covenant PodcastEpisode 20: About that Fruit (Part 3)We conclude our exploration of the Fruit of the Spirit by examining faith, meekness and temperance2021-05-221h 28The Covenant PodcastEpisode 19: About that Fruit (Part 2)We continue with our exploration of the Fruit of the Spirit by examining longsuffering, gentleness and goodness.2021-04-041h 39The Covenant PodcastEpisode 18: Now…About that FruitA clear evidence of living a godly Christian life is in the nature of the Fruit that one bears. In the first of a three-part series, we examine love, joy and peace… the first three in the line of the Fruit of the Spirit.2021-03-291h 24The Covenant PodcastEpisode 17: The Purpose in the PainIt is pretty clear that life can sometimes be filled with difficulties. But what if there was a bigger thing at work than perhaps, we can perceive. What if there is a divine purpose to the pain? What if the pain serves an opportunity for exceptional growth and the pressure a mechanism for our refinement?2021-03-221h 21The Covenant PodcastEpisode 16: After the StormIn the Season 2 opener, we discuss a wide range of topics since the end of the last season including the 2021 Texas snowstorms.2021-03-151h 07The Covenant PodcastEpisode 15: LeadershipIn any organization, we must be willing to put the people above the goal. True leadership is about finding the strength to see individuals from the midst of the collective and the courage to halt the agenda to care for their needs.2020-11-0100 minThe Covenant PodcastEpisode 14: Resurrection and LifeHow do you feel when it seems like God doesn’t share the same level of urgency as you do about the things that bother you? How do you feel when He “finally shows up” long after you’ve dealt with and buried the matter yourself? God wants to come and give new life to your situation and circumstances. Even when things we well dead and buried... He wants to show you that He’s not only the God of healing but He’s also the God of Resurrection and Life.2020-10-2500 minThe Covenant PodcastEpisode 13: SatisfiedQuite often, we find ourselves not having enough resources to meet our needs. Then comes God, inviting us to give what little we have, first to him, and then to others. What we have may not seem to be enough for us. But it’s just exactly what God needs to perform a miracle and make us satisfied.2020-10-1900 minThe Covenant PodcastEpisode 12: The Call to FollowWhat happens when we allow the things we have accumulated to define who we are? What happens when we are more protective of the status quo than we are about securing our purpose in Christ?2020-10-0400 minThe Covenant PodcastEpisode 11: Take on the AdventureThere is a lot unknown about the future. But despite the fear of tomorrow and the familiarity of the status quo, there is an undeniable attraction - a calling if you will, for us to gird ourselves and let go of who we are in pursuit of who we are called and purposed to be.2020-09-271h 31The Covenant PodcastEpisode 10: The Worship in SabbathGod intends and has created us to seek frequent for our body, spirit, soul and mind. And while this rest is invariably good for us, it also is a form of worship that helps realign us with His divine will and purpose.2020-09-201h 25The Covenant PodcastEpisode 09: It's RelationalEverything comes down to relationships. And the greatest is the relationship God desires to have with us.2020-09-131h 48The Covenant PodcastEpisode 08: Playing for KeepsGod wants it all… but he cannot take it from us – we have to give it to Him. To this end, He often will call us to make a sacrifice of something that is of great value to us. Sacrifice starts with our heart, is propelled by faith, enacted in love, and is manifested in obedience.2020-08-301h 39The Covenant PodcastEpisode 07: Of Towers, Wars, and SaltThere are investments worth making, battles worth fighting, and disciplines worth pursuing. In each case, we must first take the time to consider the cost and then wholly commit ourselves to accomplishing them.2020-08-231h 42The Covenant PodcastEpisode 06: The Privilege of GraceThere are so many things we enjoy in life that we have not earned and quite frankly, cannot earn. But despite our privileges or the lack thereof, we need to yield to the power of grace in order to see each other not just as we are but as we were purposed to be.2020-08-161h 35The Covenant PodcastEpisode 05: How to Kill a GiantIn due time, we will each come face to face with our Goliath – an imposing obstacle that challenges our reality and threatens our survival. How will you battle and defeat your giant? And, how do the things you do in obscurity prepare you for the bright lights of the big stage?2020-08-091h 43The Covenant PodcastEpisode 04: Going and Doing LikewiseHow do we respond when we are confronted with the misfortune or suffering of others? Do we look away, explain away their circumstance or perhaps raise awareness to their plight? The Good Samaritan decided to respond with compassion to aid his "neighbor." We are encouraged to follow in his example and "go and do likewise." 2020-08-051h 40The Covenant PodcastEpisode 03: Gone FishingLet’s face it… every now and then, we could all use a break from the challenges and responsibilities of life. But let’s be careful that the break is not a departure from our purpose and calling. Because no matter how you slice it, you can never outrun purpose and the Calling of God on your life.2020-07-261h 47The Covenant PodcastEpisode 02: We the ProdigalIf we examine our lives closely enough, we may just discover that we are all prodigals. For some our heresy is that of antinomianism - the idea that since salvation is by grace, we can live however we please. For others, it may be the heresy of moralism – the humanistic idea that we can somehow obtain salvation by our merits, virtue, or “good works.”. Regardless of if we have “set off for a distant country” or we have remained in the Father’s house working, we all need to recognize that we are lost and in need of the grace and me...2020-07-191h 36The Covenant PodcastEpisode 01: The Talent ShowEach of us has been blessed with specific Talents granted to us according to our ability by the Good Master. But what are we to do with them? And what are the consequences of our actions or inactions in the domains of our gifts and talents?2020-07-141h 33The Covenant PodcastThe Covenant Podcast TrailerThe Covenant Podcast is a conversational journey between two of God’s children who are striving to live out His divine purpose for their lives. On each episode, Rev. Frank McIlhaney III and Linus Akanoh Jr. engage in honest, open and transparent discussions of the topics and issues affecting their lives and our world. Neither is perfect. Both are progressing. And you are invited to join them on this faith-based and purpose driven exploration of meaning, purpose and responsibility in contemporary times.2020-07-0602 min