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AgNet WestMadera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt AngellIn a candid interview with agricultural broadcaster Nick Papagni, Madera farmer and water innovator Matt Angell shares hard truths about California’s water crisis and the complex path forward. An Innovator ...
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2025-08-0800 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneChristmas Snapshots: Intentional PhotobombsYou ever had a back photo? I’m sure we all have. But photos are something special. They record in visual representation a moment in history. They help us recall feelings along with these memories. In Matt 2:1-17 Jesus’ genealogy has surprised snapshots of people and stories that most would leave out of a personal history. They are important even if they might seem embarrassing.
2024-12-0128 min
6 Figure AgentStress Free Wealth Method with Matt PlumerOn this episode of The Six Figure Agent, host Chris Angell catches up with his friend Matt Plummer in Las Vegas. They discuss Matt's coaching work with real estate agents, focusing on money and wealth management. Matt shares his journey into real estate and how he helps agents with their finances. Tune in for insights on finding your voice and making strategic financial decisions in the real estate industry.
Learn more about Matt Plumer at www.mattplumer.com
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2024-08-0823 min
The Overlook with Matt PeikenPost-Traumatic Theater | Poet and Storyteller Barbie AngellBarbie Angell is a poet and storyteller, children’s book author and emcee. Threading all of it, she’s a survivor. She’s candid about the range of abuse she experienced throughout her youth, and a quarter-century of ongoing psychological abuse she alleges from a domestic partner.The last few years have been particularly difficult for my guest today. While the pandemic brought its own fears and isolation for Angell, recent health issues have taken a toll. In the week before our conversation, she spent four days in the hospital. Of course, Angell has always leaned o...
2024-03-2230 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneONE: From Mission To VisionOver a year ago, the USA/Canada Region of the Church of the Nazarene sought to understand God’s Vision for ministry in our present day and age. We know the mission: “Make Christlike Disciples In the Nations” but what is it specifically that God has call and equipped us for? (Original message written by Pastor Tim Fisher, Crossroads Community Church. Edited for local context and presented by Pastor Matt Angell of Viroqua Nazarene. Original manuscript used with permission.)
2023-04-1725 min
Gaydio MixesAntony Angell Gaydio 524 MixdownGAYDIO 524
REVIVAL FT KATHY BROWN – YOUR LOVE KEEPS LIFTING
AUDIOHURTZ – ALL NIGHT LONG
SCOTT VLASSIS – NEVER WANNA LET YOU GO (GRANT NELSON)
HENRY HACKING FT LIANN – MADE UP MY MIN
DEPECHE MODE – ENJOY THE SILENCE (GLEN HORSBOROUGH)
KANDI RUSH – LAST NIGHT A DJ SAVED MY LIFE (STONEBRIDGE)
MACK & DIESEL VS BACK N FORTH – PUPPET
JOSHUA COOKE & EMILIE RACHEL – MY LIFE
JONAS BLUE & LOUISA JOHNSON – ALWAYS BE THERE (JESS BAYS)
BOB SINCLAR – WORLD HOLD ON (FISHER)
MECK – SAVED FOR DANCIN
MARIO PIU – COMMUNICATION (LUCA DEBONAIRE)
GARRET DAVID – GAME OVER
MATT CASELI – R...
2023-03-0500 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneChristmas Morning 2022This service is a recap of sorts of the advent season. Unlike our other podcasts, you will hear the service in its entirety (save for a special duet “Noel” that could not be recorded and published). Songs are led by Pastor Matt Angell and flute is played by Jacki Angell. Responsive readings are from the “Sing to the Lord” Nazarene Hymnal. (Selections from Isaiah and Malachi.)
2022-12-2649 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneNoel - Light of the WorldJesus was called the Light by the Apostle John. Jesus even claimed the title himself. In this podcast, we will look at 3 important attributes of light and how Jesus, the Light of the World, spiritual fulfills those for us.
2022-12-1328 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneNoel - Omnipotent PowerWhat would you do if you were all powerful? Would you be benevolent or rule with an iron first? In this podcast we will discover what the Son of God did with is all-powerful nature for the sake of the world.
2022-12-0520 minGaydio MixesAntony Angell Gaydio 511 MixdownDJ MATT REID – I GOT A FEELING
DISTANT PEOPLE – RHYTHM OF MY LOVE (YVVAN BACK & ZETAPUNK)
HIAST – TAKIN OVER
NATHAN JAY – I KNOW YOU WANT ME
KROOSE – FOOL AROUND
RE AB PRODUCTIONS – SUNSET
DJ TOOLS – HEY MR SHY ONE (KEFFORD)
MR JAY – TRY
DJ YOOUNGY – JUST A FEELIN
DIVINE (NL), KILLED KASSETTE – BE THE LIGHT
JUSTIN HARRIS & BLONDWEARINGBLACK – PARADISE COUCH (STEVE MAC)
2022-12-0400 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneNoel - Happy Birthday SongsAt Christmastime, we celebrate the birthday of Jesus, The Christ. Do we sing him “Happy Birthday?” In this podcast we will explore 3 songs in the New Testament that are directly connected with Jesus’ birth. We will uncover the singers’ motivation and learn what to do in response to Jesus’ birthday.
2022-11-2928 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneLiving Your Blessed Life, Now!Do you want a blessed life? Sure, we all do. When do you want it? Later? No we want it now! In this podcast we will dig in to Luke 6:27-38 and see what practical directions Jesus gave for Living a Blessed Life, Now!
2022-11-2135 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua Nazarene#SoBlessed - Jesus at Arms LengthAre you keeping Jesus at arms length? You just might be missing out on a deeper layer of blessing.
2022-11-1332 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneThe Flip-side of BlessingHave you ever felt really blessed? Hope you shared it online or it didn’t happen. (Just kidding.) In this podcast we look at what Jesus revealed about what it means to be blessed and identify who might seem blessed but really aren’t. Are you #SoBlessed ?
2022-11-0730 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneSufficient GraceHow much grace do you want? Like ALOT? How about…just enough? In this last podcast on Discipleship as a Journey of Grace, we will recap our journey, reflect on how each element of God’s grace makes us into a disciple of Christ and understand better the sufficient grace of God.
2022-10-3139 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneSustaining GraceWe need fuel for our car to go. What keeps our very life, our faith in Christ going every day, even in the tough times? God’s sustaining grace. In the podcast we will break down Acts 2:42-47 and discuss early church practices we ought to be back to emphasizing.
2022-10-2437 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneSanctifying GraceWe believe God can work in the lives of believers through the power of the Holy Spirit in such definitive ways that we are no longer held captive to the residue and baggage of our lives.
That is the beautiful optimism of Grace. That is what we mean when we say Sanctification.
2022-10-1737 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneSaving GraceTwo stories of two men who seemed to be so different, but their common problem required a single solution: Jesus. In this podcast wise will look at sin as rebellion, enslavement, estrangement and how our Savior frees us, restores us and helps us down frost the throne of our hearts. Accompanies David Busic’s book, “Way Truth Life” Chapter 3
2022-10-1028 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneSneaky GraceDiscipleship. Christians May think the weight of this activity rests solely on their shoulders, and they bear the disappointment when they think they have failed. What if discipleship starts much sooner, before you or I ever begin to guide another? What if God’s grace was on the scene before any of us were born? A grace that sneaks up on you.
2022-10-0333 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneJourney of Grace - The Compelling InvitationHave you ever know someone who was so interesting, so charismatic that you would follow them into anything? In this podcast we will look at what a compelling invitation can do for a person on their Journey of Grace. This series is rooted in the book, “Way Truth Life” by Dr. David Busic.
2022-09-2633 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneHelp Wanted. Devil need not apply.In this podcast we will look at what Jesus said about protecting the most vulnerable among us. We will also discuss ways we can make the devil unwelcome in our lives, homes, churches and communities.
2022-09-1929 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneUnComfortable: Getting What We Don’t DeserveIf someone gives you a gift, catches you off guard, what do you do? Are you embarrassed by their generosity? Do you think of a way to repay their kindness? Sometimes the most uncomfortable this is getting what we don’t deserve.
2022-09-0540 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneUnComfortable: The Sins of the FatherDo you ever feel guilty for someone else’s wrong? Should you and does that feeling actually help anything. Join us as we look at the effects of guilt, sin and racism in “the sins of the Father.”
2022-08-2935 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneUnComfortable: Armed or Armless?In this podcast we will look at self-defense in the Bible. I share insights from a form law enforcement office I interviewed for this podcast. We discussed self-defense, gun laws and the constitution. He also pointed me to passages of scripture where weapons were used in self-defense.
2022-08-1537 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneUnComfortable: That is what some of you wereThere are no shortages of opinions concerning human sexuality. On this podcast we identify what Jesus, the Old Testament & New Testament writers said about this topic. What do we do if what God’s word actually says contradicts our common practices within the fellowship of believers?
2022-08-0839 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneUnComfortable: Port AuthorityTo discuss the UnComfortable topics in this series, we must first have a baseline. In this podcast we will look at what our guide is for living life, our “Port Authority” if you will. This podcast also features a short skit with one of my kids.
2022-08-0225 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneUnComfortable: DiscipleshipDo you usually scroll passed uncomfortable topics on social media or news sites? Me too. Bible the Bible actually addresses some of these uncomfortable topics and we shouldn’t shy away from them. In this podcast we look at the sacrificial nature of discipleship.
2022-07-2627 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneBreakfastIn this podcast we will examine…a bowl of fruit. In Amos 8-9 we see warning of consequences coming for God’s people. What do we do if we determine we are in a similar period of spiritual famine?
2022-07-1835 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneEncourage-able or Incorrigible?Are you incapable of being corrected or reformed? Or are you able to be inspired with hope? In this podcast we will look at Colossians 1:1-14 and hear what Paul had to say to the Colossians and still says to us today.
2022-07-1225 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneThe Problem With Beacons - July 4thLighthouse, steeples and flags (oh my!) In this 4th of July podcast, we will dig in to the problem that comes when you lift high a people, structure, or even a banner. God-sized intervention may be required.
2022-07-0431 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneHumble PieHumility is not something we naturally gravitate toward. Unfortunately if we don’t choice it, it will find us. Even in this recording, I was humbled by some corrections. I reference Romans 14, but the scripture was actually from Romans 10. Also I say “2002” instead of 2022 at a certain point in the message. Glad to know my congregation was listening and willing to let me know of these mistakes.
2022-06-2828 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneNames and ExpectationsNames are wonderful things, but they can also back us into a corner. With great names comes great responsibility. Abram found this out as the “exalted father” received a name change: Abraham: father of many.
2022-06-2026 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneRevelation Prayers“I’d follow what he’d say if He’d only reveal it to me…”
In this podcast we will answer “how can I be receptive to a revelation from God,” “what does it sound/look like” and “what do I do with it?”
2022-06-1335 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneDirection PrayersGod’s directions are only as good as they are listened to and followed through with. In this podcast we will compare Jonah and Jesus. Is it “my will be done” or “thy will be done?”
2022-05-3124 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneProtection Prayers“God keep me safe on this car trip. Lord protect me from bad test results and medical slip ups.” If you’ve ever prayed something like this, you’ve prayed for the Lord’s protection. In this podcast we will look at a variety of protection prayers, the context of protection prayers in the Bible and how to approach safety in an unsafe world.
2022-05-2331 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneFake News in the Bible: ClickbaitDid you click on this podcast just to find out about clickbait? In Genesis 38 Judah gives into clickbait and we learn 3 important nuggets of wisdom. Number 3 will blow you away!
2022-05-1529 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneMother’s Day Take AwaysIn this podcast we look at 3 unsung mothers from the Bible and trying to understand their story from their perspective. Each one gives us a take away for our life.
2022-05-0833 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneSowing Doubt for Fun and Profit (Fake News in the Bible - part 2)So you really trust God? Trust in what He has said and what He says about you? In this podcast, we will look at two prime examples of doubt sowing in the Bible and how we might combat it in our daily life.
2022-05-0230 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneFake News in the Bible: Disinformation MisinformationThe podcast starts a 3 part series on Fake News in the Bible. It might surprise you that there is a record of bribery and intentional misinformation in the gospel of Matthew. But will we conclude that the Bible is fake news because there is fake news in the bible?
2022-04-2524 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneRisen from the DeadEaster Sunday. The day we celebrated Christ’s resurrection. What if I told you there was a resurrection story in the Bible that happened about 3 days prior? In this podcast we will look at this story from scripture and see how it reflects the challenges a Christian faces.
2022-04-2032 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneWho is Jesus? Well, I’m not a theologian…Important, straightforward questions require and deserve straightforward answers. In this podcast we will observe various proclamations about Jesus, starting with the triumphal entry. Even Jesus’ enemies knew who he was and were compelled to say so.
2022-04-1132 min
Fund Your Retirement PodcastFYR052 Lifestyle Financial Planning with Matt AngellToday I am joined by Matt Angell, director and financial planner of Creative Lifestyle Planning. Matt is a financial planner, qualified financial coach, and mentor with a focus on lifestyle financial planning. Matt is part of a new wave of financial planners who helps their clients not just fund their retirement, but also find happiness and peace of mind before, and after they retire. Timestamps: 0:00 to 1:55 Introduction 1:56 to 8:54 Matt Angell’s story and journey. 8:55 to 15:14 Why Matt started Creative Lifestyle Planning? 15:13 to 18:00 How the financial planning industry ha...
2022-04-0534 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneThe Voice Of GodIn the podcast we will examine the Voice of God through the Old and New Testaments. What does it sound like or what does it look like? What are doing that might stop up our spiritual ears from Hearing the Voice Of God?
2022-04-0430 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneDoing what we’re not used toOver the past two years, the whole world had to learn to do things in a way they we’re not used to. In this podcast we will hear how the USA/Canada and Mesoamerica Regions changed the way they do ministry to keep sending and training missionaries. We also discuss what it looks like for you and I to be missionaries in our own home towns.
2022-03-2832 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazarenePRAY - What God Can Do With a BoatPart of our PRAY series, we hear about a wonderful ministry in Peru, South America having to do with boats. Then take a tour of God showing us what great things has has done and can do with just a simple floating vessel.
2022-03-2126 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneWhat God Can Do With Open HandsIn this podcast recording, Pastor Matt brings the messages as part of the community Lenten series “Open My Life Lord.” What area of your life do you need to open up to God? God can do so much more with us if we would just open up our hands.
2022-03-2124 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazarenePRAY - Growth (Eurasia)The Eurasia region is on everyone’s mind right now. With the war in Ukraine and Russia, what would the Nazarene churches from those and surrounding countries have us pray for them? The answer might surprise you.
2022-03-1532 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazarenePRAY - CompassionThis week, Asia-Pacific region comes into focus as Pastor Matt unravels a bit about what people in Australia, the Philippines, and Myanmar have been dealing with this past year. Hear of generous gifts sent to help others in great need. Shatter your expectations of missions as we join ministry already in progress, rather than ride in on a white steed to save the day.
2022-03-0730 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazarenePRAY - PeaceGive Peace a chance. Many of us have peace on our mind today as various world areas are warring. But the peace of the world, our idea of peace may not always line up with God’s peace. Let’s learn a bit more about the missional work in Africa Region and the biblical concept we are praying for that region: Peace.
2022-02-2836 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazarenePRAY - Wisdom and GuidanceWhat do leaders need most? I know, we all enjoy a good rhetorical question. I believe the answer is Wisdom and Guidance. We will take a look at scripture to see how we are called to pray for our leaders and learn about some actual leaders in the Church of the Nazarene that you and I can pray for this week.
2022-02-2138 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneA Prophet's Purpose“I’m no prophet, I’m no preacher” you might say. Well, they all needed 3 things and these three thing relate very much to you and me. Acknowledging their call, taking Action, and helping others Apply God’s message to their lives. Did I say 3? I meant 3 plus 1. There is 1 top thing they all had that we need to have too to be successful in introducing people to their fresh start in Jesus Christ. What’s that 1 thing? Listen and find out.
2022-02-1730 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneGood GriefPersonal loss has always been around, however it seems that we have a heightened awareness of death and dying in the past few years. How can or should we deal with it? Ezekiel dealt with his own personal loss in a strange way...for a divine purpose. King David had his own way of processing his loss and Jesus may have surprised a few people with his reaction to the death of his close friend. It all points to Good Grief.
2022-02-0729 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneDi-Vine PurposePlants are all around us. Well, maybe if you look outside your window during the winter season they are all covered with snow. But they are there. They are important. They also make a great illustration as far as expressing biblical truths. The question we face in this podcast: Plants produce something, but is what is produced any good? Furthermore, is the plant producing anything at all? Well evaluate our own spiritual condition and what it is producing. Perhaps find the best way to live out our "Di-Vine Purpose."
2022-01-3133 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneWhite WashedWhite Washing. A painting technique used in external and even internal property design, it has been around for a very long time. So much so that it even became and idiom or expression meaning something deeper. Through a couple of passages in Ezekiel and one in Matthew, we'll see how white wash was connected to rebuking those doing wrong.
2022-01-2531 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneHole In The WallYou ever noticed how if there is a hole in the wall, someone put it there? Misplaced hammer blow, door handle smashed into dry wall, remodeling team decided that wall just needed to go. Lots of reasons for holes in walls. Between Ezekiel, Saul/Paul, and Jesus, they had and used them for very different purposes. Join us for Echos of Ezekiel. (This podcast features sounds effect demonstrations! You'll want to listen to the end.)
2022-01-1727 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneThe Five Second RuleWhat would it be like to have God asked you to eat something gross. What would you do? Would you object? You might know the "The Five Second Rule." If you drop something edible on the floor, but pick it up in less than five seconds, it's like it never happened. No germs or virus' transferred at all. Well, so says the "rule" but when put to the test, the dropped food still gets germs and such crawling all over it! Gross! Ezekiel was instructed to do something gross and he responded clearly to God. That concept echos later...
2022-01-1035 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneEat My WordEzekiel had experience with God talking directly to him, calling him to do seemingly crazy things for God’s purpose. God used Ezekiel to make a point to the Children of Israel of his day. But the words and imagery God used in Ezekiel’s day were not just for that generation. They echoed, rippling through time to the era of the New Testament. We will look at New Testament connections to these lessons God told through Ezekiel and how they still ring true to us today. This Podcast will look at the topics of Obedience, Spirit-filled Empowerment, and Acco...
2022-01-0431 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneWrappings and ReturnsTwo things seem to linger after the Christmas celebration: Wrappings and Returns. Wrappings as in left over paper, hastily torn off the concealed present and Returns, that thing that no one looks forward to doing but are sometimes willing in order to actually get what they want. What if I told you these festive illustrative concepts will help us understand something deeper about the Christmas Story? Well that's what I will be talking about in this podcast. Join me and learn why the wrappings matter. And also why we shouldn't just ignore the parts of Christmas that are "less...
2021-12-2827 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneMovements of Advent - Christmas service 2021In this service we walk through all five candles of the Advent Wreath: Hope, Peace, Joy, Love, and the Christ's Candle. Join us for the Movements of Advent.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
[This recording is the worship service from Dec 19, 2021 at Viroqua Church of the Nazarene. I hope you join in on the worship. If you find there are elements missing to the recording, you can find them posted on the blog page. https://viroquanaz.home.blog ]
2021-12-2053 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneOvercoming LabelsIn life, words stick to us...negative things we internalize. Whether we thought them or someone said them about us...we became "Labeled." In this Podcast we look at overcoming Labels, that last of the three Ghosts of Christmas Past. Remember, we need to deal with the Ghosts of our past...here in our present so we can have a Future (a good one!)
2021-12-1327 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneOvercoming ShameWe've heard the expression "shame on you!" But what does that do to a person? It messes with their Identity.
In this podcast we will look at the difference between guilt and shame and how the scripture points us to Overcome Shame.
(Big thanks to Life.Church for developing and sharing this series with churches.)
2021-12-0827 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneOvercoming OffenseFor many, the most wonderful time of the year isn’t so wonderful. A painful past or our own insecurities can overshadow the joy we’re supposed to be feeling. What if this year could look different? It’s time to let God heal the Ghosts of Christmas Past.
This episode all all about Overcoming Offense. Offenses Big or small can ruin our Christmas season and our lives...if we let them.
(Original series by Life.Church and provided through Open Church Network)
2021-12-0130 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneIt is a Thanksgiving Sermon, Charlie Brown!Do you have any Thanksgiving traditions? For many families, it is a tradition to watch the "Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" special. In this podcast, we will look at the biblical topic of giving thanks using this film as a frame of reference. We'll answer the questions: 1. Thankful for what? 2. Thankful to whom? 3. What if my circumstance stink?
2021-11-2231 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneFor Us, In Us, Through UsWe've just completed a series on the Core beliefs of Christianity. The Basics of Faith. But what's this "Church of the Nazarene" thing all about? In this podcast I hope you express the 3 core values of the Church of the Nazarene and perhaps give you a better idea of who we are and why we do what we do. I want to give credit to Dr. Scott Sherwood for the message that inspired me to share this one with you.
2021-11-1634 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneFaith Basics: JesusChristianity is so name because of its core belief in Christ...but who is Christ Jesus? In this podcast we will look at 4 core things about Jesus Christ that can't be removed from Christianity.
2021-11-1032 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneFaith Basics: The AfterlifeWhat was your first exposure to the concept of Heaven and Hell? Was it someone knocking on your front door, asking you questions and handing you pamphlets? Maybe someone shouting scripture from a bullhorn on a street corner? Even though all Christians haven't done the best job at consistently explaining the afterlife, it still is important to the basics of the faith. Who better to turn to for guidance on the truth of the afterlife than Jesus himself? In this podcast we look at 3 teachings of Jesus on the Afterlife and make some observations on how we can share...
2021-11-0134 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneFaith Basics: The B-I-B-L-EYou've probably heard of the bible...but what is it? Some dusty tome set on your mantle place? A family heirloom that no one touches? Maybe you're not quite sure what to think about it. Christians over time have turned to it for understanding, but is it more than just an instruction manual for the "religious?" How was it put together and in what way is it still relevant to our daily lives? Journey with us as we look at this book so important to Christianity. The B-I-B-L-E.
2021-10-2734 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneYou Gotta Have Faith!We're looking at the basics of the Christian faith in this series, but none of that matters if you don't have faith. Dig into Hebrews 11 with me and see how others who've gone before us had faith, what that looked like. Also see how it worked out for him. Ultimately no one else's faith journey can give you you're own. You've got to make the choice yourself to trust fully in God.
2021-10-1133 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneFaith Basics: SalvationHave you ever thought the Christian faith seemed too complicated? Well perhaps religious ceremony, garb and architecture have over shadowed the most basic of Christian faith beliefs, overwhelming people in the process. In this series we intend to look at the basics of the Christian faith in easy to understand and easy to relay terms. Using visual aids (see blog page https://viroquanaz.home.blog ) It is our goal to give believers the tools to share their faith and seekers the opportunity to learn more.
This session we focus on salvation.
2021-10-0630 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneSmashing PotteryJeremiah makes a point in a big way in this chapter...but will the people "get" it?
Sometime it take a sudden, shocking noise to make us take notice of the judgement coming out way if change does not occur.
2021-09-2739 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazarenePottery LessonsTips on pottery and sermon illustrations straight from God himself. Who could ask for more? So Jeremiah didn't have the easiest job, proclaiming doom and exile on the people of Israel, but God sure was helpful to hand craft some visual aids to help get the point across.
Join us again as we look through Jeremiah 18, the properties of clay and how that connects to us today.
2021-09-2232 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneWhat did you bury under there?Jeremiah had some really great sermon illustrations just dumped into his lap. In this series we look at a few of them and connect the dots between the message given so long ago and the one God has for us today. It may be an immature question, but it connects to the message: "What did you bury under there?" listen to find out.
2021-09-1734 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneDon't Labor...in vain.Do you work and work and work and wonder..."What good is all my work?"
Labor day is a day to celebrate and appreciate the U.S.'s labor workforce. But what does the bible say about Labor?
2021-09-0629 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua Nazarene"Worse Than Before"Picture this: A person gets their life all straightened out. They aren't doing the destructive things they once did, they can hold down a steady job, they're responsible, they seem happy to be free of a past burden. Then one day they CRASH and crash, Hard! They seem to be in worse condition than they were before their life changed. What went wrong?
Jesus addresses this in Matthew 12:43-45. We will attempt to find out the 3 things to be "Better off than Before" and not worse off than before.
2021-09-0127 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazarenePrayer is...You know people talk about praying...but what is prayer anyway?
2021-08-2313 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneWhat David was NOT...King David, mighty slayer of Goliath and champion of the God of Israel. A man with integrity and military prowess. But not always. Certain circumstance led him to make a series of decision that were not in keeping with his public image. In this podcast we will look through the eyes of Uriah, the man most effected by David's poor and selfish decisions. We'll see what David was NOT and hear what he did when confronted with the truth. Sometimes dead men do tell tales.
Recorded 8.15.2021
2021-08-1634 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneAgree to DisagreeHave you ever been in a disagreement with someone...and started to question their Christianity? No I'm sure you haven't. But some people experience this every day. One might think: "Christians don't have arguments! And if they did, one of them is wrong and needs to repent! They fell from grace!" Not all disagreements are clear cut and Acts 13 and 15 show us a "Sharp Disagreement" between Paul and Barnabas and what was the end result. Could something good or even positive come out of a disagreement between two believers? Can we Agree to Disagree...and it not be a...
2021-08-1033 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneThe Big LieThis whole series has been about stumbling and falling in our relationship with God. We all are susceptible to it and some fall harder and further away than others. There was an "Odd Couple" in the book of Acts that fells hard, it killed them. What was their fatal misstep? Listen to today's podcast and find out. Also I'll give you 3 things to watch out for so you can avoid falling into the same trap they did.
2021-08-0231 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneBig Hairy MessCelebrated Hero or arrogant strongman? Samson has been well celebrated in children's bible stories, but when you take a look at his full story, it starts to make sense why he might get into a Big Hairy Mess.
2021-07-2937 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneDown For the CountThis one is about the sensitive topic of suicide. Its unfortunate, for a very real situation that even those who follow Christ stumble, fall and stay down for the count. They lose all hope of recovery or reconciliation. One such example was Judas. This message delves into the mind and heart of Judas Iscariot with the intention of not walking down his same path.
2021-07-2037 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneFrom Denial to RedemptionThis series was inspired by the song originally written and performed by dcTalk called, “What if I Stumble?” In life, whether you are a Christ-follower or not yet a Christian, you might have turning points in your life. Events that shape the direction of your future, how you react and respond to certain situations. Will you stand up and lead or fall in line and follow? In this series we will look at various people from the bible that had these crisis moments, look at how they got there, where they went next and what truth the scriptures specifically want...
2021-07-1331 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneRecognizing the Importance of DependenceThe Forth of July is all about Independence, right? What if I told you that rather than completely being Independent...our founding father and our fledgling country actually just shifted it's dependency? Yeah, It's true. But to whom and what did it shift that dependency when it Declared Independence from Great Britain? Is dependence on others truly a bad thing?
2021-07-0737 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneThe Rain-Bow ConnectionRainbows. They are everywhere. On logos, cartoon ponies, and yes...even in the clouds following a rain shower. But what is "The Rain-Bow Connection"? Join us as we delve into not only what the rainbow is all about but what you should do when you see it. Genesis 6-9.
2021-06-3034 min
Almond JourneyEpisode 7: Water Conservation and Climate Smart Agriculture with Matt AngellMatt Angell introduces us to some of the climate-smart farming practices he is exploring and his approach to water conservation. Matt is a third-generation farmer and the managing partner for both Madera Pumps and US Water Well. As technology has evolved, Matt has experimented with ways to use data and sensors to become more efficient with water. Matt offers his principles of resource management with the “5 M’s”: map, monitor, measurement, management, and market. “I think this whole conversation is something that scares everybody significantly. So it's not something that people want to talk about. And when there's n...
2021-06-2227 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneWho's Your Daddy!?Title not intriguing enough for you? You might be familiar with this expression, "Who's your daddy?!" Someone dunks on you in basketball, defeats you in a video game, or is just plain rude. This expression has invaded our culture, but it is applicable to our scripture for today's podcast.
In John 8, Jesus has a conversation with some folks and the question at hand is: "Who's your Daddy?!" Jesus clearly claims his parentage (Spoiler alert: it's God.) But the folks persecuting him are a bit confused or in denial as to who their father is. More importantly, what m...
2021-06-2129 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneThe Fault in Our StarsStars. Beautiful lights in the nights sky. The closest one to our planet warms us and gives us light during the day. Marvelous. But somewhere along the way, created things like the planets, sun, moon and various stars became something to revere. Something to base your life off. Something that controls your destiny. Or does it? In this podcast we will look at biblical and non-biblical texts, historical figures and scientific analysis on the topic of Astrology. In the end we hope to answer, "What is the fault in our stars?"
2021-06-1540 min
Life In The Stocks#221 Jeff Angell (Walking Papers)Seattle gave the world so many great songwriters & singers, so of which you know, a couple of which you may not - but you should. Jeff Angell from Post Stardom Depression, The Missionary Position & Walking Papers is one of the great unsung heroes from the Seattle music scene, and he's my guest for Episode 221 of Life In The Stocks. We talk Seattle, addiction, recovery, creativity, touring with Dee Ramone & Queens of the Stone Age, playing with Duff McKagan & Barrett Martin, Walking Papers, and the time Jeff nearly joined Velvet Revolver.Life In The Stocks is sponsored...
2021-06-141h 15
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneA Tale of Two ProphetsHave you ever met someone who was so convinced God wanted them to do a certain thing? Live a certain way? What do you think would happen if that person lost there conviction? Special guest speaker, Dr. Kevin Donley brings the message: Authenticity matters.
2021-06-0742 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneReal RevivalHave you ever had a good friend seem to try and hang up on you or end a conversation quicker than you’d like? I picture that's how the disciples felt when Jesus ascended into Heaven. But he did not leave them without a promise. The promise of real revival.
Acts 1:12-14; 2:1-41
2021-05-3136 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneIsaiah: Venues of God's GloryIn this message, we look back at the previous year in the life of our local church. We also look ahead to goals of this coming church year. Also, seek to see our story overlapping with the story of the Israelites in Isaiah 60.
2021-05-2438 min
Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneIsaiah: A Come to Jesus MomentConfrontation is uncomfortable, but necessary for change and growth. Many times in life we call this moment of confrontation a "Come to Jesus Moment." But why? What does Jesu have to do with it? What should we do when we actually sense Jesus calling us to com to him?
Main passage for this message from from Isaiah 55:1-13.
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2021-05-1731 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneIsaiah: Blessed and a BlessingToday, we get another type of interesting imagery used by Isaiah: motherhood. Isaiah was not only a prophet, he was a master poet. He turned words and phrases to not only keep his audience listening but also accurately express the spiritual, using these physical metaphors and similes. To understand what dots Isaiah is connecting here with these passages concerning motherhood, we have to ask the question, “What are the key elements of motherhood?”
2021-05-1029 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneIsaiah: The Botany PropheciesImagery is an amazing teaching tool. It can relate thoughts and feelings without words. Or words can paint pictures that the wise understand but the foolish do not. It can veil a warning in poetic threats. Imagery can make something imateral...like hope or joy more solid and easier to understand. Throughout the book of Isaiah, imagery is used to do all this and more. One specific type of imagery keeps coming up. It is imagery related to the growth of plants. Join us as we explore this imagery from Isaiah 11:1-16.
2021-05-0346 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneIsaiah: CallingsGod wants me to do, what? How do I know I am hearing a call from God? In this episode, we will look at Isaiah's calling in Isaiah 6. We will also look into other prophets' calling stories for comparison. Discover the 3 things about the calling of God.
2021-04-2641 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneIsaiah: A People in PainIn the second part of our bible study series on Isaiah, we come to a passage concerning Judah's neighbor: the Moabites. Surprisingly enough, scripture seems empathetic with their plight even if it was their own actions or inactions that caused them to become refugees. How exactly was Judah supposed to help them and how can you and I be like Judah when those around us are "refugees?"
2021-04-1939 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneIsaiah: True and False WorshipThis is the beginning of a 7 part journey through the book of Isaiah. We are taking a bible study approach to this massive book, but we will cover the main parts...rather than all 66 chapters.
Our first message is all about two things that the people of Judah were dealing with: Their rebellious hearts and their tendency to worship wrongly.
2021-04-1332 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneFasting and Prayer - Lent 2021No matter what one fasts from, the heart of the matter is making the willing decision to put God’s will ahead of our own. Today we are going to look at some examples from the Old Testament and the New Testament about fasting. We will also touch on the topic of Prayer, as it directly connects to fasting. Fasting without prayer is just a really peculiar diet.
2021-04-0223 minFresh Start in Christ with Viroqua NazareneConsecration - Lent 2021Though the main thing that most people think about when they think about Lent is the prayer and fasting, I want to save those topics for another day. The intentional practices, or spiritual disciplines help us to focus our spirit on the sacred, the holy, the things of God. We can’t hope to succeed at connecting with God by fasting, praying, confessing or even fellowshipping with other believers unless we first Consecrate ourselves. That’s today’s focus: Consecration. It’s a fancy word for sure, but one that has a simple meaning.
2021-03-2327 min
The City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 19 "Singer Songwriter Richard Keith, Then It's The Heavenly Sounds From Folk Singer Emily Angell, And Finally We Round Out The Show With Connecticut's Favorite Badboy Danny Mariano!"***STRIKE UP THE BAND BECAUSE WE GOT A BRAND NEW EPISODE***Join Us For Our Monthly Music Themed Episode On The Matt & Matt Show As We Spotlight Performers That Call Westchester & Fairfield County Home!First Up, Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Interview Singer Songwriter Richard Keith, Then It's The Heavenly Sounds From Folk Singer Emily Angell, And Finally We Round Out The Show With Connecticut's Favorite Badboy Danny MarianoIt's All Coming Up Next, So Sit Back Relax And Press That Play Button, Because The Matt & Matt Show Starts Now!
2020-07-2144 min
Between SetsEpisode #48 Guest: Matt Angell - Differences Between Acute vs Chronic Pain, The Importance Of Beliefs In The Pain Experience, Situations When Biomechanics Matter, And What Stretching Is Really DoingIn this episode, we talk to Matt who is Registered Massage Therapist that works in Guelph and Cambridge, Ontario. We talk to him about his journey learning the BioPsychoSocial model of pain, communication techniques, reconciling massage with a new model of human experience, why biomechanics matter and when, the importance of thoughts and beliefs in someone's pain experience, and when stretching is a good idea and when it's not.
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2020-04-071h 08