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Just ThinkIT'S BEEN A WHILEWe are finally back! We haven’t posted an episode since Thanksgiving of 2021, so we are very excited for you to be a part of this conversation! Mike and Carson cover a wide variety of topics, from all of the staff transitions in our church to the conflict in Ukraine, Mike’s new book that is coming on March 15th, and some practical ways we can navigate change no matter where we are! We are excited to be back in a rhythm of posting new content and hope that you will join us as we begin to prepare for summ...2022-03-0942 min
Port City Community Church Podcast"My One Word" | Personal Retreat 2022Obedience is learning how to respond to what God is doing in front of us, around us, and in us, which requires vision. Mike Ashcraft and Carson Goslee sat down and talked about the 2022 Personal Retreat and the importance of carving out moments for reflection and articulation. We want to pause and consider what the events of 2021 felt like and look forward to the future with great anticipation and expectation.2022-01-0534 minJust ThinkHAPPY THANKSGIVINGIn this episode of Just Think, Mike and Carson dive into the meaning of gratitude and explore how we can posture ourselves in Thanksgiving not only during this time of year but in our everyday lives. At the end of the episode, they encourage us to slow down, make a list and express our gratitude. We hope this conversation helps you think more clearly about all of the things going on in your life and find a posture of gratitude for the days ahead!2021-11-2427 minJust ThinkWHAT IS SUCCESS?On this episode of Just Think, Mike and Carson dive into what success really is and what are some of tendencies we can experience while pursuing success. A desire to live a successful life is certainly not wrong but what we are aiming for will determine where we end up. Our next step is simply process and think about the idea that: My life will not be the best it can be until it’s not about me!2021-11-0337 minJust ThinkPRIDE AND FEAROn this episode of Just Think, Mike and Carson dive into a conversation about pride and fear. We often don’t see these ideas as things that are connected but through this conversation we can begin to see how deeply connected they are and how to begin taking steps to prevent them from ruling our lives. In the episode Mike gives us two definitions for fear and pride:Pride: The idea that you have to have your own value and that you must prove it and portray it. Fear: Anxiety that is p...2021-09-2335 minJust ThinkCHAOS OR HEALING?On this episode of Just Think, Mike and Carson have a conversation about all that is happening in the world around us. With a world full of heartbreak and chaos how we contribute becomes very important. Will we add to the chaos or contribute to the healing?2021-09-0129 min
Just ThinkFINDING PERSONAL VISIONMike and Carson have a conversation about what it looks like to find and create personal vision and purpose for our life. We all want to live lives that matter and that contain significance. In this episode they begin to unpack what this looks like and how getting close to people can make all the difference in the world.2021-08-0435 minJust ThinkTHREE THINGS (A CONVERSATION WITH MADDIE)On this episode of Just Think, Carson has a conversation with Mike’s daughter Maddie about practical steps we can take to prepare for the coming season of our lives and to step into the lives we are made for. They talk about the importance of journaling, the difference made by seeking to learn and the reason church is so important.2021-07-2233 minJust ThinkDON'T MISS OUT - A CONVERSATION ABOUT EMPATHYOn this episode Mike and Carson have a conversation about empathy and how we can all take steps to living a life of understanding and compassion. Empathy is often misunderstood and can sometimes be something we seek but seldom give! Don’t miss out!2021-07-0735 minJust ThinkWHAT EVEN IS ACCOUNTABILITY?Mike and Carson talk about what accountability really means and why it is so important to get it right. Accountability is not about making people the way we think they should be, but rather being willing to be in close relationships with people in effort to build each other up into the people we are called to be.2021-06-2341 minJust ThinkGOT AMBITION?We all want to live lives full of ambition and hope but we can find ourselves stuck in ways of thinking that limit the potential we see in tomorrow! In order to look forward with anticipation we must understand where our hope lies and what has been built into the foundation of our lives - especially the way we think!2021-06-0938 minJust ThinkWHAT ARE YOU LEARNING?Mike and Carson have a conversation about the importance of learning and thinking about things differently! They unpack how we are made to live an engaged life, and that begins with seeing the beauty of the world around us and stepping into relationships with people who may not think the way we do! We hope this conversation encourages you to step out of your comfort zone and be engaged with the world around you! Connect with Mike and Carson on instagram or at justthink@portcitychurch.org2021-05-2639 minJust ThinkWHAT'S YOUR LABEL?Mike and Carson discuss our tendency to live our lives underneath labels that are not designed to carry the weight of our identity. At the end of this episode they give two questions that we should all consider!1) What is your lead label?2) What do you want your label to be?Want to connect with Mike or Carson? Send an email to: justthink@portcitychurch.org 2021-05-1235 minJust ThinkTO BE VS. TO DOMost people have to do lists and if we are being honest... they are probably filled with things that can leave us empty and frustrated. On this episode Mike and Carson talk about the importance of having a "TO BE" list to help guide who we are becoming! 2021-04-1828 minJust ThinkJUST THINK?Welcome to the Just Think podcast! On our first episode Mike and Carson share about themselves and the heartbeat of the podcast! 2021-04-1810 min