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The Tim Ahlman PodcastA Reformation of PrayerThe catalyst for mission isn't found in strategy, resources, or technical knowledge—it's rooted in prayer. But not just any prayer. In this refreshingly honest conversation, Pastor Chris Paavola shares how his journey from worship director to church planter to established church pastor led him to a profound revelation: most Christians don't know how to pray conversationally with God.• Prayer is the catalyst for mission and church transformation• The Global South practices prayer with more desperation and dependency• Scripted prayers are good but insufficient for developing a prayer culture• The "prayers for" method creates natural, c...2025-05-0759 min

Michigan District, LCMS PodcastPray for your Church Rev. Chris Paavola joins the podcast to talk about a new initiative: Pray for your Church. Show Notes: Find out more about Pray for your Church: prayforyourchurch.com Find out more about St. Mark, Battle Creek: stmark.net Follow St. Mark on Facebook: facebook.com/stmarklutheran/ Contact Rev. Paavola: cpaavola@stmark.net Last time Rev. Paavola was on the podcast, he talked about 25 Prayers to Christmas: michigandistrict.org/podcast-episodes/25-prayers-to-christmas/ To purchase Rev. Chris Paavola’s book, 25 Prayers to Christmas, click here T...2024-11-1122 min

St. Mark Battle CreekGreater Than - My LoveFeel like you're being tested by God? Using a challenging moment from the life of Abraham, Pastor Chris Paavola gives a powerful sermon that offers you a different way to think about your test. 2023-06-2630 min

Daily PauseDecember 25th Praying Simeon's SongLuke 2: 22-32 22 When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord”), 24 and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of doves or two young pigeons.” 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on hi...2022-12-2510 min

Daily PauseDecember 24th A Prayer to TreasureLuke 2: 17-19 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. Today’s Prayer: Heavenly Father, on this divine night you gave the matchless treasure of your only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him will not perish, but have everlasting life. As I gather in worship with your people this day, give us hearts to treasure this blessed thought! May...2022-12-2411 min

Daily PauseDecember 23rd A Prayer for PeaceLuke 2: 13-16 13 Suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: 14 Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to the people he favors! 15 When the angels had left them and returned to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go straight to Bethlehem and see what has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 They hurried off and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby who was lying in the manger. Today’s prayer: O Peacemake...2022-12-2311 min

Daily PauseDecember 22nd - A Prayer for AttentionLuke 2: 8-12 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a bab...2022-12-2212 min

Daily PauseDecember 21st - A Prayer for GenerosityLuke 2: 1-7 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were t...2022-12-2111 min

Daily PauseDecember 20th - Praying Zechariah’s SongLuke 1: 67-79 67 His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: Today’s prayer: 68 I praise you, Lord, the God of Israel, because you have come to your people and redeemed them. 69 You have raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of your servant David 70 (as you said through your holy prophets of long ago), 71 salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us. 72 You have shown mercy to your people and remembered your holy covenant, 73 the oath you swore to Ab...2022-12-2012 min

Daily PauseDecember 19th - A Prayer of PraiseLuke 1: 59-66 59 On the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to name him after his father Zechariah, 60 but his mother spoke up and said, “No! He is to be called John.” 61 They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who has that name.” 62 Then they made signs to his father, to find out what he would like to name the child. 63 He asked for a writing tablet, and to everyone’s astonishment he wrote, “His name is John.” 64 Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue set free...2022-12-1911 min

Daily Pause“December 16th A Prayer to BelieveLuke 1: 45 45 Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” Today’s prayer: Heavenly Father, throughout Scripture you made promises to send your Son—That he would be born in the line of Abraham and David, and from the tribe of Judah. That he would be born to a virgin, in the village of Bethlehem. That he would provide a sacrifice for my sins and establish an everlasting kingdom. I praise you, Lord of heaven and earth, for fulfilling every Christmas prophecy you spoke. Give me faith this season, God, to believe...2022-12-1610 min

Daily PauseDecember 15th A Prayer for a Humble HeartLuke 1: 43-44 (CJB) 43 “But who am I, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 For as soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy! Today’s prayer: Today’s Prayer: O King of Heaven, when Jesus draws near to Elizabeth, she instantly recognizes her unworthiness to be in his presence; enough to join the refrain throughout Scripture and ask, “Who am I?” As I glimpse your majesty, Lord, may my heart be humbled. Show me how impossibly short I fall of your glory. Rev...2022-12-1510 min

Daily PauseDecember 14th A Prayer for the Holy SpiritLuke 1: 41-42 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! Today’s prayer: Heavenly Father, no one rejoices in the birth of your Son more than your Holy Spirit. In the Christmas account the Holy Spirit overshadows Mary, he leaps with John, he shouts with Elizabeth, he prophecies with Zechariah, he sings impromptu songs with Simeon. If I want to know the joy of Christ...2022-12-1410 min

Daily Pause“December 13th A Prayer Against HurryLuke 1: 39-40 39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. Today’s prayer: Today’s PRAYER: God, as my calendar gets closer to Christmas, the busier it becomes. In between Christmas parties and Christmas shopping, I’m fighting Christmas traffic in Christmas weather. If I’m honest, Lord, the stress of my schedule makes it hard to celebrate that silent night in the little town of Bethlehem. I read in your Word that Mary rushed to her relative’s...2022-12-1310 min

Daily PauseDecember 12th A Prayer for SurrenderLuke 1: 38 (GW) 38 Mary answered, “I am the Lord’s servant. Let everything you’ve said happen to me.” Then the angel left her. Today’s prayer: Lord, I want to kneel with Mary this Christmas and proclaim that I am your servant, but I confess it’s hard for me. The thought of being a servant, bonded and captive to you, wages war with my pride and sensibilities. I would rather call you Father, or God, than to come under your sovereignty and control and submit to you as my Lord and Master. And...2022-12-1209 min

Daily PauseDecember 9th A Prayer Against FearLuke 1: 30 30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. Today’s prayer: Heavenly Father, beneath the frenzy of the Christmas season, there’s a brooding sense of fear. We brighten the longer evenings with strings of lights, we color the gray of winter with vibrant decorations, because there is a lingering sense of things beyond our control. This is fear. Fear of loss, isolation, worthlessness, pain, or even death. If I quiet myself long enough I can look beneath my worries and find the underlying fears...2022-12-0913 min

Daily PauseDecember 8th A Prayer for WonderLuke 1: 29 29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. Today’s prayer: Lord, once Mary heard the angel’s greeting, she knew she was being called and summoned to your purpose. Yet while her mind flooded with questions, her wonder was never doubtful. Her wonder was expectant. ... Despite what she didn’t know, she did know with certainty that you could do what you would declare, and no plan of yours could be thwarted. As your Son would later proclaim, “What is impossible with man is possi...2022-12-0811 min

Daily PauseDecember 7th A Prayer for God’s PresenceLuke 1: 26-28 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Today’s prayer: Today’s prayer: Most Holy God, you could have remained separate and distant from us in our sinful state. But in your great love, you looked on our helpless isolation an...2022-12-0712 min

Daily PauseDecember 6th A Prayer of GratitudeLuke 1: 23-25 23 When his time of service was completed, he returned home. 24 After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. 25 “The Lord has done this for me,” she said. “In these days he has shown his favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.” Today’s prayer: Today’s prayer: Father, after Elizabeth’s pregnancy in her old age, she gave thanks. She knew John’s birth would not be possible without your provision. This Christmas season, as I draw nearer to the matchless gift of your Son, I also...2022-12-0613 min

Daily PauseDecember 5th A Prayer of ConfessionLuke 1:20-22 “And now you will be silent and not able to speak until the day this happens, because you did not believe my words, which will come true at their appointed time.” 21 Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed so long in the temple. 22 When he came out, he could not speak to them. They realized he had seen a vision in the temple, for he kept making signs to them but remained unable to speak. Today’s prayer: God, not only have I failed to be as fai...2022-12-0511 min

Daily PauseDecember 2nd, 2022 - Luke 1:1-16“A Prayer to Bring Back Many" Luke 1: 13-16 13 “… Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John. 14 He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, 15 for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he is born. 16 He will bring back many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God.” Today’s prayer: 2022-12-0209 min

Daily PauseDecember 1st, 2022 - Luke 1:5-13“Luke 1: 5-13 5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. 6 Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commands and decrees blamelessly. 7 But they were childless because Elizabeth was not able to conceive, and they were both very old. 8 Once when Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, 9 he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go i...2022-12-0111 min

StarTalk RadioCosmic Queries – Science Storytelling with LeVar BurtonWhat science concepts have we not seen in fiction? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice sit down with actor and national treasure LeVar Burton to discuss future science, storytelling, and to answer fan questions. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free.Thanks to our Patrons Gabriel Paavola, Robert Marchal, DarenW, Im The Wiener Dog, vamsee krishna jayanthi, Stan Russell, Balackey, Chris Page, Paul Anderson, and Angy Phillips for supporting us this week.Photo Credit: NASA/Don Pettit, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons 2022-04-0554 min

Sharing the Heart of the KingWhen the Savior is Near October 24th, 2021Guest Pastor Chris Paavola from All Nations Church preaches on Mark 10:46-52 under the theme, "When the Savior is Near." From October 24th, 2021.2021-10-2616 min

End Goals: LCMS Youth Ministry Podcast#066: Youth Ministry Context: DiversityWe can experience diversity and inclusivity in our communities, congregations and youth ministry in many areas of life from ethnic and cultural diversity to socio-economic, education diversity, to physical skills and abilities. Mark and Julianna talk with Ashley Paavola about how youth ministry can thrive when a church brings together a diverse group of young people. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.Bio: Ashley Paavola has served youth and families for over 17 years of ministry. Ashley currently serves as the Youth & Family Director of All...2021-09-2129 min

Baseball Terapia (VANHAT JAKSOT)27.vuoropari: Yllättävät oluenpanijatViime viikolla käytiin American Leaguen divisioonajohtajia läpi, tällä viikolla vuorossa sitten National League! Plussissa ja miinuksissa muun muassa Tyler Gilbertin no-hitter, Yankees tulokkaan Luis Gilin kuuma startti uralle ja Chris Bassittin pahan näköinen loukkaantuminen. Juokseeko Braves karkuun National League Eastissa nyt kun on saanut rattaat liikkeelle? Voiko myös Brewersin kohdalla laittaa skumpat kylmään? Pitääkö Giants pintansa lännessä loppuun asti? Nämä kaikki ja paljon muuta taas luvassa! Hyppää messiin! Musiikki: Le Gang- I was nothing Skandinavianz- Sto...2021-08-231h 09

Sharing the Heart of the KingShow Me Prayer August 15th, 2021Pastor Doug Chinberg preaches on Colossians 4:12-13 about Pastor Chris Paavola of All Nations Church and Epaphras under the theme, "Show Me Prayer." This is the second sermon of our series celebrating Missouri's 200th birthday called, "Show Me." From August 15th, 2021 2021-08-1619 min

Coffee and ClergyMission Spotlight: All Nations ChurchJoin Pastor Scott as he meets with our mission partner, Pastor Chris Paavola at All Nations Church in University City!2021-05-0642 min

Thrilling StoriesZombie Dairies - The Survial Games teaser7 Contestants enter "The Survival Games" hit reality show to win a million dollars but soon learn the only prize is to stay alive. They are in a Zombie infested jungle planted there on purpose by the shows producers to increase shows ratings. The contestants discover this is not a ordinary TV show and now must face off Zombies and learn to defend themselves to stay alive. The new hit web series by creator Marylin HebertProducer/Director/writer: Marylin HebertEx.Producer Antionettia Hebert &Marlin HebertAssociate Producer Clinton H.Wallace DP: Tomoaki...2020-11-2400 min

The History of ChaosEpisode 19 - Pastor Chris Paavola - The Chaos of Racial InjusticeThanks for coming back for another conversation about the chaos of our fallen world. In this episode, we have an awesome conversation about the chaos of racial injustice with an amazing Pastor, friend, father, husband, and church planter. Rev. Chris Paavola pastors All Nations Church in University City, St. Louis, MO. This episode is the full conversation in one episode. There was no logical place to cut off the conversation, so please give the whole episode a shot. All Nations Church https://allnationschurch.net/ What Jesus Says About YouTube Channel 2020-10-2900 min

Scripture on the GoEpisode 57: Jonah & 1 Peter 2:4-10 (Special Guest Chris Paavola) How do we respond when sharing the Gospel necessitates personal growth and racial reconciliation in the church? Join AJ Mastic and James Fernandez for episode 57 as they tackle Jonah & 1 Peter 2:4-10 with special guest, Chris Paavola! Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and send us your questions in the comments! 2020-06-2748 min

NOWLeadingCOVID19: Responding Missionally (Audio from NAME VideoConference)What is a mission-focused response for the challenges of the COVID19 Pandemic? Dust facilitates a national video-conference conversation (this podcast is the audio portion) hosted by the North American Mission Endeavor. NAME is the formal organization of LCMS district mission executives and other LCMS partner executive leaders. The bulk of the conversation is a presentation/response by Rev. Chris Paavola, church planter at All Nations Church, followed by a panel response, and some following questions. The four questions addressed by Rev. Paavola: 1. How does the church use this opportunity to multiply, equip, and release lay leaders in this new reality? 2...2020-03-271h 21