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Speaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceFollow Me: The Response, Part IFollow Me: The Response, Part I - Ken WetmorePhillip demonstrates that when Jesus calls us to follow Him, the natural response is to tell others what Jesus has done for you and invite them to “come and see.”This week’s #WholeLifeReflections asked: What products/ideas/friends have you shared with others recently?How does Jesus make your life better and you better at life?How can you invite your friends to “Come and see” Jesus?What’s your reflection on this message? Reac...2023-01-2528 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceFollow Me: The Called (Anderline Bredy)Follow Me: The Called - Anderline BredyJesus called disciples from many walks of life. Perhaps the most surprising was Matthew, a reviled tax collector. As Matthew later retells the story, he recalls that Jesus said He didn’t come to call the righteous to follow Him, but sinners. Jesus accepts sinners and turns them into followers.What’s your reflection on this message? Reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below:■ Text/Voicemail:  407-965-1607■ Email:  podcast@wholelife.church2023-01-1838 minThe Phillip Jordan Sports PodcastThe Phillip Jordan Sports PodcastArkansas Razorbacks Preview with Wes Pruett of Last Word on CFB & 4 Star Sports MediaWhat's up y'all! The show is now daily! On the Monday edition, Phillip Jordan is joined by Wes Pruett of Last Word on College Football and 4 Star Sports Media. Phillip and Wes discuss the impact Sam Pittman has made on the state of Arkansas, K.J. Jefferson development, who replaces Treylon Burks, and breaks down the Barry Odom defense. Plus, Wes has a very surprising prediction about Alabama, Arkansas, and Ole Miss.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phillip-jordan03/message2022-08-1539 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceLove At Work: Four Ways To KillLove At Work: Four Ways To Kill - by Ken WetmoreLife is God’s most precious gift. Anything that takes away life from another person is an act of murder. We are most like Jesus when preserve, restore, and give life to others…in short, when we love people.This week our #WholeLifeReflections asked:Four ways of killing were mentioned in the sermon. Can you think of other ways people "take life away?"What do you think is the most common "killer?"How can you help others live...2022-04-2737 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceLove At Work: The Rest Of The ResurrectionLove At Work: The Rest Of The Resurrection - by Ken WetmoreAt the end of creation week, Jesus rested on Sabbath. After accomplishing our salvation on the cross, Jesus rested on Sabbath. Jesus invites us to join Him in Sabbath rest, a time for the renewal of our relationship with Him and the world around us. We rest knowing Jesus has perfectly accomplished everything that needs to be done.This week our #WholeLifeReflections asked:What is your favorite day of the week? Why? If it's not Sabbath, what could you...2022-04-1916 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceLove At Work: What Are You Saying?Love At Work: What Are You Saying? By Ken WetmoreMany take the third commandment to mean we shouldn’t swear. However, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Taking God’s name in vain is any time we disrespect God or misrepresent God.This week our #WholeLifeReflections asked:How would you define taking God's name in vain?Is there a time you have seen someone act in a way that kept someone else from liking God?Are there any ways you are taking God's name in vain?2022-04-1235 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceLove At Work: Boxing GodLove At Work:  Boxing God by Ken WetmoreWe use boxes to contain and hold things. Idols are a form of a box. They are used to create limits for what they represent. God asks us not to worship idols because false idols lead us away from God, and even idols that represent God lead us to place limits on who God is.This week our #WholeLifeReflections asked:What are some ways that you put God in a box?Is your understanding of who God is different today than it was 10 y...2022-04-0640 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceARISE to Doubt and Discover Trust (Church Retreat 2022) - Dr. Peter EnnsArise to Doubt and Discover Trust (Church Retreat 2022) - Dr. Peter EnnsOur speaker for this year, Dr. Peter Enns, shared a message of “Arising to Doubt and Discovering Trust.” Peter teaches Biblical Studies at Eastern University, loves the Bible, and enjoys telling stories about everyday normal people and their struggles with the ancient, weird, and sometimes bizarre stories found there.BIOPeter Enns (Ph.D. Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University (St. Davids, PA). He has taught undergraduate, seminary, and...2022-03-301h 20Speaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceLove At Work: Only One SaviorLove At Work:  Only One Savior - Ken WetmoreGod is not being selfish by asking us to have only one God in our life. It is for our own protection. Anything else we make a god will only let us down and leave us unfulfilled. There is only one Savior and his name is Jesus.Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week:What other gods are in your life or have a tendency to sneak into your life?How have other gods let you down?Do you believe that God will not l...2022-03-2236 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceThe Law Is Love At WorkThe Law Is Love At Work - Ken WetmoreGod prefaces the 10 commandments by reminding God’s people of who rescued them from slavery. The 10 commandments are meant as a pathway to freedom and true love. They are what pure love looks like in action. The law is Love At Work.Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week:Do you find God’s law to be freeing or oppressive? Why?How much do you actually need God’s grace? Why do you need it? Do you feel like you need it more or less t...2022-03-1635 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceNo BarriersNo Barriers - Special Guests Carla Monnier & Heather MagrayThe WholeLife Church is a group of people committed to being a "church without walls, fully engaged in serving the people of our community." This is our Vision. In our Mission to "love people into a lifelong friendship with God," it is important to understand what this means and how WLC most authentically provides equal access in all areas of church life and ministry.We did not have #WholeLifeReflections for this week:Anything to add to this week’s...2022-03-0936 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceGod Knows What He's DoingGod Knows What He’s Doing - Special Guest Dana EdmondConsidering the resurrection of Lazarus, even on those days when it is completely unclear and indecipherable what God is doing in our lives and in our world, HE knows what He is doing. God has a plan, and our job is to simply trust Him and His plan.We did not have #WholeLifeReflections for this week:Anything to add to this week’s message or topic?  Let us know by using the information below:2022-03-0243 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceARISE to Old Testament Societal JusticeARISE to Old Testament Societal JusticeBoth the Old and New Testaments share a message that call for God’s people to care for the most vulnerable in our world. However, in some Christian circles today, the message of social justice is considered harmful. As those created in the image of God, how do we best ARISE as reflectors of our Creator when it comes to the issue of societal justice? Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week:Take some time to research and study ancient codes of justice (i.e...2022-02-2341 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceARISE to Old Testament Spiritual JusticeARISE to Old Testament Spiritual JusticeThe Old Testament points toward the arrival of God on earth through the birth of Jesus. Jesus’ purpose was to illuminate the true character of God, and his life clearly taught that mercy, plus justice, equal righteousness. One cannot be a true follower of Jesus and not ARISE to the concern for justice and mercy.Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week:Are there words that make you angry more because of your politics than because of your walk with Jesus? Do you ever mi...2022-02-1535 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceThreatened By LoveThreatened By Love – Bernie AndersonJesus spoke in the synagogue and by the end of his message about love and justice for the marginalized, he was almost thrown off a cliff! Seems odd, but God’s love is threatening whenever we decide we’re the exclusive recipients of it. For followers of Christ, we stand with Jesus and His threatening love. We stand with the marginalized, poor, and broken. Whatever violence comes, we do as Jesus did and continue to “walk through the crowd” and go on our way.Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week...2022-02-0936 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceARISE With God's SpiritARISE With God's Spirit – Ken WetmoreWhen Jesus returned to heaven, he left us with a Comforter, a Holy Guide, to help us bring God’s Kingdom to our world. Our future is bright because of the promises we have been given of unconditional love and undeserved grace. Let us ARISE, and move into 2022 confident in the mission Jesus has called us to accomplish. (John 14:29-31)Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week:What does “Arise” mean for your spiritual life?What does “obedience” mean in your relationship with Jesus?When the world looks at you...2022-02-0130 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceARISE with ConfidenceARISE With Confidence – Ken WetmoreWe live in a time when it’s a real challenge to know what or whom to believe. We regularly make presumptions based on our personal biases. However, when we have doubts and questions, there is one constant, and that is the life of Jesus. Even when the way of Jesus seems unreasonable, difficult, or even impossible, he calls us to ARISE and believe that, in him, all things are possible.Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week:What things create confidence in you?What caus...2022-01-2633 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceARISE With PeaceARISE With Peace – Jeff CinquemaniIt’s impossible for us to see into the future, and that’s probably a good thing. However, sometimes we find ourselves desperate to understand our current situation. We are called to trust, and we are invited to find freedom in God’s sovereignty. In the midst of our darkest storms or our brightest mornings, Jesus asks us to ARISE and find peace in his presence. Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week:1. As you reflect back on times in your life where you were trul...2022-01-1933 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceARISE With TrustARISE With Trust – Ken WetmoreIf nothing else, 2021 taught us we are not in control. Finding ourselves in a third year of shut downs and restrictions caused frustration and a desperate need for autonomy. As we consider the Mission and Vision of WholeLife Church, what can we learn from this past year about the fragility of human solutions and the need to trust the One who invites us to ARISE, pick up our “mats” and walk? (John 5:1-8)Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week:What do you have in common...2022-01-1239 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceNew Year & New BeginningsNew Years Day Worship 2022 – Ken WetmoreA special celebration of worship and communion at WholeLife Church as we launch 2022! Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week:How do the people you admire reflect inspire your values?How does how you spend your time reflect the most important relationships in your life?How does how you spend your money reflect your values?How does what you know impact what you share?How will you go about learning what you want to know?After reflecting on your list of 7s and what the...2022-01-0532 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceKeep The Change: A Look Back at 2021!Keep the Change: A Look Back at 2021There was a lot of change in 2021 at WholeLife Church and today we take a look back!We would love to hear how WholeLife Church has impacted your life this past year and what you see God leading you to in 2022! Reach out to us with your questions and comments using the information below:■ Text/Voicemail:  407-965-1607■ Email:  podcast@wholelife.churchSHARE ALL 9 EPISODES OF OUR ‘Love Is’…. with this link: https://player.captivate.fm/collection/870...2021-12-2921 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceSimply Christmas: Simple PeaceSimply Christmas: Simple Peace – Ken WetmoreJohn 14:27 (NLT) “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” This Christmas it’s simple: Jesus has gifted you with peace.Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week:Take time this week to reflect on Jesus’ birth. Put yourself there. Imagine you are Joseph, Mary, the shepherds, the angels, or the wise men. What emotions do you feel? Reflect on times you have felt...2021-12-2216 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceSimply Christmas: Simple GiftsSimply Christmas: Simple Gifts – Ken WetmoreIsaiah 9:6 (NLT) says, “For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” This Christmas it’s simple: the greatest gift ever given is friendship with God.Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week:What does friendship with God look like to you?If God is your friend, how has God transformed your life? If God isn’t your friend, what in yo...2021-12-1535 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceSimply Christmas: Simple JoySimply Christmas: Simple Joy – Ken WetmorePsalms 67:4 (NLT) says, “Let the whole world sing for joy because you govern the nations with justice and guide the people of the whole world.” This Christmas it’s simple: we have joy because Jesus reigns over our lives.Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week:What scares you about God?What is the difference between joy and happiness?How does God bring joy into your life?Do you believe God makes life better/joyful? If so, how do you share that Good News with tho...2021-12-0838 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceSimply GratefulSimply Grateful – Ken WetmoreThanksgiving and Jonah: it may seem like an unlikely pair. With that said, Jonah has a lot to teach us about gratitude. We often express more gratitude for the material comforts that God gives us than the relationships he has also given us. This Thanksgiving, remember to thank God for ALL the people who have been placed in your path.Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week:Make a list of the things for which you are grateful.Why are you grateful for the things you li...2021-11-3033 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceLove Is...Faithful, Hopeful, and EnduringLove Is…Faithful, Hopeful, and Enduring – Ken WetmoreLove never gives up. Love never loses hope. Love lasts forever. These words are even more powerful as we understand that they are God’s attitude toward us. God desires us to have the same attitude toward others.Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week:Reflection Question 1: Which aspect of love found in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 do you find most challenging. Which aspect comes the most naturally?Reflection Question 2: What’s your biggest takeaway from the “Love is” series?Reflection...2021-11-2434 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceLove Is…All About Truth & JusticeLove Is…All About Truth & Justice – Ken WetmoreIt isn’t just Superman who put Truth and Justice together. In 1 Corinthians 13:7, Paul writes that love never rejoices about injustice but instead rejoices when the truth wins. If we are to love like Jesus, we can never be happy--or worse--apathetic when we see injustice. God’s people are to fight for truth and justice in this world, even if it may never fully come about until Jesus returns. Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week:How much does the news impact your mood...2021-11-1731 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceLove Is...Not A Grudge HolderLove Is…Not A Grudge Holder – Ken WetmoreWhen Jesus told his disciples to forgive others 70 times 7, he wasn’t suggesting we keep a tally board. He was suggesting we are to forgive so much that we can’t keep track of how much we have forgiven. The happiest people are those who are able to let go of the scoreboard and hold onto God’s love..Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week:Do you hold grudges and keep track of how you have been wronged? How often do you think about how you have been hurt...2021-11-1041 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceLove Is...Not IrritableLove Is…Not Irritable – Ken WetmorePaul concludes 1 Corinthians 13:5 with a declaration that love is not irritable. Not being irritable is next to impossible. Irritation, however, is the seed from which bitterness and rage grow into a plant the crowds love.Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week:How willing are you to admit you are irritable? Can you think of any times you were irritable in the last week?What steps do you take to resolve irritability? Are there more steps you need to add?If irritability is an issu...2021-11-0135 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceLove Is...FlexibleLove Is…Flexible – Ken WetmoreLove does not demand its own way. In other words, love is flexible. It allows others to exercise freedom. This does not mean there are no consequences. It simply means that true love is an open hand, not a closed hand. Someone once said that you can hold more sand with an open hand than with a hand made into a fist. Our #WholeLifeReflections for this week:What is the most selfless action you have personally observed?How selfless and flexible are you in your relationships?Take...2021-10-2335 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceLove Is...Not RudeLove Is…Not Rude – Ken WetmoreThere are a few jerks out there, but for the most part, we aren’t rude until we perceive someone is being rude to us. Paul reminds us that true love isn’t rude even when others are rude to us. Love compels us to ask ourselves, What is the proper way to act in this situation in spite of how the other may be treating me?There weren’t any #WholeLifeReflections for this week but reach out to us with your questions and comments using the inform...2021-10-2032 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceLove Is...Not BoastfulLove Is…Not Boastful – Ken WetmoreGuy Kawasaki, venture capitalist, author, and chief evangelist for Apple, once said, “If you don't toot your own horn, don't complain that there's no music.” Self-confidence carefully mixed with humility is a good thing, but without humility, self-confidence can quickly turn into arrogance, and from there into bragging that promotes one’s self at the expense of others. No wonder Paul put bragging and arrogance in the love-killer column. Find out the path to healthy self-worth without killing love in the process.There weren’t any #WholeLifeRef...2021-10-1334 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceLove Is...Not JealousLove Is…Not Jealous – Ken WetmoreJealousy is a love killer.  In North Carolina, an imported plant called Kudzu spreads quickly, destroys all other vegetation, and is difficult to eradicate. Jealousy is a lot like Kudzu. It quickly destroys relationships and, once introduced, is difficult to overcome. This week we’ll explore the cost of jealousy and the solution to eradicating it.#WholeLifeReflections for this week:What do you not want to share with someone else, or are you afraid of losing to someone else (jealousy)?What do you desire that belongs...2021-10-0636 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceLove Is...Patient and KindLove Is…Patient and Kind – Ken WetmoreWhat are you willing to suffer for another person? Patience is defined as being “ able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.” Certainly, this is something we see displayed in Jesus' life. Today, Jesus is asking his family to be patient with family members who make life difficult. The Good News is this is a gift of the Holy Spirit for those who ask.#WholeLifeReflections for this week:With whom do you struggle to be patient...2021-09-2926 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceThe Messy MiddleThe Messy Middle – John MondayInstead of giving answers, God places us in complex, messy, fraught relationships and tells us, “Love and trust me as I have loved and trusted you. And love and trust each other.” It’s not for us to help God achieve his goals; it’s our job and privilege to love each other, to hold one another’s hand in the pain, the joy, the confusion... in the mess.#WholeLifeReflections for this week:What are the doctrines that are so important to you that you’d b...2021-09-2139 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceGreat Question: Does God Cause Pain and Suffering?Great Question 4: Does God Cause Pain and Suffering? – Ken WetmoreConsidering, the story of Hagar and Sarah:  In the Genesis version, there is a lot of difficult complexity - for instance, God sends Hagar back into bondage then tells Abraham to listen to Sarah and cast Hagar and Ishmael into the wilderness. Then, Paul does a REALLY horrible retelling of this story in Galatians. He makes a point we all like - that faith trumps the law - but he does it in a way that has resulted in much Inter-religious strife, gender oppression, etc. Why do all...2021-09-1434 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceGreat Question: Jesus vs Denomination?Great Question 3: Jesus vs Denomination? – Ken Wetmore(Part 1) How do we, as a church, stay focused on Jesus when so many in our denomination believe that our mission is to fixate on major doctrinal issues, political hot potatoes, and/or cultural preferences?(Part 2) As someone not raised Seventh-day Adventist, I have embraced the warmth and freedom I have found at WholeLife church. However, I have heard that our church is different from other Adventist churches. What am I missing if this is not the norm?#WholeLifeReflections for this week:Wh...2021-09-0541 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceGreat Question: Merit vs Grace?Great Question 2: Merit vs Grace? – Ken WetmoreIt seems like our world – and even Christian organizations – give rewards on a merit-based system – what someone can or cannot accomplish. How can we, as Christians – and especially those of us who work in various organizations – offer the grace God has given us to others?#WholeLifeReflections for this week:Think about your favorite jobs and relationships. What things did they have in common that made them your favorites? Were they more grace-based or merit-based in nature?In what ways ar...2021-08-2835 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceGreat Question: Man of God?Great Question 1: Man of God? – Ken WetmoreIn 1 Kings 13, the “man of God” from Samaria lies to the man of God from Judah with lethal consequences. How can he be a man of God and do such terrible things?  The Bible does not shy away from differentiating between true prophets and false prophets, so it implies the lying prophet is a true prophet in relationship with God. How can his title and behavior be reconciled? How is it possible to be both a fully committed God follower and, at the same time, believe and share things that are not...2021-08-2129 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceChosen FamilyChosen Family – Ken WetmoreAs you process the emotions of choosing to open your life up to someone else, consider that God chooses you. God picked you to be family, and now you get to decide whether you want to be a part of God's family.In place of our #WholeLifeReflections this week and the realization that we have all been ‘Chosen’ by God we are extending the invitation from this past Saturday morning’s services to anyone who feels ‘Chosen’ to take time to consider if you would like to respond in any of th...2021-08-1834 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceChosen For This MomentChosen For This Moment – Bernie Anderson and Ken WetmoreIn John 10:10 Jesus says: “The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy but I came to bring life to the full.” How do we participate in fulfilling Jesus’ words by helping to bring FULLNESS OF LIFE to every child living in extreme poverty?If you would like the opportunity to join the 113 WholeLife Church members who have already committed to being ‘Chosen’ you still have a little time left! To join World Vision’s Chosen program simply text WHOLELIFEONLINE to 56170 or visit www.WorldVision.or...2021-08-1141 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceThis Is US: ParticipationSERIES: THIS IS US: Participation – Ken WetmoreJesus calls for us to not merely talk about our values, but to live them - in other words, to participate. We are to participate in loving, accepting, forgiving, giving grace, studying the Bible, and worshipping. Our participation is for the purpose of falling more deeply in love with Jesus and sharing that relationship with a world that needs to know about what Jesus has already freely given.This week our #WholeLifeReflections questions have been replaced by the Matthew 25 Challenge. Open your phone's texting, and ty...2021-08-0426 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceThis Is US: WorshipSERIES: THIS IS US: Worship – Ken WetmoreWho you worship and how you worship are at the heart of the Bible’s message. Fighting over worship styles misses what true worship is all about. True worship is found in the truth, as it is in Jesus, and our spirits connecting with God’s Spirit. When we do this, everything else will fall into place, and we will one day find ourselves gathered around the throne of God with others from every race, nation, and language, worshipping together forever.This week our #WholeLifeTakeAways were: 2021-07-2431 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceThis Is US: The BibleSERIES: THIS IS US: The Bible – Ken WetmoreLove letter or instruction manual? How you approach the Bible is crucial. The religious leaders in Jesus’ day proved it was possible to have the Scriptures completely memorized but miss the point. From Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21, the Bible is all about Jesus and an intimate relationship with Him. Jesus invites us to study the Bible so that we can know Him and receive life.This week our #WholeLifeTakeAways were: How do you treat your relationships as checklists? How do you treat your relationship with God as a ch...2021-07-2134 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceThis Is US: GraceSERIES: THIS IS US: Grace – Ken WetmoreThey say you can’t choose your family, but that isn’t the case. Adoption is one of the most beautiful and loving acts because the one doing the adopting is choosing a specific person to be a part of their family. God has adopted us. We are a part of God’s family. We have all the rights and privileges that come with that adoption. We have done nothing to deserve it. That is grace.This week our #WholeLifeTakeAways were: When hav...2021-07-1431 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceThis Is US: ForgivenessSERIES:  THIS IS US:  Forgiveness – Ken WetmoreDefining forgiveness is not as simple as Googling the definition. Truly understanding and practicing forgiveness is layered, complex, multi-faceted, and often counterintuitive. It is anything but easy. In spite of this, in multiple places in the Gospel Jesus sets forgiveness of our fellow human beings as a condition for receiving the forgiveness of God. The Lord’s Prayer holds the key to this seemingly impossible mandate from Jesus. This week our #WholeLifeTakeAways were:  Think about a person you forgave. What emotions did you expe...2021-07-0736 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceThis Is US: AcceptanceSERIES:  THIS IS US:  Forgiveness – Ken WetmoreFred “Mister” Rogers has been called the champion of radical acceptance. A Presbyterian minister, Mister Rogers took his cues about acceptance from Jesus. Jesus is the original champion of radical acceptance. Acceptance is not the endpoint of a relationship. It is the beginning. It allows transformation to occur in God’s time and God’s way. This week our #WholeLifeTakeAways were:  How do you struggle to accept? Which of the barriers to acceptance Ken spoke about are causing you to struggle? What do you need to...2021-06-3026 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceThis Is US: LoveSERIES:  This Is USJuneteenth celebrates the emancipation of Blacks enslaved unjustly in the United States. On this day, it is right to reflect on God’s core value: love. The Bible is so adamant about the centrality of love that John does not write that it is one of many attributes of God, but instead writes “God is love.” God showed what love is when he became one of us, lived with us, and then died in our place. His invitation to us is to join him in selfless love that gives freedom to the oppressed, margina...2021-06-2321 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceI Am Ken Wetmore...We Are WholeLife ChurchSERIES:  THIS IS US - ’I Am Ken Wetmore…We Are WholeLife Church’ –  Ken Wetmore Where I (Ken Wetmore) grew up in North Carolina, the quickest way to get to know someone was to find out who their parents were. That’s because every family has values. Anyone who knows the family has a pretty good idea of what they can expect from members of that family. In John 14:9, Jesus tells his disciples that, if they know him, they know the Father. Over two thousand years later, Jesus wants the same to be true of us: If the world kno...2021-06-1627 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceEars Of Empathy‘Eyes Of Empathy’ – by Jeff Cinquemani Nicodemus, the Samaritan woman at the well, and the man who sat paralyzed by a superstitious pool—each time Jesus looks into their questions and poses another question that digs deep into the real issue. As a way of showing us to look beyond the surface, Jesus teaches us to see a new perspective, perhaps to find a better understanding. He asks us to empathize, and there is no better example of Jesus' empathy than in Matthew 19. Here he creates a new view of what it might look like if his di...2021-06-0919 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceBelief In An Unchanging GodTransitions: Navigating Change – ‘Belief In An Unchanging God’ – by David Banks Transitions are a part of life. Whether positive or negative, change is constant in the human experience. Is this also true for spiritual beliefs? Have your beliefs changed throughout your life? How has your understanding of God and your patterns of observance changed over the past 5, 10, even 50 years? In Hebrews, we are told that we serve an “unchanging” God who is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Paul also provides counsel that believers will need to “mature” their faith and build upon a strong “foundation.” How do we...2021-06-0223 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceSomething Old, Something NewTransitions: Navigating Change – ‘Something Old, Something New’ – by Adonna Andino Whether you're going off to college or saying goodbye to a beloved pastor, there will always be times when you have to leave something behind and adjust to something new. In these tough transition periods, we can gain wisdom from those who've been through it before and take comfort from the fact that God's voice is a constant guide in our lives telling us where to walk. This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways: What are some of the things you were most scare...2021-05-2624 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceHard, Scary, Important, and Beautiful ChangeTransitions: Navigating Change – ‘Hard, Scary, Important, and Beautiful Change’ – by Jo NewellChange is hard and change is scary. However, change can be important and beautiful. Jo will share stories of when she was faced with hard, scary, important, and beautiful change and how God’s mercy and grace brought her through each of these experiences and what it taught her. This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways: What is the hardest change you've navigated? Why do you believe God allows us to go through change? What are some best practices you can implement to help navigate cha...2021-05-1922 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceFinding Peace in Who I Am BecomingTransitions: Navigating Change – ‘Finding Peace In Who I Am Becoming – by David & Jordan Vargas David and Jordan share their stories of how God has led them through life changes and their shared experience of the Spirit working in their journeys.  This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways: What do you think people who know you deeply would say makes you valuable?In what areas in your life do you experience silence, and how can you turn that into stillness?What risks have you avoided - or might be avoiding now - that your most unbiased...2021-05-1223 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceThe Winding PathTransitions: Navigating Change – ‘The Winding Path’ – by Chad Hess What does it look like to follow God’s calling for your life? God’s plan is not a straight journey to a destination. There are always twists and turns, brought about by change. These changes can be painful and difficult, but they make us into who we are and the person that God wants us to be. God has led Chad down a very winding path that has led him to places he never would have imagined, and it’s turned out better than he could have dream...2021-05-0521 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceThe SetupOur annual church retreat canceled all live and online services last week so this week is just a quick setup for this week upcoming and invitation by Randy to join the Loop this week and participate with your questions and comments by using one of the following:■ Text/Voicemail: 407-965-1607■ Email: podcast@wholelife.church■ WLC Mobile App: Media Tab/Podcast Banner and Use Text and Email links■ Social Media: #WholeLifePodcast/ #WholeLifeTakeAwaysJOIN US LIVE FOR ‘THE LOOP’! Every Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. EST our interactive worship service goes live to the...2021-04-2804 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceThe FollowerFollowing Jesus Beyond the Cross – ‘The Follower’In their hearts, Jesus' disciples struggled to fill something, to prove something, and to make something of themselves (just like us today), but the whole time he was there with them, all he wanted was for them to follow—just follow. How could this change Jesus' followers today? This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways: When was the last time you were moving in a particular direction or on your "proverbial way" and your trip was interrupted by someone or something that started to change your mind, or maybe even your direction...2021-04-2120 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceThe LeaderFollowing Jesus Beyond the Cross – ‘The Leader’When Peter followed Jesus out of the boat to walk on the water, it seemed like an incredible feat to do what Jesus did. But the thought was there, “If he can do it, why can’t I?” until he realized it was God all along. The Leader is not just our teacher, though his words are incredibly thought provoking. The Leader is not just our friend, but he’s forever on our side. The Leader is God, and that means we follow him because, if we follow anything else, we have made o...2021-04-1426 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceThe DestinationFollowing Jesus Beyond the Cross – ‘The Destination’He is risen and is our ‘destination’. This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways: We very rarely look at being a "follower" as being a positive position. What do you think are some of your own personal resistances to this request of Jesus to "Follow Me?"Consider the question above and how the disciples just left their current lives to follow Jesus. If you were to imagine yourself in that time, what would have been your greatest motivation for dropping everything and following this man of whom you'd only heard?As you think ab...2021-04-0717 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceThere's A Great Big Beautiful TomorrowThings To Remember – ‘There’s A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow’There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow. This isn't just optimistic thinking; it is the promised reality of God. However, before we step into the ultimate one at the end of earth’s history, maybe one between now and then would be God’s friends finding unity on three platforms: Jesus is the Savior, God calls us to love, and There’s a glorious future. Even between now and that final day, God is in charge, and there are many great big beautiful tomorrows in our future.This week’s...2021-03-3126 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceFix Your Eyes On JesusThings To Remember – ‘Fix Your Eyes On Jesus’           What is your first line of defense? When you face good times or bad – When your relational world is stable or messed up – When you are the epitome of health or can’t get well – When the bills are all paid and there’s extra or when none are paid. Do you turn to your own mind for answers? Do you seek diversion? Is there a trusted friend you call? Only one person is worthy of our focus, and when we focus there, all will be well with our souls. There are a...2021-03-1027 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceStored TreasureJesus Doesn’t Make It Easy – ‘Stored Treasure’ We all have treasures we store. Where do you store yours?  This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways: What do you think about this series “Jesus Doesn’t Make Life Easy”? Of the four-murder, adultery, payback, and treasure which one most easily plagues you? In your life what have, you thought about Jesus’ counsel “Do not store up treasure on earth”?How did today’s message affect your thinking about storing up some treasure for a rainy day?What is something you rightfully treasure that could compete with treasuring God?How can you practice not...2021-03-0323 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceProper PaybackJesus Doesn’t Make It Easy – ‘Proper Payback’ You punch me, so I punch you back. In the Bible, it’s called the lex talionis or the law of retaliation. Of course, one of the problems is that, if you punch me, I don’t want to just punch you back; I want to punch you back just a bit harder than you punched me. Rather than revenge, how do we move to reconciliation? Jesus' teaching about proper payback was meant to stretch us.This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways: What do you think about the Lex Talionis – a...2021-02-2425 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceEasy AdulteryJesus Doesn’t Make It Easy – ‘Easy Adultery’      Adultery has become part of our entertainment. Modern media has hardened us to the pain of adultery for all parties involved; however, we’ve not spent much time on heart adultery. What will it mean to guard our hearts and minds against objectifying and marginalizing others? Jesus’ imagery is pretty drastic when he says we’d be better off with our eye gouged out than for our eye to lead us down adulterous paths. How do we guide our thoughts to keep clear of easy adultery?This week’s #WholeLifeTak...2021-02-1726 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceAcceptable MurderJesus Doesn’t Make It Easy – ‘Acceptable Murder’        When we think of murder strictly in the realm of physically taking another’s life, it's never acceptable! However, Jesus expands the concept to being out of sync with someone—being angry, calling them an idiot, or cursing someone. How can we be reconciled when another doesn’t want to be?This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways: What do you think about taking only 87 verses into the Bible to have the first murder?Why do you think Cain might have felt it was justifiable homicide?What do you like and dislike by defin...2021-02-1023 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceStewarding the Gospel...of ReconciliationStewarding the Gospel…of Reconciliation           Sin separated us from God. God is the source of all life, so sin separated us from life. God is love, so sin separated us from love. We cannot be the answer to our problem. Quite apart from any action on our part, God’s action by Jesus, through Jesus, and because of Jesus brings us back into oneness and invites us to join in helping people see what God has done for them.  This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways:  What might be some realistic & unrealistic dreams fo...2021-02-0316 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceStewarding the Gospel...of EqualityStewarding the Gospel…of Equality When we steward well the gospel, we recognize that it calls us to a radical oneness, a radical equality. We are called to give up the pride of separation and see that we are all equal in two amazing ways: all distinctions of prideful hierarchy are leveled in both the condition of being lost and being found.  This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways:  What experience made you feel that you weren’t equal?How hard is it for you to align with our Declaration of Independenc...2021-01-2721 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceStewarding the Gospel...of Others FirstStewarding the Gospel…of Others First God’s free amazing grace to each of us calls us to a new way. Solving the sin problem is Jesus leaving the comfort of the adoring angels and the forever unity of the Trinity and putting others first. The gospel is the perfect picture of self-donation, and when Jesus’ followers follow best, that picture of self-donation recurs in good stewarding of the gospel. This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways:  If you look back on your life, who was someone you looked up to and sought to...2021-01-2020 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceStewarding the Gospel...of UnfairnessStewarding the Gospel…of Unfairness If I run a good race, if I keep the faith, if I obey the law, it seems to be fair that there’s a crown of righteousness and glorious future awaiting me. But how can it be fair for God to do it all, and I just benefit? How can it be right that everyone gets a gift? Who really wants to be treated fairly? This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways:  When was a time you screamed the loudest, “That’s not fair”?Why do you think it is that...2021-01-1321 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceStewarding the Gospel...of WorthinessStewarding the Gospel...of Worthiness You are worthy of God’s love. You cannot hear this clearly enough or often enough, and you will never understand the depth of this great truth. When we look soberly at ourselves, we might be inclined to believe that we are not worthy. However, we are worthy, not because we deserve the love of God, but because he has declared it so.   This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways:  If we are worthy by no effort of our own, why are there so many verses telling us...2021-01-0625 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceAn Unexpected LifeExpecting the Unexpected: An Unexpected Life Our world is not as God had intended, and while we’re here, we can separate ourselves from our community and live a safe and secluded life – not allowing the “unholiness” of the world to invade. Mary and Joseph made a home in Egypt, which during that time required both giving to and receiving from a community. How can we engage, connect, and bring unexpected kingdom life to our world? There were no #WholeLifeTakeAways for this message. As always, we would still love to hear you feedbac...2020-12-3015 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceAn Unexpected ResponsibilityExpecting the Unexpected: An Unexpected Responsibility What if God gives you a purpose for which others have told you that you don’t qualify? “Build my kingdom on earth” is a pretty big responsibility. The shepherds were given the task of announcing the beginning of this new kingdom, and now it’s up to us to begin establishing it in our world. Will we listen to the voices telling us we don’t qualify for that job? Or, like the shepherds, will we believe we are exactly the one God is calling?  This week’s...2020-12-2320 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceAn Unexpected GiftExpecting the Unexpected: An Unexpected Gift There are times when good things come out of unexpected circumstances, things we never could have planned. Change is never easy, rarely anticipated, and often life-altering. A barn was not Joseph’s and Mary’s first choice of where to meet their son but holding the son of God in their arms made their surroundings insignificant. How can we choose a life of abundance instead of scarcity – trusting God will provide unexpected gifts even in the midst of life’s most difficult challenges? This week’s #WholeLife...2020-12-1621 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceAn Unexpected AdditionExpecting the Unexpected: An Unexpected Arrival Elizabeth and Zechariah wanted a child, and when they discovered they would receive just that, Zechariah couldn’t speak to share the exciting news, and Elizabeth was going to deal with all the challenges of pregnancy in her 80’s! How many times in our life have we been waiting for something and, when things finally fall into place, we’re just not ready – or it happens in a way we didn’t expect? Is it God’s sense of humor at our expense, or God’s perfect timing? How do we trust God...2020-12-0917 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceWhile We Wait: Trust God's WordWhile We Wait: Trust God’s Word Jesus’ first Advent was prophesied about, but then time marched on. How do we maintain trust that he’s coming again? What can we do while we wait to build our faith and be hopeful? This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways: Whose word do you trust today?How has trusting gotten harder or easier in 2020? Why does it look like almost the whole of the “chosen people” could miss Jesus’ first Advent?  What do you think got in the way of looking for and preparing for the arrival of messiah?   When h...2020-12-0116 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceWhile We Wait: We Give ThanksWhile We Wait: We Give Thanks              When things are going well, we may begin to believe that we are enjoying the life and success we are due for our hard work, wise decision making, focused attention, and careful planning and execution. However, when days of desperation come, we may become depressed and discouraged. If we’ve given ourselves credit for creating the good life, we may decide to give ourselves credit for the bad. From our helpless place of distress, God delivers. All we can do is give thanks. This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAway...2020-11-2520 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceWhile We Wait: IsaiahWhile We Wait: Isaiah                    Isaiah says that we can renew our strength as we wait. We can build relationships while we wait—relationships with each other and with God. We can develop patience, and we can follow the wisdom and avoid the pitfalls of the patriarchs of Scripture, learning from them what is wise to do while we wait. This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways:  ·     What do you think about the idea that we see ourselves as the “star” in the movie of our life?·     When have you been most tempted to sing, “Nobody Know...2020-11-1820 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceWhile We Wait: DavidWhile We Wait: David                    This week, many of you were pained by the election. Your candidate didn’t prevail. Now you are fearful, concerned where the opposition will lead. Maybe you feel threatened or you feel your nation is threatened. How long can you wait for things to be different? What are you to do while you wait? This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways: How did the bigger, smarter, more outspoken friends or siblings affect you?Who spoke “future” into your life at a critical moment in time? What if any sense of calling or destiny has influenced your l...2020-11-1121 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceWhile We Wait: DanielWhile We Wait: Daniel                    Taken captive in a foreign land, out of his element, not clear as to his future, with more unknowns than a pandemic, Daniel prayed. He prayed so regularly, so faithfully, so consistently that it was the only way to get him in trouble with the king by crafty fellow statesmen. While we wait, we can mature in our prayer life. Pray. That’s what Daniel did.  This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways:  ·      What has been the hardest thing for which you had to wait? ·      What happens to you...2020-11-0420 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceWhile We Wait: MosesWhile We Wait: Moses        There’s the temptation to run ahead. Moses knows his story: from basket boat to royalty! He craves justice for his people, so he takes things into his own hands and commits murder. But it was witnessed. He flees to Midian, and for forty years each morning he cares for sheep. Finally, he leads his people to freedom, and they refuse to trust that God can give them the land he promised. So, for another 40 years he wanders the desert, and every morning he gets up and goes to work sitting in the seat...2020-10-2819 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceWhile We Wait: JosephWhile We Wait: Joseph       Things can seem tough. We can do the right thing and still have things not work out. We can and will be treated unjustly. Joseph was sold by his brothers and unjustly imprisoned. Joseph had no idea if his wait in jail would be days, years, or decades. What did he do while he faced a totally unknown wait? No matter our circumstances, we can choose to make the world a better place, to be a contribution while we wait. This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways:  ·     What...2020-10-2121 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceWhile We Wait: JobWhile We Wait: Job   Job was a great man of faith walking with a God who had prospered him in every conceivable way. Then he lost it all. Stripped of wealth, friends, family, and health—wishing he’d never been born. What can we learn as Job waits in suffering for God to redeem? This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways: What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of living in an “instant” culture?Remember a time when you were suffering and there was nothing to do but wait. How did that feel? What have you learned from w...2020-10-1421 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceWhile We Wait: AbrahamWhile We Wait: Abraham   Abraham was given a promise: to be the father of a nation, which he heard as the promise of a coming son, an heir, progeny. He decided that waiting was too long. From Abraham, we learn one thing not to do while we wait, and that is to adopt a do-it-yourself plan. A form of that for us might be “getting ready for Jesus to come,” as if we could do that! What does that even mean? This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways: What is your worst or most painful mem...2020-10-0721 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceGathered At The TableGathered At The Table   Any time change takes place, there is a natural, and sometimes personal, resistance to it. What does it mean to celebrate Communion together during COVID? Though we aren't physically in the same place, it's important to remind ourselves of the extravagant grace of our Savior. So gather some type of bread or cracker, and some type of beverage, and join us!This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways: What is your best memory of celebrating the Lord’s Supper? What is your worst memory of celebrating the Lord’s Supp...2020-09-3017 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceIt's Simply The Only WaySERIES - Simply Gospel: It’s Simply The Only Way   Any time change takes place, there is a natural, and sometimes personal, resistance to it—not only because of the pain of change but also because of the fear. The idea that our self-preservation (or more often our self-interests) will not be met can bring a fair amount of discouragement. We all would like to have an infection inside our bodies cut out, but it’s never a happy thought to realize that we need it done now. The Gospel is truly good news to a lost wor...2020-09-2317 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceSimply ProfoundSERIES - Simply Gosepel: Simply Profound   There is something profoundly wonderful about experiencing or tasting something the way it was originally intended. In the Bible, we read the story of Cain and Abel and about the first murder that took place. Here, we see the plight of mankind played out in the first two children of Adam and Eve. Do we give in to our own way, or do we strive to do it God’s way? The hard part is that it ends up being seemingly disastrous with either decision. So, what’s the point? What’s the “Goo...2020-09-1620 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceNothing AddedSERIES - Simply Gosepel: Nothing Added   If you were given news of the best restaurant in town and then given burdensome conditions that were required in order to eat there, how would you respond? The news of this restaurant becomes a bit less enchanting. So, too, with the Gospel – when we add our own conditions to God’s simple truth, we not only dampen its appeal, but we also diminish its meaning.This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways: In the Story of the Lost Son in Luke 15: there are rule follo...2020-09-0918 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceDiscipling OthersSERIES - WholeLife Discipleship: Discipling Others   What does modern discipleship look like? How do we do this during a pandemic? Should we all be proclaiming the good news to the world or starting arguments on social media? What ranks higher: teaching doctrine or loving people? Can we do both?This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways: What are your thoughts about the idea that God invites us to play and we turned it into work?How does the idea of play match up with your idea of Jesus?Why do you think it is that t...2020-09-0219 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceDiscipling Like JesusSERIES - WholeLife Discipleship: Discipling Like Jesus   “Follow Me.” These were Jesus’ words to his disciples. What did that mean? In his book I Am a Follower, Leonard Sweet says it’s not about leading, but about following. What was Jesus’ method for discipleship? What would happen in our families and community if we discipled like Jesus? This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways: Share about a time you were part of an uncomfortable discussion over Sabbath lunch?How easy is it for you to be sure that God is against the people who are against you...2020-08-2620 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceA WholeLife DiscipleSERIES - WholeLife Discipleship: A WholeLife DiscipleChristian discipleship doesn’t happen in a bubble. A disciple is part of a community. We are all a disciple of someone. Whose disciple are you, and what is the cost of being a disciple?This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways: What memories do you have of playing follow the leader?If you do Facebook, do prefer to be followed or to follow?Who in your life have you wanted to be “like” to follow their model?Why do we want to make being a disciple about mor...2020-08-1918 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceLook For The HelpersSERIES - Worshipping In Mr. Rogers Neighborhood: Look For The HelpersWhen Fred Rogers was a boy, and saw something on the news that scared him, his mother’s counsel to bring him comfort was, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” The year 2020 will always be known as the year of COVID 19. Quarantines, stay-at-home orders, masks, and anti-bacterial soaps. While there were many who rose to the occasion by self-sacrificially serving on the front lines, helping neighbors or simply following suggested protocols, others stockpiled toilet paper. It’s normal to fear in situatio...2020-08-1217 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceI Like You Just The Way You AreSERIES - Worshipping In Mr. Rogers Neighborhood: I Like You Just The Way You AreWhen Fred Rogers was a boy, and saw something on the news that scared him, his mother’s counsel to bring him comfort was, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” The year 2020 will always be known as the year of COVID 19. Quarantines, stay-at-home orders, masks, and anti-bacterial soaps. While there were many who rose to the occasion by self-sacrificially serving on the front lines, helping neighbors or simply following suggested protocols, others stockpiled toilet paper. It’s normal to...2020-08-0520 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceLiving In The Now Part - IVSERIES - #ThisIsWholeLife:  Living In The Now - Part IVThis pandemic has pulled the curtain on the myth of independent living. We are beings created for community. How can we allow space to grieve what we have lost but still refocus and move forward? How is God calling us to fix our eyes on him and to partner with him in sharing hope and grace?How are you currently creating more opportunities for safely connecting?How can this experience lead us to greater connection in the future?What type of things do you find yourself griev...2020-07-2227 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceLiving In The Now Part - IIISERIES - #ThisIsWholeLife:  Living In The Now - Part IIICOVID is a crisis that touches us all. So is racial injustice. As we work toward a cure for the virus, how might honest conversations begin to heal and wipe out racial injustice? Maybe the first thing we all need to agree on is the necessity of surrendering to God.This week's #WholeLifeTakeAways:How would your reaction to the COVID crisis be affected by the realization of God’s constant presence?How are you entering the conversation on racial injustice?What stories of your fam...2020-07-1521 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceLiving In The Now Part IISERIES - #ThisIsWholeLife: Living In The Now - Part IIThe current crisis has forced our lives into a “new normal.” Though some have found good things in the forced pause, change isn’t always welcome and can sometimes cause resentment. How does looking outside of ourselves and to the work and sacrifice of others change this perspective? How might we be conveyors of encouragement? Sit down with pastor Andy and WholeLIfe members Dr. Vincent and Grace Hsu who are both front line workers in the fight against #COVID19.This week's #WholeLifeTakeAways:What new thing ha...2020-07-0824 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceLiving In The Now Part ISERIES - #ThisIsWholeLife - Living In The Now Part IAn Interview with WholeLife Member Olga MelnikWhat have we learned during this unique time in history? How is our response to this current situation with COVID affected by our relationship with God? This week Andy sits down with Olgna Melnik to hear her family's story of migration to America, COVID-19, and more. Don't miss it!There were no #WholeLifeTakeAways for this week.Send us your questions and comments by using one of the following:■ Text/Voicemail:  407-965-1607 ■...2020-07-0120 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GracePause To LoveSERIES - What Really Matters:  Pause To LoveWhen God created us, we were never meant to be constant workers, or doers, or even creators. After six days of full-on production, God stops and, by ceasing from all that is done, quite ironically creates the perfect antidote for humanity's obsession to labor, to gratify, to obtain, and to literally wear down our own bodies. And God calls it holy.This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways:In the story of the Samaritan who cared for the Jewish citizen in Luke chapter 10, we find Jesus trying to help us...2020-06-2428 minSpeaking of GraceSpeaking of GraceHope In The NowSERIES - What Really Matters: Hope in the NowEverything we’ve read and heard from the time we were small is now challenged by what we’ve been dubbing “The New Normal.”  How do we pick up the pieces and make sense of our lives when the pieces don’t seem to fit any longer?This week’s #WholeLifeTakeAways:When was a time when you had feelings of hopelessness?In what ways has Covid-19 created some loss of hope in you?How has continued injustice in our world damaged your hope?What do you think about...2020-06-1722 minLost In WilliamsburgLost In WilliamsburgA Little Bit LongerSo this is it. The big super-sized finale that provides a closure of sorts to the Cats With Benefits/Old Country Road Killer storylines. Though Halloween night has ended (depending on how you define such things), there are still plenty of horrific things in store for the residents of Williamsburg. But what do a couple pieces of ugly old jewelry have to do with anything? I can’t tell you that, but I will say that not everyone makes it through alive to find out the answer! This podcast contains swearing. Robert Mosby as Roger P...2018-03-1848 minRevive Radio with HOST Dequan King! He Welcomes Phillip BigFil Burks!It's going down tonight at 8, we got the big homie Phillip BigFil Burks coming thru on the Revive Radio show.2016-09-061h 14