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Renewed Mindsets: Don't Conform-TRANSFORMAdvent's Love Made Known Day 22Send us a textHoliday noise is loud, but the quiet moment at a well in John 4 speaks louder. We step into Day 22 of our Advent journey and sit with the Samaritan woman as Jesus offers living water—an inner spring that never runs dry, even when life feels thin. Rick hosts solo today, reading John 4:7–14 and guiding us into a slower rhythm built around breath, Scripture, and expectant hope.We talk about the ache beneath the holiday rush and why our most used wells—productivity, approval, distraction—leave us thirsty again. The conversation lands on Jesus...
2025-12-2205 min
Renewed Mindsets: Don't Conform-TRANSFORMAdvent's Protection and Purpose Day 18Send us a textA king rages, a family runs, and hope refuses to be silenced. We open Advent Day 18 with a calm breath and a clear reading of Matthew 2:13–23, then trace the fierce tenderness of a God who guides through dreams, shelters promise in exile, and fulfills ancient words in ordinary places. With Lauren joining Rick, the passage comes alive in three movements—guidance, obedience, and resilient hope—revealing how the flight to Egypt, Rachel’s lament, and the return to Nazareth confront our assumptions about safety, timing, and glory.We sit honestly with the ache...
2025-12-1805 min
Renewed Mindsets: Don't Conform-TRANSFORMAdvent's Child Foretold Day 3Send us a textA quiet moment can change the tone of an entire day. We set aside a few minutes to breathe and read Isaiah 9:2–7 aloud, letting an ancient promise speak into a modern ache: a people in darkness see a great light, burdens break, and joy returns like harvest time. Instead of more noise, we listen for names that steady the soul—Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace—and consider what it means to live under a government that brings real justice and peace without end.As we move through day th...
2025-12-0304 min
Renewed Mindsets: Don't Conform-TRANSFORMHalloween Wake-Up Call in the End TimesSend us a textThe doorbell rings, the porch glows orange, and culture says “lighten up.” We refuse to rename darkness. Rick and Lauren take us straight into the tension many believers feel around Halloween: warm memories and social pressure on one side, the clarity of Scripture on the other. With Ephesians 5:11 as our anchor, we trace the roots of Samhain, the attempted religious rebrand, and why labels can’t sanctify practices God calls detestable.We move from history to the heart, exposing how fear, death, and the occult get normalized through billion-dollar industries and “harmless...
2025-10-2923 min
Renewed Mindsets: Don't Conform-TRANSFORMThe Forgotten Power of the Church in the End TimesSend us a textFreedom isn't found in managing symptoms—it's experienced through complete deliverance in Jesus' name. This powerful episode tackles the critical yet often neglected ministry of Pentecostal deliverance, revealing how the authority given to believers on the day of Pentecost remains our inheritance today.Rick confronts the stark reality of our current spiritual landscape where addiction, depression, and demonic influence flourish while many churches retreat into comfortable messages that lack transformative power. Through compelling stories of real people set free from fentanyl addiction, uncontrollable rage, pornography, and depression, he demonstrates that deliverance is...
2025-08-2717 min
Wisdom for the Day - Standing StrongDay 236 You’re Not Behind | Philippians 1:6Send us a textEver felt like everyone else is miles ahead on their spiritual journey while you're struggling to take the next step? This episode of Wisdom for the Day tackles that universal feeling of being spiritually "behind" with a refreshing perspective that will lift your spirits.Rick, filling in for Lauren on this Weekend edition, dives into Philippians 1:6 to unpack a profound truth: "I am certain that God, who began a good work within you, will continue his work until it's finally finished, on the day when Christ Jesus returns." This scripture serves...
2025-08-2403 min
Renewed Mindsets: Don't Conform-TRANSFORMPodSwap - Walk With LukeSend us a textThe ancient text ignites with new life in "Walk with Luke: A Church on Fire," a groundbreaking podcast that transforms how we experience the book of Acts. This isn't Scripture as dusty history—it's the roar of prison doors opening, the rush of wind at Pentecost, and the thundering voice of truth that turned the world upside down.Launching this September, this immersive journey steps directly into the streets of Jerusalem and the world of the early believers. You'll hear the story through Luke's careful historian's eye and the voices of th...
2025-08-0710 min
Wisdom for the Day - Standing StrongDay 201 Through Every Emotion | Psalm 94:19Send us a textEver feel like your emotions are too messy for God to handle? This soul-stirring episode of Wisdom for the Day dives deep into Psalm 94:19, offering a lifeline for anyone emotionally drained by life's challenges.Rick, filling in for Lauren this weekend, shares a timely message about embracing our full emotional spectrum without shame. Drawing from the powerful words "When doubts fill my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer," this episode unpacks the liberating truth that God doesn't wait for us to compose ourselves before meeting us—He steps di...
2025-07-2004 min
Wisdom for the Day - Standing StrongDay 200 His Love Woke Me Up | Psalm 90:14Send us a textHave you ever considered what truly wakes you up each morning? Beyond alarm clocks and to-do lists lies a profound truth that can transform your daily experience. In this special episode of "Weekends with Lauren," Rick fills in to share a powerful devotional centered on Psalm 90:14."Satisfy us each morning with your unfailing love, so we may sing for joy to the end of our lives." These words from the psalmist offer us a radical perspective shift. Rather than beginning our days with stress, scrolling, or solving problems, we're invited to...
2025-07-1904 min
Renewed Mindsets: Don't Conform-TRANSFORMThe Algorithm of the Beast: Technology in the End TimesSend us a textThe digital revolution promised connection and convenience, but what if it's silently preparing humanity for the ultimate deception? In this powerful examination of technology and biblical prophecy, Rick delivers an urgent wake-up call about "The Algorithm of the Beast" – the subtle ways our devices, apps, and digital dependencies are discipling us away from God and toward a system with eerie parallels to Revelation's warnings."Most Christians spend more time on Instagram than prayer, more time watching reels than reading Psalms," Rick observes, addressing how our attention has become the most valuable of...
2025-07-0929 min
Renewed Mindsets: Don't Conform-TRANSFORMStruggle To StandingSend us a textHolding my newly published book in my hands for the first time felt surreal. "Struggle to Standing" represents my journey through pain, surrender, and the fight to stand again—and today I'm thrilled to announce it's officially available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats on Amazon.This isn't just another book. It's a testament to God's faithfulness when life knocks us down. Written specifically for anyone who has experienced heartbreak, loss, or spiritual collapse, these pages speak directly to those who thought they were done, only to discover God wasn't finished wi...
2025-07-0705 min
Renewed Mindsets: Don't Conform-TRANSFORMLoyalty in the End TimesSend us a textLoyalty has become a forgotten virtue in today's world of convenience and self-focus. This raw, challenging episode confronts what true loyalty looks like in an age where commitment has become optional and faithfulness rare. The loyalty crisis affecting our world manifests in three critical areas. First, in our relationship with God—where many offer lip service without the obedience that costs something. Biblical loyalty isn't about religious performance but showing up when temptation strikes, when God seems silent in suffering, and when the crowd abandons ship. As Rick powerfully reminds us, "Ame...
2025-06-0417 min
Renewed Mindsets: Don't Conform-TRANSFORMThe Rock of OffenseSend us a text"The Jesus who doesn't fit into the American church's soft gospel or cultural friendly faith" - this episode of Renewed Mindsets delivers a powerful wake-up call to Christians who have embraced a comfortable, inoffensive version of Jesus that bears little resemblance to the biblical Christ.Rick cuts straight to the heart of modern Christianity's greatest deception: the substitution of Jesus the King with Jesus the mascot. This Americanized Jesus loves without confrontation, accepts without transformation, and offers blessing without repentance. The problem? He's not real. Drawing from Scripture, Rick reminds us...
2025-05-2814 min
Wisdom for the Day - Standing StrongDay 143 Walk in Unity | Ephesians 4:3Send us a textWhat would happen if Christians took the call to unity as seriously as their personal convictions? Day 143 of Wisdom for the Day tackles the powerful message of Ephesians 4:3, challenging listeners to examine how they contribute to unity within the body of Christ.Unity doesn't simply materialize—it demands intention and effort. "You've got to fight for peace. You've got to choose grace over gossip," Rick explains with disarming simplicity. The message confronts our natural tendencies toward division and self-prioritization with gentle yet profound wisdom. When personal preferences conflict with community harmony, wh...
2025-05-2303 min
Renewed Mindsets: Don't Conform-TRANSFORMPeace Talks: When Everything Falls ApartSend us a textThe world feels increasingly unstable - wars rage, disasters intensify, and moral confusion abounds. Where can we find genuine peace in such turbulent times? Rick and Lauren tackle this vital question head-on, drawing a sharp distinction between what the world calls peace and the supernatural peace that God provides."The world's peace depends on circumstances," Rick explains, "but God's peace defies circumstances." Throughout this intimate conversation, they explore how temporary comforts - relationships, money, food, substances - merely mask our pain while God offers something profoundly different: an inexplicable inner stillness...
2025-04-0931 min
Renewed Mindsets: Don't Conform-TRANSFORMSigns of the End Times: Prophecies Unfolding TodaySend us a textWhat if the ancient prophecies about the second coming of Jesus are unfolding right before our eyes? Join me, Rick, on Renewed Mindsets as we explore this intriguing possibility from a Gen X perspective. We journey through the signs described in biblical scriptures, like the exponential growth of knowledge mentioned in Daniel 12:4, mirrored by today's technological advancements, and the global spread of evangelism through digital platforms. As we witness the rebirth of Israel, we ponder Ezekiel's prophecy and observe how the moral decline and lawlessness highlighted in 2 Timothy 3:1-5 resonate with current events...
2025-02-1917 minWisdom for the Day - Standing StrongDay 40 Stand Still | Exodus 14:13Send us a textHave you ever felt like you're stuck between a rock and a hard place, with life's pressures closing in from all sides? On today's episode of Wisdom for the Day, Rick takes us on a heartfelt journey through Exodus 14:13-14, a passage that offers profound reassurance in times of overwhelming stress. Drawing parallels between the struggles faced by the Israelites and our modern-day challenges, Rick invites listeners to embrace the promise that the Lord will fight for us, and the only thing we need to do is to be still. It's not merely...
2025-02-0904 min
Renewed Mindsets: Don't Conform-TRANSFORMWisdom for the Day: A Podcast PreviewSend us a textCan chasing a legacy lead us astray? On today's episode of Renewed Mindsets, we promise to unravel the cautionary tales of the Tower of Babel and the Titanic, where the ambition to "make a name" spelled disaster. Join me, Rick, as I share an exclusive episode from my other podcast, Wisdom for the Day, where we navigate through Genesis 11:4 and Captain Edward J. Smith’s fateful journey, drawing lessons on pride, ambition, and the pursuit of significance. Through a Gen X lens filled with humor and nostalgia, we'll explore how our quest for la...
2025-02-0508 minWisdom for the Day - Standing StrongDay 30 New Home | Isaiah 65:17Send us a textEmbark on a spiritual journey as Rick takes us through the scriptures, exploring the promise of a new creation in Isaiah 65:17. Reflect on how God is actively renewing our world and our lives amidst the challenges we face. Discover the origins of our journey with God, from creation to the mission of Jesus, and find strength and clarity in the message of hope that the kingdom of God is becoming a reality. Marvel at the signs of renewal around us, from the care for creation to the protection of the vulnerable, and rejoice...
2025-01-3004 min
Renewed Mindsets: Don't Conform-TRANSFORMScripture to Strength and Cold HeartsSend us a textCan the warmth of faith melt the chill of life's harshest winters? Join us as we uncover how the scriptures provide comfort and strength when the cold winds of life threaten to freeze our spirits. Through the lens of a Gen X perspective, Rick, your host, infuses humor and a dash of nostalgia, blending ancient biblical wisdom with real-life lessons inspired by Job, Proverbs, and Psalms. Discover how God's presence acts as a spiritual blanket against the frost, teaching us preparedness and resilience, much like the industrious ant from Proverbs who stores up...
2025-01-2212 minWisdom for the Day - Standing StrongDay 18 A New, New Hope | 1 Peter 1:3Send us a textFeeling overwhelmed by life's battles, like unemployment, illness, or family strife? Discover how these trials can be transformed into triumphs through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This episode of Wisdom for the Day, hosted by Rick, promises to guide you towards a vibrant, eternal hope. Drawing from 1 Peter 1:3, we reflect on how Jesus' victory over death provides us with a living hope that transcends temporary solutions and material gains. Rick shares his personal insights, encouraging us to embrace a mindset that isn't confined by past hardships but continually renewed by faith in Christ's...
2025-01-1804 min
Renewed Mindsets: Don't Conform-TRANSFORMFaith in the Storm: Hope Through Life's TrialsSend us a textWhat if life's storms, from financial upheaval to personal health battles, are not just obstacles but opportunities to strengthen your faith? Join Rick on a thought-provoking journey where we confront life's unpredictable challenges using the timeless wisdom of biblical teachings. Together, we'll uncover how spiritual preparation can be as crucial as stocking up for a physical winter storm. By reflecting on passages like John 16:33 and Matthew 7:24-27, we emphasize the importance of laying a solid foundation built on God's Word. Through prayer, scripture, and the power of community, we'll explore how to transform...
2025-01-0816 min
Wisdom for the Day - Standing StrongDay 3 Say Some More | Psalm 19:1Send us a textUnlock the timeless wisdom of Psalm 19:1 with us today on Wisdom for the Day. Ever wondered how creation continues to proclaim the glory of God even amidst the urban chaos of modern life? Join Rick as he explores this profound question, reflecting on the untouched beauty of the world at the dawn of creation contrasted with today's challenged landscapes. Despite the smog and city lights that obscure the stars, the natural world still whispers of God's greatness. Dive into the significance of God's law, which offers peace and guidance, setting boundaries that lead...
2025-01-0304 min
Renewed Mindsets: Don't Conform-TRANSFORMChristmas Traditions Through a Biblical LensSend us a textCan decorating Christmas trees and celebrating Santa Claus impact your spiritual journey? Rick and Lauren invite you to rethink cherished holiday traditions through a biblical lens. By referencing scriptures like Jeremiah 10, we challenge the adoption of customs that might not align with God's call to holiness. We dive into the portrayal of Santa Claus, questioning how this figure, often imbued with divine attributes, can create confusion for children trying to understand the true meaning of Christmas. This episode doesn't shy away from asking tough questions, urging you to closely examine the spiritual implications...
2024-12-1819 min
Renewed Mindsets: Don't Conform-TRANSFORMPreparing Our Hearts for ChristmasSend us a textAre we celebrating Christmas the way it was intended, or are we caught up in the whirlwind of materialism and stress? Join us, Rick and the insightful Lauren, as we unwrap the true meaning of Christmas on Renewed Mindsets. This episode promises to guide you through the clutter of holiday chaos and back to the heart of the season: celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. We delve into the importance of preparing our hearts and minds to truly appreciate this miraculous event, while also living in anticipation of His second coming....
2024-12-1117 min