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Thornapple Valley ChurchTouchstone #3 - Jeff ArnettHurt people…hurt people. It’s time to forgive. Support the show2020-09-0836 min
Thornapple Valley ChurchTouchstone #2 - Jeff ArnettBeware of infections that you can’t self-diagnose. Connect with others in spiritual intentionality.Support the show2020-08-3135 min
Thornapple Valley ChurchTouchstone #1 - Jeff ArnettTo live in the fullness of our Creator’s intent, we have to return to His original plan: We do this together.Support the show2020-08-2837 min
Thornapple Valley ChurchStupid Tax #10 - Jeff ArnettThe highest stupid tax bracket? Without question it is: A House Divided.Support the show2020-08-1735 min
Thornapple Valley ChurchStupid Tax #9 - Matthew VanDongenStupid Tax #9 - Matthew VanDongen Support the show2020-08-0928 min
Thornapple Valley ChurchStupid Tax #8 - Lonnie ShieldsStupid Tax #8 - Lonnie ShieldsSupport the show2020-08-0335 min
Thornapple Valley ChurchStupid Tax #7 - Erica SchaeferStupid Tax #7 - Erica SchaeferSupport the show2020-07-2624 min
Thornapple Valley ChurchStupid Tax #6 - Lonnie ShieldsStupid Tax #6 - Lonnie ShieldsSupport the show2020-07-2133 min
Thornapple Valley ChurchStupid Tax #5 - Leonard McElveenStupid Tax #5 - Leonard McElveenSupport the show2020-07-1320 min
Thornapple Valley ChurchStupid Tax #4 - Leonard McElveenStupid Tax #4 - Leonard McElveenSupport the show2020-07-0517 min
Thornapple Valley ChurchStupid Tax #3 - Leonard McElveenStupid Tax #3 - Leonard McElveen Support the show2020-06-2923 min
Thornapple Valley ChurchStupid Tax #2 - Jeff ArnettBefore you make judgements on anyone, first, look at your own heart.Support the show2020-06-2240 min
Thornapple Valley ChurchStupid Tax #1 - Jeff ArnettYou always have a choice: 1) Figure it out for yourself. Or 2) Learn from those who have already been there. You choose.Support the show2020-06-1537 min
Thornapple Valley ChurchEverybody Needs A Tribe - Jeff ArnettEveryone has relationships…but not everyone has a tribe.Support the show2020-06-0833 minThornapple Valley ChurchFreedom Road - #8 - Jeff ArnettThere are so many routes we can take through this life. But God has a special road just for you. And He has made you free to take it…if you will.Support the show2020-05-3134 minThornapple Valley ChurchFreedom Road #7 - Jeff ArnettThe ways life can wear you out are countless. And yet in Christ there is freedom to live a full and fully engaged life.Support the show2020-05-2437 minThornapple Valley ChurchFreedom Road #6 - Jeff ArnettPart of the freedom Christ brings us is the ability to stop running from issues we don’t want to face. Freedom to turn and face into them…no matter how scary they seem.Support the show2020-05-1730 minThornapple Valley ChurchFreedom Road #5 - Lonnie ShieldsFreedom Road #5 - Lonnie ShieldsSupport the show2020-05-1030 minThornapple Valley ChurchFreedom Road #4 - Tom KrawczykNo matter where you come from, or what you’ve done, God says you have infinite value. Let Him free you from who you once were, or who the world says you should be! Support the show2020-05-0326 minThornapple Valley ChurchFreedom Road #3 - Jeff ArnettFreedom from fear of lack brings a deep contentedness found only with God’s help.Support the show2020-04-2633 minThornapple Valley ChurchFreedom Road #2 - Jeff ArnettWe all have impulses to “control". But Christ followers understand there is only One in control. And that understanding brings freedom to really live.Support the show2020-04-2029 minThornapple Valley ChurchFreedom Road #1 (Easter) - Jeff ArnettEaster reminds us that we now have freedom not just “from” death…but “to” LIFE. Don’t settle for less.Support the show2020-04-1334 minThornapple Valley ChurchEmotionally Healthy Spirituality #9- Jeff ArnettTo live a life of spiritual maturity there must be a framework to support the values you say you believe in. This is called A Rule Of Life. Support the show2020-04-0632 minThornapple Valley ChurchEmotionally Healthy Spirituality #8 - Jeff ArnettEmotional and spiritual health will always reflect a deep respect for human beings—no matter how difficult that is.Support the show2020-03-3027 minThornapple Valley ChurchEmotionally Healthy Spirituality #7 - Matthew VanDongenSupport the show2020-03-2134 minThornapple Valley ChurchEmotionally Healthy Spirituality #6 - Dan BeyerSupport the show2020-03-1436 minThornapple Valley ChurchEmotionally Healthy Spirituality #5 - Jeff ArnettNo matter how noble our efforts may be, when we ignore God given limits in our lives the results are always the same: we hurt ourselves.Support the show2020-03-0838 minThornapple Valley ChurchEmotionally Healthy Spirituality #4 - Jeff ArnettNo one likes walking through a dark valley. And yet, if we are willing, there lies the path of our greatest transformation.Support the show2020-03-0348 minThornapple Valley ChurchEmotionally Healthy Spirituality #3 - Jeff ArnettThough our family of origin deeply influences who we are, it does not have to dictate who we become.Support the show2020-02-2642 minThornapple Valley ChurchEmotionally Healthy Spirituality #2 - Jeff ArnettYou know many things. But do you know…you?Support the show2020-02-1642 minThornapple Valley ChurchEmotionally Healthy Spirituality #1 - Jeff ArnettWe have a choice in how we design the interior of our lives. Are you healthy inside?Support the show2020-02-1245 minThornapple Valley ChurchConnections - Tom KrawczykGod never intended for us to live in isolation. We were designed to connect. Support the show2020-02-0336 minThornapple Valley ChurchGuest Speaker - Leonard McelveenSupport the show2020-01-2631 minThornapple Valley ChurchFirst World Problems #2How are we to view the undeserved blessings in our lives? Support the show2020-01-2044 minThornapple Valley ChurchFirst World Problems #1 - Jeff Arnett It’s obvious, isn’t it? The place where your treasure is, is the place you will most want to be, and end up being. (Luke 12:34 The Message)Support the show2020-01-1242 minThornapple Valley ChurchTrue North - Jeff ArnettHow can you know you are off course if you aren’t clear on where you’re going? Enjoy the journey…but have clarity on the destination. Support the show2020-01-0542 minThornapple Valley ChurchTaking A Chance In 2020 - Tom KrawczykIs this the year for you to step out of your comfort zone and take a chance?Support the show2019-12-3037 minThornapple Valley ChurchDo You Hear What I Hear? Christmas Eve - Jeff Arnett If you are looking, you’ll see God everywhere. From the manger, to the mundane, to the messes and joys. Do you see what I see? Take the challenge!Support the show2019-12-2522 minThornapple Valley ChurchHappy Holidays - Jeff ArnettThe life of a Jesus follower is first (and always) about faith. We trust Him over all else.Support the show2019-12-1840 minThornapple Valley ChurchJesus Throughout the Bible - Matt VandongenTake a look at who Jesus is through the entire Bible. From Genesis to Revelation.Support the show2019-12-0932 minThornapple Valley ChurchThe Good Stuff #11 - Tom KrawczykAcceptance is not the same as agreement. Followers of Jesus are called to accept others and leave the judging to God.Support the show2019-12-0332 minThornapple Valley ChurchThe Good Stuff #10 - Jeff ArnettFollowers of Jesus are called to an entirely countercultural way of living: we are to be the embodiment of God’s love.Support the show2019-11-2544 minThornapple Valley ChurchThe Good Stuff #9 - Jeff ArnettThe life of a Jesus follower is first (and always) about faith. We trust Him over all else.Support the show2019-11-2042 minThornapple Valley ChurchThe Good Stuff #8 - Jeff ArnettNo matter how difficult your life may seem, never forget that nothing outside of you can separate you from the love of Christ. There is NO condemnation. Support the show2019-11-1130 minThornapple Valley ChurchThe Good Stuff #7 - Jeff ArnettThough we don’t want to, sometimes we fail. Our next impulse is to deny and hide it. Don’t. Lean into the broken places with honesty and God’s help.Support the show2019-11-0440 minThornapple Valley ChurchThe Good Stuff #6 - Jeff ArnettYou may be in the rain…but the sun is still there. It’s critical for Christ followers to know the difference between ‘positional' and ‘experiential' life. Support the show2019-10-2843 minThornapple Valley ChurchThe Good Stuff #5 - Ryan KimmelSupport the show2019-10-2138 minThornapple Valley ChurchThe Good Stuff #4 - Matt VanDongenSupport the show2019-10-1429 minThornapple Valley ChurchThe Good Stuff #3 - Jeff ArnettChristianity has never been about the good works we do. It’s always been about the good works God has done for us; It’s grace.Support the show2019-10-0644 minThornapple Valley ChurchThe Good Stuff #2 - Jeff ArnettWe all believe justice should be served. Unless, of course, it is against us. But like it or not, there is a God…and there is justice.Support the show2019-09-3031 minThornapple Valley ChurchThe Good Stuff #1 - Jeff ArnettDepending on how you look at it, life can be full of light and good…or darkness and pain. And how you see it determines how you live. In his letter to the Romans, the Apostle Paul brings to light that life in Christ, though often difficult, is filled with all kinds of good stuff. Don’t miss it.Support the show2019-09-2537 minThornapple Valley ChurchIntimacy With Jesus - Matt VanDongenSupport the show2019-09-1634 minThornapple Valley ChurchRecalibrate #2 - Jeff ArnettRecalibration requires you to understand not just what you “say” you value…but what you truly value.Support the show2019-09-0942 minThornapple Valley ChurchRecalibrate #1 - Jeff ArnettResetting our focus needs to happen consistently both in our personal lives and our organizations.Support the show2019-09-0342 minThornapple Valley ChurchRed Letter Days #13 - Jeff Arnett“Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” (John 13:34 NIV)Support the show2019-08-2545 minThornapple Valley ChurchRed Letter Days #12 - Jeff Arnett“For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Matthew 23:12 NIV)Support the show2019-08-1941 minThornapple Valley ChurchRed Letter Days #11 - Jeff Arnett“I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.” (John 10:10b NIV)Support the show2019-08-1242 minThornapple Valley ChurchRed Letter Days #10 - Ryan KimmelJesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." (Luke 23:34)Support the show2019-08-0540 minThornapple Valley ChurchRed Letter Days #9 - Bill Sanders“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40b NIV)Support the show2019-07-2931 minThornapple Valley ChurchRed Letter Days #8 - Bill Sanders"Your faith has healed you. Go in peace." (Luke 8:48b NIV)Support the show2019-07-2332 minThornapple Valley ChurchRed Letter Days #7 - Tom Krawczyk“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Mark 10:14b (NIV)Support the show2019-07-1538 minThornapple Valley ChurchRed Letter Days #6 - Matt VanDongen"Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and these things will be given to you as well"Support the show2019-07-0836 minThornapple Valley ChurchRed Letter Days #5 - Matt VanDongen"For my yoke is easy and burden is light." Matthew 11:30Support the show2019-07-0131 minThornapple Valley ChurchRed Letter Days #4 - Matt VanDongen"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden." Matthew 5:14 Support the show2019-06-2536 minThornapple Valley ChurchRed Letter Days #3 - Jeff Arnett “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.” Jesus (John 15:9 NIV)Support the show2019-06-1742 minThornapple Valley ChurchRed Letter Days #2 - Jeff Arnett"It is more blessed to give than to receive." Jesus (Acts 20:35b NIV)Support the show2019-06-1043 minThornapple Valley ChurchRed Letter Days #1 - Jeff Arnett“The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life.” Jesus (John 6:63 NIV)Support the show2019-06-0242 minThornapple Valley ChurchThis Is Us #6 - Matt VanDongenWhen being a child of God goes from your head to your head it changes everything. Support the show2019-05-2828 minThornapple Valley ChurchThis Is Us #5 - Jeff ArnettAs hard as family and parenting can be at times, there can be health. But it starts with my rejecting victimhood and choosing what kind of family member I will be. Be proactive.Support the show2019-05-2041 minThornapple Valley ChurchThis Is Us #4 - Jeff ArnettOne of the greatest acts of familial love is when you learn to speak their language.Support the show2019-05-1342 minThornapple Valley ChurchThis Is Us #3 - Jeff ArnettDisdained by current culture, marriage continues to not only survive, but by God’s grace and plan, it thrives.Support the show2019-05-0641 minThornapple Valley ChurchThis Is Us #2 - Jeff ArnettGreat family is not a destination, it's a journey. Support the show2019-04-2841 minThornapple Valley ChurchThis Is Us #1 (Easter) - Jeff ArnettFrom a distance, family often looks warm and fuzzy. A place of love and tenderness. From within, it often feels painful, diseased, even hopeless. But there is hope no matter how dark it looks. There is an antidote…one exampled by Jesus Himself. Support the show2019-04-2238 minThornapple Valley ChurchiWin #2 - Joel StricklandWinning doesn't always mean being on top. Sometimes it means humbling yourself. Support the show2019-04-1437 minThornapple Valley ChurchiWin #1 - Jeff ArnettThere is no question about it, everyone wants to win. What should be questioned is “What does a real winner look like?” Support the show2019-04-0741 minThornapple Valley Churchthe Voice #5 - Jeff ArnettWhen you hear Gods's voice one thing becomes exceedingly clear: you don't have to strike. God says, "Relax."Support the show2019-03-3142 minThornapple Valley ChurchThe Voice #4 - Jeff ArnettIt often seems like almost everything competes with being able to hear from God. What are your “hearing issues”? Support the show2019-03-2442 minThornapple Valley ChurchThe Voice #3 - Matt VandongenWhat are different ways God speaks?Support the show2019-03-1730 minThornapple Valley ChurchThe Voice #2 - Joel StricklandHearing God's Voice happens when we release the distractions we are holding onto and become fully engaged with him.Support the show2019-03-1042 minThornapple Valley ChurchThe Voice #1 - Jeff ArnettThere are many voices in the world. None without significance. But there is only One that we must hear. Are you listening? Support the show2019-03-0340 minThornapple Valley ChurchTerminal - Jeff ArnettWe spend our lives fighting that which is inevitable: death. Are we afraid? Maybe we’re just unclear about what God says…about dying. Support the show2019-02-2550 minThornapple Valley ChurchTerminal - Jeff ArnettWe spend our lives fighting that which is inevitable: death. Are we afraid? Maybe we’re just unclear about what God says…about dying. Support the show2019-02-2550 minThornapple Valley ChurchUnstuck #7 - Jeff ArnettSometimes you reach the summit of success only to find out... it's a ditch.Support the show2019-02-1743 minThornapple Valley ChurchUnstuck #6 - Jeff ArnettIf you are struggling with fear or worry...it's time to get unstuck.Support the show2019-02-1046 minThornapple Valley ChurchUnstuck #5 - Jeff ArnettStuff and money can produce deep ditches. Handle with care.Support the show2019-02-0347 minThornapple Valley ChurchUnstuck #4 - Joel SticklandAnger is a ditch that many people fall into. Learning to deal with your anger can bring healing and restoration.Support the show2019-01-2739 minThornapple Valley ChurchUnstuck #3 - Joel SticklandAt times in our lives we can get stuck in prejudice thinking and ways. Part of how we get out of that ditch is learning to come to the other side.Support the show2019-01-2039 minThornapple Valley ChurchUnstuck #2 - Jeff ArnettEscaping from ourselves seems desirable and enjoyable. But it is not the answer to true rest. It is a ditch.Support the show2019-01-1344 minThornapple Valley ChurchUnstuck #1 - Jeff ArnettSometimes we wind up in the ditch and don’t even realize it. Have you done an inventory lately? Are you stuck? Let’s make 2019 our Best Year Ever!Support the show2019-01-0644 minThornapple Valley ChurchBest Year Ever - Bill SandersBest Year EverSupport the show2018-12-3032 minThornapple Valley ChurchComplicated Christmas - Joel StricklandChristmas Eve ServiceSupport the show2018-12-2419 minThornapple Valley ChurchChristmas Devotion - Jeff ArnettWherever you are at in life—you are blessed. Don’t miss this!Support the show2018-12-2315 minThornapple Valley ChurchChristmas Choices - Jeff ArnettLife is full of stuff we have no choice in. But one of the greatest gifts we all have is that we always get to choose our response. Always. Support the show2018-12-1638 minThornapple Valley ChurchCommunication Breakdown #5 - Jeff ArnettIn all things God wants to guide us. So ask with expectancy…and then wait. It’s coming!Support the show2018-12-0940 minThornapple Valley ChurchCommunication Breakdown #4 - Joel Strickland"And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." Matthew 6:12Support the show2018-12-0239 minThornapple Valley ChurchCommunication Breakdown #3 - Jeff ArnettOne of the greatest keys to prayer is submitting yourself to God, asking for HIS will to be done, and then resting in that. Support the show2018-11-2643 minThornapple Valley ChurchCommunication Breakdown #2 - Joel StricklandJesus teaches us that the first part of prayer is all about giving praise to God.Support the show2018-11-1841 minThornapple Valley ChurchCommunication Breakdown #1 - Jeff ArnettSo many of us feel like we never hear from God. Is He really being silent? Or is it possible we aren’t truly listening?Support the show2018-11-1137 minThornapple Valley ChurchThis We Believe #5 - Jeff ArnettJesus is coming back. Yay! The best way to be ready for His return is to be filled with the Holy Spirit.Support the show2018-11-0442 minThornapple Valley ChurchThis We Believe #4 - Joel Strickland(We Believe in) the holy Christian church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting.Support the show2018-10-2843 min