Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 38 - Followers of Jesus are frequently reminded that it is important to live in community, because we need each other to experience the abundant life that Jesus taught about. But how do we do that? What qualities does the Bible mention that are related to living a well-connected life? Listen and find out! "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am ...
Sep 14, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 37 - In this episode, I explore a surprising twist on Jesus' familiar parable of the prodigal son (found in Luke 15). I also extend a challenge to all followers of Jesus, based on a practical application of this parable to fatherhood. (Portions of this episode were inspired by a sermon by Kris Vallotton.) "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am ...
Sep 08, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 36 - In this episode, we look at how the life of Randy Gradishar, an NFL Hall of Fame player, illustrates two powerful biblical principles. Here is the link to the article from Daily Citizen, which is the basis for this episode. The article also includes a video of Randy Gradishar’s complete 17-minute Hall of Fame acceptance speech: https://dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com/randy-gradishar-shares-the-gospel-during-h...
Sep 01, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 35 - In this episode, I share my reflections on a familiar Bible story, and the application to my life. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures to the world around me. If you like the podcast, please tell your friends and family about i...
Aug 26, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 34 - We know that Jesus said that we are to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. Yet our inability to love ourselves in a healthy, biblical way is a common problem, both within and outside of the church. There are two simple yet powerful biblical truths that are the gateway to understanding this concept. Listen and discover what they are. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send ...
Aug 18, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 33 -- Do you know what the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon is? More importantly, can you guess how this phenomenon applies to understanding biblical principles? In today's episode, I share how I apply this phenomenon to the coupled, balancing biblical principles of Scripture. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning abo...
Aug 11, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 32 -- As we become more familiar with the Bible, we begin to see more and more things that were predicted, alluded to, or hinted at in the Old Testament that become evident in the New Testament. Are these merely coincidences? "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applyi...
Aug 04, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 31 - How does a familiar parable of Jesus apply to today's culture? Listen to this episode and find out. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures to the world around me. If you like the podcast, please tell your friends and family about ...
Jul 29, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 30 - In this episode, I share an example of looking for practical applications of biblical principles to our daily lives, using a familiar passage of Scriptures. Can this example help you to do the same thing? Listen and find out! "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through a...
Jul 21, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 29 - In this episode, I share my thoughts on what our response should be to recent events that reflect a growing bitterness in our nation. You might be surprised by what I say. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures to the world around...
Jul 15, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 28 - The recent celebration of Independence Day turned my thoughts toward liberty and freedom. Check out this episode, and see what Jesus and the apostle Paul said about liberty and freedom. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures to th...
Jul 08, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 27 - Have you ever thought that your life was so ordinary that you would never accomplish anything significant? In this episode, you will hear the story of an ordinary man with an ordinary life that prepared him to do some very exceptional. Could your ordinary life be preparing you for something significant as well? "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, ...
Jun 30, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 26 - In this episode, I share the life story of Gary Chapman, the author of the landmark book entitled "The 5 Love Languages," and how his life prepared him to write this book in a surprising way. I then share the underlying biblical principle of this amazing story, and show how it applies to us as well. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am s...
Jun 24, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 25 - A prison in Brazil has implemented a surprising and creative solution to their security problem. Today's episode shares that story, as well as how it is a wonderful example of one of the attributes of God. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of ...
Jun 17, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 24 - Have you ever felt overwhelmed by a situation? In today's episode, I share an important (and surprising) principle about what our first response should be. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures to the world around me. You can fin...
Jun 11, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 23 - In this episode, I share a personal story about how our house was flooded and the resulting long period of renovation. I then draw some parallels between the renovation of our house to renovation of our minds and hearts, and offer Paul's perspective on this important topic. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am lea...
Jun 04, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 22 - In this episode, I share some practical, biblical steps we can take to begin transforming the pain in our life, rather than transferring it to others. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures to the world around me. You can find and...
May 25, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 21 - In today's episode, I share a story of my inward rebellion toward God , to illustrate another important biblical principle I have learned about following the promptings of the Holy Spirit. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures to...
May 21, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 20 -- In this episode, we will explore the choice we all face in the midst of a personally painful situation: to either TRANSFORM our pain, or TRANSFER it to others. We will also look at several ordinary people in the Bible who made the choice to be transformed by God, and how these people became a blessing to the people around them as a result of that choice. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email ...
May 14, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 19 - This is a special Mother's Day edition of the podcast. In this episode, I share about a fascinating solution to a problem in Jamestown, the first American colony. I also review the biblical description of a virtuous woman. Both are excellent illustrations of the enduring blessing of the inherent, God-given feminine strength of women to our families and communities. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of sh...
May 10, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 18 - In this episode, I share the story of how a random thought while studying in college led me to begin a journey of learning to discern the promptings of the Holy Spirit. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures to the world around me...
May 07, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 17 - It is easy to say that we believe in the concept of God's faithfulness. Yet, in the midst of a challenging situation, it is often hard to actually think and act like we believe it. In this episode, I share another personal story that illustrates God's faithfulness. I also share 4 biblical principles (related to God's faithfulness) of what believers should do to have hope and peace in the midst of our everyday s...
Apr 25, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 16 - Our culture, both subtly and overtly, encourages us to focus on personal fulfillment, achievement and pleasure. In other words, we are encouraged to focus on ourselves. Against this prevailing influence, the Bible offers a refreshingly different perspective on how to live. In this episode, I share about the why and how of a better way to live. (This episode is inspired by chapter 15 of Dr. Chris Thurman’s book ...
Apr 02, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 15 - In the serious challenges of life that bring genuine despair, is it actually possible for us to move from despair to delight? In this episode, we look at two examples of men from the Bible who did just that, and the principles they applied to their situations. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning about th...
Apr 01, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 14 - If you are like me, and find it difficult to stay the course during a challenging situation, you will find hope and encouragement in this episode. We will see many helpful applications in the story of Nehemiah's leadership in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning about th...
Mar 26, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 13 - Following Jesus is easy, filled with joy, and devoid of pain, right? Well, not actually! In this episode, we discuss our tendencies to run from pain and toward pleasure. We also discuss the help that God provides to followers of Jesus to learn the benefits of delayed gratification, and of facing painful things head-on. (Portions of this episode are inspired by a chapter in Dr. Chris Thurman's book entitled "The...
Mar 25, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 12 - In this episode, I share an "ah-ha" moment I had recently regarding the crucifixion of Jesus, and the practical application of that realization to our challenging life moments. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures to the world a...
Mar 13, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 11 -- We all have varying degrees of the tendency to be a people pleaser. In this episode, we look at the wisdom and guidance the Bible offers us on this topic. (This episode is inspired by the book "The Lies We Believe" by Dr. Chris Thurman.) "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning about the ways and nature of G...
Mar 11, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 10 - How often do you find yourself slipping into perfectionistic thoughts and expectations? Are there any biblical truths to counter these thoughts? If God isn't calling us to be perfect, then what is He calling us to be? This podcast has the answers! (This episode is inspired by the book "The Lies We Believe" by Dr. Chris Thurman.) "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my fa...
Mar 07, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 9 -- It is easy to say that we believe that God is faithful. But sometimes in the midst of a challenging situation or season of life, it may be hard for us to recognize God's faithfulness in the moment. The Bible, over and over again, challenges us to look back at our lives and remember. Sometimes, it is only in hindsight that we recognize God's faithfulness to us. In this episode, I remember one such occasion in my...
Mar 01, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 9
