Life Beyond the Summit -- A Faith Journey Podcast for Men

This year, we celebrate our 250 year of Independence and the establishment by our founding fathers as "One Nation, Under God, Indivisable, with Liberty and Justice for All." Today, we do not seem to embrace our nations founding principles or convictions -- We were first and foremost a nation professing to be "one" under the rulership and direction of God! We trusted in God's divine nature with reverence, adoration, and respect. We can return to that place!! Proverbs 3:5-6 reads "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge and summit to Him, and He will make your paths straight!!

This day, Easter, some 2000 years ago would change the world forever! A life offered as a ransom for a debt beyond man's ability to repay. Jesus took on our debt, the burden of our sin, self pride, and self will. Man broke his relationship with God in a way that only forgiveness could repair. Jesus became our ransom so that we could be restored! Seek Him and discover forgiveness and restoration!!! Romans 8:6-15 tells us that "the mind set on the spirit is life and peace....and we cry out to Him Abba Father." Simply invite Him into your life today!!!

Season 5 to bring an examination of what it looks like to live a fully devoted life to Jesus Christ!

Speaking of the most important commandment, Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your Heart, Soul, and Strength and Love your neighbor as yourself." What is a disciple but a fully devoted follower, one who Loves the Lord with all their Heart, Soul, and Strength. In one of final commands to the twelve "disciples," he commissioned them to "Go into all the world and make disciples. One this episode Pat and I address what is means and how it looks to become a fully devoted follower, as well as discuss the birthing of a new ministry call "Bridging the Gap" Men's Ministry.

A reflection on the Goodness and Grace that God has offerred to humanity, to you, to me, to all whom call upon His name!

Pastor Brandon Hammonds and I discuss Samson's challenges and how we struggle as he did, but that the key to freedom is surrender and walking in faithfulness to Him!! Listen enjoy hearing from Brandon!

Samson was chosen by God to be a Judge, but falling prey to the weaknesses of impulsivity and pride, Samson led a storied life. What lessons are there in this message that we too can learn from? Are we Samson too?

Are we teachable, coachable, willing to pursue His purpose, plan, and will for your life? The Bible reminds us that He never leaves or forsakes us. If we feel distance, why things do not seem to work for us, is it not on us? When we feel distance and disconnected is it because we are not in the game, not teachable, not coachable? Are we pursuing Him for the right reasons? Is he working on us, even in the shadows? Yes, but it is our willingness to pursue Him that allows us to experience all of Him. Matt 4:4, reminds us that we do not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God!!!!

Thanksgiving -- The Gateway to the Holiday Season -- a time of reflection, celebration, family gatherings, much to be thankful for. While these are important, at the core there is so much more.... who we are and what is it we really live for? Psalm 90:14 reads, "satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sign for joy and be glad all our days"... and Psalm 73:25-26 states "whom have I in heaven by you? and earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and may heart may fail but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

With growing advancements in technology and social media, more of the "Faithful" are staying home, preferring the convenience of the coach or recliner to that of "in person" church community worship and fellowship. In this podcast the explore the topic and discuss the value of getting back "into" church.