Thank You.... #Current

C.L. takes a moment to thank everyone who wished him a happy birthday last month! He also shares why he chose CURRENT as his Word of the Year and how Scripture is challenging him to embrace the present, remain joyful in hope, stay patient through difficulties, and recognize what God is doing right now.Are you so focused on what's next that you're missing what God is doing in your life today?

Before voting on Tuesday, November 3, this is an episode every Christian needs to hear! And if you're seeing this AFTER November 3, the message is just as important. This is still a must-listen and a must-share!Why can politics get us so fired up, angry, outspoken, and passionate, but the gospel doesn't always produce that same urgency? Are we more devoted to defending political parties and politicians than sharing Jesus Christ? And have we allowed political differences to change how we treat our brothers and sisters in Christ?We're getting into ALL of it! Republicans, Democrats, political biases, biblical convictions, and the danger of looking to politicians for what only Jesus can provide.Listen to this episode and SHARE IT with every Christian you know, regardless of their political affiliation! This conversation isn't just about an election. It's about our hearts, our priorities, and whether we're truly allowing God's Word to guide how we think, speak, and live.I also strongly encourage you to read Romans 13 and reflect on what God teaches about governing authorities.Scripture referenced:James 1:19–20 — Quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.James 1:26 — Keeping a tight rein on our tongues.Matthew 22:15–16 — The Pharisees and Herodians plotting to trap Jesus.Mark 10:45 — Jesus came to serve and give His life as a ransom for many.John 3:16 — God's love for the world.Romans 13 — Governing authorities and Christian responsibilities.Additional Resource: I also encourage you to listen to this excellent sermon from Pastor Mike Novotny. It's a great message that complements this conversation and offers more to reflect on as Christians navigate politics and their faith.Pastor Mike Novotny's Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI9Nrr5L-2wDiscover Where You Really Stand Politically — iSideWithHere's another resource worth exploring and sharing! Take the political quiz at iSideWith.com to examine your positions on different issues and see which candidates and political parties most closely align with your answers.Don't just assume you agree with a party because of your upbringing, culture, family, or the voices you regularly listen to.https://www.isidewith.com/Conform to Christ, not to culture.The Nonmicrowaved Truth

We get so excited about earthly blessings, but have we forgotten about the spiritual blessings that are infinitely greater? People have waited, celebrated, and even cried over the Brewers making, and maybe by the time you listen to this, winning the World Series—but as Christians, we have news that's in an entirely different stratosphere! Something so incredible is waiting for us that nothing this world has to offer can even begin to compare. So why don't we live like it? Tune in as we challenge ourselves to rethink what we celebrate, what we treasure, and what truly gives us joy.

What if the very things you're chasing are the same things keeping you in bondage and leading you further away from God?There are three things Christians consistently pursue, often without realizing how much control they've given them. And before you assume this message is for somebody else, examine yourself—because chances are, you're guilty of chasing them too. Tune in to The Nonmicrowaved Truth as we expose three things that may be keeping you on the wrong path while convincing you that you're headed in the right direction.

Everybody wants to experience change for the better, but what if the change you truly need is different from what you've been looking for? In this episode of The Nonmicrowaved Truth, C.L. challenges you to consider what it really takes to experience change that transforms your life from the inside out for the better.

We often say we love people, but are our actions showing something different? In this episode of The Nonmicrowaved Truth, C.L. challenges us to examine the excuses we make and what it really means to love people the way God calls us to.

In a world where truth is increasingly avoided because it can offend, convict, or make us uncomfortable, Jesus reminds us that God’s Word is truth. In this episode, C.L. breaks down John 17:17 and how the Holy Spirit uses that truth to confront our sin, set us apart, and transform the way we live.

If you call yourself a believer or a Christian, how does your life compare to what God says in Deuteronomy 6? There’s a reason we should take this part of Scripture to heart—in this episode, C.L. challenges Christians to examine themselves through these words and remember what it means to live as God’s chosen people.Bible Passages: Deuteronomy 6, Revelation 3:16

Temptation rarely shows up looking dangerous—it often sounds good, feels right, and may even contain a little truth. In this episode, C.L. breaks down the question Satan has been using since Genesis 3—“Did God really say?”—and why knowing God’s Word is essential to recognizing the traps hiding in plain sight.Genesis 3Jeremiah 17:9Psalms 139:23-24

Are you following the real Jesus—or a version of Jesus you’ve reshaped to fit your lust, pride, comfort, greed, or lack of trust? It’s dangerously easy to create a Jesus who agrees with everything we already want, but the Jesus you created can’t save you. This episode challenges you to confront the Jesus of Scripture, examine what you really believe, and ask one uncomfortable question: Who are you actually following?