Dealing with Anger Podcast
Solomon the wise said, “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty.” Those of us who have lost the battle of self-control know just how mighty “the slow to anger” are. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Brian Sutter helps us understand the emotion of anger. He
The Freedom of Commitment
I stopped counting at thirty. The number of weather apps on my app store seemed like an endless scroll. So many options. Each one vying for a market share – boasting uniqueness, advanced technology, improved graphics, accuracy, convenience. For weather app junkies like me, the hope for the “perfect” app
Introversion & the Church Podcast
The church is God’s family. To participate in church, is to participate in “together.” What if “together” is difficult for you? In this episode of Breaking Bread, Kristen Schwind and Ron Messner give voice to the introvert in church. They highlight both the weaknesses and the strengths our personalities pose
The Past’s Impact on the Present Marriage: Emotion Podcast
The communication process is hard enough with just words. Add emotion to the mix and sometimes we might as well be speaking a foreign language. This is because the present moment meaning we attribute to emotions has been constructed in the past. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Kaleb Beyer
Coping Statements For Christians With OCD and Scrupulosity
Faith is not the absence of feeling uncertain. Faith is going forward through the uncertainty. OCD wants me to believe that uncertainty and doubt are dangerous. While uncertainty is uncomfortable, it is not dangerous, and I can tolerate it. My faith is what I believe, not what I feel. Feelings
Discipleship: Three Keys to Encourage Young Couples
As believers, we are called into a process of ongoing change and transformation. We are called to be disciples of Jesus – to learn from him and continually become more and more like him. Discipleship is a maturing process of moving from milk to meat. The encouraging reality is we
Identity Formation Podcast
Identity answers the question, who I am and who I am not. An answer that is multi-faceted – both objective and subjective. Sometimes obvious and other times obscure. And to make it trickier, it shifts over time. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr helps us understand the
Inabilities
We don’t like it when things are out of reach. Especially when they are good things. But sometimes they just are. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Brian Sutter helps us understand what health looks like amid the disappointment of our inabilities.
Paying Attention
“Pay attention.” How many times have you been told this? How many times have you told it to others? We are not convinced that focus and concentration will make the difference. But yet, it truly does. Our attention is a much sought-after commodity. In fact, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and
Prepare & Enrich
Marriage is a metaphor God uses throughout the Bible – whether in the Old Testament as God relates to his chosen people or the New Testament as Jesus displays love for his bride, the church. This is a glorious truth and one He calls married couples to reflect. There is