in Technology
Wisely Navigating AI
Have you noticed how effortlessly technology brings you personalized news, helps craft your texts and emails, recommends exactly what you might buy next, or even anticipates the best route for your commute? Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t limited to science fiction anymore – it’s become part of our everyday routines, guiding
Receiving God’s Blessing Podcast Episode
God was very thoughtful and intentional about how to bless his people. “Do it like this” he told Aaron. His blessing (captured in Numbers 6) is beautiful poetry. Not only is it beautiful to the ear, but it is also health to the heart and soul. In this episode of
in Boundaries
Emotional Dependency & Enmeshment Podcast Episode
The capacity for emotion sets us apart from all things living. It gives us the capability for healthy, deep and intimate relationships. What does it look like when our relationships are too enmeshed emotionally?
Are We Too Fragile in Life? Podcast Episode
There is a lot of offense these days. Probably not more offending than normal as people have acted badly for a long time. But it seems people are quicker to call foul when they are hurt by others. “Trauma”, “emotional hurt”, “abuse”, “bullying” are household terms and sometimes we drop
in Discipleship
Understanding Correction: A Type of Resurrection
11 My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction: 12 For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. Proverbs 3:11,12 Artem was a student of mine that taught me much. He understood his role as a student like few
Emotional Affairs Podcast Episode
We are built for relationship. There is a yearning, need and desire within us for emotional connection with others. In the marriage relationship this can be both an asset and a liability. In this episode of Breaking Bread, marriage and family therapist Kaleb Beyer helps us understand the signs, offense
Habit Formation Podcast Episode
We are creatures of habit. Rhythmic, repetitious actions that are triggered almost without notice. For good or bad, these habits shape us in profound ways. To help us wield the power of habit for good, Kathy Knochel and Brian Sutter take up the topic of habit formation in this episode
The Role of Mentorship in Following Jesus
Discipleship is, at its core, about becoming more like Jesus. Not just in what we know, but in how we live—how we believe, how we act, how we love others. It’s an apprenticeship, a journey of transformation that shapes every corner of our lives. But here’s something that’s easy to
Anxiety and Our Youth Podcast Episodes
Generation Z has been dubbed “the anxious generation.” Any adult who has the opportunity to walk alongside these anxious ones knows how painful it can be. Sometimes we need someone who has walked this road in both directions to provide light and insight. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Nichole
in Loneliness
Three Tips for Walking Through Loneliness
Loneliness is a painful feeling of being alone, forsaken, and/or forgotten. Everyone has experienced times of feeling disconnected from others, and if this feeling intensifies, it can often be accompanied by thoughts of “no one cares” or “I’m all alone.” Loneliness occurs for many different reasons and is no “respecter