Bullying: Building Resiliency in our Children
“Be kind and tenderhearted” is a beautiful message from the gospel in Ephesians 4. But what happens when kindness is corrupted? People can be bitter, mad, angry, noisy, saying mean things. In the absence of that kind and tender heart, it opens the way for people to become or act
Four Negative Behaviors that Spell Trouble for Marriages Podcast Episode
Conflict does not spell doom in the marriage relationship. However, how we do conflict might. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Kaleb Beyer shares four behaviors that need to be avoided when “working things out” with your spouse. Kaleb explains what they are and how they can be avoided.
Mindfulness & Meditation Podcast Episode
Both the secular and the religious tout mindfulness and meditation. It’s no wonder, because they promise a great deal of health to the one who practices them. Does mindfulness and mediation, however, look the same across the secular and religious worldviews?
Family Dynamics
Paul reminds us that the church, similar to your own family, is one type of dynamic relationship system – “For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ” (1 Corinthians 12:1). Each
Navigating Conflict: Disagreeing Agreeably Webinar
We will disagree with others at times. Yet how we handle these disagreements makes a significant difference. This webinar recording looks at a healthy mindset and skillset to navigate conflict in a way which tends toward peace.
Sadness Podcast Episode
Sadness is a universal emotion that touches every life. Life’s challenges often bring moments of deep sorrow. As Christians, how can we navigate these feelings while staying anchored in God’s promises? Whether you’re in the midst of sadness or supporting a loved one through their struggles, this episode offers encouragement
Spiritual Growth Mindset Podcast Episode
Children love to grow. They know it is slow. They know it is for the better. Adults sometimes lose the growth mindset that children have. We forget that growth is for us too. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Isaac Funk and Arlan Miller reinvigorate the growth mindset for the
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Core Discipleship Conversations
These modules are designed to be used together as a small group to encourage discussion and relationship with fellow disciples to Jesus. Each module requires ~20 minutes and could work nicely for a Bible study group. Each module facilitates learning, application and conversation. The modules below apply to the overall
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The Church & Singleness
“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.” (John 1:12-13) For
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Walking Through Differences on the Pulpit Webinar
God designed us to be unique from each other in many ways. These differences can be used for strength or for division. How do we shift differences from barriers into the fullness which God intended?