Connecting Faith & Life with Mister Brown

Pastor Josh Galgan joins me on the podcast to discuss passing our faith onto the next generation. Watch part 2 https://youtu.be/j9dCbOz-JwQ [0:00] Intro [1:20] Josh Galgan's video about passing the faith on to the next generation [3:27] Why did Josh make the video? [4:20] Josh's role in church [5:40] Misinterpreting scripture, 1 Corinthians 10:13 [6:22] Interpreting scripture correctly, John 15:4-...

Pastor Josh Galgan joins me on the podcast to discuss passing our faith onto the next generation. Watch part 1 https://youtu.be/6KI3uQ6rDw0 [0:00] Where do our thoughts come from? [4:45] No longer bound by sin [5:50] Helping our kids memorize scripture [8:20] Teaching our kids to think critically [10:40] Resources for families Bible lessons and memory verses for kids https://proclaimministries.com...

Do I have to read my Bible to be a Christian? Learning to play duck, duck, goose. We need to stop pretending we are not going to die. All of this, and more, on this episode of Connecting Faith & Life! Do I have to read my Bible to be a Christian? Technically, no; but let me ask you this: Do you have to read your playbook as an athlete? Do you have to listen to your spouse if you’re married? Do you...

“Death is no punishment to the believer; it is the gate of endless joy.” -Charles Spurgeon Death is something we don’t like talking about, but something that is going to happen to all of us. We need to stop pretending we are not going to die, and start living knowing we are. The ultimate question is going to be “what did you do with Jesus Christ?” Because for the believer, death is not the end! An...

Do I have to read my Bible to be a Christian? Technically, no; but let me ask you this: Do you have to read your playbook as an athlete? Do you have to listen to your spouse if you’re married? Do you have to listen to your GPS when going somewhere unknown? The requirement for Christianity is not that you read the Bible, but that you place your faith and trust in Christ alone. Salvation comes throu...

How to stay focused on God’s plan for your life, summer ministry update, and an interview with a Proclaim Partner; all on this episode of Connecting Faith & Life! Life is full of seasons. Seasons of jobs, houses, relationships, school, etc… you may not know what God’s entire plan is for your life; but you can choose to do your best to honor God in whatever season you are in! I like to say that we...

How to stay focused on God’s plan for your life?  Life is full of seasons. Seasons of jobs, houses, relationships, school, etc… you may not know what God’s entire plan is for your life; but you can choose to do your best to honor God in whatever season you are in! I like to say that we need to, “Bloom where you have been planted.”  The clarifying question, “What is mine to do, to glorify You?” is...

Why aren't kids learning the Bible? Check out this video to see what one of our Proclaim Partners has to say about that question, as well as, “Why did you choose to become a Proclaim partner?” [Hint = VBS] Thank you to all of our Proclaim partners! Support Proclaim Ministries How To Teach A Memory Verse Genesis 1:1 Psalm 119:11 Matthew 2:2 Psalm 119:105

Kids Ministry is important and I'm not here to bash it. However, as a body of Christians, I think we are lacking in discipling parents to teach their own kids and in training teachers to teach kids. I want to challenge ALL of us to build up the body of Christ. [0:00] Intro [1:12] The State of Kids Ministry [14:20] Final Thoughts Bible Verses: Ephesians 4:11-12 Genesis 1:27 Proclaim Kids Ministries...

What music are you listening to? Does it honor God? Listen to this episode to learn more about how music can impact you. [0:00] Intro [2:10] Apply Philippians 4:8 to secular music [8:20] From my playlist [10:00] Shai Linne Doxology Intro [12:40] Theology and Doxology OR Idolatry [18:30] Final Thoughts Bible Verses: Philippians 4:8 Support Proclaim Ministries Music's role in your spiritual journey:...

"But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." James 1:22 Be a doer and not just a hearer. [0:00] Intro [1:50] Are you self-deceived? [8:50] Final Thoughts Bible Verses: James 1:22 Philippians 2:3 2 Corinthians 10:12 Psalm 139:23-24 Psalm 34:18 It is important to be doers of God's word, not just hearers who deceive ourselves (James 1:22). This verse helps me reflect on my...

Do you want to be caught doing this? [0:00] Intro [2:30] Would you want to be caught doing this? [16:00] Final Thoughts Bible Verses: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 2 Corinthians 5:20 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Colossians 3:23-24 Matthew 5:16 Do you want to be caught doing this? Being faithful? Hopefully, the answer is yes.  “This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of...

If you're worried about something, there's a solution for it. [0:00] Intro [1:20] Don't worry [11:10] Do this [17:16] Final Thoughts Bible Verses: Matthew 6:25-34 Philippians 4:6-7 Daniel 3 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 2 Corinthians 1:8-9 We all have things we worry about. Worrying seems to come naturally to many of us. I want to encourage you to stop worrying and instead focus on what Jesus teaches in Ma...

Have you heard the statement "Go big or go home"? Today's episode shares a different perspective: Do the ordinary well. Get our app to listen on your favorite podcast platform https://proclaimministries.com/app [0:00] Intro [4:08] Go big or go home? [16:30] Final Thoughts Life With the Browns Hello Mrs. Brown It is our desire at Proclaim Ministries to help you connect your faith with your life. Th...

Read Psalm 19 for a prayer that will change your day. [0:00] Intro [1:25] Impulsiveness [2:50] Psalm 19 [9:30] Pray this every day [17:00] Final thoughts Thought of the Day Bible Verses: Proverbs 10:19 Psalm 19 Romans 3:23 Ephesians 5:1-2 Galatians 5:19-21 Psalm 139:7-10 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 I used to be very impulsive in speech and in action. I was so impulsive that as a young adult, I put cake...

God can't go anywhere. He knows us and is present throughout our lives, from before birth to eternity. I find this very comforting. God is present in difficult times and in good times. Though pain and suffering will find us, we can trust in God's goodness and sovereignty. [0:00] Intro [0:50] Connecting faith and life [5:00] God's omnipresence [17:30] Psalm 139 [20:30] Final Thoughts Bible Verses:...

Spending time with Jesus and being filled with the Holy Spirit leads to boldness and a different way of living. Be salt and light in the world, representing God in your work and daily life. God created us for a purpose and living for Him is the key to a fulfilling life. Share your faith and identity with confidence, inspiring others to do the same. [0:00] Intro [0:50] My PB&J taught me this [7:25]...

Do you celebrate Easter or Resurrection Sunday? The importance comes in what you are focusing on: Jesus Christ or external celebrations and traditions. [0:00] Intro [0:43] Easter vs Resurrection Sunday [6:42] Memory verse challenge [17:45] 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 [19:55] Final Thoughts Bible Verses: Romans 14:1-8 1 Corinthians 15 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 2 Corinthians 5:21 Genesis 1:27 Romans 5:12 Roman...

Just because you hear a knock at your door, it doesn’t mean you need to answer it. That is true with sin too. As a believer, you are not a slave to sin. You have the freedom to choose how you respond to external influences. You do not need to answer the door when sin knocks. [0:00] Intro [0:50] When sin knocks on the door [8:36] Romans 6:1-14 [17:00] Final Thoughts Bible Verses: Romans 5:12-17 Gen...

Self-care is important, but life is not all about you. Of course, we don’t want to take this to extremes. We do need to take care of ourselves, but not at the expense of our relationship to Jesus and others. Even Jesus took time to be alone with the Father. There is a balance between serving others and taking care of yourself.  [0:00] Intro [0:50] J.O.Y. [3:00] It’s not about you [6:00] What is mo...

It is vitally important to trust in God's wisdom and guidance. Trusting God is transformative. We may not always understand our circumstances, but we can rely on God's faithfulness. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” - Proverbs 3:5-6.  [0:00] Intro [1:30] Nothing will change unt...

We need to consider others because Jesus did. He is our ultimate role model. In Philippians 2:1-11, Jesus is the example of considering others more significant than ourselves. [0:00] Intro [4:20] Sophia's Vlog [6:20] You should do this [9:45] Philippians 2: 1 - 11 [15:35] Romans 5: 6-8 [18:05] Ephesians 5: 25-33 [22:40] Final thoughts Olive Tree App Bible Verses: Philippians 2:1 - 11 Romans 5:6-8...

Mister Brown discusses the transformative role of music in our faith journey. Music can shape our minds, so it is important to exercise discernment when it comes to music. [0:00] Intro [3:00] A better playlist [12:30] Joy and freedom in what is good [19:00] Can music be redeemed? [28:00] Final thoughts Bible Verses: Romans 12:1-2 2 Corinthians 4 Philippians 3:7-11 Psalm 2 2 Timothy 2:13 2 Corinthi...

There is something much worse than prison. It is eternal separation from God. But God has provided a rescuer. It’s Jesus Christ. [0:00] Intro [3:50] When I was in jail [12:40] From my playlist [24:00] Question: How can I have a better relationship with God? Bible Verses: Colossians 1:13 - 14 2 Corinthians 5:21 James 4:8 - 10 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 Colossians 3:23-24 James 4:4 1 John 1:5 Psalm 103:12...

For me, changing the music I listen to has helped me to focus more on the Lord. I believe consuming music that aligns with our beliefs and values is important. I want to periodically share my playlist with you, to encourage you and give you some godly music options. One of my favorite songs is by the band Rend Collective that resonates with the idea of Christ rescuing us from darkness. The song "R...