343 Ministries Podcast

All of us want to be forgiven, but how willing are we to forgive others? Sometimes it seems right to hold onto a grudge, doesn't it? Or maybe it just makes us feel powerful in the moment? In this episode, you'll find that you have the power to either forgive people or to remain unforgiving , and we'll give you some practical ideas of how to begin the process of reconciliation with anyone in your l...

Everyone wants to connect with the ones they love the most, but connection takes humility. And humility isn't easy, is it? Regardless of the ease, God created YOU to be connected to Him and to other people. Therefore, God created you to be able to be humble. And true, eternal connection with God and others through Jesus Christ begins with that mindset. In the second part of this NEW episode , we f...

True prosperity does not come through the mighty... it comes through the humble. In God's plan, He wants humble followers who love others the way He does. True, eternal prosperity in God's Kingdom begins with that mindset. In this NEW episode , we discuss how God views prosperity and success. There is a process that God uses to draw people back to Himself. And in this story, He gives us clarity ab...

We all want to see the most beautiful places and things in our lifetime, don't we? But what if you couldn't see them when you got there, even though they were right in front of you? Talk about disappointing! In this episode, we're going to talk about how humility often brings us to a place where we get a chance to renew our perspectives on life. We'll discuss how you can keep from being blinded by...

Nobody is motivated by pain and struggle . But sometimes pain is what helps us to grow stronger. In this episode, we're going to talk about how God's path toward great strength with great humility requires some pain, but it leads to a great reward . Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com . Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Give to 343 Ministries...

We all want to be strong. Don't we? But the strength God wants you to have is not only physical strength. In this first episode of our new season, The Path to True Strength: How To Be Strong and Humble , we're going to help you start developing the spiritual strength you need to more easily face difficult people and circumstances with confidence and humility. And when you do that, God will help yo...

Everyone wants to leave a great legacy. Right?! As Paul said in Philippians 1, God is at work in YOU at this very moment to help you leave the great legacy He has designed for you to leave. But will you partner with Him so that you can? In this episode, Todd discusses two things: 1) what it means to leave a God-sized legacy vs. a Me-sized legacy, and 2) the steps you can take toward leaving your G...

New Year's resolutions, and especially spiritual ones, are so difficult to keep! In spite of the difficulty, Jesus encouraged his friends to continue making progress in their spiritual life here on earth. And, he promised that if they would pursue spiritual growth with God's help, they would be rewarded by God in His Kingdom. In part deux of this New Year's series, you'll learn how YOU can be a po...

New Year's resolutions, and especially spiritual ones, are so difficult to keep! Why should we even try to set them? Christians need to make spiritual resolutions each year because Jesus taught that those who make progress in their spiritual life here on earth will be rewarded by God in His Kingdom. Ok, so how do we do that? And what even are the spiritual goals of a Christian? In this special fir...

Greatness is only reserved for certain people, right? Not according to Jesus. In our pursuit of greatness in this world, we often attempt to achieve it by any means necessary. But true and eternal greatness is based on a different way and a different path. In this episode, we'll examine that different way, and we will see that Jesus offers greatness to anyone who is willing to learn about it from...

Kids approach the world and God with a sense of wonder about everything. They're not afraid to share a thought or idea no matter how silly it may sound. Can we approach God in a similar way? Yes! Jesus encouraged the disciples to become child-like in their faith, and if they would do that they would find the greatness that God wanted for them. In this episode, we'll talk about how it's easier than...

Why would anyone follow a leader to their death? Sounds too risky to me. Then why do millions of people still claim to want to follow Jesus to the cross? In this episode, we consider whether the risk of following Jesus is really worth the reward.  Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com . Give to 343 Ministries at...

Everyone is afraid of something. When you help someone escape fear, you have their best interest in mind. But do you really have the power and influence to do that? In this episode, you'll learn a simple, actionable step for experiencing an end to your fears and helping someone else to do the same. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email...

Hate is powerful, but love is greater. When people hate you, how do you respond? In this episode you'll learn actionable steps for how to be prepared when someone hates you and how to respond with love instead of hate. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com . Give to 343 Ministries at www.343ministries.com/give .

You have a powerfully, significant voice. God wants you to use your voice to do courageous things. But, because our voices are so powerful, they can be used in destructive ways without us even knowing it. So how can we be more careful with our words so they can bring goodness to those we influence? In this episode you'll learn actionable steps to safeguard how you say things so that you are sharin...

Everyone is a producer. In part one of this episode, we learned a simple process for how to begin producing the best things in life. In part two, we'll discuss how to put this process into action so that you can start sharing the best things you produce with the people in your life.  Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343minis...

Everyone is a producer. We all are producing something. But how do you know the things you are producing are the things you really want to be producing? In this episode, we'll take a closer look at how circumstances in life effect what people produce and how we can learn a simple process for choosing to produce the best things.  Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe t...

Relationships are so important. God offers us the gift of confidence and freedom in our relationships with others. So why is it that so many of us don't feel confident and free in some of our most important relationships? There can be many reasons for this, but in this episode you'll learn some actionable steps to help you begin experiencing confidence and freedom in ALL your relationships.  Follo...

God has positioned you to influence the people around you. You have that kind of power! But how are you using your influence? In this episode, you'll learn two things: 1) what kind of actionable steps it takes to grow in your faith; and 2) that growing in your faith is directly linked to how often you bless the people around you.  Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe...

True community is all about trust. But what can you do when you lose someone's trust or when they lose your trust? Can trust be restored? In this episode, you'll learn how to use one actionable strategy and process to build trust in your relationships over time and on purpose. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.c...

YOU are a cultivator. But what are you intentionally cultivating into the people who mean the most to you? To find the answer to that question, you need to start with your own heart. Who is cultivating your heart? In this episode, you'll hear one actionable strategy to accomplish the 2 most important things this New Year: 1) find out what the good things of God are; and, 2) learn how to begin cult...

Special Christmas Eve Episode! Why would God send a baby to save the world? In this special Christmas Eve message, Todd explains the deep, personal significance that sending a baby means for ALL of us. Merry Christmas! In this episode, you'll also hear some actionable strategies for how to connect with God and others this Christmas in new and meaningful ways. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredith...

YOU can experience joy! Joy is what Christmas is all about... right? But are you able to experience joy consistently? In this episode, you'll hear some actionable strategies for how YOU really can experience joy again or for the first time. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com . Give to 343 Ministries' Year-End...

You have influence. How are you using it to help your neighbors? In this episode, you'll hear some actionable strategies for how to influence the people in your life, your neighbors, friends, and family, so that God can use YOU to bring goodness into their life and yours. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com ....

You have a distinct voice. God has been positioning YOU to use it. Are you prepared to use it for good? In this episode, you'll hear some actionable strategies for how to find your voice and use it to make the contribution YOU are designed to make. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries weekly email at www.343ministries.com .