Connecting Faith & Life with Mister Brown

Is it better to obey God? How can you know? [0:00] Intro [3:45] Obedience vs... [12:40] Sacrifice - 1 Samuel 15 [24:00] Final thoughts Bible Verses: 1 Samuel 15 Psalm 139:23-24 1 John 1:5 Isaiah 64:6 1 John 1:9 Intellectually, we understand that it’s better to obey God rather than do our own thing. However, we still turn from God to go our own way. Why is that? This podcast episode is based on 1 S...

Are you frustrated with the increasing costs of living, and higher taxes and utility bills? Me too! In this podcast episode, I share my personal struggles with worrying about money and the Bible's teachings on trusting God with our finances. I know I shouldn’t worry. The Lord is trustworthy. [0:00] Intro [2:40] Matthew 6:25-34 [8:10] Philippians 4:4-7 [10:00] A word for you [13:20] Final thou...

In this episode of the Connecting Faith & Life Podcast, I grapple with the question of how much I love God. Can my love for God be quantified? How can my love for God be measured? A student asked me this question and it’s a great question.  [0:00] Intro [2:30] "How much do you love God?" [8:00] How to measure my love for God [13:20] Does God love me? [17:45] Final thoughts Romans 5:...

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...

Updates for April 2024 for Proclaim Ministries. [0:00] Intro [0:55] 2,000 downloads [1:40] VC Family [4:00] Leader training [5:00] Please pray - thank you! Get our app What Is Your Compelling Story? Preaching at VC Family | Acts 6 - 7 Colossians 1:13 memory verse We’d love to hear from you! "Live for God by connecting faith and life." Download our app to get notified every time we upload...

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 Corin...

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...

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 c...

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...

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...

What do basketball and baptisms have in common? Check out the March 2024 Proclaim Ministries update. [0:00] Intro [0:15] Basketball [2:20] Connecting Faith & Life Podcast [3:55] The Choose Well Program [7:22] Baptism [10:15] Prayer request [12:40] Thank you! 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 memory verse The Choose Well Program Support Proclaim Ministries Get our app   We’d love to hear from you! "Liv...

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...

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 [...

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...

Read Psalm 19 for a prayer that will change your day. Get our app to listen on your favorite podcast platform https://proclaimministries.com/app [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 t...

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 https://www.lifewiththebrowns.com https://proclaimministries.com/andrea-brown and hellomrsbrown.com It is our de...

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 https://proclaimministries.com/kids We all have things we worry about. Worrying seems to come naturally to many of us. I want to encourage you to stop wor...

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 o...

"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 Get our app https://proclaimministries.com/app It is important to be doers of God's word, not just hearers who dece...

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  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4OKLHU9mxE&list=OLAK5uy_lA-Bw1muE21cxQy2ncflr6bVg6ZeIakes&index=1 [12:40] Theology and Doxology OR Idolatry [18:30] Fina...

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 Mini...

Can you be unreasonable? I think we all can be unreasonable at times. I want to challenge you today to think of this: God has given you life. It's reasonable to live it for Him. [0:00] Intro [2:00] Being unreasonable [4:55] What is reasonable? [17:00] Final thoughts Bible Verses: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Psalm 104:27-29 Daniel 4 Romans 12:1-2 Galatians 2:20 John 15:5 Colossians 1:16 John 17:14-1...

Is this frightening statement true about you? I had to ask myself this question. It's a good measurement for starting the new year. [0:00] Intro [0:50] Is this true about you? [9:10] What is your purpose? [15:50] Final thoughts Bible Verses: Philippians 4:8 Psalm 112 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Romans 12:1-2 Romans 6:13-14 Are you lazy and undisciplined? I have come to realize that I can be lazy an...

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...

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...