Living on Purpose

Pastor John and Sam talk about our new sermon series: "Conflict Management" and taking your faith seriously. This week's sermon was titled "Time To Grow Up." Scripture references in this episode for further study: 1 Corinthians 1:4-17; Judges 5:23; 1 Corinthians 12:27; 1 Corinthians 13:1-3; Ephesians 4:3-6. Leave us a review and share the podcast! #WeAreEmmanuel

Pastor John and Sam talk about following God's Will today. Too many Christians have misplaced their passion into areas and avenues that produce no eternal consequence! Let us know your start, bench, cut for summer outdoor water activities: Slip n' Slide, The "Blob", and Water Balloon Fights. Scripture references in this episode for further study: Ruth 4; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Deuteron...

Happy allergy season! Are you willing to take a risk for a reward? Pastor John and Sam talk today about personal risks as well as the risks that Ruth and Boaz took. Let us know your start, bench, cut for meat "done-ness": Medium Rare, Medium, or Medium Well. Scripture references in this episode for further study: Ruth 3; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Ezekiel 16:8. Leave us a review and share the podc...

Who else is loving this series on Ruth? Pastor John and Sam talk today about Boaz being single and Ruth-less (sorry couldn't help it)! Actually, we talk about how Ruth's character and gratitude helped her to take the next step in faith, we hope it encourages you today. Let us know your start, bench, cut for hot dog styles: Detroit, Flint, or Chicago-style. Scripture references in this epis...

Just the 2 of us! Pastor John and Sam are back to recap our newest sermon series "Bitter To Better: The Story of Ruth"! We also brought back the Start, Bench, Cut game so play along and comment your favorite Memorial Day weekend activity! Scripture references in this episode for further study: Ruth 1; Philippians 4:6-7; 2 Corinthians 1:3-5; Psalm 119:105 If you have a podcast question, y...

You're in for a triple treat this week - ANOTHER GUEST SPEAKER joins Pastor John and Sam! Scripture references in this episode for further study: Deuteronomy 6:4-9; 1 Samuel 2:28-29; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Titus 2:6-8; Proverbs 22:6 If you have a podcast question, you can email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

There is no "Silver bullet" for fixing family problems. You're in for another treat with ANOTHER GUEST SPEAKER this week! Alec Hraba, the Youth Pastor at Emmanuel joins Sam to talk about the important topic of Christian character qualities that were covered in Sunday's sermon about the vine and branches. Scripture references in this episode for further study: John 15:1-25; Ephesi...

You're in for a treat with a GUEST SPEAKER this week! Brandon Robertson, the Campus Director at Emmanuel's Grand Blanc campus joins Sam to talk about the important topic of Christian character qualities that were covered in Sunday's sermon about Joseph in the Old Testament. Scripture references in this episode for further study: Genesis 37:19-28; Genesis 39:2-4, 20-23; Genesis 45:4-15;...

During Family Emphasis Month, Pastor John and Sam will be recapping the main points from Sunday's sermon. This week's sermon title was "Commitment to Roles." Scripture references in today's episode for further study: 1 Corinthians 11:3; 1 Peter 3:7; Ephesians 5:22-33; Genesis 3:16; 1 Peter 3:1-2; Proverbs 31:10-31; Ephesians 6:1-3; Colossians 3:20. If you have a podcast quest...

During Family Emphasis Month, Pastor John and Sam will be recapping the main points from Sunday's sermon. Let us know in the comments what your start-bench-cut is for your favorite "fancy" ice cream flavor is. Scripture references in today's episode for further study: Proverbs 12:1 & 29:1; Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:19,21; Psalm 103:11-12; 2 Corinthians 5:18-21; 2 Corinthian...

In this REWIND episode from 2024, Pastor John and Sam talk about the significance of Holy Week. We hope you can join us in person for this Easter weekend on Friday, April 3rd and Sunday, April 5th! Learn more at www.weareemmanuel.life/easter Scripture references in this episode that we hope you'll use in personal and/or family devotionals: Palm Sunday - Matthew 21:1-11; Luke 19:29-30 Holy Mond...

In a little over a week, we will celebrate THE GREATEST EVENT IN HUMAN HISTORY - EASTER SUNDAY! Pastor John and Sam talk about the importance of Easter and some best practices for getting your heart ready and for getting your family ready to experience Easter. Please share today's episode and INVITE someone to join you for church - it may change their WHOLE LIFE! Here's the Passion Week Ti...

You're in for a treat with a GUEST HOST this week - Ken Tison, the Executive Pastor for Emmanuel joins pastor John to talk about the important topic of Extended Family Dynamics! As we always start, let us know in the comments what your start-bench-cut picks are for the NCAA Basketball Tournament Nicknames! If you have a podcast question, you can email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel...

We're back in sunny/rainy/cloudy/windy Michigan! Let us know in the comments what your start-bench-cut is for your favorite coffee drink! Scripture references in today's episode for further study: Matthew 5:31-32; Matthew 19:1-9; Genesis 2:24; Deuteronomy 21:1-4; James 4:4; 1 Corinthians 7:10-14. *Disclaimer - This podcast is not intended to replace professional marriage therapy. If you&#3...

Greetings from sunny Florida! (Just kidding, we recorded this in cold Michigan.) Let us know in the comments what your start-bench-cut is for your favorite sports cars! Scripture references in today's episode for further study: Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Hebrews 10:23-25; James 1:22; James 2:14-17. If you have a podcast question, you can email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Warm weather or cold weather, we're so glad you're listening to today's episode! We don't shy away from controversial topics, please listen to this episode with grace and patience! Let us know in the comments what your start-bench-cut is for your favorite parts of spring? If you have a podcast question, you can email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We don't shy away from controversial topics, please listen to this episode with grace and patience! Let us know in the comments what your start-bench-cut is for Winter Olympic sports! Scripture references in today's episode for further study: John 8:1-11; Romans 13:1-7 If you have a podcast question, you can email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠...

Have a SUPER week, listeners! Let us know what your start-bench-cut is for Super Bowl appetizers! Scripture references in today's episode for further study: Proverbs 27:17 Register HERE for the Men's Event Feb 6th at Emmanuel Flint. If you have a podcast question, you can email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Warm yourself up with a new episode! Let us know what your start-bench-cut is for vacation destinations. Scripture references in today's episode for further study: Romans 12:2; Psalm 119:105; Romans 10:16-17; Isaiah 55:11. What gameplan are you going to go with? If you have a podcast question, you can email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Bundle up for a hot podcast episode! Let us know what your start-bench-cut is for our favorite potato chip flavors. Scripture references in today's episode for further study: Revelation 17:1-18; Revelation 18: 2-19 If you have a podcast question, you can email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠...

Let us know what your start-bench-cut is for upscale fast food options. Ten Achievable Goals for 2026: 1) More Bible Reading - Romans 10:17 2) Less Anxious Thinking - 2 Corinthians 10:5 3) More Sacrifices - Romans 12:1 4) Less Eating & More Exercise - 1 Timothy 4:8a 5) More Contentment - 1 Timothy 4:8b 6) Less Drama - James 1:19-20 7) More Rest - Mark 6:31 8) Less Activity - Psalm 90:12 &...

Celebrate with us! Thanks so much for staying with us for 3 whole seasons, we're pumped to start the NEW YEAR off with our 4th season of the podcast! Let us know what your start-bench-cut is for New Years Resolutions. Tune in next week for 10 POWERFUL GOALS for 2026. If you have a podcast question, you can email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

It's a Holly, Jolly podcast! Let us know what your start-bench-cut is for our Least Favorite Christmas Songs. Scripture references in today's episode for further study: Revelation 20:13-15; Matthew 25:46; Psalm 88:3; Luke 16:19-31; 2 Chronicles 28:3; Jeremiah 7:31-32; Mark 9:43-48; Revelation 14:11 & 20:10; Matthew 8:12 & 13:42; Mark 9:43-48; 2 Peter 2:4; Matthew 25:41; 2 Thessalon...

Welcome back to the podcast! Let us know what your start-bench-cut is for our Christmas Movies Edition - It's A Wonderful Life, Home Alone, and Elf. Scripture references in today's episode for further study: 1 Peter 2:2; 1 Corinthians 3:1-3; Hebrews 5:11-14; James 1:22 If you have a podcast question, you can email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Welcome back to the podcast! Let us know what your start-bench-cut is for our Winter Activities edition - Sledding, Skiing, and Snowball fights. John and Sam dive into this controversial topic about disciplining children in a biblical manner. Scripture references in today's episode for further study: Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21; Proverbs 23:13-14; Proverbs 13:24; Proverbs 22:15; Proverbs 29...