Ordinary Discussions with Jeremy McCommons

In part 2 of this podcast, we have Colton Burpo and Todd Burpo sharing more about their experience. Colton answers some questions about Heaven. Colton and Todd share about how their story has helped so many, but also has brought adversity and hardship to their door. They also share some of what they have learned though this experience. Thanks for listening! Part 1: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.li...

Colton and Todd Burpo Discuss the Story of Heaven Is For Real. During surgery on his ruptured appendix, Colton Burpo went to Heaven, then came back! In this episode, Colton shares what it was like growing up with that experience. Todd shares about having a son who was able to tell him all about heaven, and about their experience with writing the book and adapting the movie Heaven is For Real. Stay...

Join us as our guest, Chris Davenport, discusses the topic of sharing Jesus in today’s cancel culture crazed world. Why should we share Him? What is keeping us quiet? Are you scared to share? How do we overcome fear of other’s thoughts and reactions, and much more! The Bridge Church: https://www.thebridgefxbg.org/

Can you be ordinary if people call you extraordinary? 3 time Olympian and world class athlete Kristina (Koznick) Landa joins us tells her story of rediscovering her faith. While competing around the world as top 8 Athlete in skiing, Kristina became one of the US most decorated female slalom racers. Between racing 12 World Cup seasons with six World Cup wins, 20 podiums and 55 top ten finishes, bei...

How are you feeling...really? Would you say you're strong, deeply rooted and growing in the Lord? Or have you felt like you are going through a dry season, with a lack of nourishment? As Christians we are told where we find strength and how to continue to grow strong in the Lord. Tim Crews, Pastor of Growth church, shares with us the origin of his church, the foundation of his faith and how he...

Bob Sorge was a pastor, worship leader, teacher, preacher, and more. When, in 1992, he lost his voice, he had a hard time reconciling who he believed God to be with what he had experienced. From a place of desperation, he dove into the mysteries of the secret place with God. Since then, Bob has been speaking words of wisdom and writing books to help others find their secret place with God. Listen...

I'm not good enough. I've messed up too many times. God doesn't want to use me. These are words WE (not God) have said way too often to ourselves. We want to encourage you that God can use you no matter your circumstances! Take a look at the Bible. We have great examples in Moses, David, Paul, Peter, and Rahab. God used these people with past failures and sin to do great things.

"It feels like a hallmark holiday." Regardless of how you feel about the holiday, Valentines Day is a reminder to love our spouses. We should be intentionally pursuing them year round. Take the time to learn about each other. What are your love languages? What are your ideal dates? How do you like your steak? Listen in to learn some of our crew's answers to these questions... 5 Love Languages Book...

"I look at Everest not as something great that I've done, but something great that the Lord has done in my life." Listen in as Eric Alexander, a nationally known speaker and record-holding mountaineer shares his journey of climbing Mt. Everest. To date, 310 people have died attempting to summit Everest, but Eric completed what few people will ever do while guiding a blind man to the summit! This i...

Have you wanted to set goals and didn’t know where to start? Do you struggle keeping up with goals? Do you forget your goals? If you need help settings goals listen in to this episode where Jeremy shares his process. Learn not just about setting goals, but about defining success, reflecting on the past, and planning fun! Goal setting template: https://ordinarymovement.com/goals-opt-in Podcast...

We wish you all a wonderful holiday season. Don't forget to take time to remember why we celebrate Christmas. If you need some new holiday traditions, or want to hear about how Ordinary Movement has grown this year, listen in!

Do you live a Faith life of urgency? Are the most important things in your life the most urgent, or do you find them taking the back burner? In this podcast, Jeremy and Emily will discuss living a faith life of urgency and how to keep the most important things in life the most urgent. They will discuss 4 key aspects that will give you practical steps and tools to living a life of urgency.

Does a disciple have to make disciples? Is making disciples really an indication of being a disciple? In this podcast, Emily and Jeremy discuss these questions and many others as they explore discipleship principle #7, Make Disciples.

In today’s world, “love” is everywhere. It’s a greeting and a goodbye. It’s the opposite of hate, or even a requirement to be allowed to hate something else. It’s some people’s identity! The Word of God tells us this, that God IS love. Listen in to this podcast on the discipleship principle: Love Others. Jeremy and Emily will share some thoughts on why this is hard, and how to do it better.

We have more exciting news! Ordinary Discussions podcast is getting a new host!!! Aaron Rayford has agreed to donate his time and expertise to co-host the podcast. Listen in to hear how he and Jeremy came to this decision, and what it means for future podcast. Secrets of the Secret Place: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1937725553/

What is success? Is it something you define for yourself or something others define for you? Join us in this episode as Jeremy does a podcast in the backcountry Wilderness of Colorado.   He will discusses his thoughts around success in a very interesting setting with some even more interesting guest!

We have a big announcement!  Join us as Jeremy and Alex (Director of Operations) discuss a big change.  They will discuss why the change was needed, how this change will affect you and why it was necessary.  Take a quick listen to stay connected to where we are headed.

Sharing Jesus with others is often something many of us struggle with, but why? In this podcast Jeremy and Emily discuss discipleship principle #5, Share Him. They will address the biggest struggles many of us encounter when sharing the Gospel and how to overcome them.  Listen in to get encouragement and tools that will help you be a better disciple and sharer of the Good...

What are the things you value most in your life? Did they require sacrifice? Can you highly value something that takes no level of sacrifice? What about your faith? Sacrifice is a word that can scare a lot of us. Jesus calls us to follow Him, and tells us it will require sacrifice. Why do you think sacrifice is part of His plan? In this episode, Jeremy and Emily talk about what sacrifice entails,...

Listen in as Emily and Jeremy discuss discipleship principle #3: Obey Him.  Have you ever wondered why God requires obedience?  Do you often find it hard to understand and walk out some of his commands?  In this episode, we will discuss the importance of obeying God.  We will dissect different types of obedience, the pitfalls around walking this out, and why obedience...

In this episode Emily and Jeremy discuss principle #2 of Discipleship: Know Him.  We often equate knowing God to how well we know the Bible.  While this is certainly important in our Christian walk it is only part of knowing Him.  Listen in as we discuss what it really means to know God.

Accepting Jesus comes with more than just knowing and recognizing who God is. In this podcast on the first principle of discipleship, Emily and Jeremy talk about what it truly means to accept Jesus into your life. They share why it is more than knowledge of who He is and why we should be willing to take that first step.

Is the word discipleship intimidating to you? Have you considered it but felt unqualified? Do you think you have to be perfect to disciple others? Our culture tends to make discipleship feel out of reach. We think it's for only those who have their walk with the Lord down perfect. In this intro to discipleship, Jeremy and Emily talk about why discipleship is for everyone. They break it down to the...

Have you been able to hear the Holy Spirit speaking to you? If not, have you heard Him before? Is something different now? Many of us have experienced the Holy Spirit at one time or another. We've heard Him speaking to us, but other times we don't. In this podcast Jeremy and Emily share about some reasons why we may not be hearing Him speak. They also share about the greatest benefit of knowing th...

In part 2 of the podcast on the Holy Spirit, Emily and Jeremy talk through questions surrounding the Holy Spirit. Why do we study Him? Why our theological differences or opinions over the Holy Spirit shouldn't divide us. Why do you need to be willing to be lead versus always in control?