Rules and Tools

In this episode, we’re joined by Scott Tiedgen, who shares his unique journey as a creative professional called into the political arena. Scott opens up about his passion to stand up for biblical values, especially as some Christians turn a blind eye to legislation that goes against Scripture. Scott shares a more in-depth history of the Founding Fathers' intent and how he used the analogy of a wal...

In this episode, we explore the intersection of faith and politics with two precinct delegates, Joel Studebaker and Brad Windemuller. Both are passionate about helping Christians view politics through a Biblical lens, and they offer insights on how to engage in the political process without compromising faith or values. We also discuss the importance of treating those with different beliefs or pol...

In this episode, we take a closer look at Matthew 7:3-5 "Why do you see the speck in your neighbor's eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye? Or how can you say to your neighbor, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye' while the log is in your own eye?" We sit down with Dean Vander Mey, who talks about the importance of lovingly confronting our friends when they’re 'in the weeds.' Dean emph...

In this episode, we sit down with Jason Schoellen, a father of two from Georgia, to discuss his article, 6 Ideas from an Average Dad on Raising Strong, Confident Kids. Tune in to hear his reflections on fatherhood and raising his children to be strong, confident, and capable. For more on Jason’s ideas, check out his full article here: https://blog.upfaithandfamily.com/6-ideas-from-an-average-dad-o...

With the election around the corner, how should Christians think about their role in the voting booth? In this episode, we sit down with Steve Prince, a 26-year military veteran and director of Warriors Set Free, to dive into the importance of making thoughtful, faith-driven decisions at the polls. In this episode, Steve shares the difference between lawlessness and righteousness in today’s politi...

Have you ever heard God speak directly to your heart? What if He told you, "You're Worth Fighting For"? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jeff Orsenigo, the director of Battle Worth Fighting Ministry in Atlanta, Georgia, to discuss the importance of surrounding ourselves with people we trust to help us through our “blind spots.”Jeff’s mission is to share the testimonies of men and women w...

L******m to the Right and S*************n to the Left! Staying on the straight and narrow path can be challenging in a world where distractions and deceptions are ever-present. But why is staying on this path so crucial for believers? The answer is that outlying the path are two ditches: the traps of legalism on one side and over-spiritualization on the other. In this episode of the Rules & To...

Today, we welcome a good friend, Chuck Koll, Founder of The Road Map Ministries in Big Rapids, MI, to talk about the Lies of the Enemy.  From Day One in the Garden of Eden, deception has been the devil's most effective tactic for tricking us into believing lies about ourselves or others. We want to look at some of the most common lies we see in ministry today and the root of those lies. We also co...

Welcome back to the Rules & Tools podcast for Part 2 of “The Danger of Positional Truth Explained!” In this episode, we’ll examine the dangers of misinterpreting scripture through a first-person lens and how this affects our perception of Positional Truth. Dave McIntyre, director of Set Free Global, explains that according to scripture, our identity is NOT positional and God is not wearing ros...

In this episode of Rules & Tools, we explore the concept of Positional Truth and its impact on our lives. In this episode, we discuss the crucial question: How can you live as holy if you don’t believe you are holy? Join us as we delve into how renewing your mind involves transforming your understanding of who you are in Christ. We'll discuss how changing your mindset can align your behavior w...

I NEED A COACH! We all do! In this episode, we open up by talking about how, in life, we seek expertise and advice from people who have done or been through what we are going through. We recognize this as it is no different from how we mature spiritually; we need to be discipled by those with the skill sets for targeted problems. In the Bible, Paul teaches by example, calling believers to be Imita...

In this week's episode, you will hear from your host, Jay Fettig, the director of Advancement at Set Free Ministries. Tag along as he talks about how we can all show Christ's testimony even in a 180-degree transformation and how he has learned to trust God's multiplication. He shares the simplicity of the gospel that God showed him through a hawk and a snake; that will make you want to shout, “I a...

Then What? I’ve done my Freedom Appointment and have been Set Free, but THEN WHAT? Welcome back, Pete Noor, Walking Free Facilitator and staff at Set Free. In today's episode, Pete explains the model we follow for our aftercare (after a Freedom Appointment), how it works, and why it works! He explains why discipleship does not produce fruit if it is not taught in the correct order.  Watch to learn...

Part 2 continues the conversation by discussing what having “Radical Faith” looks like. Does it look like hopping on that flight, or does it look like letting go of how you think things ought to be? BOTH! We invite you to join us for this week's podcast episode, which promises to be engaging and thought-provoking. We'll be delving into questions like, “What is the difference between Big C and Litt...

What does having “Radical Faith” look like? Does it look like hopping on that flight, or does it look like letting go of how you think things ought to be? BOTH! We invite you to join us for this week's podcast episode, which promises to be engaging and thought-provoking. We'll be delving into questions like, “What is the difference between Big C and Little C churches?” with our guest, Pauly Panque...

In this compelling episode of the Rules & Tools podcast, we sit down with Marty Johnson, the ministry and outreach coordinator of the Warriors Set Free branch of the ministry. Marty is a former Marine whose journey from the frontlines of combat to the forefront of ministry has been nothing short of inspirational. Through candid and heartfelt conversation, Marty recounts the pivotal moments tha...

Do people see Christ in you? We need to ask ourselves that question. In this episode, we ask, “What does it look like to be tapped into the Holy Spirit?” According to Barna Research, “94% of Christians do not have a Biblical worldview.” How, then, can we understand the truth without fear? See how Beds, Blankets, & Bananas may be your answer!  For more information, go to https://setfreemin.org/

In this week’s episode, Ray Van Drie joins us to discuss his experiences building an entire school campus to host 2,000 students in rural Uganda, all from his cell phone. He shares some of the struggles that he went through during the construction phases and the immense joy that he gets by volunteering for the project. One of his and his wife’s favorite aspects of their involvement in the relation...

Piggy-backing off our last episode, “What does the heart of God think about Pride?” Steve Vander Molen joins us to continue the conversation directed at matters of sins of the flesh. Steve and Jay dive straight into your questions about how to approach individuals who openly practice the sin of homosexuality and more. The crux of this delicate issue is to love the person and hate the sin. They und...

What does the heart of God think about Pride? Today, America is celebrating the month of June as “Pride Month”. Proverbs 16:5 says, "The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished" In today's episode, Dean Vander Mey, Director of Set Free Ministries, joins us again as we talk about the human condition of pride. We will take a thorough look into the Word of Go...

In this episode, Jay and Mac discuss questions about dreams and visions—things you may be wondering about. “ Does God use dreams and visions to communicate with believers today?” “How can we tell if a dream is from God or the Adversary?” They discuss how dreams and visions have been received and interpreted in the Bible, Old Testament, and New Testament and how that affects us today.  Dave McIntyr...

In this episode, our host, Jay Fettig, and our guest, Steve Prince, share personal testimonies that highlight the impact of discipleship in their lives. Whether it was through direct interaction or indirect influence from a book or teaching, they both experienced the transformative power of discipleship. They also explore the compelling call to disciple based on the gospel.  Steve Prince is the di...

Join us as we sit down with Steve Vander Molen to discuss common themes such as fear and depression that he sees as the USA director at Set Free. Steve Vander Molen joined the Set Free team over a year ago. He has rapidly become very involved with improving how we can effectively target areas of focus based on the personal intake questionnaires our ministry recipients fill out before meeting with...

Welcome back as we continue with last week's topic, Type A & B Trauma! As mentioned, dealing with trauma is nothing new for us. However, we are sharing how to identify a Type B traumatic experience that you may have experienced. You may have shoved it aside because you have never heard of it, and your “said trauma” was never validated. This explains why you may feel held back by something that...

In today's Episode, we will dive into an unpopular topic, Type A & B Trauma. While dealing with trauma is nothing new for us, we are sharing how to identify a Type B traumatic experience that you may have experienced. You may have shoved it aside because you have never heard of it and your “said trauma” was never validated. This explains why you may feel held back by something that “never real...