Sowing and Growing

This week John sits down for a deeply insightful interview with guest Mohamad Faridi as he unpacks the true meaning of Jihad, Islam, the Muslim culture, and why he left it all for a relationship with Jesus.

If the title of this episode alone triggers you, then you might be a snowflake or Facebook fanatic. This week we talk about emotions and how to manage them Spirit, Soul, and Body.

Everyone loves to hear from God. When He speaks sometimes it's audible, sometimes it's the still small voice in our spirit. This week our discussion revolves around what revelation is, how to let it transform your life, as well as sharing personal stories from when God revealed things in our own lives.

Our guest this week is Wayne Pollard. He is a prominent figure in the valley whose influence reaches even farther than the western slope. Wayne is a distinguished businessman With decades of experience ranging from agriculture to real estate with multiples ventures in between. In this episode, we learn the key ingredient that makes Wayne's world a success.

We were meant to live life by design not default. The difference between the two is a good set of goals. This week we discuss what they are and why we need to have them in life.

Sharing your faith can be challenging. What do I say? How do I approach someone? What if it's awkward? These are questions that we all ask ourselves, but sharing your faith should be an easy and natural part of our daily lives. Today we discuss some practical tips on learning to share.

This week we have our second guest Casie Dunlap join us as we discuss the game of golf. Its many woes and joys and how it can relate to our Christian walk. Even if you don't play golf we encourage you to listen and learn how to trust the club.

Good things come to those who wait. The problem is the waiting part. This week our discussion revolves around the topic of patience and the reality of "how" we wait is just as important as how long we wait.

In the age of "toxic Masculinity" now more than ever it's important for men to know exactly who and what they're supposed to be. Today we discuss what it means to really be a man.

Sharpening a knife takes time and technique. Sharpening a friend is the same. This week we discuss what the phrase "iron sharpens iron" really means.

The Inaugural guest on Sowing & Growing is Mark Bintliff, the Pastor of New Creation Church Glenwood Springs. He is our Pastor, employer, and Mentor and on this week's episode, we discuss why people fall away from the faith and how to keep your own faith burning hot so it can stand the test of time.

In this episode, we dive into what makes the church unique and beautiful and why it's always better to be planted in the house.

"Ouch that's gonna leave a mark!" is a phrase we often hear. life is full of challenges that put us under pressure and tend to leave a mark. In this episode, we talk about bouncing back from adversity and letting the pressure within be greater than the pressure without.

Forgiveness always makes us better, but sometimes the process seems bitter. Today we discuss the costly but necessary decision to forgive.

The natural realm and spiritual realm often correlate, and the subject of pruning is no exception. This week we discuss the various techniques we've learned in maintenance when it comes to pruning trees and how it can relate and be applied in our spiritual lives.

Are other people your problem, or is it actually you? This week we discuss personality, its flaws, and how finding your true identity will help you overcome one of the biggest obstacles in life...yourself.

This week we talk about confrontation and dive into the practice of "sugar-coating". Is it really necessary, or are people just overly sensitive?

In our very first episode, we discuss our time working maintenance and how the simple act of keeping grass green can translate into living a life filled with green hope and green growth.

Who we are, why the name, and why you'll want to listen.