The 813 Discussion

Hosts Samantha Opp and Pastor Paul Krueger discuss Psalm 12 and how accurately it describes some of the elements of our culture and society today. In addition they discuss the contrast of letting God's Word drive our thinking and actions instead of our culture.  If you want to reach out to us for prayer, questions about this podcast, comments, or requests for future shows you can email us at...

Hosts Samantha Opp and Pastor Paul Krueger discuss the 6 Drivers of Self-Concept and that how we see ourselves can have an significant impact on how we move forward in life.  If you want to reach out to us for prayer, questions about this podcast, comments, or requests for future shows you can email us at the following addresses:    SamanthaOpp813@gmail.com  PaulKrueger813@gmail.com  the813discuss...

How you see yourself describes your self-concept.  Join HLA Alumni Katie Bibbens-Adamski and Samantha Voce-Opp as they discuss with Pastor Paul, how their journey from at-risk teenager to moms, wives, and entrepreneurs has been riddled with challenges where they had to pay close attention to bringing their thoughts and view of themselves in to alignment with God's truth and view of them.  If...

How you see yourself describes your self-concept.  Join HLA Alumni Katie Bibbens-Adamski and Samantha Voce-Opp as they discuss with Pastor Paul, how their journey from at-risk teenager to moms, wives, and entrepreneurs has been riddled with challenges where they had to pay close attention to bringing their thoughts and view of themselves in to alignment with God's truth and view of them.  If...

What we pay attention to get's bigger!  By focusing on the identity and promises that God has secured for us we can walk with joy in our daily lives.  Join Pastor Paul and Samantha as they discuss this concept and share personal stories of how they deal with this in their daily lives.  If you want to reach out to us for prayer, questions about this podcast, comments, or requests for future sh...

In our culture we have bad examples all around us... none of us are good at following The Truth all of the time... this doesn't reflect on the quality of The Truth, it really reflects on us... Pastor Paul and Sam continue to discuss what it means to be open minded in and practical ways we can act on the truth.  If you want to reach out to us for prayer, questions about this podcast, comments,...

In our culture we have bad examples all around us... none of us are good at following The Truth all of the time... this doesn't reflect on the quality of The Truth, it really reflects on us... Pastor Paul and Sam start to discuss what it means to be open minded in part one of this two part episode.  If you want to reach out to us for prayer, questions about this podcast, comments, or requests...

Triggered!!!!  YOU MAKE ME SO MAD!  Pastor Paul and Samantha discuss how handling our anger properly is a key to living with joy.  In a world that consumes the latest "Karen Video" for entertainment, riots and destroys to be heard, and steeps itself in selfishness... it can be a challenge to live out the biblical principle, “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your w...

Affirm and Visualize the Truth!  When we align our thinking and actions with God's truth we can "flip the script" in our lives. Join Pastor Paul and Samantha as we explore this concept and discuss practical tools that will help you!  If you want to reach out to us for prayer, questions about this podcast, comments, or requests for future shows you can email us at the following addre...

Anchor to the truth and put it in to action!  When we align our thinking and actions with God's truth we can "flip the script" in our lives. Join Pastor Paul and Samantha as we explore this concept and discuss practical tools that will help you!  If you want to reach out to us for prayer, questions about this podcast, comments, or requests for future shows you can email us at the fo...

Choose the Right People!  The People we allow to vote on our choices and lives need to be the right ones if we are going to "junkproof" our lives.  Join Pastor Paul and Samantha as we explore this concept and discuss practical tools that will help you!  If you want to reach out to us for prayer, questions about this podcast, comments, or requests for future shows you can email us at the...

What you let in comes out!  Pastor Paul and Samantha discuss how we need to take care of what our minds are allowed to consume as much as we pay attention to what comes in to our bodies.  If you want to reach out to us for prayer, questions about this podcast, comments, or requests for future shows you can email us at the following addresses:    SamanthaOpp813@gmail.com  PaulKrueger813@gmail.com  ...

We live as though our circumstances affect our thinking when it should be the exact opposite!  In this episode, Pastor Paul and Sam discuss the difference and steps we all can take to "flip the script," and engineer our thinking to lead us in to walks of joy.  If you want to reach out to us for prayer, questions about this podcast, comments, or requests for future shows you can email us...

Samantha and Pastor Paul discuss self-worth... what it is and how to strengthen it..  If you want to reach out to us for prayer, questions about this podcast, comments, or requests for future shows you can email us at the following addresses:    SamanthaOpp813@gmail.com  PaulKrueger813@gmail.com  the813discussion@gmail.com   This show is sponsored by Hope Learning Academy and Fore Ellie Clothing. ...

Samantha and Pastor Paul discuss how you can recognize the REAL you and spot your imposter by looking for those, "Wow! That's Me!" moments.   If you want to reach out to us for prayer, questions about this podcast, comments, or requests for future shows you can email us at the following addresses:    SamanthaOpp813@gmail.com  PaulKrueger813@gmail.com  the813discussion@gmail.com   Th...

Samantha and Pastor Paul discuss the idea of how aligning our thinking to God's truth can help us live a joy filled life.   If you want to reach out to us for prayer, questions about this podcast, comments, or requests for future shows you can email us at the following addresses:    SamanthaOpp813@gmail.com  PaulKrueger813@gmail.com  the813discussion@gmail.com   This show is sponsored by Hope...

Samantha and Pastor Paul discuss the idea of being, "Quick-Down-Quick-Up," in life.  (Each moment is allowed to be a new beginning ) Whether it is in our relationships, through life's struggles, or when examining our self talk, we can operate in a way that keeps us joy-filled and thriving.  The key is that we can discipline our thinking to unlock our full potential as we move in to...

Samantha and Pastor Paul finish a 6 part series on how to follow God's Joy Filled Recipe for thriving relationships.  Part 6 includes the following scripture references used as a launching point for each item discussed (in the order they were discussed): 1 Corinthians 15:33  (NIV) 1 Peter 3:7  (NKJV) 1 Thessalonians 5:11  (NIV) 1 Peter 4:8  (NIV) 1 Corinthians 6:18  (NIV) 2 Corinthians 6:14 ...

This episode begins with a tribute to a mentor in Pastor Paul's life:   Pastor Daniel Johnston   December 29, 1944 - January 27, 2022 Samantha and Pastor Paul continue a 6 part series on how to follow God's Joy Filled Recipe for thriving relationships.  Part 5 includes discussions on: The Enemies of Great Relationships Selfishness Weak Boundaries Weak Identity Desperation from Insecurity...

Samantha and Pastor Paul continue a 6 part series on how to follow God's Joy Filled Recipe for thriving relationships.  Part 4 includes discussions on: Different Types of Intimacy Physical Intimacy. Emotional Intimacy. Intellectual Intimacy.  Creative Intimacy.  Experiential Intimacy.  Spiritual Intimacy.   People are hurt when they allow people too much vote in their lives when they haven&ap...

** THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE WITH THIS WEEK'S AUDIO :) Samantha and Pastor Paul continue a 6 part series on how to follow God's Joy Filled Recipe for thriving relationships.  Part 3 includes discussions on: Communication A Basic model for communication in relationships Noise and Noise reduction Time outs If you want to reach out to us for prayer, questions about this podcast, comments,...

Samantha and Pastor Paul begin a 6 part series on how to follow God's Joy Filled Recipe for thriving relationships.  Part 2 includes discussions on: Further understanding of the stairs of intimacy The two currencies of intimacy are trust and time The more stairs that exist between the bottom and top, the better our relationships will be We fall and lose balance in our relationships when we ru...

Samantha and Pastor Paul begin a 6 part series on how to follow God's Joy Filled Recipe for thriving relationships.  Part 1 includes discussions on: The stairway of Intimacy  How Purpose interacts with relational joy The Blessing of physical intimacy happening at the right time. If you want to reach out to us for prayer, questions about this podcast, comments, or requests for future shows you...

Samantha and Pastor Paul discuss common misconceptions about the differences between forgiveness and reconciliation as well as discussing practical truths for learning to use forgiveness as a vehicle for thriving in life with joy! If you want to reach out to us for prayer, questions about this podcast, comments, or requests for future shows you can email us at the following addresses: SamanthaOpp8...

Samantha and Pastor Paul share openly about grief!  It is possible for Joy to coexist with sorrow.  We want you to know that you are not alone if you are experiencing loss in any way! If you want to reach out to us for prayer, questions about this podcast, comments, or requests for future shows you can email us at the following addresses: SamanthaOpp813@gmail.com PaulKrueger813@gmail.com the813dis...