Thriving in The Word

How much faith does it take? How much faith do you have? Would you throw yourself at someone's shadow knowing it would heal you? How about riding a train for 13 hours just to learn about Jesus? This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, David LaManna, Johnny V, and Mike McHugh. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially yo...

It's a holiday, enjoy it and hear some bloopers, and mostly stuff we talk about before the meeting officially starts. Ben shares a memory about the late blue's singer Louisiana Red. They discuss God and Money and how it changed David's life. Does anyone care if you have a Baby On Board, or a Show Horses On Board? This BONUS features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salg...

Compared to the Christians in Acts, with the options available to us, we should be the special services of God's Army. If you forgot your Bible at home, would you freak out as much as when you forget your phone? Johnny took the paper Bible challenge, and Mike took the 5-5-5 challenge. What challenge is God placing in front of you? This week's discussion features David LaManna, Johnny V, Le...

Was Jesus a communist? His followers would gather all their belongings giving each to fill their needs. Even when he fed the 5000, he said to gather up from everyone. So was Jesus a communist? We cover that and more as we continue our journey through the pages of The Book of Acts. This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Mike McHugh, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V, and David LaMann...

If we are supposed to repent from our sins, when did we ever pent? What is it to pent? We talk about that and more as we cover another week in the book of Acts. This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and David LaManna For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need pra...

We say on this show the saying "If you were on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?". But honestly, would you be found guilty? Do you have the fruit of the spirit? If all you had to do is tell one lie, to say "I am not a Christian." and it could save your life. Would you tell that one little lie? This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas...

In his research, David learned that Luke, who we know was a Doctor, might have also been a slave, as Physicians usually were at the time. This leads to some clarification or at least an attempt to clarify what the word means in parts of the Bible vs other parts. This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas, Mike McHugh, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and David LaManna. For more information visit: www...

What is the book of Acts? Or is it Acts of the Apostles? Or is it Luke II: Acts of the Apostles? Okay I'll stop before getting ridiculous with the titles. But it's a good jumping off point for our study into Luke's second book of the New Testament. This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas, Mike McHugh, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V. For more information vi...

In hopes of giving our editor a little more wiggle room, and to build anticipation for the new season, but mostly for wiggle room, here's a BONUS episode of the show. If you've been listening, you know that David has been in Ireland, but that didn't stop him from calling in. This includes the full clip of Judah's soap box on the saying "It's 5 o'clock somewhere"....

Before Asceding to Heaven, Jesus told his followers to wait in Jerrulsalem for the Holy Spirit to descend on them. A final test for his followers. This is our last week of Luke. Featuring Judah Thomas, Mike McHugh, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V. David LaManna is slated to return in person for the start of Acts 1-7. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give...

He suffered for all the sins of the world. How realistic was The Passion of Christ's portrayal? Why is The Crucifixion so important? He is the way, the truth, and the life. Also it's our 100th Episode!! And it's a full house with Judah Thomas, Mike McHugh, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V and on the phone from the Emerald Isle of Ireland, David LaManna. Thanks for listening and be...

It feels like the end. Their leader was hung on a cross, after one of their own betrayed Him. The Apostles aren't sure what to do next. Some are ready to go back to their old lives as if this was just all a dream. But He wasn't dead. And it was time for the Good Shepherd to gather up His flock, so the can start the real work. This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Mike McHugh, B...

Ever just pass a test? Or how about just qualifying for a tournament? Just getting the project done right before deadline? Well that last one, we here at Thrive might know a thing or two about. Jesus was not alone on that hill, and not the only one being crucified that day. One was a thief, who should that he believed that Jesus was the way, and Jesus replied, "Today you will be with me in pa...

This week we look into Peter's motivations when he denied Jesus. Was he scared? Or was he pulling off his part of Jesus' master plan? Unknowingly put on and fulfilling his mission. This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Mike McHugh, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V, and via phone from Ireland, David LaManna. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to...

Be honest, when you've sinned in your life at some point you used the excuse "The Devil Made Me Do It" or at least thought about using it. At the end of the day we are the one's responsible for our own decisions, for our own sins. But perhaps Judas, the man who betrayed Jesus, maybe he can claim "The Devil Made Me Do It" and have it be true. This week's discussion f...

G-Pa is in the house as we are in a Bonus episode of Thriving in The Word! Do you like taking steroids? Why is Elon mad at Apple? Ever hear of a Lifetime Airpass? And Lenny gives an 8 min lesson on music theory. This BONUS Episode features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V. For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you...

How long does it take to form a habit? Jesus had a habit of alone time with His Heavenly Father. As a church we like to promote the 5-5-5 challenge, 5 minutes of reading scripture, 5 minutes of prayer, and 5 minutes of silence listening for the voice of God. But for some 1-1-1 might be the place to start. Just getting into the habit of everyday at a certain time, turning to the Bible. Turning to S...

Jesus sat and watched the tithe box, and saw a widow give everything she had to the kingdom. The most generous isn't always the most obvious. Sometimes those who appear to have the least, give the most. This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V with special guest Mike McHugh For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financi...

Jesus was a craftsman and he made all kinds of things. He worked with stone, he probably knew about wood working, and oh he also made a whip. He then used said whip to tell the money changers what He thought of them. This weeks discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V with special guest Mike McHugh For more information visit: www.thrive.church If y...

When you hear rumor of a great revolutionary King is coming, how do you expect him to arrive? Possibly in a parade of cars, surrounded by guards, maybe even military. When Jesus went into Jerusalem, he rode in on a donkey. A lonely animal, and certainly not the steed he was expected on. He didn’t match their expectations. How often do we let our unrealistic expectations cloud our ability to see wh...

You don’t have to have money to give to the kingdom of Heaven. Your God given talents and skills might be just what is needed. Whether it’s your talents on the guitar or your skills with a hammer, money isn’t the only gift you have to offer. Sometimes you don't even know you have the talent until you try. This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and David LaManna...

Besides being a wee little man, what else is known about Zacchaeus the tax collector who climbed a tree to see Jesus. He literally went out on a limb. Not being a popular figure in town, Zacchaeus ran the chance of ridicule from his fellow citizens. Makes you wonder, do we have that same nerve. To literally go out on a limb to see the Messiah. This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Coss...

When Jesus healed, how many said thank you? When people give, how many are giving out of obligation and how many are giving out of gratitude and love? Jesus sees our heart more than He sees our deeds. This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/giv...

What does it mean to never cease praying? God is always with us. Every second, every day. He sees our good deeds, and our selfish ways. If you treat Him as a friend, someone you can talk to, a confident, what would happen? This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here:...

Not only are we commanded to help our neighbors but to do it out of goodness and not for gain. Do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you need prayer email us at prayer@thr...