Thriving in The Word

Where is the kingdom of God? Is it only seen after your physical death? Is it in the halls and pews of your local church building? Or is it in the people of the body of Christ? We are ambassadors of Heaven. So where we are we should treat those with the customs of love we learn from the King of our homeland. This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado,...

Our last episode of the year and it's just a filler bonus episode. David got the new iPhone and the boys notice. Does Fiji Water turn into wine on the way down? It's 2am, the traffic's slow, listen about Benny's Night in Buffalo. We will return with more of our study of Luke 13-18, starting in January. Thanks for listening and have a Happy New Year! Featuring Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cosse...

Lenny and Ben practice ring announcing? Forklifts? Who the heck is Mighty Mike? Johnny bought a what? Oh man you found a Bonus Episode of Thriving in The Word. We hit record early sometimes and catch a few gems. Here's 1 of 2 collections, as we head into a winter break for the show. Merry Christmas to all of you. May the Lord bless you and guide you. Featuring Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Coss...

Throughout time, people have doubted scripture even when the evidence is right before their eyes. How many of the people Jesus fed were cheering for his crucifixion? We must share and spread His word and how He saved us. We are to serve and love others. We are to not ask what the church can do for us, but ask instead what can we do for our church. This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Davi...

If you do well with the small things, God will give you the big things. If you are willing to overlook the small details, why would you be trusted with the big ones? God wants us to do everything as if we are doing it for Him. And if it's for the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, God Almighty, then it should be as close to perfect as we can get it. In both the small things, and in the big. This di...

We all like to see ourselves as the Prodigal Son or Daughter. God welcoming us back to his kingdom with arms wide open. But what happens after that? You become the older brother? You see new people getting God's blessings and envy them? This discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and a returning Johnny V For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you wo...

The first lesson many of us learn is how to share. Sharing is caring is the slogan you might have learned. But why do we need to learn to share? Shouldn't it be part of us from birth? No it's not. We are inherently selfish. Now that you learned about sharing, share this podcast with a friend. This discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and David LaManna For more information...

There's times in life you feel like your at a dead end. But it's at these times that God is giving us lessons, that only later in life we see. Even if it's just His way of telling you, you aren't where you are supposed to be. This discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and David LaManna For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give financially you...

While driving, someone passes by you going dangerously fast. A little while later you see that same car but they had an accident. "Well they had that coming with how fast they were going." Might have crossed your mind. Using some local news, Jesus illustrates that nobody is any better than anyone else. We are not the judge of whether or not someone deserves something, for every time someone gets t...

You can't plan when the last time will be, but you can be ready for it. The last time you see a friend, the last time you see a sunset, we never know when. But we are given by the grace of God the ability now to prepare ourselves so when the Last Time comes, we are ready. This discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salgado, and Johnny V For more information visit: www...

Sell all your belongings and give the money to the poor. Easy to say "Yeah we should do that." But who actually does? It leads into the topic we end up discussing this week, 'What lies in your heart?'. This discussion 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 can do so here...

Even if you did fight for your right to party, in the end all we are is dust in the wind. All the money in the world will not buy you another minute of life, another breath. Jesus is the only way to everlasting life. There are no u-hauls following hearses. In the end, all we are is dust in the wind. This discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Johnny V and a returning Lenny...

Another week of buffering, sorry still need time. Two segments, the first is about non-cannon books of the Bible and some claims at being new testaments. The second longer segment we talk about the Guinness company and it leads into talk about how alcohol use is treated differently in different parts of the world. This Bonus Discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Lenny Salg...

Just buffering, new episode next week. With the return of Lenny! This bonus starts with David talking about how he was planning a trip to the Holy Land. That somehow leads to Aliens, Big Foot, and the Lochness Monster. It's like watching the History Channel. This Bonus Discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, and Johnny V For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you w...

Treat your neighbor as yourself. But who is your neighbor? Is it the members of your bible study? Is it your co-workers? Is it the guy who lives in the next apartment? Who is your neighbor? Jesus answers this question by way of a parable. Through it we see that it's not always who you expect playing the good guy. Sometimes it can be you. This discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Co...

To believe is not enough, you must remain tragically aware of your shortcomings, and work on improving them. Jesus didn't say go forth and make followers, He said "Go forth and make disciples". Don't just be a believer, be a disciple of Christ. Help others to do the same. This discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, and Johnny V  For more information visit: www.thrive.c...

To truly be forgiven. We all want it. To feel the peace that comes when we feel the Lord presence and know it is well with our souls. But are we willing to offer that same forgiveness to others. To those who sin against us. This discussion doesn't even get to the Lord's (or Disciple's) Prayer and we are already hitting on it's points. [Luke 11:4a] and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who s...

Who truly knows a person's heart? What motivates you to do good? Is it because you love your fellow man or are you trying to balance the cosmic scales? When Jesus was crucified, there was a man on the cross next to him, who repented to Jesus and was told "Today you will join me in paradise". We play what if, and go into this moral quandary looking not only at actions but motives. You can't tie the...

We are taking a bit of a summer break. Here's some bonus discussions. We talk some more about science, then how we are stewards of the Earth and then Judah talks about secret airports. Featuring 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 can do so here: www.thrive.church/give/ If you...

Jesus used parables to show a point, to give insight into what God is looking for from us. He tried to take to make it simple and would talk to his audience. Which led sometimes to His disciples, his closest followers to wonder, "What did He mean by that?". This discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, and David LaManna For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to give...

Two clips. First our reaction to protesters when the draft was leaked months ago. Then our reactions to the overturning and our thoughts on why there's a divide and what might happen next. The second discussion was recorded this morning if you are listening on June 28th.  These bonus discussions feature Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette and Johnny V For more information visit: www.thr...

When Jesus ate at the house of a Pharisee named Simon, He was greeted by a woman who would not stop kissing His feet. How we like to think we are that woman. And some of us, we were that woman. Thanking Him with our tears for saving us. But as time goes on, how many of us go from being that woman to becoming Simon. Judging others, even those who are currently, what we once were. This weeks discuss...

We think we do such important work everyday. But is it really? Compared to the mission put forth by Jesus, is what you do really that important? Even after seeing the holy trinity manifest in front of his very eyes, John The Baptist still had doubts. This discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, and Johnny V For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to g...

Jesus caused waves everywhere He went. He healed the sick, He mended the broken, He raised the dead. Of course word of His deeds would travel faster than any man could on foot. This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, and Johnny V

Sometimes we hit record early and capture a discussion about an array of topics. Here we talk about what is the motivation behind the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. I know it's not too timely anymore but it offers insight into our overall thoughts on the current state of the government. This bonus discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, and Johnny V For more...