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On Wednesday, Mitchell Evans and host Luke Metzler expounded on this idea that 'you cannot exalt yourself in prayer when the words you pray exalt someone else'. On today's episode of 'FRIDAY MOOD' we elaborate on that further, looking to the prayer life of Jesus, and the words in which He so simply and profoundly prayed continuously.

Prayer is a struggle for so many of us. Our minds wander in prayer, we run out of things to pray, and we oftentimes don't know what to pray. On today's podcast, guest Mitchell Evans breaks down a solution: praying the Bible.

Prayer is a discipline that is often a weakness of many and a non-factor in our quiet times. On today's episode, we talk about the importance of prayer in our quiet times and the effect it can have on it.

Have you ever felt completely powerless over a situation? Like you have zero control over the outcome? Jehosophat felt this way in 2 Chronicles 20. Today we look to him and read through his story to find joy in knowing the battle is not ours, but the Lord's, and He is the one with all the power and control.

The discipline of meditation and memorization is emphasized in Scripture, but not in the present age of Christianity. On today's episode of 'Disciplines of Quiet Time', we look into this discipline by answering the questions: - Why is meditation and memorization important to quiet time? - How do we meditate on and memorize the Word of God? Enjoy :)

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!! On today's podcast we talk about the stiff-necked Israelites, who seemed to constantly make bone-headed decisions in Scripture. But they did understand one thing, and that is the value of the presence, and we unpack that today on the podcast.

Do you ever feel like your time reading the Bible is more comparable to completing homework than having a holy interaction? Do you struggle to understand the Word? Do you struggle to remember what you read in the Word? We talk about these questions and more on today's episode of a new series titled 'Disciplines of Quiet Time'.

It is SO easy for us to crave leadership more than we desire serving. But in that we miss the call of leadership, which is a call to service. On today's episode of FRIDAY MOOD, we talk about the importance of serving by unpacking Jesus' words to His disciples in Luke 22:25-27.

There are many enemies to our spiritual lives and our time spent with Jesus, but there's one often overlooked and ignored, continuously weakening our relationship with Jesus. On this podcast we talk about what that enemy is and the weapon we can use to defeat it.

Our world wants to separate the works of God from the Word of God. To worship creation rather than the Creator. On this episode of 'FRIDAY MOOD', we look at Psalm 19:1 to serve us as a reminder this 4th of July to look up and be reminded of the glory of the Creator.

Have you ever struggled with your desire to read your Bible? Or to pray? Or worship? Most, if not all of us have at some point. Today, we talk about the strength of our life, and what ought to be our source of motivation for spending time with and seeking God.

When circumstances become difficult in your life, who do you run to? In today's episode of 'FRIDAY MOOD', I share a story of a time where I was tempted to run to people first, but was encouraged and re-directed to the LORD. Enjoy :)

Our culture is becoming more and more demonic, and our world is drawing further and further away from Christ. Persecution is growing stronger and stronger, and the question persists: 'What Are We Willing To Fight For?'. In this podcast, we will look at the character of Shammah, found in 2 Samuel, analyzing his story and what he chose to fight for.

HAPPY FRIDAY! What do football, chess, and catan have in common with living a godly life? In today's episode, we answer that question, and we talk about a promise of godliness. We discuss the impact proclamation has on our life and the perspective we should have on persecution.

Almost every person has asked the question 'What is my purpose?' or 'What is my calling?' at least once in their life. And although these questions can serve as stumbling blocks for many and act as a source of frustration, the Bible is clear on the answers to them. We discuss what those answers are in this podcast! Enjoy :)

Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life, yet is a great mystery and a struggle for many. How do we pray, and what do we pray for? What is a prayer that God will answer? In this sermon, Luke Metzler unpacks the parable of the widow in Luke 18, and teaches us what kind of prayer Jesus says will prevail.

Happy Friday!!!!! On today's podcast, we talk about what it means to live 'coram deo'. Have a great day and enjoy!!!

HAPPY FRIDAY! Today's podcast is for anyone going through a hard time and a difficult season. Though days and weeks may be hard, that does not mean they are bad. Today we talk about the importance of focus, and how our focus motivates outcomes in our life and the perspectives that we have. Be encouraged today!

What a series this has been!!!! We've defined humility and given it four biblical pillars, as well as providing tangible ways to grow, like dying to self through obedience to God's will, through service, and through revelation of God's holiness. On today's episode, we talk about the reward for humility, which is God's promised exaltation. Hope you enjoy! Proverbs 22:4 – The rew...

Holiness and humility are two words that are associated with each other in modern day Christianity. Why is that so? On today's episode of the X+1 podcast, we talk about the strong connection between holiness and humility - how humility is necessary to attain holiness.

Happy Fridayyyyyyyy!!!! Today's podcast is an encouragement to anyone who has been or is feeling discouraged. In this podcast, we talk about how we can handle our disappointment and lament with God, so that we may find fullness of joy.

Happiness and humility are not normally two words associated with each other. On today's podcast, we will talk about and explain why humility is something to find happiness in, and something to be esteemed as a blessing.

Happy Friday!!!!!! God knows and He cares. He is working in the details. Be encouraged today :)

Growing in humility, although not an exciting subject, is one of the most fruitful works we can begin. On today's episode, we build off of episode 8 on the dying to self and look to examples from Isaiah, Job, and Revelation, where one was led to die to self through revelation of God's holiness.

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!! Today we talk about what we're called to do when our circumstances make little to zero sense. Enjoy the podcast!