Your Encouraging 5 Minute Podcast

Mike & Megan are joined by special guest Theresa Mills this week with a fantastic word of God and incredible encouragement - no weapon formed against you shall prosper. Join us as we dig into this scripture and what that means for your life! Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!

When something bad happens, it doesn't mean we are bad - so how do we handle those situations for ourselves, how do we teach our kids to deal with those situations? What are some words we can use or actions we can take to flip the narrative. Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!

CS Lewis once said "There is no neutral ground in the universe" - everywhere we step, God has claimed that territory, and the enemy is also trying to counter-claim it. That means we cannot straddle any fences here, we gotta pick what side we're going to be on! Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!

When our lives are rosy and glowing, it's EASY to rejoice - but this scripture calls us to rejoice in ALL things. What does that look like when "things" are rough? Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!

Let's talk about plants this week! Ok not really but sort of - when you speak kind words to plants, they have better growth opportunities. What does that say about our own human spirits, and what effects can words have on us? Let's get into it! Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!

We ALL battle fears of some kind, but that doesn't mean we have to be captive to them. Mike & Megan talk about that a bit this week, tackling some ways we can think about our fears differently, and things we can do to get past them.  Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!

Christ lives in you...that means no matter what you're facing in your week, Christ within you can see you through. Mike & Megan dig into this a bit to talk about what that means, and how you can live that out in your life! Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!

What we allow ourselves to take in each day can have such a profound impact on how we interact with others - our mood, our relationships, our productivity, ALL of it! So what are some ways we can be more cautious of that, and keep our eyes (and ears) focused on the right things? Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!

When God had a mission for Joshua, he didn't encourage him to carefully move forward - no! He said be STRONG and BOLD! And beyond that, He promised that He would be with Joshua. And He makes that same promise to you - let's break it down and see how you can bring this scripture to life today. Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!

Your GIFT is acceptable in the eyes of Christ, because He has given you the gift of life, love and forgiveness. But what does that even mean? How does that look in our lives? Tune into the latest podcast and let's dive into it! Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!

 So scripture calls us to be "still" - but how? When? What does that look like? Where can we even find the time?! Tune into the latest podcast as Mike and Megan break this scripture down and talk about ways we can do this in our daily lives. Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!

If we're not careful, we will LOSE our focus! And that can just spiral into so many chaotic situations. But how do we keep our focus on what's true and what matters? Mike & Megan dive into some tips! Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!

When we trust in our perspective on things, life can get messy - that's why we have to rely on God's understanding, and not our own! Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!

Sometimes in order to grow, we need to be broken. God WANTS to do a new thing in us, and even though that may be a painful process, what's on the other side of that growth is a beautiful, stronger, more capable version of you. Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!

If you're the one who carries the weight for your family, your friends, even your job - this is a great word for you! In this episode, Mike & Megan dive into the start of Psalm 116 and talk about how much God loves and SEES us - all of us! Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!

Have you ever found yourself in a place in your life where you're not sure how you ended up here ? Whether you slowly strayed, or just flat out bolted, away from Jesus - you're not sure where to go from there? The key is to avoid the bolt in the first place, and we have some suggestions on how to help avoid getting off track. Let's dive in! Let us know what you think - send us a tex...

After the beauty of the holiday season, January can be bleak in comparison - and that can take a toll on our mental health, especially if we feel alone or isolated. But there is HOPE in Christ, let's talk about how we can lean into that this month. Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!

Those words "fear not" have probably been repeated thousands of times, maybe even you've said them to yourself time and time again. But what does God's word say about it, and what does that actually look like in our lives? Let's talk about it. Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!

As we enter into 2022, maybe this is the year you go easy on setting BIG goals for yourself, and just start the new year focusing on Christ and letting Him lead the way! Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!

'Tis the season....to focus on Him! As the craziness of the holiday season surrounds us, may we not forget what Christmas is all about. Mike & Megan share some ways they keep the real reason for the season front & center. Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!

If you find yourself often feeling alone, forgotten, neglected - THIS is the episode for you. Because in His word it tells us so clearly how God rejoices over us, and you need to know that includes YOU! So listen, and be encouraged. Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!

What would our lives look like if we let every obstacle stop us in our tracks? Zaccheus was a man who didn't let his height hold him back - he climbed a tree to reach his goal of seeing Jesus! What if we also found ways to work around what the Enemy throws in our way? Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!

Too often we spend our time looking in the rear-view mirror, focusing on our past mistakes instead of what God has in front of us. Mike has some helpful tips to keep our eyes ahead! Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!

As a self-proclaimed "fixer," Megan often struggles letting God fight her battles. But that IS what we are called to do! We can't take it all on ourselves, and when we do, it doesn't work out well. Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!

You know those days when you battle fear? Especially in these times, it feels like fear is always trying to creep in. Those are the times we need to hold onto the words of 2 Timothy 1:7 - God has not given us a spirit of fear. Let us know what you think - send us a text here!!