Close to Home Podcast

God sees you 18.05.2021 2:51 ↓

Reflections on God seeing us and having our best interest at heart.

You’re invited 06.05.2021 4:21 ↓

Reflections on the heart of the gospel.

Praise often and specifically 28.04.2021 2:16 ↓

Just some thoughts about letting the people around us know how much they matter.

Never forget 31.03.2021 8:44 ↓

Some reflections on the meaning of Easter.

Learn to attack the root of the problem 22.03.2021 4:08 ↓

If we’re ever going to experience the life change we want to see, we have to get used to enlisting God’s helping in attacking the root of the problems we face.

When you’re tempted to give up 17.03.2021 5:09 ↓

Let’s face it...we face a lot of adversity as we seek to take the ground that God wants to give us. Let’s be real about the struggle and resolve to never, ever quit!

Just something I’m grateful for 09.03.2021 2:23 ↓

Accepting the acceptance of God.

The church going to church 07.03.2021 4:40 ↓

Some discussion around what the church is and what the church is not.

Fixed mindset vs. a Growth mindset 27.02.2021 4:33 ↓

These two mentalities are worlds apart and the path we choose has everything to do with what our lives will look like.

Let’s talk about worrying 😬 17.02.2021 5:23 ↓

My 4th grade teacher told me that I “made mountains out of molehills.” Needless to say, I’m well-practiced in the fine art of worrying. Contrary to popular belief, God did not design us to live lives of worry and anxiety. Let’s talk about how we can grow and experience more peace.

Reflections on a life well lived 10.02.2021 7:44 ↓

We can learn a lot from funerals if we know what to pay special attention to. Here are some of my reflections from the life of Cody Carlton.

Becoming men and women of our word 09.02.2021 4:38 ↓

In a world where people don’t take their word very seriously, followers of Christ have a tremendous opportunity to shine by simply doing what we say we’re going to do.

Character > Reputation 05.02.2021 3:12 ↓

I’ve spent way too much time worrying about my reputation and not nearly enough time thinking about my character. Here are some brief reflections on the differences between the two.

Learning from Ellington 01.02.2021 6:43 ↓

My English Cream Retriever loves to pull the leash on his walk ultimately missing the walk altogether. Ever pull God into things? Relationships? Finances? What is it that we can learn from Ellington. To watch the video check out out FB page Close to Home Podcast.

Focusing on God when things get crazy 28.01.2021 25:11 ↓

A conversation with my friend, Dan Rosensohn about seeking in a crazy world.

Doing the right thing no matter what 25.01.2021 3:27 ↓

My 10 year old, Isaac and I talking about what it looks like to seek God’s will above our own.

Hang onto your close friends 15.01.2021 2:37 ↓

Just some thoughts the value of close friendships

Aim at the 2% change. 12.01.2021 2:46 ↓

As we kick off 2021, I wanted to offer some helpful thoughts on creating meaningful change in the different areas of our lives.

Why I love to pray 11.01.2021 4:23 ↓

Some candid thoughts on the subject of prayer.

Choosing to be peacemakers 07.01.2021 2:39 ↓

We need peacemakers now more-so than ever.

Going back in time 29.12.2020 4:48 ↓

Some thoughts on getting healing from a broken past.

God’s pursuit of us 22.12.2020 5:04 ↓

Sometimes it’s easy to forget that Christianity is about God’s pursuit of us and not our pursuit of him. Christmas is a great reminder of this important truth.

When you feel worn out... 19.12.2020 2:35 ↓

A simple encouragement for those who, like me, sometimes get tired and aren’t always sure if their efforts are worth it.

Where are you stuck? 15.12.2020 2:33 ↓

Where are you stuck and what would it take for you to ask for help?

20 years ago today 12.12.2020 3:44 ↓

20 years ago today I committed my life to Christ and I’ve never been the same. Here are some reflections on the journey, so far. Hope they’re helpful.