Podcast Episodes

Friend Request: I’m God’s Friend

Episode 188

The Bible speaks of God befriending people in the Bible, a term of incredible closeness and intimacy. How does that compare to the modern, social media-driven idea of a “friend request”? What would i…

Published on 6 years, 3 months ago

Finding Joy

Episode 28

April 28, 2019.

Pastor Mike Novotny.

Life in God’s family is not pain free. The apostle Peter is honest about suffering, grief, and “all kinds of trials.” But he also tells us God’s plan for our pain…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

Evolution of Faith: To Inexpressible Joy

Episode 7

April 7, 2019.

Pastor Mike Novotny.

Too often Christians see joy as something that has to wait until heaven. But Peter tells us that we can be filled with an inexpressible joy right here and right no…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

Tough Questions With Pastor Mike, Round 3 Compilation: Daily Devotional

Episode 6

April 6, 2019.

Pastor Mike Novotny.

 Listen to this past week’s series as Pastor Mike tackles tough questions from his congregation.

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Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

Can We Really Be Perfect? - Daily Devotional

Episode 5

April 5, 2019.

Pastor Mike Novotny.

Why would Jesus tell us to be the impossible—to be perfect? Listen to this week’s series as Pastor Mike tackles tough questions from his congregation.

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Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

How Do You Know That God Is Real? - Daily Devotional

Episode 4

April 4, 2019.

Pastor Mike Novotny.

Is God real? Look at our complex world, and you will see evidence that God is real. Listen to this week’s series as Pastor Mike tackles tough questions from his co…

Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

What Does God Say About "Coexist"? - Daily Devotional

Episode 3

April 3, 2019.

Pastor Mike Novotny.

God wants us to coexist with others. But not all religions are equal. Listen to this week’s series as Pastor Mike tackles tough questions from his congregation.

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Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

Is Anger a Sin? - Daily Devotional

Episode 2

April 2, 2019.

Pastor Mike Novotny.

Is it okay to get angry? Yes. But our anger should not lead us to sin. Listen to this week’s series as Pastor Mike tackles tough questions from his congregation.

T…

Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

Why Wait Until Marriage to Have Sex? - Daily Devotional

Episode 1

April 1, 2019.

Pastor Mike Novotny.

God invented sex, not just to feel good but to bond two people together.  Listen to this week’s series as Pastor Mike tackles tough questions from his congregation…

Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

God’s To-Do List for Depression

Episode 187

Feelings of depression involve a complicated struggle that has both chemical and spiritual components. This message looks to the psalms to resonate with “down and out” Christians and to remind them o…

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago