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In this episode Pastor Paul seeks to answer 3 questions 

1. Who is God? 
2. How Do We know Him?
3. Why Does it Matter? 

Quotes and Scripture from this episode 

• John 17:3 “And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.”
• Ex 15:11  “Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods  Who is like you, majestic in holiness, awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders?”
• Charles Spurgeon “Those who question the study of God fail to see how practical and relevant it is in their lives. The reality is, there’s nothing more critically important than knowing God…”

The Comparison Game is a dangerous game to play. This episode unpacks the reasons that we compare, the results of our comparison, and the Remedy to the comparison game.

Galatians 6:4-5  "But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor. 5 For each will have to bear his own load. "

The Comparison Game is a dangerous game to play. This episode unpacks the reasons that we compare, the results of our comparison, and the Remedy to the comparison game.

Galatians 6:4-5  "But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor. 5 For each will have to bear his own load. "

Questions we answer in today's episode

1. What does it mean to walk with the Lord? 
2. Why is it important to prioritize our relationship the Lord? 
3. What is a "quiet time"?
4. What can get in the way of people getting closer to God?

Today's Guest Pastors: Irvin Wasswa, Matthew Weaver, and Adam Venters 

Scripture from today's episode

• Joshua 1:8   "This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success."
• Psalms 119:105  "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."

Related Episodes

• "Connecting to the Vine" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/11946001
• "Bible Study 101" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/10259728

Questions we answer in today's episode

1. What does it mean to walk with the Lord? 
2. Why is it important to prioritize our relationship the Lord? 
3. What is a "quiet time"?
4. What can get in the way of people getting closer to God?

Today's Guest Pastors: Irvin Wasswa, Matthew Weaver, and Adam Venters 

Scripture from today's episode

• Joshua 1:8   "This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success."
• Psalms 119:105  "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."

Related Episodes

• "Connecting to the Vine" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/11946001
• "Bible Study 101" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/10259728

It’s Good Friday! In this episode I am taking you to Church. I’ve invited some friends and we are preaching on The Last 7 Sayings of Jesus Christ. These are the last 7 things Jesus said before dying on the cross.

1. “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."   By Paul Calcote
2. “Today shalt thou be with Me in paradise.”     By Devin Boone. 
3. “Woman, behold thy Son.”        By Krishna Boone 
4. “My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?”  By Drey Clark 
5. “I thirst.”     By Sahil David 
6. “It is finished.”       By Paul Calcote
7. “Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit.”     By Dr. LaTanya Moore

If you have found value in this episode, I want to invite you to support us as the goal of each episode is to point people to Christ and to help you to Thrive Spiritually, Relationally, and Mentally. 

You could support us by becoming a monthly donor on Patreon. See the link below for more details. Thanks!

It’s Good Friday! In this episode I am taking you to Church. I’ve invited some friends and we are preaching on The Last 7 Sayings of Jesus Christ. These are the last 7 things Jesus said before dying on the cross.

1. “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."   By Paul Calcote
2. “Today shalt thou be with Me in paradise.”     By Devin Boone. 
3. “Woman, behold thy Son.”        By Krishna Boone 
4. “My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?”  By Drey Clark 
5. “I thirst.”     By Sahil David 
6. “It is finished.”       By Paul Calcote
7. “Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit.”     By Dr. LaTanya Moore

If you have found value in this episode, I want to invite you to support us as the goal of each episode is to point people to Christ and to help you to Thrive Spiritually, Relationally, and Mentally. 

You could support us by becoming a monthly donor on Patreon. See the link below for more details. Thanks!

This episode is for the Singles! We discuss the Gift of Singleness as well as both the joys and struggles of being single.

Guests: Alex Jones, Brett Wolff,  & Andrea Martinez 

Scripture from today's Episode

• 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 "Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body. 19 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, 20 for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body."

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• "Green Flags in Dating" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/12351783
• "Dating Ideas" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/12454042

This episode is for the Singles! We discuss the Gift of Singleness as well as both the joys and struggles of being single.

Guests: Alex Jones, Brett Wolff,  & Andrea Martinez 

Scripture from today's Episode

• 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 "Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body. 19 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, 20 for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body."

Related Episodes

• "Green Flags in Dating" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/12351783
• "Dating Ideas" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/12454042

Happy Spouse, Happy House! Today’s episode is all about thriving in your marriage! Tune in as we hear the love story of Jack and Mandy Richard as they share relationship tips for the single and for the married. 

Related Episodes

• "Dating Ideas You Must Try"  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/12454042
• "Green Flags in Dating" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/12351783