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Entry Point Faith
by Shawn P. Neal
Faith is a complicated and very personal piece of who we are. We don't all share the same beliefs and understanding when it comes to faith, so Entry Point Faith meets you where you're at. Hosted by Pastor Nancy Lafferty, these short but relevant messages are designed to give you the opportunity to discover fresh meaning in the world so you can find faith your way. Produced by https://mypodcast.media
Episodes
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Owner of a Lonely Heart
Although we are all hard-wired to seek connection, we don’t always know how to make friends or reach out to connect with others. Sometimes that leaves us feeling lonely. How can we find a way to bridge the gap and make friends? Produced by https://MyPodcast.Media / Two On The Lobster Productions...
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Love Actually
What is love? All of the world religions encourage us to love others. But honestly, we don’t really get much training in how to do that. It’s time we learned a little more about what love is, actually. Produced by https://MyPodcast.Media / Two On The Lobster Productions #faith #god #religion...
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God's Greatest Hits
According to some estimates, there are over 4,000 religions, faith groups, and denominations that exist around the world today. While there is diversity, there are also great similarities. In this episode of Entry Point Faith, Pastor Nancy Lafferty examines some of God's Greatest Hits across the...
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The Gospel According To Ted Lasso - Part 2
Everybody messes up. Sometimes we don’t get the chance to fix what we messed up or to improve. In the television series Ted Lasso, we are able to see the power of offering second chances.
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All In For 2024
All too often, our dreams and our purpose get lost in the stream of daily living. Have you lost your passion? It’s 2024! Let’s get motivated to go ALL in for 2024! Produced by https://MyPodcast.Media / Two On The Lobster Productions #faith #god #religion #chritianity #hope #love #kindness...
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We Need A Little Christmas (Eve)
Christmas Eve is a wonderful gift, because the hassle of the previous weeks is finally slowing down. All is calm, all is bright. We all just need a little Christmas. Not a big one. A little one. Produced By: https://MyPodcast.Media
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It's A Wonderful Life
'Tis the season for family gatherings and memories. At the end of the day, may we be able to say, indeed, it is a wonderful life! Produced by https://MyPodcast.Media #faith #god #religion #christianity #hope #love #kindness #loveislove #recovery #happiness #happy #christmas #spiritual #jesus...
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Here Comes Santa Claus and Baby Jesus
Thanksgiving 2023 is in the books, so the Christmas madness is upon us. It’s time to get ready for Santa Claus and Jesus — the secular and the sacred sides of this Christmas holiday. Produced by https://MyPodcast.Media #faith #god #religion #christianity #hope #love #kindness #loveislove…
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Finding Our Spiritual Self - Part 2
Living well is finding a balance between our body, mind, and spirit. When we are suddenly thrust into difficult circumstances we can lose our balance or feel lost at sea. Let’s examine the relationship between our bodies, minds, and spirits. Produced by https://MyPodcast.Media #faith #god…
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Finding Our Spiritual Self
Spirituality is a path that is often traveled by many people to find answers to the big questions in life. There is no one right way to find your spiritual path, and everyone’s journey is unique. Join us as we spend time finding our spiritual self this week. Produced by https://MyPodcast.Media...
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Sorry, Not Sorry
Like many of the ways we make ourselves smaller, we often apologize when it’s unnecessary. With every unwarranted “I’m sorry,” our true self slips further and further into the shadows while others step arms-wide into the light. Let’s examine the right and wrong times to say, “sorry.” Produced by...
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The Gospel According To TED LASSO
The television series Ted Lasso is wildly popular, in part, because Ted is a highly positive individual. This week, guest speaker, Bettye Ellison, will explore the surprisingly inspirational elements of The Ted Lasso series. Produced by https://MyPodcast.Media #faith #god #tedlasso #love…
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Beautiful October
October is a beautiful month in Indiana. The colors are at their peak, and the leaves will soon fall as we get ready for winter. Are there lessons we can learn from a change in seasons? #faith #god #family #fall #seasons #religion #love #kindness #empathy #faithcommunity Entry Point Faith is...
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Stop Fighting
Our American society is more polarized than ever, due to a variety of factors and events, including racial inequality, and politics. Everything is filtered through politics now, and we just keep bantering back and forth. How can we stop fighting? #faith #god #love #politics #happiness…
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Thank You For The Music
Instinctively, intuitively, we know that music makes life better. Music soothes our souls and comforts our pain. Music is so deeply woven into the fabric of our being, we can’t imagine life without it. Produced by https://MyPodcast.Media #faith #love #god #family #music #musician #church #worship...
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Welcome, Please Come Out
Hosted by Pastor Nancy Lafferty. "Go outside and play!" said our parents, when they were tired of us being underfoot. Turns out they had the right idea. Spending time outside improves our emotional and physical health Everybody needs to get up off the sofa and go outside and play. Visit Entry…
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Forgiveness Is The Best Revenge - Guest Speaker: Nancy Lerch
"To err is human. to forgive divine" But we are human. When someone hurts us, we are sometimes more interested in getting revenge than in granting forgivenes. Is it ever right to do a little bit of both? Join us for this episode with Guest Speaker Nancy Lerch #Faith #community #church #god...
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We Can Do Hard Things
We all have to do hard things and face difficult times, throughout all of the ages and stages of our lives. Are there ways to make it through those times that we haven't tried yet? #faith #love #hope #happiness #mindfulness #struggles #overcome #entrypoint #faithjourney #god #church #family...
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The Seven Wonders of the World
We live in a world full of wonders. Two thousand years ago, ancient Hellenic travelers marveled at the world’s most incredible man-made constructions, and they made a list of the seven wonders of the world. The list was recently updated to the seven wonders of the modern world. If you could make...
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Deja-Vu
As the Entry Point Faith Community finds its way back home to Midwest Academy in Carmel, Indiana, Pastor Nancy Lafferty takes on this feeling of Deja-Vu, and what it ultimately means.
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Celebrate Everything
We have celebrations for birthdays, anniversaries, retirements and marriages and other big accomplishments. What if we begin to intentionally celebrate everyday victories and events? We might all be happier if we can celebrate a lot more often. #celebrate #celebration #family #anniversary...
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The House We Build
Our homes have always been a gathering place, shelter, and sanctuary - providing escape from the busyness and intrusivness of the world. How does the house we build become a significant part of our lives and legacy? #god #family #love #home #homelife #happiness #calm #happy #fulfillment #kindness
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Movin Right Along
We are always movin' along. We are on a life journey, which is also a spiritual journey. We never know where we are going to end up, and we never know what is just around the corner. How can we make the journey better, and more enjoyable? Produced by https://MyPodcast.Media #faith #god #love...
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Garages, Fences, and Porches (Guest Speaker- Bettye Ellison)
Human beings are born with a need and desire to connect with each other. What are some of the barriers that keep us from doing that? Produced by https://MypPodcast.Media #family #god #faith #religion #christianity #happiness #hope #hopeful #mentalhealth #spirituality #spiritual #fulfillment #love...
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Give and Take
It has often been said that there are two kinds of people in the world: givers and takers. Takers try to get as much as possible from people and places, and they contribute very little. Givers are looking to help others and they prefer to be on the contributing end of an interaction. Let's…
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This Land Is Our Land
As we prepare to celebrate our independence from England, let's pause and acknowledge the truth: We are a nation challenged in our current moment - facing ugly truths about our history, and struggling to get along. How can we come together with a shared love and respect for our country? #july4...
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The Big Piece of Chicken (Fathers Day Guest Speaker: Mark Miller)
Being a good dad means never having to say, "You're welcome." Please celebrate Fathers 's Day with us this Sunday as guest speaker, Mark Miller, shares his experiences as a father. #fathersday #father #dad #family #god #faith #church #happiness #love
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Take a Break
We all have stress, responsibilities, and seemingly endless tasks to complete. The only way to survive the challenges of #adulting is to figure out how we can step away and take a break when we need it. Produced by https://MyPodcast.Media
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What, Me Worry?
Worries, doubts abd anxieties are a normal part of life. It's natural to worry about an unpaid bill, an upcoming job interview, or a first date. When our "normal" worries become excesive, though, we get caught up in the worst-case scenarios and "what-ifs." How can we stop the anxious thoughts…
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I'm All Ears
Author Harper Lee wrote: "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view." Understanding and listening to someone else is a true art. How well have you been heard and understood? How willing are we to listen to understand? (Guest Speaker: Jerry Toomer)...
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This Is Me
We often hear the phrase, "Just be yourself," yet we don't always know how to do that. We feel more comfortable behind our masks, unsure of how to let go of the labels and judgments we have paced on ourselves. Let's investigate how to achieve the freedom to say: This is Me Produced by:...
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I'm Sorry
We have all made mistakes. Unfortunately, sometimes our mistakes hurt the feelings of loved ones, friends, and co-workers. The ability to repair mistakes can make or break relationships. Let's examine the elements of an effective apology. #sorry #sorrynotsorry #god #faith #love #family...
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(EASTER 2023) Goodbye Darkness, Hello To The Light
No matter where we are on our faith journey, and no matter which part of the biblical story we believe or connect with, we can all learn something from the Easter Season. Most importantly, we will examine how to embrace our lives and live well as we come back to life. #Easter #bible #god #faith...
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Not What I Expected
As we examine the events leading up to Easter Sunday - Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday - we will discover surprises and unexpected plot twists. What can we learn from Holy Week and how does it shape our lives? Produced by https://MyPodcast.Media #easter #goodfriday #maundythursday...
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Standin' Right Here
Hve you ever felt unnoticed, unimportant, or invisible, like no one hears you or looks into your eyes? Sadly, there are many people who experience this feeling. Let's investigate how we might remove their cloaks of invisibility.
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Good Luck
We know that our success and failure in life is due to our personal responsibility, hard work, and discipline, but we often wonder if luck plays a role in our success. Are there random acts of luck that impact our lives, or is luck just a silly superstition?
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What Do You Value?
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Love Is Our Superpower
We have been told all of our lives, that we are here to help each other out, that we are all connected, that we are all neighbors. Let's examine how our ability to love allows us to care for and assist our neighbors. #faith #family #god #love #loveislove #loveyourneighbor #church #spirituality...
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Beth Thorp: Co-Founder and Exec Director of the Mitchell Thorp Foundation
Beth Thorp is an author, philanthropist, and mother on a mission to help other children fighting for their tomorrows. She is Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Mitchell Thorp Foundation, a nonprofit organization, whose mission is to “Support families whose children suffer from…
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Cody Cargill: A Story Of Faith and Healing
Cody is medically retired from the Air Force and went through 5 rare brain surgeries to try and stop his nocturnal grand mal seizures. He had a Stereo EEG in April that required 24 electrodes implanted deep into his brain so that they could narrow down where the seizures were originating from to…
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And Justice For All
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our country reads: “…one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Yet we continue to experience injustice for many people in our nation and across the world. How can we live up to those words and become the Nation we profess to be?...
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Terry Tucker: Author of Sustainable Excellence (Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life)
In this episode of Entry Point Faith, Nancy sits down to talk with Terry Tucker. She and Terry talk about his battle with Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, five years of incredible suffering due to a medicine he was taking, and the amputation of his foot and ultimately his leg. Through his experiences,...
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Christmas 2022: Special Guest Speaker Rev Dr. Linda McCoy
Join us for this special Holiday edition of Entry Point Faith as we welcome the Rev Dr Linda McCoy to deliver a Christmas message of hope.
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Home For The Holidays
The holiday season is upon us, and there will be gatherings of family and friends in the coming days. It’s surprising to acknowledge that some of us are not as polite and kind with those closest to us, as we are to total strangers. How might we make this holiday season more pleasant for everyone?...
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Here We Come A-Caroling 2
’Tis the season for Christmas music. From sacred hymns to children’s songs to popular secular songs, our ears are filled with the mixture. Did you ever wonder why some of those songs were written? Let’s find out, as we join the Entry Point musicians for a caroling sing-a-long. BIBLE PASSAGE: “It…
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Deck The Halls
It’s time to get out the lights, the candles, and all the tree trimmings. It’s time to set out the nativity sets, the holly and the mistletoe. It’s time to deck the halls. BIBLE PASSAGE: “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never…
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Buckle Your Seatbelt
Thanksgiving 2022 is in the books, so the Christmas madness has ramped up. Our lives are filled with shopping, wrapping, decorating and feeling stressed. It’s time to buckle our seatbelts for the Christmas season. BIBLE PASSAGE: “May the God of hope fill you with such peace and joy in your faith,...
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Thanks-Living
As we approach the thanksgiving season, how might we find gratitude — perhaps even for the adversities we have endured? BIBLE PASSAGE: “Give thanks in all circumstances.” ~ I Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) Produced by: https://mypodcast.media
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Kimberly Morgan: On Letting Go
In this episode, Nancy Lafferty sits down for a conversation with Kimberly Morgan to discuss the ins and outs of letting go.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Faith is a complicated and very personal piece of who we are. We don't all share the same beliefs and understanding when it comes to faith, so Entry Point Faith meets you where you're at. Hosted by Pastor Nancy Lafferty, these short but relevant messages are designed to give you the opportunity to discover fresh meaning in the world so you can find faith your way.
Produced by https://mypodcast.media
HOSTED BY
Shawn P. Neal
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Faith is a complicated and very personal piece of who we are. We don't all share the same beliefs and understanding when it comes to faith, so Entry Point Faith meets you where you're at. Hosted by Pastor Nancy Lafferty, these short but relevant messages are designed to give you the opportunity to...
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