Sojourn in Faith

We continue our time in the disciplines today, looking at being a part of a biblically practicing and active church. We will talk briefly about the need for church, what church does, and look at possibly the most important criteria to look for in a community of faith.

Do you ever walk away from reading your Bible, thinking you got the box checked, but not sure it made any difference? Do you ever feel overwhelmed or bored with the bible?Let's talk bible reading on todays epiode to help you connect with God both in heart and in mind.

In Episode 85, we continue our look at the spiritual disciplines, focusing on prayer. Prayer is a dynamic and largely free way to connect to God. Let's talk about a few ways to pray and the goals of prayer. Like all of the habits, it takes effort, but a life of prayer yields huge dividends. Let's talk about it.

Episode 84. Our first look at spiritual disciplines focuses on solitude. Join us as we discuss why it matters and how to get started cultivating solitude in your life to grow in spiritual maturity.

Welcome to 2026! Excited to Sojourn with you this year!We have big plans for 2026, including video episodes and more opportunities to engage and grow.Are you tired of burning out with New Year's Resolutions? Maybe it's not about the goal but the way in which you are going about it. Join Chris as he talks about creating a rule of life that enables you to grow through consistency rather than performance.

We give an overview of the birth of Jesus and the humility of Christ through the story. Plus, we talk about two common misunderstandings of the story andthe possible impact that has on the holiday. Finally, we talk about setting guiding principles in 2026 that enable us to abide in Christ and the community of faith better.

Join us as we wrap up the book of James with chapter 5, which contains some harsh warnings and encouragement.Also, Hannukkah is next week, so reflect on the light brought into the world by Christ!

Happy Thanksgiving to you! Let's talk about the right focus this holiday season, and we will continue our walk through the book of James with chapter 4

Let's continue discussing our way through the book of James. Chapter 3 is full of more great wisdom, including:Warning for TeachersTaming the TongueGodly Wisdom

Let's continue our bible study in the 2nd chapter of James. In which James addresses partiality and the relationship of Faith and works.

Get your Bibles and follow along as we study together in James 1!We discuss: Joy through trials; Seeking God's wisdom; Not just hearing but doing

Sometimes we read the Bible like a chore. It is a task that we struggle to do when it is just a box to check. How can we use curiosity to spark more reading and time with the Lord? We will also explore an overview of the book of James!

Have you ever set a goal or made a plan to do something and then when it came down to it you pushed it off or gave up? Let's talk about why we do that and what to do about it from God's perspective.

Jesus sent out his disciples to go out and proclaim the message. What are some lessons we can learn from these accounts about sharing our faith and the difference between theoretical and practical knowledge? Let's talk about it.

The holidays roll on with the kick-off to Sukkot. What is it and how does it fit into the Christian life? Let's talk about it. Plus, Cain and Abel revisited, through the lens of worship.

The High Holy Days continue with Yom Kippur. Let's talk about what that is, what it means in light of Jesus, and how we can connect with God through it in various practices. Plus, let's look at the story of Ruth.

Happy Rosh Hashanah! It is the Jewish new year or the feast of trumpets. Find out how you can celebrate as a Christian!Plus, we spend time in Samson's story, the man who did almost everything wrong and still accomplished God's purposes.

Well, it's definitely up there. Join us as we discuss Jephthah and his not well-thought-through oath. Let's learn about the importance of listening to God's leading and to being careful with our words and actions on today's episode.

Let's look at 2 judges whom we don't know much about and what we can take away. Plus God tells Israel You made your choice, ask the other gods for help.We discuss in the episode:The importance of small, right choices and quiet living.The consequence of ChoicesGod's Faithfulness

Unlike Gideon, Abimelech didn't even fake humility. He wanted to be King and would use whatever tactics needed to get it. Discover what happens to this ruler and the people he ruled, and learn from their story that selfish ambition ultimately leads to destruction.

There is a small section of Gideon that is seldom given much attention. Let's look at Gideon's less-than-heroic ending and learn why lip service isn't enough. In this Episode, we discuss:The people want to abandon God before even fully trusting Him.Gideon's lip service allegianceRead Psalm 84

Join us as we continue our walk through Judges.This week, we discuss Gideon and learn from him what it means to trust and move forward even when we feel inadequate.

Join in as we continue to look through the book of Judges. Today we talk about Shamgar, Deborah, & Barak. Let's tell their story and talk about why context matters and what lessons we can take away about manhood and responsibility.

Have you heard of Ehud? His story is one of espionage and assassination, one with specific and gory details. Come along with us as we retell his story and learn about restoration.In this episode, we discuss:Ehud's storyLessons of humilityThe fade from the LordThe dramatic plan for restoration.

Othniel is one of what we might call lesser judges because we don't have as many details and specifics, but what we do have is important. Join us as we draw some lessons from his brief account in Judges chapter 3.In today's episode, we discuss:Psalm 26Othniel's storybeing aware of influenceIntentional rememberingCrying out to God

The book of Judges is an interesting account of the nation of Israel before the monarchy. Discover the parallels between the people of the past and our society now. What lessons can we learn from the big picture of history in the book of Judges?In the episode, we talk about:Proverbs 6:6-11Basics of JudgesThe 7 cycles and how they mirror society today.What's the main takeaway from this period?

In our final snapshot of Joshua, we look at his farewell address and challenge to the people.Inside, we discuss:Proverbs 1 What was the real challenge in "Whom will you serve"?What does that mean for us today?

In this episode, we discuss:Psalm 46What did Israel fail to do?How would this failure haunt them?The importance of finishing what we start.

Join us as we try to make some sense of the conquest and inheritance of the land of Canaan.In the episode, we talk about:Kingdoms in this period differ from our modern understanding.We look at proverbs togetherCheck out this helpful video:https://youtu.be/n5enssR-EMg?si=pCTKsD-mXmHXuFFq

On this episode of Sojourn in Faith we:Reflect over Psalm 148Talk about the battle of AI and ask:What was Israel's blunder in the battle?How did they fix it?What does it mean for us?

Today we continue to look at the book of Joshua and what god is up in the battle of Jericho.In todays episode we discuss: Did the battle of Jericho happen like the Bible Says? Who is the Commander of the Lord's Army? Plus we reflect on psalm 75 together.

In this episode we look at Joshua 2 and meet Rahab.We will read Psalm 67, talk about a holiday that is this Sunday and talk about who Rahab was and why it matters.If this episode is a blessing please consider rating the show!

Joshua begins with the Lord telling Joshua to lead the people after Moses died. Have you ever wondered why Joshua? Was it random? Did they vote somewhere? Let's look in the scriptures and see if we can find out why and if it has ay implication for our lives.In todays episode we will: Read Psalm 100 Discover why Joshua was the next leader Pull some applications for our Faith Journeys

The number and differences in biblical teachings are so many and varied it is enough to make our head spin. Why is that so and how can we know what is right? Lets talk about it. See you on the inside.

Join me as I share thoughts about a recent reading of scripture with the family. What does it mean to have Jesus as Lord? Let's talk about it.

April's encouragement is that God is on the move here and around the world. Will you be a part of what God is doing?

The Holy Spirit is the often forgotten member of the Trinity. Let's take a quick snapshot and learn who He is, what He does, how we can connect with Him, and why He is cause for celebration. See you in there!

Join us as remember the story of Christ's sacrifice and why it matters for us. How should we celebrate? Should we be solemn and mournful or full of joyful celebration. Let's talk about about it, see you on the inside.

I am a huge fan of celebrating God and His greatness any chance we get. The Jewish festival of Passover is one such opportunity. Passover commemorates the salvation of the first born of Israel and the exodus from Egypt. It has a rich foreshadow to Jesus who is our Passover lamb slain to provide our salvation. Listen to the episode and check out these helpful resources to make it your own.https://teachthemdiligently.net/passover-with-littles/ https://www.chabad.org/holidays/passover/pesach_cdo/aid/1846/jewish/How-to-Celebrate-Passover.htm

How much do you trust God? Can we really say his plans are better than ours when the storms continue to rage. Join us as we look at the story of three defiant friends who choose to trust the God who can deliver whether or not He does. Let's learn how we can have faith that trusts that much.

Can we celebrate the Jewish festivals in light of the cross?Let's talk about Purim and how you can bring an increased awareness of God into your life by celebrating.

What if I told you that gluttony wasn't only about eating? Join us as we discuss the often unspoken snare of gluttony and real dangers it poses to us as believers. Let's learn together the antidote to this snare.

Who is Hagar and what does her short appearance in Genesis mean for us? Find out why her story is an encouragement to us all.

Is there a difference in how we commonly use the word worship and the way it is used in the Bible? Let's talk about it and discover whether our worship is what God has in mind.

Sometimes we get bogged down in the weeds when it comes to the gospel and salvation. Join us as we look at what God has in mind when He thinks about salvation and how simple it is to live out the gospel of Christ.

What to do with church hurt? A growing number of people have reported negative experiences with the church. What should be the response? Let's discuss a biblical response to church hurt.

Lets look at grief and trauma briefly through the lens of the book of Job. Join us as we find some key things to remember as we walk through grief and trauma or come alongside others who are dealing with it.

Why should the church embrace an intergenerational approach? What challenges stand in the way of building these vital relationships? Join us as we dive into this topic on today's episode! 🎧

Join me as I chat with my friend Jordan about his incredible journey with God and the beginnings of his relationship with Jesus and the Church. It's uplifting to witness God's presence in his life, reminding us that His power is always more than enough! 🙌 A huge thank you to Jordan for sharing how God is working in him—his joy and excitement are contagious!I pray your own journey will be encouraged by what God is writing in him.

It doesn't have to be this way. We tend overload ourselves and to fixate on only the end results and when they don’t show up in the time we deem right we quit and fall back into familiar patterns and habits. What if God has a better way forward, what if it isn't what we think? Let's discuss how an even pace can help us achieve more.