The Compass

Join me for my bonus series, Things We Don’t Speak About, where I delve into the complex dynamics of control and its impact on my spiritual growth. Discover how recognizing boredom as a spiritual signal can be a catalyst for positive change, and learn how I shifted my perspective from self-centered control to an outward expression of faith.Today's scriptures:1 Kings 19:11-121 John 4:13-19

How do we shift our perspective as Christians from a "me" centered focus to a "we" centered community? This episode breaks down why we should strive for community, and how letting go of control allows for us to live and do life together.Today's scriptures:Romans 12Philippians 4:8Luke 5:17-26

Have you ever felt that rigid religiosity was stifling your ability to truly live out the transformative principles of Christ? In this episode, explore how the beatitudes can empower you to live a more authentic, compassionate life, while avoiding the pitfalls of religious thinking highlighted in Matthew 23.Today's scriptures: Matthew 23Matthew 5:2-11

Learn how the church has created a chaos problem, and what we can do to fix it. Today’s scriptures are:Matthew 7:3-5Galatians 5:22-23Romans 7:18-20John 10:10Matthew 5:14

Listen to why I believe the Bible is much more than just a self help book. Learn how reading the Bible in different ways actually affects what you read and believe. Click on the scripture links below to follow along with the scriptures!John 1:1 Matthew 5:17Luke 24:44 2 Timothy 3:16Proverbs 27:17 Hebrews 4:12John 6:35 John 8:12John 10:7John 10:11John 11:25 John 14:6–7John 15:12 Corinthians 5:17Galatians 2:20 1 Peter 2:9Ephesians 2:10John 1:12 Deuteronomy 8:18 Leviticus 25:44

You've probably heard several people complain or attack spiritual highs, but what if they're for a purpose? What if there are deeper truths God wants to reveal to us in moments of spiritual experiences? In this episode, learn why spiritual highs happen and what it reveals to us. Scriptures:Psalm 55:22Psalm 23:3John 15:9-10

Have you ever felt like you are stagnant in your spiritual journey? In this episode, learn how the story of the tortoise and the hare resembles the Christian walk in modern society, and how returning to spiritual formation practices and emotional health leads to us becoming more Christlike. Today's scriptures are:Hebrews 13:8Proverbs 17:24Colossians 3:2Philippians 4:8Luke 6:43-45 43

Join me for the season 2 finale, where we talk about Jesus being the way, the truth, and the life. Today’s scriptures are:John 14:6Romans 3:23John 10:10James 1:19-27

Join me today as I break down what sin is, and how it shows up in our lives.Today’s scriptures are:Genesis 3:1-7Colossians 1:261 Timothy 3:16Colossians 2:2Romans 7:7-25Matthew 22:37-39

Join me today to discover what the Bible is, and why we read it.Today's scriptures:John 1:1John 1:2-3Genesis 1:1-22 Timothy 3:16John 14:261 Corinthians 2:10-13Romans 12:2

Join me today for an overview of my life and testimony, and learn how deconstruction led me to a more authentic faith.Today's scriptures are:Psalm 139:13-161 John 4:181 Samuel 1:26-28Psalm 37:3

Join me today as I explore what church is, what it was created to be, and how it can show up in our today.Today's scriptures:Acts 2:42-47Matthew 18:20Ephesians 4:11-16Matthew 22:37-39

Join me today as I examine the concepts of belief and faith, and explore how beliefs can be transformed, the response faith necessitates, and the nature of that response. Today’s scriptures are: Proverbs 14:15 James 2:19-20 Hebrews 11:1-3 Galatians 5:22-23 Matthew 7:20 Ephesians 2:10

Join me today for a breakdown of who the Holy Spirit is, and how God's desire is to be with His people. Today’s scriptures are: Exodus 19:45-46 Exodus 20:18-21 Exodus 40:34-38 2 Chronicles 7:1 Joel 2:28-29 John 16:5-15 1 Peter 2:9-10 Acts 1:1-8 Acts 2:1-21 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Galatians 5:22-24 John 5:24 Matthew 22:37-39 1 Corinthians 2:10 Ephesians 4:30 Romans 8:26

Join me as I dive into the concept of atonement, and why Jesus paid for our sins. Today’s scriptures are: Exodus 12:1-28 Genesis 3:14-24 John 1:1-3 John 10:10 Roman 6:23 John 1:29 Isaiah 53:7 1 Peter 1:18-19 Revelation 6:15-17 John 1:36 Revelation 13:8 John 3:16 John 3:17-21

"In the beginning, God" is the first claim the Bible makes about God. Join me as I discuss who God is, and why it matters how we show up when we're trying to know Him. Today’s scriptures are: Genesis 1:1 Genesis 1:26-27 Isaiah 7:14 John 1:1-3 Revelation 1:8 Revelation 22:13 Exodus 34:5-6 Deuteronomy 7:9 Colossians 1:17 Isaiah 46:9-10 Jeremiah 23:23-24 Duet 32:4 1 John 4:7-8 Proverbs 8:17

A conversation on gatekeeping in the Christian community. Today’s scriptures are: 1 Chronicles 9:23-34 John 1:1-18 Romans 3:20 Romans 7:6 Proverbs 3:5 Ecclesiastes 7:9 Hebrew 4:12 John 14:27 John 20:10-23 Acts 13:38-39 Galatians 3:28 Matthew 7:1-3 Romans 3:23 Epheisians 6:12

Join me as I break down what passive and active Spirituality is, and what it means for our faith. Today's scriptures: James 2:14-24 Hebrews 11:1 John 6:25-38 2 Corinthians 5:16-18 Romans 12:4

Join me as I discuss Skye Jethani's book With, and how being with God is different from a life under, over, from, or for God. Today's scriptures: Matthew 23:1-24 Matthew 11:28-30 Romans 3:23 Ephesians 3:14-21

Join me today as I break down the four types of idolatry I see within the context of a Christian life currently, and what we can do about it. Today's scriptures: Matthew 22:37 1 John 4:19 Proverbs 11:2 Proverbs 16:18 Proverbs 21:24 Proverbs 29:23 1 Timothy 6:6-10

What does it look like to be present? Let's discuss how we are able to awaken and observe what God is doing within us, with us, and why it matters. Today's scriptures: Romans 8 Matthew 24:36 Romans 12:3-21 Matthew 6:19-34

What does it mean to steward your body? Join me as I break down what I believe stewardship of the body looks like, and why I believe it is a matter of the heart. Today's scriptures: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Matthew 7:3-5 Mark 7 Proverbs 27:19 Ezekiel 36:26-27 Romans 7 Philippians 2:1-13 Romans 10:9-10 References in Exodus: Blood: Pharaoh’s heart “became hard” (Exodus 7:22) Frogs: Pharaoh “hardened his own heart” (Exodus 8:15) Gnats: Pharaoh’s heart “was hard” (Exodus 8:19) Flies: “Pharaoh hardened his own heart” (Exodus 8:32) Livestock die: Pharaoh’s heart “was hard” (Exodus 9:7) Boils: “The Lord hardened Pharaoh’s heart” (Exodus 9:12) Hail: Pharaoh “hardened his own heart” (Exodus 9:34) Locusts: God announces that he has “hardened Pharaoh’s heart” (Exodus 10:1,10:20) Darkness: God “hardened Pharaoh’s heart” (Exodus 10:27) Death of the firstborn: God “hardened Pharaoh’s heart” (Exodus 11:10)

Join me as we look into what stewardship means, and how we learn to steward our minds as followers of Christ. Today's scriptures: John 11:17-44 2 Corinthians 10:5 John 10:10 Psalm 139 Matthew 18:20 Romans 12:2 Book references: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: Unleash a Revolution in Your Life in Christ - Peter Scazzero The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma - Bessel A. van der Kolk

What is God's will for your life? Let's breakdown what the Bible says about the will of God, and navigate what it means to come into alignment with Him. Scripture references:1 Thessalonians 5:12-24Galatians 5:22-241 Thessalonians 4:4-12Mark 12:30-31