We Shall Not Sleep

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I want to talk about the present daily grind vs. the sometimes distant future.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I want to talk about how we can reduce our stress and increase our restfulness in the Lord.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I want to take some of N.T. Wright's thoughts on Paul and pair it with my view of what God's calls the Church to be. N.T. Wright Books Simply Jesus https://www.amazon.com/Simply-Jesus-Vision-What-Matters/dp/0062084402/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HP0X902TIDFN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zW7r6Zv0sqRIGdiyfWwRGbZL8TtLESn-fwdx9WTGZ2u36nKHtDcCXQPN3NhWOhHjqC0ph_ivQ4PzlFPzTmWk5ASXPf3yj9H_cKqVEx3SWJI7q2yhzqdSYWv_jnTbgTQ9j6cPQNl6mBJybe_1Pn-BKxWyFZAZ4DM8VLspvgSje4muxoCKtCEVQMcwRzcioYwhXyfKt6bfcVDyr_v4jx7i6h4bLQ-YzsLnM879yaoIPFo.uTvN0qPemJrai-DFMYtVF-xSxKuTnXLGkU_Ix9fX9nU&dib_tag=se&keywords=nt+wright+simply+jesus&qid=1770252104&sprefix=nt+wright+simply+jesus%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-1 Surprised by Hope https://www.amazon.com/Surprised-Hope-Rethinking-Resurrection-Mission/dp/0062089978/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GN9KCT8DR3N5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Pw2L5FVjIPLYDnmZNmp3vLlzjv8Jl54XaJhJtlGt-jUHKWjAcQGpEjcu12_Y0xreUE9l8SL4ppmgMVbyRkV_F5KBRzktEbtxajFxvMC7T4QcHZ-lsOPRY0jFz1pwuxM03aDFBYElWEiEJdM2t1y7FIi1LGbYoh-oOGbwd68k5Z_WhXPzIV3bTdvt7OZ1EeWEsLml4vPsv27zGn8aEzug4zI812vyRA7Mtbi1yYjZWcU.PbDt5eRzzVaUsRxkBf82FthRxm3CPPdzjxNOI1NbHIA&dib_tag=se&keywords=nt+wright+surprised+by+hope&qid=1770252298&sprefix=nt+wright+sur%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1 The Vision of Ephesians https://www.amazon.com/Vision-Ephesians-Task-Church-Glory/dp/0310172500/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23FBQPOD35D5C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fvvp7HU705JWI09KzG2N0M2vaDNkENk-zFm8EXqFC9GPXQfIoAbl_GUDf4EVcz2YbV9aJemEjAfoHddE70bRn8Pl1MXx0qwlqTT_xNCZbpIGSqTzodpBz9oM37ttuM3SX55pGGqj3lwep2_zsGe_fRmNM73705Ig_suvhkignG33ebpmaV5ioStNv1oN0BPisduJHHIDgSzbZu9hMrJmW1wb2_k4NJiqgDG-QRnoCgE.yYH1-pUs2s6OnhUAtO2RKcpAIWbr_gIc3hbAVS1HLaA&dib_tag=se&keywords=nt+wright+ephesians&qid=1770252317&sprefix=nt+wright+ephesians%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-1

On this special episode of the WSNS Podcast, Dr. Mark Frisius is back! Together with Michael, they discuss some of the most fundamental concepts of the Early Church and how modern Protestants can take practical steps to learn from our ancestors. The Books! Confessions (Augustine) https://www.amazon.com/dp/014044114X?psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ct_APS0VW1N5FWXCKWHYBYC Faith and Creeds (McGrath) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0664239064?psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ct_APS0VW1N5FWXCKWHYBYC_1 The Apostles' Creed (González) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0664229336?psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ct_APS0VW1N5FWXCKWHYBYC_2

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I want to dive deeper into the theological concept of justification.

On this first episode of the WSNS Podcast for 2026, I want to discuss some possible ways we can find a deep and rich spiritual community.

On this last episode for 2025, I want to share my overall thoughts on the year and pair it with a pertinent devotional from Oswald Chambers.

Merry Christmas everyone! As I close down the year and celebrate the 5th anniversary of this podcast, I want to leave you all with a special message. May God bless you and your family as we head into 2026!

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I wanted to share what has been and is currently on my reading rotation. The Books: https://www.amazon.com/Dominion-Christian-Revolution-Remade-World/dp/1541675592/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1Y7USN4PNMPQU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ciy6RmpTf3s5gVVPNkwx_sBizXyeIv3UEx3GGiOtArWVmk1n69H6NSypBNsnYgi6vpUmuVJAaKvgsL_-D1WD_cwdUe5mC3h8EOOuECHhOvVKKWmBvxLMKkeHub98dZL9TOCwwwN9pBlT7c7fhCKJVOWah7RoxrO6rubAPCkj6iAilsroepbtUaI1RYkbqT-kxLBeZJ8lS0gI7AXZ4NYl3YaWsAQll2X9-cSAjhDrxsQ.GDPhvGHQn8or8kTZ62IC9ni-25Bg0hZ4cs6kcrjczNQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=tom+holland+dominion&qid=1766083891&sprefix=tom+holland+dominion%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Grief-Observed-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652381/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30LT1GD2FRIZ9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.g9Q2Xdm9QgJ5U5u-avwXzWhZeO88ue4BE3DIsSIYlTkKzuW33xso1jvIiaWEFsUYfl8XeWyMVdhBstDa89JhAybZVFtobzv_18bmHQNERX4uLuLgu9dpksFTIqQVIt6lJdQs6hOyMYgrR1z10Uif9EmaDVAHmy79chbZZQ2UPCL4sNzEhib2Y_BNm_GxlYxI85-LXvH6vQgl9sdWUdW73Dq9hVkRQJ9CoL7Xjy5SzKU.jufc531cWWIRd6Ng9cF4FSAmO0Wu9Te9jlDWAxhfWI4&dib_tag=se&keywords=cs+lewis+a+grief+observed&qid=1766083909&sprefix=cs+lewis+a+g%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Problem-Pain-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652969/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3VFT3BQ9W5PQM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9stIydLGFonF7MHhRpXDEptRrx9aypebv-MAs_UAX9og0rfFQV2Dt9UxZ8bhZk8dLMqvLGChv9MIm27GJ9MQrAMdWEtF-IIxPj4p3Z78H5TocZps1YsVrYK77Pgqfkb3SvVY3u2btvgAtCLWi140NhZVDiJCy8HtVb3TEapNIb8AIoT2MHas9GqqWzJTFPFanUZzbvcysE3zkV5rIwnFxF-6UouFhpN1OzqQUvUUasg.i8K_p-N7YpYG5FkpMIbbiQUlPOUpHG4xHCMwlusWY0U&dib_tag=se&keywords=cs+lewis+the+problem+of+pain&qid=1766083924&sprefix=cs+lewis+the+pro%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, along with the Bible, I want to present my recommended reading list that will instantly add value to your walk with Christ. The Books: https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Like-Jesus-Revisited-Blanchard/dp/0718077253/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36JN3GMUMLF80&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hNVEfzXd6DcjUr1fUpXrXxSMzsOm6o9eBII4TI4unOWOyFQ7Q4E3o8Q5VBC9S2cXarn9Rm0ex55xUWWFuPmaSN1qt7jDW9bsgMDN8yZoDUQIrAf336tFcP-2zj5aYgunpx6pAvTl2SJcktyASreFVg.AoL2c_ZEA-7TOoNt4xPIFNoia1UZuNMkua5YLZdpQ2Q&dib_tag=se&keywords=lead+like+jesus+revisited&qid=1765398373&sprefix=lead+like+jesus+re%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Life-Together-Exploration-Christian-Community/dp/B0FHWWH7Y2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OMPC0MKKS8Y0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Qx3JgvO73Tzze35KUzjdebiNFlvyZ2UsBf3TTriQFQRhxFPW7fARcWs0IuLj_TiwgjiE2Ec-pjR6yCXqGNVsU3POiFrDo73BADzwpx0j_S8C0qeum6-zKgteCEbMrpPARTD4kSowP0ltSsEN_mBFrDxhtuR6vG5-CFc2iiQPoIbMHLaNsIpt2KIzwRtgKV64n9xnAjur_R5NsJ9tkgrarvu-h0joJi_LzhuAA4rPYq0.RMm7d8aI62FqXZ4F0ss2JQovxqT3hOfo1_DXk86KoJU&dib_tag=se&keywords=life+together+by+dietrich+bonhoeffer&qid=1765398547&sprefix=life+to%2Caps%2C195&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/My-Utmost-His-Highest-Paperback/dp/1627078754/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5Z56UA20RSU9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ulaIqqpx5LuxJTVxjwAH2qRnV6eYEcE7yqD7m5XQHJ2_Vg-9QGTdSRdYEDucmRi0TQM206SIfNCNYwVINoVSE32ecly-30ll7BaTUvVFQViqSzTZNDoCWO4__zB1QUVSH0NGAdCplNfQhOH8KCIC4IgM9Y3HbZ7bA0OTQzNiAtKSWIDPt3bsBp42eQBWfz8agnJw-Pn-7sgrRBoN3Pn_XHspvB8kbO3s21MW-cTx_0I.cd5Gvt0_SCqEzLJREAfSHtpWUi5okJK93nHzwTQlPKE&dib_tag=se&keywords=my+utmost+for+his+highest+by+oswald+chambers&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1765398563&sprefix=my+utm%2Caps%2C174&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Imitation-Christ-Dover-Thrift-Editions/dp/0486431851/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BZRA0ELPUB70&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2rQBusvr0tBhXOQMT0mc11ppvoTQJhm0uwCvfUuiYO_gorqIZ3EXimQiqBvXWRG_QYIzlZWtrPsuVGGhSvyFGMXemHgrgdYTeK6WXr51MUpaorZFfMz-c-lAUKHjhsE8iVUL88K43eAtGreE_1fDYCWDyAujIjYVJU2EdqXWsSrsxHoYHPgIOHW7t0ph-JCh6jmdt4MH5UfcBIVTFSnPZFKWrysmhYJ0vfno-m4pTDI.UrRlLE2UgbwcKNe26bijzrpCqgANQu7gHCVsa-C7Ou0&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+imitation+of+christ+thomas+a+kempis&qid=1765398581&sprefix=the+imit%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Tried-Fire-Story-Christianitys-Thousand/dp/1400207460/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33XX7GI0H0QW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qzVqW_jtUCeHFK0q8hm4cMYO_o77Z7hDFyVocx71WKc.RtlKmX-budHlzEdBnLewsTfsejff1j_OfI5fWcOkq1c&dib_tag=se&keywords=tried+by+fire+william+bennett&qid=1765398606&sprefix=tried+by+fire%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Mere-Christianity-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652926/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FMWHR3EFA76C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7Judb4U4OPsDt8aNKnSIGZtRrx9aypebv-MAs_UAX9rK4bxdFCf8tcKZiSlXl1kJ68dhPDznmQ8Ix2C126WmbP0O7M1m90wGQWkYssSMwqFwBn6yZCTKxCK0OEni5WBI0FZrPODDfDz2_Bdpr_fX6oT_9KlGkFEytPvkXRgC9HlaPbKSd5DUk7mAJ6rL8kxZQ5jwrUX3v7PfxyXAMmu-ChBtPIGHwLEpUUB5WX_A24Y.7Y2KX8eQ0ox4CXp4LPmWWy_mfBn1wHM-ev7GeNJS5Rg&dib_tag=se&keywords=mere+christianity&qid=1765398623&sprefix=mere+ch%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I would like to highlight the basic truths behind the season of Advent.

Hey everyone! I just wanted to give you a quick update about some life changes and express how excited I am to get back into a regular routine.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I want to share some recent revelations I have had regarding Holy Communion and how both Protestants and Catholics alike view it. I am curious if there is a "via media" where both sides can move closer towards each other.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I want to make some comparisons between the Parable of the Fig Tree and the fruit in our lives.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I want to wrap up the conversation from last week's tragedy and connect it to what this reveals about each of us on the inside.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I want to address what happens when violence, and moments of confusion confront us. What do we do when we have nowhere to turn?

Today, I want to share the most amazing thing that has recently happened to me.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I want to talk about Psalm 37 and the weight of being favored by God.

On this return episode of the WSNS Podcast, I want to talk about our God-given emotions and how they are connected (or not) to our faith walk.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I want to discuss the benefits of the daily grind and how discipline can lead to a fuller life in Christ.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I want to talk about the Biblical and therapeutic benefits of practicing verbal confession.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I want to share some personal stories along with the story from Exodus 32. I want to connect them to the theme of gratitude and how it can sometimes be scarce.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I want to discuss the importance of things not working out the way we want them to. How do we navigate the subtleties of life when things go awry? I would like us all to look at the story of Josiah to illustrate how things simply don't work out.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I would like to discuss the importance of preserving the truth of the familiar Bible stories that were told to us long ago.

In this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I want to celebrate my favorite non-Biblical figure.

In this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I want to share my recent experience and enthusiasm for home assembly gatherings.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I want to talk about the special role of women and how their testimony relates to Mother's Day.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I would like to investigate Galatians 3:23-29 and interpret Paul's view on Christ and what it means for us today.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I wanted to focus on the horizontal and vertical relationship orientation that Jesus modeled for us during Holy Week.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I want to talk about my Easter schedule and how I approach the most important week of the year. I hope you find it helpful! He has already risen!

In this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I would like to connect the idols in our lives to the Exodus narrative.

Did you know that God's plan doesn't only apply to us? On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I would like to add to this conversation and shift the focus away from our egocentric tendencies.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I want to talk about sin, and how the strong in faith can help the weak.

For this Ash Wednesday, here is my sermon that discusses the importance & significance of Lent, and the attitude we can take with us for the next 40 days.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I want to talk about the difference between fearing God and fearing the world.

On this episode of the podcast, I want to ask about our motive in reading Scripture. What do we bring to the table when reading and what do we expect from the Bible? Let's go!

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I would like to take a moment and discuss the significance of Psalm 37. How can we find rest, trust, and peace for our souls and prepare ourselves for Lent?

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I would like to discuss the power of reading and engaging in Scripture.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I would like to discuss the Bible's teaching on both love and identity. Who are we apart from Christ and what does it mean to love one another?

On this episode of the WSNS podcast, I want to discuss Colossians 2 and how Paul's encouraging message can be applied to us today.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I want to talk about what it means to be disciplined and from whom we need to draw our inspiration.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, Pastor James Haldane is back with me to wrap up 2024 and reflect on the nature and person of Jesus Christ. Along with this, we also discuss some pastoral challenges. In particular, how can we become better pastors for the sake of the Kingdom?

Happy New Year everyone! On this first episode of 2025 for the WSNS Podcast, I want to share with you my methodology and approach regarding my goals. I hope you find it inspiring and edifying. May God bless all of you as we journey into new adventures!

For this year's Christmas message, I would like to focus on the challenges that face us and how we can respond to the routine of the holidays.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I want to share my thoughts on the Christ child and how His purpose has impacted the world forever.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I would like to discuss the eternal nature of the Son of God who is Jesus Christ our Lord, our true Messiah.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! To all of my friends and family out there, I want to wish you the best this holiday season. For the occasion, I want to share some thoughts on the meaning of Christian gratitude and how Paul's message to the church in Thessalonica can help us understand the true meaning behind Thanksgiving.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I would like to honor Dr. Tom Wadsworth's work on Christian worship and discuss the aspect of the temple. More importantly, I would like to offer my opinion on how it has changed throughout our Holy Scriptures.

On this episode of the WSNS Podcast, I would like to discuss one of the biggest threats to us as Christians.

Tonight, I am joined once again by my good friend Pastor James Haldane. Together, on election night here in the U.S., we discuss the philosophy behind Church & State. What is the role of Christians in the voting process? What should we keep in the forefront of our minds in light of eternity? Let's discuss this together. Pastor James Podcast Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2377349?client Connect with Pastor James [email protected] Eaton Rapids Church of the Nazarene Socials: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1766998266858524 https://www.eatonrapids.church/