Courage Meant To Go

Mitch talks with his friend Ryan about Pickleball, communities, and the importance of encouraging others.

Do you try to please people or God? "Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people." Colossians 3:23

Do you have a problem with authority? A lot of people do and not surprisingly the Bible has a lot to say about it... we talk about Romans 13, a new Oklahoma law, Classroom questions, and a little about politics (but not too much cause they aren't our favourite topic!)

Sorry-- the sound is a bit wonky on this one! We both just finished Rick Warren's book, Created to Dream and it has us both really thinking on what 'dreams' God has placed in our lives. Do you dream? or just at nighttime? What 'purpose' or 'calling' has God placed on your life? This book has brought up some great conversation and questions in our household! Rick Warren - Created to Dream on Amazon --https://a.co/d/0PrnLtg

We are back for Season 5! New changes happening with our family... School is almost back in session and we are excited for the NEW opportunities that God has placed us in!

Did you know that YOU are not in control? As much as we want to be.. we are not. But good news, we have a God that IS in control and He has your BEST in mind! Will you seek Him and let Him?

There's a beauty about people who love to serve and help just because they love using the gifts they are given. What about you? Do you help others with the things you are naturally good at and LIKE to do or are you too busy to let that happen? Have you put your gifts and talents on the back burner?

Keep it simple and seek...encouragers...keep going...

Zeke and Laken join us for talk of family habits and some fun questions.

How often do you talk talk talk to God and wonder why He doesn't seem to answer? Do you ever stop to think, maybe you're not taking the time to listen? We struggle with this too but we are learning when we stop to listen for God, He desires to answer in amazing ways.

Do you make the most of every opportunity you are given? The Israelites could have made it to the Promise Land in 11 days but instead it took them over 40 years. Do you think God is more interested in the journey than getting there soon? God is preparing you for what He has Prepared for you. Excerpts from the book: In the Footsteps of the Savior by Max Lucado - https://a.co/d/0f2Jrun

Investing in Others Encouraging Others Equipping Others How will you use the gifts and talents you've been given to invest in others and to encourage others?

Just some real talk about ending one season, beginning a new one, finding rest and strength even when we are weak. Actually, ESPECIALLY when we are weak. In our typical fashion, we share some truths amidst laughs and realness!

Where does time go? This month is flying by so we re-cap you on our lives, what we are learning through the chaos and mess of life, and reminders you can take with you along your own journey!

Get an inside look at our marriage, family, the way our brains think (and how different men and women are)! We set out to do the next parenting chapter chat but developed into this! One of our favorites -- hope you can take something from our 'real talk' and be encouraged and learn from it!! That's honestly how we grow and learn the best! Let's have some Real Talk!

Based on the book by Andy & Sandra Stanley, Parenting: Getting IT Right. We dive into the early stages and the four levels of stages of parenting and really focusing on what it looks like to discipline, train, and coach our kids whether it's our ACTUAL kids or in the classroom, sports team, church, etc! (or even dealing with adults as well!) Discipline (ages 0-5) Training (ages 5-12) Coaching (ages 12-18) Friendship (18+)

Based on the Parenting: Getting It Right book by Andy & Sandra Stanley, we dive into the question they focus on in Chapter 1, Did we get IT right? What is the goal with our parenting and what mistakes do we make along the way?! We are definitely NOT perfect when it comes to parenting but that's why we seek help and read books about it and we want to share any wisdom we take from it along the way! Highly recommend getting their book and reading it along with us as we dive into each chapter each week! https://a.co/d/dUFiNR5

We welcome our youth member and now ministry friend, Lindsay Elston to chat with us about Child Evangelism Fellowship, Good News Clubs, and the importance of ministry in our childhood and in our kids lives! If you like what you hear and want to help, volunteer or have a teen, visit their website : www.cefseindiana.com OR get ahold of Mitch or Kaitlin and we can direct you to Lindsay!

How do you find HOPE when it all seems lost? Where do you find it? And how do you keep taking steps forward toward Hope when you're in a season of waiting or defeat?

It's a NEW year... We are kicking off our Season 4 in 2024 (catchy, right?! ). but how do you GROW or want MORE when you are barely surviving? Barely holding on? I think we ALL want more of something... but sometimes we don't know where to start... We share some basic things to kickstart your year in the RIGHT way! Let's GROW more in 2024!

Your words make a HUGE difference and how do you respond when you hear words that hurt you? A little bit of honesty, confession, and a lot to learn in this podcast!

What a crazy episode! We begin with foreign accents and then we talk about being an example in your every day life, like in Ephesians 5 (Be Imitators of God). We talk about routines we do with our kids to prepare them for the world we live in and living up to our calling as parents of raising disciples!

We're back after the Thanksgiving break and talk about some cool things happening in our lives and good that is happening all around.. we just have to open our eyes to see it! God is preparing us for GOOD and BIG things!

Diving into 1 Peter 3 (part 2). Peter talks about issues with hairstyles, clothes, and jewerly -- are these things BAD to care about or should we? What is truly important as a follower of Jesus?

We dive into 1 Peter chapter 3 and discuss what honor looks like in marriage or in relationships! It's not easy to do, but it's what God calls us to do and the things you show to others, will also impact your children and family for generations to come!

It's almost November! We chat about how we are ALL a work in progress in His process. Do you find it hard to give Grace to those around you when God is working on them as well? We chat about this and many other little things that have come up in our week! Take a listen!

The key to everything...priorities, scriptures, and insight shared between Mitch and Kaitlin. Enjoy

No one likes discipline... but the Bible CLEARLY tells us that discipline is good for us. It helps humble us and draws us closer to our creator. We talk about discipline with our kids, with ourselves, when you feel like God is disciplining you and we dive into God's word on all of it! How we do know? Well, the Bible tells us so!

Dive into a variety of topics as we dig deeper with God in our everyday walks as a family and marriage! Camping, swimming in freezing weather (not us!), music, and Hebrews 12.

Yes, we talk about ALL the 'gung-ho' things! How gung-ho are you for your marriage and family?! We dive into priorities with your family and spouse, picking up the Bible instead of your phone (especially in the bathroom!!) living as if you are roommates with your spouse, how to be 'attractive' for your spouse, what to do when you're being pulled 1000 different ways with your kids activities! Maybe it's a time to re-prioritize some of the things you do. Do you make the MOST of the time you have in the car, at the events, in the in-between times or should you say no for this season so you can focus on what TRULY matters (your family and marriage)!

We close up Craig and Amy Groeschel's marriage study of 'From This Day Forward' with their final commitment to fool-proof your marriage --- Never Give Up! Check out Galatians 6:7-9 about reaping a harvest of blessing in the proper time if we do NOT GIVE UP! We talk about what this looks like if you are working WITH your spouse to improve your marriage or working against your spouse and you don't know what to do!

Continuing on our talks from the Craig and Amy Groeschel's marriage study called 'From This day Forward', we chat about staying Pure not only in your marriage but with everything we do! We are called to be like Christ who was pure and holy so what does that look like and how can we do it in today's culture and society? Let's chat!

It's good to have FUN in marriage.. especially Intimate FUN! It's soo important.. if you think differently, you need it more than you think! We aren't professionals but we have learned a thing or 2 already in our marriage. I hope we can help in some way and by looking up what the Bible says about Intimate Fun! Other GREAT resources to look up: Hot Mama by Kathi Lipp Language of Sex by Ted Cunningham (truly changed out marriage!) Love, Sex, and Dating sermon series by Andy Stanley Our whole marriage series has been adapted from Craig and Amy Groeschel's From This Day Forward marriage book and study!

You know when you are first dating and you have a lot of 'fun'?!?! Do you still have that years later? With your spouse, your fiancé, or if you are single, this is a great message for you to have in your back pocket to not lose the FUN in your marriage and WHY it's soo important! We hope you get some practical ideas and have FUN along the way! Main point taken "From this day Forward" by Craig and Amy Groeschel

Kaitlin and Mitch discuss how to Fight Fair, applying scripture, and what not to do (through personal experiences.) Main point taken "From this day Forward" by Craig and Amy Groeschel

The Harrells are back with a whole new season and a new season in our lives. We are excited to get deep with you all about marriage and family and faith and have a lot of laughs in the process! Today we talk about our marriage and how God calls us to put Him 1st and our spouse (and anything else) 2nd.

Mitch sits down with Bri to discuss song writing, life directions, and seeking faith.

Mitch chats with Alice about the differences in our countries, courage of an exchange student, singleness, and more.

Mitch sits down with one of his mentors, Dan May, to discuss hiking, ministry, anxiety and more.

Mitch and Kaitlin discuss the reasons to work, enjoying the here, and excitement for the Super Bowl.

Mitch sits down with Kyle Layman to discuss finances, faith, and African hospitality!

Mitch and Kaitlin talk about the importance of persistence in the hard times of life.

Mitch and Abby sit down to discuss diets, health, family, and serving the local community.

Mitch and Kaitlin discuss topics like caring, kids, surprise snow, and the Bengals.

Mitch sits down with Ryan, a friend he met at the YMCA to laugh, share some stories, and talk about family, faith, and some lessons learned.

Mitch visits with Deanna Young to talk about ministry, the Colts, referees, and encouraging others. Visit her website and blog at deannadayyoung.com to learn more about her and her mission!

Mitch and Kaitlin chat about a book they've been reading called, "The Language of Sex" by Dr. Gary Smalley and Ted Cunningham. Conversations bloom about the 6 Levels of Communication and how that has anything to do with the bedroom! ;)

Mitch interviews Nate, a graduate from the Potters House, a recovery house. They chat about life before recovery and after what God is doing!

Mitch and Kaitlin chat about various topics including pickleball, what humbles us and what the Bible says about Humility and what we can put our Hope in.

Mitch and Kaitlin discuss Gods timing, strength, not having a voice, and the road to trusting no matter what God does.

Mitch and Kaitlin sit down with Sally and have a fun conversation about marriage, ministry, and life.