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As the Fall semester is kicking off, we are back in the podcast studio to continue the conversation. This week, we are hitting topics like made up words that people use, a Very Bad Week from…somewhere…, new job openings at Colonial Church, and starting with one small habit to make change in our lives and hopefully develop some new rhythms. Want To Skip Ahead? Irregardless (0:36) Very Bad Week (7:34) The Power To Change (17:00) Links From The Episode Job Opportunities Did you miss the Sunday gathering? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
As the summer officially comes to a close, the E6 Podcast is FINALLY back with our first full episode since June! After our sabbatical throughout the month of July, we are back and ready to discuss all the things! At The Movies, the YMCA, our Fall semester of studies called myDiscovery, and our current teaching series The Power To Change. Want To Skip Ahead? Podcast Sabbatical (0:26) At The Movies (2:38) YMCA (8:04) myDiscovery (14:00) The Power To Change (45:14) Links From The Episode myDiscovery Did you miss the Sunday gathering? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
"We" are back after our sabbatical for the month of July.
With At The Movies nearly here, Tanner puts up a Guess The Movies Challenge for a chance to win a movie gift card out of his own pocket, one of the guys is called “so boring,” and we take a look at Paul doing very Paul things and turning his defense in court into a Gospel presentation and how he connects the dots. Want To Skip Ahead? Quote Of The Week (7:52) Acts (13:37) Did you miss the Sunday gathering? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming for this week's episode because after four weeks away, Loren is back! Fresh off his sabbatical, we are talking through some of his reflections on living a sabbatical life, choosing the slow lane, and why Colonial Church does At The Movies. Did you miss the Sunday gathering? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
It's the “calm” before the At The Movies storm coming in just a few short weeks! With Loren's sabbatical coming to an end, we're looking forward to things coming up in the next couple months, continuing the conversation following Paul's journey in Acts, and discussing the providence of God and how we can see it looking back at our lives. Wanna skip ahead? Check out these times to jump to different sections. At The Movies (3:23) Looking Forward (11:02) Sabbath (16:39) Providence of God (25:58) Did you miss the Sunday gathering? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
Summer is here and everything is going on! New technology, kids camp, student camp, a sabbatical, myDiscovery pilot just to name a few. Today we're talking through a submitted question about praying for a miracle healing on a medical condition but electing to have surgery instead, and how our After Jesus stories are hard to argue with…and also stretch us beyond what is comfortable. Wanna skip ahead? Check out these times to jump to different sections. Kids Camp & Student Camp (5:24) Loren's Sabbatical (12:35) Question about praying for a miracle but electing for surgery (32:09) After Jesus stories and how they stretch us (44:00) Did you miss the Sunday gathering? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
We continue to go through You Asked For It Questions and the book of Acts this week. We're talking about the effectiveness of prayer and whether the amount of faith we have makes a difference in prayer. Wanna skip ahead? Check out these times to jump to specific questions. What does it mean when the Bible says “ask and you shall receive?” (12:00) When asking God for healing, did it not happen because I didn't have enough faith? (17:18) Pray Like You Breathe (28:50) Acts 20 (38:57) Links From The Episode Prayer Request https://a.co/d/8nWa3vo Did you miss the Sunday gathering? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
We continue to go through You Asked For It Questions and the book of Acts this week. We're talking about dealing with tough times and betraying God, people losing their faith, and our trite sayings following a death then talk through Paul confronting people about their idols and how that translates to us today. Wanna skip ahead? Check out these times to jump to specific questions. How do we honor God even through devastating times? (7:31) Why do tragedies happen that cause people to lose faith? (20:05) Why do we say dumb things following a loss? (27:35) Acts 19 (39:01) Links From The Episode Prayer Request Mental Health Did you miss the Sunday gathering? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
Our You Asked For It series is over but we're still digging into your questions! This week we're talking about Bible translations, the book of Revelation, end times, heaven, the confusing word “soon” and back into the book of Acts. Wanna skip ahead? Check out these times to jump to specific questions. What's the deal with all the Bible translations? (2:27) Why don't churches address Revelation? (13:13) What do the end times look like? (27:25) Did the rapture already happen? (30:29) Why did several New Testament authors believe the last days were very near? (32:52) Do we go straight to heaven when we die? (43:15) Will our rewards in heaven be based on our works on earth? (45:45) Acts: A Journey With Paul (54:40) Did you miss the Sunday gathering? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
You Asked For It questions are back! This week we are talking grace and truth, cracking the cup, spiritual gifts, Jesus' fasting ability, repentance, and how to hear from God. Wanna skip ahead? Check out these times to jump to specific questions. How do we balance grace and truth? (2:43) What's the deal with cracking the cup? (13:42) Does the church do enough to help develop spiritual gifts? (18:30) Would the temptation of Jesus be easier than ours? (21:50) Why don't we place more emphasis on repentance? (25:38) How am I supposed to hear God? (42:45) What's coming up next week? (55:55) Did you miss the Sunday gathering? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
It's week 2 of our You Asked For It series and we are hitting on some major topics in today's episode. From dinosaurs to losing friends to healthy marriages to homosexuality and Christianity, we dive into your questions! Wanna skip ahead? Check out these times to jump to specific questions. Dinosaurs (9:31) What's your favorite dinosaur? (11:52) How do I handle losing friends after becoming a Christian? (17:09) Is Jesus really a descendent of David? (31:52) How can I have a healthy marriage or Christ-centered relationship? (36:13) Where can a woman get help with pregnancy decisions? (43:03) What does the Bible say about homosexuality? (49:30) Can you be gay and involved in Christianity? (53:18) What got left out of Sunday's teaching due to time? (1:03:53) Why do people read the Bible differently on homosexuality? (1:14:30) Did you miss the Sunday gathering? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Resources discussed this week: Preston Sprinkle - People To Be Loved Emerson Eggerichs - Love And Respect
Fighting through the aftermath of all-day video recording for At The Movies 2023, we're back and tackling more of your questions submitted through our new series, You Asked For It! First we discuss At The Movies catch up after Discover myColonial, then dive into your questions. Wanna skip ahead? Check out these times to jump to specific questions. Does Jesus love the Dallas Cowboys? (20:07) Can I trust the Bible? (22:04) How did the Bible become the Bible we have? (27:37) Is Colonial Church Baptist? (35:10) Is Jesus the Easter bunny? (38:36) Why is there so much controversy over the show The Chosen? (40:46) Why have long-standing members of Colonial been released of their duties and then leaving the church? (56:32) Do cats go to heaven? (1:13:20) Did you miss the Sunday gathering? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
Brook bails on Loren and Tanner just as they start recording this week's episode. Can they handle it?! Will these two never-lacking-for-words pastors make this the longest episode to date? Looks like they survived and even landed the plane in a timely fashion, including reflections on Easter with family and honest observations about knowing God and experiencing Him every day. Finally, Tanner gives us a teaser about the training we're excited to offer here at Colonial. Links From The Episode Knowing God by J.I. Packer The Life You've Always Wanted: Spiritual Discipline For Ordinary People by John Ortberg Did you miss Easter Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
What do Taylor Swift, Bono and U2, three different Spider-Men, and The Chosen all have in common? This week's episode of course! We're also discussing God hiding Jesus' face from people, the ways we react to situations, and corrective lenses for our circumstances. Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
With Loren out of town this week, Kelly Morris is back with Brook and Tanner as we talk about the You Asked For It Series from different perspectives, prepping for a teaching on doubt (starting at 17:30), how doubt and faith co-exist as seen by Thomas's story (starting at 27:03), and the difficulties and realities of people deconstructing their faith. Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
We're back after a week off and Spring Break with episode 102! Today's episode covers re-entry, a secret indoor water park, kids camp, a medical mission to Kenya, a new elder candidate (starting at 14:03), You Asked For It series to come (20:42), the Easter perspectives of Jesus closest friends and Joseph of Arimathea (32:59), and a new role for Tanner AKA “Travis Hodges.” Links From The Episode Interview with Terry & Karen Johnson (starting at 38:32) Submit You Asked For It Questions Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
It's been a busy couple weeks and we're kicking off the 100s recapping Awaken, Baptism Sunday, Come To The Table: Chili Cook-off, as well as supporting the Jacaranda team, a funny story about a 15 year anniversary, then we debrief Awaken starting at 9:55, and the perspective of Mary Magdalene as she lived the resurrection story to kick off the Easter People series. Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
Happy 100th Episode! We can't believe we made it to triple digits! This week Loren, Tanner, and Brook are talking about loss of sleep due to cuteness, word counts, displays of life change starting around 9:02, Baptism Sunday, the Asbury Revival starting at 29:57, and that it's really all about the heart. Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
The final episode in double digits brings us a German song called Neunundneunzig Luftballons, updates on week 3 of Awaken starting at 10:13, and conversation around Mary washing Jesus' feet starting at 22:29, what we waste, He Gets Us ads, and what lavish devotion looks like. Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
Loren is back in the studio today as we caught up after the Super Bowl with some highlights and frustrations as well as seeing some things we haven't seen before. Then at 14:32 we discuss Awaken 2 weeks in and how it's going, and at 19:35 we dive into the teaching from the Sunday talking about people walking away from Jesus, because he wasn't fitting the role they were expecting Him to, what people seem to be walking away from now, and deconstructing faith. Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
With Loren out on vacation this week, we're discussing our lives being turned upside down by puppies, ordering chickens off Amazon, a new Worship & Prayer Night, revamping More About Colonial into Discover myColonial, updates on week 1of our Awaken fast, and an intro to the Gospel of John. Links From The Episode The Bible Project: What's John All About? (Part 1 of 2) The Bible Project: What's John All About? (Part 2 of 2) Information On Fasting Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
As quickly as the cold left last week, it's back again this week! And so is a new episode. We're discussing driving on ice in Wichita Falls, some of our church community events happening (Rooted kickoff, Come To The Table, Awaken), and diving into the practical side of fasting before launching into Awaken 2023 like how to fast, why to fast, ways to fast, and what to do when fasting. Links From The Episode Prayer & Fasting: Ready, Set, Go Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
With the cold weather looming, this week we are talking about the greatest meteorologist in town, crisis pregnancies in a post-Roe v. Wade world, Awaken Wichita Falls 2023, and wrapping up our Friending series talking about relational poverty and refrigerator rights. Links From The Episode Jesse Thomas's Facebook The Center To sign up for The Center's Texting Prayer Team just send CenterPrayer to 940-322-4883. Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
We're getting into our 2023 rhythm with our second episode of the year. Brook's on a rare vacation with family (good for him!), and Tanner and Loren do their best to hold down the E6 fort. Can you love both cats and dogs? What kinds of friends do we all need to be begging God to provide? In what ways are we anticipating experiencing community together in the coming weeks at Colonial? And how many metaphors can Tanner mix up? Episode 94… Did you miss Sunday morning's weekly 10am Gathering? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with us at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
Happy New Year (9 days late)! This is the first episode of the year and we're diving right in. Today we're discussing what we hope the 2023 year will bring, accidentally being vegan (for one meal), having faith in humanity restore at Six Flags (of all places), kicking off a new series, the decline of friendship, and how we can make changes to overcome that decline in our own lives and church. Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
Christmas is almost here! The final episode of 2022 is quite full. Today we talk about our favorite Christmas movies, gatherings vs. services, an essential oils pyramid scheme, the teaching series The Gift looking at the valuable and extremely representative gifts from the wise men in the Christmas story, seeing beyond our traditions and legends at Christmas, as well as wrapping up 2022 and looking forward to 2023. Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
What an awesome, busy weekend! DNow, Come To The Table, and a guest worship leader. Today we sit down and share our experiences with all the goings-on, share where you can hear more from Tyler Jarvis, and then dive into our final mental health topic in burnout and wrap up our Peace Of Mind series. Links From The Episode Tyler Jarvis Music Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
It is no longer arguable. It is officially Christmas season. Thanksgiving week has come and gone, Mariah Carey is playing in every store and on every ad, but today we are diving into negative thinking, how pervasive it is, and learning to ruminate on Scripture the way a cow chews it's cud (gross). Then Loren goes On The Mic with Ellen Bourgeois of Christ Counseling Ministry. Links From The Episode Topical Memory System by The Navigators colonialchurch.com/mentalhealth Christ Counseling Ministry Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
Today's episode is heavy and longer, but definitely one to listen through! We celebrate the baptisms from Sunday, Rooted Celebration from the week, and Thanksgiving dinners distributed to families all over the community and then we dive deeper into Tanner's story of depression and hope. Plus Loren goes On The Mic with his good friend and mentor RJ Koeper. Links From The Episode The Rest Of God: Restoring Your Soul by Restoring Sabbath by Mark Buchanan Suicide And Crisis Lifeline or dial 988 colonialchurch.com/mentalhealth Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
Is it Christmas time yet? Can we decorate and not feel shame? Kelly Morris joins Brook this week as we discuss our holiday traditions before we dive into the heavy conversation on trauma and Kelly shares some of her story of healing from her past of trauma. Then Loren sits down and goes On The Mic with Cesar Diaz, a Colonial member and trauma therapist. Links From The Episode The Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind, and Body In The Healing Of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk What Happened To You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly gathering at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
It's Halloween so obviously we need to discuss the perfect time to put up Christmas decorations! Also, we reminisce about Halloweens growing up and Monday nights in the 90s before we dig into some of the statistics and the pervasive topic of anxiety. Links From The Episode Anxiety As Opportunity - Good Faith Podcast Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly service at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Counseling Referral List Check www.aacc.net (The American Association of Christian Counselors) Amy Fleming, Licensed Professional Counselor (MA, LPC, NCC, RYT) She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors Grace Stone Counseling 3608 Preston Road, Suite 146 Plano, TX 75093 469-910-4410 gracestonecounseling.com In-person initial assessment, Later option for online sessions Local, Wichita Falls – Christian Counselors Christ Counseling Ministry Christian Family Counseling Center 940-696-0181 christcounselingministry.org Taft Counseling Center Christian Family Counseling Center 940-691-1899 taftcounseling.com Local, Wichita Falls – General Counseling Rose Street Mental Health Care Wide range of services 940-723-4488 Rosestreet.org Hospice of Wichita Falls Grief Counseling Call and ask for bereavement Building Bridges: 8-week course for kids and adults separately 940-691-0982 https://www.howf.org/bb/ Additional List – Local Counseling Cesar Diaz, MA, LCDC, LPC (Actively involved at Colonial Church) Positive Frame of Mind Counseling (940) 613-1661 www.pfomc.com https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/828131 Jennifer Garner, LPC Christ Counseling Ministry (940) 696-0181 Laura Bennett, LPC – Associate (Dr. Tara Fox, LPC – Supervisor) Christ Counseling Ministry Emphasis: stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, identity issues, marital & parenting (940) 696-0181 Carrie Andree Gardner, LPC (940) 264-1212 Darla Montgomery, LPC (940) 322-5712 Daniel Madden, LPC (940) 692-9745 David Arinder, Life Coach (573)462-6808 David@davidarinder.org
Covid struck again, but we are back just in time for a new episode! Today we are finalizing our Compassion 2022 update, dealing with a tough listener question on letting go after major trauma, talking about the compartmentalizing of spirituality and science, and kicking off a new series dealing with mental health. Links From The Episode Don't Give The Enemy A Seat At Your Table by Louie Giglio Louie Giglio's Step By Step Method of “Winning the Battle of Your Mind” For every thought that comes into your mind: Determine the source of the thought. Is the thought congruent with God's Word? If it isn't, then bind it to Jesus' name and cast it out. Find where in Scripture the subject of that thought is proscribed. Then walk in the truth of God's Word. Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly service at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Colonial's Counseling List Check www.aacc.net (The American Association of Christian Counselors) Amy Fleming, Licensed Professional Counselor (MA, LPC, NCC, RYT) She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors Grace Stone Counseling 3608 Preston Road, Suite 146 Plano, TX 75093 469-910-4410 gracestonecounseling.com In-person initial assessment, Later option for online sessions Local, Wichita Falls – Christian Counselors Christ Counseling Ministry Christian Family Counseling Center 940-696-0181 christcounselingministry.org Taft Counseling Center Christian Family Counseling Center 940-691-1899 taftcounseling.com Local, Wichita Falls – General Counseling Rose Street Mental Health Care Wide range of services 940-723-4488 Rosestreet.org Hospice of Wichita Falls Grief Counseling Call and ask for bereavement Building Bridges: 8-week course for kids and adults separately 940-691-0982 https://www.howf.org/bb/ Additional List – Local Counseling Cesar Diaz, MA, LCDC, LPC (Actively involved at Colonial Church) Positive Frame of Mind Counseling (940) 613-1661 www.pfomc.com https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/828131 Jennifer Garner, LPC Christ Counseling Ministry (940) 696-0181 Laura Bennett, LPC – Associate (Dr. Tara Fox, LPC – Supervisor) Christ Counseling Ministry Emphasis: stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, identity issues, marital & parenting (940) 696-0181 Carrie Andree Gardner, LPC (940) 264-1212 Darla Montgomery, LPC (940) 322-5712 Daniel Madden, LPC (940) 692-9745 David Arinder, Life Coach (573)462-6808 David@davidarinder.org
Compassion Sunday 2022 was amazing! This week we are sharing updates on a prayer walk, kids sponsored through Compassion International, a future trip to Tapachula, Mexico, and a change to service times, as well as diving into the church leaders listed in Ephesians 4 and going on the mic with Compassion International graduate Gilbert Mfitundinda from Uganda. Links From The Episode Life's Lens: Looking Through The Eyes of A Compassion International Child by Gilbert Mfitundinda Brook's Email The Forgotten Ways: Reactivating Apostolic Movements by Alan Hirsch Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly service at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
Loren, Brook, and Tanner are back together again for the first time in several weeks! Today we're discussing twinning, how crazy busy the last few weeks have been, our thoughts on an article about being bored in church, seeing the Sunday gatherings as transactional or practical or entertaining, and what it means (and does not mean) to expand the rule of Jesus. Links From The Episode You Should Be Bored In Church Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly service at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
Brook is on vacation so Tanner and Loren have taken over E6 Podcast for the week! Check is out as they answer some questions and talk about defining "The Church" Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly service at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
We're back! After a week off due to sickness, we are back with an episode packed with thick conversation. First we learn about the origin story of the ladybug, then dive into the recent announcement of staff changes, finish of the last 5 chapters of the book Unoffendable, and briefly discuss the topic of women in leadership of the church specifically as deacons. Links From The Episode Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All Of Life Better by Brant Hansen Unoffendable Audiobook Colonial Church Elders' Emails Brett Swiger: bswiger@colonialchurch.com Doug Marchand: dmarchand@colonialchurch.com Loren Jones: ljones@colonialchurch.com Pat Page: ppage@colonialchurch.com Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly service at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
Happy Labor Day! We aren't taking a holiday break so here's this week's episode! We had one of our favorite people, Kelly Morris, join us today. We briefly touch on important topics such as lesser known uses of spiderwebs, an illegal way to use Furbies, and air guitar before we dive back into Unoffendable chapters 13-20. These chapters take us through conversations about how anger and offense relate to justice, some of our favorite revenge/vengeance movies, protecting our families, and loving our natural enemies. Links From The Episode Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All Of Life Better by Brant Hansen Unoffendable Audiobook Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly service at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
Remember the Canadian string cheese guy from a few episodes back? Well, we've got an update for you! Plus there are snakes on the loose, Brett Swiger joins in the conversation and shares some of his elder wisdom, we discuss the difference between joy and happiness, and continue our conversation of the book Unoffendable with chapters 7-12 where we learn to be the kind of people that others DON'T want to punch in the face. Links From The Episode Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All Of Life Better by Brant Hansen Unoffendable Audiobook Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly service at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
What do gully washers, The Office, and mullets have in common? Not much! But they are all interesting enough to make it into today's episode. Loren, Tanner, and Brook sit down and discuss the recent rain, some News Of The What??, chapters 2-6 of Unoffendable, and how expectations and gratitude will help fight back against our tendency to be offended. Links From The Episode Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All Of Life Better by Brant Hansen Unoffendable Audiobook Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly service at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
Episode 78 is here and we are sitting down to discuss our snoozing habits, the Derek Jeter documentary, News Of The What? about a library and a bear…back because a couple people asked for it, diving into Chapter 1 of the book Unoffendable, forfeiting our rights, being counter-cultural, and being a less grumpy witness to the watching world. Links From The Episode Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All Of Life Better by Brant Hansen Unoffendable Audiobook Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly service at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
It's hard to believe that At The Movies is already over! 2022's version was a ton of fun. Today we sit down to look back over the series, enjoy some News of the What?! about a jewelry heist and strange trade, pick our favorite movies from At The Movies 2022, and dive back into the grief and loss conversation with Collateral Beauty and an interview from 2021 that continues to be relevant! Links From The Episode At The Movies Week 5 Replay E6 Podcast Episode 6 - Interview at 46:32 Counseling List Check www.aacc.net (The American Association of Christian Counselors) Amy Fleming, Licensed Professional Counselor (MA, LPC, NCC, RYT) She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors Grace Stone Counseling 3608 Preston Road, Suite 146 Plano, TX 75093 469-910-4410 gracestonecounseling.com In-person initial assessment, Later option for online sessions Local, Wichita Falls – Christian Counselors Christ Counseling Ministry Christian Family Counseling Center 940-696-0181 christcounselingministry.org Taft Counseling Center Christian Family Counseling Center 940-691-1899 taftcounseling.com Local, Wichita Falls – General Counseling Rose Street Mental Health Care Wide range of services 940-723-4488 Rosestreet.org Hospice of Wichita Falls Grief Counseling Call and ask for bereavement Building Bridges: 8-week course for kids and adults separately 940-691-0982 https://www.howf.org/bb/ Additional List – Local Counseling Cesar Diaz, MA, LCDC, LPC (Actively involved at Colonial Church) Positive Frame of Mind Counseling (940) 613-1661 www.pfomc.com https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/828131 Jennifer Garner, LPC Christ Counseling Ministry (940) 696-0181 Laura Bennett, LPC – Associate (Dr. Tara Fox, LPC – Supervisor) Christ Counseling Ministry Emphasis: stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, identity issues, marital & parenting (940) 696-0181 Carrie Andree Gardner, LPC (940) 264-1212 Darla Montgomery, LPC (940) 322-5712 Daniel Madden, LPC (940) 692-9745 David Arinder, Life Coach (573)462-6808 David@davidarinder.org Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly service at any of these places: Colonial Website Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
We've only got one more week of At The Movies — time flies when you're having fun, as they say! Brook is on vacation with his family, and the legendary Tanner Hodges is back to host this week's episode. He and Loren discuss hostile monkeys in Japan and how Tanner still owes Shelby a good honeymoon. They also review a few biblical thoughts on the Disney film, Encanto, and how we can reframe how we see our gifts and weaknesses. Finally, Tanner brings a timely, much-needed invitation to dream again. Links From The Episode At The Movies Week 4 Replay The Wounded Healer by Henri Nouwen Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly service at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
We are already halfway through At The Movies 2022! It's going by so fast! Today we dive into conversation about the oppressive Texas heat, an interesting cheesy “delight,” a much needed update on the Pikes Peak Peanut Pusher, dealing with hearing loss and learning ASL, some facts and awards for Week 3's movie CODA, and how it can teach us to let go, sacrifice, and overcome fear. Links From The Episode At The Movies Week 3 Replay Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly service at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
With At The Movies Week 2 officially behind us, we are talking about a man and his crazy adventure with a peanut, some of the why behind At The Movies and the changes in our service, Catch Me If You Can, and living live as an impostor. Links From The Episode At The Movies Week 2 Replay Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly service at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
At The Movies has finally arrived and week 1 was awesome! Today we sit down to talk about a Texas man and his fireworks, rolling out the red carpet, wearing a suit and tie, being glued too much to technology, the different phases of parenting, oh, and the robot apocalypse! Links From The Episode Just A Phase Doing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut & The Welcome Mat Out by Jim Burns At The Movies Week 1 Replay Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly service at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
Happy 4th Of July! No podcast break for us! This week we sit down and discuss saying “God bless you” after sneezes, memories of 4th of July and what we love about our country, fireworks, Paul and Silas continuing to share the good news from city to city despite how the religious leaders respond, leading with grace, and how Paul handles the Greek altar to an Unknown God. Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly service at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
At The Movies is almost here and the Supreme Court finally dropped the major decision in Dobbs V Jackson that overturns Roe V Wade and brings back the topic of abortion. This week we're talking about sneaking candy into movies, Roe V Wade, loving others we disagree with, Paul and Barnabas breaking up the band, and splitting vs sticking as we continue to learn to disagree well. Links From The Episode Winsome Conviction: Disagreeing Without Dividing The Church by Tim Muehlhoff & Richard Langer Terry & Karen Johnson's Story From Episode 16 (starts at 38:30) Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly service at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
Recording from Colorado and Texas, we are talking about Fathers Day, discipling our kids, continuing our conversation on Winsome Conviction, achieving disagreement, thickening convictions, being curious, and even a German pastor ok with the Nazi salute. Links From The Episode Winsome Conviction: Disagreeing Without Dividing The Church by Tim Muehlhoff & Richard Langer Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly service at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
Today's episode is a thick one! We are discussing what At The Movies is and why we do it, we're talking about the Jewish law and the controversy over it in the early church, answering some listener questions, and kicking off the conversation about the book Winsome Conviction. Links From The Episode Winsome Conviction: Disagreeing Without Dividing The Church by Tim Muehlhoff & Richard Langer Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly service at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
After a short Memorial Day break last week, we are back! We're talking about the beach and sunburns, Sabbath, baptisms, worshiping through tragedies of life, the controversy in the early church and how they handled it, and disagreeing without dividing the church! Links From The Episode Winsome Conviction: Disagreeing Without Dividing The Church by Tim Muehlhoff & Richard Langer Did you miss Sunday? Before you listen to this episode, catch up with our weekly service at any of these places: Colonial Website Facebook YouTube Got questions or feedback? Join the conversation by emailing us at podcast@colonialchurch.com and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!