Humble Hearts Podcast

What an amazing ride it's been. Thank you all for sharing this experience with us. It's been an amazing 3 years. Thanks for listening. Steven & Ann

This week we check out Psalms 101 and discuss the idea of sticking with the basics. In our Christian walk, there can be many things that distract us from the simpler things of our faith. Even things like family and ministry can distract us from simply guarding our thoughts. Join us this week as we look at examples from the Old Testament and discuss strategies for keeping up with the basics. 

Why does it seem like so many prayers go unanswered? Does God really hear our requests and what should we do when heaven seems silent? We hear so many questions like this from Christians today, and we've probably asked them ourselves. What should our approach be when we pray and how do we align our motivations toward the will of the Father? Join us this week as we review scriptures from the book of James and discuss what's really at stake.

Have you ever stopped to think about how you really think about yourself or how you introduce yourself to others? What name do you give yourself? Do you believe what God says about you? Join us today as we discuss.

In this week's episode, we talk about those circumstances that pop up and cause us to react in a way we're not so proud of. What's the first thing that pops into your head when your boss asks you to stay late? Is it okay to bite someone's head off if you've given them a dozen chances to listen? Join us as we discuss the contents of our heart and what the Bible says about renewing our mind. 

We're back! After taking a few weeks off, Humble Hearts is back with a new discussion topic. This week we talk about being in a pit. Many struggles in life can feel like being at the bottom of a pit. However, Psalms 40, verse 2, says that "He set my feet on a rock." Join us as we discuss this verse and what it takes to start making our way out of these pits. 

This week we dive into the first few Chapters of Philippians. Paul's letter to the church makes the case that we are to put others' needs before our own. Paul gives us several great examples of this dynamic and also offers a word of caution for those with the wrong motivations.

This week we continue our discussion on self but from a different angle. How often do we talk ourselves out of following God because we only view the circumstances through our own abilities or our desires? God wants us to trust Him. Focusing on individual limitations can lead to self-doubt and ultimately doubting God's ability to work through us. 

This week we jump into part two of our series on Self. Proverbs chapter 25 and verse 28 states that a “Man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.” Our lives and the lives of those around us depends on our ability to control ourselves and bring our will in line with our Father's will. Without self-control we are left vulnerable to the attacks of the enemy and the influences of the world around us.

This week we start a short series on the topic of Self. This episode tackles the idea of living a holistic life before God. Our Father created us spirit, soul and body. It should be our goal to bring all three parts into right order under submission to God. Join us as we discuss more about bringing our whole selves before God.

This week we discuss the concept of lip service. This can be a tricky subject as we are looking at the intentions behind what we say. It can be hard to really get to the root of what we say or why we say it, but God's word requires us to be mindful of what comes out of our mouths. Join us!

This week we wrap up the second half of our study on Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. What exactly does the Bible mean when it references the Kingdom and what does it mean for our salvation?

This week we start a two-part series based on Jesus's final entry into Jerusalem. As Christians, we have the tendency to wrap our own ideas of salvation around the Gospel. We place our hopes and expectations on a gospel of our own making and then find ourselves upset with God when it fails to come to pass. What does the Bible say about salvation and how do we avoid creating our own bad theology?

We've looked at the Parable of the Lost Sheep in reference to the One that is found, but what about the 99 left behind? Have you ever looked at the Prodigal Son from the view of the elder brother? Join us this week as we ask some hard questions and see what God's Word has to say about the 99.

This week we look at the parables in Luke 15. What does it mean to leave the 99 to find the one? How can the son be restored back into his father's family? Join us as we discuss.

This week we discuss a passage of scripture in Corinthians. Paul reviews the history of the Israelites as they wander through the wilderness and uses their experiences as an example of how we should approach our relationship with God. Idol worship is more than bowing to golden calves. Join us this week as we discuss the danger of serving two masters. 

This week we dive into one of our favorite topics, leadership. The Bible gives clear instructions for those in traditional leadership roles, but those principles apply to anyone responsible for a flock, regardless of the size. Join us as we cover 5 key characteristics of Leading Well. 

There are seasons in our lives where it seems God is silent, and we feel alone. Join us as we look at what the Word says about these challenging times. 

We've all had someone at some point in our lives tell us to "chill out" or "take a chill pill." From a biblical perspective, avoiding anxiety is a desire of God. He wants us to live a life free of worry but that's hard to do when our lives are self-centered. We must live a Christ centered life if we are to truly find our chill.

This week we continue discussing ministry but diving into some common objections to getting involved. We can be really good at talking ourselves out of what God has asked us to do. Join us as we look at some of these objections and find out what the Word has to say. 

This week we start a new discussion on Ministry. We all agree that ministry is an important aspect of the Church but how many of us participate in ministry ourselves? This week we start to dip our toes in the topic of ministry and examine what the word says about the role we were created to play. 

"...So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide." Join us this week as we discuss the meaning of Jehovah Jireh and how this applies to our lives.

This week we look at a passage from second Corinthians and see what Paul has to say about our current state of affliction. With everything going on in the world, can we still have hope for the future? Join us this week as we discuss. 

Have you ever thought about how the words you speak affect you? This week, we look at 3 different areas of our lives that can be affected by the words we speak.

You've heard the saying, "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." Is that saying really true? Can we hear something negative without it deeply affecting our lives? Join us as we discuss.

This week we discuss the topic of suffering. The Word makes it clear that suffering is a part of our Christian walk but is all suffering the same? Join us as we take a look at what the Bible says about it and how we as Christians can be best prepared for trouble. 

Our walk as believers is a lot like going through rehabilitation. The old ways, our old thoughts and beliefs have to be changed and renewed. Much like a released prisoner, it takes time to adjust to life on the outside and it some cases the prison wall we fought so hard to be free of can seem like home. Join us this week as we discuss. 

This week we discuss Mercy. Do we truly know God's mercy? So many of us judge our lives based upon our sacrifices. Real revelation of God's mercy comes from understanding the depths of our sin. Join us as we dive in!

This week we talk about friends. Not the concept of friendship but having friends. Our relationships are such a huge part of our experience here. What does the Bible say about having friends? Join us as we discuss. 

This week we discuss the concept of Biblical wisdom. While we shouldn't strive to be wise in our own eyes, the Word does instruct us to be wise with the wisdom of God. 

How do we navigate a life of temptations and trials? Join us this week as we look to Scripture for our answer, Jesus Christ.

Many Christians today struggle with disappointment. How are we as believers supposed to handle these emotions when life doesn't go the way we want? How do we work out our disappointment as Christians and build our expectations on the will of our Father? Join us this week as we discuss.

What things do you value most...things that you would say are your treasures? Join us as we discuss how we find our true treasure in Jesus Christ.

This week we continue our series on love, breaking down 1st John 3, 11-24. Join us as we dig into God's Word and dive into one of the foundational principles of Christian life.   

This time of year, Valentine's Day, we tend to look to the world for our definition of love, but what the world is offering cannot be sustained. Join us as we discuss love according to John. 

 What is it that makes change so hard? This week we take a look in Ecclesiastes and discuss the balance between enjoying the here and now and longing for the eternal.   

Join us this week as we discuss Fake Christianity. This is a heavy topic, but we believe it's a conversation we must have as a body of believers. 

This week we continue our discussion around identity. What does it mean to be a Christian and how do we find our identities in Christ? 

We're Back! This is our first podcast of the new year! We are starting off 2022 talking about our identities. This week we look at a passage from Philippians to see Paul's example of how we should view our past.

Join us this week for part 2 of our podcast on Joy!

Join us this week as we start a two part discussion on the topic of Joy. 

The Gospel of Christ is both the main focal point of the New Testament and core truth of our Christian life. It is through the birth, death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus that we find our reconciliation with God and our reconciliation with others. Join us as we study the best news ever. 

Have you ever felt like there was more to life? So many of us spend our time chasing the next thing only to find that nothing seems to satisfy. We were created for a purpose and nothing short of "seeking first the kingdom" will bring us the fulfillment we all crave. 

This week we discuss the dichotomy of being both flawed creation and perfect spirit. The Christian life is marked by the struggle for control between the spirit and the flesh. It's by God's breath that we were made to walk in His perfection. 

Join us as we continue our study on the topic of humility.

We're back! This we tackle the topic of humility. God desires us to stay humble but what does that actually mean and how do we apply that to our lives? 

This week we have a quick update on our current goings on and some slight changes coming to Humble Hearts.

Starting off in marriage can be equal parts excitement and apprehension. This week we discuss the unexpected aspects of marriage. 

This week we wrap up our discussion around children by comparing the differences between encouragement and correction. It's our job as parents to instill a moral code in our children. Join us as we dive into the differences between the carrot and the stick and explore why they are both important tools for raising a child. 

We're back! Our first podcast after returning from vacation is centered around the idea that we are to both be a teacher to our children but also and example for their lives. Jesus used his life to teach us about our Father and Jesus live His life as an example of our Father. As Christians, we are to do the same for our children. 

This week we continue with our Mission: Marriage and Family series. Join us as we talk about the "joys" of pregnancy, the excitement of child rearing and the magic of maintaining a marriage under toddler and teen occupation.