Pep Talk with Peter Polis

It's easy to give God glory in the midst of answered prayers. It's easy to give God glory when life is going well.Join us today as we discuss “even if” faith. Having faith and hope in Christ even if you are not healed, even if you do not get your miracle, even if your circumstances do not change. Even if faith requires trust, hope, and perseverance. 

This episode is not intended to ruffle any feathers, but it is an attempt to convict some of us men to do better in the household, as a husband, as a father, and as a son of God. Join us today as we discuss submitting to our wives in a biblical sense.

Have you ever feel like you've been through hell, and then praised God? Join us today as we break down one of my favorite songs through a lens of pain and purpose.

If you're not a Christian when you're supposed to be a Christian, then why are you a Christian?!? Today we honor our boy Nathaniel in the only way we know how, by walking out the Christian faith in the midst of our sadness.

Have you ever questioned God as if He is punishing you, that He stopped loving you, or that his promises are for everyone except you?  Join us as we dive into these thoughts in addition to celebrating our daughter as she turns one! In honor of our girl, we took some time to give you some behind the scenes as to why we named our daughter Selah, and the obstacles she was forced to overcome in order to make it to this precious day. We dive into Psalms a little bit, as well as honoring some amazing nurses we met in the hospital during Nate's accident.

Has anyone ever told you to rejoice in your sufferings? How did you respond? What if I told you that rejoicing in your suffering could help you endure pain, which can lead to building your character within, and ultimately lead you to eternal hope? Sounds backwards doesn't it. Lets dive in together.

If you're seeing this Pilot.....you know what that means? It means the pep talks are back! Its been a while, so join us as we explain our hiatus and move forward together with life after loss.

After 7 years of trying to get pregnant, 3 miscarriages, an ocean of tears, a pond of sorrow, years of grief, and two people clinging to Jesus' promises….today we see the light at the end of the tunnel. Today we see the joy that lay ahead, today we are announcing that we are officially pursuing adoption! It may be a long process, but holding our forever baby in our arms is worth it! The same strong support system we had through our valley, is the same strong support system that is going to carry us up to the mountain top! Thank you to everyone who has been a part of our journey, and to everyone who will help us through the next chapter. I know two things to be true as we head into 2022: 1. Brianne will be a mother; and 2. God gets all of the praise! Anyone who wishes to follow along our journey, please go follow our new Instagram account @adoptingpolis. We have created a website to blog through the process and a GoFundMe to help us reach the finish line. We are so thankful to you all and look forward to seeing what God has in store for us!

Have you ever felt like you needed to make amends? Today I discuss a moment where everything clicked in life, and made me think twice about some of my actions.

A scissor in my hand is considered a weapon. A scissor in the hand of a Gardener gives new life. Join us today as we discuss the Armor of God! 

Do you feel like your prayers often go unanswered? Lets dig into Daniel 9-10 today and get a better understanding of what happens when we send our prayers to our Father!

Today finalizes our 8 part series following The Chosen. Season 1 ends with Jesus beginning his public ministry, but not before He goes out of his way to meet a Samaritan at the water well!  "It's been a long time sowing, but the fields are ripe for harvest."

Today we witness one of the most prolific and most used verses in the Bible, John 3:16. Join us as we witness the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus and relate it to our lives. Let's goooo!

Join us today as Jesus begins his public miracles! The word is spreading, and His teaching is gaining steam. Today we walk alongside Jesus during his journey back to Capernaum and have the privilege to witness Jesus heal a leper and a paralytic, all the while witnessing His teachings up close and personal. Lets gooooooo!

Three years ago today, our son Avery was due. In celebration of what would be his third birthday, Brianne and I felt prompted to upload a bonus episode about hope. Join us today as we dive into 1 Peter 1:3-9 and discuss a different kind of hope, a living Hope, with that hope being Jesus.

Join us today as we dig into Episode 5 of the hit series The Chosen. This week we get to see Jesus dance, laugh, smile, drink and turn water into wine. Lets gooooo!

My entire life I have wondered "How do 12 strangers just up and leave their families to follow a stranger?!?" Todays episode answers this question. This is a deep dive into episode 4 of the hit show "The Chosen." Join us as we navigate our favorite scenes and how it relates to our lives today.

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” - Mark 10:14-15 Join us today for week three of our eight part series as we discuss The Chosen, Episode 3: Jesus Loves the Little Children. This episode brings light to a side of Jesus that you have never seen before, and quite frankly, restores my faith! Lets dig in!

" I was one way, and now I am completely different. And the thing that happened in between, was Him." - Mary Magdelene Join us today as we continue our eight part series with Episode 2 of "The Chosen: Shabbat."  

Join us as we kick off our new 8 part series covering the hit show "The Chosen." We will be talking about our favorite scenes and discussing how they relate to our personal lives, as well as how the creators bring scripture to real life like we've never seen before! So sit back, relax, and join us as we kick off episode 1. Lets go!

"The real you is who you are when aint nobody watching." - NF Who are you when no one is around? When no one is watching, do your actions align with your beliefs? Join us today as we dig to the concept of Integrity.

Join us today as we welcome Amazon's Best Selling Author, Dustan Christensen! We dive into Dustan's new book to understand the difference between obedience and sacrifice, and to help men align their path with God's purpose.

Have you ever wanted to get in on the ground floor of something special? Have you ever wanted to follow someone before they became famous? Saying you were the first to follow someone must be cool. Join us today as we dig in on Andrew being the first called. 

Join us today as we fill in the gaps over the past year. Where were you? Why'd you leave? Why'd you come back? Lets dig in together and glorify God in the process.

Jesus tells us to love our neighbor as we love ourself. The big question, is how!?!?!? "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" Jesus replied: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." - Matthew 22:36-40 NIV

Have you ever wondered how to make progress while facing opposition? Today we use the book of Nehemiah to help us fight our battles and to look to Jesus always.

We've all been given an opportunity to use our rock bottom moments to help someone else through their struggle. What talents have you been given to help someone in their time of need? What talents have you overlooked in yourself that God has instilled within you to make the world a better place? 

Today we reminisce on some of my past journal entries from a few years ago. Sometimes to appreciate where you are now, you need to remember where you came from. This week we also reminisce on the ultimate sacrifice that Jesus suffered on the cross. By remembering what He did, it allows us to move forward with confidence that everything has been designed and that He loves you enough to die for you. Thank you Jesus. We love you.

Join us today as we discuss the topic of faith without works during week two of quarantine. What does the Bible say about it faith and works, both individually and together? Lets dive in!

Join us today as we all remain quarantined together! Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus as we look to keep our faith through the storm and to keep our faith through the unknown. 

Have you ever been going somewhere and someone interrupted you? Did you stop to talk? Were you simply polite without truly caring? Or did you just ignore the situation and keep moving forward? Lets see what Jesus did, and how your miracle is on the other side of your interruption!

Have you heard of the show "The Chosen?" Either did I. Today that changes as we bring to light the best show I've seen in a while! Seeing Jesus like never before and seeing scripture jumping out at you is unlike anything I've seen in my 32 years. Lets discuss.

Do you believe actions speak louder than words? I do too. Let's see how Gods power is more effective than words of persuasion.

Have you ever taken a second to stop and appreciate all the ways God has shown himself in your life, both the good and the bad? I guarantee if you look, if you really look you'll be surprised and thankful for the countless blessings in your life. Let's dive in.

Have you ever listened to someone's voice that ended up backfiring? Join us today as we discuss the importance of whose voice you're allowing to affect your behavior and how to turn the tide in the right direction.

If you knew someone was going to steal your bike, would you be prepared? If you witnessed a miracle, would you shout from the rooftops? Let's discuss!

Have you ever had to battle between your faith and your sexual desires? Today we discuss what most won't...the battle between watching porn and how it relates to what your church thinks about it! Let's take some time and see what scripture says and how it relates to our human desires.

Join Brianne and I as we deal with our journey through infertility, dealing with disappointment, and the importance of keeping the faith through it all.

If wisdom spoke directly to you, would you listen? Here's your chance! Lets dive in and start our new year the right way, with Jesus!

Have you ever felt stuck? Have you been trying your hardest to put your best foot forward and reach your God given potential? Join us today as we bring in Best Selling Author Tom Goodlet to discuss some ways you can overcome your obstacles and pick yourself back up!

Join us today as we bring in guest speaker Andrew Frazier. We take a deep dive into our nation's youth and how we can help them deal with the pressures of today's society. If you're a parent and looking for some insight. If you're a student and feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders. If you're looking for hope. This is the episode for you!

Have you ever read poetry and thought to yourself...man that was beautiful!?!?!? Have you ever looked at some of Gods poems and said the same thing? Lets dive in and see how Gods masterpiece is your poem, your story, with your name at the top of the page!

When you speak to yourself are you planting positive or negative seeds? Do my thoughts and words even make a difference? Lets dive in as we explore the art of reaping what you sow!

Have you ever wanted to know if you were on the right path? Or maybe if God is even listening? Join us today for some relief and hope that our Lord is always by our side.

Today we bring in guest speaker Sebastian Boyer to discuss life and shed light into the darkness. Sebastian is a part of a ministry named "Restore" that brings light to a dark world and we discuss their new podcast which is catching fire! Join the journey and I pray it lifts you up!

What happens when you dont have enough insurance and its time to file a claim? Do you have enough protection when it comes to your life and your faith? Lets dive in.

Today we bring in guest speaker Bobby Lewis to talk about his book Finding Joy Beyond The Headlines. We all experience loss, heartache, fear, anxiety, failures, setbacks and all the trials and tribulations this world brings. Today we seek joy, we seek love, and we strive to seek joy in every situation. Join us as we dive into how to find joy and hope in your life.  ___  You can find this inspirational book online at www.findingjoybeyondtheheadlines.com @fjbthbook @peptalkwithpeterpolis @authorbobby 

The hardest part about reaching your goals....is resisting temptation. We all experience temptation in our lives as a way of distracting our focus. How do you resist? How do you keep pressing forward? Join us today as we talk about temptations throughout our day to day lives and its impact on us. #temptation #peptalkwithpeterpolis #keepmovingforward #perseverance #resistance #jesus

Have you ever been asked to compromise your morals to obtain something you want, or to avoid harm? Have you ever stood firm in your faith to trust that your God will provide a way out, even when there is no light at the end of the tunnel? Today we dive into our "even if" faith and how God will always be with us and by our side.

This week we have a very special guest, Peter's wife Brianne. Join us as we discuss Peter's mission trip he recently went on!

Do you find yourself constantly worrying about tomorrow, or next week, or how you'll be able to pay your bills this month? Me too. Today we dive in to see what Jesus has to say about the topic of worry and some insight as to what's next!