Tiim Talks

Al and Dan take a look this week at what to expect and what comes next after both high-school and college graduation.

Al and Dan discuss the idea of boundaries for those who are entering into a more serious relationship. You might be surprised at some of the things they bring out that might cause some to go beyond the safety zones of dating.

Another great question today! This one deals with establishing a right relationship so that in marriage a couple might be well suited and grounded.

Get ready kids someone is on FIRE today! A great question gets the guys really talking today, actually all week and you MUST listen through to the end of the week. They guys discuss the topic of courtship and dating.

Church is like no other business institute, hiring and firing can bring serious complications in a church. Al and Dan look at dealing with both on today's episode.

Putting a staff of multiple positions together can be tricky at times. It requires some special components and guess who knows what they are .. that's right our amazing hosts!

Listener writes in with questions regarding staffing, staff duties and the hiring and firing of staff. The guys start the week off with a philosophy of staffing.

Raising kids can be hard, watching them leave can be hard, but then comes some of the rewards of loving your kids enough that the want to come home & sometimes … have to!

Once kids leave home, mom and dad can struggle with their new freedoms and roles that follow. Today our gang discusses some of the sorrows and joys of the empty nest.

The lovely ladies of Tiim Talks, Ruthy and Denise, are in the house this week, well not the house but the Tiim Talks studio's and they are lending some advice about getting ready for the empty nest.

Pastor Wolvin and Dr. Stone explore some of the reasons that people might leave the specific will of God and the consequences of that on today's episode.

Al and Dan look at finding God's call in our lives and the ways in which that may happen.

Faithful listener Cameron writes in to ask the guys about modern day dreams that may be from God.

Pastor Wolvin & Dr. Stone discuss just how much Jesus has done in their lives and what value He got for giving His life.

Al and Dan look at the seeming rise in the number of people in public that are opening up about their relationship with Jesus and how everyone of us should be doing the same.

The guys take some time this week to just talk about JESUS and what he means to them.

Al an Dan look at aspects of productions like these and what could be done to insure that they are more Biblically accurate.

Is everything good that leads people to Christ? Pastor Wolvin and Dr. Stone discuss this and other aspects of media and venues that may draw others to an interest in the things of Christ today.

A pastor writes into ask the guys their thoughts on the Chosen series and others like that, that take artistic liberty with the Bible. Al and Dan give their thought and views in hopes of helping others in understanding both the help and hurts of such series.

They guys use today's episode to deal with the loss of life with the Lord Jesus Christ in mind as we draw near the Resurrection Celebration. Imagine who the woman at the cross, His mother, siblings and disciples must have felt as they watched Jesus die and then again RISEN!.

The guys deal with grief today and helping others do that, their way. We all deal with grief in our own way and helping others is a huge help.

The loss of a loved one or friend can cause even the best of Christians to ask the Lord questions about His perfect will and plan. Al and Dan look at some of the hurts and helps for those who have suffered a loss.

Many fear leading others to Christ because of questions they may ask or reactions they may have. Today Al and Dan deal with some of those issues that may arise and offer some help in overcoming them.

Al tries to lead Dan to the Lord today ... Will he receive Him or continue in his lost soul estate? The guys do a little roll play today in hopes of teaching some how to talk to others about Christ.

One of our Tiimies sends in a great question this week that allows the guys to deal with winning the lost and some of the "techniques" they use to tell others of Christ.

Your hosts, Dan & Al, make some surprising comparisons with our current society to an ancient society (one in which they were children).

In answering this week's question on salvation and the difficulty of both spouses accepting Christ, your preacher-hosts analyze how we have even arrived to this point in society.

Al & Dan answer a question from a pastor who asks, "Why is it that the head of the family seems to have a difficult time submitting to the Gospel?"

We start out today hearing some conclusion on the American Gospel Project (www.americangp.com) and then get some great insight on some Government opportunities.

Dr. Stone, Pastor Wolvin & Pastor Stensaas discuss some of the ins and outs ups and downs of working through the Postal systems in both Canada and the U.S. today.

Pastor Andrew Stensaas joins the guys this week to discuss the workings of the American Gospel Project.

Many try to fake happiness today. Many Christians hurting from sin try to disguise their misery with a smile but inside they really need some help. Al and Dan discuss what that looks like and how to deal with that today.

Are you a little down, a little blue, a little discouraged ... you have come to the right place. These two guys will lift your spirits and tell you how they do it.

Our hosts have been known to be some pretty happy and funny guys at times. How do they do it? Red Bull, watching reruns of the Three Stooges OR could it be something ... dare we say Spiritual?

Dr. Stone & Pastor Wolvin challenge us today to get back to some basics when it comes to the practical aspects of delivering God's message to others. Some times you just need to start over.

How important is an invitation time? Should that be part of the sermon or lesson preparation? Questions the guys ask and answer for us in this episode as well as some other great thoughts on the need of practical preaching and teaching.

Is the message your about to give something that people will be able to use. As a pastor, teacher and even parent, are the lessons your giving going to add to your audiences life? Al and Dan take some time to investigate the topic of practical preaching & or teaching.

Teens and college kids ... please please please listen to what two older guys tell you even though though they didn't apparently listen when they were your age.

There are many ways to steward so that you might have something in retirement but in the end, our co-hosts reveal it is the Lord who cares for us most.

This week the guys look at some strategy plans for retirement. Especially for pastors who sometimes don't give it much consideration.

The guys look back on some of the things they did as both teens and adult parents and discuss some of the things they learned and would have changed given a second chance.

Communication is the key to any good relationship and in this episode Al and Dan discuss the necessity but also some of the hardships of talking teen to parent and visa versa.

A Timmie writes into say that figuring out an amicable relationship between teens and parents can be tough and asks our Co-hosts for some help.

Pastor Featherstone asked what would you do if you started today? They guys discuss that in light of current events.

Can the church work with and within a governments guidelines? Al and Dan have an answer and it's been ok'd by both US and Canadian officials or ... not.

A young pastor asks the guys about the church and it's level of involvement with the government. Listen in as they discuss this one.

Bro. Al & Bro. Dan discuss: missing too many church services, working & serving too much, and can a person "burn out" by serving too much?

Your hosts examine how our churches can be better equipped to serve the Lord, the brethren and society for the Lord.

Pastor Dan & Dr, Al ATTEMPT to answer a listener's question on how do you get people to serve within their local church.

In response to a listener's question - Al & Dan take a quick dive into, "Why do churches do many of the things which they do?"

What about Sunday School, Junior Church, Patch Clubs, Master Clubs and (fill in the blank). Are they just to get the kids out of the adult service?