Trust God Bro

Do you struggle to go to work? Are you having trouble figuring out what you should do? "Work is as much a basic human need as food, beauty, rest, friendship, prayer, and sexuality. It is not simply medicine but food for our soul. Without meaningful work, we sense significant inner loss and emptiness." Ben Steffen and I discuss what it looks like to find the choose a career, how to work when it's not fun, and the theology behind our work. Today we learn.... Work is rewarding Work is hard Work is only redeemed through Jesus Tune in to hear Ben Steff tell some stories!Want to read more about todays topic? Check out... Business for the Glory of God by Wayne Grudem Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller https://timothykeller.com/books/every-good-endeavor Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless Worldhttps://www.amazon.com/Ordinary-Sustainable-Faith-Radical-Restless/dp/0310517370

Winter is coming ⛄⛄⛄ Finals are coming. Did you remember to take your grace pills? Tune in to find out how to get past the winter blues and give yourself grace for when life is hard.

"And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation," Revelation 5:9 Kara Blomgren shares her experience visiting Paupa New Guinea with YWAM.

"Every act of sin is a fruit of being weary of God." What are the effects of sin? How can I battle sin? Today my friend and campus outreach staff, Caleb Helenthal (@calebhelanthal), joins me for a book report on the book, Indwelling sin in believers, by John Owen! Podcast Script 1. The law of indwelling sin What is indwelling sin? Indwelling sin in unbelievers Indwelling sin in believers 2. The nature of sin Sin deceives Sin distracts Sin is enmity with God 3. Mortifying sin Meditating on the penalty of sin Meditating on the death of Christ Tilling the soil of our hearts (Psalm 139) Purchase Indwelling sin in believers here follow the Trust God Bro instagram page @trustGodbro_podcast

What is one thing that influences relationships the most? Trust. Why is that? Quick episode in a corn field today! follow the Trust God Bro instagram page @trustGodbro_podcast

How do you know if you are a spiritually healthy person? What do I do if I'm spiritually unhealthy? Dale Strassheim joins me on a lovely day on lake Bloomington for a conversation on spiritual health. What does that look like as a Christian? follow the Trust God Bro instagram page @trustGodbro_podcast Resources What makes a healthy church member by Thabiti M. Anyabwile 9 marks healthy church member

Life is full of questions. Bigger questions than if a hot dog is a sandwich. However, we find ourselves not having the answers. Amanda Edelman joins me and shares her experience of trusting God in the unknown. Follow Trust God bro on instagram  Let me know what topics you would like to hear... and you might find yourself on the next episode ;) Thanks for listening!

Where do your thoughts go during the day? What do you dwell on? Whether it's someone who wronged you, your next big comeback, or your next meal- our thought life is everywhere. Because of sin- our thought life has been corrupted and through faith in our Savior, Jesus, we can be redeemed. Join me and the most insightful High School Sophomore will ever meet, Nathan Streitmatter, as we talk about meditation!

Why would Jesus Christ suffer and die? He was God, yet he gave up his life. There are many reasons why Jesus would do this and I wanted to spend some time meditating on it this Easter weekend. You can watch the conversation that sparked this conversation on youtube here This is also the two year anniversary of the Trust God Bro podcast. Thank you for listening :)

Roman execution tool turned into the boast of Christianity. Jesus Christ' crucifixion, death, and resurrection is the hinge-point of Christianity. Did Jesus really die? My friend and ISU MBA student, Zubayer Khaled, discusses with me his belief on Jesus Christ. Zubayer is an international student from Bangladesh. I am incredibly thankful for him having this conversation with me. You can watch the full unedited podcast on youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYvV89BWzZs

The world's greatest Chick-Fil-A employees, Haley Lehman and David Sfura, join me for an episode on slowing down and recognizing our dependence on God. Make sure to check out The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer.

Surprisingly, China has one of the fastest growing Christian populations. Often we think of Christianity as a western religion when really God is working all around the world. Cybersecurity professor at Illinois State University, Dr. Wu, sits down with me for a quick interview on life and how he has brought the gospel to different people. Verses Revelations 7:9 Matthew 28:18-20 Resources God the real superpower: rethinking our role in missions by J. Nelson Jennings Let the nations be glad by John Piper Through the gates of splendor by Elizabeth Elliot The insanity of God: A true story of faith resurrected by Nik Ripken

“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: 'What! You too? I thought I was the only one.'" - C.S. Lewis. Most people struggle to find deep, meaningful friendships. Purdue students, Clayton Pelsy and Corey Honegger, share how we can cultivate friendships by beholding the friendship of God with us and mutually opening up to the people around us. 1 John 1:7 = social penetration theory aka onion theory

The Christian life is a journey. My sister Saige and I chat about my story of coming to faith in Jesus. I encourage everyone listening to find ways to talk about how you met Jesus!

Popular hymns and verses mention that God is our refuge. But what does it mean for God to be our refuge? Austin and Harlan Kupferschmid talk about how we can rest in the faithfulness of God and how that grows our relationship with Him.

Do Christian men need to rise up? My dad and I have a casual conversation on biblical manhood... what it is and what it's not. The Bible offers a category of men that can be firm but gentle. Additionally, the Bible isn't concerned with the specifics of what we do, how we dress, where we live, when it's concerning masculinity but more so who we pursue (Jesus). Good reading 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Genesis 1-3 Titus 2 The meaning of Manhood by Phillip Holmes Four ways our biblical masculinity talks need to change by Kendal Connor and Seth Stewart Biblical Manhood by gotQuestions.org

“Such a psalm may be wept over, absorbed into the soul, and exhaled again in devotion; but, commented on- ah! Where is he who having attempted it can do other than blush at his defeat?” (Spurgeon on the Psalms, 3). I would be tickling myself if I said this is a full exposition on Psalm 51. These are just some thoughts I've had on this Psalm over the past year. There is victory over sin and the way is through brokenness in response to what Christ has done. Let me know if you would like to hear more about Psalm 51! Email me at Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

What would make your life perfect? What do you hope and pray for? Do we need fixing? Today Cassie Berchtold @cassieberchtold and Sammie Beyer @sbeyer.24 join me as they talk about how God can fix our brokenness.

The Trust God bro podcast is still alive! What comes to your mind when you think about Evangelism? Church elder, Mark Streitmatter, and I talk about our experience with the topic of evangelism and how we can look to God to help us. Click here to send your questions! Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

Today Max Hinrichsen and I answer questions from listeners! Click here to send your questions! Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

How do I not make my body/health an idol? Nurses- Nicole Leman @bimmer99 and Paige Metz @paigemariemetz talk about how they have learned to trust God with their physical health. "Rather train yourself for godliness" Resources Can protecting my health become an idol? By Robert Cutillo Also check out his book- pursuing health in an anxious age Love thy body: answering hard questions about life and sexuality by Nancy Pearcey 1 Timothy 4:7 Click here to send your questions! Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

My dad joins me on Father's day to share stories and talk about how our father's point us to our heavenly Father. Click here to send your questions! Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

98 years old. Loves the Lord. African Missionary. Can save a child from a spitting cobra. Faithful Woman of God. Gertrude Gammon has quite the title but she really doesn't care about that. All she cares about is knowing God and making Him Known. So join me in the second part of this sweet conversation with Gertrude Gammon. Click here to send your questions! Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

Join 98 year old missionary to South Africa, Gertrude Gammon. Gertrude has shared the gospel with an African king, translated much of a concordance into Zulu, and taught many people about Jesus Christ. Gertrude is not short of an amazing bio but what is even more amazing is how she loves and trusts God. No matter where she has lived- she sees purpose and meaning through it because the beauty of Christ. Missions exists because worship doesn't. Click here to send your questions! Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

If you could, would you change the way you look? Join Sadie Rumbold- my sister and cosmetologist as we talk about how true beauty is found in the gospel. Knowing this beauty helps us define what it means to be beautiful. Resources Proverbs 31:30, Psalm 27:4 https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/how-can-i-see-the-beauty-of-god How can I see the beauty of God By Jonathan King The Perfection of Beauty by Shai Linne

How can you get the truth of God into your heart? Amazing father, husband, and man of God, Brent Stong, has a conversation with me on the importance of scripture memory. Why is scripture memory important? -> fighting sin (Proverbs 5, Psalm 119) -> evangelism -> personal holiness -> happiness How has scripture memory impacted your life? How do I memorize scripture? What are some good verses to start on? Resources https://www.navigators.org/resource/topical-memory-system https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/you-can-memorize-scripture-this-year by Andy Naselli Click here to send your questions! Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

What if you could live without fear? It seems we fear almost everything but God. Tanner, Parker, and Macy Meiss share how they have grown to fear God and not man. We will always struggle with fear but if we learn to love God, our fear of man will be killed. Resources Psalm 27, 56, 63 Awkward is better than silent by Mack Stiles Fear your fear of man by Marshall Segal Ministry and the fear of man by John Piper Click here to send your questions! Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

What defines your life? If you are a Christian, the answer is Jesus (like all good sunday school answers). Caleb Sauder joins me today as we talk about how we tell ourselves stories based on our past. We employ foolish strategies to overcome our lies when we really need to turn to Christ. Caleb and I walk through steps you can take to place your ultimate identity in Christ instead of your performance. Resources 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 2:20 Embracing your identity by Bob Smart Who am I? Identity in Christ by Jerry Bridges Identity in Christ- Desiring God Click here to send your questions! Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

How can you trust God when you lose the people you care about most? Death was not meant to be. Because of sin, everyone will die. But through Christ there is hope for sinners and sufferers. Join Max Hinrichsen @maxwell_james1999 and Jason Schwind @schwindy14 as they talk about how God has held them through the loss in their life. Big thank you to these guys for being willing to share. Resources 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Romans 8 On Death (how to find God) by Timothy Keller "Jesus sat in the midst of joy sipping the coming sorrow, so we can sit in the midst of sorrow and sip the coming joy." Click here to send your questions! Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

Is it possible to waste your summer? Macy Meiss and Isaac Jones think you can. Even more than your summer, we don't want you to waste your life. To hear more from Isaac, check out his blog at https://deartheophilus.org/ Resources Ephesians 5:15-17 1 Corinthians 10:31 Don't waste your life by John Piper (book) Here are some things I would highly recommend this summer A summer discipleship program such as Campus Outreach, CRU, Navigators, Peach Tree Discipleship in Georgia COCUSA Casa Vida y Esperanza Isaiah 55 Ministries Gateway Woods At the end of the day though, it doesn't matter what you do but how you do it. Are you setting out to know God and make Him known? Click here to send your questions! Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

Does God care about our emotions? What role do emotions play in our walk with God? Zach Plattner joins us today to share practical steps you can take to trust God when you don't want to. A large live audience joins us in the studio today- Caleb Sauder, Max Hinrichsen, Allison Gerber, and Emily Schaefer. Resources You can download the whole book as a pdf of "when I don't desire God" by John Piper for free here Your emotions matter to God (article) Click here to send your questions! Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

What is the good life? Benton Rokey brings passion as he unpacks the raw truth that the "good life" is much different than we expect. We also talk about how we can trust God when everything in our life seems to be going pretty well. Job, health, family, etc... Resources Acts 5:41 1 Corinthians 15:19 Revelation 6:10-11 Don't waste your life by John Piper (book) Click here to send your questions! Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

We all worship something. What will you give your worship to? Worship leaders Madison Kuperschmidt and Jesse Schlipf share how they come to the right heart behind worship. Resources Praise: The consummation of worship by John Piper (article) Psalm 51, 63, 118 to name a few Revelation 5 and 7 C.S. Lewis: Reflections on the Psalms (PDF) Desiring God and the Pleasures of God by John Piper (books) A Theology of Worship by Kevin DeYoung (article) Click here to send your questions! Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

What is trust God bro? Today I catch-up with my family and celebrate one year of Trust God bro. I'm super thankful for everyone that has listened. I would love to hear from you! What difficulties and questions are you facing? Click here to send your questions! Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

Are you a messed up person? Yeah me too. Emily Schaefer and I talk about the goodness of the life-changing gospel. The gospel is delight and not duty. Jesus not only saves us but continues to change us. Click here to send your questions! Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

Do you have a cynical heart? Are you always trying to find the worst in the situation? Well Jake Hoerr and I do too. The reality is we all struggle with our own version of cynicism because we don't believe God deep in our BONES. Jake and I unpack the root of why we struggle with cynicism and how to fight it. Good resources: A Cure for Cynicism by Peter Adam Hopeful Realism by Andrew Byers Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

Is social justice biblical? How should Christians think about social justice? The Bible reveals that God cares a lot about justice. Andrea Greening, president of A Just Brew, and I discuss how we can root out the sin in our hearts when it comes to the issue of treating others with justice and mercy. To learn more about A Just Brew visit ajustbrewcoffee.org Suggested resources:  Generous Justice by Tim Keller  Strong and Weak by Andy Crouch Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson  White Awake by Daniel Hill  Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby  The Locust Effect by Gary Haugen Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com

My top 10 favorite sermons! I would love to hear what sermons you enjoy! #1 John Piper- Boasting Only in the Cross #2 Tim Keller- The Gospel-Shaped Life #3 Voddie Baucham- Brokenness #4 Mark Dever- Endurance Needed Strength for a Slow Reformation and the Dangerous Allure of Speed #5 Paul Washer- Pray and Be Alone With God #6 David Platt- Martyrdom and Mission: Why Reformers Died In Their Day How We Must Live In Ours #7 Kevin DeYoung- Fairness or Grace #8 Mack Stiles- Prophets: The Need for Repentance #9 John Piper- How Our Suffering Glorifies God #10 Matt Chandler- The Response of Faith: Repentance Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

We all experience loneliness on some level— but how do you handle it? Caleb Helanthal is back for another episode that gives gospel hope to lonely folk. Though we may be alone, we don't have to be lonely. Resources Lamentations 3:22-25 John 17 Psalm 34:10 Joe Carter, editor for the gospel coalition, What Christians should know about loneliness 3 Unhealthy Responses to Loneliness by Ashley Chesnut Lonely Me: A Pastoral Perspective by Steve DeWitt 5 Myths and Truths in Loneliness by Gary Barnes and Darrell Bock How Your Church Can Respond to the Loneliness Epidemic by Jeremy Linneman Leverage Your Loneliness by Rusty Mckie Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

Is social media good or bad? What boundaries should I have? Today Liv Schumacher, Sarah Shambach, Heather Shambach, Sadie Rumbold, and I talk about how we can live in this world but not of it concerning our phone habits. Check out the book 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You by Tony Reinke! Click here to send your questions! Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

Can people be toxic? How can I love someone when they are so hard to love? It's a fact that relationships will be messy. My friend Brandon Gustafson and I get together to talk about the ways we can love the people in our life even when it's difficult. Check out the book, Relationships: A mess worth making by David S. Lane and Paul David Tripp Click here to send your questions! Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

It's Valentine's Day! Who wants to talk about singleness? In all seriousness, singleness is a gift. Whether it's desired or undesired singleness we want to help you know how to live it out in a way that glorifies God. Heidi Bradle shares her joys and struggles in singleness. Some good books: 7 Myths about Singleness by Sam Allberry Gay Girl, Good God by Jackie Hill Perry This Momentary Marriage by John Piper Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality by Nancy Pearcey Articles: Singleness was a curse by Greg Morse Singles in Christ by John Piper Jesus, Eunuchs, and the (Almost) 30-Year-Old Virgin by Chelsea Kingston Erikson Click here to send your questions! Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

This was recorded last year during a service at the Peoria County Jail on Galatians 2:11-14. What do you do when you start to believe lies instead of gospel truths? Click here to send your questions! Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

What has 5 letters and is used to communicate everything? Words! Often we throw around Christian terms without understanding what they mean. Saige Anderson shares her journey in growing to love studying words and how that has helped her relationship with God. Thanks to my live audience in this episode. @sadiemarian, @courtney_plattner, and @sanderson15 Resources Blueletterbible.org 8 Tips for studying God's word Studying the bible by Matt Smethurst Click here to send your questions! Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

What does discipleship look like in day to day life? Shayla McCormick and I discuss what the Bible says about making disciples. In an upcoming episode, I will be doing a question and answer session. If you have a question, please submit it to this form: Click here to send your questions! Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

Take this time to reflect and ask yourself: what is it that you really, really want in life? Do you long for a boyfriend/girlfriend, pay raise, well-behaved kids, or a new car? Zach Plattner, Isaac Jones, Jessie Schlipf, and I have a conversation on what it looks like to trust God with the longings that we all experience. To hear more from Isaac, check out his blog: deartheophilus.org In an upcoming episode, I will be doing a question and answer session. Click here to send your questions! Have an idea for the podcast? Send it in to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

Where is God at in depression? Campus Outreach staff member, Joe Calio, shares meaningful advice on how to fight depression. Whether you fight against despondency or not, this episode offers help for all people. Seriously, what he says about worship and the gospel has helped my life so much. Joe breaks it down on what it means for us to trust God when we are weak. In an upcoming episode, I will be doing a question and answer session. If you have a question, please submit it to this form: https://forms.gle/pkcczYMp8nB6T4kc7 Resources When the darkness will not lift by John Piper Spiritual Depression: It's causes and cures by Martyn Lloyd-Jones Have an idea for the podcast! Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com

Does God care about the dishes? University of Illinois Student, Caleb Helanthal, and I discuss how God enjoys using all things... especially the mundane for his glory. The exciting and boring equally glorify God. If this is true, then how can we enjoy the mundane when it's so... well... boring. Tune in to find out. Click here to send your questions! Have an idea for the podcast? Send it to Rumboldayton@gmail.com!

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... nothing compared to God's Kingship! This is the eleventh day of the 12 days of Christ-centered'mas. The point of this advent is to help us remember what we constantly forget... that Christ became low to bring us joy through faith in him.

On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... nothing compared to God's Humility! This is the eleventh day of the 12 days of Christ-centered'mas. The point of this advent is to help us remember what we constantly forget... that Christ became low to bring us joy through faith in him. Primary Text: Philippians 2 Ryan Hall's Podcast: https://anchor.fm/runfree/episodes/Episode-61-Why-Wanting-the-Best-for-Your-Competition-Will-Make-You-Faster-en9d6g Deryk's music: https://verite1.bandcamp.com

On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... nothing compared to God's Glory! This is the tenth day of the 12 days of Christ-centered'mas. The point of this advent is to help us remember what we constantly forget... that Christ became low to bring us joy through faith in him. Primary text: Isaiah 6:3