Unless The Lord

In this episode, Alan Gedde discusses the importance of encouragement within a community, particularly in a church setting. He reflects on personal updates, including his new role as a family pastor and the significance of celebrating birthdays. The conversation delves into the book of Hebrews, emphasizing Jesus as the high priest and the call for believers to stimulate one another towards love and good deeds. Alan stresses the necessity of gathering together to encourage one another and the shift in focus that churches need to adopt, moving from merely being fed to actively supporting each other in faith and action.

In this episode, Alan Gedde reflects on personal experiences and explores the teachings of Philippians 2:1-8, focusing on the themes of parenting, marriage, and selflessness. He emphasizes the importance of unity, love, and humility in relationships, drawing parallels between biblical teachings and practical applications in family life. Alan challenges listeners to prioritize the needs of others over their own and to embody the humility exemplified by Christ.

In this episode, Alan Gedde reflects on personal milestones and delves into the parable of the talents from Matthew 25. He emphasizes the importance of using one's gifts and talents for God's glory and encourages listeners to actively participate in their communities and churches. Through personal anecdotes and biblical insights, Alan challenges listeners to evaluate their contributions to the kingdom of heaven and strive to be good and faithful servants.

In this episode of the Unless the Lord podcast, Alan Gedde dives into the significance of John 3:16, exploring its context and the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus. He emphasizes the importance of understanding Jesus as God and the message of love and forgiveness that He brings. Alan encourages listeners to reflect on their relationships and to seek out those who may be skeptical of faith, sharing the love of Christ with themJohn 3:16 is a central verse that encapsulates God's love.The book of John was written to show that Jesus is God.Nicodemus, a Pharisee, sought truth from Jesus at night.Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus highlights the need for spiritual rebirth.Forgiveness is essential in restoring relationships.We should identify 'Nicodemuses' in our lives to share the gospel with.The church should be known for what it is for, not against.Loving others is a key aspect of sharing the gospel.God's love is extended even to those who oppose Him.We are called to actively seek opportunities to share our faith.

In this podcast episode, Alan Gedde discusses the significance of the story of Peter's denial and restoration after Jesus' resurrection. He emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and the need to restore relationships, drawing parallels between Peter's experiences and our own struggles with guilt and shame. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on their relationships and consider how they can practice restoration in their own lives.The Bible is a love story written by God to us.Peter's denial of Jesus highlights human frailty.Jesus' restoration of Peter shows the power of forgiveness.Forgiveness is often easier than restoring relationships.We should seek to restore relationships, not just forgive.Jesus goes to where Peter is in his shame and guilt.Restoration requires action from the one wronged.We often hold onto guilt longer than necessary.Jesus' approach to Peter teaches us about unconditional love.Reflect on relationships that need restoration in your life.The Power of Forgiveness and RestorationPeter's Journey: From Denial to Redemption"I'm going fishing.""They caught nothing.""Do you love me more than these?""Forgiveness was easy for Jesus."

In this episode, Alan Gedde shares his reflections on the importance of positivity in a world filled with negativity, particularly in the context of leadership and community. He discusses the challenges of maintaining a positive outlook, especially in light of current events and societal issues. Drawing from biblical teachings, he emphasizes the role of Christians in encouraging and praying for their leaders and the need for a collective effort to foster a more positive environment.Alan Gedde emphasizes the need for positivity in our lives.Negativity is prevalent in society, especially among children.Practicing positivity can lead to better relationships and community.The way Christians love each other is a testament to their faith.Leadership should be rooted in righteousness and service.Praying for leaders is a biblical responsibility.Encouragement and love are essential in community building.,The challenge of positivity is not easy but it is necessary.Christians are called to serve and uplift others.A collective effort can lead to significant change in the world.Embracing Positivity in a Negative WorldLeadership and the Call for Positivity"We have to be positive.""Join me in the challenge.""All authority comes from God.""Are you a righteous leader?"

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Part 2 we discuss the last two habits you can have or break to create a healthy culture for your home

You know that culture is essential at work and on teams, but what about at home? Join me this week as I talk about three practices that will help you make your home have a healthy culture.

I get it. It is fun to be proud of your children and yourself, but how much pride is too much? What are some things we can do to have a healthy sense of pride? Join me as I talk about these things

I believe that most people recognize the importance of spending time with their children, but we often overlook opportunities to do so. Join me today as I discuss three strategies to help you create more meaningful time with your children.

Three more consistent habits that will help your familyThis makes the total 6. Please let me know if you have some personal ones

Have you ever wondered what are the things I can do consistently that will grow my family and my relationships? Over the next 2 weeks, we will discuss 6 of them. In today's episode we start with the first 3

Last week, we talked about laughing together. This week, we talk about what it looks like to cry together and how important it is in our marriage.

They always say laughter is the best medicine. I believe that is true, laughing in your marriage can be quite healing and can help you have a happier healthier marriage.

How often do you date your spouse? Do you date them all the time? Is it possible to date them all the time? Yes, I think it is, and it can change a marriage. Join me today as I talk about what that looks like

I have heard this statement made several times in my life. I want to change the statement. Marriage is not hard; it is challenging, join me today as I talk about why it is challenging and how we can make it less challenging.

So, what happens if we start looking at what we need versus what we have? You might be surprised at the amount of money you could save. Then, it is just a matter of what to do with those savings.

The Enemy of enough. What is the enemy of enough? It is more. Our modern society preaches more and most of us buy it. Join me as I start the conversation of how to live with enough.

I learned a lot of lessons in 2024. Many happened outside of hunting, but I learned a lot during the hunting season, come and join me as I share

There are some things that bug me about Christmas, but you might be surprised what they are. If you want to find out you will need to listen to this and hear what I am thinking

What are feelings? A question that I have been asking a lot lately. I have always struggled with them, and then this last week was confronted with them. Join me as I talk about how we can embrace our feelings better.

Music is very powerful. The music we listen to can absolutely change how we act. How do we make wise choices as parents and couples to make sure the message we hear is the message we want to convey

Here is the #1 mistake people make in their marriage and my number 3 mistake, because I don't know how to count

Have you ever taken anyone for granted? So have I, how does that affect our marriage, how can we fix taking things for granted? Join me as I discuss these things

This week I talk about mistake #2. Of course I have made many mistakes in marriage, but this one clearly cuts that cake as a mistake.

After 32 years of marriage and 6 children, I know I have made mistakes. Today I talk about one of my biggest mistakes.

After 32 years of marriage, 6 children and two grandchildren, we still make sure we attend one or two marriage retreats a year. We believe they are a key component to a strong marriage. Join me as I discuss the reasons we believe they are important

As I have grieved the loss of my mom, I am realizing that I have not been honest about where I am in the process. Join me today as I become brutally honest about where I am.

The world is a divided place, and the church can really get messed up in the ideology, and the moral code. What is the goal though if every Christian. It is and it should always be to be Christ Like. Join me as I talk about my thought and how I work through tough moral issues

What is the most important routine for your family? Whatever you think it is, I believe I have the answer. Join me today as I talk about the most important routine you can have. It will improve all aspects of your life.

Do you have a daily routine? Bedtime? Bathtime? Morning routine? Is it something that is important? Is it something that could help you as a parent? Join me as I talk through this topic.

Have you ever had a day, a week, a month, or a year that was just a dumpster fire. So have I, join me as I talk about how I am dealing with it. Today's episode is a little raw and honest.

If you have kids, you dated, if you are married, you dated. So, how do you develop a plan for your children so they have a healthy dating experience. Join me this week as I talk about what we did as parents with our oldest four and what we have learned.

How do you help your children take proper and healthy risks? It is not an easy task, but it is necessary. John me as I look into this subject and see if I can help

How do you deal with Temper tantrums, no matter the age, they are tough to handle, what three things can you do.

We are in the middle of baseball season, and people say it is a marathon, but the truth is, parenting is really a marathon. Join me as I talk about what the key is to living a life for Jesus over the long haul

The first presidential debate was this last week, and it was a debacle. What are some things we can learn from the debate. You might be surprised!

Philippians 2:3 says Do Nothing!! Not really, but it does say a lot, and this week, I struggled with some things, so this passage spoke to me. Join me as I talk about what it said to me

I just spent a week at Children's and watched as they played, interacted and did things that they hadn't done before. I realized that there is an importance to doing camp, and getting away from the everyday stuff to do something without devices and without work. Why is getting away important. Join me as I talk about it

Why is living a life where we do the right things, follow the rules important. Join me as I discuss this this week

For the last episode on mental health awareness, I talk about how prayer and Bible reading are great self care tools. Also, some random thoughts. Have a great week

There are signs that show we are headed to a mental health moment. Each one of them by themselves could be easy to address, but if we don't address them, then it could be a recipe for a mental health breakdown. Join me as I talk about the signs.

Is struggling with Mental health illness a sin? Heck no, join me this week as I discuss 4 things that might help and also talk about how Jesus used self-care because as a human he struggled with His mental health.

We have short term physical ailments so therefore we can have short term mental ailments. Grief is one of those, and if we don't take care, it could develop into something long-term

May is Mental Health awareness month. What should the church care about it, and what can the church do about it. Join me as I ask some key questions regarding Mental Health and the church

We have often saw Saul as the villain in the story of David, but, what if the villain was his mental health?

David was the king of Israel, when he died he was considered a man after God's own heart, but David was violent, a womanizer and murdered people. How does that work? Join me as I discuss the mystery of David

In today's episode I talk about the age of the earth. What a mystery, I don't get into everything, but definitely a mystery that I help unravel just a bit.

Have you ever really thought about what creates wind? Does the scientific explanation work? What does wind teach us about how we should live our lives? Join me as I contemplate these things

Have you ever looked at something, or heard something and said. HMMM. This week we will start a series where I talk about the mysteries of the world and as always conclude with “Unless The Lord”