Podcasts about Shockley

If you're wondering how you can practically apply Nurtured Heart Principles into your workplace, this conversation is for you.Karla demonstrates how leaders can navigate conflict, imposter syndrome, burnout, and difficult conversations without taking away someone's ownership. Instead of jumping in to solve problems, she shows how recognizing a person's greatness can transform the very thing they're struggling with into a source of strength.We explore what it looks like to validate someone's experience without necessarily agreeing with their perspective, build genuine connection on remote teams, support employees through interpersonal conflict, and respond when someone has lost faith in the work they're doing.At the heart of the conversation is a different vision of leadership: seeing the people you lead, trusting that they have answers within themselves, and using your position not to control or rescue, but to empower. Dr. Karla's contact informationEmail: Karlashockley@gmail.comFor more from me visit my website MussiDiskin.com or email me at EnergizingHearts@gmail.com Check out my free parenting course called Parenting 101 at MussiDiskin.com/freecontent

This week, Mussi sits down with Dr. Karla Shockley to explore what happens when the Nurtured Heart Approach leaves the home and enters the workplace.How do you lead with empathy and create successful environments without micromanaging? What changes when people feel truly seen for their strengths while still being held accountable?Dr. Karla shares how she brings Nurtured Heart into leadership—creating environments built on clarity, psychological safety, connection, and accountability. She and Mussi unpack why great leadership isn't about hovering over people or fixing things for them, but about creating a clear system where people know what's expected, recognize their own greatness, and have the support and autonomy to rise to it.Whether you're a parent, teacher, therapist, manager, or anyone responsible for bringing out the best in others, this conversation will give you a whole new way to think about leadership.Dr. Karla's contact informationEmail: Karlashockley@gmail.comFor more from me visit my website MussiDiskin.com or email me at EnergizingHearts@gmail.com Check out my free parenting course called Parenting 101 at MussiDiskin.com/freecontent

Bigger than the Room Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Acts 1:12-15; 2:1-13 Bigger Than The Room Series, Part 1 Episode Summary In part 1 of the new "Bigger Than The Room" series, Pastor Michael shares the story of ReCreate Church stepping into a new season - moving to a larger meeting space at the local middle school. Through the opening chapters of Acts, we discover that 120 people in a room in Jerusalem changed the world. Not because of the room, but because they refused to stay in it. God is doing something bigger than this room - and always has been. Key Points - The 120 disciples gathered in one room with one accord - united in purpose, prayer, and passion for Jesus - The Holy Spirit came to empower them for witness, not just for a personal experience in the room - When the Spirit moved, the room couldn't hold them - the message spilled out into the streets - God was doing something bigger than their expectations - not restoring an earthly kingdom, but building an eternal one - The size of the room matters less than the faith of the people in it Main Takeaway God is doing something bigger than this room. The Church was never meant to be a building - it is a community of life and love that cannot truly be contained. There are thousands of people in our community who need to hear that Jesus loves them and laid down His life for them. God is giving us a bigger room. Let's go reach the people who aren't in it yet. Memorable Quotes - "God is doing something bigger than this room." - "The gathering in the room was important - it's where they prayed, connected, and prepared for the mission. But the message inside the room didn't stay inside the room." - "I was trying to use my experience to understand the truth, when what I needed was to use the truth to understand my experience." - "Sometimes God can be doing something extraordinary right in front of us, and because it doesn't look like what we expect, we might not recognize it for what it is." - "Their expectations had boundaries; God's did not." - "The faith of the people in the room matters far more than the size of the room." Reflection Question Is there a "room" in your life - a painful season, a failed plan, or an unanswered prayer - where God might be doing something bigger than what you can currently see? Tune in to hear Pastor Michael's vulnerable story of being let go from a job he prayed for, what a prayer journal revealed about the year that followed, and how an email in December changed everything. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

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Never Alone Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9 Episode Summary On this Family 5th Sunday, the Kidz Club opens with a Back to School skit following Mia and Sam through the ups and downs of their first day - and what happens when they remember Jesus in the middle of it. Through Joshua 1:9, Pastor Michael reminds us that what's true for a child facing a new school year is just as true for adults facing hospital rooms, broken marriages, and bills that outrun the budget. With Jesus, you never have to face it alone. Key Points - Remembering Jesus doesn't always change the situation, but it changes how we face it - God didn't tell Joshua not to be afraid because there was nothing to fear - He told him because there was plenty to fear and God was with him anyway - Jesus is Emmanuel - God With Us - He stepped into our suffering, not just watched from a distance - Faith doesn't mean you're never afraid; it means fear doesn't get the final word - The Holy Spirit dwells in every believer - God is with us in the classroom, the clinic, the courtroom, and the 2AM sleepless night Main Takeaway With Jesus, you never have to face it alone. The promise isn't no bad days. The promise is you never have to face a bad day alone. Fear says look at the giant; faith says look at God. Fear says look at the storm; faith says look at the Savior. Memorable Quotes - "With Jesus, you never have to face it alone." - "Faith doesn't mean you're never afraid. Faith means fear doesn't get the final word." - "Fear makes us stare at what is in front of us. Faith remembers Who Is Beside us." - "Jesus didn't just watch from a distance as humans experienced suffering. He stepped in and experienced it with us." - "The promise isn't no bad days. The promise is you never have to face a bad day alone." - "Fear says, 'Look at the giant.' Faith says, 'Look at God.'" Reflection Question What situation are you staring at right now that feels too big to face? What would it mean to shift your eyes from the problem to the One walking beside you? Tune in to hear the Kidz Club Back to School skit featuring Mia, Sam, a missing jacket, and three strikeouts in gym class - and a special moment celebrating two young ladies graduating from Kidz Club into the main service. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly SPECIAL NOTE Mark Troy has been the driving force behind our podcast for the last few years. This week, he went to be with The Lord after a hard battle with ALS. We are forever grateful for his dedication and example of Christian service.    

Don't Give Away God's Chair Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Proverbs 29:25 Episode Summary Pastor Michael opens with a skit featuring the voice inside his head - that nagging inner critic that tells him he's too preachy, too boring, not enough. Through Proverbs 29:25, we discover that the fear of man is a trap we set for ourselves when we give human opinion an authority it was never meant to have. The answer isn't self-confidence or not caring about others - it's God-confidence rooted in trust. Key Points - The fear of man happens when another person's response becomes too important to us - their approval, rejection, anger, or praise carries too much weight - Fear of man turns us into performers, constantly adjusting to what people think or might think - The opposite of the fear of man is not self-confidence or not needing anybody - it's trusting God - The fear of God - recognizing He is Holy, Sovereign, and worthy of obedience - sets us free from the fear of man - In Christ we are already loved and secure, so we can love people without being ruled by them Main Takeaway Don't put Man in God's Chair. People matter, their opinions have weight, and we should love and honor them. But they don't get the seat that belongs to God alone. The fear of man brings a snare; whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe. Memorable Quotes - "Don't put Man in God's Chair." - "The fear of man is what happens when another person's response becomes too important to us." - "Nobody wakes up and says, 'Today I think I'll let everybody else control my life.'" - "If no human being is ever disappointed in you, there's a good chance somebody besides God is running your life." - "The fear of man makes us use people for security. The fear of God sets us free to love them." - "When that voice starts dragging the chair back, remind them that the seat is already taken." Reflection Question Whose opinion carries too much influence in your life right now - whose disappointment controls you, or whose approval are you constantly chasing? What would it look like to love them without giving them God's chair? Tune in to hear the hilarious "Man in the Chair" skit, find out what a free air fryer with every baptism has to do with the fear of man, and discover why even a Pastor needs to hear this message. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

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Connected Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Genesis 2:18; James 5:13-16; Acts 2:41-46 Episode Summary Pastor Michael opens with "An Angel Learns to Trust" - the story of a traumatized shelter dog who wouldn't face the world until another dog came alongside her. Through three passages of Scripture, we discover that isolation is pain's most powerful lie. God created us for connection - with Him and with each other - and healing begins the moment we stop facing the wall and let someone in. Key Points - From the very beginning, God declared that being alone is "not good" - humans are wired for connection - Sin damaged both our connection with God and with each other; Jesus came to restore both - James 5 describes a community where suffering people pray, sick people are surrounded, and struggling people are restored - not shamed - Sometimes you're Angel - the one who needs healing. Sometimes you're Buster - the one God uses to reach someone else - The early Church in Acts 2 shared their faith, their lives, and their burdens so deeply that when somebody hurt, somebody knew Main Takeaway Pain teaches us to isolate; healing begins when we connect. The walls we build to keep people from hurting us also keep people from helping us. You were made to know God, to love and be loved, and to belong to a community. You were never meant to carry all of this alone. Memorable Quotes - "Pain teaches us to isolate; healing begins when we connect." - "Funny thing about getting stabbed in the back - it can only be done by somebody you thought had your back." - "Funny thing about armor. Only room for one person in there. Keeps you safe, sort of. And alone." - "We build our walls to keep people from hurting us, not realizing they also keep people from helping us." - "You have permission to struggle, but not to struggle alone." - "The worst scars aren't the ones you can see." Reflection Question Is there an area of pain where you've been facing the wall - keeping people at a distance? What would it look like to let someone in this week? Tune in to hear the full story of Angel, Buster, Mara, and a peppermint mocha that changed everything - and discover why God declared loneliness "not good" before sin even entered the world. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

The Idols We Can't See Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 5:21 1 John Series, Part 26 Episode Summary In the final installment of the 1 John series, Pastor Michael opens with a skit about two people who can see each other's ridiculous hats but can't see their own - because idolatry always feels like somebody else's problem. Through the very last verse of 1 John, we discover that modern idols don't come in wood or stone. They come in the form of money, success, control, affirmation, distraction, and politics - all promising to give what only Jesus can. Key Points - An idol is a good thing treated like a God thing - anything we depend on to give us what only Jesus can provide - We rarely reject God openly; we reshape Him into something we can manage - just like Israel with the golden calf - Every idol targets a real need: security, worth, belonging, confidence, peace, hope, or rest - The question isn't how much time we spend on something, but what we're expecting it to give us - Idols creep in slowly - like a friend who needed a place to crash and changed the locks Main Takeaway Idols promise to give what only Jesus can. Your phone, your money, your plans, and even your family can be good things - but they are terrible gods. John spent five chapters showing us what is real, and closes with one last warning: don't fall for anything fake. Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Memorable Quotes - "Idols promise to give what only Jesus can." - "An idol is a good thing that gets treated like a God thing." - "The human heart is an idol factory." (John Calvin) - "We are wired for worship. If we refuse to worship God, we will replace Him with something else." - "Idols don't kick the door down like a burglar. They creep in under the door like a stink bug." - "You can't satisfy your thirst with salt water, and you can't satisfy your soul with anything but Jesus." Reflection Question What do you instinctively run to when life feels out of control, or when you're bored, scared, lonely, or exhausted? What are you expecting that thing to give you that only Jesus can? Tune in to hear the hilarious "Bro, What's With the Hat?" skit, the mystery of who ate the last Dino Nuggie, and why the golden calf disaster was not as different from our lives as we'd like to think. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Certainty for an Uncertain World Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 5:20 1 John Series, Part 25 Episode Summary In part 25 of the 1 John series, Pastor Michael gets personal about his struggle with uncertainty - the weather app, the "we need to talk" texts, the waiting room that has become a permanent residence. Through the final verses of 1 John, we discover that the answer to uncertainty isn't more information. It's knowing Who has the wheel. We can't be sure about tomorrow, but we can be sure about Jesus. Key Points - The Son of God has come - our faith is not in humanity reaching up to God, but in God stepping down to us - Jesus gives us understanding to recognize what is from God, even when we don't know the full road ahead - We are not just supposed to know about God - we are in Christ, joined to Him in relationship and identity - Eternal life isn't just the prize at the end - it begins the moment you believe and is wrapped up in Jesus Himself - No amount of struggle, anxiety, or uncertainty can cancel the truth that we belong to Jesus Main Takeaway We can't be sure about tomorrow, but we can be sure about Jesus. God doesn't answer our uncertainty by telling us everything that's coming - He tells us Who Has Come. Faith isn't knowing every turn ahead; it's knowing Who has the wheel. Memorable Quotes - "We can't be sure about tomorrow, but we can be sure about Jesus." - "The answer to uncertainty is not information; it's in Who you know." - "God doesn't answer our uncertainty by telling us everything that's coming. He tells us Who Has Come." - "Faith isn't knowing every turn ahead; Faith is knowing Who has the wheel." - "When you take The Hand of Jesus, He won't let go." - "Jesus didn't just show up to help us manage our spiritual battery. He Is The Source of Life." - "We will never walk any step of this journey alone." Reflection Question What area of uncertainty are you trying to control right now - and what would it look like to release that demand to know everything before you move? Tune in to hear Pastor Michael's hilarious confessions about weather apps, GPS exits he has definitely not missed, and why a possum with reflective fur is actually deeply theological. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

This episode traces Gordon Moore's 1965 prediction about integrated circuits—what became Moore's Law—and how a practical, data-driven forecast reshaped the semiconductor industry into a rhythm of engineering, manufacturing, and planning. It covers Moore's path from chemist to co‑founder of Intel, the Traitorous Eight split from Shockley, the role of Fairchild, and how Moore's emphasis on manufacturability and economics turned a trend line into a decades‑long industry discipline and legacy of philanthropy.

Living in a World of Lies Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 5:18-19 1 John Series, Part 24 Episode Summary In part 24 of the 1 John series, Pastor Michael opens with a chicken coop fable about three baby chicks frightened by lies - and an old hen named Hazel who reminds them who they really belong to. Through 1 John's final verses, we discover three things we can know with certainty in a world flooded with deception: we are born to a new life, we belong to God, and the wicked one cannot own us. Key Points - Being born of God doesn't mean sinless perfection, but it means sin no longer owns us - we struggle with it rather than settle into it - "He who is born of God keeps himself" - we guard our lives and choices, not because we save ourselves, but because we are no longer casual about sin - Satan may attack our circumstances, but he cannot reverse the Cross, undo the Resurrection, or cancel our adoption - The "world" in this passage means human society organized against God - running the same lie as Eden: decide good and evil yourself - The devil's lies sound believable in the moment; the damage only becomes obvious later Main Takeaway No lie can change the truth that we belong to God. The devil knows which lies work on us - you're too broken, too guilty, too far gone, or you don't need God at all. But Jesus knew the full truth about us when He went to the Cross. You don't have to believe every voice when you know who you belong to. Memorable Quotes - "No lie can change the truth that we belong to God." - "You don't have to believe every voice when you know who you belong to." - "Struggle is a sign of life. A dead fish doesn't fight against the hook." - "The devil may touch the circumstances of your life, but he cannot touch the deepest truth about your life: you belong to God." - "You will not be untouched, but you will be unconquered." - "The forbidden fruit changes, but the lie remains the same." - "Changing the label on a jar doesn't change what's inside." Reflection Question What lie has the devil been whispering to you about your identity, your worth, or your standing before God - and what does it mean to replace that lie with the truth that you belong to Him? Tune in to hear the full fable of Buttons, Olive, Pickle, Big Red, and the wise old hen Hazel - and discover why the Colonel's bucket has nothing on the Farmer who cares for His own. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

The Collins Family Album from Chinbeard Books is a large reference tome filled with entries for every member of the Collins family, from every single iteration of Dark Shadows up to this point. The book's writer, Rich Handley, and its artist and proofreader, Aleah Shockley, visit the podcast to discuss this astoundingly detailed and informative new book!Terror at Collinwood and Shilling Shockers shirts, stickers, mugs, and merch at the Penny Dreadful XIII TeePublic shopHelp support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a CoffeeFollow the Terror at CollinwoodFacebook pageDark Shadows 60th Anniversary Celebration Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2026 – INFOCollins Family AlbumIndiegogo pageRich Handley's websiteAleah Shockley's websiteChinbeard Books on FacebookOrder Daytime Gothic volume 2 HEREKathryn Leigh Scott on Pop Culture ClassicspodcastMidnight Mass podcast - Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein discussion - LINKHallowed Groundling podcast Twilight Zone “Escape Clause” discussion - LINKGeorge Kalogridis YouTube Channel (DS AI animations)Surfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Robert Cobert's Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The MoonlightersTaC logos by Eric MarshallPenny Dreadful's Shilling Shockers on Etsy

When You Fall in The Gully Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 5:16-17 1 John Series, Part 23 Episode Summary In part 23 of the 1 John series, Pastor Michael tells the story of two brothers who fall into a deep gully - one who keeps struggling to get out, and one who decorates it and settles in. Through 1 John's teaching on praying for believers caught in sin, we discover that everyone falls sometimes, but what you do next makes all the difference. It's better to struggle with sin than to settle in sin. Key Points - John calls believers to pray for fellow believers who are caught in sin - the first response should be intercession, not indignation - Sin not leading to death is sin that is met with repentance and a return to God - Sin leading to death is unrepentant sin that a person settles into and refuses to leave - Struggle is a sign of life - a dead mouse doesn't try to get out of the trap - Don't stop throwing the rope, even if the person won't take it Main Takeaway The question isn't whether you've sinned - we all have. The question is what you're doing with your sin. Are you hiding it or confessing it? Feeding it or fighting it? Settling in or struggling to get back to Jesus? Don't decorate the gully. Take the rope, climb out, and then throw it back in for someone else. Memorable Quotes - "It's better to struggle with sin than to settle in sin." - "Everyone sins sometimes. It's what you do next that matters." - "When a brother is tripped up, the first action should be intercession, not indignation." - "If your plan includes scheduling the apology before committing the sin, you're not repenting, you're forging a permission slip." - "Repentance is the difference between death and life." - "Don't stop throwing the rope, even if the person won't take it." Reflection Question Are you struggling to get out of the gully, or have you started decorating it? And is there someone in your life who needs you to throw them a rope right now? Tune in to hear the full story of Eddie, Ray, Cecil, and the legendary "Bless This Mess" license plate sign - and why struggle is actually a sign of spiritual life. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

The Beggar, The Boss, and The Bold Speaker: Pastor Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15 1 John Series, Part 22 Episode Summary Returning to the 1 John series, Pastor Michael uses an original skit about three siblings trying to ask their Dad for a puppy to illustrate three very different approaches to prayer. Are you a Beggar - too timid to bother God? A Boss - trying to manipulate or demand your way? Or Bold - a child who trusts a loving Father to hear and answer wisely? John gives us a better way to pray. Key Points - Our confidence in prayer is not based on who we are, but on Who God Is - Believers are not beggars at the door - we are children of the household, with a claim rooted in The Blood of Christ - Praying "according to His will" means trusting God more than we trust ourselves - The problem is wanting the promises of prayer without the surrender of prayer - God hears, God cares, and God will act - we can pray with boldness AND trust Main Takeaway Pray like a bold child asking a loving Father. Not with the timidity of a beggar who fears being turned away, and not with the arrogance of a boss who demands his own way. Come honestly, come confidently, and trust that a Father Who loves you will do what is best - even when the answer is not what you expected. Memorable Quotes - "Your confidence for prayer is not based on who you are. It is based on Who God Is." - "A kid doesn't have to make an appointment to ask Dad a question." - "Prayer is not me taking the throne; it's me coming boldly to the throne." - "It's a problem when we want the promises of prayer without the surrender of prayer." - "The beggar is afraid God will not listen. The boss is angry if God does not obey. But the bold child has learned something better." - "If my Father hears me, I am not forgotten. If my Father loves me, I am not unsafe. If my Father is wise, His Answer is better than anything I can ask for." Reflection Question When you pray, which are you most like - Bex the Beggar, Boz the Boss, or Bo the Bold? What would it look like to bring your requests to God with confidence and trust this week? Tune in to hear the hilarious skit featuring three siblings hoping for a dog, and the legendary fate of Mister Nibbles the hamster - and discover what it really means to pray like a bold child asking a loving Father. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

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Unsinkable Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33 Episode Summary Fresh off Vacation Bible School week, Pastor Michael uses the scientific principle of buoyancy to explore what happens when life pulls us under. Through the story of Peter walking on water - and beginning to sink - we discover that Jesus doesn't wait for us to have it together before reaching out His hand. When we're sinking, all we need are three words: "Lord, save me!" Key Points - The Disciples were in a storm because they obeyed Jesus - the presence of a storm doesn't mean the absence of God - Peter is the only person besides Jesus to ever walk on water, but fear shifted his focus from Christ to chaos - Fear doesn't drown us all at once - it steals our focus one wave and one "what if" at a time - Jesus reached out immediately when Peter cried out - not after Peter proved himself worthy - Jesus never asked us to save ourselves. He asked us to trust Him. Main Takeaway Jesus saves sinking people. Not the ones who have it all figured out. Not the ones whose faith never wavers. People whose faith is struggling, who are exhausted, who don't know what to do next. When you're sinking, don't wait for the right words or the right moment - cry out: "Lord, save me!" Memorable Quotes - "Jesus saves sinking people." - "The presence of a storm doesn't mean the absence of God. Just because the wind is against you doesn't mean God Is against you." - "If Jesus calls you, He'll carry you. If He commands you, He'll keep you." - "Fear doesn't have to drown you all at once. It just has to steal your focus. One wave at a time. One 'what if' at a time." - "We spend so much of our lives trying harder, working harder, holding on tighter. But eventually it all runs out. And we learn the truth - Jesus never asked us to save ourselves." - "When my heart changed, my situation changed." Reflection Question Are you trying to save yourself before crying out to Jesus? What would it look like to stop waiting and simply say, "Lord, save me"? Tune in to hear Pastor Michael's vulnerable account of a year of chest pains, muscle spasms, and a left eyelid impersonating a grasshopper - and how crying out to Jesus changed everything. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Seek God, Stay Close, Tear Down the Idols Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-8 Episode Summary In this Father's Day 2026 message, Pastor Michael uses an original skit about King Asa, the Prophet Azariah, and the legendary Shelemiah the Shawarma Guy to bring a timeless message from 2 Chronicles to life. God didn't send a prophet to Asa when things were falling apart - He sent one right after a great victory. Because staying close to God when things are going well may be the hardest thing we're called to do. Key Points - God seeks us out not just when we're in trouble, but after victory - when we're most likely to drift - Seeking God means coming to Him as we are, without straightening up first - He helps us work through the mess - Staying close means not waiting for trouble to remind us we need God - Idols are anything we can't be okay without - the things we run to for identity, comfort, or worth instead of God Main Takeaway Seek God, Stay Close, Tear Down the Idols. God promises He can be found by those who seek Him. But victory, comfort, and success can quietly pull us back into old patterns and habits. It takes courage to recognize what has too much of our heart - and the guts to tear it down. Memorable Quotes - "The Lord is with you while you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you." - "He made Himself findable." - "Nobody drifts away all at once." - "An idol is the thing we can't be okay without." - "When your soul feels like a shaken-up soda bottle - what do you reach for? If it's not your God, it might be your idol." - "Nothing that pulls you away from The Heavenly Father is making you a promise you can trust." Reflection Question Are there idols - money, success, control, comfort, approval - that have quietly taken too much of your heart? What would it look like to have the courage to tear them down? Tune in to hear the hilarious skit featuring King Asa, Azariah the Prophet, and Shelemiah's Shawarma Shack, and discover why God sends His message right after our victories, not just our failures. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Get Off The Fence Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 5:9-13 Episode Summary Opening with a hilarious skit about Earl literally sitting on a fence while trying to decide which side to be on (with the threat of Granny Browder looming), Pastor Michael addresses the spiritual fence-sitting that keeps people from committing to Jesus. Through 1 John, he challenges why anyone would hesitate when God has clearly spoken about His Son. Key Points – We trust human witnesses all the time (doctors, weather reports, history books), so God's witness is surely greater and more trustworthy – Claiming to keep an open mind while refusing to believe what's right in front of you isn't careful consideration - it's willful rejection – Believing in Jesus means the testimony moves inside you and changes you - you can't truly know Jesus without being transformed – Refusing to believe what God plainly tells us about Jesus is the same as calling God a liar – Eternal life isn't earned through effort or religious performance but given to those who have the Son - it's relational, not transactional – Assurance of salvation isn't based on feeling confident or victorious but on believing you belong to Jesus through the witness of God – Challenging times don't create faith weakness - they reveal it and strengthen it, like climbing stairs reveals cardiovascular weakness and builds strength Main Takeaway Why sit on the fence when God has spoken? Once you know the truth, you have to get down and make a choice. Continuing to sit on the fence becomes dishonest unbelief, not neutrality. God has testified that "he who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son does not have life." Eternal life begins now and reaches fullness in Heaven - it's purpose, peace, strength, renewal, and hope that even death can't take away. At some point, when God has spoken and your next breath isn't promised, you can't keep sitting on the fence. Memorable Quotes – "Why sit on the fence when God Has Spoken?" – "When God has spoken, and we have heard, how can we keep sitting on the fence?" – "Calling God a liar, because he has not believed the testimony that God has given." – "Eternal life is given to those who have The Son." – "Everyone exists, but not everyone has life." – "Sitting on the fence doesn't keep the peace, it just gives both sides something to complain about." – "Sometimes not deciding is a decision. Life will decide for you." Reflection Question Are you sitting on the fence about Jesus, thinking you have plenty of time to decide? What's really keeping you from getting down and committing - fear, pride, unwillingness to change, or something else? Tune in to hear the delightful skit about Earl sitting on a fence with his "hindquarters sawed in half," Jed's warnings about Granny Browder, and Earl's concern about being judged by cows, plus the powerful truth that assurance of salvation isn't about never struggling but about knowing you belong. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

The One Who Holds it All Together Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17 (NLT) Episode Summary On a 5th Sunday family service, Pastor Michael invites kids up to conduct magnetic experiments while challenging the false idea that you can't love science AND love Jesus. Through Colossians 1:15-17, he reveals that Jesus is the Cosmic Painter and Eternal Engineer behind everything science studies, and that the same Jesus who holds atoms together can hold our lives together. Key Points – Invisible doesn't mean imaginary - just like we can't see magnetic force but can see what it does, we can't see God but can see what He does – Jesus is the visible image of the invisible God - He shows us what God is like in His heart and character by showing love to the forgotten, outcasts, and broken – Jesus created everything visible and invisible - all stars, atoms, molecules, light, matter, energy, space, time, and spiritual powers in the heavenly realms – "Firstborn" doesn't mean born first but first in rank, honor, authority, and supremacy - Jesus has real authority over galaxies and gravity, atoms and angels – Jesus holds all creation together - protons in atoms should repel each other and collapse, but they don't because Jesus sustains the laws that hold creation stable – The Same Jesus who holds the universe together can hold families together, hold our hearts together, and hold us when we're scared, grieving, or falling apart Main Takeaway Jesus made it all, Jesus owns it all, Jesus holds it all together. Science and faith aren't enemies - explaining how something works proves the brilliance of the designer, not that the designer doesn't exist. The more we learn about how the world works, the more we should praise God for making such an amazing world. When life feels like it's falling apart, remember that the Creator of Life is strong enough to hold you together. Memorable Quotes – "Jesus made it all, Jesus owns it all, Jesus holds it all together." – "Invisible doesn't mean imaginary." – "Science shows us how. Faith shows us Who." – "Science doesn't make God smaller. It shows us more and more how BIG He Is!" – "Jesus loves us and laid down His Life for us. And then He Rose Again, because The Creator of Life can't be conquered by death." – "The Same Jesus Who Holds the universe together can help us hold it together." – "If you're turning your heart toward Jesus, He attracts you. If you're turning away, you resist His Love." Reflection Question What parts of your life feel like they're falling apart? Are you willing to trust the One who holds atoms together with holding your heart, your family, and your future together? Tune in to hear the interactive magnetic experiments with kids, why spilled milk never spells out the meaning of life (proving accidents make messes, not masterpieces), the explanation of why atoms don't blow apart, and why Pastor Michael is excited about Vacation Bible School's "Glad Scientist" theme. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

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When Life Leaves You Guessing Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 5:6-8 Episode Summary Pastor Michael opens with relatable grocery store struggles - from bringing a TI-80 graphing calculator to calculate the cost per cracker, to Robot Karen declaring "unexpected item in the bagging area." Through 1 John's teaching about three witnesses (Water, Blood, Spirit), he reveals that while life constantly leaves us guessing about so many things, we never have to guess about Jesus. Key Points – The Water (Jesus's baptism) reveals Jesus as the Beloved Son of God who came to save us - He stood where sinners stand, not because He needed repentance but because He stands with sinners – The Blood (Jesus's death) wasn't just an example or symbol but atonement and redemption - the Cross is salvational, not just inspirational – The Holy Spirit is the living witness who continues to bear witness now through transformed lives - doctrine can be argued, but changed lives are harder to dispute – Some ancient manuscripts include verse 7 and some don't, but this shouldn't weaken faith - it shows how meticulously Scripture has been preserved and scrutinized – The human problem isn't lack of information but resistance to God - the Spirit opens eyes and always points us to Jesus, not ourselves – Three witnesses agree: The Water says "Look at Jesus," The Blood says "Look at Jesus," The Spirit says "Look at Jesus" Main Takeaway Life leaves us guessing, but we never have to guess about Jesus. We guess about groceries, which checkout line is fastest, and whether that pulled pork is still good - but some things are too important to guess about. Deep spiritual questions about identity, purpose, suffering, and eternity ache within us. The world offers guesses, but God gives witnesses. Your safety doesn't depend on understanding the bridge but on the bridge's strength to hold you. Feelings change, circumstances change, but you never have to guess about Jesus. Memorable Quotes – "Life leaves us guessing, but we never have to guess about Jesus." – "At His Baptism, Jesus stood where sinners stand. At His Crucifixion, Jesus stood where sinners deserve to stand." – "One of the most powerful witnesses to the reality of Jesus is that your life used to be one way, and now it is another way." – "The Water says 'Look at Jesus.' The Blood says 'Look at Jesus.' The Spirit says 'Look at Jesus.'" Reflection Question What are you guessing about in life right now - relationships, work, parenting, your future? Are you willing to stop trusting guesses and start trusting the witnesses that all point to Jesus? Tune in to hear hilarious grocery store stories including Robot Karen judging your honey buns, the Rain Man of ramen noodles with his TI-80 calculator, the terrifying moment your debit card gets declined, and why Pastor Michael is an impatient introvert who crossed the Mile High Bridge as a four-year-old. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

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When You Don't Feel Victorious Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5 Episode Summary Pastor Michael opens with a hilarious "Victorious Living Hotline" skit where "Destiny" tells him he should stop struggling and just "speak in faith" instead of being honest. Through 1 John's teaching about overcomers, he dismantles toxic positivity Christianity that says real believers never feel overwhelmed, revealing that being an overcomer isn't about never feeling overcome but about the world never finally taking you from Jesus. Key Points – Overcomers aren't self-made, they're born - the starting point of victory is faith in Jesus, not willpower, mental toughness, or can-do attitude – Church culture says "if you struggle, something's wrong with your faith," but Biblical victory says "because you belong to Jesus, struggle doesn't get the final word" – Loving God, loving people, and obeying God's commands can't be separated - you don't get to pick which parts of discipleship you want – God's commandments aren't chains from a tyrant but guardrails from a Father keeping you from wrecking your life – "The world" means the fallen system opposed to God that tries to sell the lie that God is holding out on you and sin will satisfy – Faith isn't believing harder or digging deeper - it's a trembling child gripping a parent's hand, a weary traveler welcomed home, a drowning man clinging to a life preserver Main Takeaway An overcomer is not someone who never feels overcome by the world; an overcomer is someone the world cannot finally take from Jesus. You won't always feel victorious - some days you'll be one spilled coffee away from losing your marbles. Weariness doesn't mean the world has won, and struggle doesn't mean your faith is fake. The question isn't "Do I feel like a champ?" but "Do I believe in Christ?" Jesus already overcame sin, Satan, and death on your behalf. Memorable Quotes – "An overcomer is not someone who never feels overcome by the world; an overcomer is someone the world cannot finally take from Jesus." – "Church culture says 'if you struggle, something must be wrong with your faith.' Biblical victory says 'because you belong to Jesus, struggle doesn't get the final word.'" – "The world says freedom is doing whatever you want. Jesus says freedom is being rescued from the wants that were controlling you and destroying you." – "Being an overcomer isn't a feeling. It's resting in the victory that Jesus already won." – "If you struggle, my faith must not be real? No. The problem is your definition of overcoming." – "Weariness doesn't mean the world has won." Reflection Question Have you been believing the lie that if you were a "real overcomer" you'd never feel overwhelmed? Are you willing to bring your weariness, anxiety, and discouragement back to Jesus instead of pretending everything is fine? Tune in to hear the delightful Victorious Living Hotline skit where Destiny says "We don't say anxious, we say 'between praise reports,'" why bringing a store-bought pie to the church potluck and claiming it's yours is like "speaking in faith," and Pastor Michael's vulnerability about feeling like an impostor who doesn't have what it takes. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Mama's Boys and the Meaning of Greatness Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Matthew 20:20-23 Episode Summary Happy Mother's Day! Pastor Michael opens Mother's Day with a hilarious story about three brothers competing with gifts for Mama - a mansion, a luxury SUV with driver, and a Bible-quoting parrot (which she ate). Through Salome's request for her sons James and John to sit at Jesus's right and left, he reveals how we misunderstand success, wanting seats at the table when Jesus calls us to surrender our lives. Key Points – Salome wasn't shallow or overbearing but a devoted disciple who misunderstood Kingdom success, wanting her boys close to power and glory – The "cup" Jesus spoke of wasn't sweet tea but destiny - suffering, sacrifice, and total surrender to God's will, even through pain – When Jesus asked if they could drink His cup, He was asking if they'd share the cost, not just the honor – James and John said "We are able" with no hesitation and no clue, like a deer thinking it can cross the road at the last second – We do the same - saying "Lord, I trust You" until the layoff, diagnosis, or betrayal comes, claiming we'll follow anywhere until it's uncomfortable – The most successful people in God's Kingdom may never be famous but love well, serve quietly, stay faithful, and don't bail when obedience costs Main Takeaway The world says success is a seat at the table; Jesus shows success is a surrendered life. If God handles the seating chart, we don't have to worry about where we sit - our responsibility is faithfulness, not status. The world asks "How high did you climb?" Jesus asks "Did you follow Me?" Success in God's Kingdom isn't about thrones but about the cup - submission to God's will even when it costs everything. Memorable Quotes – "The world says success is a seat at the table; Jesus shows success is a surrendered life." – "If God handles the seating chart, I don't have to worry about where I sit." – "The world asks, 'How high did you climb?' Jesus asks, 'Did you follow Me?'" – "They wanted to be close to Jesus when it meant honor. But would they still want it when it meant sacrifice?" Reflection Question Are you trusting God even when He gives you a cup instead of a seat? When life doesn't line up with your expectations, do you whine or surrender, saying "Lord, Your Will Be Done"? Tune in to hear the delightful story about the Bible-quoting parrot that became Sunday dinner, Pastor Michael's vulnerability about spending years trying to prove he was good enough, and why faithful motherhood's greatest moments happen far from the spotlight in prayers nobody hears and tears nobody sees. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Love Leaves a Mark Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 4:18-21 Episode Summary Pastor Michael shares a moving story about scratching his dad's new red Chevy at age fourteen and discovering grace instead of punishment - a mark that stayed on both the truck and his heart. Through 1 John's teaching on love, he reveals three marks that God's love leaves: on your fear (casting it out), on your heart (because He loved first), and on your relationships (showing you can't love God without loving people). Key Points – Perfect love casts out fear of judgment - when God's love gets hold of your heart, you stop living like a defendant in trial and start living like a secure son or daughter – If your position before God is based on your performance, you're in deep trouble because you can't keep it up indefinitely – Fear for a Christian isn't a sign God doesn't love you, but that your understanding of love needs to mature and grow up – We love because God loved first while we were still sinners - our love isn't the match that lights God's candle, God's love is the blazing sun – Your love for God isn't performance to be accepted but response to love poured out - you can't pour from an empty pot – If you say you love God but don't love people, you're a liar - show me by how you relate to people, don't just tell me Main Takeaway Love leaves a mark. You can't be touched by God's Love without having God's fingerprints on your life. When your life is marked by God's Love, you'll leave a mark on others. God's love marks your fear (transforming it from "God's gonna get me" to "God's got me"), marks your heart (because He loved first, not waiting for you to be lovable), and marks your relationships (showing the world you truly know God). The deepest marks in life come from people who said they loved you - make sure yours reflect God's love. Memorable Quotes – "Love leaves a mark." – "You can't be touched by the Love of God without having God's fingerprints on your life." – "Your perspective goes from 'God's gonna get me' to 'God's got me.'" – "God's love for you isn't based on what you can do; it's rooted in what Jesus has already done." – "Don't tell me you love God. Show me by the way you relate to people." – "You don't have to earn what Jesus has already paid for." Reflection Question What marks has God's love left on you - has it transformed your fear, filled your heart, and changed your relationships? Are you leaving marks of God's love on others, or are people experiencing marks of hurt and hypocrisy? Tune in to hear the touching story about scratching Dad's new red Chevy and discovering grace, why unsweetened tea at a cookout is social judgment, the rescue dog analogy about learning to trust real love, and Pastor Michael's challenge that you can't claim to love God while refusing to love people you can see. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Invisible God, Visible Love Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 4:12-17 Episode Summary Pastor Michael opens with frustration about lettuce seeds that won't sprout - same dirt, water, sun, yet nothing visible. Just like seeds show life by sprouting above ground, God's invisible work in us becomes visible through love. Through 1 John's powerful teaching, he reveals that love is louder than any sermon, and the most convincing sign of the Holy Spirit isn't goosebumps but grace changing how we live and love. Key Points – The most convincing sign of the Holy Spirit's presence isn't goosebumps but God's grace changing how you live and love – Love is louder than any sermon - people may not listen to theology, but they'll feel your patience, kindness, and forgiveness – God's love in believers is rooted in the Gospel, not personality, politeness, or general niceness - we love because we are loved – We don't get to redefine Jesus - we must believe in Him on His terms, not ours, and love and truth must stick together – "God is love" doesn't mean "love is God" - we can't take whatever we feel strongly about and use that to define God – Real love sets up guardrails, seeks what's best, sometimes confronts, and always sacrifices - it's not just a golden retriever who never says no Main Takeaway Love makes God visible. No one has seen God, but when His love changes how we live and love, the invisible God becomes visible. It's one thing to raise your hands; it's another to give someone a hand. People rarely want to hear your truth until they've experienced your love. Your love isn't the only message your life should preach, but it might be the loudest. People who would never read the Bible are reading you every day. Memorable Quotes – "Love makes God visible." – "We can't see God, but we can see Him when His Love comes through us." – "It's one thing to raise your hands; it's another thing to give someone a hand." – "People rarely want to hear your take on Truth until they've experienced your take on Love." – "We don't get to redefine Jesus. We must believe in Jesus on His Terms, not ours." – "Your love isn't the only message your life should preach, but it might be the loudest." – "People who would never read the Bible are reading you every day." Reflection Question What does your life show people about God - that He's real and with you, or that Christians aren't much different from everyone else? Will you make the pledge: "This week I will make God visible through my love"? Tune in to hear the relatable lettuce seed frustration, why offering sweet tea in the mountains is almost a holy act, the critique of prosperity gospel as an imaginary "god" created in man's image, and Pastor Michael's challenge to be patient with teenage daughters who dump nail polish on handcrafted dining tables... again. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Love, Apparently Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11 Episode Summary Opening with a hilarious father-daughter skit about a girl who "loves" a boy named Kyle who calls her Tiffany (her name is Emily), Pastor Michael tackles our culture's confusion about love - using the same word for chicken wings and devotion. Through 1 John's teaching, he reveals that real love doesn't start with us but with God, and the revolutionary truth that the love flowing TO us must flow THROUGH us. Key Points – Love comes from God and doesn't start with you - our capacity for love is rooted in God's love for us, not our effort – Everyone who loves is born of God, and demonstrating love isn't what you do to know God but what you do because you're in His Family – God IS Love because He's the Source of All Love - without God, we only have the fake, selfish version the world preaches – The greatest revelation of God's Love is Jesus - God didn't just say "I love you," He strapped on sandals and walked with us – Propitiation means the Judge paid your fine and took your jail sentence - the Cross satisfied justice rather than canceling it – Biblical love seeks someone's ultimate good, not what's easiest - it means telling truth in love and sometimes setting wise boundaries Main Takeaway God's Love TO us must flow THROUGH us. Don't be the Dead Sea where water only flows in and evaporates, making you salty in a bad way. Be the Sea of Galilee where water flows in and flows out, creating life. Real love is sacrificial, intentional, costly, and unconditional - not emotional, optional, selective, or cheap. You cannot receive God's Love and refuse to give God's Love. Memorable Quotes – "God's Love TO must flow THROUGH us." – "Love doesn't start with you... it starts with God." – "If you want to know what love is, don't look at TV or Movies or TikTok's. Look at The Cross." – "You cannot receive God's Love and refuse to give God's Love." – "Don't be the Dead Sea. Be the Sea of Galilee." – "Real love is not emotional, not optional, not selective, and not cheap. It is sacrificial, intentional, costly, and unconditional." Reflection Question Are you the Dead Sea (receiving God's love but not passing it on) or the Sea of Galilee (letting love flow through you)? Who are the unlovable people in your life that God is calling you to love with His love flowing through you? Tune in to hear the delightful "Love, Apparently" skit featuring Kyle with the broccoli haircut, the powerful courtroom illustration of propitiation where the Judge pays your fine and takes your jail sentence, and why newborn babies look more like Shar Pei dogs than their daddies but the family resemblance grows stronger over time. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Which Voice do You Listen To? Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 4:4-6 Episode Summary Pastor Michael opens with hilarious examples of recognizing text messages before seeing the sender's name (from the dreaded lowercase "k" from your wife to "Dearest Daddy" from your daughter who wants something). Through 1 John's warning about false teachers, he reveals that just as we recognize important people's voices, believers can learn to discern God's Voice from the world's voice in a noisy culture - because who you're loyal to is who you listen to. Key Points – Believers have overcome false teachers because the Holy Spirit in us is greater than any deception in the world – Understanding spiritual truth requires the Holy Spirit, not just academic Bible study - without the Spirit, Scripture seems like foolishness – False teachers speak like the world, so the world recognizes and embraces their message because it requires no accountability or change – Some lies sound Christian ("God wants you to be happy," "Faith is a tool to get what you want") making them especially dangerous – A version of spirituality that affirms everything you already wanted to do isn't from God - it's leading people into permanent darkness – The voice of God is captured in Scripture, and those who know God recognize His Voice while those who don't struggle to hear it Main Takeaway Who you're loyal to is who you listen to. In spiritual reality, there are only two voices: truth vs. error. The world's voice is loud, telling you everything you want to hear. God's Voice is quiet and steady, transforming you. Over time, you'll start to sound like, think like, and defend the voice you follow. If you belong to God, you'll be drawn to truth and error will make you uncomfortable. The culture is full of noise - we must spend time in Scripture and prayer to recognize Jesus's Voice. Memorable Quotes – "Who you're loyal to is who you listen to." – "The message gives away the messenger." – "God's people recognize God's voice." – "A version of spirituality that affirms everything you already wanted to do isn't from God." – "The world's voice is loud. The voice of truth is quiet and steady." – "Even if you never agree with us on the truth, we refuse to lie to you about the truth." Reflection Question What voice is shaping your life - the culture, social media, influencers, your own desires, or God's Word? Are you willing to replace one loud voice this week with God's Voice by listening to worship music instead of your usual playlist or reading Scripture before scrolling social media? Tune in to hear the relatable text message scenarios (including "Steve from Ohio" about your car's extended warranty), why prosperity gospel teaching centers on self and removes God's authority, and Pastor Michael's challenge to listen to worship songs in the car or read Scripture while trimming the weird long hairs in your eyebrows. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Easter 2026 - From Hurt to Healing Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6 Episode Summary On Easter 2026, Pastor Michael celebrates the Resurrection while acknowledging the painful reality that there is no healing without hurting. Through Isaiah's 700-year-old prophecy about the suffering Messiah, he reveals how Jesus took on every category of hurt we experience - not as distant deity but as a Wounded Savior for wounded sinners - and turned that pain into purpose, transforming hurt into healing for us and through us. Key Points – Jesus experienced every category of hurt humans face - physical pain, rejection, betrayal, separation, and injustice – Isaiah prophesied the Crucifixion centuries beforehand, showing Jesus would bear our griefs, carry our sorrows, and be wounded for our healing – Jesus took the hurt He didn't deserve to bring healing we don't deserve - He was hurt FOR our healing – Painful things happen to everyone in a broken world - sometimes from our choices, sometimes others' choices, sometimes just life – Your pain is your ministry - God doesn't cause your pain, but He is The Redeemer who transforms everything He touches – Hurt people hurt people, but healed people can help heal people - your greatest ministry comes through your wounds, not your strengths Main Takeaway Jesus turns HURT into HEALING. The Cross looked like the end, but Sunday proved pain doesn't get the final word. We will face struggles whether we follow Jesus or not, so why not choose the path that turns pain into power, progress, and purpose? God builds His Church out of broken pieces like stained glass - shattered but reshaped into beauty. Your greatest ministry won't come through your strengths but through your scars. You might impress people with strengths, but you impact people with scars. Memorable Quotes – "Jesus turns HURT into HEALING." – "There is no healing without hurting." – "Your pain is your ministry." – "Hurt people hurt people, but healed people can help heal people." – "God doesn't cause your pain, but He IS The Redeemer." – "You might impress people with your strengths, but you will impact people with your scars." – "God builds His Church out of broken pieces. That's what stained glass is - shattered pieces that are reshaped into something beautiful." Reflection Question What hurts are you carrying that you don't talk about? Are you willing to place them in Jesus's hands and watch Him reshape them - not throwing them away but redeeming them, giving them back not as wounds but as a witness to what The Lord has done? Tune in to hear the touching story about Faithful the English Collie with barbed wire in her fur, why ReCreate Church exists because of pain Pastor Michael experienced, and the powerful vision of looking around the room seeing not just smiling faces but stories of people whose pain became their ministry. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

The Kid and The King Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Matthew 21:8-9; Luke 19:42 Episode Summary On Palm Sunday 2026, Pastor Michael tells the story of Jesus's Triumphal Entry through the eyes of a young boy named Ezra and his father Abner, who traveled from Galilee expecting one kind of Messiah but encountered another. With interactive elements for kids and adults waving palms and shouting "Hosanna," this creative retelling reveals why the crowd's expectations missed what they truly needed - not a king to fight Rome, but a Savior to transform hearts. Key Points – The crowd shouted "Hosanna" (save us now) expecting Jesus to overthrow Rome, but they needed salvation from sin that ruled their hearts – Jesus rode a donkey's colt, not a war horse, and had no soldiers or sword - He wasn't the impressive king they expected – Jesus wept over Jerusalem because the people couldn't see "the things that make for your peace" - they were hidden from their eyes – The people expected a Crown but got the Cross - salvation wouldn't come through battle but through sacrifice – Our biggest problem isn't what's happening around us but what's happening inside us - Jesus changes hearts, not just circumstances – Like service dogs that detect seizures and cancer rather than doing flashy tricks, Jesus saves lives in ways more important than we imagine Main Takeaway Jesus isn't The Savior we expect - He's the Savior we need. The crowd wanted help on their terms, expecting Jesus to fix their political situation and defeat Rome. But God gave them a Suffering Savior instead of an impressive King. We still do this today, shouting "Hosanna - save us now!" while wanting help on our terms. Jesus doesn't always meet our expectations, but He meets our greatest needs by taking our sin, guilt, and punishment on the Cross so we can be made new. Memorable Quotes – "Jesus isn't The Savior we expect - He's the Savior we need." – "They expected a Crown. They didn't expect the Cross." – "Our biggest problem isn't what's happening around us; it's what's happening inside us." – "Jesus was more than the Messiah they imagined." – "The greatest thing Jesus ever did was to Give Himself for us." – "Jesus doesn't always meet our expectations, but He meets our greatest needs." Reflection Question What are you shouting "Hosanna - save us now!" about in your life? Are you asking Jesus to fix your circumstances on your terms, or are you willing to let Him meet your greatest need by transforming your heart? Tune in to hear the creative Brussels sprouts vs. chocolate truffles opening illustration, the touching story of Ezra asking why Jesus looks sad while everyone else celebrates, and why special service dogs that detect cancer are more valuable than dogs that can do your taxes or shoot lasers. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Three Things Everybody Gets Wrong About Jesus Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3 Episode Summary Pastor Michael tackles myths about Jesus using his signature humor about "stuff everybody knows" (from goldfish memory to Napoleon's height). Through 1 John's critical test for spiritual messages, he exposes three common but fatal errors: seeing Jesus as only a prophet, only a man, or only a teacher. The stakes are eternal - if Jesus is merely any of these, He can't save you. Key Points – We must test spiritual messages against Scripture, not by feelings or inspiration - the test is "Does this accurately represent Jesus?" – Biblical prophets were held to 100% accuracy with zero tolerance for error, and false prophets often focus on peace and prosperity – Saying "Jesus is a great prophet" is only partial truth - He's not just the Messenger or Message, He's the God who authored it – "Nice Guy Jesus" who never challenges people doesn't exist - Jesus is holy, righteous, and came as the Messiah, not just a nice man – The basic test for false teaching: Do they confess Jesus Christ came in the flesh as God in human form, fully God and fully human? – Teaching that Jesus is merely a prophet, man, or teacher is the spirit of antichrist - it minimizes, denies, or redefines Christ's identity Main Takeaway If Jesus is only a prophet, a man, or a teacher - He can't save you. A prophet can point the way but can't BE the way. A good man gives inspiration but not salvation. A teacher instructs but can't rescue. Jesus is God who became human - He existed from eternity past, remained fully God while becoming fully human. The devil can't get you to reject Jesus, so he tries to get you to believe in a false Jesus. Don't get catfished by a second-rate Jesus who sounds convincing but can't save. Memorable Quotes – "If Jesus is only a prophet, a man, or a teacher - He can't save you." – "If you're that careful about who you trust with your Labradoodle's Jheri Curl, you ought be even more careful who you trust with your everlasting soul." – "God didn't just send us a pamphlet. He came Himself." – "If the devil can't get you to believe Jesus is false, he will try to get you to believe in a false Jesus." – "Don't settle for a second-rate Jesus." Reflection Question Have you settled for a watered-down version of Jesus - a Nice Guy who never challenges, a Prophet who only points the way, or a Teacher who only instructs? Do you believe in the real Jesus who is fully God and fully human, or have you been catfished by a convincing counterfeit? Tune in to hear why Napoleon wasn't actually short and angry, the hilarious comparison between Nice Guy Jesus and Nice Guy Jesús from the quinceañera, and the powerful drowning illustration that shows why Jesus being God changes everything about salvation. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

More Than A Label Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 3:22-24 Episode Summary Pastor Michael opens with a hilarious illustration about becoming a car by going through a car wash, exposing how silly it is to reduce Christianity to a label or ritual. Through 1 John's powerful words, he challenges both false assurance (people who think they're Christians for the wrong reasons) and struggling assurance (true believers who doubt), showing that Christianity isn't about heritage, culture, or identification - it's about a saving relationship with Jesus that transforms your life. Key Points – Our relationship with God is relational, not transactional - obedience doesn't earn God's love but flows from being in His Family – Believing in the Name of Jesus means trusting in His essential nature: Jesus (Jehovah Saves), Christ (the Anointed Messiah), His Son (co-equal with God) – You can admire Christian morality, prefer Christianity, follow Christian ethics, be active in church, come from a Christian family, or even be a pastor and still not be a Christian – Abiding is a vital connection like an umbilical cord or branch to a vine - it's not performance-based but evidence of life – Struggle against sin is a sign of spiritual life, not spiritual death - a corpse doesn't fight or grieve over falling short – Assurance comes from ongoing evidence that your salvation decision still shapes how you live and love today, not just one emotional moment Main Takeaway Christian isn't a label. It's a LIFE TRANSFORMED. You don't become a Christian by trying your best, cleaning up your life, or going through religious ceremonies - you become one by trusting Jesus as your only hope. If Jesus has truly transformed your heart, it will show in how you live and love. Christianity is Christ-centered all the way down to the root. If you only have the label on the outside without Christ on the inside, don't settle - Christ in you changes everything. Memorable Quotes – "Christian isn't a label. It's a LIFE TRANSFORMED." – "That bowl in the back of grandma's refrigerator might say 'Cool Whip' on the outside, but on the inside it's NOT." – "Obedience isn't how we earn God's love. It's what we do BECAUSE we are in His Family." – "You cannot glorify your Savior while mistreating people He Came to save." – "Struggle is a sign of life. A corpse doesn't struggle." – "We are not saved because we abide, we abide because we are saved." – "Christian is not a costume. Not a culture. Not a custom. It is Christ in you." Reflection Question If everything else was stripped away - your good deeds, your upbringing, your church attendance - would Jesus alone still be your hope? Is your Christianity a label you wear or a life that's been transformed? Tune in to hear the absurd car wash theology illustration, why your relationship with Jesus shouldn't be like a January gym membership, and Pastor Michael's honest challenge that even pastors can have the label without knowing Christ. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

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Self-Confidence vs. God Confidence Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 3:19-21 Episode Summary Pastor Michael shares an original Appalachian-style folk tale about a possum who tries to be clever like the fox, strong like the bear, and fast like the deer - only to discover he was made to trust God, not himself. Through 1 John's powerful message about assurance, we learn that the problem isn't our lack of abilities but where we put our confidence, and that when our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts.  Key Points – Spiritual assurance is the settled confidence that we belong to God, not a feeling we chase through emotional experiences – Our hearts often condemn us, but God sees the bigger picture - He knows how we got here, our repentance, and our future growth – The most faithful believers often have the loudest inner critic because they're sensitive to falling short of obedience – Assurance comes from how our lives are being shaped by Jesus, not from feelings or whether we "feel spiritual" today – Our identity is not tied to our biggest mistakes or victories - God sees us through Jesus, not through our performance – When we understand we're beloved children, prayer becomes conversation not negotiation, and obedience flows from joy not anxiety Main Takeaway Self-confidence rises and falls with our performance. God-confidence rests in Who we belong to. When we build confidence on ourselves - our intelligence, work ethic, reputation - life eventually knocks us flat. But God-confidence carries us through failure because it's rooted in Jesus's performance at the Cross, not ours. Your heart knows your failures; God knows your future. You don't have to be enough - Jesus is enough. Memorable Quotes – "Self-confidence rises and falls with our performance. God-confidence rests in Who we belong to." – "When our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart." – "Your heart knows your failures - God knows your future." – "I made you to trust Me and hold on." – "You don't have to perform. You're not auditioning. You're resting in Him." – "You don't have to be enough. Jesus is enough." Reflection Question Where have you been putting your confidence - in being clever, strong, or fast enough? What would change if you stopped trusting yourself and started trusting that God made you to hold on to Him? Tune in to hear the delightful original folk tale "Faith Like a Possum" featuring bobcats, bee stings, and cold creek water, Pastor Michael's vulnerability about picking apart his own Sunday performance, and why the most faithful believers often struggle most with self-condemnation. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Love Becomes Action Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18 Episode Summary Pastor Michael shares the incredible story of Desmond Doss, the WWII medic from Lynchburg, VA who refused to carry a weapon but saved 75 men at Hacksaw Ridge. Through 1 John's challenging words about love, we discover that real love isn't about feelings or words - it's about action. If the Love of Jesus led Him to the Ultimate Sacrifice, how will His Love in us change the world? Key Points – Jesus introduced a new kind of love that culture doesn't understand - love that sacrifices, serves, and puts others first – Early Christians took the obscure Greek word "agape" and redefined it by The Cross - willing, sacrificial action for others' good – Laying down our lives usually means healthy self-denial and serving others, not just dying in a blaze of glory – Within God's Family, we see a need and meet a need - compassion without action isn't Christ-like love – Love must be grounded in Biblical truth, not just feelings - sometimes the most loving thing is a hard conversation – Throughout history, Christ's love in believers has changed the world through action, not just sentiment Main Takeaway Love Becomes Action. If it doesn't, it's not love. The culture says love exists to make us happy; Christ says love exists to seek the good of others. Real love isn't warm fuzzy feelings during sad puppy commercials - it's crawling through gunfire to save lives. Love that stays in your mouth never reaches anyone's life. The Love of Christ in us must move our hands, open our hearts, and cost us something, because that's what Jesus's love did for us. Memorable Quotes – "Love Becomes Action." – "If love doesn't cost something, it isn't love at all." – "Laying down our lives doesn't mean thinking less of yourself; it means thinking of yourself less." – "If love doesn't move your hands, it probably hasn't moved your heart." – "Say less, do more." – "The people who were dying didn't need somebody who cared enough to change their profile picture; they needed someone who would crawl through gunfire." – "Love that stays in your mouth never reaches anyone's life." Reflection Question Where has your love stayed stuck in words and feelings instead of becoming action? What need has God put in front of you that requires you to move - to open your home, calendar, wallet, or have that hard conversation you've been avoiding? Tune in to hear the powerful story of Desmond Doss praying "Lord, help me get one more" seventy-five times at Hacksaw Ridge, why early Christians had to practically invent a new word for Jesus's kind of love, and the challenge that if The Love of God abides in you, it will come out in compassion and generosity. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Pan-African author, educator, and Documentarian Dr. Kmt. Shockley returns to our classroom on Tuesday morning for a truly transformative session. Dr. Shockley will passionately explain why an Afro-centric education is not just beneficial but essential for Black students to thrive in today’s world. He will reveal powerful techniques that deeply resonate with Black students—methods proven to unlock potential and inspire excellence. Before Dr. Shockley, holistic visionary Dr. Sharita Yazid will captivate us with the rich legacy of the holistic empire built by her father, Dr. Paul Goss, the respected Dean of Black Holistic doctors. Dr. Sharita’s insights will empower you to embrace holistic wellness and honor the trailblazers who shaped our community’s health. Kicking off the morning, Benton Harbor, Michigan activist, the Rev. Ed Pickney will deliver a compelling update on the decades-long, courageous battle to secure clean water for his city—a fight for justice that touches us all. This is more than just radio—it’s a movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overcoming Unforgiveness Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Luke 15:11-32; John 16:33 Episode Summary Pastor Michael tackles one of the hardest commands in Scripture: forgiveness. Using the famous parable of the Prodigal Son, he shifts our focus from the younger son who was forgiven to the older son who refused to forgive - and reveals that there are actually TWO lost sons in this story. The younger was found because he sought forgiveness; the older was lost because he refused to give it. Key Points – Forgiveness sounds beautiful as theory, but when the pain is real and we're bleeding, it doesn't come easy – The older brother was factually correct - the younger son was wrong - but being right didn't set him free – We don't forgive because we think holding the debt gives us power and protects us from being hurt again – Unforgiveness is like keeping a knife in you and twisting it even after the person who hurt you is gone – When hurt becomes our identity, we start seeing ourselves only through what's been done to us – Refusing to forgive blinds us to our own need for forgiveness and drives us into our own dark side – The price of forgiving is high, but the price of NOT forgiving is higher Main Takeaway Forgiveness brings freedom. The prisoner forgiveness sets free is not them - it's ME. Unforgiveness always damages your own soul, continuing to hurt you long after the offender is gone. While some offenses seem humanly impossible to forgive, the Cross of Jesus supernaturally empowers forgiveness. His Blood washes away not just their guilt, but YOUR pain. Don't wait for apologies that may never come - go to Jesus for the grace to forgive and be set free. Memorable Quotes – "Forgiveness brings freedom." – "The prisoner forgiveness sets free is ME." – "That sword has two edges. It cuts as we swing it forward, but it cuts US on the backswing." – "You are MORE than what you have done and what has been done to you!" – "The price you pay for forgiving somebody is high. But it is not as high as the price you pay for NOT forgiving." – "When you forgive, you set a prisoner free, only to realize the prisoner was YOU!" – "Forgiveness is not about setting violators free from what they have done. Forgiveness is about setting YOU free from what they have done." Reflection Question Who are "those people" whose names make you tense up? Are you willing to bring those names to the foot of the Cross and let Jesus's Blood wash away your pain, or will you keep twisting the knife they left in you? Tune in to hear the powerful visualization of names carved into the Cross being washed away by Jesus's Blood, why the older brother was actually the lost son at the end of the parable, and the life-changing truth that forgiveness isn't about them getting away with it - it's about you getting free from it. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

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Who Do I Have to Love? Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 3:10-15 Episode Summary Pastor Michael tackles one of the hardest questions in modern Christianity: Who do we have to love? Using hilarious stories about "little brother coded" behavior (including a three-hour car ride of relentless poking), he addresses how American culture has circled back to ancient tribalism - viewing everything through red or blue-tinted glasses. But Jesus tears down tribal walls and calls us to love even our enemies. Key Points – God's children show family resemblance through two patterns: practicing righteousness and loving their brothers and sisters in Christ – Loving people doesn't mean celebrating every decision or validating every desire - it means wanting their ultimate good – Modern tribalism makes us suspicious of other "tribes" while justifying our own, but Jesus erases tribal lines through the Cross – The Gospel, not culture or politics, must be our framework for understanding the world and treating people – If we're living by Biblical principles, opposition will come - but we can't take up the ways of Cain in response – Love is proof we've passed from death to life; where there's no love, there's no spiritual life Main Takeaway The Cross crosses the lines we draw around love. While the world divides into tribes, Jesus reconciles. At the Cross, we were the enemy, yet He redeemed us. The mark of God's children isn't loving people who deserve it - it's loving people who don't. We must refuse to dehumanize, mock, or treat anyone as disposable because Jesus didn't treat us that way. Our calling is to see other tribes not as enemies but as the mission field. Memorable Quotes – "The Cross crosses the lines we draw around love." – "Little brothers invented rage-bait long before social media trolls." – "Don't let fake Church people stop you from getting to know the real Jesus." – "If you call yourself a Christian, culture and politics are NOT your framework for understanding the world. THE GOSPEL is your framework." – "You can't stop seeing people on the other side as human beings created in the image of God." – "The mark of God's children isn't loving people who deserve it. It's loving people who don't." – "At the Cross, we were the enemy. We were the sinners. Jesus didn't cancel us. He redeemed us." Reflection Question Who are the people you struggle to love because they're in the "wrong tribe"? Can you pray for their salvation while actively hating them, or will you let the Cross cross the lines you've drawn around love? Tune in to hear why little brothers are proof humanity needs redemption, what "little brother coded" really means, and Pastor Michael's powerful challenge about viewing the world through the Gospel instead of red or blue-tinted glasses in our deeply divided culture. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

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The Anchor Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Hebrews 6:17-19a Episode Summary During another snow-filled Sunday, Pastor Michael reflects on feeling unsteady - whether from ice-covered walkways or the storms of life. Using the powerful imagery of an anchor and a fascinating rat experiment about hope, he shows us that biblical hope isn't optimism or smooth sailing, but something solid to hold onto when the waves crash and the wind blows. Key Points – God's promises are immutable (unchanging) - He doesn't flip-flop, doesn't wake up moody, and never flakes on His commitments – God gives us double assurance: His Written Word (promises) and His Sworn Oath, confirmed by the Holy Spirit's seal – Biblical hope isn't the absence of trouble or positive thinking - it's being tied to something unchangeable when storms hit – Ships don't need anchors in calm water; anchors are for storms, which is why hope is called an anchor, not a sail – Our souls drift when prolonged trials make us lose sight of God's promises, leading to mechanical obedience without joy – Jesus is our City of Refuge - better than the Old Testament version because He offers inclusion, not exile, and forgiveness, not just protection Main Takeaway Hope in Jesus is our Anchor in the Storm. Most anchors go down, but ours goes up - into the Presence behind the veil, into Heaven itself. An anchor doesn't remove the storm; it keeps us steady through it. When waves crash, resources run out, and life breaks down, we need an anchor that holds. Jesus is that Anchor - unchanging, reliable, sealed by the Spirit. Hope isn't the storm ending; it's knowing Who sustains us through it. Memorable Quotes – "Hope in Jesus is our Anchor in the Storm." – "Once you are in God's Family, it's FOREVER!" – "He ain't the loving and leaving type! He doesn't do bait and switch." – "Your grip on Him might grow weak, but His Grip on you never will." – "An anchor doesn't change the weather. An anchor keeps the ship from being carried away by the storm." – "Hope isn't the storm ending. Hope is knowing Who can sustain us through the storm." – "Most anchors go downward. Our anchor goes up." Reflection Question When life feels stormy and your soul starts to drift, are you tied to the right anchor, or are you running to credit cards, social media, and opinions of people just as lost as you are? Tune in to hear about Pastor Michael's epic double wipeout on ice caught on doorbell camera, why the second rat swam for 24 hours while the first gave up after one, and the powerful story of a frozen church community that found hope again before the weather even changed. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

The Underground Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Luke 12:35-46 Episode Summary Recorded on a Saturday night before a predicted winter storm, Pastor Michael addresses a week in which church protestors made headlines. Using a creative allegory read by his 15-year-old son Elijah, he reminds us that the Jesus Movement has always been underground - not about hiding, but about unshakeable loyalty to a different Kingdom while living as infiltrators on a rescue mission in enemy territory. Key Points – The Church isn't the establishment - we're the resistance on a rescue mission, not another cog in a political machine – Jesus left behind faithful followers to spread His teachings until His return, knowing they'd face opposition from the world's power structures – The danger isn't persecution - it's forgetting our purpose and getting distracted by culture wars, preferences, and complacency – When churches stop being a movement and become a club for member comfort, they drift from their mission – Our weapons aren't political or violent but spiritual - we win people to Jesus, not just culture wars – Jesus will return unannounced, and we must be found faithful, watching, and actively sharing the Good News Main Takeaway We aren't the establishment - we are the resistance on a rescue mission. The Jesus Movement has always been underground, made up of people with courage to live by different values and refuse to be reshaped by the dominant culture. Our calling isn't to make unbelievers act like believers through politics, but to show them the transforming love of Jesus. We're not-so-secret agents planted by the True King, and we must stay faithful to that mission. Memorable Quotes – "We aren't the establishment - we are the resistance, and we're on a rescue mission." – "An underground movement isn't about hiding - it's about unshakeable loyalty." – "They were obsessed with how dark the world was, instead of sharing the light. They were so caught up in guarding doors, they forgot they were supposed to open them." – "Our ultimate purpose isn't to win culture wars - it's to win people to Jesus." – "We are not the ruling power - we never have been. We are The Underground." – "We need to do more than trying to get unbelievers to act like believers. We need to show them the love and peace and transformation of Jesus." Reflection Question Have you forgotten that you're part of an underground movement on a rescue mission, getting distracted instead by culture wars, preferences, or the comfort of Christian community rather than actively sharing Jesus with people who need Him? Tune in to hear the powerful allegory of The Great and Powerful King read by Pastor Michael's son Elijah, why his dog is wreaking havoc on his allergies, and what Jesus' shocking language about servants being cut in pieces really means for us today. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

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Dr. Shockley healthy living: https://CoreHealthAdvantage.com/awk --------------------- Protect your investments with And We Know http://andweknow.com/gold Or call 720-605-3900, Tell them “LT” sent you. ——————————— Hunter's Blend Coffee: https://www.huntersblendcoffee.com/?ref=AWK ————————— Dr. Shockley LIVE: Jan. 8, 2026 at 7 PM EST: https://tinyurl.com/42knw43w ————— AT sea with LT. 2026. Caribbean: https://www.inspirationtravel.com/event/lt-caribbean-cruise-2026 ————————— ➜ Our AWK Website: https://www.andweknow.com/ ➜ AWK Shirts and gifts: https://shop.andweknow.com/ ——  *DONATIONS SITE: https://bit.ly/2Lgdrh5 *Mail your gift to: And We Know 30650 Rancho California Rd STE D406-123 (or D406-126) Temecula, CA 92591 ➜ AWK Shirts and gifts: https://shop.andweknow.com/ ➜ Audio Bible https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/kjv/1John.3.16 Connect with us in the following ways: + DISCORD Fellows: https://discord.gg/kMt8R2FC4z

Renowned Pan-African educator Dr. Kmt Shockley returns to our classroom, ready to ignite minds and inspire action. Professor Shockley will reveal the transformative benefits of a Pan-African education for both students and teachers, empowering our community to embrace our shared heritage and future. He'll also share insights from his compelling new documentary, "Cultural War: Focus on Black Youth," sparking crucial conversations about our young people's future. Before Dr. Shockley, you'll hear from Sister Phile of the Million Woman March, a movement that continues to galvanize women for change. Baltimore activist and pastor Dr. Robert Richard Allen Turner will update us on his courageous marches from Baltimore to Washington, DC, and will shine a spotlight on the urgent need for reparations and justice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.