Love God First

Ep19 Authority and Prayer: What Really Happened in the Garden of Eden

Does prayer really accomplish anything? To answer that question, we have to understand what happened with the temptation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, and we have to understand how God designed humanity's role on earth. As we look closer, we will discover not only that our prayers matter, but that they are crucial to stopping the devil's plans (and yes, the devil is real and does have plans). 

Ep18 Apples and Repentance

How does a person get right with God? Is it by feeling really sorry for something I did? Is it going to church? Or is it something else entirely? Thankfully, Adam and Eve reveal the answer in the garden of Eden. 

Ep17 How to Marry Well with Shari Kiffe

Have you ever wondered how in the world to choose a future spouse? Where do you find a good candidate? What qualities are you looking for? And how do you know if a person is THE ONE? Join me as we continue our conversation with Shari Kiffe where we discuss the answers to these very important questions! 

Ep16 Discussing Common Marriage Pitfalls and Ways to Improve Our Marriage with Shari Kiffe

Have you ever thought... if only there were someone I knew who had read numerous books on marriage, had lots of experience counseling couples, taught classes on marriage and had a great marriage themselves that I could talk to about my own marriage. Wouldn't that be helpful? Well that's exactly what we have today on this episode! Join me as I learn from Shari Kiffe, a really wise and kind mentor who has loads of experience teaching couples about marriage. And single people, please listen to gather wisdom and prepare yourself for your future! 

Ep15 Marriage vs Living Together: Is There That Much of a Difference?

No one wants to be lonely. So if living together cures loneliness and makes people feel less isolated, what is the big deal? That is the line of thinking that is very common today in our society. So in today's podcast we are going to talk about what the Bible says about marriage vs living together, about having sex before marriage, and about our sex lives as Christians. Prepare for a candid talk!

Ep14 Taking a Look at the First Marriage

So many people are lonely and isolated today, yet the idea of people getting married is at an all time low! Why is that?! Could there be a connection there? We begin a two-part podcast today looking at Eve's creation and Adam and Eve's marriage. What can we learn for ourselves from this account whether we are married or not? Tune in to find out. 

Ep13 Testing 1, 2, 3

Some see the situation in the Garden of Eden as a big set up of God testing Adam and Eve. The testing part is true, but it's not a bad thing. He does the same with us today too, and it is for our good! Find out in this episode how God's testing of our hearts actually benefits us.

Ep12 Why Is There Free Will?

When I look around at the condition of the world and the evil that exists, I have to ask why the evil is so horrible. There is an answer, and we will talk about it on this episode! We will also look at the concept of free will: its effects, its necessity and our own decision-making options. 
 
References: 
D'Souza, Dinesh. God Forsaken. Tyndale House Publishers, 2012. pp. 77-102.
Duffield, Guy and Nathaniel Van Cleave. Foundations of Pentecostal Theology. Foursquare Media, 2016. 

Ep11 Practical Steps on How to Sabbath with Linnea Hagman

We get to enjoy a conversation today with a college student who is trying to figure out just like the rest of us how to have a Sabbath with God. Listen in on our conversation as we discuss the benefits, the struggles and the realizations of setting aside a day to focus on the Lord. And get some practical tips on how to implement a Sabbath day in your home!

Ep10 Taking a Sabbath is a Principle for Life

It is so easy to stay busy and distracted in life because there is so much to take care of each day! How do I slow down enough to spend quality time with God where I am hearing His voice and direction, receiving new strength of purpose from Him, and being encouraged and healed from the hits I take in life? How about taking a Sabbath?! In this episode I make a case for why a Sabbath is something that the Lord made for us that not only refreshes us physically but also gives us all we need in order to thrive the other six days as well.