Stay ConnectedDeepen your friendship with God through informative conversation and personal spiritual disciplines. Each episode focuses on a different topic and how we can approach it from a spiritual growth perspective. Whether it’s talking about relationships, the Bible, prayer, cultural issues, anxiety, or anything else related to your life, this podcast looks at how we can live as disciples of Jesus. Episodes feature conversations with authors, professors, or pastors.
Hosted by Jason Wieland.
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Do you realize how much fear is used as an influence in our election-day decision making? Politicians can mis-guide our hope and exploit fear like crazy. But what are we to do as Christians, as ambassadors for Christ? What place does fear have in our own lives and in our walk as Christ followers. This useful podcast will help you keep a right perspective on the influence of fear, and the priorities we should have as we head to the polls. Seek God’s face, live our lives with perspective, humility, prayer and repentance. For complete show notes, click HERE
So here’s a hot topic for you… Politics and the Church - “How we relate to politics and the Kingdom.” Jason and Brandon tackle the ever popular topic of the day, and that is, politics. Especially as believers, how do we relate to each other, handle the differences and do this ‘in love,’ as foreigners, as citizens of another kingdom… as members of the transcendent kingdom of God? Listen in and find out in today’s timely episode. For complete show notes, click HERE
Brandon and Jason have special guest Brandon Bathauer back to help with the question and discussion, ‘Is Jesus the Only Way?’ This is Part 6 in the ‘Is This Okay To Ask’ series and some great points are taught about who Jesus is. Why is Jesus the only way, the truth and the life. Also, how are we saved as well as why we are saved are discussed. We hope you will enjoy and learn many new truths from this fresh, special Doable Discipleship. For complete show notes, click HERE
With special guest, Pastor Santosh Swamidass from our Yorba Linda campus, Doug and Brandon talk about what it means to consider God and Science in the same discussion. Is science against God or is God against science? Does science align with the Bible’s teaching about creation and the universe and more importantly, how can I be more successful sharing my faith in light of science and the Bible? This and so much more in this special episode. For complete show notes, click HERE
Have you asked this question? Or have you heard someone else ask this? Why do Christians believe in an old book? Is it relevant today? Does it speak with authority? Why do I need to adhere to its teachings? These ideas and so much more are discussed in this brief overview of what the Bible is, its history, why we believe it and why it’s critical to our eternal way of life. Be blessed as you listen in… For complete show notes, click HERE
Katie Edwards described the junior high years with her kids as one of the best times with her student. She is joined by Brandon Robinson and Matt Heer to talk about having a sense of humor and enjoying this time of rapid development of your junior high student. Also talked about were emotional development, the mind’s transition from abstract to concrete and moments to be present with your student… car rides, dinner time, moments before bed and others. Great wisdom is shared in this special episode. For complete show notes, click HERE
We are fortunate to have High School Ministry leaders Jason Pogue and Emma Aungst join Jason Weiland in this special First Aid For Families podcast. With high school being such a critical phase in the lives of our children, topics of screen time, relationships, the ever-changing cultural landscape, grace and patience for our high schoolers are among the many topics discussed. Listen and learn in this informative and inspiring podcast about raising our beloved high schoolers well. For complete show notes, click HERE
Staying connected and finding normal are challenges for parents of students today. In this episode of Doable Discipleship, Jason Weiland and head of Saddleback Kids, Shawn Hyde discuss the online church, staying connected and consistency with our kids today. The importance of touch points, being present and intentional were examined as well as giving yourself grace as a parent. The days are long and the years are short… find that daily rhythm with your kids and play, be present and enjoy the moment. For complete show notes, click HERE
Special guests Colton Harker and Mike Brook discuss the Saddleback Church’s college ministry with host Brandon Robinson. College students today are asking: “Who did God create me to be like?” “What am I here for?” and “What am I going to do with my life?” What are ways to parent your college aged children who are in that unique position of being part child and part adult. These topics and more are discussed in this First Aid For Families special episode. For complete show notes, click HERE
You’ve heard this question before and I’m sure it may have cropped up even lately… Is God a Republican or a Democrat? To what kingdom do we belong and find our loyalty or identity in? How should we approach politics and political discussions? These thoughts are just part of a timely discussion on this episode of Doable Discipleship. For complete show notes, click HERE
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