This is the first episode in our new series called “The Name”. For this first episode, we are going to look at a story from the Gospel of Mark and see the power of Jesus. Also, we are going to see what we need to do to experience the comfort, peace, and rest that Jesus has for our life. MAIN SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Mark 4:35-41

Over the last couple months, I have been dwelling on a phrase that one of the pastors at my church. In this episode, we are going to discuss that phrase and the Bible verses that God gave me. MAIN SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: 1 Peter 5:10-11 and Titus 3:3-8 Ephesians 4:31-32, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 2:4-9, Micah 7:18-20, Luke 6:35-36

In this final episode of our campfire conversations, we are looking at something that is very important to how we view Jesus.  MAIN SCRIPTURE PASSAGE - Proverbs 3:5-8 SERIES INFORMATION: When I used to go to camp with my church growing up, one of the things that I enjoyed was sitting around the campfire and hearing my peers share the things that God had been showing them that day or over throughout the week at camp. So, over the next week, we are going to be offering episodes that are around 10 minutes in length. The topic of these episodes will be surrounding the idea of “Be ________”.

In this episode, we talk about something that Jesus modeled all the time. In fact, Jesus even said that when we do this, it is actually how we show we follow Him. We will also be looking at a passage that shows us who Jesus is in every way. MAIN SCRIPTURE PASSAGE - 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 and Colossians 3:14 SERIES INFORMATION: When I used to go to camp with my church growing up, one of the things that I enjoyed was sitting around the campfire and hearing my peers share the things that God had been showing them that day or over throughout the week at camp. So, over the next week, we are going to be offering episodes that are around 10 minutes in length. The topic of these episodes will be surrounding the idea of “Be ________”.

In this episode, we discuss that being content with the moment you are in and not wishing for some other moment either past or future will help you abide in the present and that contentment and thankfulness go together. Also, prayer is a powerful weapon that we can use to help us focus on God when things are going good or when things are going bad.  MAIN SCRIPTURE PASSAGE - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 and Philippians 4:10-13 SERIES INFORMATION: When I used to go to camp with my church growing up, one of the things that I enjoyed was sitting around the campfire and hearing my peers share the things that God had been showing them that day or over throughout the week at camp. So, over the next week, we are going to be offering episodes that are around 10 minutes in length. The topic of these episodes will be surrounding the idea of “Be ________”.

In this episode, we look very briefly at the armor of God as we need to prepare for the battles of life. It takes perseverance and strength to endure difficult moments we sometimes find ourselves experiencing.  God is always there to help and many times in the Bible we hear these words “Be strong and courageous!” MAIN SCRIPTURE PASSAGE - Ephesians 6:10-18 SERIES INFORMATION: When I used to go to camp with my church growing up, one of the things that I enjoyed was sitting around the campfire and hearing my peers share the things that God had been showing them that day or over throughout the week at camp. So, over the next week, we are going to be offering episodes that are around 10 minutes in length. The topic of these episodes will be surrounding the idea of “Be ________”.

In the episode, we are going to look at a passage that tells us the importance keeping watch for the enemy and how keeping our focus on Jesus can help us remain vigilant. MAIN SCRIPTURE PASSAGE - 1 Peter 5:8-11 SERIES INFORMATION: When I used to go to camp with my church growing up, one of the things that I enjoyed was sitting around the campfire and hearing my peers share the things that God had been showing them that day or over throughout the week at camp. So, over the next week, we are going to be offering episodes that are around 10 minutes in length. The topic of these episodes will be surrounding the idea of “Be ________”.

When I used to go to camp with my church growing up, one of the things that I enjoyed was sitting around the campfire and hearing my peers share the things that God had been showing them that day or over throughout the week at camp. So, over the next week, we are going to be offering episodes that are around 10 minutes in length. The topic of these episodes will be surrounding the idea of “Be ________”. In this episode, we are going to be looking at Psalm 46 and a few other verses to see what God has to say about how we can BE FOCUSED! MAIN SCRIPTURE PASSAGE - Psalm 46:8-10 MSG

In this episode, we are finishing the “Doubt” series as we look at the final portion of John 21. Peter has a question for Jesus and the question he asks looks similar to the question that we often ask Jesus and other people. How Jesus answers the question is very important for Peter and us. MAIN SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: John 21:20-25

As we continue on in our study of the Gospel of John and our “Doubt” series, we are going to be looking at a conversation that Jesus and Peter had after breakfast. This is a very important conversation for us to see as we can really see who Jesus is and what He is about! MAIN SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: John 21:15-19

As we continue on in our “Doubt” series, we are going to see the disciples in a familiar place. Jesus has appeared to them two times already, but they are still in a place of confusion and uncertainty of what is next. However, Jesus has a wonderful plan for them. So, let join the disciples as they have breakfast with Jesus! MAIN SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: John 21:1-14

Doubt can be a blinding thing. Doubt can keep us from seeing who Jesus is and what He can do. In this episode, we are going to be looking the events of Sunday evening when Jesus interacts with his disciples and Thomas. We are also going to see how the resurrection of Jesus provides us with great peace. MAIN SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: John 20:19-29

Doubt can be a blinding thing. Doubt can keep us from seeing who Jesus is and what He can do. In this episode, we continue to look at the first Easter Sunday morning as we look at a minor character that got turned into a major character with one conversation. Let’s dive in! MAIN SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: John 20:11-18

After the events of Friday, people are left waiting and wondering what is going to happen. They wouldn’t have to wait long as Sunday was coming and what the women saw was amazing! In this episode, we look at the events of the first Easter Sunday morning. MAIN SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: John 20:1-10

For this episode, we enter into the events that happened on Good Friday by reading what John laid out in his gospel account. We are just going to take time and just read the text and allow ourselves to enter into the moment. MAIN SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: John 18-19

We are entering Holy Week as we return to the Gospel of John and our series Shining Light. In this episode, we look at the events of Palm Sunday and what they meant to the people then as well us now. Also, we are going to see a conversation that Jesus has with the people that when they hear what He has to say they get confused and doubt starts to creep in. Let’s dive in! MAIN SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: John 12:12-36

We are taking a one week break from the Gospel of John to look at a story from my life that happened recently. As I look back at the events of the last week, I can’t help but see how God showed up! Join me for this incredible story! SCRIPTURE PASSAGES USED: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Luke 22:39-46 Proverbs 3:5-6 Psalm 46:8-10 (MSG)

We have finally come to the end of John 1. In this episode, we are going to see what it means when Jesus says “come and see”. We are also going to see how important it is for us to share the Good News about what Jesus has done for us. When we do that it is a life changer! MAIN SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: John 1:35-51

We are going to be looking at the second half of John the Baptist’s testimony. In this episode, we are going to be looking at what John says about Jesus and what he meant when he called Jesus the “Lamb of God”. We are also going to see how John knew that Jesus was the Chosen One because of a sign that God told him to watch for. In our lives there are signs that Jesus is with us, we just have to look out for them. Let’s dive into this episode! MAIN SCRIPTURE PASSAGE - John 1:29-34 SCRIPTURE PASSAGES REFERENCED Genesis 1-3 Exodus 12 Leviticus 16

Last week we finished the prologue of the Gospel of John, so now we will look at a little more about John the Baptist. In this episode, we will begin to look at his testimony. We will see what John the Baptist says when faced with questions about who he is and what’s his purpose. John the Baptist is very clear about what his purpose is and how he is going to accomplish it. MAIN SCRIPTURE PASSAGE - John 1:19-28 OTHER SCRIPTURE PASSAGES ON JOHN THE BAPTIST - Luke 1:11-17 and 1:57-66 - Matthew 3:1-6 - Mark 1:1-8

In this episode, we are going to be finishing up the prologue of the Gospel of John by discussing the final things that John writes in this opening to his Gospel and how the prologue itself is in a sense its own Gospel message. MAIN SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: John 1:15-18

In this episode, we are going to have a special conversation as I share something that has been on my heart for the last couple of years. I have been waiting for God to share with me the right moment to share it and He revealed to me that this would be the right time as we look at John 1:14. Also, we will break down John 1:14 and see what God has for us. MAIN SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: John 1:14

As we continue looking at the Prologue to the Gospel of John, we are going to see how John once again shines light on the very real and true fact that there will be people who choose to reject the light of Jesus and those who will choose to receive the light of Jesus. Also, we are going to talk about how God doesn’t force anyone to choose Him. This shows how God is the same since the very beginning of the Bible where He gave Adam and Eve the opportunity to reject or receive what God has for them. MAIN SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: John 1:10-13

As we continue in our “Shining Light” series, we are continuing on in the prologue of the Gospel of John. In this episode, we are going to see how Jesus is the forever light and how we can for the example of John the Baptist and be a witness of the light of Jesus for others to see. MAIN SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: John 1:4-9

As we begin our walk through the Gospel of John, we start by looking at the prologue. In this episode, we begin by reading the prologue in its entirety and then we unpack the first 3 verses. Also, we are going to see how the Gospel of John differs from the other 3 Gospel accounts and main reason behind those differences is because John wants to shine light on some different things so that we may “continue to believe” in Jesus (John 20:31). As we look at the first 3 verses, we are going to discover some of the things that John shines light on about God and Jesus. Let’s dive in together!

In this episode, I share what has been going on for the last couple of months which led to the podcast going on a 3 month hiatus. God showed me some amazing things during that time! Also, we are going to look at our WORD OF THE YEAR for 2025 and discuss what we are going to be looking at this year! I am excited for what is to come!!! MAIN BIBLE PASSAGE: John 20:30-31

In this episode, we are going to be looking at some words that Paul had for Timothy and the Church of Ephesus. I believe that this is a timely reminder for us in many different ways. BIBLE PASSAGES USED 1 Timothy 2:1-6 James 5:13 2 Peter 3:9 Psalm 46:8-10

In the final episode of Prayer DOs and DON’Ts, we are going to be looking at how we need to pray for daily protection from the evil one . We are also going to look at a familiar story at the very beginning of the Bible in Genesis 3 and when we lose track of God’s grace, temptation and the evil one creep in. Let’s dive in! BIBLE PASSAGES Matthew 6:9-13 Matthew 6:13 Genesis 3:1-7 Matthew 4:1-11 Luke 4:1-13 1 Peter 5:8 John 10:10 LINK TO SERIES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Don’t Give The Enemy A Seat At Your Table https://www.thepointoffocus.com/podcast/episode/218de9d8/table-for-2-dont-give-the-enemy-a-seat-at-your-table-1-s3e30

As we continue on in our series on the Lord’s Prayer, we are going to be looking at the topic of forgiveness. Forgiveness can be very hard and it’s easier said than done. But Jesus makes it clear that it is very important for us to do. It is important to remember that ultimately forgiveness is for you. BIBLE PASSAGES USED: Matthew 6:12, 14-15 Matthew 18:21-35 1 John 1:9 John 3:16 Romans 10:9 Romans 10:13

As we continue on in our series on the Lord’s Prayer, we are going to be focusing our attention verse 11 for this episode. We are going to be looking at how Jesus says we should pray for our daily needs. However, Jesus does make it clear that this is a prayer for our needs, out our wants. Let’s dive in together. BIBLE PASSAGES USED Matthew 6:9-13 Psalm 23:1-3 Exodus 16 Matthew 6:25-34

As we continue in our Prayer DOs and DON’Ts series, we are going to officially start looking at the Lord’s Prayer. Last week, we looked at the DON’Ts of prayer, this week and the weeks to follow we will be looking at the DOs. In this episode, we look at how Jesus says prayer should work and we are going look at the start of the model prayer Jesus gives us as an example. BIBLE PASSAGES USED: Matthew 6:6, 9-10 Psalm 46:1 Deuteronomy 31:6-8 Hebrews 13:5-6

Prayer can be complicated. It can be hard to know what to do or what to say. Sometimes we just need a little bit of help getting started. In this series, we are going to turn our focus to Jesus and we are going to break down the Lord’s Prayer and see how Jesus tells us to pray. In the first episode of the series, we are going to see what Jesus tells us not to do - as we look at the DON’Ts of prayer. BIBLE PASSAGES USED Matthew 6:5, 7-8 Luke 6:45

In this episode, we are taking one final look at John 4 as we see how Jesus shows us how to change the way we think about goodness and mercy. If we are going to show goodness and Mercy, the way Jesus did and follow the example he set for us, we need to think beyond our normal way of thinking as Jesus did. Beyond thinks different. Let’s dive in together. BIBLE PASSAGE USED John 4:19-26 John 13:34-35

As we continue on in our series “The Jesus Way”, we are also going to continue to look at goodness and mercy. In this week’s episode, we are going to look at Jesus’ example in John 4 of how we can have goodness and mercy towards each other and our neighbors. BIBLE PASSAGES USED and REFERENCED John 4 (various verses) Luke 10:25-37 John 13:34-35

We are continuing on in our series The Jesus Way. In this episode, we begin our look at John 4 as we continue to study how to keep Jesus our focus point so we can do things the Jesus way. We are going to be unpacking the example of the goodness and mercy that Jesus showed the people in the village of Sychar in Samaria and how we can apply that to our lives. BIBLE PASSAGE USED: John 4:4-18, 28-30, 39-42 SALVATION MOMENT BIBLE PASSAGES AND PRAYER John 3:16 Romans 10:9-13 Dear Jesus, I know that I am a sinner. I believe that You died and rose from the dead to save me from my sins. I want to be with you in heaven forever. Jesus forgive me of all my sins that I have committed against You. I open my heart to you now and ask you to come into my heart and be my Lord and Savior. In Jesus name, Amen.

In the second episode of The Jesus Way series, we are going to continue to unpack why we need Jesus as our focus point. We are going to look at a story in the Gospel of Matthew that shows us what happens when we keep our eyes on Jesus instead of the storms of life. BIBLE PASSAGES USED Matthew 14:22-33

In the The Jesus Way series, we are going to be looking at the mission statement “keeping Jesus the focus point. In the first episode of the series, we are going to be looking at Psalm 121 and answering the question why we need Jesus as our focus point? BIBLE PASSAGES USED Psalm 121 Hebrews 4:14-16 Philippians 4:13 BIBLE PASSAGES REFERENCED Hebrews 12:2 Philippians 2:6-8

As we close out our Inside Out at the movies series, we are going to look at scene from the first Inside Out movie and see how Sadness and Joy work together to bring overall joy into our lives. We are also going to look at a story from the Bible where we can also see that sadness can lead to joy - because there’s power in the name of Jesus. BIBLE PASSAGES Proverbs 17:22 John 11:30-35 Proverbs 3:5-6 Proverbs 4:23 Matthew 6:33-34 (referenced) 1 Samuel 16 (referenced)

“Anxiety weighs down the heart…” We deal with anxiety is some way. Anxiety comes into our lives at different times and at different levels. Heights. Creatures. Money. Future. But anxiety is always louder than the truth. So, how do we combat anxiety? Well, let’s look to Jesus and see how He handled it and the words He gave us. BIBLE PASSAGES USED Proverbs 12:25a Matthew 6:25-34 1 Peter 5:6-11 Philippians 4:12-13

As we continue on in our Inside Out series, we are going to look at a story that isn’t often told in Sunday school. But this story fits well with the topics of envy, jealousy, and pride that we are going to be looking at in this episode. We are also going to compare the story to the events we see in Genesis 3. It’s going to be amazing! Let’s dive in together! BIBLE PASSAGES USED: Proverbs 14:30 Isaiah 14:12-17 Genesis 3:1-7 Luke 6:45 Proverbs 4:23-27