Episodes

Anxiety is something we've all felt before. It's a common feeling you get before a big test, when the police drive behind you, or when money is tight. In this episode, Pastor Adam and Stephanie discuss the differences between anxious feelings and anxiety disorders. There are many factors that contribute to these types of neurological conditions, and it is important to knowhow to manage them in a healthy way. The Bible speaks a lot of anxious feeling and actually uses the phrase "fear not" 365 ti...

In this second episode of "An Honest Conversation about Mental Health", Pastor Adam and Stephanie break down the stigma that mental illness is a sin. Many people believe that mental illnesses are punishment for their sinful behaviors, and that they are too broken to be used by God. Although there are many different types of mental illnesses, even the things that seem to be a hinderance to people can ultimately be shaped by God to make them life-giving. If we read the Bible, we see that it is not...

Today we kick off a new series about mental health. Unfortunately, conversations and teaching about mental health in the church have been guarded at best, but mostly dismissive, for quite some time. It's something most of us struggle with, but we don't engage in discussing like we should. but, times are changing, and the Christian, world is much more open to diving into the issues we have in our brains and emotions. Pastor Adam and Stephanie jump in to the most honest conversation on mental heal...

As we wrap all the things we wish someone would've told us when we first started following Jesus, we do it with a super-short episode. This might be our shortest one yet, but the thought is big and profound. We wanted to give you a few moments of just silence to process and think about the fact that God will always be faithful. You might just have to learn this over time, and not in a podcast episode, but we want to declare it to you anyway. *Scripture from this episode: Psalm 37:25, Matthew 28:...

It is really helpful for us to know, and for us to remind each other constantly, that the church is not perfect. Like, it's not even close. If we forget that, or don't fully realize it, it can really derail our faith journey. If you are looking for the perfect church, you won't find it on this side of eternity. The church is full of messy jacked up people and it won't be perfected until Jesus returns and perfects it. Jesus launches the church himself and it has issues from the beginning because ...

Maybe your conversation to Christ was powerful and emotional, or maybe you have renewed that faith recently and a spark has been lit. And you are just pumped up about it. So, you share your excitement with just about everybody. And, that's the way it ought to be. When you experience something life-changing, you naturally want to share it with others. But, one of the things we wish we would've known when we first started following Jesus is that most people won't share that same excitement. Instea...

Out of all the spiritual disciplines, prayer is probably the most difficult. And guess what? It's like that for everyone. In this episode, Pastor Adam and Stephanie give us another thing they wish someone would've told them when they first became Christians: Most people don't pray well. This is an extremely helpful episode because Pastor Adam goes into a list of all the obstacles and things that makes prayer hard. And, he gives you an easy way to remember how to pray and what to pray for. If you...

There are some things we desperately need to know as Christ-followers, and the sooner we know it the better. We wish we would've known and paid attention to the fact that the Devil (Satan) is real. The Devil is not a cartoon character or Halloween costume. He is a supernatural being who waging war against God and the people of God. Pastor Adam states that because he didn't recognize the power of the enemy, he thought he could win all spiritual battles with his own power. Most of the time, we are...

This is #4 in our series about all the things we wish someone would've told us (or we would have paid attention to) when we first started following Jesus. Today, listen hard and listen deep: You are not alone in your struggles. We know lots of Christians come across as having it all together on Sundays at church. And, everybody always says they are fine when asked how they are doing. This is not ACCURATE. Everyone struggles. All of us struggle with basically the same stuff. Pastor Adam and Steph...

Here is something that we wish we would've known when we first started following Jesus: The Christian life and walk with Jesus is messy...for EVERYONE. For some reason, we have this tendency to fake it. We have this tendency to pretend like everything is good and following Jesus is easy and always full of joy. And, that is just not the truth. Today, Stephanie and Pastor Adam talk about the ups and downs, mountain-tops and valleys, and highs and lows of an authentic walk with Jesus. Some of the v...

Man, it would've been nice to know some key things when we first started following Jesus! Today, Stephanie and Pastor Adam talk about the fact that the Bible is not easy to read! It's like no one tells us early on that understanding the bible is difficult; no one tells us where to start reading and in what order; no one says that it will be a constant struggle to set aside devoted time; no one says that you will have internal conflict about science and scripture or perceived contradictions. This...

New series alert! Pastor Adam and Stephanie jump into a new series that we believe is going to be super helpful for those honestly wanting to follow Jesus. For most of us, when we started following Jesus, we had to sort of figure it out on our own. Here are the things we wish someone would've told us when we first started following Jesus To kick this thing off, we will start with the basic: I wish someone would have told me that it is OK to be a baby Christian!

It's a new day for the Messy Walk Podcast! Today we would like you to meet our new host, Stephanie Lee Shelton. This episode is so you can get to know her some while Pastor Adam does a little impromptu interview. So, without further adieu, Messy Walk family meet your new permanent host!

Today is a different kinda episode. Next week we will kick off a new series with our new permanent host, but for now Pastor Adam is in the Dominican Republic with our mission partner, Casas por Cristo, and he is chatting with new mission intern, Jessiah Keller. Jessiah is a young guy from our home church who has spent the summer checking out what it really looks like to be a missionary in a foreign country. Check out his episode with some amazing wisdom from Jessiah on leadership, personal growt...

On today's episode, we look at the last characteristic of someone who thinks like Jesus thinks. Jesus had an eternal perspective that was not focused on the earthly and temporary. It's so easy to get distracted and focused on the temporary. It's so easy to get distracted and focused on the temporary trappings and hardships of this world. But with the mind of Christ, we don't have to just get through the workday. We don't have to just push forward to the weekend or even to retirement. We can have...

Just a couple more episodes left in this series, Pastor Adam and Pastor Matt keep processing how we can think like Jesus thinks. Jesus' mindset is fixed on wanting to do God's will instead of His own. That mindset is so counter-cultural. The culture around us says we do what we want and desire. The culture around us says we do what makes us happy. But, that is not Jesus. As Christ-followers, we can lay down our desire to do our own will, and instead walk moment by moment submitting to the will o...

We all know what it is like to sacrifice for ourselves. We sacrifice time or money or sleep to achieve something or get something in the future. But, how often do we sacrifice, because Jesus is permanently linked to a mental image of the cross. Crosses are the most popular icon that decorates homes and even human bodies in the form of jewelry and tattoos. The mind of Christ is defined by sacrifice for others. For all Christ-followers, that means we must be, and can be, defined by a sacrificial p...

Good news: As a Christ-follower, you HAVE the mind of Christ. Bad news: People are going to hurt you. The mind of Jesus is rooted in the forgiveness of enemies, and the cross is proof-positive that Jesus forgives those who hurt Him. This makes Jesus different from every other leader in history. Jesus models and teaches a radically liberating humility that is rooted in forgiveness and submission. When we have the mind of Christ, as impossible as it may seem, we have the power and mindset to forgi...

Most of us depend way too much on our own power, strength, intelligence, wit, and problem-solving skills instead of walking in the power of God. Pastor Adam and Pastor Matt happen to record this episode on what they call "holy hangover Monday", so it is perfect timing! Jesus repeatedly refuses to separate himself from the authority, unity, and strength of the Godhead, even though He is in human form. The mind of Jesus is rooted in full reliance on the power of the Father, Son, Holy Spirit trio. ...

It is impossible to please everyone, but that doesn't seem to stop us from trying! We waste so much time and effort trying to please everyone and seeking approval from everyone. You think you are doing the right thing by making people like you, so people pleasing feels like the right thing to do, but sin often masquerades itself as doing the right thing. With the mind of Christ, you can actually think like Jesus thinks, and a person who thinks like Jesus thinks is free from the burden and worry ...

Every person needs help controlling their tongue. Wouldn't it be great to be ale to think like Jesus thinks? And, wouldn't it be great to have a mind that is rooted in the ways of God so much so that we only say what God wants us to say? The 4th characteristic of someone who thinks like Jesus thinks is so helpful: I let God help me choose my words. With the mind of Christ, it is possible to handle our words and tongue the same way Jesus did. Jesus is never speaking without thinking. He doesn't r...

As a Christ-follower, you can think like Jesus thinks! Join us today as we look at the 3rd characteristic of someone who thinks like Jesus thinks: I am always aware that God is with me. If you struggle with loneliness or worried about God's care for you, this is the episode for you. Pastor Adam is honest about how his mind is changing, specifically regarding loneliness and knowing that God is with him. Scripture references in today's episode: John 16:32.

It's time to get your mind right! And wouldn't it be awesome to think like Jesus thinks? Well, with the mind of Christ, all Christ-followers can actually think like Jesus thinks. Today, we dive into purpose. Because Jesus always knew God's purpose for His life. So, join us as we declare "I know God's purpose for my life!" Scripture references in today's episode: John 8:14, Luke 2:49, John 10:10, John 12:27.

Guess what? You can think like Jesus thinks! A person who thinks like Jesus thinks knows exactly who they are. Jesus was not confused about his identity. He knew exactly who He was. With the mind of Christ, you can walk in knowing exactly who you are. If you don't know who you are like Jesus knows who He is, you will fall into 3 traps: 1) Other people will force you into their mold. 2) You will live a phony life. 3) You will live in constant stress. Jesus is clear in His identity. With the mind ...