SUMMARY The message of the "wisdom literature" in the Bible (Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes) is to avoid being foolish and make wise decisions. As the "CEO" of our own lives, we are tasked with making difficult decisions based on an uncertain future, just like a company CEO. Proverbs provide general principles of wisdom to guide us, but we should not …

Message from Alex and Brittany Goff on December 8, 2024. SUMMARY The speaker and his wife Brittany went to western North Carolina to help with disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Helene hit the area. They initially went to find a friend but ended up being called to help in the community of Pensacola, which was completely cut off and in desperat…

Guarding Your Heart U, Inc. Essential Church December 1, 2024 SUMMARY Guarding your heart is crucial - it's the wellspring of your emotions, thoughts, and life. Guarding your heart involves guarding your words - being careful not to speak perverse or corrupt things that distort the truth. Guarding your heart also involves guarding your eyes and whe…

SUMMARY The concept of "You Incorporated" - examining whether we would keep our job if we were the CEO, CFO, or manager of our own lives. The issue of self-control and being "mastered" by things we desire, such as addictions, impulses, and cravings. The limitations of willpower and the ancient Greek philosophical idea of the "mind over matter" appr…

SUMMARY The importance of managing your finances and being a faithful steward of the resources God has entrusted to you. The biblical principles of budgeting, avoiding debt, and prioritizing God over money. How our finances and spending habits reveal the true condition of our hearts and relationship with God. The temporary nature of earthly possess…

The Politics of Jesus Part 3 Thy Kingdom Come Essential Church November 10, 2024 SUMMARY: The speaker emphasizes that the central focus of Jesus' teachings was the kingdom of God, not political agendas or ideologies. The speaker explains that the kingdom of God is not a physical, political entity, but a spiritual reality that is present among us an…

The Politics of Jesus Part 2 Thy Kingdom Come Essential Church November 3, 2024 Summary - The speaker addresses the topic of Jesus' politics and how it is often misunderstood or used to support certain political views. The speaker examines the interaction between Jesus and Pilate, where Pilate asks Jesus if he is the "King of the Jews" and Jesus re…

Andrew is joined by special guest Sam Jolman on this episode. Sam is a professional therapist with over twenty years of experience. He specializes in men's issues and sexual trauma recovery. Sam provides both context for the new book he is releasing, as well as how his own story of sexuality — both the beauty and the baggage that come along with it…

In this episode, Andrew and Jordan Lewis sit down to talk with author and pastor Mandy Smith about her new book Amateur Saints and how God uses us in and through our weaknesses.

The Politics of Jesus Thy Kingdom Come Essential Church October 27, 2024 Summary - Jesus was asked a political question about paying taxes to Caesar, but he avoided taking a partisan stance. Jesus emphasized that the ultimate allegiance should be to God, not any earthly political authority. The transcript discusses the historical context of the Pha…

Prayer vs. Action Essential Church October 20, 2024

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Message from Steve Swisher on September 22, 2024.

In this episode, Brady and Andrew sit down to talk about Brady's newest book "Life-Minded," and the challenge of unity.

Message from Steve Swisher on September 15, 2024

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Message from Steve Swisher on September 1, 2024.

Message from Steve Swisher on Aug 25, 2024.

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Message from Alex Goff on August 11, 2024.

Message from Steve Swisher on August 4, 2024.

Message from Steve Swisher on July 28, 2024

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Message from Chris Gill on July 14, 2024.

Message from Chris Gill on July 7, 2024.

Message from Steve Swisher on June 30, 2024.

Message from Chris Gill, Ron Jones, Katie Streeter and Ramsey Goshert on June 23, 2024.

Message from Steve Swisher on June 16, 2024

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Message from Chris Gill on May 5, 2024

Message from Steve Swisher on April 28, 2024

Message from Ron Jones on April 21, 2024.

Message from Steve Swisher on April 14, 2024.

On this episodes hosts Andrew Arndt and Daniel Grothe have a conversation with Jared Patrick Boyd, a pastor, spiritual director, and founding director of the Order of the Common Life. In this conversation, the trio dive into Jared’s complex origin story of church and the Christian ‘story.,’ as well as the topic of Christian deconstruction — and how…

Message from Steve Swisher on April 7, 2024.

Message from Steve Swisher on March 31, 2024

Essential Church, message from Pastor Steve Swisher Shownotes Main Points - Analogy of NCAA tournament seeding to have congregation think about where they rank themselves among fellow churchgoers (1-300) - Discusses how people can move from being self-focused to open-handed and thinking of others - Wonders if it takes a near death experience to pro…

Message from Steve Swisher on March 17, 2024 Pastor Steve references a scene from The Princess Bride where Wesley responds to Buttercup's commands with "As you wish," which she eventually realizes means "I love you." He notes this unconditional love. Pastor Steve discusses a Bible scene where Jesus washes his disciples' feet, exemplifying his humbl…

Message from Eddy Morales on March 10, 2024Av Essential Church

On this brief episode of Essential Church, Andrew and Rory sit down with Brit Windel a pastor and church planter from Kenosha, Wisconsin. Brit shares the story of Daybreak Church, a church that is ‘making much of Jesus’ and serving the city. Brit’s story is one of faithfulness, longevity and serving. Host: Andrew Arndt Co-Host: Rory Green Guests: B…

Message from Steve Swisher on March 3, 2024