Living Spring Podcast

Every culture has their gods. Even if you don’t believe in a supreme being, there are things that you hope serve your needs but, in the end, you end up serving them. This week Pastor Keith Parmalee talks to us about what serves us and who we serve

What are your 2018 goals? No matter what they are one thing is for sure; if you don’t change your system, you will have the exact same results as the previous year. This week we talk about three essential things that need to happen in order to experience the change that God desires for your life.

Jesus really doesn’t care about your social status. Whether you are rich or poor, educated or uneducated, “high class” or “low class” or anywhere in between. He wants to have a conversation with you. It may not be super comfortable but it will be honest and will be intended to help you get to where you were created to be.

We all have opinions about each other. It’s human nature. However, the Bible doesn’t value peoples’ opinions nearly as much as we do. There is only one opinion that matters…God’s. This week we talk about how to tell the difference between the voices that matter and those that don’t.

We all hate to be interrupted. Whether it’s during an engaging movie or reading a good book. It’s worse when the interruption is something bigger. Maybe an unplanned change in career or the dissolving of a relationship. What if we saw these things as something other than an interruption? What if we saw them as an invitation to lean in closer to God?

What do you fear? It could be anything. Your health, your financial situation, your relationships or some type of loss. This week we visit with a couple in the Bible that feared they would never have a fulfilled life. God had other plans. Our fears diminish when we experience Emmanuel. God with us.

Have you ever been followed? Sometimes it can be scary like being followed by a stranger. Sometimes it’s cute like being followed by a puppy or a small child. But what does it look like to have goodness and love follow you all the days of your life?

It takes a lot to prepare a meal for someone. You have to make sure you have all the ingredients, cover any known allergies and take into account lots of tiny details. While you are traveling through the valley God is not only with you, He is doing something wonderful.

It would be great if life was easy. Unfortunately this is rarely the case. But where is God when things get hard? This week guest speaker Travis Case helps us walk through the valleys with God.

Have you ever gotten lost? Most of the time you don’t even know you are lost until your are far down the road. That’s fine when you are driving somewhere. But what about being lost in your finances, your marriage, your career or other important relationships? This week we talk about 10 things you can do to allow God to guide you in the right paths.

What does it take for you to relax? For sheep it takes just the right environment. This environment is something that the shepherd provides. In your life, it may not feel like it is ever the right time to rest. The question then becomes, “How close are you to your Shepherd?”

God is big! We all know that. He is the Creator of heaven and earth. But this week we kick off a new series talking about another aspect of God. We begin managing the tension between God’s greatness and His tenderness. At the end of this week's message, Pastor John invited us to pray for God's direction and presence in our lives. If you prayed this prayer for the first time today, we would love to connect with you and provide you with resources and encouragement to help you continue on your journey with God. Share your experience with us by emailing john@livingspring.com and Pastor John will be in touch with you.

Have you ever felt alone in your faith? Do you ever feel like you're trying to just do it yourself? This week we talk about how faith is a team sport and the need for solid teammates.

It’s a topic that makes us all uncomfortable. Money. Sometimes it feels like that’s what church is all about. Taking your money. But Jesus had a lot to say about it. This week we dive right in and see what He thinks about how we earn it, spend it and give it away.

How do you engage with fear? Do you encourage it in yourself and others? Do you seek it out in the news or on social media? This week, we talk about the fear running rampant in our culture and how we can respond well.

Have you ever been in line and it’s taken longer than you expected. It’s frustrating. Have you ever been to church and it didn’t meet your expectations? That’s frustrating as well. But why? Maybe it is because we have gotten into the habit of being served rather than what Jesus modeled. Not an easy message this week but well worth the reminder.

We make 100's of decisions every day. Many times we want to know what it costs, that's how we know if it's worth it. But what if it costs us everything? Is there anything worth that?

Guest speaker Jonathan Puckett.

What makes life beautiful? The gospel tells us that what the world calls beautiful may be attractive but possibly not beautiful. Dr. Brian Lugioyo, our guest speaker this week asks, "What is the beautiful thing you are called to do and what is the beautiful life you are called to live?"

Guest speaker Pastor Frazer Venter