In this episode, we answer a listener question by talking about Jesus and the Next Generation. The question was, “How do we teach our children to love Jesus and not just the Church or it’s programs?” We share three principles to keep in mind for us to help lead the next generation to love and follow…
In this episode, we talk about our wishes for humans in 2023. Things we wish we could all get better at doing. 1. Conversation instead of condemnation 2. Unity without uniformity John 17:20-23 20 “I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their me…
New Year’s Resolutions are really about refocusing your priorities. That’s what Sabrina, and I just took a day to do last week, and it’s part of what we talk about in Episode 033 of the Naked Party Time Podcast. It might be 2022 already, but it’s never too late to take some time, sit down, and revie…
In Episode 033 of the Naked Party Time Podcast, Sabrina and I talked about planning for the new year. One of the steps in living out that plan is to re-order your life around your new goals. If you don’t do this step of re-ordering your life, you don’t have goals; you have wishes. You hope these thi…
In Episode 033 of The Naked Party Time Podcast, Sabrina and I talk about how you can be intentional with a plan to get the most out of the coming year. If you aren’t intentional about where you’re going in life, then you’ll just end up going wherever life takes you. Benjamin Franklin said, “If you f…
We’ve been talking about doing this episode for quite a while now but other topics or life situations kept getting in the way, but we are finally here. We are doing an episode on truth statements, destroying the lies that derail us. We’ve mentioned them a ton on different episodes, but we’ve never r…
In Episode 031, Sabrina and I talk about some principles that help you to wait well when you are waiting in your calling. Do you ever feel like God is preventing a dream from being fulfilled, or forcing you to wait on something you believe He called you to? In those moments, remember this, when it s…
In this episode, we continue our conversation about mental health and what we can learn from the Simone Biles situation. In Episode 028, we focused on those who are currently facing a mental health struggle of some kind. In this episode, we focus on those who are walking with someone or know someone…
In this episode, we start to tackle the subject we’ve been teasing about since we started the podcast…sexual intimacy. We’ve titled this episode, “Let’s talk about sex, baby!” If you know the song, you know! Sex is awesome! It is a good gift from God. But like every good gift, our enemy the devil wa…
Episode 020 of The Naked Partytime Podcast is live! In this episode, Jeff and Sabrina dive into the five levels of intimacy in relationships and marriage. If we don’t cultivate every area of intimacy in marriage, we’ll be in danger of being great roommates, but only average spouses. 20% of US coupl…
In this episode, we pick up where we left off last time talking about living our lives on mission. If your marriage is not focused on the right mission, then your mission will become only about your marriage. If you haven’t yet, make sure and listen to Episode 018 of the podcast. We start talking ab…
I am frustrated with today’s politics, so much so that I feel a bit politically homeless. I don’t fit in their camp and I don’t fit in their circle. Anyone else feel that way? “I’m a Christian who is theologically conservative & socially compassionate, too conservative for progressives & too progres…
In this episode, we start a conversation about living out a marriage that is on mission (And stuff for singles too) If your marriage is not focused on the right mission, then your mission will become only about your marriage. This affects single people too because as singles, you are also on missi…
What is Lent? I can tell you this; it’s more than pocket fuzz. In this kickoff episode of “The Naked Weekly,” I talk about the season of Lent, where it came from, why we do it, and some practical tips if you want to seek God during the Lenten season intentionally. The Naked Weekly will drop…
In Episode 016 I interview Pastor Fred Gallop. Fred is a Chaplain in the USAF who served on the Element Church pastoral team while stationed here in Cheyenne. In this episode, we get real and raw by diving into the conversation on race: Fred answers questions like, “Why do we need Black H…
In Episode #002 we start a four-part series of podcasts called “I don’t want to go back to normal, because normal wasn’t working.” Today we’re going to highlight six things total that we don’t want to go back to normal on, then in the next three podcasts, we’re going to cover two of the six things e…
Episode 001 of the Naked Party Time Podcast is ready to consume. In this podcast, Sabrina and I talk about “How we can come out of this season even stronger.” Today’s spotlight is on Hayley Laban, @hayleystorm16 on Instagram. Hayley did our amazing podcast artwork and is an incredible graphic artist…
Korinn Smith is the Communications Director at Element Church. Recently, she shared this devo with our staff at our weekly staff prayer meeting: Doesn’t life just always go our way? We get it easy and do not have to face unknown circumstances as a Christ-follower? Can you sense my sarcasm? News flas…
Vengeance belongs to God. He will repay. This is a Declaration of Truth I say over my life, and how often do I need to remember this truth? How often do you? So often, when I feel wronged or see someone else being wronged I want vengeance. I want to defend, protect, and most of all repay. But…
This Sunday we start a new series at Element Church called “God Has A Name.” What does your name mean? In some cultures, your name means everything. It is chosen with the most intimate and intentional design. If our own names and their meanings are important, don’t you think God’s name is? And His n…
This is En Gedi in Israel. A nature preserve where the Psalms of King David come to life. It’s one of my favorite places in Israel and you can visit this place with me one year from now on a trip of your own. Registrations are piling up so don’t miss your spot! Go HERE to register. Right now, we…
I have supernatural, resurrection, roll the stone away power coursing through my heart, soul, mind, and strength to love God and follow Him. That’s one of the most recent declarations of truth that I added to say over my life, and it’s perfect for this Easter season. I adapted it from a trut…
Derek is the Executive Pastor at Element Church and has been on staff since the Fall of 2009. (He started out as our E:KIDZ Director) He shared this devotional thought recently with our staff: Pastor Jared and Pastor Jeff both talked a little about wisdom recently. Jared referenced the book of Prove…
I won’t be afraid, I will take God’s hand! God gave me this declaration of Truth to speak over my life in the midst of a season where I was overwhelmed with fear. I could take you to the spot in my home where the Lord brought peace to my heart through this statement. Truth statements have bec…
Here is the 6th prayer for Element Church in our sermon series called “What I’m Praying For.” “God, we pray over the next generation. We lift up the children and teenagers who are passionate about you. We pray that they have adults in their life who will love and support them; who are passionate…
I am a friend of God! What a profound truth for us who believe in God through Christ. I am a friend of God! Not only am I a friend, but God WANTS to be my friend. Wow! This is a Declaration of Truth I say over my life. Truth statements have become one of the key spiritual disciplines…
In 1 Timothy, Paul tells us to “Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority.” We don’t have a king, but we do have a president and many people who are in authority, and this is how we are to pray. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to HELP them;…
I can trust God! Such a simple statement to say, but how often do I need to actually believe it myself. I have no problem believing in God. The proof that God exists is undeniable to me. How anyone could look at creation, the birth of a child, or the human eye alone is a marvel in and of its…
Here is prayer four in our “What I’m Praying For” sermon series at Element Church : Oh God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, through Your Holy Spirit, we are asking you for spiritual wisdom. Connect our minds with Yours so that we may truly know You. Flood our hearts with Your light…
