In this episode, our daughter Jaydah and her best friend Marlow from Wyoming take over the podcast. They talk about how they maintain their friendship over the many miles, but they also get real and raw about their own faith journeys, how Jesus has been revealed to them outside of the Church, and ho…
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…
Everyone experiences transitions in life. Some we choose while others are forced on us. Some are larger than others, but every transition creates distractions that can derail us. That’s why we must be intentional on key rhythms in our life, that keep us moving in the right direction. And that’s what…
In this episode, we answer several listener questions ranging from our personality types, how we deal with anger, what we’ve done when we don’t agree on parenting decisions, how we answer the questions of injustice and suffering in the world, and much more. Helpful resources mentioned: The Road Back…
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 revisit our dive from Episode 010 into the subject of the Sabbath. What is it? Why do we practice it? When do we practice it? What do we stop doing on the Sabbath? We answer several listener questions as well about the Sabbath. The Sabbath can be one of the most misunderstood pra…
In this episode, we continue the celebration of our Podcastiversary! We announce the winners of the $100 and $50 gift cards and we answer the remaining listener questions. Questions: Is it harder now that some of your daughters have started dating and why? Do you believe Catholics know Jesus? When I…
In Episode 023, we talk about the third and final part of our conversation called “Marriage on Mission.” Without an agreed upon mission to pursue, and values that define your marriage, it’s very easy for both spouses to pursue their own unspoken mission and values, which will create more conflict th…
In this episode, we get very real and raw as we keep talking about sex with some tips to thriving sexually in marriage. Before listening to this episode, if you haven’t yet, you may want to go back and listen to Episode’s 018 – 021. In those episodes, we talk about “Marriage on Mission” and then div…
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…
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 of the Naked Weekly, I talk about how leadership is overrated. What do I mean by that? Well, it’s been said that “everything rises and falls on leadership.” While I understand the sentiment and do believe that great leadership is needed in this life, when it comes to the Church an…
In this episode, we tackle the practice of creating, maintaining, and pursuing a bucket list (life goals, dreams list, etc.) “You don’t have to retire to live your dreams!” A bucket list is simply a list of places you want to go, things you want to do, or something you want to accomplish, and they d…
In this episode, we dive into the subject of the Sabbath. What is it? Why do we practice it? When do we practice it? What do we stop doing on the Sabbath? We answer several listener questions as well about the Sabbath. The Sabbath can be one of the most misunderstood practices in the faith, but it i…
In Episode 009 of The Naked Party Time Podcast, Jeff and Sabrina walk through the ATV of relationships. Authenticity, Transparency, and Vulnerability. The All-Terrain Vehicle. Your level of vulnerability will determine your level of victory. In this episode, they answer a listener question from Cale…
In this episode of The Naked Party Time Podcast, Jeff and Sabrina talk about the what, why, and how of a spending fast, and extend a challenge for all the listeners to join them on a spending fast, starting on October 1st. If you want to join the spending fast challenge you need to commit to at leas…
In this episode, Jeff and Sabrina continue their series on “not going back to normal” by finishing out their conversation concerning our spiritual health. We intended to have this be a part of the conversation with mental health in Episode 004 but the Lord took us another direction and the result wa…
I am so excited to announce that pre-orders of my newest book called “My Declaration: A Challenge For Men To Rise-Up” are available now ! Pre-Order HERE for $15 but keep reading below for all the free stuff and information. Lord willing, the book will officially release on Tuesday, October 23rd, but…
I am so excited to announce that pre-orders of my newest book called “My Declaration: A Challenge For Men To Rise-Up” are available now ! Pre-Order HERE for $15 but keep reading below for all the free stuff and information. The book will officially release on Tuesday, October 23rd, but you can pre-o…
In June of 2019 (June 10th – 19th), I will be leading a 9-day trip to Israel where we will walk where Jesus walked and see the Bible come to life in a whole new way. Registration is open HERE and it is open to anyone and everyone. This is not just an “Element Church” trip, although I’d love to go wi…
Hey Element Church ! Meet Justin, this week’s Volunteer of the week. Justin was nominated by Jared, our Creative Arts Pastor who said this: “Justin has been such a blessing to have on our team. He is always positive, always smiling, and always encouraging. Justin and his wife, Meghan moved here and…
Our vision here at Element Church is simple: We exist to guide people to experience life to its fullest, connect into meaningful relationships, and make a lasting impact. Experience Life // Get Connected // Make An Impact The primary way we guide people to get connected is through small groups. Smal…
Hey Element Church ! Meet Cole, this week’s Volunteer of the week. Cole was nominated by Brendan, our Youth Pastor, who said this: “Cole is an exceptional volunteer. Being a senior a Central high school, he’s able to connect with Jr High students on a different level than most of our adults. He is p…
This past week at Element Church we ended our series called “Love Is Louder: Rising Above The Noise”. The whole series has been based out of 1 Corinthians 13, the love chapter, and has been a challenge to us in how we respond to certain things in our lives. Love is patient and kind in our response t…
One of the highlights of my life was being able to tour Israel last summer on my sabbatical. From the moment we arrived in Israel and began to walk where Jesus walked, I began telling my wife how much I wanted to come back. Not only did I want to go back though, I wanted to go back with people I kno…
I’ll never forget waking up on the first day I was in Israel in the summer of 2017, stepping out of my hotel room and looking over the Sea of Galilee. I made a fresh cup of coffee, took my Bible down to the edge of the water, and read the story of Jesus walking on the water during a storm. Later tha…
I am so excited to announce the official registration for a 9 day trip to Israel I am leading June 10th – 18th in 2019. Registration is open HERE and it is open to anyone and everyone. This is not just an “Element Church” trip, although I’d love to go with as many Element family as I can. I’m planni…
This coming Sunday, June 3rd, we are starting a brand new sermon series at Element Church called, “The End Of The World As We Know It.” One of the most curious but confusing parts of the Christian faith revolves around the return of Christ and the end of the world. The Bible doesn’t give us great de…
Hey Element Church ! Meet Heather, this week’s Volunteer Of The Week. Heather was nominated by Andy, our Associate Pastor, who said this, “ Heather has been an incredible group leader! She constantly seeks to grow in her own faith and help others in theirs as well! Heather has a can-do attitude and…
