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…
One Hundred years ago, on May 31st & June 1st of 1921, one of our nation’s worst acts of racial violence occurred in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Now known as “The Tulsa Race Riot” or “Tulsa Race Massacre,” it is another sobering reminder of the depth of our depravity as human beings, especially in the arena of…
Even if everything is entirely wrong, I still have a God who is entirely righteous. Even if I were left with nothing, I still have God, and He is everything. How much do we need to believe this? Everything is temporary! Everything…except GOD! This is one of the latest declarations of truth I’…
Lesley (pictured here) is our E:KIDZ Director on staff at Element Church . Recently, she shared this devo with our staff at our weekly all-staff prayer time. Over this past year, I have been working through many of the lies that I have believed about myself. The one lie that seems to be repeated ove…
How much do I trust God? That question is something God has really been challenging me on recently. I mean, when you look at the Scripture as a whole, it is one long test of faith and trust after another. Adam and Eve, don’t eat from this one tree. Do you trust me? Noah, build a boat the…
“Not everything that happens to me is from God, but everything God does for me is good. He saves me. He stands with me. He satisfies me. He sustains me. Therefore, I will praise Him with all that I am.” This is the latest declaration of truth I’ve added to my list and it was born from the sermon…
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…
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…
