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…
Each year about this time I get nostalgic. On Sunday, October 7th (2007), Element Church officially held our first public service for the community in the movie theater in the mall. At that time, we had a group of 30 – 40 committed people, including kids, that were giving of themselves to make this…
Hey Element Church ! Meet Dave, this week’s Volunteer of the week. Dave was nominated by Stephanie, our Pastoral Assistant who said this: “Dave has been serving in Fusion for over a year with our High School boys. He does an amazing job connecting with the students and goes above and beyond by atten…
Hey Element Church ! Meet Derrick, this week’s Volunteer of the week. Derrick was nominated by Jared, our Creative Arts Pastor who said this: “ It has been such a blessing to watch Derrick grow, both in his abilities and in his faith. He is an extremely hard worker and wants to learn and get better…
Hey Element Church ! Meet Jennifer, this week’s Volunteer of the week. Jennifer was nominated by Steve, our Associate Pastor, who said this: “ Jennifer is amazing! She is a volunteer in our Food Pantry and helps receive, stock, and prepare bags for giveaway on Sundays. She has an amazing heart towar…
What is the cap on your ability? Capability = The power or ability to do something; the extent of someone’s or something’s ability. A good word picture to define the word “capability” is to break the word into two parts; cap and ability. Then, picture an actual cap on your ability. Ability, meaning…
What is the most misused verse in the Bible and why is it so dangerous? Disclaimer: I’m not saying that everyone does this, I’m just saying it’s easy to do. I’ve recently been reading the book of Jeremiah for my time in God’s Word, and I came across what I believe to be one of the most misused, or a…
I wanted to share something that I wrote for our staff at Element Church . While this may not directly apply to everyone who reads this, I do believe there are some things that can be helpful for you. If you happen to read this and you serve on a church staff somewhere, I think this is a great remin…
How far are you willing to go to follow the Lord? Would you be ready to get naked? In public? For three years? That’s what Isaiah did, simply because God told him to. This sign in the picture here hangs in the master bathroom of our home. Getting naked in the privacy of my bathroom is no big deal, r…
Marriage takes work. It’s not easy. You need to intentionally create pockets in your life where you focus on just you. This is even truer when kids enter the mix. If you’re not careful, your kids can become the centerpiece of your marriage and that is a recipe for disaster. In fact, the best thing y…
Hey Element Church ! Meet Steve & Tolly, this week’s Volunteers of the week. Steve & Tolly were nominated by Andy, our Associate Pastor of Assimilation, who said: “ What I think sticks out to me the most about Steve & Tolly is their passion for discipling people in their small group. Whether there a…
Hi Element Church ! Meet Riley, this week’s Volunteer of the week. Riley was nominated by Kristina, our Guest Services Director, who said this: “Riley plays an intricate role on the First Impressions team. From parking set-up every week, to the flex team at 2 different services every other week, to…
Hey Element Church ! Meet Sarah, this week’s Volunteer of the week. Sarah was nominated by Brendan, our Youth Pastor, who said: “ The cool thing about Sarah is I’ve watched her grow in her faith and leadership from being a student in Fusion to a leader impacting Jr High kids. She’s obviously much co…
