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Episode 074: Houston, We Have A Problem – Again!
Episode 74

Episode 074: Houston, We Have A Problem – Again!

Houston we have a problem – again! This month, on Episode 074 of The Naked Party Time Podcast, Sabrina and I celebrate our 6 year podcast anniversary by re-visiting the most watched and listened to episode in our history. We go back to Episode 034, where for the first time, we were able to reveal to…

Episode 073: How Can I Hear The Voice Of God?
Episode 73

Episode 073: How Can I Hear The Voice Of God?

How can I hear the voice of God? Hearing the voice of God can be a struggle for many people. Most often, people struggle with knowing what His voice sounds like, or how to discern what’s God’s voice and my own. That’s what Sabrina and I talk about in our latest episode, Episode 073 of the Naked Part…

Episode 072: Filled Up Through Fasting
Episode 72

Episode 072: Filled Up Through Fasting

Filled up through fasting. That’s what we talk about in Episode 072 of The Naked Party Time Podcast, which is out today for you to enjoy. In this episode, we continue answering some great questions from a listener around fasting: I’ve tried a few times but always feel like I’m doing it wrong or I gi…

Episode 071: Trust, Prayer, and the Happiness Trap
Episode 71

Episode 071: Trust, Prayer, and the Happiness Trap

On this Episode we tackle some listener questions around prayer, happiness, and trusting God. As always, it’s a real and raw look at life, leadership, and love. If you haven’t, please take a moment to subscribe to the podcast – that way you will never miss a conversation. We try and release one new…

Episode 070: The Most Powerful Form of Love
Episode 70

Episode 070: The Most Powerful Form of Love

It’s February, the month of love, and love is in the air, but maybe not like what you’d expect on this podcast. When we talk about the most powerful form of love, we most often think of romance. Candlelight and chemistry. Heart racing and feelings raging. But more than roses and candy hearts. More t…

Episode 068: We love where we live, and you should too!
Episode 68

Episode 068: We love where we live, and you should too!

We love where we live, and you should too! That’s what Sabrina and I are talking about in Episode 068 of The Naked Party Time Podcast as we dive into how we can love where we live – no matter where we live. And the reality is, loving where you live is not really about location, it’s about living wit…

Episode 067: We’re Back To Gettin’ Our Kicks!
Episode 67

Episode 067: We’re Back To Gettin’ Our Kicks!

We’re back, we’re naked, and we’re ready to party! After a two-month hiatus, we are back on the podcast with some life recap, and some principles around leadership and life that we developed on our trip across Route 66. If you haven’t, please take a moment to subscribe to the podcast – that way you…

Episode 066: Permission To Grieve
Episode 66

Episode 066: Permission To Grieve

In this episode, Sabrina and I talk about the power and importance of grieving even the smallest things in life. If you haven’t, please take a moment to subscribe to the podcast – that way you will never miss a conversation. We try and release one new episode each month. If you’re on Apple or Spotif…

Episode 065: You CAN Handle The Truth
Episode 65

Episode 065: You CAN Handle The Truth

You CAN Handle The Truth! In this episode, Sabrina and I talk about the power of Truth Statements in our spiritual lives. Don’t forget to like the video, hit that subscribe button, drop a comment below, and turn on those notifications by clicking that bell so you’re the first to know of new content.…

Episode 054: Jesus and the Next Generation
Episode 54

Episode 054: Jesus and the Next Generation

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…

Episode 053: Parenting Never Ends (Parenting well when your kids are grown)
Episode 53

Episode 053: Parenting Never Ends (Parenting well when your kids are grown)

We are back on the podcast train with a brand new episode for you. Episode 053: Parenting Never Ends (Parenting well when your kids are grown) In this episode, Sabrina and I talk through four principles that relate to anyone, parent or not, in how we can lead and relate to one another better (especi…

Episode 042: The Rhythms of Transition (Part 3) – Physical Health
Episode 42

Episode 042: The Rhythms of Transition (Part 3) – Physical Health

In this episode, we talk about taking care of our bodies and physical health. In every season of life it is easy to put our physical health on the back burner. Poor eating habits, lack of exercise, and choppy sleep patterns are hard enough without a major life transition. Maybe we need a perspective…

Episode 037: Busting some marriage myths! (And a few single one’s too)
Episode 37

Episode 037: Busting some marriage myths! (And a few single one’s too)

In this episode, we continue talking about relationships as we bust some marriage myths, and a few single ones too. Episodes mentioned: Episode 036: Celebrating Singleness Feedback from single listeners: “Great podcast. Loved it. I use to hate hanging out with married people. I embrace it now. Not o…

Naked Weekly – Leadership Is Overrated

Naked Weekly – Leadership Is Overrated

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…

Episode 016: Why Black Heritage Month? (An interview with Pastor Fred Gallop)
Episode 16

Episode 016: Why Black Heritage Month? (An interview with Pastor Fred Gallop)

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…

Episode 015: Do you have a plan for your life?
Episode 15

Episode 015: Do you have a plan for your life?

Do you have a plan for your life? That’s the question we’re asking on this episode as Jeff walks through how he developed and is pursuing a life plan. Zig Ziglar, a well-known author, and communicator said this: “If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time.” Sadly, that is how many of us live…

The Naked Party Time Podcast — Episode 000

The Naked Party Time Podcast — Episode 000

Sabrina and I are so excited to officially drop Episode 000 of The Naked Party Time Podcast, where we get real and raw about life, leadership, and love; while having lots of fun along the way. A HUGE shout out and thank you to Hayley Laban for the amazing artwork! In our podcast, we will talk about…

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Take Every Thought Captive
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Take Every Thought Captive

When was the last time you trembled, not from fear, but from goodness? Hosea 3:5 But afterward the people will return and devote themselves to the LORD their God and to David’s descendant, their king. In the last days, they will tremble in awe of the LORD and of His goodness. Tremble… in awe… of His…

Tremble At God’s Goodness
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Tremble At God’s Goodness

When was the last time you trembled, not from fear, but from goodness? Hosea 3:5 But afterward the people will return and devote themselves to the LORD their God and to David’s descendant, their king. In the last days, they will tremble in awe of the LORD and of His goodness. Tremble… in awe… of His…

A Prayer For Our Leaders
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A Prayer For Our Leaders

On Sunday at The Harbor we presented a prayer for our leaders, based on 1 Timothy 2:1-2. I thought it might be helpful to include a model of this prayer for those who want it. You can use the text below, or you can download a free PDF of the prayer HERE or by clicking on the image to the left. 1 Tim…

Top 10 Books I Read Last Year
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Top 10 Books I Read Last Year

I made a goal in 2023 to read 25 books. I ended up reading 27. Here are my top 10 (in no particular order) 1. Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton 2. The Awe of God by John Bevere 3. Comeback Churches by Ed Stetzer and Mike Dodson 4. Lead by Paul David Tripp 5. Don’t Hold Back by Da…

The seriousness of judgment and the solace of grace
Discipleship

The seriousness of judgment and the solace of grace

The seriousness of judgment and the solace of grace is both sobering and soothing at the same time. Yesterday, as I was reading Scripture and spending time with God, I was stopped by one verse in the book of Numbers. Let’s be honest; Numbers can be a place where we often find ourselves skimming to g…

Thank You, Element Church!
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Thank You, Element Church!

Thank You, Element Church! Thank you doesn’t seem like enough in moments like these, but it’s the only words we have in the English language. T = Transparency – Thank you for allowing me and my family to be transparent. You’ve let us be people first, then pastors. H = Home – Thank you for accepting…

Declaration of Truth: I will find joy in God’s commands!
Discipleship

Declaration of Truth: I will find joy in God’s commands!

As pressure and stress bear down on me I will find joy in God’s commands. That is a Declaration of Truth I say over my life on a regular basis. Truth statements have become one of the key spiritual disciplines which help me replace the lies of the enemy with the Truth of God’s Word. Every one of my…

Trusting God In The Disappointment (by Korinn Smith)
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Trusting God In The Disappointment (by Korinn Smith)

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…

Do You Need Wisdom? (Guest Post from Pastor Derek Mowery)
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Do You Need Wisdom? (Guest Post from Pastor Derek Mowery)

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…

Praying For Our Students
Discipleship

Praying For Our Students

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…

Pray This Way For The President
Discipleship

Pray This Way For The President

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;…

One of the best money questions I’ve ever heard!
Discipleship

One of the best money questions I’ve ever heard!

If no one sees this purchase, would I still buy it?⁠ ⁠ I recently heard Rachel Cruze say that on the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, and I said, “Wow!” out loud.⁠ It’s one of the best questions I’ve ever heard in relation to a purchase. Especially in our American & comparison mindset. ⁠ What a GR…