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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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Discipleship

How Should We Respond To Tragedy

Unless you’ve lived under a rock for the last couple of weeks you are now fully aware of the devastation and destruction that has been caused by hurricane Harvey, specifically around the area of Houston. The images and stories that have come out of this event are heartbreaking to say the least. No o…

Discipleship

Sabbatical Break

Thanks for checking out jeffmaness.com. I am currently on a three month sabbatical with my family and will not be blogging during that time. Upon my return, I will pick up my normal blogging routine. Feel free to check out my previous blogs. If you’d like more information on what a sabbatical is and…

Discipleship

Element Church: Volunteer Of The Week

Hey Element Church ! Meet Vereen, this week’s Volunteer Of The Week. Vereen was nominated by Steve, our Associate Pastor, who said this: ” Vereen stepped up to lead a small group about a year ago when the leader of that group passed away. Since then the group has grown and is still thriving today. V…

Discipleship

Element Church: Volunteer Of The Week

Hey Element Church ! Meet Nathan, this week’s Volunteer Of The Week. Nathan was nominated by Jared, our Creative Arts Pastor who said this: “Nathan has been a huge part of our team and the worship culture of our church. He serves as much as he can because he loves to worship with the people of Eleme…

Discipleship

Why Telling Someone To Change Is Loving

This past weekend at Element Church we continued our core values series called “This Is Us.” In this series we are walking through the six core values we have as a church. This week we talked about “A Place To Call Home: We will love people for who they are so we can lead them to where they need to…

Discipleship

Things I Wish My Younger Self Knew

In June my wife and I will celebrate 20 years of marriage and December will mark 20 years for me in full time ministry. Ten of those years have been at Element Church . Last month marked ten years of ministry for me here at Element. Wow! Ten years ago, my wife and I, our four kids and three other fa…

Discipleship

Element Church: Volunteer Of The Week

Hey Element Church ! Meet Steve, this week’s Volunteer Of The Week. Steve was nominated by Taylor, our Lead Producer, who said this: “Steve is a high capacity guy who I can always count on to do well. Steve is one of my core video production guys and he makes everyone around him better whether that…

Core Values

What Will You Put Up With To Promote Jesus?

This last Sunday at Element Church we continued our sermon series called “This Is Us”. We are walking through the core values we have as a church. Values can’t just be the words we say, they need to be the way we live born out of what we believe because of who God is. This week we looked at core val…

Discipleship

Element Church: Volunteer Of The Week

Hey Element Church ! Meet Margie, this week’s Volunteer Of The Week. Margie was nominate by Kristina, our Pastoral Assistant, who said this: “Margie has been serving at Element for almost the entire time that she has been attending, first in e:kidz and now as a greeter! She has such an amazing heart…

Discipleship

How Much Of Your Reputation Are You Willing To Risk?

This past Sunday at Element Church we started a brand new sermon series called “This Is Us.” In this series we are walking through the core values we have as a church. Values are what define us. They are guard rails if you will that keep us focused on the mission of Jesus and the vision He has for o…