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Episode 064: The Five Toughest Lessons We’ve Learned In Marriage
Episode 64

Episode 064: The Five Toughest Lessons We’ve Learned In Marriage

On this episode, Sabrina and I share the five toughest lessons we’ve learned in marriage. Lord knows, we’ve learned many more than five, and we could have easily called this “the five worst decisions we’ve ever made in our marriage,” but either way, here you go! If you haven’t, please take a moment…

Episode 060: Sabbath Question & Response (The Theology of Sabbath)
Episode 60

Episode 060: Sabbath Question & Response (The Theology of Sabbath)

In this episode, Sabrina and I tackle some incredible questions that were asked on our Sabbath Panel discussion at The Harbor on Sunday, November 24th, 2024. These questions are all themed around the theology of the Sabbath. In the next two episodes, we will tackle questions around the practice of t…

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 044: The Best Parenting Decision We Ever Made
Episode 44

Episode 044: The Best Parenting Decision We Ever Made

In this episode, Sabrina and I talk about the best parenting decision we ever made. Creating moments over giving momentos. Good times over gifts. Our presence over giving presents. We talk through how we chose to honor our kids on their birthdays with this decision, doing some big things on mileston…

Episode 039: The Rhythms of Transition
Episode 39

Episode 039: The Rhythms of Transition

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…

Episode 038: Busting more myths about singleness, marriage, and sex!
Episode 38

Episode 038: Busting more myths about singleness, marriage, and sex!

In this episode, Sabrina and I bring to a conclusion our unintended series on relationship myths with Episode 038: Busting more myths about singleness, marriage, and sex! Other episodes mentioned: Episode 036 – Celebrating Singleness Episode 037 – Busting some marriage myths (and a few single ones t…

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…

Episode 036: Celebrating Singleness!
Episode 36

Episode 036: Celebrating Singleness!

Singleness is not a season to endure, it’s a status to celebrate! In this episode, we talk about what it takes to celebrate singleness. Change our language Include singles in our lives Lean into the mission Resources Mentioned: Breaking The Marriage Idol by Kutter Callaway Impossible Marriage by Lau…

Episode 035 (Bonus): Gettin’ to know ya’ll
Episode 35

Episode 035 (Bonus): Gettin’ to know ya’ll

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…

Refocus Your Priorities In 2022

Refocus Your Priorities In 2022

New Year’s Resolutions are really about refocusing your priorities. That’s what Sabrina, and I just took a day to do last week, and it’s part of what we talk about in Episode 033 of the Naked Party Time Podcast. It might be 2022 already, but it’s never too late to take some time, sit down, and revie…

Episode 027: Revisiting The Sabbath (Part 2)
Episode 27

Episode 027: Revisiting The Sabbath (Part 2)

In this episode, we finish part 2 of our Sabbath revisited conversation by talking about what you DO on the Sabbath. So much of the Sabbath conversation is around what you don’t do or shouldn’t do, but the Sabbath is a day for doing as well. This is a re-release of Episode 011. If you missed Part 1…

Episode 025: Podcastiversary Continued
Episode 25

Episode 025: Podcastiversary Continued

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…

Episode 023: Marriage On Mission (Part 3)
Episode 23

Episode 023: Marriage On Mission (Part 3)

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…

Episode 022: Let’s keep talkin’ about sex, baby!
Episode 22

Episode 022: Let’s keep talkin’ about sex, baby!

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…

Episode 021: Let’s talk about sex, baby!
Episode 21

Episode 021: Let’s talk about sex, baby!

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…

Episode 020: The Five Levels of Intimacy
Episode 20

Episode 020: The Five Levels of Intimacy

Episode 020 of The Naked Partytime Podcast is live!⁠ In this episode, Jeff and Sabrina dive into the five levels of intimacy in relationships and marriage. If we don’t cultivate every area of intimacy in marriage, we’ll be in danger of being great roommates, but only average spouses. 20% of US coupl…

Naked Weekly: Getting To Know My Daughters

Naked Weekly: Getting To Know My Daughters

On this episode of the Naked Weekly, we just talk about my girls. They said, “Why don’t we do a podcast just about us?” So this week, that’s what we’re doing. We are indulging the prideful nature of my kids and just talking about them. We talk about coffee, because duh! And we talk about who is the…

Episode 019: Marriage On Mission (And stuff for singles too) Part 2
Episode 19

Episode 019: Marriage On Mission (And stuff for singles too) Part 2

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…

Episode 018: Marriage On Mission (And stuff for singles too)
Episode 18

Episode 018: Marriage On Mission (And stuff for singles too)

In this episode, we start a conversation about living out a marriage that is on mission (And stuff for singles too) If your marriage is not focused on the right mission, then your mission will become only about your marriage. ⁠ This affects single people too because as singles, you are also on missi…

Episode 014: You Don’t Have To Retire To Live Your Dreams
Episode 14

Episode 014: You Don’t Have To Retire To Live Your Dreams

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…

Episode 013: Are you ready for 2021? (Part 2)
Episode 13

Episode 013: Are you ready for 2021? (Part 2)

In Episode 013, we finish out our discussion around planning for the new year with part two of, “Are you ready for 2021?” If you haven’t listened to part one of the podcast you can go back and catch up with that. In this episode, we share the final two steps to an annual planning process we follow.…

Episode 011: The Sabbath Practice (Part 2)
Episode 11

Episode 011: The Sabbath Practice (Part 2)

In Episode 011, Jeff and Sabrina finish part 2 of their Sabbath conversation by talking about what you DO on the Sabbath. So much of the Sabbath conversation is around what you don’t do or shouldn’t do, but the Sabbath is a day for doing as well. If you missed Part 1 of the series, you can go back a…

Episode 009: The ATV Of Relationships
Episode 9

Episode 009: The ATV Of Relationships

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…

Episode 007: Spending Fast Challenge
Episode 7

Episode 007: Spending Fast Challenge

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…

Episode 001: How can we come out of this season even stronger?
Episode 1

Episode 001: How can we come out of this season even stronger?

Episode 001 of the Naked Party Time Podcast is ready to consume. In this podcast, Sabrina and I talk about “How we can come out of this season even stronger.” Today’s spotlight is on Hayley Laban, @hayleystorm16 on Instagram. Hayley did our amazing podcast artwork and is an incredible graphic artist…

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…

Posts

We Are United In Christ
Discipleship

We Are United In Christ

We are united in Christ, unstoppable with Christ, and unbreakable because of Christ. ⁠ ⁠ My wife, Sabrina and I, talk a lot about words or declarations of truth, but this is one that we say together, out loud, over our marriage, every day! ⁠ ⁠ We actually talk in detail about this in the latest epis…

How much do I trust God?
Discipleship

How much do I trust God?

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…

I Am A Friend Of God
Discipleship

I Am A Friend Of God

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…

El Roi = The God Who Sees (by Sarah Hawk)
Devotional

El Roi = The God Who Sees (by Sarah Hawk)

Recently, Sarah Hawk (pictured here), one of our E:KIDZ assistants at Element Church , gave a devotion at our weekly staff meeting. I thought it was so good that I asked if I could share it on my blog. Sarah not only is on our staff, but is a wife and a mother and most importantly, she loves Jesus!…

Declaration of Truth: It only matters what God thinks!
Discipleship

Declaration of Truth: It only matters what God thinks!

It only matters what God thinks. Everyone struggles with this. Doing things, saying things, making decisions based on what other people will think. We buy things we don’t need in order to impress people we don’t know or like. We do things we would never normally do in order to be accepted by people…

New Sermon Series: What I’m Praying For!
Element Church

New Sermon Series: What I’m Praying For!

What are you praying for? That’s a personal question. Even more personal is this: If all your prayers come true, how holy would you be, how many other people would be helped, and how many specific people would make it to Heaven? That question wrecked me when God gave it to me, and I challenged our c…

Declaration of Truth: God knows more than me!
Discipleship

Declaration of Truth: God knows more than me!

God knows more than me, He wants what’s best for me, and He has a plan for me, so I will rest in His reliability. ⁠ ⁠ This is a Declaration of Truth I say over my life: ⁠ ⁠ Truth statements have become one of the key spiritual disciplines that help me replace the enemy’s lies with the Truth of God’s…

New Series: The Way In A Manger
Christmas

New Series: The Way In A Manger

Christmas is officially upon us and this Sunday at Element Church we are starting a brand new sermon series called, “The Way In A Manger.” The angel said to the Shepherds, “Behold, I bring you good news.” The Good News about Christmas is not just that Jesus came to us or that He makes a way to Heave…

Cyber Sale All Week (11/30 – 12/3)
Because You're Called

Cyber Sale All Week (11/30 – 12/3)

Looking for great deals on Christmas gifts, or maybe a present for yourself? All week long I am offering The Christmas Cloth, My Declaration, and Because You’re Called for 25% off (or more) AND free shipping. That gets you the Christmas Cloth for $15. (Only 40 left) My Declaration for $10 Because Yo…

Join Me On A Tour Of Israel In 2022
Discipleship

Join Me On A Tour Of Israel In 2022

Register for an 11 day trip with me and my wife to the Holy Land in March of 2022 HERE : ⁠ We are limiting registrations to 40 people, so don’t wait too long. I’m praying we will fill that up. This would make a great Christmas gift or Christmas surprise for someone. ⁠ ⁠ This picture is probably my f…

Discipleship

I’m Yours God, For I Belong To You

Here is a Declaration of Truth I say over my life regularly:⁠ ⁠ I’m Yours God, for I belong to You! ⁠ ⁠ 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 declarations is rooted in Scripture: ⁠ ⁠…

Discipleship

Israel Tour 2022

Register for an 11 day trip with me and my wife Sabrina to the Holy Land in March of 2022 HERE . We are limiting registrations to 40 people, so don’t wait too long. I’m praying we will fill that up. Full trip details HERE . The marker pictured here is in a cave below the Church of the Nativity in Be…