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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…

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Join Me On A Trip To Israel (June 2019)
Discipleship

Join Me On A Trip To Israel (June 2019)

There is still time for you to join us on a trip to Israel and a tour of the Holy Land. I’m holding an informational meeting this coming Sunday, January 13th, at 2 PM in the cafe at Element Church. This meeting is for those who are already signed up and for anyone who is interested in coming. At thi…

19: New Year = New Sermon Series
Discipleship

19: New Year = New Sermon Series

Hey Element Church ! This Sunday, January 6th, we will be starting a new sermon series called “19” as we kick off the 2019 ministry. At the start of each year, many people are looking for a theme, a word, or a motivation to inspire their lives. In 2019, what if it was a whole chapter in the Bible? I…

Discipleship

Element Church: Volunteer Of The Week

Hey E lement Church ! Meet Stephen, this week’s Volunteer of the week. Stephen was nominated by John, our Children’s Pastor who said this: “ Stephen does an excellent job leading, teaching, and loving our kids in the Ignite classroom. He volunteers in multiple services because of his dedication to s…

Christmas Services @ Element Church (Cheyenne, WY)
Christmas

Christmas Services @ Element Church (Cheyenne, WY)

Christmas is upon us and you’re invited to celebrate with us at Element Church in Cheyenne, WY during one of our five Christmas worship experiences. On Sunday, December 23rd we will celebrate Christmas at 8:30 AM // 10:00 AM // 11:30 AM On Monday, December 24th we will celebrate Christmas at 4:00 &…

Element Church: Volunteer Of The Week
Discipleship

Element Church: Volunteer Of The Week

Hey Element Church ! Meet Angela, this week’s Volunteer of the week. Angela was nominated by Lesley, our children’s ministry assistant who said this: “I first met Angela in a small group about 2 years ago, and I was instantly blown away by her love and care for others. Over the past year I have had…

Christmas At Element Church (Cheyenne, WY)
Christmas

Christmas At Element Church (Cheyenne, WY)

Christmas is right around the corner and you’re invited to celebrate with us at Element Church in Cheyenne, WY during one of our five Christmas worship experiences. On Sunday, December 23rd we will celebrate Christmas at 8:30 AM // 10:00 AM // 11:30 AM On Monday, December 24th we will celebrate Chri…

Element Church: Volunteer Of The Week
Discipleship

Element Church: Volunteer Of The Week

Hey Element Church ! Meet Rebecca, this week’s Volunteer of the week. Rebecca was nominated by Kat, our Groups Assistant who said this: “Rebecca’s compassion for others and her desire to help them grow in their faith is so incredible. Our mission for Groups is to guide people to connect into meaning…

Christmas Eve @ Element Church
Christmas

Christmas Eve @ Element Church

Christmas is right around the corner and you are invited to celebrate with us at Element Church during one of our five Christmas worship experiences. On Sunday, December 23rd we will celebrate Christmas at 8:30 AM // 10:00 AM // 11:30 AM On Monday, December 24th we will celebrate Christmas at 4:00 &…

Element Church: Volunteer Of The Week
Discipleship

Element Church: Volunteer Of The Week

Hey Element Church ! Meet Carmen, this week’s Volunteer of the week. Carmen was nominated by Kristina, our Guest Services Director who said this: “Carmen serves as a leader on the 11:30 am Hospitality team. She has a very kind heart and cares so much about people and her team. Carmen is never afraid…

Cyber Monday Deals @ JeffManess.com/Store
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Cyber Monday Deals @ JeffManess.com/Store

Looking for great deals on Christmas gifts, or maybe a present for yourself? On Cyber Monday only, I am offering a 25% off code for all purchases. Just go HERE to my store and enter the Coupon Code “Cyber” upon checkout to receive 25% off your order. You can check out our clothing line in the Lauren…

Element Church: Volunteer Of The Week
Discipleship

Element Church: Volunteer Of The Week

Hey Element Church ! Meet Anna, this week’s Volunteer of the week. Anna was nominated by Kat, our Small Groups Assistant who said this: “ Anna is an incredible example of servant-leadership. Her ability to show honor to everyone, from our guests to volunteers is admirable. If you happen to cross pat…

“Given” (Christmas Sermon Series)
Discipleship

“Given” (Christmas Sermon Series)

Hey Element Church ! This Sunday, November 25th, we start a brand new sermon series for the Christmas season called “Given.” Perhaps the most asked question leading up to Christmas is, “What do you want this year?” Whether it’s the doting grandparent, comparisons among kids, or Santa Clause at the m…