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…
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…
In this episode, Sabrina and I answer a listener’s question about church hurt. “How to have conversations with those who have church hurt, or specific prayers to pray for them.” We walk through Four Principles for having a conversation: 1. Be humble 2. Be honest 3. Be helpful 4. Be hopeful
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…
In this episode, we talk about the rhythm of our spiritual relationship. Being with Jesus and becoming more like Jesus are the desired outcomes of today’s podcast. We talk about the “why” behind 5 key spiritual practices. What you do will only be as strong as why you do it. The purpose of spiritual…
In this episode of The Naked Party Time Podcast, we talk about the what, why, and how of a spending fast, by replaying Episode 007 called “Spending fast challenge.” Sabrina and I are doing our third spending fast in three years as we felt led to recalibrate, refocus, and reenergize our finances towa…
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…
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…
What is Lent? I can tell you this; it’s more than pocket fuzz. In this kickoff episode of “The Naked Weekly,” I talk about the season of Lent, where it came from, why we do it, and some practical tips if you want to seek God during the Lenten season intentionally. The Naked Weekly will drop…
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…
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…
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…
I will finish what was started! That is a Declaration of Truth I regularly say over my life, and it has been a vital one in my ministry at Element Church . Life is hard. Ministry, like so many other professions, can be weary at times. Having an anchor truth like this has been so helpful during those…
Yesterday, I posted the emotion I felt the most as we approached our final Sunday at Element Church . Today, I want to share one of my greatest memories. It’s hard to pick just one memory from the last 14 years. Every baptism, specifically baptizing my best friend Todd, is right there at the top. So…
This coming Sunday, December 12th, marks the official kickoff of our annual year-end I Heart Wyoming offering. While this Sunday is the official kickoff of the offering, you can give toward the initiative anytime between now and December 31st (11:59 PM) by going to www.elementchurch.life/give and se…
I believe this two-word prayer is something that needs to be shared all over our world right now. “Lord, help!” Sometimes that’s all you can pray, and the great news is, there are times that it’s all you need to pray. “Lord, help!” “Lord, help!” is a prayer my wife and I have prayed on many occasion…
Lesley (pictured here) is our E:KIDZ Director on staff at Element Church . Recently, she shared this devo with our staff at our weekly all-staff prayer time. Over this past year, I have been working through many of the lies that I have believed about myself. The one lie that seems to be repeated ove…
Jared Bayless is the Worship Pastor at Element Church . He recently shared this devo with our staff at our weekly staff prayer meeting: If you’re like me and struggled with what to say or how to comfort hurting people, here are some thoughts I’ve had. Proverbs 25:20 says , “Singing cheerful songs to…
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…
I have supernatural, resurrection, roll the stone away power coursing through my heart, soul, mind, and strength to love God and follow Him. That’s one of the most recent declarations of truth that I added to say over my life, and it’s perfect for this Easter season. I adapted it from a trut…
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…
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;…
