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Welcome to Week 2 of the "Restore" series. In this sermon, Pastor Bun unpacks 1 Corinthians 1:10-25, exploring the theme of harmony in unity. Join us as we navigate the challenges and opportunities presented in Paul's letter, uncovering the profound insights into building bridges and fostering unity in the community of faith. We unravel the significance of embracing challenges while maintaining a shared focus on the cross. 

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In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the powerful concept of embracing harmony and infusing joy into conflict. Conflict is an inevitable part of life, but often it is accompanied by negative emotions and tension. However, what if we could shift our perspective and approach conflicts with the intention of adding JOY? Join us as we delve into different strategies and perspectives that can help transform conflict into an opportunity for growth, understanding, and ultimately, more JOYful connections. Discover practical tips, insightful anecdotes, and expert advice on how to navigate conflicts in a way that not only resolves them but also leaves all parties involved feeling uplifted. By embracing harmony and infusing JOY into conflict, we open doors to deeper connections, improved relationships, and a more harmonious world. Together, let's explore the transformative power of JOY in conflict and learn how to turn challenging situations into catalysts for positive change. Don't miss out on this enlightening episode that offers a fresh perspective on conflict resolution. Subscribe to our channel for more empowering content and join our community as we strive to create a more joyful and harmonious world.

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I Am Yours
Continuing the conversation from episode 8 “The Power of Godly Kindness” Pastor Jerry and Nate wrap up the Building Bridges Podcast with the song “I am Yours” written by Nate. After leaving such a life of opposition toward God, it was easy to get stuck in fear of failing Him. However, God’s response to fear is reminding us that we belong to Him. It’s in living out our identity in Him, living for Him, that we find peace and freedom. In place of fear, God gave Nate the declarative words of truth… “I Am Yours”.


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The Power of Godly Kindness
In the second to last episode of “Building Bridges”, Pastor Jerry and Nate reflect on some of the lessons and ways they have grown since recording the first podcast in May of 2022. Out of the many things, one stands out the most. The power of Godly kindness.


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As we strive to deepen our spiritual lives and draw closer to God, it's easy to focus solely on our own personal growth. But what if the key to spiritual growth lies in our relationships with others, even those with whom we disagree? In this thought-provoking episode, we'll explore how building empathy in our interactions with others can bring us closer to God and help us fulfill our spiritual potential. Join me for an inspiring conversation that will challenge you to look beyond yourself and embrace the power of connection.

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This is Episode 1 of theFormed.life Podcast where we hope to challenge you in thinking deeply about what it means to follow Jesus in all of life.

In this episode of the podcast, we are talking about the hostile dividing walls that tragically still exist between people, with a special focus on race, ethnicity, and culture.

• That’s a big topic and we won’t be able to cover it all. One of the tools Jesus uses to tear down hostile dividing walls is genuine relationships. 
• With us today to help unpack that idea is Christian Fellowship Baptist’s Senior Pastor, Stan Archie, as well as Christ Community Church’s Lead Senior Pastor, Tom Nelson. 
• The current conversation taking place in our broader culture about racial and ethnic differences is often not life-giving or especially productive.
  • Let’s focus more specifically on the church. What are you seeing in how the church is engaging in this conversation? Knowing that there is both healthy and unhealthy in the church in this conversation.
  • Often the church’s response is too simplistic from both “sides”:
    • Without giving in to caricature, here is some of what we hear in conversation:
    • “History doesn’t matter that much, the present and future should be the focus.” 
    • “Structural/systemic problems are not as harmful as often portrayed, the real problem is the breakdown of the family, lack of education, personal choices, etc.”
    • There is a lack of recognition that individual choices (good and bad) matter!
    • It’s actually about all of it!

Bryan Fikkert: “What is poverty? Poverty is the inability to fully experience image bearing. Poverty is the inability to fully experience image bearing. The four relationships (God, ourselves, others, whole of creation) are not working the way that God designed them to work. Poverty is rooted in broken relationships and those relationships are broken for three reasons; individual brokenness, systemic injustice, and demonic forces. That's the story. The world, the flesh, and the devil.”  

Different Stories, Same Jesus
Gregory Coles and Nate Meek have stories about growing up with same-sex attractions and Christianity. As they share their experiences, it's hard not to see the beauty of God’s love. Yet while the outcome of their lives looks different, both stand today as Christians who want to honor God with their lives and help others walk toward Christ.


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The Same Heart   
Tiana and Nate Meek join Pastor Jerry to share their story as husband and wife. They share not only victories and highlights, but they also shed light on the darker, more difficult moments of marriage. It is a deep honor for them to share what has happened so God can be glorified not only in their life, but so God can be glorified in other lives as well. 


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FRIENDSHIP, HOPE & HEALING
James 5:16 says: “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” Julie, Nate’s friend, joins the conversation to talk about how God heals through fellowship.


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HEART OF A FATHER
“An instructor can tell you what to do, but a father will get involved." As Nate’s first mentor Pastor John Prominski, lead pastor at Restore Church in Ionia, MI, joins the conversation to talk from his perspective in supporting and mentoring Nate as he discovered what it truly means to be a child of God.

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IT'S LIKE OSMOSIS
What are the elements that contribute to a life-giving relationship with Christ? Pastor Jerry and Nate talk (and laugh) about fellowship, worship, prayer, biblical teaching and MORE!

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A MOTHER'S PRAYER
Pastor Lisa Prominski joins the conversation from Restore Church in Ionia, MI to talk about the role Nate’s Mother and prayer played in his journey towards Christ.

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THE CONVERSATION BEGINS
Pastor Jerry and Nate begin to tell the story of Nate's journey towards Christ. "It's not conversion therapy or counseling... it's God walking this out with me one simple step at a time." Quoting Nate from Episode 1

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I had the honor of interviewing high power performance coach, motivational speaking legend and all around amazing human being Jordan Montgomery.  I felt an immediate connection to this man and had a conversation that ranged from growing up as sons of painters to mentors that had tremendous impacts on our lives to overcoming the obstacles that were in our paths.  Jordan is a mentor for me in this motivational speaking space and someone who I consider a role model and a friend.   

Jordan Montgomery, owner of Montgomery Companies, is a highly regarded performance coach and keynote speaker whose clients include business executives, sales organizations, and entrepreneurs.

From small town Iowa, to a dominant force in the performance coaching industry, Jordan travels the country speaking and coaching executives at Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, and sales people.

In addition to his work speaking and coaching, Jordan is an accomplished business leader who has managed top-performing sales teams in the financial services industry.

Jordan resides in Tiffin, Iowa with his wife Ashley, and his three daughters, Audrey, Claire, & Olivia. When he is not writing, coaching, or speaking, Jordan spends time with his family and enjoys the outdoors. He is a lover of sports and all things Iowa Hawkeyes!

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Jani and Heidi discuss a listener’s question about saying, “Oh my goodness!” They also answer a question about meaningful goals for our discipleship groups.

20 - Nada Dalgamouni is originally from Jordan.

Nada was the Global Education Director at the International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit www.iimd.org . IIMD has been serving our global community in Southeastern Michigan since 1919 in the areas of immigration, social services and education.
As the global education director, her job was to open doors to the world cultures through implementing " Ethnic Enrichment Experience" (EEE) programs. EEE are global Learning & cultural awareness programs designed to expand the knowledge of audiences of all ages to world's cultures and widen their views of the world we share.

She is also the Founder and Executive Producer of Children helping Children, that have been producing a multimedia & multicultural documentary featuring talented and gifted children representing the World in America since 1991. They showcase their cultural performances in special events/concerts to support organizations that helps the less fortunate.

Nada Dalgamouni is also a Nobel Peace Prize Nominee for developing educational program focused in building bridges of harmony, unity, peace,understanding in the global community.

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On this episode, Elizabeth Gossage and Brianna Greenspan showcase four organizations and the resources they have developed for this year's Passover during a pandemic.  Introducing the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, 18 Doors, Jewbelong, and The Jewish Emergent Network.

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