Honestly? I still have a lot to learn about worry. Jesus tells us straight up in Matthew 6 not to worry about tomorrow, but that’s often easier said than done, right? In this episode of Connecting Faith & Life, I’m digging into the idea tha...

As a parent, I try to be careful about what my kids eat physically. But this week I started asking myself a deeper question: What are they consuming spiritually? In this video, I share a simple moment from Sunday school that can turn into an im...

In this message, I reflect on a powerful truth: we grieve the loss, but we remember the gift with gratitude. Recently, our community gathered to celebrate the life of Susan “Suzie” Smith—a woman whose compassion, courage, and decades of nursing...

In this episode of Connecting Faith & Life, I’m sharing a message that hit home for a lot of parents when I first recorded it a few years ago. I spend a lot of time in schools, churches, and classrooms talking with kids and I hear the conve...

In part two, I talk honestly about the Super Bowl controversy, halftime shows, and the bigger question we all need to ask: just because something is lawful, is it beneficial? I’m not here to give you a list of what to watch or not watch. I’m as...

Did you watch the Super Bowl? Did you see the halftime show or the alternative broadcast from Turning Point USA? In this episode of Connecting Faith and Life, I take a different angle on the controversy surrounding Bad Bunny, the NFL, and the c...

What’s love got to do with it? In this Connecting Faith & Life episode, I wrestle with a simple but life-changing question: Which definition of love are you living by? On Valentine’s Day, culture tells us love is a feeling. Chemistry. Roman...

I once helped my wife repot a plant, moving it from a small pot into a bigger one so it could keep growing. That simple moment reminded me of something deeper about how we work with kids and teenagers.Too often, we label people based on who...

I don’t usually get excited before something happens. I protect my expectations. But once something is finished, I celebrate. That’s exactly what this episode is about. I’m celebrating the completion of Rooted and Ready, a 30-day journey throug...

I’ve learned the hard way that ministry can drain you if you never stop to refuel. In this video, I wrestle with a question many leaders feel guilty even asking: Should you ever put yourself first? Using Scripture, personal experien...

What’s the one skill that will really help you reach students? In this episode, I share why authenticity, personal faith, and truly listening matter more than trying to be cool or relatable. I talk about setting healthy boundaries, why respect ...

I’ve learned that if something matters, you protect it. That’s why I believe kids need to hide God’s Word in their hearts. In this video, I share why teaching memory verses matters, how Psalm 119:11 has shaped my ministry, and a simple five-ste...

In this episode of Connecting Faith and Life, I’m reflecting on a new year, a new season, and a word God has placed on my heart for 2026: intentionality.I share prayer requests, gratitude for God’s faithfulness, and why we launched our n...

In this podcast episode, I share a brief recap of our Advent series and introduce a brand new 30 day devotional series called Rooted and Ready, launching January 1st. It’s built around 30 Bible verses that have shaped my faith, and I hope they ...

In this final Advent reflection, Andrea Brown and I sit down to look at Scripture with fresh eyes. Psalm 72, Isaiah’s prophecy, Micah’s shepherd-King, Luke’s upside-down birth narrative, and the hope of Romans 5 all point us to the same truth: ...

This week, let’s reflect on what it really means to fear the Lord, not to be scared of God, but to honor Him with a reverent love that shapes how we live. Andrea and I also share how music, repetition, and different Bible translations (like the...

This week in our Advent series Songs of the First Christmas, my wife and I sat with Mary’s song, and I was reminded how often God works through the overlooked. Mary didn’t fully understand God’s plan, but she still said, “Let it be to me accord...

In this episode of Connecting Faith and Life, we’re kicking off a brand-new Advent series called “Songs of the First Christmas.” Each week, we slow down with Scripture through readings, prayers, and reflections. Andrea Brown and I share how we ...

As my family and I walk through Advent, I’m reminded how easy it is to rush past the season without really slowing down. In this video, my wife Andrea Brown and I share why Advent: The Songs of the First Christmas matters — and how ...

I’m excited to share the relaunch of the Connecting Faith and Life podcast. After a recent loss in our church family and a fresh reflection on Psalm 90:12, I felt God nudging me to return with a renewed focus—helping kids and teens connect fait...

Life can change in an instant. In this heartfelt episode of Connecting Faith and Life, I share two major updates—one very unexpected and personal, and another that marks a new chapter for Proclaim Ministries.First, I open up about a seri...

There is a story in the Bible that shook me, but still gives me hope.[0:00] Intro[0:40] Proclaim News[5:20] Keep moving forward[16:45] Final thoughtsBible verses:Romans 5:6-8

Are you weak, strong, or wise? You can be all of those things through God alone.[0:00] Intro[3:20] Helping teens with social media[9:00] Proclaim Kids Ministry[14:30] Weak, strong, or wise?Bible verses:...

Are you too distracted, busy, arrogant, or lazy to spend time with God everyday? This is not a guilt trip, but a gracious invitation to spend time with the Creator of the universe.[0:00] Intro[1:00] Do what you know[6:00] J...

In this podcast, I reflect on the temptation to worry and the importance of seeking God as the source of all things. I also discuss the concept of trusting God and the peace that comes from giving our worries to Him.[0:00] Intro[2...