Episodes

April 22, 2024

Why Does God Allow Bad Things to Happen?

After testing his brothers, Joseph reveals his true identity to them in Genesis 45. While they are in shock, he reveals God’s motivation for sending him to Egypt in the first place. Have you ever wondered why God allows bad …

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April 18, 2024

Is it OK to Test Someone’s Character?

In Genesis 42, Joseph is faced with a surprising situation - his brothers arrive in Egypt looking for food! Should he trust them or keep them at arm’s length? Have you ever had someone want to be in your life …

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April 15, 2024

Can God Use My Painful Circumstance for Something Good?

After spending 13 years as a slave and prisoner, Joseph is suddenly released from jail and elevated to a position of authority over all of Egypt. Amazingly, the lessons and skills he learned during that difficult time prepared him for …

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April 11, 2024

Who Should Get the Credit for My Abilities?

In Genesis 41, Joseph is unexpectedly yanked from prison and placed before the most powerful man in the world because of his ability to interpret dreams. Will Joseph take credit for his ability, or will he point Pharaoh to the …

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April 8, 2024

Does God Give People Special Abilities?

In Genesis 40, Joseph meets two men who have had dreams they don’t understand. Joseph accurately interprets their dreams and tells them what will happen in the future. Joseph clearly states that this ability came from God. But does God …

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April 4, 2024

How Should I Respond When I’m Required to Do Something I Don’t Want t…

Have you ever been told to do something that you didn’t want to do? In Genesis 39, Joseph was required to serve in Potiphar’s household as a slave and do things he probably didn’t want to do. It’s difficult to …

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April 1, 2024

Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?

Have you ever had something bad happen to you even though you were trying to do something good? In Genesis 37, Joseph is surprised when something horrible happens to him that he didn’t see coming. He may have wondered the …

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March 28, 2024

Did Jesus Really Defeat Sin and Death?

Every Easter, we celebrate that Jesus rose from the grave, but did He truly defeat sin and death? Join Pastor Michael as he discusses Jesus’ resurrection and how you can respond to the truth of who Jesus is. to discover …

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March 25, 2024

Why Did Jesus Have to Die?

Parents, just a little disclaimer about today’s episode as we’re talking about Jesus’ crucifixion. If you have younger siblings listening with your preteen, some of the narrative and discussion may be a little intense for younger ears. You might...

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March 21, 2024

Am I Allowed to Ask God Difficult Questions?

In Genesis 32, Jacob is scared out of his mind as he prepares to meet with his brother for the first time in 20 years. The night before their reunion, Jacob wrestles with God for hours and receives His blessing …

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March 18, 2024

Is God Always With Me?

In Genesis 28, as Jacob is fleeing his brother’s wrath, he is shocked to encounter God in the middle of the wilderness. Do you ever feel like God isn’t with you and that you’re completely alone? Join Pastor Michael today …

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March 11, 2024

What Happens When I Lie To Get What I Want?

In Genesis 27, Jacob goes along with his mother’s plan to deceive Isaac so that he can receive the family blessing. Even though he is initially successful, this decision leads to negative consequences that will affect the rest of his …

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March 7, 2024

How Should I Respond When My Enemy Wants to Make Peace?

In Genesis 26, Isaac is visited unexpectedly by Abimelech, the man who kicked him out of his home in Gerar. Abimelech has come to ask for peace between them, but how will Isaac respond? Have you ever had an enemy …

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March 4, 2024

What Should I Do When Someone is Mean to Me?

Have you ever had someone be mean to you, and you didn’t know how you should respond? In Genesis 26, Isaac faced a difficult situation when people filled up his wells with dirt even though he had done nothing to …

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Feb. 29, 2024

How Can I Learn That God is Faithful?

In Genesis 26, Isaac faces a crucial choice - should he obey God’s directions or not? His dad, Abraham, is no longer around, so he must make this decision alone. Will God be faithful to him just like He was …

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Feb. 26, 2024

How Do I Stop Myself From Doing Something Foolish?

In Genesis 25, Esau is starving and makes a foolish choice by giving away his birthright. Have you ever made a choice, only to realize later that it was an unwise decision? Join Pastor Michael today as he talks about …

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Feb. 22, 2024

Why Would God Tell Me To Give Up Something I Love?

God commanded Abraham to do the unthinkable - sacrifice his own son. Why would God ask him to do this horrible thing? Have you ever felt torn between obeying God and keeping something you love? Join Pastor Michael today as …

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Feb. 19, 2024

Is Anything Too Hard for God?

The day has finally arrived! It is time to celebrate as Abraham’s promised son is finally born. Through this birth, God proves that nothing is too hard for Him. How has God provided for you throughout your life? Today is …

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Feb. 15, 2024

Why Is God So Slow?

Twenty-four years after God promised Abraham that he would become the father of a great nation, Abraham still didn’t have a son. When strangers visited him one day and declared that Sarah would have a son within a year, her …

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Feb. 12, 2024

Should I Believe God's Impossible Promise?

In Genesis 15, God told Abram he would become the father of a great nation. From Abram’s perspective, this was an impossible promise because he didn’t even have a son. When God promised him that he would have a son, …

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Feb. 8, 2024

How Should I Handle Conflict?

Abram faced major conflict with his nephew in Genesis 13. Family conflict can be difficult to navigate because we often treat the people closest to us the worst. What can we learn from Abram about how to handle conflict? Let’s …

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Feb. 6, 2024

Bonus Waffle Episode!

In our previous episode, we learned that “God gives me weird instructions so that He can impact the world through me.” However, do you ever wonder if God really still gives weird instructions today? Then you need to check out …

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Feb. 5, 2024

Why Would God Tell Me To Do Something Weird?

In Genesis 12, Abram received instructions from God that completely upended his life and seemingly didn’t make any sense. Have you ever felt prompted by God to do something that seemed weird? As in, no matter how hard you tried …

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Feb. 1, 2024

What Can't It Be All About Me?

The people in Genesis 11 wanted everyone to know how great they were, so they built a tower that would reach the skies. However, God had something to say about their plans, and He brought them to a screeching halt. …

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