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We didn’t mean to. No one ever plans to hand over a device that fuels late-night anxiety, comparison, and isolation. Yet, we look around our homes and realize a digital firehose is pouring straight into our souls.
This Father's Day weekend, Pastor Tom continues our series, with a timely look at the spiritual battle inside our pockets. Drawing from a powerful, real-life moment of courage from a 7-year-old boy named Witten at a service this week in O’Fallon, IL, this message is a direct rallying cry for our church—and specifically for men—to stand guard over our homes.
The enemy doesn’t need to kick down your front door anymore; he just needs a Wi-Fi signal. It's time to talk back to the digital GPS of this world, break the silence, and protect the gates of our lives.
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Worship Notes on YouVersion  http://bible.com/events/49625468
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#CourageOfAChild #FightForYourFamily #GuardingTheGate
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Are you scrolling more but enjoying life less? 📱👇 In a world that is more digitally connected than ever, why do we feel so lonely, anxious, and isolated?
Today, we’re looking at how social media quietly steals our joy and how we can reclaim the power of real, face-to-face presence.
We’ll also be celebrating a massive milestone for someone in our church family, Shelby Goddard, on her recent graduation from Franklin University! 🎉
If it’s your first time listening, drop a comment below and say hello! We would love to connect with you.
💬 YOUR ASSIGNMENT THIS WEEK:
Don’t just text someone—call them.
Don’t just pray for someone—pray with them.
Don’t just say you care—show up and choose presence.
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Worship Notes on YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/49620870
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#CraigGroeschel #ChurchOnline #Faith #Community #SocialMedia

How do we move from simply "surviving" the mess of life to actually "occupying" our God-given purpose?
In this powerful conclusion to our 4-week series, Pastor Tom explores Days 5 and 6 of Creation (Genesis 1:20-31), where God transitions from building the infrastructure of the universe to populating it with life.
We discover that order is not the end goal—fruitfulness is.
In this message: A Legacy Tribute: We celebrate the incredible 92-year life of Jim Welker. Hear firsthand memories of Linden Road’s history and see what it looks like to convert a lifetime of success into Kingdom significance.
The 4th Day Story: Hear from Steven, a 27-year-old whose faith has been rekindled, and see how God is using him.
The Chaos-Crushing Toolkit: Walk away with 4 practical, daily steps (Presence, Boundaries, Alignment, and Purpose) to keep the "Leviathan" at bay and walk in the peace of Christ.
Small but Mighty: An update on our partnership with Grace Episcopal and how Linden Road is turning "Swords into Plowshares."
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#CrushingChaos #LindenRoadChurch #GenesisCreation #Legacy #FaithTestimony #MansfieldOhio
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Worship Notes on YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/49616306
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"I know this church."
Those were the words of a local delivery driver who walked into Linden Road.
Years ago, she was in a difficult place, and this church placed a simple set of kitchenware in her hands. Today? She passed those same pots down to her daughter.
Chaos says you’re too small to make a difference. The Principle of Placement says that when a 'good thing' is put in the 'God spot,' it creates a legacy that lasts for generations. J
oin Pastor Tom this Sunday for Part 3 of Crushing Chaos. We’re talking about Day 4 of Creation, the "Small but Mighty" heart of Linden Road, and why we are moving our furniture to better serve our city.
#CrushingChaos #LindenRoadChurch #SmallButMighty #RichlandGives #ThePrincipleOfPlacement #MannyArango
RESOURCES MENTIONED: 📍 You Were Never Meant to Parent Alone: Download our free guide and find your village here: https://www.lindenroad.church/you-were-never-meant-to-parent-alone/
🌍 Sponsor a Child: Join Pastor Tom & Melinda in supporting the work of Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/sponsor-a-child/?countries=KE
Worship Notes on YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/49616306
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It’s Memorial Day weekend, and while many of us are using the three-day break as an absolute escape hatch from our hectic schedules, a vacation won't fix a lack of structure.
Today is also Pentecost Sunday, and in Part 2 of our Crushing Chaos series, Pastor Tom drops a truth bomb that will completely reframe your week: "The answer to chaos isn’t peace... it’s order. And Godly order requires PARTITION."
In this message, "The Power of Partition," we look at how the Holy Spirit fell like fire not just to give the disciples goosebumps, but to draw a line in the sand—separating them from the chaos of the world for a global destiny.
In this episode:
🎙️ A special look at Pastor Tom’s recent segment on Heartfelt Radio's Pastor's Corner.
🔥 How Pentecost mathematically reverses the linguistic chaos of the Tower of Babel.
🛠️ The 3 specific partitions you must let the Holy Spirit draw in your life this week to protect your time, your identity, and your sanity. Missed out on our Compassion International Sunday last week? It's not too late to build an infrastructure of hope for a child in Kenya.
Email 📧 pastor@lindenroad.church today!
#CrushingChaos #PentecostSunday #MemorialDayWeekend #LindenRoadChurch #ThePowerOfPartition #DivineOrder #MannyArango #HolyHabits
RESOURCES MENTIONED: 📍 You Were Never Meant to Parent Alone: Download our free guide and find your village here: https://www.lindenroad.church/you-were-never-meant-to-parent-alone/
🌍 Sponsor a Child: Join Pastor Tom & Melinda in supporting the work of Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/sponsor-a-child/?countries=KE
Worship Notes on YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/49612623
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What would you say to the next generation if you knew your time on earth was running out?
In this episode of Pastor’s Corner, Pastor Tom Roepke joins Heartfelt Mornings hosts Burch and Lisa to unpack a deeply moving, urgent perspective on life, family, and cultural stewardship inspired by a recent address from former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse.
Speaking at the Manhattan Institute while facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, Sasse chose to look past Washington politics and target the true battleground of our era: the human soul and the local family table.
Join us as we explore what it means to live "on the clock" with a robust biblical worldview. We live in the most abundant era in human history, yet our culture is drowning in digital anxiety, gluttony, and grievance. How do we fight back? By cultivating true biblical virtue, practicing "Tech Sabbaths," and choosing the slow, local, inconvenient work of discipleship.
We ground this life-overview in two foundational scripture passages:
📖 Mark 8:36–37 – The danger of gaining the world but forfeiting the soul. 
📖 Deuteronomy 6:6–7 – God's local, relational design for family discipleship.
No matter what the future holds, our times are in God's sovereign hands. It’s time to roll up our sleeves, put down our screens, and plant our "apple trees" today.
🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED: To read or watch Ben Sasse’s full, profound address, visit the Manhattan Institute webpage: https://www.city-journal.org/article/ben-sasse-manhattan-institute-americans-habits
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzziAtD94rA
 
 

We're launching our brand-new series, "Crushing Chaos," inspired by the insights of Pastor Manny Arango.
If your life, your calendar, or your mind has felt like a whirlwind lately, you are not alone. But what if the answer to your chaos isn’t a change of scenery? What if the answer isn't peace... but order?
Let's talk about "The Infrastructure of Impact," a look at the radical truth hidden in Genesis 1 and Isaiah 27. God isn't intimidated by your mess; He sees it as raw material for a miracle.
Learn how to draw the sword of divine order, dust off your daily habits, and build a character strong enough to carry the weight of your purpose.
✨ COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL SPONSORSHIP: Last week was Compassion Sunday! If you missed it or want to step up to be an infrastructure of hope for a child waiting for a sponsor, we want to hear from you. Email Pastor Tom directly at 📧 pastor@lindenroad.church and our team will get you all the details. 💬
JOIN THE CONVERSATION: What’s your "Chaos Scale" number today? (1 = Totally Zen, 10 = Beautiful Disaster). Let us know in the comments below!
RESOURCES MENTIONED: 📍 You Were Never Meant to Parent Alone: Download our free guide and find your village here: https://www.lindenroad.church/you-were-never-meant-to-parent-alone/
🌍 Sponsor a Child: Join Pastor Tom & Melinda in supporting the work of Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/sponsor-a-child/?countries=KE
#CrushingChaos #LindenRoadChurch #DivineOrder #MannyArango #CompassionInternational
Worship Notes on YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/49609786
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Happy Mother’s Day! Today, we celebrate the women who have nurtured, led, and loved us. But today is also a special "one-off" bridge message as we transition from our "Unstoppable Acts" series.
In 2013, Pastor Tom traveled to Kenya—from the dense urban slums of Kiberra to the lush mountains above Lake Victoria. In this message, he shares a "hidden chapter" of his journey and how it fundamentally shifted his understanding of God’s heart for justice, generosity, and compassion.
In this message, we explore:
The Power of "Womb-Love": Understanding the Hebrew word rakhum (Compassion) and how God uses a mother’s heart to describe His own.
The Speaking Stick: A lesson from the Maasai warriors on dignity and giving a voice to the silenced.
Does it work? Looking at the 2013 study on how child sponsorship creates a lifelong "Solid Rock" of hope.
RESOURCES MENTIONED: 📍 You Were Never Meant to Parent Alone: Download our free guide and find your community here: https://www.lindenroad.church/you-were-never-meant-to-parent-alone/
🌍 Sponsor a Child: Join Pastor Tom & Melinda in supporting the work of Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/sponsor-a-child/?countries=KE
#MothersDay #CompassionSunday #LindenRoadChurch #NdiyeMwambaNiSalama #Kenya
Worship Notes on YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/49606463
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