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Heartfelt Mornings - President Trump - A Theological Chinwag

Pastor Tom Roepke joined Heartfelt Mornings with Mark Zimmerman and Burchon English for what was a cracking conversation.
The focus was from when President Trump quipped on Fox News’ *Fox & Friends* that brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine might just nudge him up the celestial totem pole—his words, “I want to try and get to heaven if possible… really at the bottom of the totem pole!” (August 19, 2025)—he flung the door wide open for a proper theological chinwag.
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Do You Really Believe God is Faithful? | Book Club - Week 3

Sometimes it's easy to sing about God's faithfulness, but much harder to actually trust in it.
In a world that pulls us in a million different directions, how can we truly find rest in Him?
This week, in our series called Book Club, we're diving into that tension and exploring what it means to find peace in God's promises, even when trusting feels like the last thing you want to do.
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Fighting the Wrong Battle? - Book Club - Week 2

What if we've been fighting the wrong battles?
In every great story, there's a villain—something or someone standing in the way of the hero. But in our own lives, we often misidentify that villain, blaming people, circumstances, or bad habits.
In this powerful message from Pastor Jonathan Pokluda, we're challenged to look at our lives in a whole new way.
As we continue our "Book Club" series, Jonathan helps us uncover the real villain in our story and shows us the ultimate power we have to overcome.
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Blessed are the Spiraling - Book Club 2025 - Week 1

Are you in a season of transition, confusion, or burnout? Do you ever feel like your life is "spiraling" and you're not sure how to find your footing?
Welcome to Week 1 of our brand-new series, "Book Club!" In this series, we're not just talking about books—we're hearing directly from the authors themselves!
Join us as we kick things off with a powerful message from best-selling author and pastor Levi Lusko, based on his book, Blessed Are the Spiraling. In this message, Levi shares a powerful, grace-filled guide for anyone navigating the messier seasons of faith. He'll help you see that spiraling isn’t a sign of spiritual failure, but can actually be a path to divine transformation. With a mix of personal stories and biblical wisdom, this message will encourage you to find hope, purpose, and joy even when life feels out of control.
This is a timely and honest look at how God works in the chaos and mess of our lives. You won't want to miss it!
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When Life is Murky | Is That In The Bible? | Week 5

Have you ever felt lost, confused, or unsure of God's plan when facing a big decision?
In this final message of our "Is That in the Bible?" series, we're tackling those "murky" seasons of life head-on! Join us as we dive into a powerful scene from The Chosen, Season 5, Episode 1 – The Triumphal Entry.
You'll see how even Jesus' closest followers were obedient *without* understanding, and why trusting your Master (not your master plan!) is the ultimate way forward.
In this message, we'll uncover 5 crucial reminders for when life feels disoriented: 1. Confusion
2. Unorthodox
3. Readiness
4. Kingdom
5. Later
This message will challenge you to choose compliance over clarity and embrace faith when understanding feels out of reach. If you've ever wrestled with uncertainty, you won't want to miss this!
🔥 Key Takeaways: Trust your Master, not your master plan. Obedience brings understanding Learn how God uses "murky" seasons to grow your faith.
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Next Up! Get ready for our brand new series, "Book Club," starting next week! We'll be hearing from some incredible authors like Levi Lusko, Jonathan "JP" Pokluda, Lysa TerKeurst, and Earl McClellan, as they share messages directly from their impactful books!
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Got Rhythms of a Healthy Soul? - Is That in the Bible? - Wk 4

Got Rhythms of a Healthy Soul ? It's Week 4 of our "Is That in the Bible?" series.
Today, we're diving into "Rhythms of a Healthy Soul."
Are you facing the pressures of control, anxiety, or the need to constantly perform. Today we'll uncover critical insights from the story of Martha and Mary in Luke 10:38-42.
Discover how good intentions can sometimes distract us from what's best, the importance of tending to our own souls while serving others, and why work without worship leads to weariness. We'll examine what happens when we lose our initial "why" and begin to drift off course.
Life can be different with Jesus' gentle invitation to Martha, revealing the singular focus that brings true rest and meaning.
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The Miracle You Never Saw Coming: Is That in the Bible?

What happens when the miracle you're praying for doesn't come in the way you expect? In this third part of our "Is That in the Bible?" series, filmed at The Chosen set, we're diving into "The Miracle You Never Saw Coming."
This week, we explore a profound conversation between Jesus and Little James from The Chosen Season 3, Episode 2 – “Two by Two.”
If you've ever felt disappointed when a prayer for healing seemed unanswered, you're not alone.
We'll unpack why it's crucial to acknowledge pain, and how to hold onto faith even in suffering. Discover how "pain has a problem," revealing "treasures of darkness" that God unveils in our hardest seasons. Most importantly, we'll learn that "pain is not your problem" when your life belongs to God, and how sometimes, the greatest mountain God moves is within your own heart. Join us to consider how to find sustaining grace when a dramatic miracle isn't the answer, and how God can use your pain to impact others. This message will encourage you to lean into weakness and experience God's strength.
#TheMiracleYouNeverSawComing #IsThatInTheBible #TheChosen #BiblicalTruth #SpiritualGrowth #TrustingGod #Suffering #Grace #2Corinthians12 #john1633
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Getting Off The Ground: Is That in the Bible?

Ever felt stuck? Like you're never going to get through what you're facing, or find your way back to happiness?
If so, take heart and get ready to rise up! This is the second message in our "Is That in the Bible?" series, filmed at the set of The Chosen, where we explore how to break free and move forward.
In "Getting Off The Ground," we dive into John 5:1–15, a truly pivotal moment where Jesus reveals His identity as the Messiah in a way that was designed to shock and transform.
Just as The Chosen's creators, Dallas and Amanda Jenkins, want viewers to dig deeper into the Gospels, we're doing just that – helping build the Church by guiding you from screen to Scripture. Join us as we uncover crucial steps to overcoming life's obstacles, including how to identify false assumptions, ask challenging questions, discern the right voices to listen to, find the courage to do scary things, and make choices that lead to freedom.
No matter what's holding your heart down, in Jesus' name, you can get off the ground! We'll even tackle some fascinating textual variations in the biblical account, showing how they actually strengthen our trust in the New Testament's historicity.
Key Themes: Overcoming challenges, spiritual growth, biblical literacy, faith, trust in scripture, The Chosen, John 5, Jesus as Messiah.
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