Walt East's Podcast

Every Jesus follower is called to ministry!  Join Chaplain Walt as we explore how we are to represent Jesus well.

It's homecoming,  Jesus returns to Nazareth with the disciples.  The people are amazed, he teaches, they take offense at him and want to throw him off a cliff.  What happened, who ruined homecoming?  Join Chaplain Walt as we look at the difference between belief and faith.

The crowd watches the stories of two families collide as they come into contact with the power of Jesus.  Jesus calls us to come out of the crowd and surrender our all to him.   Join Chaplain Walt as we continue our study of the Gospel of Mark and the Story of Jesus. 

What is it worth to save one man?   Join Chaplain Walt as he explores the story of the a man possessed by many demons and living in the tombs.   

How can God be all powerful and a loving God while allowing evil to exist?  This question has plagued mankind for millennia.  Join Chaplain Walt as we look at the logical and emotional answers to problem of evil.  

Some scriptures deserve a second look.   Join Chaplain Walt this week as we look again at the most important parable Jesus taught.

We're farmers. The job of the Jesus follower is to sow the seed of the gospel. Who's responsible for the results? Join Chaplain Walt as we look at the most important parable that Jesus taught. View LifeNotes for this sermon on our website here: www.svmin.com/chaplain-walt-messages

It happened to Mary the mother of Jesus, to John the Baptist and to Peter, and it happens to all of us!  Join Chaplain Walt as we discuss what to remember when God just doesn't make sense?  

What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus Christ?   The chief expectation is, be with Jesus. Join Chaplain Walt as we continue our study through the Mark - The Story of Jesus.

They loved God's Law, but they thought he needed their help.  So they added layer upon layer of rules and traditions.  Jesus saved his harshest words for the Pharisees, the legalists.  Join Chaplain Walt as we look at How Zeal Goes Bad.

Human nature hasn't changed much in 2,000 years.   We have a tendency to measure ourselves by out checklists, whether dos and don'ts or spiritual discipline.  God cares more about our character and our obedience than our checks in the boxes.   Join Chaplain Walt as we look at what Jesus had to say about fasting and other spiritual disciplines. 

Jesus didn't come to fix our lives, he came to give us new life.   He came for those willing to admit their sin sickness and need for his cure.   Join Chaplain Walt as he looks at The Politically Incorrect Jesus.

How does Jesus deal with people?  How does he want us to deal with people?  Join Chaplain Walt as he looks at how Jesus breaks it all down.

When you pray, do you come to God with your wish list?  Or do you come to listen and commune with your heavenly Father.  Join Chaplain Walt as we look at the need for and the secret of Prayer.

Jesus says, "The Kingdom of God is near, repent and believe the good news."  You can't have dual citizenship when it comes to God's kingdom.  We must leave the kingdom of self and place our unreserved faith and allegiance in him.  Join Chaplain Walt as we look at what it means to be a Christ follower, a citizen of the Kingdom of God.

In five verses Mark relates three of the most significant events in Jesus' life: his baptism, empowerment by the Holy Spirit, and temptation by Satan.  Join Chaplain Walt as we explore and discover some critical lessons for our walk with God.

Where do you start?  When did your Good News begin? Join Chaplain Walt as we begin this new series on the Gospel of Mark.   

Peter ends his letter with a warning to be self-controlled and alert for we have an enemy that stalks and devours his prey. Join Chaplain Walt for the final message in the series: Surviving the Storm.

Submission, humility, waiting...are these your favorites? Join Chaplain Walt as he continues our series from 1 Peter with some advice for folks of all ages.

Peter tells us to be a a shepherd of God's flock. What does it mean to think like a shepherd? How can this help us to lead well in any endeavor? Join Chaplain Walt for our latest message from 1 Peter - Surviving the Storm.