Humans With Faith

What do we discover about our Father's heart in the biblical passage about Jesus' baptism? Listen in as Scott Rodgers and Donnie Mosher discuss Matthew 3:13-16. 

Amid our concerns during this time, Steve and I pivot on this episode of the Humans With Faith podcast. With so much heavy news and weighty matters going on, we hope this light and fun conversation brings a laugh or a smile to your face. If you're getting cabin fever and want a break from it all, throw in the earbuds and laugh a little with us. Or, ask Alexa to 'play the Humans With Faith podcast,' and invite your kids to join in. www.humanswithfaith.com.

In this episode, Steve and I discuss some ways to walk in peace amid the concerns we all have regarding the coronavirus. We also offer some ways we each can focus our prayers and encourage those around us. www.humanswithfaith.com. 'Alexa, play the Humans With Faith podcast.'

'If you just breathe and pray, it will go away.' True or false? Good advice or bad? Pray first is good counsel, but when it comes to anxiety, sometimes 'just pray' can be insufficient. When this friend called anxiety becomes our foe, understanding what's going on inside of us is a great start to gaining control and finding peace. 'So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today.' - Jesus (Matthew 6:34 NLT) www.humanswithfaith.com 'Alexa, play the Humans With Faith podcast.'

According to the World Health Organization, more than 264 million people of all ages suffer from depression. If depression is so common, why the stigma? And why is depression sometimes viewed as a failure of faith in some circles, Christian or non-Christian? In this conversation, Steve and I lean into a multi-layered discussion on how to diagnose depression and ways to invite Christ into the process of healing and wholeness if you're depressed. www.humanswithfaith.com 'Alexa, play the Humans With Faith podcast.'

Why is fear an obstacle to sharing our faith? How can a follower of Christ share the message of God's love in a loving and honoring way?  These are just some of the questions we tackle in this episode on the Humans With Faith podcast.  www.humanswithfaith.com. 'Alexa, play the Humans With Faith podcast.'

One doesn't have to look far to see God at work in the world. However, seeing God is entirely different.  In this episode of the Humans With Faith podcast, we converse around the question, 'Is an invisible God audible?' Is hearing the audible voice of God the biblical norm? If so, is there something wrong with us when we don't hear from God daily? If hearing the audible voice of God isn't routine, how does he most often communicate with us?  If, when it comes to hearing God's voice in your life, 'The silence is deafening!' how might he guide and direct you through your life? Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast player or online at www.humanswithfaith.com. 'Alexa, play the Humans With Faith podcast.'

'If God is good, why is life sometimes so bad?' In this episode of Humans With Faith, Steve and I have a messy conversation focused on one of life's biggest questions. Why do bad things happen to good people? Or, anyone for that matter? How could a loving God allow so much suffering in our world? Our opinion is that you don't have to be living in sin to be going through hell. And, to grieve is human.  We hope this honest conversation encourages those of you who are in a difficult situation, and we pray that God reveals himself to you in the middle of the pain that we all experience in this crazy thing called life. Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast player or online at www.humanswithfaith.com. 'Alexa, play the Humans With Faith podcast.'

In this episode of Humans With Faith, we tackle a very personal question. 'How can I learn to trust a Heavenly Father with everything when I can't trust my earthly father with anything?' Experiencing abandonment by his dad, one of our listeners struggles with fully embracing a relationship with Christ because the thought of abandonment remains. www.humanswithfaith.com

We're kicking off season five of the Humans With Faith podcast. In this episode, my co-host, Steve McNitt, and I discuss what this season is all about. This time around, each episode focuses on one particular topic, as requested by you, the listeners. Check out this short conversation as we unpack what we hope is a helpful and very personal season on Humans With Faith. www.humanswithfaith.com 

Welcome to this wide-ranging conversation with my co-host, Steve McNitt, and our guest, Emma Lenz. Emma, Steve, and I discuss topics like weird church experiences, the messiness of doing life with others, grieving with those you love, and how serving can be the door that opens us up to so much more in our lives. Follow Emma's work at Sac State on Instagram @sacstateyounglifecollege.  www.humanswithfaith.com  

Welcome to the second episode of 'The Hard Work Of The Soul' with my guest, Robina Bennion. Forgiveness, vulnerability, and risk-taking are just a few of the things we discuss in this conversation. I love Robina’s willingness to bring us along in her journey. Like you and me, Robina’s story is a work in progress. Let’s each allow Robina’s courage to inspire us to take our own steps of faith toward our future. www.humanswithfaith.com

The King of Pop famously said, "If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself, and then make a change."  The title of that song by Michael Jackson is 'Man In The Mirror.' Today's guest, Robina Bennion, has taken to heart those very words. Arriving at a place in life where she knew she wanted more, Robina did something risky, even scary. She looked in the mirror and asked, "Who do I want to be?" These next two episodes focus on the importance of being honest with ourselves. Doing the hard work of the soul is the first step in moving out of an unhappy place, and into a more fulfilled life. www.humanswithfaith.com  

This episode is part two of my conversation with Michael and Brenda Miller. Michael is a retired U.S. Air Force Officer, and together, they share their journey through the stress of deployment. Thank you, Veterans, for your service. www.humanswithfaith.com  

My guests for these next two episodes are Michael and Brenda Miller. Michael is a retired U.S. Air Force Officer. Over dinner with my wife and I, Michael and Brenda shared their story of Michael's deployment to Kandahar in Afghanistan. Their journey through what's often called 'Deployment Stress' became an opportunity to grow closer together and to grow in their faith. Today, Michael and Brenda share with other military couples what they've learned about walking through the stressful times before, during, and after deployment. www.humanswithfaith.com 

Scott Richards is the executive director of Teach For America in the region of what’s referred to as the California Capital Valley. Continuing from our last episode, Scott and I discuss doing what we’d call meaningful work. This time we get into topics such as empathy, proximity, complexity, even difficulty in our attempts at making the world a better place while creating opportunities for others. You’re listening to two guys who haven’t figure it out, but we’re committed to being part of the solution.  www.humanswithfaith.com  

Looking back on our childhood, we often see hints pointing to what we end up doing for work later in life. For Scott Richards, today's guest, this is undoubtedly the case. I hope you glean some insights regarding your journey as you listen to Scott, and I discuss our experiences and attempts to do meaningful work. This first episode with Scott traces his path from a trajectory quite different than what he’s doing today. However, I’d expect it was Scott’s past that, in many ways, shaped him for who he is and the work he’s now doing. I hope you enjoy these episodes on Humans With Faith with Scott Richards. www.humanswithfaith.com  

This episode is part two of my conversation with Brandon Hawkins as we discuss his experience of finding sobriety and freedom from religion. So much of the things that Brandon shares are immediately applicable in our lives. Let's listen close, lean in, and without hesitation, to take action on anything and everything we hear that can make a difference in our lives. www.humanswithfaith.com  

On the night that Brandon Hawkins gave his life to Christ, the first thing he said to his mother when he got home was, ‘Mom, I just became a Christian.’ Her response? ‘Go to bed. You’re drunk.’ From there, his lifestyle shifted from substance abuse and addiction to religion, and ultimately back to addiction. Then Brandon found true freedom. This episode is the first of two, as Brandon tells his story. www.humanswithfaith.com  

Does what we're doing shape who we're becoming? This is the second episode of a two-part conversation I had with four chaplains; four amazing people sharing how the chaplaincy is shaping their lives. As you listen to their stories, keep in mind your own. What might God do in you on the other side of your saying yes to him? Subscribe to Humans With Faith on your favorite podcast player or listen online at www.humanswithfaith.com.