Mauldin First Baptist is a loving, multigenerational family where the love of God leads us to share Jesus, serve others and make new disciples.
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4 Life long friends that talk about anything and everything under the sun. Featuring Luke, Todd, Nick and Warren themfbpodcast@gmail.com Cover art photo provided by Josh Rose on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@joshsrose
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A podcast focused on how you can pick up the basics of mindfulness and meditation with the aim of creating a calmer, happier you and a kinder world. Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners
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Join us at The BLOCK Party! Podcast have been around since the 1980s when they were first known as “audio blogging.” As broadband access grew, and technology expanded podcasting started to catch on in the mid-2000’s. It was quite a bit later than that before I personally started listening, but nonetheless, on almost all of my long drives for work I have a podcast playing in the background. Between leadership, faith based and even some true crime mixed in their podcast are how I pass my time ...
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Okay, quick informal survey… when following directions through Google Maps (or other platform/app), if there is a question/unsure… when it’s time to make a decision, MORE likely to follow Google Maps or more likely to go the way you think is best?
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Thanks for joining us at The BLOCK Party! On this episode we talk with Leona Daniels, District 10 Director on the Michigan Farm Bureau board or directors to introduce September’s discussion topic and get to know. This will preview the four-corner post as determined by Michigan Farm Bureau’s Rural Communities Task force. You will hear more regarding…
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How can we train ourselves to consume in moderation? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners My new email address: shaunmindfulness@gmail.com Be Calm Be Happy courses …
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Lord Teach Us
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Let’s read the first verse of our passage today…Luke 11:29. Now at first, read this and think “but they didn’t ask for a sign…” Actually they...
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In our modern world we have an endless conveyor belt of free entertainment to keep us occupied - but what would happen if we allowed ourselves to become bored? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Join the podcast …
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Are you afraid when it comes to demons? When you read about demons in the Bible, does it make you uncomfortable? Do you worry about demons and what they can do? As we read Luke 11:14-28, we’ll see Jesus interact with a demon, and what those around Him think of demons. But let’s go ahead and answer some common questions we still hear today about dem…
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We may talk a lot about God, we may even talk a lot TO God… but how often do we ask God to teach us? We see in Luke 11 where Jesus’ disciples asked Him to teach them to pray. Through this, we receive important teachings from Jesus about prayer.
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Join us at The BLOCK Party! The next episode of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Jeremy, Michigan Farm Bureau’s Member Communications Specialist, to introduce August’s discussion topic and get to know. Check it out! To listen to this episode and others, visit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2134475 Did this d…
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Cleverness tends not to go hand in hand with happiness, so how do we gain the wisdom to deal with our problems? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Join the podcast meetup in June: https://forms.gle/aqX3KaauAsx9Lj…
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Have you ever noticed that when reading the scriptures (or practicing our faith for that matter), that the focus is often on what is right and what is wrong. And there is a place for that. This IS important. But...
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What do we do when we feel that someone has wronged us? Do we try to ignore it? Do we plot our revenge? Or is there another way? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Join the podcast meetup in June: https://forms.g…
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I want to begin with a little exercise/experiment… requires you to speak, or at least would be helpful if you speak. I’ll say something and I want to see if you can guess what comes after it. Ready? “Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty (had a great fall).” Next…
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Special Message for Our Country
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How are you? A pretty simple question, one we get asked often as we go through our day. Its a standard part of a social interaction and we tend to have a customary answer ready to go depending on our culture. But how are you really? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mi…
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What do we do when we feel like we’ve screwed up? How do we deal with that awful feeling? How do we stop ourselves from being haunted by our mistakes? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners My new email address: …
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Join us at The BLOCK Party! The next episode of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Laura Campbell, Michigan Farm Bureau’s Senior Conservation and Regulatory Relations Specialist, Tess VanGorder, MFB’s Conservation and Regulatory Relations Specialist, and Emma Totzke MFB’s Agricultural Ecology Department Int…
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While one could make a strong argument that our country was founded as a “Christian” nation, one could make a stronger argument that our country was founded as a free nation. And many today, even in our government, are using that freedom to turn away from God. So what do we do as godly citizens?
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Recent events within our Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) have led us to discussions about roles and titles for women in the church. But we all have roles in the church… and we all should be united in the mission of making disciples.
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Hi all, I'm taking a short break from the podcast but will be back soon. In the meantime I'm uploading some of my (and your) favourite episodes -please add your suggestions on the Facebook page (link below). Thanks to Larry and Jayne for suggesting this week's episode! Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: …
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Quick review of last week… Talking about our roles in the church, current debate in SBC about roles for women, can women have word “pastor” in job title? Needs to be addressed, but good for all of us to try to better understand all our roles, scriptures tell us what to look for, what’s important… so last week, we began with saying...…
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Hi all, I'm taking a short break from the podcast but will be back soon. In the meantime I'm uploading some of my (and your) favourite episodes -please add your suggestions on the Facebook page (link below). Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners…
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Hi all, I'm taking a short break from the podcast (join the Facebook group to find out more) but will be adding classic episodes to fill the gap - this one is the most listened to, hope you enjoy.
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Next week after worship, I’ll be flying to Indianapolis for annual Southern Baptist Convention. As usual, we will elect officers, commission missionaries and hear reports from our various institutions. This year, there will also be a vote to make a change to the SBC Constitution regarding the criteria for...…
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Join us at The BLOCK Party! The next episode of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Matt Kapp, Michigan Farm Bureau’s Government Relations Specialist, to introduce June’s discussion topic and get to know. Check it out! To listen to this episode and others, visit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2134475 Did this d…
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What can we do when our life is dominated by an ever growing to do list that we struggle to keep up with? How do we let go and make time for rest? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Join the podcast meetup in June: …
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On Memorial Day, we take time to remember and honor those who gave their lives for us, the people of our country. Would you agree that those who gave their lives would want to see us enjoying our lives? Or do we honor them by living in misery? Sometimes we forget it’s our choice. Which is why some of the greatest teachings in scriptures are REMINDE…
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What can we do when our mind keeps returning to a topic, maybe something that we’re worried about, trying to analyse it but never getting anywhere, only causing us suffering? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Join the…
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All of us know someone who would benefit from mindfulness and meditation. But how do you share it with them without seeming pushy or annoying? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners My new email address: …
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Even the most obedient disciples can struggle to answer common questions concerning our faith. “Where did the dinosaurs come from?” “How come there is so much evil in the world?” “How can you prove the Bible is the Word of God?” While there are many great proofs for our faith… it’s still a “faith”, a belief… it’s more than a set of facts. In fact, …
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How do we make the right choices every day that build our peace and good mental health? Get an invite for the next podcast get together on 18th May: https://forms.gle/1j2idf9QxPdjzN538 Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners…
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Join us at The BLOCK Party! The next episode of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Theresa Sisung, Michigan Farm Bureau’s Industry Relations Specialist, to introduce May’s discussion topic, Artificial Intelligence in agriculture, and get to know. Check it out! To listen to this episode and others, visit: ht…
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We come to a time in the Gospel of Luke where Jesus no longer expects His disciples to just follow… they are now being called to DO the things they’ve seen Jesus do. And He gives them the power to do it! God still expects His disciples today to do the same things… yes, to go out and preach the word… but to also practice what we preach and demonstra…
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We spend a lot of our time in our heads, imagining futures where things go terribly wrong. How can we let go of the future and enjoy the here and now? Get an invite for the next podcast get together on 18th May: https://forms.gle/1j2idf9QxPdjzN538 Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.…
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We often think that when it comes to God, WE have to be the ones to find Him. But today’s story shows that while we may be looking for God, He’s come to look for us too! And He wants to be found. And He wants to give to those who ask Him for help.
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What can you do when your anxiety is completely overwhelming you, maybe its even at the level of a panic attack? Can we use mindfulness to liberate us from our suffering? Yes we can! Get an invite for the next podcast get together on 18th May: https://forms.gle/1j2idf9QxPdjzN538 Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: …
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If we believe God created everything and everyone, just by speaking, then is it reasonable to believe that God has ALL THE POWER THERE IS? If so, then we could also assume He doesn’t need our help. But we see in the scriptures when Jesus healed people, He didn’t just speak and heal everyone. He healed individuals. Because those individuals then wen…
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Do you have that person in your life, maybe in your family or at work, that you find yourself judging or looking down on? How can we let go of our judgement and be less cynical towards other people? Get an invite for the next podcast get together on 18th May: https://forms.gle/1j2idf9QxPdjzN538 Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive cont…
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Meditation for healthcare workers: mindfulness for doctors, nurses and other healthcare professions
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A guided meditation for those working in healthcare, as requested by Alice and Bambi. Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners My new email address: shaunmindfulness@gmail.com Be Calm Be Happy courses…
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Join us at The BLOCK Party! The next episode of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Laura Lunceford, Michigan Farm Bureau’s Membership Development Manager, to introduce April’s discussion topic and get to know. Check it out! To listen to this episode and others, visit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2134475 Also…
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“He Is Risen!” “He is Risen Indeed!” This is a traditional Christian greeting goes back well over a thousand years, even quite possibly among the first generations of Christ followers. Today, we continue to proclaim this because this is THE foundation of our faith.
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How can we learn to let go of doubt and be more confident in who we are? Listen to my new podcast Mindfulness for Gamers! Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mindfulness-for-gamers/id1725994305 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6TBhQCW0sAZugcJL8TysXs?si=9aad1835e8d64be3&nd=1&dlsi=8bc0eae901ae48cf Be…
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We all know that God loves everyone. But we can often find ourselves trying to add exceptions to God’s love, things like we’ve been seeing in the Gospel of Luke like “Yes, but not those with leprosy… not the tax collectors… not on the Sabbath… not those who hate us…” This week, we see a “sinful woman”, and how a religious man sees her and how God s…
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238 Accepting change and moving forward: with guided meditation to for embracing change in your life
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When we’re going through a period of difficult change, what's the perspective that can help us to let go, accept reality and move on? Listen to my new podcast Mindfulness for Gamers, recommend to 5 people and enter the competition! Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mindfulness-for-gamers/id1725994305 Spotify:https…
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How can mindfulness give us the strength and stillness to make decisions in difficult moments? Listen to my new podcast Mindfulness for Gamers, recommend to 5 people and enter the competition! Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mindfulness-for-gamers/id1725994305 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6TBhQCW0sAZugcJL8…
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We believe God loves us, even say “more than you know”… But God loves us differently than we love each other. Believe it or not, Luke 7:18-28 describes God’s love.
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Last week in Luke 6, Jesus tells us to “love our enemies”. In Luke 7, we meet one of these “enemies”, a Roman centurion. But this man is more than an enemy… he is a man looking to Jesus for help. Help that we ALL need!
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Losing someone you love can be one of the hardest things to recover from - but how can we look at their passing in a way that will help us to accept reality and celebrate who they were - and who they continue to be?Listen to my new podcast Mindfulness for Gamers, recommend to 5 people and enter the competition! Apple:https://podcasts.apple.co…
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We all believe that God loves all people… and we all know that God expects us to love all people. We even know that we are supposed to love our enemies. But do we? Or do we have excuses to Jesus’ clear teaching about loving those who aren’t always so easy to love.
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Whats the one change we can make to our everyday lives, the single conscious decision - that will ground us in the present moment and put us on the path of happiness? Listen to my new podcast Mindfulness for Gamers, recommend to 5 people and enter the competition! Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mindfulness-for-gamers/id1725994305…
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