With the 4th of July on our minds, we take a look at the freedoms that our country provides, and we work toward ensuring that America is a place where all people can thrive

Join us this week as Pastor Arik sits down with Ronald Gibson, an incredibly intelligent man and talented organist, as they discuss Ron's life journey and his passion for music

Pastor Arik is in the depths of nostalgia as he examines how quickly life can pass us by. Join him as he reflects on what it means to live life to the fullest every day

This week we discuss one of the most powerful emotions a human being can experience and explore just how complicated it can be

Taking some time off has put Pastor Arik into a reflective mood. Join him this week as he looks at the importance of being honest with ourselves in all aspects of our lives.

As we enter into the prime of summer, we look at how this time of year can inspire and reinvigorate us in various ways

In the inaugural episode of our Journey Series, Chris Frederick sits down to share his faith background and reminds us the importance of asking questions when it comes to matters of faith

As we examine the role of Pentecost in the life of our church, we take time to introduce our "Journey Series" interviews which will be debuting on the podcast next week

In the aftermath of Mother's Day, we look at why it is important to celebrate not only our birth mothers, but also the mother-figures that we have in our lives

In the midst of the recent spurt of growth in our church and our community, we find that these blessings carry their own challenges as well. This week we examine the question, "what are some 'growing pains' in our own lives?"

As Pastor Arik examines a new hobby he has picked up recently, he makes ties to how creative hobbies can reflect aspects of our own lives

Intergenerational friendships are needed now more than ever. In this week's podcast, we look at the importance of learning from those who have come before us, as well as learning from those to whom this world will be entrusted long after we are gone

In response to the violence that is taking place in our world, we look at how we can respond faithfully with love

"Tis' the gift to be simple!" This week we look at how simplifying our lives can bring us health and happiness

In the midst of busy lives, it can be hard to get away. To help us practice better self-care, this week we look at small things we can do to create "mini-vacations" for ourselves

As we enter into Holy Week, we look at the significance of this time in the life of our faith

After a break in at the church, we offer up prayers for all of those who feel like they have nowhere left to turn

This week we explore how our approach to home improvement and renovation projects can apply to our personal lives as well

This week we dive into the idea of "Spring Cleaning," and what it might look like to bring the idea of "Spring Cleaning" to our personal and spiritual lives

This week we explore the importance of breaking free from certain aspects of our core identity, to discover other parts of us that we never knew existed.

This week we look at the month of February and discover that we may have more in common with this unusual month than we realize

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we look at ways we can show love to everyone around us - not just our romantic partner

This week we look at Groundhog Day, and discover why it might be that this holiday captures the attention of our nation

This week we examine that elusive virtue of Patience, and see what we can do to grow in that virtue in our lives

This week we look at the importance of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in our country and look at how far we still have to go as a society, today.