The Misfit Messengers Podcast

Episode 34

Our first guests of 2023!! This episode is the first half of our conversation with our friends Matt & Emily. Enjoy our conversation.

Episode 33

Our final episode discussing Jude, specifically verses 17-25. 
Things that can help our walk of faith: be in community with other Christians, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and wait on the Lord. It's so important to not run ahead of God, but let Him work in His time. 
We hope you enjoy our conversation on Jude. 

Episode 32

Another week talking about the little letter of Jude. This week we dive deep into verses 12-16, but especially verse 12. The Greek word spilas means a hidden rock or reef in the water that could potentially damage the boat or even shipwreck it. But it's also metaphorical about people who can shipwreck our faith. This is why it's so important to know the Word, be in prayer, be in fellowship with other believers, and ask for discernment. May God grant each of us the power of discernment so that we are not caught unawares by hidden "rocks" which could derail our walk with the Lord.

Episode 31

Week 2 on the Book of Jude. Here are a couple of helpful references. The story of Sodom and Gomorrah can be found in Genesis 18-19. The story of Cain in Genesis 4. Balaam is referenced in several places throughout Scripture but the initial story is in Numbers 22 and subsequent chapters and referenced again in Revelation 2:14. Korah's rebellion can be found in Numbers 16. Jenny made a comment about the story of Michael disputing over Moses' body is in an apocryphal book. That is incorrect. That story may have been in a now lost book called "The Assumption of Moses" which Origen (an early church theologian) mentions in his writing. 
Sometimes reading Scripture requires a little (or a lot of) extra digging. 

Episode 30

Happy New Year friends! Enjoy our first conversation into Jude, a letter found near the end of the New Testament. This is the first of a series on Jude so it may be helpful to read the short letter for yourself. While Jude is a short letter, it contains a depth of meaning. Let's start off 2023 with a dive into Scripture.

Episode 29

In this week's episode we welcome fellow Salvation Army officer and friend, Chris Nicolai to talk about life and faith and living to our potential. Be encouraged by Chris' passion for leadership and bringing out the best in people.

Episode 28

Merry Christmas everyone! Enjoy our conversation about our favorite Christmas hymn, "O come, O come Emmanuel" among other meandering topics. 
May you all have a blessed Christmas and a joy filled New Year!

Episode 27

Today's episode we welcome one of our favorite people, Major Cherri Hobbins who was the principal of the training college where we studied to become officers in The Salvation Army. Have your paper and pencils ready to add to your book list and be ready to be encouraged.
The subscription service mentioned is Scribd (there is a cost) and can be found online and as an app. Jenny has found it to be helpful in keeping book purchases down while still being able to read copiously.

Episode 26

Christmas is a familiar story, but do we let the power of it sink in? 

Episode 25

Another episode with guests! Our friends Kristen & Bobby join us to talk about their ministry in Des Moines and how ministry is all about people and relationships. Also a long list of books you could add to your list.