Essential Church exists to remove every non-essential barrier between people and God and move them towards a loving relationship with Jesus Christ that can be enjoyed for all eternity. For more information, visit www.essentialchurch.com
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Essential Church was created for people who thought church wasn't for them.
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What's Better Than Mind Over Matter? - U, Inc.
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SUMMARY The concept of "You Incorporated" - examining whether we would keep our job if we were the CEO, CFO, or manager of our own lives. The issue of self-control and being "mastered" by things we desire, such as addictions, impulses, and cravings. The limitations of willpower and the ancient Greek philosophical idea of the "mind over matter" appr…
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Episode 169: A Conversation with Sam Jolman
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Andrew is joined by special guest Sam Jolman on this episode. Sam is a professional therapist with over twenty years of experience. He specializes in men's issues and sexual trauma recovery. Sam provides both context for the new book he is releasing, as well as how his own story of sexuality — both the beauty and the baggage that come along with it…
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Follow the Money to Find Faith - U, Inc.
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SUMMARY The importance of managing your finances and being a faithful steward of the resources God has entrusted to you. The biblical principles of budgeting, avoiding debt, and prioritizing God over money. How our finances and spending habits reveal the true condition of our hearts and relationship with God. The temporary nature of earthly possess…
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The Politics of Jesus Part 3 - Thy Kingdom Come
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The Politics of Jesus Part 3 Thy Kingdom Come Essential Church November 10, 2024 SUMMARY: The speaker emphasizes that the central focus of Jesus' teachings was the kingdom of God, not political agendas or ideologies. The speaker explains that the kingdom of God is not a physical, political entity, but a spiritual reality that is present among us an…
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The Politics of Jesus Part 2 - Thy Kingdom Come
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The Politics of Jesus Part 2 Thy Kingdom Come Essential Church November 3, 2024 Summary - The speaker addresses the topic of Jesus' politics and how it is often misunderstood or used to support certain political views. The speaker examines the interaction between Jesus and Pilate, where Pilate asks Jesus if he is the "King of the Jews" and Jesus re…
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Episode 168: A Conversation with Mandy Smith
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In this episode, Andrew and Jordan Lewis sit down to talk with author and pastor Mandy Smith about her new book Amateur Saints and how God uses us in and through our weaknesses.
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The Politics of Jesus Part 1 - Thy Kingdom Come
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The Politics of Jesus Thy Kingdom Come Essential Church October 27, 2024 Summary - Jesus was asked a political question about paying taxes to Caesar, but he avoided taking a partisan stance. Jesus emphasized that the ultimate allegiance should be to God, not any earthly political authority. The transcript discusses the historical context of the Pha…
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Prayer vs. Action Essential Church October 20, 2024
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Social Media and Friendship - FRIENDS
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Bởi Essential Church
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What Does It Mean To Go Deeper With God? - FRIENDS
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Message from Steve Swisher on September 22, 2024.
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Episode 167: A Conversation with Brady Boyd
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In this episode, Brady and Andrew sit down to talk about Brady's newest book "Life-Minded," and the challenge of unity.
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Message from Steve Swisher on September 15, 2024
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Loneliness is a Feeling, Isolation is a Choice - FRIENDS
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Message from Steve Swisher on September 8, 2024.
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Message from Steve Swisher on September 1, 2024.
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Message from Steve Swisher on Aug 25, 2024.
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Message from Steve Swisher on Aug 18, 2024.
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Weird Things Have Value - Weird: Because Normal Isn't Working
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Message from Alex Goff on August 11, 2024.
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How Can I Be The Church? - Dechurched
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Message from Steve Swisher on August 4, 2024.
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Should Church Be So Judgmental? - Dechurched
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Message from Steve Swisher on July 28, 2024
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What Is Spiritual Depth? - Dechurched
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Message from Steve Swisher on July 21, 2024.
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Why Is Church So Complicated? - Dechurched
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Message from Chris Gill on July 14, 2024.
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Message from Chris Gill on July 7, 2024.
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Why Do People Leave Church? - Dechurched
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Message from Steve Swisher on June 30, 2024.
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Mental Health Panel - Peace in the Chaos
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Message from Chris Gill, Ron Jones, Katie Streeter and Ramsey Goshert on June 23, 2024.
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The Mystery of Contentment - Peace in the Chaos
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Message from Steve Swisher on June 16, 2024
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Peace From Thinking Differently - Peace in the Chaos
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Message from Steve Swisher on June 9, 2024
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Peace is Possible - Peace in the Chaos
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Message from Steve Swisher on June 2, 2024
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Joy in the Chaos - Peace in the Chaos
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Message from Steve Swisher on May 26, 2024.
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Choosing Peace Over Being Right - Peace in the Chaos
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Message from Steve Swisher on May 19, 2024
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Finding Peace With Aging Parents - Peace in the Chaos
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Message from Steve Swisher on May 12, 2024
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Growing Up With Training - Growing Up With Your Kids
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Message from Chris Gill on May 5, 2024
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Growing Up With Discipline - Growing Up With Your Kids
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Message from Steve Swisher on April 28, 2024
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Episode 166: A Conversation with Christine Westhoff
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Message from Ron Jones on April 21, 2024.
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Message from Steve Swisher on April 14, 2024.
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Episode 165: A Conversation with Jared Patrick Boyd
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On this episodes hosts Andrew Arndt and Daniel Grothe have a conversation with Jared Patrick Boyd, a pastor, spiritual director, and founding director of the Order of the Common Life. In this conversation, the trio dive into Jared’s complex origin story of church and the Christian ‘story.,’ as well as the topic of Christian deconstruction — and how…
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Message from Steve Swisher on April 7, 2024.
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Message from Steve Swisher on March 31, 2024
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Episode 164: A Conversation with Ian Simkins
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Humbled to Serve Others - It's Not Me, It's You
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Essential Church, message from Pastor Steve Swisher Shownotes Main Points - Analogy of NCAA tournament seeding to have congregation think about where they rank themselves among fellow churchgoers (1-300) - Discusses how people can move from being self-focused to open-handed and thinking of others - Wonders if it takes a near death experience to pro…
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Inspired to Serve Others - It's Not Me, It's You
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Message from Steve Swisher on March 17, 2024 Pastor Steve references a scene from The Princess Bride where Wesley responds to Buttercup's commands with "As you wish," which she eventually realizes means "I love you." He notes this unconditional love. Pastor Steve discusses a Bible scene where Jesus washes his disciples' feet, exemplifying his humbl…
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Episode 163: How to Have Difficult Conversations
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Message from Eddy Morales on March 10, 2024Bởi Essential Church
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Episode 162: A Conversation with Brit Windel
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On this brief episode of Essential Church, Andrew and Rory sit down with Brit Windel a pastor and church planter from Kenosha, Wisconsin. Brit shares the story of Daybreak Church, a church that is ‘making much of Jesus’ and serving the city. Brit’s story is one of faithfulness, longevity and serving. Host: Andrew Arndt Co-Host: Rory Green Guests: B…
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Message from Steve Swisher on March 3, 2024
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Holding On To Hope - Faith, Hope, Love
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Message from Steve Swisher on February 25, 2024Bởi Essential Church
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Message from Steve Swisher on February 18, 2024Bởi Essential Church
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