Madison Church

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, we blamed a lot of our exhausted, anxious, and dissatisfied feelings on the fast pace of life. But what if the real problem behind how we felt was internal? Let's simplify.Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode, consider subscribing to Madison Church on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback means the world to us, so please take a moment to leave a review and share the podcast with your friends and family.For inquiries, suggestions, or collaboration opportunities, please reach out to us at help@madisonchurch.com. For the latest updates and behind-the-scenes content, follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube New episodes are released every Monday, so mark your calendars and join us weekly! If you'd like to support the show, you can make a donation here. Your generosity helps us continue to bring you meaningful content. This podcast is intended for general informational purposes only. The views expressed by the hosts or guests are their own and d

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, we blamed a lot of our exhausted, anxious, and dissatisfied feelings on the fast pace of life. But what if the real problem behind how we felt was internal? Let's simplify.Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode, consider subscribing to Madison Church on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback means the world to us, so please take a moment to leave a review and share the podcast with your friends and family.For inquiries, suggestions, or collaboration opportunities, please reach out to us at help@madisonchurch.com. For the latest updates and behind-the-scenes content, follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube New episodes are released every Monday, so mark your calendars and join us weekly! If you'd like to support the show, you can make a donation here. Your generosity helps us continue to bring you meaningful content. This podcast is intended for general informational purposes only. The views expressed by the hosts or guests are their own and d

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, we blamed a lot of our exhausted, anxious, and dissatisfied feelings on the fast pace of life. But what if the real problem behind how we felt was internal? Let's simplify.Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode, consider subscribing to Madison Church on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback means the world to us, so please take a moment to leave a review and share the podcast with your friends and family.For inquiries, suggestions, or collaboration opportunities, please reach out to us at help@madisonchurch.com. For the latest updates and behind-the-scenes content, follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube New episodes are released every Monday, so mark your calendars and join us weekly! If you'd like to support the show, you can make a donation here. Your generosity helps us continue to bring you meaningful content. This podcast is intended for general informational purposes only. The views expressed by the hosts or guests are their own and d

Have you ever caught yourself being your own worst critic, focusing on the things you dislike about yourself or the struggles you face? It's time to confront this harsh reality and learn how to embrace both the good and the bad in our lives. In today's episode, we share our own experiences with personal demons and the destructive power of shame, as well as exploring the difference between guilt and shame and how stepping out of shame and embracing God's love can lead to healing and transformation.We dive into a powerful story of a sex addict's journey to healing and the importance of exposing our shame to others. Discover how Satan can speak lies into our lives, leading us to believe that we are not enough or unlovable, and how these lies can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Inspired by the words of James, we discuss the importance of confessing our sins to one another in order to find healing and freedom from the shackles of shame.Join us as we explore the transformative power of love a

Imagine being entrusted with the responsibility of caring for someone else's home or beloved pet - what level of trust does that require? Join us as we share our personal experiences as parents, discussing how our trust has evolved with our children and how we can work towards God's dream of a world filled with beauty, community, and oneness.We also dive into the crucial role we, as Christians and caretakers of God's creation, have in preserving and protecting our environment. With staggering statistics on the impact of human activity on both our planet and fellow human beings, we explore how God might view the world today and ways we can take control of our decisions and actions to better care for his creation. Tune in for an insightful, thought-provoking discussion on our unique Christian responsibility to our world.Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode, consider subscribing to Madison Church on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback means the world to us, so please take a moment

Have you ever heard someone say "God told me..." and wondered if it was truly divine guidance? In this episode, we explore how to discern between what is genuinely God's voice and what is not. We share the importance of being open to the Holy Spirit, and how it can guide us in our lives - just as Jesus showed us. We'll also provide some humorous and serious examples of how people have misused the phrase "God told me," and discuss the steps we can take to ensure we're living open to the spirit.We dig into the power of the Holy Spirit, which is not just reserved for Jesus, but available to all of us. Through the incredible story of Alyssa and Jud, who have invited numerous people to their faith community, we demonstrate the power of the Spirit working through them. We also share our own experiences of being led by the Spirit to start a church in a spiritually dark place and how this journey has transformed lives.Finally, we offer practical advice on how to be open to the spiri

Have you ever received a gift and left it unopened for years? Imagine doing so with a gift from God - the Holy Spirit. Join us as we unearth the story of a man who left a present from an ex-girlfriend untouched for 50 years and how it can help us understand our often complicated relationship with the Holy Spirit. This divine gift, which Jesus himself claimed to be greater than himself, is frequently left unopened out of fear, misunderstanding, or resistance to change.Designed by God to be spirit-receptive, we sometimes become spirit-resistant due to fear of being perceived as 'weird,' lack of knowledge about the Spirit, or reluctance to change. Through examining the Holy Spirit's role in creation, its presence in Jesus' life, and its ability to help us overcome shame, guilt, addiction, fear, and anger, we learn the importance of being open and intentional in receiving this incredible gift from our Heavenly Father. With references from the Bible, we take a closer look at the history of the