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The Politics of Fear - The Weekly #59

Fear is a powerful motivator and the cause for furthering the political divide in America. Many of us take our political stances due to fear. We just want to protect what we have and our way of life. But, is there something more?

Politics and Social Media - The Weekly #58

The beauty of social media is that it opens the door for connection and relationships. The dark side of it is that it can drive a wedge between people of varying backgrounds. Right now, it seems that social media is the center of the cultural divide. Can we do it better?

Politics and Religion - Can’t we all just get along? - The Weekly #57

Blue...Red...Democrat...Republican... America is very culturally divided in 2020. But. is it possible to do politicking differently?

Overcoming Our Differences - The Weekly #56

Mask vs. No Mask....Black Lives vs. All Lives Matter....Open all activities vs. slow openings... There are so many opinions that are dividing us right now. How do we work through those differences? What is the secret to dealing with someone who is the polar opposite of you in belief, lifestyle, culture, etc. This week, Ken continues the discussion of working through our differences.

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Title: Together With You Under The Stars
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The Problem of Evil - The Weekly #55

If God is a loving God then, why is there evil in the world? More importantly, why doesn't He do something about it?

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How Can You Really Know Who God Is? - The Weekly #54

Many people walk away from a particular version of God but what if that is not His true identity? This week, we look at the identity of God as revealed by the one who know Him best...His Son! Maybe what we learn about God through the eyes of Jesus will welcome us back to Him.

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Can I be a Christian and Doubt the Bible? - The Weekly #53

Did you leave Christianity because of something in the Bible? What if you could believe in and follow Jesus while having questions and even doubts about the Bible? Check out today's vlog. We would love to hear your thoughts.

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Artist: Andy Leech
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Is It Okay to Doubt? - The Weekly #52

Can you be a Christian and have your doubts? Can you be on the edge of leaving the faith and still be a follower of God? This week, Ken talks about doubt and challenges Christians to change their approach to people who express doubts, concerns, or even, dare we say, criticism.

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Artist: Oscuro
Title: Last Goodbye Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vspyUJMzCi4

Burned by Church? - The Weekly #51

Many of us have been there; judged, disappointed, ignored, etc. Today, we encourage those who have given up on church to reconsider. Just like there is good and bad in other industries, there are good and bad churches.

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Artist: Eunoia
Title: Reaching Out
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Have You Given Up on God? - The Weekly #50

Have you thrown in the towel on faith? Have you walk out a church and uttered the words, "I'm done?" Well, we are kicking off a brand new series at Encounter and we would love to invite you to join us.

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Love Your Neighbor #49

It's 2020 and it's time to vote. Many of us vote because we want to see change happen. Please go out and vote to make your opinion known. However, what if we could change the world with our feet and a ballet? What if we could change the world by starting with our neighborhood?

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Tap Into the Power of Identity - The Weekly #48

Did you know that your habits help to shape your identity and you identity helps to shape your habits? It all goes hand in hand in you becoming the new you. This week, Ken talks about the beauty of how it all flows together.

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Change Starts with Who Not What - The Weekly #47

Who are you? Did you know that your identity plays a major role in your change? This week, Ken explains why it is so important to focus on the who not the what. Our podcast is on iTunes, Google Podcasts, and where ever you find your podcasts.

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What’s Your Why? - The Weekly #46

We all know that we want to change. We know what we want to change. But, is that enough to change? This week, we explore an essential element to seeing change happen which is finding the purpose for change.

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The Power of Starting Small - The Weekly #45

Do you feel the pressure? How are your resolutions going for 2020? We have been talking about the secret to seeing change happen in your life. What if the secret sauce is found in how you approach your resolution? Maybe you don't have to climb a mountain to change. What if you simply started small and build into the person you want to be?

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Don’t Give Up on You - The Weekly #44

2020 is here along with the pressure to fulfill big resolutions or maybe you have grown tired of missing the mark so you have given up on the idea of resolutions all together. In the immortal words of Lee Corso from ESPN's College GameDay, "...Not so fast my friend." Ken reminds us that we can do it and not to give up on ourselves by giving up on resolutions. Music provided by HearWeGo (https://goo.gl/nDS3zR) Artist: VonnBoyd Title: Riverside Drive Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cZf9HAmxWLo

Rediscover the Joy of Christmas - The Weekly #43

Christmas time is here!!!! The joy of Christmas is the same problem of Christmas. It amplifies whatever the state of your life at the moment. If you are facing challenges right now, you can still rediscover the joy of Christmas.

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Types of Parenting Styles - The Weekly #42

Have ever taken a moment to think about your parenting style? Our style can set our kids up for future success or struggle. This week, Ken looks at the benefits and challenges of how we parent.

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The Goal of Obedience in Our Kids - The Weekly #41

What should the goal of obedience be when it comes to raising our kids? How do we make sure that we have good balance and are not creating rebellion in our kids? This, Ken looks at finding a good balance between the two and establishing realistic expectations when it comes to obedience.

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Never Too Late - The Weekly #40

The Weekly Two is now The Weekly but we are still committed to bring great content. We have all made mistakes and failures in life. The problem is that we think that we are disqualified from greatness. No...as long as you are breathing, it's never too late to turn things around. If you are a parent, make sure that you tune in over the next four weeks.

Going All In - The Weekly Two #39

Reaching the next level is never the result of haphazard investment. Yes, there is tremendous risk but there is also the potential for a great reward. Thus, it is time to go all in. Risk it all to see the product of incredible faith.

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The Lesson of the Breakthrough - The Weekly Two #38

We have had those moments. It's that time of your life when you thought something was impossible but you came out on top. This is what is referred to as a breakthrough. The question is, "Are getting the most out of what we can learn from those moments?"

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God’s Greatest Miracle - The Weekly Two #37

Where does God do His greatest miracles? We have heard of Him raising the dead, parting the Red Sea, walking on water, feeding thousands, etc. However, those are not His greatest miracles. Check out this week's vlog to find out where.

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Stuck in Your Head - The Weekly Two #36

Have you ever had a song stuck in your head? Did you know that this can also give us a clue on how to survive difficult moments of life? So, put on those earbuds and check out this weeks, Weekly Two.

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Remembering the Good Times to Get Through the Bad - The Weekly Two #35

When times are bad, it is easy to focus on what's wrong. How do we maintain hope in hopeless situations? Perspective truly is everything. So, what can we do to stay positive when times are tough?

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When Life Doesn’t Work the Way How You Were Taught - The Weekly Two #34

Many of us have been taught the way the life is supposed to work. Get your education. Get married. Have kids. Have a great career and retire. But, what happens when life does not work that way? What happens when what you have been taught falls apart in the face of reality?

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Behind the Scenes - The Weekly Two #33

It's so easy to get focused on the problems right in front of us. But, what we may not realize is that God is at work behind the scenes. Also, I want to make a correction. The number is not 700, it's 7,000. So God was even more at work than I gave Him credit for. ;)

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When Life’s Not Fair - The Weekly Two #31

Have you had those moments when life just sucks? Do you wonder if God even cares? You pray and pray and pray and yet your prayers seem to be unanswered. How do we handle that? How does that affect your faith? ► Music Credit: LAKEY INSPIRED Track Name: "Beyond" Music By: LAKEY INSPIRED @ https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired Official "LAKEY INSPIRED" YouTube Channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmy... License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported "Share Alike" (CC BY-SA 3.0) Full License HERE - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by NCM @ https://www.youtubetomp3musicdownload...

Persevering Through Our Problems - The Weekly Two #30

It is our natural tendency that when a problem happens to want to get away from it. Maybe you are looking for a new job, new school, new house, new relationship because of the challenges you faced. Is escape really the answer?

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Why Does God Ask Questions? - The Weekly Two #29

Have you ever wondered why God ask questions? I mean one of the major characteristics of God is that He is all-knowing. So, either God is not who He says He is or there is something else to it.

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Living for More - The Weekly Two #28

What are you living for? Is God trying to ruin your fun? Maybe there is something more to life that God is trying to get you to discover.

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The Principle of Arriving - The Weekly Two #27

Have you ever found yourself asking, "How did I wind up here?" Usually, that is the result of ending up in place of pain, regret, and/ remorse due to the fall out of our choices. But, there is a way that we can take the path that causes us to wind up where we see ourselves arriving.

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Rain, Rain, Go Away - The Weekly Two #26

Do you remember that song from when you were a kid? "Rain, rain, go away. Come back again some day." I think we still sing this as adults but not to the weather but to the other storms of life. However, we don't want them to come again some day. It does make me wonder though, what would life be if we had no rain?

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From Scars to Beautiful - The Weekly Two #25

We all make some mistakes on the journey of life. The question is, "How do we respond when we fail?" Failure does not have to be the end of your story and you can be a part of something truly beautiful.

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How to Get Unstuck - The Weekly Two #23

Do you find yourself stuck? I heard something this week that can explain why. Maybe once we figure that out, we can create the momentum needed to get moving again.

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Your Special Mission - The Weekly Two #22

Just like "The Blues Brothers", we are all on a special mission from God. Imagine reaching the end of your life and being able to look back with joy knowing that your life has counted. How will the world be better because you were here?

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Becoming a Better You - The Weekly Two #21

Have you ever had clarity on a topic by looking at it from a different angle? What if change falls into the same boat? Maybe the key to lasting change is not to try harder but to truly learn who you are!

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Who’s Your Biggest Fan? - The Weekly Two #20

Who’s in your corner? Who’s there to cheer for you if you succeed or struggle, in victory or defeat? Believe it or not, there is one who cheers you on, no matter what!

Don’t Give Up on Your Resolutions - The Weekly Two #19

New Years' resolutions can be the bane of our existence. We know that we need them and maybe even want to make them. However, we reach this point of January and the old us seeps back in. What do we do? Polaroid by extenz https://soundcloud.com/extenz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/YnipBtKvnAo

Keeping the Holidays Alive - The Weekly Two #18

Are you going to miss the joy of the holiday season? Now that all of the decorations have been taken down, the lights are put away, and the carols have stopped playing, what next? Well in this week's vlog, Ken talks about how to keep the hope and spirit of Christmas alive all year long. ♫Music By♫ ●Ikson – Christmas ●Song – https://youtu.be/MkDUYTjSEVg

God Never Writes You Off - The Weekly Two #17

Has anyone ever reached the end of their rope with you? Have you messed up so badly that you had someone cut you off? When that happens, it is easy to think the God does the same thing too. This week, Ken reflects on a story that Jesus tells about God's love. He emphasis that when others cut you off God still receives and loves you. God never closes the door on you.

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If I Only Knew Then What I Know Now - The Weekly Two #16

What decision would you change if you could? Would you not date that guy or girl? Would you have taken a different job? Would you have quit or not quit that job? Would you have invested in a fledgling .com called amazon? This week Ken asks you if you could talk to your younger self, what would you say?

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More to Life - The Weekly Two #15

How do you get the most out of life? In order to do, you must not only pay attention to the path but you also have to be aware of your destination. Music: River Meditation Artist: Jason Shaw Courtesy of: freemusicarchive.org

The Power of Gratitude - The Weekly Two #14

With tomorrow being Thanksgiving, we all have gratitude on our minds. Are you getting the full power of gratitude? This week, Ken talks about maintaining a position of gratefulness when life is not at its best.

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What is the Success Factor? - The Weekly Two #13

What is the single greatest factor that drives our success? What is it that makes some people so successful? Hopefully, this inspires you to begin to search the core elements that drive your life and step into success.

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Why is Change so Hard? - The Weekly Two #12

Why is change so stinking' hard? Maybe the solution to change is completely different than one have been taught or have learned. This week, Ken shares something that he believes has revolutionized who he lives out his faith. Music: I'm so Glad You Exist Artist: Will Bangs Courtesy of: freemusicarchive.org

Good News for Messy People - The Weekly Two #11

Are you less than perfect? Are there areas of your life filed with regret? Surprisingly, messy people are perfect for Jesus. This week, Ken reminds you that Jesus lovingly steps into the lives of messy people, not avoid them!!!

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That One Thing - The Weekly Two #10

Ken is back recording his vlogs again!!! Why is change so stinking hard? Sometimes we do not change because we think it's too big, too hard, too much, etc. What if there was one thing, one small thing that you could change that could set off a chain reaction leading to the change that you ultimately want to make?

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Artist: Kevin MacLeod
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Fall Festival Halloween Night 6-9 PM
It's free and we will have games, popcorn, a bouncer, and of course...CANDY!!!

Rediscovering the Unique - The Weekly Two #9

In our effort to conform, have we lost some of what makes Christianity unique. This week, we will look at why it is so important to rediscover the beauty of the unique.

What You Really, Really Want - The Weekly Two #5

How many of us have regrets because getting what we wanted was not all that it cracked up to be? Is there more to it? What if we have deeper wants lying being the surface of what we think we want? In this week's vlog, Ken gives us a tip on discovering our true heartfelt wants and putting ourselves on the path of true fulfillment.

Just a Little White Lie - The Weekly Two #4

"The dog ate my homework." "The check's in the mail." "I was just about to do that." We have all been guilty of the little white lie. Haven't you noticed how one white lie can lead to a series of white lies? In this week's vlog, Ken takes a look at why honesty is important, even in the little things.

Band Aid - The Weekly Two #3

There are times in life when a band-aid will not cover our pain. What do we do in those moments? This week, Ken talks about persevering through the hardships of life.

A New Perspective - The Weekly Two #2

"Seeing is believing." But, what if the lenses through which you are seeing clouds your judgment? In this week's vlog, Pastor Ken looks at developing the ability to challenge our own perspectives and opinions.

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Keeping Your Resolutions - The Weekly Two #1

It's mid-January and many of us find our resolutions having less resolve than on January 1st. How do we get back our mojo? What's the secret to keeping your resolutions and seeing long term change?

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