Random Ramblings: Recent Episodes
Jake Hamilton
These are thoughts of one human being who has been married to his best friend for over 17 years, had kids for 15 years, traveled the globe for 12 years and been in full time ministry for over 20 years. These are the ramblings found in hundreds of songs, dozens of journals, and countless journeys. The invitation is to come along, listen and be heard, find encouragement for your journey. You are not alone. The best is yet to come.
Jake and Nicci discuss sex and sexuality and wonder if there is a connection between how we view our bodies, the body of Christ, and Christ's body in the form of communion + EXPAND FOR MORE INFO +đź‘Š For more resources and helpful content for Marriage and Manhood visit https://www.fightweekend.orgC O U R A G E C O U R S E https://www.fightweekend.org/couragecourseFREE 5 Day Course emailed directly to your inbox each morning with a video, daily challenge, and inspiring insight for men, register today.M A N T A L K M O N D A Y https://www.fightweekend.org/man-talk-mondayA weekly gathering beginning August 7 to September 11 through ZOOM every Monday night at 6pm, this is a place to grow, share and discuss what it means to be a man, how to lead in our homes and in our families with dignity and humility and wrestle with how we become the type of men that can carry death and life in the same hand, not being defined by our scars but wearing them as badges of honor for that which we overcame.U P C O M I N G D A T E SSeptember 16: The FIGHT | ONE DAY Florida | St Augustinehttps://www.fightweekend.org/onedayfloridaOctober 12-15: FIGHT WEEKEND TEXAS for MENhttps://www.fightweekend.org/fightweekendtexasNovember 2-5: FIGHT WEEKEND NAPA for Married Coupleshttps://www.fightweekend.org/marriageweekendnapaS P A R R I N G S E S S I O N SOne on One Coaching Sessions with Jake Hamilton. The goal is to walk away from these sessions with encouragement and clarity along with a deeper sense of why you operate, react and respond the way you do in your home and in the world around you. Book your session today.https://www.fightweekend.org/sparringsessions
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Jake and Nicci discuss their summer with 10 teenager's living at their house for Cousin Camp, the power of legacy, and what are you really able to get away with if you use the phrase "God Said" đź‘Š For more resources and helpful content for Marriage and Manhood visit https://www.fightweekend.orgC O U R A G E C O U R S E https://www.fightweekend.org/couragecourseFREE 5 Day Course emailed directly to your inbox each morning with a video, daily challenge, and inspiring insight for men, register today.M A N T A L K M O N D A Y https://www.fightweekend.org/man-talk-mondayA weekly gathering beginning August 7 to September 11 through ZOOM every Monday night at 6pm, this is a place to grow, share and discuss what it means to be a man, how to lead in our homes and in our families with dignity and humility and wrestle with how we become the type of men that can carry death and life in the same hand, not being defined by our scars but wearing them as badges of honor for that which we overcame.U P C O M I N G D A T E SSeptember 16: The FIGHT | ONE DAY Florida | St Augustinehttps://www.fightweekend.org/onedayfloridaOctober 12-15: FIGHT WEEKEND TEXAS for MENhttps://www.fightweekend.org/fightweekendtexasNovember 2-5: FIGHT WEEKEND NAPA for Married Coupleshttps://www.fightweekend.org/marriageweekendnapaS P A R R I N G S E S S I O N SOne on One Coaching Sessions with Jake Hamilton. The goal is to walk away from these sessions with encouragement and clarity along with a deeper sense of why you operate, react and respond the way you do in your home and in the world around you. Book your session today.https://www.fightweekend.org/sparringsessions
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In this episode Jake + Nicci were again supposed to discuss Jakes recent traveling to Europe but go sidetracked discussing what influence actually looks like and why we settle for building movements instead of marriages. The reality that we would rather discuss politics and governments instead of marriage and family shows where our values are and that we believe we can change the world through cultural influence instead of submission to family.
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Some Upcoming dates:
July: 3 One-Day LIVE Online Intensives for Men, Women, and Marriages.
September: FIGHT WEEKEND FLORIDA for MEN
October: FIGHT WEEKEND TEXAS for MEN
November: FIGHT WEEKEND NAPA for Married Couples (Only 2 spots left)
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In this episode Jake + Nicci were attempting to discuss Jakes recent traveling but get massively sidetracked on a discussion about people using the words "victim" and "abuse" in ways that are not helpful to them as individuals but also as a culture. Join them as they talk about things that will definitely be triggering and will possibly get them canceled. For more resources and helpful content for Marriage and Manhood visit www.fightweekend.orgSome Upcoming dates:July: 3 One-Day LIVE Online Intensives for Men, Women, and Marriages.September: FIGHT WEEKEND FLORIDA for MENOctober: FIGHT WEEKEND TEXAS for MENNovember: FIGHT WEEKEND NAPA for Married Couples (Only 2 spots left)
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This week on the Fight Podcast we interview filmmaker, author, and my friend Darren Wilson.Darren Wilson is the Founder of Wanderlust Productions, a film/television production company that focuses on creating media that creatively and powerfully advances the kingdom of God around the world. Darren’s films have been seen by millions around the world. His first five films, Finger of God, Furious Love, Father of Lights, Holy Ghost, and Holy Ghost Reborn have helped change the spiritual temperature of the worldwide church. He is currently working on two new films and a variety of television shows. Darren has also written three books, Filming God, which details his journey out of skepticism into faith in the supernatural; Finding God in the Bible, which is a book about friendship with God; and his latest, God Adventures, which details some of the biggest lessons he’s learned over the last 10 years of filming God in action.
His new movie the GOD MAN will be in theaters June 6 for one night only. In The God Man, focuses on the most famous person in history, Jesus Christ. Led by a series of dreams, chance encounters, and impossible timing, Darren follows a spiritual rabbit trail that eventually leads to a remarkable conclusion about the nature and character of Jesus. You can find a theater in your area by clicking here: https://www.fathomevents.com/events/The-God-Man#:~:text=In%20The%20God%20Man%2C%20filmmaker,nature%20and%20character%20of%20Jesus.
Enjoy this conversation between two old friends exploring how they got where they are and the beautiful and sometimes painful story that has kept them committed to Jesus all these years.
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In this episode Jake + Nicci share there history in the church, a brief peek into their testimonies and how they ended up in ministry in the first place. Jake and Nicci have experienced so much in the church and so much in different denominations and expressions as well as the numerous roles they have played over their years in professional ministry but the real story is how that affected their connection and their marriage. You will not want to miss this.Want a FREE marriage resource?Click HERE for our Marriage Course 101 and access to the companion "Marriage 101 Workbook"OR visit https://www.fightweekend.org/ for more resources and opportunities from Men and Marriages.
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In this episode Jake + Nicci explore the complexities and the pain involved with raising a child with disabilities and the pain and disappointment that comes with it while giving you a glimpse into how it affected their marriage, their connection and their view of God. You do not want to miss this vulnerable and heart wrenching story of love, pain, loss, and perspective.Want a FREE marriage resource?Click HERE for our Marriage Course 101 and access to the companion "Marriage 101 Workbook" OR visit https://www.fightweekend.org/ for more resources and opportunities from Men and Marriages.
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This week Jake Hamilton Interviews John Mark McMillan a genre bending artist who has stepped outside of the boundaries others attempted to set for him while honoring the gift on his life, the legacy of his family and power of his faith. He has long been a source of inspiration to many of us who color outside the lines and has always been kind and generous with his time to help others as they journey forward. In this episode we explore John Marks childhood and young faith experiences as he grew in a Christian commune and watch his father forge ahead in that which he felt he was created to do. Watching his father risk and love gave the foundation John Mark stands on today as he wrestles with friends who are leaving the faith and raising his own kids as they want to walk in their fathers shoes.Want a FREE marriage resource?Click HERE for our Marriage Course 101 and access to the companion "Marriage 101 Workbook".OR visit www.ThisIsTheFIGHT.com for more resources and opportunities from Men and Marriages.
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This week Jake Hamilton interviews one of his longest standing friends, Micheal Miller; father, husband, business owner, he helps lead MARKED a non profit organization that works to empower, educate and strengthen communities in Latin America with his wife Jaclyn (who is the CEO of the organization) as well as sharing financial wisdom and opportunities through his new venture The Dead Presidents Club which you can find on all social media sites.
In this episode we explore how our story defines us regardless of whether or not we want to engage with it. Eventually we find that ignoring it doesn't work, that it seeps up through the very ground we walk on, through very conversation and interaction, how we see the world and how we view others. To ignore it is to do so at our own peril. Micheal and Jake explore some of Micheals story, his experiences with bio dad and step dad, abuse and rejection and what we can do today to engage with the pain and find healing that we can offer ourselves and those we love.
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Jake + Nicci Interview two of their amazing friends Tommy + Krissi Green and discuss the difference between a "love break" and a "trust break", as well as how do you raise a stepchild with the influence of a former spouse that you don't agree with and when teenagers decide to rebel against the love and sacrifces you made for them.
Tommy + Krissi currently live in Salt Lake City where Tommy (former lead singer of Sleeping Giant) works as a Realtor for his “day job”, while singing for his new musical expression HOLY NAME, but more importantly they work together building Run Against Traffic, a non-profit foundation focused on raising funds for the long term aftercare of human trafficking victims. Krissi is currently writing her story of Run Against Traffic’s beginning and also leadstheGreenSparrow.com, her ghostwriting company.
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MUSIC BY:
The Best Part by Paul McDonald and Nikki Reed
Written by Paul McDonald and Nikki Reed
© 2014 Enzo and Ira Records
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Join Jake Hamilton as he interviews Brian "Head" Welch; guitarist, author, speaker and most importantly father.
After Brian "Head" Welch left Korn to be a father to his daughter and help get his life back on track, he helped others while loosing everything himself. But a life-changing spiritual awakening freed him from a stranglehold of drugs and alcohol and prompted him to leave the highly successful nu-metal band KoRn in 2005. What followed was a decade-long trial by fire, from the perils of fathering a teen lost in depression and self-mutilation to the harsh realities of playing solo and surviving the shattering betrayal of a trusted friend. In this intensely inspiring redemption saga, perhaps most inspiring is Brian’s radical decision to rejoin KoRn and reconcile with the tribe of people he once considered family in the metal music scene. Brian returned to his musical roots with a clear head and a devoted heart. Though his story is wild, hilarious, and deeply poignant, the message is simple: God will love you into the freedom of being yourself, as long as you keep the relationship going and never, ever quit.
You can view his documentary Loud, Crazy, Love HERE
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MUSIC BY:
The Best Part by Paul McDonald and Nikki Reed
Written by Paul McDonald and Nikki Reed
© 2014 Enzo and Ira Records
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Jake and Nicci continue their story and share what happened when they got home, the tools that helped them repair the damage and what they added to their daily and weekly rhythms to stay connected in every season.
Want a FREE marriage resource?
Click HERE for our Marriage Course 101 and access to the companion "Marriage 101 Workbook".
OR visit www.ThisIsTheFIGHT.com for more resources and opportunities from Men and Marriages.
MUSIC BY:
The Best Part by Paul McDonald and Nikki Reed
Written by Paul McDonald and Nikki Reed
© 2014 Enzo and Ira Records
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Jake and Nicci share the moment their marriage blew up, what led up to that moment in 2010 at Jesus Culture Chicago, their conversation with Kris Vallotton a pastor/leader in their lives, and the ramifications of a disconnected life and marriage.
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MUSIC BY:
The Best Part by Paul McDonald and Nikki Reed
Written by Paul McDonald and Nikki Reed
© 2014 Enzo and Ira Records
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You don’t have to run from the fearful are feeling from the hour we are in. Why would God ask us to have courage if we were never going to experience fear? Why would God ask us to have faith if we were never going to experience doubt? It’s not about ignoring or minimizing the emotions we are experiencing, it’s about knowing who to give them to. There is one who is above the circumstances and the plans of man, he is laughing, as all their plans will eventually work together for His glory and ultimate unveiling.
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We have been in a crash course for many years with the Jesus of the Bible and the counterfeit “Jesus” of Western Culture. In this hour of trauma the counterfeit Jesus who cares more about my circumstance than my sin seems way more attractive but he is not the all-powerful deity of scripture, he is an unprofessional, feel-good counselor whose main concern is that you like him not that you become holy. This counterfeit Jesus can never transform the human heart and ultimately leaves us disillusioned and disappointed.
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We have been given something so beautiful by God; The opportunity to partner with him in stewarding his mysteries on earth. His mysteries allow space for mass amounts of tension in the midst of chaos. We are not a people of easy answers we are people who willingly receive the mysteries of a transcendent God who trusts his people with indescribable glory in order to reveal his presence in the remarkable ordinary and utterly confusing.
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In the context of Titus 3 we see that the revealing of Gods nature isn’t abstract or inconsistent, it is something we can stand on with confidence and receive from as His children. This is our great hope, not some distant future in heaven but in the “now” through relational availability, not based on my works but on his character which is the same yesterday, today and forever.
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Our gratefulness should already begin with the simple fact that we are saved. That our loving, transcendent, beautiful creator has a name, he came for us, he did not leave us to our brokenness and sin, he redeemed and rescued by grace in his loving kindness. If our gratefulness begins with anything else it will be circumstantial and will fade with each passing season. Gratefulness for salvation gives us a lasting l, firm foundation we can stand on for eternity.
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You were born to the right family, in the right nation, in the right city, in the right time, to bring God the most glory with your life. But that doesn’t always happen in the way that we think. We have grandiose images of worship and prayer and stadium gatherings which all may play a part but it also looks like simple servant hood and submission as well as obedience and faithfulness, gentleness kindness towards all people.
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Learning to embrace the season we are in trusting that God “makes everything beautiful in time” (Ecclesiastes 3:11) We can’t fight the winter, beg for the summer, reject the Autumn, or quicken the Spring, we must embrace natural order and seasonal shifts for what they reveal to us about the character of God, trusting His leadership and love.
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Understanding the difference between confusion and mystery is not as hard as it seems. In an hour of so much noise we have to know the difference and begin to recognize the beauty of mystery and embrace it on this side of eternity.
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Sharing a personal parenting fail story from yesterday. Being at home with the kids and family in such tight quarters for this extended period of time leaves loads of opportunity for pressures to arise, anxiety to increase and frustration to erupt. But it also makes space for peace to thrive, mercy to be shared, and love to grow. Here’s my experience.
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Is it possible that trying to fix the past and figure out the future is actually a manifestation of our own ego? What if Jesus has blessed our past and the father has planned our future so that we can be anchored in the Holy Spirit today in the present? We are not in a hurry to get through the hard things, they teach us more than any season of blessing ever could.
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In this unprecedented opportunity to rest are we going to choose Sabbath and trust or are we going to turn to the false light of our phones and become more distracted than ever?
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What does it mean to live in the complexities of a global crisis while not having all the answers to “why”. Embracing the mystery of God and his ways while standing firm on who He is.
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When busyness is canceled and we finally have time and space are we able to open our eyes and look around us and see what has always been there but we never had the opportunity to notice.
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Random Rambling about 20 years of journaling, the value of treasuring your story and your journey so that you and others benefit from it ..... eventually.
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