Open Mic with Mike: Recent Episodes
Michael Crutchfield
Open Mic with Mike is a podcast created to help believers address issues within and outside the Body of Christ in a powerful, productive way without compromising their faith. Join Michael Crutchfield and special guests for this creative insight on how believers can be people of integrity, not influenced by popular opinion, while still being a voice of truth in today's world.
Pornography addiction is one of the most destructive vices that is destroying people and families today. It can seem to be an unbreakable addiction that leaves one powerless and hopeless. In this final episode Mike will discuss the biblical and practical strategies to not just deal with pornography but to not be controlled by it any longer.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Some people think that God is quiet on the conversation on pornography. The reality is that He has already spoken on the topic, we just don't like the answer. In this episode Mike will discuss God's view on pornography and why we should accept His view.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
What are the first thoughts that come to mind when you hear the word pornography? Most people have strong are casual view on it. In this episode Mike will discuss the origin of the meaning of pornography. He will also discuss the negative long term effects of those who watch and participate in it.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
When you think of the word training what are the first thoughts that come to mind? I pretty sure working out in a gym, training for a new job, and in some cases getting in shape for that summer body. Most people don't connect training with parenting. In this episode Mike will share the importance of Father's training their children so that may become the person that were meant to be.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
When you ask someone tell you about their father most of the answers are similar. The one answer that stands out the most is what their father did or didn't do. You rarely get what their father said. In this episode Mike will explain the importance of a Father's Presence.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
When you hear people say God is our Father, what are the first thoughts that come to mind? Based on our experiences with our earthly fathers we have different reactions to that word. In this episode Mike will reveal the characteristics of our heavenly Father so that we can have an effective relationship with Him.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
The greatest war fought today goes unnoticed to the naked eye. The battles take place every second, every minute, every hour, every day, every week, every month, and every year but yet not televised. The reason is because it takes place in our mind. In this final episode of season 3 (Mind Control), Mike will explain the strategy on how to win on the battlefield of the mind.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Have you ever seen someone wearing swimwear all year around? In most cases you wouldn't and if you did you wonder if that person understood the time of the seasons. That person who dresses out of season is no different than a person who chooses to live life by one emotion. In this episode Mike will discuss the importance of Emotional Balance.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
You ever notice when you drive down the highway that in most cases there are guard rails. They are not the most appealing thing to look at but yet they do serve a purpose. Its for our safety and just like the highway our mind has a guard rail. In this episode Mike will explain the guard rail in our mind and why it is important that we use it.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Do you realize the most efficient computer in the world is your mind? The mind is one of the greatest gifts that we have. In this episode Mike will explain the power of the mind and why it is important that we utilize its power.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Have you ever woken up in the morning and thought why am I going to work? Are maybe you find yourself at work wondering why am I here? Or maybe you find yourself not giving your all to the job. In this episode Mike will explain that if you are having those thoughts then It Might Be Time To Switch Jobs.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Do you remember you first job interview? Most people do but the question I have is do you remember specific questions that you were asked? The one question that stands out to me is when we are asked to describe our ideal work environment. The reality is that there is no perfect work environment because we as people are not perfect. In this episode Mike answers the question, How Do You Work With Them?
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Have you ever worked with, work for, or have someone work for you that work by the philosophy of they don’t work hard they just hardly work? It’s common cliché that one hears a lot in regard to the attitude when it comes to work. In this episode Mike will challenge listeners to examine their attitude towards work and how we can reveal Godly character through work.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
What is the thought that come to mind when you hear the word government? In this first episode of a three part series Mike will address the misconception of how people define the government, the purpose of government and how we should respond to government.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the name President Trump? In this second episode of a three part series Mike will address misconception that God is not involved in the political arena.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Have you ever heard someone ask the question, Man why we gotta work? The idea of work has presented as some strenuous punishment and because of this many people do not understand the concept of work because they don’t understand that work wasn’t invented by man but by God. In this episode Mike will explain God's definition and purpose of work.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
To vote or not to vote? That is the question that many people have during election season. In this bonus episode Mike will address issue when it comes to voting by giving biblical examples on how we as Christians can effectively participate either way during this process.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you see someone not standing for the National Anthem or not participating in some form of so called patriotism? In this final episode of a three part series on government Mike will address the idea of protesting and that there are biblical examples of protesters in the bible with Jesus being the greatest one of all.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app