Walk With Ken Boyle: Recent Episodes
Ken Boyle
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This week I think back on great memories of the Fourth of July and what this holiday means to me and what it means for our country.
This week I talk about my mother, one of God's greatest gifts to me. Happy Mother's Day!
It has become important to me to record some of my memories regarding my family, my friends, and my ministry. However I still wish to walk with you as often as I can, so... I've decided to share on our walks, memories of my life, my family, and the churches. This week, I talk about my Grandfather.
Happy Easter everyone! This week we take a walk down memory lane, back to Easter 1994, when I used to do a radio program similar to this podcast.
Thank you so much for your prayers for Molly. She is doing much better but still has a ways to go.
This week I talk about Palm Sunday and how difficult it must have been for Jesus to face his enemies and ask if you've ever had to stand up for something you believe in.
Our dog Molly has been sick lately and suffered a nasty fall down the stairs last night. It was terrible. Could you please pray for her? The first lesson I learned in this difficult time was to picture Jesus holding Molly in his arms as I prayed. I think that is the right way. The second lesson I learned is that it's easy to forget our own troubles when someone that we dearly love is hurt and during these times we can find ourselves growing closer to God.
It’s great to be back doing the podcast after a two month break. This week I talk about what’s been going on the past couple of months as well as talk about my old friend, who I think about often, named Al. I hope you enjoy it.
Our Christian faith is a wonderful faith, isn't it? It starts with the beautiful birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem. On Christmas morning, let us remember the greatest of all of God's gifts, the gift of his son, to you and to me. Merry Christmas to you and your families.
Just before Thanksgiving, Dale broke her arm carrying firewood and I started having trouble with my breathing for which I ended up in the hospital. All of us have times when we are ill and need the help of others. It’s then when we see the beauty of our faith and Christian kindness.
This week I talk about the first Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving today. I hope you have a wonderful holiday.
I hope you're enjoying this beautiful weather. This week I discuss how important a home is, rekindling old friendships, loving each other... and Tom Brady?
This week I discuss my love for the calming effects of a jigsaw puzzle, what I think about when I walk up the stairs, and bible verses. After you listen, I ask you to send me your favorite bible verse in the comments section or through e-mail. I'd love to hear from you.
One of the most stressful parts of life for me today as a pastor has to do with the state of the Christian church since the time of the pandemic. Young families are missing from the church and it's a struggle to get young people interested. We should never give up teaching the faith of Jesus Christ. We have to teach our faith to the young people. And there is hope... because His teachings aren't for money and power, but for peace and love.
Here in New Hampshire, autumn is in the air. This week, I describe the beauty of the falling golden leaves of a beech tree, showering us the way God showers us with his love.
This week, I found a quote I wrote down many years ago… “God gave us memory so we might have roses in December.” Walk with me this week in our podcast, so I can explain the meaning behind this quote.
This week I find myself in the attic looking through some old book and discuss the memories they bring back.
Being a Christian is not always an easy task and sometimes we Christians are afraid to confront a difficult situation or circumstance because we don’t want to hurt someone. But Christians are not to be weak and they need to be strong as they know that God hers our words and knows that they are spoken out of a compassionate and caring heart.
This week I talk about Evelyn and Chester and those who labor to make life more meaningful for others.
This week I talk about Christmas gifts, inflation, and a special visit from my grandson and why I have such hope for the younger generation.
I hope you’re staying cool in this heat. This week I remember wonderful family times on Sundays and my very special Aunt Ruth.
This week I talk about our friend Jesus and how He can speak through me. And He can speak through you too.
This week I talk about a deer and Dale’s garden and how it reminds me of a story about when God was watching over me.
Even when we think it’s not possible to see them, we must always look for the stars. As a Christian, we must always look to a bright, star-filled tomorrow full of hope and promise. That can be difficult, but that is the time we must trust in the power and goodness of God.
This week I talk about our sweet dog Molly. I also discuss the story behind a hymn that I wasn’t familiar with… one of my brother’s favorites.
54 years ago my father spoke these words to me, “I’ve tried to be good to God and he has been really good to me. It’s in his hands now.” I’ve held these words close to me ever since. Listen as I tell you the meaning behind them.
When you’re facing difficulties in your life, talk with God. Talk with Jesus Christ. Just find a quiet place and pray to Jesus and you will find the strength to go on in life with His courage and His strength. Oh, your problems may still exist… all those fears we have. God will share tears with you, and with me, but he will also share our bravery.
If we listened to and followed what Jesus taught us, we wouldn’t have an angry and divided populous. The truth is, we live in a world governed by the love of power and money. If we as a nation committed ourselves to the teachings of Jesus, we would become whole again.
Do we have a problem we need to confront? Do we have a Jerusalem we need to ride into? And if we do ride into Jerusalem we must remember we do not ride alone. Not alone when the confrontation is for good. Why, then the very power of our loving God rides into Jerusalem with us. This week I talk about one of my favorite Sundays of the year - Palm Sunday.
Going through my writings in the attic I was rather overwhelmed at the great amount of writing I’ve done over the years. Much of what I read was like reading a diary of happenings over 50 years of service to the church and to my loved ones and those loved ones who are members of the church. To my surprise I came across what is almost a manual I had written regarding what happens in the preparation of a marriage. It was on pretty good time to find this for Dale and I will celebrate our anniversary next month.
The last few weeks my oldest brother has been failing. He’s been in assisted-living for a few years now and has been active and even held church services for the retired people residing at The Lodges in Springvale, Maine. He passed away on March 11. This week I remember my brother Milton.
The purpose of this walk/podcast is to see God in our lives and how our lives are made stronger and our journey more loving by his presence. This is the first Sunday of Lent, where we dwell upon the life of Jesus Christ. Jesus is like looking though a window. He is the glass through which we look to see our God. Our attention and dedication to Jesus, especially during Lent, is so we can see in his actions the very nature of God.
One of the most important parts of worship is the singing of hymns. So this week I'm going to talk about hymns and the positive effects they can bring into our lives. And nooo... I am not going to sing to you.
This week, I reminisce about listening to programs on the radio as a child, some that scared me and my siblings, and some that my parents certainly didn't approve of.
I also discuss a book I recently finished about the life of Jack Benny, who I used to listen to on the radio. In this book there was a quote by his daughter Joan, "It's important to one's education to know all about the world's religions and beliefs, not just your own".
I think it's time for us in this country to recognize our religious differences and be tolerant and understanding of each other. My faith is the Christian faith. I believe Jesus is my Savior and he taught me what God is like... loving, forgiving, accepting of me and my humanity. Through my love for Jesus, I have sought to bring his teachings to others. But as I was taught in seminary that can only be done with love, never ever by condemnation. I wish our schools could teach our children the basics of the predominant religious beliefs of the various people of our nation. It is overdue for us to be at peace with each other. Let us begin with respect and knowledge of other's religious beliefs, and to love each other.
Today is a special day... it's Valentine's Day. If you have a loved one in your life, you'd better not forget this day!
This week I talk about my brother and his wife and the earthly love they shared and how their love will endure for ever and ever.
Sometimes God speaks up and disturbs what I I thought were going to be mighty thoughts and he leads me somewhere else. My ordination in the ministry I was called to was because God touched my heart and he taught me that life is all about loving people. On the 62nd anniversary of my ordination I have decided to tell some stories about some of those people. I hope you enjoy them.
I believe it is so important to be honest, especially with those you love the most. This week I’m going to tell you about a storyteller who was not truthful and then I’m going to tell you about one who always is.
Our attitude towards people depends on our outlook in life doesn’t it? If we expect people to be miserable, in all probability they’ll be miserable. If we expect people to be pleasant and welcoming and happy, in all probability that’s exactly the way they will be. We have the ability to make this choice.
Being alone to reflect is important, but this walk would be worth nothing if I walked it alone. It means everything because you walked it with me. I like being alone, but not better than when you are able to walk with me here, wherever we are led, by the Spirit of the Lord Jesus Christ.
As adults, we no longer reach up and hold our parent’s hand in times of difficulty. Children grow up and they must face life on their own. So what do we do when we are adults and face sorrow and adversity? When we desperately need help and support and a sense of security. What do we do? What must we do? We must reach up our hands with the faith and trust of a child to God.
It was my prayer at each and every marriage ceremony that the couple united by God would have a life lasting and a happy relationship. I do not receive the hundreds of Christmas cards I once received from the couples I married, but since moving to New Hampshire five years ago, I have not sent Christmas letters to the couples either. It is my hope that this walk and podcast will express that letter in the spoken, not written word, to them… and to you.
How are we supposed to live when funds are short? In this time when everything seems so expensive, we need to remember that Jesus speaks to us of the birds of the air and the flowers of the field and how God the Father watches over them. And He watches over us as well.
I’m recording this from Churchtown, Pennsylvania this week where I’ve learned a lot about mushrooms and the annual mushroom parade there. That’s right! The mushroom parade. How does this tie into the Second Sunday of Advent? Listen and you’ll find out.
As the First Sunday of Advent approaches, I discuss being grateful at this time of Thanksgiving.
This week I remember Thanksgivings from my childhood and the building excitement of what was to come… Christmas!
When we given time to think, to be quiet and alone, we recognize and see events or happenings in our lives clearer… a new vision can come to us when we have time to get out of confusing situations and to rest in a quiet place. I hope you enjoy our walk this week. Please remember to leave a comment on the website, the podcast, or send me an email at ken@walkwithkenboyle.com with your thoughts.
This week I remember Veterans Day as a child and what the day means to me now.
Veterans Day. America. Freedom. I am so proud and grateful to be an American. I am proud I can worship as I choose. I am proud of those who have served our nation to keep us free. It's time to remember the veterans of our nation. Never, ever take our freedom for granted.
Since starting the podcast, I've been waiting to tell this story about Halloween in West Boxford. I hope you enjoy it.
Jesus said, "Look at the birds of the air for they neither sow, nor reap, nor gather into barns, yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not more of value than they?" This week I discuss a story you may have heard me tell before. It's about a chipmunk, whose winter home I almost destroyed accidentally and how, within a day, that chipmunk had moved his home elsewhere. How smart God had made the chipmunk. At that moment I saw the face of God and his loving care for even the smallest of creatures. Walk with me this week to hear me discuss how we should not worry about tomorrow. If you'll believe with me in our Lord's words, and we help each other, we will face tomorrow together.
This week I talk about the beautiful trees in New Hampshire this time of year and remember the Annual Autumn Church Fair in North Redding, MA many years ago. There were so many wonderful tables and happenings at that fair. One of the funniest items at the fair was a... jail. Yes, that's right... a jail! Listen to our walk this week to hear more!
Fall is in full swing up here in New Hampshire. There is no place in my imagination I’d rather be this time of year. It’s my favorite season that leads right into the holidays.
This week I talk about friendship. One of the most difficult lessons in life is that not everyone will like you and that you can not please everyone. Even Jesus Christ, the kindest, most wonderful person who ever lived had enemies. But he also had dedicated friends who loved him dearly.
When you strive to be a Christian, you seek to be like Jesus. Sure we all fail at times, but when our hearts are filled with the love of God, our world becomes a wondrous world filled with love, and kindness, and loyal wonderful friends. Want to know where you can find friends like this? Listen to this podcast and I’ll tell you.
This week I think back to an arm wrestling match I had in my early years of ministry. Sometimes in this life, when we win a battle, we have really lost. As a Christ follower, we must constantly seek humility and devotion to our Lord. We learn as we live that what seems to be important in this world, is not important in the kingdom of God.
As the years pass and it becomes more difficult for adults to understand and know what is happening with the younger generation, we become concerned. This has been the way since my days as a new pastor. This week I discuss how important it is to not be too quick to judge the actions of our youth. May we never close our hearts to them, and instead, seek to understand.
This week I talk about pumpkins and their meaning to me. I also talk about the upcoming seasons… my two favorites, autumn and winter. Yes, winter! Tune in to hear more and please share this podcast with your friends. Thank you.
I talk about the importance of passing down our faith to our children and grandchildren through attending church and Sunday school as well as telling them religious stories and lessons. It is so important that we do this so our churches can continue to help future generations live a life of kindness and love.
In this week’s episode I discuss my “People Remembrance Day” calendar and how it reminded me to think of my sister and our days in the FOC. What’s the FOC? You’ll have to listen to find out. I also discuss my days working as a laborer and the lessons I learned from those I worked with.
I ask a lot of questions today while remembering a letter I received from “Maria” years ago that I still remember to this day. Have you ever thought about how your words and kindness have held someone together in a difficult time? Do we change people’s lives with our Christian faith and not even realize it? Are we not supposed to be God’s hands on earth to be there in times of adversity to comfort one another? The best gift we can give is our love and the love of Jesus.
I discuss a lovely trip Dale and I had to Deerfield, MA and the wonderful people we met while we were there. Jesus tells us to love one another, be friendly, and to speak gentle and happy words and this week’s podcast will explain how doing that led to such a memorable trip. I also discuss my softball injury that I mentioned in last week’s podcast. You won’t want to miss that.
I discuss my days in Bedford and the memories of the Youth Group there and how Jesus had a “bumper crop” of young people in the church there.
Hear my thoughts on what it means to be “second choice” and how you can use the opportunity to allow God to empower you to rise to the occasion. I would love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Please email any thoughts or comments to ken@walkwithkenboyle.com. Thank you!
I discuss the exciting move from doing a written blog to a podcast as I think back to my days doing a radio show in Attleboro, MA where I would 'walk' with my listeners. In this episode, I also discuss how I became a minister, even though I didn't think I wanted to be one.
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I would love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Please email any comments to ken@walkwithkenboyle.com. Thank you!