The Preston Perspective: Recent Episodes
Preston Reedy
Hello there, I'm Preston. With so many opinions, thoughts, and perspectives out there. I thought we could use perspectives in a fun and encouraging way. Join me as I unpack my thoughts and perspectives on a wide range of topics from hobbies, faith, conversations, book reviews, and life experience. New episodes drop on Tuesday.
In this episode I share thoughts from a recent devotional time.
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
Join me as we start a chat about the first 2 chapter of the Old Testament book Habakkuk.
Have you ever heard the statement “it comes in threes?” Perhaps when you sneeze it is in a series of threes. That’s me, I feel like I always sneeze in threes.
In this episode, I would like to take a look at one of the times Paul was shipwrecked. We can read in Acts 27 about Paul setting sail for Rome, encountering a storm, and becoming shipwrecked. The interesting thing with this one, is Paul knew it was going to happen.
A while back I shared a blog about creating a value system. Belief systems are in your mind. They are operating in both your conscious mind and subconscious mind. In this episode we explore 2 types of belief systems.
Every day presents us with a choice—to make a positive impact, a negative one, or perhaps to leave no mark at all. It's a decision that echoes through our interactions, shaping the atmosphere and energy of the spaces we inhabit.
Recently I had a conversation with my brother and the subject of Philippians 4:8 came up. I always enjoy our conversations. At times our perspectives differ and it leads to challenging and fruitful chats.
What I like at the book of Philippians is that is pretty straightforward in my opinion. Paul says, do this and gives you the steps. He says to think of certain things and the things to think of, he lays out in Philippians 4:8
Recently I got to teach a summary of the book of Amos from the Old Testament. In this episode, I share my notes and thoughts.
I have heard this concept mentioned in many leadership conversations and workshops. I agree with this idea. I am very thankful for the leaders and mentors in my life. Surrounding yourself with people you want to learn from is a powerful strategy for personal and professional growth. In this episode we will explore some pieces to make the most out of this concept:
In the grand tapestry of life, there comes a time when the journey seems challenging, and the destination appears distant. It's in these moments of doubt that the question arises: What is holding you back? Let's embark on a journey together to explore the power of perseverance, set meaningful goals, and discover the motivations that drive us to achieve greatness.
Conditional thinking is a cognitive pattern that affects many aspects of our lives, often without us even realizing it. It can be a significant roadblock to personal happiness, as it hinges our contentment and actions on external factors or outcomes.
In this episode, we'll explore what conditional thinking is, how to spot it in your own life, and most importantly, how to break free from its grasp.
In studying to be a Wisdom coach, one of the things is fear management. Summer of 2022 I had the opportunity to preach on few. This episode is my sermon modified.
Do you have a favorite Christmas song? Do you have a song you never get tired of hearing? Join me as we briefly discuss my top 10.
In this episode, we will be walking through Luke 6:6-11 together. Using different commentaries and guides I was given the opportunity to preach this message and would like to share it with you now.
Self-responsibility is a fundamental pillar of personal growth and well-being. It entails taking ownership of one's actions, acknowledging mistakes, and understanding and managing one's emotions. While it is often challenging to confront our shortcomings and take an honest look at ourselves, developing self-responsibility is an essential journey towards self-improvement and a fulfilling life. This episode will explore the concept of self-responsibility, its significance, and offer practical strategies for cultivating this vital trait.
The concept of mindset has gained prominence in recent years, revealing its profound influence on personal development and success.
Mindset, often described as one's mental attitude or perspective, plays a significant role in shaping an individual's behavior, reactions, and outcomes. These aren’t all the mindsets that leaders are talking about.
I just picked out 4 that caught my attention. Four key mindsets that have been studied extensively are the resilience mindset, growth mindset, positive mindset, and abundance mindset.
Hello, join in this episode as we briefly discuss some of my favorite card games to play.
In this episode I share notes from a recent teaching I did on the subject of Biblical Hospitality.What is biblical hospitality? As Abraham models in Genesis 18, biblical hospitality is a sacred duty to treat strangers and friends alike, welcoming one another into our homes, communal spaces, and lives.
- Make a list of people who would be encouraged by your offer of hospitality.
- Make a plan to invite your first guests soon.
- Start simple—spontaneously inviting someone home after church or school is a great beginning.
- Pray that our hospitable God will give you joy in demonstrating his character to others.
Remember that memories require time and energy to create.
Join Morgan and me as we discuss some of the favorite places we have traveled together and separately
Take a peek behind the ministry curtain and let's discuss some of the things I do during the week outside of Sunday and midweek services.
Friendships play a significant role in our lives, shaping our experiences and influencing our choices. However, when friends become a negative influence, it can be challenging to maintain a healthy and positive lifestyle. In this episode, we will explore effective strategies to address the issue of friends who have a detrimental impact on your well-being and provide guidance on how to navigate such relationships.
In this episode, my beautiful wife joins me as we explore some of our favorite dates before getting married.
Perhaps you have heard of this rule before or maybe you have not. In this episode we unpack my perspective on the rule of 3 in a few different areas of life.
On this episode I am joined by Andrew Willey who serves in our kids and student ministry at church. This summer he was able to go to one camp as a leader and attend his last year of camp as a camper. Join us for this episode as Andrew shares some thoughts and memories of summer camp.
In this episode I share just a few thoughts from one of my daily devotional readings. I hope it encourages you today.
Do you have a favorite place to eat? Do you have more than one? Join us as we, discuss our top 10 food chains.
Who do you run to for help and support? Join me as we take a look at Mark 4:35-41 and we challenge our perspective together.
Have you ever found yourself thinking about all the famous dogs in media; comics, books, tv, and movies? No me either until now. Join me for this perspective as I list off my top 10 famous dogs.
Do you have a top 10 list for anything? Join me as I unpack my current top 10 Disney songs
In my bible reading through the book of Genesis, I invite you to join me as we look through the story of Joseph picking up in Genesis 45. What perspectives can Joseph and the Word of god teach us about family?
There are different strategies to assist in the creative process. Join me as I share my perspective on creativity and a few steps that help me get into the zone.
Back with another Top 10 list with my wife Morgan. Join us for this perspective on Vegetables.
With some many voices out there and busy life schedules how are we to live for Jesus? Join me as I unpack a few perspectives on this topic.
Super excited to have my wife join for this episode as we unpack our perspectives on our top 10 favorite fruits.
In this episode I share a sermon, I had the chance to share with our whole church body on a Sunday morning. We were wrapping up a series on the New Testament book of Philippians. Join me as we unpack Philippians 4:10-23
Do you have a favorite name brand? Is there a certain item or area where you will just never buy generic?
Do you like to travel? Do you like to fly or prefer a road trip? Join me as I share a few perspectives on road trips.
I have been a children's pastor for almost 12 years. In those years God has opened some really cool doors. Join me as I walk through how I formulated my personal philosophy on Children Ministry.
Have you ever thought of living in a different time in history? Perhaps you wanted to be a knight or mighty explorer. Join me as we chat about the elements of being a pirate. Audio recorded with iPhone internal microphone.
We are back with another look at the book Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and the section on Social Awareness. To be socially aware, you must be aware of others and their feelings. Recorded via my iPhone and iPhone internal mic.
Do you have a favorite movie director? Do you have a favorite movie genre or franchise? Don Bluth is a film director of animated films and in this episode I cover my top 5 films directed by Don Bluth. Audio recorded with iPhone internal microphone while we wait for microphone to arrive. Just me, my perspectives, and my iPhone.
Self awareness is the practice of being aware of your emotions and triggers. Why you feel the way you feel. Why you do the things that you do? In this episode we begin our discussion on the book Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and the first chapter on Self Awareness. Audio recorded with iPhone microphone while we wait for microphone to arrive. Just me, my perspectives, and my iPhone.
Do you love movies? Do enjoy Christmas movies? I love movies and respect all the work that goes into creating a movie. In this episode I use movie titles as a play on words to talk about Christmas and the reason for this holiday season. Audio recorded with iPhone microphone while we wait for microphone to arrive. Just me, my perspectives, and my iPhone.
This is an introductory episode to the podcast. What started as a fun Youtube hobby is now on podcast format. A few fun things about who I am, where I came from, and where I am now. Born in Nebraska, lived in Texas for 20 yrs and now in Washington State. Married 5 years, 3 dogs, 2 rats, and 8 chickens. I have been a Children's Pastor since 2011 and have been blessed to have the opportunity to travel all around the world and meet some wonderful people. I am excited to share my heart and perspectives with you.