On Map On Mission: Recent Episodes
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The On Map On Mission Podcast offers personal, practical ways to live an intentional life of following Jesus and making disciples.
Some of our greatest teachers are named failures. Often, it's not that we failed that is most important. It's how we respond when we fail. In this episode, Floyd and Scott share some personal failures and how they learned to get back up and walk in God's best.
In our next two episodes, we're talking about failure. It happens to all of us. Let's start with how we respond to the slip-ups, mess-ups, and downfalls of those we admire.
Most of us don't like awkward moments. Those times we say or do something we wish we could take back. Or what about approaching someone with a sensitive or difficult conversation? How do we push through the awkwardness and move forward with confidence? In this discussion, Floyd and Scott dig into this common struggle we all face.
Join Floyd and Scott in a fun look at memes and their impact on culture, faith, and the humor behind them.
How does a Christian bring their faith to the workplace? What does that even mean? In this episode, Floyd and Scott aim to remove the mystery, even the difficulty in what it means to be a follower of Christ in the places where we work, play, and study.
According to the Surgeon General, isolation and loneliness are epidemic. Does the church have an answer? Is genuine community needed? Is it something God desires for his people? If so, how can we be part of the solution? Listen in as Floyd and Scott share some perspectives in this important conversation.
How is the church expected to be part of the solution to the racial tensions of our day? How do followers of Jesus model love and unity in such a way that they become a witness to the world for the gospel? This episode includes some vulnerable moments with our hosts, Floyd Stubblefield and Scott Rodgers.
In this episode, Floyd Stubblefield and Scott Rodgers discuss how technology has made good content more accessible. They also share some personal opinions, even convictions, on the limitations inherent in technology regarding our spiritual growth.
Is there a fine line between 'canceling' someone or something and extending compassion? How should Christians respond to the popular approach of canceling someone they disagree with? Let's talk about it. Floyd Stubblefield and Scott Rodgers co-host today's episode.
What does being a brand ambassador for Jesus on social media mean? Is the downside of social media bigger than its upside? How can followers of Jesus leverage the upside and make a difference in our world? Let's talk about it. Floyd Stubblefield and Scott Rodgers co-host today's episode.
When possible, the shortest path to healing is to fight for the relationship more than fighting to be right. But that's hard and takes courage. In today's conversation, Matt Roberson and Daren Neely share some of their journey that required the harder path of fighting for relationship.
Every relationship has its moments of misunderstanding and pain. When hurt happens in the church, how can we walk through it toward healing without running from it and allowing it to fester for too long? If this is where you are right now, we hope today's conversation helps.
This episode begins a series of honest conversations about the impact of spiritual and emotional abuse, even the abuse of power in the church. Two pastors, Daren Neely, and Scott Rodgers, discuss their stories of church hurt while sharing the hope of healing in Christ amid the brokenness in every institution, including the church.
Today's guests, Markus and Victor, pastors from Evangelische Freikirche in Siegburg, Germany, share their story of how their relationship with The MET Church in Houston, Texas, has impacted their effectiveness in Siegburg.
Elona Cuyler and her husband, Anton, lead Sozo Foundation near Cape Town, South Africa. In this episode, Elana shares stories of life invested in lifting the next generation in an area of need. If you've wanted to make a difference in your part of the world, listen in as Elona shares her passion that, with God, all things are possible.
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How do you know when God asks you to participate in someone's 'God Story?' Today's guests share how they know and what it means for them to make a difference in someone else's life.
God stories often involve the roles - God's part, their part, and your part. When sharing faith, knowing that God's already at work is essential. Just do your part. Trust God with the results. Today's story shows how God works in people's hearts and minds as he actively does his part.
In this expanded edition of finding freedom from The MET Church series God Stories, Shawn and Amanda share more about how they found freedom through honest prayer, faithful friends, and staying the course when things are tough.
Today's guest is Dove Award-winning artist Yancy Wideman Richmond. With a passion for teaching and leading kids in worship, Yancy's work includes empowering the local church to raise the next generation to live a life of worship. You can find Yancy's newest book Sweet Sound, anywhere books are sold, including her website at www.yancyministries.com.
This special episode discusses the importance of effective parenting and ministry for preteens. Our guests, Sean Sweet and Patrick Snow, share their passion and strategy for an intentional preteen ministry.
Over a lifetime of following Christ, we discover many things about God's provision. And once we see his provision, our response becomes one of generosity. Today's guest, Rick Lewis, shares his journey toward a more abundant life.
How we behave with our money goes beyond our budget, it's a matter of the heart. In this episode, Christian Miller shares his story of discovering how faith, trust, and generosity intersect.
When was the last time your spouse triggered you in a way that resulted in an emotional eruption or a place of frustration? It happens. We do that to each other. Understanding why we're triggered and growing in our ability to respond healthily is a game-changer in our marriage relationship.
Some of the content around this series comes from our personal experience with The Center For Relational Care, based in Austin, Texas. https://www.relationalcare.org/
Every marriage has conflict. When an argument breaks out with your spouse, there's more going on than what we're fighting about. The more important issue is what we're fighting for. In today's episode, we discuss the difference between fighting to be right and fighting for the relationship.
Marriage is full of ups and downs. When two uniquely created individuals with different upbringings, life experiences, dreams, desires, and fears find themselves in a life-long commitment to one another, it's not long before we're willing to ask for all the help we can get. In this series of three short conversations from The MET Church, our hosts aim to share tools they've each found helpful in their marriages.
Let’s Be Friends - 'I love you, and I like you.' Today's episode focuses on why and how building a friendship with your spouse yields a big return on the quality of your marriage.
We all want 'the good life.' Is life without fun living at all? In a world of produce, produce, produce, it's easy to lose the art of having fun and enjoying the journey. Why is recreation, having a hobby, and enjoying the guilt-free approach to having fun essential for every area of life? Let's talk about it.
If we win the morning, we can win the day. Investing in yourself first makes all the difference in how you show up in your day. What are some ways to win the morning? Let's talk about it.
The holidays bring high expectations. Family, shopping, parties, church, spending money, and more money. How can we be of good cheer with chaos all around? Today's guests, Crystal Hughes and Amy Tate - two moms who are strong leaders, also working full-time jobs, share some of the struggles and solutions to creating more meaning out of the chaos of Christmas.
Today's conversation centers around Pastor Matt Roberson's newly released book, ALIGN. The story of one church's journey from the traditional approach to living out the great commission to what the results indicate as a more fruitful and reproducible way of making disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.
Houston is the fourth largest city in the U.S. A lot happens on the streets of our city. Our communities are diverse, and, much like every large metropolitan area, opportunities to help people and share the message of Jesus are everywhere. Our guest, Bobby 'Trey9' Harring, shares what he and his team are doing to help through programs like Hip Hop Hope, school assemblies, and student mentoring, to name a few. Our vision to Lift the City burns more deeply as we listen and learn from this conversation with Trey.
This holiday season, many of us will be in situations that will be either very meaningful or incredibly awkward. Alison New joins us as we discuss some ways to have meaningful conversations with family, co-workers, and even strangers during the holidays. Say goodbye to that dreaded company Christmas party moment when you don't know what to say, and hello to fun, engaging, and life-giving conversations with those around you.
Why is thankfulness a big deal to God? And how does cultivating gratitude help bring out the healthier, better version of ourselves? In today's conversation, Brad Kilgore is transparent in sharing how being thankful for this Thanksgiving won't be easy. But he also knows that being grateful is exactly what's needed.
Pastor Rick Theriot shares some of the necessities to gain and sustain revival in our lives in this last conversation around our pursuit of revival.
When we face hardships, it's easy to "cut and run." It's turning to bear the difficulties that is tough. In today's episode, Matt interviews our guest, Jason Lindelow, who shares how he found God and how it changed his and his family's future.
In this audio-only episode of On Map On Mission, we delve into a personal recovery journey. Our guest, Donnie Mosher, shares his story of finding freedom from addiction and the joy of giving back. If you or someone you know is wrestling with an addiction or a lack of purpose, we hope this conversation provides some practical steps we can all take immediately.
Can we truly experience revival alone? If God does a deeper work in us, should we expect that to impact our closest relationships? Can we expect to experience revival while neglecting our closest relationships? Today’s guests, Catherine Martinez and Frans VanDyk share their thoughts on this important topic.
In our pursuit of renewal and personal revival, a very real obstacle exists that Jesus identifies in a story in Luke 18. It’s spiritual arrogance. The antidote is spiritual humility. But how do we safeguard ourselves from arrogance while also cultivating humility? Today’s discussion welcomes Ashley Neely and Floyd Stubblefield to the table of On Map On Mission.
Why is the confession of sin a prerequisite to revival? Why does God ask his followers to confess their sins to one another? What's the difference between transparency and vulnerability? And what are the risks and rewards of each?
Isn't God the initiator of revival in our lives? If so, what part do we play in the pursuit of revival? Listen in as we dig into this conversation.
This fall at The MET Church, we turn our hearts toward experiencing a revival in our lives, church, and city. Is this possible? What's God's part in revival? What's our part? As you join in on this series of conversations, we hope you are stirred in a way that inspires and equips you to experience more from God during this season of life.
The On Map On Mission Podcast offers personal, practical ways to live an intentional life of following Jesus and making disciples. In this conversation, Matt and Scott discuss the vision for On Map On Mission.