Seeking Significance with Michael White: Recent Episodes
Michael White
A week after Steve was on the podcast in September he was infected by COVID. In this episode he talks about having "long covid". Michael and Steve also discuss engaging on social media, the Israel/Palestine conflict, what it means to love our neighbors, India, and more!
This week we finish our series on life advice with episode 5. The article Michael mentions can be found here: https://careynieuwhof.com/25-random-pieces-of-advice-for-leaders-in-their-20s-30s-or-40s/
This week we continue our series on life advice with episode 4. The article Michael mentions can be found here: https://careynieuwhof.com/25-random-pieces-of-advice-for-leaders-in-their-20s-30s-or-40s/
This week we continue our series on life advice with episode 3. The article Michael mentions can be found here: https://careynieuwhof.com/25-random-pieces-of-advice-for-leaders-in-their-20s-30s-or-40s/
This week we continue our series on advice with episode 2. The article Michael mentions can be found here: https://careynieuwhof.com/25-random-pieces-of-advice-for-leaders-in-their-20s-30s-or-40s/
Several of us at Harbor Cov listen to Carey Nieuwhof's podcast and read his blog. His goal is to help leaders and recently he had a great article on advice for leaders. Michael had recently been thinking about a new podcast series and Carey's recent article had several themes that were along the same lines. So Michael decided to do a podcast series reflecting on some of Carey's thoughts as well as his own. This is the first of five in a series.
You can check out Carey's article here: https://careynieuwhof.com/25-random-pieces-of-advice-for-leaders-in-their-20s-30s-or-40s/
We have a great opportunity for you to grow spiritually and connect with others. Connect Groups are a four week small group experience, either online or in person, and are really easy to be a part of. If you have questions, please email Angela@harborcov.church
Michael takes a deeper dive into the 10 commandments after his provocative sermon on February 1st.
In this episode, Michael talks with Sanne about her art and how she uses it for ministry, to serve God and love others.
Michael recently shared in a sermon about feeling pretty dry at the end of the year and a couple of the things he did to do some soul care. in this podcast episode he shares more in depth about what he is doing, as well as has done in the past, to take care of his soul.
In this episode, Michael chats with Rik Jamieson about the impacts of church mission and ministry during the pandemic. They cover a ton of ground and talk about leadership, generosity, and community impact.
Michael and Mark Willson (Associate Pastor of North Campus) sit down to finish up our multi-week conversation on "What is the Church?" by talking about what makes for a successful (and faithful) church.
The church, at its core, is a community of people on mission with God. In this episode, the Masons talk with Michael about how the church has been a loving community to them and how they have participated in mission with others.
Jerry came to faith as an adult at Harbor Cov and in this episode talks with Michael about his faith journey and the process of following Jesus.
Being the church means being on mission with God. In this podcast episode, Michael talks with Doug and Linda about their involvement with mission in Alaska.
We are continuing our series on "What (and who) is the church?" This week we have a conversation with Barbara Morrett. Barbara has served at Harbor Covenant Church in multiple different ways and is also deeply involved with the NW Furniture bank. Serving is not just what we do at Harbor Cov, it's integral to our definition of Church!
Jeremy Kidd is a recent Masters of Divinity graduate from Fuller Theological Seminary and discusses with Michael in this podcast from more of a theological perspective what church is and why it matters.
Cathy has been a part of Harbor Cov for a bit now and most recently has been helping with our Tables of Grace initiative. Cathy is a hospice nurse and has been caring for the sick and dying during the pandemic. In this episode she shares about the challenges of her job but also her heart towards God and others.
As followers of Jesus, Michael has some thoughts and a challenge about how to faithfully respond to the recent election.
In this episode, Dr. Jim Polo returns to talk with Michael about how we can keep our cool, thrive in our relationships, and handle the stress of an ongoing pandemic. He also gives a fascinating overview of pandemics as well as practical advice for those struggling around the holidays.
The Ask NT Wright Anything Podcast
Carey Nieuwhof Podcast
The Bible For Normal People
Fuller Studio Biblical Books Intros
A Creative Minority - Influencing Culture Through Redemptive Participation
Steve brings a unique and challenging perspective on the topics of politics and current events because of his time living internationally.
In this episode, Michael interviews public school teacher Lynne Johnson about distance learning, how to help your kids, communicate with teachers, and be the leader your kids need you to be.
How do we care for the emotional, psychological, and emotional health of kids during the pandemic? Dr. Larry Majovski gives some practical ideas on how to help kids and students in this podcast episode.
With nearly 4 decades of experience, Psychiatrist Dr. Polo, knows a thing or two about mental and emotional health. In this episode he shares with Michael how you and your loved ones can stay mentally and emotionally healthy during covid.
Alan has been a ministry coach to Michael and our staff for a long time. In this episode, Michael chats with Alan about how to do church and live out faith in the times of covid.
Dave was a guest on the podcast last year and we had such a good time we invited him back. Dave shares some incredible insights on staying focused, disciplined, and committed to healthy habits.
Jerry & Cathie have been a part of our church for nearly 40 years and over the last twenty have been involved in all sorts of missions overseas. In this episode, Michael talks with the Gates about the work they've done, especially in India, and about their desire to live lives of significance in retirement.
Racial Injustice is not just a hot topic in our country, it is, as Cal Rapada puts it in this episode, an awakening. For those of us that are from the majority culture, it is sometimes easy for us to dismiss or not understand our brothers and sisters of color. But, the love of Jesus and the example of his life, compel us to listen, love, and walk with those that are different than us. Our prayer is that this podcast gives you the opportunity to walk in someone else's shoes, that Jesus grows your heart and empathy, and that you are inspired to live out your faith in real and tangible ways when it comes to racial injustice.
With the church reopening there's a lot going on. In this episode Michael shares about our reopening plans and what to expect.
On this episode of the podcast, Michael sits down with his wife Megan to talk about her experiences and what she has been learning working with local students that are English language learners.
This prayer walk uses the lyrics of the song "On Christ The Solid Rock" to guide you through a time of prayer and reflection on the unchanging nature of Jesus.
With Michael out of town, we were tasked with a podcast takeover. With so much of the country's attention focused on justice issues surrounding race, we decided to wade into the conversation and share some stories, questions, and perspectives on how we are wrestling with being more faithful followers of Jesus.
This prayer walk will guide you through a time of prayer, reflection, and worship of the Creator.
Michael responds to current events in our country and offers hope and a Biblical perspective.
Why are some prayers answered and others not? How does prayer work? In this episode Michael talks through several Scriptures related to prayer and talks in depth about prayer.
Normal is gone, and a new normal isn't here yet. The stage in between is liminal. It's like walking from one room to the other and standing at the threshold. You're not quite in one room, yet not quite in the other. Today we're guiding you through a prayer exercise for all of you experiencing change.
In this episode of the podcast Michael and Blake talk about online church, what we've learned over the past couple of months, and explore what the future might look like.
Michael reflects on some leadership lessons during the stay at home order and how to be the best leader God created you to be.
For this week's prayer walk podcast we are exploring some familiar songs and Scriptures and who God reveals himself to be.
Our Wednesday prayer walks are designed to help you give you some prayer prompts and reflection during your walk or run. Today's is focusing on health, praying for those that are sick, and those that are in health care.
If you haven't heard Michael talk before about how to read Revelation responsibly, this is a good primer. Dr. Cochrane is a long time member of Harbor Cov and missionary. In this podcast episode, Michael talks with Steve about the church around the world and some of the peculiarities of the North American church, especially in regards to its fascination with the end of the world theologies.
Thanks for joining us on our first guided prayer walk podcast. We put this together for you to pray while you walk or run. We hope you enjoy this time with God and would love to hear from you about how it went.
In this episode, Michael unpacks the historical argument for the resurrection of Jesus. Are you exploring faith in Jesus? Do you have questions? We'd love to help you unpack and process what it might mean for you to follow Jesus. harborcov.church
Chris Bandoli joins us on the podcast for this episode to talk about his work in Olympia as a lobbyist and how his faith informs his job. Michael and Chris also talk through the the changes of life during the covid-19 crisis.
When Jesus dies on the cross, what happens? The Bible doesn't explicitly say and theologians have been working through this question for two thousand years.
Here in Washington we have a stay at home order because of Covid-19. Screen time is up. Netflix, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Hulu, and more; everyone is consuming more media than ever before. In this disruption, our schedules and structure have changed. How are you making the best of the time you have?
There's a lot going on with the Coronavirus and Michael gives some updates to how the church is responding. He then tackles some follow up questions from the Q&A sermon series this past week on War.
During this unprecedented time we are doubling down on our media to help and encourage you to follow Jesus.
This past Sunday Michael answered YOUR questions in our Q&A series and this week it was all about politics. We received a handful of follow up questions to the sermon so here they are! If you missed last week's sermon, here it is https://youtu.be/28VFw0hbSCI
Last Sunday Michael kicked off our Q&A sermon series answering YOUR questions. He tackled questions around the topic of how the world ends, salvation, heaven, hell, and more. Many of you had follow-up questions after the sermon and Michael addresses several of them in this podcast episode.
At Harbor Cov we have a commitment to each growing in our relationship to God, and helping others along that journey too. Our 321 challenge is how we intentionally invest in others and in ourselves so we move the mission of Jesus forward. Let us know if we can help you further by being intentional with 3's, 2's, & your 1.
Micheal talks with Angela Rajnus, Harbor Cov's Discipleship Coordinator, about the Bible, how she has been changed by studying the Scriptures and by following Jesus, and how others can find truth and grow in a closer relationship to God.
In this episode, Abbie shares about her prayer life, how she has experienced God after having a stroke, and how she is finding healing and wholeness in her soul.
In this episode, Michael talks with Jason Olson of the Tacoma Police Department, about justice, police work, calling, and following Jesus.
Very few established churches in decline/plateau have turned around like Harbor Covenant. Jill Branham, our administrator at Harbor Cov for the past fifteen years has been one of the key players on the team that has brought about that change. In this episode, Michael interviews Jill about how to care for people while being effective, how to navigate change and focus on the mission.
The Covenant denomination sponsors an experience called Sankofa. You are paired up with another person from a different race and you journey on a bus to key locations in the South to visit important civil rights landmarks. Sammi McCubbins and Kathy Wright recently went on this journey and sit down with Michael to share their story.
This episode is all about outreach and how you can maximize what you're doing for the Kingdom of God. Don't miss Michael's bit on digging swimming pools.
We just finished up another exciting year of Christmas outreach services. In this episode, Michael and Blake talk about what our focus is at Christmas, why we roll out the red carpet, and why people with no religious affiliation will come to church at Christmas.
Michael sits down with Dave Willis, Chief Relationship Officer at Willis Marketing, to talk about relationships and how to navigate those waters in business.
Michael sits down with Judy Ramento to talk about her spiritual journey and how her life has been impacted, as well as how she is impacting others.
Worship Director Brenden Smith is back for a conversation with Michael about the strategy and thinking behind what we do in Advent and Christmas services as well as a lesson in obscure Christmas songs.
The Christmas season is supposed to be about peace yet so many times we are stressed, hurried, and anxious. How do we keep the main thing about Christmas, the main thing?
In this episode Michael talks with respected elder-care attorney Eileen Peterson about planning for your future, how to care for your aging parents, and more.
In this episode Michael talks with Joe Hockmuth about his vocationally journey starting in the army, to now being a chaplain for vets and first responders.
Following Jesus is not a compartmentalized enterprise only involving our heart, head, or intentions. It encompasses all we are, including our mental health. In this episode Michael asks Dr. Larry Martin about mental health issues affecting our society, our friends, and ourselves and how we can love and serve those that struggle with mental health as well as our own self-care.
In this episode, Michael talks with Pattie Fisher about her story and how God gave her a new identity. Pattie recently was the speaker at a Harbor Cov retreat and saw God move in powerful ways as people realized how much God loves them and wants a new future for them.
In this episode Michael talks with Bill Lemke, one of the founders of the NW Furniture Bank. They talk about how the Furniture Bank began and Bill's desire to live a life with deeper purpose.
On this episode, Michael asks about where you draw your personal worth from and if you are living purposefully.
Michael talks with Brenden about the true meaning of worship, how we plan worship experiences, and how our preferences can turn into idols.
On this episode, Michael interviews Goodman Middle School principal Ty Robuck. They talk about investing in young people, living out faith, needs in our community and more.
In this episode, Michael takes to task Christians that focus on the wrong things usually disguised under a religious veneer.
Michael interviews Martha Bryant about what happens at funeral homes, what to do when the unexpected happens to a loved one, and how to care for your family by preparing for your own death.
In this episode Michael interviews Jeremy Kidd (Harbor Cov's North Campus Children's Ministry Team Leader) about being intentional in relationship with others, especially those that have differing beliefs.
In this episode, Michael asks if we are making the daily hard choices in order to do the most important things.
In this episode, Michael chats with Student Ministries Pastor, Matt Knapp, about why some kids lose their faith in college, how to help young people find true faith, and then to make it stick.
In this episode Michael talks about Preston Sprinkle's book "People To Be Loved, Why Homosexuality Is Not Just An Issue" as well as valuing a posture towards others he calls "Charitable Assumptions".
Michael talk with Bob Cross about sharing Jesus at work and genuinely caring for others.
Michael talks with Phil Willenbrock about raising kids, coaching football, and being on mission in his vocation.
In this episode Michael interviews Rik Jamieson and discusses having peace with your finances as well as serving others.
On this episode Michael interviews Jeremy Simler who shifted careers from banking to the NW Furniture Bank. They talk about the importance of relationships and making vocational shifts for greater impact.
Michael talks with Chris Olsen about his views on hospitality and charity - through the lens of Chris' experience in the restaurant and food service industry.
In this episode, Michael White talks to Ben Yeager and discusses his role as Judas in this year's Living Last Supper performance.
Welcome to the new Harbor Cov podcast! In this inaugural episode, Michael sits down with Alan Forsman to discuss the state of the church in America - among other topics.