The Three Things Podcast - With John Mitchell: Recent Episodes
John Mitchell
3 things about life, faith, work, and what it all might mean.John Mitchell is a preacher, teacher, video producer, creative consultant, amateur philosopher, hack theologian, and a verbal processor. The 3 Things Podcast is thought-wrangling around the questions in life that keep us on a path to being better humans.
Magic and Bird, golfing in the rain, love monkeys, and getting better at life.
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Yard darts, bad woodworking, Michael Jackson and musings about the 4 stages of life.
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Hope is the thing that makes you create another New Year's Resolution. It's the quiet, consistent force that drives progress and leads to a better world. No matter how dark things get, hope is unwavering. It is our choice to be lured by the ease and laziness of cynicism, or engage in the energy that comes with hope. Here are 3 things to help in chose hope in 2020.
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Vince Lombardi famously said “Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing.” And George Steinbrenner said “Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next.” And, of course the best quote about winning is from Reese Bobby - "If you ain’t first, you're last."
No matter how you say it, winning and losing has an important place in our culture, and it's infiltrated our faith. Check out three things I'm learning about how my competitive nature leaks into what I believe about God and how to treat people.
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The energy you need is available and it's been talked about since the beginning of humanity. Join the conversation!
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Some people call it a pecking order because apparently it’s a chicken phenomenon too. It’s starts with bullies in school. A pursuit of power and leverage. In some cases those middle school bullies don’t grow up. You may think of power as something that someone else has, but every time you tell your kids that they can’t have dessert until they finish their meatloaf you are exercising power. Every time you withhold a tip from a slow waitress you are exercising power. What you do when you have the power matters, and it can literally make the world better or worse.
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You were born with a big picture of what is possible in your life...it's time to see it again!
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According to a Suntrust bank poll, 69 percent of Americans would skip exchanging gifts if their family and friends agreed to it. You don't have to agree to...but let's talk about it :)
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For the love of english short-legged sheep we're talking about evolution! Well...sort of. Before you begin to cite a passage from the Origin of the Species or from your Creation Museum pamphlet, take a deep breath and think about evolution in a new way. It could change the way you see your 10am meeting tomorrow.
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What could cause a teenage boy to scream Air Supply lyrics at the top of his lungs?What would cause a clear thinking woman to binge watch Hallmark movies during the holidays?What would cause a full-grown man to weep uncontrollably during a a preschool graduation?What would cause a college student to sell all of his earthy belongings and buy a .125 carrot diamond? The answer of course - Love.We can’t draw a picture of love, we can’t create a statue of love. We can’t see it, or hear it…all we can do is see the consequences of love. All we can do is see where love has been and take in the shrapnel and path of destruction it leaves...and it's all worth it!Support the show (http://www.john-mitchell.me)
Many of us have religious residue in our lives that impact how we feel about God and even how we raise our children. This episode addresses some of that residue head-on and brings three things to the conversation that make religion worthwhile in our lives.Support the show (http://www.john-mitchell.me)
You know the feeling. Some people calling it waking up on the wrong side of the bed and others just call you grumpy. Maybe you don't even know why you go through your day annoyed at your friends and family...and that lady who sits across from your office with the whining laugh. There's a really practical way to reboot. A natural rhythm to your life that humans have been grooving to for thousands of years but is starting to get lost in the noise of our modern culture. It's available to you today...all you have to do is take charge of it.Support the show (http://www.john-mitchell.me)
“I believe in the soul … the hanging curve ball, high fiber, good scotch … I believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf and the designated hitter. I believe in long, slow, deep, soft kisses that last three days.” - "Crash Davis" - Bull Durham You and I are a part of a long conversation about the divine, humans, the universe, and a lot of things we can't see. It started at the beginning of humanity and you have an important part to play. What do you believe?Support the show (http://www.john-mitchell.me)
It's the chase of your life and it's the thing we're all looking for...happy. You won't find it here, but you'll find a fellow hunter. Happiness is within reach, and it's closer than you think. Support the show (http://www.john-mitchell.me)
Have you ever stopped to look at your calendar and realized that you're not in charge of your time anymore? Me too! In this episode we pause the madness to ponder 3 things about your calendar. Hope you can find the time to listen :)Support the show (http://www.john-mitchell.me)
Today we talk about subwoofers, frogs, hand hygiene, and the hum of the universe. I try not to steal anything but I am always influenced by smarter people that me saying profound things. Rob Bell, the New York Times, Andy Stanley, and my dad are among them on this podcast.Support the show (http://www.john-mitchell.me)
Episode 1 of the 3 Things Podcast starts with peeing on trees...Yup...might as well get this thing started in the right direction.It's time for a Catharsis. There is something in your very bones that wants out... Let it out!Support the show (http://www.john-mitchell.me)
We were all born with the ability to stop and be amazed at what God has created...Wonder comes naturally because God built us that way. Unwonder is what happens when the world beats the wonder out of us...but we can rewonder! This is a link to the video clip that was used during the sermon. It's the first 5 mins or so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbTMT6SCn3YSupport the show (http://www.john-mitchell.me)
Most people resist church because of things that have nothing to do with Jesus. Contemporary Jesus followers have diluted his message and it's time to re-define some big things! Support the show (http://www.john-mitchell.me)
Keeping Score in your relationships can lead to some things you would never imagine:1. Resentment2. Entitlement3. Distance4. Fear. Check out the battle of fear vs. love in your relationships and make a commitment to root out fear in your home and your life.Support the show (http://www.john-mitchell.me)
Jesus came to earth to elevate women, children, minorities, the oppressed, and even his enemies. Following him is not just about church attendance, religious activity, and waiting for heaven. Following Jesus is about looking for opportunities to build authentic relationships with those around us and to elevate themSupport the show (http://www.john-mitchell.me)
Prayer - Are you doing it right? Is there a right way to pray? Is it more than just talking to God?Does prayer really move the hand of God or is it more about moving you in line with what God is doing? Support the show (http://www.john-mitchell.me)
Including an original song "Hold On" - By Rick AlexanderSupport the show (http://www.john-mitchell.me)
New Life Christian ChurchThe Big Ten - Week 1 of the 10 commandmentsSermon by John Mitchell - Teaching MinisterSupport the show (http://www.john-mitchell.me)
New Life Christian ChurchThe Story - Moses Week 2John Mitchell - Teaching MinisterSupport the show (http://www.john-mitchell.me)