The Morning Star Podcast: Recent Episodes
Morning Star Community Church
The Morning Star Podcast seeks to engage in meaningful conversations that display God’s handiwork and encourage you to live a Jesus First life. Here you will find life testimonies, ministry highlights, interesting topics, and challenging discussions that help you to see the broader scope of what God is doing at Morning Star.
On this episode, we answer the age-old question: what is love? We talk with Daniel Bennett, our director of Middle School Ministries, about 1 Corinthians 13, the famous love chapter. Daniel wrote prominently on this passage in his grad school thesis, so we dive deep and ask some hard questions around what it means to love.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7: "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."
Contact the podcast: podcast@mstar.church
Contact Daniel: daniel@mstar.church
Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! And if you wouldn't might giving us a rating, that should make it easier for our family to find when they search for "The Morning Star Podcast". Thanks for listening; tune in on the first of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F9L4r50eRxmjHNtRwmfyzApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqFx8yEWvVGWzAwclpmsug
Join Kate and Judy as they share their story of unique and beautiful friendship formed through women's Bible study at our church! Despite their age difference, they found common ground in their faith and formed a deep connection. Tune in to hear how their multigenerational friendship has enriched their lives and walks with Christ.
Learn more about joining a Bible study at our church here.
In this episode, we talk with Steve Turner about his life and what God has showed him about anger, identity, parenting, missions, independence, and more.
Romans 8:1: "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus"
Contact the podcast: podcast@mstar.church
Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! And if you wouldn't might giving us a rating, that should make it easier for our family to find when they search for "The Morning Star Podcast". Thanks for listening; tune in on the first of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F9L4r50eRxmjHNtRwmfyzApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqFx8yEWvVGWzAwclpmsug
On this episode, we get to know our Women’s Ministry Director, Jen Tompkins, as she talks about the impact and importance of Women’s Ministry here at MStar, and the things she’s learned caring for women in our church.
Learn more about the Women’s Conference and sign up here: https://mstarsalem.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2157049
Contact Jacob: podcast@mstar.church
Contact Jen: Jen@mstar.church
Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! And if you wouldn't might giving us a rating, that should make it easier for our family to find when they search for "The Morning Star Podcast". Thanks for listening; tune in on the first of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F9L4r50eRxmjHNtRwmfyz
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854
Join us as our Production Director, Matthew Adams, talks about his journey with overcoming his learning disability, thriving in education and finding God's best for our lives.
Contact Jacob: podcast@mstar.church
Contact Matt: matthew@mstar.churchMake sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! And if you wouldn't might giving us a rating, that should make it easier for our family to find when they search for "The Morning Star Podcast". Thanks for listening; tune in on the first of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F9L4r50eRxmjHNtRwmfyzApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854
On this episode, we talk to Jacob Mahugh about how God has worked in his life. We talk about God working in brokenness, prayer, anxiety, the importance of community, and His Word.
Matthew 5:3: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs."
Contact Jacob: podcast@mstar.church
Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! And if you wouldn't might giving us a rating, that should make it easier for our family to find when they search for "The Morning Star Podcast". Thanks for listening; tune in on the first of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F9L4r50eRxmjHNtRwmfyz
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqFx8yEWvVGWzAwclpmsug
On this episode, we talk about the history and purpose of the Lights at Morning Star. We talk to John Jaskilka, Jared Boltman, Cooper Anderson, and Katrina Kennedy (who worked at Morning Star when we first started the Lights). We talk about the origins of the Lights, how it blesses our community and church family, and more!
Isaiah 9:6:
"For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon his shoulder,
and his name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
To learn more about the Lights (and see when you can see them), visit: https://www.thelightsatmorningstar.com
To volunteer for the Lights, visit: https://mstarsalem.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1960462
Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! And if you wouldn't might giving us a rating, that should make it easier for our family to find when they search for "The Morning Star Podcast". Thanks for listening; tune in on the first of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F9L4r50eRxmjHNtRwmfyz
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqFx8yEWvVGWzAwclpmsug
In this episode, we talk with Jared and Rayanna Boltman about their journey with infertility and adoption. We walk through their story, discussing God, their marriage, and their community all throughout.
Genesis 16:13: "She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: 'You are the God who sees me,' for she said, 'I have now seen the One who sees me.'"
Contact Jared: https://www.mstar.church/jared/
Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! And if you wouldn't might giving us a rating, that should make it easier for our family to find when they search for "The Morning Star Podcast". Thanks for listening; tune in on the first of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F9L4r50eRxmjHNtRwmfyz
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqFx8yEWvVGWzAwclpmsug
In this episode, we talk to Louie Schmitz about sharing the Gospel. We reflect on why we share the Gospel, on why sometimes we don't, and discuss some practical questions about sharing the Gospel.
Colossians 4:5-6: "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone."
Link to Louie's sermon: https://mstarsalem.churchcenter.com/episodes/249930
Contact Louie: https://www.mstar.church/louie/
Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! And if you wouldn't might giving us a rating, that should make it easier for our family to find when they search for "The Morning Star Podcast". Thanks for listening; tune in on the first Wednesday of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F9L4r50eRxmjHNtRwmfyzApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqFx8yEWvVGWzAwclpmsug
In this episode, we chat with four students about their personal experience with our student ministries here at MStar. Each student has been (or is currently) on the RIOT Student Leadership team, and has some impactful words to share with our multigenerational church family!
1 Tim. 4:12 NIV - "Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity."
To learn more about our student ministries at Morning Star, check out https://www.mstar.church/ministries/
Announcement: Starting this month, we will be releasing one episode a month instead of two. We will be moving from posting podcast episodes on the first and third Wednesday of the month, to posting them on the first Wednesday of the month only. This change allows us to care for our podcast team well and continue to bring you worthwhile, quality content here on our podcast.
Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! And if you wouldn't might giving us a rating, that should make it easier for our family to find when they search for "The Morning Star Podcast". Thanks for listening; tune in on the first Wednesday of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F9L4r50eRxmjHNtRwmfyz Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqFx8yEWvVGWzAwclpmsug
In this episode, we talk to Mike Jaskilka about the book Tactics by Greg Koukl. We talk about sharing our faith and the premise behind the book, which will be taught in a class at Morningstar this fall.
Colossians 4:5-6: "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone."
Keep an eye on our website for when the Tactics class goes live: https://www.mstar.church/
Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! And if you wouldn't might giving us a rating, that should make it easier for our family to find when they search for "The Morning Star Podcast". Thanks for listening; tune in on the first and third Wednesdays of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F9L4r50eRxmjHNtRwmfyz Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqFx8yEWvVGWzAwclpmsug
On this episode, we talk to Rob Beckley, our High School and Young Adults Pastor about Great Camp. Great Camp is our annual middle and high school youth camp we come together as a family to put on. Rob shares stories of how God moved in the lives and hearts of students and volunteers at camp.
Proverbs 22:6: "Start a youth out on his way; even when he grows old he will not depart from it."
To learn more about our ministries, including our student ministries, visit: https://www.mstar.church/ministries/
To learn more about Rob and contact him, visit: https://www.mstar.church/robert/
Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! And if you wouldn't might giving us a rating, that should make it easier for our family to find when they search for "The Morning Star Podcast". Thanks for listening; tune in on the first and third Wednesdays of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F9L4r50eRxmjHNtRwmfyz
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqFx8yEWvVGWzAwclpmsug
In this episode, we talk to John Jaskilka, our Executive Pastor. We talk about his story, what brought him to Morning Star, and a few important lessons he has learned in his life in regards to comfort, self-awareness, and physical health.
Acts 20:24: "However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace."
To learn more about John, visit: https://www.mstar.church/john/
Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! And if you wouldn't might giving us a rating, that should make it easier for our family to find when they search for "The Morning Star Podcast". Thanks for listening; tune in on the first and third Wednesdays of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F9L4r50eRxmjHNtRwmfyz Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqFx8yEWvVGWzAwclpmsug
In this episode, we celebrate our 41st anniversary as a church by talking to Pastor Scott Nelson and his wife, Denise Nelson. They share stories about the origins and history of our church family, and of how God has moved in and through Morning Star. We also speak about where they want to see the church 41 years from now!
Colossians 1:15: "The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation." (NIV)
Reach out to Pastor Scott and Denise on a Sunday morning, or via information@mstar.church.
Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! And if you wouldn't might giving us a rating, that should make it easier for our family to find when they search for "The Morning Star Podcast". Thanks for listening; tune in on the first and third Wednesdays of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F9L4r50eRxmjHNtRwmfyz?si=5b3051e95bd24080 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themorningstarpodcast
In this episode, we talk to Daniel Bennett, our new Middle School Director. We talk about his story, about middle school ministry, testimonies, being emotionally closed off, and a surprisingly difficult Bible passage.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7: "Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."
To learn my about our middle school ministries (and other ministries), visit: mstar.church/ministries.
Daniel's staff page and contact information: https://www.mstar.church/daniel/
Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! And if you wouldn't might giving us a rating, that should make it easier for our family to find when they search for "The Morning Star Podcast". Thanks for listening; tune in on the first and third Wednesdays of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F9L4r50eRxmjHNtRwmfyz
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqFx8yEWvVGWzAwclpmsug
Mike and Pam Lee met in New York, having been followers of Christ independently for some time already. They built community there, but God had different plans. God made it crystal clear that they were to move to Salem. After moving, they had nothing, living paycheck-to-paycheck, no friends, no community. It was lonely until they could rebuild a sense of community. Mike and Pam grew closer to God and to each other through this time of loneliness and struggling through miscarriages. Now, their marriage is further strengthened by their devotion to God, devotion to each other, and deep relationships with friends in community.
Luke 6:32 ESV - "If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them." Psalm 23:4 ESV - "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."
Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! Thanks for listening; tune in on the first and third Wednesdays of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F9L4r50eRxmjHNtRwmfyz Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqFx8yEWvVGWzAwclpmsug
Whether you joined us in-person or watched online, the Family Sunday service in April was a special one. We invite you to listen again, or maybe for the first time, as our podcast host, Jacob Mahugh, sits with Pastors Scott Nelson and John Jaskilka as they teach us about Deuteronomy chapter 6, verses 1-9. They provide the context and significance of this passage, as well as practical application and personal encouragement.
Deuteronomy 6: 4-9
“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates."
Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! Thanks for listening; tune in on the first and third Wednesdays of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F9L4r50eRxmjHNtRwmfyz
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqFx8yEWvVGWzAwclpmsug
Greg Bolton describes his journey growing up in Albany and Salem, accepting Christ at 14 at a Christian camp. He was led astray by a series of events that started a 20+ year span of living for himself, yet through it all he felt God's presence. After recognizing his path was not aligned with God's will, he re-dedicated himself to following Jesus. From then on, he sought God's plan, recognizing his shortfalls, and persevered through hard life changes. Now, Greg looks back on those trials and struggles and sees that God was working in his life, and can trust that the tough struggles he faces now will result in God's glory in him.
Romans 5:1-5 ESV - Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him, we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
Life Groups: https://mstarsalem.churchcenter.com/groups/life-groups
Men's Evening Discipleship (April-June 2023): https://mstarsalem.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1722817
Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! Thanks for listening; tune in on the first and third Wednesdays of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F9L4r50eRxmjHNtRwmfyz
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqFx8yEWvVGWzAwclpmsug
How can we view giving as a spiritual discipline? Is there a difference between giving and tithing? Does it really matter how much I give, or if I give at all? In this episode, Kate Snegirev and Candy Escalante challenge us to examine where our trust truly lies, understand the motivation behind our giving, and point us back to the faithfulness of God. 2 Corinthians 9:7"Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."Guest Contact Info:Kate: kate@mstar.churchCandy: candy@mstar.churchChurch office: 503-581-2477Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! Thanks for listening; tune in on the first and third Wednesdays of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F9L4r50eRxmjHNtRwmfyz?si=a734e9f2b4ea4952Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqFx8yEWvVGWzAwclpmsug
Tom Casey shares his story of growing up on the streets of Los Angeles and giving his life to Jesus. He describes his journey from being a "taker" to becoming a "giver" of life and truth. Even when he came to Morning Star, he still had unresolved issues that he needed recovery from. God lead him to participate in recovery programs which inspired him to share what he learned with others. We discuss first steps to recovery from porn addiction and how God frees us from the slavery that comes from sin. Now, Tom serves Christ by coming alongside others, lightening their burdens, and ministering to them through their shared struggles, leading and being led in The Most Excellent Way.
1 Corinthians 12:31, 13:13 (NIV) - Now eagerly desire the greater gifts. And yet I will show you the most excellent way... And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
Contact Tom: tom@mstar.church
Morning Star Most Excellent Way: www.mstar.church/excellentway
Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! Thanks for listening; tune in on the first and third Wednesdays of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F9L4r50eRxmjHNtRwmfyz
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqFx8yEWvVGWzAwclpmsug
What is worship? What difference should it make in our lives? In our church? In this episode, Pastor Scott and Cooper Anderson (our worship and creative director) join us to talk about these questions and more, such as what role psalms of lament play in our worship. We've recently finished our Worthy sermon series on worship and sit down for a conversation about some lingering questions.
Psalm 95 1-3:
"Come, let’s shout joyfully to the Lord,
shout triumphantly to the rock of our salvation!
Let’s enter his presence with thanksgiving;
let’s shout triumphantly to him in song.
For the Lord is a great God,
a great King above all gods."
First sermon on Worship: https://mstarsalem.churchcenter.com/episodes/183174
All sermons: https://mstarsalem.churchcenter.com/channels/257/episodes
Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! And if you wouldn't might giving us a rating, that should make it easier for our family to find when they search for "The Morning Star Podcast". Thanks for listening; tune in on the first and third Wednesdays of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F9L4r50eRxmjHNtRwmfyz
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqFx8yEWvVGWzAwclpmsug
Our Morning Star family is led not just by our staff, but by a crew of faithful servants and leaders we call our elders. But who are they? What do they do? Join us for a conversation with Wes Schomus, Todd Tallan, and Bill Schutz, three of our wise elders to hear about what they do, why and how they do it, and how they see God move.
1 Timothy 3:1-7: "This saying is trustworthy: “If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble work.” An overseer, therefore, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not an excessive drinker, not a bully but gentle, not quarrelsome, not greedy. He must manage his own household competently and have his children under control with all dignity. (If anyone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of God’s church?) He must not be a new convert, or he might become conceited and incur the same condemnation as the devil. Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the devil’s trap."
Read more about our family's vision and doctrinal statement here: https://www.mstar.church/about/. (That page links to our complete doctrinal statement as well).
Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! Thanks for listening; tune in on the first and third Wednesdays of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family!
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F9L4r50eRxmjHNtRwmfyz
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqFx8yEWvVGWzAwclpmsug
In this episode, we hear from Jeff Whittaker on how God has worked continually throughout his life. We talk about God finding us, sharing our faith, and being involved in our church family.
John 1:12: "But to all who did receive him, he gave them the right to be children of God, to those who believe in his name,"
Life Groups: https://mstarsalem.churchcenter.com/groups/life-groups
Biblical Counseling: https://www.mstar.church/counseling/
Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! And if you wouldn't might giving us a rating, that should make it easier for our family to find when they search for "The Morning Star Podcast". Thanks for listening; tune in on the first and third Wednesdays of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F9L4r50eRxmjHNtRwmfyz
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqFx8yEWvVGWzAwclpmsug
MStar Middle School and Highlife are ministries that collectively seek to build a foundation for lifelong discipleship to Jesus in middle schoolers. Tyler Mock is the Interim Director of Middle School Ministry here at Morning Star, and has been involved with Highlife in some leadership capacity for 5 years. We talk to Tyler about the importance of middle school ministry, what's different about middle school ministry, and why middle schoolers are awesome. We talk about important things for not just parents of middle schoolers, but for everyone in our church family that enable us to create a community where middle schoolers' relationships with Jesus thrive.
Proverbs 22:6: "Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it."
To learn more, visit mstar.church/ministries. You can sign up to help or learn more by contacting Tyler via email at tyler@mstar.church or phone at (503) 581-2477.
Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! Thanks for listening; tune in on the first and third Wednesdays of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family!
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F9L4r50eRxmjHNtRwmfyz
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqFx8yEWvVGWzAwclpmsug
In this episode, we hear from Jim Smith on how he found the incredible love of God. We talk about the God's grace to us sinners, what it looks like to trust Him, and why being part of a church family is so awesome.
Galatians 6:9-10: "Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith."
Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! And if you wouldn't might giving us a rating, that should make it easier for our family to find when they search for "The Morning Star Podcast". Thanks for listening; tune in on the first and third Wednesdays of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F9L4r50eRxmjHNtRwmfyz
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqFx8yEWvVGWzAwclpmsug
In this episode, we hear from Kristen Baugher on how she journeyed with God through a time of intense suffering. Her third child was born with Alagille Syndrome, a rare disease. We talk about how she made it through the suffering, what lessons God has taught her, and how God has moved in her life.
Psalm 73:26:
"My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart,
my portion forever."
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Salem Angels is a ministry that builds a supportive and stabilizing community around those experiencing foster care in Salem. It's a versatile ministry that is near to our hearts, especially this Christmas season, as they are the primary benefactors of our previous The Lights at Morning Star events, and our Christmas Giving Tree is run through them. Brooke is the Executive Director of Salem Angels, and Tiffany is a faithful volunteer with their Love Box program. We talk to them about what Salem Angels is, how it's impacted their view of God, and about their experiences with foster care.
To learn more, visit salemangels.org.
Galatians 5:13: "For you were called to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love."
1 Timothy 6:17-19: "Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy. Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and willing to share, storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of what is truly life."
James 1:27: "Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained from the world."
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Save One is a ministry that seeks to provide hope and healing for men and women affected by an abortion. It's a confidential ministry that seeks to help anyone affected by an abortion to experience the grace and love of God. Terri and Patti have faithfully led a Save One chapter here since 2006. We talk to them about what Save One is and how God works in and through it, and about their own stories with abortion.
To learn more, visit mstar.church/saveone. You can sign up or learn more by emailing saveonesalem@q.com or contacting Patti Williamson (503.932.1267) or Terri Nordone (503.999.6333).
Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! Thanks for listening; tune in on the first and third Wednesdays of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family!
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In our first episode, we hear from Debi Nissen on how God has worked in her life and transformed her. We talk about legalism, shame, community, confession, suffering, abuse, and more.
1 John 3:19-20: "This is how we know that we belong to the truth and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence:If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything."
Make sure to subscribe on your podcast platform to get notified of future episodes automatically! Thanks for listening; tune in on the first and third Wednesdays of each month to hear more of God's handiwork in our Morningstar family!
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-star-podcast/id1650497854
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We're starting a new podcast where we engage in meaningful conversations that display God’s handiwork and encourage you to live a Jesus First life! We can't wait to share what God is doing at our church as we share testimonies, ministry highlights, biblical topics and stories together. Join Jacob and Cooper as they talk about the heart behind this podcast and what it's meant to do!