Pastors from two creative communities, Andy Littleton and Eric Cepin, discuss the practical and theological dilemmas of ministering in a post-modern world.
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Journey Companions exists to help develop communities of grace that care for the souls of others, which results in spiritual deepening led by the Holy Spirit. The evidence of this is men and women who are being transformed and are intent on building missional communities that reflect Christ’s love to lost people. (Acts 2:42) We see ourselves as companions along the journey toward transformational, missional communities and deeper, more personal individual relationships with Jesus. We come al ...
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of the Faith Over Breakfast podcast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy tackle the topic of crystals and their role in our culture. They take a closer look at the unique sub-culture in Tucson, where many believe these stones hold healing properties and offer grounding energy. The conversation shi…
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Send us a text Pastor Eric Cepin sits down for an insightful conversation with his mother, Patti Cepin, exploring a wide range of topics. Together, they delve into the nuances of discipleship, reflecting on the lessons from Potter's Wheel 1 and their impact on spiritual growth. They also discuss the journey of understanding oneself, touching on how…
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#5032 Bitcoin: The Last Meaningful Currency
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Andy and Eric take a moment to talk about bitcoin. Their conversation springs from another podcast called Thank God For Bitcoin. Eric is particularly energized by the potential he sees for bitcoin, especially how it could be a game changer for missionaries in devel…
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Send us a text On the Journey Companions Ministry Podcast, Pastor Eric Cepin engages in a thoughtful conversation with his mother, Patti Cepin, as they explore The Hot Seal Model. Together, they unpack the intricacies of this concept, sharing personal insights and reflections. Their discussion not only sheds light on the model itself but also highl…
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#034 Emotional Circle (Part 4) Consequences
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Send us a text In this episode of the JCM podcast, Pastor Eric sits down once again with his mother, Patti Cepin, as they explore the emotional circle. Together, they unpack the impact our emotions have on us. The conversation dives into how understanding our feelings guides our thoughts, shapes our beliefs, and ultimately reveals what we deeply lo…
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#5031 Stability, Transition, and Our Emotions
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Andy and Pastor Eric respond to a listener's question about why emotions often run high in church and why change can feel so unsettling. They explore how to navigate transitions within a church community, examining both the personal impact and ways to suppor…
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#033 Emotional Circle (Part 3) Touching The Emotions You Don't Want To Touch
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Send us a text In this engaging episode of the JCM podcast, Eric Cepin and his mother, Patti Cepin, continue their insightful conversation about the emotional circle. Together, they explore a real-life event, discussing how emotions are formed and accessed. They delve into the ways past experiences shape us and influence how we respond to the world…
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#5030 Ecclesiastes, The DNC, and the Rainbow Flag
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this engaging episode of Faith Over Breakfast, pastors Eric and Andy weave through an array of intriguing topics, touching on politics, the upcoming election, the DNC convention, and the timeless wisdom of Ecclesiastes. With their unique blend of insight and humor, they even venture into the delicate t…
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#032 Emotional Circle (Part 2) The Source of Emotions
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Send us a text In this episode of the JCM podcast, Pastor Eric sits down with his mother, Patti Cepin, to continue their conversation about the Emotional Circle. Together, they explore the deeper roots of our emotions, guiding listeners to link feelings with events in their lives. They also touch on the longings, goals, and desires that shape our e…
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#031 Emotional Circle Introduction
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Send us a text Emotional Circle is a conceptual framework that outlines the process of understanding and addressing deep emotional needs. It emphasizes the importance of identifying and acknowledging core longings, such as love, significance, and security, which are often buried beneath surface-level emotions. The Emotional Circle encourages indivi…
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#030 The Volitional Circle: Wrap up and Review
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Send us a text In this episode of the JCM podcast, Patti Cepin reviews the Volitional Circle and prepares us for the upcoming discussion on the Emotional Circle. She explains that, even at the deepest parts of our lives, we always have a choice, often without even realizing it. Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. J…
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#5029 Faith, Science, and a Special Parenting Treat
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy engage in a lively discussion about their admittedly unqualified knowledge of science, evolution, the scientific method, and shooting stars. Their conversation, filled with humor and humility, explores these complex topics from a layman'…
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#029 The Volitional Circle (Part 5) Why Did I Do That?
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Send us a text In this episode of the JCM podcast, Pastor Eric continues his conversation with his mother, diving deeper into the Volitional Circle. They explore the themes of goals, desires, and functional depression. They shed light on how we often overlook the fact that we have a choice and discuss the challenge of accepting and taking responsib…
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#5028 Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese: Fame, Style, and Societal Biases
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this captivating episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Andy and Pastor Eric dive into a lively discussion about Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. They not only explore the unique playing styles and levels of fame these athletes possess but also venture into a deeper conversation about societal norms. Ou…
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#028 The Volitional Circle - (Part 4) - Volitional Maturity
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Send us a text In this episode of the Journey Companions Ministries podcast, Patti Cepin continues her insightful discussion on the Volitional Circle, diving into what volitional maturity truly looks like. She explores the profound insights our choices reveal about our inner selves and emphasizes the stark reality that, without Jesus, we are fundam…
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#5027 The Upside-Down Kingdom: Challenging American Political Views
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy tackle the often contentious subject of politics. Their conversation spans sensitive topics such as abortion and Kingdom politics, contrasting the principles of the upside-down Kingdom with the dynamics of American politics. Along the wa…
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#027 The Volitional Circle (Part 3) - Presenting Problems & Events
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Send us a text This podcast delves into conscious and unconscious aspects of Christian growth, challenges with communication and memory, analyzing events and presenting problems, exploring deeper emotions beneath behaviors, confronting past trauma and denial, significance of hospitality and moral obedience, reflections on suffering and faith, and c…
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#026 The Volitional Circle - (Part 2) - Understanding our Choices
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Send us a text SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive The podcast discusses the Volitional Circle, emotional awareness, intentional living, and the connection between feelings and decisions. They explore how childhood experiences shape adult behaviors, the influence of parental choices, and the importance of addressing underl…
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#025 The Volitional Circle - (Part 1) - The Reality of Choice
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Send us a text SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive In this episode of the JCM podcast, Eric and his mother dive into the Volitional Circle and the profound reality of choice. They explore the need for training ourselves to be acutely aware of our feelings and the choices we make. It's about understanding the intricate conn…
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#5026 Justin Timberlake and the Metamodern Conversation
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive In this engaging episode of Faith Over Breakfast, pastors Eric and Andy have a spirited discussion about Justin Timberlake's recent DUI. However, the main focus is on the metamodern wave sweeping through our collective consciousness. Throughout…
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#024 The Rational Circle - (The End) - Belief and Self-Protection
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Send us a text Eric and Patti conclude their discussion on the rational circle. They explore how our beliefs shape strategies that shield us from discomfort. Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive welcome to journey companions ministries Developing communities of grace that care for the souls of others. Journ…
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#5025 Unhindered by Quality Control
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! SUPPORT THE SHOW In this episode of the FOB podcast, Pastor Eric and Andy engage in a thoughtful conversation about perfection and the pursuit of excellence. They share their journeys toward accepting brokenness and the imperfections of life. The discussion also touches on the themes from the book "The Tr…
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#5024 Best of FOB 2024: Rosaria Butterfield, Preston Sprinkle, and Friendship
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Andy and Eric explore the nature of friendship and its often elusive quality. Their conversation delves into the complexities of forming and maintaining genuine connections in a fast-paced world. Additionally, they address Rosaria Butterfield's critique of P…
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#023 The Rational Circle (Part Six) How We Think
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Send us a text Eric and Patti continue their conversation about the Rational Circle. They outline how we think, what we long for, and the things we look to for self-definition. They also discuss the many stories from our childhood that shape our self-understanding. In particular, they examine how shame can be a brutal storyteller. Support the show …
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Eric and Andy are at it again, tackling a new topic—wading through the complexities of weight loss, faith, and their own struggles. The discussion is refreshingly honest, covering weight loss, exercise, and the journey of living a disciplined life. Support the show…
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#5022 Books, Weddings, and Spiritual Insights
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy share a lively conversation. They discuss what they are currently reading, the intricacies of wedding planning, and how they perceive the voice of God. They also touch on ways to support the show and offer a glimpse into their lives as p…
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#022 The Rational Circle (Part Five) Longings
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Send us a text In this installment of the JCM podcast, Pastor Eric and his mother carry on with their discussion about the rational circle. They explore our deepest longings, the images we create, and the sins we commit. Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive welcome to journey companions ministries Developin…
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#5021 War, Suffering, and Jesus - Hamas and Israel
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy sit down to discuss the Hamas-Israel war on this episode of Faith Over Breakfast. Their conversation focuses on how Jesus views and interacts with war, victims, and suffering. The two pastors explore ways to articulate a different understanding of the turmoil in our world. Supp…
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#021 The Rational Circle (Part Four) Sin is the Central Issue
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Send us a text In the recent episode of the JCM podcast, Patti and Eric Cepin focused their discussion on the Rational Circle, emphasizing how sin fundamentally impacts societal dynamics. They explored the various ways individuals are often misled by external forces and their own misconceptions, stressing the importance of recognizing and counterin…
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#020 The Rational Circle (Part Three) Control
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Send us a text In this podcast, Pastor Eric and his mother, Patti Cepin, cover the third part of the Rational Circle. They have an engaging conversation about how we form our self-image and the ways in which the enemy seeks to distort it. Their insightful dialogue illuminates the critical need to anchor our identity in Christ and be aware of the su…
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#5020 The Spiritual Smorgasbord of Mindfulness
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastors Eric and Andy explore a question from listener Daniel McConnell on the topic of Mindfulness. They discuss the ways Christians can approach mindfulness practices, define what Christian meditation entails, and offer guidance on having meaningful discussions w…
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#019 The Rational Circle (Part Two) - What Does My Behavior Accomplish?
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Send us a text Pastor Eric and his mother continue their journey through the Rational Circle. Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive welcome to journey companions ministries Developing communities of grace that care for the souls of others. Journey Companions exists to help develop communities of grace that c…
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#018 The Rational Circle (Part One) - Headed in a Direction
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Send us a text In this episode of the JCM podcast, Pastor Eric resumes his engaging discussion with his mother, Patti Cepin. Patti introduces her teachings on the Rational Circle, exploring concepts like image and volition. She looks at our understanding of self-identity and its implications. This thought-provoking conversation offers deep insights…
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#5019 Local Restaurants, Sermons, & Listener's Emails
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Eric and Andy discuss local dining and breakfast spots, sharing their favorite locations and what makes them special. They then explore a listener's question about sermon preparation, discussing their approaches to crafting messages that resonate. They look at the …
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#017 The Personal Circle (Part Three) How Others Perceive Us
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Send us a text In this episode of the JCM podcast, Pastor Eric resumes his dialogue with his mother. Patti, Eric's mother, concludes her exploration of the Personal Circle. She discusses our deepest desires, investigating their influence on our motivations and how they shape the way others perceive us. Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSC…
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#5018 The Trump Bible (God Bless America Bible)
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! Pastors Andy and Eric chat about the ramifications of the ex-president, Donald Trump's latest endeavor to market Bibles. Their conversation covers the fusion of biblical teachings with foundational American documents, such as the Constitution. They express concern over the trend of individuals blending th…
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#5017 Stability, Church, and Kate Middleton
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this engaging conversation on the "Faith Over Breakfast Podcast," Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy discuss the unsettling instability pervading our culture today. They explore how an obsession with celebrity and a noticeable deficit in leadership character contribute to this climate of uncertainty. Througho…
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#5016 Pastors Unveiled: The Untold Stories of Leadership and Loneliness
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Eric and Andy delve into the challenges of adapting to a rapidly changing culture, sharing their personal concerns about the erosion of genuine connection and friendship within society. They discuss the profound impact this cultural shift has on individuals, partic…
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#5015 Sacred Stories: Our Paths to Jesus
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In the latest installment of the Faith Over Breakfast podcast, Pastors Eric and Andy delve into the heart of "Encounters with Jesus," a new sermon series and storytelling initiative at Andy's church. They explore the profound uniqueness embedded in each of our personal stories. Moreover, the discussion tu…
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#5014 From Super Bowl to Sacred Spaces: Exploring Faith with Taylor Swift and Lent
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In the latest Faith Over Breakfast episode, Pastors Andy and Eric tackle a range of thought-provoking topics, starting with the buzz around Taylor Swift's performance at the Super Bowl. The discussion naturally flows into the significance of Ash Wednesday and Lent, emphasizing how these observances deepen…
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#5013 Submission and Spiritual Abuse
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this captivating episode of the Faith Over Breakfast podcast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy lead us through an inspiring journey. They explore the significance of yielding to our leaders while also tackling the pressing issue of spiritual abuse in the news. A must-listen for those seeking to deepen their…
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#016 The Personal Circle (Part Two) The Iceberg
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Send us a text In this episode of the JCM podcast, join Pastor Eric and his mother, Patti Cepin, as they continue exploring the Personal Circle. This pivotal concept touches the essence of our search for meaning and security. Patti employs the iceberg metaphor to shed light on this subject: like an iceberg, a small part of us is visible to others. …
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#5012 Faith, Fame, and Scripture: Navigating the Waters
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! Join us on the newest "Faith Over Breakfast" episode, where pastors Eric and Andy bring their thoughtful insights into a crucial discussion. This time, they're diving into the idea of inerrancy and its role in how we interpret the Bible. Alongside this, they shed light on the influence of celebrity pastor…
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#015 The Personal Circle (Part One) The Hollow Core
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Send us a text This episode of the JCM podcast picks up where we left off in Pastor Eric's enlightening discussion with Patti. Today, Patti revisits the Personal Circle, offering an in-depth exploration of our innermost desires. She delves into the concept of our 'hollow core', emphasizing that only through Jesus, the living water, can we find true…
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#5011 Hearts and Faith: Talking Sexuality with Kids
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! In the recent 'Faith Over Breakfast' episode, Pastors Andy and Eric engage in a meaningful discussion about introducing sexuality to children. They examine the influence of societal norms and power dynamics on young minds. The pastors also highlight the challenges of communicating with children on this se…
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#5010 Faith Meets the Future: Exploring AI with Pastors Eric and Andy
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! As we usher in the new year, Pastors Eric and Andy gather for a special Faith Over Breakfast episode. This time, they initially explore the intriguing world of Artificial Intelligence. However, their conversation quickly transitions into a vibrant discussion about the evolving cultural landscape, the time…
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#014 Potter's Wheel: The Emotional Circle
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Send us a text Join Patti Cepin and host Eric Cepin in this engaging episode of the Journey Companions Ministries podcast as they continue their exploration of the Potter's Wheel model of discipleship. This time, they focus on the "emotional circle," discussing how emotions are intertwined with our beliefs. They examine the ways our emotions can in…
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! Join us in this reflective and forward-looking episode of "Faith Over Breakfast" as Pastors Eric and Andy have a heartfelt conversation about the year that's been and the year ahead. As they discuss what they've learned from their experiences, challenges, and moments of joy, they offer insights that reson…
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#5008 Unveiling Lazarus' Resurrection with James Martin
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Send us a Text Message - include your name! This episode of Faith Over Breakfast is particularly special as Pastor Andy welcomes the esteemed author James Martin. Together, they explore Martin's latest masterpiece, "Come Forth," which focuses on the resurrection of Lazarus. James Martin illuminates the historical context and the enduring significan…
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#013 Potter's Wheel: The Volitional Circle
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Send us a text In the latest episode of the Journey Companion Ministries podcast, titled "The Volitional Circle," Patti Cepin returns to share her profound insights from the Potters Wheel lecture series. This episode, hosted by Pastor Eric Cepin, looks into the intricate relationship between choice, goals, demands, and desire, and their collective …
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