On Map On Mission https://themet.church/ The MET Church srodgers@themet.church The MET Church The On Map On Mission Podcast offers personal, practical ways to live an intentional life of following Jesus and making disciples. The On Map On Mission Podcast offers personal, practical ways to live an intentional life of following Jesus and making disciples. en © 2026 The MET Church no OMOM: Failing Forward <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> 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. 

]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1662 1 4ab4cb455275c537291939206c96eb9b no OMOM: Celebrity Fails - Ways To Respond <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> 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. 

]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1658 2 12d59ea3d56056c0647b9f2d9116b86b no ON MAP ON MISSION: Embrace The Awkward <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> 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. 

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1419 3 e11977cf2a631e171db5ac4c6031b6c1 no ON MAP ON MISSION: A Meme-Ingful Conversation <p>Join Floyd and Scott in a fun look at memes and their impact on culture, faith, and the humor behind them.</p> <p>Join Floyd and Scott in a fun look at memes and their impact on culture, faith, and the humor behind them.</p> Join Floyd and Scott in a fun look at memes and their impact on culture, faith, and the humor behind them.

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1571 4 1b21874a855d88d3c819a7b67987e541 no ON MAP ON MISSION: Faith & Work <p>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.   </p> <p>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.   </p> 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.  

]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1252 5 96e4d03ebc46dbc39c58c8d2a327c3ee no ON MAP ON MISSION: Creating Community <p>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.  </p> <p>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.  </p> 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.  

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1746 6 b667835b5f1233166e65d53c8313d0ac no On Map On Mission: Racial Reconciliation and the Church <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1714 7 50ea37a8cc5a82b65fc4c3e2b83fd18b no On Map On Mission: Faith & Technology <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> 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. 

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1534 8 50e6b7b97138729176c05f2884ca2da0 no On Map On Mission: Cancel Culture vs. Unconditional Love <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1324 9 328d5fdc7f4aa111412ed8fb053a825a no On Map On Mission: Social Media As A Ministry <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> 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.

]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1356 10 6f5a78b1638c4ef1650a6fb416a5efce no ON MAP ON MISSION - Church Hurt: Ways To Find Healing <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> 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. 

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1817 11 934cd3adf1000b9f6d835beeb79d840b no ON MAP ON MISSION - Church Hurt: Hurt Happens <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2115 12 27dc94a157652b52ae8b44490104d4bc no ON MAP ON MISSION - Church Hurt: What Is It? <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1772 13 eaeb7070ca8a6336c76e9028cdc7388b no ON MAP ON MISSION: Story of Two Churches <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> 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. 

]]> Thu, 04 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2058 14 a9f092f4ae47fa45ee08adc967963221 no ON MAP ON MISSION: A Story From South Africa <p>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. </p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://thesozofoundation.org.za" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://thesozofoundation.org.za/</a></p> <p>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. </p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://thesozofoundation.org.za" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://thesozofoundation.org.za/</a></p> 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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]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1923 15 73d1bdd57cd73196384b8abd11fecc4a no GOD STORIES: Taking Your First Step <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> 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. 

]]> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2008 16 d85aafb0762bfa645e88305b0016abc3 no God Stories: Finding Faith <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> 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. 

]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1504 17 1d2644b143b3e08a56eb9f0b114eb3af no ON MAP ON MISSION: God Stories - Finding Freedom (Extra) <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> 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. 

]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1863 18 e7576d010b70670cfcdd3541f246c265 no ON MAP ON MISSION: Teaching Kids To Worship <p>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 <a href="http://www.yancyministries.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.yancyministries.com.</a> </p> <p>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 <a href="http://www.yancyministries.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.yancyministries.com.</a> </p> 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. 

]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1898 19 09c0630ef937cb5a44ee36b6fa3331c7 no ON MAP ON MISSION: Helping Preteens Own Their Faith <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> 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. 

]]> Thu, 02 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1635 20 0eca24cdb63e9a3771fcfc376b704cbc no ON MAP ON MISSION: Common Cents - Building A Legacy Of Generosity <p>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.  </p> <p>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.  </p> 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. 

]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1188 21 51637d00e593059b6c16d8925d4f4a27 no ON MAP ON MISSION: Common Cents - What I Learned About Generosity <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> 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. 

]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1082 22 6c9454e447b02513668cf1ab124d626e no ON MAP ON MISSION: My Marriage - The Conflict Cycle <p>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.  </p><p> </p><p>Some of the content around this series comes from our personal experience with The Center For Relational Care, based in Austin, Texas. <a href="https://www.relationalcare.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.relationalcare.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.relationalcare.org/</a> </p> <p>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.  </p><p> </p><p>Some of the content around this series comes from our personal experience with The Center For Relational Care, based in Austin, Texas. <a href="https://www.relationalcare.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.relationalcare.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.relationalcare.org/</a> </p> 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/ 

]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 855 23 5700fba0af7fe56de645a7ca2f2554ff no ON MAP ON MISSION: My Marriage - What Are We Fighting For <p>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.  </p> <p>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.  </p> 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.  

]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1393 24 50f061ecffb60a5fb8785de331b4f74b no My Marriage: Lets Be Friends <p>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. </p><p> </p><p>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. </p> <p>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. </p><p> </p><p>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. </p> 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. 

]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1594 25 9b67b8a64f35544d6185682776d0b3f9 no HEALTHY HABITS: Find Your Fun <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1356 26 9fe99b555e0dd53eb42ffdd83a1fe8d4 no Healthy Habits: Win The Morning <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1437 27 93ef4b72a704d22f12b601e3903505ee no Healthy Habits: Read, Read, Read Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1435 28 d6d9bf6a1ebd2244d815343fc3f397a4 no Calming The Christmas Family Chaos <p>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.  </p> <p>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.  </p> 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. 

]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1453 29 902f72bf630ad0e11b6bbd385a3a0d4a no Shifting From Tradition To Mission <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> 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. 

]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1633 30 7e4606db4225d2fb782bc004cdc8e5c5 no Hip Hop Hope <p>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.  </p> <p>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.  </p> 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. 

]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1847 31 023f95fe5641f0faba7bb2dcc09754fb no Master The Art Of Conversation <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1628 32 80ba55709922ba7529489ff754c876b2 no A Happier Thanksgiving <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> 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. 

]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1426 33 c1ce162dcdf7dd2aee8b8153055c121f no Revival Basics <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1519 34 d5537e70b7447120ea7e4b2a22e230ec no Forever Changed <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1323 35 8e91a9c1050d0786b292c86e7aa0d1af no A Journey To More <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1934 36 659ee2ada27bab40f1ab3fc54c3588c4 no Revival and Relationships <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1179 37 7549f515e4bc1ed3b62e4db9322ab2fa no Honest Talk On Spiritual Arrogance and Humility <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1329 38 dfbcbc9483620ea4e9dbc272494be54a no Revival Part 3: How Does Vulnerability Evoke Revival? <p>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?</p> <p>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?</p> 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?

]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1187 39 c48e069bfe49468d7efd9f10489de023 no Revival Part 2: The Pursuit of Revival <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1303 40 f6c0cdcb3412bd6fb0b9731f9eb8c723 no A Vision for Revival <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1633 41 437b45daad13e9e95f811ab12db3ca72 no On Map On Mission: Episode 1 <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> 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.

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