During Holy Week, PJ focuses of Jesus' suffering; particularly the betrayal of Judas. How can we view betrayal and suffering as a blessing?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folks-gotta-eat/support

The Other Side

Mar 28th, 2024 13m 16s

As we approach Easter, PJ reflects on an important part of Jesus' final days, particularly his acceptance of the suffering he was preparing to endure.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folks-gotta-eat/support

Don't Look Back

Mar 21st, 2024 15m 3s

It's been a long winter for our friends on the Street, but the weather has warmed up and PJ is back with a story of God's mercy and patience.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folks-gotta-eat/support

Dressed In Light

Dec 13th, 2023 16m 13s

The battle between darkness and light is often fought in our minds and our hearts. To lose that battle is to lose faith, but this Christmas season we can choose victory in Jesus Christ. (Focus Passage: Romans 13: 11-14)--- Support this podc

Come As You Are

Dec 6th, 2023 12m 4s

A relationship with Jesus begins as simply as knowing that He who knows you best loves you most and will meet you at your worst to bring out your very best! ( Reference Passage: Psalm 139)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify

I've Got This Friend

Nov 15th, 2023 13m 28s

PJ ruminates on a seemingly simple passage with major implications about the beauty of friendship. (Focus Passage: Romans 1:11-12)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folks-gotta-eat/support

I Love Jesus But...

Nov 8th, 2023 13m 29s

Thank God for Jesus who's sacrifice offers us an opportunity to be better today than we were yesterday. PJ reminds us to recognize that God is ready to do the work if and when we are. (Psalm 128:1-2)--- Support this podcast: https://podcast

Go In Light

Nov 1st, 2023 18m 19s

How we approach life depends on what we think about death. In this episode, PJ wrestles through the complexities that distort the simplicity of faith. (Focus Verse: 2 Corinthians 3:17)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com

Hear Me Out

Oct 18th, 2023 10m 6s

PJ is feeling his age while trying to hold on to a childlike faith and enthusiasm for the things of God. (Focus Verses: Philippians 3:13-14)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folks-gotta-eat/support

Burn To Learn

Oct 11th, 2023 10m 13s

Sometimes, humility comes at a cost we aren't often ready for or willing to pay, but not all lessons need to be learned the hard way. (Reference Verse: Psalm 119:67)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folks-got

In A Broken Dream

Sep 13th, 2023 16m 44s

It is said that music is the language of the soul. How it speaks to each of us is different, but what it has the power to reveal can have eternal spiritual implications. (Focus Passage: Romans 1:19-22)--- Support this podcast: https://podca

Hunger Strike

Sep 6th, 2023 12m 43s

PJ shares the story of the inception of the phrase "folks gotta eat" to a slightly hostile audience. Warning: Some explicit language. (Focus Passage: Matthew 4:1-4)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folks-gott

Chasing The Wind

Aug 30th, 2023 9m 57s

In honor of our 14th anniversary, we pulled up another episode from the archives. In 2012, we were serving an average of 250 people a night. There were lots of people to stand in front of, many of whom did not want to hear what PJ had to say...

A Change Is Gonna Come

Aug 23rd, 2023 12m 22s

PJ encourages us all to believe that change is possible even when it feels like things will always be the same. (Acts 4:21-22)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folks-gotta-eat/support

Thy Kingdom Come

Aug 16th, 2023 14m 18s

Sometimes what we're looking for is already here. Listen in as PJ engages in a lively discussion about waiting, looking, seeking, and finding. (Focus Passage: Luke 23:50-52)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/f

And Nothing But The Truth

Aug 11th, 2023 9m 29s

In PJ's absence we've been digging through the crates and found this gem originally recorded in the summer of 2012. Have a listen as PJ speaks truth about speaking truth to a sometimes unwilling audience. (Original recording: June 18, 2012)--

Lies For The Liars

Jun 28th, 2023 13m 18s

PJ discusses the lies of the world, the lies from our peers, and the lies we tell ourselves that creates a truth that keeps us from the truth. (Focus Verse: Psalm 86:11) Correction: Song title discussed is "Hospital" by The Used.--- Suppor

Light Work

Jun 21st, 2023 14m 3s

Tonight, PJ has a "come to Jesus" moment as he speaks about prophecy and promise and the glimmer of light that invades all the dark places of our lives. (Focus passage: Luke 1:78-79)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p

All Will Be Well

Jun 15th, 2023 13m

PJ's been gone for a bit but he's back with a passionate plea to remember the promises of God and a call to surrender to those promises in full assurance of faith. (Focus Verse: Jeremiah 7:23)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo

Be Humble

May 3rd, 2023 23m 32s

PJ had a lot on his mind this night revealing some harsh truths about his weaknesses and temptations. Listen in as he explains how vulnerability can be the greatest asset to your faith. (Focus Verses: Romans 12:3, Luke 14:11)--- Support thi

Tread Water

Apr 19th, 2023 14m 51s

Panic, prayer, and the power of an undertow. PJ connects the dots as he tells a story of battling to keep your head above water by having faith in what we know to be true. (Focus Passage: Psalm 42:7-8)--- Support this podcast: https://podca

Just Beautiful

Apr 14th, 2023 19m 14s

Two days after Easter, PJ is led to offer our friends an opportunity to take communion as he reminds us of the history of Passover and the importance of a new promise that begins with a final meal. (Focus Passage: Luke 22:14-20)--- Support

Suffer The Little Children

Apr 2nd, 2023 14m 53s

In the wake of another school shooting, PJ continues on his journey through the Lent season with a timely passage and a timeless truth. (Focus Verse: Matthew 19:14)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folks-gott

Giving Up

Mar 28th, 2023 16m 46s

It’s the season of Lent and Christians everywhere are giving up habits, but what happens when the season ends? Do we begin again? PJ speaks on it. (Focus Passage: 1 John 2:15-17)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/

Giving Up

Mar 26th, 2023

It’s the season of Lent and Christians everywhere are giving up habits, but what happens when the season ends? Do we begin again? PJ speaks on it. (Focus Passage: 1 John 2:15-17)