The holidays are stressful, but the more we stress, the further we stray from the reason we observe them in the first place. This week, Pat and Karen talk about maintaining our peace.

Thy Will, Not My Will

Oct 5th, 2022 8m 35s

Pat and Tim discuss the idea surrendering to God's will.

Intentional Community

Aug 23rd, 2022 9m 53s

Now more than ever, it is important to surround ourselves with people who make us better. This week, Pat and Tim discuss the idea of intentional community.

Amen

Aug 12th, 2022 10m 41s

This week, Pat and Beau revisit the concept of discipline in prayer, and offer a simple tool that they've found helpful in maintaining it.

The Irony of Discipline in Prayer

Jun 30th, 2022 9m

Our relationship with God does not have to involve pressure, guilt or undue obligation. This week, Karen and Pat talk about discipline as it pertains to the way we pray.

Soaking in Prayer

Jun 15th, 2022 6m 27s

This week, Pat and Karen talk about prayer.

Shepherd or Sherpa

May 25th, 2022 7m 4s

If the Lord is our shepherd, why do we often treat him like a sherpa? This week, Pat and Beau discuss our relationship with Jesus and His nature as our shepherd.

He is Risen, Still

May 3rd, 2022 7m 54s

The joy of the Resurrection is not confined to Easter Sunday alone!

Jesus Goggles

Apr 6th, 2022 9m 10s

This week, Pat sits down with Beau and Aaron to discuss the two types of 'Jesus goggles'.

Lent is not Supposed to be Enjoyable

Mar 23rd, 2022 3m 35s

This week, Pat shares his thoughts about Lent.

Alone in the Desert

Mar 15th, 2022 7m 19s

This week, Pat and Cody talk about the importance of spending time alone.

Oh Yeah, the Resurrection

Feb 23rd, 2022 10m 26s

When we intentionally remind ourselves of Jesus' death and resurrection, it separates us further from worldly concerns and allows more space for peace.

Detachment, Surrender and Raccoons

Feb 9th, 2022 8m 20s

In one of our longest episodes yet, Pat and Tim talk about the importance of loosening our grip.

The Anti-New Year's Resolution

Jan 7th, 2022 11m

As we begin this new year, let's not allow our resolutions to encourage us to act out of willfulness. This week on the podcast, Pat is excited to deliver this message with the help of author, speaker, close friend and fellow man of faith, Bobb

The Gift of Prayer

Dec 31st, 2021 4m 25s

This week, Pat shares a prayer and talks about the Litany of Trust.

The Devil Hates Christmas

Dec 24th, 2021 14m 35s

Wishing all of our listeners a Merry Christmas.

Guilt and Prayer

Dec 8th, 2021 4m 38s

Prayer is a gift, yet we feel guilty if we forget to do it. Let's take the pressure off and enjoy prayer for what it is.

Don't Delay

Nov 19th, 2021 14m 38s

Why do we wait to turn to God in prayer?

Empathy, Sympathy and the Flu

Nov 5th, 2021 10m 29s

This week, Pat and Beau discuss the difference between empathy and sympathy, and how suffering allows us to better understand the pain of others.

Reviewing Our Reminders

Jul 7th, 2021 13m 58s

In this episode of The Simple Reminder, we look back on the topics we've discussed so far on the show, and how they all relate to each other.

Practicing for Heaven

Jun 17th, 2021 7m 46s

This week, Pat and Tracy talk about the idea of practicing for Heaven.

I Can't Do This

Jun 3rd, 2021 7m 23s

None of us are perfect, and we all struggle in our pursuit of Jesus. This week, Pat and Cody talk about why we shouldn't get down on ourselves when we fall.