Living with Hope Kirk Cowman

In this episode Pastor Kirk talks with two friends about two questions he's been repeatedly asked about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Pastor Shauna Archer and Al Fedorak join Kirk to talk about about how to live with hope in light of what's happening in Ukraine.

Well this is the final in many ways. I am not going to be putting out weekly episodes for a bit (taking a break for my mental health).

In this episode I share 4 tips of how I take care of my mental health and I share a rough poem that I wrote about a backpack. What!?! May God grant you peace in your journey through life and may your mind find rest in the knowledge and experience of Jesus Christ.

How do we have a sound mind and honestly what does that even mean? How do we reconcile struggles within ourselves with Jesus victory? I am not sure if I really answer these questions to an acceptable level but I try. Having a sound mind is not the goal of Jesus sacrifice but it is something benefited to us. Even if we don't fully experience it now Wholeness is ours in Christ Jesus. So let's rap up walking through Philippians 4:4-9.

What comes to your mind when you think about God? or about yourself? This week let's talk about who God is revealed to be in Jesus Christ and who we are in His sight. How we think about God impacts how we think about ourselves and if we can cling to the sure foundation of who we are in Christ and who we are because of Jesus resurrection. Our mental health may impact how we view ourselves in the moment but God is unshakable in His view of His adopted children. So let's chat about this.

Focal Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Through Jesus resurrection we have been given peace with God as a gift of grace. How does this impact our everyday life and what does it mean to have peace with God if I don't have peace within my own mind? Tough questions and I am not sure that I have the answers for you. But, come and let's chat about my experience of discovering the "peace of God that surpasses all understanding" in my journey with depression and the cross.

Focal Scripture: Philippians 4:7

How do we confront loneliness as a Christian? Because of the Resurrection Jesus is always with us and we have the indwelling of Holy Spirit who is our encourager. Let's Chat about the impact of loneliness on our mental health and how prayer is a gift for aiding in developing a sound mind grounded in Jesus.

Focus Scripture: Philippians 4:6