Life in the Valley Podcast

Machias Valley Baptist Church
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A podcast of Machias Valley Baptist Church. We want to give a space for our people to ask questions and think through topics that we have discussed in the past or are in the midst of discussing as church here in the Machias Valley area. Machias, Maine. Has this podcast encouraged you? Consider supporting our ministry: www.machiasvalley.org/give and type "LITV" in the Note/memo line.

  1. Sep 7

    3 Ds for Battling Anxiety - Audio Article

    Episode 51. On this week's episode, we have a reading of an article from our church blog: 3 Ds for Battling Anxiety, read and written by Andrea Lyford.  We hope this content encourages you. Read article: https://www.machiasvalley.org/post/3-ds-for-battling-anxiety Has this podcast encouraged you? Consider supporting our ministry: www.machiasvalley.org/give and type "LITV" in the Note/memo line.

  2. Aug 24

    Pentecost and the Holy Spirit

    Episode 50.  Happy 50th episode! To celebrate this milestone, we decided to talk about Pentecost (which means 50 in Greek) and the narrative in Acts 2 when the Holy Spirit filled the believers in Jerusalem. Setting the Scene – Acts 2 Who is the Holy Spirit? Connection between Pentecost and the Holy Spirit Questions about the Holy Spirit God’s presence and God’s mission Resources: Books The Big Red Tractor and the Little Village by Francis Chan Forgotten God by Francis Chan   Hosts:  Zach Vaughn, Senior Pastor of Machias Valley Baptist Church, and Andrea Lyford, Communications Assistant. Help our podcast by leaving us a review! Has this podcast encouraged you? Consider supporting our ministry: www.machiasvalley.org/give and type "LITV" in the Note/memo line.

  3. Jul 28

    Habits and Formation

    Episode 49.  In this episode, we are joined by Miguel Brown, our pastoral intern, and we discuss the importance of habits and how they form and shape us.  We bring three perspectives: 1) young/single/college age, 2) married with young kids, and 3) married/empty nest/new grandparents. Why are good habits important? Where do we see this biblically? What are some of your past and current good habits? Resources: Books The Common Rule by Justin Whitmel Earley Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World by Brett McCracken Podcasts Justin Whitmel Earley – The Spirituality of Habit (First Pres Perspectives) Between Sundays with The Chandlers Videos “Make Your Bed” speech by Navy Admiral William McRaven Documentaries Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones (Netflix) The Social Dilemma (Netflix)    Hosts:  Zach Vaughn, Senior Pastor of Machias Valley Baptist Church, and Andrea Lyford, Communications Assistant.   Help our podcast by leaving us a review!   Has this podcast encouraged you? Consider supporting our ministry: www.machiasvalley.org/give and type "LITV" in the Note/memo line.

  4. Jul 13

    How Should I Deal with Anxiety?

    Episode 48. In this episode, we answer a listener question:  “How should I deal with anxiety?” We define anxiety, talk about the different types, what Scripture has to say, and address physical and spiritual approaches to battling anxiety. For a list of resources we talk about, visit our website for our Anxiety Resources sheet:  www.machiasvalley.org and go to our Resources menu. Host: Pastor Zach Vaughn, Senior Pastor of Machias Valley Baptist Church and Andrea Lyford. www.machiasvalley.org

  5. Jun 29

    Following Jesus at a Young Age

    Episode 47. Pastor Zach interviews our summer pastoral intern and brother, Miguel Brown on the benefits of following Jesus from a young age.  They discuss: How to navigate Christianity when many of your friends and peers are not Christians Navigating relationships and dating Navigating a Christian walk in the age of social media & technology Using our teen years/early adulthood for the glory of God Host: Pastor Zach Vaughn, Senior Pastor of Machias Valley Baptist Church. www.machiasvalley.org

  6. Jun 15

    The Need of the Hour: Humility

    Episode 46.  In this episode, Pastor Zach talks about a subject that the Lord has put on his heart lately: humility.  Scripture References: Proverbs 11:2; Proverbs 16:18 Mark 10:42-45 Philippians 2:1-11 James 4:6, 10 How can we guard our hearts against pride and grow in humility? Meditate deeply on Christ and the gospel Be involved in serving others in some kind of capacity Learn to do things excellently not for the sake of recognition or praise, but strictly for the glory of God à “Pride gets no pleasure out of having something, only out of having more of it than the next man... It is the comparison that makes you proud: the pleasure of being above the rest. Once the element of competition is gone, pride is gone.” – C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity Confess your sins often, both to God and to others   Resources: The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Timothy Keller Humility by Andrew Murray   Help our podcast by leaving us a review!   Hosts:  Zach Vaughn, Senior Pastor of Machias Valley Baptist Church, and Andrea Lyford, Communications Assistant.

  7. Jun 1

    Rapid-Fire Theology Questions

    Episode 45. We’re back! After a long hiatus, we are restarting the Life in the Valley podcast.  In this episode, Andrea asks Pastor Zach some rapid-fire theology questions, including: Does prayer change God’s mind? Is it wrong to use AI? Do pets go to heaven? Do I have to be baptized to be saved? Can our dreams ever be in the spiritual realm? Are there degrees of sin? And more! Submit your questions or topic ideas to us at: https://www.machiasvalley.org/life-in-the-valley-podcast   Resources: LITV Episode 24 Core Classes – MVBC Foundations   Hosts:  Zach Vaughn, Senior Pastor of Machias Valley Baptist Church, and Andrea Lyford, Communications Assistant.

  8. 12/16/2024

    Merry Christmas Fun!

    Episode 44. Merry Christmas!  Pastor Zach & Andrea play "Name that Christmas Tune," we talk about our favorite Christmas carols and the history of the Christmas tree.  Andrea also asks Pastor Zach a question:  Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25? Was Jesus actually born on December 25?   Pastor Zach's two favorite Christmas carols: Hark the Herald Angels Sing I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day Andrea's favorite Christmas carol: Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus Pastor Zach recommends: Red Pen Logic Hosts:  Zach Vaughn, Senior Pastor, MVBC and Andrea Lyford, Director of Education & Communications at MVBC.

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A podcast of Machias Valley Baptist Church. We want to give a space for our people to ask questions and think through topics that we have discussed in the past or are in the midst of discussing as church here in the Machias Valley area. Machias, Maine. Has this podcast encouraged you? Consider supporting our ministry: www.machiasvalley.org/give and type "LITV" in the Note/memo line.

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  • Creator
    Machias Valley Baptist Church
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
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    Life in the Valley Podcast

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