The Checkpoint

Hillcrest CRC Hudsonville
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The Checkpoint

Helping men become better leaders, husbands and fathers for God’s glory.

  1. MAY 31

    Purpose feat. Geoff Van Leeuwen (E7/S3)

    Purpose. What is our true purpose?Guest Geoff VanLeewen, a fellow disciple, joins us to share some of his journey.You will be encouraged and challenged as we talk about:What do you find security (salvation) in?"Salvation by the System"You find the end of your own means no matter what.If you are not saved by grace, an authentic faith in Christ; then you are not saved (you can't truly be saved by works).How do we operate in the mission field around us?What is a healthy fear of God?W...

    53 min

  2. MAY 3

    Healing from Trauma feat. Brian Smilde (E6/S3)

    Today's podcast featured Pastor and Counselor Brian Smilde. Brian does his counseling with West Michigan Wellness. His area of focus is informed by facing trauma and our past woundedness. If we avoid it or suppress it, it tends to come out 'sideways' or in unintended ways that we don't want.https://westmichiganwellnessgroup.com/It is important to face our stories, especially any experiences that have been painful. If we don't face them, and the emotional upheaval of it all, it comes out...

    53 min

  3. APR 24

    Ministry Mindset in handling conflict feat. John Riley (E5/S3)

    Guest John Riley is back to talk about how to approach conflict with a ministry mindset. This can be done in conflict if on a church security team or in other interpersonal conflicts. Last season he joined us for: De-escalation: gentle response. (E7/S2). John draws from his experience in the military and police force, and blends in Biblical relational principles. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1918177/1490345John shared many useful tips in approaching conflict, and challenged us to think of...

    53 min

  4. APR 19

    Questions With Mike, Part 2 (E4/S3)

    Mike is back, with some more questions as he grows in his faith. These have come up as he is growing in his faith and having discussions with his Mom, brother and daughter.Pastor Curt has joined us for this session, being brought in as an expert for the 'hard hitting questions'. Curt did a 'Jesusy' thing by asking additional questions to help shed light to narrow in on an answer to these questions as we look at Scripture.Listen to the podcast as we discuss our understanding of the...

    59 min

  5. MAR 22

    Mental Health feat. Dr. Aaron Plattner (E3/S3)

    Psychiatrist Aaron Plattner discusses the variety of ways mental issues we face can be handled.There are many factors that make up who we are and how we feel: > Biology > Psychology (things that have happened to us) > Spiritual > EnvironmentAll these things shape us and work together and interact. What is the role of medicine?In light of our purpose - to glorify God and en...

    50 min

  6. MAR 6

    Questions, with Mike - Part 1 (E2/S3)

    We discuss Mike's top questions he has had, as he looks to disciple people via his blog by sharing his journey of faith, he wants to give them the proper answers. Q1: How do you know when it is actually God talking to you? Q2: How does the devil use the world to get us to question God or God's existence? Q3: How do we find our calling in life? Q4: What if you feel you are too bad of a person for God to want to save you?Mike, our guest, recently began attending ...

    1h 4m

  7. JAN 25

    Make Disciples with guest Dr Michael Cooper (E1/S3)

    The New Testament book of Ephesians gives us many good aspects of what biblical Disciple Making looks like. Dr. Michael Cooper, author of the book Make Disciples - Discovery the Spiritual Journey of a Christ-Follower outlines more the topic of "what is a disciple".Discipleship is not something that is done just one day a week, it is done every day of the week. We always have opportunities to either disciple others or be discipled ourselves and it is just a matter of what we are choosing...

    50 min

  8. 12/31/2023

    These Are A Few Of Our Favorite Things... (E18/S2)

    The end of a year, the start of a new year. In this time of transition, join us as we share some resources that we read or listen to - books and podcasts. As you prayerfully consider how and where to invest your time and grow in the year ahead, consider choosing 1 or more of these to check out for yourself!"Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Do everything in love.."1 Corinthians 16:13-14 ESV

    46 min
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Helping men become better leaders, husbands and fathers for God’s glory.

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  • Creator
    Hillcrest CRC Hudsonville
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
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    © 2024 The Checkpoint
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