The Shoe Leather Podcast

Sounds overly simple, but there are really only two kinds of circumstances in life: Good ones and bad ones. Today, we'll check out a little verse with some big ideas and find God's template for how we can respond correctly no matter what situation we face.

Sometimes, we know what the truth is, but it can be hard to know what to do with it. Today we'll explore a couple of simple tools to jumpstart action ideas, and to help us gain clarity about what we truly believe.

We all know the most obvious way to deepen our relationship with God is to study the Bible. But that can be harder than it seems. The thought of studying the Bible can leave us with visions of endless libraries, seminary professors, and stacks of huge books with words we can't pronounce. The good news: there's an easier way. 

Join us as we unwrap a simple plan to "hear" God's voice every day.

As this year draws to a close, we look forward to all the changes a new year can bring. Thousands will set new goals for the year, hoping that they'll finally become reality. Sadly, the majority will not. But you will be different.

Today we'll work through 7 game-changing tips that will help guard you from over commitment, give you clarity on where to focus, virtually double your chances of success, and more. 

Life is happening whether we're ready or not. God has given each of us a part to play while we're here. Places to go, skills to improve, relationships to build. With so much going on, how can we maintain our current obligations while investing more time into what's truly important? That's what we'll discover today.

Today we're going to take a look at a helpful Biblical principle that we all know about, but few are aware of its full power. This one simple principle will help us discover other life principles in the Bible, confirm God's leading in our lives, and protect us from misinterpreting His word.

Disclaimer: At time stamp 20:21, the name was "Moses, Moses," not Joseph. We want to make sure we aren't preaching heresy! *Nervous smile face*

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Have you ever wished you could wave a magic wand and just make someone agree with you? While that isn't possible, there's still a way for you to win in any conversation you're in. But it's probably not how you think. By switching one thing, you'll be able to walk away the winner, regardless of the final outcome.

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We know that God is good. Obviously. But if that's true, then why is it so hard to believe? There's actually a very good reason, and it's important for us to understand, because it's actually a big deal. Join us as we uncover the answer and conclude our study of God's goodness.

"Why do bad things happen to good people?" We've all heard this question. What's the answer? And how does it square away with what God says about Himself? Join us as we tackle the question and discover the surprising answer.

God is Love. We all know that. What we don't know is how to justify some of His actions in the Bible. Our question in a nutshell is, How can a loving God be so unloving? What are we missing? Join us as we discuss some key principles to help us understand and trust Him more.

We all like a good story where evil gets destroyed and good wins the day. And God is no different. Or is He? We know God has a sense of justice, and so do we. But how are they similar? How are they different?

Join us as we explore the beautiful harmony of God's perfect justice and His everlasting mercy.

We all know that “God is Love,” but sometimes that's hard to square with what we read in the Old Testament. Are the critics right?  Did God have a personality makeover while taking a break between the Old and New Testaments? What are we missing? Join us today as we uncover some clues about what God is really like.

Discipleship. We've all heard it, but what is it? What does it mean? How do you know if you’ve made a disciple? How do you know if you are a disciple? Join us today as we start with the basics, take a look at the ultimate case study for clues, and share some simple ideas on how it applies to you right now.

Is it possible that our understanding of leadership has morphed over time, leaving us with an over-used, over-worked concept that just wants a break?

Join us now as we discuss an important little secret about leadership, what leadership actually is, and how it can make a difference for you today.

If great heroes truly are made, how does it happen? What’s their secret, and can we mere mortals know it? The answer is yes! (which also makes it much less of a secret).

Join us as we explore the “winner’s” mindset, unmask its arch-nemesis, and reveal some simple practices to help us on our quest.

Trying to juggle a million different things you know you ought to do can be exhausting. But what if you could simplify life with a framework that would instantly remind you of what matters?

Today, we talk about that simple framework for life and how all our actions can point to what's essential.

What beliefs govern your life? Are they based on reality? Or only on your perception of reality? Today we conclude our discussion on the renewing of the mind.

Beliefs are the fundamental building blocks of your life. Today we take a look at the practical ways we can begin reshaping our beliefs by renewing our minds with the truth. 

Why is maintaining positive behavior so hard? It seems like it's one step forward, two steps back. What's the secret? Surprisingly, it's not something we can do. But it is something we must be involved in. Join us as we uncover the missing key to lasting life change.

God's word tells us that we can avoid falling into the desires of our sinful flesh if we do one thing. Sounds good. But what exactly does that mean, and how do we do it? Join us today as we discuss what it looks like to "Walk in the Spirit."

If Jesus truly saved us from our sinful nature then why does it feel like it's still there? A lot of Christians are confused about this part of our spiritual life, but they shouldn't be. Today, we offer a simple explanation and some practical ways to deal with it in the future.

Did you know that "accepting Jesus into your heart" is just one tiny part of the good news of the gospel? Too many Christians leave so much of God's blessing on the table through spiritual ignorance. Join us today as we unpack several key parts of the incredible gift of the gospel that can change your life today and forever.

Everyone likes to know that their work is appreciated—even God. Today, we discuss God's glory. What it is, and why it matters.

Are you making faith too complicated? Many of us believe that we just don't have enough. But what if we're wrong? What if we actually have plenty to start with? Today we explore some great case studies of faith, discuss how faith actually works, and learn to practice intentionally using our faith.

Welcome to the Shoe Leather podcast! Today we tackle a big idea—where did we come from? The two main schools of thought on the subject seem to be at war with each other. Are science and theology forever opposed? Discover the deceptive reality of the debate and the surprising role faith plays on both sides.