The episode discusses the idea of facing challenges as opportunities for growth and highlights a story about a person named Harry Good who turned a difficult situation into a creative solution by selling advertising space on quarantined cows during the mad cow disease crisis.
This episode discusses the importance of taking practical action to achieve one’s dreams and goals. It emphasizes the need to combine prayer with practical efforts, suggesting that God has provided us with tools and resources, such as aspirin for headaches or schedules for time management, to improve our lives. Ken encourages people to work diligently, lead, and make their dreams a reality rather than passively waiting for them to come true.
In this episode, Ken discusses the idea of defining life and direction. It includes anecdotes and different definitions of life, ultimately emphasizing the importance of one’s life definition in determining their path. It ends with a prayer for guidance and hope.
This episode emphasizes the importance of friendship and communication, using an anecdote about a long-delayed letter to illustrate the need for staying in touch with friends and loved ones. It encourages open and timely conversation with friends and offers a brief prayer for guidance in maintaining strong relationships.
In this episode, we tell the story of an old mule that falls into a well, and despite being buried with dirt, it keeps shaking it off and stepping up. It conveys the message that we should face challenges with resilience, not let them get us down, and choose to enjoy every day. The passage concludes with a prayer for strength and the ability to shake off difficulties and step up.
Welcome the the new series, PrimeTime Overtime. This is an audio series featuring some thoughts from Ken Smith. This provides some additional thoughts to the 3 sessions he taught at The Church @ 434 on October 15, 2023.
The episode discusses the comforting message of Psalm 46 from the New Living Translation, emphasizing God’s constant strength in times of turmoil. It reflects on the chaos and rapid changes in the world, encouraging a reliance on the unchanging presence of God for hope and peace.