Best Upload Download Podcasts (2025)

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The Relationship Fix You Didn't Know You Needed 1:22:20

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7d ago1:22:20

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Let’s be honest—most of us have spent way too much time trying to change people, fix broken dynamics, or waiting for them to finally “get it.” But the truth? Nothing changes until you do. In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to fix your side of the street and reclaim the only thing you actually have control over: yourself. You’…

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Reparenting: Giving Yourself What They Couldn't 1:10:26

11d ago1:10:26

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The love, safety, and validation you’ve been searching for aren’t out of reach—they’ve been within you all along, ready to be reclaimed. In this powerful episode, we’re diving into the life-changing concept of reparenting—the sacred art of giving yourself what they couldn’t. Maybe your needs were ignored. Maybe love was conditional. Maybe no one ev…

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Boundaries: Teach People How to Treat You (Part Three) 59:08

13d ago59:08

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In this episode, we’re wrapping up the boundaries series by talking about something we all experience—realizing after the fact that we needed a boundary we didn’t set. Maybe you felt disrespected, unsafe, drained or resentful but couldn’t name why until later. This part of the journey is all about hindsight, self-awareness, and learning from the mo…

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Episode 302: Pool Parties, Pulpits, and… Man Nipples? 45:32

14d ago45:32

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It was a wild week in ministry life! Andrew recapped Safety Harbor’s Back to School Pool Party—because nothing says “fall kickoff” like sunscreen and cannonballs. Over at Lakeview, Frank somehow worked “man nipples” into his sermon (yep, you read that right) and also got the unique experience of playing campus pastor for the day. We laughed, we cri…

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Boundaries: Teach People How to Treat You (Part One) 1:21:53

14d ago1:21:53

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In this episode, we begin the talk about boundaries—the invisible fences that keep your sanity intact. If you’ve ever said “yes” while dying inside, avoided conflict like it’s your full-time job, or felt like everyone else’s emotional support human… this one’s for you. In this boundary series, we unpack why setting them feels so hard (especially if…

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Boundaries: Teach People How to Treat You (Part Two) 1:03:34

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In this episode, we continue the conversation on boundaries—but with a twist. This time, we’re talking about what happens after you set the boundary. Specifically, how to give grace to the person on the receiving end as they break their own habits, expectations, and patterns. Growth can be uncomfortable—for everyone involved. So how do you stay fir…

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Episode 301 :Misquotes, Milestones, and the Madness of Back-to-School 46:55

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This week on the Morning After Ministry Show, Lakeview is knee-deep in their Misquoted Passages series, unpacking verses we’ve all heard taken out of context. Over at Safety Harbor, we’re two weeks into our fall series that will carry us all the way to Advent. We’re also in the thick of new members classes, mapping out some big events on the calend…

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Episode 300: Live from Hollywood Studios 34:12

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We did it. 300 episodes. And what better place to celebrate than the Most Magical Place on Earth? This week, Andrew, Tim, and Frank left the comfort of their Florida church offices and took the show on location to Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. (Don’t worry, we found a semi-quiet spot with a decent Wi-Fi signal—thanks, Galaxy’s Edge). In t…

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Episode 299 – Baptisms, Branding, and a Waffle Stomp We’ll Never Forget 48:09

30d ago48:09

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We’re back in the studio for Episode 299, shaking off the summer sand and diving into all the ministry mayhem we missed while you were at camp, VBS, or just trying to survive without air conditioning. In this episode: • We share our best (and worst) Baptism Sunday strategies—what worked, what flopped, and how to keep the water warm and the voluntee…

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Episode 298: Back at It (Sort of) 44:18

1M ago44:18

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After nearly two months of summer chaos, & vacations, The Morning After Ministry Show is back in action. Andrew preached right off vacation (because of course he did), Tim didn't preach (classic), and Frank was sweating it out preaching in Texas. We're also joined by our good friend, fellow pastor, and author Adam Powers to help us kick off this ne…

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Episode 297 :(Almost 2 months late on the Upload) Youth Ministry Mayhem, House Visits, and Celebrations Galore 35:17

1M ago35:17

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It finally happened: Frank invited Tim to his house—no cameras, no podcasting, just good old-fashioned hospitality (and probably snacks). Meanwhile, Andrew’s house turned into party central, with a graduation-birthday-graduation-birthday combo that could only be survived with cake and caffeine.Also, May decided to go full youth ministry mode on us.…

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Episode 296: Visiting preacher, Extra long preacher, and not even a preacher 42:16

3M ago42:16

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Welcome to The Morning After Ministry Show, where we’re still recovering from Sunday… and probably will be until Wednesday.This week: • Frank filled in for Andrew at Safety Harbor—and didn’t just bring the Word, he brought the crowd! (Did he charge admission?) • Andrew worshiped Lutheran-style for the first time ever at his son’s graduation. Spoile…

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Episode 295: The Calm Before 51:14

4M ago51:14

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It’s just Andrew and Tim today, fresh off Mother’s Day Sunday and feeling all the end-of-school-year energy (and exhaustion). With things slowing down just a bit in church life, we’re reflecting on family rhythms, ministry moments, and how to keep showing up well when the calendar finally gives us a breather. This week we’re talking about: • Mother…

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Episode 294: Layovers, Lay Leaders, and Las Vegas Lights 39:03

4M ago39:03

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This week’s episode is brought to you by turbulence, terminal floors, and the Lord’s Day mercies. Andrew just returned (barely) from a denominational conference in Mound Bayou, MS. What should have been a routine ministry trip turned into a saga of emergency landings, missed connections, and one unforgettable overnight nap on the floor of the Charl…

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Episode 293: Baptisms, Bus Throws, and Bittersweet Goodbyes 44:48

4M ago44:48

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It’s just your boys Andrew Larsen and Frank Gil today, and oh boy, there’s a lot to unpack from an emotional, exciting Sunday! Lakeview’s Baptism Sunday brought the celebration vibes! Tim brought the Word, preaching on spiritual gifts... and in true Morning After fashion, Frank somehow got thrown under the theological bus and labeled a cessationist…

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Episode 292: Rizen Indeed 49:14

4M ago49:14

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Yesterday was Easter, and we’re tired. Turns out Andrew is some kind of botany wiz, which works out well considering the plants on stage at Safety Harbor. Frank didn’t preach, but he did manage to interviewed everyone he could. Hundreds of people are now blind after looking at Tim.

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Episode 291: The FrAndrew Show 42:40

4M ago42:40

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It’s just Andrew in the studio today with Frank in his new home studio, as Tim is off doing real ministry—preaching in chapel at Trinity College (we’re so proud). Meanwhile, Andrew wraped up the "Giving Up" sermon series at Safety Harbor and in Lakeview Land Frank pressed pause on 1 Corinthians to wave some palm branches and shout "Hosanna!"Plus, b…

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Episode 290: Easter’s Coming and We’re Just Trying to Keep Up 40:30

4M ago40:30

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It’s episode 290, and ministry life is keeping us scattered but still talking. Tim and Andrew caught up at a flag football game and watched Tim’s son dominate. Immediately after church, Andrew headed off to chaperone a week-long field trip in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Frank’s off speaking at an event in West Virginia, and Tim had to return to the r…

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Episode 289: You WHAT Your Pants? 51:54

5M ago51:54

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Yesterday was a glorious day for Lakeview complete with bounce houses, food, and only one service! Safety Harbor shared their space with another church and you’d never even know they were here. Andrew had a wardrobe malfunction minutes before his sermon began. Tim is convinced that preaching one service is cheating. We are three weeks out from East…

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Episode 288: Spring Broke Down 45:11

5M ago45:11

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Tim didn’t even bother showing up to church, which gave Frank the freedom to openly mock him during his sermon. Andrew wrapped up his 8 week series in Numbers. Lakeview is prepping for a giant anniversary service. Safety Harbor is starting to gear up for Easter. Andrew played plumber, Frank went to church planter summer camp, Tim sat in a hot tub.…

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Episode 287: Too Close to the Water, Let’s Put it Here 44:30

6M ago44:30

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Lakeview is preparing for their 30th anniversary party, Safety Harbor had a work day that Andrew barely attended. Tim talked about demons in his sermon, and Frank is prepping to preach back to back weeks at Lakeview for the first time! Andrew actually got to attend a wedding with no role to play. (It was also pretty wild.)…

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Episode 286: Now on X Too (but not really) 50:17

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Tim is away with his family, so Frank has moved over a chair. Got a message from our old pal Dylan, and it made us think about awful interview processes. Both Lakeview and Safety Harbor had new members classes. We’re comparing and contrasting them. Frank’s new role comes with several less structured Sundays. Andrew’s praise team is not thrilled wit…

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Episode 285: The Good Stuff 48:52

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After the Practical(ly) Pastoring Conference, it turns out we still had life and ministry to attend to. Andrew found out his kid was allergic to bee stings the hard way. Frank preached at Lakeview and people assumed Tim had the weekend off, they were wrong. We all had crazy weekends with weddings and church events…

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Episode 284: Too Far Away From The Camera 50:09

6M ago50:09

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We’re back in the ole familiar recording space with Frank out of town. Andrew was a ghost of himself this week dealing with the flu. Timmy took his daughters on a daddy daughter date. Lakeview is having to deal with some unruly students at youth group. Safety Harbor had a very successful chili cook off. We both watched the game at home with zero ch…

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Episode 283: Let’s put it on the church card 50:18

6M ago50:18

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Andrew knew it was communion Sunday, but also completely forgot that it was communion Sunday. Tim has been asked to go on a potentially dangerous mission trip. Should he go? Frank is crushing it at Lakeview.

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Episode 282: Sound Guys Can Be Finicky 49:25

7M ago49:25

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Tim had the week off of preaching, because Frank was preaching in series for the first time, all while Andrew wished he wasn’t preaching the sermon he was preaching. We are talking through missing time when kids are sick, balancing office time and working from home. Safety Harbor had more people sitting than usual, and Frank wore his mic wrong.…

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Episode 281: But What’s The Gas Mileage 53:46

8M ago53:46

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Tim got a new car, and found a sucker to buy his old one. Frank attended his first elders’ meeting, and Lakeview is now offering golf cart tours during the service. Safety Harbor had a last minute un-decking of the halls. We got together to watch a disappointing football game.

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Episode 280: Now With More Frank 42:41

8M ago42:41

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We're back! After the holiday hustle, we're diving into all things ministry, life, and the hilarity of the Sunday aftermath. In this episode, we reflect on holiday highs, sermon wins (and fails), and the challenges of recharging for the new year. Join us as we share candid stories, practical insights, and the usual dose of humor to kickstart your w…

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Episode 279: The 7th Annual Christmas Spectacular 40:35

8M ago40:35

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It is that magical time of the year again! We are going through our Christmas services and Advent activities so far. Lakeview is making a big tech change. Safety Harbor has been a hotbed of activity. We are going on a triple Disney date tomorrow.

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Episode 278: Disturbing on All Fronts 36:28

9M ago36:28

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We’re back and in person together. Frank is sitting in again too! We’re talking through the beginning of Advent at Lakeview and Safety Harbor. Tim skipped football to be a pastor. Andrew stepped back in after being away for a few weeks, and got several compliments on the guest speaker.

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Episode 277: Jeffy is Here 37:20

9M ago37:20

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Frank preached at Andrew’s church… again. Pretty sure it’s just Frank’s church now. Jeff is down from Charm City. Lakeview is decked out for all things Christmas, and we have no idea when Andrew is coming home

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Episode 276: Frank knows how to use a microphone 48:46

9M ago48:46

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Frank preached at Safety Harbor and will probably take over. Good thing Lakeview already hired him. Tim preached on sex and scared off a few parents…what else is new?

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Episode 275: A Little Crowded in Here 38:53

10M ago38:53

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We’ve got a new man on the couch. You might know him. Andrew leaves on Sabbatical trip on Wednesday, and wants to know how much to post. Tim and Frank are heading to a conference tomorrow. Safety Harbor celebrated their annual Thanksgiving Sunday. Lakeview is in the process of finalizing the 2025 budget.…

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Episode 274: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 41:53

10M ago41:53

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Andrew recycled part of a sermon from 7 years ago, and doesn’t know if he should feel relieved or insulted that no-one seemed to notice. Tim had a guest preacher, but somehow found himself working even more than usual on Sunday. Lakeview had its last membership class of the year. Safety Harbor is undergoing a bunch of renovations, which is great, u…

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Episode 273: Spooky Birthday Week All Over Again 50:58

10M ago50:58

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If we look a little bit older and wiser than we did last week, it is because we are. We both had birthdays this week, and the celebrations just don’t hit the same when you are a grown-up. Both of our churches are preparing to host elections next week, and we are talking through getting a jump on holiday happenings.…

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Episode 272: Pockets of Disorganization 50:45

10M ago50:45

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It was a week of trying to get back to normal after the storms. Andrew played church administrator and realized why it is so important to have a good one. Tim did a funeral for a stranger. Lakeview is wrapping up their hurricane recovery damage. Safety Harbor kicked off a sermon series that actually started last week.…

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Episode 271: Episode 271: Post Milton Mayhem 47:22

11M ago47:22

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Both of our families, homes, and churches survived Hurricane Milton, kind of. We’ll walk you through what it looked like for each of us, and then discuss what ministry has looked like the past five days. We are discussing the awkwardness of asking for and accepting help, and what to do next.

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Episode 270: Amateur Meteorology 30:18

11M ago30:18

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We are preparing for yet another hurricane here in greater Tampa Bay. Tim’s family is staying put, while Andrew’s is getting out of Dodge. We are talking through what the past few weeks have been like being pastors to storm victims, and realizing that there are some things we just aren’t good at.

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Episode 269: Check One Two 44:58

11M ago44:58

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Wedding Season is in full swing in the Sunshine State. We both had full on Sports Dad Weekends. We’re talking about serving in ministries outside of our churches. Both Safety Harbor and Lakeview elders are gathering, one group more often than the other. Safety Harbor has a major work project starting next week. Lakeview has moved to video announcem…

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Episode 268: Toes and What Not 49:00

12M ago49:00

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Tim is getting into the rhythm of preaching three times every Sunday morning. Andrew is wondering how long he’s going to be playing youth pastor. Safety Harbor played host to Andrew’s kids’ birthday party. Lakeview is getting unsolicited resumes. And we’re talking about why SEO and social media presence Toe-tally matters for churches.…

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Episode 267: Ministry Marathons (or Ministry Ice Bath) 37:42

1y ago37:42

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Tim pretty much just lives at Lakeview now after yesterday. We are talking through exceptionally long ministry days and seasons and how we recover afterwards. Andrew’s other duties as assigned took a toll on him on Thursday. We’re getting into when to ask for help and when to white knuckle it. Both of our churches held our annual fantasy football d…

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Episode 266: Wanna Go Off Roading? 40:29

1y ago40:29

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Lakeview kicked off a brand new series, and celebrated baptisms. Safety Harbor had some unexpected guests, and threw a pool party. Andrew is in full on Ted Lasso mode, Tim got in a car accident. We’re talking new service times, and when to announce them.

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Episode 265: Back to Your Regularly Scheduled Programming 50:07

1y ago50:07

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It was back to school day for Andrew’s family and it all went horribly wrong. Tim had a potential new hire in town over the weekend, and even though he did not have to preach, he worked a lot this weekend. We are talking through some specifics of funerals, and how Andrew almost ruined a wedding.

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Episode 264: Along Came Debby 20:59

1y ago20:59

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*We recorded this episode during Hurricane Debby, and had power and internet issues. The episode ends abruptly, we don't actually get to talk about everything in the show show notes before the feed dies, but it's still fun.* We had a full show, with tons to discuss, and then a hurricane hit. We’re talking church during a natural disaster, when to c…

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Episode 263: So Many Funerals 53:21

1y ago53:21

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We’ve both been gone a lot, and have come home to loss in our churches. We are talking through the intricacies of family vacation while comforting church members. Tim hasn’t preached in two weeks, Andrew had a guest worship leader yesterday.

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Episode 262: Less is More 36:44

1y ago36:44

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Andrew’s family left Florida just to get stuck in the middle of a hurricane in Arkansas. Tim took his family to the beach, and brought the whole church with them. Safety Harbor had a first time guest preacher, and Lakeview celebrated baptisms.

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Episode 261: Traveling Mercies 44:06

1y ago44:06

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We’ve been all over the map, hitting just about every SEC state for camp (Tim) and family vacation (Andrew). Both Lakeview and Safety Harbor had guest preachers. Andrew played visitor at a church, and Tim played youth ministry volunteer.

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Episode 260: That Sounds Better 45:24

1y ago45:24

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Safety Harbor threw Andrew a graduation party, Lakeview celebrated some graduations of their own. Tim has a kid who can drive. Andrew has less kids for a few weeks. We’re talking through summer attendance, and how to plan meetings.

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Episode 259: What’s in a Name? 58:10

1y ago58:10

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Tim and Andrew were both on trips this week. Andrew came back in time to preach, Tim came back in time to watch. We’re talking through summer vacations, and preparing guest preachers. Both Safety Harbor and Lakeview celebrated communion. Lakeview got a new sign and Safety Harbor is getting one. We’re asking the hard hitting questions: What should y…

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Episode 258: Sanka, ya dead? 40:48

1+ y ago40:48

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Things are happening in Lakeview Land. Not only is the congregation growing, but they are now entering into the wild world of adult rec league sports. Safety Harbor had to bring the outdoors in yesterday with the threat of storms. Andrew’s dad was the hero of Sunday morning. Tim is so tired that he didn’t even get his ice bath in this morning. Both…