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Friendship Church Podcast

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Episodes

4/28/2022 - Episode 53 - Battling Unforgiveness

Kenny, Tracy and Joel talk about the impacts of unforgiveness of our own sin. We know that Jesus died to forgive us of our sins, but why can it sometimes be difficult to forgive ourselves?

 

3/11/2022 - Episode 52 - Missionary Interview with Antioch Ministries

Pastor Joel interviews Antioch Ministry’s Kevin Saunders and Tryenese Jones. Learn more about life and the work God has called them to do with Antioch Ministries here in MN.

 

3/10/2022 - Episode 51 - Missionary Interview with Nate and Bethany Johnson

Pastor Joel interviews Friendship’s missionaries to Vienna, Austria, Nate and Bethany Johnson. Learn more about life in Vienna and the work God has called them to in Austria.

 

3/9/2022 - Episode 50 - Missionary Interview with Dr. Paul Pierre

Pastors Kenny and Joel interview Friendship’s missionary to Pignon, Haiti, Dr. Paul Pierre. Learn more about life in Haiti and the work God has called Dr. Paul to in Pignon

 

3/8/2022 - Episode 49 - Missionary Interview with Joel Ramirez

Pastors Kenny and Joel interview Friendship’s missionary here in Minnesota, Joel Ramirez. Learn more about life and the work God has called Joel Ramirez to do with Converge Hispanic Ministries here in MN.

 

3/7/2022 - Episode 48 - Missionary Interview with Jami Strandberg

Pastors Kenny and Joel interview Friendship’s missionary to Mexico, Jami Strandberg. Learn more about life and the work God has called Jami to in Mexico.

 

10/28/2021 - Episode 47 - From Fright Night to Christ’s Light

Kenny and Joel talk about the impacts of celebrating Christmas during Halloween. Is the mystery of Christ evident in your life?

 

10/21/2021 - Episode 46 - Hola! Esperanza Para Venezuela

Kenny and Joel interview Gessi Araujo, one of Friendship’s attenders and missionary to Venezuela and Columbia. Tune in to learn more about his missions organization, Hope 4 Venezuela, what’s going on in Central America, and how God is working in the hearts of some new friends attending Friendship Church.

 

10/14/2021 - Episode 45 - WITH A Trace

Kenny and Joel interview Tracy Hatch, Friendship’s Executive Director, to learn more about her, her ministry at Friendship Church and how things are going in the first few months. You’ll even learn more about her unique work history that you won’t want to miss!

 

10/7/2021 - Episode 44 - Spill The Tea

Kenny, Joel and Autumn discuss all the hot news going on around Friendship Church. Tune in as they dive into the connection between hospitality and discipleship. Don’t forget to smile!

 

9/30/2021 - Episode 43 - Do You Have A Strong Core?

Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel discuss the importance of discipleship in the church body and how it fits into what’s happening at Friendship Church. Also, there seems to be a lot of exercising going on around here. What’s up with that?

 

9/23/2021 - Episode 42 - FLOODing At Friendship

Kenny, Joel and Autumn interview Jeremy Johnson, Friendship’s Middle School Pastor. Tune in to hear all about Jeremy, his ministry, and what he and Noah (the Noah on the Ark) have in common!

 

9/16/2021 - Episode 41 - Here’s Autumn!

Pastors Kenny and Joel are joined by Autumn Warden, Friendship’s Connections Director. Tune in to hear all about Autumn, her ministry, and her basketball game with Toby Mac!

 

9/9/2021 - Episode 40 - Oreo Feuds & 1 John 5

Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel continue in 1 John 5. Tune in to hear about the great Oreo debate of 2021!

 

9/2/2021 - Episode 39 - Plane Pull-ups & 1 John 4:7-21

Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel continue in 1 John 4, looking at verses 7-21. Tune in to hear about the apologetic Choo-Choo Train!

 

8/26/2021 - Episode 38 - How To Pray For Afghanistan

Pastors Kenny and Joel spend some time with special guests to hear more about how we can be praying for Afghanistan.

 

8/19/2021 - Episode 37 - Polaroids & 1 John 4:1-6

Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel continue in 1 John 4, looking at verses 1-6. Tune in to hear about Kenny’s Polaroid flashcards!

 

8/12/2021 - Episode 36 - Code Word & 1 John 3:11-24

Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel continue in 1 John 3, looking at verses 11-24. Tune in for another segment of Code Word and submit your guesses to podcast@friendshipmn.org for a chance to win!

 

8/5/2021 - Episode 35 - Know Your Staff, 1 John 3:1-10

Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel continue in 1 John 3, looking at verses 1-10. Check out a BRAND NEW segment called “Know Your Staff” to see how well Matt and Joel know the Friendship Church staff. Find out more as you listen to this week’s episode of your Friendship Church Podcast! Hear more at friendshipmn.org/podcast.

 

7/29/2021 - Episode 34 - Hospitality in Him, 1 John 2:28-29

Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel continue in 1 John 2, looking at verses 28-29. How can we be confident before Jesus when He returns rather than draw back in shame? What does it mean to Abide in Him?

 

7/22/2021 - Episode 33 - 1 John 2:18-27

Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel continue in 1 John 2, looking at verses 18-27. Also, submit your Code Word suggestions to podcast@friendshipmn.org.

 

7/15/2021 - Episode 32 - What you don’t know about Vienna, Interview with Bobby Harnist

Pastors Kenny and Joel interview Friendship’s missionary to Vienna, Austria, Bobby Harnist. Learn more about life in Vienna and the work God has called Bobby and Danielle Harnist to in Austria.

 

7/8/2021 - Episode 31 - Mike Did It!!! & 1 John 2

Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel continue in 1 John 2, looking at verses 15-17. Also, Michael B. Kelly did it!!!

 

7/1/2021 - Episode 30 - Tweeping Birds & 1 John 2

Pastors Kenny, Matt are joined by Mike Kelly, Friendship’s Technical Director, as they dive into 1 John 2:7-14. Mike is filling in for Joel and drops some big news you won’t want to miss! But remember to keep it a secret.

 

6/24/2021 - Episode 29 - The Big Burrito & 1 John 2:1-6

Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel continue in 1 John 2, looking at verses 1-6. Also, Pastor Kenny eats a burrito, but not just any burrito.

 

6/17/2021 - Episode 28 - REMIX & 1 John 1:5-10

Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel continue in 1 John 1, looking at verses 5-10. Tune in and turn up your dial for your first ever Friendship Church Podcast REMIX!

 

6/10/2021 - Episode 27 - Code Word WINNER & 1 John 1:1-4

Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel share our first ever Code Word WINNER! Also, join in as we begin a deep dive into 1 John.

 

6/3/2021 - Episode 26 - Code Word and Teachers

Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel discuss the impact teachers have had on their lives along with how the Lord has been teaching them. Tune in for our very first segment of Code Word and submit your guesses to podcast@friendshipmn.org for a chance to win!

 

5/27/2021 - Episode 25 - Pharoah, Pharoah! Oh, Baby! & podcast@friendshipmn.org

Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel discuss interactions between Moses and Pharoah as seen in Exodus 8 and 10 and how they might apply to our lives today. Kenny and Joel will also release some top secret details about a new podcast segment.

 

5/20/2021 - Episode 24 - Mr. Potato Mike & A Look At Israel

Pastors Kenny and Joel interview Pastor Mike Golay of Behold Israel. Listen in as they discuss our world today and how it should ultimately point us to keep our eyes on Jesus each and every day.

 

5/13/2021 - Episode 23 - The Letter M (MyKenna and Mad-Dog!) and Luke 15:11-32

Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel discuss blessings that start with the letter M. They’ll also dig into one of the better known parables of Jesus, but you won’t want to miss the real life application you’re asked to think about as you consider your own discipleship and following of Jesus.

 

5/6/2021 - Episode 22 - Kenny’s BACK & Contagious Delight in Scripture

Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel catch up with Kenny back in studio. Listen in as they discuss how Malachi 4:2 is seen in Mark 5. It’s a contagious conversation that will leave you in awe of just how AWESOME Jesus really is.

 

4/29/2021 - Episode 21 - Kenny’s Baby and Jesus Said What?!

Pastors Matt and Joel are left to their own devices without star host, Kenny White. Join in as they discuss bonus Jesus Said What?! content and bring back another segment looking into our crazy world.

 

4/22/2021 - Episode 20 - The 8 Evil Thoughts Part III, Bad Drivers and Internet

Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel continue to discuss the 8 Evil Thoughts and how they form the 7 Deadly Sins. How does 8 equal 7?

 

4/15/2021 - Episode 19 - The 8 Evil Thoughts Part II, Emergency Weight Sirens

Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel continue to discuss the 8 Evil Thoughts and how they form the 7 Deadly Sins. How does 8 equal 7? What in the world is an emergency weight siren?

 

4/8/2021 - Episode 18 - The 8 Evil Thoughts, That’ll be $5.90 sir!

Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel discuss the 8 Evil Thoughts and how they form the 7 Deadly Sins. How does 8 equal 7? Years so old they’re a purchase price!

 

4/1/2021 - Episode 17 - Holy Week, Matt Spikes, HE IS RISEN INDEED

Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel discuss Holy Week as we lead up to Good Friday and Easter while remembering the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ! Also, learn more about what Kenny and Joel have learned as a result to the spikes we see when Matt joins the podcast.

 

3/25/2021 - Episode 16 - It's Been 100 Years Since What?! and the Reverse Golden Rule

Pastors Kenny and Joel discuss some important basics in being a disciple of Christ while leaning into the wisdom the early church has to offer. Also, an interesting take about the goldern rule.

 

3/18/2021 - Episode 15 - I Bet You Didn’t Know This About St. Patrick’s Day

Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel discuss the real story behind St. Patrick’s Day and how we can lean into it to share the Gospel. Who wants to see Kenny river dance? Sometimes we wish these podcasts had video.

 

3/11/2021 - Episode 14 - Czech It Out Returns with Greg Strock

Pastors Kenny and Joel interview Greg Strock, one of Friendship’s missionaries serving in the Czech Republic. Greg shares about his life and ministry in Czech and some interesting details about how Czechs do family pictures.

 

3/4/2021 - Episode 13 - The Doc Is IN, Don’t Be Discipled On Accident

Are things accidentally discipling you in your everyday life, or do you have a purposeful plan for discipleship? Also, tune in to learn more about the importance of running background checks on your primary physician. “Hey Doc, you got references?”

 

2/25/2021 - Episode 12 - Easter is approaching FAST

Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel discuss the importance of fasting, what we should fast from and why, and how that’s different than fasting from everyday items like electronics, technology, social media, etc. By the way, do you know what Rumspringa is?

 

2/18/2021 - Episode 11 - That is Unbelizable!

Pastors Kenny and Joel interview Pastor Kenny Welch, one of Friendship’s missionaries from Belize. Find out more about Kenny Welch, Belize, and his ministry

 

2/11/2021 - Episode 10 - I LOVE YOU, I Phileo You!, and Professors

Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel discuss love and share their expert opinions on the meaning of love. Also, ELF is not just a Christmastime movie.

 

2/4/2021 - Episode 9 - The Letter H, Cornerstone Colors, Living like Jesus

Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel discuss awesome things related to the letter H and expand on our Hope Rising sermon series while focusing on Jesus Christ as our Chief Cornerstone.

 

1/28/2021 - Episode 8 - The Meaning of Hope, Bad Simulcasts & Mattamaniacs!

In this episode, Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel discuss the importance of seeing the word “hope” for what it really is. Also, Kenny and Joel have become full-fledged “Mattamaniacs.”

 

1/21/2021 - Episode 7 - Czech It Out and Now I Want Pizza!

Pastors Kenny and Joel interview Kendra Havlicek, one of Friendship’s missionaries serving in the Czech Republic, to learn more about her, Czech, and her ministry overseas. How’s the pizza in Letovice?

 

1/14/2021 - Episode 6 - Holiness, Purity & Zip Codes

In this episode, Pastors Kenny, Matt and Joel discuss holiness and purity and how understanding its relationship to behavior modification and spiritual transformation is so important. Is 11911 a zip code?

 

1/7/2021 - Episode 5 - Squirrel Kenny and SASHET

In this episode, Pastors Kenny and Joel discuss how encouraging Blessing Sunday was and Kenny busts a dance move.

 

12/31/2020 - Episode 4 - Don’t Go Chasing Reverse Waterfalls, THANK YOU Church Fam!

In this episode, Pastors Kenny and Joel discuss how crazy 2020 was and how thankful they are for their church family. 2020 will be a year that’s hard to forget. Ever hear of a reverse waterfall?

 

12/24/2020 - Episode 3 - Mary Christmas Everyone, Odd Christmas Presents

In this episode, Pastors Kenny, Joel and Matt discuss how Mary, the mother of Jesus, is a prototype for all believers. Ever hear of a Beardament? Want to know Matt’s favorite Christmas gift?

 

12/17/2020 - Episode 2 - Jesus our Light & Life, What makes a Christmas Song?

In this episode, Pastors Kenny, Joel and Matt discuss the importance of seeing Jesus as our Light and Life. Do we take light for granted? Do we take The LIGHT for granted?

 

12/10/2020 - Episode 1 - Heavy Reindeer, Pastor Fights, Jesus is KING

In this episode, Pastors Kenny, Joel and Matt discuss the importance of seeing Jesus as King and how that translates into our lives. Heavy Reindeer? Pastor Fights?

 

 

 

 

 

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17741 Fairlawn Avenue
Prior Lake, MN 55372

Shakopee Campus

12800 Marystown Road
Shakopee, MN 55379

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