This week Bernie and Mike discuss a topic many pastors dislike addressing The giving of our first fruits to God is a Biblical concept Practicing this with our finances is a constant reminder to ourselves where our blessings come from and as an act of worship we give thanks with our gifts Series The Hustle [... more]

At the heart of this series are two principles gratefulness and generosity This week Mike shares about his work in The Salvation Army and his ministry being the recipient of someone else's generous gift Series The Hustle [... more]

This week Mike starts off with the parable of the talents in Matthew One powerful takeaway from this story is a lesson on investing How are we taking what God has blessed us with and increasing that blessing Series THE HUSTLE [... more]

Be a smart consumer What sales are really just tricks to get you to spend more than necessary This week Mike and Bernie share some great advice on being mindful of our spending [... more]

Proverbs says The rich rule over the poor and the borrower is slave to the lender Of course most of us need loans and there are good loans but unnecessary debt makes us slaves to the lender This week Bernie and Mike discuss Biblical principles of debt and offer practical advice on debt management [... more]

If we're honest with ourselves I think we are all guilty of this Especially with social media how many of us compare where we are financially with where we see others are on our newsfeeds The comparison trap starts at an early age and we may expect to start off our adult lives with where our parents left off Only to realize later that the house we grew up in took our parents years to achieve [... more]

If you're feeling stressed out when it comes to money a great place to start is by being thankful for all that you do have Psalm - says to give thanks to the Lord for His unfailing love and wonderful deeds Thankfulness goes a long way [... more]

In this new series we are joined by Salvation Army Officer Major Mike Harris He is currently the financial secretary for the Texas Division He and Bernie begin this series by helping us remember where our blessings come from in the first place [... more]

Sometimes there are lessons God wants you to learn while in a valley Rather than making rash decisions while you're experiencing trauma often the best course of action is to be still and know HE IS GOD Series Peace of Mind [... more]

How many times have you assumed what someone else was thinking and were completely wrong Have you ever allowed a false narrative to send you down a rabbit hole of regrets paranoia and anger False narratives have the ability to make you see a situation for something it isn't If you can relate we hope this episode is a tremendous blessing to you Series Peace of Mind [... more]

As we begin this series we are introduced to our new co-host Major Cheryl Gilliam We also begin to hear some of Ken and Amy Argot's story In this episode we discuss that being a Christ follower doesn't mean that every day is going to be perfect We have struggles too And it's important to know that it's ok to not be ok Series Peace of Mind [... more]

We conclude our series where we began in Luke Chapter and the good Samaritan We ask who is our neighbor and see how Jesus clearly defines this answer in this beautiful verse in Matthew Truly I tell you whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine you did for me To learn about our upcoming Easter series visit https salvationarmysoundcast org Series The Least of These [... more]

Often in church we discuss the rewarding part of ministry However when it comes to discipleship there will always be a cost Unlike the worldly view that focuses on gaining as much as possible the Christ-like way is asking how much of ourselves can we spend on others Series The Least of These [... more]

As we continue the discussion of counting the cost of ministry Jimmy shares more about the work he is doing with The Salvation Army in Hagerstown Maryland The Salvation Army's headquarters there is strategically located in one of the roughest parts of town This gives The Army many opportunities for local mission work as they work with the homeless food insecure people addiction and more Series The Least of These [... more]

This week we discuss the difference between sympathy and compassion Compassion is the force that not just helps us recognize someone in need but helps us actually do something about it Captain Jimmy Taylor also continues sharing his stories of mission work during his time as a Salvation Army Officer Series The Least of These [... more]

Happy New Year As we conclude our Christmas series our groups of friends share their prayers for the church in We pray this series has been an extra blessing to you this Christmas God bless you and your family and we pray that is an incredible year in Jesus' name SERIES At The Table [... more]

Merry Christmas In this episode the groups discuss what it means to them that God actually became Man We so often focus on Jesus as God we often forget that He was also fully human SERIES At The Table [... more]

The groups' conversations now shift and focus on Mary and Joseph As an exercise they discuss how Mary would be treated today if Jesus was born into our current culture How would she be treated by the church and the rest of the world SERIES At The Table [... more]

In this episode the groups discuss the empty chair many of us experience during the holidays How do we cope when we've lost a loved one and the place they once had at the table is now empty If you can relate to this feeling it's our prayer that the encouragement these friends offer to each other is a tremendous blessing to you SERIES At The Table [... more]

In today's final episode we say farewell and thank you to counselor Aleata Dawkins for joining us If you are struggling with a mental health crisis we want to encourage you to reach out to your local church or local salvation army You can visit https www salvationarmy org to find the Salvation Army nearest you Or visit CCESONLINE COM Christian Counseling and Educational Services or NAMI ORG National Alliance on Mental Illness Series HEADSPACE a series on mental health [... more]

As we continue our discussion on addiction today Aleata discusses recovery Specifically she offers advice on what the family of a recovering person can do to help We are also joined once again by Rob and Heather Dolby as they discuss the church's role in welcoming someone back into the community after treatment Series HEADSPACE a series on mental health [... more]

Today we begin a two-part discussion on addiction Aleata shares some of the causes and some of the philosophies behind treatments We are also joined by Salvation Army Officers Rob and Heather Dolby They share their own testimony and discuss some of the powerful work God has allowed them to do in this area through The Salvation Army Series HEADSPACE a series on mental health [... more]

As Aleata and Bernie continue the discussion on grief today they discuss the process in finding a new normal Many traumas aren't something any of us can get over instead Aleata discusses the process of finding a new normal and how we can offer a ministry of presence by just being there for someone going through a hard time Series HEADSPACE a series on mental health [... more]

PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder isn't just reserved for those who have witnessed the horrors of war but can be experienced by anyone Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes and some events can leave such a lasting impact that we may need outside help to overcome In today's episode Aleata discusses that the stages of grief don't happen in a fish bowl Pain can be a much more complicated thing to move past Series HEADSPACE a series on mental health [... more]

Depression among older adults is a real concern and of adults with a major depressive episode never received treatment We've all heard the term Mid-life crisis and this can truly be a sign of depression By the time we reach this age it's common to look back and have regrets but Bernie and Aleata offer Biblical encouragement on how to look forward Series HEADSPACE a series on mental health [... more]

The prevalence of adults with a major depressive episode is highest among individuals aged - During the 's and 's people experience many life changes that can often trigger a mental health episode- especially for those lacking a strong support system from family and friends Series HEADSPACE a series on mental health [... more]

Today we look at depression among teens and adolescents and we get to hear from two counselors We are once again joined by Aleata Dawkins but we are also joined by Counselor and former Salvation Army Officer Marcie Camarillo They discuss symptoms of depression offer advice to parents and share from their own experiences Don't miss the extended version of Marcie's conversation tomorrow Series HEADSPACE a series on mental health [... more]

With the busyness of most of our lives there can be many instances when signs of a mental health episode are overlooked Depression is a vast topic with many forms but as we dive into this topic our focus is to get the church talking about it Series HEADSPACE a series on mental health [... more]

As we begin this series on mental health we are introduced to our guest and counselor Aleata Dawkins We also meet our new co-host Major Lori Miller Today we discuss the overall pace of life and the balancing act so many of us feel on the edge of failing What do we do when we feel overwhelmed Series HEADSPACE a series on mental health [... more]

As we conclude our series on parenting today the Israels recap the series by focusing on the most important role a parent has To teach their kids who they are in God Series Modern Family a series on parenting [... more]

Today we are joined by Salvation Army Officers Bill and Debra Mockabee They share some incredible Godly and entertaining advice on parenting Series Modern Family a series on parenting [... more]

Today the Israels continue the discussion on loss but today they focus on what it took for them to find a new normal Series Modern Family a series on parenting [... more]

For the next two weeks Terry and Donna share their painful and powerful story of losing a child from a car accident They walk us through their grief and God's restoration Series Modern Family a series on parenting [... more]