Escaping Moral Adventure

15/10/2021

Believe it or not, Halloween is right around the corner! Have you ever wondered about how to celebrate it? Should you completely skip the holiday, or should it be a free for all? We have been unsure how to navigate Halloween with our kiddos for some time now, so we decided it was time to figure out what to do with this holiday!

After doing quite a bit of research and using what we know to be true in scripture, we developed some simple guardrails to help navigate Halloween and activities associated with it. We hope this episode is as helpful for you as it was for us!

https://youtu.be/fKwNl1EbuKo

Have you ever wondered about how to celebrate Halloween? Should you completely skip the holiday, or should it be a free for all? We have been unsure how to n...

02/10/2021

Something new is coming! This is a great time to get caught up on any episodes you have missed. As a reminder, we read every single comment that you post, so don't hesitate to comment or direct message us if you have any questions, suggestions or feedback.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n96ckt1CpWA

Something new is coming. We’re transitioning into Season 2 of Escaping Moral Adventure, and we’re excited! In the coming weeks, we’ll tell you more about wha...

02/10/2021

Jen Rowlen, we're glad this was helpful. How do we reconcile the ideas from the bible of "don't judge or you will be judged" and "start making right judgements"? This is what we discussed in this episode.

‎Show Escaping Moral Adventure, Ep 36. Don't Judge Others? - Aug 31, 2021

18/08/2021

- It's a popular hashtag (and that's an understatement, with over 6 million people posting about it).

But, what does it REALLY mean to be blessed? Listen in to find out more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE7rZ3ZGdMA

A quick search on social media for , will pull up more than 6 million posts. posts oftentimes don pictures and stories of grand achievements...

10/08/2021

"Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” This is what Jesus has to say about marriage. This week Fallon Havera Sparks and I discuss what it means to become one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24244_rkO-g

This week we add another episode to our marriage series with a discussion about the idea of ‘becoming one’ in marriage. We share scripture that speaks to the...

06/08/2021

Parenting will never be easy, but can we make it simple? Fallon and I tried to simplify some ideas about parenting in this week's episode.

What are some ways you simplify parenting?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SG5My4DiSX8

Parenting is a responsibility that is difficult while also being incredibly rewarding. Today we attempt to simplify the task of parenting by introducing and ...

04/08/2021

Did you know Jesus said: “If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple."
😳
Yikes. Fallon and I discuss this scripture and more in this episode. What do you think Jesus meant by this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV_1Q_jUHaU

Grace is a free gift from God, which is an incredible truth about Christianity—there is nothing we can do to earn it. What we oftentimes fail to realize, tho...

21/07/2021

We’re all storing up treasure somewhere. Are you storing up treasure on earth where moth and dust destroy it? Or are you storing up eternal treasure in heaven?

"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:21

https://youtu.be/6uNAm3NUNoY

We’re all storing up treasure somewhere. Are you storing up treasure on earth where moth and dust destroy it? Or are you storing up eternal treasure in heave...

13/07/2021

Whether you’re a mom or a manager or anything in between, leadership is key. You need to know how to get others to help you accomplish goals.

https://youtu.be/4Vt8D1Mv654

Whether you’re a mom or a manager or anything in between, leadership is key. You need to know how to get others to help you accomplish goals. In this episode...

13/07/2021

Is there someone you need to forgive in order to experience freedom?

Episode 22. https://youtu.be/dctGKagHV8A
Episode 23. https://youtu.be/ct5YwlkshCQ

12/07/2021

Happy Monday! There’s about 10,000 minutes in a week. How will you spend YOUR minutes? Let’s make them count for eternity ❤.

08/07/2021

What/who we watch, listen to, and read significantly shapes who we are. What are you allowing to shape you? 🤔

Let's be intentional about what we allow into our minds. Listen in to find out more!

https://youtu.be/YJKFZiJ54Vo

In today’s episode, Fallon chats about guarding our hearts, specifically 1) what it means, 2) why it’s important, and 3) how to do it. She also encourages us...

03/07/2021

This weekend we celebrate the freedom we enjoy as a nation 🇺🇸🎆. Let's also celebrate the ultimate freedom found in Christ Jesus! Listen in to find out more about the freedom Jesus offers 🙌.

Today’s episode is all about The Good News….The Good News of the Gospel! We share The Gospel – the good news of Jesus Christ and his plan of salvation – duri...

23/06/2021

If we want to get to know someone, what do we usually do? My guess is.......creep the person's FB page 🤣🤣, right?!

🤣 Ok, I'm done laughing now.

After that, though 🤣 (ok, really done laughing now, I promise!), my guess is you spend time with that person and chat! Getting to know God is no different. It requires spending time with Him and chatting. Listen to this episode to find out more! https://youtu.be/ZL5ZmdIuGJA

-Fallon

Find links to this episode on our other platforms in the comments.

On today’s episode we introduce the idea of Getting to Know God and the impact this has on our life. We discuss why it is important and some practical ways t...

09/06/2021

“Thinking individualistically isn’t bad unless it detracts from other truth, biblical truth”

Check out this week’s episode as Mark sits down with Ryan Quinley to discuss individualism in the church, which can shape everything from worship to communion to our idea of salvation.

https://youtu.be/7IHXnE2Itss

In today’s episode, Mark sits down with Ryan Quinley, a missionary in the Dominican Republic focused on church planting and theological training, to discuss ...

03/06/2021

How many times should we forgive? “70 times 7” according to Jesus.

During our first episode on forgiveness I put Fallon on the spot: “70 times 7 happens to be…”

Check out the episode to see if she got it right! (Episode 22).

As a hint, she perfectly illustrated that Jesus didn’t mean for us to do the math and then keep track, but that we are to keep on forgiving!

-Mark

02/06/2021

Forgiveness Truth #3.....Forgiveness is freeing!

Find out more about this truth by clicking the link below! Be sure to check out the first two forgiveness truths in Episode 22.

https://youtu.be/ct5YwlkshCQ

This week we finish up our series on forgiveness by going into more detail on the last of three truths about forgiveness: Forgiveness is freeing. We review a...

28/05/2021

Find us on any of the following platforms:

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/moraladventure
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/escaping-moral-adventure/id1544635214
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7rJ5reglzP_ODifSSNJoA

‎Religion & Spirituality · 2021

28/05/2021

Want to learn a bit more about forgiveness? Yes, please 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️!! In this episode, we share what we've learned about these forgiveness truths:

1) Forgiveness is required
2) Forgiveness is not dependent upon another person's apology (say whaaat?!)

https://youtu.be/dctGKagHV8A

We'll be back in the next episode to flesh out yet another forgiveness truth.

Check out the 'forgiveness intro' here: https://youtu.be/TeeT18Fz3zo

Last week, we briefly introduced three truths about forgiveness. This week, we share some definitions of forgiveness and go into a bit more detail about the ...

22/05/2021

Check out our latest episode, we discuss our new logo (super excited!), the meaning behind it and an intro about forgiveness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeeT18Fz3zo

In this week's episode, we update you on our new logo (so exciting!). We also introduce the challenging topic of forgiveness, sharing three truths about it. ...

09/05/2021

Part 2 of On Mission In Motherhood:
* What does being on mission in motherhood look like practically?
* What do we do with parenting failures?
* What about mom shame and guilt?
* Do we have to be the perfect parent?

Be sure to check out the episode notes for a whole host of parenting resources!

https://youtu.be/_VQ6BquJg4Q

In today’s episode, we share part 2 of a two-part series where Fallon sits down with her good friend, Jen Rowlen, to chat about being on mission in motherhoo...

09/05/2021

Check out this episode where Fallon chats with her good friend Jen about...
* Being on mission in motherhood (and parenthood in general)
* What it means, and
* Why it’s important

https://youtu.be/NmkqpN7axcw

In today’s episode, we share part 1 of a two-part series where Fallon sits down with her good friend, Jen Rowlen, to chat about being on mission in motherhoo...

02/04/2021

This was a real treat for us, a podcast with Mark's dad about being doers of the Word.

Here is what dad had to say about faith and works:

"Paul is emphasizing faith, and James is emphasizing works. But rather than them being contradictory, they're complementary!"

Listen to the episode to hear why.

This week we are bringing you part 1 of our two-part series on being doers of the Word. James tells us that we must be doers of the Word and not hearers only...

02/04/2021

15/03/2021

11. Training For Godliness [Part 1]

In this episode, Mike paints a great picture for us as he explains some parallels between physical training and training for godliness. Physical training requires us to sweat, and training for godliness is no different. It will take some “spiritual sweat.” Join us as we learn what it means to truly train for godliness and why it matters.

Listen on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.

https://youtu.be/WZS0WUGWAhE

We have a special guest on today’s episode, Pastor Mike Plummer. Mike is the pastor at Fillmore Baptist Church in Fillmore, IL. As we’ve visited Mike’s churc...

13/03/2021

10. Tools To Thrive: Fasting

On your journey to get unstuck and live a more intentional life (i.e., escape moral adventure), it's important to be equipped with the proper tools. Today, we'll discuss one of those tools: Fasting. We’ll chat about what we can learn from the Bible about this topic, some purposes for fasting, as well as a few tips.

Check us out on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube!

https://youtu.be/k4VyiInY0Ok

On your journey to get unstuck and live a more intentional life (i.e., escape moral adventure), it's important to be equipped with the proper tools. Today, w...

24/02/2021

9. Marriage | Choose Love

Oftentimes, when we hear the word 'love', we think of it as a feeling or emotion. However, when God calls us to love others, he’s calling us to love them with agape love – a love that is an act of the will and unconditional. Not a 'warm and fuzzy' kind of love.

Today, we chat about agape love and its role in marriage. Check it out!

You can find us on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

https://youtu.be/nKIZEwefYLg

Oftentimes, when we hear the word “love”, we think of it as a feeling or emotion. However, when God calls us to love others, he’s calling us to love them wit...

20/02/2021

8. Choosing To Be Response-Able

Have you ever felt bad about how you reacted to something? Something happens that is stressful or unpleasant, you get upset or angry, and you say or do something you wish you hadn’t?

In this episode, we discuss the difference between reacting and responding, as well as the importance of taking responsibility for your actions and choosing to be response-able.

Find us on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube!
https://youtu.be/0SaWtly_89U

Have you ever felt bad about how you reacted to something? Something happens that is stressful or unpleasant, you get upset or angry, and you say or do somet...

14/02/2021

Episode 7: Becoming Unshakeable: 7 Foundational Principles For Life [Part 2]

This week’s episode is part 2 of our two-part series in which we discuss the importance of having a set of strong, unchanging foundational principles that are used to guide and direct your life. We share and discuss our principles and encourage you to establish your own as well.

https://youtu.be/p3aEX6GZMS0

This week’s episode is part 2 of our two-part series in which we discuss the importance of having a set of strong, unchanging foundational principles that ar...

02/02/2021

Episode 6: Becoming Unshakeable: 7 Foundational Principles For Life [Part 1]

Become unshakeable no matter the circumstance.

This week’s episode is part one of a two-part series in which we discuss the importance of having a set of strong, unchanging foundational principles that are used to guide and direct your life. We share and discuss our principles and encourage you to establish your own as well.

Don't forget to subscribe!

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Become unshakeable no matter the circumstance.This week’s episode is part one of a two-part series in which we discuss the importance of having a set of stro...

28/01/2021

Episode 5: You're Obedient To Something

We're all obedient to something, whether we realize it (or want to be) or not. Find out more by listening to the episode!
https://youtu.be/IqFctwxKm8E

The thought of being obedient can make us cringe. “Wouldn’t it be better to not be obedient to anything?” Unfortunately, whether we want to be or not, we’re ...

23/01/2021

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Don't forget to **subscribe** (and click the notification bell on YouTube)! New episodes release every Tuesday morning.

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By almost any measure, the world is "better" today than ever. We have reduced poverty and the child mortality rate while increasing literacy and education. Y...

20/01/2021

Episode 4: Signs You're Stuck In Moral Adventure

In this episode we dive into specific signs that you might be stuck in moral adventure and ideas for how to get out.

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Moral Adventure is the posing of questions, criticisms, difficulties, or rationalizations resulting in the avoidance of taking right action. Being stuck in m...

20/01/2021

Episode 3: Revealing Our Focus Words To Escape New Year's Resolutions

In this episode, we share our focus words (which we use in place of New Year's Resolutions - see Episode 1) and discuss how we plan to integrate these words into our daily lives. We hope this will help give you some ideas for how to possibly integrate your own word into your daily life as well.

Listen using your favorite platform below. And, don't forget to subscribe!
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Many people give up on their New Year’s resolutions after just a month. So, instead of making a New Year’s resolution, we choose a focus word for the year. I...

20/01/2021

Episode 2: How to Love Your Neighbor

In this episode we discuss what it means to love your neighbor. Can you love someone without liking them, and is love a feeling?

We know loving our neighbor is important because Jesus commands us to do it. But what does ‘love’ even mean? And how can we practically love our neighbor? We'll discuss the definition of love, as well as four principles we believe are necessary to follow in order to love your neighbor well.

Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel on YouTube (and also click the notification bell), Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, and/or Google Podcasts so you’re notified when new episodes are released 😀.

Side note: We realize the sound quality has been a bit sketch, but hopefully this episode sounds better than the previous ones! If not, our next option is to move our ‘studio’ to the closet 😆.
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In this episode we discuss what it means to love your neighbor. Can you love someone without liking them and is love a feeling?We know loving our neighbor is...

20/01/2021

Episode 1: Escaping New Year's Resolutions

If you've been disappointed with your experience with New Year's resolutions in the past, but also want to make a change, start something new or stop a bad habit, you should check this one out. Also, listen for the unexpected special guest that joined us for part of the episode!

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The new year represents a great time to start something new, stop a bad habit or just make a change in general. However, the most common approach, a New Year...

20/01/2021

Episode 0 was released on Christmas!

We'd been talking and praying about starting a podcast for years but never actually did it...until now. Lately, we’ve been trying to be more intentional with our lives. We claim to be believers, but are we acting as if we believe? We certainly don’t have it all figured out, we don’t have all the answers, but we’ve decided to start and learn. We’ll talk about our own journey, other’s experiences, and ideas that have been helpful to us and we hope it will be helpful to you as well.

The podcast is called Escaping Moral Adventure. You can listen to the intro (links below) to learn more about the podcast. We hope you will subscribe (and click the bell on YouTube) and let us know what other topics you would like to hear us discuss!

You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, or Google Podcasts. We'll also post to YouTube.
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Moral Adventure leads to inaction or worse, aimlessness. In the coming months we'll discuss why it is so dangerous, why so many fall into it and how to escap...

20/01/2021