Founding pastor Bert Jones returns to share Harvest Church's origin story—including when three families paid his salary, starting a baby changing depot, and the tiki torch service. Bert discusses his journey through church planting, missions passion, raising adult kids, the 2023 Asbury revival, and why the light that shines farthest must shine brightest at home. This conversation is one you definitely don't want to miss!

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Video Chapters:

00:00 Intro

18:20 Creative Outreach

25:15 The Funnel Ministry Approach

32:40 Bert's Early Life & Meeting His Wife

45:50 Starting Harvest: Three Families' Bold Faith

53:10 The Grand Piano Mistake & Leadership Lessons

1:15:45 Mission Trips & The Multiplication Effect

1:28:20 Adult Kids & Certified Coaching

1:42:35 Asbury University & The 2023 Revival

1:55:10 The "Can Men Get Pregnant?" Video

2:08:25 Shining Bright at Home

New year, new series! Mike and Will begin their Romans study, breaking down Paul's introduction and the power of the gospel message. Plus updates on Harvest Church campuses and an eye-opening look at massive government fraud happening in Minnesota.

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Video Chapters:

00:00 Intro

13:28 Romans Chapter

122:52 The Gospel Through the Old Testament

31:00 The Power of the Message

38:38 Faith's Obedience Explained

46:13 Who are The Saints?

59:05 Natrona Heights Campus Closure Discussion

1:21:11 Minnesota Daycare Fraud Investigation

Ask the Pastor Q&A Part 1! Will pets be in heaven? What about the rapture? How do you set dating rules for your kids? Plus a short video on capitalism, and more! You won't want to miss this!

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Video Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

6:50 - Capitalism & Ticket Master Discussion

24:54 - Ask the Pastor Questions Begin

38:42 - The Rapture & Left Behind

48:01 - Raising Sons & Dating Rules

1:23:03 - Did Satan Incite God?

Mike and Will dismantle the false nativity narrative, using archaeological evidence to prove Jesus wasn't "born in a barn" but in a family home in Bethlehem. They tackle the Christmas tree controversy, debunking claims that decorated trees have pagan origins. Using Romans 14, they argue for Christian freedom in non-essential matters. The episode concludes with a tribute to Rob Reiner.

Christmas Isn't Pagan and Here's Why Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zcaQlBbk6s

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Video Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

13:45 - ICE Controversy & the False Nativity Narrative

24:20 - The Real Bethlehem: Archaeological Evidence

42:15 - Are Christmas Trees Pagan?

52:30 - Romans 14: Biblical Freedom in Non-Essential Matters

01:20:30 - Idols, Objects, and Spiritual Warfare

01:32:20 - Rob Reiner's Legacy

Mike and Will kick off their Christmas episode with their usual chaos - smashing a Buddha idol with a 22-pound mug, debating Santa Claus, and enjoying an extended Barney Fife tangent. They eventually dive into the actual Christmas story from Matthew's gospel, going more in depth and debunking your nativity scene.

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Mike and Will dive deep into sanctification... Why do Christians still struggle with sin? How do God's sovereignty and our choices work together? Can you lose your salvation? Listen along as they address these topics using Romans 8:28-30, John 6, and other key passages.

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Video Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

9:04 - The Gospel's Scandalous Message

16:40 - Why Behavior Matters After Salvation

26:20 - The Catholic vs Protestant View of Sin

32:05 - Eternal Security: John 6:37-40

40:00 - Free Will vs God's Sovereignty

53:07 - Romans 8:28-30: Predestined & Conformed to Christ's Image

1:17:31 - Can You Lose Your Salvation?

Mike and Will explore Luke 20-21, examining Jesus's warnings about religious hypocrisy and end times prophecy. Then they dive into cultural change in the church—from the Jesus Movement and Christian rock in the 1970s to today's AI-generated worship music and chatbots. How should Christians respond to rapid technological change? What does it mean to be truly human and truly church in an increasingly artificial world?

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Video Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

7:16 - Beware of Religious Hypocrisy (Luke 20:46-21:7)

20:17 - Temple Destruction and End Times Prophecy (Luke 21:8-38)

33:45 - Larry Norman and the Birth of Christian Rock Music

44:58 - The Jesus Movement

1:09:01 - AI Church, Chatbots, and the Future of Community

1:23:54 - Being Human in an Inhuman Age

Pastor Daniel McCroskey joins Mike and Will to discuss Luke 20, where Jesus challenges the Pharisees about the Messiah's identity. The guys have fun poking at Daniel about everything from his suit jacket to his Bill Clinton accent (all in good fun!), but the conversation takes a sobering turn as they examine modern threats facing young Christians. They wrap up with practical ways parents can protect their kids in an increasingly digital world.

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Video Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

11:05 - Luke 20 Bible Study

18:53 - Should You Dress Up For Church?

40:48 - Bible2School Details

1:07:12 - Discussing Birth Control Marketing & AI Chatbots

1:52:02 - Protecting Kids from Digital Temptations