Embrace What Matters: With Author and Speaker, John Michalak
Listen to spiritual meditations, guest interviews, and sermons brought to you by bestselling author and speaker, John Michalak. With a speaking style described as both practical and engaging, John has spent over 25 years encouraging Christians and non-Christians alike from churches to the classroom, inside prisons, and at conferences and retreats. John is also the author of "365 Devotions to Embrace What Matters Most" and will be releasing his next book in 2022. Learn more at http://embracewhatmatters.com (main music themes by Jeff Taylor and Coma-Media).
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 75
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
The Well-Tempered Center of Arthur Boers (encore of part II)
(Note: This is an encore of John’s interview with Arthur from the previous episode, including only Arthur’s discussion of his newest book, Shattered: A Son Picks Up the Pieces of His Father's Rage.)
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00:58:28 |
Fri 17 Feb 2023
The Well-Tempered Center of Arthur Boers
The word, "temper" can be understood in different ways. Our first thought is usually related to anger, or the effects of anger. But something can also be tempered when it's been made stronger or more…
01:47:11 |
Wed 05 Oct 2022
The Secret to Contentment
(John shares his next spiritual meditation based on thoughts from his upcoming book: UNTO LIFE: Reflections on Both the Journey and the Destination.)
What is the secret to contentment? This is an ag…
00:10:03 |
Mon 22 Aug 2022
Curt Campbell and the Miracle of Transformation
Spiritual growth should be the goal of every Christian. As God's children we are, like any child, supposed to grow up into maturity and take hold of this new life that has taken hold of us. But unlik…
01:24:09 |
Mon 11 Jul 2022
Your Resurrection Begins Now
(John shares his next spiritual meditation based on thoughts from his upcoming book: UNTO LIFE: Reflections on Both the Journey and the Destination.)
Christianity is about change. We are born again …
00:10:34 |
Mon 27 Jun 2022
The Sacred Solace of Fernando Ortega
In so much of life, we feel adrift. Bounced left and right by the chaos of our world, pummeled by the anxiety of just making it through the day. We need a stable shore, a place of shelter and solace …
01:30:44 |
Mon 13 Jun 2022
How Art Creates a Longing for God
(John shares his next spiritual meditation based on thoughts from his upcoming book: UNTO LIFE: Reflections on Both the Journey and the Destination.)
God is first-and-foremost a Creator. And as o…
00:10:44 |
Mon 30 May 2022
Father Anthony and the Patterns of Perfection
In this second Unto Life Interview, John speaks with Ukrainian Orthodox priest, Father Anthony Perkins. Father Anthony has led a fascinating life, living as a political scientist, military intelligen…
01:27:22 |
Mon 16 May 2022
A Divine Nature Clearly Seen
(John shares his next spiritual meditation based on thoughts from his upcoming book: UNTO LIFE: Reflections on Both the Journey and the Destination.)
Romans says that "since the creation of the worl…
00:09:27 |
Mon 02 May 2022
The Mere Christianity of Andy Gullahorn
The classic book Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis finds its power in showing us a simple faith. A plain faith. One that leaves an immense impact without a lot of noise and fanfare. That's one way to d…
01:23:23 |
Mon 18 Apr 2022
Eternal Life Begins Now
(The podcast launches its brand-new format with John's first spiritual meditation based on thoughts from his upcoming book: UNTO LIFE: Reflections on Both the Journey and the Destination.)
When does…
00:08:00 |
Mon 04 Apr 2022
New Podcast Format Coming!
John announces a shift in format for the podcast from past sermons to new spiritual meditations and guest interviews. (music by Dream-Protocol from Pixabay)
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00:04:25 |
Mon 21 Mar 2022
No Greater Romance
Part 23 of 23 in the series, "Belonging to Him." It may seem odd to imagine that we're called to have a "divine romance" with God. But the human marriage and intimacy with God have many parallels, se…
00:35:04 |
Mon 14 Mar 2022
He Must Increase
Part 22 of 23 in the series, "Belonging to Him." People like John-the-Baptist, Paul, and Jesus became "less" so that people could see more of God and ultimately, so they could belong to God. John mod…
00:38:53 |
Mon 07 Mar 2022
The Second Is Like the First
Part 21 of 23 in the series, "Belonging to Him." Unconditional love feels unreachable. But not when we belong to God. God's love for us can transform how well we love one another. And the second comm…
00:38:31 |
Mon 28 Feb 2022
My Relationship with Worship
Part 20 of 23 in the series, "Belonging to Him." How do I relate to worship? Is it just about making it to church each Sunday? Is it just singing songs and hymns? Is it just something you’re supposed…
00:36:04 |
Mon 21 Feb 2022
My Relationship with Prayer
Part 19 of 23 in the series, "Belonging to Him." How do I relate to prayer? Is it just a way to get what I want? Is it something I just do, but doubt it ever really works? While God desires to meet o…
00:37:21 |
Mon 14 Feb 2022
My Relationship with God’s Word
Part 18 of 23 in the series, "Belonging to Him." How do you relate to the Bible? Is it just a textbook or rulebook? Is it just required reading to become a good person or go to heaven? Or is it also …
00:39:01 |
Mon 07 Feb 2022
Who Does He Say That I Am?
Part 17 of 23 in the series, "Belonging to Him". Jesus once asked his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" In our encounters with Jesus, we should also answer this question, but then we should ask,…
00:42:26 |
Mon 31 Jan 2022
The Fear of Jesus
Part 16 of 23 in the series, "Belonging to Him." To "fear God" is a recurring commandment in Scripture. But does it sound strange to your ears that we're likewise called fear Jesus? This sermon takes…
00:43:59 |
Mon 24 Jan 2022
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