Are you being programmed by social media? Whether you believe it or not, what you consume is influencing your affections for God.

[0:00] Intro

[2:00] Proclaim News

[6:30] Are you being programmed?

[10:00] Bible verses to set your mind on God

[17:00] Final thoughts

Bible verses:

Colossians 3:1-2

Hebrews 12:1-2

Philippians 4:8

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We have some good momentum at Proclaim Ministries in the kids and teen ministries after Vacation Bible School. New Proclaim Partners are joining, and many kids are visiting the Proclaim Kids website to do memory verses. I am so grateful for the support and encouragement we have received from our in-person and online communities.

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Are you being programmed?

What you focus on, you will follow. What you follow impacts your choices and your affections for God. The media and activities you engage with can either stir or steal your affections for God. Social media can have a major influence on your mindset. That is why it is so important to set boundaries and be intentional about what you consume.

Scriptural Guidance and Practical Tips

Colossians 3:1-2, Hebrews 12:1-2, and Philippians 4:8 emphasize the importance of setting your mind on things above and focusing on Jesus. Seek God. Keep your eyes on Jesus. Turn your attention to what is right in God’s sight. Be intentional about your habits and create good habits that draw you closer to God.

Questions:

What specific things in your life are stirring your affections for God, and how can you intentionally focus on those things?

What habits or boundaries can you set up to help you avoid the things that tend to steal your affection for God?

How can you use the Bible’s teachings about setting your mind on things above to guide your media consumption and focus?

Action Items:

Identify things that stir your affections for God.

Identify things that steal your affections from God.

Establish habits and boundaries to prioritize the things that draw you closer to God.

"Live for God by connecting faith and life."

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Would you want to go to heaven if God wasn’t there? That’s a question we’ll consider in this podcast episode.

[0:00] Intro

[1:00] The Proclaim Ministries app and YouTube channels

[4:00] Stories from VBS

[5:50] 5 ways to get kids’ attention without yelling

[12:15] Thought of the Day

[17:05] Final thoughts

Bible verse: Psalm 73

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The Proclaim Ministries app is in the Google Play Store after being removed for a while. The app has been downloaded 2,744 times and has had 20,000 launches with 175,391 impressions. Download the app and subscribe to the YouTube channels, Proclaim Ministries, Proclaim Kids, and Proclaim Student Ministries.

Becoming a Proclaim Partner, downloading the app, and subscribing to the YouTube channels are great ways to support Proclaim Ministries.

Vacation Bible School Stories

My daughter, Sophia, who loves working with kids, did a great job leading songs and sign language at Vacation Bible School this summer. It was great seeing her flourish in serving kids.

Another story from VBS involves a kid misusing my teaching on his mother. He used the attention getter called "waterfall" on his mom during discipline. The kid's mom texted me, thanking me for the teaching and shared the funny story.

Thought of the Day: Would You Want to Go to Heaven if God Was Not There?

This Thought of the Day question is inspired by a song by Sha Linne called "My Portion." .

The question and the song challenge us to consider if heaven is desirable without God, emphasizing that salvation is about a personal relationship with God, not just a place. In Psalm 73, Asaph realizes that God is his portion and his strength, not the things of this world.

Questions to consider:

How can we encourage kids to apply biblical principles in their daily lives?

What are your thoughts on the idea that salvation is about a relationship with God, not just about going to heaven?

"Live for God by connecting faith and life."

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Do you ever feel misunderstood? That can be discouraging. I want to assure you that God knows and loves you.

[0:00] Three messages

[1:00] Become a Proclaim Partner

[1:50] VBS recap

[4:30] Joshua 1:9 memory verse

[12:30] Was God wrong?

[16:45] Do you feel misunderstood?

Bible verses:

Joshua 1:9

Matthew 27:46

2 Corinthians 5:21

1 Samuel 16:7

1 John 1:9

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Proclaim News: Vacation Bible School 2025

There were over 300 kids in daily attendance at Vacation Bible School (VBS) held at VC Family Church. My role at VBS was leading memory verses and speaking during the main session. On VBS Sunday, following VBS week, I taught one of the memory verses to everyone. It was a lot of fun.

Joshua 1:9 Memory Verse

Q&A for Kids: Jesus Forsaken - Was it Wrong?

Was it wrong for God to forsake Jesus on the cross?

Jesus became sin for us, allowing God to forsake Him so that we might be righteous and never be forsaken. Furthermore, 2 Corinthians 5:21 explains that Jesus took our place and was forsaken so that we might be righteous.

“For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” - 2 Corinthians 5:21

Thought of the Day: Are You Misunderstood?

Do you ever feel misunderstood? That can be discouraging. I want to assure you that God knows and loves you.

In 1 Samuel 16:7, God tells Samuel that He looks at the heart, not the outer appearance, to emphasize that God knows our true selves.

If you are feeling misunderstood, find comfort in knowing that God sees and loves you, even when others may not. Seek God and confess your sins to Him, knowing that He is faithful and just to forgive you.

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” - 1 John 1:9

"Live for God by connecting faith and life."

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