Firm Foundations

Ep. 70 – LET THE WEEDS GROW WITH THE WHEAT

It’s been a minute, but we’re back on the Path of Discipleship. This week we read and discuss the Parable of the Weeds in Matthew 13:24-30. How do we see this playing out in the world today? Why is Jesus teaching this lesson? And, ultimately, what is he telling us to do in response?   In this episode we discuss: “Let both grow together until the harvest.” (Matthew 13:30)   https://www.mikebellini.com/ [https://www.mikebellini.com/]   Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/mikebellini_/ [https://www.instagram.com/mikebellini_/] https://www.facebook.com/mikebellini0708 [https://www.facebook.com/mikebellini0708]   Books: "Uncommon Prayers" at Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Uncommon-Prayers-Helping-Gratitude-Circumstances/dp/1948693232/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2X8NX024ELNLO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ruu_T9IbXUDctjovk2DaceEbkvDtpjILqTyxhIpuTPY.YwHDQjDsjDCN7BIwvKLLz5OxwOwMyRVHgclqGHMgVC4&dib_tag=se&keywords=uncommon+prayers+mike+bellini&qid=1705349891&s=books&sprefix=uncommon+prayers+mike%2Cstripbooks%2C106&sr=1-1] "Ultra Marriage" at Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Marriage-Going-Distance-Moment/dp/1948693097/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1B25CPWS1OGT2&keywords=ultra+marriage+mike+bellini&qid=1701604921&s=books&sprefix=ultra+marriage+mike+bellini%2Cstripbooks%2C96&sr=1-1]

Ep. 69 – THE MIGHTY GOD OF A MIGHTY WARRIOR w/Gold Star Mother Debbie Lee

On August 2, 2006, putting himself in the direct line of fire to protect his teammates, Marc Alan Lee was the first Navy SEAL killed in combat during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Two and a half weeks earlier, Marc had penned a profound email to his closest friends and family that challenged them to live in such a way that honors the precious gift of life we have been given. Known as “Marc’s Last Letter Home,” Debbie shares her perspective on its powerful message for all of us, and the faith that has allowed her to thrive beyond the tragedy as a mighty warrior for God.   As the founder of @americasmighty [https://www.instagram.com/americasmighty/] Debbie has built a legacy of support for our troops and gold star families.   Listen to this very special episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple, and share it with someone you love this Thanksgiving.   Americas Mighty Warriors: http://www.americasmightywarriors.org [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnJXVW16aGVNN3QzTDA0bEtnM2hReWk3LUxPd3xBQ3Jtc0ttMzN0NnlSeHB5YmFmOWh6ajQ0TnAzNlJoUFdKZlVMWTRMaTB5Wm5ndGkwSGoybF8tWUM0WExUUVl0TGoyVDBVMEFxTHc4Yktxc0sweXh2Ql96Wm52ZmxFZExGTVNKeS1GMEZjYWVJX2J1RlF0U2pyVQ&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.americasmightywarriors.org%2F&v=M6KQuqHlqd8] Marc’s Last Letter Home: https://americasmightywarriors.org/marcs-last-letter-home/ [https://americasmightywarriors.org/marcs-last-letter-home/] @debbieleemw   Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/mikebellini_/ [https://www.instagram.com/mikebellini_/] https://www.facebook.com/mikebellini0708 [https://www.facebook.com/mikebellini0708] https://twitter.com/bellini_mike [https://twitter.com/bellini_mike] https://www.mikebellini.com/ [https://www.mikebellini.com/]   Books: "Uncommon Prayers" at Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Uncommon-Prayers-Helping-Gratitude-Circumstances/dp/1948693232/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2X8NX024ELNLO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ruu_T9IbXUDctjovk2DaceEbkvDtpjILqTyxhIpuTPY.YwHDQjDsjDCN7BIwvKLLz5OxwOwMyRVHgclqGHMgVC4&dib_tag=se&keywords=uncommon+prayers+mike+bellini&qid=1705349891&s=books&sprefix=uncommon+prayers+mike%2Cstripbooks%2C106&sr=1-1] "Ultra Marriage" at Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Marriage-Going-Distance-Moment/dp/1948693097/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1B25CPWS1OGT2&keywords=ultra+marriage+mike+bellini&qid=1701604921&s=books&sprefix=ultra+marriage+mike+bellini%2Cstripbooks%2C96&sr=1-1]

Ep. 68 – HOW TO BE SHREWD AND INNOCENT w/Jeff Forrester

Good friend, author, podcaster, and attitude transformation specialist, Jeff Forrester, joins me to breakdown how to live out Matthew 10:16, being “shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves.” There is a tug-of-war in trying to live out these two behaviors. Jeff and I come at this from different angles and attempt to meet somewhere in the middle, where we believe the strength to live this out lies.   Jeff on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jeff4ester/ [https://www.instagram.com/jeff4ester/] Jeff’s website: https://www.conqueritconsulting.com/ [https://www.conqueritconsulting.com/]   Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/mikebellini_/ [https://www.instagram.com/mikebellini_/] https://www.facebook.com/mikebellini0708 [https://www.facebook.com/mikebellini0708] https://twitter.com/bellini_mike [https://twitter.com/bellini_mike] https://www.mikebellini.com/ [https://www.mikebellini.com/]   Books: "Uncommon Prayers" at Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Uncommon-Prayers-Helping-Gratitude-Circumstances/dp/1948693232/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2X8NX024ELNLO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ruu_T9IbXUDctjovk2DaceEbkvDtpjILqTyxhIpuTPY.YwHDQjDsjDCN7BIwvKLLz5OxwOwMyRVHgclqGHMgVC4&dib_tag=se&keywords=uncommon+prayers+mike+bellini&qid=1705349891&s=books&sprefix=uncommon+prayers+mike%2Cstripbooks%2C106&sr=1-1] "Ultra Marriage" at Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Marriage-Going-Distance-Moment/dp/1948693097/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1B25CPWS1OGT2&keywords=ultra+marriage+mike+bellini&qid=1701604921&s=books&sprefix=ultra+marriage+mike+bellini%2Cstripbooks%2C96&sr=1-1]

Ep. 67 – RUNNING TO INSPIRE w/Mandy Mullen

On the surface, Mandy Mullen is an entrepreneur, small business owner, fitness instructor, and race director for a dozen events in Northern Colorado. But there is much more to her story and who she has become. After witnessing the resilience and loving support of the running community after the Boston Marathon bombing, she has become an incredible leader in and around her community, passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Once a novice runner who found no joy in the sport, she has gone on to complete multiple 100-mile races, started run.Windsor, a locally owned company whose mission is to positively impact the health of Northern Colorado through her passion for running.   In this episode, Mandy shares how the experience of being at the Boston Marathon during the bombing changed her relationship with running, the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur, the resilience to keep going, and the importance of taking care of our health in order to live our best life.   Mandy is running a fundraiser December 1 – January 31, 2025, called Move through the Darkness, a challenge to walk or run through the winter for mental health. It is a tremendous cause with several ways to participate. Check it out here: https://www.movethrough.org/ [https://www.movethrough.org/].   Mandy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mullenmommarunner/ [https://www.instagram.com/mullenmommarunner/] Check out her races at https://www.runwindsorco.com/ [https://www.runwindsorco.com/]   Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/mikebellini_/ [https://www.instagram.com/mikebellini_/] https://www.facebook.com/mikebellini0708 [https://www.facebook.com/mikebellini0708] https://twitter.com/bellini_mike [https://twitter.com/bellini_mike] https://www.mikebellini.com/ [https://www.mikebellini.com/]   Books: "Uncommon Prayers" at Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Uncommon-Prayers-Helping-Gratitude-Circumstances/dp/1948693232/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2X8NX024ELNLO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ruu_T9IbXUDctjovk2DaceEbkvDtpjILqTyxhIpuTPY.YwHDQjDsjDCN7BIwvKLLz5OxwOwMyRVHgclqGHMgVC4&dib_tag=se&keywords=uncommon+prayers+mike+bellini&qid=1705349891&s=books&sprefix=uncommon+prayers+mike%2Cstripbooks%2C106&sr=1-1] "Ultra Marriage" at Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Marriage-Going-Distance-Moment/dp/1948693097/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1B25CPWS1OGT2&keywords=ultra+marriage+mike+bellini&qid=1701604921&s=books&sprefix=ultra+marriage+mike+bellini%2Cstripbooks%2C96&sr=1-1]

Ep. 66 – LOSE YOUR LIFE TO FIND IT

Responding to the doubt (or sarcasm) of John the Baptist questioning whether Jesus is the Messiah, the Lord responded with instructions of what to do when in a situation like the one John was in. He told us what to do when we are weary, burdened, and tempted to fall away from the path of discipleship. This episode is about what to do and how to do it.   In this episode we discuss:  1.    Do not fall away on account of Jesus. (from Matthew 11:6)   2.    “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)   3.    “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me…” (Matthew 11:29)   https://www.mikebellini.com/ [https://www.mikebellini.com/]   Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/mikebellini_/ [https://www.instagram.com/mikebellini_/] https://www.facebook.com/mikebellini0708 [https://www.facebook.com/mikebellini0708]   Books: "Uncommon Prayers" at Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Uncommon-Prayers-Helping-Gratitude-Circumstances/dp/1948693232/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2X8NX024ELNLO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ruu_T9IbXUDctjovk2DaceEbkvDtpjILqTyxhIpuTPY.YwHDQjDsjDCN7BIwvKLLz5OxwOwMyRVHgclqGHMgVC4&dib_tag=se&keywords=uncommon+prayers+mike+bellini&qid=1705349891&s=books&sprefix=uncommon+prayers+mike%2Cstripbooks%2C106&sr=1-1] "Ultra Marriage" at Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Marriage-Going-Distance-Moment/dp/1948693097/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1B25CPWS1OGT2&keywords=ultra+marriage+mike+bellini&qid=1701604921&s=books&sprefix=ultra+marriage+mike+bellini%2Cstripbooks%2C96&sr=1-1]