The OL Podcast: Episode 121 - Choosing Joy

The OL Podcast: Episode 123 - Leadership Is Influence

What happens when faith shapes the way you lead a business? Pastor DJ sits down with Peter and Jake Swenson, owners of Hire, to talk about building a company rooted in integrity, leadership, and genuinely caring for people. From navigating entrepreneurship to creating a healthy workplace culture, this conversation dives into how faith can influence the marketplace without forcing it—simply by the way you lead, serve, and treat others.Whether you're a business owner, leader, entrepreneur, or someone trying to honor God in your everyday work, this episode is full of practical wisdom and encouraging perspective on using your influence well.Watch now and discover how your workplace can become a mission field.

The OL Podcast: Episode 122 - More Than A Game

What if the biggest impact on a student’s life is happening in the locker room, on the field, or during practice after school? In this episode, Pastor DJ sits down with Brent Riessen from Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) to talk about the powerful influence coaches have on the next generation and how FCA is reaching students right where they are.From team huddles to late-night conversations, Brent shares how FCA has spent over 70 years building authentic relationships, creating spaces for students to encounter Jesus, and partnering with coaches to make a lasting difference in schools and communities. Whether you’re a parent, coach, student, or leader, this conversation will encourage you to see how faith can show up in everyday moments—and how one relationship can change a life forever.Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on leadership, influence, and meeting people where they are.

The OL Podcast: Episode 121 - Choosing Joy

What if joy isn’t something you find someday—but something you choose today?In this episode, Pastor Jared and Pastor DJ unpack how our culture chases temporary happiness while God offers something deeper: lasting joy that isn’t controlled by circumstances. Through powerful stories, practical wisdom, and biblical truth, they explain how numbering our days, trusting God daily, and making small intentional choices can completely change the direction of our lives.You’ll also hear three simple morning prayers that can help reset your mindset, strengthen your faith, and bring peace into even the hardest seasons.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or waiting for life to get better before you can experience joy—this conversation is for you.🎙 Topics in this episode:• Choosing joy in difficult seasons• Why happiness fades but joy lasts• Learning to depend on God daily• Small habits that shape your mindset• Practical prayers to start your dayWatch now and discover the kind of joy circumstances can’t steal.

The OL Podcast: Episode 120 - Slow To Anger

What if the key to handling anger isn’t avoiding it—but learning how to pause?In this episode, Pastor Jared and Pastor DJ talk through what it really looks like to deal with anger in a healthy way. From the “power of the pause” to choosing the right moment and mindset, they unpack how we can respond with wisdom instead of reacting in the moment.We might not be able to control everything that happens to us—but we can control how we respond. And that can change everything in our relationships.If you’ve ever said, “that’s just how I am,” this conversation will challenge you to grow, slow down, and handle emotions in a healthier way.👇 Jump into the conversation and let us know—what helps you pause before reacting?

The OL Podcast: Episode 119 - Handling Sadness

Pastor Jared and Pastor DJ are back this week breaking down our weekend message on sadness—what it is, why we feel it, and how God actually meets us in it.We often try to avoid or fix our emotions, but what if sadness isn’t something to run from? In this conversation, they unpack Psalm 42, talk honestly about emotional health, and share how bringing your real feelings to God can lead to healing.If you’ve ever struggled to process what you’re feeling, this one’s for you.