Best MPM Podcasts (2025)

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088: Freedom to Fail: Creating Champions Through Mental Performance with Ellie Cooper, MPM 42:39

3d ago42:39

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In this week's episode, I interviewed Ellie Cooper, a former Florida State University (FSU) softball player and the Director of Player Performance for FSU's softball team. She shared her experiences from struggling college freshman to mental performance coach and how the mental game transformed her athletic career and coaching philosophy. Episode H…

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S4 Ep8: The Supreme Court ruling on definition of "sex" 36:37

17d ago36:37

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The Supreme Court has recently determined that references to “sex” in the Equality Act means “biological sex”. Join our expert employment solicitors, Peter and Adrienne, tomorrow at 11 am as we run through what this judgment means for employers.By Employment Law 101

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My Enemy is my Friend 25:08

1d ago25:08

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Series: Friendship 101 At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.By MPM

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The Church Is My Friend 25:02

2d ago25:02

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Series: Friendship 101 At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.By MPM

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Jesus Calls Me Friend 25:02

3d ago25:02

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Series: Friendship 101 At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.By MPM

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Our Need to be Happy 24:55

4d ago24:55

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Series: Deep Dive At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.By MPM

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Our Need to be Right 25:01

5d ago25:01

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Series: Deep Dive At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.By MPM

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Our Need to be Successful 24:57

8d ago24:57

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Series: Deep Dive At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.By MPM

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Our Need to be Needed 24:54

9d ago24:54

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Series: Deep Dive At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.By MPM

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Generational Good News 24:59

10d ago24:59

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Series: Summer School At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.By MPM

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087: How Mental Health Intersects with Mental Performance with Alex Hinger, LMHP 30:02

10d ago30:02

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month: In this week's episode, I share a parent workshop from 2023 with Alex (Madsen) Hinger, LMHP. We discussed the importance of mental health on and off the field for players and parents! Episode Highlights: • Breathing techniques provide immediate anxiety regulation • Reframing thoughts provides productive thinkin…

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Live by and for the Good News 25:02

11d ago25:02

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Sermon Series: Summer School At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.By MPM

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Good News Community 25:01

12d ago25:01

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Sermon Series: Summer School At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.By MPM

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No Fear of Man 24:52

15d ago24:52

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Sermon Series: His Gospel Is Peace At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.By MPM

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No Fear of Lack 24:54

16d ago24:54

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Sermon Series: His Gospel Is Peace At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.By MPM

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No Fear of Failure 25:01

17d ago25:01

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Sermon Series: His Gospel Is Peace At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.By MPM

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086: Why Waiting to Give Her Mental Skills is Prolonging Her Frustration (and yours as a parent!) 38:48

17d ago38:48

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Are you considering joining the Fearless Warrior Program? Then this week's episode is for you! I invited a few of our Fearless Parents to come and share the good, the bad, the skepticism, and all their doubts they had when first discovering Fearless. They share how the program helped their daughters both on and off the field and how much it helped …

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No Fear of the Future 25:07

18d ago25:07

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Sermon Series: His Gospel Is Peace At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.By MPM

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The #1 Softball Specific Mental Skills Training Resource 23:52

18d ago23:52

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What is the Fearless Warrior Program anyway? Tune in to find out more! https://www.fearlesswarriorprogram.com/join More ways to work with Fearless Fastpitch Learn about our proven Mental Skills Program, The Fearless Warrior Program Book a One on One Session for your Athlete Book a Mental Skills Workshop for your Team or Organization Follow us on So…

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Partnership 25:00

19d ago25:00

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Sermon Series: Greater Than Me At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.By MPM

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Identity 25:00

22d ago25:00

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Sermon Series: More than Me At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.By MPM

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Kingdom Minded 24:53

23d ago24:53

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Series: God & Country Galatians 3:26–29 At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.…

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Greater Than Relationships 24:59

24d ago24:59

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Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3Sermon Series: Greater ThanWhy Jesus is better than all you chase after…At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-…

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Greater Than Safety 24:59

25d ago24:59

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Scripture: James 4:13-15Sermon Series: Greater ThanWhy Jesus is better than all you chase after…At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-…

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Greater Than Wealth 25:30

26d ago25:30

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Scripture: 1 Tim. 6:6-10Sermon Series: Greater ThanWhy Jesus is better than all you chase after…At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-…

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Greater Than Me 25:00

29d ago25:00

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Scripture: Psalm 103:17Sermon Series: Greater ThanWhy Jesus is better than all you chase after…At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-4…

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The Warrior 25:05

1M ago25:05

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Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24Sermon Series: People of GodThe Church isn’t a building. It isn’t an organization or organized religion. It’s none of the things that you think it is. And until you understand—until you get—what it means to be the church you’ve no chance of getting what it means to be a Christian. Zero. Join us as we discover exactly wha…

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The Slave 25:00

1M ago25:00

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Scripture: Matt. 20:25-28; Romans 6; 1 Cor. 7Sermon Series: People of GodThe Church isn’t a building. It isn’t an organization or organized religion. It’s none of the things that you think it is. And until you understand—until you get—what it means to be the church you’ve no chance of getting what it means to be a Christian. Zero. Join us as we dis…

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085: Parent Questions Answered: Is HS ball worth it? What to do if coaches have favorites? How to help with nerves? And More! 51:04

1M ago51:04

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Coach Kara and I answer burning questions from parents about mindset challenges in sports. We discussed practical strategies to tackle common issues, from balancing coaching and parenting roles to managing game-day nervousness. • Mental skills training is preventative care, not a reactive solution • Controlling the controllable when facing frustrat…

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The Bride 25:17

1M ago25:17

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Scripture: Revelation 19:7-9; 21:1-2; 2 Cor. 11:2Sermon Series: People of GodThe Church isn’t a building. It isn’t an organization or organized religion. It’s none of the things that you think it is. And until you understand—until you get—what it means to be the church you’ve no chance of getting what it means to be a Christian. Zero. Join us as we…

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The Harlot 25:27

1M ago25:27

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Scripture: Hosea 3Sermon Series: People of GodThe Church isn’t a building. It isn’t an organization or organized religion. It’s none of the things that you think it is. And until you understand—until you get—what it means to be the church you’ve no chance of getting what it means to be a Christian. Zero. Join us as we discover exactly what the chur…

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Doubt 25:59

1M ago25:59

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Scripture: Luke 1:26-38; Deuteronomy 29:29Sermon Series: Spirituality in the ShadowsThere are seasons in life when the “clouds” gather, casting a shadow--of fear, anxiety, doubt, or despair--on everything. There are many who walk through life with hearts that are heavy, minds that are weary, and putting on smiles that are forced. The good news is t…

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Anxiety 25:31

1M ago25:31

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Scripture: Psalm 94:16-20; Proverbs 12:25Sermon Series: Spirituality in the ShadowsThere are seasons in life when the “clouds” gather, casting a shadow--of fear, anxiety, doubt, or despair--on everything. There are many who walk through life with hearts that are heavy, minds that are weary, and putting on smiles that are forced. The good news is th…

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Fear 25:00

1M ago25:00

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Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-10; John 16:33 Sermon Series: Spirituality in the ShadowsThere are seasons in life when the “clouds” gather, casting a shadow--of fear, anxiety, doubt, or despair--on everything. There are many who walk through life with hearts that are heavy, minds that are weary, and putting on smiles that are forced. The good news is that …

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084: How Nutrition Can Get You to the Next Level with Brooke Miller, RD, CLC 35:41

1M ago35:41

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Brooke Miller, a dietitian and former college softball pitcher, gives us the lowdown on how to take care of our bodies as athletes. She shares insights on athletic performance nutrition, the importance of fueling for success, and navigating identity transitions beyond sports. Episode Highlights: • Proper nutrition directly affects energy, brain fun…

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With Authority 25:29

1M ago25:29

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Scripture: Philippians 2:1–2:11Sermon Series: Authority IssuesWe all have authority issues. In these messages we’ll look at how our faith in Jesus is connected to our struggles with authority, and how the Gospel frees us to love those above us and bless those below us.At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through fait…

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Under Authority 26:01

1M ago26:01

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Scripture: 1 Peter 2:10–2:24Sermon Series: Authority IssuesWe all have authority issues. In these messages we’ll look at how our faith in Jesus is connected to our struggles with authority, and how the Gospel frees us to love those above us and bless those below us.At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith i…

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Theology of Authority 26:30

1M ago26:30

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Scripture: Galatians 5:13–5:26Sermon Series: Authority IssuesWe all have authority issues. In these messages we’ll look at how our faith in Jesus is connected to our struggles with authority, and how the Gospel frees us to love those above us and bless those below us.At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith…

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The Garden Tomb 25:59

1M ago25:59

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Scripture: Mark 15:42 - 16:8Series: The Week That Saved the WorldWhy Jesus is better than all you chase after…At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at St Mark Houston.org or cal…

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The High Priest 25:27

2M ago25:27

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Scripture: Mark 14:53-65Series: The Week That Saved the WorldWhy Jesus is better than all you chase after…At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at St Mark Houston.org or call us…

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083: How I Use Mental Skills to Fuel My Fitness Journey - Featured on The Real Life Runners Podcast with Angie Brown 1:03:20

2M ago1:03:20

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This week, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my fitness journey. I recently had a great conversation with my friend, Dr. Angie Brown, DPT, on her Real Life Runners podcast, where I explored how I utilize mental skills in the gym and the significant impact it's had on my approach to exercise as a busy mom and entrepreneur. Episode Highlights: • Fo…

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The Garden 25:00

2M ago25:00

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Scripture: Mark 14:26-52Series: The Week That Saved the WorldWhy Jesus is better than all you chase after…At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at St Mark Houston.org or call us…

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S4 Ep7: Employment law risks in a cost cutting era: common redundancy questions answered 41:03

2M ago41:03

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Last week our specialist employment lawyers Adrienne and Peter discussed common redundancy questions including: how long the process should last and what do we tell employees? what selection criteria can we use? what if an employee refuses to attend a consultation meeting?By Employment Law 101

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Entering Jerusalem 25:30

2M ago25:30

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Scripture: Mark 14:1-26Series: The Week That Saved the WorldWhy Jesus is better than all you chase after…At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at St Mark Houston.org or call us …

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Reconciliation 25:00

2M ago25:00

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Verses: Romans 12:14; 2 Cor. 5:16-20 Series: Next Level NeighboringThere’s more to being a good neighbor than simply not being a jerk. Sure, keeping your lawn mowed and your music down is a good start. But there’s so much more to being a great neighbor than being nice--especially if you’re a follower of Jesus. He calls those who bear his name to ta…

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Hospitality 25:57

2M ago25:57

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Scripture: Romans 12:9-13; Luke 5:27-32; Acts 16:33-34Sermon Series: Next Level NeighboringThere’s more to being a good neighbor than simply not being a jerk. Sure, keeping your lawn mowed and your music down is a good start. But there’s so much more to being a great neighbor than being nice--especially if you’re a follower of Jesus. He calls those…

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Love Over Liberty 26:00

2M ago26:00

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Scripture: Romans 12:5; John 1:1-5,14Sermon Series: IndivisibleIn this series, Matt examines the hope and freedom that Christians have apart from politics and how it frees us to be people of uncommon peace, joy, and wisdom in a polarized world.At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can …

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082: How Megan Faraimo Used Self-Talk to Propel Her Softball Career 29:47

2M ago29:47

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Megan Faraimo, a professional softball pitcher for the Toyota Red Terriers in Japan and Team USA silver medalist, shared her journey with our Warriors in our October 2024 Mentorship Call. She provides powerful insights into how mental skills have shaped her successful career despite facing continued challenges at every level. Episode Highlights: • …

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Political Like Jesus 24:57

2M ago24:57

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Scripture: 2 Cor 5:17, 19-20; 1 Peter 5:6Sermon Series: IndivisibleIn this series, Matt examines the hope and freedom that Christians have apart from politics and how it frees us to be people of uncommon peace, joy, and wisdom in a polarized world.At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we …

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Why Do Bad Things Happen 26:01

2M ago26:01

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Scripture: Psalm 13; Matthew 5:1-11Sermon Series: Arguing GodReligion and spirituality are increasingly sensitive topics, especially for the New Yorker. A person of faith often finds themselves, if it comes up at all, in a defensive position, and perhaps under-equipped to eloquently and lovingly “argue for God” with their friends or family. In this…

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