Darrell Coats, Interim Minister

02/06/2024

Shall I spill the tea on one of my FFFs? (Formative female friendships, that is.) Way back when, I used to be buddies with someone who was all about the mind games.  Oh yeah, and this might not surprise you, but she was a total and complete narcissist. And yet she had her hooks in … Continue read...

12/21/2023

Even after 58 years, A Charlie Brown Christmas remains one my favorite Christmas specials.

The Peanuts special is the most overtly Christian TV holiday classic. So why does it speak to me so deeply?

12/20/2023

Does this bring back memories. One of my all time favorite songs from one of my favorite groups...The Moody Blues.

1968...... #61 U.S. Billboard Hot 100, #42 UK Singles ChartLP version with "Departure" intro.Original video edited and remastered with HQ stereo sound."Ride M...

11/22/2023

Happy World Hello Day!

11/14/2023

A very revealing interview with a former leader of the Southern Baptist Church who explains from his perspective why culture is rejecting the church. And surprisingly, it is not hypocrisy.

Russell Moore joins Carey to discuss leaving the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC).Russell talks about being tried for 'heresy,' why 'normal' leaders have st...

11/08/2023

If you have never heard of Hank Schyma better known as "Pecos Hank" you need to be introduced to him. Pecos Hank is without doubt one of the most fearless and best tornado chasers in the country. His videos of tornadoes are second to none. He has an unparalleled passion for chasing tornadoes and recording them and has nearly been killed several times by rain-wrapped tornadoes which you usually can't see because they are hidden by heavy rain. This video tells his story.

Some people hunt deer. Some hunt tornadoes. Being a storm chaser takes Pecos Hank to places he never thought he’d go otherwise, like getting a be...

11/01/2023

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07/25/2023

The system of ocean currents that regulates the climate for a swath of the planet could collapse sooner than expected, a new analysis found.

07/20/2023

Become a Supporting Member! ► http://academyofideas.com/members/Access the transcript and art used in the video:https://academyofideas.com/2023/07/the-psycho...

07/03/2023

Too many churches are operating with a scarcity mindset. And it's strangling those churches' opportunities for growth.

06/28/2023

Pastors and other leaders are under tremendous stress and anxiety today with the fast paced changes happening in our world and our churches. Carey Nieuwhof, a pastor, church consultant, and author offers some practices which can help reduce stress.

Every leader I know is under more stress (and closer to burnout) than we've ever been at this point in leadership. How do you cope?