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Andy Sochor November 13, 2025

Does the Preacher Need a Sabbatical? (11/13/25)

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This week, we’re talking about whether or not a preacher needs a sabbatical. These have started to be talked about more in the religious world – particularly for those preachers/pastors who work with larger (and wealthier) churches. It refers to the practice of giving the preacher/pastor an extended break (often 2-3 months) to give him time to rest, recharge, then be ready to step back into his work with renewed energy and focus. Is this a good practice? What does the Bible teach that will help us with this question? We’re going to discuss that today.Continue Reading

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Andy Sochor December 5, 2024

The Seasonal Nature of Life (12/05/24)

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This week we’re talking about seasons. The previous episode was released on Thanksgiving day, which is the start of the “holiday season” in the U.S. That got me thinking about the seasonal nature of life. I don’t mean what we typically think of – the “stages” of life (youth, young adulthood, married, children, children grown, grandchildren, retirement, etc.). Instead, I’m thinking about the seasons that should naturally occur throughout the year which, thanks to modern technology, are easy to ignore. I want us to consider a few thoughts along these lines today.

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Andy Sochor December 29, 2022

Four Areas of Focus for the New Year (12.29.22)

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This week we’re talking about four areas of focus for the new year. Obviously, if we need to change our focus or make resolutions, we can do this ANY time. But the start of a new year can provide us with an extra bit of motivation to reset our priorities. These four areas are what I have been working on this year and will continue to do so in the new year. All of these are rooted in Scripture, so I’m sharing them here in hopes that you can find some way to apply these principles to your life moving forward.Continue Reading

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Andy Sochor July 13, 2022

Rest for the People of God

“Therefore let us be diligent to enter that rest, so that no one will fall, through following the same example of disobedience” (Hebrews 4:11).

In the verses leading up to the passage above, the Hebrew writer encouraged his readers to remain faithful in order to receive the promised rest. He reminded them of the example of their forefathers and how they did not remain faithful. He then warned them that they could also fall short of the rest that the Lord had promised.

These instructions and warnings provide an important lesson for us as well. So let us consider what the passage teaches us today.Continue Reading

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Andy Sochor September 30, 2020

What the Bible Says about Sleep

Sleep is one of the few activities in which all humans participate. Our health, mood, mental ability, and performance of tasks depend on the quantity and quality of our sleep.

The Bible speaks of sleep – both literally and figuratively. In this article, we are going to consider four types of sleep discussed in the Scriptures.Continue Reading

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Andy Sochor July 16, 2019

Busyness (Season 13, Episode 11)

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Busyness (Season 13, Episode 11)

In this season, we’re discussing social issues – problems that are facing our society and what the Bible has to say about these issues.

Busyness is familiar to all of us. It is the condition in which we have a great deal to do. This could be due to actual responsibilities, perceived duties, self-imposed obligations, and time-wasting activities.

Those who argue in favor of busyness will often do so by contrasting it laziness or idleness, even though these are not exact opposites. Those who view busyness as a virtue typically believe they are simply making the most of their time rather than wasting it.

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A recent study of parents with school-aged children found that families spend less than 45 minutes together on a typical weekday; 60% of parents describe their daily lives as “hectic.”
In 2016, the average employee in the United States worked 38.7 hours per week and 46.8 weeks per year. 40% regularly work more than 50 hours per week. 20% regularly work more than 60 hours per week.
A 2013 poll found that 40% of Americans get less than 7 hours of sleep a night.
Despite a busy and hectic schedule, the average adult in the United States spends almost 6 hours watching video (includes TV, DVD’s, streaming, apps, computer, etc.).
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