The Yellow Balloons Podcast

S 5 Ep 9: Stories

We continue exploring what it takes to live life as an epic journey. Our life is a story and stories are important. We will look into the nature and purpose of stories, the fundamentals that make up a story, and how it all applies to the decisions we are trying to make in our own lives. God likes stories. Life is full of them. Heroes and villains. Adam, Lucifer, Jesus. How will you live your story?

S 5 Ep 10: A Majestic Psalm

In this episode, we do a deep dive into Psalm 8. This incredible Psalm guides us through some of the most fundamental truths about life. It shows the reason God created us, who He created us to be, and why it matters. Psalm 8 casts us as stewards with significant responsibilities and as royalty in waiting. Life is about seeing the opportunities God has placed in front of us and taking advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to know God by faith.

S 5 Ep 11: A Deep Love

In this episode we explore the typical arc of a Christian journey. How does discipleship play out in a person’s life? Each story is unique, but there are some consistent elements that can help us as we navigate our unique journeys. Humans have an immense and inexhaustible need for love. And God loves us because he chooses to. We want to be loved and we also want to find something to love. A place to belong. A deeper understanding of how that plays out in our journey will help us navigate the journey well.

S 5 Ep 12: Once Lost

In this episode, we examine the story of the prodigal son. God is the perfect parent, always wanting what is best for us. He offers us love and belonging, built on the foundation of truth. If we follow the way of our Good Parent, listen to what He says, and make our choices with intention, we will be equipped to endure the struggles of this life and we will reign with God in the next.

S 5 Ep 13: Four Dreams

In this episode we explore the power of vision and what it means to see our dreams come true. We all are embedded with a picture of how things should be, a desire for broken things to be renewed, and a hope for a better tomorrow. This is our dream; the deepest desire of our hearts. There are four types of dreams people pursue - possessions, pleasures, praise, and position.. Each can be twisted for evil or used for good. What is the best way to achieve these dreams?

S 5 Ep 14: Dreams Come True

We pick up where we left off in the last episode, talking about the four dreams of mankind. We continue exploring the dream of position. Wrapping up our series on life as an epic journey, we talk about God’s desire to have reign with him. If we endure, we will receive crowns in heaven and be allowed to continue to participate in His Kingdom. In the end, what we really crave is royalty. And God wants that for us as well. To make our dreams come true, in the best way possible.

S 6 Ep 1: Famous Faiths

We begin a new series focused on the people mentioned in Hebrews 11, commonly known as The Hall of Faith. These Biblical characters are an example of how to live our life in a healthy, productive, and faithful manner. We begin the series by exploring how The Bible defines faith. The ultimate joy of any human is to please God. And Scripture itself says that one pathway for pleasing God is to exercise our faith.

S 6 Ep 2: Even Better

In this episode we start to move from The Bible’s general descriptions of faith into some of its most renowned examples. People like Abel and Enoch, who lived their lives with a focus on trusting God. There are some significant challenges to believing God really who He says He is. The reality of God is different, and better, than what we want Him to be. So, what does God say about Himself? The answer will help us to better understand where we are placing our faith.

S 6 Ep 3: Noah

We continue to look at the lives mentioned in The Hall of faith - found in Chapter 11 of The Book of Hebrews. With the aid of some New Testament reflections, we examine the life of Noah, a Biblical character who was asked by God to do some pretty crazy things. What does God have to teach us about obedience and trust through the story of Noah? What other lessons does the faith of Noah share that can help us live a life of faithful obedience?

S 6 Ep 4: The Cost of Faith

In this episode, we continue to look at the life of Noah. This man’s faith led to a radical obedience. Noah suffered for his faith; it was a risk and it cost him something. We will look at two structures - one in the shape of a triangle and the other in the design of a timeframe - that will help us to adopt a proper perspective. Because without a true perspective, we cannot adequately exercise our faith.