Walk Me Through This Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/walk-me-through-this Welcome to "Walk Me Through This," a podcast that consists of conversations with Pastor of Greenwich Presbyterian Church, Don Meeks, about different topics. Spitfire, Inc. f399db38-ca41-5c98-8408-0dfea394edb6 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:36:31 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:46:10 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/49QJIjy3M_33YE8hn_Ag1X4zyaNJa6UV3FToAsMnGVg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE0NjcyLzE2MDA4/NzcyMzQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Walk Me Through This serial Samantha Spittle Welcome to "Walk Me Through This," a podcast that consists of conversations with Pastor of Greenwich Presbyterian Church, Don Meeks, about different topics. Welcome to "Walk Me Through This," a podcast that consists of conversations with Pastor of Greenwich Presbyterian Church, Don Meeks, about different topics.. Pastoral, Conversation, Christian, Christianity Samantha Spittle No No The Thing Is Never The Thing - Part 1 -- Introduction 1 1 The Thing Is Never The Thing - Part 1 -- Introduction full 3578ef84-cc14-4cd2-b828-9b3a36206b4f https://share.transistor.fm/s/3cd034d8 This is the first part of the conversation with Pastor Don Meeks titled, "The Thing Is Never The Thing."  In this episode, we introduce the concept of the podcast and introduce the topic of discussion.

]]> This is the first part of the conversation with Pastor Don Meeks titled, "The Thing Is Never The Thing."  In this episode, we introduce the concept of the podcast and introduce the topic of discussion.

]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:47:12 -0700 Samantha Spittle Samantha Spittle 1329 This is the first part of the conversation with Pastor Don Meeks titled, "The Thing Is Never The Thing." In this episode, we introduce the concept of the podcast and introduce the topic of discussion. This is the first part of the conversation with Pastor Don Meeks titled, "The Thing Is Never The Thing." In this episode, we introduce the concept of the podcast and introduce the topic of discussion. Pastoral, Conversation, Christian, Christianity No The Thing Is Never The Thing - Part 2 -- The Thing Is NOT The Thing 1 1 The Thing Is Never The Thing - Part 2 -- The Thing Is NOT The Thing full e9108f3b-b3ab-4941-b974-8e229622179c https://share.transistor.fm/s/614340a1 This is the second part of the conversation with Pastor Don Meeks titled, "The Thing Is Never The Thing."  In this episode, we delve into the idea that The Thing is NOT The Thing.

]]> This is the second part of the conversation with Pastor Don Meeks titled, "The Thing Is Never The Thing."  In this episode, we delve into the idea that The Thing is NOT The Thing.

]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:50:29 -0700 Samantha Spittle Samantha Spittle 710 This is the second part of the conversation with Pastor Don Meeks titled, "The Thing Is Never The Thing." In this episode, we delve into the idea that The Thing is NOT The Thing. This is the second part of the conversation with Pastor Don Meeks titled, "The Thing Is Never The Thing." In this episode, we delve into the idea that The Thing is NOT The Thing. Pastoral, Conversation, Christian, Christianity No The Thing Is Never The Thing - Part 3 -- Brokenness VS Blessedness 1 1 The Thing Is Never The Thing - Part 3 -- Brokenness VS Blessedness full 8dc40338-749b-433d-ad74-c2de0509bae8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a29d4c83 This is the third part of the conversation with Pastor Don Meeks titled, "The Thing Is Never The Thing."  In this episode, we talk about the dichotomy of Brokenness vs Blessedness.

]]> This is the third part of the conversation with Pastor Don Meeks titled, "The Thing Is Never The Thing."  In this episode, we talk about the dichotomy of Brokenness vs Blessedness.

]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:52:34 -0700 Samantha Spittle Samantha Spittle 867 This is the third part of the conversation with Pastor Don Meeks titled, "The Thing Is Never The Thing." In this episode, we talk about the dichotomy of Brokenness vs Blessedness. This is the third part of the conversation with Pastor Don Meeks titled, "The Thing Is Never The Thing." In this episode, we talk about the dichotomy of Brokenness vs Blessedness. Pastoral, Conversation, Christian, Christianity No The Thing Is Never The Thing - Part 4 -- Embrace The Bad 1 1 The Thing Is Never The Thing - Part 4 -- Embrace The Bad full d0d9419b-578b-449f-897e-d74fc89dec32 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9346758 This is the fourth part of the conversation with Pastor Don Meeks titled, "The Thing Is Never The Thing."  In this episode, we explore the benefits of what it is to Embrace The Bad.

]]> This is the fourth part of the conversation with Pastor Don Meeks titled, "The Thing Is Never The Thing."  In this episode, we explore the benefits of what it is to Embrace The Bad.

]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:54:59 -0700 Samantha Spittle Samantha Spittle 1089 This is the fourth part of the conversation with Pastor Don Meeks titled, "The Thing Is Never The Thing." In this episode, we explore the benefits of what it is to Embrace The Bad. This is the fourth part of the conversation with Pastor Don Meeks titled, "The Thing Is Never The Thing." In this episode, we explore the benefits of what it is to Embrace The Bad. Pastoral, Conversation, Christian, Christianity No The Thing Is Never The Thing - Part 5 -- Now What? 1 1 The Thing Is Never The Thing - Part 5 -- Now What? full 21d489de-54bd-4644-a1d8-bc4b5d89bc7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/854d5e2d This is the fifth part (and conclusion) of the conversation with Pastor Don Meeks titled, "The Thing Is Never The Thing."  In this episode, we wrap up the conversation by answering the question, "Now What?"

]]> This is the fifth part (and conclusion) of the conversation with Pastor Don Meeks titled, "The Thing Is Never The Thing."  In this episode, we wrap up the conversation by answering the question, "Now What?"

]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:57:24 -0700 Samantha Spittle Samantha Spittle 1959 This is the fifth part (and conclusion) of the conversation with Pastor Don Meeks titled, "The Thing Is Never The Thing." In this episode, we wrap up the conversation by answering the question, "Now What?" This is the fifth part (and conclusion) of the conversation with Pastor Don Meeks titled, "The Thing Is Never The Thing." In this episode, we wrap up the conversation by answering the question, "Now What?" Pastoral, Conversation, Christian, Christianity No How Do You Know You're Doing The Work? - Part 1: What Is "The Work?" 2 2 How Do You Know You're Doing The Work? - Part 1: What Is "The Work?" full 542fd1c6-1743-40fc-8bad-ceedbfa70962 https://share.transistor.fm/s/853ade22 The second part of Walk Me Through This is called "How Do You Know You're Doing The Work?"  This four-part series continues the conversation that started in part one (The Thing is Not The Thing) by getting into the concept of "doing the work."  In Part 1, we explore what the "work" actually is.  "Donny Downer" starts us easy in a conversation that just starts to scratch the surface of what "the work" is.

]]> The second part of Walk Me Through This is called "How Do You Know You're Doing The Work?"  This four-part series continues the conversation that started in part one (The Thing is Not The Thing) by getting into the concept of "doing the work."  In Part 1, we explore what the "work" actually is.  "Donny Downer" starts us easy in a conversation that just starts to scratch the surface of what "the work" is.

]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:15:51 -0800 Samantha Spittle Samantha Spittle 1348 The second part of Walk Me Through This is called "How Do You Know You're Doing The Work?" This four-part series continues the conversation that started in part one (The Thing is Not The Thing) by getting into the concept of "doing the work." In Part 1, we explore what the "work" actually is. "Donny Downer" starts us easy in a conversation that just starts to scratch the surface of what "the work" is. The second part of Walk Me Through This is called "How Do You Know You're Doing The Work?" This four-part series continues the conversation that started in part one (The Thing is Not The Thing) by getting into the concept of "doing the work." In Part 1, Pastoral, Conversation, Christian, Christianity No How Do You Know You're Doing The Work? - Part 2: How You Know You're NOT Doing The Work 2 2 How Do You Know You're Doing The Work? - Part 2: How You Know You're NOT Doing The Work full 21c8ee04-cdf6-40a6-8660-1b814b3a2345 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbc55dc9 The second part of Walk Me Through This is called "How Do You Know You're Doing The Work?"  This four-part series continues the conversation that started in part one (The Thing is Not The Thing) by getting into the concept of "doing the work."  

In Part 2, we get into the questions that begin to answer the question, "how do you know you're doing the work?"  We begin first by turning the question around and instead asking, "how do you know you're NOT doing the work?"

]]> The second part of Walk Me Through This is called "How Do You Know You're Doing The Work?"  This four-part series continues the conversation that started in part one (The Thing is Not The Thing) by getting into the concept of "doing the work."  

In Part 2, we get into the questions that begin to answer the question, "how do you know you're doing the work?"  We begin first by turning the question around and instead asking, "how do you know you're NOT doing the work?"

]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:17:02 -0800 Samantha Spittle Samantha Spittle 1289 The second part of Walk Me Through This is called "How Do You Know You're Doing The Work?" This four-part series continues the conversation that started in part one (The Thing is Not The Thing) by getting into the concept of "doing the work." In Part 2, we get into the questions that begin to answer the question, "how do you know you're doing the work?" We begin first by turning the question around and instead asking, "how do you know you're NOT doing the work?" The second part of Walk Me Through This is called "How Do You Know You're Doing The Work?" This four-part series continues the conversation that started in part one (The Thing is Not The Thing) by getting into the concept of "doing the work." In Par Pastoral, Conversation, Christian, Christianity No How Do You Know You're Doing The Work? - Part 3: Where Does The Work Begin? 2 2 How Do You Know You're Doing The Work? - Part 3: Where Does The Work Begin? full 69ecf8c1-5961-4724-83f8-902d40a18df9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d217d266 The second part of Walk Me Through This is called "How Do You Know You're Doing The Work?"  This four-part series continues the conversation that started in part one (The Thing is Not The Thing) by getting into the concept of "doing the work."  

In Part 3, we begin to explore how to even get started on the daunting task of doing "the work."  You've got to start somewhere, right?

]]> The second part of Walk Me Through This is called "How Do You Know You're Doing The Work?"  This four-part series continues the conversation that started in part one (The Thing is Not The Thing) by getting into the concept of "doing the work."  

In Part 3, we begin to explore how to even get started on the daunting task of doing "the work."  You've got to start somewhere, right?

]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:21:29 -0800 Samantha Spittle Samantha Spittle 2126 The second part of Walk Me Through This is called "How Do You Know You're Doing The Work?" This four-part series continues the conversation that started in part one (The Thing is Not The Thing) by getting into the concept of "doing the work." In Part 3, we begin to explore how to even get started on the daunting task of doing "the work." You've got to start somewhere, right? The second part of Walk Me Through This is called "How Do You Know You're Doing The Work?" This four-part series continues the conversation that started in part one (The Thing is Not The Thing) by getting into the concept of "doing the work." In Par Pastoral, Conversation, Christian, Christianity No How Do You Know You're Doing The Work? - Part 4: How Do We Enjoy The Work? 2 2 How Do You Know You're Doing The Work? - Part 4: How Do We Enjoy The Work? full 7ad11f22-d634-44bc-8585-49b8c9d09632 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1dbd83b The second part of Walk Me Through This is called "How Do You Know You're Doing The Work?"  This four-part series continues the conversation that started in part one (The Thing is Not The Thing) by getting into the concept of "doing the work."  

In Part 4, the conversation begins to focus on hope.  What's the point of doing all of this hard work if there's no hope?  Can we actually enjoy the work we need to do on ourselves?  The answer is yes, but the "how" gets explored here.

]]> The second part of Walk Me Through This is called "How Do You Know You're Doing The Work?"  This four-part series continues the conversation that started in part one (The Thing is Not The Thing) by getting into the concept of "doing the work."  

In Part 4, the conversation begins to focus on hope.  What's the point of doing all of this hard work if there's no hope?  Can we actually enjoy the work we need to do on ourselves?  The answer is yes, but the "how" gets explored here.

]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:24:18 -0800 Samantha Spittle Samantha Spittle 1410 The second part of Walk Me Through This is called "How Do You Know You're Doing The Work?" This four-part series continues the conversation that started in part one (The Thing is Not The Thing) by getting into the concept of "doing the work." In Part 4, the conversation begins to focus on hope. What's the point of doing all of this hard work if there's no hope? Can we actually enjoy the work we need to do on ourselves? The answer is yes, but the "how" gets explored here. The second part of Walk Me Through This is called "How Do You Know You're Doing The Work?" This four-part series continues the conversation that started in part one (The Thing is Not The Thing) by getting into the concept of "doing the work." In Par Pastoral, Conversation, Christian, Christianity No Three Dimensional Living - Part 1: We Are All Two-Dimensional 3 3 Three Dimensional Living - Part 1: We Are All Two-Dimensional full 5f1c4798-7219-4faa-a3b0-5f6ea9c6d198 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c385109b In this episode of Walk Me Through This, we discuss the concept of Three-Dimensional Living.  Samantha, Don, and Jeremy talk about what it means for a person to be two-dimensional and what it takes to become three-dimensional.  In this Part 1 of this episode, we go deep into how we are all two-dimensional people, what "hope" means for us, and calculated vulnerability (a.k.a. - low-risk disclosure).

]]> In this episode of Walk Me Through This, we discuss the concept of Three-Dimensional Living.  Samantha, Don, and Jeremy talk about what it means for a person to be two-dimensional and what it takes to become three-dimensional.  In this Part 1 of this episode, we go deep into how we are all two-dimensional people, what "hope" means for us, and calculated vulnerability (a.k.a. - low-risk disclosure).

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:04:04 -0800 Samantha Spittle Samantha Spittle 1367 In this episode of Walk Me Through This, we discuss the concept of Three-Dimensional Living. Samantha, Don, and Jeremy talk about what it means for a person to be two-dimensional and what it takes to become three-dimensional. In this Part 1 of this episode, we go deep into how we are all two-dimensional people, what "hope" means for us, and calculated vulnerability (a.k.a. - low-risk disclosure). In this episode of Walk Me Through This, we discuss the concept of Three-Dimensional Living. Samantha, Don, and Jeremy talk about what it means for a person to be two-dimensional and what it takes to become three-dimensional. In this Part 1 of this epis Pastoral, Conversation, Christian, Christianity No Three Dimensional Living - Part 2: We Are All Hypocrites 3 3 Three Dimensional Living - Part 2: We Are All Hypocrites full d47d524c-950f-474d-93f1-7e4b65fa7388 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9fec8458 In this episode of Walk Me Through This, we discuss the concept of Three-Dimensional Living.  Samantha, Don, and Jeremy talk about what it means for a person to be two-dimensional and what it takes to become three-dimensional.  In this Part 2 of this episode, we explore the original meaning of the word "hypocrite," and discover that we are all, in fact, hypocrites.

]]> In this episode of Walk Me Through This, we discuss the concept of Three-Dimensional Living.  Samantha, Don, and Jeremy talk about what it means for a person to be two-dimensional and what it takes to become three-dimensional.  In this Part 2 of this episode, we explore the original meaning of the word "hypocrite," and discover that we are all, in fact, hypocrites.

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:04:17 -0800 Samantha Spittle Samantha Spittle 1579 In this episode of Walk Me Through This, we discuss the concept of Three-Dimensional Living. Samantha, Don, and Jeremy talk about what it means for a person to be two-dimensional and what it takes to become three-dimensional. In this Part 2 of this episode, we explore the original meaning of the word "hypocrite," and discover that we are all, in fact, hypocrites. In this episode of Walk Me Through This, we discuss the concept of Three-Dimensional Living. Samantha, Don, and Jeremy talk about what it means for a person to be two-dimensional and what it takes to become three-dimensional. In this Part 2 of this epis Pastoral, Conversation, Christian, Christianity No Three Dimensional Living - Part 3: We Are All People-Pleasers 3 3 Three Dimensional Living - Part 3: We Are All People-Pleasers full c926eb52-0b06-4e36-ac0a-9380b5300f4d https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0419fa7 In this episode of Walk Me Through This, we discuss the concept of Three-Dimensional Living.  Samantha, Don, and Jeremy talk about what it means for a person to be two-dimensional and what it takes to become three-dimensional.  In this Part 3 of this episode, we enter the world of people-pleasing and how it is a major contributor to our bent on being two-dimensional beings.  Don explains the relationship between Jesus and the Pharisees, who were major people-pleasers.

]]> In this episode of Walk Me Through This, we discuss the concept of Three-Dimensional Living.  Samantha, Don, and Jeremy talk about what it means for a person to be two-dimensional and what it takes to become three-dimensional.  In this Part 3 of this episode, we enter the world of people-pleasing and how it is a major contributor to our bent on being two-dimensional beings.  Don explains the relationship between Jesus and the Pharisees, who were major people-pleasers.

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:04:26 -0800 Samantha Spittle Samantha Spittle 1991 In this episode of Walk Me Through This, we discuss the concept of Three-Dimensional Living. Samantha, Don, and Jeremy talk about what it means for a person to be two-dimensional and what it takes to become three-dimensional. In this Part 3 of this episode, we enter the world of people-pleasing and how it is a major contributor to our bent on being two-dimensional beings. Don explains the relationship between Jesus and the Pharisees, who were major people-pleasers. In this episode of Walk Me Through This, we discuss the concept of Three-Dimensional Living. Samantha, Don, and Jeremy talk about what it means for a person to be two-dimensional and what it takes to become three-dimensional. In this Part 3 of this epis Pastoral, Conversation, Christian, Christianity No Three Dimensional Living - Part 4: We All Should Have Hope 3 3 Three Dimensional Living - Part 4: We All Should Have Hope full e56a4760-20fd-400a-9396-b7898e758036 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2484ec54 In this episode of Walk Me Through This, we discuss the concept of Three-Dimensional Living.  Samantha, Don, and Jeremy talk about what it means for a person to be two-dimensional and what it takes to become three-dimensional.  In this final part, Part 4 of this episode, we conclude the discussion with how we can live into the hope of becoming more and more three-dimensional people over time.

]]> In this episode of Walk Me Through This, we discuss the concept of Three-Dimensional Living.  Samantha, Don, and Jeremy talk about what it means for a person to be two-dimensional and what it takes to become three-dimensional.  In this final part, Part 4 of this episode, we conclude the discussion with how we can live into the hope of becoming more and more three-dimensional people over time.

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:04:35 -0800 Samantha Spittle Samantha Spittle 2042 In this episode of Walk Me Through This, we discuss the concept of Three-Dimensional Living. Samantha, Don, and Jeremy talk about what it means for a person to be two-dimensional and what it takes to become three-dimensional. In this final part, Part 4 of this episode, we conclude the discussion with how we can live into the hope of becoming more and more three-dimensional people over time. In this episode of Walk Me Through This, we discuss the concept of Three-Dimensional Living. Samantha, Don, and Jeremy talk about what it means for a person to be two-dimensional and what it takes to become three-dimensional. In this final part, Part 4 Pastoral, Conversation, Christian, Christianity No 2020, A Year In Review - Part 1: Is This The Apocalypse? 4 4 2020, A Year In Review - Part 1: Is This The Apocalypse? full 3691d9c5-012c-4c26-83ff-3aeedc817054 https://share.transistor.fm/s/78fc6024 Samantha and Don sit down to discuss the year 2020.  The first part talks about what the word "Apocalypse" means, and how we all have our own apocalyptic moments in our lives.

]]> Samantha and Don sit down to discuss the year 2020.  The first part talks about what the word "Apocalypse" means, and how we all have our own apocalyptic moments in our lives.

]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0800 Samantha Spittle Samantha Spittle 935 Samantha and Don sit down to discuss the year 2020. The first part talks about what the word "Apocalypse" means, and how we all have our own apocalyptic moments in our lives. Samantha and Don sit down to discuss the year 2020. The first part talks about what the word "Apocalypse" means, and how we all have our own apocalyptic moments in our lives. Pastoral, Conversation, Christian, Christianity No 2020, A Year In Review - Part 2: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable 4 4 2020, A Year In Review - Part 2: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable full bb975ed4-db19-42c2-a8a9-4d6a4aa73c3d https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5b4082d In the second part, Samantha and Don get into the idea of being comfortable with being uncomfortable.  As Don says, "this is how patience forms."

]]> In the second part, Samantha and Don get into the idea of being comfortable with being uncomfortable.  As Don says, "this is how patience forms."

]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2021 05:10:00 -0800 Samantha Spittle Samantha Spittle 826 In the second part, Samantha and Don get into the idea of being comfortable with being uncomfortable. As Don says, "this is how patience forms." In the second part, Samantha and Don get into the idea of being comfortable with being uncomfortable. As Don says, "this is how patience forms." Pastoral, Conversation, Christian, Christianity No 2020, A Year In Review - Part 3: Character Formation In A Pandemic 4 4 2020, A Year In Review - Part 3: Character Formation In A Pandemic full 514a51e1-114f-4321-8f67-30dfd23f9dfc https://share.transistor.fm/s/51d35599 In the third part, Samantha and Don talk about what it means to build character in a pandemic.  Parenting is one of the areas where many of us need some help so that we can learn how to build character in our children now to be better people later in life.

]]> In the third part, Samantha and Don talk about what it means to build character in a pandemic.  Parenting is one of the areas where many of us need some help so that we can learn how to build character in our children now to be better people later in life.

]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2021 05:20:00 -0800 Samantha Spittle Samantha Spittle 752 In the third part, Samantha and Don talk about what it means to build character in a pandemic. Parenting is one of the areas where many of us need some help so that we can learn how to build character in our children now to be better people later in life. In the third part, Samantha and Don talk about what it means to build character in a pandemic. Parenting is one of the areas where many of us need some help so that we can learn how to build character in our children now to be better people later in life Pastoral, Conversation, Christian, Christianity No 2020, A Year In Review - Part 4: Go Get Your Black Beans 4 4 2020, A Year In Review - Part 4: Go Get Your Black Beans full 99eb6ed7-12f5-4d79-bf56-91b14b5c5885 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd613353 In part 4, Samantha and Don talk about how to develop resiliency and how resilience plays such a major role in our lives when hard times come.

]]> In part 4, Samantha and Don talk about how to develop resiliency and how resilience plays such a major role in our lives when hard times come.

]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2021 05:30:00 -0800 Samantha Spittle Samantha Spittle 951 In part 4, Samantha and Don talk about how to develop resiliency and how resilience plays such a major role in our lives when hard times come. In part 4, Samantha and Don talk about how to develop resiliency and how resilience plays such a major role in our lives when hard times come. Pastoral, Conversation, Christian, Christianity No 2020, A Year In Review - Part 5: This Isn't The End of the Road 4 4 2020, A Year In Review - Part 5: This Isn't The End of the Road full de935e41-23fc-4f6d-a9ed-0fb4135f46ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/3637ba69 In the conclusion of this series, "2020, A Year In Review," Samantha and Don wrap it up with a discussion about how this isn't the end of hard times in our lives.  They discuss the idea of leaning into the winces of pain we encounter and that Jesus meets us in our place of pain.

]]> In the conclusion of this series, "2020, A Year In Review," Samantha and Don wrap it up with a discussion about how this isn't the end of hard times in our lives.  They discuss the idea of leaning into the winces of pain we encounter and that Jesus meets us in our place of pain.

]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2021 05:40:00 -0800 Samantha Spittle Samantha Spittle 1544 In the conclusion of this series, "2020, A Year In Review," Samantha and Don wrap it up with a discussion about how this isn't the end of hard times in our lives. They discuss the idea of leaning into the winces of pain we encounter and that Jesus meets us in our place of pain. In the conclusion of this series, "2020, A Year In Review," Samantha and Don wrap it up with a discussion about how this isn't the end of hard times in our lives. They discuss the idea of leaning into the winces of pain we encounter and that Jesus meets Pastoral, Conversation, Christian, Christianity No Long Gaming - Part 1: Welcome to the Messy Middle 5 5 Long Gaming - Part 1: Welcome to the Messy Middle full d2fa8c17-4d94-408d-b2bc-3fd5e0b1cf40 https://share.transistor.fm/s/174111f7 In this episode of Walk Me Through This, Don and Samantha talk about "Long-Gaming."  Part 1 gets into the "Messy Middle," which is the area somewhere between "Once Upon A Time" and "Happily Ever After."

]]> In this episode of Walk Me Through This, Don and Samantha talk about "Long-Gaming."  Part 1 gets into the "Messy Middle," which is the area somewhere between "Once Upon A Time" and "Happily Ever After."

]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0700 Samantha Spittle Samantha Spittle 498 In this episode of Walk Me Through This, Don and Samantha talk about "Long-Gaming." Part 1 gets into the "Messy Middle," which is the area somewhere between "Once Upon A Time" and "Happily Ever After." In this episode of Walk Me Through This, Don and Samantha talk about "Long-Gaming." Part 1 gets into the "Messy Middle," which is the area somewhere between "Once Upon A Time" and "Happily Ever After." Pastoral, Conversation, Christian, Christianity No Long Gaming - Part 2: God Is The Ultimate "Long-Gamer" 5 5 Long Gaming - Part 2: God Is The Ultimate "Long-Gamer" full 6ccecaca-27f5-4ad8-b7b7-ba3e06411662 https://share.transistor.fm/s/95206a47 In Part 2 of "Long Gaming," Samantha and Don talk about how God is the ultimate "long-gamer."  God is the great "I Am," and He is "who was, and is, and is to come."

]]> In Part 2 of "Long Gaming," Samantha and Don talk about how God is the ultimate "long-gamer."  God is the great "I Am," and He is "who was, and is, and is to come."

]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:01:00 -0700 Samantha Spittle Samantha Spittle 1181 In Part 2 of "Long Gaming," Samantha and Don talk about how God is the ultimate "long-gamer." God is the great "I Am," and He is "who was, and is, and is to come." In Part 2 of "Long Gaming," Samantha and Don talk about how God is the ultimate "long-gamer." God is the great "I Am," and He is "who was, and is, and is to come." Pastoral, Conversation, Christian, Christianity No Long Gaming - Part 3: The "Purpose" Mentality; Getting Perspective 5 5 Long Gaming - Part 3: The "Purpose" Mentality; Getting Perspective full 7dc43455-060a-4a33-9a7d-b2fe1cfa953a https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3778717 In Part 3, Don and Samantha discuss purpose and perspective.  Long-gaming relies on these two key things, so we should all aim to have the "purpose" mentality, which means that we need to gain perspective on life's journey.

]]> In Part 3, Don and Samantha discuss purpose and perspective.  Long-gaming relies on these two key things, so we should all aim to have the "purpose" mentality, which means that we need to gain perspective on life's journey.

]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:02:00 -0700 Samantha Spittle Samantha Spittle 1067 In Part 3, Don and Samantha discuss purpose and perspective. Long-gaming relies on these two key things, so we should all aim to have the "purpose" mentality, which means that we need to gain perspective on life's journey. In Part 3, Don and Samantha discuss purpose and perspective. Long-gaming relies on these two key things, so we should all aim to have the "purpose" mentality, which means that we need to gain perspective on life's journey. Pastoral, Conversation, Christian, Christianity No Long Gaming - Part 4: What Happened To The Hands And Feet of Jesus? 5 5 Long Gaming - Part 4: What Happened To The Hands And Feet of Jesus? full f79b211b-b857-45ae-a39f-e25c66c9d097 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a391497d Samantha and Don discuss what it really means to be a Christian in Part 4.  Part of long-gaming involves understanding that we all have our crosses to bear in life and if we are to be "like Jesus" in all ways, we are going to go through some hard times.  The hands and feet of Jesus involve the messy parts of life, but sometimes we only want the "happy" parts of Jesus.

]]> Samantha and Don discuss what it really means to be a Christian in Part 4.  Part of long-gaming involves understanding that we all have our crosses to bear in life and if we are to be "like Jesus" in all ways, we are going to go through some hard times.  The hands and feet of Jesus involve the messy parts of life, but sometimes we only want the "happy" parts of Jesus.

]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:03:00 -0700 Samantha Spittle Samantha Spittle 1091 Samantha and Don discuss what it really means to be a Christian in Part 4. Part of long-gaming involves understanding that we all have our crosses to bear in life and if we are to be "like Jesus" in all ways, we are going to go through some hard times. The hands and feet of Jesus involve the messy parts of life, but sometimes we only want the "happy" parts of Jesus. Samantha and Don discuss what it really means to be a Christian in Part 4. Part of long-gaming involves understanding that we all have our crosses to bear in life and if we are to be "like Jesus" in all ways, we are going to go through some hard times. Pastoral, Conversation, Christian, Christianity No Long Gaming - Part 5: 2 Minutes, 2 Hours, 2 Days, 2 Weeks, 2 Months, 2 Years 5 5 Long Gaming - Part 5: 2 Minutes, 2 Hours, 2 Days, 2 Weeks, 2 Months, 2 Years full ede36d77-1310-455f-90d6-8b320d31d8e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6474cb18 In the conclusion of their discussion about "Long-Gaming," Samantha and Don talk about what it means to keep running to Christ.  The long-game mentality for any hard situation can be, "let me get through the next 2 minutes," then, "let me get through the next 2 hours," then, "let me get through the next 2 days," and so on.  This is a great strategy to learn how to long-game ANYTHING.

]]> In the conclusion of their discussion about "Long-Gaming," Samantha and Don talk about what it means to keep running to Christ.  The long-game mentality for any hard situation can be, "let me get through the next 2 minutes," then, "let me get through the next 2 hours," then, "let me get through the next 2 days," and so on.  This is a great strategy to learn how to long-game ANYTHING.

]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:04:00 -0700 Samantha Spittle Samantha Spittle 1171 In the conclusion of their discussion about "Long-Gaming," Samantha and Don talk about what it means to keep running to Christ. The long-game mentality for any hard situation can be, "let me get through the next 2 minutes," then, "let me get through the next 2 hours," then, "let me get through the next 2 days," and so on. This is a great strategy to learn how to long-game ANYTHING. In the conclusion of their discussion about "Long-Gaming," Samantha and Don talk about what it means to keep running to Christ. The long-game mentality for any hard situation can be, "let me get through the next 2 minutes," then, "let me get through the Pastoral, Conversation, Christian, Christianity No