Humble Bold https://www.graceorange.org no en-us ℗ & © 2024 Grace Church of Orange: Orange, CA Grace Church of Orange: Orange, CA Mike Sciarra, pastor at Grace Church of Orange, hosts the Humble Bold Podcast. The main idea is in the title: to help believers pursue both genuine humility and courageous boldness in their daily lives as they walk with the Lord. Mike Sciarra, pastor at Grace Church of Orange, hosts the Humble Bold Podcast. The main idea is in the title: to help believers pursue both genuine humility and courageous boldness in their daily lives as they walk with the Lord. Tanner Liles tliles@graceorange.org End Times Views https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-03-26/end-times-views Mike Sciarra While not essential to salvation, our view of the end times is important. It is mentioned in scripture for a reason. And it wouldn't be so much an issue if the only people involved were God and self. But it is important to be able to navigate others views of the end times as well. In today's episode, Pastor Mike helps us wade through what we should try and avoid in order to keep our focus on the main thing! While not essential to salvation, our view of the end times is important. It is mentioned in scripture for a reason. And it wouldn't be so much an issue if the only people involved were God and self. But it is important to be able to navigate others views of the end times as well. In today's episode, Pastor Mike helps us wade through what we should try and avoid in order to keep our focus on the main thing! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-03-26/end-times-views Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0700 Where Should I Take the Gospel? https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-03-19/where-should-i-take-the-gospel Mike Sciarra Christians of all locations, backgrounds and length will usually find themselves asking this same question; "Where do I take the Gospel?" Is a long term missions trip, far from your comfort zone the ONLY valid place to take the gospel? In today's episode, Pastor Mike shares some encouragement intended to help you, share the Gospel! Christians of all locations, backgrounds and length will usually find themselves asking this same question; "Where do I take the Gospel?" Is a long term missions trip, far from your comfort zone the ONLY valid place to take the gospel? In today's episode, Pastor Mike shares some encouragement intended to help you, share the Gospel! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-03-19/where-should-i-take-the-gospel Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0700 When You're Feeling Insecure https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-03-12/when-youre-feeling-insecure Mike Sciarra Feeling insecure is simply apart of the human condition. We all wrestle with this feeling to one degree or another. But how should we respond as Christians when feeling this way or worse? Pastor Mike in today's episode shows us how we should respond biblically and in a Christ honoring way. Feeling insecure is simply apart of the human condition. We all wrestle with this feeling to one degree or another. But how should we respond as Christians when feeling this way or worse? Pastor Mike in today's episode shows us how we should respond biblically and in a Christ honoring way. https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-03-12/when-youre-feeling-insecure Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0700 When You Have Been Sinned Against https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-03-05/when-you-have-been-sinned-against Mike Sciarra It is a reality that we all have to come to terms with, you will sin against your brothers and sisters in Christ, and you will be sinned against. So today Pastor Mike is going to help us work thought how Christians should react when sinned against. It is a reality that we all have to come to terms with, you will sin against your brothers and sisters in Christ, and you will be sinned against. So today Pastor Mike is going to help us work thought how Christians should react when sinned against. https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-03-05/when-you-have-been-sinned-against Tue, 5 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0800 Does Jesus Get Us? Pt.2 https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-02-27/does-jesus-get-us-pt-2 Mike Sciarra In a follow up episode to talking about the "He Get's Us" campaign, Pastor Mike shares his thoughts and responses in a more organized format in an attempt to help you consider these things humbly and boldly! In a follow up episode to talking about the "He Get's Us" campaign, Pastor Mike shares his thoughts and responses in a more organized format in an attempt to help you consider these things humbly and boldly! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-02-27/does-jesus-get-us-pt-2 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0800 Does Jesus Get Us? https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-02-20/does-jesus-get-us Mike Sciarra The "He Gets Us" campaign has been around for a few years now, but has grabbed a lot of attention in the past couple of weeks because of a big ad campaign. So thoughtful, sincere Christians have stopped an asked, "Does Jesus really get us?" What is the goal of this campaign? How should we approach this? Is it as benign or harmful as some claim? Pastor Mike shares his thoughts on how to approach "He Gets Us". The "He Gets Us" campaign has been around for a few years now, but has grabbed a lot of attention in the past couple of weeks because of a big ad campaign. So thoughtful, sincere Christians have stopped an asked, "Does Jesus really get us?" What is the goal of this campaign? How should we approach this? Is it as benign or harmful as some claim? Pastor Mike shares his thoughts on how to approach "He Gets Us". https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-02-20/does-jesus-get-us Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0800 When You Have Sinned Against Someone https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-02-13/when-you-have-sinned-against-someone Mike Sciarra We tend to be all too eager to talk about and share how other people have offended or sinned against us. But how often are we willing to admit that we have sinned against our brother or sister. In today's episode, Pastor Mike gives us the God honoring and Biblical way to address this problem! We tend to be all too eager to talk about and share how other people have offended or sinned against us. But how often are we willing to admit that we have sinned against our brother or sister. In today's episode, Pastor Mike gives us the God honoring and Biblical way to address this problem! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-02-13/when-you-have-sinned-against-someone Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0800 When Using Biblical Discernment https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-02-06/when-using-biblical-discernment Mike Sciarra We often hear discussion of Biblical discernment and how important it is. But what exactly is it? How is it necessary for a healthy Christian life? In today's episode, Pastor Mike helps explain what good biblical discernment is, and how important it is for us! We often hear discussion of Biblical discernment and how important it is. But what exactly is it? How is it necessary for a healthy Christian life? In today's episode, Pastor Mike helps explain what good biblical discernment is, and how important it is for us! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-02-06/when-using-biblical-discernment Tue, 6 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0800 Genuine Repentance https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-01-30/genuine-repentance Mike Sciarra The question of genuine repentance is one that has been asked by new and mature believers alike for ages. We want to be sure of profession of faith and repentance from sin are true or real. So what does genuine repentance look like? n todays episode Pastor Mike helps us work through some of these thoughts with scripture. The question of genuine repentance is one that has been asked by new and mature believers alike for ages. We want to be sure of profession of faith and repentance from sin are true or real. So what does genuine repentance look like? n todays episode Pastor Mike helps us work through some of these thoughts with scripture. https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-01-30/genuine-repentance Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0800 When a Loved One Dies https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-01-23/when-a-loved-one-dies Mike Sciarra Ministering to friends and family after a loss, or even figuring out how to process everything ourselves when we face this tragedy is simply put, difficult. It requires a unique humility and boldness. In today's episode, Pastor Mike gives some helpful bible based advice on how to manage these difficult seasons. Ministering to friends and family after a loss, or even figuring out how to process everything ourselves when we face this tragedy is simply put, difficult. It requires a unique humility and boldness. In today's episode, Pastor Mike gives some helpful bible based advice on how to manage these difficult seasons. https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-01-23/when-a-loved-one-dies Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0800 Loving Truth https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-01-16/loving-truth Mike Sciarra What does it mean to "Love truth"? Why is it important for a Christian, and why does scripture make such a big deal of it? In today's episode, Pastor Mike shares why this is such an important issue for believers to handle with both humility, and boldness. What does it mean to "Love truth"? Why is it important for a Christian, and why does scripture make such a big deal of it? In today's episode, Pastor Mike shares why this is such an important issue for believers to handle with both humility, and boldness. https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-01-16/loving-truth Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0800 When Overwhelmed with Choices https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-01-09/when-overwhelmed-with-choices Mike Sciarra The world we live in is undoubtably oversaturated in media on just about any given topic. Everyone has a show, podcast or book they want you to partake in or purchase! And media relating to the Bible or Christian living is no exception! The choices are never ending! When is it, too much? And do you have the self control, or the presence of mind to know when you are simply consuming too much content? In today's episode, Pastor Mike shares some thoughts and helpful advice to avoid falling into the trap! The world we live in is undoubtably oversaturated in media on just about any given topic. Everyone has a show, podcast or book they want you to partake in or purchase! And media relating to the Bible or Christian living is no exception! The choices are never ending! When is it, too much? And do you have the self control, or the presence of mind to know when you are simply consuming too much content? In today's episode, Pastor Mike shares some thoughts and helpful advice to avoid falling into the trap! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-01-09/when-overwhelmed-with-choices Tue, 9 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0800 When You're Going Through a Storm Pt.2 https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-01-02/when-youre-going-through-a-storm-pt-2 Mike Sciarra In this follow up to our previous episode, Pastor Mike continues his thoughts on navigating storms in relationships and ministry. Here he shares helpful advice to keep yourself grounded in what is true and actually helpful! The Lord disciplines those whom He loves! In this follow up to our previous episode, Pastor Mike continues his thoughts on navigating storms in relationships and ministry. Here he shares helpful advice to keep yourself grounded in what is true and actually helpful! The Lord disciplines those whom He loves! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2024-01-02/when-youre-going-through-a-storm-pt-2 Tue, 2 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0800 When You're Going Through A Storm Pt.1 https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-12-26/when-youre-going-through-a-storm-pt-1 Mike Sciarra Weathering storms in life is inevitable. It isn't exclusive to those who follow Christ or not. In today's episode Pastor Mike shares about going through storms specifically relational storms or storms in relation to ministry, and not falling apart! Weathering storms in life is inevitable. It isn't exclusive to those who follow Christ or not. In today's episode Pastor Mike shares about going through storms specifically relational storms or storms in relation to ministry, and not falling apart! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-12-26/when-youre-going-through-a-storm-pt-1 Tue, 26 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0800 When Your Mind Needs to be Renewed https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-12-19/when-your-mind-needs-to-be-renewed Mike Sciarra We are in need of refreshing and renewal. From the newest believers, to the most mature. There is no escaping that fact. in today's episode, Pastor Mike takes us on a small stroll through Romans 12:1-2 an shares the importance of having our minds renewed! We are in need of refreshing and renewal. From the newest believers, to the most mature. There is no escaping that fact. in today's episode, Pastor Mike takes us on a small stroll through Romans 12:1-2 an shares the importance of having our minds renewed! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-12-19/when-your-mind-needs-to-be-renewed Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0800 When Deciding Between Taking Action & Doing Nothing https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-12-12/when-deciding-between-taking-action-doing-nothing Mike Sciarra Deciding when to take action or not get involved is always a tricky decision to weight out. But sometimes as a believer, with Christ and His Glory in mind, it can be even harder to decide what to do! In today's episode, Pastor Mike shares his thoughts on how to work through the situation! Deciding when to take action or not get involved is always a tricky decision to weight out. But sometimes as a believer, with Christ and His Glory in mind, it can be even harder to decide what to do! In today's episode, Pastor Mike shares his thoughts on how to work through the situation! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-12-12/when-deciding-between-taking-action-doing-nothing Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0800 When You Are Angry https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-12-05/when-you-are-angry Mike Sciarra We all get angry at some point. Some of us faster and more often than others. But is there a time when it is okay to be angry? And how does the believer who wants to live a life according to scripture handle anger when it arises? In today's episode, Pastor Mike shares some thoughts to help you think through the topic! We all get angry at some point. Some of us faster and more often than others. But is there a time when it is okay to be angry? And how does the believer who wants to live a life according to scripture handle anger when it arises? In today's episode, Pastor Mike shares some thoughts to help you think through the topic! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-12-05/when-you-are-angry Tue, 5 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0800 Looking Forward to Christmas https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-11-28/looking-forward-to-christmas Mike Sciarra With Thanksgiving now behind us many of us have shifted our focus to the fast approaching Christmas. In today's episode Pastor Mike shares some his thoughts on moving from one holiday to the next. With Thanksgiving now behind us many of us have shifted our focus to the fast approaching Christmas. In today's episode Pastor Mike shares some his thoughts on moving from one holiday to the next. https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-11-28/looking-forward-to-christmas Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0800 Doing Thanksgiving Devotionals https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-11-21/doing-thanksgiving-devotionals Mike Sciarra Did you grow up doing devotionals at Thanksgiving? Have you introduced them to your families yearly celebrations tradition? But what do you do if you're at someone else's home for Thanksgiving? In today's episode, Pastor Mike shares his thoughts on how to graciously but boldly bring the word of God to our friends and family on a day like Thanksgiving! Did you grow up doing devotionals at Thanksgiving? Have you introduced them to your families yearly celebrations tradition? But what do you do if you're at someone else's home for Thanksgiving? In today's episode, Pastor Mike shares his thoughts on how to graciously but boldly bring the word of God to our friends and family on a day like Thanksgiving! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-11-21/doing-thanksgiving-devotionals Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0800 Your Daily Worship https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-11-14/your-daily-worship Mike Sciarra Worship is so much more than weekly corporate singing of songs, music with biblical and theological truths being proclaimed. Worship is daily! Worship is opening the word of God. Worship is for every day, even our holidays! In today's episode Pastor Mike shares his thoughts on daily worship, while we keep the upcoming Thanksgiving in mind! Worship is so much more than weekly corporate singing of songs, music with biblical and theological truths being proclaimed. Worship is daily! Worship is opening the word of God. Worship is for every day, even our holidays! In today's episode Pastor Mike shares his thoughts on daily worship, while we keep the upcoming Thanksgiving in mind! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-11-14/your-daily-worship Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0800 When Downcast https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-11-07/when-downcast Mike Sciarra What do you do when you're downcast? More than just sad or frustrated. But when your soul feels completely vexed? In todays episode, Pastor Mike shares some help from God's word to guide us through moments like this. What do you do when you're downcast? More than just sad or frustrated. But when your soul feels completely vexed? In todays episode, Pastor Mike shares some help from God's word to guide us through moments like this. https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-11-07/when-downcast Tue, 7 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0800 When Praying for Pagans & Prodigals https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-10-31/when-praying-for-pagans-prodigals Mike Sciarra How should we pray for those who have wandered away? How should we pray for those who don't know the Lord? We know we need to! In today's episode Pastor Mike shares 10 helpful ways to approach this! How should we pray for those who have wandered away? How should we pray for those who don't know the Lord? We know we need to! In today's episode Pastor Mike shares 10 helpful ways to approach this! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-10-31/when-praying-for-pagans-prodigals Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When Fighting For Truth https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-10-24/when-fighting-for-truth Mike Sciarra Living the Christian life very quickly makes many things very clear. One of them is the need to contend for the truth. Not everyone wants to hear the truth or live in submission to it! In today's episode Pastor Mike talks us through how to biblically fight for truth without caving in! Living the Christian life very quickly makes many things very clear. One of them is the need to contend for the truth. Not everyone wants to hear the truth or live in submission to it! In today's episode Pastor Mike talks us through how to biblically fight for truth without caving in! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-10-24/when-fighting-for-truth Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When You Feel Like A Failure https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-10-17/when-you-feel-like-a-failure Mike Sciarra At some point, all of us in life will feel like a failure to some degree. But how we react or where we turn after that initial feeling is what we need to pay attention to! In today's episode, Pastor Mike shares some thoughts on how to respond as a believer! At some point, all of us in life will feel like a failure to some degree. But how we react or where we turn after that initial feeling is what we need to pay attention to! In today's episode, Pastor Mike shares some thoughts on how to respond as a believer! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-10-17/when-you-feel-like-a-failure Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0700 A Humble Letter to (Left & Right Leaning) Political Activist Christians https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-10-10/a-humble-letter-to-left-right-leaning-political-activist-christians Mike Sciarra In today's episode, Pastor Mike shares a letter to believers, on both sides of the aisle and anywhere in between, encouraging us to keep our focus on the main thing! In today's episode, Pastor Mike shares a letter to believers, on both sides of the aisle and anywhere in between, encouraging us to keep our focus on the main thing! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-10-10/a-humble-letter-to-left-right-leaning-political-activist-christians Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When Tempted to Lose Heart https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-10-03/when-tempted-to-lose-heart Mike Sciarra Every believer is likely to go through a few points on their life where they are tempted to feel discouraged and even sometimes hopeless. It can be easy to lose heart if we're not careful! Today, Pastor Mike offers some helpful advice, from the book of Ephesians to help keep our focus where it should be! Every believer is likely to go through a few points on their life where they are tempted to feel discouraged and even sometimes hopeless. It can be easy to lose heart if we're not careful! Today, Pastor Mike offers some helpful advice, from the book of Ephesians to help keep our focus where it should be! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-10-03/when-tempted-to-lose-heart Tue, 3 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When Preachers Preen https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-09-26/when-preachers-preen Mike Sciarra The calling to be a Preacher is one guaranteed to have many struggles. But one of the most common is the temptation to elevate self. To focus on self. To draw more attention to your gifts and speaking abilities than to Christ. In today's episode, Mike attempts to lovingly but firmly rebuke this thought and attitude so many preachers struggle with in today's era; where it is easier than every to amass a following in your own name, instead of Christs. The calling to be a Preacher is one guaranteed to have many struggles. But one of the most common is the temptation to elevate self. To focus on self. To draw more attention to your gifts and speaking abilities than to Christ. In today's episode, Mike attempts to lovingly but firmly rebuke this thought and attitude so many preachers struggle with in today's era; where it is easier than every to amass a following in your own name, instead of Christs. https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-09-26/when-preachers-preen Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When Proclaiming the Gospel https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-09-19/when-proclaiming-the-gospel Mike Sciarra All believers are called and expected to Preach the Gospel. Scripture makes this abundantly clear! But sometimes our delivery or method can be a little off! In today's episode, Pastor Mike talks us through the importance of preaching the Gospel humbly and boldly! All believers are called and expected to Preach the Gospel. Scripture makes this abundantly clear! But sometimes our delivery or method can be a little off! In today's episode, Pastor Mike talks us through the importance of preaching the Gospel humbly and boldly! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-09-19/when-proclaiming-the-gospel Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When You're Trying to Rescue Someone From Wandering https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-09-12/when-youre-trying-to-rescue-someone-from-wandering Mike Sciarra The heart of every believer should be to chase after any believer who starts to wander. It's a startling but eye opening occurrence we should all watch out for. In today's episode Mike shares some thoughts on how to sincerely and biblically pursue the wandering! The heart of every believer should be to chase after any believer who starts to wander. It's a startling but eye opening occurrence we should all watch out for. In today's episode Mike shares some thoughts on how to sincerely and biblically pursue the wandering! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-09-12/when-youre-trying-to-rescue-someone-from-wandering Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When Bombarded by Others Agendas https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-09-05/when-bombarded-by-others-agendas Mike Sciarra Everyone has an opinion and most aren't afraid to let you hear it! Even if its about how you should live your life! But everyone's advice worth taking, all the time? What do you do if you disagree or just aren't interested in the advice someone has to give? What if they're advising you to go against scripture?! In today's episode, Mike works through this very topic to help the believer! Everyone has an opinion and most aren't afraid to let you hear it! Even if its about how you should live your life! But everyone's advice worth taking, all the time? What do you do if you disagree or just aren't interested in the advice someone has to give? What if they're advising you to go against scripture?! In today's episode, Mike works through this very topic to help the believer! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-09-05/when-bombarded-by-others-agendas Tue, 5 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When Someone Walks Away From the Faith https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-08-29/when-someone-walks-away-from-the-faith Mike Sciarra One of the most painful things to handle as a believer, is a loved one walking away from the faith. It ranges everywhere from confusing to painful. But we must not give up hope. In today's episode, Pastor Mike talks us though some humble and bold ways we can biblically respond to the situation. One of the most painful things to handle as a believer, is a loved one walking away from the faith. It ranges everywhere from confusing to painful. But we must not give up hope. In today's episode, Pastor Mike talks us though some humble and bold ways we can biblically respond to the situation. https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-08-29/when-someone-walks-away-from-the-faith Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:30:00 -0700 Three Questions for Summer https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-08-22/three-questions-for-summer Mike Sciarra In today's episode, Pastor Mike poses three questions he has found himself pondering over the course of this Summer, and encourages you to do the same! In today's episode, Pastor Mike poses three questions he has found himself pondering over the course of this Summer, and encourages you to do the same! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-08-22/three-questions-for-summer Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When You Need to Give Correction https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-08-15/when-you-need-to-give-correction Mike Sciarra It's very likely that at some point in life, you are going to need to give some sort of correction. And it is unfortunately something that most people are not very good at, or at least don't think through how to give good correction! In today's episode, Pastor Mike walks us through some helpful advice on how handle the situation, when you need to give correction! It's very likely that at some point in life, you are going to need to give some sort of correction. And it is unfortunately something that most people are not very good at, or at least don't think through how to give good correction! In today's episode, Pastor Mike walks us through some helpful advice on how handle the situation, when you need to give correction! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-08-15/when-you-need-to-give-correction Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When Handling God's Word https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-08-08/when-handling-gods-word Mike Sciarra Handling the word of God correctly is one of the most important aspects of being a believer; regardless if you're a bible teacher or not! Christians need to understand the word of God! Unfortunately we know this is often not the case. Lately it seems like the mishandling of scripture is on the rise everywhere! In today's episode Pastor Mike talks though this topic for us! Handling the word of God correctly is one of the most important aspects of being a believer; regardless if you're a bible teacher or not! Christians need to understand the word of God! Unfortunately we know this is often not the case. Lately it seems like the mishandling of scripture is on the rise everywhere! In today's episode Pastor Mike talks though this topic for us! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-08-08/when-handling-gods-word Tue, 8 Aug 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When Your Spouse is an Unbeliever https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-08-01/when-your-spouse-is-an-unbeliever Mike Sciarra We have around us in our Churches so many wonderful examples of healthy, God honoring marriages! But we know that isn't always the case! sometimes the unfortunate reality is that a Christian will find themselves married to an unbeliever (for a number of reasons). So how exactly are you supposed to conduct yourself in this unique situation? In today's episode, Pastor Mike talks about how believers who find themselves in this situation, should live! We have around us in our Churches so many wonderful examples of healthy, God honoring marriages! But we know that isn't always the case! sometimes the unfortunate reality is that a Christian will find themselves married to an unbeliever (for a number of reasons). So how exactly are you supposed to conduct yourself in this unique situation? In today's episode, Pastor Mike talks about how believers who find themselves in this situation, should live! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-08-01/when-your-spouse-is-an-unbeliever Tue, 1 Aug 2023 11:30:00 -0700 About Your Bible Reading https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-07-25/about-your-bible-reading Mike Sciarra As believers it is impossible for us to spend too much time in the word! And a natural reaction to that is wanting to talk to people about the word and specifically share what you have been reading! In that comes a chance to be boastful if we're not careful! In today's episode, Pastor Mike shares his thoughts on how to remain humble yet bold in your Bible reading life! As believers it is impossible for us to spend too much time in the word! And a natural reaction to that is wanting to talk to people about the word and specifically share what you have been reading! In that comes a chance to be boastful if we're not careful! In today's episode, Pastor Mike shares his thoughts on how to remain humble yet bold in your Bible reading life! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-07-25/about-your-bible-reading Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:30:00 -0700 On Modesty https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-07-18/on-modesty Mike is joined today by a friend and fellow Pastor; special guest Connor Hass! Today they will be talking about modesty as a matter of the heart! What would idea Biblical modesty look like? Mike is joined today by a friend and fellow Pastor; special guest Connor Hass! Today they will be talking about modesty as a matter of the heart! What would idea Biblical modesty look like? https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-07-18/on-modesty Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When Someone Gossips https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-07-11/when-someone-gossips Mike Sciarra How should a believer react or respond when confronted with Gossip? It's far more harmful than one might thing, and you might be surprised how serious of an issue the Lord takes it and how He addresses it in His word! In today's episode Mike walks us through some helpful verses and thoughts for handling this easy to give into sin! How should a believer react or respond when confronted with Gossip? It's far more harmful than one might thing, and you might be surprised how serious of an issue the Lord takes it and how He addresses it in His word! In today's episode Mike walks us through some helpful verses and thoughts for handling this easy to give into sin! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-07-11/when-someone-gossips Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When Friends Are Doing Something Forbidden in Scripture https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-07-04/when-friends-are-doing-something-forbidden-in-scripture Mike Sciarra Working through life, side by side with our brothers and sisters in the Lord is what makes much of the Christian life doable and enjoyable! And a part of that is keeping each other accountable. So what do you do when a friend is doing something or wants to do something that is blatantly forbidden in the scripture? Today Pastor Mike is joined by a special guest and friend, Connor Hass; to talk us through that topic! Working through life, side by side with our brothers and sisters in the Lord is what makes much of the Christian life doable and enjoyable! And a part of that is keeping each other accountable. So what do you do when a friend is doing something or wants to do something that is blatantly forbidden in the scripture? Today Pastor Mike is joined by a special guest and friend, Connor Hass; to talk us through that topic! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-07-04/when-friends-are-doing-something-forbidden-in-scripture Tue, 4 Jul 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When Struggling & Helping Strugglers https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-06-27/when-struggling-helping-strugglers Mike Sciarra How do you help those who are struggling in their walk, when you yourself are struggling? And how do you do it in a way that is not just out of obligation, but in a way that is honoring to the Lord? In today's episode, Pastor Mike shares his thoughts on how to work those those tough times! How do you help those who are struggling in their walk, when you yourself are struggling? And how do you do it in a way that is not just out of obligation, but in a way that is honoring to the Lord? In today's episode, Pastor Mike shares his thoughts on how to work those those tough times! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-06-27/when-struggling-helping-strugglers Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When Dealing with LGBTQ Reverse Backlash https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-06-20/when-dealing-with-lgbtq-reverse-backlash Mike Sciarra Continuing in our series addressing pride month, Pastor Mike talks though handling some of the reverse backlash we are inevitably goin to receive when speaking up against the flow of culture. Continuing in our series addressing pride month, Pastor Mike talks though handling some of the reverse backlash we are inevitably goin to receive when speaking up against the flow of culture. https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-06-20/when-dealing-with-lgbtq-reverse-backlash Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:30:00 -0700 During Pride Month https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-06-13/during-pride-month Mike Sciarra To conduct ourselves humbly and boldly is a difficult task to say the least. And it is especially difficult to do so during Pride month. A time of year where departure from God's created order and sin are celebrated! In today's episode Mike shares some heartfelt thoughts about how we as believer ought to work through this season. To conduct ourselves humbly and boldly is a difficult task to say the least. And it is especially difficult to do so during Pride month. A time of year where departure from God's created order and sin are celebrated! In today's episode Mike shares some heartfelt thoughts about how we as believer ought to work through this season. https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-06-13/during-pride-month Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When Friends Are Doing Something Forbidden in Scripture https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-06-06/when-friends-are-doing-something-forbidden-in-scripture Mike Sciarra When friends who profess to be believers make decisions that blatantly disregard scripture, it hurts. But how do we go about ministering to them? What is the biblical approach to address the issue! Mike is joined by a special guest and friend for today's episode!, Connor Hass! When friends who profess to be believers make decisions that blatantly disregard scripture, it hurts. But how do we go about ministering to them? What is the biblical approach to address the issue! Mike is joined by a special guest and friend for today's episode!, Connor Hass! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-06-06/when-friends-are-doing-something-forbidden-in-scripture Tue, 6 Jun 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When Ministry is Going Well https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-05-30/when-ministry-is-going-well Mike Sciarra https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-05-30/when-ministry-is-going-well Tue, 30 May 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When taking the High Road in Culture Wars https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-05-23/when-taking-the-high-road-in-culture-wars Mike Sciarra It's no surprise that the world kicks against God and His word. But what should a believer do when trying to maintain a good witness when resisting the world? In todays episode Mike talks us through how to be humble an bold while also taking the high road! It's no surprise that the world kicks against God and His word. But what should a believer do when trying to maintain a good witness when resisting the world? In todays episode Mike talks us through how to be humble an bold while also taking the high road! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-05-23/when-taking-the-high-road-in-culture-wars Tue, 23 May 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When You Don't Get What You Want https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-05-16/when-you-dont-get-what-you-want Mike Sciarra How do you react when you don't get what you want? How do respond when things don't go your way? In today's episode Pastor Mike shares some biblical thoughts on how we ought to respond and react when things don't go our way. How do you react when you don't get what you want? How do respond when things don't go your way? In today's episode Pastor Mike shares some biblical thoughts on how we ought to respond and react when things don't go our way. https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-05-16/when-you-dont-get-what-you-want Tue, 16 May 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When You Compare Yourself to Others https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-05-09/when-you-compare-yourself-to-others Mike Sciarra It's been said that "Comparison is the thief of joy", and often that rings true even in the life of the believer. In today's episode Mike shares some very quick but important advice on how to handle our almost inescapable tendency to compare ourselves to others. It's been said that "Comparison is the thief of joy", and often that rings true even in the life of the believer. In today's episode Mike shares some very quick but important advice on how to handle our almost inescapable tendency to compare ourselves to others. https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-05-09/when-you-compare-yourself-to-others Tue, 9 May 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When You Want to be Generous https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-05-02/when-you-want-to-be-generous Mike Sciarra Being able to be generous is one of the greatest blessings as a believer. Whether its financially, practically or with your time however, we want to make sure we have the right heart on the matter! In today's episode, Mike talks about the proper position of the heart when bein generous. Being able to be generous is one of the greatest blessings as a believer. Whether its financially, practically or with your time however, we want to make sure we have the right heart on the matter! In today's episode, Mike talks about the proper position of the heart when bein generous. https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-05-02/when-you-want-to-be-generous Tue, 2 May 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When Giving to Your Church https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-04-25/when-giving-to-your-church Mike Sciarra How should we act and how should we think about giving to our local Church? In today's episode, Mike shares from the word how we ought to handle this in a way that honors the Lord. How should we act and how should we think about giving to our local Church? In today's episode, Mike shares from the word how we ought to handle this in a way that honors the Lord. https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-04-25/when-giving-to-your-church Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When Preaching the Gospel https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-04-18/when-preaching-the-gospel Mike Sciarra sharing the Gospel is a necessity for the believer. But depending on your personality, or your maturity in the Lord, it can be difficult thing for some people. Humility and boldness are both needed. In today's episode Mike is going to share some thoughts how we ought to be humble and bold, when preaching the Gospel.1 sharing the Gospel is a necessity for the believer. But depending on your personality, or your maturity in the Lord, it can be difficult thing for some people. Humility and boldness are both needed. In today's episode Mike is going to share some thoughts how we ought to be humble and bold, when preaching the Gospel.1 https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-04-18/when-preaching-the-gospel Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When You Struggle With Being Forgiven https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-04-11/when-you-struggle-with-being-forgiven Mike Sciarra Forgiveness is necessity but often touchy issue within the Church! Forgiving others can be a real struggle, but on the other end, living life in light of being forgiven can be difficult too! In today's episode, Mike walks us through how to work through being forgiven! Forgiveness is necessity but often touchy issue within the Church! Forgiving others can be a real struggle, but on the other end, living life in light of being forgiven can be difficult too! In today's episode, Mike walks us through how to work through being forgiven! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-04-11/when-you-struggle-with-being-forgiven Tue, 11 Apr 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When You Struggle With Forgiving https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-04-04/when-you-struggle-with-forgiving Mike Sciarra In today's episode, Mike addresses the topic of forgiving others! Something that is not always so easy to do, but is necessary for Christian living! In today's episode, Mike addresses the topic of forgiving others! Something that is not always so easy to do, but is necessary for Christian living! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-04-04/when-you-struggle-with-forgiving Tue, 4 Apr 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When Mass Murders Occur https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-03-29/when-mass-murders-occur Mike Sciarra We have an extra episode this week for you, on what is an unfortunate but seemingly more frequently occurring scenario. In this episode, Pastor Mike shares some biblical advice on how to look at these situations humbly and boldly. We have an extra episode this week for you, on what is an unfortunate but seemingly more frequently occurring scenario. In this episode, Pastor Mike shares some biblical advice on how to look at these situations humbly and boldly. https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-03-29/when-mass-murders-occur Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When Giving to the Church https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-03-28/when-giving-to-the-church Tithing and giving is expressly expected from believers in scripture! There simply is no way around it! In todays episode, Mike talks us through some ideas on what biblical giving looks like, to hopefully help avoid some of the pitfalls we struggle with on this topic. Tithing and giving is expressly expected from believers in scripture! There simply is no way around it! In todays episode, Mike talks us through some ideas on what biblical giving looks like, to hopefully help avoid some of the pitfalls we struggle with on this topic. https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-03-28/when-giving-to-the-church Tue, 28 Mar 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When You're at Shepherds Conference Ft. Jim Eggert, Matthew Holbrook & James Holt https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-03-21/when-youre-at-shepherds-conference-ft-jim-eggert-matthew-holbrook-james-holt In today's episode, Mike is joined by fellow Pastor/Elder's Jim Eggert, Matthew Holbrook & James Holt! Talking about maintaining a humble and bold attitude when surrounded by so many qualified men God! In today's episode, Mike is joined by fellow Pastor/Elder's Jim Eggert, Matthew Holbrook & James Holt! Talking about maintaining a humble and bold attitude when surrounded by so many qualified men God! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-03-21/when-youre-at-shepherds-conference-ft-jim-eggert-matthew-holbrook-james-holt Tue, 21 Mar 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When You Return From a Missions Trip https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-03-14/when-you-return-from-a-missions-trip Returning from a Missions trip can look a lot different depending on the individual; and missions trips can effect us just as much (if not more) as the people we went to minister to! In today's episode, Mike walks us through some thoughts on how to be humble and bold in that situation. Returning from a Missions trip can look a lot different depending on the individual; and missions trips can effect us just as much (if not more) as the people we went to minister to! In today's episode, Mike walks us through some thoughts on how to be humble and bold in that situation. https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-03-14/when-you-return-from-a-missions-trip Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:30:00 -0700 When People Don't Like What You Bring to the Table https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-03-07/when-people-dont-like-what-you-bring-to-the-table In a shared space, there is no promise that you're going to work well with everyone! In fact sometimes people outright think having you on a project is a waste of time! In today's episode, Mike talks us through some ideas on how to handle this difficult situation. In a shared space, there is no promise that you're going to work well with everyone! In fact sometimes people outright think having you on a project is a waste of time! In today's episode, Mike talks us through some ideas on how to handle this difficult situation. https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-03-07/when-people-dont-like-what-you-bring-to-the-table Tue, 7 Mar 2023 11:30:00 -0800 When You're Getting a Theological Education https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-02-28/when-youre-getting-a-theological-education In today's episode, Mike sits down with dear friend James Holt to discuss seminary, being well educated (especially in a subject like Theology) and of course, remaining Humble and Bold! In today's episode, Mike sits down with dear friend James Holt to discuss seminary, being well educated (especially in a subject like Theology) and of course, remaining Humble and Bold! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-02-28/when-youre-getting-a-theological-education Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:30:00 -0800 When People Say You Have Issues https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-02-21/when-people-say-you-have-issues Mike Sciarra Some of our harshest criticism comes from our loved ones. They know us the best after all! But how should we react when we are on the receiving end of some criticism that hurts? Mike shares his thoughts on how handle the situation! Some of our harshest criticism comes from our loved ones. They know us the best after all! But how should we react when we are on the receiving end of some criticism that hurts? Mike shares his thoughts on how handle the situation! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-02-21/when-people-say-you-have-issues Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:30:00 -0800 When People Disagree With You https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-02-14/when-people-disagree-with-you Disagreement among people is inevitable, and that doesn't change even in the Church! But it can be hard not to take it personally or get frustrated in the moment! In today's episode, Mike talks us through some of his thoughts on how to work through people disagreeing with you! Disagreement among people is inevitable, and that doesn't change even in the Church! But it can be hard not to take it personally or get frustrated in the moment! In today's episode, Mike talks us through some of his thoughts on how to work through people disagreeing with you! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-02-14/when-people-disagree-with-you Tue, 14 Feb 2023 11:30:00 -0800 When You Pray https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-02-07/when-you-pray Prayer is essential to the Christian life! And it provides the perfect opportunity to see a humble bold attitude lives out! Pastor Mike shares some thoughts on how we should approach the subject! Prayer is essential to the Christian life! And it provides the perfect opportunity to see a humble bold attitude lives out! Pastor Mike shares some thoughts on how we should approach the subject! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-02-07/when-you-pray Tue, 7 Feb 2023 11:30:00 -0800 When You Can't Sleep https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-01-31/when-you-cant-sleep Sleepless and restless nights happen to all of us. God can redeem even that time to draw us closer to Him and exercise His power in our lives! In today's episode, Mike shares some thoughts on what to do, when you just can't get to sleep! Sleepless and restless nights happen to all of us. God can redeem even that time to draw us closer to Him and exercise His power in our lives! In today's episode, Mike shares some thoughts on what to do, when you just can't get to sleep! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-01-31/when-you-cant-sleep Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0800 When Tragedy Strikes Nearby https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-01-24/when-tragedy-strikes-nearby Life can fall apart in an instant. Whether it's us, or someone close to us! In these moments as believers, we have a tremendous opportunity to be the hands and feet of Christ to people. In today's episode, Mike shares some quick thoughts on this weighty subject on how to approach tragedy as a believer. Life can fall apart in an instant. Whether it's us, or someone close to us! In these moments as believers, we have a tremendous opportunity to be the hands and feet of Christ to people. In today's episode, Mike shares some quick thoughts on this weighty subject on how to approach tragedy as a believer. https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-01-24/when-tragedy-strikes-nearby Tue, 24 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0800 When You Don't Feel Like Trying https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-01-17/when-you-dont-feel-like-trying We have all been there. At the end what we feel we can give. Done, no longer anything left to give. You just don't feel like trying! In todays Episode, Mike shares some biblical help on how to get through moments just like that! We have all been there. At the end what we feel we can give. Done, no longer anything left to give. You just don't feel like trying! In todays Episode, Mike shares some biblical help on how to get through moments just like that! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-01-17/when-you-dont-feel-like-trying Tue, 17 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0800 When Fellow Believers Proclaim Falsehood https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-01-10/when-fellow-believers-proclaim-falsehood Well meaning and sincere Christians can disagree on quiet a few things. But often we find ourselves hearing our fellow believers saying things regarding scripture that simply are not true! In today's episode, Mike shares his thought on how to handle the situation when it arises, humbly and boldly! Well meaning and sincere Christians can disagree on quiet a few things. But often we find ourselves hearing our fellow believers saying things regarding scripture that simply are not true! In today's episode, Mike shares his thought on how to handle the situation when it arises, humbly and boldly! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-01-10/when-fellow-believers-proclaim-falsehood Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0800 When You Sense Pride in Others https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-01-03/when-you-sense-pride-in-others https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2023-01-03/when-you-sense-pride-in-others Tue, 3 Jan 2023 11:30:00 -0800 When Talking About Abortion https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-12-27/when-talking-about-abortion This topic is never an easy one to discuss and should never be done flippantly or dismissively. But as believers there is a clear cut stance we are to hold. In This episode Mike shares some thoughts on how to work through this heavy subject. This topic is never an easy one to discuss and should never be done flippantly or dismissively. But as believers there is a clear cut stance we are to hold. In This episode Mike shares some thoughts on how to work through this heavy subject. https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-12-27/when-talking-about-abortion Tue, 27 Dec 2022 11:30:00 -0800 Navigating the Holidays With Family https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-12-23/navigating-the-holidays-with-family A bonus episode for Humble Bold! Spending time with family during the holidays can be a lot for some people, regardless if they're believers or not! Which is why it is so important to remember how we should conduct ourselves as believers! A bonus episode for Humble Bold! Spending time with family during the holidays can be a lot for some people, regardless if they're believers or not! Which is why it is so important to remember how we should conduct ourselves as believers! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-12-23/navigating-the-holidays-with-family Fri, 23 Dec 2022 11:30:00 -0800 When Your Emotions Spill Out https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-12-20/when-your-emotions-spill-out We are emotional creatures, there's no escaping it! Feelings are nothing we should necessarily be ashamed of, but they are not intended to rule our life! So how should believers react in certain times when those emotions just coming flooding out? Mike discusses some helpful thoughts on the topic! We are emotional creatures, there's no escaping it! Feelings are nothing we should necessarily be ashamed of, but they are not intended to rule our life! So how should believers react in certain times when those emotions just coming flooding out? Mike discusses some helpful thoughts on the topic! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-12-20/when-your-emotions-spill-out Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:30:00 -0800 When Christmas Disappoints https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-12-13/when-christmas-disappoints Just about everyone hopes for that picture perfect Christmas if we're honest with ourselves. But often times the higher we set our expectations, the more likely we are to be disappointed! In today's episode, Mike discusses how as believers to handle that potential holiday disappointment in a way that glorifies Christ! Just about everyone hopes for that picture perfect Christmas if we're honest with ourselves. But often times the higher we set our expectations, the more likely we are to be disappointed! In today's episode, Mike discusses how as believers to handle that potential holiday disappointment in a way that glorifies Christ! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-12-13/when-christmas-disappoints Tue, 13 Dec 2022 11:30:00 -0800 When Life Comes Crashing Down https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-12-06/when-life-comes-crashing-down Life is difficult, there's no way around it, believers are not exempt from this. And at one point or another it can feel like life is crashing down around us. But how should we as believers respond or behave when we go through these more difficult portions of life? Life is difficult, there's no way around it, believers are not exempt from this. And at one point or another it can feel like life is crashing down around us. But how should we as believers respond or behave when we go through these more difficult portions of life? https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-12-06/when-life-comes-crashing-down Tue, 6 Dec 2022 11:30:00 -0800 When Neighbors are Noisy https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-11-29/when-neighbors-are-noisy In today's episode, Mike discusses how to handle the issue of butting heads with neighbors! It's bound to happen sooner or later for most of us! We all know Jesus commands us to love our neighbor as ourselves, but what does that look like in the most practical way? In today's episode, Mike discusses how to handle the issue of butting heads with neighbors! It's bound to happen sooner or later for most of us! We all know Jesus commands us to love our neighbor as ourselves, but what does that look like in the most practical way? https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-11-29/when-neighbors-are-noisy Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0800 When Someone in Your Small Group Annoys You https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-11-22/when-someone-in-your-small-group-annoys-you Navigating relationships can be extremely delicate! Different backgrounds, experiences and even how the Lord drew us to Himself! And Christian fellowship is no different; at some point you are bound to meet someone that just rubs you the wrong way! So how are we supposed to handle that? Join Mike as he shares his thoughts on how we should work through these kinds of situations! Navigating relationships can be extremely delicate! Different backgrounds, experiences and even how the Lord drew us to Himself! And Christian fellowship is no different; at some point you are bound to meet someone that just rubs you the wrong way! So how are we supposed to handle that? Join Mike as he shares his thoughts on how we should work through these kinds of situations! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-11-22/when-someone-in-your-small-group-annoys-you Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0800 When Parenting is Hard pt2 https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-11-15/when-parenting-is-hard-pt2 Mike revisits the topic of parenting and its inevitable difficulty on today's episode! Last time the focus was on being "loving and firm" but today we are talking about "security and freedom"! You're not going to want to miss this one! Mike revisits the topic of parenting and its inevitable difficulty on today's episode! Last time the focus was on being "loving and firm" but today we are talking about "security and freedom"! You're not going to want to miss this one! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-11-15/when-parenting-is-hard-pt2 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0800 When Parenting is Hard https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-11-08/when-parenting-is-hard To say Parenting is difficult would be the understatement of the year! But how should a Christian handle parenting when it is particularly hard? In today's episode Mike shares his thoughts on how to do so, humbly and boldly! To say Parenting is difficult would be the understatement of the year! But how should a Christian handle parenting when it is particularly hard? In today's episode Mike shares his thoughts on how to do so, humbly and boldly! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-11-08/when-parenting-is-hard Tue, 8 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0800 When You Are Trying to Help Pt2 https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-11-04/when-you-are-trying-to-help-pt2 A bonus follow up to this weeks episode "When You are Trying to Help"! The things we need to remember when someone comes asking for our help! A bonus follow up to this weeks episode "When You are Trying to Help"! The things we need to remember when someone comes asking for our help! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-11-04/when-you-are-trying-to-help-pt2 Fri, 4 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0700 When You Are Trying to Help https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-11-01/when-you-are-trying-to-help In this episode, Mike talks through 7 points on how believers should approach helping our fellow man when we have been called upon! In this episode, Mike talks through 7 points on how believers should approach helping our fellow man when we have been called upon! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-11-01/when-you-are-trying-to-help Tue, 1 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0700 When Cults Come Calling https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-10-25/when-cults-come-calling It's almost inevitable, at some point in our lives all of us will have a chance to talk with someone involved in a cult or other religion! So how should handle the situation as Christians? Mike addresses that very topic in todays episode! It's almost inevitable, at some point in our lives all of us will have a chance to talk with someone involved in a cult or other religion! So how should handle the situation as Christians? Mike addresses that very topic in todays episode! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-10-25/when-cults-come-calling Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0700 When You Meet New People https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-10-18/when-you-meet-new-people Meeting new people is an unavoidable part of life, especially for the Christian! Some struggle with it more than others! In today's episode, Mike shares some thoughts on meeting new people, and glorifying Christ! Meeting new people is an unavoidable part of life, especially for the Christian! Some struggle with it more than others! In today's episode, Mike shares some thoughts on meeting new people, and glorifying Christ! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-10-18/when-you-meet-new-people Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0700 When You Hear Negative Talk About Someone Else https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-10-11/when-you-hear-negative-talk-about-someone-else Most of us can't go a day without hearing something unsavory about someone we know! So just how is the believer expected to respond in those situations when it is all too tempting to join in?! Mike shares his thoughts on just that in todays episode! Most of us can't go a day without hearing something unsavory about someone we know! So just how is the believer expected to respond in those situations when it is all too tempting to join in?! Mike shares his thoughts on just that in todays episode! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-10-11/when-you-hear-negative-talk-about-someone-else Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0700 When Your Child Is Getting Married https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-10-04/when-your-child-is-getting-married How should we feel or conduct ourselves when our children get married? In today's episode Mike shares his heart on just that topic! How should we feel or conduct ourselves when our children get married? In today's episode Mike shares his heart on just that topic! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-10-04/when-your-child-is-getting-married Tue, 4 Oct 2022 11:30:00 -0700 When You Disagree with a Biblical Doctrine https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-09-27/when-you-disagree-with-a-biblical-doctrine In this installment of Humble Bold, Mike addresses the topic of disagreements on Doctrine, an issue that is bound to arise amongst any congregation! In this installment of Humble Bold, Mike addresses the topic of disagreements on Doctrine, an issue that is bound to arise amongst any congregation! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-09-27/when-you-disagree-with-a-biblical-doctrine Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:30:00 -0700 When You Lack Peace https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-09-20/when-you-lack-peace In this episode Mikes shares his heart on how fellow believers should respond in life, when peace feels lacking! In this episode Mikes shares his heart on how fellow believers should respond in life, when peace feels lacking! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-09-20/when-you-lack-peace Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:30:00 -0700 When You Succeed https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-09-13/when-you-succeed In this episode, Mike dives into the topic of success! How should believers deal with success while also trying to remain humble? In this episode, Mike dives into the topic of success! How should believers deal with success while also trying to remain humble? https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-09-13/when-you-succeed Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:30:00 -0700 When You Remember Hurts https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-09-06/when-you-remember-hurts In this episode, Mike shares his heart on how believers should handle the unavoidable issue of being hurt! In this episode, Mike shares his heart on how believers should handle the unavoidable issue of being hurt! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-09-06/when-you-remember-hurts Tue, 6 Sep 2022 11:30:00 -0700 When You Hear Something Negative About Yourself https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-08-30/when-you-hear-something-negative-about-yourself In this episode Mike shares some wisdom and personal experience on how to respond humbly and boldly when we hear some unsavory things about ourselves. In this episode Mike shares some wisdom and personal experience on how to respond humbly and boldly when we hear some unsavory things about ourselves. https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-08-30/when-you-hear-something-negative-about-yourself Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:30:00 -0700 When Things Avalanche https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-08-23/when-things-avalanche In This Episode, Mike shares his thoughts on how to response when things begin to avalanche out of control In This Episode, Mike shares his thoughts on how to response when things begin to avalanche out of control https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-08-23/when-things-avalanche Tue, 23 Aug 2022 11:30:00 -0700 When You Deal With Self Doubt https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-08-16/when-you-deal-with-self-doubt In this episode, Mike addresses self doubt, and how a believer should tackle this potentially conflicting issue! In this episode, Mike addresses self doubt, and how a believer should tackle this potentially conflicting issue! https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-08-16/when-you-deal-with-self-doubt Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:30:00 -0700 In the Marketplace https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-08-09/in-the-marketplace In today's episode of humble bold, Mike is joined by special guest and friend Matthew Holbrook discussing maintaining a humble bold attitude in the workplace In today's episode of humble bold, Mike is joined by special guest and friend Matthew Holbrook discussing maintaining a humble bold attitude in the workplace https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-08-09/in-the-marketplace Tue, 9 Aug 2022 11:30:00 -0700 When You Deal With Dark Thoughts https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-08-02/when-you-deal-with-dark-thoughts In this episode, Mike shares some honest and helpful ideas on how to properly handle some of our darkest thoughts. In this episode, Mike shares some honest and helpful ideas on how to properly handle some of our darkest thoughts. https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-08-02/when-you-deal-with-dark-thoughts Tue, 2 Aug 2022 11:30:00 -0700 Leadership https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-07-26/leadership In this episode of Humble bold, Mike discusses leadership and what it looks like being lived out in a humble bold manner In this episode of Humble bold, Mike discusses leadership and what it looks like being lived out in a humble bold manner https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-07-26/leadership Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:30:00 -0700 When You Forget Something Important https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-07-19/when-you-forget-something-important The first entry in a new podcast series Hosted by Mike Sciarra, talking through the challenges being humble yet bold throughout some of life's tougher situations The first entry in a new podcast series Hosted by Mike Sciarra, talking through the challenges being humble yet bold throughout some of life's tougher situations https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2022-07-19/when-you-forget-something-important Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:30:00 -0700 The Humble Bold Podcast | Promo https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2021-07-19/the-humble-bold-podcast-promo Listen to this promo from Mike Sciarra, senior pastor at Grace Church of Orange, to hear more about the new podcast, "Humble Bold," a podcast that will encourage believers as they seek to live humble-bold lives for the Lord. Listen to this promo from Mike Sciarra, senior pastor at Grace Church of Orange, to hear more about the new podcast, "Humble Bold," a podcast that will encourage believers as they seek to live humble-bold lives for the Lord. https://www.graceorange.org/humble-bold/episode/2021-07-19/the-humble-bold-podcast-promo Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0700