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firstfive is an immersive audio experience for people wanting daily spiritual encouragement. If you could use some encouragement to start the day and questions to keep you thinking throughout it, then you found the right podcast. Welcome to firstfive. I’m super glad you’re here. Let’s dive in. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firstfive/support
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i love to people watch. as a creative and storyteller, observing human behavior allows me to tell greater stories. when you have the opportunity to watch the behavior of other people, you begin to realize things about yourself — things you like and don't like. one thing i've observed recently is my desire to embrace wisdom and reject complacency. i…
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i love planning. maybe it's just the way i'm wired, but i can't accomplish anything significant without a plan. i think planning has gotten a bad rep over the years, especially in faith circles. for many, planning seems to stand in opposition to God's divine will, but i disagree with that notion. i truly don't think God is in opposition of your pla…
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there's so much we could worry about. there's so much to be frustrated over. there's so much to fear and so much to be anxious about. but what if today, we focused on the good? what if we spent intentional time meditating on the good in our lives instead of the all the bad? how would our day change? better yet, how would our lives change? who even …
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have you ever felt unheard? don't worry, i've been there plenty of times before. and in a world that will do anything to be heard, the crowded space makes it hard to feel like anyone's listening. can i encourage you today? God hears you. when you feel unheard, and when you feel unsure, rest easy in knowing that God hears you and loves you more than…
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i'm incredibly impatient, and if we're being honest, so are you. in such a convenience driven generation, it can be so easy to lack patience, and in essence hate waiting. but I think anticipation does something really good for the human heart. there's a beauty to be found in waiting. let's explore that beauty today. who even is this guy? great ques…
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let's talk about setting boundaries in your life. for far too long, christian subcultures have demonized boundary setting for the sake of loving others well. i would argue that you're able to continue to love like Jesus when you set a boundary between you and someone who may be inflicting harm on you. healthy boundaries help to create healthy dista…
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have you heard of phantom pain before? it's when a person feels pain where a missing body part should be. it's like a ghost pain from a body part that is no longer apart of that particular person. today, i want to talk about phantom pain, but of the soul: a lingering pain from things, people, and situations that are no longer apart of us. have you …
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anybody need a reset? maybe it's just me, but i feel like so many of us have lost sight of what our ultimate goal is in fear of not hitting all the goals we've made for ourselves. maybe it's time to reset, refocus on what's most important, who's most important, and what prize we're trying to attain. who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhar…
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feeling inadequate? don't worry, you're not alone. over the last few years, i've had these waves of inadequacy that kind of wash over me. there are times where i simply don't feel like i'm enough. if you've ever been there, let's chat about how can we overcome our feelings of inadequacy and insecurity and build up our confidence. when we don't feel…
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i've experienced more fear over the last four years than ever before in my life. what causes us to fear? is it loss? is it uncertainty? when fear rises up in our lives, how can we overcome it? on this episode, we'll dive into how to deal with fear when you feel like it's dealing with you, and give a practical next step of how to overcome fear in yo…
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when was the last time you were vulnerable with someone? when is the last time you went below the line of shame and said the thing you haven't said before? vulnerability is a measure of our humanity and our love. it levels the playing field and allows us to see eye to eye. when we go first in vulnerability, we give others the luxury of going second…
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you need to hear this today: you are loved, you are seen, you are known, you are cared for, and you are valuable beyond measure. i hope that truth encourages you, adds fuel to your fire, and brightens your day! who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com if you want more weekly encouragement sent directly to your phone, text the word ENC…
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there's so many reasons why we give up, but i've narrowed them down to three: we get tired, we face obstacles, and we lose focus. but what if it doesn't have to be this way? you don't have to give up, stop giving up! you can get through this, DON'T GIVE UP! who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com if you want more weekly encouragement…
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we all need to get some gratitude in our day. when the negative things come our way, gratitude helps us to better appreciate the positive. what does gratitude look like in your life? *modeh ani translates more clearly to "i give thanks" who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com if you want more weekly encouragement sent directly to you…
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welcome to season two of firstfive! so excited for this new season and all the fresh ideas that come along with it! today, we're talking through what we want out of this year. my answer may surprise you. i'm not actually looking to change a whole lot in this year. if anything, i'm looking for more of the same. what do you want out of this year? who…
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what does it look like for us to love the life we've been given instead of idolizing the one you want? who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, share it with a friend using #firstfivepodcast on social med…
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i suck at silence. but it's something i'm actively trying to grow in. silence gives us the opportunity to reflect on the past, to meditate on the present, and think toward the future. so how can we grow in the practice of silence today? who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscr…
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it is so important to know why you do what you do. your why needs to be clear and incorruptible because it is the driver for everything you do. what is your "why"? who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this,…
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what does it look like for us to be more intentional in our relationships? when we're intentional, we show others we care. who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, share it with a friend using #firstfivep…
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a wise friend once told me, "you are only in charge of your response". today, i'm taking his advice, i hope you do to. you can only control how you respond, so you can relinquish control over other people’s responses toward you. who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on y…
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life is going to happen to you a lot more than you happen to it. the best you can do is stop obstructing the flow and go with it. who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, share it with a friend using #fir…
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today we're talking about the one thing no encouraging podcast wants to talk about...death. how can we have a healthy co-existence with death? who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, share it with a frie…
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today is a day marked by hope. i have hope today, what about you? who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, share it with a friend using #firstfivepodcast on social media if you'd like to support this podc…
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have you ever struggled with wanting to be perfect? what if life is not about perfection, but rather progression? who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, share it with a friend using #firstfivepodcast on…
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i can't think of a better way to start or end the day than by reading the word of God. let's dig into galatians 2 together! who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, share it with a friend using #firstfive…
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the bible will come for your neck! paul said, "share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. if you think you are too important to help someone, you are only fooling yourself. you are not that important." if you can't say "amen", say "ouch". who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, inst…
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if pleasing people is your goal, it’s gonna be hard to serve Christ. don't be a people pleaser, be a Christ pleaser. who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, share it with a friend using #firstfivepodcast…
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what can we learn from the life of john the baptist? what does it look like to be called, commissioned, and consecrated? who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, share it with a friend using #firstfivepod…
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God is always ready to help in times of trouble. so we will not fear when earthquakes come. psalm 46 is so comforting and beautiful, let's pray through it together. who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this…
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"after this i saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the lamb." who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, shar…
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as the deer longs for water, so i long for you. but is that really true? to be honest, most times, it's not. but i want it to be, for you and for me. who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, share it with…
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we could worry about the future, we could wallow in the past, or we could focus on the now. who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, share it with a friend using #firstfivepodcast on social media if you'd…
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we're praying through hebrews 12 and what it means for our lives today. who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, share it with a friend using #firstfivepodcast on social media if you'd like to support thi…
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love: it’s the thing we all want most and the thing we’re so bad at giving out. who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, share it with a friend using #firstfivepodcast on social media if you'd like to sup…
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let's highlight the words of Jesus today and apply them to our lives. who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, share it with a friend using #firstfivepodcast on social media if you'd like to support this …
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we’re looking at psalm 23 for like the third time, cause it’s soooo good. who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, share it with a friend using #firstfivepodcast on social media if you'd like to support t…
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i think we all could use a little bit of grace. thankfully, God says that his grace is enough, and when we are weak, we are strong because of it. who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, share it with a f…
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when you don't know what to pray, praying through the scriptures is an excellent way to give back to God the words he gave to us. who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, share it with a friend using #fir…
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a pretty sure way of telling whether or not you've drifted away from truth is to measure how self-reliant you've become. who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, share it with a friend using #firstfivepod…
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reading the bible is a great way to start or end your day! read the psalms with me! who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, share it with a friend using #firstfivepodcast on social media if you'd like to…
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what does this even mean? how can i be blessed if i’m in mourning? great question, it doesn't mean what you think it means. who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, share it with a friend using #firstfive…
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my "capability" kept me from dependence on God for a long time. what does it look like for us to be poor in spirit? who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, share it with a friend using #firstfivepodcast …
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i mean i couldn't have misquoted any worse than i did, but the principle is the same: instead of asking God to be with me, i tried asking God to make me aware that he was. how can your trust in the promises of God shift your communication with God? who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook…
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i don’t care who you are, we all could use some prayer. who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, share it with a friend using #firstfivepodcast on social media if you'd like to support this podcast with a…
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i pray that God uses the words of david to give you a glimpse into His character. i pray that glimpse transforms your day. who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, share it with a friend using #firstfivep…
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my wife and i are feel pretty inadequate as we prep to speak at this marriage conference in a couple of weeks. but the word of God gives us the credibility to give wisdom we wouldn’t otherwise have. who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging co…
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feeling uncertain about the future? is that producing some anxiety in you? you're not alone. i have no idea what tomorrow has in store for me, much less today, but when we don’t know what tomorrow holds, we can trust the one who holds tomorrow. who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, an…
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today, we're praying through matthew 11:28-30. it's become one of my favorite verses in this season, and i hope it becomes one of yours. let's pray the scriptures together. who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged…
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i’ve been having a lot of conversations on belonging lately, here’s what i’ve learned. you can watch the message "do you feel like you don't belong?" here: https://bit.ly/dontbelong who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're e…
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as we read the psalms together, i pray that you see the character and nature of God on full display today. who even is this guy? great question: kristoffhart.com follow kristoff on tiktok, instagram, facebook, and subscribe on youtube for more encouraging content if you're encouraged by this, share it with a friend using #firstfivepodcast on social…
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