Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike begins Romans 16:1–16 and explores the vital role of women in the early church. He highlights Phoebe and several other women who profoundly impacted the Apostle Paul and contributed to the spread of the gospel. Mike also reflects on the women who have shaped his own life and ministry, showing how God has always used faithful, courageous women to strengthen His church and advance His mission.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike finishes Romans 15 and focuses on the call to be people of prayer—people who are willing to ask others to pray for us and people who trust deeply in the love and peace of God. Paul ends the chapter by inviting believers into his struggles through prayer and by expressing confidence that God will surround them with His love and fill them with His peace. As followers of Christ, we’re reminded that prayer is both our lifeline and our shared ministry, drawing us closer to God and to one another.
Read MoreToday on the Podcast, Mike brings a “Freebie Friday” edition, focusing on the transformed life of someone who follows Christ—how true worship shapes everything, including how we handle our money. Mike digs into Jesus’ teaching that “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also,” showing how our financial priorities reveal what we truly value. As our hearts grow in worship, our generosity naturally follows, reflecting a life centered on Jesus and His kingdom.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 15:22–33 and focuses on the generosity Paul encouraged among believers. Paul reminded the churches that just as they had received spiritual blessings from others, they also owed it to share their material blessings in return. This partnership between believers showed the unity of the body of Christ and helped advance the gospel. In the same way, we are called to support God’s work generously, using our financial resources to bless others and further His mission around the world.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 15:14–21, where we see the Apostle Paul’s deep heart for the gospel. Paul made it his life’s mission to lead people to Jesus so that they would glorify God in worship and honor Him through lives of obedience. His passion was that every believer would not only know Christ but also follow wherever He leads, living in a way that brings glory to His name. Paul reminds us that true ministry isn’t about personal success—it’s about helping others see and worship Jesus.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 15:8–13 and focuses on worship through singing and praising the name of God. Paul reminds us that God included the Gentiles so that all nations could lift their voices in praise to Him. Worship isn’t just a feeling—it’s our response to who God is and what He’s done. As believers, our songs of praise declare His greatness to the world, fulfilling our purpose to glorify Him and invite others to join in that worship.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about the three key parts of Jesus’ ministry with His disciples—worship, community, and renewal. Jesus regularly gathered with others in the synagogue for worship, showing the importance of being rooted in God’s people. He also lived in close community, discipling His followers through shared life and daily experiences. And at key times, He led them on retreats for spiritual renewal, giving them space to rest and refocus on God’s mission.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about leadership—the joys and struggles of influencing, encouraging, and building up others toward a greater purpose. He reflects on how true leadership means serving others, helping them grow, and keeping the focus on something bigger than ourselves.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike dives into the first section of Romans 15, focusing on the importance of getting along with one another by thinking of others instead of ourselves. He reminds us that when we choose humility and unity, setting aside differences like race, gender, or social status, we bring glory to God through our harmony and shared purpose in Christ.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike finishes Romans 14, starting from verse 13, and talks about the “weaker brother” — focusing on issues like wine and food prohibitions. He shares how the core of being a Christian is learning to set aside our own desires for the sake of Christ and His people, choosing love and unity over personal freedom.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 14:1–12 and focuses on giving each other the freedom to disagree on non-essentials while maintaining open dialogue. He reminds us to trust that fellow believers are seeking to live for the glory of the Lord, even when their convictions or practices differ from our own.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike focuses on Romans 13:14 and talks about how the key to living a godly life is keeping our focus on Jesus. As we fix our eyes on Him, we are changed from the inside out. The flesh is real and can be a constant challenge, but the power to overcome it is found in Christ alone.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks a little bit about Halloween and shares both perspectives. On one hand, we’re called to run from evil because light has no fellowship with darkness. On the other hand, some see it as an opportunity to bring light into the darkness. Mike unpacks both views and encourages listeners to seek the Lord’s wisdom in how they approach it.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 13:11–end and talks about the challenges of the flesh and how our lives would look different if we truly believed Jesus could return tomorrow—or at any moment. He also shares a few thoughts on how this perspective shapes the way we approach things like Halloween and the choices we make each day.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 13:8–10 and talks about the call to be different from the rest of the world. We’re called to pursue loving our neighbors — to move beyond ourselves and live with generosity, giving freely to others as an expression of Christ’s love in us.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike goes back to Romans 13:1–7 and talks again about why God calls us to submit to authority. We’re to do it not just to keep order, but for eternal reasons—to avoid God’s wrath and to follow the leading of our conscience. When we submit to authority, we’re really submitting to God Himself, and we should do whatever that requires with a sincere heart.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget Podcast, Mike focuses on Romans 13:1–7, where Paul reminds us that all authority ultimately comes from God. Mike shares how God delegates His authority to different spheres of leadership — in government, the workplace, the church, and the home — and how our response to that authority reflects our trust in God’s sovereign design. He emphasizes that we are called to submit in the gray areas where the Bible doesn’t give direct commands, showing respect and humility toward those in leadership. However, when an authority’s command directly contradicts God’s Word, our loyalty must remain with the Lord — even if that means facing difficult consequences. This passage challenges us to live with wisdom, discernment, and a deep awareness that honoring rightful authority is one way we honor God Himself.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget Podcast, Mike shares a story that illustrates the powerful practice of returning trouble with blessing and loving others even in the midst of challenges. Building on the themes from Romans 12 that we’ve explored over the past week, he shows how living out God’s call to genuine love, patience, and grace can transform difficult situations and relationships. This kind of love doesn’t come naturally — it comes from the Holy Spirit working in us, teaching us to respond to hurt with kindness and to reflect Christ’s heart in real life.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget Podcast, Mike finishes Romans 12 by looking at verses 14 through the end of the chapter, focusing on what it means to live in love with those around us. He unpacks many of the verses in this powerful section, where Paul calls believers to bless those who persecute them, to live in harmony, to overcome evil with good, and to leave vengeance in God’s hands. Mike shares how this kind of love isn’t natural — it’s supernatural — flowing from a heart transformed by God’s mercy. As followers of Jesus, we’re called to reflect His grace and peace in how we respond to others, even in conflict or hardship. Living this way shows the world what real, Christlike love looks like in everyday life.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget Podcast, Mike wraps up Romans 12:9–13 by focusing on the final three marks of a transformed life: “faithful in prayer, sharing with the Lord’s people who are in need, and practicing hospitality.” He talks about how these qualities flow from a heart that’s been changed by God’s grace — one that stays connected to Him through prayer and expresses His love through generous and open-handed living. Mike encourages listeners to cultivate a consistent prayer life that keeps them rooted in God’s presence, to be generous with both their resources and compassion, and to open their homes and hearts to others. These everyday acts of faithfulness show the world what it means to live out genuine, Spirit-led love.
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