Today 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.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget Podcast, Mike continues in Romans 12:9–13, focusing on the next two phrases: “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” He shares how these qualities reveal a heart anchored in Christ — one that endures and thrives no matter the circumstances. Joyful hope comes from trusting God’s promises even when we can’t yet see the outcome, and patience in affliction grows as we remember that God is working through our trials to shape our character. Mike encourages listeners to hold tightly to hope, to endure hardship with grace, and to keep their eyes on Jesus, who strengthens and sustains us through every season.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget Podcast, Mike talks about Romans 12:9–13, focusing especially on the verses “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord,” and “Honor one another above yourselves.” He shares how real transformation shows up in a believer’s passion, humility, and purpose — not just in what we know, but in how we live. God calls us to a faith that’s alive and energized by the Holy Spirit, not cold or routine. Mike encourages listeners to stay spiritually alert, to keep their fire for God burning even in difficult seasons, and to show genuine honor and care for others, remembering that true zeal and love flow from a heart centered on serving the Lord.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike continues in Romans 12:9 and the verses that follow, focusing on the first three attributes of a true Christian—genuine love, brotherly affection, and a heart that abhors evil while clinging to what is good. These qualities reveal the kind of love that flows from a transformed life and reflect God’s goodness in the world around us.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about the last three gifts listed in Romans 12:3–8: giving, leadership, and mercy. These gifts remind us that God equips each of us differently to build up His church. The gift of giving reflects God’s generosity, the gift of leadership calls us to guide others with diligence and humility, and the gift of mercy shows His heart of compassion to those who are hurting. When each of us uses our gifts faithfully, the body of Christ thrives and God is glorified.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 12:3–8 and unpacks the first four gifts God gives His people to serve the body of Christ. These include prophecy, speaking God’s truth; serving, meeting practical needs; teaching, helping others understand God’s Word; and encouragement, inspiring others to live out their faith. Each gift is a unique expression of God’s grace, meant to build up His church and bring Him glory.
Read MoreToday on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 12:3–8 and how God has given each of us a supernatural way to impact His world through the Holy Spirit. He shares how God sometimes accentuates and enhances our natural, God-given abilities and design—and other times, He works by supernaturally changing us altogether. Either way, we are called to use our gifts humbly and faithfully for His glory.
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