Thanksgiving week... How being thankful changes us!
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about gratitude and how Scripture consistently pairs thanksgiving with God’s call to prayer. Drawing from five powerful passages (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18; Colossians 3:15–16; Colossians 4:2; John 15:4–5; Philippians 4:6–7), we see that whether we are walking through challenging seasons or celebrating great moments, God invites us to give thanks in all circumstances. Mike shares three ways gratitude shapes us: it fixes our eyes on God’s sovereign character, it humbles us by reminding us we don’t earn our blessings, and it lifts our vision beyond our present circumstances so we can celebrate God’s goodness even in difficulty. He closes with a challenge—to thank God today for the countless blessings that are simply a taste of His unearned goodness in our lives.
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The Whole Book of Romans in 10 minutes... 9 actually!
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike gives a brief summary of everything we've seen in the book of Romans, walking chapter by chapter through God’s amazing plan of salvation. From our deep need to God’s overflowing grace and the transformed life He calls us to live, Romans shows the fullness of the gospel. As we wrap up the journey, we declare with Paul: To God be the glory.
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Theology should always lead to Doxology!
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike concludes Romans 16 and reflects on how the study of theology should always lead us to doxology—worship, joy, and celebration in response to who God is. Paul ends this rich letter not with a final argument but with praise, reminding us that true theology doesn’t puff us up; it lifts our eyes to God’s greatness. As we study Him, the proper end is wonder, gratitude, and glory. Mike highlights how Paul could only finish Romans in one way—with heartfelt celebration of the God who saves, strengthens, and reveals His eternal purposes in Christ.
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Don't let anyone lead you astray!
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike continues in Romans 16:17–20 and focuses on the importance of knowing sound doctrine and guarding our lives and churches against false teachings. Paul warns believers to watch out for those who distort the gospel, and today we see those distortions show up as antinomianism (grace without obedience), legalism (obedience without grace), and gnosticism (secret knowledge over biblical truth). Sound doctrine protects us from these extremes and keeps our hearts anchored in the true gospel—so we can follow Jesus faithfully and help others do the same.
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Women in the church... an amazing gift!
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.
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Prayer... Why Don't we ask for it from others??
Today 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.
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The Changed Life... Worship and Generosity
Today 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.
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Generosity... Sharing in material blessings as well as spiritual blessings
Today 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.
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Paul's Passion for the lost
Today 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.
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God's heart for every human... Worship!
Today 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.
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3 things every disciple should have... Rhythm of Life
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.
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Freebie Friday-Leading
Today 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.
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Humility is the secret to unity!
Today 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.
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Sometimes you say no when you could say yes!
Today 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.
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Freedom to be wrong... (or at least different, anyway)
Today 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.
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The place to focus if you want to grow Spiritually!
Today 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.
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Halloween... Should we or shouldn't we??
Today 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.
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Jesus may come back tomorrow!!
Today 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.
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Love... It's what defines us!
Today 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.
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A little more on submission...
Today 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.
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