The LIFETalks Podcast

Why Is Prayer So Hard?

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:34:16 -0500

Prayer. It's one of the most basic foundations of being a follower of Christ, so then why do we find it so difficult to do? Pastor Daniel Bridgman and Pastor Dan Burrell take a stab at this topic in the latest episode.

The Upside Down Kingdom:Mercy

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:15:55 -0500

Join us this week as Lead Pastor Danieo Bridgman continues our series, The Upside Down Kingdom, with a sermon entitled: Mercy. Pastor Daniel teaches from Matthew 5:7, focusing on remembering the mercy shown to us.

The Attitudes That Changes Everything

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:00:00 -0500

Pastor Daniel Bridgman and Pastor Dan Burrell discuss the implications of attitude and how it can change the course of life.

Building Leaders Not Just Filling Positions

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:28:43 -0500

Pastor Daniel Bridgman opens a chat about the importance of building leaders when filling positions, not just finding any person to fill a void.

Cautions for Young Christian Parents Navigating Today

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0500

It's hard enough navigating the world with children, so what are some cautions for younger parents with new children as we press forward each day in this crazy world? Pastor Daniel Bridgman and Pastor Dan Burrell offer some valuable thoughts on this.

What Measures Should We Use to Evaluate A Healthy Church?

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0500

A healthy church is vital for Christians, but what do the measurements to determine healthiness look like?

How Should Christians Handle Disagreements?

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:10:07 -0500

Disagreements bring up a lot of emotions and reactions, often the wrong ones leading Christians into irretractable sin. Pastor Daniel Bridgman and Pastor Dan Burrell sift through this topic and share their thoughts on the right response to disagreements.

Passing The Baton Without Dropping It

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0500

Pastor Daniel Bridgman discuss an important topic of how to pass the baton of an important role you hold in life.

What Kind of Church Are We Becoming?

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:20:02 -0500

Pastor Daniel Bridgman holds court with Pastor Dan Burrell on the topic of what kind of church LIFE is becoming.

Ways That We Make Prayer Harder Than It Needs to Be

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:42:02 -0500

Pastor Daniel Bridgman discourses with Pastor Dan Burrell on the topic of how we can make prayer harder than it needs to be.

How to Get More Out of Church

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:05:33 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell and Pastor Daniel Bridgman share their thoughts on how to get more out of church when you attend a service.

Are You The One?

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:04:52 -0500

Pastor Daniel Bridgman joins Pastor Dan Burrell at the LIFETalks table to discuss the life of a Christian and the perception of significance or insignificance of their life.

Pastor Daniel on What Generosity Looks Like

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:35:52 -0500

Generosity is an instructed act from the Lord for us Christians, but how is that to be played out in life? Tune in to the new episode to hear Pastor Daniel Bridgman's thoughts on the biblical moral of generosity and how to act upon this command.

Pastor Daniel on The State of The World

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:13:53 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell and Pastor Daniel Bridgman opine on the current state of the world.

The Art of Crafting a Sermon

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:42:32 -0500

Step inside Pastor Daniel Bridgman's mind to learn about how his sermons start from his heart and mind, then shared with the congregation.

Navigating Life And Finishing Well

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:00:00 -0500

Back in the studio with guest, Bill Yeargin, Pastor Dan Burrell and Bill taps into one of the most important topics of how to navigate life and finish well with the Lord's stamp of approval.

Leadership Lessons from A Former CEO

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:27:57 -0500

Bearing a title and position of leadership carries a lot of weight and impact. Tune in to what guest, Bill Yeargin, has to say with Pastor Dan Burrell about leadership from his angle of a CEO.

Having a Faith Culture in Business

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:44:06 -0500

The business world can often be so uptight that there's no room for Christian faith. Pastor Dan Burrell welcomes special guest Bill Yeargin for a break down of the methodology and practicality of introducing and maintaining a faith culture in the workplace.

LIFE's Lead Pastor on Spiritual Growth

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:00:00 -0500

LIFE's Lead Pastor, Pastor Daniel Bridgman returns to the LIFETalks studio to discuss spiritual growth.

Doubts, Doubting & Doubters...What's A Christian To Do?

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0500

Tune in as Pastor Dan Burrell breaks down the right response to the difficulties of doubt.

When Doubt Invades Our Journey

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:16:33 -0500

Doubt is a powerful emotion that can rattle even the strongest of faith. Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, address how to handle doubt when it enters the scene of a Christian's life.

Investing Into Others

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:49:00 -0500

Catch this episode with Pastor Dan Burrell and guest, Jared Rocconti, conversing about the value of investing in others.

How to Live Generously

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:18:42 -0500

Join Pastor Dan Burrell and special guest, Jared Rocconti, for a chat about living life with generosity as instructed in the Bible.

Reaching Young Adults for Christ Today (Part 3)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:42:09 -0500

In. the final episode of this mini-series, Pastor Dan Burrell meets up with guest, Jeff Kirsch, to continue chatting about the ins and outs of leading young adults close to Christ to help establish a firm foundation on Him in their hearts.

Reaching Young Adults for Christ Today (Part 2)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:43:43 -0500

The passion for reaching young adults in the Lake Norman area is a growing flame! Pastor Dan Burrell and guest, Jeff Kirsch, reconvene in the studio to chat about the mission, process and value of guiding young adults to the Lord.

Reaching Young Adults for Christ Today (Part 1)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:31:50 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell sits down with guest, Jeff Kirsch, to chat about his fruitful efforts in the Lake Norman region of bringing young adults together to grow in their faith and build a solid community rooted in Christ.

Welcoming A New Pastor (Part 2)

Thu, 28 May 2026 23:18:51 -0500

Struggling with ways on how to show our best hospitality and welcoming love to a new pastor? Pastor Dan Burrell is in the LIFETalks studio to provide more valuable insight on welcoming newly appointed leadership as believers.

Welcoming a New Pastor (Part 1)

Tue, 26 May 2026 01:27:50 -0500

Moving into an unfamiliar place can be a challenge, but as fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, it is our responsibility to fulfill showing hospitality to one another. Tune in to find out how to best welcome a new pastor as we prepare to have our new lead pastor at LIFE!

Don't Try to Have It All Right Now

Thu, 21 May 2026 21:23:38 -0500

Join Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm for a fresh episode addressing the gentle pace of achieving things in life.

How LIFE Fellowship is Reaching Students for Christ (Part 2)

Tue, 19 May 2026 01:00:00 -0500

Join us in the studio with StudentLIFE Pastor Trae Woodard, a few students and Pastor Dan Burrell as we dissect how LIFE is reaching students in the community to help them pursue Christ.

How LIFE Fellowship is Reaching Students for Christ (Part 1)

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:04:56 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell and StudentLIFE Pastor Trae Woodard have a riveting conversation about the efforts and progress of LIFE as we reach out to students in the LKN area to draw them closer to Christ.

The Soul of A Leader: Burnout, Authority, and Humility

Tue, 12 May 2026 20:37:45 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell is back with guest Dave Deets to discuss leadership hot topics such as humility, authority, and the struggle of burnout.

Multiplying Leaders Delegation, Teams, and Vision Chosen

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:48:35 -0500

Leadership requires many different elements of equal importance and value in an organization. Pastor Dan Burrell and special guest Dave Deets from the Institute of Biblical Leadership break down these elements in this episode.

Leading Through Tension, Decisions, Confrontation & Criticism

Tue, 05 May 2026 20:56:06 -0500

Featuring guest, Dave Deets, Pastor Dan Burrell and Dave sit down to crack apart how to lead through a trench of challenges in today's society.

Getting to Know The Institute of Biblical Leadership

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:32:02 -0500

You've heard of The Institute of Biblical Leadership, but probably don't have the full inside scoop. Pastor Dan Burrell dives into explaining this partner ministry of LIFE.

Ben Rudolph Is Back in The Studio! (Part 3)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:36:16 -0500

Catch this episode that is round three of spending time with LIFE's former lead pastor, Ben Rudolph!

Ben Rudolph Is Back in The Studio! (Part 2)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:21:35 -0500

Tune in to part two of LIFE's former Lead Pastor Ben Rudolph popping in to the studio for an enjoyable session with Pastor Dan Burrell!

Ben Rudolph Is Back In The Studio! (Part 1)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:43:18 -0500

Surprise! LIFE's former Lead Pastor, Ben Rudolph, makes a special visit to the LIFETalks studio for a session with Pastor Dan Burrell.

Things Christians Needs to Stop Saying (Part 3)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:05:58 -0500

The list of phrases that Christians should really cut back on is lengthy, so Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, are back in the studio with more thoughts regarding the verbiage we use.

Things Christians Needs to Stop Saying (Part 2)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0500

Back for part two of this engaging conversation, Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm dive into the verbiage that Christians should consider eliminating from their vocabulary.

Things Christians Need to Stop Saying (Part 1)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:01:31 -0500

Words have power, which is why it is vital that we are cautious with them. Pastor Dan Burrell ins joined with LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm to discuss verbiage that Christians should really avoid.

What Pastors Want to Say But Usually Don't (Part 2)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:05:01 -0500

Back to the studio to resume this conversation, Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, have a fun chat about what pastors want to say, but choose to avoid.

Get to Know LIFE's New Lead Pastor Daniel Bridgman! (Part 3)

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0500

Tune in to the final episode of the introduction series of our new lead pastor, Daniel Bridgman!

Get to Know LIFE's New Lead Pastor Daniel Bridgman! (Part 2)

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0500

Join us for part two of learning more about LIFE's new lead pastor, Daniel Bridgman.

Get to Know LIFE's New Lead Pastor Daniel Bridgman! (Part 1)

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0500

We are so excited to welcome our new lead pastor, Daniel Bridgman, and host him on LIFETalks so we can dive deep into learning who he is!

What Pastors Want to Say But Usually Don't (Part 1)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:28:33 -0500

In this episode, dive into the mind of a pastor where Pastor Dan Burrell cracks open the curious can of worms of what pastors want to say as leaders of the church, but usually hold back.

The Toughest Scripture Passage in Our Series

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:17:32 -0500

On the heels of ending our sermon series through the book of 1 Peter, Pastor Dan Burrell addresses a difficult passage of Scripture to crack open in 1 Peter.

Adding Nuance to Biblical Masculinity (Part 3)

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:36:34 -0500

Tune in to the airing of episode three in the mini series where Pastor Dan Burrell and Josh Brahm are addressing Biblical masculinity.

Adding Nuance to Biblical Masculinity (Part 2)

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell reconvenes with LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm for a continued discussion centered around the topic of masculinity as defined in The Bible.

Adding Nuance to Biblical Masculinity (Part 1)

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:24:13 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell joins in a conversation with host, Josh Brahm, regarding a new mini-series about Biblical masculinity.

Responding to The Influences in Our Teens Lives (Part 2)

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0500

StudentLIFE Pastor Trae Woodard and Pastor Dan Burrell reconvene for a continued discussion surrounding the influences in teen's lives and the best way to approach and address them.

Responding to the Influences in Our Teens' Lives (Part 1)

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:47:29 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell and StudentLIFE Pastor Trae Woodard talk about the vitality of knowing and responding to the influences that are in teenagers' lives today.

Connecting With The Local FCA with Bella & Tammy Zoppa

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0500

March's mission emphasis is the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Pastor Dan Burrell meets up with guests, Bella and Tammy Zoppa, to chat about the FCA and their mission.

Making The Most of Key Moments in Adolescence (Part 3)

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:37:24 -0500

Welcome back to the third part of the mini-series where Pastor Dan Burrell and StudentLIFE Pastor Trae Woodard chat about how young adults today can make the most of the key moments that occur in their life.

Making The Most of Key Moments in Adolescence (Part 2)

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:03:54 -0500

Back for part two, Pastor Dan Burrell and StudentLIFE Pastor Trae Woodard reunite in the studio for conversational continuation about how adolescents can make the most of the big moment in their life.

Making The Most of Key Moments in Adolescence (Part 1)

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:14:24 -0500

StudentLIFE Pastor Trae Woodard joins Pastor Dan Burrell to begin a valuable chat centered around what the key moments of adolescence are and how to make the most out of them in the time given.

Why Pornography Is Such A Serious Problem (Part 4)

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:29:10 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, reunite for continuation of the sobering conversation centered on the heavy impact of pornography.

Why Pornography Is Such A Serious Problem (Part 3)

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:08:43 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, continue in the conversation about the horrible impact of pornography nowadays.

Why Pornography Is Such A Serious Problem (Part 2)

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0500

Back for the second portion of this vital chat Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETaks ProducerJosh Brahm share insight on the impact of pornography.

Why Pornography Is Such A Serious Problem (Part 1)

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:22:38 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm sit down for a sobering conversation centered around the horrible industry of pornography and why this is such a serious problem nowadays.

Introducing Our New Ladies of LIFE Director!

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:49:18 -0500

In this special episode Pastor Dan Burrell sits down with new Ladies of LIFE Director April Brown to learn more about her and the heart behind her passion to serve the women of our community.

How to Open Communication Lines with Your Kids

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:10:15 -0500

Even in a world full of smartphones, social media and multiple avenues of communication, kids can still be closed off to communicating with their parents. Pastor Dan Burrell sits down with StudentLIFE Pastor Trae Woodard to chat about how to break through these walls and create lines of communication.

What Do Teens Want from Their Parents & Church?

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:04:25 -0500

On the heels of the previous episode surrounding Gen Z, Pastor Dan Burrell is back with StudentLIFE Pastor Trae Woodard to chat about the teens of today and what they want from their parents and church and our role as Christians as we mentor and guide this younger generation.

What It's Like to Work with Gen Z?

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:39:19 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell meets with StudentLIFE Pastor Trae Woodard to chat about the ins and outs of working with Gen Z.

Overrated or Underrated: Christian Culture Edition

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:39:25 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, engage in a lively chat regarding whether or not any of the popular elements in Christian culture are overrated or underrated.

Hot Takes "This or That" with Pastor Dan and Josh Brahm

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:33:22 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm have a bit of fun with a game of "this or that" hot takes.

Dan & Ben's Christmas Trivia Showdown

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell and former LIFE pastor, Ben Rudolph, have a jolly episode with a trivia showdown that is Christmas centric.

Dan and Ben Make Their Annual Predictions

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:39:44 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell and Pastor Ben Rudolph are back for the 2026 version of annual predications on a variety of topics from sports to politics to theology.

Celebrating 700 Episodes with Pastor Ben Rudolph

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:16:38 -0500

Former LIFE Pastor Ben Rudolph makes a surprise appearance with Pastor Dan Burrell for this special episode of reflection and discussion as LIFETalks celebrates production of 700 episodes.

Responding to Christian Nationalism (Part 2)

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm reconvene for continuation of the chat surrounding the tricky topic of Christian nationalism and the proper response to this.

Responding to Christian Nationalism (Part 1)

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Not ones to shy away from controversial topics, Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm dive into the beginnings of a conversation surrounding the topic of Christian nationalism and the best response to it.

Behind the Scenes at Operation Christmas Child with Brian Gresham (Rerun)

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:38:11 -0500

In the spirit of the Christmas season, join us as Brian Gresham takes us on a tour behind the scenes of internationally known ministry, Samaritan's Purse, and their annual Operation Christmas Child project to bring the Gospel and joy to children.

Family Idols Hindering Spiritual Growth Discipleship (Part 4)

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:59:16 -0500

Part four of the chat between Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm regarding how familial idols can hinder spiritual growth and discipleship is now up on the LIFETalks channel!

Family Idols Hindering Spiritual Growth Discipleship (Part 3)

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:59:45 -0500

The valuable discussion of the implications that family idols have on a Christian's spiritual growth and discipleship continues with Part 3 of this mini-series featuring Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm.

Family Idols Hindering Spiritual Growth Discipleship (Part 2)

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:01:00 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm reconvene in the studio to continue the chat about the impact of how idols within a family can be a barrier to spiritual growth and discipleship.

Family Idols Hindering Spiritual Growth Discipleship (Part 1)

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:34:26 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell is back in the studio with LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm to begin the conversation centered around the negative impact of family idols in the pursuit of spiritual growth.

Practical Steps for Grieving A Loss

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Back in the studio, Pastor Dan Burrell reunites with grief counselor, Melody Wood and Faith Woodard for a continued discussion surrounding the practical next steps we should take after a painful loss.

When We Face A Loss

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell sits down with grief counselor Melody Wood and Faith Woodard to discuss the challenging act of facing a loss in life and the grief it brings.

Overcoming Anxiety On A Difficult Day

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:57:21 -0500

Anxiety is one of the biggest battles humanity deals with daily. Some days aer worse than others. So how are we to manage them? Pastor Dan Burrell breaks down his thoughts on this for practical, applicable ways to overcome anxiety.

Liturgical Elements in An Evangelical Worship Service (Part 2)

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm reconvene in the podcast studio for continuation of the conversation surround the liturgical elements commonly found in worship services of evangelical churches.

Liturgical Elements in An Evangelical Worship Service (Part 1)

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:25:34 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm sit down to start a solid conversation surrounding the definition and value of liturgical elements in worship services.

5 Threats to Evangelism in Today's Culture (Part 2)

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Back in the studio for part two, Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm revisit the growing concerns and threats to modern day evangelism.

5 Threats to Evangelism in Today's Culture (Part 1)

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0500

In a new mini-series, Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, crack open the chat surrounding evangelism's greatest threats in modern times today.

The Architecture of Worship with Jason Lanier

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0500

This new episode with Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFE's worship pastor, Jason Lanier, perfectly parallels our new sermon series, Majesty & Mystery: A Fresh Look at Worship, as they discuss Biblical worship in more detail.

Elements of Worship with Jason Lanier

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell is rejoined with LIFE's worship pastor, Jason Lanier, to work through the topic of what the elements of worship are and their significance.

A Conversation about Worship with Jason Lanier

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:52:14 -0500

Preceding our new sermon series called Majesty & Mystery: A Fresh Look at Worship, Pastor Dan Burrell sits down with LIFE's worship pastor, Jason Lanier, to discuss worship.

Rerun: How to Recognize Bad Thinking

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:50:39 -0500

On the heels of the discussion of critical thinking, Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, sit down to hash out the identification of poor thinking and what the response should be.

Rerun: When Critical Thinking Goes Wrong

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Tune in to this re-run where Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, dig into some thoughts regarding the downside of critical thinking when it goes sideways.

How to Be a Better Volunteer

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:33:26 -0500

Volunteers are the backbone of church ministry! Pastor Dan Burrell discusses what the practical steps are to be a better volunteer and serve the Lord and His church more effectively.

Four Types of Preaching

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:38:00 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm sit down to chat about four different types of preaching that pastors partake in as they dig into the Word of God.

Pros & Cons of Apologetics

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:01:11 -0500

In this episode, Pastor Dan Burrell cranks out some thoughts on the pros and cons surrounding the tool of apologetics.

Get to Know Discipleship Pastor Hunter Gray (Part 2)

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:44:02 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell resumes the conversation with new LIFE Discipleship Pastor Hunter Gray as we get to know Hunter and his story.

Get to Know Discipleship Pastor Hunter Gray (Part 1)

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:41:51 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell sits down with LIFE Fellowship's new Discipleship Pastor Hunter Gray to hear more about Hunter and his life story.

Reflections on The Charlie Kirk Assassination

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 14:14:31 -0500

Tune in on this special release where Pastor Dan shares valuable thoughts as we grapple with the tragedy of Charlie Kirk's assassination.

Navigating The Transitions of Life w/ Ben Rudolph

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Life changes can leave us in a frantic frenzy. Pastor Dan Burrell sits down with former LIFE Pastor Ben Rudolph to hash out the best process of how to navigate through these changes life throws us.

Anxiety in Today's Youth w/ Pastor Ben Rudolph

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Former LIFETalks Host and LIFE Vision & Teaching Pastor Ben Rudolph hosts a special LIFETalks episode to discuss with Pastor Dan the growing problem of anxiety in today's youth and how we can act to help.

Pastor Dan Catches Up w/ Pastor Ben Rudolph

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 01:26:49 -0500

Surprise! Tune into this special episode where Pastor Dan Burrell and former Teaching Pastor Ben Rudolph are in the studio together just like old times to catch up on the life.

Facets of Spiritual Formation (Part 7)

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:13:14 -0500

Join Pastor Dan Burrell again in the studio for the final installment of this deep dive discussion on spiritual formation in the life of a Christ follower.

Facets of Spiritual Formation (Part 6)

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 12:38:51 -0500

In nearing the end of this mini-series, Pastor Dan Burrell is back with LIFETalks ProducerJosh Brahm to hash out the necessity of spiritual formation and what it looks like in a Christian's life.

Facets of Spiritual Formation (Part 5)

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 01:31:56 -0500

Tune in to the fifth episode in our spiritual formation mini-series on LIFETalks with Pastor Dan Burrell.

Facets of Spiritual Formation (Part 4)

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:26:16 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell chats with LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm in continuation of this mini-series where they tackle the importance and elements of spiritual formation in the Christian life.

Facets of Spiritual Formation (Part 3)

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:57:56 -0500

In this third episode in the mini series, Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm continue to unpack and dig into the facets of spiritual formation in a Christian's life.

Facets of Spiritual Formation (Part 2)

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0500

In resumption of the Spiritual formation conversation, Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm are back in the studio to share insight regarding this vital element of the Christian life.

Facets of Spiritual Formation (Part 1)

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Tune in to a new mini-series where Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm chat about spiritual formation, which is vital to the growth and life of a Christian.

Teaching Biblical Femininity in the Home (Part 3)

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm reunite in the studio for round three to discuss the efforts and value of teaching femininity from a Biblical standpoint to young women in the home.

Teaching Biblical Femininity in The Home (Part 2)

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0500

In pursuit of unpacking the value of femininity in a world that tears down the womanhood that God created, Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm are back for episode two on the topic of Biblical femininity.

Teaching Biblical Femininity in the Home (Part 1)

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:23:15 -0500

Having already discussed Biblical manhood in the previous LIFETalks episodes, Pastor Dan Burrell now sits down with LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm to provide insight on what Biblical femininity should look like.

Redeeming Shame with Mike Kozlinski

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Back in our mini series on shame Biblical counselor Mike Kozlinski joins Pastor Dan Burrell in the studio for a conversation on how to turn shame into something of redemptive nature.

Mishandling Shame with Mike Kozlinski

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Shame is messy, it's delicate, it's undesirable, yet every human juggles it in life. Pastor Dan Burrell and Biblical counselor Mike Kozlinski come to the rescue with a discussion on the common mishandling of it and what the proper management of shame should be.

We're All in The Shame Boat with Mike Kozlinski

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell sits down with Biblical counselor Mike Kozlinski for a special episode discussing humans and the powerful and prominent emotion of shame.

Teaching Biblical Christian Manhood (Part 4)

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:49:20 -0500

We're back for a continued chat between Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm about the value of Biblical manhood.

Teaching Biblical Christian Manhood (Part 3)

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:16:11 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell dives back into the discussion surrounding Biblical manhood to be taught to young men as they grow and mature in life and in their faith.

Having A Mindset of Discipleship with A World-Wide Vision

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0500

All the way from Zimbabwe, New LIFE Journey Founder Shepherd Govere shares his thoughts on discipleship that extends across the globe, not just in one's homeland.

How New LIFE Journey is Changing the Spiritual Culture of Zimbabwe

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Missionary partner Shepherd Govere joins Pastor Dan Burrell in the LIFETalks studio to share the impact of the burgeoning church in Zimbabwe.

Spiritually A Mile Wide and An Inch Deep w/ Shepherd Govere

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0500

All the way from Zimbabwe, missionary partner Shepherd Govere joins Pastor Dan Burrell for a special episode on the LIFETalks podcast.

Teaching Biblical Christian Manhood (Part 2)

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Back for part two, Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brah reconvene for a discussion centered about Biblical manhood in today's world.

Teaching Biblical Christian Manhood (Part 1)

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:00:00 -0500

In a day where the secular world attempts to define and redefine manhood, Pastor Dan and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm join together for a vital discussion of what manhood ought to be based on the foundation of Biblical truths.

Rerun: How to Recognize Bad Thinking

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:50:18 -0500

Join in on this throwback episode to a lively chat between Pastor Dan Burrell and Josh Brahm about the recognition and response to bad thinking.

Rerun: Critical Thinking (Part 2)

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:10:00 -0500

Rerun of the second episode of a two-part series surrounding critical thinking, Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, continue their chat about critical thinking in today's society.

Rerun: Critical Thinking (Part 1)

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:04:59 -0500

Enjoy this rerun as Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, discuss in depth part one of the need and definition of critical thinking in today's society.

Rerun: Reasons People Should Stay at Their Church

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 01:00:00 -0500

In a contrast to the previous 2 rerun episodes, this throwback episode has Pastor Dan Burrell sharing the reasons someone should stay at their church versus leave.

Rerun: Seven Reasons People Leave a Church (Part 2)

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Following last week's rerun of why people leave a church, Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, dive back into this chat with a second conversation surrounding this topic.

Rerun: Seven Reasons People Leave a Church (Part 1)

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 01:00:00 -0500

We're throwing it back to this episode where Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, pursue an important conversation of why people leave a church and what should be done about it.

Manners to Instill into Your Kids (Part 7)

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:44:42 -0500

The mini-series on manners to teach kids nowadays continues with a fresh chat between Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm.

Manners to Instill into Your Kids (Part 6)

Thu, 29 May 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Still diving deep into the topic of manners, Pastor Dan Burrell and host, Josh Brahm, discuss and share their insight on the manners that should be taught to kids these days.

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Manners to Instill into Your Kids (Part 5)

Tue, 27 May 2025 01:00:00 -0500

The discourse between Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm continues as they enlighten us on the necessary topic of which manners parents ought to teach their kids as they raise them today.

Manners to Instill into Your Kids (Part 4)

Thu, 22 May 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell is joined one more time by LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm for a continuation in their chat about the manners that parents should teach their children as they raise them.

Manners to Instill Into Your Kids (Part 3)

Tue, 20 May 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Back to the manners talk for episode three in this mini-series, Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETaks ProducerJosh Brahm continue to unpack what manners parents should instill in their children.

Manners to Instill Into Your Kids (Part 2)

Thu, 15 May 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm resume the conversation surrounding the vitality of instill manners into children as parents raise them in the current world.

Manners to Instill Into Your Kids (Part 1)

Tue, 13 May 2025 01:00:00 -0500

These days, manners can lack in both children and adults. Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm have a candid chat about how parents can get ahead of this challenge with which manners to begin to instill into their children.

Tools to Teach Your Children A Biblical Worldview

Thu, 08 May 2025 11:24:02 -0500

A Biblical worldview is vital to shaping a child's faith and critical thinking as they grow up in the crazy world nowadays. Pastor Dan discusses practical tools to use to implement this view.

How Involved Should I Be In My Child's Education?

Tue, 06 May 2025 01:00:00 -0500

In a new mini series on LIFETalks, Pastor Dan Burrell taps into the conversation of a child's learning these days and how involved a parent should be in their educational journey.

A Biblical Perspective on Immigration (Part 3)

Thu, 01 May 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell wraps up this LIFETalks mini-series on looking at immigration through a Biblical lens.

A Biblical Perspective on Immigration (Part 2)

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:54:59 -0500

Back in the studio, Pastor Dan Burrell continues to address the sticky topic of immigration, but brings into the light of a Biblical stance.

A Biblical Perspective on Immigration (Part 1)

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0500

As the nation's political nature shifts, Pastor Dan Burrell provides an angle that is grounded in Scripture on the immigration situation.

How Do I Know if I Am Saved? (Part 3)

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Biblical counselor and LIFETalks Guest Mike Kozlinski is back in the studio to sit down with Pastor Dan Burrell and delve into this pressing question that many Christians ask in their lifetime.

How Do I Know if I'm Saved? (Part 2)

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:52:54 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell is back with guest Mike Kozlinski to continue addressing the pressing question that most Christians wonder throughout their life.

How Do I Know If I'm Saved? (Part 1)

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:04:42 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell sits down with guest biblical counselor, Mike Kozlinski, to address and answer a very common question that Christians ask to themselves and to others.

Practical Ways to Keep One's Spiritual Focus

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Keeping a sharp spiritual focus in a chaotic world full of turmoil can be an immense challenge to every Christian. Pastor Dan Burrell offers some valuable and practical ways to keep a focus on Christ in our spiritual walk.

Engaging with Skeptics and Agnostics (Part 2)

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:34:02 -0500

LIFETalks host, Josh Brahm, and Pastor Dan Burrell are back in the studio with part two of their discussion surrounding the engagement with skeptics and agnostics as followers of Christ.

Engaging with Skeptics and Agnostics (Part 1)

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm dive into a conversation about the Biblical way we as followers of Christ should engage those who reject Christ.

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Biblical Hospitality Beyond The Church

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell is joined by LIFE Assimilation Director Abby Wozniak for a continued chat on what hospitality should look like beyond the walls of a church building.

Teaching Your Kids to be Biblically Literate

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Literacy is a dying thing these days. In today's podcast, Pastor Dan shares about the vitality of Biblical literacy and how to encourage this in your children.

The Secrets to a Great Church Hospitality Ministry

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0500

LIFE Fellowship Assimilation Director Abby Wozniak joins Pastor Dan for today's episode and discusses the components of a church's hospitality ministry and its value.

The Case for Expositional Teaching in the Church

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm are back in studio to dig into the valuable topic of emphasizing Biblical expositional teaching in the church.

What's Changed in Dan's Lifetime as a Pastor? (Part 2)

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0500

In this follow up episode, LIFETalks ProducerJosh Brahm is back in the saddle with Pastor Dan Burrell to conclude the talk about the kinds of changes that have occurred during his decades of a pastoral career.

What Has Changed in Dan's Lifetime as a Pastor? (Part 1)

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Time changes things and time flies. In this episode, LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm sits down with Pastor Dan Burrell to talk about what kinds of changes have occurred during his pastoral career over the last few decades.

Giving the Benefit of the Doubt

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Pastor Dan Burrell and LIFETalks Producer Josh Brahm sit down to crack open the difficult topic of giving the benefit of the doubt to others.

Understanding Discipleship at a Macro & Micro Level (Part 3)

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0500

In conclusion of this mini series, Pastor Dan Burrell is joined by Pastor Drew Super to wrap up their chat about the macro and micro angles of discipleship.