The Quint-Essential Ministry Podcast

What Kind of Ground Are You?

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:54:00 -0300

A sermon on the parable of the sower - it's not about the seeds. It's about the soil!

Different Gears: How to Raise Your Kids - Part 3

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:32:44 -0300

In the final episode of this 3-week series we explore what Ephesians is trying to communicate to us regarding the raising of our children. Tune in and enjoy!

Different Gears: Husbands, Wives & Submission - Part 2

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 22:08:27 -0300

Buckle up for this episode on marriage dynamics - its not what you think!

Different Gears: A Series on Family Dynamics - Part 1

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:42:42 -0300

Listen in on Episode 1 of my 3-part series "Different Gears."

What is the Most Generous Thing You Can Do?

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:33:00 -0300

Have you ever wondered what the most generous thing you can do is? This challenging message will have you considering what it means to play your part in generosity.

Plan, Vision, Dream

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:31:00 -0300

What do you want to do with your life and with your money? This message will challenge you to have a Plan, a Vision and a Dream!

Change Your Attitude

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:34:00 -0300

What does the Bible have to say about rebellion, submission and leadership inside the church? Buckle up - this is a fun message!

A God Who Listens

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:45:00 -0400

Does God still listen to us? You bet He does. Take a listen to hear how we can be sure that God is hearing us!

The Way Forward

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:41:00 -0400

What can we learn from one of the earliest stories in the Bible? A LOT! Listen in to this unpacking of Exodus 12 & 32 - it is amazing how much it relates to our lives today.

Everyone Needs a Truth-Teller

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:40:00 -0400

Listen in on the importance of having a "truth-telling" friend in your life. It's not a luxury, it is a necessity!

Don't Give Up!

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:37:00 -0400

What did Peter feel after denying Christ? How did he become a person who ended up finishing his journey well? Take a listen to find out!

SLOW DOWN!

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 15:33:00 -0400

Listen to what God was teaching us in the Mary and Martha story from Luke 10 - there are things to learn regardless of which person you relate to more!

The Heart of Worship

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:23:29 -0400

Listen in as we discuss worship, motorcycles and God's plan for our lives. It all ties together in ways you might not expect!

Live a Life Worthy - Part 3

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 15:45:19 -0400

The final message from the Live a Life Worthy series!

Live a Life Worthy - Part 2

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:23:57 -0400

Part 2 of the Relationship series "Live a Life Worthy."

Live a Life Worthy - Part 1

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:17:37 -0400

Enjoy this series on relationships from November 2023 at Erie First Assembly.

All These Things - Part 3

Tue, 30 May 2023 11:35:15 -0300

The finale to a series on money, finances and generosity!

All These Things - Part 2

Thu, 18 May 2023 12:55:01 -0300

Part 2 in a series on our finances and generosity.

All These Things - Part 1

Sat, 13 May 2023 09:57:44 -0300

A series on finances, giving and generosity.

Dependency, Discernment & Faith

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:25:19 -0400

A message on dependency & discernment to fuel your holiday season!

Build Your Church - Radical Generosity

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:58:50 -0300

A message on Radical Generosity and how it plays into our faith journey.

Build Your Church - Worship & Prayer

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:59:10 -0300

A message on Jesus' model for our prayer and His intention for our worship.

The Blessing of Forgiveness

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:43:12 -0300

Here is a recent message I shared on the power and blessing of Forgiveness in our lives. Find the entire series on the Erie First Assembly podcast channel.

Calling On God - a Message on Prayer

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 07:30:00 -0300

Last Spring I gave this message on prayer at my church. Consider it a bonus podcast as we continue the testimonies in 2022 here on the Quint-Essential Ministry Podcast.

When God Saves Your Life (w/ guest Vinny Majchrzak)

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 07:51:00 -0300

My friends Vinny and Carol join me to tell the amazing, life-saving accounts that Vinny has experienced with various health challenges. This is a powerful and fun conversation with two very amazing people! You will be blessed!

Freedom from Addiction (w/ guest Dan Sheldon)

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:48:00 -0400

This is a great and very real conversation with my friend, Dan Sheldon. Dan had a sex and porn addiction that God completely delivered him from. He is very honest and authentic in this powerful testimony on what God can do when we hand over whatever is holding us back!

How Missions Giving Changed Our Church (w/ guest Nichole Schreiber)

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 16:50:36 -0400

In 2022, I will be featuring amazing testimonies of what God has done in the lives of people who I am privileged to go through life with. This first episode is the testimony of how God changed the trajectory of Erie First Assembly through our giving to Kingdom missions all around the world. It's an amazing example of how God moves when we trust Him and follow His leading over our lives and our organizations.

How Personality Shapes Us - Part 3 (w/ guest TJ Schaefer)

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 07:54:00 -0400

The final episode in our conversations on personality. This one covers a lot so have a notepad ready or listen to it twice. Lots of Scripture and powerful truths get shared as we wrap up this big conversation. Thanks TJ for contributing!!

How Personality Shapes Us - Part 2 (w/ guest TJ Schaefer)

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 08:15:00 -0400

We take the personality conversation deeper in this second episode. How much of our personality types are "nature" versus "nurture?"

How Personality Shapes Us - Part 1 (w/ guest TJ Schaefer)

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 08:15:00 -0400

This is a really great conversation on the role of our personality types in our unique Christian journeys. TJ has a lot of background and time invested in this subject and offers some really great insight. Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3!

A Conversation on Campus Ministry (w/ guest TJ Schaefer)

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 17:20:03 -0400

Listen in as I discuss what full-time campus ministry looks like with Chi Alpha Campus Director TJ Schaefer. TJ and I will be doing a series of conversations on identity, personality strengths/weaknesses and much more. This is an opportunity to get to know who TJ is before we jump into those episodes. TJ does work on the front-lines of ministry by bringing the gospel to college students week-in and week-out. You will enjoy this episode!

Words of Worship: Amen

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:27:34 -0300

Everything Looks Like Failure in the Middle

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:11:36 -0300

I have spent more time preaching at church lately and am sharing these messages here for your encouragement! Daniel Brooker and I are still working to record Part 2 of Aim Small, Miss Small. As fate would have it, our jobs have both been insane ever since we recorded Part 1. Stay tuned and enjoy these sermons in the meantime.

Something New & Different Week Three

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:12:59 -0300

This is the final message in the 3-week series I preached at Erie First on healthy relationships. It's a good one!

Something New & Different Week Two

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:19:23 -0300

My wife Erin joins me to preach this message on Holy Marriages. Take a listen!

Something New & Different Week One

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:08:32 -0300

This is part 1 of my 3-week series on healthy relationships. We will finish the Aim Small, Miss Small conversation after this series (and after some work craziness subsides). Enjoy!

Aim Small, Miss Small - Part 1 (w/ guest Daniel Brooker)

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:49:31 -0300

Life can get really overwhelming at times. It is important to strive for habits and rhythms that help us to stay on top of the demands. In this episode we discuss different practices we have used or are using to keep things under control. Part 2 coming soon!

Parenting as Ministry: Part 4 (w/ Erin Lindblad)

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 23:06:32 -0300

Manhood. Fatherhood. Identity. Boldness. Confidence. These big topics and more are discussed in our final episode of the "Parenting as Ministry" series. This is 15 years of growing and striving to understand these subjects all poured out in 40 minutes. If these concepts feel new or foreign, reach out to me and let's have a coffee. Thanks for tuning in! -QCL

Parenting as Ministry: Part 3 (w/ Erin Lindblad

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 23:01:27 -0300

Father's Day is coming up and we are shifting our parenting conversation towards fatherhood. I do my best to share the great and the hard things I have learned so far on the parenting journey from my perspective as a dad. I'm learning all the time but hopefully there's some good content in here. Thanks for listening!

Parenting as Ministry: Part 2 (w/ Erin Lindblad)

Wed, 19 May 2021 23:23:25 -0300

My wife Erin and I continue our 4-part series on parenting. This is a fun episode that gets into some of motherhood's greatest struggles and some of our greatest struggles in figuring out our different parenting approaches. It's honest and fun. Look for parts 3 & 4 in June!

Parenting as Ministry: Part 1 (w/ Erin Lindblad)

Wed, 05 May 2021 22:53:55 -0300

My wife and I take these next 4 episodes to dig into parenting. In honor of Mother's Day, we will look at the ladies side of the journey first and then in June we will dig into some Fathering discussion. ENJOY!

Calling on God for Wisdom (w/ guests Al Detter & Nichole Schreiber)

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:48:00 -0300

What does it look like to call on God for wisdom? Listen in and learn today! Bonus content from Erie First Assembly.

Calling on God for Healing (w/ guests Allan Thorpe & Nichole Schreiber)

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:46:00 -0300

Bonus Podcast with Pastors Allan Thorpe and Nichole Schreiber on calling out to God for healing.

Calling on God (w/ guests Colby Atkins & Nichole Schreiber)

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:07:00 -0300

I am joined by Lead Pastors Colby Atkins (Elevate Church) and Nichole Schreiber (Erie First Assembly) in a discussion on King David and what it looks like to call out to God in our daily lives! This is a supplemental podcast to the latest sermon series at Erie First - enjoy!

Luke Chapter 11 Podcast (w/ guest Kahyla Collazo)

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:51:32 -0300

We are reading through the Bible in a year at Erie First Assembly. This is a bonus podcast I did with a staff pastor discussing Jesus' interaction with Pharisees in Luke 11. It's a great conversation and I hope you enjoy!

Bringing Out the Best in People - Part 2

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:04:48 -0300

I complete my recap of this classic book by Alan Loy McGinnis. Enjoy!

Bringing Out the Best in People - Part 1

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 13:20:38 -0300

Two part recap of my favorite leadership book, "Bringing Out the Best in People." Tune in for Part 1 where I recap 6 of the 12 principles taught by the author, Alan Loy McGinnis. It's a gem!

Finding Healing from Our Wounds (w/ guest Don Fisher)

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:46:00 -0400

We continue the conversation on finding healing from our wounds through forgiveness. This is a great follow-up conversation to the last podcast "You Have a Wound." Don has years of experience as a pastor and has his own stories of wounds, agreements and healing. Listen in today and reach out with any questions!

You Have a Wound

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:21:08 -0400

In this podcast we look at the critical agreements we make in life when we are wounded and the effects that those agreements have on who we become. This sounds like a heavy topic, but its crucial information to find freedom from the hurts in our past!

One Year Reading Plan (w/ guest Nichole Schreiber)

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 06:01:00 -0400

At Erie First, we are reading through the Bible in one year as a congregation. It is an exercise in discipline and has been very rewarding! Hear some insight from Pastor Nichole on the chapters we covered on January 28th and keep reading along if you have committed to this with us!

What it Means to Worship (w/ guest Julia Williams)

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 01:57:00 -0400

We are diving right into worship with the first podcast episode of 2021! Listen in as Julia and I discuss what it means to worship with your everyday life. This is not exclusive to musicians or church band members. This is what each and everyone of us do all day, every day. Enjoy!

A Simple Christmas: Joy - with Don Fisher

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 07:50:00 -0400

This was an amazing conversation with a true giant of the faith! I appreciate Don Fisher so much and was greatly blessed to discuss JOY with him this Christmas season. Listen in and learn from one of the best! (Bumper music by Ben Rector).

A Simple Christmas: Love - with Kahyla Collazo

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 16:22:16 -0400

As we continue our Advent Devotionals at Erie First, Kahyla and I discuss her writing on the verses of Luke 2:16-20 and what it means to ponder things in our hearts. This is the most wonderful time of the year, take 18 minutes and reflect on why with us!

A Simple Christmas: Hope - with Nichole Schreiber

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 16:33:45 -0400

Christmas is here! And at Erie First we are looking at the themes of Hope, Love, Joy & Peace as we strive to make Christmas simple. We want to finish this crazy year strong and centered on what matters the most! Listen in as we discuss Christmas our Simple Christmas devotionals, sermon series and the podcasts that will follow along.

Here We Go!

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:13:25 -0400

Thanks for your patience as we have waded through a crazy couple of months. We are back in action with some fresh podcasts for the holidays and big plans for 2021!

Life on Two Wheels (w/ guest Matt Bowers)

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 21:35:18 -0300

This might be my most unique podcast yet! My friend Matt and I sit down in my garage next to his Harley-Davidson to talk about life, motorcycles and Jesus. The quality is not as controlled as usual but it was fun to just kick back and talk about a personal passion of ours and how we fit it into our everyday, ordinary lives. ENJOY!

Bring It! Series - Chapter 6, Closing the Gap (w/ guest Erin Lindblad)

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:29:00 -0300

Listen in to the wrap up episode of this summer series! It's been a great 6 weeks and I hope you have enjoyed all that we've shared about growing in our confidence and knowing the Father more. Any questions or comments, email me at BringItBook@gmail.com!!

Bring It! Series - Chapter 5, What About Me? (w/ guest Erin Lindblad)

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 23:33:00 -0300

Have you ever heard of "a la carte Christianity?" We tackle that subject and more on this episode of the Bring It! summer series. God has freed you from your own shallow and selfish desires. Learn what life can look like when you embrace His best for you!

SPECIAL EPISODE: Where is God in this Pandemic?

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 18:55:03 -0300

Listen in as we have a panel discussion on God's role in this Covid-19 pandemic. This is a big topic but hopefully our conversation leaves you with a re-orientation toward what is most important!

Bring It! Series - Chapter 4, Journey Well (w/ guest Erin Lindblad)

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 22:42:08 -0300

My wife Erin joins for this episode (and next) as we discuss chapter 4 of Bring it! What does it mean to journey well? What does it look like to journey well? How can we offer hope and encouragement to other people? This is a great conversation - enjoy!

Bring It! Series - Chapter 3, A Finished Product (w/ guest Adam Blazek)

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 18:19:00 -0300

The conversation continues as we look at what it means to trust God for His finished product over our lives. Remember, all of these chapters and conversations stem from the verse Psalm 138:8 "The Lord will perfect that which concerns me, forsake not the work of Your hands." He has a finished product in mind for you and He wants to see it come to fruition!

Bring It! Series - Chapter 2, Boundaries (w/ guest Adam Blazek)

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 18:15:00 -0300

Listen in as my friend Adam and I discuss chapter two in Bring It! This is a great conversation regarding the role that boundaries play in our lives and how we can trust God to expand those boundaries for Kingdom impact!

Bring It! Series - Chapter 1, Sovereign Strong

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 22:45:26 -0300

Tune in as we walk through my second book, Bring It! Some guests will help us discuss different concepts and topics presented in the book. These will release every Monday for the next 6 weeks and will hopefully encourage you to grow in your confidence of who God is and wants to be in your life! This week: Chapter 1, Sovereign Strong

WE'RE BACK!!

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 22:57:19 -0300

After an unintended hiatus, I'm excited to be back in action with a summer series on my book Bring It! This book came out in 2017 but has shaped so much of who I am and how I lead. It is 6 chapters and will give some solid conversations on where we draw our confidence from. If you're looking for a quick read, you can find the book on Amazon by simply searching my name. Or hit me up and I'll get you a copy. I'm excited to be back and will have a brand new episode every Monday. Thanks for tuning in!

Pastoring Through Covid-19 - with Kurtis Parks from Bridges Nashville

Tue, 05 May 2020 17:11:59 -0300

Listen in as I chat with Kurtis Parks, Lead Pastor of Bridges Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee. We talk about his journey, how his church plant is dealing with the Covid-19 situation and what life could look like for all of us on the other side of this situation. This is a great episode, enjoy!

How We Got Here - with Quint Lindblad

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 21:09:02 -0300

This is a quick summary of my story. How I went from full-time sales and the business world to full-time ministry. Also, I wrap up with a 3-part filter to use when discerning what you hear from God. It's not comprehensive or perfect, but it's a good start when looking at life choices and considering what God would have you to do in various situations. Thanks for listening!

Remembering Kevin - One Year Later

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:48:37 -0300

One year ago today (3/31) was my Father-in-law's last day on earth. We of course did not know that at the time. Listen in as I pay tribute to this incredible person who left such a lasting legacy on so many people. He challenged me to be a better person by how he lived his life - he never had to use his words. I can't wait to see him again!

Last Minute Podcast about the CoronaVirus

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 22:34:25 -0300

I felt it would be silly to pretend this global situation wasn't happening. I wanted to share some of my thoughts on how my family, friends and co-workers are doing the best we can to deal with it. No one on this planet has lived through such an occurrence, let's slow down and seek God through every twist and turn. He is not surprised by any of this! (**audio quality is a little jumpy, my apologies!)

Why Serving at Church Matters - with Cameron Lienhart

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:16:12 -0400

Cameron Lienhart is the pastor of Conduit Ministries in Jamestown, NY - a young, missional church plant that is doing outreach right in its own city. Conduit is also the church I worked at before moving to Erie, PA so this is a great conversation contrasting a newer church and its approach to ministry with the culture of a church that has been around for many decades. This will certainly challenge you to consider your role as a server inside your church!

Worship is a Lifestyle - with Ellen Feldt

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 20:50:49 -0400

This is a great conversation with my good friend, Ellen Feldt. She is the Worship Director at Conduit Ministries in Jamestown, NY and has so much valuable insight regarding the big picture of worship. This conversation could have gone on for hours but somehow we kept it to 24 minutes. Enjoy!

The Small Church is a Big Deal - with Chris Vitarelli

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 11:40:39 -0400

Catch this great interview with my former youth pastor as I ask him about his new book "Small Church Big Deal!" Chris Vitarelli has been a pastor for over 20 years and has been on an amazing journey learning about what matters most in a life dedicated to ministry. Culture says one thing, but God says another. Enjoy!

The Importance of Being Present - with Erin Lindblad

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 11:35:12 -0400

Catch this conversation I had with my amazing wife about working to be more present in the day-to-day! In November of 2019 we had the opportunity to attend a conference with Ransomed Heart Ministries that challenged us to cut down on technology and be more present with our family. Here are some of the things we have learned and applied since then!

Callings Don't Work with Conditions - with Nichole Schreiber

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 14:41:07 -0400

Hear Pastor Nichole Schreiber tell some of her story that landed her as Lead Pastor at Erie First Assembly! This is an amazing conversation that reminds us all how God honors time, obedience and faithfulness. Enjoy!

New Podcast Announcement for 2020

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 11:43:02 -0400

Join me in 2020 as I seek to have quality conversations with great people discussing all things life, ministry and Jesus!