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In this episode of the Real Life Overtime Podcast, the teaching team dives deeper into the biblical principles of stewardship and generosity, exploring how these concepts connect to our calling in Christ. Anchored in Acts 17 and Matthew 25, the discussion focuses on how we, as individuals and as the body of Christ, are called to manage our resources—time, energy, and finances—for God’s purposes. The conversation highlights the spiritual discipline of tithing, the role of obedience, and the eternal impact of giving.

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In this episode of the Real Life Overtime Podcast, the guys delve into the new series, “Made for These Days,” which explores how we, as followers of Jesus, are called to live faithfully in the time and place God has placed us. With recent political events and heightened cultural tensions, this discussion emphasizes that our purpose remains rooted in Christ and His mission, regardless of the outcomes around us. The team discusses what it means to be stewards of the days we’re given, specifically during divisive times, and how we can faithfully live out our role as kingdom-minded disciples.

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In this closing episode of the “One” series, our teaching team reflects on what spiritual maturity looks like for individuals and the church community. They unpack the essence of growing in faith as part of the body of Christ, explaining how personal spiritual growth directly impacts the health and unity of the larger church. Throughout the discussion, they touch on the traits of mature disciples, the importance of deep relationships within the church, and the ripple effect of a committed, unified community. They also address why intentional, relational discipleship is vital for grounding future generations in faith.

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In this episode of the Overtime Podcast, we explore the topic of leadership within the Church, examining God’s plan for organized leadership as outlined in Ephesians 4. The conversation centers around why the Church needs structure, how leaders are meant to shepherd and equip believers, and how we can address the tension between embracing authority and dealing with past hurts from flawed leadership. This episode also discusses the calling and responsibility of leaders to serve humbly and lead by example, taking inspiration from Jesus as the ultimate model of servant leadership.

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Welcome back to the Real Life Overtime Podcast, where we dive deeper into the weekend sermon and explore its relevance to our daily lives. Today, we’re continuing our series, “One,” focusing on unity in the body of Christ, as presented in Ephesians 4. Specifically, this episode centers around “One Hope”—the singular hope that unites us as believers, regardless of our diverse backgrounds and personal experiences.

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In this episode of the podcast, Jim Putman leads Sam, Blake, Gabe and Jim into the topic of baptism as part of the ongoing “One” series, focusing on Ephesians 4. They discuss how the church can maintain unity amidst diverse backgrounds and theological differences, especially around the meaning and practice of baptism.

With personal stories, the pastors explore their journeys from various Christian traditions and how they came to understand baptism through the lens of scripture. They emphasize the need for clarity, obedience, and unity in the body of Christ.

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In this episode of the Overtime Podcast, we explore deeper themes from the current sermon series based on Ephesians 4, focusing on unity in the body of Christ and the concept of “one faith.” Hosts Jim Putman talks with Blake and Josh as they reflect on their individual messages delivered across the campuses, emphasizing the importance of understanding and living out the biblical definition of faith. They discuss the theological foundation of the “one faith” and how it is meant to transform not only what we believe but how we live. Join us as we dig into key scriptures like Colossians 1, Hebrews 11, and Jude, and discover what it truly means to be united in Christ.

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In this episode of the Real Life Ministries Overtime Podcast, we’re diving deep into our “One” series. Hosts Jim Putman, Gabe Cleave, and Christian Putman discuss the foundational theme of unity within the church, especially through understanding the doctrine of the Trinity. They explore how biblical oneness reflects God’s nature and impacts our mission as disciples of Jesus. The conversation highlights key doctrinal truths and their practical implications for personal growth and church unity.

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Welcome to this episode of the Overtime Podcast! We are diving into the “One” series, an annual series where we refocus on the core mission of our church: to grow as disciples and make disciples in relational environments. This week, we explored Ephesians 4, which speaks of unity in the body of Christ—one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God over all. As we move forward, we aim to cultivate an active and unified body where every member is engaged in God’s mission.

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Welcome to the Real Life Overtime Podcast! In this episode, our sermon team dives deeper into the topic of tolerance, a powerful and often misunderstood concept. This past weekend, we unpacked the complexities of tolerance from a biblical perspective. In this podcast episode, we’re here to explore how we, as disciples of Jesus, can balance truth and grace in a world that often redefines love, acceptance, and what it means to truly tolerate one another.

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In this episode, Jim Putman, Blake Whiteman, Gabe Cleave and Titus Leger unpack the concept of worship—a word that’s often misunderstood in today’s culture. As we explore worship, we discuss how it extends far beyond music, encompassing every action, thought, and moment of our lives. Fasten your seatbelts as we unravel the true meaning of worship and what it looks like to live a life oriented around glorifying God.
 

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In this episode of The Overtime Podcast, Senior Pastor Jim Putman and Campus Lead Blake Whiteman continue their deep dive into the current sermon series, Lost in Translation.
 
The focus of this episode is on the biblical concept of friendship. Jim and Blake discuss how the world’s definition of friendship has shifted from the original meanings found in Scripture, leading to weakened relationships and isolation.
 
By unpacking Hebrew and Greek terms for friendship, exploring key biblical texts, and sharing personal stories, Jim and Blake challenge listeners to reconsider what true friendship looks like through a Christ-centered lens.

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In this episode of the Real Life Overtime podcast, the team dives deep into the critical topic of resilience, particularly in the context of parenting in today’s challenging world. As our culture increasingly drifts away from biblical values, raising resilient children who can stand firm in their faith and navigate life’s difficulties becomes more essential than ever. Join the discussion as our leaders share practical insights, biblical wisdom, and personal stories on how to cultivate resilience in the next generation.

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In this episode, Jim Putman, Gabe Cleave, Titus Leger and Christian Putman tackle the complex and important subject of truth, exploring its biblical foundation, the various parts of our society that challenge it, and the importance of knowing and living by the truth, who is Jesus Christ.

As we navigate a world full of competing truths, let’s remember that truth is not just an idea—it’s a person, Jesus Christ. Stay grounded in His word, live out His truth, and join us next week as we continue to explore how to raise resilient children in a culture that often pulls them away from what is true.

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In this episode, Jim Putman, Gabe Cleave and Blake Whiteman jump into our new series Lost in Translation. In this series, they delve into ancient biblical words, examining how their meanings have been altered by modern culture, the enemy, or even our own personal inclinations. The power and significance of these words diminish when their meanings are distorted, and this series aims to reclaim their true essence as intended by God. This week, we’re tackling one of the most profound and challenging concepts: justice.

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In this episode of the podcast, we take a sneak peek at our upcoming series called Lost In Translation, where we will delve into the profound difference between biblical definitions and cultural interpretations of key concepts such as love, truth, resilience, and social justice. Our campus lead pastors discuss how often we read scriptures through the lens of contemporary culture, instead of interpreting them as they were meant in biblical times and applying those meanings to today’s context. This series aims to clarify these words’ true meanings and how they should be lived out in our daily lives, emphasizing the importance of context and proper interpretation.

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This episode is hosted by Blake Whiteman, the campus pastor at our Real Life Ministries Coeur d’Alene Campus. Today, the guys are diving into the final week of our series on Paradox. Joining Blake are Bill Krause from our Post Falls campus, Josh Austin from the Hayden campus, and Jim Blazin from our North Campus. Together, they’ll explore the challenging topic of persecution, particularly focusing on “Blessed are those who are persecuted” from the Sermon on the Mount.
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In this episode of the podcast – Jim Putman, Blake Whiteman and Wayne Burnham talk about what it means to be a peacemaker according to God’s definition. What does it look like to be a peacemaker in the midst of conflict? Peacemaking is not passive it is active, and we get the opportunity to actually be ministers of reconciliation. They remind us that these conflicts we face are not actually a war against people – we are at war against an enemy that wants to bring conflict and strife into people’s lives. And Jesus calls us to bring peace.

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On the Overtime Podcast, The Real Life Sermon Team shares their different perspectives and personal stories about how God’s Word and the Holy Spirit is actively working around us.

This week’s discussion really hit home as they talked about the importance of repentance, daily self-reflection, and letting God transform our hearts. It’s a powerful reminder that our journey to purity is all about staying close to God every day.

Remember, this pursuit of holiness and righteousness is something we do together, beyond just Sunday sermons. Thanks for being a part of this adventure with us!

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In this episode of the podcast, Jim Putman is back and leading the discussion on the beatitude, blessed are the merciful. He is joined by Bill Krause, Blake Whiteman, and Wayne Burnham.

Be sure you listen in to hear Wayne talk about how this topic played out in an incredible way this week with some of the people who attended the Sunday morning service at Real Life Hayden – it’s a good one!

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This week Blake Whiteman leads the discussion with Bill Krause, Wayne Burnham, and Sam Meredith as they cover the paradox of meekness, or humility, in God’s Kingdom vs what it means in the world we live in. The God we serve is by nature humble, and at the same time holds all of the power and the authority in the universe. 

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In this weeks podcast, Craig Miles, Christian Putman, Gabe Cleave and Chris Short reflect on Jesus’ statement, “Blessed are those who mourn,” suggesting that mourning and joy are not mutually exclusive. 
They also emphasizes the difference between human and divine perspectives, noting that God’s ways and thoughts are higher than ours. The comfort from God, though not always comfortable, allows us to comfort others in their trials.

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In this episode of the podcast Jim Putman, Blake Whiteman and Titus Leger come together to discuss the first week of our new series, “Paradox,” where we delve into the profound teachings of the Beatitudes. They talk about the fact that as we navigate through the summer, it’s easy to get caught up in the distractions of our routines, the media noise, and the political fervor of the coming fall.

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In this weeks podcast, Jim Putman talks with Blake Whiteman and Heather Dalton about men’s and women’s roles in church leadership. They begin by discussing the current trend of Progressivism among Christians, then they move on to the story of Deborah, a women judge we see in the Bible, and how she stepped up to what God was calling her to do.

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Are we truly willing to surrender everything to God, even at great personal cost? Hannah’s story, marked by profound anguish over her longing for a child, prompts us to examine the posture with which we approach the Lord: do we come with open hands, ready to let go, or do we cling tightly to our desires? In this episode of The Overtime Podcast, Jim Putman joins with Blake Whiteman, Gabe Cleave, and Titus Leger to talk about the life of Hannah and how God used her to model an illustration of strength and dignity that we can still learn from today.

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Welcome to this special Mother’s Day edition of the Overtime Podcast featuring Jim Putman, his mom Bobbi Putman, and Santha Yinger. This week we look into the virtues highlighted in Proverbs 31 and celebrate the wisdom and strength of godly women. Jim will guide us through reflections on the passage, exploring its meaning with insights from Santha and Bobbi, both mothers and spiritual mentors. Together, they discuss the profound impact of fearing the Lord, the steadiness that faith brings, and the importance of gratitude and community in nurturing a godly life.

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In this episode of the Overtime Podcast, Jim Putman is joined by Blake Whiteman and Bill Krause as they close out the Stand Firm series by addressing the topic of End Times from the perspective of the books of 1st and 2nd Thessalonians. 

We need to shift our focus away from fixating on the intricate details of future events and instead embrace the message of hope and salvation offered by Jesus. Today is the day for salvation; let’s use our voices to share this hope with others.

Other sermon series we have available on this topic:

One Minute After You Die: https://realliferesources.org/?s=one+minute+after+you+die&id=842

The Return of the King: https://realliferesources.org/?s=Return+of+the+king&id=842

What Will Heaven be Like? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGM1s49fd4I

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In this episode of the Overtime Podcast, Jim Putman sits with Craig Miles, Blake Whiteman, and Titus Leger as they discuss what it looks like to stand firm in the scriptures and the truth we were given. One of the questions they address in this episode is the subject of how we are to respond to a brother or sister who is actively living in sin. What does it mean when the Bible says not to associate with anyone like this? Listen as they talk about our love for others, our desire that all will come to Christ, and our responsibility to protect some of the environments we are in as believers. 

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In this episode of Overtime: Jim Putman, Blake Whiteman and Titus Leger address the issue of standing firm to the message we have been given by the new testament writers. They talk about how some believe in only focusing on the words directly spoken by Jesus (the “red letter” words), they discuss how this view is too narrow. Even the red-letter words were written down by other people, not Jesus himself.

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In this episode of the Podcast – Jim Putman sits down with Blake Whiteman, Gabe Cleave, and Sam Meredith to talk about standing firm in the middle of the struggles and circumstances that we encounter in this world. They discuss that in life’s trials, we often question God, but in the book of Thessalonians Paul calls us to find gratitude even amidst chaos, believing that He is shaping our lives. This faith brings hope beyond circumstances, anchored in the promise of Jesus’ return. It inspires active love, showing readiness for Christ’s return. Faith leads to hope, then love—a journey of deepening commitment.

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Welcome to the Overtime Podcast – where each week the Sermon Team from Real Life Ministries unpacks and goes deeper into the weekly sermon. This week Jim Putman is joined by Wayne Burnham and Titus Leger as they discuss the topic of how Jesus was able to undo sin in our lives by His sacrifice – and what that means to us on a daily basis. Understanding how sin impacts our lives as Christians, and how it impacts God, is crucial for our spiritual growth and relationship with Him. By looking at what the Bible says and some different viewpoints, we can gain insight into how sin affects us and how we can overcome it with God’s help.

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In this weeks discussion on The Overtime Podcast, Jim Putman, Jim Blazin, and Blake Whiteman are talking about Judgement. Reminding us of the responsibility we bear for our actions and the consequences of sin. Knowing that God sees us as legally guilty – and it is this fact that underscores the necessity of salvation.

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In this episode, our team is talking about the Exodus story and how it lays a crucial foundation for understanding Jesus and the New Covenant. Jim Putman chats with Jim Blazin, Blake Whiteman and Santha Yinger about what we can learn from the Israelites about being in bondage, and how that translates into current culture. Other things they touch on are: Going back to old patterns of bondage Tying our identity to Christ Lifestyles that foster relational bondage How to carry the message of hope into a dark world You can listen to this episode below, or watch it by clicking the Watch Video button.

In this episode of the podcast, Jim Putman talks with Jim Blazin, Gabe Cleave, and Christian Putman about God’s plan for the Home Sphere of our lives. What happens when our homes don’t look like the blueprint God created for families? What if there is a gap? The truth is, there are gaps in every home – and God’s plan for us includes utilizing His Body, the Church.

On this weeks podcast, Jim Putman is joined by Jim Blazin, Gabe Cleave, and Blake Whiteman as they talk about the importance of the marriage partnership in raising Godly children. They also touch on the role those who are single or even empty-nesters have in helping to parent the children and young people in the Church Body – we all have a part to play. Creating a home sphere that leaves a lasting impression on children requires an intentional effort from parents and adult church members. This goes beyond simply verbalizing faith; it involves modeling the principles of God in our daily lives.

🎙️ This Week on the Overtime Podcast: Navigating the Parenting Journey Join the discussion on parenting led by Jim Putman, accompanied by the perspectives of Craig Miles, Blake Whiteman, and Chris Short. In this episode, they delve into the intricacies of raising children, exploring key topics such as: Prioritizing God in Our Lives: Uncover the traps that can emerge when we fill our lives and schedules with things that take precedence over our relationship with God. What adjustments can we make to align with His guidance in training our children? 

In this episode of the Real Life Ministries Overtime Podcast, our host Jim Putman is joined by Bill Krause, Jim Blazin and Christian Putman. These Campus Pastors share their thoughts about raising Godly children, and impressing God’s Word and values into their lives. This is the Real Life Overtime podcast, the place where Jim Putman and the members of the Real Life Ministries Sermon Team go deeper into the weekend sermon – discussing the things that they weren’t able to cover on Sunday. You can watch all episodes at: https://realliferesources.org/the-overtime-podcast/

This week Jim Putman welcomes Gabe Cleave and Christian Putman to the podcast – In this weekend’s installment of the Unhurried series, the discussion revolved around embracing an unhurried life, exploring the profound aspects of suffering and its connection to slowing down. Some of the topics they cover are: What are the reasons for suffering? What does it look like to journey through suffering? How can we look at suffering through the lens of the cross?

Welcome to the first episode of The Overtime Podcast – the place where the Real Life Sermon Team go deeper into the topics that they didn’t have time to cover on Sunday. This week, you will hear from Jim Putman, Blake Whiteman, Gabe Cleave and Titus Leger as they discuss last weeks sermon from our Unhurried Life series, and talk about what it looks like to slow down enough to care about the people around you.