What would you say to the next generation if you knew your time on earth was running out?

In this episode of Pastor’s Corner, Pastor Tom Roepke joins Heartfelt Mornings hosts Burch and Lisa to unpack a deeply moving, urgent perspective on life, family, and cultural stewardship inspired by a recent address from former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse.

Speaking at the Manhattan Institute while facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, Sasse chose to look past Washington politics and target the true battleground of our era: the human soul and the local family table.

Join us as we explore what it means to live "on the clock" with a robust biblical worldview. We live in the most abundant era in human history, yet our culture is drowning in digital anxiety, gluttony, and grievance. How do we fight back? By cultivating true biblical virtue, practicing "Tech Sabbaths," and choosing the slow, local, inconvenient work of discipleship.

We ground this life-overview in two foundational scripture passages:

📖 Mark 8:36–37 – The danger of gaining the world but forfeiting the soul.

📖 Deuteronomy 6:6–7 – God's local, relational design for family discipleship.

No matter what the future holds, our times are in God's sovereign hands. It’s time to roll up our sleeves, put down our screens, and plant our "apple trees" today.

🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED: To read or watch Ben Sasse’s full, profound address, visit the Manhattan Institute webpage: https://www.city-journal.org/article/ben-sasse-manhattan-institute-americans-habits

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzziAtD94rA

We're launching our brand-new series, "Crushing Chaos," inspired by the insights of Pastor Manny Arango.

If your life, your calendar, or your mind has felt like a whirlwind lately, you are not alone. But what if the answer to your chaos isn’t a change of scenery? What if the answer isn't peace... but order?

Let's talk about "The Infrastructure of Impact," a look at the radical truth hidden in Genesis 1 and Isaiah 27. God isn't intimidated by your mess; He sees it as raw material for a miracle.

Learn how to draw the sword of divine order, dust off your daily habits, and build a character strong enough to carry the weight of your purpose.

✨ COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL SPONSORSHIP: Last week was Compassion Sunday! If you missed it or want to step up to be an infrastructure of hope for a child waiting for a sponsor, we want to hear from you. Email Pastor Tom directly at 📧 pastor@lindenroad.church and our team will get you all the details. 💬

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: What’s your "Chaos Scale" number today? (1 = Totally Zen, 10 = Beautiful Disaster). Let us know in the comments below!

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 📍 You Were Never Meant to Parent Alone: Download our free guide and find your village here: https://www.lindenroad.church/you-were-never-meant-to-parent-alone/

🌍 Sponsor a Child: Join Pastor Tom & Melinda in supporting the work of Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/sponsor-a-child/?countries=KE

#CrushingChaos #LindenRoadChurch #DivineOrder #MannyArango #CompassionInternational

Worship Notes on YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/49609786

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Happy Mother’s Day! Today, we celebrate the women who have nurtured, led, and loved us. But today is also a special "one-off" bridge message as we transition from our "Unstoppable Acts" series.

In 2013, Pastor Tom traveled to Kenya—from the dense urban slums of Kiberra to the lush mountains above Lake Victoria. In this message, he shares a "hidden chapter" of his journey and how it fundamentally shifted his understanding of God’s heart for justice, generosity, and compassion.

In this message, we explore:

• The Power of "Womb-Love": Understanding the Hebrew word rakhum (Compassion) and how God uses a mother’s heart to describe His own.
• The Speaking Stick: A lesson from the Maasai warriors on dignity and giving a voice to the silenced.
• Does it work? Looking at the 2013 study on how child sponsorship creates a lifelong "Solid Rock" of hope.

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 📍 You Were Never Meant to Parent Alone: Download our free guide and find your community here: https://www.lindenroad.church/you-were-never-meant-to-parent-alone/

🌍 Sponsor a Child: Join Pastor Tom & Melinda in supporting the work of Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/sponsor-a-child/?countries=KE

#MothersDay #CompassionSunday #LindenRoadChurch #NdiyeMwambaNiSalama #Kenya

Worship Notes on YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/49606463

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