343 Ministries Podcast
45 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTodd and Meredith Baker, from 343 Ministries in Atlanta, explore how to live an authentically, integrated life in our busy world while attempting to make a meaningful difference in their community. Discover how to explore that path for yourself and find freedom, life, and real community in the process. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com.
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Make Your Work Valuable
December 29, 2023 19:27 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBA special episode from 343 Ministries! God has valuable work for you to do this year! Listen as we think through the idea of how to know whether your work has special value to God. Find more resources and tools at 343 Resources. Support our Vision at 343 Give.
Remain In The Light
December 24, 2023 22:37 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBA special Christmas Eve episode to reflect on how we can remain in the light of Christ on Christmas and every day. Merry Christmas! Give to our Year End Match and Double Your Impact!
How To Not Hit Back
November 09, 2023 14:01 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB"But I say... Don't hit back." Our world has developed around retaliation from the beginning, but God's Kingdom is not... at least that's what Jesus said. But how difficult is it to actually turn your other cheek when someone has insulted you? In this episode, you'll discover that Jesus gave this command for us to truly follow, and he gave some very practical examples of how to help you make it work in your life. The strategy to learn today is: how to see reconciliation as our first response...
Anger Management Required
October 12, 2023 18:59 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBAll of us want lasting peace, don't we? In many respects, the key to peace is learning to manage your anger. In this episode, you'll discover that only God has the power to help you manage your anger. As you listen, you'll hear some simple strategies for learning how to approach challenging circumstances and people so that you can experience God's lasting peace in ALL facets of your life. Subscribe to the 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com. Follow 343 Ministries @Toddan...
How You Can Stop Anger
October 12, 2023 18:59 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBAll of us want lasting peace, don't we? In many respects, the key to peace is learning to manage your anger. In this episode, you'll discover that only God has the power to help you manage your anger. As you listen, you'll hear some simple strategies for learning how to approach challenging circumstances and people so that you can experience God's lasting peace in ALL facets of your life. Subscribe to the 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com. Follow 343 Ministries @Toddan...
Forgiveness Required
September 15, 2023 20:45 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBAll of us want to be forgiven, but how willing are we to forgive others? Sometimes it seems right to hold onto a grudge, doesn't it? Or maybe it just makes us feel powerful in the moment? In this episode, you'll find that you have the power to either forgive people or to remain unforgiving, and we'll give you some practical ideas of how to begin the process of reconciliation with anyone in your life. Subscribe to the 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com. Follow 343 Ministr...
How To Forgive Someone
September 15, 2023 20:45 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBAll of us want to be forgiven, but how willing are we to forgive others? Sometimes it seems right to hold onto a grudge, doesn't it? Or maybe it just makes us feel powerful in the moment? In this episode, you'll find that you have the power to either forgive people or to remain unforgiving, and we'll give you some practical ideas of how to begin the process of reconciliation with anyone in your life. Subscribe to the 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com. Follow 343 Ministr...
The Humble Will Prosper - Part 2
May 18, 2023 20:09 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBEveryone wants to connect with the ones they love the most, but connection takes humility. And humility isn't easy, is it? Regardless of the ease, God created YOU to be connected to Him and to other people. Therefore, God created you to be able to be humble. And true, eternal connection with God and others through Jesus Christ begins with that mindset. In the second part of this NEW episode, we finish the story of King Nebuchadnezzar's path from great prosperity to great humility. You'll see...
The Humble Will Prosper - Part 1
May 11, 2023 17:05 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBTrue prosperity does not come through the mighty... it comes through the humble. In God's plan, He wants humble followers who love others the way He does. True, eternal prosperity in God's Kingdom begins with that mindset. In this NEW episode, we discuss how God views prosperity and success. There is a process that God uses to draw people back to Himself. And in this story, He gives us clarity about how He wants to re-connect with each one of us. At the end of this podcast, you'll hear three...
And Now... I Can See!
April 06, 2023 20:56 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBWe all want to see the most beautiful places and things in our lifetime, don't we? But what if you couldn't see them when you got there, even though they were right in front of you? Talk about disappointing! In this episode, we're going to talk about how humility often brings us to a place where we get a chance to renew our perspectives on life. We'll discuss how you can keep from being blinded by the things that distract you so that you can be prepared to see the beautiful places and things...
No Pain No Gain
March 30, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBNobody is motivated by pain and struggle. But sometimes pain is what helps us to grow stronger. In this episode, we're going to talk about how God's path toward great strength with great humility requires some pain, but it leads to a great reward. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Give to 343 Ministries at www.343ministries.com/give.
How To Build Strength (Without the Bulk)
March 22, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBWe all want to be strong. Don't we? But the strength God wants you to have is not only physical strength. In this first episode of our new season, The Path to True Strength: How To Be Strong and Humble, we're going to help you start developing the spiritual strength you need to more easily face difficult people and circumstances with confidence and humility. And when you do that, God will help you to experience more happiness than you could ever imagine. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly...
Leaving a God-Sized Legacy
January 26, 2023 22:11 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBEveryone wants to leave a great legacy. Right?! As Paul said in Philippians 1, God is at work in YOU at this very moment to help you leave the great legacy He has designed for you to leave. But will you partner with Him so that you can? In this episode, Todd discusses two things: 1) what it means to leave a God-sized legacy vs. a Me-sized legacy, and 2) the steps you can take toward leaving your God-sized legacy. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Mi...
How to Jump the New Year's Speedbump - Part 2
December 28, 2022 14:25 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBNew Year's resolutions, and especially spiritual ones, are so difficult to keep! In spite of the difficulty, Jesus encouraged his friends to continue making progress in their spiritual life here on earth. And, he promised that if they would pursue spiritual growth with God's help, they would be rewarded by God in His Kingdom. In part deux of this New Year's series, you'll learn how YOU can be a powerful force for bringing God's goodness into your relationships and your community in 2023. Fo...
How to Jump the New Year's Speedbump - Part 1
December 27, 2022 20:51 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBNew Year's resolutions, and especially spiritual ones, are so difficult to keep! Why should we even try to set them? Christians need to make spiritual resolutions each year because Jesus taught that those who make progress in their spiritual life here on earth will be rewarded by God in His Kingdom. Ok, so how do we do that? And what even are the spiritual goals of a Christian? In this special first part of our New Year episode, we'll find answers to both of those questions so that YOU will ...
Greatness Is Something You Can Learn
December 22, 2022 19:10 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBGreatness is only reserved for certain people, right? Not according to Jesus. In our pursuit of greatness in this world, we often attempt to achieve it by any means necessary. But true and eternal greatness is based on a different way and a different path. In this episode, we'll examine that different way, and we will see that Jesus offers greatness to anyone who is willing to learn about it from Him. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries mon...
Greatness Is Easier To Experience Than You Think
November 17, 2022 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBKids approach the world and God with a sense of wonder about everything. They're not afraid to share a thought or idea no matter how silly it may sound. Can we approach God in a similar way? Yes! Jesus encouraged the disciples to become child-like in their faith, and if they would do that they would find the greatness that God wanted for them. In this episode, we'll talk about how it's easier than you might think to consistently experience that same greatness. Follow 343 Ministries @Toddand...
The Time Came For The King To Die Part 1
April 13, 2022 23:14 - 22 minutes - 21 MBWhy would anyone follow a king who will die? As we approach Good Friday and Easter Sunday, it's important to consider or remember why you would want to follow Jesus to the cross. In this episode, you'll learn a simple, actionable step for learning to trust God through waiting in order to experience the life that he wants for you. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com. Give to 343 Ministries at www.343m...
The Time Came For The King To Die
April 13, 2022 23:14 - 22 minutes - 21 MBWhy would anyone follow a leader to their death? Sounds too risky to me. Then why do millions of people still claim to want to follow Jesus to the cross? In this episode, we consider whether the risk of following Jesus is really worth the reward. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com. Give to 343 Ministries at www.343ministries.com/give.
Influence People With Their Best In Mind
March 31, 2022 20:39 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBEveryone is afraid of something. When you help someone escape fear, you have their best interest in mind. But do you really have the power and influence to do that? In this episode, you'll learn a simple, actionable step for experiencing an end to your fears and helping someone else to do the same. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com. Give to 343 Ministries at www.343ministries.com/give.
Do Good To Those Who Hate You
March 24, 2022 19:05 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBHate is powerful, but love is greater. When people hate you, how do you respond? In this episode you'll learn actionable steps for how to be prepared when someone hates you and how to respond with love instead of hate. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com. Give to 343 Ministries at www.343ministries.com/give.
Courage To Use Your Voice For Good
March 17, 2022 16:39 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBYou have a powerfully, significant voice. God wants you to use your voice to do courageous things. But, because our voices are so powerful, they can be used in destructive ways without us even knowing it. So how can we be more careful with our words so they can bring goodness to those we influence? In this episode you'll learn actionable steps to safeguard how you say things so that you are sharing goodness with the people in your life. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagr...
Learn to Produce the Best Things Part 2
March 10, 2022 22:02 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBEveryone is a producer. In part one of this episode, we learned a simple process for how to begin producing the best things in life. In part two, we'll discuss how to put this process into action so that you can start sharing the best things you produce with the people in your life. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com. Give to 343 Ministries at www.343ministries.com/give.
Learn to Produce the Best Things Part 1
March 03, 2022 18:06 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBEveryone is a producer. We all are producing something. But how do you know the things you are producing are the things you really want to be producing? In this episode, we'll take a closer look at how circumstances in life effect what people produce and how we can learn a simple process for choosing to produce the best things. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com. Give to 343 Ministries at www.343min...
Find Confidence and Freedom In Your Relationships
February 10, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBRelationships are so important. God offers us the gift of confidence and freedom in our relationships with others. So why is it that so many of us don't feel confident and free in some of our most important relationships? There can be many reasons for this, but in this episode you'll learn some actionable steps to help you begin experiencing confidence and freedom in ALL your relationships. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email...
Grow By Blessing Others
January 20, 2022 14:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBGod has positioned you to influence the people around you. You have that kind of power! But how are you using your influence? In this episode, you'll learn two things: 1) what kind of actionable steps it takes to grow in your faith; and 2) that growing in your faith is directly linked to how often you bless the people around you. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com. Give to 343 Ministries' in 2022 at...
Build Trust In Your Community
January 13, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBTrue community is all about trust. But what can you do when you lose someone's trust or when they lose your trust? Can trust be restored? In this episode, you'll learn how to use one actionable strategy and process to build trust in your relationships over time and on purpose. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com. Give to 343 Ministries' in 2022 at www.343ministries.com/give.
Cultivate Yourself First
January 06, 2022 20:09 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBYOU are a cultivator. But what are you intentionally cultivating into the people who mean the most to you? To find the answer to that question, you need to start with your own heart. Who is cultivating your heart? In this episode, you'll hear one actionable strategy to accomplish the 2 most important things this New Year: 1) find out what the good things of God are; and, 2) learn how to begin cultivating them into your heart. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscr...
The Time Came For The Baby to Be Born
December 24, 2021 10:30 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBSpecial Christmas Eve Episode! Why would God send a baby to save the world? In this special Christmas Eve message, Todd explains the deep, personal significance that sending a baby means for ALL of us. Merry Christmas! In this episode, you'll also hear some actionable strategies for how to connect with God and others this Christmas in new and meaningful ways. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com. Give ...
Experience Joy Again... Or For The 1st Time
December 23, 2021 18:46 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBYOU can experience joy! Joy is what Christmas is all about... right? But are you able to experience joy consistently? In this episode, you'll hear some actionable strategies for how YOU really can experience joy again or for the first time. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com. Give to 343 Ministries' Year-End Match at www.343ministries.com/give.
Influence Others As You Want Them To Influence You
December 16, 2021 19:28 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBYou have influence. How are you using it to help your neighbors? In this episode, you'll hear some actionable strategies for how to influence the people in your life, your neighbors, friends, and family, so that God can use YOU to bring goodness into their life and yours. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com. 343 Ministries is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization, and all gifts are tax deductible....
Influence Your Neighbor As You Want Them To Influence You
December 16, 2021 19:28 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBYou have influence. How are you using it to help your neighbors? In this episode, you'll hear some actionable strategies for how to influence the people in your life, your neighbors, friends, and family, so that God can use YOU to bring goodness into their life and yours. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com. 343 Ministries is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization, and all gifts are tax deductible....
Find Your Voice In A Noisy World
December 09, 2021 00:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBYou have a distinct voice. God has been positioning YOU to use it. Are you prepared to use it for good? In this episode, you'll hear some actionable strategies for how to find your voice and use it to make the contribution YOU are designed to make. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries weekly email at www.343ministries.com.
Lead Others With Your Best
November 18, 2021 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBThe world needs leaders. God has been positioning YOU to be a great leader. Are you ready for that responsibility? In this episode, you'll hear some actionable strategies for how to become the leader God has prepared you to become. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com.
Re-Discover How to Help People
November 11, 2021 00:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBWe all want to help the people we love. But HOW are we supposed to help them? Here are some strategies Jesus used to show us how to care about the people in our lives. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com.
004 Episode - Discover Your Purpose part 2
October 25, 2021 16:35 - 31 minutes - 29 MBEveryone wants to know why they are here. In part two of this special presentation, we explore the assertion that God wants to do something special with you in your community. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com.
Do Something Good
October 14, 2021 19:22 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBDoes doing good have to be complicated? No, but it takes a lot of courage. Learn how to find the courage to keep doing good in your community. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com.
Life With Purpose
October 07, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBLooking for purpose in your community? In this episode, Todd and Meredith talk about how difficult it can be to recognize and fulfill your purpose. They present strategies for finding unique ways for you to be more purposeful in your community, whether at work or in your neighborhood. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com.
004 Episode - Finding Your Purpose 2
September 24, 2019 19:01 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBEveryone wants to know why they are here. In this episode, we explore the assertion that God wants to do something special with you.
343P 003: Special Episode: Finding Your Purpose - 1
March 15, 2019 12:20 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBEveryone wants to know why they are here. In this special episode, we explore some simple and practical ways to know your purpose and accomplish it.
003 Episode: Discover Your Purpose part 1
March 15, 2019 12:20 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBEveryone wants to know why they are here. In part one of this special episode, we explore some simple and practical ways to know your purpose and accomplish it. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com.
343P 002: Do Something Good
October 02, 2018 19:22 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBDoes doing good have to be complicated? What if it's more simple than you think?
002 Episode: Do Something Good
October 02, 2018 19:22 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBDoes doing good have to be complicated? No, but it takes a lot of courage. Learn how to find the courage to keep doing good in your community. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com.
001 Episode: Life With Purpose
September 07, 2018 04:32 - 13 minutes - 24.7 MBLooking for purpose in your community? It may be right in front of you. Follow 343 Ministries @ToddandMeredithBaker on Instagram. Subscribe to 343 Ministries monthly email at www.343ministries.com.
343P 001: Life With Purpose
September 07, 2018 04:32 - 13 minutes - 24.7 MBLooking for purpose? It may be right in front of you.