Latest Pointtaken Podcast Episodes

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Episode 113 - Cries | Access [PART 6]

PointTaken - November 28, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Today we pick up our 12 cries series again by talking about the sixth need children have-access. They want to be on your calendar. And they want to be in a priority spot on your calendar. Gaining perspective on the short amount of time you have to be influential in their lives will give you the ...

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Episode 112 - Thanksgiving

PointTaken - November 21, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Today, we take a short break from our 12 cries series to bring you Tom's Thanksgiving message from 2019.  After the show, head over to Apple Podcasts or Stitcher and leave us a rating and review on the podcast. 

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Episode 111 - The 12 Cries | Authority [PART 5]

PointTaken - November 14, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Whether they'll admit it or not, your kids want you to establish boundaries for them. They need to know when they're off base, and out of bounds. In part 5 of the "12 Cries" series, Tom talks about the cry of authority and how parents should appropriately exercise it within their homes.

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Episode 110 - The 12 Cries | Assimilation [PART 4]

PointTaken - November 07, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Today, on the podcast we’re continuing our series 12 Cries of a Child’s Heart by talking about the need of assimilation. Our kids want to be connected to the world around them. They want to belong. It’s this belonging that helps them discover who they are and how God has wired them. Ultimately, ...

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Episode 109 - The 12 Cries [PART 3]

PointTaken - October 31, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
We continue our 12-part series on the 12 cries of a child's heart by discussing the cry of attention.  After the show, head over to Apple Podcasts or Stitcher and leave us a rating and review on the podcast. 

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Episode 109 - The 12 Cries | Attention [PART 3]

PointTaken - October 31, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
We continue our 12-part series on the 12 cries of a child's heart by discussing the cry of attention.  After the show, head over to Apple Podcasts or Stitcher and leave us a rating and review on the podcast. 

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Episode 108 - The 12 Cries [PART 2]

PointTaken - October 24, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Last week we started our 12-part series on the 12 cries of a child's heart by talking about the cry of acceptance. Today,  we turn our attention to affirmation. We live in a negative world. A place waiting to tear you down. So, it's crucial your children are built up and affirmed within the four...

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Episode 108 - The 12 Cries | Affirmation [PART 2]

PointTaken - October 24, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Last week we started our 12-part series on the 12 cries of a child's heart by talking about the cry of acceptance. Today,  we turn our attention to affirmation. We live in a negative world. A place waiting to tear you down. So, it's crucial your children are built up and affirmed within the four...

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Episode 107 - The 12 Cries | Acceptance [PART 1]

PointTaken - October 17, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
The moment a child is born, he or she starts to cry. They have a long list of physical needs that require immediate attention. While the cries of their physical needs eventually cease, the cries of their souls are constant and unending. Over the next 12 weeks, we're going to explore the 12 most ...

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Episode 107 - The 12 Cries [PART 1]

PointTaken - October 17, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
The moment a child is born, he or she starts to cry. They have a long list of physical needs that require immediate attention. While the cries of their physical needs eventually cease, the cries of their souls are constant and unending. Over the next 12 weeks, we're going to explore the 12 most ...

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Episode 106 - The Helmet of Salvation

PointTaken - October 10, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
The mind is the site of the most vicious battles that are waged in our lives. If we get control of our thoughts, we get control of our lives. Today, Tom discusses the importance of taking up the helmet of salvation daily.  After the show, head over to Apple Podcasts or Stitcher and leave us a ...

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Episode 105 - Labels

PointTaken - October 03, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
We all have this innate tendency to label things. It's part of what makes us human. One of the first jobs given to man in the Garden of Eden was that of labeling all the creatures he found around himself. This desire to identify and classify the world around us is good; however, sin, as it alway...

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Episode 104 - Hopelessness

PointTaken - September 26, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
If we're honest, we all find ourselves hopeless at some point or another. Some experience it every so often during a difficult season. Others are consumed by an overwhelming wave of hopelessness in their day-to-day lives. Today, Tom gives us three principles to follow on the path back to hope.  ...

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Episode 103 - Balance

PointTaken - September 19, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Do you struggle to balance all the responsibilities competing for your time and attention? If so, you're not alone. In fact, this might be one of the most common struggles of life in the modern world. But it doesn't have to be chronic; it doesn't have to rob your joy. Today, Tom discusses how to...

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Episode 102 - Mentoring

PointTaken - September 12, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Do you have what it takes to be a great mentor? Today, Tom gives us six characteristics of great mentorship.

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Episode 101 - Hope

PointTaken - September 05, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
What comes to mind when you hear the word hope? Wishful thinking? Hand-wringing anticipation? What if hope were something more secure? Something more eternal? Today, Tom looks at the theme of hope in the scriptures and gives reasons why Christians should have firm, eternal hope. After the show...

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Episode 100 - Worldview [PART 3]

PointTaken - August 29, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
In today's show, we wrap up our 3-part worldview series by discussing spiritism and Post-modernism.  After the show, head over to Apple Podcasts or Stitcher and leave us a rating and review on the podcast.

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Episode 99 - Worldview [PART 2]

PointTaken - August 22, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
This is PointTaken, the show where we talk about the four areas of your life where you can have the greatest impact on the world: your marriage, your family, your leadership and your spiritual development.

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Episode 98 - Biblical Worldview [PART 1]

PointTaken - August 15, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Today, Tom introduces the biblical worldview framework and helps us recognize where our lenses have been skewed by our culture.

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Episode 98 - Worldview [PART 1]

PointTaken - August 15, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Today, Tom introduces the biblical worldview framework and helps us recognize where our lenses have been skewed by our culture.

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Episode 97 - 3 Cs of Healthy Culture

PointTaken - August 08, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Today, Zac Hufty joins us again to talk about the three most important characteristics of healthy company culture.

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Episode 96 - Your Words Matter

PointTaken - August 01, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Your words matter. They impact your life and the lives of those around you in deep and profound ways. Today, Tom discusses how to get control of your words and bring them in alignment with God's vision for your speech.  After the show, head over to Apple Podcasts or Stitcher and leave us a rat...

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PointTaken Update - July 29, 2020

PointTaken - July 29, 2020 10:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
PointTaken is moving to Saturdays! Have a listen to learn all the details.

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Episode 95 - Relational Equity

PointTaken - July 22, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
It's hard to accomplish almost anything without high levels of relational equity. Today, Tom talks about how to relate to people in a way that builds trust and loyalty for the long haul.

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Episode 94 - The 4 Ps of Decision Making

PointTaken - July 08, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
How are you at making decisions? Are you impulsive and reckless, or do you need a bit of a push? Today, Tom discusses four areas to consider when faced with big decisions.

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Episode 93 - Principles

PointTaken - July 01, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Today, Tom discusses why it's important to follow principles in your day-to-day life.

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Episode 92 - Father's Day

PointTaken - June 24, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Today, Tom and Zac reminisce on an important moment in their father-son relationship.

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Episode 91 - The Empty Nest

PointTaken - June 17, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Do you and your spouse have a plan for how your relationship will continue to grow and thrive in the empty nest season? Today, Tom and Rhonda give some principles to follow when planning to be empty nesters.  After the show, head over to Apple Podcasts or Stitcher and leave us a rating and rev...

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Episode 90 - Racial Reconciliation

PointTaken - June 10, 2020 13:38 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
Today we're joined by Al Edney to discuss racial reconciliation in the cultural moment.  After the show, head over to Apple Podcasts or Stitcher and leave us a rating and review on the podcast.   

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Episode 89 - Eliminating Hurry with Zac Hufty

PointTaken - May 27, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 75 ratings
How are you doing with rest? Do you feel deeply connected to God and His calling on your life, or are you stressed out, burned out and a day from falling apart? Today's guest, Zac Hufty, talks about how to reconnect to rest and discusses the importance of rediscovering the ancient spiritual disc...

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