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Double Take

Double Take -- Part 8

September 2, 2020 • Dr. Mark Lantz

We have reached the end of our conversation about our emotions and how they have a tendency to lead us astray. We have discussed various ways in which we can be manipulated and otherwise misled by both our own emotions and the emotions of other people. But what is the final step to truly living in freedom from emotional manipulation? You were created to live in victory and freedom through the death and resurrection of Christ. Join Dr. Mark Lantz as he discusses this final, but ultimately crucial step to living the life you were created to live in part 8 of Double Take.

Double Take -- Part 7

August 26, 2020 • Dr. Mark Lantz

To survive in this life, you need to be able to connect to God and connect to other people. This sounds simple enough, but there are still many people who find themselves emotionally isolated from any sort of human connection. Why is this so, and how can we overcome it? A key point to being in community is also a controversial one: emotional vulnerability. Being vulnerable is scary, and it's often glossed over in our discussions of our emotions. And yet, it is absolutely vital to connecting to other individuals. Join Dr. Mark Lantz as he explores this concept in part 7 of Double Take.

Double Take -- Part 6

July 15, 2020 • Dr. Mark Lantz

For the past six weeks, we have been discussing your soul, the seat of your emotions. We have discussed various spirits that can influence your emotions, and we have discussed your repsonsibility to recognize and control unhealthy emotions. But we have not discussed the one emotional phenomena that transcends mere emotion. It is a force of nature, impacting every aspect of your life, as well as many aspects of the lives of those around you. What is this powerful phenomena? Love. Love is the most powerful emotion a human can feel, and it is one of the most dangerous when it is not fully understood. Join Dr. Mark Lantz as he examines Paul's words on love in Part 6 of Double Take.

Double Take -- Part 5

July 8, 2020 • Dr. Mark Lantz

In our discussion of your soul, we have focused mainly on influences the enemy uses to confuse and discourage you. But now it is time to move from outside influences to something within you that you can control and maintain to achieve a healthy emotional life. It is not all about being aware of attacks against you, but also being aware of the power within you. It is God's will for you to be in full control of your emotions, and use them to achieve your God-given destiny! Join Dr. Mark Lantz as he discusses a very important emotional principle in Part 5 of Double Take.

Double Take -- Part 4

July 1, 2020 • Dr. Mark Lantz

We continue our discussion of the soul by tacking an issue we have all faced: rejection. We have all been rejected at some point in our lives, whether by a parent, spouse, friend, or some authority figure. Rejection leaves scars that run deep and hurt deeper, impacting the way we see the world, the way we interact with others, and the way we see God. Rejection cannot hold you back any longer. Join Dr. Mark Lantz in Part 4 of Double Take as he examines the hallmarks of the spirit of rejection, and what steps you can take to overcome it.

Double Take -- Part 3

Pastor Mark Lantz

Many Christians are trapped within a prison of insecurity and may not even be aware of it! Insecurity hijacks your thoughts and steers you away from your God-given destiny by paralyzing you where you are. It makes you fearful to take any step forward, and it is one of the tools of the enemy that is waged against your soul. As we continue our discussion of the soul, the emotional center of your being, we come to this tool of insecurity. Scripture has some principles for us to take and use against the lies that insecurity tells us. Join Dr. Mark Lantz as he embarks on Part 3 of Double Take!

Double Take -- Part 2

June 10, 2020 • Pastor Mark Lantz

We continue our exploration of the human soul by discussing a real and present danger to everyone: the spirit of manipulation. There exist individuals in this world whose only goal is to maniuplate and control others through fear and intimidation. The spirit behind these behaviors is subtle and easily missed, but its power cannot be underestimated. However, you do not need to fear this spirit! Join Dr. Mark Lantz as he looks at some of the characteristics of this spirit and how you can live a life free from intimidation and control. You were not created to be manipulated by others! Join us for Part 2 of Double Take.

Double Take -- Part 1

May 27, 2020 • Pastor Mark Lantz

Emotions. We've all got them, and they can be...problematic, to say the least. In fact, sometimes it feels like our emotions are driving us more than we're driving them. They're an unconscious reaction to what happens around us and to us, and it can be hard to keep them within their boundaries. Emotions are an integral part of who you are, and as we continue our discussion on the whole human existence, we can't ignore the soul, the seat of our emotions. In this introductory session to a new series called Double Take, Dr. Mark Lantz goes over the basics of emotions, the emotional climate of our country, and what the Bible says about our emotions and how to use them.