Podcast

Update on NSC Building Space

Scott's vision for NSC's future

Scott unpacks his vision for Northstar's future- beginning with why we do what we do and using that as a springboard for determining WHAT we do moving forward.

Building a new family is NOT easy

February 29, 2020 • Scott and Teresa McBean

Scott and Teresa discuss the challenges that come with trying to build a non-biological family in your life.

Wrestle with Yourself

Scott and Teresa McBean

How looking deep inside can help us become who we want to be

Healthy Families Are Creative

January 31, 2020 • Scott and Teresa McBean

Scott and Teresa McBean discuss the fact that healthy families handle problems creatively, rather than caving in to madness and mayhem.

How to Build a Family

Scott and Teresa McBean

Scott and Teresa unpack what it looks like to build a family. In particular, they talk about the importance of avoiding the traps of strife and conflict and using our freedom to see possibilities for thriving.

Staying Connected to Values

Scott and Teresa McBean

In this week's recap, Scott and Teresa talk about the importance of staying committed to your values in the midst of difficult times.

Create an Atmosphere of Forgiveness

December 31, 2019 • Scott and Teresa McBean

It's more important to help create a forgiving environment in our community than it is to make sure we've forgiven every wrong that has been done to us.

Forgiveness is a Fresh Start

November 29, 2019 • Scott and Teresa McBean

Being forgiven means having a clean slate, rather than more debts we need to overcome.

Forgiveness is About Freedom

November 28, 2019 • Scott and Teresa McBean

Scott and Teresa talk about the fact that forgiveness is a free choice rather than an obligation.

Forgiveness Means Cancelling Debts

November 27, 2019 • Scott and Teresa McBean

Forgiveness is not about moving from bad feelings to good feelings. It means we do not try to make the person who has harmed us pay for what they have done.

Forgiveness Is Not What You Think

November 26, 2019 • Scott and Teresa McBean

Forgiveness is not about feeling better about people who have harmed us. It is about refusing to retaliate.

Create A Plan for Who You Want to Be

November 30, 2019 • Scott and Teresa McBean

Scott and Teresa talk about the importance of knowing who you want to be so you can stay committed to the life you want to live.

Act like who you WANT to be

November 30, 2019 • Scott and Teresa McBean

Scott and Teresa talk about the fact that acting like who you want to be can help create a new you.

Your Past Won't Be Used Against You Anymore

Scott and Teresa McBean

In this conversation, Scott and Teresa talk about the "big picture" part of God's work. He's creating a safe, secure, stable, joyous home for people to live in. And, He's making sure our pasts will never be used against us.