Palm Harvest Podcast

Dr. Mike Decker Luke 15:1-3 (NLT) Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that He was associating with such sinful people—even eating with them! So Jesus told them this story… Big Idea: Lost people matter to God. 1. Jesus challenges me to take responsibility. 2. Jesus challenges me to be relentless. 3. Jesus reminds me of heavens priority. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/palmharvestpod/support

Dr. Mike Decker Acts 12:1-3, 5 (NLT) About that time King Herod Agrippa began to persecute some believers in the church. He had the Apostle James killed with a sword. When Herod saw how much this pleased the Jewish people, he also arrested Peter. While Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him. Big Idea: Prayer changes outcomes. 1. God’s activity isn’t always recognizable. Acts 12:9 (NLT) So Peter left the cell, following the angel. But all the time he thought it was a vision. He didn’t realize it was actually happening. 2. My lack of faith does not prevent God from working. Acts 12:13-15 (NLT) He knocked at the door in the gate, and a servant girl named Rhoda came to open it. When she recognized Peter’s voice, she was so overjoyed that, instead of opening the door, she ran back inside and told everyone, “Peter is standing at the door!” “You’re out of your mind!” they said. When she insisted, they decided, “It must be his angel.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/palmharvestp

John 8:1-11 Dr. Mike Decker John 8:7, 9-11 (NIV) When they kept on questioning [Jesus], He straightened up and said to them, "If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her." Big Idea: Jesus’ forgiveness invites me to live differently. 1. My heart is often showcased in my activity. 2. Look in before looking around. 3. Forgiveness is free but it is not cheap. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/palmharvestpod/support

Fran Ursini, a legendary shareholder in Costa Mesa and Founder of  Newport Rib Company sits down for a conversation with Pastor Mike  Decker.  Together they discuss family, philanthropy, and principles for  civic engagement. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/palmharvestpod/support

Kirk Bauermeister sat down with Mike to talk how to practically love your city within the education arena. Kirk relates baseball to leadership skills. How did Kirk do when he answers Mike's music and education Trivia questions?  Enjoy the ride as you listen to a brilliant mind unravel where his educational background comes from.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/palmharvestpod/support

Alright trivia buffs: What do Arlen Ness, Donnie Smith, Click Baldwin, Willie G. Davidson, and Brian Klock have in common?  Answer: They are ALL motorcycle legends. Brian Klock is the Founder and President of Klock Werks Kustom Cycles. As a child, suffering from severe asthma, little did he know that this “pain” would help shape him into the creative genius he is today.   In this episode, Brian talks about the heroes who believed in him; and how their positivity fueled his efforts to invent a motorcycle part that has revolutionized the V-Twin industry.   In recent years, Jack Daniels, Indian Motorcycles and Klock Werks have teamed together to build limited edition bikes for various causes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/palmharvestpod/support

Tackling a cities’ “Greatest Challenges” is not for the faint of heart. #Homelessness is a complicated, growing concern for many communities. Investing in our children is an easy priority but to tackle literacy obstacles requires intuitive wisdom and cooperative, shared responsibility. #Churches partnering with local businesses and city government is a delicate balance. And yet in #CostaMesa, CA this shared problem-solving approach is happening. In this episode, Ian Stevenson talks about how he and his TRELLIS team are working collaboratively with local agencies to positively impact people’s lives. #palmharvestpositivity #php --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/palmharvestpod/support

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have the responsibility to manage the workings of a city that is home to businesses like South Coast Plaza, Vans, Hurley, Volcom, and the NFL Los Angeles Chargers?   Tom Hatch talks about his experience as City Manager for the hip, eclectic, Southern California city: Costa Mesa.  He shares his feelings about his former staff, how he left city hall, and what is next.  He also unpacks his ideas about how a healthy democracy works. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/palmharvestpod/support