<![CDATA[VERGECAST]]>Tue, 01 Dec 2020 07:53:45 +0000Captivate.fmftoft@bethelweb.org (Foster Toft)https://artwork.captivate.fm/6dfaf6c2-3df1-47a8-82c3-e9dd30ec5dcb/VergeCast-phoyo.jpgVERGECASTFoster Toftftoft@bethelweb.orgFoster ToftWe all have questions. What does God's Word say about the situation I'm in? In what ways can scripture teach me to live in righteousness today? How can I apply God's truth to my life right? These are the questions that VERGECAST seeks to answer and more. During our time together, our podcast will be structured around two parts. Part one will be geared around walking through scripture together. This section will answer the question of what does God's word say? We will walk through books of the bible as well as one-off passages to glean from it and seek to see what God wants to show us through His Word. The second part of our podcast will be focused on the application. How can I apply God's Word today? This will be taught through counseling case studies, theology questions, and practical steps one can take to live righteously. We pray that VERGECAST is a blessing to you and we are eager to see how God uses it in your life.https://vergecast.captivate.fmnoserialHow Do I combat Self-Deprecating Thoughts? (Featuring: Aaron Davis)How Do I combat Self-Deprecating Thoughts? (Featuring: Aaron Davis)Have you struggled with self hate? Do you spend a lot of time with self-deprecating thoughts? Join Vergecast this week as Aaron Davis and Foster Toft unpack how to combat self-deprecating thoughts. Have you struggled with self hate? Do you spend a lot of time with self-deprecating thoughts? Join Vergecast this week as Aaron Davis and Foster Toft unpack how to combat self-deprecating thoughts.

]]>6db52b3b-3309-4258-989e-2711ca95bf54Thu, 11 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -060030:27nofull116Have you struggled with self hate? Do you spend a lot of time with self-deprecating thoughts? Join Vergecast this week as Aaron Davis and Foster Toft unpack how to combat self-deprecating thoughts.Foster ToftHow Do I Set Good Dating Standards?How Do I Set Good Dating Standards?Join Vergecast this week as we unpack the question how do I set good dating standards? Join Vergecast this week as we unpack the question how do I set good dating standards?

]]>1c94755c-4634-4560-9a1a-d41d90c0fe1cThu, 04 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -060009:39nofull115Join Vergecast this week as we unpack the question how do I set good dating standards?Foster ToftWorship Matters (featuring: Andrew Castner, Caleb Dutton, and Daniel Asher)Worship Matters (featuring: Andrew Castner, Caleb Dutton, and Daniel Asher)How do we grow in our relationship with Jesus? What are some of the tools that he has given us to know him more? Vergecast dives into this question and seeks to see how worship music helps deepen your relationship with Jesus or hinder it. How do we grow in our relationship with Jesus? What are some of the tools that he has given us to know him more? Vergecast dives into this question and seeks to see how worship music helps deepen your relationship with Jesus or hinder it.

]]>4cbcc1d8-a040-49da-a43b-07efb5a3a3fbThu, 28 May 2020 08:00:00 -060030:55nofull114How do we grow in our relationship with Jesus? What are some of the tools that he has given us to know him more? Vergecast dives into this question and seeks to see how worship music helps deepen your relationship with Jesus or hinder it.Foster ToftWalk in my shoes: Life As A High-School Girl (featuring: Host Sam Stooksbury with - Mia Leoni, McKinley Cowser, and Zoe Kortum)Walk in my shoes: Life As A High-School Girl (featuring: Host Sam Stooksbury with - Mia Leoni, McKinley Cowser, and Zoe Kortum)Join us today for a very special episode on Vergecast. Sam Stooksburry will sit down with a group and Female High School Students and discuss the various challenges they face day to day. Vergecast prays that this episode will encourage your soul and give you a glimpse of what it is like to live today as a girl High School Student. Thank you for joining us! Join us today for a very special episode on Vergecast. Sam Stooksburry will sit down with a group and Female High School Students and discuss the various challenges they face day to day. Vergecast prays that this episode will encourage your soul and give you a glimpse of what it is like to live today as a girl High School Student. Thank you for joining us!

]]>b605f8a3-3818-46ea-be33-5639e6d554f9Thu, 21 May 2020 07:00:00 -060033:07nofull113Join us today for a very special episode on Vergecast. Sam Stooksburry will sit down with a group and Female High School Students and discuss the various challenges they face day to day. Vergecast prays that this episode will encourage your soul and give you a glimpse of what it is like to live today as a girl High School Student. Thank you for joining us!Foster ToftWalk in my Shoes: Life As A Black Student (Featuring - Dexter Harris, Chris Ferrill, Malachi, Natasia)Walk in my Shoes: Life As A Black Student (Featuring - Dexter Harris, Chris Ferrill, Malachi, Natasia) Every Person has their own story. That is truly what makes every person unique because nobody else has their story. As we look at other people's story, a question I have often is What is it like in their shoes? Join me today as we sit with folks from our Gary, IN campus and ask the question what is it like to be a black student in today's culture. Every Person has their own story. That is truly what makes every person unique because nobody else has their story. As we look at other people's story, a question I have often is What is it like in their shoes? Join me today as we sit with folks from our Gary, IN campus and ask the question what is it like to be a black student in today's culture.

]]>b4fa7817-f214-4fd5-96a5-166dd652b944Thu, 14 May 2020 08:00:00 -060051:39nofull112Every Person has their own story. That is truly what makes every person unique because nobody else has their story. As we look at other people's story, a question I have often is What is it like in their shoes? Join me today as we sit with folks from our Gary, IN campus and ask the question what is it like to be a black student in today's culture.Foster ToftStart PrayingStart PrayingHave you ever gone into prayer and didn't know what to say? Have you sat there, holding your hands, not knowing how to interpret your circumstances? Join me this week as we finish Lamentation 5 and see to understand what God wants of us through every circumstance! Have you ever gone into prayer and didn't know what to say? Have you sat there, holding your hands, not knowing how to interpret your circumstances? Join me this week as we finish Lamentation 5 and see to understand what God wants of us through every circumstance!

]]>07f85e3e-2fe3-48f8-8932-d7aa7aefc9acThu, 07 May 2020 09:00:00 -060012:21nofull111Have you ever gone into prayer and didn't know what to say? Have you sat there, holding your hands, not knowing how to interpret your circumstances? Join me this week as we finish Lamentation 5 and see to understand what God wants of us through every circumstance!Foster ToftVergeCast Suicide Panel (Featuring: John Benson, Noah Smith, and David SiegristVergeCast Suicide Panel (Featuring: John Benson, Noah Smith, and David SiegristHave you ever struggled with suicidal thoughts? Do you know someone who has? Have you been affected by the pain of a loved one leaving too soon through suicide? Join Vergecast this week as John benson, Noah Smith, David Siegrist, and Foster Toft walk through this tough topic and seek to see what hope can be found in Jesus and God's Word. Have you ever struggled with suicidal thoughts? Do you know someone who has? Have you been affected by the pain of a loved one leaving too soon through suicide? Join Vergecast this week as John benson, Noah Smith, David Siegrist, and Foster Toft walk through this tough topic and seek to see what hope can be found in Jesus and God's Word.

]]>7ec770d2-8e08-401e-8006-aecdf7a7ca84Mon, 04 May 2020 09:00:00 -060034:27nofull110Have you ever struggled with suicidal thoughts? Do you know someone who has? Have you been affected by the pain of a loved one leaving too soon through suicide? Join Vergecast this week as John benson, Noah Smith, David Siegrist, and Foster Toft walk through this tough topic and seek to see what hope can be found in Jesus and God's Word.Foster ToftHow do I know if I am gossiping or relaying information?How do I know if I am gossiping or relaying information?Have you ever knew information that you didn't know if you shared would be gossip or relaying information? Gossip is hurtful and we have all been affected by it. Join me this week as we unpack gossip and seek to know what it is, how to avoid it, and grow in our ability to love each through our words! Have you ever knew information that you didn't know if you shared would be gossip or relaying information? Gossip is hurtful and we have all been affected by it. Join me this week as we unpack gossip and seek to know what it is, how to avoid it, and grow in our ability to love each through our words!

]]>f18c4369-f8ad-4648-a4cf-f619e3724560Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -060011:47nofull19Have you ever knew information that you didn't know if you shared would be gossip or relaying information? Gossip is hurtful and we have all been affected by it. Join me this week as we unpack gossip and seek to know what it is, how to avoid it, and grow in our ability to love each through our words!Foster ToftWhen the bottle is shook, what comes out?When the bottle is shook, what comes out?Have you ever reacted in a way that surprised you? Maybe you were pressured by a situation or person that you finally blew up at someone? When your emotions, your "bottle" per say is shook, what comes out? Join me this week as we dive into Lamentations 4 and answer the question when your bottle is shook, what comes out? Have you ever reacted in a way that surprised you? Maybe you were pressured by a situation or person that you finally blew up at someone? When your emotions, your "bottle" per say is shook, what comes out? Join me this week as we dive into Lamentations 4 and answer the question when your bottle is shook, what comes out?

]]>12201442-c0a7-438e-b145-c65c33b38329Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -060006:48nofull18Have you ever reacted in a way that surprised you? Maybe you were pressured by a situation or person that you finally blew up at someone? When your emotions, your "bottle" per say is shook, what comes out? Join me this week as we dive into Lamentations 4 and answer the question when your bottle is shook, what comes out?Foster ToftHidden Demons - fighting self-harm tendenciesHidden Demons - fighting self-harm tendenciesHave you ever struggled with self-harm? do you know someone who does? self-harm is the false promise that you can control your pain by making inward pain visible through outward harm. How can we combat self-harm? what promises in scripture do we have? Join me this week as we tackle the difficult topic of self-harm and see how we can rest in the scars placed on Jesus, not on ourselves. Have you ever struggled with self-harm? do you know someone who does? self-harm is the false promise that you can control your pain by making inward pain visible through outward harm. How can we combat self-harm? what promises in scripture do we have? Join me this week as we tackle the difficult topic of self-harm and see how we can rest in the scars placed on Jesus, not on ourselves.

]]>1c6eddc7-d509-46a4-9c42-a43b9f38a433Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -060009:31nofull17Have you ever struggled with self-harm? do you know someone who does? self-harm is the false promise that you can control your pain by making inward pain visible through outward harm. How can we combat self-harm? what promises in scripture do we have? Join me this week as we tackle the difficult topic of self-harm and see how we can rest in the scars placed on Jesus, not on ourselves.Foster ToftWait till MorningWait till MorningHave you ever been in a situation you thought was completely hopeless? Have you looked at your current circumstances and saw no answers? join me this week as we unpack Lamentations 3 and see how a little hope goes a long way. when the darkness seems thick, when we can't see a way out, God calls us to wait till morning - hope is coming. Have you ever been in a situation you thought was completely hopeless? Have you looked at your current circumstances and saw no answers? join me this week as we unpack Lamentations 3 and see how a little hope goes a long way. when the darkness seems thick, when we can't see a way out, God calls us to wait till morning - hope is coming.

]]>c217a787-e7a2-4545-b98c-55cfc2bbc7a1Tue, 21 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -060010:57nofull16Have you ever been in a situation you thought was completely hopeless? Have you looked at your current circumstances and saw no answers? join me this week as we unpack Lamentations 3 and see how a little hope goes a long way. when the darkness seems thick, when we can't see a way out, God calls us to wait till morning - hope is coming.Foster ToftHow do I know if Someone (or me) is sorry?How do I know if Someone (or me) is sorry?Have you ever had someone say they are sorry to you? When someone says they are sorry, they are admitting what they did was wrong and they won't do it again. But how do you truly know if someone is sorry? Does Scripture give us a framework to see if someone is really repentant or not? Join me this week as I unpack 2 Corinthians 7:9-11 and answer the question How do I know if someone (or I) is truly sorry. Have you ever had someone say they are sorry to you? When someone says they are sorry, they are admitting what they did was wrong and they won't do it again. But how do you truly know if someone is sorry? Does Scripture give us a framework to see if someone is really repentant or not? Join me this week as I unpack 2 Corinthians 7:9-11 and answer the question How do I know if someone (or I) is truly sorry.

]]>6418a7c6-702b-402c-af54-a48307187fb5Thu, 16 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -060012:51nofull15Have you ever had someone say they are sorry to you? When someone says they are sorry, they are admitting what they did was wrong and they won't do it again. But how do you truly know if someone is sorry? Does Scripture give us a framework to see if someone is really repentant or not? Join me this week as I unpack 2 Corinthians 7:9-11 and answer the question How do I know if someone (or I) is truly sorry.Foster ToftDisorientedDisorientedAre you currently in the middle of a hardship? Do you find yourself disoriented? Not knowing where to go, what to do, where to begin? Do you struggle to see the end? This week, Foster will walk through Lamentations 2 and see how we can respond in our trials regardless of whatever we are facing! Are you currently in the middle of a hardship? Do you find yourself disoriented? Not knowing where to go, what to do, where to begin? Do you struggle to see the end? This week, Foster will walk through Lamentations 2 and see how we can respond in our trials regardless of whatever we are facing!

]]>0d3551e1-ea2a-4540-8a51-4da7f65da07eTue, 14 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -060015:58nofull14Are you currently in the middle of a hardship? Do you find yourself disoriented? Not knowing where to go, what to do, where to begin? Do you struggle to see the end? This week, Foster will walk through Lamentations 2 and see how we can respond in our trials regardless of whatever we are facing!Foster ToftHow do I improve my prayer life?How do I improve my prayer life?Join me this week as we unpack the question How do I improve my prayer life? What does God's Word say about prayer? What things can you do today to improve it? Listen this week as we unpack this question! Join me this week as we unpack the question How do I improve my prayer life? What does God's Word say about prayer? What things can you do today to improve it? Listen this week as we unpack this question!

]]>d3115395-3dba-49cb-860a-23ae470e5647Thu, 09 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -060014:12nofull13Join me this week as we unpack the question How do I improve my prayer life? What does God's Word say about prayer? What things can you do today to improve it? Listen this week as we unpack this question!Foster ToftNothing Lasts ForeverNothing Lasts ForeverIn our lives we we all face situations that come to an end. Seasons come and go, time moves on. You face the reality that nothing lasts forever. Join me as we unpack Lamentations 1 and discover what God's Word says about this idea - Nothing Lasts forever. In our lives we we all face situations that come to an end. Seasons come and go, time moves on. You face the reality that nothing lasts forever. Join me as we unpack Lamentations 1 and discover what God's Word says about this idea - Nothing Lasts forever.

]]>490554ea-895a-4f40-8337-117866fe04c6Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -060013:14nofull12In our lives we we all face situations that come to an end. Seasons come and go, time moves on. You face the reality that nothing lasts forever. Join me as we unpack Lamentations 1 and discover what God's Word says about this idea - Nothing Lasts forever.Foster ToftIntroduction - Grace First//Then PeaceIntroduction - Grace First//Then PeaceWe all have questions. What does God's Word say about suffering? How can we apply God's Word to every part of our lives? Join me, Foster Toft as we dive into God's Word and discover how we can know God's Word so that we can Respond with God's Word. Join us May 5th is when we are having our Table Discussion on Teen Suicide. Please join us! We all have questions. What does God's Word say about suffering? How can we apply God's Word to every part of our lives? Join me, Foster Toft as we dive into God's Word and discover how we can know God's Word so that we can Respond with God's Word.

Join us May 5th is when we are having our Table Discussion on Teen Suicide. Please join us!

]]>18d51e04-5089-46b4-8f06-96c7042e4406Thu, 02 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -060016:11nofull11We all have questions. What does God's Word say about suffering? How can we apply God's Word to every part of our lives? Join me, Foster Toft as we dive into God's Word and discover how we can know God's Word so that we can Respond with God's Word. Join us May 5th is when we are having our Table Discussion on Teen Suicide. Please join us!Foster Toft