STUCK IN THE MESSY

<p>Here at the Life Center, we want to see God, ourselves, and others in the correct light so that our service is effective, loving, and rightly motivated. That’s why we came up with service ideals to help us remember why we do what we do and that God is ultimately in control of it all. Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Mauricio Carbone as we discuss our third and fourth ideals and share Life Center updates.</p><p><br></p><p>📧 Do you feel unsure how to connect with someone holding a cardboard sign? Email us at <a href="http://lifecenterlittleton.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>, and we will send you some conversation cards!</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Mauricio Carbone</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>Here at the Life Center, we want to see God, ourselves, and others in the correct light so that our service is effective, loving, and rightly motivated. That’s why we came up with service ideals to help us remember why we do what we do and that God is ultimately in control of it all. Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Shannon Laney as we discuss our first two ideals!</p><p><br></p><p>📧 Do you feel unsure how to connect with someone holding a cardboard sign? Email us at <a href="http://lifecenterlittleton.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>, and we will send you some conversation cards!</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Shannon Laney</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>At the Life Center, we believe that being vulnerable with our struggles and stories can draw us closer to one another and to God. In this episode, you’ll hear from our friend Patricia as she shares snippets of her life and the Life Center’s role in it. Thank you for trusting us with your story, Patricia!</p><p><br></p><p>📧 Do you feel unsure how to connect with someone holding a cardboard sign? Email us at <a href="http://lifecenterlittleton.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>, and we will send you some conversation cards!</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Patricia</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>2025 brought many opportunities for God to put his faithfulness on display! Join Micah, Christa, and our fellow Life Center staff members Dianna Fox, Jose Vega, and Brian Laney as we reflect on what God has been doing in the ministry, in our clients, and in our own hearts this year.</p><p><br></p><p>📧 Do you feel unsure how to connect with someone holding a cardboard sign? Email us at <a href="http://lifecenterlittleton.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>, and we will send you some conversation cards!</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Dianna Fox, Brian Laney, Jose Vega</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>Christians talk about serving a lot: serving at church, serving at an organization or event, serving our families and neighbors…but what does Scripture have to say? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Caleb Romberger as we jump back to the Old Testament and look at the Hebrew words עָבַד (ʿāvad) and שָׁרַת (šārat) and the Aramaic word פְּלַח (pelach) and what they tell us about godly service.</p><p><br></p><p>📧 Do you feel unsure how to connect with someone holding a cardboard sign? Email us at <a href="http://lifecenterlittleton.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>, and we will send you some conversation cards!</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Lindsy Robinson</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>Unlike other gods worshiped around the world, our God is one who serves! But what is service, exactly? How do the fruits of the Holy Spirit play into service? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest, Lindsy Robinson, as we discuss how these fruits sweeten our service to others.</p><p><br></p><p>📧 Do you feel unsure how to connect with someone holding a cardboard sign? Email us at <a href="http://lifecenterlittleton.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>, and we will send you some conversation cards!</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Lindsy Robinson</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>Maybe he’ll be offended. Maybe it’s not the right time to share with her. If you’ve ever felt prompted to have a spiritual conversation but held back because of doubts like these, you’re not alone! Join Micah, Christa, and our fellow Life Center staff member Brian Laney as we discuss what makes a conversation “spiritual” and how to have these conversations while serving others.</p><p><br></p><p>📧 Do you feel unsure how to connect with someone holding a cardboard sign? Email us at <a href="http://lifecenterlittleton.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>, and we will send you some conversation cards!</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Brian Laney</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>At the Life Center, we understand we cannot meet every need, nor should we try to. That's why we partner with other local organizations to best serve our clients! Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Matt Melsen as we discuss Matt’s work with the Hornbuckle Foundation—and how the simple act of showing up for people can change lives!</p><p><br></p><p>📧 Do you feel unsure how to connect with someone holding a cardboard sign? Email us at <a href="http://lifecenterlittleton.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>, and we will send you some conversation cards!</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Matt Melsen</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>Unlike the religious leaders of his day, Jesus didn’t keep messy people or situations at arm’s length. In fact, he went out of his way to rub shoulders with messy people. Join Micah, Christa, and our returning guest Tyler Peterson as we discuss what it means to jump into the messy like Jesus.</p><p><br></p><p>📧 Do you feel unsure how to connect with someone holding a cardboard sign? Email us at <a href="http://lifecenterlittleton.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>, and we will send you some conversation cards!</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Tyler Peterson</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>What does it mean to be needy? How should we respond to those in need? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Tyler Peterson as we explore this topic through different biblical lenses, from the Garden of Eden to the Gospels to our future home in heaven.</p><p><br></p><p>📧 Do you feel unsure how to connect with someone holding a cardboard sign? Email us at <a href="http://lifecenterlittleton.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>, and we will send you some conversation cards!</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Tyler Peterson</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>At the Life Center, we understand we cannot meet every need, nor should we try to. That's why we partner with other local organizations to best serve our clients! Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Patricia Martin as we discuss Patricia’s work with the Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center and how to best support clients experiencing legal challenges.</p><p><br></p><p>📧 Do you feel unsure how to connect with someone holding a cardboard sign? Email us at <a href="http://lifecenterlittleton.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>, and we will send you some conversation cards!</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Patricia Martin</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>When we see a homeless individual at church, we often feel at a loss. Should we try to interact with the person? If so, how? What do we talk about? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Tamara Horton as we discuss ways to step outside of our normal church circles to connect with homeless friends.</p><p><br></p><p>📧 Do you feel unsure how to connect with someone holding a cardboard sign? Email us at <a href="http://lifecenterlittleton.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>, and we will send you some conversation cards!</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Shellene Martinez</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>At the Life Center, we understand we cannot meet every need, nor should we try to. That's why we partner with other local organizations to best serve our clients! Join Christa and our special guest Shellene Martinez as we discuss her work with the Littleton homeless community: their struggles, their barriers, and the beauty they bring to the world.</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Kathryn Lewis</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>Through the Mission Hills Ministry Development Program (MDP), the Life Center welcomed the lovely Kathryn Lewis for an 8-month residency last fall. In this episode, Kathryn joins Micah and Christa to discuss her experiences at the Life Center—the ups, downs, and everything in between. You won’t want to miss it!</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Kathryn Lewis</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>Humility is usually celebrated as a positive character trait…but what exactly is humility? Is it just self-deprecation? What does it mean to humbly serve others as Jesus did? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Erin Marken as we dive into this topic and kick off our third season of Stuck in the Messy!</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Scripture Reference</p><p>=============================</p><p>📖 <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=philippians%202%3A3-8&version=NIV" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Philippians 2:3-8</a></p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Abbey Davis</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>When trying to help someone in need, where do you start? What boundaries should you set? How do you know when the resource-navigating process is over? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Abbey Davis as we tackle these questions and more!</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>MISHAPS Acronym</p><p>=============================</p><p>➕ Mental health</p><p>➕ Income</p><p>➕ Strength</p><p>➕ Housing</p><p>➕ Addiction</p><p>➕ Paperwork</p><p>➕ Support</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Steps for Resource Navigation</p><p>=============================</p><p>1️⃣ Assess safety</p><p>2️⃣ Get “the big three”</p><p>3️⃣ Address the original problem</p><p> ✅ Step 1: Pursue housing</p><p> ✅ Step 2: Enroll in support programming</p><p> ✅ Step 3: Address family & health concerns</p><p>3️⃣ Develop a safety net</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Abbey Davis</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>True service is relational, which means it can also be messy! As we seek to serve the homeless, what does it mean to walk alongside them in practical ways? What does a long-term friendship look like? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Joni Ann Morella as we discuss our experiences and give tips for navigating long-term relationships with homeless friends.</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Joni Ann Morella</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>In the first three Beatitudes in Matthew 5, Jesus upends our idea of who will experience the good life. The good life, He tells us, belongs not to the wealthy, the powerful, or the gifted; rather, it belongs to the poor in spirit, the grieving, and the meek. In response to this shocking revelation, our staff created a series of “beatitudes” reflecting how God has shifted our perspectives here at the Life Center. Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Brenda Dalton as we discuss what God shown us!</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>SHOW NOTES</p><p>=============================</p><p>Life Center “Beatitudes”</p><p>✅ The good life is for those who recognize their own brokenness, for their idea of service will be perfected.</p><p>✅ The good life is for those who are content with what they have, for their eyes will be opened to God’s blessing.</p><p>✅ The good life is for those who keep their gates open, for they will experience God’s community, heart, and presence.</p><p>✅ The good life is for those who view themselves as needy, for they will experience a special connection with God.</p><p>✅ The good life is for those who stop trying to use their own wisdom, for they will experience true freedom.</p><p>✅ The good life is for those who work, for they will see themselves as God sees them.</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Brenda Dalton</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>Our God is amazingly generous, often giving us undeserved blessings. However, He also frequently asks us to gain a reward through work. As we try to reflect God’s character to others, how should these two principles play out in our relationships? When should we practice no-strings-attached generosity, and when should we let someone sow and reap their own reward? We invite you to join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Heather Johnston as we dive into this challenging topic!</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>SHOW NOTES</p><p>=============================</p><p>📖 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-Updated-Expanded-When-Control/dp/0310351804/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PFXFOCAB50QJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._cBidtKfqM3D8bynj_-ZXlXcFIC8JU5BBqYXzotEprSxqWve-BsCOm2He7hXzfyF8rOZ87G9u8BwCnZNwb4baOyuKqRgqp11bpZkJ5L87MImHFtYjsh-2mLm46KOJLnBzjlRO5aeSFUfuxdSkfRycvTXhAG3bBaTvc2JONzJBcLrcerjC9olQ8rncl_TsReJ7rRAxUW2L_OCrv8GZUhWQRNPIStnvfSyQolPVehlz5g.6eU6nBiSPUl6Oy4I_lvxK_mP_V_Bt4JSmvGxxLzcSBg&dib_tag=se&keywords=boundaries&qid=1725029518&sprefix=boundarie%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Boundaries</a> by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Heather Johnston</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>Many of us compartmentalize our lives like a pie: one slice for church, one for work, one for family, and so on. But what if our “pie” became more like a “smoothie,” with the spiritual infusing every part of our lives? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest John Hannig as we discuss the unpredictable beauty that comes when we say to God, “Your day, Your way.”</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>SHOW NOTES</p><p>=============================</p><p>📖 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Poor-Principles-Transformational-Development/dp/1570759391/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CSKN0RWOYZSB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0EZunOsLTtN8AKI7P3tHiR8Uqueorkn0k9rC-y5v7UYV9sl4Tfqr15Re89piRSHo5Hr5CjYM-QKnZP4tnm8uKOMjCGhOhpE8mI8QerRZMoEXj1Yq5t03gpNP9WHcLomf-s5fbOoGYbw5WHwmBaeVDAFxi_6aar7RCJxxCmqYfExOKlqF1ccDy4EKlwJ9fa-KjAKonxQ2GQBzRmFsfW6PAUmSFcJ5tf1zStqgCqgVccw.0jsnNPtszLMpNCZaC5oTmKTRiqOJ5VQj9DolaEsHbfQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=walking+with+the+poor&qid=1721748805&sprefix=walking+with+the+poor%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Walking with the Poor</a> by Bryant L. Myers</p><p>🎧 <a href="https://bibleproject.com/podcast/series/chaos-dragon/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Chaos Dragon</a> Podcast series by the BibleProject</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: John Hannig</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p><p><br></p>

<p>When someone asks for help, many of us jump into “fix-it mode” to solve the problem. While this may seem like a necessary response, it can also harm both the help-giver and receiver. Join Micah and Christa as we discuss how to identify and fight fix-it mode! You also won’t want to miss an extended interview with one of our Life Center friends.</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>SHOW NOTES</p><p>=============================</p><p>📖 Bridges out of Poverty by Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D.; Philip DeVol; and Terie Dreussi-Smith</p><p>📖 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/When-Helping-Hurts-Alleviate-Yourself/dp/0802409989/ref=sr_1_1?crid=277O4RINV1FSF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.y7rvlwzXiUjzda9NyWakOXpedZCBOu5d6My2dWa6TKQ3hs1yuY_PJjycUUwTEdcFQSUZBBcjhSiW909sMxZf45G621vup_JL09t-KQtSyzCjrupIr3bGT_8hC6ru9JE-8RHp4Fu5ByWWSr54uMiqUA2UssK3RU0sRuYlULpC1AtG2GVH0X_vlxKAXy2W8p7wfbpno62kqlwavLTX5gCv0Ql8Y4mKTAcsGZQDIdWHSuQ.b2BxLENN7w8qiaqfC6H8QNT5wiYHtnxxyF-gB6DJpx4&dib_tag=se&keywords=when+helping+hurts&qid=1714675717&sprefix=when+helping+hurts%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">When Helping Hurts</a> by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert</p><p>📖 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Poor-Principles-Transformational-Development/dp/1570759391/ref=sxts_b2b_sx_reorder_acb_customer?content-id=amzn1.sym.f63a3b0b-3a29-4a8e-8430-073528fe007f%3Aamzn1.sym.f63a3b0b-3a29-4a8e-8430-073528fe007f&crid=3OGJBWBPCVOKL&cv_ct_cx=walking+with+the+poor&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mgORPCX5cdAQROCD47jKiA.2wLv9bXpdhuxb9epsw6ymPY4BP2bbuj9lY4EMMmYNnY&dib_tag=se&keywords=walking+with+the+poor&pd_rd_i=1570759391&pd_rd_r=0cdd9503-8acc-4385-81ff-b6b2ee9359c7&pd_rd_w=9ctxK&pd_rd_wg=VvZFy&pf_rd_p=f63a3b0b-3a29-4a8e-8430-073528fe007f&pf_rd_r=AWK1BSEXN5V78WXMQ2XX&qid=1714675747&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=walking+with+the+poor%2Caps%2C151&sr=1-1-9f062ed5-8905-4cb9-ad7c-6ce62808241a" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Walking with the Poor</a> by Bryant L. Myers (edited) </p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

<p>Many of us feel unsure how to respond when we see someone holding a cardboard sign. Should we smile and wave? Give money, toiletries, or food? Look straight ahead? If you’ve ever faced this dilemma, this episode is for you! Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Randy Fowler as we discuss our experiences interacting with homeless friends on street corners and offer tips for doing it well!</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Steps for Interacting with Someone Holding a Cardboard Sign</p><p>=============================</p><p>● Conversation Topics and Example Questions</p><p>● Name (Hi, I'm ____. What’s your name?)</p><p>● Music (Have you heard this song? What’s your favorite type of music?)</p><p>● Origin (Where are you from? Did you grow up in Colorado?)</p><p>● Prayer (Is there something I can pray for you about?)</p><p>● Sports (Did you hear about the [insert sports team] game the other day?)</p><p>● Weather (What do you think of this weather? It’s beautiful, crazy, etc.)</p><p>● Today’s activity (What are you up to today?)</p><p>● Miscellaneous (Make up your own question!)</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Randy Fowler</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>As we see more and more unhoused residents in our community, many of us are wondering, how can we help? Aren't there plenty of jobs available for the homeless? Why do some people receive assistance but still end up back on the streets? If you’ve ever had similar questions, please join Micah, Christa, and executive producer Colin McFarland as we tackle some of these topics.</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Colin McFarland</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>The word “trauma” is thrown around frequently these days. But what is trauma, exactly? How can we interact well with those who have experienced it? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Lillian Dehn as we discuss how to how to better love those who are hurting and how to defuse sticky situations.</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>De-Escalation Techniques</p><p>=============================</p><p>⬇️ Speak slowly and lower the pitch of your voice.</p><p>⬇️ Take deep breaths. The distressed person will often mirror this action.</p><p>⬇️ Move slowly. Sudden movements can make the distressed person more anxious.</p><p>⬇️ It can be helpful to raise your hands with palms out as a sign of openness. You can bring them around your face to draw the distressed person’s attention to your face (or to protect yourself if needed).</p><p>⬇️ Refrain from yelling, even if the distressed person is doing so.</p><p>⬇️ Ask the distressed person questions like: How can I help you? What would make this better? What would make you feel safe?</p><p>⬇️ Offer the person something to drink (water or non-caffeinated drinks are best). This can reset the person’s fight/flight response if they feel it is safe to swallow and digest.</p><p>⬇️ Don’t touch the distressed person. They may think you are trying to control or harm them.</p><p>⬇️ Use tools like CUFF. Be Calm, Unaffected, Firm, and Funny (without sarcasm).</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Lillian Dehn</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>It can be tempting to focus on what we think needs fixing in our homeless friends’ lives. But our friends are part of a culture that has much to teach us! Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Joel Kostelyk as we dive into the cultural differences we’ve observed between economic groups and the beautiful aspects of homeless culture.</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Joel Kostelyk</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>Sometimes, we humans allow our differences to divide us. We want to fight against this tendency at the Life Center, recognizing that building relationships with those different from ourselves is beautiful! Join Micah, Christa, and our special guests J.D. and Briana McCrumb as we discuss how this has played out in our own lives at the Mission Hills North Littleton Campus.</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: J.D. + Briana McCrumb</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>What is service? Is it an activity we squeeze into our busy schedules? Is it simply being nice? In this episode, Micah, Christa, and our special guest Jackie Shinabery dive deeper into this topic. Join us as we discuss how our definitions of service have changed, how we prepare our hearts for serving others, and what God has taught us through our flops and successes.</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Jackie Shinabery</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>Though Thanksgiving is behind us, we’ve got more blessings to chew on…metaphorically, of course. Join Micah, Christa, Alex, and our special guest JoAnn Hunt as we discuss the food bank, a crucial Life Center program! We hope you’ll enjoy the stories of God’s goodness throughout the food bank’s 33-year history and dream with us as we consider the future.</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Alex Meade, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: JoAnn Hunt</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p><p><br></p>

<p>Finding conferences about our line of work is difficult, so in August, the Life Center staff took things into our own hands. We jumped on a flight to Seattle, a city known for its unconventional approach to homelessness, to see what we could learn. Join Micah, Christa, Jose, and Alex as we discuss our experiences and how they inform our work at the Life Center.</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Resources:</p><p>=============================</p><p>Places we visited:</p><p><a href="https://www.the-block-project.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Block Project</a></p><p><a href="https://www.desc.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">DESC</a></p><p><a href="https://www.streetbean.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Street Bean</a></p><p><a href="https://nhmin.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">New Horizons</a></p><p><a href="https://recoverycafe.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Recovery Café</a></p><p><a href="https://www.lihihousing.org/villages/rosiesvillage" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tiny Home Village</a></p><p><a href="https://sites.google.com/sharewheel.org/index/need-shelter/tent-cities" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tent City</a></p><p><a href="https://www.pioneersquare.org/the-neighborhood/food-and-drink/yellow-butterfly-coffee" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Yellow Butterfly Coffee Shop</a></p><p><a href="https://tilthalliance.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tilth Alliance</a></p><p><a href="https://parkways.seattle.gov/2020/03/16/seattle-parks-and-recreations-free-shower-program-operating-on-modified-schedule-at-5-community-centers/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Delridge Community Center</a></p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Alex Meade, Jose Vega</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>Sometimes we feel unequipped to care for others, especially if they see or experience reality differently than we do! So, how can we lovingly support others despite our differences? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Mark Koeppen as we discuss how to love someone who requires extra care.</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Resources:</p><p>=============================</p><p>MISHAPS acronym for resource navigating:</p><p>- Mental health / Medication</p><p>- Income</p><p>- Strength</p><p>- Housing</p><p>- Addiction</p><p>- Paperwork</p><p>- Support</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Mark Koeppen</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>If you like personality tests, you’ll enjoy this episode! Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Kristy Allen as we discuss the personality types we commonly see among our Life Center clients and what each type brings to the world.</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Kristy Allen</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>Not knowing what to say, fear of saying the wrong thing, or even our own assumptions can keep us from connecting with those different from us. Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Adele Nielsen as we discuss our experiences interacting with Life Center friends and what we’ve learned in the process!</p><p><br></p><p>We also invite you to tune in to our friend Nate’s story at the end of the episode. You may notice his circular storytelling pattern, which we’ve learned is a cultural difference often observed between those who have grown up in poverty and those with wealthy or middle-class roots. The former typically use a casual register and may meander before getting to the point, while the latter often use a more formal register and chronological narrative pattern. For more information on this topic, see Chapter 4 of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bridges-Out-Poverty-Professionals-Communities/dp/1948244497/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31838X8UFR229&keywords=bridges+out+of+poverty&qid=1690298364&sprefix=bridges+out+of+poverty%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Bridges out of Poverty</a> by Payne, DeVol, and Dreussi-Smith.</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Adele Nielsen</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>Have you ever felt unsure how to help someone in need? Or perhaps you’ve helped someone, only to be frustrated by the results. Join Micah, Christa, and former Life Center Director Cara Runyan as we discuss poverty alleviation, our own brokenness, and how we can help those in need—without harming them or ourselves.</p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Cara Runyan</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>Many of us shy away from talking to our kids about homelessness, not knowing how to tackle this difficult topic. Join Micah and Christa as we have an honest, unscripted conversation with Everlyn (6), Ellie (7), and Addie (10) about how to interact with people holding cardboard signs and how God has made everyone—including our homeless friends—in His image. We hope this episode will encourage you as you jump into the messy and begin having these conversations with your own family!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Everlyn, Ellie, Addie</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>Though we expect to encounter cultural differences when traveling to other countries, we sometimes fail to recognize the microcultures that exist in our own backyards! Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Howard Stevenson as we discuss our cross-cultural experiences, the hidden rules of social classes, and how we can better serve those of different cultures—including our homeless friends.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Howard</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>Imagine you pull up to an intersection and see a person holding a cardboard sign. Your mind races: Should I give them a few bucks? Smile? Pretend to look at my phone? Look straight ahead? Situations like this can be difficult to navigate and frankly…super awkward. In this episode, we dive into the messy with a few Mission Hills staff members and discuss how these interactions have played out in our own lives.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Stan Johnson, JG Mottice, Colin McFarland</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Andrew Lepard</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>

<p>Join the Life Center Staff as we look to examine the art of service. As believers, we have been called to serve each other and the world. While it seems like it should be an easy concept, for anyone who has jumped into the messy world of service, we realize that serving people in real life is much harder than we thought it would be. Listen in as we talk through the difficulties of loving the world around us, whether it be the person on the side of the street holding the cardboard sign or our neighbor who has had a loved one pass away.</p><p><br></p><p>Let’s be honest: Life is often messy, and service can be too! On the Stuck in the Messy podcast, we’ll explore how to interact with the needy while recognizing our own areas of need. We hope you’ll tune in as we discuss the awkwardness of service and hear stories from some friends currently experiencing homelessness.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>=============================</p><p>Stuck in the Messy</p><p>A Product of The Life Center</p><p>Channel Credits</p><p>=============================</p><p>🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller</p><p>🎛️ PRODUCER:: Andrew Lepard</p><p>🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland</p><p> </p><p>A Product of the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.</p><p>© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved</p>