If you've ever gone from discouragement, to despair, and even hopelessness, living can be hard. This episode is to those who are struggling to live. God has a lot to say to us about discouragement and despair. Join me as we dive into this brand new episode titled "When Living Is Hard." Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

Don't shrink back! Share the gospel! This is part two of practical ways of sharing the gospel and why we shouldn't fear sharing the good news. Be encouraged. Our job is to share, God does the converting. Don't forget to rate and review this podcast! Thank you for your ongoing support. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

The call to share the gospel is not only for the pastors, leaders and those with a bible degree. Sharing the gospel is for regular people, like you and I who are simply faithful where God has placed us. Join me as I share practical ways we can share our faith in everyday life. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

If you could go back to your teenage years, what are some things you wish you knew? Join me as I share from the title "My Message To Teenagers." Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

In Luke 15:11-32, we find a story of two sons. Two lost sons. One is out partying, lost in the world, while the other son is lost in the fathers house. We also notice the consistent love of the Father. What can we learn from this parable? Join me as we look at the story of the prodigal son. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

Rejection is inevitable. At some point in life, we will all experience the pain of rejection. So how can we heal from the pain of rejection? Join me as I unpack Mark 6:1-13, where Jesus gives us clear steps on how we can handle rejection. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

In Mathew 7:24-27, Jesus tells us a parable about a wise and foolish man. One man built on a rock, while the other built on sand. Today, many are building on sand, and it is only a matter of time until the storms come, which will reveal our true foundation. So how can we be sure our foundation is built on the rock? What does it mean to build on the rock? Join me as I provide practical tools on how to build our lives on the rock. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

In Philippians 1:9-11, Paul prays, "That your love may abound more and more." Why does he choose to pray for love to abound? What is so important about abounding in love? Join me as I share practical ways we can walk in love and grow in our love for one another. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

In this episode, I provide practical steps on how we grow in godliness? In order for us to grow, we must have a training plan. Join me as I continue to unpack 1Timothy 4:7-8. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

The call to make disciples of all nations can be intimidating. So how do we go about this command to go and make disciples? Join me as I share practical ways on making disciples . Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

The Bible calls us to train ourselves to be godly. Many have thrown in the towel and have stopped training for godliness. Feeling condemned, weary and tired, we stop training. So how can we train ourselves to be godly? What do we do when we feel so defeated and are on the verge of giving up? Join me as I unpack 1Timothy 4:7-8 and provide practical ways we can train ourselves to be godly. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

Let's talk about pornography. In this episode, I share practical tools on how we can overcome pornography. Connect With Me. https://www.valtopalu.com/

Many don't believe in God's wrath anymore. However, God's wrath is real and it is coming. In fact, it is already here. In this episode, I unpack what the Bible has to say about God's wrath. Join me as I share a gospel centered response on the wrath of God. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

In 1Thessalonians 4:10-11, we are told to make it our ambition to lead a quiet life. Culture tells us to live a loud, influential and glamorous life. So why is it so important that we make it our ambition to lead a quiet life? Join me as I share on the power of a quiet life. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com

Moving from California to Tennessee has been a rollercoaster. In this episode, I share lessons I learned from the move. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

The Bible has a lot to say about bitterness. How do we overcome bitterness? What are signs that we have grown bitter? How does the gospel inform us on handling bitterness? Join me as I share a gospel centered response on overcoming bitterness. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

It's one thing to exist, it's another to live. Jesus said, "I am the bread of life." He reminds us he alone has the power to sustain us. We often fill our lives with temporary pleasures and we always crave more. The good news? When we taste the bread of life, we will be filled. Once we taste and see that a vibrant relationship with Jesus really does satisfy, all competing idols will be burned. Why? Because Jesus is now the lover of our souls. Join me as I unpack John 6:35 Connect With Me:...

The command to make disciples of all nations is not reserved for pastors, church leaders or those who have a biblical education. The gospel is advanced through ordinary people who are simply faithful where God has placed them. Join me as I share practical ways to share the gospel.  Connect With Me. https://www.valtopalu.com/

The command to make disciples of all nations is not reserved for pastors, church leaders or those who have a biblical education. The gospel is advanced through ordinary people who are simply faithful where God has placed them. Join me as I share practical ways to share the gospel. Connect With Me. https://www.valtopalu.com/

The resurrection is at the heart of the Christian faith. Without the resurrection, there is no Christianity. If there is no resurrection, our labor is in vain and forgiveness is not available to us. Join me as I share a gospel centered message on the power of the resurrection. It is the resurrection that gives us a future hope, provides salvation, and reminds us God is able! Christ is risen! Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

As we look at the way we've ordered our lives, the truth is- many of us are too busy to follow Jesus. In this episode, I challenge my listeners to look at the way we've all ordered our lives and answer this simple question - Am I too busy to follow Jesus? Join me as we unpack Mathew 11:28 and look at what it really means to follow Jesus and how we can order our lives to "Seek first the kingdom of God." Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

In a world that is filled with so much information, our nation is starving for wisdom. But not just wisdom, godly wisdom. How do we walk in wisdom? How can we grow in wisdom? How can we build our lives on godly wisdom? Join me as I share a gospel-centered response on wisdom. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

How do we overcome dry seasons? If you've ever struggled to connect with God, reached a dry season, and if you're starting to lose faith, this message is for you. Join me on Val's Word Of The Day as I resource you with gospel truths to help you overcome your dry season. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

How can we practically walk in the love God is calling us to? How can we love our enemies? Join me as I share a practical message on walking in love. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/