Solid Ground Church

GROUNDWORK: Responding to the LGBTQ Debate with Dr. Kevin Mannoia

How do we hold uncompromising convictions without becoming unloving?

Dr. Kevin W. Mannoia, Professor of Ministry and former University Chaplain at Azusa Pacific University, along with decades of global church leadership and reconciliation work, joins Pastor Mike Collins to explore how Christians can engage conversations on sexuality and culture with both compassion and clarity.

From writing The Christian Declaration on Marriage to navigating dialogues with cultural leaders and alternate perspectives, Dr. Mannoia encourages a posture of listening, humility, and relational witness. This episode challenges us to embody grace and truth in a polarized world without compromising biblical values.

🌿 Resources Mentioned

• Dr. Kevin W. Mannoia — www.kevinmannoia.com

• Gracefully Engaging the LGBT Conversation → https://kevinmannoiacom.wordpress.com/2021/01/29/gracefully-engaging-the-lgbt-conversation/

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GROUNDWORK: Simplifying Your Life with Chris Anthony Lansdowne

What if the clutter in your home is really crowding out your heart?

In this inspiring conversation, voice actress Chris Anthony Lansdowne—best known for Adventures in Odyssey and Barbie—joins Pastor Mike Collins to explore how simplicity and organization can become a path toward freedom, faith, and emotional healing.

Chris shares how God turned her love for organizing into a ministry that helps people release the weight of “too much,” rediscover peace, and make space for what truly matters. Together, they talk about the practical side of decluttering and the spiritual truth behind it: when we clear our homes and hearts, we create margin to love others and let God move freely in our lives.

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🌿 Resources Mentioned

Chris Anthony Lansdowne: Facebook | Instagram (@ChrisAnthonyLansdowne)
Adventures in Odyssey Focus n the Family

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GROUNDWORK: Creating Connections With Your Kids

If you’ve ever felt the gap growing between you and your kids—or if family time has turned into screen time—this conversation will bring hope, laughter, and practical guidance. Pastor Mike Collins sits down with Dr. Vance Nichols, head of Alta Loma Christian School, to unpack real-life strategies for strengthening relationships across generations. You’ll learn how to communicate through the noise, reclaim meaningful time, and anchor your family in faith that lasts.

You’ll hear wisdom drawn from 40 years of Christian education and parenting—insights on how to bridge generational language gaps, guide kids through the noise of modern culture, and rediscover the joy of connection at home.

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or mentor, you’ll come away encouraged that God is present in every season of family life.

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🔗 Resources Mentioned

• Alta Loma Christian School — https://altalomachristian.com

• The Culture Translator (Axis Ministry) — https://axis.org/culture-translator

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The King is Coming Back and He Wants Receipts (10/5/25)

What will Jesus find in your hands when He returns? In Luke 19:11–27, the Parable of the Minas calls every follower of Jesus to faithfully invest what we’ve been given. No one is empty-handed. No mina is too small. In this message, we will unpack:

✅ Why Jesus told this parable right before His crucifixion

✅ What the minas represent in your life today

✅ The difference between faith-filled obedience and fearful inaction

✅ What real accountability looks like when the King returns

You're Already Dead... Until THIS Happens (9/21/25)

Too many people settle for survival when Jesus came to give them life. Real life. Abundant life. The kind that fills your days with peace, joy, and purpose instead of fear, guilt, and burnout. Pastor Mike will issue a wake-up call this week: you don’t have to wait for heaven to begin living. Eternal life isn’t just about what happens after you die—it’s about who you’re becoming right now. If you’re tired of going through the motions, if you feel spiritually numb, if you’re ready to move from just breathing to truly living—this is the message you can’t afford to miss.

Mission to the Margins (9/28/25)

Scripture is pretty clear about Jesus’ true calling on our lives. The problem is that you may not be comfortable with it. It won’t lead you to safety or ease, but to the margins—because the poor, the overlooked, and the broken are what His mission is all about. In this message, join Pastor Mike as he reveals how stepping into that mission not only transforms lives around you, but also awakens your own purpose in ways you never imagined.

Apocalypse: It's Not What You Think (9/14/25)

The word apocalypse can stir up images of chaos—disaster movies, crumbling cities, and a future to be feared. It’s no wonder so many people brace themselves at just the mention of it. But what if there’s more to the story than we’ve been told? In this message, Pastor Mike will uncover a surprising truth hidden in that word—something that doesn’t lead to panic, but to peace. You’ll see the apocalypse in a light you never expected, and it just might change how you face the future.

Why Jesus Had to Die (9/7/25)

There had to be a better way, right? 

From a human perspective, the death of Jesus feels like a tragic end to an exemplary life. Yet the cross flips our expectations—it’s not the end of hope but the surprising way God brings freedom. In this message, Pastor Mike will explain Jesus’ path to the cross reveals love stronger than fear, healing deeper than guilt, and victory greater than evil itself. You’ll discover how His sacrifice changes everything—and how it can reshape your story today.

Breaking the Fear Barrier (8/31/25)

The world can be a scary place. There’s not much we can do to change it, but it doesn’t have to change us! 

Pastor Mike says there’s a better way to live—one where we don’t wallow in worry. The world tells us the best we can do is manage fear, but Jesus offers us a life where fear is displaced by love, trust, and courage. If you’re tired of letting dread dictate your choices, this message will show you how to experience the freedom of living unafraid.

Too Far Gone? (8/24/25)

It’s time to realize that God’s grace is bigger than your failures.

Drift far enough from God, and it can feel like the distance is impossible to close. But this week, Pastor Mike will remind you that the road back is always open, and the God who loves you hasn’t moved an inch. You’ll discover how to lay down guilt, pick up hope, and step into a fresh start that was waiting for you all along.