We didn’t mean to. No one ever plans to hand over a device that fuels late-night anxiety, comparison, and isolation. Yet, we look around our homes and realize a digital firehose is pouring straight into our souls.

This Father's Day weekend, Pastor Tom continues our series, with a timely look at the spiritual battle inside our pockets. Drawing from a powerful, real-life moment of courage from a 7-year-old boy named Witten at a service this week in O’Fallon, IL, this message is a direct rallying cry for our church—and specifically for men—to stand guard over our homes.

The enemy doesn’t need to kick down your front door anymore; he just needs a Wi-Fi signal. It's time to talk back to the digital GPS of this world, break the silence, and protect the gates of our lives.

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Are you scrolling more but enjoying life less? 📱👇 In a world that is more digitally connected than ever, why do we feel so lonely, anxious, and isolated?

Today, we’re looking at how social media quietly steals our joy and how we can reclaim the power of real, face-to-face presence.

We’ll also be celebrating a massive milestone for someone in our church family, Shelby Goddard, on her recent graduation from Franklin University! 🎉

If it’s your first time listening, drop a comment below and say hello! We would love to connect with you.

💬 YOUR ASSIGNMENT THIS WEEK:

1. Don’t just text someone—call them.

2. Don’t just pray for someone—pray with them.

3. Don’t just say you care—show up and choose presence.

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How do we move from simply "surviving" the mess of life to actually "occupying" our God-given purpose?

In this powerful conclusion to our 4-week series, Pastor Tom explores Days 5 and 6 of Creation (Genesis 1:20-31), where God transitions from building the infrastructure of the universe to populating it with life.

We discover that order is not the end goal—fruitfulness is.

In this message: A Legacy Tribute: We celebrate the incredible 92-year life of Jim Welker. Hear firsthand memories of Linden Road’s history and see what it looks like to convert a lifetime of success into Kingdom significance.

The 4th Day Story: Hear from Steven, a 27-year-old whose faith has been rekindled, and see how God is using him.

The Chaos-Crushing Toolkit: Walk away with 4 practical, daily steps (Presence, Boundaries, Alignment, and Purpose) to keep the "Leviathan" at bay and walk in the peace of Christ.

Small but Mighty: An update on our partnership with Grace Episcopal and how Linden Road is turning "Swords into Plowshares."

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