https://simplecast.com Higher Thoughts Welcome to "Higher Thoughts," a podcast ministry of Vale Students. Join Pastor Jon as he provides engaging sermons, insightful Q&A sessions, and thought-provoking interviews. en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:38:20 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:38:36 +0000 https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com Higher Thoughts https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/2fff1d44-1c27-4eae-a6ea-73be7319be8a/ac2feac5-1d9c-417c-8aaf-3498193b4d0a/3000x3000/quote.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com episodic Welcome to "Higher Thoughts," a podcast ministry of Vale Students. Join Pastor Jon as he provides engaging sermons, insightful Q&A sessions, and thought-provoking interviews. Vale Students, Jonathan Petty false https://feeds.simplecast.com/lF0AKdLt Jonathan Petty valestudents3018@gmail.com 0d61ee75-9275-4705-85ed-19e82832db44 Nahum 3:13-19 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:38:20 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/nahum-3-13-19-TcBHIrJD Nahum 3:13-19 Jonathan Petty 00:39:40 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Nahum 3:13-19 and talks about where true salvation comes from. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Nahum 3:13-19 and talks about where true salvation comes from. false full 57 f3f2993d-a6c1-486d-a4dd-14fe62b27cbe Nahum 3:8-12 Thu, 9 Apr 2026 21:02:41 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/nahum-3-8-12-lMdjktaf Nahum 3:8-12 Jonathan Petty 00:22:57 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Nahum 3:8-12 and talks about how the impartiality of God can bring us security. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Nahum 3:8-12 and talks about how the impartiality of God can bring us security. false full 56 f7ad7c81-2fe0-4734-8add-02d9c1c90e02 Nahum 3:1-7 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:00:16 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/nahum-3-1-7-HZd_hpsS Nahum 3:1-7 Jonathan Petty 00:29:55 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Nahum 3:1-7 and talks about how we reap what we sow. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Nahum 3:1-7 and talks about how we reap what we sow. false full 55 088f7802-e5c7-41d9-827f-53276961e7af Nahum 2:6-13 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:29:33 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/nahum-2-6-13-VMJOeO0V Nahum 2:6-13 Jonathan Petty 00:24:55 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Nahum 2:6-13 and talks about the dangers of a prideful life. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Nahum 2:6-13 and talks about the dangers of a prideful life. false full 54 8202ff72-5269-4b71-9614-52377b15ee19 Nahum 2:1-5 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:18:49 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/nahum-2-1-5-vx4rQf04 Nahum 2:1-5 Jonathan Petty 00:23:04 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Nahum 2:1-5 and talks about how there is no reason to play the guessing game with God. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Nahum 2:1-5 and talks about how there is no reason to play the guessing game with God. false full 53 9463c25e-19c1-41ae-b4c0-6cad298c8374 Nahum 1:9-15 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:16:12 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/nahum-1-9-15-IIxsk_fL Nahum 1:9-15 Jonathan Petty 00:22:17 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Nahum 1:9-15 and talks about what it means to have renewed purpose. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Nahum 1:9-15 and talks about what it means to have renewed purpose. false full 52 eb6f1564-61c4-41b4-a64c-96841f25b232 Nahum 1:1-8 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Nahum 1:1-8 and talks about the goodness of God. 

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]]> Tue, 9 Dec 2025 02:32:25 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/nahum-1-1-8-OuQUj9es Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Nahum 1:1-8 and talks about the goodness of God. 

Click here to view the "Goodness of God" chart that Pastor Jon references in this sermon!

]]> Nahum 1:1-8 Jonathan Petty 00:28:55 false full 51 c5ef9a7b-8951-4d42-9145-0477659a7666 Jonah 4:5-11 Fri, 5 Dec 2025 23:09:35 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/jonah-4-5-11-4Df2kEEU Jonah 4:5-11 Jonathan Petty 00:33:17 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Jonah 4:5-11 and talks about God's heart for sinners. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Jonah 4:5-11 and talks about God's heart for sinners. false full 50 cbf18e8e-6105-41fe-9da5-ad02ccc6b531 Jonah 4:1-4 Tue, 2 Dec 2025 22:29:26 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/jonah-4-1-4-OW1sk5kf Jonah 4:1-4 Jonathan Petty 00:43:31 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Jonah 4:1-4 and answers the question, "Are we right to be angry?" Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Jonah 4:1-4 and answers the question, "Are we right to be angry?" false full 49 695e7f40-e116-4936-88a3-3a5d55639055 Jonah 3:3b-10 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 02:14:51 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/jonah-3-3b-10-gkcKwyMZ Jonah 3:3b-10 Jonathan Petty 00:47:44 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Jonah 3:3b-10 and talks about what a genuine response to God looks like. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Jonah 3:3b-10 and talks about what a genuine response to God looks like. false full 48 07be264d-1c6c-4c44-8219-5b92f345ce2d Jonah 3:1-3a Fri, 21 Nov 2025 02:41:07 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/jonah-3-1-3a-eep6giCf Jonah 3:1-3a Jonathan Petty 00:43:35 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Jonah 3:1-3a and talks about what God invites us to be a part of because of His grace. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Jonah 3:1-3a and talks about what God invites us to be a part of because of His grace. false full 47 3ffb16cd-58c7-4ce4-a5b6-bd5ebc831d5f Jonah 1:17 - 2:10 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:09:29 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/jonah-1-17-2-10-QNdmBm7c Jonah 1:17 - 2:10 Jonathan Petty 00:54:57 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Jonah 1:17 - 2:10 and talks about God's sovereign plan for our lives. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Jonah 1:17 - 2:10 and talks about God's sovereign plan for our lives. false full 46 5cde0579-ca60-4b20-8336-7d47557a335f Jonah 1:4-16 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:47:55 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/jonah-1-4-16-Dw3nEtos Jonah 1:4-16 Jonathan Petty 00:46:44 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Jonah 1:4-16 and talks about what happens when we let sin stay too long. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Jonah 1:4-16 and talks about what happens when we let sin stay too long. false full 45 af401726-da6c-4201-a809-02fc962f1aa2 Jonah 1:1-3 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:40:33 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/jonah-1-1-3-kC27E2eK Jonah 1:1-3 Jonathan Petty 00:34:02 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Jonah 1:1-3 and talks about the value of being in God's presence. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Jonah 1:1-3 and talks about the value of being in God's presence. false full 44 b59bb631-0226-4803-a7d4-20281fdfd535 The Letter to Laodicea Wed, 5 Nov 2025 22:20:42 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/the-letter-to-laodicea-5BxaH6SM The Letter to Laodicea Jonathan Petty 00:47:03 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Revelation 3:14-22 and talks about what it means to be fully invested in the work of the Kingdom of God. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Revelation 3:14-22 and talks about what it means to be fully invested in the work of the Kingdom of God. false full 43 8f14daef-bcec-4c38-a66e-d355f7ec9bc9 The Letter to Philadelphia Mon, 3 Nov 2025 18:08:52 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/the-letter-to-philadelphia-g_MaTIaL The Letter to Philadelphia Jonathan Petty 00:40:47 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Revelation 3:7-13 and talks about what it means to be faithfully committed to Jesus. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Revelation 3:7-13 and talks about what it means to be faithfully committed to Jesus. false full 42 d87e2b05-d98d-47df-9a97-89654ed45d97 The Letter to Sardis Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:53:49 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/the-letter-to-sardis-HldWXuL6 The Letter to Sardis Jonathan Petty 00:28:58 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Revelation 3:1-6 and talks about what it means to be a church that is alive and well. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Revelation 3:1-6 and talks about what it means to be a church that is alive and well. false full 41 f6b3531a-bf1f-44e4-a9e7-152b7f35a612 The Letter to Thyatira Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:16:00 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/the-letter-to-thyatira-IdBb_Usc The Letter to Thyatira Jonathan Petty 00:47:25 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Revelation 2:18-29 and talks about what our lives should look like if we truly desire Jesus. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Revelation 2:18-29 and talks about what our lives should look like if we truly desire Jesus. false full 40 792c1672-4da7-419e-af02-e58c432d92fc The Letter to Pergamum Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:37:53 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/the-letter-to-pergamum-9up6PfWn The Letter to Pergamum Jonathan Petty 00:58:18 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Revelation 2:12-17 and talks about what the Word of God means for our lives. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Revelation 2:12-17 and talks about what the Word of God means for our lives. false full 39 a6bfdf72-2b31-436e-984a-a9ade3ad90b9 The Letter to Smyrna Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:17:20 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/the-letter-to-smyrna-NlhxzShb The Letter to Smyrna Jonathan Petty 00:45:31 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Revelation 2:8-11 and talks about how the resurrection of Jesus changes our reality. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Revelation 2:8-11 and talks about how the resurrection of Jesus changes our reality. false full 38 5a3ca70a-fc22-4c22-94ee-a69f1e8b7c80 The Letter to Ephesus Thu, 9 Oct 2025 19:37:24 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/the-letter-to-ephesus-CfCFyc8F The Letter to Ephesus Jonathan Petty 00:50:48 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Revelation 2:1-7 and talks about what the heart of a Christian should look like. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Revelation 2:1-7 and talks about what the heart of a Christian should look like. false full 37 8ba148d7-b298-47c8-bad1-bca2cba9e775 Revelation 1 Mon, 6 Oct 2025 21:28:08 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/revelation-1-2EfUMV5Z Revelation 1 Jonathan Petty 00:38:54 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Revelation 1 and talks about what Jesus shows us about himself and how we should respond. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Revelation 1 and talks about what Jesus shows us about himself and how we should respond. false full 36 98f51f3f-5ae1-4bfd-8b80-25335cbe2141 I Am the True Vine Fri, 3 Oct 2025 20:43:27 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/i-am-the-true-vine-uxVGBJS4 I Am the True Vine Jonathan Petty 00:52:45 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from John 15:1-17 and talks about what it means to be a true follower of Jesus. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from John 15:1-17 and talks about what it means to be a true follower of Jesus. false full 35 e62adab6-d105-466c-81d8-4c2ae5d2be4c I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life Wed, 1 Oct 2025 17:20:19 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/i-am-the-way-the-truth-and-the-life-oWAmCzqz I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life Jonathan Petty 00:47:28 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from John 14:1-14 and talks about the Christian life. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from John 14:1-14 and talks about the Christian life. false full 34 187990e8-79bc-483f-8187-ac23e7b2ac02 I Am the Resurrection and the Life Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:42:34 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/i-am-the-resurrection-and-the-life-qmQkgtD_ I Am the Resurrection and the Life Jonathan Petty 00:52:49 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from John 11 and talks about how through the power of Jesus, we can experience life the way God intended it to be. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from John 11 and talks about how through the power of Jesus, we can experience life the way God intended it to be. false full 33 71dfeaf2-cdf8-439d-88ef-89298176beb8 I Am the Good Shepherd Tue, 26 Aug 2025 21:46:04 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/i-am-the-good-shepherd-ldzY_Ud9 I Am the Good Shepherd Jonathan Petty 00:46:45 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from John 10:10-21 and talks about how Jesus has our best interest at heart. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from John 10:10-21 and talks about how Jesus has our best interest at heart. false full 32 3611a031-4362-4592-8964-fcdcac82e153 I Am the Door of the Sheep Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:15:21 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/i-am-the-door-of-the-sheep-kg71Z0KU I Am the Door of the Sheep Jonathan Petty 00:47:43 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from John 10:1-9 and talks about the importance of knowing who you are following. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from John 10:1-9 and talks about the importance of knowing who you are following. false full 31 326dca35-097d-4089-9476-3fb721298fa6 I Am the Light of the World Fri, 15 Aug 2025 23:13:00 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/i-am-the-light-of-the-world-wjt3mQGq I Am the Light of the World Jonathan Petty 00:49:30 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from John 8:12-30 and talks about what we are seeing when we look at Jesus. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from John 8:12-30 and talks about what we are seeing when we look at Jesus. false full 30 f94aa8c9-bb65-43e0-87be-97ce135af8b9 I Am the Bread of Life Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:52:16 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/i-am-the-bread-of-life-zJ4N_upr I Am the Bread of Life Jonathan Petty 00:39:48 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from John 6:22-59 and talks about how Jesus provides for our every need. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from John 6:22-59 and talks about how Jesus provides for our every need. false full 29 ec2d25dd-98c2-4871-9e65-3dd4228e72b2 Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:06:47 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/ecclesiastes-12-9-14-ilpJ5Y_d Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 Jonathan Petty 00:56:28 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 and talks about what we should be seeking in order to live a wise life. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 and talks about what we should be seeking in order to live a wise life. false full 28 e1a68f15-9f01-47b9-a828-482c0aeda879 Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 Sat, 9 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/ecclesiastes-12-1-8-eBxRfr_V Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 Jonathan Petty 00:46:17 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 and talks about why we need to remember our Creator. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 and talks about why we need to remember our Creator. false full 27 3ce18a13-6a29-4e70-a96b-38e2dad265de Ecclesiastes 11 Thu, 7 Aug 2025 21:37:23 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/ecclesiastes-11-m-dvm7i6-nPwgL0Ua Ecclesiastes 11 Jonathan Petty 00:50:46 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 11 and talks about the importance of making a spiritual investment for your life. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 11 and talks about the importance of making a spiritual investment for your life. false full 26 0a08011a-e1d8-48b4-9353-06c9843eb886 Ecclesiastes 9:11 - 10:20 Tue, 6 May 2025 16:39:30 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/ecclesiastes-9-11-10-20-icnpfy1u-_WmWI_bj Ecclesiastes 9:11 - 10:20 Jonathan Petty 00:54:10 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 9:11 - 10:20 and talks about getting a word from the wise. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 9:11 - 10:20 and talks about getting a word from the wise. false full 25 57ea7a20-bf4b-4954-bb35-db4416154a51 Ecclesiastes 9:1-10 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 04:36:30 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/ecclesiastes-9-1-10-KCSitISI Ecclesiastes 9:1-10 Jonathan Petty 00:52:06 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 9:1-10 and talks about what it means to live like we were dying. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 9:1-10 and talks about what it means to live like we were dying. false full 24 07e5bf6c-4afa-4404-88f8-0abc2971a79d Ecclesiastes 8 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:18:04 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/ecclesiastes-8-kjeM24uH Ecclesiastes 8 Jonathan Petty 00:38:57 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 8 and talks about how the presence of King Jesus demands something from us. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 8 and talks about how the presence of King Jesus demands something from us. false full 23 465c9767-a145-492d-942d-cdb5496e344b Ecclesiastes 7 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:21:29 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/ecclesiastes-7-n1PyDAFT Ecclesiastes 7 Jonathan Petty 00:54:23 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 7 and talks about the key to having a good life. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 7 and talks about the key to having a good life. false full 22 d27b0149-58a2-4cd8-b895-ffd3aaa443a4 2 Timothy 1:1-14 Thu, 6 Mar 2025 15:53:40 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/2-timothy-1-1-14-N9U6X1lq 2 Timothy 1:1-14 Jonathan Petty 00:34:00 Patrick Kwong preaches a sermon from 2 Timothy 1:1-14 and talks about what it means to fuel into flame the gift that God has given us. Patrick Kwong preaches a sermon from 2 Timothy 1:1-14 and talks about what it means to fuel into flame the gift that God has given us. false full 21 d658e7ec-16b7-40c4-a624-f93b6e3d98fd Ecclesiastes 5:8 - 6:12 Sat, 1 Mar 2025 22:34:21 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/ecclesiastes-5-8-6-12-qlUOIBVl Ecclesiastes 5:8 - 6:12 Jonathan Petty 00:49:54 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 5:8 - 6:12 and talks about the benefits of living for God and the dangers of living for money. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 5:8 - 6:12 and talks about the benefits of living for God and the dangers of living for money. false full 20 11330471-111b-4f0b-a24b-f35acd9e3992 Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 04:44:59 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/ecclesiastes-5-1-7-fXirINIf Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Jonathan Petty 00:53:45 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 and talks about how our worship is meant to be humble service to God and not vain service of self. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 and talks about how our worship is meant to be humble service to God and not vain service of self. false full 19 3f7926b5-f597-44c5-9ef8-b1b30c70ea72 Ecclesiastes 4 Sun, 2 Feb 2025 02:34:14 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/ecclesiastes-4-TeMmUr8h Ecclesiastes 4 Jonathan Petty 00:47:16 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 4 and talks about what it means to live a life that is content. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 4 and talks about what it means to live a life that is content. false full 18 bed24ec1-9e8a-4078-a07f-aa7e89246820 Ecclesiastes 3:16-22 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:25:22 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/ecclesiastes-3-16-22-EC_NACW7 Ecclesiastes 3:16-22 Jonathan Petty 00:32:07 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 3:16-22 and talks about the unfairness of life. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 3:16-22 and talks about the unfairness of life. false full 17 84f790f9-53a1-4df0-a84e-78546ad1601d Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:19:17 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/ecclesiastes-3-1-15-s8nKmX6b Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 Jonathan Petty 00:49:45 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 and talks about the beautiful timing of God. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 and talks about the beautiful timing of God. false full 16 1e565275-2892-4fee-ba29-6b2683c77dcc Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:57:08 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/ecclesiastes-2-18-26-DhM5_GHj Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 Jonathan Petty 00:42:24 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 and talks about how work is a good thing that is meant to bring glory to God. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 and talks about how work is a good thing that is meant to bring glory to God. false full 15 61890257-338b-4e6e-9b29-3f28c04dc886 Ecclesiastes 2:12-17 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:13:09 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/ecclesiastes-2-12-17-e0hFBy69 Ecclesiastes 2:12-17 Jonathan Petty 00:48:29 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 2:12-17 and talks about the benefits of living wisely and the dangers of living foolishly. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 2:12-17 and talks about the benefits of living wisely and the dangers of living foolishly. false full 14 490af056-d711-45dd-a881-15a648b9d98e Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:16:36 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/ecclesiastes-2-1-11-8a8UEUyA Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Jonathan Petty 00:49:08 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 and talks about the importance of finding ultimate delight in God. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 and talks about the importance of finding ultimate delight in God. false full 13 1a4ed634-871a-44db-95bb-dc7d78045ccb Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 22:17:12 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/ecclesiastes-1-12-18-rGtXJ76E Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 Jonathan Petty 00:46:51 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 and looks at what Solomon has to say about wisdom and why it matters for us today. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 and looks at what Solomon has to say about wisdom and why it matters for us today. false full 12 bd05f8d9-94c3-4762-ad5d-5010fa14d565 Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 Fri, 6 Dec 2024 21:42:34 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/ecclesiastes-1-1-11-XAZ_7oqw Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 Jonathan Petty 00:33:27 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 and talks about the importance of having an eternal perspective in a material world. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 and talks about the importance of having an eternal perspective in a material world. false full 11 d78b043a-3334-4aa4-a72a-638bfe748a57 Esther 9-10 Fri, 8 Nov 2024 21:49:37 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/esther-9-10-ccd_ICcC Esther 9-10 Jonathan Petty 00:43:47 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Esther 9-10 and talks about the importance of being in constant remembrance of God’s faithfulness. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Esther 9-10 and talks about the importance of being in constant remembrance of God’s faithfulness. false full 10 efb9d5f7-b22d-4e29-aa37-6cc281f8a927 Esther 8 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 22:04:11 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/esther-8-qal0pja0 Esther 8 Jonathan Petty 00:39:51 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Esther 8 and talks about how we are all in desperate need of salvation. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Esther 8 and talks about how we are all in desperate need of salvation. false full 9 c59016b7-d84b-46fb-b722-8ded4c620855 Esther 7 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:32:46 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/esther-7-CFzl9w8c Esther 7 Jonathan Petty 00:40:35 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Esther 7 and talks about how it is not only important what we say but also how we say it. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Esther 7 and talks about how it is not only important what we say but also how we say it. false full 8 d8b6c73b-a364-4f3d-82b4-0d1cc46d6bdc Esther 6 Wed, 2 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/esther-6-CAOGcaCV Esther 6 Jonathan Petty 00:30:47 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Esther 6 and talks about the biggest turning point in the history of the world. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Esther 6 and talks about the biggest turning point in the history of the world. false full 7 11e00664-1f07-412b-908a-d18859d5cca9 Esther 5 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:58:00 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/esther-5-_SkZ_7er Esther 5 Jonathan Petty 00:34:49 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Esther 5 and shows that we do not have to worry about the outcomes because our lives are in God’s hands. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Esther 5 and shows that we do not have to worry about the outcomes because our lives are in God’s hands. false full 6 d6443bf3-650f-4a0d-9ad1-b3d289c1581f Esther 4 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:52:20 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/esther-4-v6rMzP3A Esther 4 Jonathan Petty 00:37:04 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Esther 4 and answers the question, “What does it mean for us to live as though we are made for such a time as this?” Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Esther 4 and answers the question, “What does it mean for us to live as though we are made for such a time as this?” false full 5 f2182b02-9f31-4364-aeab-7676b121d563 Esther 2:19-3:15 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:10:57 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/esther-2-19-3-15-x_dqkP4_ Esther 2:19-3:15 Jonathan Petty 00:43:11 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Esther 2:19-3:15 and shares that we can find comfort in confusing times because God is in control. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Esther 2:19-3:15 and shares that we can find comfort in confusing times because God is in control. false full 4 6182e1e9-417e-4931-ac98-b33afc995796 Esther 2:1-18 Thu, 5 Sep 2024 19:31:33 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/esther-2-1-18-6OonZy5D Esther 2:1-18 Jonathan Petty 00:30:11 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Esther 2:1-18 and shows how God can change even the vilest and hardest of hearts. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Esther 2:1-18 and shows how God can change even the vilest and hardest of hearts. false full 3 4b1a93aa-8b12-471c-9a8a-57c50c906e10 Esther 1:10-22 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:10:32 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/esther-1-10-22-iHESfdSQ Esther 1:10-22 Jonathan Petty 00:31:43 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Esther 1:10-22 and looks at a drunken command from King Ahasuerus, a bold refusal from Queen Vashti, and an unwise decision from 7 wise men. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Esther 1:10-22 and looks at a drunken command from King Ahasuerus, a bold refusal from Queen Vashti, and an unwise decision from 7 wise men. false full 2 eac4a81f-6d96-45b4-9637-d0aebbcdf6ae Esther 1:1-9 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:50:47 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/esther-1-1-9-HvAhYQrz Esther 1:1-9 Jonathan Petty 00:25:39 Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Esther 1:1-9 and shares how God will always have something better to offer us than what the world has to offer. Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Esther 1:1-9 and shares how God will always have something better to offer us than what the world has to offer. false full 1 bb4d541e-cb76-41bc-808c-c7864c2213c1 Welcome to Higher Thoughts! Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:53:41 +0000 valestudents3018@gmail.com (Jonathan Petty) https://higher-thoughts.simplecast.com/episodes/welcome-to-higher-thoughts-uucssv-n-XAfb_Lvo Welcome to Higher Thoughts! 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