The Approach: An FCAP Podcast

How Do We Make the Spiritual Disciplines Work? Spiritual Disciplines E29

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

As we come to a close on our journey through the spiritual disciplines, Chris and James discuss the thing that brings all the spiritual disciplines together: perseverance. Discover what that means and continue the journey to Christlikeness by means of the spiritual disciplines today!

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What Does Learning Actually Look Like? Spiritual Disciplines E28

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0500

As we wrap up the last Spiritual Discipline, Chris and James come together to discuss how to make learning a spiritual discipline practical. Is it all just about making sure to set aside time to read each day? Or can it be a bit more complicated and tailored to each individual? Find out in this podcast!

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Is Learning A Spiritual Discipline? Spiritual Disciplines E27

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Chris and James talk about the spiritual discipline of learning for the purpose of Godliness. This is a thought provoking conversation that touches on several topics, including the importance of philosopy, the fight against lies of the world, and the very nature of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. Check it out and see why learning is so important!

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Does Journaling Really Help? Spiritual Disciplines E26

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Chris is joined by his wife as they dive deep into all things journaling. How do you do it? What are the benefits? Does it really just mean writing down your thoughts every day? Find out all these answers and more as we close out the discussion on this amazing spiritual discipline!

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How Can Christians Engage with Pride Month?

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this special edition episode meant specifically for Christians, Chris hops on and shares his heart for how to handle Pride Month as a Christian. He brings a mix of real, honest conviction and thoughtful philosophy to a topic that is always present, but never more so than during Pride Month, which boils down to, "How can we address, work with, and even honor people with drastically different views of morality?" Come along and be encouraged and challenged today!

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Is Journaling a Spiritual Discipline? Spiritual Disciplines E25

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400

This week, our host, Chris, and returning guest, Shea Oakley, discuss the spiritual discipline of journaling. This is a rich conversation on a topic that doesn't often receive much attention, but can have a lasting impact on every aspect of our spiritual lives. Listen in!

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How Can We Do Silence and Solitude On the Road? Spiritual Disciplines E24

Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

We all live busy, loud, and hectic lives. How can we find time to follow the example of Jesus and practice Silence and Solitude? How does this practice fit in the life of an airline employee? Come along and find out!

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What Is Silence and Solitude, Really? Spiritual Disciplines E23

Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Silence and Solitude are our next spiritual disciplines in this series. Though it is one of the practices most clearly exemplified in the life of Jesus, this practice can still be easily misunderstood and misapplied in our own lives. Listen along as we discuss what silence and solitude really are!

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How Can We Fast While Flying? Spiritual Disciplines E22

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

As we discussed last time, Fasting is an incredibly important, powerful spiritual discipline. But how can we, as airline employees, fit fasting into our careers, which require intense focus and attention to detail for the safety of everyone on board? We answer this question and more in this episode of the Approach!

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What is Fasting, Really? Spiritual Disciplines E21

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Approach, Chris explores the spiritual discipline of Fasting. Especially in modern culture, is there a space for fasting? Can those working in the airline industry afford to fast? What does it even mean to fast? Discover the answers to all these questions and more in this amazing episode!

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So What Does Stewardship Actually Look Like? Spiritual Disciplines E21

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Chris is once again joined by his wife. Listen along as they discuss the real-world outworking of stewardship in daily life. They deal with topics like what you do when you wake up to how you plan out a day. Listen in and explore what this practice can be in your life too!

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Why Is Time So Important To God? Spiritual Disciplines E20

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Chris and James continue discussing stewardship, especially how we use our time. One of the first things that God made holy was time so why is it so important and how then should we live? Find out all of this and more!

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What Does It Mean to Be A Steward? Spiritual Disciplines E19

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Chris and James are back to discuss the next spiritual discipline, Stewardship. What does it mean to be a steward and why should it be counted among the spiritual disciplines? Listen in as they answer these questions and more!

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How Can We Serve Our Families, No Matter Where We Are? Spiritual Disciplines E18

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Chris is joined by his wife this week as they talk about how airline employees are called to serve their families no matter where they are! Follow along with this conversation as we close out Season Two of The Approach!

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Why Is Serving So Important To God? Spiritual Disciplines E17

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Chris and James discuss why service is so important to God... Hint, the reason is found on page one of the Bible! Come along for this conversation about this important spiritual discipline!

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What Does It Mean to Actually Serve Someone? Spiritual Disciplines E16

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Service can seem like such a simple spiritual discipline, especially for those of us in a service-centric industry like the airline industry. But it is so much more than just showing up to work. Join Chris as he begins to explore this extremely nuanced discipline that we find in the life of Jesus.

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How Can I Evangelize To Someone Not Like Me? Spiritual Disciplines E15

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 23:00:00 -0400

Wrapping up our conversation about evangelism, Chris and Tony Gallenstein, an economist and evangelist, discuss how you can evangelize with people who are different from you. This was such an amazing conversation really brings home how blessed we are to take up the work of evangelism as a partnership with the creator of the universe!

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Can You Evangelize in the Cockpit? Spiritual Disciplines E14

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 23:00:00 -0400

Evangelism doesn't have to be hard! Listen in as Chris Lee and Jake Joseph discuss how to naturally share Jesus's love in every situation! Don't miss this insightful conversation, that is sure to encourage you!

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What is Evangelism? Spiritual Disciplines E13

Wed, 29 May 2024 22:00:00 -0400

Have you ever wondered what evangelism actually looks like for the everyday person? Have you ever wondered what it looks like to evangelize through your work, or if that is even allowed? Don't miss this episode of The Approach where Chris Lee and Björn Strotmann dig into this crucial spiritual discipline in the life of the church.

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How Can We Worship Always? Spiritual Disciplines E12

Wed, 15 May 2024 20:00:00 -0400

In this episode that closes our conversation on the spiritual discipline of worship, Chris and Jing Yee Seah from FCAP Singapore discuss how our lives can truly become an act of worship. Join us for this amazing conversation!

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Can We Worship Outside of the Church? Spiritual Disciplines E11

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 22:00:00 -0400

If worship is supposed to be something we do all the time, how are we supposed to practice worship when we aren't at church? If we miss a worship service, are there other ways to practice praise worship outside the church? All this and more is addressed in this week's episode as Chris and James continue our discussion on the practice of worship.

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What Is Worship, Really? Spiritual Disciplines E10

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Chris and FCAP Social Media Content Coordinator Shea Oakley discuss what prayer really is. Hear them discuss how prayer is more than singing and how can we make it something that persists throughout every area of our lives!

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Pray the Psalms When It is Hard to Pray - Spiritual Disciplines E9

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 21:00:00 -0400

Sometimes it is hard to pray. Sometimes we are busy and forget to pray then feel guilty about starting to pray again. In this episode, Chris walks through his own struggle to pray over a recent busy, stressful season in his life.

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How Do You Overcome Obstacles to Prayer? - Spiritual Disciplines E8

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 21:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Chris and FCAP Germany Coordinator Bjorn discuss how to overcome several common obstacles to finding time for prayer including jetlag, distractions, and the busy lifestyle of airline employees. Come along and hear this great encouragement!

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Why Is It Important to Pray On the Road? - Spiritual Disciplines E7

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Chris is joined by a very special guest, Bob Sjogren. Bob is an author, speaker, and missions mobilizer. His books include "Cat and Dog Theology" and "Run With the Vision." Together they discuss how to incorporate prayer even into the smallest aspects of our lives, especially on the road!

"There is no detail of our life that God is not interested in."

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Why Don't We Pray More? - Spiritual Disciplines E6

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Join our host Chris this week as he explores why we, as Christians who love God, still sometimes don't pray very much. He deals with some deeply personal reasons that he has struggled to pray through his own life, but also explains why prayer is always worth it!

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What is Prayer? - Spiritual Disciplines E5

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:00:00 -0400

Join us this week where our host Chris Lee and Ministry Manager James Maasen discuss the fundamentals of Payer. They discuss what prayer actually is, how to do it, and what are some of the different types of prayer.

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Bringing Bible Intake All Together - E4

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 21:00:00 -0400

Join us this week as Chris and Jake wrap up our discussion on the spiritual discipline of Bible Intake. Get ready to hear an amazing discussion on how God can transform you life through meditating on the Bible!

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How Do You Actually Intake the Bible? - E3

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 21:00:00 -0400

Join us this week where our host Chris Lee and FCAP Frankfurt leader Katharina Wrase discuss the practical side of Bible Intake, specifically in the lives of those working in the life of an airline employee. They delve deep into why Bible Intake is so important to them personally and how they find time for it with their crazy lives, both working as cabin crew and parents.

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Selah 1: What Does God Want For Me?

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:00:00 -0400

Join us this week for a guided meditation from our Host Chris Lee how what it really takes to grow in our faith: reliance on a God who loves us.

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What is Bible Intake? - Spiritual Disciplines E2

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 19:00:00 -0400

Join us this week where our host Chris Lee and Ministry Manager James Maasen discuss the fundamentals of Bible Intake as a means of becoming more like Christ.

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What Are Spiritual Disciplines? - Spiritual Disciplines E1

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:00:00 -0400

In this episode, our Host Chris Lee, and Ministry Manager James Maasen discuss the theme of season one: Spiritual Disciplines. Come along with us as we begin to explore this crucial topic.

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Intro to the Podcast - Spiritual Disciplines E0

Wed, 31 May 2023 19:00:00 -0400

Our host Chris Lee and General Director Jake Joseph take some time to talk about what this podcast is all about and how we envision it impacting the lives of our listeners.

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