Chris LaFreniere is a young man from Maine who loves journalism. He has been pursuing various aspects of journalism, recently adding the interviews of business owners.

Meet Chris LaFreniere, the passionate writer and curator of ‘Coffee on the Couch.’ What started as a simple blog in 2016 has evolved into an exploration of the captivating crossroads where Christianity and politics intersect. With a deep belief that understanding this nexus holds the key to our complex society, Chris invites you to break free from conventional perspectives and join him on this intellectual journey. Whether you’re a fellow believer eager to bridge the gap between faith and politics or a curious soul seeking engaging discussions, there’s a seat waiting just for you. Subscribe now and savor the blend of faith, politics, and countless enriching conversations at Coffee on the Couch. Cheers to faith, politics, and the many dialogues ahead!

Warmly, Chris LaFreniere, Freelance Writer and Curator of Coffee on the Couch.

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Reason for interviewing Mike Bergquist:

All American Flag Store

The decision to feature Mike Bergquist on my podcast was a natural progression of our collaboration and discussions about supporting his new business venture, “The All-American Flag Store.” Our initial conversation on “Coffee on the Couch” was insightful and spurred Mike to explore new ideas. Recognizing the potential for a fruitful partnership, Mike enlisted my services to write ads and marketing content for his flag business, a collaboration that has proven to be incredibly rewarding. As we embark on the long-awaited part 2 of our original podcast episode, our shared excitement underscores the growth of our professional relationship. This collaboration showcases the power of podcasting in sparking meaningful connections and hints at the exciting future projects we have in store together. Stay tuned for more insightful discussions and ventures with Mike on the horizon.

About Mike Bergquist as a person and Business owner:

Meet Mike Bergquist, not just a small business owner but a devoted Christian with a strong intuition for matters of a spiritual nature. Mike actively engages in political discussions, showcasing a holistic approach to faith and life. In our conversation, we explore his unique journey, touching on faith, politics, entrepreneurship, and the wisdom that comes from a life lived with intention. Mike’s experiences in his commitment to Christ and as a small business owner offer a rich tapestry of insights that resonate with the diverse aspects of our lives. Join us as we delve into this enlightening conversation, ready to uncover the colorful moments that have shaped Mike’s perspectives.

 Excerpts from the podcast:

Mike: When he asked me if I wanted to believe and give my life over to Christ, it was an immediate, yes, I want to do this. A sad thing about some of this is that I remember being on fire for God at that time.
I mean, whatever the church had to do,
I wanted to be a part of it, you know.
We had Sunday morning, Sunday night, Wednesday night.
I told the pastor that if these doors are unlocked, I’m here, you know.
Host: Yeah.

Mike and Dakota: Enjoying the warm weather.

Mike: But the sad part was, again, was that, you know, they would laugh, like, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah.
You know, the new believers, you’re always on fire for God and this and that.
Don’t worry.
It’ll go away.
I remember thinking that and still thinking now, I don’t want it to go away.
I didn’t want to lose that fire.
And I think one of the biggest things wrong with the church is that we don’t take advantage of that fire and use it to keep everybody else kindled and burning.

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Mike: I can remember looking back now at some of the times when I was at the Church of the Redeemed; I was heavily legalistic.

And it obviously didn’t go over well.

But I didn’t know any better at that time.

I know I was being led by God to do a lot of different things, and so if he’s telling me this, that, and the other thing, and he’s leaving the legalistic part of me alone, or that piece of me that I didn’t really want to accept as legalistic, why should I change it?

Um, we grow in spirit, strength, and whatnot in our relationship with God.

And it’s weird because you look back and say, Ooh, was I really like that?

You know?

Host: Oh, yeah. No, I agree.

Mike: You know, and I see people now, and it’s like, wait, you know, which

What I keep learning over and over and over again, regardless of what my issue is, the legalism or my sin, my insides, for some reason, I snap to anger.
I get angry about a lot of things, and I catch myself more now than then.

But what I was going to say, what he keeps showing me, it’s about love.

If you’re angry with somebody, you don’t really love them.

I think about my daughter and telling her, listen, honey, no matter what you did or what you do, there’s no way you could stop me from loving you.

And God says that to us.“

Links:

All-American Flag Store
https://www.facebook.com/shakeyjake1

Personal brand Links:

Podcast:https://cl71088.substack.com/podcast

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553209952340

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/483SmuJM2qSqtLEtNq7YVx

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Chris is a freelance writer living in Maine. He is a Christian who likes to see the value of faith and in life.

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