Artificial vs. Real Which Are You?

Artificial vs. Real Which Are You?

Tony Portell
Artificial turf can look like the real thing—clean, consistent, and effortless—but it can also become a haunting picture of a faith that’s more polish
Can You Really Trust Your Gut?

Can You Really Trust Your Gut?

Tony Portell
We use phrases like "go with your gut" or "trust your gut." Are these just anecdotes, intuition, or idioms? Scientists call them somatic markers—
Breaking Free from Digital Emotional Hijacking

Breaking Free from Digital Emotional Hijacking

Tony Portell Brain and Bible, Christian Counseling, emotivictive, Healing Mental Health, Mental Health
A Path to Spiritual ConnectionHave you ever noticed how differently people react to disagreement today? A simple political post can end friendships. A
New Wine and Old Skins

New Wine and Old Skins

Tony Portell
“And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. For the new wine would burst the wineskins, spilling the wine and ruining the skins. [38] New wine must

Meet Tony Portell

I am the Lead Pastor of Vineyard Life Church (VLC) in Indianapolis, which my wife Lori and I established in 2006. VLC has campuses in both Indianapolis and Plainfield. 

I hold a Master’s degree in counseling and biblical studies. In addition to my pastoral duties, I serve as a Chaplain for the Indianapolis Fire Department and a member of the State of Indiana’s Mental Health Crisis Response Team. I also support churches and pastors throughout Indiana as an Area Leader for Vineyard Churches.

My book, No Longer Stuck, is an Amazon bestseller, and my latest book, Battle from Above, is currently the #1 New Release on Amazon.
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