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Tom Talks: Pray Different. Thoughts and Prayers vs Thy Kingdom Come

February 19, 2018 by tomfodi Leave a Comment

Every time a tragedy strikes we hear people offering their “thoughts and prayers.” While we have to assume the offering is genuine, why don’t our “thoughts and prayers” seem to change anything? In this second installment of a six-week teaching series based on the Lord’s Prayer, I reflect on the difference between our “thoughts and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Tom Talks Tagged: christianity, Jesus, lord's prayer, our father, prayer, sermon, the hills church, thoughts and prayers

Tom Talks: Love Does – Be Not Afraid

January 31, 2018 by tomfodi Leave a Comment

I continue the “Love Does” teaching series by considering one of the biggest reasons many fail to act on the love God calls us to have for others – fear. What are you afraid of? What lines are you afraid to cross? What rules are you afraid to break in the name of love?

Posted in: Tom Talks Tagged: Bob Goff, church, hills church, love, Love Does, Pittsburgh, sermon, the hills church, Tom Fodi

Conversations with Charlotte, Episode 3: Birthdays and Movies!

January 27, 2018 by tomfodi Leave a Comment

When you own some fun camera gear and have young kids, the opportunities are endless. The Mevo Plus is simply awesome as a one-person camera production system. Hope you enjoy the next installment of “Conversations with Charlotte!”

Posted in: Tom Snaps Tagged: conversations with charlotte, mevo, mevo plus, Tom Fodi

Tom Talks: Love Does – Audacious Love (and other videos from The Hills Church)

January 21, 2018 by tomfodi Leave a Comment

I’m excited to be able to add a new feature on this page called “Tom Talks.” In addition to working as a hospice chaplain, a local elected official, and photographer/videographer, I’m blessed to serve as the Lead Pastor of The Hills Church. The Hills Church isn’t like most churches. The Hills Church is an awesome, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Tom Talks Tagged: Bob Goff, Love Does, Pittsburgh, preaching, sermon, the hills church, Tom Fodi, Tom Talks

Conversations with Charlotte, Episode 2: The Science of Plants and Birthday Celebrations!

January 17, 2018 by tomfodi Leave a Comment

What started with a simple test of my new Mevo Plus has turned into its own little web series. I hope you enjoy episode two of “Conversations with Charlotte.” In this episode Charlotte shares her perspective on gardening and her upcoming birthday. Enjoy!

Posted in: Tom Snaps Tagged: birthday, Charlotte, conversations with charlotte, dadlife, fatherhood, gardening

A Conversation with Charlotte (Testing the Mevo Plus)

January 14, 2018 by tomfodi Leave a Comment

I just picked up a brand new Mevo Plus to aid in video production and live streaming of my various projects. I couldn’t think of a better way to give it its first test run than with some adorable conversation with my daughter Charlotte.

Posted in: Tom Snaps Tagged: dadlife, father, fatherhood, mevo, mevo plus

A Beautiful (Snow Covered) View of Bellevue, PA

January 13, 2018 by tomfodi

We had a big winter storm blow through the Pittsburgh region. Bellevue, the community in which I live (which means “Beautiful View” in french), was blanketed in 6″ of fresh snow. When we woke up this morning it was like waking up in a pristine winter wonderland outside. I simply had to get my DJI … [Read more…]

Posted in: Tom Snaps Tagged: aerial video, bellevue, Bellevue PA, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, drone, mavic, Mavic Pro, Pittsburgh

Redman Family Christmas Drone Footage

December 31, 2017 by tomfodi Leave a Comment

The annual Redman Family Christmas extravaganza is always a grand time full of food, family, and loads of fun. The annual gathering has recently morphed to include a variety of outdoor activities. Despite the cold and snow to recently strike Pittsburgh this winter, the outdoor fun was as fun as ever and I happened to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Tom Snaps Tagged: aerial photography, aerial video, Christmas, christmas 2017, dam, DJI Mavic Pro, drone, emsworth locks and dams, locks, locks and dams, Mavic Pro, Pittsburgh

Freedom Flyer, Episode 7: Winter Conditions Flying Test

December 27, 2017 by tomfodi

I’ve always been curious just how the DJI Mavic Pro would handle flying in the oftentimes blustery winter conditions found in western PA. Christmas Day was a cold one in our area and because I finally had some time off work, I figured I’d take the Mavic out for a quick flight around my in … [Read more…]

Posted in: Tom Snaps Tagged: Christmas, DJI Mavic Pro, drone, drone in the cold, drone in the snow, freezing, Mavic Pro, snow, wind, winter

Christmas Promise. Christmas Waiting.

December 25, 2017 by tomfodi

I’m sitting here in my warm living room, White Christmas is playing on the television, I can see the snow coming down outside, and Erin is wrapping Christmas presents with Charlotte and Simon’s help. In other words, this moment right here, is about as perfect as Christmas moments get. Do you ever find yourself undeniably … [Read more…]

Posted in: Tom Writes Tagged: Christmas, faith, Jesus, promise, wait
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