Apostolic Encounters

Fathers and Husbands join us in this conversation of understanding some of the complexities about being a dad and husband. What are some things we should be asking ourselves consistently? What does the plan for my family look like? Can I over communicate with my spouse? With my kids? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonathan-gray2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonathan-gray2/support

Go on a journey with us as we discuss the top tips we found from a list of 101 tips for dads https://www.daddilife.com/family/expecting/first-time-dads/ Although the list is for new fathers, our guest John Hummel and I discuss how these things apply to our lives as fathers with multiple children. As you listen, what tips jumped out to you? Let us know. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonathan-gray2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonathan-gray2/support

Location, Location, Location! That is the montra of the business world. But I have found that, "Communication, Communication, Communication!", must be the montra of all of my relationships. To know how is and not do it, is to bring frustration and hurt. And to refuse to learn how and grow to become better at it is to sabatoge all of the relationships I am in. Our guest, Rev. LJ Harry has spent most of his life communicating to audiances large and small. But believes his greates audience to communicate with is his wife and two daughters. Join us as we talk through the struggles of effectively communicating as men with our families. And let's accept the challenge to lead our families, one decision, one step, one day at a time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonathan-gray2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonathan-gray2/support

Location, Location, Location! That was the montra of the business world, and for many it still is. But I have found that, Communication, Communication, Communication! must be the montra of all of the relationships I am in. To not know how is to bring frustration and hurt. And to refuse to learn and grow to become better at communication is to sabatoge every relationship in my life.  Our guest LJ Harry has spent most of his life communicating to audiances large and small. But as he says the most important audiance he communicates with is his wife of almost 20yrs+ and their two daughters. Join us as we talk through the stuggles of effectively communicating as men to our wives and children. Let's accept the challenge to lead our families, one decision, one step, and one day at a time.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonathan-gray2/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonathan-gray2/support

In this episode we talk to Lorenzo Dillard again about being a husband a father. We discuss both the reasons and some practice methods to help start the journey of discipleship in our homes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/support

In Proverbs 5 we see two women contrasted, the strange woman and the wife. In this episode we take the story that is told and extract the principles. The strange woman = immediate gratification. The wife = delayed gratification for the future God has for us. #ministry #apostolic #podcast #family #Jesus --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/support

"But I can be saved and still do..." or "Show me where that is in the Bible." Who has heard these things before. Often what God is calling us to do goes beyond things that are salvation issues and branch into missions issues. The question is, "Are we willing to submit ourselves to the man of God in our lives, in order to be used by God? #apostolic #podcast #Jesus #family #ministry --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/support

Looking forward to this next year! Thank you for the listens and shares. May God bless you this coming year. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/support

There are some big questions that we as parents and those wanting to have a family one day ask. Things like, "How do we make sure our kids love God and family?". "What's the right way to ensure our children will be successful?". "Who are we as a family? What's our identity?". The Dillards discuss how they have allowed God to help them craft a family that is built for His glory. Although we discuss specifics they give us a blueprint to follow no matter who you are. #ministry #family #podcast #apostolic #Godsglory #familyunit --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/support

Building a young family while working in ministry isn't easy. In this episode we sit down with David and Rachel Rouch to discuss what they have done to find success in family and in ministry. We laugh, reminisce and talk straight to some problems and issue we face and how to build strong relationships through communication with everyone involved in our life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/support

Evangelist Caleb Herring shares his testimony and the journey God has taken him on in a life devoted to pursuing God. "Ministry is an outflow of my relationship with God". We dive into everything from prayer to serving the man of God in our life. Even if you are not someone aspiring to be behind a pulpit this episode is for you. #ministry #calebherring #apostolic --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/support

One of the hardest things I have found to do as a Bi-vocational minister with a large family, is find the time to build a rhythm and routine of study and preparation. In this semi-part 2, pastor Sanzo dives into the nuts and bolts of managing time and study. Steps to building a solid foundation to launch from. And finding what ultimately works best for you. Join us in this practical discussion. Connect with us on our Facebook page and share some best practices you have for getting your time of studying in. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/support

What does it take to go 40 years in a marriage? Now add 4 kids, the military, ministry and life. This sit down with my parents, we talk through what kept them and why they structured life like they did. It's 60 minutes of life and honesty. Listen, grow, and share. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/support

In ministry, especially when we are younger, it can feel impossible to say "No thank you I am not able to do that". Or "No, we aren't able to be at this meeting because of prior obligations.". Often times we can feel the pressure to please all parties involved. But this leaves us feeling warn out and depleted of crucial family time. We discuss all of these things with the Douglas' and see how we can navigate our lives to take care of what really matters the most. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/support

This episode is part of a mini series about family and ministry. In this episode, we tackle what it looks like to have a larger family and work as a couple to fulfill the will of God. The Sanzos are pastor in Manassas, VA and are the parents of 4. They share some of the harder times and some of the victories they have had. Lean in and listen with a note pad and pen with this one. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/support

Have you ever wondered how you could support your pastor better? Do you and your pastor not share the same nationality? Does the age gap matter? Today we took some time to speak with Mike Robinson to answer these and other questions about supporting our spiritual leadership as a young person. At the time of this recording (2017), Mike was a pastor at Bible World in Chesapeake VA, under his pastor Jack Cunningham, one of the most well-known leaders and preachers in the apostolic movement. Mike shares his insights and story of becoming close with his pastor and how he supports him daily. (Rev Mike Robinson, is currently an evangelist) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/support

On this episode we tackle the topic of Jesus Christ being the only way to God. The goal of this episode however, is not to just throw down an ultimatum, but to explore why Christ being the only way is for us the most amazing gift we could have. Scriptures used in this episode: Luke 19:10, 2 Peter 3:9, John 14:5-7, Isaiah 43:10-12, and Acts 4:12&18. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/support

In this episode, we sit down with my pastor's pastor, bishop Douglas of Virginia. A man who loves to share thoughts, ideas, and the wisdom he has gained with the younger generations. We discuss how to remain true to who God has called us to be despite the distractions in life. Bishop Douglas shares the things he has seen derail ministries and the focus of others. He also gives us the answer to remaining focused. I pray that this blesses you and encourages you to stay focused on what God has called you to do.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/support

This episode is originally from 2017. This sit-down with my pastor was the second episode and one of the most listened to for good reason. My pastor does not hide the ups, downs, and twists in working for the Kingdom. I hope it ministers to you as much as it has to hundreds of others. *Due to the original format of the track, it was not able to transfer to our new host. We are changing the format, adjusting audio, and bringing them over to our new platform. Again, I pray these bless the listener. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/support

Jordan Easter joins the podcast this round. We talk about the difference between what we want to be called to do vs what God has actually called us to do. Growing up in a minister's home and the distractions we encounter along this journey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/support

Finding your voice and lane in ministry can be difficult. As a woman our guest not only has had to go through those things, but has as an Apostolic woman had to navigate the ideas and misconceptions of being a woman in ministry. Jaimee Smith didn't have a person to follow to see what ministry as a woman looked like. She began her journey in West Virginia and is now in the DC metro area @ Nova under Pastor and Sis Worthington. She tells her story and the lessons learned along the way. God has recently began to open doors as she remained faithful to what He called her to be and do. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/support

God builds in us taste, preferences, and way of thinking that are unique to us. As we grow older we can sometimes begin to loose or burry those things in order to blend in to the groups around us. For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret, And skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, The days fashioned for me, When as yet there were none of them. How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them! Psalms 139:13‭-‬17 NKJV --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/support

When it comes to our walk with God, sometimes things can take priority over the relationship. Goals, financial success, popularity, and even our victory. What matters more to us in the end; our walk with God or the answer to our prayers? Our walk with God or our situation being fixed? We have to take a hard look at what we are chasing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/support

Abraham, Joseph, and Mr Anthony. What do these three men represent and how could they be related? Each one represents the opportunity to exercise responsibility in the promises of God. Yet Mr Anthony for me was a missed opportunity. #godissovereign #iamresponsible --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/support

After 4 years of silence we ARE BACK!! This episode shares the host Jonathan's background, the history of the podcast and where it's going. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jonathan-gray2/support

New and shiny by Jonathan Gray

New year New stuff by Jonathan Gray

Interview with Mike Robinson by Jonathan Gray

Ev. Mike Easter Interview.mp3 by Jonathan Gray

Denial of separation is denial of power by Jonathan Gray

Va District 50th Anniversary Recap by Jonathan Gray

This episode was originally recorded just before Memorial Day here in the United States. My conversation with student pastor Ishmael Bruno was a lot of laughs but also a lot of open discussion about his life and becoming a student pastor on the opposite coast from where he was from. If you are a student pastor or youth worker I hope this conversation helps you and encourages you to not give up. May Jesus Christ bless you.

Rev. Douglas has been in ministry for over 30 years. In that time he has mentored young leaders and ministers. He has been a voice to young ministers to challenge, correct and encourage.

My guess Brandon Hensley is the Virginia District Youth Committee Campus Ministries International Coordinator. He is the husband of Hannah and father of two. They live in Richland Virginia which is where they also pastor. As the CMI coordinator Brandon is always looking for way he can connect with those looking to make an impact on their campus or with churches wanting to impact the campus closest to them. If you want to know how to start a CMI contact Brandon on his Facebook page as well through his church Life Sanctuary #276-964-5553

Show Notes: This is episode 2 of the Apostolic Encounters podcast. This episode features an interview that I did with my pastor Rex Williams. He pastors in Rice, Va. He is married to Cheryl Williams and is the father of three and grandfather to 12. He has been a pastor for over 30 years. He lays open some struggles and highs that they went through and gives sound advice about how this generation can make it through the tough times.