Are You Real | Finding Your Purpose

Hey, Roar Nation! Jon Fuller here for today's episode as we cover three of my favorite subjects: faith, business, and entrepreneurship. I'm joined by Terry Brisbane, the lead pastor at Cornerstone Church in San Francisco. Terry started at Cornerstone as a youth minister and later took over as lead pastor for his grandfather, the church's founding pastor. As a native San Franciscoan, Terry understands why the city presents unique challenges when it comes to reaching people for Christ and proclaiming the message of Jesus. He has co-authored The Faith Code with Rusty Rueff. The book is for people with a biblical hunger to learn more about Jesus and His teachings, specifically applying them to business and entrepreneurship.  Jon and Terry begin by discussing how Luke 22:32-33 are pivotal life scripture verses for Terry's ministry and his efforts to strengthen his brethren in Christ. Terry describes how he was raised in church being greatly influenced by his grandfather's pastoral ministry, but didn't meet Jesus personally and find his “center court” until his high school years. That moment became the impetus for his life of ministry and serving with his grandfather in the church. Terry explains the importance of yielding to authority, using authority with humility, and submitting to God's authority as we walk in alignment with His will for our lives.  In an overview of The Faith Code, Terry shares how the book was birthed from a burden to connect faith and work with biblical principles. The book explains how our identity is formed by the different cultures we encounter, with Jesus as the ultimate model in how He formed his leadership team of disciples and apostles. The “faith code” begins in our lives with the foundation we stand upon, and we must be sure that it is not dictated by the culture around us but by our identity in Christ. Terry wraps up with his best advice to his younger self and his admonition to listeners to stay in love with Jesus.    Resources: Connect with Terry Brisbane and Cornerstone Church: Website, YouTube Channel, and The Faith Code Explore our podcast episodes and find resources at areyoureal.org.

We are so excited about this show because it's all about Cher Butler's new book, In The Waiting: The Journey Between the Wilderness and the Promised Land. This book is for women, men, and anyone in business or ministry; it applies to every person because we all encounter seasons of waiting in our lives. Waiting, for a believer, can be defined as a period in our lives where we are waiting on God's guidance for answers and the fulfillment of His promises.    Cher expounds on the book and how it addresses the seasons of waiting, along with how God worked in her life over recent years leading up to the writing of the book. The times of waiting may feel like we are wandering in the wilderness like the children of Israel, but the waiting is what prepares us for our Promised Land. There is glory in the waiting and there are miracles in the waiting. It's a time that we cannot overlook because it plays a big part in our refinement, character-building, and our training as Christ-followers.    Cher shares many scriptural and real-life examples of people who had their season of waiting, and she explains why we can't skip the process God has for us even though we get impatient. He is always in control, He doesn't forget us, and He is always sovereign! We only have to yield and trust Him. Cher gives advice to those who find themselves in the waiting right now, and Kasey encourages listeners to have boldness and confidence in God's plan according to the promises found in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Romans 8:28.  Resources: Connect with Cher Butler and IWNKS Ministries:  Website and Facebook Get a copy of Cher's book at www.amazon.com.     Special Offer! Contact Kasey Fuller at Are You Real? and leave a testimony of why you are in the waiting right now. Kasey will choose two people to receive a free copy of Cher's book! Explore our podcast episodes and find resources at areyoureal.org.

Today's show is about the very important, and often misunderstood, topic of spiritual gifts. These are gifts that we can access through the power of the Holy Spirit, but many believers don't understand how the gifts function and how God uses them in our everyday lives. Our key scripture, I Corinthians 12:7-11, is the basis for today's discussion. We must understand that these gifts cannot be earned, but they are given to us by God at His discretion, and we receive them by faith.  Cher begins by defining spiritual gifts as “the manifestation of the power of the Holy Spirit working through God's people to bring forth His divine nature in glory on the earth.” She explains why listeners should see a red flag if their church does not teach about spiritual gifts. Kasey explains how spiritual gifts were promised to believers by Jesus Himself, as He spoke about them in the Upper Room and when He gave the Great Commission, adding that He would leave His followers with something better. The Spirit's presence comes like a rushing wind and makes us an equipped army for kingdom work.  Cher and Kasey continue with a detailed look at the nine spiritual gifts with scriptural and real-life examples; some gifts reveal something or speak something, and others enable a believer to do something. As a believer walks closely with the Lord and yields to the Holy Spirit,  multiple spiritual gifts can be displayed in their lives. The discussion ends with a look at I Corinthians 2:14-16 and a prayer for listeners to experience the fullness of spiritual gifts to have spiritual strength and unity against our enemy through the power of the Holy Spirit.   Resources: Connect with Cher Butler and IWNKS Ministries:  Website and Facebook Explore our podcast episodes and find resources at areyoureal.org.

When we embrace spiritual freedom, God can bring wholeness and completeness into our lives, and this makes all the difference in our marriages. Today's guest has vast experience and wisdom about what it takes to heal and rebuild a marriage between two broken people. Join us to learn more!   Dr. Gary Lawrence is the founder and director of New Life Dynamic Christian Counseling Center, and he hosted a radio show for 20 years. With Life Mastery Counseling, he has personally coached thousands of people, and he's the Amazon bestselling author of Rejection Junkies: The Hidden Addiction Everyone Suffers. Perhaps his greatest accomplishment is his marriage of over 55 years to his wife, Sylvia.    From being raised in a home with alcoholism, abuse, and no acknowledgment of God's existence, Gary was saved at age 20 and called to preach just a few weeks later. His path led to Bible college, an initial pastorate in northern Minnesota, and more ministry work in Canada before he started a Christian counseling center. He began helping marriages and families while figuring out how to save his own marriage from the trauma of past abuse and a “root of bitterness.” Learning how to embrace spiritual freedom, completeness, and true forgiveness helped Gary develop his “emotional surgery” counseling techniques that have helped thousands of couples rebuild their marriages through the work of the Holy Spirit. Gary explains how every man can have a solid and thriving marriage by learning to prioritize his wife's needs above his own. Jon and Gary wrap up the conversation with Gary's best advice to his younger self and Jon's prayer over Dr. Gary's life, health, family, and ministry.      Resources:   Get Dr. Gary Lawrence's book, Rejection Junkies.   Explore our podcast episodes and find resources at areyoureal.org.

Welcome, Roar Nation! We are covering meaty topics in today's conversation, most notably how Jesus manifests His love for us in the care of our souls and why the Church often falls short in the counseling arena. Jon is joined by Rush Witt, the lead pastor of Paramount Church in Bexley, Ohio, which he planted 11 years ago. He and his wife are homeschooling parents of five kids, ranging from 8-19 years old. Rush has written several books, and he regularly partners with New Growth Press in the publishing industry.  Rush gives us a glimpse into his background and how he came to know Christ at a Christian basketball camp in 1995, soon feeling God's clear call into ministry. From his personal experience, Rush explains how God is most glorified when our hearts seek ultimate happiness in Him and how we experience “soul care” as we grow into a deeper relationship with Jesus.  Jon and Rush discuss the void in the Church regarding biblical counseling, loosely defined as “a ministry which brings Christ and His answers into the areas of our lives where we struggle to understand.” Rush outlines his passion for Christian counseling and why he partnered with New Growth Press and Lifeway to help produce the Life Counsel Bible. This unique Bible helps meet the counseling needs and bridges the gap in the Christian community in dealing with the hardest issues. With any struggle we seek to overcome, we can't look for the “quick fix” but have to trust the process of falling in love with Jesus to bring our healing and transformation. Jon closes the conversation by asking Rush about a time when he felt most desperate for God to show up, his strengths and weaknesses, and what he would say to his younger self. Rush's parting advice is for us to stop “thinking small” in light of the infinite God who lives in us, to give ourselves grace, and to invite God into our stories and journeys.  Resources: Connect with Rush Witt: Website and Life Counsel Bible Explore our podcast episodes and find resources at areyoureal.org.

Today's topic is deliverance, which you've heard us discuss often in recent episodes. We want to break it down in a practical way for those who may have limited understanding or no understanding of this topic. Join us! Kasey and Cher begin with a discussion of how our flesh (human nature) affects our souls when temptation comes our way. We have to take the necessary steps to crucify the flesh and consecrate ourselves to the Lord by turning away from sin, putting aside what the flesh wants, and staying in the Word of God. This means closing the door to the flesh, sin, and demonic spirits. God's goal is always that we have freedom in Him, and the Devil's goal is to dominate people. Jesus makes it clear in Luke 10:19 that our authority over the enemy comes only by the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Because Jesus has compassion for us, He heals, casts out demons, and delivers us. He wants our complete healing! The ladies explain the upcoming Bound No More Inner Healing and Deliverance Summit scheduled at Kingdom's Gate Apostolic Center in Andrews, Texas, on December 2. Ephesians 6:12 tells us that we have access to deliverance if we come into agreement with God's Word on it; we have to study and understand the scriptures that teach us about our very real enemy and promise our deliverance. The power of God is real, as shown by the powerful, impactful real-life examples that Kasey and Cher share. This episode wraps up with a reminder of the capabilities of those who believe in Jesus' name from Mark 16:17-18.  Resources: Connect with Cher Butler and IWNKS Ministries:  Website (Find out more about the Dec. 2 Summit!) and Facebook Explore our podcast episodes and find resources at areyoureal.org.

I'm thrilled to have my friend Tyler Frick on the podcast today. Although we've known each other for a short time, he's like a brother to me, as we share common interests in ministry and business. Tyler, the founder of the Kings Company since July 2018, focuses on raising Kingdom-minded leaders globally. They train in spiritual aspects like prophetic and deliverance ministry, having impacted over 15,000 clients and students in five years. Tyler emphasizes that Kingdom-minded leaders prioritize Jesus over fame and often face religious and political challenges. Despite this, they remain committed to their mission. He also addresses the effectiveness of online ministry, sharing his success in reaching thousands through digital platforms, which he compares to the limited geographic reach of Jesus and his disciples. Tyler's team, some with him for over five years, have seen tangible results, with students now leading churches and engaging in missionary work. Despite skepticism about online ministry, Tyler stands by its impact, evidenced by the lives changed and communities formed. Reflecting on his journey, Tyler shares how he overcame personal challenges to establish his ministry. He aims to inspire others with his story, showing that anyone can rise from humble beginnings to make a significant impact in the world for Christ.   Resources: https://thekingscompany.mn.co/ https://rureal.org  

Today's show is about narcissism in the church. It's something we are seeing more and more, and we need to identify what narcissism is and what it looks like when it operates in the church. Join us as Kasey and Cher dive into this topic!   We define narcissism as “a personality disorder consisting of a pervasive pattern of grandiosity in fantasy or behavior, a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy.” As we discuss three types of narcissism, we need to understand that it is a real disorder that needs to be healed in order to have a healthy church environment. Kasey and Cher describe how narcissism is the exact opposite of the personality of Jesus, but it aligns perfectly with what we know about Satan. That in itself should assure us that narcissism has no place in the lives of God's people.  It's important to realize that narcissism in the church may look different than it does out in the world. Kasey and Cher explain how narcissism shows up in behaviors of manipulation and control, being above everyone else, and having a constant need for admiration. In every way, it goes against the humility we are called to exhibit. We must remember that our battle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual darkness and demonic powers. As we stand against the elements of narcissism in our families and our parenting, we should teach our kids about humility, accountability, and empathy to help guard their hearts against narcissism.  How do we handle narcissism when we see it in the church? We should cover it in prayer and follow the biblical mandate set forth in Matthew 23 to confront it with the goal of resolution and restoration to unity in the body of Christ. Kasey and Cher close out this episode with a prayer for wisdom to help us stand against the spirit of narcissism and the kingdom of darkness. Today's verse is Isaiah 26:3, “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you.”  Resources: Connect with Cher Butler and IWNKS Ministries:  Website and Facebook Explore our podcast episodes and find resources at areyoureal.org.

Our topic today is generational curses. Could there be a more relevant time than late October to address this issue? What powers of darkness are you inviting into your home and family with Halloween traditions? We need to focus on what is happening in the spirit realm and keep ourselves pure and clean as believers. We must know how to position ourselves to fight in the spirit realm against what's going on in our culture. Join us to learn more! Cher begins by defining a curse as “an invisible barrier that blocks you from the blessing of God.” A curse can be self-imposed, of your own doing, or a generational curse, which trickles down through your ancestral line because of the actions of those before you. Kasey explains that we can give a “legal right” to our enemy, Satan, to bring a curse to our lives, but this is not the same thing as being possessed by a demon. “Jesus defeated the power of Satan but not the presence of Satan.” Many passages in Deuteronomy have much to say about blessings and curses–and how they come into our lives.  Cher and Kasey teach us about the positional and relational blessings that we have in Christ, and how a curse can block those relational blessings. The six ways that we can come under a curse are: generationally, idle words, cursed objects, disobedience, occult activity, and turning against Israel. The ladies explain how we can take a stand to be “bloodline breakers” of generational curses and the nine indicators (from Deuteronomy 28) that we could be under a curse. They wrap up the episode by urging us to repent and renounce the curse in agreement with the Holy Spirit and by praying that listeners would walk in the filling of the Holy Spirit and God's goodness. Today's verse is Deuteronomy 30:19.  Resources: Connect with Cher Butler and IWNKS Ministries:  Website and Facebook Explore our podcast episodes and find resources at areyoureal.org.

In thispodcast episode, we dive deep into the significance of developing godly character. We define character as the combination of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that form one's personality. We emphasize the crucial role of fostering an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit, referencing Isaiah 64:8 to illustrate God as the potter who molds us, the clay. Through sharing personal stories, we reflect on our spiritual journeys and the evolution of our characters. A major concern we discuss is the evident lack of godly character within church leadership. We offer practical advice on nurturing godly character, touching on reading the Bible, surrounding oneself with like-minded friends, having relationships grounded in accountability, heeding the Holy Spirit's guidance, and addressing the root causes of negative behaviors. We also hint at an upcoming series focused on spiritual deliverance, highlighting the spiritual nuances of character development. Resources: www.areyoureal.org

Today's topic is an important one for every believer. We need inner healing and deliverance through the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. How do we prepare our hearts for the inner healing and deliverance that we need? Kasey, Cher, and Ruthie Dickey explore this subject together and give their advice. Cher begins by explaining how Bound No More Ministries started in 2021 as an outgrowth of I Will Not Keep Silent Ministries. She and her mother, Ruthie Dickey, began this ministry with a vision of mass deliverance and inner healing. Ruthie explains why our mindset needs to change regarding inner healing, what it means, and how it comes into our lives. You'll learn why forgiveness is an important first step to prepare for inner healing, and why we have to release guilt, shame, and a victim mentality as part of forgiveness. Harboring unforgiveness opens the door for demonic power, including fear and anxiety, when the Lord wants us to feel whole and at peace.  The ladies discuss the difference between inner healing and deliverance, describing inner healing as “spiritual heart surgery” because it deals with the soul and issues of the heart. There are warning signs that you are in need of inner healing that can come in the form of your spirit, relationships, and harmful patterns. Ruthie shares the steps to prepare for inner healing and deliverance and offers an admonition for listeners to consecrate themselves with humility before the Lord. Cher wraps up with a prayer to release blessings on our listeners, and Kasey explains why Luke 10:19 is our scripture to stand on today.    Resources: Connect with Cher Butler, Ruthie Dickey, and IWNKS Ministries:  Website and Facebook Explore our podcast episodes and find resources at areyoureal.org.

Daniel Montoya is a trusted real estate agent serving the Permian Basin area of Texas. He has an unwavering passion for helping his clients achieve their dreams, and he is committed to providing exceptional service. Daniel's expertise and enthusiasm in the local market ensure that he can navigate every aspect of the real estate journey with ease. This father of four uses his free time to coach youth sports, work with young entrepreneurs through Young Professional Networks, volunteer in leadership programs, and serve as a youth leader at his church. Join us to meet Daniel and hear his story! Jon and Daniel begin by describing how a man's career and personal life are outlets for an overflow of Christ and faith. Daniel shares how he starts each day with grace and gratitude, using the 5 Fs to get his priorities straight: faith, fitness, family, finances, and fun. During the COVID pandemic, Daniel had his “pressure cooker” experience of jumping into real estate, learning a brand-new skillset, and trusting God's leading for each step of the uncertain journey. Believing that mentorship is everything to a young entrepreneur, Daniel learned from his mentors and implemented the attitude of “I'll try everything I can.”  We wrap up our conversation by getting Daniel's take on his strengths, weaknesses, and what God is stirring in his soul. He shares what he aspires to do with his podcast, GameChangerZ Network, and what advice Daniel would give to his younger self. Daniel concludes by challenging us to make Philippians 4:13 real in our lives.  Resources: Connect with Daniel Montoya: Website and Podcast Explore our podcast episodes and find resources at areyoureal.org.

This conversation is a follow-up to our previous episode about setting boundaries. Within this topic, Kasey and Cher have covered some very practical topics that are relevant to everyone at some point in their lives, and they are diving deeper in discussing boundaries in today's show. Join us! Good boundaries benefit the body, soul, and spirit, and boundaries were first established by God. The enemy and the world always seek to blur the boundary lines that God has set, but we should live to God's standards and not our own. We cannot trust ourselves to “self-regulate,” but we need to align our thinking with God's and let Him renew our minds.  Kasey and Cher talk in detail about the boundaries we need concerning entertainment, sports, fitness/exercise, and sexuality within marriage. In all of these areas, our lack of boundaries will give Satan an open door for destruction and feed the spirits of darkness and depression. Is your heart a place where darkness reigns or where the Holy Spirit is welcome? When we allow modern society to “muddy the waters” of our thinking about sensitive topics like sexual molestation/predation and gender transitioning of children, we are forsaking the boundaries that God has given us for our protection. As God's children, we are never designed to function apart from the Holy Spirit, but many times we choose to live according to our own boundaries and go our own way.   Resources: Find out more about Cher's ministry and upcoming I Will Not Keep Silent classes and events: www.iwnks.com  Explore our podcast episodes and find resources at areyoureal.org.  

In our previous episode, we discussed the importance of stewarding the relationships in our lives. Part of healthy relationships is in setting boundaries, and that's our focus for today's show. A boundary is defined as a line that marks the limits of an area or a dividing line. Boundaries aren't always easy to set and maintain, but they are important and God-ordained. Join us for the conversation with Kasey and Cher.   Most of the boundaries we set are learned through trial and error, and they are Biblical. Even Jesus set boundaries in His earthly life! Kasey and Cher discuss how a lack of boundaries can destroy your life, hurt your marriage, and negatively affect your children. In a marriage, boundaries must be established to protect mutual trust, security, and honesty. Each couple has to navigate around their unique issues and be sensitive to one another in setting boundaries that honor the needs of both husband and wife. Those in Christian ministry work usually find it difficult to set and maintain boundaries, but they are necessary. None of us are perfect in this work of setting boundaries, so when boundaries in relationships are broken, grace and open communication are essential to restore trust.    We need boundaries in our friendships, making sure to prioritize and protect our marriages,  families, and relationship to God. Setting personal boundaries regarding the places we go, what we watch, and what we listen to are vital in maintaining our relationship to God. We must be careful about what we take into our minds and hearts so as not to give the enemy a foothold in our lives. Kasey and Cher wrap up today's discussion with prayers for new hope, restoration, and realignment with boundaries that set us on the path of God's direction and purpose in our lives.      Resources:   Find out more about Cher's ministry and upcoming I Will Not Keep Silent classes and events: www.iwnks.com    Explore our podcast episodes and find resources at areyoureal.org.   Mentioned in this episode: The Secrets to Deliverance by Alexander Pagani

How are your relationships? The relationships we have with others form the backbone of our lives, both at home and at work. We talk a lot about the “Fuller Five” in our lives: faith, family, fitness, fun, and finances, and this topic of relationships fits perfectly into that structure. We are focusing the podcast on these important areas in which we all want to grow and learn more so we can properly steward the things God has placed in our lives. Today's show covers ways we can cultivate and guard our most important relationships to be better spouses, parents, friends, and coworkers. I'm excited to be joined again by Cher Butler for this conversation! The marriage relationship is the most important one we can have in this earthly life. Kasey and Cher discuss the importance of walking with love and respect with your spouse, always looking to “outserve” each other, along with keeping an attitude of teamwork to help the family flourish and grow. Because we have a spiritual enemy who is out to destroy marriages, it's important to keep dating your spouse–always! Even for those in ministry, keeping a “family first” mentality will form a solid foundation for your life and work.  God loans our children to us, and we must have balance in our parenting techniques. We offer our kids solutions to life's challenges as they grow up, and things change drastically when they become adults. Cher describes how she and her husband are parenting through the adolescent and teenage years, and Kasey shares how she partners with God in prayer to stand on His scriptural promises in surrendering her adult children to His care–and standing on His promises.   With other family members, we have to remember that boundaries are sometimes necessary to guard our hearts and mental health from toxic relationships. In friendships, we should evaluate our inner circle and ask God, “How can I be your hands and feet to the people you've placed in my inner circle?” To have good workplace relationships, we should strive to honor each other and focus on a teamwork mindset that holds space for everyone's strengths to shine.    Resources: Find out more about Cher's ministry and upcoming I Will Not Keep Silent classes and events: www.iwnks.com  Explore our podcast episodes and find resources at areyoureal.org.

Are you in a time of transition? Today's show takes a closer look at how life, leadership, and ministry bring these seasons and how we can navigate them with grace and strength. Kasey Fuller is joined by Cher Butler, a ministry partner who has appeared on previous episodes of the podcast. Cher is the president of I Will Not Keep Silent (IWNKS) Ministries, a nonprofit ministry focused on inner healing and deliverance through classes, revivals, preaching, and speaking. Cher and IWNKS have exciting upcoming classes for churches and communities in their mentoring and discipleship mission, and Cher will be joining R U Real with special series episodes and helping us with hosting duties. Welcome to Cher! Today's discussion is about those times of transition that can be good, exciting, and challenging–all at the same time. Cher explains that a transition is simply a time of change, or realignment, and what the signs are of those transitions. God speaks through different means to give us confirmation when we walk through transitions, even though those times may feel like rejection and discomfort. Kasey and Cher discuss some scriptural examples of people who navigated difficult transitions, like Joseph and Peter. We must realize that, within God's plan, times will come when He moves us to accomplish His purpose and will. Cher says, “The prophetic destiny of your life is still going to come to pass, even if it doesn't look the way you thought it would.” Character-building events come in the seasons of transition so we can step with confidence into the places God calls us.  Resources: Find out more about Cher's ministry and upcoming I Will Not Keep Silent classes and events: www.iwnks.com    

In this episode, Ryan Goldsmith, a local business owner, and entrepreneur with a heart for prison ministry. He shares his journey from growing up in Pampa, Texas, to getting caught up in the wrong crowd at the age of 13 and spiraling down into drug addiction and the street life. Ryan talks candidly about his past, including being sent to a juvenile detention center, serving time in an inpatient rehab program, and even being busted for manufacturing and delivering drugs. But Ryan's story doesn't end there. Listen in as he shares how he turned his life around, started a landscaping business, and found purpose in his faith. This is a must-listen episode for anyone looking for inspiration and hope in the face of adversity.

Welcome, Roar Nation! I'm thrilled to be back with another great guest who knows what it means to equip others to serve Christ and know their personal identity in Him. Her life and ministry revolve around the ministries of equipping and helping others find deliverance. Join us to learn more! Jane Morin is the founder of the Jane Morin Evangelical Association, SOAR Texas Women's Events, and Bound No More, an inner healing and deliverance ministry. She is the podcast host of The Secret Place and is an award-winning author of several books. She has worked in deliverance ministry for over 20 years and is a revivalist, songwriter, and a worship artist. Jane shares her origin story of growing up in an alcoholic and abusive home that was full of dysfunction, along with the unfathomable events that culminated in her brother's death and her mother's suicide. Jane refers to that crisis as a milestone that showed her how desperately she needed Jesus in her life. Even though she was secure in Jesus, life was difficult with the baggage she carried from her past and her own 19-year abusive marriage that brought her four children. Counseling has helped her heal from those wounds and move forward in her ministry, grounding herself with the message of Joshua 1:9, her life verse.  Jane explains the dangers of a prideful heart in God's ministry, what it means to trust God with your shame and guilt, and what holds most people back from following Christ. She shares some of her milestone moments in life and ministry, why she is sure about what God has called her to be, and how God specifically called her to speak life in Odessa, Texas. Jane wraps up by explaining what advice she would give her younger self about being obedient to God. Her message to every listener is that God will use your life if you just follow Him in obedience and trust His plan for your life.   Resources: Find out more about Jane and her ministries:  www.janemorin.com  Find out about SOAR Texas Women's Events:  www.soartexas.net        

Hey, Roar Nation! I'm happy to be back with you for another episode! We are focusing on the revelation of who we are in Christ and who we are called to be in this world. This concept will change your life! Are you living as an orphan in this world or as a true Son of the King? Join us for this encouraging conversation with today's guest. Robert Burton is the pastor of YES LORD Amarillo. He works with drug addicts and the homeless, people he calls “the least, the last, and the lost,” believing God has called him to this work to share the Gospel and the love of Jesus. He's been married to his high school sweetheart for almost 30 years, and they have two daughters. His wife joins him in kingdom work, passionately teaching people about their true identity in the Lord. Robert looks for opportunities every day to tell people about their identity in Christ and break their “orphan spirit” with the Good News.  Robert tells the story of his personal orphan spirit, wrecked home life, total rejection of Jesus, and early alcohol addiction. A radical encounter with Jesus in 1997 in his early twenties turned his life around, changed his habits, cleaned up his life, and plunged him into God's Word. Becoming a father to his first daughter gave him the truest picture of God's love as a Father and propelled him forward into youth ministry, working with a rough and rowdy group of boys who needed to know God's love. Every step in Robert's journey has confirmed his identity in Christ as a son and a vessel to bring His love to others, even though he has had ups and downs as a pastor. Like all of us, he has been through ministry missteps and failures that left him broken, angry, bitter, and wounded. He shares his lessons learned about trusting God when you are crushed and broken, along with what it means to have compassion and choose forgiveness.  At the core of Robert's message and ministry is the change that Jesus brings to broken and wasted lives. He pursues the unlovable with the message of God's love as a faithful, compassionate Father. Listen in to hear the story of God's amazing work in Robert's life and ministry! Resources: Connect with Robert: Church Website, Email, Facebook, and Instagram

Hello, Roar Nation! It's been a while–over a year since we have been in the studio to record again after all the madness and mayhem of COVID. We are here now, ready to re-launch the podcast with riveting discussions on marriage, family, business, and more!  We are thrilled to welcome to the studio Cher Butler and her husband, Ryan. Cher is here to share the moving story of her unusual life and to tell us about the upcoming ROAR Revival in Amarillo, Texas, where we are ready for God to show up in a mighty way. It's coming soon on July 9, so listen in to learn more! You'll be touched by Cher's story of being abandoned as a child and later adopted into an unusual family with diverse spiritual influences. As Cher grew up, she dabbled in many destructive things that could never satisfy, always seeking to prove her worth. Her personal encounter with Jesus at age 19 set her on a new path, which included an obsession with reading the Bible to learn more–and an alcohol problem. Even though it took years on the journey to be delivered from her demons, she lives now in a fired-up state, ready to see radical revival across our nation and to experience God's great work. Visit Cher's website to learn more about I Will Not Keep Silent Ministries.  Links: Connect with Cher:  www.iwnks.com  

On today’s episode of Are You Real, Jon and his wife, Kasey, address the subject of faith, which is one of the five topics they enjoy covering: faith, family, fitness, fun, and finances. Listen in to their poignant backstories, the inspiring narrative of how they each came to meet the God of miracles, and how He has worked in and through them throughout the years. You don’t have to be perfect, you don’t have to be deserving, you don’t have to know God in a certain way in order to receive His blessings. You’ll hear lessons about resiliency, obedience, healing, and trust, in testimony after testimony of God’s goodness. What’s more, Jon and Kasey want you to know that God has answers for whatever circumstances YOU’RE going through right now! Links : Visit Jon’s Website: Are You Real Get Jon’s Newest Book! Speaking God's Frequency LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE! Podcast - Please Rate & Review! Leave Your Testimonies! FOLLOW ME on Twitter   LIKE & FOLLOW ME on Facebook Jody Roger’s Healing Tabernacle Sunrise Community Church - The “Weirdest Little Church in Texas”    

Jon is back today with his guest, Zach Lush, to discuss building business, the entrepreneurial burnout Zach experienced, and how he found his niche in teaching others successful marketing strategies. Zach also details his “Pilot Program”, which teaches small business owners the fundamentals of digital marketing. Zach Lush is a father, entrepreneur, business owner, and former professional athlete. For 14 years, he ran a sports performance facility for athletes, and the last 5 years, he’s been in the specialty division marketing business. Join Jon and Zach in this inspirational conversation that covers faith, family, and looking forward! Links : VisitJon’s Website: Are You Real Get Jon’s New Book! Speaking God's Frequency LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE! Podcast - Please Rate & Review! FOLLOW ME on Twitter LIKE & FOLLOW ME onFacebook Connect with Zach! Zach’s LinkedIn Zach’s Pilot Program - Limited to 10 clients at a time! Four-week program, 24/7 Support! Great for church leaders and ministries, too!  

Co-Founder of YesLord, Inc, Cristi Gooding is here today to share her story of freedom and how she got into ministry.  She has a story of addiction and recovery, and now she only lives to be obedient to God. Cristi has an amazing story of how God gave her a vision of Yes Lord! She explains what it is and what the mission of it is. Listen to the episode as Cristi also discusses: What a “dwell night” is and what it means The early beginnings of Yes Lord! Why she didn’t wait for the Lord to drop her ministry in her lap How she stepped out in faith to get Yes Lord! started The miracles she has seen from her twice monthly “dwell nights” How she got global reach for Yes Lord! in the first week! How a t-shirt has been instrumental in starting the movement Why she feels so strongly about her own personal testimony Her 20-year drug addiction Her choice to overcome her meth addiction and how she laid it down overnight How childhood rejection led her to a food addiction that later turned into drug addiction How the real battle began when she quit drugs and went back to her food addiction The process of becoming unbound from addictions and how she dealt with it…..this was the hard part Why it has taken almost 10 years to break the chains of addiction that bind her Her childhood agreement with lies she believed about herself, and the ramifications How “giving” is her weakness, and she has trouble receiving What God is stirring within her Connect with Cristi: Website for Yes Lord is in the works, so stay tuned Facebook: Yeslord Facebook Cristi Gooding To get your FREE Yes Lord T-Shirt - Email: yes.lord1999@yahoo.com and send your shirt size and shipping address. Mention that you heard about it on Are You Real Podcast! Recommended Books and Resources: Honor’s Reward Girls with Swords Breaking Free  Sign up for the Are You Real newsletter at Are You Real

Nate Setto joins Jon on today’s episode to discuss Nate’s latest single, “Novocaine”, which deals with his struggles with anxiety, depression, and alcohol. Nate’s message to others is that you’re never alone, and God is always there to help you through your darkest moments. Listen in to this conversation to hear Nate share his compelling story about how life events kept pointing him to a relationship with Jesus, and how, in our imperfections, we are perfectly loved. Nate Setto is a rising pop and R&B artist based in the Detroit area. As a Michigan native, he grew up with a passion for music and began writing songs when he was 7 years old and started pursuing a music career when he was 20. Resources: VisitJon’s Website: Are You Real Get Jon’s New Book! Speaking God's Frequency LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE! Podcast FOLLOW ME on Twitter LIKE & FOLLOW ME onFacebook Connect with Nate! Nate’s Website Nate’s Instagram Listen to Novocaine!    

On today’s episode, Jon sits down with Kevin Harris, President of Radical Mentoring, to talk about getting men involved in the church. A lot of men get on a career track and figure to make up for lost time at home and church later. They feel like they’re doing what they’re “supposed” to do, instead of what they’re “called” to do, but when you’re off-purpose, it’s exhausting. Once you align your life purpose and your calling, the exhaustion will slip away and you will begin to experience radical change. If you’re feeling stuck on the treadmill of life, you’ll want to listen in to this conversation to learn how, through mentoring, you can experience a life-change that brings you closer to God and matures you in discipleship and leadership in church. Kevin Harris is the President of Radical Mentoring, which is an intentional, small-group mentoring process to help church pastors engage men, build a core group of leaders, and transform their churches. He’s passionate about being a resource for church leaders that have incorporated small-group mentoring into their disciple-making strategy. Kevin and his wife live in Atlanta with their two sons. Resources: VisitJon’s Website: Are You Real Get Jon’s New Book! Speaking God's Frequency LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE! Podcast FOLLOW ME on Twitter LIKE & FOLLOW ME onFacebook Connect with Kevin! Radical Mentoring’s Website - Create a FREE account! Radical Mentoring’s Twitter Radical Mentoring’s Facebook Radical Mentoring’s Instagram Radical Mentoring’s YouTube Channel Books Mentioned: The On-Purpose Person: Making Your Life Make Sense by Kevin W. McCarthy Chazown: Discover and Pursue God’s Purpose for Your Lifeby Craig Groeschel Mentor Like Jesus: His Radical Approach to Building the Churchby Regi Campbell PROMISE KEEPERS 2020 CONFERENCE - Get Your Tickets Before They Sell Out!! “Igniting A Revival” Friday, July 31 - Saturday, August 1 AT&T Dallas Cowboys Stadium Arlington, TX For Ticket Info: Promise Keepers  

On today’s episode, Jon sits down with Kevin Harris, President of Radical Mentoring, to talk about getting men involved in the church. A lot of men get on a career track and figure to make up for lost time at home and church later. They feel like they’re doing what they’re “supposed” to do, instead of what they’re “called” to do, but when you’re off-purpose, it’s exhausting. Once you align your life purpose and your calling, the exhaustion will slip away and you will begin to experience radical change. If you’re feeling stuck on the treadmill of life, you’ll want to listen in to this conversation to learn how, through mentoring, you can experience a life-change that brings you closer to God and matures you in discipleship and leadership in church. Kevin Harris is the President of Radical Mentoring, which is an intentional, small-group mentoring process to help church pastors engage men, build a core group of leaders, and transform their churches. He’s passionate about being a resource for church leaders that have incorporated small-group mentoring into their disciple-making strategy. Kevin and his wife live in Atlanta with their two sons. Links : VisitJon’s Website: Are you Real Get Jon’s New Book! Speaking God's Frequency LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE! Podcast FOLLOW ME on Twitter LIKE & FOLLOW ME onFacebook Connect with Kevin! Radical Mentoring’s Website - Create a FREE account! Radical Mentoring’s Twitter Radical Mentoring’s Facebook Radical Mentoring’s Instagram Radical Mentoring’s YouTube Channel Books Mentioned: The On-Purpose Person: Making Your Life Make Senseby Kevin W. McCarthy Chazown: Discover and Pursue God’s Purpose for Your Lifeby Craig Groeschel Mentor Like Jesus: His Radical Approach to Building the Churchby Regi Campbell PROMISE KEEPERS 2020 CONFERENCE - Get Your Tickets Before They Sell Out!! “Igniting A Revival” Friday, July 31 - Saturday, August 1 AT&T Dallas Cowboys Stadium Arlington, TX For Ticket Info: Promise Keepers  

Speaking God’s Frequency is Jon’s latest book, and captures Jon’s walk with the Lord over the last eight years. Today he will be sharing from the 2nd chapter, “The Transforming Power of Love”. We all have “mile-markers” in our lives, moments that have shaped and defined who we become. Jon shares the poignant moments of his life that eventually led him to the alter, where he experienced release of years of hurt and anger and was left with a refreshment of God’s amazing love for him. Listen in to hear how writing this book blessed Jon, and how it can bless you, too! Resources: VisitJon’s Website: Are You Real Get Jon’s New Book! Speaking God's Frequency LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE! Podcast FOLLOW ME on Twitter LIKE & FOLLOW ME onFacebook PROMISE KEEPERS 2020 CONFERENCE - Get Your Tickets Before They Sell Out!! “Igniting A Revival” Friday, July 31 - Saturday, August 1 AT&T Dallas Cowboys Stadium Arlington, TX For Ticket Info: Promise Keepers      

On today’s episode, Jon steps into the role of public speaker and addresses his audience on the subjects of intentionality and goal-setting. He will be sharing seven premises with you: 1) finding your authentic voice; 2) believe in what you’re doing; 3) define your end-game; 4) go all in; 5) don’t let others define you; 6) learn quick and adapt; and 7) make it a habit and make it count. Listen in to his inspiring and thought-provoking discourse based on his life experiences and consider how his encouragement might be applied to your own life. And always remember, you have value! As owner of New Life Homes, Jon likens the thousands of kitchen remodels he’s done over the years to the subject of his first book, D.I.Y. Remodel Your Life. His second book, Speaking God's Frequency, is set to release March 30th. Resources: VisitJon’s Website: Are You Real Jon’s Book Will Be Available WITH BONUSES On His Website March 30th! Get Jon’s New Book! Speaking God's Frequency

Tables are turning for this episode of Are You Real, where Jon was recently interviewed by Jim Oliver from Breakaway Wealth! Jim was recently a guest of Jon’s, so if you missed that show, the link has been provided here for your listening convenience. Jon and Jim talk about overcoming failure, what failure and success in business look like as a Christian, and what we can expect when we align our lives with God. You’ll get a sneak peek at Jon’s new book, Speaking God’s Frequency, set to be released on March 30th. It’s about how when we connect with God and speak the things that He’s saying, it accelerates our family life and business and we’re able to receive that blessing into our lives. You don’t want to miss this! Resources: VisitJon’s Website: Are You Real Jon’s Book Will Be Available WITH BONUSES On His Website March 30th! Get Jon’s Book! Speaking God's Frequency

Do you need a shot of hope? If so, you’re in the right place at the right time. Lathan Craft joins Jon today for a conversation about being God’s masterpiece and listening to what God says about us rather than what we might think about ourselves. They also discuss Lathan’s book, “The Leper in Church”, which is about Christians suffering with mental illness. You’ll hear about Lathan’s traumatic struggle with feeling hopeless growing up without Christ, and why it’s so important to him now to be what he calls a “hope-dealer”. Lathan Craft is a devoted husband, father, pastor, writer, speaker, and podcaster who makes his home in Northern California. He is the author of the Amazon best-seller, “The Leper in the Church”, host of “The Other Side of the Church” podcast, and Founder of “A Heartbeat of Hope.” Resources: VisitJon’s Website: Are You Real LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE! Podcast FOLLOW ME on Twitter LIKE & FOLLOW ME onFacebook Books Mentioned: Speaking God’s Frequency, by Jon Fuller - To Be Released The Leper in the Church: Stories From the Unseen by Lathan Craft Scary Close: Dropping the Act and Finding True Intimacy by Donald Miller Connect with Lathan! Lathan Craft - UNDER CONSTRUCTION, Launching End-of-Month! Get Lathan’s Book! Leper Church Look for his podcast, “The Other Side of the Church” on Spotify or Apple iTunes! PROMISE KEEPERS 2020 CONFERENCE - Get Your Tickets Before They Sell Out!! “Igniting A Revival” Friday, July 31 - Saturday, August 1 AT&T Dallas Cowboys Stadium Arlington, TX For Ticket Info: Promise Keepers Podcast Sponsor: Compare Different Insurance Rates & See What They Can Do For You!! Jon personally uses Policygenius!     

Jon’s guest today happens to be the writer of one of his favorite songs of all time, “Storyteller”. Listen in to hear the story behind the song, the vulnerability behind the voice, and get ready to be inspired! Morgan Harper Nichols is a writer, artist, and musician, whose parents always encouraged her to use her art to love other people. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Morgan, her husband, Patrick, and their 8-month old son make their home in Orange County, California. Resources: VisitJon’s Website: Are You Real LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE! Podcast FOLLOW ME on Twitter LIKE & FOLLOW ME onFacebook Books Mentioned: All Along You Were Blooming: Thoughts for Boundless Living by Morgan Harper Nichols Connect with Morgan! Morgan’sWebsite Morgan’sInstagram Morgan’s Twitter Morgan’sFacebook Morgan’sPinterest Morgan’sYouTube Morgan’sBook Look for Morgan’s Music on iTunes! PROMISE KEEPERS 2020 CONFERENCE - Get Your Tickets Before They Sell Out!! “Igniting A Revival” Friday, July 31 - Saturday, August 1 AT&T Dallas Cowboys Stadium Arlington, TX For Ticket Info: Promise Keepers Podcast Sponsor: Compare Different Insurance Rates & See What They Can Do For You!! Jon personally uses Policygenius!      

On today’s episode, Jon chats with Darren Wilson about The God Man, his upcoming movie that he describes as a “Jesus film for a new generation”, and his most ambitious project to date. It is a film that reflects the character of God and by its nature, begs a decision by movie-end. Darren Wilson is an author and a television/film producer and director who makes unique, faith-based Christian documentaries. When he made his first film, he was an English professor who borrowed equipment from his school and borrowed money from his family. Darren has a lot of questions about faith, and filming is one way he advances the kingdom of God. Don’t miss this insightful conversation about Darren’s supernatural journey from skeptic to discovering the true God of the Bible through the lens of filmmaking. Resources: VisitJon’s Website: Are You Real Please Let Me Know If You’d Like to Hear More Marriage Episodes!! Are You Real LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE! Podcast FOLLOW ME on Twitter LIKE & FOLLOW ME onFacebook Connect with Darren! Darren’s Website - Darren’s Movies & Books Are Here! Fund-Raising Campaign Through February 14th For The God Man Mentioned Episode: Feels Like Heaven With Matt Dietz PROMISE KEEPERS 2020 CONFERENCE - Get Your Tickets Before They Sell Out!! “Igniting A Revival” Friday, July 31 - Saturday, August 1 AT&T Dallas Cowboys Stadium Arlington, TX For Ticket Info: Promise Keepers Podcast Sponsor: Compare Different Insurance Rates & See What They Can Do For You!! Jon personally uses Policygenius!  

If you want to learn how money REALLY works, you’ll want to listen in to this fascinating conversation between Jon and Jim Oliver. Financial independence, rather than retirement, is the goal of today’s guest in coaching people to passive income, whether they’re starting with a little or whether they’re starting with a lot, and is based on Biblical principles. Jim Oliver is the Founder of wealth-coaching company, Create Tailwind. Jim founded Create Tailwind in 1988 in Denver, CO, as a traditional financial planning firm but after weathering two major corrections on Wall Street, Jim and his team pivoted the company’s focus to build wealth beyond Wall Street. Resources: VisitJon’s Website: Are You Real Please Let Me Know If You’d Like to Hear More Marriage Episodes!! Are You Real LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE! Podcast FOLLOW ME on Twitter LIKE & FOLLOW ME onFacebook Connect with Jim! Jim’s Website - No Coaching Fees! Jim’s Podcast Jim’s Facebook Jim’s Email Books Mentioned: Becoming Your Own Banker: Unlock the Infinite Banking Concept by R. Nelson Nash Thou Shall Prosper: Ten Commandments for Making Money by Rabbi Daniel Lapin PROMISE KEEPERS 2020 CONFERENCE - Get Your Tickets Before They Sell Out!! “Igniting A Revival” Friday, July 31 - Saturday, August 1 AT&T Dallas Cowboys Stadium Arlington, TX For Ticket Info: Promise Keepers Podcast Sponsor: Compare Different Insurance Rates & See What They Can Do For You!! Jon personally uses Policygenius!    

Did you know that the Bible addresses the topic of rest much more than it addresses the topic of sleep? In this day and age where we feel the pressure to be super-productive, we neglect the need for rest and we neglect to enjoy the journey along the way. Sooner or later, our health suffers. Dr. Saundra wrote Sacred Rest based on her own burnout experience. She realized that her medical career did not provide her with enough information that she needed to stay energized. Turning to her Bible for inspiration and wisdom on the subject, Dr. Saundra discovered a place where her faith and science collided, and this enabled her to come to a point of understanding regarding what was going on. If you’re in need of a rest - whether physical, spiritual, emotional or otherwise - take a listen to this powerful insight about the science and sacredness of life-changing rest. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a board-certified internal medicine physician, researcher and the author of several books, including the most recent successful book Sacred Rest. Resources: VisitJon’s Website: Are You Real Please Let Me Know if You’d Like to Hear More Marriage Episodes!! Are You Real LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE! Podcast FOLLOW ME on Twitter LIKE & FOLLOW ME onFacebook Book Mentioned: Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity by Saundra Dalton-Smith, M.D. Sensitive & Strong: A Guide for Highly Sensitive Persons and Those Who Love Them, by Denise J. Hughes and Cheri Gregory Jon’s New Book: Speaking God’s Frequency - Coming December 2020!! Connect with Dr. Saundra! Get Your Free Rest Assessment HERE! Dr. Saundra’s Website Dr. Saundra’sFacebook Dr. Saundra’sLinkedin Dr. Saundra’sInstagram Dr. Saundra’sTwitter PROMISE KEEPERS 2020 CONFERENCE - Get Your Tickets Before They Sell Out!! “Igniting A Revival” Friday, July 31 - Saturday, August 1 AT&T Dallas Cowboys Stadium Arlington, TX For Ticket Info: Promise Keepers Podcast Sponsor: Compare Different Insurance Rates & See What They Can Do For You!! Jon personally uses Policygenius!    

If you’ve ever wanted to be excellent or masterful in the work that you do, or if you’ve ever wondered how you’ll ever even find the work God created you to do, you’ll want to listen in as Jon and special guest, Jordan Raynor, discuss becoming a “Master of One” that brings both glory to God and service to others. Jordan Raynor is the author of the soon-to-be-released Master of One: Find and Focus on the Work You Were Created to Do andthe national best-seller Called to Create: A Biblical Invitation to Create, Innovate, and Risk. He leads a growing community of Christians seeking to more deeply connect to their faith with their work. Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of a tech start-up, Threshold 360, where he previously served as CEO after launching a string of successful ventures. He’s a highly sought-after speaker on faith, work, and entrepreneurship at some pretty amazing places, including Harvard University, SXSW, and TEDx. He has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and had the incredible honor of serving in the White House under President George W. Bush. Resources: Jon’s New Book: Speaking God’s Frequency - Coming December 2020!! VisitJon’s Website to get the First 3 Chapters for Free: Are You Real Please Let Me Know if You’d Like to Hear More Marriage Episodes!! Are You Real LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE! Podcast FOLLOW ME on Twitter LIKE & FOLLOW ME onFacebook Connect with Jordan! Pre-order the Book &Enter to Win an Unbelievable European Cruise for Two, Dinner with Jordan in Barcelona, and a Private Tour of One of the Most Compelling Subjects in His Book: La Sagrada Familia! Jordan’s Website

Jon sits down with best-selling author, Lisa Tawn Bergren, to discuss the spiritual experience that helped her understand her calling, the importance of bringing our children up in the faith and how we must allow them to make their own story with God, fallow seasons, and so much more. You don’t want to miss this conversation! Lisa Tawn Bergren is the best-selling author of more than 60 books, including God Gave Us You, God Gave Us Easter, which is a New York Times best-seller, and the beloved God Gave Us Children series, which has sold over 2.5 million copies. Her newest book is God Gave Us the Bible. She and her husband, Tim, have three kids–Olivia (24), Emma (21) and Jack (16), and make their home in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Resources: Jon’s New Book: Speaking God’s Frequency Coming December 2020!! VisitJon’s Website to get the First 3 Chapters for Free: Are You Real Please Let Me Know if You’d Like to Hear More Marriage Episodes!! Are You Real LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE! Podcast FOLLOW ME on Twitter LIKE & FOLLOW ME onFacebook Connect with Lisa! Lisa’s Website Lisa’sTwitter Lisa’s Facebook Lisa’s Instagram Lisa’sBooks

If you have a problem with “stinking thinking”, or negative thoughts, you will want to tune in to this episode with special guest, Carlos Rosales. Carlos is a business coach and author of 10X For Christ: Discovering Your 10X Lifestyle in Jesus Christ. Discover how speaking God’s words over our lives and recognizing the good in it when those negative thoughts creep in can help us to understand who we are in Christ. Carlos has worked in business leadership for over 35 years and knows what it takes to be successful as an executive. He is a Certified Professional Leadership Coach and a Certified Process Consultant. He’s helped others to grow their business for over a decade. Carlos is a Convene Chair, a peer-to-peer mentoring group for Christian business owners. Resources: Jon’s New Book: Speaking God’s Frequency Coming December 2020!! VisitJon’s Website to get the First 3 Chapters for Free: Are You Real Please Let Me Know if You’d Like to Hear More Marriage Episodes!! Are You Real LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE! Podcast FOLLOW ME on Twitter LIKE & FOLLOW ME onFacebook Book Mentioned: 10X For Christ: Discovering Your 10X Lifestyle in Jesus Christ by Carlos E. Rosales III Connect with Carlos! Take a FREE, No-Obligation Assessment and Receive a 40% DISCOUNT When You Buy His Book! Carlos Would Love To Hear From You! PROMISE KEEPERS 2020 CONFERENCE - Get Your Tickets Before They Sell Out!! “Igniting A Revival” Friday, July 31 - Saturday, August 1 AT&T Dallas Cowboys Stadium Arlington, TX For Ticket Info: Promise Keepers  

Jon’s guest today is known as “The best guy to see on the worst day of your life”. Dr. Charles “Chuck” Page is a surgeon, husband, father of five, and author. His latest book, A Spoonful of Courage for the Sick and Suffering, is one of encouragement and hope, and how, when we see what other people are going through, we can begin to adjust our focus. It was other peoples’ stories that inspired him to keep going after his office building burned down in 2017, and he is here to share those stories and help you to see that you can also find blessings in the face of adversity. Resources: Jon’s New Book: Speaking God’s Frequency Coming December 2020!! VisitJon’s Website to get the First 3 Chapters for Free: Are You Real Please Let Me Know if You’d Like to Hear More Marriage Episodes!! Are You Real LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE! Podcast FOLLOW ME on Twitter LIKE & FOLLOW ME onFacebook Book: A Spoonful of Courage for the Sick and Suffering by Charles W. Page, MD Buy The Book! Connect with Chuck! Chuck’s Website FREE eBook & Devotionals Chuck’s Podcast - He Would Love to Hear Your Stories! Chuck’s Twitter Chuck’s Facebook Recommended Website by Jon: Compare Different Insurance Rates & See What They Can Do For You!! Policy Genius PROMISE KEEPERS 2020 CONFERENCE - Get Your Tickets Before They Sell Out!! “Igniting A Revival” Friday, July 31 - Saturday, August 1 AT&T Dallas Cowboys Stadium Arlington, TX For Ticket Info: Promise Keepers  

When you’re a successful singer and songwriter for a popular touring Christian band using your God-given gifts to share the gospel with others, and you also have a God-given wife and family back home, how do you arrive at a decision to take a leap of faith in choosing to pursue your family dreams while trusting that God is making a way for you to use your talents closer to the home-front? Jon sits down with guest, Matt Hammitt, to hear his compelling story of how he did just that. Matt Hammitt is an American singer, songwriter, speaker and author. He was the lead singer and songwriter for the band Sanctus Real from 1996-2016. Passion for family is what ultimately led Matt to leave Sanctus Real. He has been married to his wife, Sarah, for eighteen years, and they have four children. After departing the band, Matt joined the FamilyLife speaker team and is a keynote speaker and performer at marriage and men’s conferences across the US, including Kirk Cameron’s “Living Room Reset” events. He has released two albums as a solo artist. Waterbrook Multnomah (Penguin Random House) will be releasing Matt’s next book, Lead Me: Finding Courage to Fight for Your Marriage, Children, and Faith, in February 2020. Resources: Jon’s New Book: Speaking God’s Frequency Coming December 2020!! Visit Jon’s Website to get the First 3 Chapters for Free: Are You Real Please Let Me Know if You’d Like to Hear More Marriage Episodes!! Are You Real LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE! Podcast   FOLLOW ME on Twitter   LIKE & FOLLOW ME on Facebook Suggested Book: Lead Me: Finding Courage to Fight for Your Marriage, Children, and Faith, by Matt Hammit Connect with Matt! Matt’s Website Matt’s Facebook Matt’s  Twitter Matt’s Instagram PROMISE KEEPERS 2020 CONFERENCE - Get Your Tickets!! “Igniting A Revival” Friday, July 31 - Saturday, August 1 AT&T Dallas Cowboys Stadium Arlington, TX For Ticket Info: Promise Keepers  

What’s been on Jon’s heart and mind lately has been the power of choices. He has been seeing a pattern in the counseling calls he’s received lately regarding marriage and business, and that is a lot of people are having problems with the issue of blame. It’s easier to lay the blame for your problems on somebody else, but often the real issue is a result of the bad choices we have made. This realization is not one of condemnation but a practical one by way of encouraging a self-examination of the choices we have made, and future choices that might help us get out of the predicament that we find ourselves in. With this in mind, Jon and his guest, Michael McIntyre, are going to be asking each other questions about the good and bad choices they have made in family, life, and business, and some of the consequences that followed. Michael McIntyreis a life coach, motivational speaker, head facilitator of Next Level Training, and lifelong entrepreneur. He has recently launched his Next Level Podcast to provide inspiration to business leaders and entrepreneurs where he shares practical advice and biblical principles. Resources: Jon’s New Book:Speaking God’s Frequency Coming December 2020!! VisitJon’s Website to get the First 3 Chapters for Free: Are You Real Please Let Me Know if You’d Like to Hear More Marriage Episodes!! Are You Real LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE! Podcast FOLLOW ME on Twitter LIKE & FOLLOW ME onFacebook To Hear Past “Are You Real” Episodes with Michael McIntyre on Business and Finances Connect with Michael McIntyre: Michael’s Website Michael’s Podcast Michael’sNext Level Experience - $100 Discount If You Mention RUREAL NATION!! PROMISE KEEPERS 2020 CONFERENCE - Get Your Tickets!! “Igniting A Revival” Friday, July 31 - Saturday, August 1 AT&T Dallas Cowboys Stadium Arlington, TX For Ticket Info: Promise Keepers  

While journaling and asking for direction one day, the Lord spoke to Jon’s heart and pointed out how he had been focused on “I” instead of “we” in his marriage. He set out to change that because he came to understand that a strong marriage equals a strong family, which means better work, better sex, better everything! Jon’s wife, Kasey, will be joining him in some extra episodes in the podcasts concerning “Real Marriage”. Both she and Jon came from broken homes. Encountering many trials along the way through their 20-year marriage, they have both had to learn the art of having a Christ-centered marriage and family. Listen in as they discuss the ups and downs of their marriage, teamwork, and some tips on changing YOUR “I” into “we”. Resources: Are You Real Please let me know if you’d like to hear more marriage episodes!! Are You Real LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE! Podcast FOLLOW ME on Twitter LIKE & FOLLOW ME onFacebook PROMISE KEEPERS 2020 CONFERENCE “Igniting A Revival” Friday, July 31 - Saturday, August 1 AT&T Dallas Cowboys Stadium Arlington, TX For Ticket Info: Promise Keepers One Extraordinary Marriage

Before original sin, there was original BLESSING, as per Genesis 1:28’s verse, which begins “And God blessed them.” Blessing is God’s first reflex, His default setting, and today’s guest, Mark Batterson, suggests that this sequence is one of utmost importance. His newest book, Double Blessing: How to Get It. How to Give It., is about rediscovering God’s heart towards us, and then aligning our hearts with His. Mark is the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C., and is the New York Times best-selling author of 18 books. He lives with his wife, Lora, and their three children on Capitol Hill. Resources: Are You Real LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE! Podcast FOLLOW ME on Twitter LIKE & FOLLOW ME on Facebook Recommended Podcast: Episode 75 with Mark Batterson Connect with Mark! Mark Batterson Facebook Twitter Instagram Mark’sBook Referenced Scripture: “And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.” Genesis 1:28 Books Mentioned: Mark Batterson’s Whisper and Double Blessing: How to Get It. How to Give It.

Some Kind of Crazy is a powerful memoir written by today’s guest, Terry Wardle, and follows his upbringing as the son of an Appalachian coal-mining family. Though sometimes hilarious and affectionate, his family also left him with a legacy of fear and abuse that followed him into adulthood and landed him in a psychiatric hospital before the age of 40. Accepting Jesus into his heart did not solve all of the un-repaired, emotional ruptures that was present in his life. He found himself on a dual path of wanting to be a follower of Jesus while continuing to limp along with his emotional wounds. It was down in the ditch of his own brokenness that he discovered the incredible work that Jesus can do if we’ll just let Him meet us there. Terry is going to share his untold personal story with us, and how it’s only by looking back that we can move forward in the healing path. Terry Wardle is a Doctor of Ministry, a Counselor, and a Professor at Ashland Theological Seminary. Resources: Are You Real Podcast Twitter Facebook Suggested Reading: Some Kind of Crazy, by Terry Wardle Connect with Terry! Terry Wardle Healing Care Ministries His Books on Amazon Facebook: Terry Wardle HCM Inspirational Scripture “I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who summons you by name.” Isaiah 45:3

Christianity is in crisis and many of our youth are checking out, for various reasons. Special Guest, Malcolm du Plessis, has seen this coming and has been working the last 5-6 years on an online library for what seems to be the future of what’s going to happen in Christianity and the world. Common Hymnal is an initiative that he has instigated which is basically aggregating creatives and their creativity from what might be called the fringes of the spiritual underground. Join in as Malcolm shares a story about writing a song that traveled the world, and the supernatural impact it made on a couple, and how these kinds of stories has kept him in the music industry for decades. He provides provocative insight into how colonization is inextricably intertwined with the story of Christianity, and you will learn the link between Apartheid and his relationship with America. Malcolm has straddled the worlds of prophetic Christianity and showbiz for over forty years – ranging from church planter to record company executive; from songwriter to song publisher; from instigator of multicultural, multilingual worship music that fused praise and protest in the era of his native South Africa to artist manager in that same context; from consulting ministries, movements, artists, songwriters, record labels and publishing companies in the Christian arena to helping nurture the top 40 songwriters in the mainstream. He continues to consult for a range of organizations, yet identifies primarily as an underground activist and as a father figure to a growing number of young leaders. One of his priorities is his relentless call for the decolonization of the worship movement and for doors of dignity to be unlocked for more communities and ethnicities to contribute toward the “common” hymnal. Resources: Are You Real Podcast Twitter Facebook Are You Real Podcast #167 - Be The Bridge with Diversity Expert, Latasha Morrison Bishop Desmond TuTu, as quoted by Malcolm: “When the white man came from Europe, we had the land and they had the Bible. Then they asked us to pray. But when we opened our eyes, they had the land and we had the Bible.” Isaiah 49:6 "It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.” Movie Amazing Grace Connect with Malcolm! Common Hymnal Facebook: Common Hymnal Twitter: Common Hymnal Instagram: Common Hymnal Youtube: Common Hymnal Apple Podcast Common Hymnal: An Uncommon Podcast

As Christians, we’ve been given the ministry of reconciliation. We’ve been reconciled to God, so therefore we can be reconciled to one another. Healing racial divides is what Special Guest, LaTasha “Tasha” Morrison delves into on today’s podcast. In John 17, Jesus prayed that we would be one, as He and the Father are one. Tasha covers some deep ground on how the Church has been complicit to racism, and her ideas to deconstruct that. By listening to marginalized voices and creating conversations, she has a mission to be the bridge by calling upon Christians and the Church to have a transformative response towards racial unity. It is this unity that will be a witness that points others to Christ. Tasha lives in Atlanta, Georgia, and is Founder and President of an organization called “Be the Bridge”, whose mission is to help people have a distinct and transformative conversation around racial healing. “Be the Bridge” has a world-wide reach, with groups in North America, Italy, Canada, and New Zealand, and continues to grow. Resources: Are You Real Podcast Twitter Facebook Find Tasha Bethe Bridge Latasha Morrison Book: Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation, by Latasha Morrison

If you’ve ever struggled with reading and comprehending scripture, you’re not going to want to miss today’s episode. Special guest, Sharon Kaselonis, shares the problems she encountered in studying the Bible, her prayer to the Lord to know and understand Him, and the gracious resolution He provided to her. Her new book, Jesus, Day by Day, is a daily devotional that teaches you to look for Jesus throughout the scriptures and takes you through a chronological one-year reading plan that covers the entire Bible, so that you can know and understand Him, too. Sharon is an attorney, homeschool mom, writer, speaker, and educator whose passion is to inspire believers worldwide to read and know and study the Bible for themselves. Previously, she practiced law in the Washington, D.C., area, before serving as the director of women’s ministry at a large church in Jacksonville, Oregon. Sharon and her husband, Ray, live in Scottsdale, Arizona, with their two children. Resources: Are You Real Connect with Sharon Subscribe to her daily devotion! —>Cover 2 Cover Instagram Facebook Book Mentioned: Jesus, Day by Day, by Sharon Kaselonis

Blessed, Broken, Given - these three words come from the gospels, and they’re the words that describe what Jesus does when he has bread in his hands. Luke’s gospel, in particular, tells three stories of Jesus taking bread, blessing it, breaking it, and giving it. Our guest today, Glenn Packiam, wrote a soon-to-be-released book, Blessed Broken Given: How Your Story Becomes Sacred In The Hands Of Jesus. Jesus describes Himself as the “bread of Heaven”, and each word - blessed, broken, given - is going to speak to us in a particular way. This book is about encouraging people to see the glory in the ordinary, the grace in the midst of their mess, and purpose in each moment of the day. After listening to this episode, you’ll understand why he says the last twelve years have been a really beautiful journey of being humbled and discovering what it means to serve. You’ll understand how God truly sees us, and how we can meet people where they are. Glenn Packiam is a Pastor, Author, Speaker, Practical Theologian, and Songwriter. He is one of the associate senior pastors as New Life Church in Colorado Spring, Colorado, and the lead pastor of New Life Downtown, a congregation of New Life Church. His newest book, Blessed Broken Given: How Your Story Becomes Sacred In The Hands Of Jesus, was released August 6, 2019. Glenn earned a Doctorate in Theology and Ministry from Durham University in the UK. He also holds a BA in Theological/Historical Studies and Masters in Management from Oral Roberts University and a Graduate Certificate in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is an ordained priest with the Anglican Church of North America (ACNA). Glenn, his wife, Holly, their four children are enjoying life in the shadow of the mighty Rocky Mountains. Resources: Are You Real Connect with Glenn! Website: Glenn Packiam Twitter: @gpackiam Instagram: @gpackiam Book Mentioned: Blessed Broken Given: How Your Story Becomes Sacred In The Hands Of Jesus, by Glenn Packiam

Stephen Blake Kanicka is a Grammy award-winning multi-instrumentalist and composer. His musicality has been noted by the New York Times and featured on Jimmy Kimmel, Jay Leno, The View, Ellen Degeneres, and the Today Show. Stephen Blake grew up deeply entrenched in the world of music, as his mother was a Vocal Performance major in college. His innate ear for music was noticed at a very young age when he would climb the piano and play the melodies he heard around him. His talent was then fostered with Suzuki ear training, followed by over ten years of classical study in piano, theory, and music history. All of these experiences set the foundation for a strong melodic sense and technical proficiency while also gaining a deep respect for the classical composers, particularly Mozart and Beethoven. Further development was pursued as a member of a jazz ensemble, chamber choir, and with local artists. At the young age of 16, Stephen Blake was invited to travel nation-wide with an arena tour – giving him his first introduction to the commercial music industry. By the time he graduated from high school, he had gained significant musical training, real-world experience, and had composed and produced several of his own arrangements. Professionally, Stephen Blake has continued to hone his craft over the years as a musical director, string arranger, and collaborator with many artists – both onstage and in the studio. Notably, he has worked and performed with Atlantic Records artist, Jason Castro, as well as critically-acclaimed Aqualung, who likened his musical sensibilities to those of Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. Currently, he records and performs with the award-winning band, for KING & COUNTRY, while also continuing his creative work in the studio with various artists and projects he finds inspiring. He lives with his wife, Brittany, in Franklin, Tennessee. What you’ll hear in this episode: A lifelong passion for music Blake’s inspiration: “The Lord goes before you and fights your battles.” Also, Psalm 23 Ups and downs in the music business Blake’s biggest struggle: servanthood The importance of relationships that can help and keep you accountable “Treasure hunters” Music’s profound emotion College at Texas A&M: no musical instruments for THREE years! Blake’s move to LA, joining a band, living within God’s will Blake’s advice to the younger Blake: “The Holy Spirit is real. Don’t let other things challenge your faith.” Having faith to step out Having wise counsel Blake’s favorite current project: a version of Amazing Grace for an upcoming movie, with rapper KB Blake’s parting advice: “There is a power in mystery. I have a great hope that we continue to embrace the mysterious. Be careful what you let yourself absorb.” Connect with Blake: Facebook Instagram

In a world of urgent need around us, God gives us good things to enjoy …but ultimately God has blessed us so that through us, others might know his goodness, others might know his grace, and others might see his glory. Our guest today is David Platt, who took a life-changing 8-day trek through the Himalayas, where he encountered a population with urgent physical and spiritual needs. Our lives are but a mist here, so what can we do with our time to make it count? When our eyes are opened to the suffering in this world, something has to change. We’re going to be discussing David’s first book, and his upcoming book. If you feel like you’ve been living the dream but missing the point, or feel like you’ve just missed the dream altogether, this podcast is going to bless you. David Platt is pastor at McLean Bible Church in Vienna, Virginia. After graduating from the University of Georgia, he attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, where he received multiple degrees. Before pastoring at McLean Bible Church, he previously pastored congregations in New Orleans, Birmingham, AL, and the greater Washington, D.C. area. David also served as President of the Southern Baptist Convention’s International Mission Board, one of the largest missionary organizations in the world. He is founder of Radical, which seeks to serve the church and accomplish the mission of Christ through various resources and opportunities. David is author of a number of books, including the upcoming Something Needs to Change. He and his wife Heather have 4 children (and are in the process of adopting their 5th child!) and live in the Washington,  D.C. metro area. Resources: Are You Real David’s Website: Radical Books Mentioned: Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream, by David Platt Something Needs to Change, by David Platt

God-given gifts can often be the inspiration for our entrepreneurial leaps of faith when we decide to leave a steady job with a safe work environment and a regular paycheck, for a job that focuses on, and is dependent on, those gifts. We’re going to talk to someone who did just that. Todd Furneaux is the special guest I’d like to introduce you to today. Todd spent over a decade being a merchant for Home Depot’s corporate office in Atlanta, buying and selling its products, working on advertising, and although he enjoyed his job, he understood it wasn’t for him in the long term. He knew that God had gifted him with the ability and desire to work with his hands, building things from scratch. He decided to use this creativity in product development. Listen in as we go over how he got his start in developing a luxury line of coolers and drink-ware; his latest product, Adkaddy; and a product development overview, including product-market fit, the development cycle, and customer retention. Resources: Are You Real And Todd’s products: Luxury coolers and drink-ware: Sovaro Get your AdKaddy App!

Today’s guest is Robby Dawkins. I met Robby through Michael McIntyre, who has introduced me to so many great people. Robby is a 5th generation Pastor who has ministered in over 58 nations. He’s been in some pretty scary environments that are hostile to Christians. The focus of today’s conversation is Robby’s quest to live out the book of Acts. There are so many ways that Christians can be activated to literally change and impact the world for Christ. As we struggle to figure out what our purpose is, we can take comfort in knowing that in following the example of Christ, everything else after that will fall into place. We don’t have to wrestle with it. We don’t have to struggle with it. We are promised it will happen. Seek yet first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness and all these things shall be added to you! You can connect with Robby Dawkins at Robby Dawkins