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Feel like your faith is under siege? Yearning to fortify your beliefs with unwavering integrity and grace? Prepare to be empowered by none other than Josh McDowell—an award-winning author and renowned expert—as he presents compelling evidence for our Christian faith. In this transformative session, McDowell's insights will not only strengthen your personal convictions but also equip you to confidently engage with others. It's more than just a learning opportunity—it's a catalyst for meaningful conversations and life-changing encounters. Don't miss this chance to arm yourself with knowledge that transcends doubt and uncertainty. Join McDowell on this enlightening journey, and emerge ready to boldly share the timeless truths of Christianity with a world hungry for hope and meaning.

Dive into the heart of Christianity's most profound truth—the Resurrection—with best-selling author, Josh McDowell in Part 3 of Know Why You Believe. Prepare to be captivated as he unveils compelling evidence that sets Christianity apart from all other religions. McDowell's teaching isn't just informative—it's life-changing. You'll be spellbound by the depth of his insights and the clarity of his presentation. But beyond mere fascination, you'll walk away with a treasure trove of knowledge begging to be shared with everyone you know. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to deepen your understanding of Christianity's core tenet. Join McDowell on this unforgettable journey of discovery, and emerge with a renewed passion to embrace and proclaim the life-transforming truth of the Resurrection.

Embark on a transformative journey with Andy Braner in Part 2 of Know Why You Believe as he delves into navigating the complexities of a new world through the lens of Christian faith. Discover the profound wisdom of making Jesus the focal point of every aspect of your life, and learn how to apply the principles of evidential apologetics to embodying love for your neighbor. Braner's message is not just informative—it's unforgettable. You'll be captivated by his insights and empowered by the practical wisdom he imparts. But beyond just personal enrichment, you'll glean invaluable knowledge that begs to be shared with the world around you. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and equipped to engage with the world around you in a deeper, more meaningful way. Join Braner on this unforgettable journey of faith and discovery, and emerge with a renewed sense of purpose and passion for living out your beliefs in today's ever-changing world.

Christianity has something other religions can't claim – the Resurrection! Grab the opportunity to hear Andy Braner discusses how Christians should think in a new world, how to make Jesus the center of everything you do and how to apply evidential apologetics to loving your neighbor. It's a message you won't forget but most importantly you'll take away valuable information worth sharing with your world.

How do we reach the next generation? How would Jesus spread the Word if He was walking among us today? Join David as he dives into the nature of service, and how spreading the Gospel in our modern world might not take the form that you expect.

Based on the author's book, Embracing Grace, examine how the Bible presents a robust gospel to deal with robust problems and creates a robust solution. The workshop will tie together Jesus' vision of the kingdom and Paul's gospel.

How do we build relationships with God, and with one another? What does the Bible have to say about our relationships? Join Josh as he discusses how we need to fix our relationships with one another, and how solid relationships are vital to experiencing truth and discipline in our lives.

How do we get to know God? Knowing the creator of all things seems impossible. Lucky for us, God has given us the incredible gift of His Word. It's through the scriptures that we get to know God. Join Kay as she dives deep into God's word and explores how we can get to know God.

Amid the ruins of an abandoned cathedral where homeless families lived, Shane caught a fresh vision of what it means to be the Church. With ancient stories of the early Christians and contemporary stories of ordinary radicals, Shane will invite us to re-imagine what it means to be the Body of Christ alive in the world.

Join Josh McDowell as he discusses the historical accuracy and cultural relevance of the scriptures by answering these two pivotal questions: “Is what we have today what was written down 2000 years ago?” and “Is what was written down 2000 years ago true?”

Is your prayer life stale or do you want it to grow in depth?  Then, this session is for you. Step into the rich tapestry of liturgical prayer, a timeless practice woven into the fabric of Christianity for centuries. Renowned scholar Scot McKnight invites you on a journey, blending biblical insight, theological depth, and an inclusive spirit to illuminate the beauty and power of liturgical prayer. With a warm and accessible approach, McKnight unveils the ancient roots of liturgical prayer, grounding it in biblical truths and a theology centered on the core principles of loving God and loving others. Delve into the Jewish heritage of prayer, follow in the footsteps of Jesus as he modeled prayer, and explore how diverse Christian denominations draw from the Psalms and Scriptures to shape their liturgies. Drawing from his own experiences and encounters with different Christian traditions, McKnight paints a vivid picture of how liturgical prayer can transform and enrich our spiritual lives.  Open your heart and mind to the sacred rhythms of the Church's prayer tradition as McKnight encourahes you to listen, learn, and be enriched. Experience the depth, beauty, and sacredness of liturgical prayer.

What does it mean to have a heart for God? And how can we as broken, sinful people live up to the standard that God has set? God isn't interested in your perfection, but rather in your direction. Join Pastor Hayford as he digs into the scripture and explores what it means to have “integrity of heart”.

Brian shares how his marriage, family and ministry have been protected due to a prayer shield during his highs and lows of life and ministry. Pam Dyck, who leads his prayer shield, shares on how to start your own.

With new eyes can we look at people we don't even like and see the One we Love? Let's imagine a revolution that is gentle and magnetic, a revolution big enough to set both the oppressed and the oppressors free. With hard stories from the streets of Philly and the warzone of Iraq, Shane will invite us to reflect on the scandal of God's inclusive love… in a world that is starved for grace.

How does someone turn from a complete skeptic to a believer in Jesus? Join Lee as he shares his story, and how his journey has led him from the belief that God was created by people, to the understanding that people were created by God.

In life there is one trait that is shared by all the world's most successful people, and that is resilience. Those that have accomplished great things have only done so because they bounced back after being knocked down. Great biblical figures like Joseph, David, Noah, and so many more were used by God to accomplish incredible things, despite all the setbacks they encountered every step of the way. Wayne speaks on the importance of resilience in our walk with Christ.

What commitments does Christ require of us? What does scripture say it means to be Jesus' follower? Being a Christian means that we listen to Jesus' words and take them literally. Join Tony as he uses the Beatitudes to show what Christ calls us to commit to.   NOTE: Break Forth Ministries has always encouraged a diverse source of voices as long as the message is Biblical. 

What does it mean to have a heart for God? And how can we as broken, sinful people live up to the standard that God has set? God isn't interested in your perfection, but rather in your direction. Listen in to the late Dr. Pastor Hayford as he digs into the scripture and explores what it means to have “integrity of heart”.

Why does it sometimes seem like God's message is distant, disconnected, irrelevant, or even distasteful at times? What does it mean to have an authentic relationship with God? Join Erwin as he discusses our relationship with our Creator and how we sometimes build inauthentic relationships with Him.

Atheist-turned-Christian Lee Strobel discusses the evidence that convinced him of the deity of Christ. Learn to effectively defend the divinity of Jesus. You will walk away encouraged by the strong historical foundation for their faith and equipped to share the real identity of Jesus with seekers.

We are all bombarded with distorted beliefs from our culture. Join Josh McDowell and discover why many are adopting these ideas and what we can do about it.

Becoming spiritual doesn't create a divide that separates us from the rest of the world, but rather generates within us a compassion for the poor and oppressed. Spirituality that does not result in social activism is selfish and social action that is not infused with God's Spirit will leave you disillusioned and burned out. Tony shares thoughts on how an evangelical can marry both their faith and social action.

Join Jill as she discusses how we can deepen our knowledge of God and how we can help others to do the same.

A session with the multi-million selling author of Evidence That Demands A Verdict. Be challenged and transformed by the evidence Josh found while trying to dispute Christianity and the belief in a loving Creator. You won't want to miss his compelling session with Josh McDowell!

Effective communication is key to a successful ministry. Gleaned from the school of hard knocks and decades of experience, join Ken Davis as he teaches the three key characteristics of every effective communicator.

It's easy to “lose your first love” in the midst of a busy life (Rev. 2:4). How do you know you've lost it? How do you recover it? Come, if you are feeling dry, come be renewed in the living water of God's Spirit. Join Jill Briscoe and restore your cutting edge.

What causes people to believe in God? What is it that makes us and people around us believe in our creator and the gift of His Son? It's relationships. Join Josh as he teaches on how the Holy Spirit uses relationships to inspire belief. Listen in now

God created each of us to be unique, individual reflections of unending Grace. You only get one shot at life, and God is calling you to live the life you were created to live. Join Ken and leave encouraged to be exactly who you are.

One of the most exciting phrases in the Bible is “now the Word of the Lord”. There are no words that are more important than those that come directly from God. The Word of the Lord is recorded in the Bible, but God also speaks to us in our daily lives. Join Patsy as she shares on the exciting Word of God found both in Scripture, and her own life.

Life is full of battles. We fight back against sin, temptation, and Satan himself, but we can face these battles with confidence. A confidence that doesn't come from our own ability, but rather from the knowledge that God is on our side. Join Patsy Clairmont as she speaks on the freedom and confidence that comes only from God.

How often do your find yourself dwelling on your failings? It's easy to get caught up on all the ways that we fall short. When is the last time that you stopped and considered all the ways that people have been blessed through you? Join Tony as he shares on the importance of focusing on how God works through us.

Everything that is good comes from God. He is the Source of love, and the Author of joy. It's the love of God that is the ultimate reason for Joy. Join Ken Davis as he shares how God authors joy throughout your life.

Join noted author, and teacher, Joe Amaral to examine the importance of the Biblical holidays, also known as the Jewish Feasts. Be delighted and surprised by how much the Feasts can teach us about Jesus Christ. Why did God institute them? How did Jesus fulfill them and what do they say to the church today? This is Part Three. Don't miss Part One & Two previously published! 

Join noted author, and teacher, Joe Amaral to examine the importance of the Biblical holidays, also known as the Jewish Feasts. Be delighted and surprised by how much the Feasts can teach us about Jesus Christ. Why did God institute them? How did Jesus fulfill them and what do they say to the church today? This is Part Two. Don't miss Part One & Three (coming October 17, 2023)!

Join noted author, and teacher, Joe Amaral to examine the importance of the Biblical holidays, also known as the Jewish Feasts. Be delighted and surprised by how much the Feasts can teach us about Jesus Christ. Why did God institute them? How did Jesus fulfill them and what do they say to the church today? This is Part One. Watch for Part Two & Three!

There are five walls that keep men locked into a hopeless rut of trying harder and experiencing less and less of God's presence. This session will enable men to tear down walls such as stubborn resistance and disconnected isolation. Although this session was taught to men, it has amazing value for women as well. In this podcast episode, we explore the five walls that prevent us from living a fulfilling Christian life. These walls are stubborn resistance, arrogant entitlement, justifiable resentment, disconnected isolation, and blind ignorance. By breaking through these barriers, we can experience new insights and transformations in our lives. Key Points: 1. Stubborn resistance: Often, our unwillingness to change or try something new holds us back from experiencing a deeper relationship with God. Developing a willingness to obey God's Word is crucial to breaking through this wall. 2. Arrogant entitlement: A mindset of always feeling as though we deserve more than we have can prevent us from experiencing true contentment. The cure for this is humility, as demonstrated by living a life marked by good works and wisdom. 3. Justifiable resentment: Holding onto anger and bitterness can be a heavy burden that weighs us down. The remedy for this is forgiveness, letting go of past hurts, and allowing God to bring healing and restoration. 4. Disconnected isolation: Many people struggle with developing deep, meaningful connections with others. Building authentic relationships, particularly with people of the same sex, can help us grow as individuals and foster deeper connections with our spouse or significant other. 5. Blind ignorance: We may be blind to the areas of our life where we need help or growth. Opening ourselves up to the insight and guidance of others can help us break through this barrier and grow in our Christian walk. Verses mentioned: -  Psalm 51:12 -  James 3:13 -  Proverbs 10:10 -  Ecclesiastes 4:9-12  

According to 1 John 5, the most effective intercession comes when we know that what we are praying is within God's will. Bold faith comes from hearing God's will and partnering with God to see it happen. Hear practical handles and testimonies on listening intercession. Effective Intercession: Partnering with God In this episode, we dive into the importance and power of intercession, and how partnering with God can lead to breakthroughs and transformations in various situations. We also share practical ways to become an effective intercessor. Summary: - God is looking for human partners to manifest His power in the world - We are representatives of God in the world, and when we partner with God, we get access to His supernatural love and resources - Efficient intercession stems from being guided by God's will and listening to His voice - Intercession involves humility and connectedness with the divine - Visualizing and "handing over" the person we're praying for to Jesus is one effective method of intercession Key Points: - God wants to work through us to bring about change in the world - Visualize bringing the person you're praying for to Jesus, handing them over to Him and asking what they need - Focus on listening for what God's will is for the person you're praying for - Continual prayer, even when facing tragedy or unanswered questions, is crucial for intercession - Effective intercession may involve experiencing the same grief as Jesus does and joining Him in prayer and fellowship

A Father's Day Special For All Year Long! It is a great privilege and powerful responsibility to be a man. Learn how to focus on what's important, handle the challenges in your life and influence the people you care about. Experience greater success in your relationships, your work, and your walk with God. Summary: In this episode, we discuss the importance of focusing our passions as men in order to live fulfilled lives, have successful relationships, and walk stronger in our faith. This includes embracing the unique characteristics we have as men, and using our strength, power, and influence to have a positive impact in the world. Key Points: - Men are uniquely designed with strength and influence that goes three generations deep. - Embrace our unique characteristics as men, including the ability to compartmentalize and our innate strength, power, and passion. - The key to success as a man is focusing our passions and using them for good. - True success in life can be found in a passionate relationship with Jesus, a deep connection with our spouse, and influencing our children and grandchildren positively. - Recognize and be honest about your passions, and actively work towards cultivating them in the right direction.  

What is the greatest source of impact in a child's life? Jesus? The answer might surprise you. Josh shares how and why we need to develop authentic relationships with our children and points out the importance of showing unfailing love and truth to them. Break Forth Ministries does not necessarily support everything a teacher has stated in his public or private worlds. However, where there is truth in an episode we believe the truth still stands. 

Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the multi-million-selling Five Love Languages continues the 4 seasons metaphor in Part Two of this class, offering specific teaching on how to spend more time - as a couple - in the warmer seasons of marriage and life. Be sure to listen to Part One if you missed it.

Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the multi-million-selling Five Love Languages uses the four seasons to describe the ever-changing quality of marriage. It is not how long you have been married, but rather how well you relate to each other. Seasons can change quickly. Learn how to spend more time in spring and summer!

Carlos Whittaker is bringing hope to humans all over the world. And he's pretty good at it: he's an author, podcaster, and global speaker backed by the power of a massive Instafamilia, his enthusiastic social followers who tune in daily to join forces with Carlos to find connection, do good, and be in community. Carlos Wittaker is an author, speaker, and storyteller bringing hope to humans all over the world by cultivating spaces where people are free to engage in genuine dialogue and do good together.  Carlos captures the moments that reflect the life of Jesus and move people from existing to exploding.

For many, prayer feels like leaving a message for God on His voice-mail and faith is hoping He checks His messages. We will explore the New Covenant basis for listening prayer, the practice of engaging God in conversation as the face-to-face fellowship of intimate friends.

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God wants us to get angry. Things aren't as they should be. But righteous anger is costly. It costs your tears, your talent, and your time. So come along, ready to cry, get angry, pick a fight, and change some small but significant part of the world. Simon Guillebaud has lived in Burundi since his early twenties. He takes unimaginable risks so much so that he didn't expect to live to the age of 30. He sees miraculous results time and again as he works tirelessly for the salvation, peace and prosperity of the country he loves and daily gives his life for.   

Living for Christ and sharing your faith can be the greatest adventure you could ever embark on. Listen in as Lee share his 'Great Adventure' stories.  Atheist-turned-Christian Lee Strobel, the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune, is a New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, including The Case for Christ, The Case for Faith, and The Case for a Creator. He serves as a Professor of Christian Thought at Houston Baptist University and has been described in the Washington Post as "one of the evangelical community's most popular apologists".

The Bible teaches that humans are both body and soul (Matt 10:28) and yet many in our culture doubt that the soul is even real. In this session, Sean explores the philosophical and scientific evidence for the soul and shows how this relates specifically to faith.

God calls men to a spiritual journey that leads to a blessed life. It is a different life than having good days and bad days, vacillating between victory and defeat. This session provides a path to live in God's will and experience God's blessings.

Many skeptics are open to genuine dialogue with Christians. But how many Christians are open to genuine dialogue? If you're willing and equipped you can be the start of a spiritual journey for many skeptics. In this session, Sean shares about his visit to a skeptic group and the lessons he learned.  He will provide a specific roadmap for having a genuine dialogue with skeptics and other non-believers in a constructive and positive manner. Let's learn to share our faith with grace and wisdom.

The key to effectively loving children is to discover the ‘love language' that communicates emotionally to that child. This session also addresses the issue of how learning a child's love language interfaces with the child's anger, learning, and with discipline. If you have children, work with children, or are a grandparent this is for you.

Paul went through incredible hardships in life to live out the gospel. This makes him the right person to teach about spiritual warfare. Paul encourages us to put on the whole armor of God! But how do we do that? Learn how to overcome difficulties and advance the kingdom of God, amidst tough circumstances