Crucial Conversation

Last week we lost a dear friend of the show. This is her story.

The Urshan name is a household name in the Apostolic movement. In this episode you will hear a lot of the back story and how the foundation began. Sit back, relax and enjoy another Crucial Conversation.

Recently we had the host of the Sustaining Life Podcast reach out to us and ask us to be interviewed by them... Well, here is how that went.

Pastor Kris Dillingham of Toledo Ohio shares his burden in this episode. Growing a church has nothing to do with numbers but the development of people. Hear his heart beat of reaching the broken unchurched urban neighborhoods of his city. A lot of spiritual growth in this episode, we hope you enjoy!

David Ferrell pastors in Perth Andover, New Brunswick Canada. In this Episode he shares important wisdom that will truly be transformative to every listener no matter what your walk with God consist of. If you have ever wondered about time running out on your life, or wonder what in the world is God doing? Possibly even stress over the constant unknown in your relationship with God. This episode is exactly what you have been looking for. Enjoy!

Pastor Mark Brown.

In this incredibly unique episode our guest, Clifton LeJeune talks about fear in depth that has had its grips on our nation and the world as a whole during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Hear how he has continued to build the kingdom through it all. He also dives into relationship matters that he and his wife, Paula, speak about all over the nation for marriage seminars. Thanks for tuning into another Crucial Conversation.

Charity Gayle houses a powerful voice which has a fresh yet reminiscent sound. She loves the Lord with fierce faith and has authored songs such as "Amen" "Enter In (Psalm 100)" "New Name Written Down in Glory" "Cleansed" and more. Charity grew up in a home full of worship and has been involved in ministry since she was a child. Charity is featured on The Emerging Sound records Volume 1 through 5. Her first solo album, ‘Lord, You are My Song' debuted at #1 in the Christian & Gospel genre and #20 in all genres in January 2018.   In this episode you will hear Charitys story from the very beginning, enjoy this episode!

This episode is incredibly crucial. Raymond Woodward delivered a masterpiece of a message at Because of the Times 2017 about the importance of who you surround yourself with. In this episode you will hear what the blessings will be or the ramifications can be depending who you spend your time with. Listen to this timely word dedicated to men and women of all generations. 

Ministry comes in many different forms. Nathan Roberts calling takes him to places doing things he never imaged he would be doing. However, when God is involved some of the best fruits of our labor are produced. Hear his incredible story on ministry and how it developed him into that pastor he is today. 

Scars come in many forms. Physically, Mentally and Emotionally. Listen to Paula LeJeune's story of being born a Siamese twin and being the one who survived not only a very rare surgery but an abusive childhood and growing up poor. Hear how her trust in God changes her story to one of finding true love, forgiveness and a brand new outlook on life. 

Bro. Fazel Culbreath is a bible study teacher extraordinaire. This week you will hear him give practical advice and share testimonies about teaching home bible studies. During this recording you will hear the power of God start to move. We are excited to share this very crucial conversation. 

During the pandemic a lot of things were a reality check. Including realizing just how much we depended on our school system and Sunday school departments to teach our children. When the world stopped so did that learning for our kids. In this episode Adam Dozier and Kim Ramsey speak about their burden to not let the spiritual growth stop in our young generation. Together they wrote a Just for Kids bible study to help develop a relationship with God.

From addiction to grace. Scott Breedlove tells his story from how went from a life full of addiction to opening restoration houses. In this episode you will hear a story about how God spoke to him while he was in the middle of a shift bartending and knew INSTANTLY his life was about to change. 

The words we speak are real. We have no idea how they really effect people. In this episode we speak to a licensed therapist who battled with spiritual abuse. Denise Lee shares her story with us in this conversation.

Dr. Brickle teaches New Testament studies and Greek at UGST in Wentzville, Missouri. While his research interests are eclectic, he focus primarily on the confluence of Johannine Literature with Ancient Media Culture (orality/aurality, sound mapping, memory arts, literary and book culture, performance, spatiality, intertextuality). Along with his published dissertation, Aural Design and Coherence in the Prologue of First John (T&T Clark, 2012), He has contributed essays to The Fourth Gospel in First-Century Media Culture (T&T Clark, 2011), Rethinking the Ethics of John (Mohr Siebeck, 2012), Memory and Identity in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity (SBL Press, 2014), Abiding Words: The Use of Scripture in the Gospel of John (SBL Press, 2015), and Sound Matters: New Testament Studies in Sound Mapping (Cascade, 2018). He also wrote and edit for more a general readership: The Apostolic Study Bible (New Testament editor & contributor), Handbook on the Gospels, and Handbook on the General Epistles and Revelation (co-authored). He earned degrees from Harvard University (A.L.B. in Religion), Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.A. in Urban Ministry), and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (Ph.D. in Biblical Studies). My professional memberships include Society of Biblical Literature, Society for Pentecostal Studies, and Institute for Biblical Research. In addition to 18 years teaching at UGST, He has also served as a full-time instructor at Gateway College of Evangelism, assistant pastor, full-time campus minister, lab administrator at Harvard University Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology, and support staff at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. I've played the electric bass since 1976, hold an associates degree in music (Finger Lakes Community College), and studied bass at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. He grew up on a farm outside the small town of Phelps, New York

This dynamic duo sits in on a conversation with us and explains their burden for reaching a generation through music. Their passion is 2nd to none. Enjoy this episode! 

Faith over Fear has been theme for the year of 2020. In a year unlike we've ever seen as a society Mark Crowder set out to change the perception of living with Faith instead of Fear. We speak with Mark about his most recent project he just recorded at his church in Ohio to his UPCI General Conference sessions. In this episode you will hear the heartbeat and future for what is in store for his ministry and how he coveys what God gives him. 

We often hear the stories of people who travel the world bringing the gospel to foreign tribes such as Africa, South America and Asia. Have you ever heard of anyone reaching out to the native tribes right here in North America? Jeff Ready has spent several years ministering to people from several different cultural backgrounds. Bro. Ready is a newly appointed missionary to Native Tribes right here in America and Canada. In this episode you will hear of his past experiences with tribes as well as look into the future of his ministry. This episode will give you a whole new perspective on reaching those who are in your city. 

In this episode we sit down with evangelist Brennan Claborn to discuss a wide variety of crucial subjects. We discuss how to answer your calling, how to prepare, and how Covid-19 has changed the way some do church and how it has effected Bro. Claborn 

In one of the most crucial conversations we have ever recorded, Pastor Jeff Morgan talks to us about being honest with ourself to begin the healing process. This is a must listen. Make sure you have a pen and paper handy this one is chalked full of wisdom that can't be forgotten!

In this day in time we are living in, its most important to use your voice before it's too late. In this episode we talk about making sure you understand the importance of your testimony and how important it is to share it. Take on 2021 with a renewed passion!

Author of, Life after the mistake: New Beginnings. Sheila Textor tells about her life and why she wrote her book. The Church is full of broken people. Adultery and infidelity are no strangers to the people of God. Follow author Sheila Textor on her journey through the mistake and to new beginnings. This book shares a true story of a woman that had broken beginnings and hard middles, but God gave her a New Beginning. A raw story of of adultery in the confines of the Church. The Church is such a intimate setting and the closeness of individuals can sometimes be a pitfall for broken people. This book is all about God's redemptive power. He will right the wrongs, he will bring justice to the fallen. It's not meant to show no one in a bad way. It's only meant to show that life happens, mistakes happen, adultery happens. But God is merciful and his grace is so indescribable. You will feel each persons role. You will feel Shelly's brokenness and her pain. This book is the answer to anyone that has failed in any area. Especially in their walk with God. Enjoy this episode. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2020 has been a year to forget for the majority of us. In this episode our guest, Tara Sanders Whittingham has dealt with pain, loss, bitterness, loneliness but never lost sight of Gods promises in her life. Listen to hear incredible testimony on how to never ever give up no matter how hard or difficult your circumstances are because God has it completely in control.

November 2020 has been the hardest month possible for Host Tony Goforth. During day 2 of his 10 day quarantine Tony got word that his father, Rex Goforth had passed to his heavenly reward completely unexpected. Hear some of the stories of Pastor, Presbyter, Father, Grandfather, and Husband Rex Goforth that shows to be an incredible legacy told by his son, Tony. 

Are opportunities not coming to you? Are you not where you want to be in life? Do you struggle to find spiritual fulfillment? There is nothing wrong with you, you just don't know who you are. In this episode we are going to discover who you are, cut out this comparison and develop the perfect combination of your abilities to see success. Enjoy this episode with author Rebekah White. 

Redemption is a word that is often criticized because its usually linked to a past. In this episode with Evangelist George Hurt we hear his story from facing life in prison to Gods redeeming grace. Hear how God used him in a super natural way in Prison to seeing the impossible in his ministry. This episode is an incredible journey that takes many different avenues. We also tackle a huge topic, What should the churches response to BLM be? Find out in this incredible episode!This Episode is brought to you by our awesome sponsors.The Drifted Drum Company: thedrifteddrum.com     Use Code: Crucial2020 for 20% offAnderson Heat and AirLife after the mistake Author Sheila TextorRow + Rea Boutique: rowreaboutique.com.    Use Code: CC20 for free shipping!

Steve Showalter Pastors a church in Nebraska and has lived his life entirely in church and giving back to God. However that doesn't mean he doesn't struggle. Hear Pastor Showalters story on overcoming a pornography addiction from the age of 8 that lasted through a few years of marriage and how he overcame it and what he did to not only keep his ministry but his family together. Also, Check out Pastor Showalters book, Escaping Fantasy Land. You can find it at The Pentecostal Publishing House, Barnes and Nobel and Amazon today! Presenting Sponsors:Group 7:14. The Movement. The Jesus Rally 10.3.2020 4 PM Gates, TN.The Drifted Drum Company: thedrifteddrum.com     Use Code: Crucial2020 for 20% offAnderson Heat and AirLife after the mistake Author Sheila TextorRow + Rea Boutique: rowreaboutique.com.    Use Code: CC20 for free shipping!

Robin Johnston serves as the editor in chief and publisher for the United Pentecostal Church International. In addition he is the director for the Center for the Study of Oneness Pentecostalism as well as an adjunct professor at Urshan Graduate School of Theology. In this episode Bryan and Tony discuss the past, the present, and the future of the church and what we must do to make this next generation better than this one.  Presenting Sponsors:Group 7:14. The Movement. The Jesus Rally 10.3.2020 4 PM Gates, TN.The Drifted Drum Company: thedrifteddrum.com     Use Code: Crucial2020 for 20% offAnderson Heat and AirLife after the mistake Author Sheila TextorRow + Rea Boutique: rowreaboutique.com.    Use Code: CC20 for free shipping!

Can God's grace change anyone? Can it save anyone? Can it save those who have hurt you?Can it save those with mental illness?Can the Grace of God save the life of a sinner a thousand miles away? Can God trust you to believe in restoration? Let's talk about it with guest Adam Avaritt.  Presenting Sponsors:The Drifted Drum Company: thedrifteddrum.com     Use Code: Crucial2020 for 20% offAnderson Heat and AirLife after the mistake Author Sheila TextorRow + Rea Boutique: rowreaboutique.com.    Use Code: CC20 for free shipping!

Cylinda has devoted her life and ministry to help people around the world, especially our Missionary families. However a few years ago an unexpected health crises tried to end all of that... but God. You are about to hear a story of divine healing and how even at deaths door, God used Cylinda to bring hope to those in need.

Covid 19 has changed the normal. What should the church's response to Covid 19 be? In this session with Rev. Bobby Killmon he address specifically that. Live from Cornerstone Apostolic Church in White Hall, Arkansas. 

When you see people in everyday life, you have no idea what their story is. In this episode with Stacy Gaddy, you will hear of her incredible story of Gods protection in her life at a very early age and how it developed her into who she is today. With the world constantly changing, we hear how there is one constant in her life... Tune in to hear what that is. 

God can turn any mess into a beautiful picture of His grace. This episode will pull at your heartstrings and encourage you that it is possible to forgive those who have hurt you. Even if the don't seem to deserve it. In this episode Guest Sue Kronenberger tells her incredible story of molestation, rape, abuse and pain. Hear how God can truly turn any situation into a testimony. 

Wow. It's been a year already! In this episode we go back and visit with some guests that made the first year of The Crucial Conversation a successful one. It's been quite a journey from Episode 1, and we can't wait to bring you another year. Thanks for being the best part of this podcast!59,300 Listeners. 50 states for listeners, 98 Countries, 7 Provinces, 50 interviewed guests, 6 states traveled to, 48 stories, and 1 year later.Thank you to all of those who have listened, and thank you to our sponsors for making it possible. 

Pain, Suffering, Depression... These are all real things that we all deal with but do not know how to overcome them. In this Episode Pastor Dee Jay Shoulders of Nashville TN explain his difficult journey that began with a vision from God that came in the form of a dream that wasn't something he had hoped to encounter. This episode will encourage, enlighten and truly bless your difficult situation. 

Happy Fathers Day! We wanted to bring to you a very special episode this fathers day, in this episode you will hear Bryan and Tonys Pastor, Rev. Darrell Runyan preach a Fathers Day Sermon at The Pentecostals of Jonesboro entitled, Mighty but a Little Messed Up. Enjoy this special episode!

"No one will deny your hurt, and neither should you." In these trying times where we are facing racial division in our country, Bishop Ellis openly talks about how the church and America can heal the pain of racism and bigotry. 

Covid 19 Survivor, Andrew Coffield talks with us about what it was like going from a competitive basketball game, to being put on a ventilator to being told you are a miracle. Gods plans are bigger than ours and far exceed what doctors may think is a hopeless situation. Listen to his incredible testimony. MIRACLES STILL HAPPEN!

Redemption is described as the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil by Websters Dictionary. In this episode you will hear how accurate this description truly is. Jacqueline St Clair from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her life was unlike any other from a very early age which took her into body building, modeling and posing for Playboy and then all of a sudden a change of heart leading her to God and into a roll of Pastors wife. Hear her incredible testimony uncut and unchanged. This is truly a Crucial Conversation! A BIG thank you to our continued sponsors:The Drifted Drum Company: www.thedrifteddrum.com/crucial Anderson Heat and Air: 870-926-8700Lazzari Italian Oven: 870-931-4700Doug Klinedinst: www.douglasklinedinst.com/my-books

A pioneer of faith, an evangelist to the world, a man who is used in the gifts of the spirt. These are all words that describe Rev. Doug Klinedinst. Hear his story on how he went from Pastoring a church to being an evangelist to the world, seeing hundreds of thousands receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. Enjoy this episode!

Redemption: What does it mean?In this episode we learn exactly what redemption means. Listen to Pastor Joe Hanthorns story about being being incarcerated in a maximum security prison, to Pastoring a very successful church. When hope is all you have, you hold on to it. Enjoy another Crucial ConversationWe apologize about the sound quality. We hope to get back on the road to be able to record with our guest in person again. Covid-19 we pray will be over soon and we can bring to you unmatched quality yet again!

Pain, Bitterness, hurt, depression and tragedy is real. Hear Martha Andrews story about the loss of her child and what she had to do to overcome. Its not easy and it most certainly isn't done quickly. Joy comes in the morning, but how long is the night? Here is the answer. Enjoy

In case you have been living under a rock, the 2020 has been a roller coaster ride. The world is facing a virus we have never seen before, and with this pandemic there has been stay at home orders and business and churches closing to try to slow the spread of Covid-19. However one Pastor hasn't and he has been under scrutiny for it. Today we bring to you that Pastor, Pastor Tony Spell of Baton Rouge, LA. Hear his story and why he has chosen to keep the doors of his church open with gatherings as large as 1,800 people. Thanks for listening to The Crucial Conversation Podcast.Feel free to leave us an email at: thecrucialconversation@gmail.comHere is a BIG episode!

We know you are stuck at home with nothing to do so we thought, Why not release our episode early! In this Episode you will hear Pastor Richard Lee of Caruthersville, Mo talk to us about what's going on in his church, and how he asked God to send him the rejected people and God did just that. We also hear the story of how his church was overtaken by a tornado and how his son was faced with everyones greatest fear. Cancer. Enjoy another Episode of the Crucial Conversation Podcast!Feel Free to leave us an email at: thecrucialconversation@gmail.comFind us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Like, Comment, and Subscribe!Leave us a 5 Star review and if it is less than a 5 Star, leave it on our Good friend, Rick Lovalls podcast: Something to think about! Find it on all podcast platforms today!

Carlton Sherrill shares his life story with the Crucial Conversation speaking open and honestly about the addiction, and heartbreaks he as overcome.  Today Bro. Sherrill works full time for the state of Missouri overseeing addiction recovery in south west Missouri.  As well as working in his local church's Breakthrough recovery. 

Have you ever felt like you have lost all connection to Gods promises? You had no idea what to do after making mistakes that have felt like it cost you a relationship with God? In this Episode Megan Najera tells her story of grief confusion and redemption. Enjoy this Crucial Conversation.

**** WARNING ****This Episode contains Graphic content not intended for all audiences. Listener Discretion is HIGHLY suggested. We kindly ask you to not play this episode with children in the listening area without headphones!  In this episode, you will understand why we named this podcast, The Crucial Conversation.The content we talk about in this episode is unfiltered and very direct towards men who struggle with sexual addiction, pornography addiction and much much more with no restraint. We ask that you are incredibly open to this episode and understand that you don't have to fight this battle alone and you CAN win! 

Tony and Bryan sit down with Pastor Aaron Soto and discuss the spirit of fear and its different manifestations, sexual abuse, forgiveness and spiritual growth. This episode is packed with Godly wisdom. 

In a prior episode we heard a guest tell us that he wises we could hear the stories of the pioneers of The Pentecostal movement. In this episode Tony and Bryan do specifically that. Hear the stories of Bro. Jeff Arnold from how he got in church to becoming who he is today and what and who shaped him. Serious questions are answered in this episode. Thanks for tuning in. 

Jeremy Damesworth is Pastor of Christian Life Center of the Tri-Cities in Kingsport TN. In this episode we discuss a broad range of subjects including the passing of his mother and the lifestyle change to homosexuality of his father after many years of marriage. He teaches us how to overcome the difficulties life throws your way when they are unexpected. Enjoy this crucial conversation.