Ember Perspective

Josh Banner has become a friend of ours and is an amazing spiritual director, inviting people into slow contemplation with the Lord. You can learn more about Josh through his podcast The Invitation.

Tim Ulrich is a friend of ours who found a way of living that changed his perspective. Now he is changing all of ours.

Tim Ulrich is a friend of ours who found a way of living that changed his perspective. Now he is changing all of ours.

Cheryl Cochran, Jordan Solis, Zack Roberts, and host Stephen Ibach hold a roundtable on Psalm 23, and the experience and perspective that can be gained from pressing into this comforting text.

Cheryl Cochran, Jordan Solis, Zack Roberts, and host Stephen Ibach hold a roundtable on Psalm 23, and the experience and perspective that can be gained from pressing into this comforting text.

Ty Wyss lives in Indianapolis, Indiana and has a powerful story of how Love pursued him and revealed just how extravagantly loved He is.

Ty Wyss lives in Indianapolis, Indiana and has a powerful story of how Love pursued him and revealed just how extravagantly loved He is.

Cheryl Cochran, Jordan Solis, Zack Roberts, and host Stephen Ibach continue a roundtable on Psalm 2, and the experience and perspective that can be gained from pressing into this difficult text.

Tyler Cochran is a student at the International House of Prayer University in Kansas City. His perspective is one of choosing meekness and being wrecked by the worthiness of Jesus.

Cheryl Cochran, Jordan Solis, Zack Roberts, and host Stephen Ibach hold a roundtable on Psalm 2, and the experience and perspective that can be gained from pressing into this difficult text.

Lance Humphreys is an amazing leader and influencer in Oklahoma City. He serves as the Chief Executive Officer for SALLT (Salt and Light Leadership Training) in Oklahoma City and also our Board of Directors here at Ember. His testimony is directly connected to the impact he is currently making in the lives he is in touch with on a daily basis.

Cheryl Cochran, Jordan Solis, Zack Roberts, and host Stephen Ibach hold a continuation of a roundtable on the book of Daniel, his end times revelations, and his fast.

Blair Phillips is a Ministry Assistant for Daniel Lim, CEO of the International House of Prayer. Blair's life has be crafted from an early age by prayer where the Lord has alway been a close friend in an ever growing relationship.

Cheryl Cochran, Jordan Solis, Zack Roberts, and host Stephen Ibach hold a roundtable on the book of Daniel, his end times revelations, and his fast.

Phil Rice, author of philrice.blog and Executive Director at Ember talks about a recent blog addressing those who feel tired and even a little disillusioned by what they have experienced in their life in regards to relating with God.

Cheryl Cochran, Jordan Solis, Zack Roberts, and host Stephen Ibach hold a roundtable on the book of Song of Solomon, focusing in on the perspective of Jesus relating to His bride.

Jessica Johnson is the Founder of Coomb by Jess, a clothing line for women in one of the most blessed and difficult seasons of life. She has a truly inspiring perspective on what calls each one of us to the other side of ordinary.

Cheryl Cochran, Jordan Solis, Zack Roberts, and host Stephen Ibach hold a roundtable on the book of Song of Solomon, focusing in on the perspective of Jesus relating to His bride.

Alex Steele is the Creative Director at Frontline Church, a multiple congregation church dedicated to Multiplying Gospel Communities that Love God, Love People, and Push Back Darkness. She also has been the leader for the past several years of the 24.7 OU Prayer Movement on campus at the University of Oklahoma. Her perspective is one, born in the prayer room.

Cheryl Cochran, Jordan Solis, Zack Roberts, and host Stephen Ibach hold a roundtable on the book of Song of Solomon, focusing in on the perspective of Jesus relating to His bride.

Jeremiah Gentle is a student in Norman, OK and has a powerful story and perspective of how he has been seeking connection his entire life and he has finally found it by living in spirit, truth, and honesty.

Zack Roberts, Operations Director of Ember chats about the local vision of prayer, it's importance, and what God is doing in the earth.

Linda Cozadd is the Executive Director of The Eden Clinic in Norman and Midwest City, OK. The Eden Clinic provides free health services to help with unplanned pregnancy. Linda's perspective on life has been formed through her own transformative experience with God. She lives to experience and express that life to the fullest.

Zack Roberts, Operations Director of Ember chats about the big picture vision of prayer, it's importance, and what God is doing in the earth.

Paul Kingery is a pastor at a local body of believers in Norman, OK called Redeemer Church. He serves alongside a group of pastors who lead Redeemer. Paul's spiritual formation began at an early age and has continued into his 30s. His perspective is one of a healthy family atmosphere and Biblical foundations that has always paved the way for a vibrant spiritual formation.

Phil Rice is an entrepreneur, creative, worship artist, and prayer leader as the Executive Director of Ember, a prayer and creative company located in Norman, OK. This episode ponders the thought of what exactly practical unity looks like for the body of Christ.

Allison Phisaiwath has a powerful story and personal spiritual journey. From Buddhism, to New Age, to finally discovering the person of Jesus as the way to what she was always seeking, it is clear that Jesus relentlessly pursued and won Allison's heart. Allison's perspective from her journey is one you will not want to miss.

Phil Rice is an Entrepreneur, Creative, Worship Artist, and Prayer Leader as the Executive Director of Ember, a prayer and creative company located in Norman, OK. We dive into Phil's history to get his perspective on how he has encountered, experienced, and related to God at different points in his life and how these significant events are still impacting him.

Matt Kosler is a friend of us here at Ember and the store manager of a little hipster breakfast restaurant called Syrup in Norman, Oklahoma. His perspective is filled with an ever growing trust in the Lord because of the ways in which God has always been present in his life. Matt's passion is to seek the Lord and to grow in his knowledge of the love God has for him and others. Matt also keeps an inspiring blog of revelations he has along the way... earlydoiseekyou.com

In this MINISODE, we chat with Zack Roberts, the Prayer Director of Ember on the subject of... you guessed it... praye and the specifics of what it looks like at Ember. Prayer is meant to be an enjoyable experience. After all, we are communing with the Living God. Ember seeks to cultivate the place of prayer and provide a space to grow in that communion with God and with others. Jesus said to be watchful, to watch and pray. At Ember, we bring that watching to the Word of God to see what God has to say, allowing the Word to be our basis for a worldview, rather than allowing the world to drive the narrative by which we live.

On Saturday August 12, 2017, in Charlottesville, Virginia, deep wounds within the hearts of all Americans were uncovered. Across the airwaves, with broadcasts on repeat, the wounds are currently being festered. The atmosphere is thick and heavy. You don't have to be observant to sense it; to feel it. However, there remains a story buried deep in the commotion; a voice to be found in rest and stillness, but in the midst of the storm, if you are only seeing the physical state of the Union (or dis-union) and tuning-in to the world's airwaves, you will miss it completely. We had the privilege of speaking with Jon Quesenberry, Director of the Charlottesville House of Prayer, who led a group into the midst of the storm on that Saturday morning, not to take any side or argue any point, but to appeal by another road. The results from their faith in action? You will just need to hear yourself...

Chris Bennett is the Lead Pastor of Antioch Norman. Chris's perspective on life and God is powerful as he went through the process of growing up with God and growing in the knowledge of God. Over the years God taught him the importance of developing the character to carry his particular giftings, as well as learning to honor and love people well. You can learn more about Chris Bennett and Antioch Norman at antiochnorman.com

Jay & Jamie Wendorff are a wonderful couple who live in Norman, OK. Jay is on the Board of Ember, but spends most of his time as a husband, father, and physical therapist. Jamie is a called and dedicated wife, mother, and Jesus lover. Their histories are a powerful story of two slightly different sides of the same coin and their perspective on how the Lord has been faithful and true to walk with them closely through the process and adventure, is enough to get anyone excited to seek after God in joyful sweetness.

Sarah Bingaman is a licened counselor in the state of Texas in which she heads a private practice called Revive Counseling. Sarah's life story is a powerful perspective on what it looks like to fully live from the heart and is also what led to her passion of helping others live fully from their heart as well. She offers counseling services to meet the needs of individuals and couples. A variety of the needs addressed are marital discord, issues related to God and Christianity, recovery from pain, understanding and healing from family background, trauma, dependence issues, depression, anxiety and many other issues related to problematic styles of relating to self, God and others. The primary structure of treatment is through intensives, but Sarah also offers a 9-month group study called Heart Living. This group format offers the opportunity to work along side other participants as well as personalized teaching, covering an important monthly topic pertinent to living fully in a healthy heart. You can learn more about Sarah and Revive Counseling at revivecounselingaustin.com

Dr. R. Mitch Randall is the Pastor of NorthHaven Church located in Norman, OK. In this episode, we discuss the heart of NorthHaven as a local church congregation, how Mitch’s personal testimony of hearing God speak has led him to this point in his walk with Christ, and we get his perspective on what it looks like to be an ecumenical body of Christ. Mitch holds a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from Northeastern State University, a Master’s of Divinity with Biblical Languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from George W. Truett Theological Seminary. He has served on many committees and boards for many Baptist and civic organizations. He is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Baptist Joint Committee on Public Affairs in Washington D.C. He is committed to upholding Baptist traditions while building ecumenical relationships with other Christians and other people of faith. To learn more about NorthHaven Church and Dr. Randall you can visit northhavenchurch.net

Paul Watson is Co-Author of a book and Co-Founder of a movement called Contagious Disciple Making. We discuss the heart of Contagious Disciple Making and uncover Paul's perspective on our role as believers to disciple and Jesus' role to build His church. Paul would say he was birthed into this movement with his family growing up, but there was a dramatic moment with God that made it real and personal, “Paul, if I choose to take your father home with me today, will you still love me?” You can learn more about Paul Watson and the organization at contagiousdisciplemaking.com

Zack Roberts is the Prayer Room Director of Ember. Called to minister to the Lord in a lifestyle of worship and intercession, he longs to see the church walk in her destiny as a “house of prayer for all nations.” His story is a powerful testimony of encountering God and it has compelled him to lead out prophetically from the place of prayer and worship, raising up the next generation to dwell in the presence of God for God’s Kingdom to come and His will to be done.

Phil Rice is an Entrepreneur, Creative, Worship Artist, and Prayer Leader as the Executive Director of Ember, a prayer and creative company located in Norman, OK. We dive into Phil's history to get his perspective on how he has encountered, experienced, and related to God at different points in his life and how these significant events are still impacting him.

Ember is a prayer and creative company located in Norman, OK. The heartbeat of Ember is providing an ongoing open prayer room during the week for the city of Norman and for the surrounding area, to pray, worship, and intercede corporately as the body of Christ for the city, region, and the nations. From this place of prayer, worship, intercession, and communion with God flows everything else. In Episode 0, Phil Rice, the Executive Director of Ember, Zack Roberts, the Prayer Room Director of Ember, and Stephen Ibach, the Media Director of Ember and host of this Ember Perspective Podcast, have an open discussion about the heartbeat of the organization, the purpose of the Ember Perspective Podcast, and how all of it ultimately cycles around beholding the beauty and testimony of Jesus Christ.