Everyday World Changer Podcast

For this session, you will be listening to the last part of my talk that I gave at Baylor University in Waco, TX. The talk was entitled, "How to Live a Life with Awesome Purpose" based in Ephesians 4:1-6. If you haven't done so already, then go back and listen the first part. In a fast-paced, activistic society, words like "world changer" and "history maker" have been twisted to mean mere activism. But Jesus is changing us as we are called to be His change agents. Listen to this podcast for more insight! Session #024 Click to Listen Main Outline How to Live a Life with Awesome Purpose Main Text: Ephesians 4:1-6 #1: Be completely humble and gentle (v. 1-2) #2: Be patient and bear one another in love (v. 2) #3: Make every effort to keep unity (v. 3) Reflection Questions What does it look like for you to be patient with people around you? How do you need to change? What does it mean to keep unity and not uniformity? How can you encourage people to be unique AND unified? Resource Links Overrated (Video) by Eugene Cho Overrated (Book) by Eugene Cho How to Take Your First Steps into God's Global Mission 5 Marks of a World Changer Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next event Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? What are your thoughts about becoming a transformational South Asian church community?

For this session, you will be listening to the first part of my talk that I gave at Baylor University in Waco, TX. The talk was entitled, "How to Live a Life with Awesome Purpose" based in Ephesians 4:1-6. In a fast-paced, activistic society, words like "world changer" and "history maker" have been twisted to mean mere activism. But Jesus is changing us as we are called to be His change agents. Listen to this podcast for more insight! Session #023 Click to Listen Main Outline How to Live a Life with Awesome Purpose Main Text: Ephesians 4:1-6 #1: Be completely humble and gentle (v. 1-2) #2: Be patient and bear one another in love (v. 2) #3: Make every effort to keep unity (v. 3) Reflection Questions What does it look like for you to practice humility and gentleness this week? Resource Links Overrated (Video) by Eugene Cho Overrated (Book) by Eugene Cho How to Take Your First Steps into God's Global Mission 5 Marks of a World Changer Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next event Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? What are your thoughts about becoming a transformational South Asian church community?

For this session, you will be listening to the second part of my talk that I gave at Harvest Church of God in Dallas, TX. The talk was entitled, "6 Keys to Become a Transformational South Asian Church" based in 2 Corinthians 5:14-21. This passage is often used to illustrate personal transformation, but I believe this text gives us keys for communal, wide-spread transformation.  Listen to this podcast for more insight! Session #022 Click to Listen Main Outline 6 Keys to Become a Transformational South Asian Church Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 Key #1: We must be compelled by love (v. 14) Key #2: We must be convinced of the truth (v. 14) Key #3: We must no longer live for ourselves (v. 15) Key #4: We must not regard anyone with a worldly point of view (v. 16-17) Key #5: We must be about the message/ministry of reconciliation (v. 18-19) Key #6: We must empower ambassadors (v. 20-21) Reflection Questions How can you start using these keys to take your church to the next level? What do you need to do differently? What would it look like for you and others from your church to starting praying together for transformation? Resource Links 4 Crucial Steps for Next-Gen South Asian Leaders 10 Ways to Bridge the Generational Gap at Your South Asian Church 6 Traits of a Thriving South Asian Church Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next event Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? What are your thoughts about becoming a transformational South Asian church community?

For this session, you will be listening to the  first part of my talk that I gave at Harvest Church of God in Dallas, TX. The talk was entitled, "6 Keys to Become a Transformational South Asian Church" based in 2 Corinthians 5:14-21. This passage is often used to illustrate personal transformation, but I believe this text gives us keys for communal, wide-spread transformation.  Listen to this podcast for more insight! Session #021 Click to Listen Main Outline 6 Keys to Become a Transformational South Asian Church Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 Key #1: We must be compelled by love (v. 14) Key #2: We must be convinced of the truth (v. 14) Key #3: We must no longer live for ourselves (v. 15) Key #4: We must not regard anyone with a worldly point of view (v. 16-17) Key #5: We must be about the message/ministry of reconciliation (v. 18-19) Key #6: We must empower ambassadors (v. 20-21) Reflection Questions Does Christ's love compel you? Has His love made an impact on your life such that you are willing to love others? Are you convinced of the Gospel? How can you live more like a convinced person? Resource Links 4 Crucial Steps for Next-Gen South Asian Leaders 10 Ways to Bridge the Generational Gap at Your South Asian Church 6 Traits of a Thriving South Asian Church Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next event Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? What are your thoughts about becoming a transformational South Asian church community?

For this session, you will be listening to the second part of my talk that I gave at InterVarsity's Red River Regional Breakthrough Conference. The talk was entitled, "Sent out in Worship" based on Luke 24:36-53. The resurrection evokes worship in us! Jesus then sends us out in worship to engage in His mission. I believe that this podcast will be encouraging and uplifting! Listen to this podcast for more insight! Session #020 Click to Listen Main Outline Sent out in Worship Main Text: Luke 24:36-53 Can you imagine the first few moments after Jesus' resurrection? Jesus reveals Himself to His disciples and declares PEACE The disciples are amazed and worship Jesus Jesus sends us out in worship in His Mission Jesus convinces us of His Resurrection Jesus calls us in His Mission Jesus clothes us in His Power Reflection Questions Are you living out Jesus’ calling for you? Are you treating evangelism as extra credit or is it the crux of your discipleship? Have you been clothed with Jesus’ power? What does that look like for you? How has Jesus enabled you to do His mission? Resource Links Talk Manuscript Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next event Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? What are your thoughts about utilizing the Helmet of Salvation?

For this session, you will be listening to the first part of my talk that I gave at InterVarsity's Red River Regional Breakthrough Conference. The talk was entitled, "Sent out in Worship" based on Luke 24:36-53. I unpack the first few moments after Jesus' resurrection. This event in history evokes worship in us! Jesus then sends us out in worship to engage in His mission. I believe that this podcast will be encouraging and uplifting! Listen to this podcast for more insight! Session #019 Click to Listen Main Outline Sent out in Worship Main Text: Luke 24:36-53 Can you imagine the first few moments after Jesus' resurrection? Jesus reveals Himself to His disciples and declares PEACE The disciples are amazed and worship Jesus Jesus sends us out in worship in His Mission Jesus convinces us of His Resurrection Jesus calls us in His Mission Jesus clothes us in His Power Reflection Questions Are you convinced of Jesus’ resurrection? Is this event a question mark or an exclamation point in your life? How does Jesus’ resurrection embolden you to be sent out in His Mission? Resource Links Talk Manuscript Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next event Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? What are your thoughts about utilizing the Helmet of Salvation?

For this session, you will be listening to the second part of my talk that I gave at Texas Woman's University in Denton, TX entitled, "Put on the Helmet of Salvation" based on Ephesians 6:10-17. If you haven't done so, go back and listen to the first part. I cover the importance of the Armor of God, reasons we should wear it, and the significance of the Helmet. I believe that this podcast will encouraging and informative. Listen to this podcast for more insight! Session #018 Click to Listen Main Outline Put on the Helmet of Salvation Main Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 The Armor of God indicates that we are in a "struggle" Our enemy in this struggles is not other people, but powers and principalities We are asked to put on the whole armor of God, not just bits and pieces We are called to stand firm, stand strong The Helmet of Salvation is significant for the following reasons It provides Protection It provides Perspective It provides Personal Identity  Reflection Questions Where do you draw your personal identity? Do you get it from others? Do you get it from what you accomplish? Do you derive your worth from God?/em> Have you taken time to thank God for His Salvation? I challenge you to take a few moments and just express gratitude to God for rescuing you. Pray that He would rescue the world in His time. Resource Links Release the Ape Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next event Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? What are your thoughts about utilizing the Helmet of Salvation?

For this session, you will be listening to the first part of my talk that I gave at Texas Woman's University in Denton, TX entitled, "Put on the Helmet of Salvation" based on Ephesians 6:10-17. I cover the importance of the Armor of God, reasons we should wear it, and the significance of the Helmet. I believe that this podcast will encouraging and informative. Listen to this podcast for more insight! Session #017 Click to Listen Main Outline Put on the Helmet of Salvation Main Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 The Armor of God indicates that we are in a "struggle" Our enemy in this struggles is not other people, but powers and principalities We are asked to put on the whole armor of God, not just bits and pieces We are called to stand firm, stand strong The Helmet of Salvation is significant for the following reasons It provides Protection It provides Perspective It provides Personal Identity  Reflection Questions How has your thought life been impacted lately? Are you winning in the battlefield of the Mind? Are you utilizing the Helmet of Salvation? What is your current perspective on life? Is it positive? Apathetic? Depressing? How can you actively put on the Helmet of Salvation? Resource Links Release the Ape Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next event Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? What are your thoughts about utilizing the Helmet of Salvation?

For this session, I will be giving you some advice on how to NOT share your faith with people around you. Basically, I want to give you 7 Terrible Ways to Share Your Faith! Haha, I figured if I made a few caricatures of bad evangelistic methods, then you could identify if you are one or more of these caricatures. But let’s be honest, evangelism is a scary for word for some people. It might be a scary word for you too. All sorts of stuff goes on in your head, feelings of inadequacy, fears of being misunderstood, fears of being labeled intolerant, etc. Because of these feelings, we tend to be terrible when it comes to talking about Jesus.  Listen to this podcast for more insight! Session #016 Click to Listen Main Outline 7 Terrible Ways to Share Your Faith! THE TRAVELING SALESMAN THE LONE RANGER THE ROBOT WITH AN AGENDA THE BIG CHEESY THE SWEATY AWKWARD DUDE MR/MS. DOOM AND GLOOM SUPER VAGUE!   Reflection Questions Are you excited about sharing your faith with your friends? Why or why not? Who are two people that you could start praying for today? Which one of the following ways that we discussed are you most prone to become? How can you take on a new way of sharing your faith? Resource Links 5 Steps to Lead an Evangelistic Culture Shift Experience God's Story in High Definition Who Says You Can't Be Awesome at Sharing Your Faith?! How to Take Your First Few Steps into God's Global Mission Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next even Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? What are your thoughts about these terrible ways of talking about Jesus to others?

For this session, you will be listening to the last part of the talk that I gave at Metro Church of God in Dallas, TX. It was an evening devoted to missions. If you haven't already done so, go back and listen to the first part of this talk. The topic for this evening meeting was, “God’s Heart for the World”. I used Romans 10:13-15 as the main text. This is a topic that is very important to me. I love challenging young adults by asking them to take a dive into the mission of God around them, whether locally or globally. You can make a difference. Listen below. Session #015 Click to Listen Main Outline God's Heart for the World Main Text: Romans 10:13-15 Talk Outline: Enter the text: Romans 10:13-15 FOUR POWERFUL WORDS Believe Hear Speak Go SPEAK The Word of God attached to your voice is powerful We must speak in a way that people can understand The Good News must be contextualized into the Heart Language of the people around you GO Jesus commands us to GO into all of the world GO to the uttermost parts of the world GO, I am sending you as lambs among wolves Jesus’ main command is to follow Him by GOING Reflection Questions When was the last time you spoke about Jesus to others? What was it like? What does it look like for you to GO? Who are the people, where are the places, that God is calling you to invest your time, talents, and resources? Resource Links 5 Steps to Lead an Evangelistic Culture Shift Experience God's Story in High Definition Who Says You Can't Be Awesome at Sharing Your Faith?! How to Take Your First Few Steps into God's Global Mission Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next even Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? What are your thoughts about reaching people around you with the good news of Jesus?

For this session, you will be listening to the first part of the talk that I gave at Metro Church of God in Dallas, TX. It was an evening devoted to missions. I was privileged to give the main talk. The topic for this evening meeting was, “God’s Heart for the World”. I used Romans 10:13-15 as the main text. This is a topic that is very important to me. I love challenging young adults by asking them to take a dive into the mission of God around them, whether locally or globally. You can make a difference. Listen below. Session #014 Click to Listen Main Outline God's Heart for the World Main Text: Romans 10:13-15 Talk Outline: Enter the text: Romans 10:13-15 FOUR POWERFUL WORDS Believe Hear Speak Go BELIEVE People all around us are being prepared to believe The harvest is plentiful, it is ready God’s heart beats for those that do not know Him God is preparing people to believe in Him HEAR Faith comes by hearing, and hearing the word of God Hearing is important, but sometimes the pain/trials of life make it hard to hear We must meet the needs of people before we start preaching at people We must demonstrate AND declare the Gospel to people around us Reflection Questions How does it make you feel knowing that the Harvest is Plentiful, but there are not enough workers What does it look like for you to help others hear God better by meeting their physical and emotional needs? Resource Links 5 Steps to Lead an Evangelistic Culture Shift Experience God's Story in High Definition Who Says You Can't Be Awesome at Sharing Your Faith?! How to Take Your First Few Steps into God's Global Mission Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next even Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? What are your thoughts about reaching people around you with the good news of Jesus?

I had the distinct honor of speaking at InterVarsity’s National Asian American Staff Conference in Los Angeles, CA. Asian American InterVarsity Staff from all over the United States gathered together to be trained, refreshed, and challenged. The topic for this conference was, “Unleashing a Prophetic Imagination”. We took about 4-5 days to unpack the book of Ephesians. It was a rich and convicting time in the God’s Word. I was asked to give the opening keynote address on Ephesians 1. Today, you will listen to this last part of this talk. Go back and listen to the first art of this talk here. Session #013 Click to Listen Main Outline Unleashing a Prophetic Imagination Main Text: Ephesians 1 Talk Outline: The Beauty of Ephesians It is the overture of His symphony of the Ages It is the grand schematic of His Will  It is manifesto of His Kingdom God the Father God, the Father, wants to lavish His Spiritual Blessings on you God , the Father, has a plan for you Do you believe in God's Plan for you? Do you need to get right with the Father? God, the Son God, the Son shows us that incarnation is important in our ministry – whether ethnic-specific or ethnic-general God, the Son displays to us that God’s Plan will cost us, there will be suffering as we join God in His Mission God, the Son reminds us that where there is suffering and death, there is sure to bring resurrection God, the Spirit God, the Spirit wants to come to life on your campus, allow the Spirit of God to set His agenda, not merely ours Strategy does not trump the Spirit, but Strategy comes to life because of the Spirit Let us make the Spirit of God our brand! The Prayer of Paul Open Your Eyes God, the Father has a plan God, the Son has revealed that plan God, the Spirit has sealed this plan – the Kingdom wins! Go forth and unleash a prophetic imagination! Reflection Questions What does it look like for you to engage in suffering for the sake of those around you? What does it look like for you to rely on the Spirit of God as your reach those around you? Resource Links Talk Notes InterVarsity Asian American Ministries Register for the South Asian InterVarsity Leadership Institute! Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next even Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? What do you think that God, the Father, has a plan for your life?

I had the distinct honor of speaking at InterVarsity’s National Asian American Staff Conference in Los Angeles, CA. Asian American InterVarsity Staff from all over the United States gathered together to be trained, refreshed, and challenged. The topic for this conference was, “Unleashing a Prophetic Imagination”. We took about 4-5 days to unpack the book of Ephesians. It was a rich and convicting time in the God’s Word. I was asked to give the opening keynote address on Ephesians 1. Today, you will listen to this first part of this talk.  Session #012 Click to Listen Main Outline Unleashing a Prophetic Imagination Main Text: Ephesians 1 Talk Outline: The Beauty of Ephesians It is the overture of His symphony of the Ages It is the grand schematic of His Will  It is manifesto of His Kingdom God the Father God, the Father, wants to lavish His Spiritual Blessings on you God , the Father, has a plan for you Do you believe in God's Plan for you? Do you need to get right with the Father? God, the Son God, the Spirit The Prayer of Paul Reflection Questions In what ways have you experienced God's Spiritual Blessings in your life? How does it make you feel that God, the Father, has a plan for your life? Resource Links Talk Notes InterVarsity Asian American Ministries Register for the South Asian InterVarsity Leadership Institute! Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next even Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? What do you think that God, the Father, has a plan for your life?

Romantic relationships have the tendency of veering off track. But there is hope. I believe God’s Word can help us initiate strong romantic relationships. I've written a blog about this already. But I thought it would be a good idea to make a podcast about Romantic Relationships and how God plays a role in it. Today you will be listening to the second part of the talk that I gave at LOFT City Church. The topic I am addressing is “God Centered Romantic Relationships”.    Session #011 Click to Listen Main Outline God Centered Romantic Relationships Main Text: Jeremiah 17:9-10, Matthew 6:21, Psalms 37:4 Talk Outline: Comparison of Relationship Myths and God’s Word There is only ONE person in this world for you – find them! Find your missing piece – two halves make a whole! Mr./Mrs. Right is waiting for you – act now! 8 Questions to ask Yourself in order to Know If You Are Ready to Initiate a Romantic Relationship Are you right with God? Does God have the last word? Has God’s Word affirmed this decision? When? How? Do you have your parents’ (or equivalent) approval? Are you ready to put character over outward appearance? Do you have a similar (not identical) calling in life? Have you considered the practical aspects of life together? Are you the right spiritual maturity for one another? Are you encouraging one another to remain sexually pure? Reflection Questions Are there relationships myths that you are struggling with or still believe? What are they? How does it line up with God’s Word? Are you feeling any tension or dissonance after hearing this talk? What do you need to bring before the Lord for guidance? Suggested Reading I, Isaac, Take Thee, Rebekah by Ravi Zacharias This is a very insightful book about love, commitment, Jesus, and marriage. The authors takes a great angle on the importance of marriage and how it impacts your faith journey, and vice versa. Please consider reading it! Register for the South Asian InterVarsity Leadership Institute! Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next even Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? Do you have any advice for people as they engage in God Centered Romantic Relationships? Please share below!

One topic of conversation that has come up over and over again these past few months is “Romantic Relationships”. Of course I work with college students so it is a popular topic. I've written a blog about this already. But I thought it would be a good idea to make the next two podcast sessions about Romantic Relationships and how God plays a role in it. Today you will be listening to the first part of the talk that I gave at LOFT City Church. The topic I am addressing is “God Centered Romantic Relationships”.  Romantic relationships have the tendency of veering off track. But there is hope. I believe God’s Word can help us initiate strong romantic relationships. Please listen to this talk and let me know if you have any questions!   Session #010 Click to Listen Main Outline God Centered Romantic Relationships Main Text: Jeremiah 17:9-10, Matthew 6:21, Psalms 37:4 Talk Outline: Modern Dating vs. Biblical Union Finding the right person vs. Being the right person Intimacy before commitment vs. Commitment before intimacy Focusing on the benefits of covenant before making it vs. Making the covenant first before enjoy the benefits Media Impacts our View of Relationships False induction Flattering seduction Flagrant reduction Practical Tips on Fighting Media Make a 4-item List of Non-negotiable Characteristics Make a 4-item List of Personal Priorities Reflection Questions Which worldview more accurately aligns itself with your personal ideas of romance? Modern Dating or Biblical Union? Which ways has media impacted your personal view of romance? Are there any points of tension that you want to bring to Jesus in prayer? Suggested Reading I, Isaac, Take Thee, Rebekah by Ravi Zacharias This is a very insightful book about love, commitment, Jesus, and marriage. The authors takes a great angle on the importance of marriage and how it impacts your faith journey, and vice versa. Please consider reading it! Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next even Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? Do you have any advice for people as they engage in God Centered Romantic Relationships? Please share below!

This podcast session is the second part of the talk that I gave at The University of Texas at Dallas. The topic I am addressing is “God’s Mission at the University”. In order to unpack this idea, I will be using Acts 2:36-47 as the main text. If you haven’t done so yet, go back and listen to session #8 to gain more context. You can find that session at www.linsondaniel.com/8.  The university is a critical juncture in the life of a person. College students are away from home, away from parents, and many are making decisions within the next 4 years that will impact the next 40 years of their life. It is vital for college students to meet Jesus within this timeframe and within this context. The university is one of the best moments in a person’s life, especially when Jesus is in the mix. The university is where I gained clarity about Jesus. Session #009 Click to Listen Main Outline God's Mission at the University Main Text: Acts 2:36-47 Talk Outline: We Must Be People Devoted to God's Mission Demonstrating God’s Love Declaring God’s Truth Investing into the unique opportunity of the campus We Must Be People that are Devoted to Community By Studying God’s Word By Gathering together and spending time with one another By Breaking bread and remembering Jesus By Praying together and being sincere By Inviting people to join our community Reflection Questions What is my part in creating a healthy community at my campus, my family, my work, my church, etc.? What do you need to do differently? How can I get better at studying God’s Word? Gathering with other believers? Praying for one another? Or Helping people meet Jesus for the first time? What is going to be my legacy? Am I doing my part to reach people around me – especially on my campus? Resource Links Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream by David Platt - affiliate link Following Jesus Without Dishonoring Your Parents by Jeanette Yep, Peter Cha, Susan Cho Van Riesen, Greg Jao, and Paul Tokunaga - affiliate link Excellence in Leadership: Reaching Goals with Prayer, Courage, and Determination by John White - affiliate link Leadership Essentials: Shaping Vision, Multiplying Influence, and Defining Character by Greg Ogden and Daniel Myer - affiliate link Who Says You Can't Be Awesome at Sharing Your Faith? - blog post Experience God's Story in High Definition - blog post 4 Paradigm Shifts that Will Energize Your Team of World Changers - blog post Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next even Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? How can you declare and demonstrate God's Love within your context? Are you interested in reaching the university? Please share below!

The university is a critical juncture in the life of a person. College students are away from home, away from parents, and many are making decisions within the next 4 years that will impact the next 40 years of their life. It is vital for college students to meet Jesus within this timeframe and within this context. The university is one of the best moments in a person’s life, especially when Jesus is in the mix. The university is where I gained clarity about Jesus. Today you will be listening to a talk that I gave at The University of Texas at Dallas. I was asked to address the topic “God’s Mission at the University”. In order to understand this idea, I will be using Acts 2:36-47 as the main text.   Session #008 Click to Listen Main Outline God's Mission at the University Main Text: Acts 2:36-47 People are open to hear about Jesus “What must I do?” We must be available to demonstrate God’s Love Follow Peter's example We must be bold to declare God’s Love “I want you to be assured of this, Jesus Christ is Lord…” The campus is a strategic place meet people from every kind of background don’t miss your opportunity Reflection Questions Do I believe that people are “open” to hear about Jesus around me? At work? On campus? What holds me back from being bold to declare God’s Love to those around me? Resource Links None this week (more to come next week) Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next even Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? How can you declare and demonstrate God's Love within your context? Please share below!

This is a special podcast session in which I give my best tips on discipleship. Basically, you will get to have the same advice that I give my staff members with InterVarsity/USA. Over the years, I have discipled countless young adults. Some went really well, and others were terrible. Through it all, I've learned a lot. I want to share "7 Tips on How to Disciple Others Effectively!".  Session #007 Click to Listen Main Outline 7 Tips on How to Disciple Others Effectively Prepare your own heart Choose the right person Setup a regular time to interact Choose 1-3 goals to accomplish Focus on the Bible Respond in active obedience Challenge to "Go and Do Likewise!" Reflection Questions Are you excited about discipling someone? Why or why not? Do you know a few people that would like to disciple by someone like you? Who? What will it take for you to make an invitation this week? Go for it. Believe and call/text that person. Resource Links Discipleship Essentials: A Guide to Building Your Life in Christ by Greg Ogden - affiliate link Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices that Transform Us by Adele Calhoun - affiliate link Real Life: A Christianity Worth Living Out by James Choung - affiliate link I Once Was Lost: What Postmodern Skeptics Taught Us About Their Path to Jesus by Don Everts and Dough Schaupp - affiliate link Discipleship Advice from a Medical Student - blog post How to be a Disciple (that Makes Disciples)! - blog post The Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert E. Coleman - affiliate link InterVarsity/USA Inductive Bible Study Method - website Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next even Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? How have you been able to be a disciple or make disciples during the past week? Please share below!

This podcast session features the LAST part of my LAST talk in the series, "Being Disciples, Making Disciples". This talk is entitled, "Good News and Transformation". Jesus engages in a provocative conversation with a Samaritan woman at the well. Jesus has taught us three important things as follows: Jesus asks us to follow Him to challenging places Jesus models how ordinary conversation at a well, can become extraordinary if we talk about spiritual things, namely Jesus. Jesus illustrates that the Gospel has the power to cross every boundary, like gender, ethnic, and social boundaries. The rest of this conversation will be intense and revealing! Session #006 Click to Listen Main Outline Main Text: John 4 Following Jesus can be challenging, and will push us out of our comfort zones God’s Love and His Good News can cross any kind of boundary, as long as we are willing to go and share This Good News of Jesus’ love for the world can transform entire communities if we don’t miss the opportunity. Reflection Questions When was the last time your faith in Jesus got you out of your comfort zone? Will you be willing to share God’s love across any kind of boundary? Social, ethnic, gender, etc.? How can you be more like the Samaritan Woman in this story? What is God saying to you? Resource Links Discipleship Essentials: A Guide to Building Your Life in Christ by Greg Ogden - affiliate link Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices that Transform Us by Adele Calhoun - affiliate link Real Life: A Christianity Worth Living Out by James Choung - affiliate link I Once Was Lost: What Postmodern Skeptics Taught Us About Their Path to Jesus by Don Everts and Dough Schaupp - affiliate link Discipleship Advice from a Medical Student How to be a Disciple (that Makes Disciples)! InterVarsity South Texas Area Director, Ana Graves LOFT City Church, Richardson, TX - Pastor Sam Chacko Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next even Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? How have you been able to be a disciple or make disciples during the past week? Please share below!

This podcast session features the first part of my last talk in the series, "Being Disciples, Making Disciples". This talk is entitled, "Good News and Transformation". Often following Jesus takes us to hard places in life… it’s tough. I’ve experienced this many times. I know you have too. Whoever said that following Jesus would make life easy, lied to us. Following Jesus is good, but it ain’t always easy. Jesus engages in a provocative conversation with a Samaritan woman at the well. Jesus helps us see that being a disciple can be difficult, and Jesus also helps us see that the Gospel can cross any kind of boundary. I hope this conversation will expand our understanding of Jesus. Session #005 Click to Listen Main Outline Main Text: John 4 Being a disciple can take us to difficult places and situations Everyday moments at a well can become extraordinary if disciples point to Jesus The Gospel can cross any kind of boundary if disciples are willing to share Reflection Questions Are there hard things going on in your life? How is Jesus speaking to you through difficulty? In which way is Jesus calling you to cross boundaries to reach people around you? Which boundaries are the hardest for you to cross?  Resource Links Discipleship Essentials: A Guide to Building Your Life in Christ by Greg Ogden - affiliate link Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices that Transform Us by Adele Calhoun - affiliate link Real Life: A Christianity Worth Living Out by James Choung - affiliate link I Once Was Lost: What Postmodern Skeptics Taught Us About Their Path to Jesus by Don Everts and Dough Schaupp - affiliate link Discipleship Advice from a Medical Student How to be a Disciple (that Makes Disciples)! Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next even Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? How have you been able to be a disciple or make disciples during the past week? Please share below!

This podcast session features the second part of my second talk in the series, "Being Disciples, Making Disciples". This talk is entitled "Light and Darkness". Jesus helps clarify three important things with Nicodemus. Jesus helps Nicodemus see himself, God, and God's Love more clearly. He reveals to Nicodemus that God's intention is to renew the entire world. It is amazing to see the transformation that happens to Nicodemus! If you haven't done so yet, please go back and listen to Session 1, Session 2, and Session 3 for more insight into this series. Session #004 Click to Listen Main Outline Main Text: John 3 We cannot come to Jesus on our own terms Jesus wants to open the box that we have put Him in Jesus wants to challenge our assumption on religion and spirituality Jesus wants us to see ourselves, God, and God's Love more clearly Reflection Questions Which areas of your life are lukewarm and hypocritical? What does it look like for you to give your entire life to Jesus? How is Jesus challenging you to go out and make disciples?   Resource Links Discipleship Essentials: A Guide to Building Your Life in Christ by Greg Ogden - affiliate link Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices that Transform Us by Adele Calhoun - affiliate link Real Life: A Christianity Worth Living Out by James Choung - affiliate link I Once Was Lost: What Postmodern Skeptics Taught Us About Their Path to Jesus by Don Everts and Dough Schaupp - affiliate link Discipleship Advice from a Medical Student How to be a Disciple (that Makes Disciples)! Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next even Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? How have you been able to be a disciple or make disciples during the past week? Please share below!

This podcast session features the first part of my second talk in the series, "Being Disciples, Making Disciples". This talk is entitled "Light and Darkness". This conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus is very revealing. Jesus has to say some hard things to Nicodemus. As you disciple others, you must be ready to say difficult things and/or receive hard correction. It is how you grow into a World Changer! If you haven't done so yet, please go back and listen to Session 1 and Session 2 for more insight into this series. Session #003 Click to Listen Main Outline Main Text: John 3 We cannot come to Jesus on our own terms Jesus wants to open the box that we have put Him in Jesus wants to challenge our assumption on religion and spirituality Reflection Questions How have you put Jesus in a box? Have you made Jesus safe, easy-going, and tame? In which ways? In what way is Jesus challenging you this week?   Resource Links Real Life: A Christianity Worth Living Out by James Choung I Once Was Lost: What Postmodern Skeptics Taught Us About Their Path to Jesus by Don Everts and Dough Schaupp Discipleship Advice from a Medical Student How to be a Disciple (that Makes Disciples)! Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next even Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any  questions about this session? How have you been able to be a disciple or make disciples during the past week? Please share below!

This podcast session features the second part of my first talk on the topic, "Being Disciples, Making Disciples". We diminish our impact as World Changers when we do not take time to disciple people around us. Discipleship was Jesus' main strategy -- His master plan. Let's do it too! If you haven't done so yet, please go back and listen to Session 1 for the first part of the talk. This week's session Click to Listen Main Outline Main Text: John 1:35-51 How Can You Start Making Disciples? First, point out Jesus in everyday life Second, bring your friends to Jesus Third, act like Jesus would towards your friends How Can You Start Becoming a Disciple? First, be curious about Jesus and who He is Second, be open to making changes in your life Third, allow Jesus to direct your life Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any  questions about this session? How have you been able to be a disciple or make disciples during the past year? Please share below!

This podcast session features my talk at InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, South Texas Area Fall Retreat, in Corpus Christi, TX. I was asked to present on the topic, "Being Disciples, Making Disciples". Discipleship is often overlooked because it is not as flashy as speaking, or leading worship, but it is vital in order to make a positive impact on the world. You and I should take discipleship seriously. I believe that this is something that you can start this week. I hope this series of talks will give you some inspiration (and valuable insight) to disciple someone very soon. This week's session Click to Listen Main Outline Main Text: John 1:35-51 How Can You Start Making Disciples? First, point out Jesus in everyday life Second, bring your friends to Jesus How Can You Start Becoming a Disciple? First, be curious about Jesus and who He is Second, be open to making changes in your life Why am I doing a Podcast? Welcome to the Everyday World Changer Podcast. I’m REALLY excited to start this podcast and this NEW journey with you. I actually got this idea from many of my faithful blog readers, my family (esp. my wife), and my friends. I’m still getting used to hearing the sound of my own voice… It’s a bit weird, but hopefully this adventure of podcasting will be beneficial to both of us! It is my hope that this podcast will inspire you to be a world changer in every part of your life – whether on campus, at work, in your neighborhood, or at you church! Awesome. I will provide THREE KINDS OF CONTENT on this podcast: Audio from many of my speaking engagements at various universities Interviews with fellow world changers from around the country and the world Sessions with just me providing insight into specific topics that can help us be world changers I hope you enjoy this podcast experience! Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any  questions about this session? How have you been able to be a disciple or make disciples during the past year? Please share below!