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Life is filled with unexpected moments. Join Gerad Hall, a specialist in being a generalist, as he shares Biblical insights and leadership lessons while curating stories. Whether you're a student of life or the Bible (or both) this podcast is for you.

Gerad Hall


    • Jun 20, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 37 EPISODES


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    Introduction to Grandsons of a Printer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 32:59


    Join us for a special series Grandsons of a Printer as Gerad Hall is joined by his cousin William Heidgerken. Throughout the series they'll explore their family history and their connection to their grandfather, Bill Hall, who ran a printing press in the small town of LeClaire, IA. In this first episode, you'll have a chance to meet Will and learn more about him.

    Faithful Action - Confidence Required

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 18:06


    Join Gerad as he unpacks 1 Samuel 1:21-2:10.  Hannah's prayers have been answered, but will she continue to follow the Lord? To learn more about Gerad check out his website at geradhall.com.  Consider having him fill your church's pulpit or learn on location from him in Israel or at the Oriental Institute. Wondering who the announcer is?  Big shout out to Ken Brooks.  If you are in need of voice work then look no further.  Shoot Ken an email at voiceguyken@gmail.com.Were you grooving along to the theme music?  Lewis Knudsen has traveled the world playing music and has provided music for UFC, Hallmark, and more.  If you need music composed or a performer for any type of event then head to his website: https://lewisknudsen.com.

    Faithfulness - Success Redefined

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 22:41


    This week we'll be exploring 1 Samuel 1:1-20.  Join Gerad as he unpacks the story of Hannah and her faithfulness before the Lord.  To learn more about Gerad check out his website at geradhall.com.  Consider having him fill your church's pulpit or learn on location from him in Israel or at the Oriental Institute. Wondering who the announcer is?  Big shout out to Ken Brooks.  If you are in need of voice work then look no further.  Shoot Ken an email at voiceguyken@gmail.com.Were you grooving along to the theme music?  Lewis Knudsen has traveled the world playing music and has provided music for UFC, Hallmark, and more.  If you need music composed or a performer for any type of event then head to his website: https://lewisknudsen.com.

    Levi Hazen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 32:50


    Join Gerad Hall as he sits down with his colleague and friend Levi Hazen.  Levi is the Executive Director of Life in Messiah and the host of the TOV podcast.  

    Skinny Chicken Legs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 85:44


    Join Gerad Hall as he interviews David Lovi on how his "skinny chicken legs" lead to the long journey to Calvary.  David serves Collin Smith's ministry, Unlocking the Bible, as an editor.  David has recently joined CJF Ministries.  If you'd like to learn more about him, hop over to his BIOGRAPHY.To learn more about Gerad check out his website at geradhall.com.  Consider having him fill your church's pulpit or learn on location from him in Israel or at the Oriental Institute. Wondering who the announcer is?  Big shout out to Ken Brooks.  If you are in need of voice work then look no further.  Shoot Ken an email at voiceguyken@gmail.com.Were you grooving along to the theme music?  Lewis Knudsen has traveled the world playing music and has provided music for UFC, Hallmark, and more.  If you need music composed or a performer for any type of event then head to his website: https://lewisknudsen.com.   

    What We Learn from Mothers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 15:57


    The launch week for this episode is leading up to Mother's Day.  Join Gerad Hall as he looks into 1 Samuel 2:18-21 and shares a devotional about the important role of mothers.  To learn more about Gerad check out his website at geradhall.com.  Consider having him fill your church's pulpit or learn on location from him in Israel or at the Oriental Institute. Wondering who the announcer is?  Big shout out to Ken Brooks.  If you are in need of voice work then look no further.  Shoot Ken an email at voiceguyken@gmail.com.Were you grooving along to the theme music?  Lewis Knudsen has traveled the world playing music and has provided music for UFC, Hallmark, and more.  If you need music composed or a performer for any type of event then head to his website: https://lewisknudsen.com.   

    Toxic Behavior and the Listening Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 17:46


    Have you ever had a problem compounded by a toxic person around you?  Most of us have!  Have you ever had someone try to fix a problem that they cannot fix?  Most likely.  This week's podcast takes a look at 1 Samuel 1 and the leadership lessons that can be gleamed from Elkanah.To learn more about Gerad check out his website at geradhall.com.  Consider having him fill your church's pulpit or learn on location from him in Israel or at the Oriental Institute. Wondering who the announcer is?  Big shout out to Ken Brooks.  If you are in need of voice work then look no further.  Shoot Ken an email at voiceguyken@gmail.com.Were you grooving along to the theme music?  Lewis Knudsen has traveled the world playing music and has provided music for UFC, Hallmark, and more.  If you need music composed or a performer for any type of event then head to his website: https://lewisknudsen.com.   

    What's a Nazirite Vow?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 18:24


    Hannah prays to the Lord for a child and then she promises that a razor will not touch his head.  Probably not a common verse that you've quoted in your prayers.  Why would Hannah include that in her prayer?  That's the question that Gerad is digging into this week as he explores what is a Nazirite Vow.  To learn more about Gerad check out his website at geradhall.com.  Consider having him fill your church's pulpit or learn on location from him in Israel or at the Oriental Institute. Wondering who the announcer is?  Big shout out to Ken Brooks.  If you are in need of voice work then look no further.  Shoot Ken an email at voiceguyken@gmail.com.Were you grooving along to the theme music?  Lewis Knudsen has traveled the world playing music and has provided music for UFC, Hallmark, and more.  If you need music composed or a performer for any type of event then head to his website: https://lewisknudsen.com.   

    Disappointed Hannah

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 16:31


    Have you ever been disappointed before?  We all have, but what do we do with it?  Join Gerad Hall as he looks into 1 Samuel 1 to examine the example set by Hannah. To learn more about Gerad check out his website at geradhall.com.  Consider having him fill your church's pulpit or learn on location from him in Israel or at the Oriental Institute.  

    Can I Trust the Gospels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 18:49


    In this week's episode, we'll look at the reliability of the New Testament. Grab a copy of Peter William's excellent book, Can We Trust the Gospels?

    A Prophet Like Moses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 13:23


    In this final episode of Messianic Prophecy in the Torah, join Gerad as he looks at Deuteronomy 18. This prophecy will look at further qualifications of who the Messiah must be according to the first five books of the Bible.

    A Nice Boy From Manhattan Goes Skiing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 44:24


    This week's episode features a conversation with Dan Strull of the Olive Tree Congregation. Dan has been serving there for over 30 years. Join us to hear his story of meeting Yeshua. To see Dan share his story follow the LINK. Get a free copy of Dan's book, Winning the War of Words.

    Do You See the Potential?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 20:37


    In this week's episode, Gerad explores the topic of developing the potential of those around us. Most of us had someone take us under their wing at some point and show us the way. Are we doing the same with others? Do we know where to start?Featured in this story is the Twin Ball in Darwin, MN. Also, Gerad talks about one of his favorite leadership books, Drive by Daniel Pink.

    Coming Through the Roof

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 12:48


    This month's Bible question is on Mark 1:1-12 looking at the scene where a paralytic is brought by his friends to be healed by Jesus and the events that ensue.

    Unexpected Words From an Unexpected Person

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 16:16


    This week's episode continues the journey of looking at Messianic Prophecy in the Torah. A surprising person reaffirms much of what has been said as Israel makes their way to the Promise Land.

    My Brother in Indy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 29:59


    Join us this week for a conversation with my dear friend David Cedarquist. He will share some of the amazing impact that the Lord is having through his ministry in the city of Indianapolis.

    Do I Appreciate?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 12:27


    It is pretty easy to convince ourselves that we appreciate other people, because it is the right thing to do. It is even easier to convince ourselves that people know we appreciate them. This week we want to tease that out and test whether or not we are truly appreciating those people around us.

    Commending a Dishonest Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 14:21


    Luke 16 has been puzzling folks for a long time, because it is hard to discern what good could be said about a guy who cheats his boss right before he gets fired. Join for Bible Q&A as we take a look at the Dishonest Manger.

    Judah and the Seed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 16:18


    The challenge of authority is set right by a gracious Messiah who is spoken of in Jacob's blessings to his children.

    Jumping Out of Airplanes Pays More Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 39:44


    Join us for this special 5th week edition of Hall Talk. We do a round table with Chuck Lane, the man who inspired the 4th week curating of stories. Chuck shares the experience of jumping out of airplanes in Alaska while you hear the sweet sounds of the cicadas. On the porch is Chuck Lane, Lewis Knudsen, Alexey Knudsen, Markus Murphy, William Heidgerken, and myself.

    Did You Think You'd Be There By Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 54:18


    Life doesn't always go the way we thought it would. Sometimes achievements are more elusive than we ever imagined. Join this week's conversation where such a defining topic is explored.Dale Seller's joins the podcast this week to share from his 40+ years of ministry experience. He has just released his first book Stalled and is the Executive Director of the 95 Network.

    How Well Are We Listening?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 17:41


    A great leader almost always has the uncanny ability to make sure that people feel heard. Stereotypes of leaders is that they are people who tell people what to do, but the greatest leaders in history have been able to listen very well. This begs the question...how well do we listen. Let's take a look at some fundamental things we can do to listen well.

    Old People in Genesis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 16:56


    The world seems very different when we start reading through the book of Genesis. Common questions surround where Cain's wife came from and what is up with the age of people in Genesis 5. Get ready as we dive into these early chapters in the book of Genesis.

    Disorienting Dilemmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 15:18


    There are moments and seasons of life that leave us disoriented and wondering what to do. Abraham faced many of these himself. In the midst of these situations however came great promised from the Lord that are foundational to our understanding of Messianic Prophecy.

    A Boy and His BMX

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 43:10


    Join this week's conversation as David McIntosh, Senior Pastor of Hillcrest Baptist Church, sits down to share his stories with Gerad Hall.

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    Burnout

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 21:22


    Have you ever felt like you were headed off of a cliff? Life can be overwhelming at times. Join Gerad as he shares about his own experience of looking at Burnout and join the conversation.

    Snake in the Grass

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 10:34


    Have you ever been puzzled by Genesis 3:14 and why the serpent was cursed to crawl on it's belly when snakes already slither on the ground? Take a listen to this week's Bible question as it relates to interpreting the Scriptures well.

    The Promised Seed

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 14:59


    There's one place to start in Messianic Prophecy which is all the way back in the beginning. Join Gerad as he takes a look at Genesis 3:15 and the start of a promise.

    A Musician Teaching English in South Korea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 65:21


    There are have been innumerable plot lines for films and TV shows with a guy who wants to be a professional musician...the stereotype is always the same...unsuccessful. Meet the man who is making dreams come true through perseverance and grace. This week, hear from Lewis Knudsen.For more information on Lewis Knudsen, head over to lewisknudsen.com.

    Ever Missed a Goal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 15:34


    Have you ever set a goal, but never achieved it? We all have! In this episode, we'll take a look at 5 things Gerad has learned over the years to help get closer to hitting goals.

    What did the Pharisees think of Paul?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 19:04


    Saul who became known as Paul was a Pharisee of Pharisees, but how did others respond to his life change? What did they think of the one who was most zealous for stomping out the movement of the Way to becoming the most zealous for proclaiming Jesus' resurrection? It's like most things in life, there was more than one take.

    Is the Messiah in the OT?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 15:58


    Opinions abound on how to read the Old Testament and Messianic Prophecy. What does Jesus have to say about the matter. Let's take a look together at John 5 as we continue the introduction into Messianic Prophecy.

    Golden Rule

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 14:23


    Join Gerad Hall for a special 5th Tuesday Chef Special as he shares from conversations he's been having with friends from around the country.

    Escaping from Nazi Germany

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 46:07


    On Episode 4, Gerad has a conversation with his good friend, Noam Levy, about how his grandmother escaped from Germany to Israel. Join us this week on Hall Talk for this story and many more!

    Can I Be Trusted?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 14:50


    Often leaders think to themselves, "Will people follow me?" But the question the team is asking is "Can I trust that person enough to follow them?" All of us end of leading in someway at some point and we'll lead better if we start asking the right question. Join Gerad Hall as he takes a look at Leadership and Trust in Episode 3 of Hall Talk.

    When the Lord almost killed Moses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 16:53


    On the second Tuesday of the month, Gerad tackles questions from the Bible. For Episode 2, an enigmatic passage starts off this round of Bible Question and Answer. Listen in as we look at Exodus 4:24-26. Thanks to Lewis K. for sending in the question!If you have a Bible question, please be sure to leave a comment or send an email to gerad.hall@gmail.com.

    Why Messianic Prophecy Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 13:17


    Have you heard there are a lot of prophecies in the Old Testament about Jesus? In Episode 1 of Hall Talk, Gerad Hall will take a look at why Messianic Prophecy Matters. You can find Gerad at https://geradhall.com/Special thanks to:Lewis Knudsen for providing the music. If you need music composed or a performer for any type of event then head to his website: https://lewisknudsen.comKen Brooks for being the announcer. If you need voice work then email him at voiceguyken@gmail.com.

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