INSPURATIONS

In this episode of Talking Life with Jay Spurlock, Stephen McWhirter joins to discuss and preview his soon to be released EP Come Jesus Come. "From meth addict to worship leader, Stephen McWhirter’s powerful testimony is one of radical restoration, after encountering the reality of Jesus as Savior. Today, Stephen is a touring worship leader, songwriter, recording artist, speaker, and author, seeing thousands come to Christ through God’s calling for his life. Also, he is formally one of the prominent songwriters and voices for Iron Bell Music. With this new chapter, God has lead him into a season of even more kingdom impact, with the release of his debut EP, “Grave Clothes.” and his newest single and Ep, “Come Jesus Come!”. - SMWorship.com For more content and resources visit SMWorship.com https://www.facebook.com/stephenmcwhirtermusic/ Come Jesus Come EP-> https://www.stephenmcwhirter.com/cjc God is Real app-> https://www.stephenmcwhirter.com/app Donate to ministry -> https://www.stephenmcwhirter.com/donate Also go check out Stephen's good friend, Joel Gerdis's ministry. Joel Gerdis-> Joel Gerdis WorshipFully and worshipfully.org For more information and content from Inspurations be sure to visit -> inspurations.org Instagram-> @in_spur_ations Facebook-> www.facebook.com/inspurations.org Facebook Group "Living IN CHRIST"-> www.facebook.com/groups/shinethroughdarkness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspurations/message

In this episode of Talking Life with Jay Spurlock, Maggie Few, a Christian blogger, joins me to discuss her blog Giving Him My All. I met Maggie after speaking and sharing my story with her and the student ministry at her local church this past February. Maggie's passion and desire to share her faith is inspiring to many including myself. In the fall of 2019, Maggie began writing posts on Instagram and using her social media platforms for the glory of the Lord. Eventually, in the Spring of 2020, she decided to say yes to the Lord and begin her blog called "Giving Him My All". Maggie loves to write about Bible verses, characters, and topics; whatever the Lord puts on her heart! Maggie and I discuss her testimony, and how she continues to grow in her faith. We briefly discuss two of her blog posts: Hidden Idols and How to Identify Them and 5 Tips for a Motivated Quiet Time. Be sure to go check out her blog -> Giving Him My All. https://givinghimmyall.wixsite.com/blog Be sure to follow Maggie on Social Media Instagram -> @maggie_alyse_ For more information and content from Inspurations be sure to visit -> inspurations.org Instagram-> in_spur_ations Facebook-> www.facebook.com/inspurations.org Facebook Group "Living IN CHRIST"-> www.facebook.com/groups/shinethroughdarkness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspurations/message

In this episode, I am joined by the Student Pastor at New Vision Church and my great friend, Todd Breiner. Todd pastors and leads the ever-growing student ministry at New Vision Church in Murfreesboro, TN. Todd has a unique way of discipleship that allows staff and volunteers (such as myself) come to observe, assist, and help. Once prepared, each disciple is given more opportunities to teach and lead others. This way of discipleship is based on the model Jesus teaches throughout the Bible. A model of discipleship that promotes the growth of leadership and ultimately leads to a more focused way of ministering to each individual. As we chat, we discuss what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. Often we (Christians) often equate our discipleship as learning more and more about Jesus. We must continue past just gaining knowledge about Jesus, and remember we are also called to learn the divine nature of Jesus. Including our continual journey to become more and more like Him as we grow as a Christian. Jesus's method of teaching His disciples followed the path below ..... 1. Observe 2. Assist and Help 3. Sent Off to Disciple Others The Chosen Series https://share.thechosen.tv/53WCZC “There’s little doubt THE CHOSEN will soon become one of the most well-known and celebrated pieces of Christian media in history.” - Movieguide.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspurations/message

In this episode, Chip Dodd, joins me to discuss his powerful book, The Voice of the Heart. I also share how I crossed paths with Chip and I share my personal testimony of how Chip's work has changed my life. Chip Dodd is a teacher, trainer, author, and counselor, who has been working in the field of recovery and redemption for over 25 years. It is the territory in which people can return to living the way we are created to live-where we can move from survival to living, from isolation to loving, and from controlling to leading. After receiving his PhD in counseling from the University of North Texas, he founded a treatment center, The Center for Professional Excellence (CPE) in Nashville, dedicated to helping people be who they are made to be, so they can do what they are made to do. In 1991, Chip developed a way of seeing and expressing one's internal experience called the Spiritual Root System©. It expresses in detail the essential makeup of the human being; feelings, needs, desire, longings, and hope. When we reawaken to this essential makeup, we are oxygenated and hydrated with the energy of living fully. We are created as emotional and spiritual creatures, created to do one thing--live fully. For more information be sure to visit ChipDodd.com -Podcasts - chipdodd.com/podcast -Videos -E-courses Link to the Voice of the Heart book on Amazon --- shorturl.at/ixAU1 Also, check out SageHillResources.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspurations/message

In this episode, I am joined with a man and friend that has impacted my journey in faith in so many ways. Joel is one of the kindest souls I have ever met. In this interview, we discuss how I came to know Joel through my discovery of Iron Bell Music. How Joel, Stephen McWhirter, and the band all prayed over me after one of their shows, and I had an experience of the Holy Spirit like never before. Joel has since founded his ministry, Joel Gerdis WorshipFully, where he teaches how to REALLY KNOW GOD AND LOVE GOD. He offers many services and classes in discipleship that includes his, Adoration Prayer E-Course. For more information be sure to visit worshipfully.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspurations/message

In this episode, we discuss what it means to live "In Christ". The Apostle Paul used the phrase "In Christ" nearly 160 times in scripture. Centered around a Meditation written by Richard Rohr, we focus on living a life of "participation" with the eternal story of God. As Rohr states, living a life of participating in Christ,  "leads to a completely different experience of life." Also the announcement of new Inspurations "In Christ" wristbands and how you can get one or more to share with your friends. For more information about Inspurations, visit http://Inspurations.org. You can also find Inspurations content on Facebook @inspurations.org and IG @in_spur_ations . Be sure to subscribe. Hosted by Jay Spurlock. As always thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspurations/message

In this episode, we discuss being present, and living in the Here and Now. Often, anxiety and depression keeps us from being present to the moment. In this episode I discuss some methods that has helped me stay in the here and now and discuss my own struggles with anxiety and depression. - Quest to Reflect- What has God revealed to you ... today... this week... this month... this year... thus far in life? Check It Out — The book, The Voice of the Heart by Chip Dodd. For more information visit Sagehillresources.com . For more information on the Aligned with Jesus Exercise visit https://inspurations.org/alignedwithjesus . For more information about Inspurations, visit http://Inspurations.org. You can also find Inspurations content on Facebook @inspurations.org and IG @in_spur_ations . Be sure to subscribe. New Episodes will return in January of 2020. Thanks for listening. Hosted by Jay Spurlock. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspurations/message

In this episode, we discuss the problem and burden of carrying heavy loads that are not meant for us to carry. What keeps us from lightening our load or burdens? Or maybe we lay our burdens down, but soon find ourselves returning to pick then back up. - Quest to Reflect- What are you carrying that is not yours to carry? Is there something you left at the cross, but find yourself often returning to pick it back up? Check It Out — United Pursuit Music https://unitedpursuit.com/ and https://inspurations.org/layandleave/ . For more information, visit http://Inspurations.org. You can also find Inspurations content on Facebook @inspurations.org and IG @in_spur_ations . Be sure to subscribe. New Episode every other Monday. Thanks for listening. Hosted by Jay Spurlock. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspurations/message

In this episode, we discuss the popular saying ..... Got the Best of Me. Often after a breakup, divorce, or parting of ways, atleast one person feels empty and lost, or simply heartbroken. We take a different perspective... that maybe they “got the worst of you” and now you can find the best you. - Quest to Reflect- What/who gets the best of you? Check It Out — The online therapy self-help website Boundaries.me . Get great insight and self-help advice for a low price each month. Check out boundaries.me . For more information, visit http://Inspurations.org. You can also find Inspurations content on Facebook @inspurations.org and IG @in_spur_ations . Be sure to subscribe. New Episode every other Monday. Thanks for listening. Hosted by Jay Spurlock. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspurations/message

In this episode, we discuss the benefits of writing and journaling. We also discuss why it is important for us to keep record of our days, our emotions, and our reactions to others. - Quest to Reflect- What do I need to ask Jesus? Check It Out — Free 21 Day Gratitude Journal download at Inspurations.org/podcast - and for a database of bibical Q & A visit gotquestions.org - For more information, visit http://Inspurations.org. You can also find Inspurations content on Facebook @inspurations.org and IG @in_spur_ations . Be sure to subscribe. New Episode every other Monday. Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspurations/message

In this episode, we discuss living a life of constant denial, or stepping over the stumbling blocks meant to bring us into relationship with Jesus. Check It Out — Free 21 Day Gratitude Journal download at Inspurations.org/podcast - Quest of Reflect — Are you stepping over the opportunities to be with Jesus? If so, how can you change this? For more information, visit http://Inspurations.org. You can also find Inspurations content on Facebook @inspurations.org and IG @in_spur_ations . Be sure to subscribe. New Episode every other Monday. Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspurations/message

In this episode, we discuss the benefits of practicing gratitude. Check It Out — Free 21 Day Gratitude Journal download at Inspurations.org/podcast - Quest of Reflect — What are your grateful for? What does this reveal to you? For more information, visit http://Inspurations.org. You can also find Inspurations content on Facebook @inspurations.org and IG @in_spur_ations . Be sure to subscribe. New Episode every other Monday. Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspurations/message

This bonus episode includes an Interview with one of the biggest supporter and promoters of Inspurations, Martha Boyd. For more information, visit http://Inspurations.org. You can also find Inspurations content on Facebook @inspurations.org and IG @in_spur_ations . Be sure to subscribe. New Episode released on Mondays. Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspurations/message

In this episode, we discuss Seeing the Unseen. In order to be in the faith, we must fight the norm of seeing and then believing, but actually know we will see it when we believe it. Check It Out — Iron Bell Music at StephenMcWhirter.com Quest of Reflect — When was the last time you shared the reason for your faith? How can you be more prone to sharing your faith with others? For more information, visit http://Inspurations.org. You can also find Inspurations content on Facebook @inspurations.org and IG @in_spur_ations . Be sure to subscribe. New Episode every Monday. Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspurations/message

In this episode, we discuss Kingdoms. Thy Kingdom and My Kingdom. What’s the difference? Why does it matter? How do I know I am living in the Kingdom of God? Check It Out — YouVersion Bible App- Quest of Reflect — In what Kingdom did I spend the most time in today? For more information, visit http://Inspurations.org. You can also find Inspurations content on Facebook @inspurations.org and IG @in_spur_ations. Be sure to subscribe. New Episode every Monday. Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspurations/message

In this episode, we discuss what it means to truly means to “fish for people”. In Matthew 4:19 Jesus states “ Come, follow me, and I will make send you out to fish for people”. In Matthew 13:47 we are given the Parable of the Net. How do these two verses relate and what does your “fishing” resemble, more “bait & hook” or more “net”. For more information, visit http://Inspurations.org. You can also find Inspurations content on Facebook @inspurations.org and IG @in_spur_ations. Please rate and leave a review. Also share with a friend. Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspurations/message

In this episode, my friend, Chris Shrom shares his testimony with me. His story is very powerful. Also during this episode, we have many candid conversations throughout about what God is revealing to us both in this season of life. For more information, visit http://Inspurations.org. You can also find Inspurations content on Facebook @inspurations.org and IG @in_spur_ations. Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspurations/message

In this episode we discuss The Lost Parables of Luke 15. Often God allows His sheep to become lost, so that we can be found by Him. Jesus seeks to save. Do you feel isolated? Lonely? Lost? Maybe Jesus is looking for you to just turn His way so that He can come running to you? For more be sure to visit inspurations.org . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspurations/message

The key to conviction is to know how you are going to answer before you are convicted. To have a “settled mindset” is to know that you are going to choose whatever honors and obeys God. Four ways to help develop a “settled mindset” includes; 1. Know Your Why 2. Trust in His Ways  and Believe You are Owed an Explanation. 3. Expect Resistance/ Conflict 4. Count It All Joy . For more visit inspurations.org . Please share, review, and comment. Thanks. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspurations/message

In this episode we discuss what can cause our hearts to become “hardened”. Often it is the result of viewing the conviction we feel to lead us to shame, instead of seeing it as an opportunity to change, and become more like Jesus. Be sure to visit Inspurations.org for more content. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspurations/message

Podcast Introduction-Shining Through Darkness - Personal Testimony recorded at New Vision Church in Murfreesboro. For more information visit inspurations.org . Please share and review. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspurations/message