Lost and Found Podcast

Before we can see an extraordinary movement of God, we must experience and engage in extraordinary movement of God.  This week we continue our emphasis on disciple multiplying movements in a conversation with DMM catalyst, Ty Horsford, from Lubbock, TX.Recommended reading: Megachurch to Multiplication - Chris GalanosContact us:  derek@lostandfoundpodcast.caInformation on DMM:  derek@e-lifenow.caSupport the show

Do you remember the days when we sent missionaries to far away places with the Good News?  We still do - but increasingly people from far away places are coming to our neighbourhoods.  Sometimes they live next door.  So how do we live as missionaries in our hometowns?  Scott Wood has become a missionary to the nations without leaving home, and he is beginning to use DMM principles to engage our newcomers.  Caution: This will rock your world!Recommended Reading:Miraculous Movements - Gerry Trousdalehttps://read.amazon.ca/kp/embed?asin=B00759NKOM&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_7TYV6XM9GCYTKD7P9H6QContact us:Email: derek@lostandfoundpodcast.caEmail: derek@e-lifenow.caFacebook:  @LostAndFoundPodcast.caTwitter: @LostAndFoundPo1Support the show

Most pastors I know and most churches I encounter insist that the Great Commission mandate to make discipoles, Jesus followers) is their great concern.  Yet, when we drill down on that we discover that not many are actually making disciples beyond their own walls, and even fewer even have a plan or strategy for making disciples who make disciples.   In today's discussion with Layton McCabe, YWAM missionary, we examine the definition of t disciple making movement and some basic principles underlying disciple making movements.Support the show

My guest today is a survivor.  She is a vibrant young woman who makes her faith in Jesus the priority of her life.  She is the author of a book that I will recommend during this episode.  Yet, in her college years she was drawn into an abusive relationship with a young man who said he was a Christian.  In today's episode Rebecca K.  Tan tells her story of deception, abuse, deliverance and healing.   So pull up a chair and sit with me for a bit as we explore issues around abusive relationships and how we ought to respond to those who are the victims and the perpetrators of abuse.ResourcesRebecca has written a wonderful book about her journey through and from abuse in a dating relationship.  We highly recommend her book to you.  He Said He is a Christian - Rebecca K TanAvailable only in Canada   - click hereSupport the show

My guest today is no stranger to Lost and Found.  He was part of our trio of launch episodes back in March and he joins us again to talk about race and justice.  He is an award winning Christian hip-hop artist, a black man who is a fellow Canuck ( that's what we in the True North Strong and Free call a true blue Canadian.  I have said before and say it again, “this is a season where we of the majority community in our culture to take time to listen to what our friends from minority communities are saying about race and discrimination. So pull up a chair and sit with us as my good friend, hip-hop artist One8Tea I talk about race issues and what we can do to step into a brighter day.  You never know… we might even drop in one of One8Tea's latest releases.This is the third in a series of podcasts where we address race and discrimination.  If you have not already listened to Episodes 8 and 9, I encourage you to download those episodes as well.ResourcesOne8Tea emphasized throughout the interview that his music flows from his life experience. His experience might not be the same as yours, and it certainly differs from mine, but listening to him telling his experience through his music is a learning experience we hope you will benefit from.  Here are links to some of his work:AlbumsReverence - click here to download from Apple MusicVentilation - click here to download from Apple MusicOut of Anguish - click here to download from Apple MusicU-Turn - click here to download from Apple MusicSinglesI Guess It's Complicated - click here to download from Apple MusicOne People - click here to download from Apple MusicSupport the show

Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality.  But how do we get from the starless midnight we seem to be in to bright daybreak where people of all ethnicities, all languages, all colours live together in respect, care and love for one another?  My guest today is a dear friend who represents a visible minority, a man with brown skin who has lived in both United States and Canada.  He knows what racial discrimination looks like, but he is not a victim.  So pull up a chair and sit with us as my good friend, Joel Flores and I talk about race issues and what we can do to lift the veil of darkness and step into a brighter day.Support the show

We are living in interesting times.  A worldwide pandemic has claimed nearly a half million lives as we near the midpoint of 2020.  Our American neighbours are preparing for an election that is arguable the most pivotal in the history of that nation, the outcome of which could have international implications for a generation or more, and there is growing unrest with the racial inequality that has plagued western civilization for nearly four centuries.  Sadly, it is the Christian church that has been more than complicit in the racial injustice we are now needing to confront.  At times Christian leaders have used - rather misused the Bible in attempting to justify racial injustice.  Whether it is the slavery and mistreatment of those of African descent in America or our First Nations neighbours here in Canada, we who claim the Christian faith must get on the right side of this issue.  We thought it might be a good time to change gears for the next few episodes and have some honest discussion with those who have experienced the hellish brutality of racism and with those who have given their lives to change the culture.  So let's sit together for awhile and consider how we might better care for and serve our neighbour, whomever they are.Support the show

There are some leaders who just seem to draw us out of our comfort zone and into a fresh new reality.  Victor Somers is one of those guys.  In 2011 Victor returned to New Brunswick Canada with a passion to make a difference in a community that had been devastated by military and industry closures.  He had a dream of people's lives being transformed by the gospel, but did anyone want to hear?  Victor Somers is an entrepreneur.  He starts things.  He is always dreaming of what comes next.  So he did the unimaginable.  He purchased buildings.  Run down buildings.  Buildings that were emblematic of a better day in the past.  Buildings that connected with the community's story.  People came.  They listened because Victor was leading a change in their town.  And the many who have listened have responded - and are now part of a change story that is subtly sweeping over the east side of Miramichi.This episode is Victor's story.  By his own admission, some of what he does makes him uncomfortable, but that's what happens when you blaze a trail through a new frontier.  You might disagree with some of what Victor does.  My personal journey with Vic tells me that he is fine with your (or my) disagreement with him.  I can promise you but one thing.  If you will listen to his story, you will hear something that can change your life.  Recommended resourcesHere are some printed resources Victor has recommended to us:Circle Maker - Mark BattersonCDN purchase: https://amzn.to/2AQ4gOIUS purchase: https://amzn.to/30nZUZPThe Problem of God - Mark ClarkCDN purchase: https://amzn.to/3f5dNjJUS purchase: https://amzn.to/2MEFXGeThe Nuts and Bolts of Church Planting - Aubrey MalphursCDN purchase: https://amzn.to/3fiGvxVUS purchase: https://amzn.to/3h8QwiIDreams in Small Places - Tom NebelCDN purchase: https://amzn.to/2XJecCUS purchase: https://amzn.to/3h9PK4WSupport the show

In Psalm 68:5-6 we find these words: :5 Father to the fatherless, defender of widows—this is God, whose dwelling is holy.  6 God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy.  It was these words that made a life-changing impact on today's guest as he flew back to Canada from a mission trip abroad.  Today, Boaz Global, the mission he started, operates locally in the capital region of New Brunswick, Canada - and abroad in three other countries: Haiti, Honduras and Dominican Republic.Boaz Global focuses on families whose teenaged sons and daughters are a high risk of falling prey to human trafficking.  Because food insecurity is the primary risk factor for being trafficked, Boaz Global will provide more than 100,000 meals in 2020.  They also work locally with newcomer families to ensure healthy integration into the school system and to provide mathematics tutoring.To discover more about Boaz Global, click here to go to their website.   Boaz Global and their team need your support.  To explore ways you can partner, click here.Recommended ResourcesWe asked Scott if he would recommend some resources to our listeners.  Here they are, with links to purchase from Amazon.One Small Step - Matthew BarnettUS purchase - click hereCanadian purchase - click hereUnderground Church - Brian SandersUS purchase - click hereCanadian purchase - click hereHero Maker - Dave FergusonUS purchase - click hereCanadian purchase - click hereThe Last Arrow - Erwin McManusUS purchase - click hereCanadian purchase - click hereSupport the show

My guest in this episode was a foster child when she was five years old. She grew up in a home where addiction and gang activity was the norm. The only relationships she knew were transactional. So as one might expect, she transitioned from teen years to adult hood as a broken young woman.Because of her addiction her youngest daughter was placed in the foster care system in the state of Utah, USA.  But this is where everything began to change. The foster home where her little girl was placed was that of last week's guest, Megan and John Wetendorf.  If you have not listened to episode 004 with Megan Wetendorf, I encourage you to close out of this episode and listen to that one first, because it gives perspective to the conversation with today's guest.The young woman who joins me in this episode is no longer an addict. She is no longer part of the gang culture. She is well on the road to recovery, health and being the kind of mom she needs to be for her children. Like the rest of us, and she is a work in progress.  Today's episode is honest, at times a bot raw, but oh-so honest.  I want you to get to know my friend, Andrea Lucero.Recommended Resources for Foster ParentsWe have included some resources that we recommend for those considering becoming part of a vast army of foster parents who are dedicated to changing the world one child and one biological mom at a time.Dear Birthmother.  A great resource to get inside the heads and hearts of one of the victims in the system - birthmomsUS purchase - click hereCAD purchase - click hereFaith to Foster.  A wonderful book that follows TJ and Jenn Munn through many placements across many states. US purchase - click hereCAD purchase - click hereWelcome to the Roller Coaster.  My personal favorite.  A compilation of diverse stories of foster stories, written by foster moms, dads, and foster kids. US purchase - click hereCAD purchase - click hereRecommended Resources for the child.My Family, My Journey: A Baby Book for Adoptive FamiliesUS purchase - click hereCanada purchase - Click hereLove You From Right HereUS purchase - click hereCanada purchase - click hereSupport the show

There are some interviews that just crush your heart, and my (Derek) time with Megan Wetendorf was one of those times.  I feel the need to make full disclosure: Megan is our daughter and she and her husband, John, have adopted two children and are into their third foster placement.   There is just something about the plight of children who have to be removed from their parents because of neglect or a high likelihood of harm coming to them in the home, that exposes my most raw emotions.  How do you the acknowledge the abuse and horrors that have at times befallen these sweet children and move beyond it to genuinely love the people who may have inflicted the pain? How do you move from wanting to shield and protect these children to whole heartedly supporting reunification?  As Megan writes in a blog article on our website, "It is actually pretty simple.  Be open and engage them in your reality and pray, pray, pray for them". With remarkable honesty Megan spoke with us about the challenges of staying on the same page as husband and wife, bonding with foster and adopted children, managing challenging relationships and about being catalytic in encouraging life change in the biological mother and family.  In the end, foster parenting is about grace and hope.  Megan's heart for these children and their biological families comes across with crystal-like clarity that challenges us to answer God's invitation to care for these children in need of a safe and loving home.  Enjoy the episode!Recommended Resources for Foster ParentsDear Birthmother.  A great resource to get inside the heads and hearts of one of the victims in the system - birthmomsUS purchase - click hereCAD purchase - click hereFaith to Foster.  A wonderful book that follows TJ and Jenn Munn through many placements across many states. US purchase - click hereCAD purchase - click hereWelcome to the Roller Coaster.  My personal favorite.  A compilation of diverse stories of foster stories, written by foster moms, dads, and foster kids. US purchase - click hereCAD purchase - click hereRecommended Resources for the child.My Family, My Journey: A Baby Book for Adoptive FamiliesUS purchase - click hereCanada purchase - Click hereLove You From Right HereUS purchase - click hereCanada purchase - click hereSupport the show

There are moments in our lives that just change us.  One of those moments for me (Derek, the creator of Lost and Found Podcast) was in 2006 when I listened to Jeff Christopherson present something he called Kingdom Matrix at a conference in Keller, Tx.  Perhaps Jeff being a fellow Canuck played into it, but Jeff, as only he can do, gave pictures and graphics and language to a conversation I suspected God was having with his church.  The status quo was not working.  As Jeff says, we need a new kind of church led my a new kind of leader or missionary and a new level of collaboration among churches for mission.  Since that fateful day in 2006 my thinking on missional engagement has been forever changed.Jeff is writes a blog, Missio Mondays for Christianity Today, and has authored three books: Kingdom Matrix, Kingdom First and Venal Dogmatta.   An expanded edition of Kingdom Matrix is now available with a study guide by Mac Lake.  You can order these books from Amazon by clicking on highlighted the links.Our Guest: Jeff ChristophersonThe most significant thing to know about Jeff is not what he does, but who he is.  Jeff Christopherson is a man of substance and character.  Devoted Jesus follower, faithful husband and dad, loving son, loyal friend are descriptions of who Jeff is.  He is a brilliant missiologist who, in his thinking, serves out of his weakness in God's strength.  You can learn more about this week's guest and follow him on social media by clicking on any of the following live links:  Facebook,  Twitter Instagram and LinkedIn.  Get InvolvedWe need your help! We'd love to invite you to become a Lost and Found Podcast insider so that we can have a direct connection with you to help inform our podcast and make it the best that it can be. Sign up for the newsletter at https://lostandfoundpodcast.ca/newsletter/. Also, please take the time to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast. It really helps us out!Connect With UsWe'd love to hear what you thought of this episode! You can leave us a comment on the show page at https://lostandfoundpodcast.ca/1 or on any of our social channels below!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LostAndFoundPodcast.ca/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LostAndFoundPo1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkhs64GNmBOu9sT-k9JDcVAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekjones1956/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekjones4/Support the show

One8Tea (pronounced 180) was born with music flowing in his heart. His grandmother toured Nova Scotia singing A cappella gospel music and his uncle Michael was an award artist who went on to perform only gospel music. Born and raised Halifax, Nova Scotia, One8Tea hit the Hip Hop music scene seriously in 1995 and success was immediate.  As he describes it, success was the best thing and the worst thing that could have happened to him.  Chasing the dream, however, quickly became a personal nightmare...as a heavy addiction to drugs and a partying lifestyle took control and he began to lose everything including his family.  But the story doesn't stop there.Our Guest: One8TeaOne8Tea is the kind of guy you just want to hang out with.  He is genuinely funny and has a heart for people that is undeniable.  He You can learn more about One8Tea and his ministry by going to his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ONE8TEA/.  You can also follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/One8Tea.  To schedule One8Tea for a concert, send him an email at one8teabooking@gmail.com.Get InvolvedWe need your help! We'd love to invite you to become a Lost and Found Podcast insider so that we can have a direct connection with you to help inform our podcast and make it the best that it can be. Sign up for the newsletter at https://lostandfoundpodcast.ca/newsletter/. Also, please take the time to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast. It really helps us out!Connect With UsWe'd love to hear what you thought of this episode! You can leave us a comment on the show page at https://lostandfoundpodcast.ca/1 or on any of our social channels below!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LostAndFoundPodcast.ca/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LostAndFoundPo1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkhs64GNmBOu9sT-k9JDcVAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekjones1956/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekjones4/Support the show

In our first episode we talk with Jayme Hall and Philip Appleby, two ordinary guys who had a passion for the poor and founded Outflow Ministry in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada.Jayme and Phil talk about what first drew them to help the poor, how they got started, how their ministry grew, and what challenges they faced along the way. You'll also hear how their mission statement directly impacts what service looks like at Outflow, and how their idea of serving as if they were serving the Lord himself became one of the values that continually grounds them and gives them perspective.Our Guests: Jayme Hall and Phil ApplebyYou can learn more about Jayme, Phil, and Outflow Ministry at their website at https://outflowsj.com/. You can also connect with them directly on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/outflowsj/.Companion ArticleJayme and Phil have discovered their life purpose as they serve others: restore dignity, renew hope, realize life.  To learn more about the power of discovering your life purpose, check out our companion blog piece on our website.Get InvolvedWe need your help! We'd love to invite you to become a Lost and Found Podcast insider so that we can have a direct connection with you to help inform our podcast and make it the best that it can be. Sign up for the newsletter at https://lostandfoundpodcast.ca/newsletter/. Also, please take the time to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast. It really helps us out!Connect With UsWe'd love to hear what you thought of this episode! You can leave us a comment on the show page at https://lostandfoundpodcast.ca/1 or on any of our social channels below!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LostAndFoundPodcast.ca/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LostAndFoundPo1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkhs64GNmBOu9sT-k9JDcVAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekjones1956/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekjones4/Support the show