Michael Carroll Podcast

In this episode we bring you into a lecture that Michael gives in an Old Testament theology class that talks about Jesus being the long awaited return of King from the line of David. This Christmas we don't use celebrate the birth of a Savior, we worship and celebrate the return of a King. The Kingdom that this King ushers in has implications for the entire creation. Tune in to hear more about this concept and how it can help us more fully appreciate the birth of our Lord Jesus. 

In this episode we had Dr. Matthew Thomas on the line and the dialogue was extremely helpful and brought a ton of insight into Paul's letters and how the early church was interpreting his ideas of faith, works of the law and justification. Over the last century biblical scholarship has made tremendous progress in breaking ground into our understanding of Jewish culture and the way language connects together in scripture. One of the breakthroughs of these studies has been the way we viewed some of Paul's language in his letters and how that affects our own discipleship and mission. The content of this conversation is built around Matthew's latest book titled "Paul's 'Works of the Law' in the Perspective of Second-Century Reception." This episode is a must listen! After this episode you may want to learn more about this topic so make sure to grab Matthew's book using the link below! Grab Matthew's book here https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830855262/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_ZDqKFbAP7DTP5 

In this episode we have Pastor Tyshone Roland from Free Chapel in Atlanta Georgia on the line with us. Tyshone is extremely passionate about Jesus and raising up this next generation! His passion for the Bible and helping young people develop in their purpose created some great dialogue full of wisdom and encouragement about how we can better approach ministry and doing life with each other. Make sure to grab a note pad, you are going to need it! Come hang out with us for a few! Connect with Tyshone on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tyshoneroland Connect with Free Chapel - https://www.freechapel.org/ Extra Resources Mentioned on Show - Bible Project - https://bibleproject.com

Our pursuit of God can often take the form of our own individual relationship apart from our community and people we interact with. We create compartments in our life where some are spiritual and others are what we would consider just the regular day to day activities. But the Bible teaches that God desires our whole lives to be filled with His Presence reflecting through us. He also desires to fulfill His purpose with humanity through communities and not individuals. What does it look like to live with a community in focus instead of our own individual agenda? Michael dives into the topic and presents a thought that our community of God's family is actually one of the greatest ways that we grow as individuals and is also the only way His Mission in the world can be accomplished. Listen in to this message to hear more!

On this episode we had Brittney Moses and this conversation was so incredibly helpful for so many people navigating their own well being and spiritual growth. Brittney is currently a Psychology Student and Research Assistant at UCLA. She is also a certified recovery support group facilitator with NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness and a Crisis Counselor with the Crisis Textline. Her heart and passion to help people navigate through their own trauma and life circumstances to become a healthier more genuine version of themselves comes out in everything she does. In our conversation we discussed stigmas of mental illness in the church, and how Christians can navigate through these to gain a better understanding of how Psychology and emotional well being plays a huge role in Discipleship. If you are a leader or are just looking to understand yourself better, this conversation is jam packed full of wisdom, insight and practical tips on how to gain a better grasp on your own emotional and spiritual health. Grab a notepad and come hang out with us for a few! - Connect with Brittney Moses on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittneymoses/-Connect with Brittney Moses' content - https://msha.ke/brittneymoses/SUGGESTED READING FROM EPISODE-Grace for the Afflicted: A Clinical and Biblical Perspective on Mental Illness- https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830845070/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_DDZrFbEK3YS28 - The Happiness Diet: A Nutritional Prescription for a Sharp Brain, Balanced Mood, and Lean, Energized Body- https://www.amazon.com/dp/1609618971/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_bEZrFbCHGE0VR - The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma- https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143127748/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_hFZrFb5CY98XT - Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It's Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature- https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310348498/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_LFZrFbJN95GYE  - Michael's Suggest Book for Discipleship- Invitation to a Journey: A Road Map for Spiritual Formation (Transforming Resources)- https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830846174/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_kGZrFbYJFZBBM

We had Hunter Chaney on the line with us today. Hunter is the Executive Director of an incredible Non-Profit Organization called "God Behind Bars." We talked about everything from taking the Gospel to Prisons across the country, restoring families through reaching those who are incarcerated to how God Behind Bars is filling in the gap and allowing the local church to grow in the least likely of places. This conversation was inspiring to say the least! Hunter informs us how everyone has the ability to get involved and help our brothers and sisters who are imprisoned become equipped to follow Jesus and restore their lives and families. He also shares an exciting new opportunity for churches to reach their local prisons in new innovative ways. Ultimately this episode encourages us to stay on mission and live our lives with the Gospel in focus. Make sure to tune in and come hang out with us for a few! Connect with Hunter on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hunterchaneyConnect with God Behind Bars - http://www.godbehindbars.comConnect with Letters of Hope - https://www.lettersofhope.net

On today's episode we have comedian/actor C KING on the line with us! C KING (also known as Christian King) is an up and coming comedian who is known around the world for his hilarious impersonations of Denzel Washington and other celebrities. Through these impersonations he is quickly being embraced and accepted as one of the funniest guys on Instagram and YouTube. Christian opened up by sharing some of his experiences growing up in New York and how he was exposed to drugs and gangs from the very place you would think he would find shelter, the church. Through these experiences C KING would not only develop a passion to help reach people beyond the church, but he also fell in love with making people laugh! This would eventually lead him to discovering his purpose in life. For anyone who desires to be who God created them to be, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired and encouraged to dream beyond any boxes or labels society has placed on you. Don't miss this episode, come hang out with us for a few!Connect with C King on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iam_cking/Subscribe to C King on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkjwbLAOF-JAGwfT8AAqjEQ

In today’s episode we had New Testament scholar Patrick Schreiner on the line to discuss his book “The Kingdom of God and the Glory of the Cross.” We talked about an aspect that much Gospel preaching and teaching often misses, and that’s Jesus’ royal assignment of being enthroned as King. Yet, Jesus wasn’t the King the first century was expecting, because He wasn’t like any King they had seen before. Patrick’s book dives into the concept of the Kingdom of God and points us to the Cross with a fresh perspective that brings the transformation and redemption that the Gospel Announcement was always meant to embody. Grab a notepad and come hang out with us for a few! - Connect with Patrick on Instagram - https://instagram.com/schreinerpatrick?igshid=1p6prze2nvqbw- Connect with Patrick on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/schreiner.patrick- Purchase - “The Kingdom of God and the Glory of the Cross“ (Short Studies in Biblical Theology)-  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433558238/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_NhnjFbQ6864FP- Purchase Patrick’s new book - “The Ascension of Christ: Recovering a Neglected Doctrine” https://www.amazon.com/dp/1683593979/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ejnjFbBMMP33K- Subscribe to “Food trucks in Babylon” podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-trucks-in-babylon/id1492414895

In this episode Hope Moquin was on the line and the conversation was life-giving, REAL and honest. Hope is the Associate director of Free Chapel College as well as an author & blogger and has a huge heart to reach and impact the lives of women. She shared her heart with how to handle the atmosphere of social media while staying focused on Jesus and making our connection with Him our top priority. This was a great talk so grab a notepad and come hang out with us for a few! - Connect with Hope on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopemoquin - Connect with Hope through "Becoming Better" - http://becomingbetterco.com/ - Links to Hope's Blog/Website and other content - https://linktr.ee/Hopemoquin - Purchase Hope's book - "The Second Table" - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1692274155/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_ytLfFb4MXFV36 Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

In this episode we had Dr. Carmen Imes who is an incredible Author and Old Testament Scholar on the line with us. The topic was bearing God's Name and why the Covenant God made with Israel at Mt. Sinai has huge implications and meaning for Christians today. Have you ever heard the commandment do not take the Lord's name in vain? I'm willing to bet after listening to this episode you're going to have a whole new appreciation for what the 2nd commandment in the Ten Commandments really is saying. God wasn't just making sure Israel didn't use a swear word with His name in it. Israel was a dislocated, unorganized and traumatized group of people who had just been freed from oppression and slavery. God's Name was being bestowed upon them as a blessing and it brought purpose, security and identity to this unorganized group of people getting ready to become a nation. Carrying God's Name meant so much more in that moment than we often realize. Tune in to this episode to learn more about this as Dr. Imes unpacks sections of her book. You're going to need a notepad so grab one and come hang out with us for a few! - Connect with Dr. Carmen Imes on Twitter - https://twitter.com/carmenjoyimes - Connect with Dr. Carmen Imes on her blog - http://www.carmenjoyimes.blogspot.com/ - Subscribe to Dr. Carmen Imes on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVM-Oq9H-LqH0RJJulhvjlg?view_as=subscriber - Purchase "Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters" (popular version) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830852697/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_7B8cFb29XGYE3 - Purchase Published Dissertation (Academic Version) - https://www.eisenbrauns.org/books/titles/978-1-57506-772-8.html - Purchase Matthew Bates Book - "Gospel Allegiance: What Faith in Jesus Misses for Salvation in Christ" - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1587434296/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_oE8cFbW4BB94X Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

In this episode Pastor Eli Brown is on the line and we address the topic of Social Injustice, and how to have uncomfortable conversations that inform and lead to growth and change. All across the world voices are being heard from a wide variety of perspectives. As Christians who are desiring to truly make an impact and make disciples who reflect the Kingdom of God, we are left with the task of addressing these conversations and topics with one goal in mind, unity and justice. Justice and unity is a biblical mandate that all Christians are tasked with pursuing. So how do we move forward in a climate that can quickly become toxic and uninviting? Pastor Eli brings incredible wisdom and insight as we explore this conversation and give practical tips to how we can communicate effectively as justice people united in love. Come hang out with us for a few! - Connect with Eli Brown on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EliBrown - Connect with Eli Brown on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elirbrown/ - Watch 13th on Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741 - Purchase "How to Talk to Kids About Racism & Diversity in Your Home" book - https://ashleysolberg.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-racism-books-about-diversity-for-children/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

In this episode we have Trenton Jackson who is the founder of a company called "Jesus Loves You." We had a great time talking about the story of Jesus Loves You as well as hearing Trenton's passion to help people realize and pursue their purpose in life. Trenton has an amazing heart for people and it comes out in this episode as we talk everything from church, ministry outside the walls, being an entrepreneur and the lessons he has learned along the way. Make sure to tune in to the end and don't miss the special PROMO CODE - "CONVERSATIONS" that you can use on all JESUS LOVES YOU apparel. Come hang with us for a few! Connect with Trenton Jackson on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/trentonjjackson/ Connect with Jesus Loves You on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesuslovesyouco/ Shop Jesus Loves You - https://jesuslovesyou.company (PROMO CODE - CONVERSATIONS) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

Today we had Pastor Tommy Kyllonen come hang for a few and talk about the story of Crossover Church and how him and his wife have been on a mission to reach and rebuild the city of Tampa. Crossover Church is an anomaly in many ways, and Pastor Tommy shares his heart for neighborhoods that often go overlooked. This story of God's faithfulness is powerful and sets the table for wisdom and insight as to how leaders in the church can respond in the face of a global pandemic and the cries for justice being heard throughout the world today. Make sure to grab a notepad and come hang out with us for a few! Connect with Tommy Kyllonen on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/urband813/ Connect with Tommy Kyllonen on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TommyKyllonen Connect with Tommy Kyllonen on Twitter - https://twitter.com/urband813 Purchase Tommy's latest book "Love Our City" on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Love-Our-City-Learning-ourselves/dp/1732778205/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Tommy+kyllonen&qid=1593118641&sr=8-2 Connect with Crossover Church on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crossover813/ Connect with Crossover Church on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/crossover813/ Connect with Crossover Church on Twitter - https://twitter.com/crossover813 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

In this episode we had Pastor Christopher J. Harris from Crossover Church in Tampa Florida on the line with us, and this conversation quickly got powerful! This conversation set the table for a Christian response to racism and injustice as Pastor Christopher shared some wisdom and insight with us that we believe can help all of us take real practical steps forward towards healing this nation of injustice. It doesn't matter who you are, or what your experience has been in life, everyone needs to listen to this conversation! Hope you can come hang out with us for a few! Connect with Pastor Christopher - https://linktr.ee/cjharrisone Resources that were referenced in this episode - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BJ-OJoo_6ElOxzQHmhsQa2h-cZGJeJ6-yG9dOPsJSbA/edit?usp=sharing Connect with Crossover Church - http://crossoverchurch.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

We had Ben Cooley with us today and we talked the fight against human trafficking across the world, and what people need to know to get informed and help make a difference. Every day men women and children are being trafficked against their will, and most often it's happening right in front of us and many people never realize what's going on behind the scenes. Ben and the amazing team at Hope For Justice have made it their life long passion and mission to destroy this trade and bring justice to the most vulnerable and oppressed. Please tune in to learn a little more about this important topic and then go to the website below to check out Hope For Justice and find ways to get informed and involved! - Connect with Hope For Justice - https://hopeforjustice.org - Follow Hope For Justice on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hopeforjusticeintl/ - Follow Ben Cooley on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bencooley/ - Get Ben Cooleys latest book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830778500/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_Mro4EbAC1MNMT --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

Today was a powerful moment as Marquez Hughley came by to share some of his own experiences dealing with systemic racism and injustice in the workplace, and how he feels it has worked its way out into the systems of our society and government. Marquez brought inspiration and encourage as he talked about biblical principles of unity and hope for a better future. We also talked about steps that we can take moving forward to practically walk out living to make a difference. I STRONGLY encourage you to listen in to this conversation! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

This episode we had Akande Davis (FKA as "Davis Absolute" and currently known as "FLF") who is a hip-hop artist/entrepreneur and is widely known in many circles within the Christian Hip Hop community as being someone who is passionate about living a life submitted to Jesus in all that he does. I particularly loved this talk because Akande is also a great friend of mine. We got into everything, from COVID, Media and how we allow the atmosphere of our minds and our house to be controlled or influenced by what we take in, to how we use our finances for a life submitted to Jesus. This conversation was a lot of fun and packed full of little gems as Akande shared his heart on various topics. Hope you can come hang out with us for a few, I know this conversation is going to bless you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

Have you ever struggled believing in your dreams God has given you? Do you walk through tensions of heaviness, depression, discouragement or doubt that keep you from walking out what God has called you to? If you have (which is everyone of us) YOU NEED TO LISTEN to this episode! We have Jonathan Rivera with us and the table is set to put it all out there. The good, bad and ugly. What does it take to push through all of the messy parts of life, our own emotions and fears, and stay motivated and encouraged to keep pressing to see our God-given dreams to make an impact in this world become a reality. Please don't miss this talk, we really believe it is going to breathe life into your heart and life over your dreams! Come hang out with us for a few! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

In this episode Arden Bevere came by and the conversation inspired us all! He shared the vision behind Sons & Daughters and talked about how God birthed this in him through a season of of learning to remain humble regardless of the position of ministry you find yourself in. We loved our time with Arden and we know this talk is going to bless you! Come hang out with us for a few! - Connect with Arden Bevere on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beverearden/ - Connect with Arden Bevere on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/arden.bevere - Connect with Sons and Daughters on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sonsanddaughterstv/ - Connect with Sons and Daughters (linktree) - https://linktr.ee/sonsanddaughterstv --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

In this episode we had Gus Cabrera come hang out with us to share a little of his story and what God has been challenging him with lately. Gus is the founder of the More Than Words Movement, and is currently on a short term training mission with his wife Jess as they prepare to church plant. Gus opened up with some of his own struggles in leadership and the episode quickly got challenging as we talked about REAL THINGS every leader needs to consider as they are serving in the Kingdom. This episode is going to bless you, encourage you and challenge you all at the same time. I hope you can tune in and come hang out with us for a few! - Connect with Gus Cabrera on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/guscabrera220/ - Connect with Gus Cabrera on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011163876819 - Connect with the More Than Words Movement on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Morethanwordsconference/ - Connect with the More Than Words Movement on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morethanwordsmovement/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

In todays episode we had Pastor Luke Barnett from Dream City Church and it quickly became a special moment. Pastor Luke shared some of his story about walking into a new season of ministry with a God sized Dream that changed his life and has impacted countless lives along the way. You don't want to miss this moment, you will be inspired by the encouragement he gives us! Pastor Luke also updates us with the incredible things happening through the Dream Center and gives a sneak preview into an amazing Adventure him and his family are embarking upon later this year. If you are ready to be inspired to dream bigger and expect more from God in your life, then this episode is for you!  Connect with Luke Barnett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pastorlukebarnett/ Connect with Dream City Church https://dreamcitychurch.us Purchase Luke's latest book  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSOLTOL/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_gMnVEbKDK3SXS Join the Adventure with Pastor Luke!  donate by texting the keyword ADVENTURE to 623-500-6868 Donate to the Dream Center https://my.dreamcitychurch.us/portal/online-giving --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

In this episode we had Eli Bonilla from Abundant Life Church in San Antonia Texas. Eli has a passion for reaching the next generation, and this comes out from the very beginning of our conversation. We hit everything from remaining true to the Gospel and not placing methods of reaching people over the mission of God and His Church. This talk quickly got inspiring as Pastor Eli  shared some of his own perspective of walking this tension, and how being humble enough to evaluate himself led to him making fundamental shifts in his perspective and focus. We covered so much in this talk, you will need to listen back a couple times to absorb it all in. So grab a note-pad and a snack and come hang out with us for a few!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

This episode we had the great honor of having Pastor Brian Steele from the Phoenix Dream Center on with us, and the conversation quickly got inspiring. Pastor Brian is a mentor of Michael's and helped him early on in his ministry shape his heart for mission and discipleship. This conversation produced so much amazing content that will inspire you to get involved somewhere and bring the light of the Gospel to a world that needs it as much as ever. The Dreamcenter founded by the Barnett's has been a world changing ministry inspiring pastors and leaders across the world to find a need in their community and do all they can to fill it. Pastor Brian updates us about the latest of what's going on at the Phoenix Dreamcenter, and shares some of his own story that everyone listening will find encouraging and inspiring. This episode is going to bless you, so grab a snack and come hang out with us for a few! Connect with the Phoenix Dreamcenter: https://www.phxdreamcenter.org Connect with Dream City Church: https://dreamcitychurch.us Connect with Brian Steele on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PHXBrianDSteele --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

We had Noah Herrin stop by to share some of what has been going on with him, as well as talk about what it's been like navigating marriage, social media, leadership, traveling, major life changes all while maintaining his relationship with God. Noah gives us some incredible insight and encouragement on how to set up rhythms and boundaries in your life that will keep you in step with God. This episode is GOLD, and we know it's going to bless you, so grab some snacks and come hang out with us for a few! Connect with Noah on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NoahsBeats Connect with Noah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/noahherrin Connect with Noah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noahherrin/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

We had the great privilege of having Josh Turner from OneHope International on the show to talk about FeedYouth, a ministry determined to equip and resource the next generation with incredible content that is biblical and relevant for today. This conversation quickly got inspiring as Josh not only informed us about FeedYouth but also shared some of his own story and how he has wrestled through difficult seasons of life only to come out stronger on the other end. You do not want to miss this show, so grab a snack or a coffee and come hang out with us for a few! Connect with OneHope International: https://onehope.net Connect with FeedYouth: https://feed.bible Connect with Josh Turner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaturner/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

Keren Emmanuel stopped by for a conversation, and the discussion quickly got real and inspiring. The passion and genuine desire to be connected to God and allow Him to form us in our lives becomes the topic of discussion which produces tons of nuggets and encouraging ideas throughout the talk. This episode will encourage and inspire you to stay plugged in and allow God's transforming power to be the foundation of your life! Grab a coffee or snack and come hang out with us for a few! Connect with Keren Emmanuel http://instagram.com/kerenemmanuel http://facebook.com/keren.emmanuel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

Pastor Terry Parkman stopped by to hang for a few, and in this conversation so much wisdom and insight came out of how to effectively reach this next generation, how to lead with integrity, and ultimately how to last the long-haul in ministry in a world that is constantly shifting. You do not want to miss this episode, you'll probably have to listen to this one a couple times through. Grab your notepad because you're going to need it, and come hang out with us for a few! Connect with Terry Parkman http://instagram.com/terryparkman http://facebook.com/TerryParkman --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

This conversation with Pastor Rob Bailey was life giving in so many ways. Rob celebrates the successes he has seen in the local church as they have learned to adjust to the COVID-19 isolation, as well as encouraging leadership to take these moments and put our focus on equipping the Next Generation for the work of the ministry. Pastor Rob, has a huge heart to see the youth get saved and launched out into their purpose, and it is evident in this conversation. Tons of nuggets in this talk, so grab a note pad and come hang with us for a few! Connect with Rob Bailey https://www.instagram.com/robbailey01/ https://www.facebook.com/rob.christal.bailey.39 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

Pastor Josh Andrew has an amazing heart for the local church, as well as helping people to find their place within community. His heart for community and real, authentic relationships comes out in this conversation and his most urgent advice to Christians today is to find accountability and relationships you can be real in. This conversation was encouraging, life-giving and full of great wisdom and insight from an awesome leader in the church today. So grab your note-pad, A FRIEND and come hang out with us for a few! Connect with Josh Andrew https://www.instagram.com/joshnandrew/ https://www.facebook.com/joshua.andrew.90 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

This conversation with Ben Gomez is life changing to say the least. In our talk we covered pain, suffering, theology and Ben opens up about his own experience of pain from his own life to encourage the audience to remain hopeful through it all. Ben is an Assistant Professor and Co-Campus Pastor at Southeastern University and lives with his amazing family in Lakeland Florida. He has a heart to equip this generation of leaders coming up, and it flows out in every word of this conversation. Grab your note pad, take a seat and come hang out with us for a few! Connect with Ben Gomez https://www.instagram.com/gomezb/ https://www.facebook.com/benjamin.gomez.148 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

This conversation with Jonathan Rivera was deep, fascinating, challenging and so life-giving for all of those who are comfortable being stretched. We talk about the challenges leaders have had in this pandemic, why the local church needed to be forced to self-evaluate and so much more. The greatest take away from this episode, are you passionately in love with Jesus or the methods of the organization you attend? Take a seat, grab a note pad and come hang out with us for a few! Connect with Jonathan Rivera Instagram - http://instagram.com/jonathanarivera Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1005238011 Extra Resource that inspired some of this conversation "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0525653090/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_sRHLEbEE7E8BE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

This was an amazing conversation with Pastor Chad Craig who is an author, pastor, church planter, a husband and father of 3. Pastor Chad has a heart for producing disciples and moving the work of God's Kingdom forward through the local church. This talk will bless you, we touch on spiritual formation, practical living for God, being prepared to adjust our lives for the sake of the Kingdom and so much more. Hope you tune in! Here are some links to connect with Chad Craig Social Media Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/DivineDesignForDiscipleship/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/chadmcraig1 Educational Resources Online Discipleship Courses - https://d3discipleship.teachable.com Books by Chad Divine Design for Discipleship - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1606476432/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_yUlLEbKB9NMJK Building with Balance - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1612158366/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_qVlLEb8B36WEQ Extra Resources from episode The Celebration of Discipline (Richard Foster) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CRKXMB7/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_IBmLEb4RV0STW --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

This episode is in celebration and remembrance of the Passover Festival being celebrated all throughout the world starting today. The Exodus was the moment in the biblical narrative where God reveals Himself as the Rescuer. From liberation from oppression and slavery, offering wisdom and insight into how to form healthy communities and bringing His people forward into their promises of a future time when all of Creation will be restored, all the elements of God saving the world are found within this moment of history. As we prepare our hearts to receive the loving grace and life of Jesus' Resurrection, tune in to see how the Passover sets the foundation for our full understanding of Jesus at the Cross. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

This is a recording of a live discussion during a lecture at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. Pulling from Paul’s letter to the Colossians, we talked about how Paul encouraged and taught this early church to deal with opposition and navigate difficult circumstances while remaining united as the church. A lot of this insight Paul gives can very practically work out for the situation we are finding ourself in dealing with the COVID-19 epidemic. Has this caused the church to self-evaluate? What can we learn from this experience? And how important is it for us to remain united in fellowship with one another during these times? We talk about all this and more in this special episode, tune in to hear more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

Many people struggle feeling or sensing that God is with them during their day to day activities. When trials come, God can feel so distant. Yet, the Bible teaches that because of the work of Jesus at the Cross, His atoning blood makes our lives the sanctuary where His presence rests. In this message, Pastor Michael explores what the Bible teaches about atonement, and how God restored His presence to His people through the blood of Jesus shed at the Cross. Tune in to learn more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

The Samaritans and Israelites had a longstanding history of opposition and conflict that led them to live with prejudices towards one another. It was not socially acceptable for the Jewish people to associate themselves with the Samaritans. So when Jesus meets with an adulterous Samaritan woman who was ceremonially impure, he was breaking through every national, social and religious boundary and tradition you could imagine. Yet Jesus did not come to the world to please Israel, He came to the world to fulfill Israels purpose. In Genesis 12 the covenant promise with Abraham revealed that Israel would be a blessing to the people of the world. Jesus words to the Samaritan woman at the well cut to the core of not only her personal life, but also Gods purpose for her future. Ultimately He reveals to her and to all those who would learn of this moment, that the heartbeat of the God of Israel is to be with His people, to dwell amongst His creation. This means that even in your own brokenness and messy past, Jesus wants to meet with you just like the Samaritan woman, and He extends his arms out in love offering living water that will never leave you thirsty again. Are you willing to let God's light shine on your whole story and lead you into His purpose and plan for your life? Tune in to episode 1 of Immanuel to learn more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

How important is character in the life of a Christian? So important that from the moment of conversion to the moment of us entering into the fullness of God’s presence after death the Holy Spirit has our character formation deeply embedded within everything He is doing in our lives. We have many seasons and transitions we all face in life, but no matter where we are or what we are doing, our character development is part of the journey. Tune in if you want to learn more about what the Bible teaches about our character and how we can apply this to our own lives! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

Proverbs 8 gives us a sneak peak into the act of creation, and how Wisdom played a crucial part in every stage that was laid out in Genesis 1-2. Wisdom is also a major theme that runs throughout the plot-line of the Bible. Paul encourages and prays for the church to grow in wisdom. So why is wisdom so important? How does this apply to you in your own personal life? Episode 3 of “Essentials” dives into this subject and will help you see the bigger picture Wisdom plays in God’s Creative Purposes in and through your own life. Tune in to hear more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

Often times when we think of our relationship with God, we become very focused on our own circumstances and future. But thats not necessarily the way God looks at your relationship with Him. Although He is a loving Father and an ever present in your greatest time of need, He has placed deeper spiritual purpose and empowerment that is community focused, rather than just personally focused. In Episode 2 of Essentials, we unpack what the Bible says about community, and how Gospel Driven community is actually the fruit of the Holy Spirit outpouring in Acts 2 and the Great Commission that has carried the Gospel to the ends of the Earth ever since. What does God think about community? Tune in to find out all this and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

Christians can often get so busy in their lives that they forget Jesus sent an Advocate to lead and guide them through their life. This Advocate is the Holy Spirit, and without understanding His purpose and perspective as He leads us through life, we can often times misunderstand whats going on in our personal lives, and grow frustrated when we should be thriving. This episode gives you three essential facts you need to know about the Holy Spirit in order to maximize your spiritual growth, and live with better clarity and confidence that God is with you every step of the way. Tune in to learn more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

Paul's letters have become some of the most influential writings in the history of literature. Not only have they shaped the minds of Christians for thousands of years, but they have helped communities of believers learn to live and grow in unity. Paul's purpose behind everything he did was rooted in what he believed about the Gospel and what Jesus accomplished at the Cross. As we wrap up episode 4 of "Who is Paul?" we will unpack how the mission of teaching multi ethnic/culture communities to live as on family by teaching them how to think think through their own beliefs turned into what would become known as Christian Theology. Tune in to learn more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

In episode 3 of "Who is Paul?" we go deeper into the mind of Paul as he navigates his first missionary journey, a confrontation in Jerusalem regarding his fellow laborer Titus being pressured to get circumcised, and the whirlwind of political and social conflict that the Gospel Message is bringing in the communities of the Roman Empire. This episode answers What these pressures look like, and how they influence the way Paul thinks and moves as he sets out to teach the young Christian communities how to think and live as new creations. The Gospel Message stretched beyond religion and into every area of life in the first century. As Christians we can learn from Paul with how he handled this conflict and how Paul discovered that unity and love should be the hallmark of Christian theology. Tune in to hear more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

Many people look at Paul as a radical Jew who was dramatically converted to a different religion that we now call Christianity, but that's not at all the Paul we learn about in the New Testament. Paul's vision of Jesus being the fulfillment of Israels long awaited ancient promises radically enhanced his perspective of the God of Israel, and in turn would radically change the world forever. For the first time ever, a family of people would stretch across land, ethnicity, culture, religious background and gender. There was now no barriers in the family of God, and this reshaped the way Paul believed God was going to establish His Kingdom on Earth. In this 2nd episode of the "Who is Paul?" series, we go deep into the minds of one of the most influential thinkers and writers in history, and with a front row seat will witness how his revelation on the road to Damascus gave him a fresh new understanding of this new phase of God's rescue plan unfolding right before their eyes. Tune in to learn more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

The Apostle Paul is not only one of the most influential minds to have ever lived, he is also one of the most misunderstood. Many people think of Paul as a missionary who traveled around going city to city sharing the Gospel to get people saved, and moving on to the next group of people. But there is so much more dynamic when it comes to what was moving through Paul’s mind. What was pushing him to travel? What was his focus on writing his letters that makes up a large portion of the New Testament. In the “Who is Paul?” Series we’re going to get into the mind of a first century Pharisee driven by zeal for the Torah and the God of Israel. And moving from this perspective, the story of the Apostle Paul will come to life and you may just view him and his letters from a fresh new perspective. Tune in for more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

In light of the summer, and all of the vacations and families spending time with each other, Michael wants to focus on the importance of rest and how that impacts our spiritual growth. God's presence is a place where we were designed to breath, live and move from and not strive to find. We are created to thrive with the power and Spirit of God flowing through us, not constantly be searching and yearning to sense, often times feeling like He is nowhere to be found. Rest is an important factor to our ability to sense the presence of God as well as our ability to live and move by the leadership of God's Spirit. Yet, rest might not be exactly what you think it means in terms of resting spiritually. In this episode Michael highlights three key factors in his own personal life, that has helped him to maintain a sense of God's presence, and live a busy and active life while feeling refreshed and energized along the way. We hope this bonus episode is helpful for you in your own personal journey! Tune in! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

In the final episode of “Jesus” series, we go deeper into how Jesus’ death and resurrection confirmed and enthroned Jesus as the King over all powers, rulers and authorities. Although this is often misunderstood, the New Testament is crystal clear on what this means not only for our future as God’s people, but also how this should effect our present culture. Everyone of us has a role to play, and its when we understand and fully accept that Jesus is indeed King of the Universe, the implications should effect every decision we make, and how we spend our time investing in God's Kingdom. Tune in! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

Christians fundamentally believe in the Cross, but why do so many live as if they don't? A lot of people claim to know God, but why do they seem to struggle sensing His presence in their life? The answer to this question may not be what you think it is. When you fully understand what Jesus accomplished at the Cross, then you will know with greater clarity how that applies to your own life and relationship with God. The Gospel story is found within the whole Bible, not just a few lines that many have learned to repeat. Episode 3 goes deep into the story of the whole Bible to find out exactly what Jesus accomplished at the Cross, and why the world will never be the same. Tune in! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

Most people know that Jesus died on the cross to forgive us of our sins, and when we accept Jesus into our lives we can go to heaven. But that's not all the Bible teaches! Although this is basically true, there is deeper purpose and meaning behind what Jesus accomplished at the Cross, and when you learn to understand exactly all that the Bible teaches about Jesus, your life will forever be changed. Jesus launched a new age, and ushered in His Kingdom, where death, disease and dysfunction cannot exist. In this episode we search the Bible to fully answer the question, why did Jesus come? You may be surprised, and will definitely be encouraged to learn that God has so much more in store for His children, and it all started with Jesus! Tune in to learn more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

Jesus. Who do you think He is? Theres no doubt that many people have different perspectives, opinions and ideas about who this man named Jesus really was, but what do you think? If you're a Christian, you might be surprised to learn that what you believe about Jesus may not be the full picture. Michael takes us on a journey into the mind of a 1st century Israelite to help us better understand what Jesus said, what He taught, and ultimately what He set out to accomplish. Understanding the full picture of Jesus, and who He really was, will help you to understand what His mission for your life looks like, and how to respond to the Bible accordingly. In this first episode, Michael focuses on Old Testament Prophecies, cultural perspective and 1st Century historical background to discover who the Israelites were looking for in Jesus, and what they were expecting Him to accomplish if He really was who He claimed He was. Tune in to learn more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

Everyone has voices in their lives, and they determine the decisions that you make, and the perspective you carry. Our voices in our life influence us so much, they literally define who we are as people. As Christians there are voices that need to be silenced in order for you to walk into your God given destiny in life. In this bonus episode, Michael breaks down how to silence these voices so that "The Voice of Your Destiny" can be heard! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support

In the final episode of the Purpose series, Michael wraps up the topic of living out your kingdom purpose by combining the principles learned in the first three episodes, and drawing out some practical steps to take. It is completely possible to live out your God given purpose as long as you know what Gods purpose is. He has a mission, a kingdom agenda, and when you live completely focused on God's agenda, your own eyes will be wide open to the gifts and talents God has given you, and how He has designed you to use them for His purpose. Tune in to learn more about living out your Kingdom Purpose with clarity and success! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support