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In "The Ignition Point Podcast," Jeremiah and Courtenay Bowser share thoughts and messages on the subjects of passion, purpose, missions, worship and the arts. The mission of Ignition Point Ministries is to ignite passion for Jesus Christ and purpose with


    • Nov 1, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 32: Highs and Lows

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 21:55


    If you were to track the trajectory of your life would it look more like a rollercoaster than a steady ascent? If so, you aren't alone! In this episode, Jeremiah and Courtenay examine a 3 chapter period of Elijah's life and talk about how God is always with us... in both the highs and the lows... the good times and the more difficult!

    Episode 31: A Wasted Year

    Play Episode Play 51 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 24:41


    Are you longing to go back to 2019 or wishing to just jump ahead to 2021? Because of the many changes we've all had to make and the incredible inconveniences we've faced recently, it would be easy to label 2020 as a wasted year... but that would be a huge mistake! In this episode, Jeremiah and Courtenay talk about how important it is to not curse the field we are standing in, but to continue to sow seed and cultivate the land in front of us.

    Episode 30: What Do YOU Say?

    Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 21:04


    What guides our responses when we see, hear or read something with which we disagree? In this episode, Jeremiah and Courtenay talk about how critical it is, as believers, to consider both our place in the Kingdom of God and the examples put forward in Scripture as we respond to people we don't agree with during such an unmerciful season.

    Episode 29: The Awkward Middle

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later May 27, 2020 27:29


    This is such a weird time! In this episode, Jeremiah and Courtenay highlight the importance of what occurs during the time in between where we were and where we will be!

    Episode 28: Can't Touch This

    Play Episode Play 22 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 24:20


    How are we going to come through this? The world is not only waiting... but also watching. What are they going to see from us? This lockdown provides us all with either an excuse or an opportunity; an excuse to withdraw and disengage or an opportunity to come through the fire without even smelling like smoke... to be a sign and a wonder to the world! 

    Episode 27: Lockdown

    Play Episode Play 38 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 19:54


    What in the world is going on? It seems like everyone around the globe is asking this question right about now! When the unexpected occurs and everything suddenly changes, how should we respond? In times of trouble, we can be left confused, frustrated and even hopeless... OR we can hold on to the truth that God is in control and has a purpose for us in all of this!

    Episode 26: How Did I End Up Here? - Part 2

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 21:59


    When we encounter obstacles along the way, unforeseen changes of direction or feel like we've hit a dead-end, we can consider giving up! In this second part of their two episode series, Jeremiah and Courtenay talk about the twists and turns they've encountered after moving from the USA to France, and the important truth that though things may not look like we imagined they would when we started, it doesn't mean we've missed it or are lost on the journey.

    Episode 25: How Did I End Up Here? - Part 1

    Play Episode Play 37 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 21:44


    Well, we moved to France! What? In this first part of their two episode series, Jeremiah and Courtenay talk about what started them on their journey of moving from the USA to France, the power of YES, and the importance of, not just taking a first step, but taking the NEXT step!

    Episode 24: Humility

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2018 35:01


    It's only in Christianity that we go down to go up, we bow low to be lifted high, we give up our lives in order to save them. In this episode, Jeremiah and Courtenay talk about the value God places on humility! They also recommend Bob Goff's new book, "Everybody Always." This episode's music: "Come Closer" - Jeremiah Bowser

    Episode 23: The One

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 29:10


    We ask God for the nations... and He gives us people. Sometimes in the hundreds or thousands... but sometimes one at a time! In this episode, Jeremiah and Courtenay talk about the importance God places on reaching the one... and being the One. They also talk about their recent time in Paraty, Brazil and Kingston, New York. This episode's music: "Completely Yours" - Jeremiah Bowser

    Episode 22: Stay the Course

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2018 29:28


    When times get tough, have you ever been tempted to give up? In this episode, Jeremiah and Courtenay talk about three steps that will help you stay the course so you can finish well! They also talk about their recent time in Germany with their friend Mark Shubert. This episode's music: "Survive" and "Don't Go Away" - Jeremiah Bowser

    Episode 21: Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2018 27:57


    Imagine if every word you said to or about someone was prophetic! Wouldn't it often change what you say? In this episode, Jeremiah and Courtenay talk about the power of words and how they affect both the one speaking and the one hearing! They also preview Louie Giglio's newest book "Goliath Must Fall." This episode's music: "For Your Eyes Only" - Jeremiah Bowser

    Episode 20: Empathy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2018 24:58


    Has anyone ever suggested that you, "Put yourself in their shoes?" In this episode, Jeremiah and Courtenay talk about the importance of empathy and its role in our daily lives. This episode's music: "Find Me" - Jeremiah Bowser

    Episode 19: Emmanuel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2017 29:25


    He is the majestic, all-powerful, Creator of all! He is also Emmanuel, the God who is with us and cares about the smallest details of our lives. Jeremiah and Courtenay talk about the beauty in both the God in Heaven and the Jesus on earth. They also tell testimonies from their recent trips to Brazil! This episode's music: "Your Glory" and "Close To Me" - Jeremiah Bowser

    Episode 18: Dreamer - Part 3 - The Letting Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2017 34:01


    You had a dream... You worked tirelessly to bring your dream into a successful reality... but now God is asking you to let it go?! In the final part of the 3-part "Dreamer" series, Jeremiah and Courtenay talk about the importance of understanding the idea of seasons and trusting that God is leading you to the best possible outcome for your dream and your life. They also share some thoughts on the power of positivity in the world today. This episode's music: "For Your Eyes Only" - Jeremiah Bowser

    Episode 17: Dreamer - Part 2 - The Waiting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2017 31:55


    So you know what you want to do with your life... but now you seem stuck in that place between dreaming and seeing it happen in reality. In the second part of the 3-part "Dreamer" series, Jeremiah and Courtenay talk about the importance of "the waiting" period... and how God uses that time for our good. They also tell stories from their recent time in Uganda with Okoa Refuge! www.OkoaRefuge.org This episode's music: "Beautiful Jesus" - Jeremiah Bowser

    Episode 16: Dreamer - Part 1 - The Leap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2017 33:08


    Do you have a dream for your life... something you'd like to accomplish... but don't know where to start? In the first part of the 3-part "Dreamer" series, Jeremiah and Courtenay talk about the importance of not being afraid to take "The Leap" even it seems too big or too small. They also tell stories from their recent time in Europe. This episode's music: "Who You Say You Are" - Jeremiah Bowser

    Episode 15: Warning

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2017 34:30


    If God has a plan for your life... you can be sure Satan does as well! Jeremiah and Courtenay talk about the importance of being aware of the strategy of the enemy to ruin your life. They also tell a great testimony from Zambia and offer every listener a free copy of the instrumental version of Jeremiah's "With Me Always" record! Just go to www.TheIgnitionPoint.org for details! This episode's music: "I Must Praise" - Jeremiah Bowser

    Episode 14: Preparation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2017 32:58


    Jeremiah and Courtenay talk about the importance of being prepared: from the seemingly small daily activities to the great endeavors of life. The also discuss the inspiring quality of music! This episode's music: "Nada Mais Satisfaz" - Jeremiah Bowser

    Episode 13: Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2017 31:37


    Jeremiah and Courtenay Bowser discuss the importance of your passion meeting purpose: being a doer of the Word. They talk about their recent time with Overland Missions and Shores of Grace as well as highlighting Pete Greig's most recent book, "Dirty Glory." This episode's music: "Survive" - Jeremiah Bowser "Find Me" - Jeremiah Bowser

    Episode 12: Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2016 27:56


    Jeremiah and Courtenay Bowser talk about the importance of keeping a proper perspective during this post-election / holiday season. They also give some thoughts on the subject of "devotion" and recommend listening to Sean Feucht's most recent record "The Things We Did At First." This episode's music: "All Back To You" - Jeremiah Bowser

    Episode 11: "Bleh"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2016 22:24


    Jeremiah and Courtenay Bowser talk about the times in life where we feel sad, heavy or just "bleh"... and how to get through them. They report on their recent missions to Brazil and all that is happening with The Beautiful Community! This episode's music: "Find Me" - Jeremiah Bowser

    Episode 10: Talents

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2016 29:15


    Jeremiah and Courtenay Bowser discuss the importance and uniqueness of your talents and how it avoid the pitfall of comparison. They report on their recent mission to Brazil and their time in Asheville, NC and at the Iris Global School of the Arts in Savannah, GA. They also highlight the importance of staying inspired. This episode's music: "Who You Say You Are" - Jeremiah Bowser

    Episode 9: Priority

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2016 35:25


    Jeremiah and Courtenay Bowser discuss the subject of priority and how it applies to our relationship with the Lord. They report on their recent missions to Africa and share amazing testimonies of what is happening in Zambia and Uganda! They also highlight the book "Essentialism" by Greg McKeown. This episode's music: "Never Felt This Way Before" - Jeremiah Bowser "With Me Always" - Jeremiah Bowser

    Episode 8: Forgiveness and Shame

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2016 31:02


    Jeremiah and Courtenay Bowser discuss the subjects of forgiveness and shame and their impact on our lives. They also highlight a short documentary film that features a discussion between Bono and Eugene Peterson on the book of Psalms! This episode's music: "My Heart Is Yours" - Jeremiah Bowser

    Episode 7: Generosity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2016 37:09


    Jeremiah and Courtenay Bowser discuss the subject of generosity with their friend Ciaran Stirling of Overland Missions. They also highlight the work of Overland Missions and tell stories from their recent trip to São Paulo, Brazil! This episode's music: "I Will Not Be Denied" - Jeremiah Bowser "Your Glory" - Jeremiah Bowser

    Episode 6: Fear and Obedience - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2016 36:03


    Courtenay Bowser continues the teaching on fear, obedience and how the two can work together to accomplish God's plan in and through your life. Jeremiah and Courtenay also discuss their recent travels and highlight an organization called "Re-Threaded" led by their friend Kristin Keen in Jacksonville, FL! This episode's music: "Far Better" - Jeremiah Bowser

    Special - Episode 5.5: "My Heart Is Yours"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2016 11:26


    In this episode, Jeremiah Bowser gives a special preview of the live version of his new song, "My Heart Is Yours / Meu Coração É Teu" recorded at Poiema Church in Taubaté, Brazil... and announces that the song will be available for free download March14, 2016!

    Episode 5: Fear and Obedience - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2016 31:49


    Courtenay Bowser discusses fear, obedience and how the two can work together to accomplish God's plan in and through your life. Jeremiah and Courtenay also highlight a ministry called "Shores of Grace" led by their friends Nic and Rachael Billman in Recife, Brazil! This episode's music: "Completely Yours" - Jeremiah Bowser "Close To Me" - Jeremiah Bowser

    Episode 4: Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2016 19:03


    Jeremiah and Courtenay Bowser discuss faith and its role in the decisions we make and the lives we live. They also highlight the release of their friend Christie Purifoy's new book "Roots and Sky - A Journey Home in Four Seasons!" This episode's music: "Faithful" - Jeremiah Bowser, James Duke

    Episode 3: Live Well

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2016 29:10


    Jeremiah and Courtenay Bowser discuss what it means to "Live Well" and offer a tribute to their late friend, Vaughan Jarrold. This episode's music: "Not My Own" - Jeremiah Bowser

    Episode 2: A New Normal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2016 25:57


    Jeremiah and Courtenay Bowser discuss what it means to have a new normal in your life and also share about some of their recent experiences in Brazil! This episode's music: "Meu Coração É Teu" - Jeremiah Bowser "Nothing Can Compare" - Jeremiah Bowser

    Episode 1: Identification

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2016 21:23


    Jeremiah and Courtenay Bowser discuss the importance of being properly identified and introduce everyone to The Ignition Point! This episode's music: "I Must Praise - Jeremiah Bowser "A Lifetime" - Jeremiah Bowser

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