The Kingdom & Its Stories Podcast

Guest: Rocky Malloy | Host Bob Moffitt speaks with Rocky Malloy, founder of National School Chaplains Association, NSCA, about how Chaplains have proven so popular with constituents, parents, administrators and teachers. "They're less likely to have a school shooting. What parent doesn't want that?" says Malloy. "The biggest challenge is lack of information", Malloy says. "This is someone on campus who is the spiritual welfare of these students." Rocky shares not only the constitutionality of school chaplains, but also stories of how the presence of a chaplain has made a difference in results like increased graduation rates, reduced teen pregnancy, and reporting sex trafficking. Listen to the extended YouTube interview. National School Chaplains AssociationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Jeff and Stephanie Bys, Founders, Mercy Ministries | Host: Julian Gibb Why ministry to children? Stephanie descibes how her childhood led her to say, "we have to work with kids". Learn about the "street boys", 7-9 year old living on the street. Learn how Jeff and Stephanie' dependence on God has grown, as they have ministered. mercyministries.ngo https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnlikeliestMissionariesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Jeff and Stephanie Bys, Founders of Mercy Ministries, | Host: Julian Gibb Jeff & Stephanie describe how they met, what marriage is..."2 sinnerstogether under God's Headship", what service to the Chuch means..."we are all called to serve the Church", and their call to Kenya,.. The Lord Directed our steps. mercyministries.ngo https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnlikeliestMissionariesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Jeff & Stephanie Bys, Founders of Mercy Ministries | Host: Julian Gibb The Bys' Family were a family of 12 in North Texas, who left everything in America and moved along with 7 of their children to Bungoma, Kenya. They now are ministering to 300 children, and others, in the Bungoma area. mercyministries.ngoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Jocelynn Rodrigues | Host Bob Moffitt. Jocelynn shares her story of how God has redeemed and restored her from living identified as a transgender. Now she is a light in a very dark world - where confusion about gender is common and many have not yet encountered God's love. Jocelynn speaks about sharing with parents whose children are identifying with the LGBTQ life, who, after hearing her story, find hope. Jocelynn says, "It's Jesus who can help people's hearts. And parents have more capacity to speak life into the child." Jocelynn also has experienced an abortion, and shares openly with others in the church about God's restoration and mercy; in one case, a woman in her 80's who had never told anyone about her abortion which happened decades earlier, after hearing Jocelynn's story, found much solace and forgiveness from God. Jocelynn says, "When Pastors aren't talking about it...", it can be perceived as an unforgivable sin. "It's not something that the church can avoid." Redeeming Conversations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Marie Blanchard, Director of Evangelical Christian Academy-Spain | Host: Julian Gibb Why do we need a school for missionary kids? What challenges do they face? Why would I go to serve in a school for missionary kids? Marie answers all of these questions. ecaspain.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Moses Masitha, of Global Christian Relief | Host: Julian Gibb How many persecuted Christians are in the world? What can I do? Moses says, "Don't let the magnitude of the problem cripple your heart, deter you from taking steps." Learn what steps you can take. globalchristianrelief.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Jojo Ruba | Bob Moffitt interviews Jojo Ruba who encourages conversations with those with same-sex attractions and LGBT identity, based on his own healing experience with the Word of God, Jesus and people who walked with him. Jojo says, "Our culture has been teaching us that gender feelings define your identity. A counselor told me, 'Your sexual feelings are things that you have, they are not things that you are, unless you choose to make your feelings your identity'. Who defines me is my Savior, not my sexuality." Jojo says, "As Christians, we need engage in the conversation. When we don't talk about how good the Biblical view of sexuality is with friends and family, then (LGBT activists) fill that vacuum." Jojo is writing a book that will be completed by the end of the year: "Five Key Assumptions Christians Need to Overcome When it Comes to the LGBTQ Conversation" www.redeemingconversations.caSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Clint Leavitt and Bikonzi Moise | Bob Moffitt interviews Clint Leavitt, Pastor of Midtown Presbyterian Church and Bikonzi Moise from the DR Congo. Bikonzi mentions the pain and suffering, as well as the miracle that caused his family to flee a refugee camp for America, "At the time we didn't really trust a lot because the very people that we trusted the most were the people who turned against us." Bikonzi tells of being adopted by a family here in the US, "That's how we saw Jesus when we came here. They're just as close to me as any of my siblings." Bikonzi's story, written by his close friend Clint Leavitt, is in the book "Cockroaches, God, Death, and Mango's"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Doug Sharpe | Host Bob Moffitt interviews Doug Sharpe of National Leadership Briefing; Doug said that he was saved for a reason. Doug says that when he started getting involved with Biblical action in government, in his case, Canada, that he had never voted before, but he was supposed to encourage other people to vote. Doug now is involved in praying over the work of the equivalent of the Governor (Premiere) of the province. He meets one on one with leaders, and describes “miracle moments, grace and protection”. Doug says, “It’s so clear… not only can I see it in the rear view, but also in present life; I know God is with me.” National Leadership Briefing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Natasha Greer | Host Bob Moffitt interviews Natasha Greer who tells firsthand about her experience in God changing her from the inside out. And now Natasha educates people about walking in the truth. She shares a story of a little boy who was mocked because of his weight, and through education/teaching, the freedom he experienced in hanging onto what the Word of God says, rather than what was being said about his life. Even in our brokenness, God loves us. Encounter247See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Miss Anita Soto and Mr. Jeff Bisgrove | Host: Julian Gibb interviews Anita Soto and Jeff Bisgrove. Miss Anita and Mr. Jeff tell the most important thing is offering yourself back to God and reach out to others. Spend time with someone. mybellaestrella.org Miss Anita Soto https://azneighborhoodtransformation.com Mr. Jeff Bisgrove See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Miss Anita Soto and Jeff Bisgrove | Host: Julian Gibb interviews Miss Anita Soto of My Bella Estrella. Miss Anita tells how she/we are Blessed to be a Blessing. She describes how she ministers to her community in Guadalupe, Arizona by ministering to children. mybellaestrella.org Miss Anita Soto https://azneighborhoodtransformation.com Mr. Jeff BisgroveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Pastor Walt Rattray | Host Bob Moffitt interviews Pastor Walt Rattray of Church on the Street.  Pastor Walt says, "The Holy Spirit cleanses you, and you fight the good fight of faith." He shares how they bus 40-50 homeless people to a soup kitchen ten times a week, to feed them, and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. He also helps meet their needs for housing, clothing, and praying for them, helping get them off the street. Pastor Walt shares a testimony of one man who was in prison 15 years; he came to Jesus by reading a Bible that was passed to him through the door. Today he's preaching at the soup kitchen. "I saw love there in people that I'd never seen before. That's what I needed, and that's what I'm preaching today."   Church on the StreetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: John Wood, Co-Founder of Glory Honor Africa | Host: Julian Gibb Julian Gibb interviews John Wood. John describes how Glory Honor Africa works in 3 areas. Building Churches in the community which transform lives, families, and communities. Providing bibles for pastors; most do not have a bible. Breaking the cycle of generational poverty through a sewing ministry for single moms. GloryHonor.AfricaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Kevin Augustyn, Vice President of Development, The Acton Institute for Religion and Liberty | Host: Julian Gibb interviews Kevin Augustyn Kevin explains why Religion and Liberty belong together. The Founding Fathers believed that virtue was essential to public life and that it was necessary for self-government. They believed that a corrupt and selfish people would not be able to successfully operate a republic. acton.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Michael and Natalia Nelson | Host Bob Moffitt speaks with Michael and Natalia Nelson who serve people in the marketplace of insurance; "Most of the people we talk to won't walk into a church." Instead, Michael and Natalia see their work as "a great opportunity to open doors spiritually." Natalia says, "People want to hear about a radical sacrifice for them." "We ask if we can pray for them." Michael and Natalia share moments of edifying and godly conversations that stir clients' hearts and their own hearts. Connect Insurance GroupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Wale Adefarasin | Host Bob Moffitt interviews Pastor Wale Adefarasin from Nigeria, who shares many stories about how his church, in a relatively affluent neighborhood, chose to go into another neighborhood with 5 teams to meet the needs of the people, so that they could experience the love of Jesus. In one example, a local high school had just 2 toilets for 2,000 people and 10 staff, and the church built a block of toilets and replaced roofs. As they started meeting medical needs, "We got bills way beyond what we could afford. We go in with 5 loaves and 2 fish and see what we can do", Pastor Adefarasin explains. God took care of that. This local church has been doing this for 15 years now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Tim Zeisel | Host: Julian Gibb Interviews Tim Zeisel How would you respond to a tragic accident which leaves you broken physically? Tim describes the process he went through, and the hope he has. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: John Wood, of Glory Honor Africa | Host: Julian Gibb John describes the how the Joy of the Lord despite losing everything is changing the lives of 1 million refugees in camps around Goma Democratic Republic of Congo. gloryhonor.africaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Elizabeth Drewett | Host Bob Moffitt interviews Elizabeth Drewett, Director of Classical Worship at Camelback Bible Church. Drewett explains, "Serve with your heart; share what God has done", as she invites many in the arts community into a wonderful acoustical environment for choral and pipe organ in Paradise Valley, AZ. "It takes action. Take what you have now and serve." Drewett also elucidates the joy of choral music through singing hymns that were sung hundreds of years ago by the saints. Camelback Bible Church musicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: David Hoefer | Host Bob Moffitt interviews David Hoefer, an entrepreneur who is stewarding the capital of others to purchase recovery homes and personal homes. Hoefer says, "I pray and worship with my guitar... wait on the Lord, watch Him, then move", and God is connecting him with people and business opportunities. Hoefer says, "This isn't my doing... I can't take credit for any of it. It's directly from the Lord." Hoefer shares stories of being the hands and feet of Jesus as he stands on integrity in difficult business situations. "This is the ground that I need to stand on" Hoefer summarizes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Pastor Singh | Host: Julian Gibb Julian Gibb interviews Pastor Singh of India Part 2. Pastor Singh tells how God provided a wife; her grandmother prayed for 40 years for her to have a man who was a radical follower of Jesus. Training 30 students now 30,000 missionaries to reach Asia. Like Jesus, providing clean water, and living water.  https://www.atriskradio.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Pastor Singh of India | Host: Julian Gibb interviews Pastor Singh Part 1 Listen to the amazing story of how God saved, healed, and led a 16 year old boy to walk the length and breadth of India. Today there are 70,000 house churches in India, with 15 - 20 people each, as God has used Pastor Singh' obedience. https://www.atriskradio.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Tim Zeisel | Host: Julian Gibb interviews Tim Zeisel. He describes growing up as a 3rd culture kid. Entering the Navy, then the Army Special Forces as a Green Beret. He faithfully served Christ as a light to he fellow soldiers. His family verse is 2 Corinthians 4:17-18. We are to suffer well-as Christ Himself suffered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Tom Gussie and Irene | Bob Moffitt interviews Tom Gussie and Irene who walk along survivors of sex trafficking, who experience miraculous healing by Jesus. Irene walked through this background herself, had been redeemed by Jesus, and shares many stories of helping those who want to get free. "God has a redemption story in mind." Irene shares about the seed that has been planted in many lives through the Dream Center in Phoenix, AZ. Irene shares with survivors, "God knows the desires of your heart, and God sees you." Phoenix Dream CenterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Stephanie Midthun | Host Bob Moffitt interviews Stephanie Midthun of Courage Worldwide, who provides safe houses for women and girls who have been affected by human trafficking. Stephanie shares many stories of girls who learn to hope, trust and begin to dream about the future because of the love they experience in the safe houses. Stephanie shares about one young lady who went on to be an entrepreneur and won a latte art contest, and later married. Girls in Courage House attended her Christian wedding, and Stephanie shares what one girl said to her, "Oh my gosh, could this happen for me?" Courage WorldwideSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Andy Carr | Host Bob Moffitt interviews Andy Carr, Vice President of Development and Marketing for Feed My Starving Children, providing meals across the world.  "6,200 children will starve today from starvation. With nearly 8 billion people on this planet, there is enough for everybody. It's a matter of distribution, not a matter of supply."  Andy shares stories of over a million volunteers helping and praying. "We know these places, we have worked with these partners that have local people on the ground, and know that house needs food, that school needs food, that village needs food.... They know who the bad guys are, and know how to get around the government red tape... We go direct to the need." Andy continues, "99.8% of meals have reached their destination." Feed My Starving ChildrenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Matt and Mark Geppert | Host Bob Moffitt interviews Matt Geppert and his father Mark Geppert who once had a thriving pizza business, and heard from God, "I'm calling you to preach the gospel to the nations". Mark shares that story, along with several others with his son Matt as they have experienced God doing things that were seemingly impossible. Mark brought his son along to let him be involved in all kinds of different ways including prayer, smuggling, healing, and sowing the Word. South East Asia Prayer CenterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Emma Quisenberry, Co-founder of the GEM Foundation | Host: Julian Gibb Julian Gibb interviews Emma Quisenberry. Emma describes her adventure with Christ; beginning with a call at 6 years old to be a missionary caring for orphans; today, almost 12 years, in Uganda, loving, and caring for orphans with special needs. "With every step taken, He reveals the next step". https://www.thegemfoundation.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Bob Moffitt, President of Harvest | Host: Julian Gibb interviews Bob Moffitt about his attendance at the 4th Lausanne Conference.  Bob, describes how the conference has moved from the primacy of evangelism to evangelism is the first step in the long process of becoming a disciple of Jesus. Discipleships is learning the commands of the Gospel and obeying them. Bob gives a helpful step to start the process of obedience.  https://www.harvestfoundation.org info@harvestfoundation.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Susan Miller | Host: Julian Gibb interviews Susan Miller of Just Moved Ministries. Susan Miller, Just Moved Ministries continues her discussion of the effect a move can have on a marriage, and family. Have a planned connection time with your spouse. Seek to build bridges, to break down walls. Build a Oneness with your spouse. Email: reachus@justmoved.org https://www.justmoved.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Susan Miller | Host: Julian Gibb interviews Susan Miller of Just Moved  Ministries. Susan discusses how Just Moved Ministries helps women, and their husbands, journey through the moving process. Let go of the past --Learn to trust God--How to start over with Hope--Move Forward with Faith. If you have a purpose, passion, and plan; God will make a way! https://www.justmoved.org Email: reachus@justmoved.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Jim Lake | Host: Julian Gibb Julian interviews Jim Lake, a modern day Barnabas. Jim shares how he lives his everyday life; Loving God and loving his neighbors. He encourages us to do the same, and gives practical tips how to do it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Bob Moffitt, President of Harvest. Host: Julian Gibb, Executive Director of Harvest. Define the Church as a Window in this podcast. They describe that the Church is the people of God, not an institution. How are we perceived by the world? Does our walk match our talk? People are watching. Serving others is part of being the Church. "If you see a need and can meet it, stop what you are doing, and meet the need". www.harvestfoundation.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Mary Malouf | Host Bob Moffitt interviews Mary Malouf, volunteer with Young Life, who shares two observations about her and her husband Bob's time in YoungLife: they don't take themselves too seriously, yet they do take Jesus seriously.  "Jesus came to build relationship", Mary says, as she relates many beautiful stories. "You pour your life out and love them to death", Mary says. Young LifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guest: Tim Gendreau | Pastor Julian Gibb interviews Tim Gendreau. Tim says, "We're making an impact... and we do it out of the love for these guys". Tim tells stories about guys that were on the side of the road, who needed help, and how he helps them. "There's a great satisfaction in seeing these guys grow... to see them come alive in Jesus. That's what helps them down the road to permanent sobriety."  info@titushouse.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Tim Gendreau | Julian Gibb interviews Tim Gendreau of Titus House.  What happens when a retired business owner catches a vision from the Holy Spirit to provide homes for the homeless, using his retirement to build deep relationships with these men?  info@titushouse.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guest: Logan Edgell | Host Bob Moffitt interviews Logan Edgell, 19, who returned from a week in the Ukraine, loving younger kids in the midst of the war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guest: Charlene Leach | Host Bob Moffitt speaks with Charlene Leach who started visiting her grandson in prison to encourage and build him up in the Lord, and now works with Prison Fellowship as a 'grandmother' of sorts with inmates; one inmate asked, "Excuse me, could I call you Mamaw?"  She tells several stories of God working through her among incarcerated people. Prison FellowshipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guest: Madan Shah | Host: Julian Gibb interviews Madan Shah of Nepal. Madan describes how he works with 34 churches in western Nepal to show genuine love and service to their local communities. Learn how the church leaders  do this through Disciplines of Love, seeing a need, praying, and starting to meet the need with local resources. This is Samaritan Strategy. https://www.harvestfoundation.org  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Being Present with People Guest: Eric Bryan | Host: Julian Gibb interviews Eric Bryan. Are you a good listener? Learn how to be present with people, as Eric describes his ministry to military families, in Stuttgart Germany, his current deployment, as an Army Chaplain. His army chapel ministers to incoming families by just being themselves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guest: Chuck McCracken | Host Bob Moffitt interviews Chuck McCracken of Rodders for Christ.  Chuck says that when he asks questions of Rodders, those who love to collect cars, "You'd better be willing to listen to 2 hours."  Chuck says that he asks enough questions to get them interested in talking about their spirit, then plants seeds. Chuck says, "Our job is to be faithful with what God has given us." Rodders for ChristSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Bob Moffitt | Julian Gibb interviews Bob Moffitt. Bob describes that discipleship is being like Jesus, living out the knowledge of Jesus Christ in our daily lives. Bob describes what a micro-group is and how it helps make disciples. https://www.harvestfoundation.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.