Podcast appearances and mentions of Alpha course

Join the Summit Church Family for a TWO-Part Series on EVANGELISM with featured training from Billy Graham Assn and The Alpha Course. We may not ALL be evangelists, but we are all CALLED to DO the WORK of evangelism. You'll be challenged and encouraged by this message. Join us IN-Person or ONLINE for this ENCOURAGING message and bring a friend along with you! You can also find out more about Summit Church by visiting: www.MySummitChurch.com Join us for IN-Person Worship, 10:30am Sundays at 4240 N Perry Park Road, Sedalia, CO 80135 Or across our many Social Media Streams. #Church #DrWayneHanson #BibleTeaching #SummitChurch #Jesus #Praise&Worship #WayneHanson #Culture #Politics #Celebrity #Humility #Recovery #ARCchurch #Priorities 3 Ways to Give There are 3 ways to give at Summit Church today. You can give by envelope, give online at www.MySummitChurch.com and hit the DONATE button or TEXT your gift to 303-625-9434, follow the prompts on your smartphone (this method is FREE and there is no carrier charge to give by phone)! Mail Your Donation to Summit Church 200 S Wilcox St #243 Castle Rock, CO 80104 https://www.facebook.com/summitchurch... Want to Learn How to Start a Relationship with God? visit: www.29Minutes.org CCLI License - Summit Church CCLI Streaming Plus License #20939176 CCLI Church Copyright License #11543919

Send us a textIn this episode of Midweek Motivation, Jess opens up about her own journey with doubt, sharing how an unmet expectation at age 13 caused her to walk away from faith—and how she found her way back. Whether you're wrestling with questions yourself or walking alongside someone who is, this conversation will bring insight, comfort, and practical tools for engaging your doubts with faith and courage.

Listen to Nicky Gumbel, the pioneer of the Alpha Course, being interviewed by Lorna Dueck. Nicky has written several best-selling books, recently retired as the Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton in the UK and was awarded the CBE (Commander of the British Empire) in the 2024 New Years Honours. In this episode, Nicky discusses his 50-year practice of starting the day with Scripture and his belief that as you read the Bible, the Holy Spirit is speaking to you. He also talks about how Alpha started and how it continues to evolve, and shares an important message for today's church.Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s9-ep12===Learn more about the Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesocietyWhether you're well-versed in Scripture or just starting out on your journey, The Bible Course offers a superb overview of the world's best-selling book.  This eight-session course will help you grow in your understanding of the Bible. Watch the first session of The Bible Course and learn more at biblecourse.ca.===Nicky Gumbel is the pioneer of Alpha, an introduction to the Christian faith running in churches of all denominations in 147 countries. Nicky has written several best-selling books including: Why Jesus?, Questions of Life, and The Jesus Lifestyle. Having initially trained as a barrister, Nicky went on to be Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) – a large central London church – for 17 years. Nicky and his wife, Pippa, now work to support Alpha globally. They are also the authors of a daily Bible reading plan, ‘The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel', which takes you through the whole Bible in 365 days and has over 9 million users. Nicky was awarded a CBE in the 2024 New Years Honours for services to the Church of England.

In this episode, we're joined by Paul Clark, author of The Omega Course, a coming-of-age novel about guilt, redemption, and loss of faith. We learn about the central plot of the book, where 17-year-old Ross kills another driver in a car accident and seeks to find redemption, initially through the real-life “Alpha Course,” which pushes a conservative approach to Christianity. However, at the same time, Ross also takes a fictional “Omega Course” which presents a more critical perspective about the origins of Christianity and the Bible. In the episode, we talk extensively about the research that went into the novel, with special focus on the actual Alpha Course and what makes it so dreadful, as well as the choice to present this topic through fiction. We also discuss the history of monotheism, the authorship of the Bible, evidence for the historical Jesus, and why it all matters. Paul also explains to us whether or not a true atheist can believe in redemption.Order The Omega Course here: https://books2read.com/omega-course Paul's website: https://paulclark42.com/ Follow Nathan on BlueSky: @nathgalexander.bsky.socialNathan's website: https://www.nathangalexander.com/ Beyond Atheism is produced and distributed by Atheists United Studios: https://www.atheistsunited.org/au-studios

Esta semana en Vaticano: Únete al Vaticano en la conmemoración del Día Internacional de Oración contra la Trata de Personas y descubre cómo la iniciativa Alpha Course está llevando el mensaje eterno de Cristo al mundo de hoy.

Join the Vatican in commemorating the International Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking, and, discover how the Alpha Course initiative is bringing Christ's eternal message into today's world.

It is essential to seek help for both the body and the mind. When we face mental or emotional problems, seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. We do not hesitate to go to the doctor when we have a virus, so why should we not approach our inner struggles, such as sadness or depression, in the same way? The programme was recorded, produced, and presented by Gabriel Porras @artofvoicing for gabrielvoice.com and radiantwhispers.com. Text by Gabriel Porras, greatly inspired by a reflection by Emma Scrivener here: https://www.emmascrivener.net/2017/11/the-gospel-good-for-mental-health/ Cover by Ricardo Gil at ricardo@scrav.com Cover Image: “New Year Background Inspiration”, by Shad0wfall at pixabay.com. Used with license. Music and sound effects: ‘Circle of life', by Circle of Life on artlist.io, is used with a license. ‘Bell chimes' by josephmusic on pixabay.com, used with license. If you want to learn more about the Christian faith in a warm and relaxed atmosphere, the Alpha Course is a great introduction where you can ask all your questions and meet new friends locally. Find your local Alpha Course anywhere in the world here: https://alpha.org.uk/try

With Christmas coming up, we thought today would be the perfect time to replay one of our older episodes! Very occasionally one individual can have a disproportionately powerful impact on a collection of people, but very rarely does that person's impact grow in time and reach, and expand beyond anyone's expectations and for millions, be responsible for enhancing their lives. In this episode we explore a slightly different realm: religion. Our guest, the Reverend Nicky Gumbel, talks of his own odyssey from barrister to clergyman, before widening both awareness and access to Christianity to those outside the church via the Alpha Course.  Alpha - a term which we usually employ in a very different context on the podcast - effectively rebranded and modernised Christianity for a new generation in the 1990s, with tens of thousands of courses being run by the end of the decade. The programme has now been translated into 112 different languages, and 30 million people have taken part.  In this interview he explains his own pivot to faith, how he was asked to take charge of the Alpha Course development, and in the subsequent years how its reach was extended globally. He explains how he built it into a global brand, how charismatic leadership can be relevant to all fields, the changing relationship between faith and secularism, the role of religion for prisoner rehabilitation, as well as thoughts on morality, money and giving! ​​The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, IFM Investors, World Gold Council and LSEG. Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn |  Watch on YouTube

"Why is no one else singing?" This question occurred to Fr James Mallon during his first Mass, noticing that the congregation seemed disengaged. It was an encounter that led him to ask, "Where is the joy? How do we help people encounter the living God?" In this episode of Into the Truth, Fr James Mallon, founder of Divine Renovation, discusses how his search for answers led him to focus on evangelisation and parish renewal, including the use of the Alpha Course. This conversation offers insights into how parishes can move beyond ritual formalities to re-engage the faithful, bringing new life to Catholic parishes. Find out more: Catholic Truth Society: https://www.ctsbooks.orgDivine Renovation: https://divinerenovation.org/Divine Renovation UK: https://divinerenovation.org/united-kingdom/The Alpha Course: https://alpha.org.uk/

We've talked about the promise of the future, the promise of "over/under-responding," and the promise of a God who will fill our lives. We're concluding with a promise for unpacking our baggage, moving on from hurt, and discovering a key to fresh beginnings. We all carry wounds that can sometimes sabotage our relationships. Join us to learn how to "unpack" your baggage. First time listening to our podcast? We'd like to get to know you!  Head over to: http://bit.ly/connectcardccc. Connect with us! Do you have any prayer request? DM us.    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capecodchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capecodchurch/  Website: http://capecodchurch.com Connect Card: https://bit.ly/connectcardccc  

Modern dating can be… challenging. But if you're dating, you want to get it right. So what can help? Ancient Scripture actually offers a lot of wisdom for modern issues. It turns out we're all operating under a few myths that make dating even harder than it has to be. Listen to this sermon and learn how to navigate modern dating with fewer regrets. First time listening to our podcast? We'd like to get to know you!  Head over to: http://bit.ly/connectcardccc. Connect with us! Do you have any prayer request? DM us.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capecodchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capecodchurch/  Website: http://capecodchurch.com Connect Card: https://bit.ly/connectcardccc  

"Let's figure it out." There's a better way to navigate conflict—and this weekend we're talking about a single promise you can make to yourself and to each other. This promise will help you cool down your most heated conflicts and untangle your most complicated relationship traps. Jesus didn't say this promise would be easy... but it does work. And it's a promise that every one of us can keep. First time listening to our podcast? We'd like to get to know you!  Head over to: http://bit.ly/connectcardccc. Connect with us! Do you have any prayer request? DM us.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capecodchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capecodchurch/  Website: http://capecodchurch.com Connect Card: https://bit.ly/connectcardccc  

Promises, promises! We're kicking off a new series this weekend, focusing on 4 keys to building fulfilling relationships. Marriage can be challenging, but it's worth it, and these 4 promises will help you create the relationship you're hoping for. Let's begin by exploring the power of a promise—how can a promise make a difference? And what exactly are we promising? P.S. This fall, we're investing in families through the Alpha Marriage Course—it's the perfect complement to this message series. The Marriage Course begins next Sunday, October 27th. See the details below and sign up today!  Marriage Course October 27, 5PM, Sunday Join us for The Marriage Course! This 7-week course is for any couple looking to invest in their relationship. We'll gather on Sunday nights for food, thoughtful presentations, and space for couples to have private, intimate conversations with one another. Each group is led by a trusted couple from our church with insights into different seasons of life. We kick off October 27: register below to get started! (Childcare and scholarships available). https://capecodchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/753/responses/new  First time listening to our podcast? We'd like to get to know you! Head over to: http://bit.ly/connectcardccc. Connect with us! Do you have any prayer request? DM us.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capecodchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capecodchurch/  Website: http://capecodchurch.com Connect Card: https://bit.ly/connectcardccc  

Nicky Gumbel, previously Vicar at HTB and a pioneer of the Alpha Course, shares how Jesus has a great vision for our lives.

Fiona shares her journey of discovering her worth and identity in Christ, growing up in the Northeast of England where faith felt distant, and later encountering God in a profound way. After years of seeking value in the wrong places, including a period of personal struggle, her confidence began to grow through transformative experiences like living in Japan. A pivotal moment came through the Alpha Course, where she first felt God speaking directly to her heart, leading to a deeper relationship with Him. Despite challenges, including a difficult transition to the U.S. and feelings of failure, she now knows she is beloved by God and has found her "wings" through faith. Her story reflects the ongoing process of embracing this identity while helping others recognize their own value and potential.Support the showVisit our website for more information on our ministry.https://theunseenstory.org/

It was a joy for Radio Maria to broadcast from New Dawn at the National Shrine of Our Lady Of Walsingham this year in 2024. In this talk Fr Pat Collins speaks about The Love of God. Fr Pat has been a school teacher, a college lecturer and has published numerous books. A committed ecumenist, he helped to introduce the Alpha Course to Ireland and he is one of the founders of the New Springtime Community in his native Dublin. About New Dawn: In 1897, Pope St Leo XIII prophesied that, “When England returns to Walsingham, Mary will return to England”. New Dawn believes that renewal of the Catholic faith in these lands begins with worship of the Trinity, through devotion to Our Lady of Walsingham. Through the annual New Dawn pilgrimage and local initiatives, the mission is to unite people to share in the beauty of the Catholic faith through prayer and fellowship, growing through formation and accompaniment. We all want to see a new dawn in the Church in our country, through thousands of the faithful journeying to Walsingham. To find out more visit: https://www.newdawn.org.uk/about/our-mission

It was a joy for Radio Maria to broadcast from New Dawn at the National Shrine of Our Lady Of Walsingham this year in 2024. In this broadcast Fr Pat Collins speaks about the importance of resolving conflicts in Christian relationships and the blessings that God unlocks for us when humble ourselves and strive to live in true charity with one another. Fr Pat has been a school teacher, a college lecturer and has published numerous books. A committed ecumenist, he helped to introduce the Alpha Course to Ireland and he is one of the founders of the New Springtime Community in his native Dublin. About New Dawn: In 1897, Pope St Leo XIII prophesied that, “When England returns to Walsingham, Mary will return to England”. New Dawn believes that renewal of the Catholic faith in these lands begins with worship of the Trinity, through devotion to Our Lady of Walsingham. Through the annual New Dawn pilgrimage and local initiatives, the mission is to unite people to share in the beauty of the Catholic faith through prayer and fellowship, growing through formation and accompaniment. We all want to see a new dawn in the Church in our country, through thousands of the faithful journeying to Walsingham. To find out more visit: https://www.newdawn.org.uk/about/our-mission

In this episode, Bobby and Katie take over the "Purposely Catholic" studio.  Bobby usually co-host this show with Khalil Hattar, but due to an emergency, he was not able to join. We discuss a variety of topics including the new Star Wars "Acolyte," the culture, Alpha Course, evangelization, and much more!!! Purposely Catholic  Need a new scapular or rosary?  Get great, premium Catholic must haves with our newest affiliate.  Get 10% off by using this link and code THECATHOLICCOUPLESip with purpose at Guadalupe Roastery where our faith meet flavor! Enjoy this heavenly, premium coffee and save %10 with code, THECATHOLICCOUPLECheck out this awesome new program, The Way of Disciples  with The Catechism Guy, Taylor!! Check out our Amazon storefront and our book recommendationsFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to follow, subscribe, like and share!https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

How would you transform your parish if you had a proven strategy to reignite faith and build a vibrant community? Today, I'm excited to share a piece of that strategy with you—a way to create a sense of belonging before we expect people to believe or behave like us. It's all about fostering a communal approach to faith, where everyone feels included and can directly experience the love and power of God. In this episode, Monica Martinez and Rick Grinstead from Alpha in the Catholic Context join us to discuss how to spark interest and engagement in our faith communities. They emphasize the importance of asking questions and truly listening. Plus, they share practical advice and real-life examples from Alpha, a powerful tool for introducing people to the basic tenets of Christianity. Highlights from this episode: * The Power of Questions: Learn how asking the right questions can open hearts and minds to the gospel message. * Building a Culture of Evangelization: Discover proven methods to transform your parish into a thriving community of faith. * Engaging Youth: Hear firsthand experiences on how to effectively engage young people in meaningful conversations about faith, life, and purpose. For more, go to Alpha in the Catholic Context (https://alphausa.org/catholic-context/) or email Rick (mailto:rickgrinstead@alphausa.org) and Monica (mailto:monicamartinez@alphausa.org) directly. Check out our list of recommended Conversion Moments (https://equip.archomaha.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Options-for-Conversion-Moments-1.pdf)! Register to attend the Alpha Training Lab (https://alphausa.org/event/alpha-training-lab-omaha-nebraska/) on August 3. For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

Seventeen-year-old Ross Collins has three main cares in life: sport, girls and scraping by on just enough revision for his exams. But then, just one day after passing his driving test, he causes an accident in which another driver is killed.The police arrest him for causing death by careless driving.Devastated, distraught and overcome with remorse, he sets off on a desperate search for redemption in religion. He joins the Alpha Course, but there he meets Omega Bee, a theology student whose faith is crumbling. She sabotages his quest by teaching him the truth about the human origins of Christianity and the Bible.But who needs truth when you have killed somebody? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-lucas66/message

Alpha Course（啟發課程）是廣為人知的福音機構，幫助過不少的教會開展福音外展與信徒培養工作，但或許我們對其實際的運作了解有限。到了21世紀的Third Decade，高速變遷的社會環境下Alpha又有什麼新的發展？今天【福音前線】就邀請到Alpha Canada的華語同工Helen與大家分享和介紹，幫助了解現在的Alpha可以如何持續幫助教會、啟發傳福音的文化。 Alpha Canada: https://alphacanada.org/ Helen的聯繫方式：hchi@alphacanada.org 2024年4月聚會報名：https://cccowe.ca/ac2024/

In this Easter special we explore a slightly different realm: religion! Very occasionally one individual can have a disproportionately powerful impact on a collection of people, but very rarely does that person's impact grow in time and reach, and expand beyond anyone's expectations and for millions, be responsible for enhancing their lives. Our guest, the Reverend Nicky Gumbel, talks of his own odyssey from barrister to clergyman, before widening both awareness and access to Christianity to those outside the church via the Alpha Course.  Alpha - a term which we usually employ in a very different context on the podcast - effectively rebranded and modernised Christianity for a new generation in the 1990s, with tens of thousands of courses being run by the end of the decade. The programme has now been translated into 112 different languages, and 30 million people have taken part.  In this interview he explains his own pivot to faith, how he was asked to take charge of the Alpha Course development, and in the subsequent years how its reach was extended globally. He explains how he built it into a global brand, how charismatic leadership can be relevant to all fields, the changing relationship between faith and secularism, the role of religion for prisoner rehabilitation, as well as thoughts on morality, money and giving! ​​The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, Bremont Watches, and IFM Investors. Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube

Our lives are rarely predictable or at all in our control. Sometimes what happens to us or around us can reshape our entire trajectory. Nicky Gumbel is someone whose life was dramatically changed. He thought he was going to be a very fancy lawyer… just like everyone else in his family, but that's not what happened. Nicky became one of the pioneers of the Alpha Course where 30 million people have been introduced to Christian faith around the world. In this conversation, Kate and Nicky discuss: Nicky's reluctant conversion to Christianity How to stay open to the things we didn't expect to happen. How age isn't necessarily the limiter we might assume—perhaps there are opportunities or new ventures that can open up in our later third of life Why the church should be more like a hospital than a museum   Watch clips from this conversation, read the full transcript, and access discussion questions by clicking here or visiting katebowler.com/podcasts. Follow Kate on Instagram, Facebook, or X (formerly known as Twitter)—@katecbowler. Links to social pages and more available at linktr.ee/katecbowler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Jason sits down with the pioneer of the Alpha Course and former Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton in London, Nicky Gumbel. Nicky shares about his journey of transitioning leadership at HTB after nearly two decades in the senior role, emphasizing the importance of healthy succession and not taking changes made by new leaders personally. Their church, HTB, is helping to train pastors in England through a new initiative called the Caleb and Peter streams. Their vision is to see tens of thousands of pastors equipped, coming from less educated and affluent backgrounds, or who have retired from previous careers and are in the later seasons of life. Later in the conversation, Nicky shares a profound vision for the future of the Church: that the bible would be translated and the gospel shared to 99.6% of the world by the 17th of April, 2033. Nicky's joy for evangelism and seeing as many people as possible come to know and follow Jesus is a beautiful gift to the global church. We hope this conversation stirs your imagination for what God can do in your own context as you seek to spread the good news of Jesus with others. Bio | Nicky Gumbel is the former vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) in London. Together with his wife Pippa, they pioneered Alpha, an introduction to the Christian faith run by all the major Christian denominations in 169 countries. Nicky has written several best-selling books including Questions of Life, The Jesus Lifestyle, Searching Issues and A Life Worth Living. He is the author of the free Bible reading app Bible in One Year. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Partners:  Download a free PDF on Improving Your Giving Statements from Generis or get in touch with Jon Wright from their team ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Show Notes: The Leadership Conference is a unique opportunity for leaders to be equipped in their leadership through conversations, world-class content, and the power of the Holy Spirit. Register for LC24 on the 6th-7th May at the Royal Albert Hall in London here. Holy Trinity Brompton Alpha Get Connected! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog & Episode write-up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Mailing List! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share a Canadian Church Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Our guest today is apologist/author/speaker Chris Lawson, founder and director of Spiritual Research Network, a ministry dedicated to proclaiming the gospel and helping Christians grow in discernment regarding multiple new ideologies. Chris has authored several booklets for Lighthouse Trails Research and has collaborated on the newly released "A New Narrative for a New World" with several authors including Mary Danielsen, Carl Teichrib, Kevin Reeves, Warren Smith, and Richard and Linda Nathan. That book and many more excellent, biblical resources can be found here.  He and Mary discuss the Alpha Course, from a booklet they co-authored;  the new book, and his work with Spiritual Research Network. Shameless plug for swag for our listeners/donors! https://www.redpillprints.com/stand-up-for-the-truth - Thanks for YOUR Support!

Steve Gladen, pastor of small groups at Saddleback Church visits London to interview Nicky Gumbel, Vicar, Holy Trinity Brompton, and Pioneer of the Alpha Course.Nicky and his wife Pippa have impacted millions throughout the world with the Alpha course. Steve talks through what goes into an Alpha course and what makes it effective with Nicky. To learn more about small groups, or to share your own small group ministry experience, find Steve Gladen and others at https://smallgroupnetwork.com, our facebook group, or join our community at https://go.smallgroupnetwork.com ★ Support this podcast ★

As a nurse, Emmy ended up working with HIV/AIDS sufferers, going on to start an outreach to drug addicts, alcoholics, prostitutes and the homeless. But her life work became pioneering the Alpha Course in prisons throughout the UK, and now around the world, seeing countless lives radically transformed. What a journey! Enjoy listening... --- Support our Sanitary Pads Appeal at greatlakesoutreach.org/pads ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--- Weekly episode WhatsApp link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greatlakesoutreach.org/whatsapp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Weekly email notification: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greatlakesoutreach.org/inspiredemail⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more from Simon, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠simonguillebaud.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greatlakesoutreach.org⁠⁠

Rolling out the Global Anglican rescue - with Archbishop Justin Badi Arama Nicky Gumbel teams up with the Global South in rebuking Archbishop Justin WelbySlowly, carefully, but quite deliberately, a new locus of leadership is emerging within the global Anglican Communion, a locus that significantly is intentionally focused on Christ and biblical authority and not focused on London, England or the Archbishop of Canterbury. An important meeting of the Primates of the Global South and other leader of the Anglican Community has just wrapped up in Cairo. Significantly and surprisingly the 13 orthodox Primates were joined at their meeting by Nicky Gumbel, the pioneer of the Alpha Course and London's Holy Trinity Brompton's massive UK church planting network. Nicky Gumbel has been a friend of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby since high school. Chair of the Global South Archbishop Justin Badi Arama spells out the plans to reset the Anglican Communion, coming out of the Cairo meeting.Support the show--To make a one off contribution to support The Pastor's Heart's ministry go to this link, or to become a regular Patreon supporter click here.

"Proverbs 20:5 says 'In the heart of every human being is a deep well, and the wise person draws it out.'" How can we create a space where people have the chance to explore faith, ask questions, and share their story?Ben and Aaron are joined by Nicky Gumbel, former Anglican priest and founder of Alpha, a multi-week course that creates a space where people come to discuss life's big questions.-------------------------------------------------Join the Steiger Online Intensive Training!October 20th - October 21stClick HERE to register now!Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Instagram.Join the Provoke & Inspire Community!Click below to follow Ben, Aaron, Luke, or David on Instagram!Ben PierceAaron PierceLuke GreenwoodDavid Pierce

Our first three-time guest is back on the mics with us - Pastor Jarrod Williams! We kick off the episode with the classic game - 2 truths and a lie - with some pretty hilarious results. Then we dig into some more serious topics including Alpha Course, Jarrod's recent pastoral sabbatical, counseling, and finish up the episode with some discussion on lies that we all tell ourselves. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/corefourlife/support

With the Alpha Course starting at the NW Vineyard soon, Founding Pastor Jay Pathak reminds us the purpose of sharing Jesus with those around us and how living this way creates a dynamic faith within our lives. 

It's been an honor serving Real Life Church for the past 20 years. Join me and my lifelong friend Michael Hinton as we reflect on two decades of ministry at Real Life Church. Michael and I share our journey, discussing the highs, the lows, and the faithfulness of God throughout it all. Michael and I also explore the wisdom we've gathered from mentors and how it has shaped our ministry work. We discuss the importance of asking questions, taking risks, and being wise stewards. We share insights on navigating the risks and wisdom involved in making major decisions. We also discuss how balancing roles as a pastor, husband, and father have taught us the importance of prioritizing quality time at home. This episode is packed with valuable lessons we've learned along the way, from leadership challenges to the power of prayer. So, join us as we reminisce, reflect, and share wisdom from 20 years of ministry at Real Life Church.Special thanks to our sponsor for the month and one of our favorite ministry tools at Real Life Church, Subsplash: The first engagement platform for churches.

91 | Nicky Gumbel on His Father's Experience Escaping Nazi Germany, Pioneering the Alpha Course,  Championing Gospel Unity in the Church, and How to Accomplish Global Evangelism

The Gospel is the power of God that brings salvation for all that believe, and it is unchanging. Nicky Gumbel, developer of the Alpha Course, and English Anglican priest in the Church of England, joins Pastors Banning Liebscher and Andrew Gard to discuss practical keys to successful evangelization in culture, and longevity in church leadership. For more resources from Nicky Gumbel, check out bibleinoneyear.org and alphausa.org Learn more and apply now for the Jesus Culture School of Leadership at leadership.jesuscultureschool.com Want early access to Pastors Conference 2024 tickets? Visit jesusculture.com/events/pc24

When ordinary people say, "Yes," to Jesus, extraordinary things happen. In this episode Bill and Rosie Pezzutti share how they were activated by giving their lives to Christ and how simply praying for others has activated the power of God to impact individuals, churches, cities and nations. Bill and Rosie, as activated believers in Jesus, use this one question to open people's hearts for the kingdom of God simply through prayer: "What one thing can I pray for you personally today?" Here are links to the organizations and materials the Pezzutti's mentioned in today's podcast. Campus Crusade for Christ is now known in the US as CRU https://www.cru.org/ Bill mentioned using the Alpha Course for discipling new believers https://alpha.org/ and Rick Warren's materials https://cf.pastors.com/class-spb The Go Movement https://gomvmt.us/ GACX, The Global Alliance for Church Multiplication https://gacx.io/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gainingstrength/message

Nicky and Pippa Gumbel are among the most influential leaders of the church today, on a global scale. They have a unique vantage point on the state of the world, and the challenges facing our generation as believers. At the same time, they are humble and unassuming, so approachable and genuinely kind, that they would love to share a cup of tea with you if they met you. This rare balance is deeply attractive, and the fruit of a lifetime of dependence on the Holy Spirit. Stephanie and her husband Jonah have the deepest respect for them, and find themselves blessed to get to learn from them. When they lived in the UK with their pre-teen kids, they attended the church where the Gumbels were pastoring, Holy Trinity Brompton in South Kensington, London. One of the fastest growing churches in the UK, HTB is a multi-site church that the Gumbels only recently retired from. Stephanie welcomes them on the show today, and she is ready with a lot of questions! They talk about the state of the universal church of Christ today in the world, from their perspective –  including a word of encouragement for the new generation and the red flags they are noticing in the culture. They share where they think the power of influence is shifting, and how we can depend on Christ to guide us in the challenges ahead. Their passion for defining the line between Scripture and culture leads to some great advice on what it looks like for our generation. Nicky shares one thing he regrets, and Pippa shares about the power of revival and trusting God's sovereignty through life. Having been married 45 years, Pippa and Nicky share wisdom and insights into the makings of a marriage that holds the distance to the glory of God. Their dependence on the Holy Spirit is palpable, and deeply attractive. They tell us about the Alpha Course, the global phenomenon that invites spiritual seekers to embrace faith through conversations and personal connections. If you do not know the Alpha Course, Stephanie warmly invites you to discover it and to try it out. In this Easter season, it is the perfect time to invite your seeking friends to attend. Join them for a life-changing experience of faith! Pippa and Nicky share with us how they are running their race with perseverance, through the hardships and the good times, and pray for us at the end of our time together. You WANT to receive this prayer for yourself, so make sure to tune in! DISCOVER THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR APP: https://bibleinoneyear.org/en/ The Bible in One Year is a daily Bible reading plan which takes you through the whole Bible in 365 days.  It is ideal for anyone who is looking for an easy and accessible way to read and understand the Bible. Each day includes passages from a Psalm or Proverb, the New Testament and the Old Testament along with a daily commentary from Nicky and Pippa Gumbel, leaders of Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) Church in London and pioneers of Alpha. The Bible in One Year will encourage you to engage more closely with the Bible, to apply its teachings to everyday life and to grow in your relationship with Jesus. You can follow along by reading the text or listening to the audio commentary and you can choose the version that best suits your lifestyle; the Classic version (25 minutes), or a shorter Express or Youth version (both around 15 minutes). Over 4.5 million people from 160 countries have experienced Bible in One Year. Why not join them, find your own rhythm and draw closer to God. Nicky Gumbel is the pioneer of Alpha and Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton in London, which he leads with his wife Pippa. Together, they introduced the Bible in One Year commentary in 2009 as a daily email for their congregation. Since then, it has become a successful app, book, podcast and website with a global following. Join them today as they take you through every chapter and verse of the Bible, sharing their reflections and prayers along the way. Nicky says, “Join us as we read the Bible each day. It's a practice that we have been doing for over 30 years and we hope it will benefit your life as much as it has ours.” DISCOVER THE ALPHA COURSE: https://alpha.org/ Alpha is a series of conversations about things we all question in life: Why do bad things happen to good people? What's the purpose of life? What's next? If you're looking for a judgment-free space to ask hard questions and share your own opinion, there's a place for you. Connection | Connecting with others is what we were made for. All sessions start with a time to connect and build friendships, eliminating awkwardness and creating space for important conversations. Content | Alpha's content explores the big questions we all ask, and guests from any background can unpack the basics of Christian faith. Bring your questions, you'll find you're not alone. Conversation | Those who attend Alpha share that their small group discussions are hands-down the best part of the experience. No questions are off limits and there's nothing you can't say (really). DISCOVER THE MARRIAGE COURSE: https://themarriagecourse.org/try/the-marriage-course/ The Marriage Course is a series of seven sessions, designed to help couples invest in their relationship and build a strong marriage. Nicky and Sila Lee, authors of The Marriage Book, developed The Marriage Course for couples looking for practical support to strengthen their relationship. The course is designed to help couples build strong foundations, learn to communicate more effectively and resolve differences well. Courses are run in various locations, including churches, homes and cafés, all around the globe. Extra resources: CT article: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2022/july-web-only/nicky-gumbel-alpha-course-htb-church-retirement-sermon.html We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Or, of course, you can start at the beginning with episode 1.  Season 1: the gospel of Matthew like you've never experienced it https://www.podcastics.com/episode/3280/link/ Season 2: Experience Jesus through the Psalms https://www.podcastics.com/episode/33755/link/ Season 3: the gospel of Luke, faith in action https://www.podcastics.com/episode/40838/link/ Season 4: Proverbs spiced with wisdom https://www.podcastics.com/episode/68112/link/ Season 5: Identity in the battle | Ephesians https://www.podcastics.com/episode/74762/link/ Season 6: Centering on Christ | The Tabernacle experience https://www.podcastics.com/episode/94182/link/ Season 7: Shades of Red | Against human oppression https://www.podcastics.com/episode/115017/link/ Season 8: God's glory, our delight |  https://www.podcastics.com/episode/126051/link/   Support us!

In this episode, Kevin and Paul interview Dr. Kimber Del Valle. She is a trauma healer and clinical psychologist with her own story of grief and healing to share. This is one of our most powerful episodes yet. We hope it helps you find greater connection and that you'll share it with others. Please check out Dr. Kimber's new book: Still Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing. This is a unique, story-driven book about trauma that we think you'll be powerfully moved by.  Check out her podcast: I Thought I Was Over This In her day job, Dr. Kimber is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice specializing in grief work and trauma healing. She's a recent author of a memoir, Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing about her grief journey of her son dying. It's in the top 100 of pregnancy and childbirth books on Amazon. As one who loves to live outside of boxes, Kimber's especially known for her “growling” activities when leading executive leadership retreats. She shares perspectives on healing mental health challenges and practicing slowing down on her podcast, “I Thought I Was Over This.” Dr. Kimber publishes a spiritual daily reflections journal and invites readers to pause and ponder in her biweekly newsletter. Though a country girl at heart, she's spent the last three decades in the Southern California area where she's cultivated deep friendships, dance moves and yearly communal camping trips where spirituality is discussed and only the children age year after year. Married with two living children, 20 and 15, her favorite activities include being outside, watching sunsets, and laughing. Learn more at drkimber.net.   Free resource: Here is the link to the free resource that you can share: https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/21   We want to hear from you! Please contact Kevin and Paul with questions, comments or topic requests for the podcast: cforconnection@gmail.com. If you have a story of isolation and connection with God or church, we'd love to hear it. Check out our Facebook page! Created for Connection | Facebook This episode is sponsored by WellSpring Process Groups. If you'd like space to journey with a supportive group who will help you process whatever you're facing in life, sign up today for a process group with WellSpring. Paul and his associates facilitate these 12-week, online support groups that are based on biblical principles & the research of Christian psychologist, John Townsend. Use the link below to contact WellSpring today. WellSpring Interest Form WellSpring: Process Groups | Facebook Podcast Music written and produced by Cheyenne Medders: Cheyenne Medders Official This episode was managed and edited by Tom Browning. Mentions & Resources (see above!) For Counseling Needs & Training: - Dr. Shelby's counseling: Renew Christian Counseling (renewmystory.com) - Harding University Professional Counseling Program: https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/education/graduate-programs/mental-health-wellness-programs/clinical-mental-health-counseling# - The Townsend Institute: Townsend Institute - Dr. John Townsend (drtownsend.com) To find community in whatever you're struggling with: - Celebrate Recovery (find a group): Celebrate Recovery Locator Map (crgroups.info) To explore Christian faith or to learn how you or your church can better share faith: - Alpha Course

J.John speaks with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel, pioneers of the Alpha Course and former leader of Holy Trinity Brompton, about their life and journey of faith.

In this episode, Kevin and Paul interview Cristian Parker. Cristin is a coach and advisor whose goal is to bring greater connection to families through a relational health operating system. She shares her own story of finding health with her mom as well as tangible steps people can take to connect more deeply with their families. We hope this episode encourages you no matter where things are with your own family. We want to hear from you! Please contact Kevin and Paul with questions, comments or topic requests for the podcast: cforconnection@gmail.com. If you have a story of isolation and connection with God or church, we'd love to hear it. Check out our Facebook page! Created for Connection | Facebook This episode is sponsored by WellSpring Process Groups. If you'd like space to journey with a supportive group who will help you process whatever you're facing in life, sign up today for a process group with WellSpring. Paul and his associates facilitate these 12-week, online support groups that are based on biblical principles & the research of Christian psychologist, John Townsend. Use the link below to contact WellSpring today. WellSpring Interest Form WellSpring: Process Groups | Facebook Podcast Music written and produced by Cheyenne Medders: Cheyenne Medders Official This episode was managed and edited by Tom Browning. Mentions & Resources Cristin's website: Cristin Parker | Make the most of the time you have as a family Family Blueprint course: https://cristinparker.com/blueprint/ Cristin's book recommendation: The Treasure Tree by John Trent Amazon.com: The Treasure Tree: Helping Kids Understand Their Personality: 9780849958496: Trent, John: Books Four Tendencies Quiz: Quizzes | Gretchen Rubin Love Languages Quiz: The Love Language™ Quiz (5lovelanguages.com) For Counseling Needs & Training: - Dr. Shelby's counseling: Renew Christian Counseling (renewmystory.com) - Harding University Professional Counseling Program: https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/education/graduate-programs/mental-health-wellness-programs/clinical-mental-health-counseling# - The Townsend Institute: Townsend Institute - Dr. John Townsend (drtownsend.com) To find community in whatever you're struggling with: - Celebrate Recovery (find a group): Celebrate Recovery Locator Map (crgroups.info) To explore Christian faith or to learn how you or your church can better share faith: - Alpha Course

Entrepreneurs, no matter where they're from, are frontline ministers in the workplace. As a pastor and the former Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, the largest Anglican church in Britain, Nicky Gumbel believes that it is his task to equip the saints for ministry in the places where they work and live. For the past 3 decades, Nicky Gumbel has pioneered the Alpha course, created as an introduction to the Christian faith primarily for non-churchgoers. The Alpha course has attracted hundreds of young people from around the world who otherwise had no interest in Christianity. It has been run in churches, prisons, government institutions, and workplaces around the world. Nicky joined the global Faith Driven Entrepreneur podcast to talk about uniting the church through the goal of activating believers and making the gospel accessible to all.

In this episode, Kevin and Paul interview Dr. Ly Tran, a counselor, supervisor, owner, and pastor. Ly has experience leading in the counseling field and in churches. He knows the challenges that helpers face and the potential pitfalls of leadership. He also knows what it looks like to stay connected through the darkest moments of life. We hope you enjoy this rich conversation with Ly and check out some of his resources below. We want to hear from you! Please contact Kevin and Paul with questions, comments or topic requests for the podcast: cforconnection@gmail.com. If you have a story of isolation and connection with God or church, we'd love to hear it. Check out our Facebook page! Created for Connection | Facebook This episode is sponsored by WellSpring Process Groups. If you'd like space to journey with a supportive group who will help you process whatever you're facing in life, sign up today for a process group with WellSpring. Paul and his associates facilitate these 12-week, online support groups that are based on biblical principles & the research of Christian psychologist, John Townsend. Use the link below to contact WellSpring today. WellSpring Interest Form WellSpring: Process Groups | Facebook Podcast Music written and produced by Cheyenne Medders: Cheyenne Medders Official   Mentions & Resources Ly's counseling practices include locations in the Dallas and Houston areas. Check out Dr. Ly Tran | Lifeologie Counselor | Forth Worth & Houston, TX (wefixbrains.com) for more information.   Ly's Watershed Initiative resources churches with counseling needs. Check out Watershed here: Watershed Initiative   Ly's podcast: Watershed Moments   Ly's book recommendation: A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows through Loss   For Counseling Needs & Training: - Dr. Shelby's counseling: Renew Christian Counseling (renewmystory.com) - Harding University Professional Counseling Program: https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/education/graduate-programs/mental-health-wellness-programs/clinical-mental-health-counseling# - The Townsend Institute: Townsend Institute - Dr. John Townsend (drtownsend.com) To find community in whatever you're struggling with: - Celebrate Recovery (find a group): Celebrate Recovery Locator Map (crgroups.info) To explore Christian faith or to learn how you or your church can better share faith: - Alpha Course

Adam is so excited to introduce you to his guest today: Pippa Gumbel!You might have heard of Pippa's husband Nicky Gumbel, or something called the Alpha Course which has shared the foundations of the Christian faith with thousands and thousands of people. Nicky & Pippa also recently stepped back from years of leading HTB Church in London.Pippa shares where her wisdom comes from and her advice to anyone wanting to grow in their wisdom, no matter their age. She and Adam also talk about what helped her and Nicky to have longevity and to thrive over a career in ministry and what she and Nicky have learned in 40 years of marriage.Listen to Adam's interview with Nicky Gumbel, here: https://bit.ly/3gj2xGf

In this episode, Kevin and Paul interview Dr. Lance Hawley, Old Testament professor at Harding School of Theology. Dr. Hawley has researched and written on the book of Job. We delve into the topics of grief and wrestling with loss, and what Job has to say to modern readers about God and suffering. The conversation turns toward lament and how followers of Jesus can be connected with the sufferer. Check out the resources below for more info on the book of Job. We want to hear from you! Please contact Kevin and Paul with questions, comments or topic requests for the podcast: cforconnection@gmail.com. If you have a story of isolation and connection with God or church, we'd love to hear it. Check out our Facebook page! Created for Connection | Facebook This episode is sponsored by WellSpring Process Groups. If you'd like space to journey with a supportive group who will help you process whatever you're facing in life, sign up today for a process group with WellSpring. Paul and his associates facilitate these 12-week, online support groups that are based on biblical principles & the research of Christian psychologist, John Townsend. Use the link below to contact WellSpring today. WellSpring Interest Form WellSpring: Process Groups | Facebook   Podcast Music written and produced by Cheyenne Medders: Cheyenne Medders Official   Mentions & Resources Wrestling with Job: Defiant Faith in the Face of Suffering by Bill and Will Kynes Dr. Lance Hawley has a 6-week curriculum on Job that will likely be published in a revised format. To learn more, contact him at lhawley2@harding.edu   For Counseling Needs & Training: - Dr. Shelby's counseling: Renew Christian Counseling (renewmystory.com) - Harding University Professional Counseling Program: https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/education/graduate-programs/mental-health-wellness-programs/clinical-mental-health-counseling# - The Townsend Institute: Townsend Institute - Dr. John Townsend (drtownsend.com) To find community in whatever you're struggling with: - Celebrate Recovery (find a group): Celebrate Recovery Locator Map (crgroups.info) To explore Christian faith or to learn how you or your church can better share faith: - Alpha Course

In this Season 3 kickoff, we interview Beverly Ross, the director for Wise County Christian Counseling, a supervisor, and a therapist from Decatur, Texas. Her son, Josh Ross, was on our season 2 kickoff episode. Beverly shares about grief through the loss of her daughter and her recent experience with cancer. She describes how many of her views on certain spiritual ideas, such as being "blessed", have transformed. Beverly's passion and joy shine through this interview; we know you'll benefit from hearing her story. Get Beverly's book here: Scarred Hope Please contact Kevin and Paul with questions, comments or topic requests for the podcast: cforconnection@gmail.com. If you have a story of isolation and connection with God or church, we'd love to hear it. Check out our Facebook page! Created for Connection | Facebook This episode is sponsored by WellSpring Process Groups. If you'd like space to journey with a supportive group who will help you process whatever you're facing in life, sign up today for a process group with WellSpring. Paul and his associates facilitate these 12-week, online support groups that are based on biblical principles & the research of Christian psychologist, John Townsend. Use the link below to contact WellSpring today. WellSpring Interest Form WellSpring: Process Groups | Facebook   Podcast Music written and produced by Cheyenne Medders: Cheyenne Medders Official   Mentions & Resources Grief Websites: Dougy Center- resources and activities for all ages as well as families and caregivers https://www.dougy.org/grief-support-resources National Alliance for Children's Grief- resource library, can search by age, type of loss https://nacg.org/resource-library/?format=toolkit Sesame Street Resources- videos, articles, printables, activities https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/grief/   Grief podcasts:   Grief Out Loud- from The Dougy Center   The Widowed Parent Podcast- Jenny Lisk   Books on Grief:   Lewis, C.S. (1961). A Grief Observed Pemberton, Glenn (2012). Hurting with God: Learning to Lament with the  Psalms   Sandberg, Sheryl (2017). Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and  Finding Joy. Sittser, Terry (2004). A Grace Disguised: How the soul grows through loss.   Tatelbaum, Judy (1980). The Courage to Grieve: Creative Living, Recovery, and  Growth through Grief.   For Counseling Needs & Training: - Dr. Shelby's counseling: Renew Christian Counseling (renewmystory.com) - Harding University Professional Counseling Program: https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/education/graduate-programs/mental-health-wellness-programs/clinical-mental-health-counseling# - The Townsend Institute: Townsend Institute - Dr. John Townsend (drtownsend.com) To find community in whatever you're struggling with: - Celebrate Recovery (find a group): Celebrate Recovery Locator Map (crgroups.info) To explore Christian faith or to learn how you or your church can better share faith: - Alpha Course

This week, Liz Vander Griend looks at the importance of love, hospitality, and building relationships as a lifestyle, to fulfill the Great Commission. We look at 1 Thessalonians and what Paul shares with this new church about sharing the Gospel. We as a church are running the Alpha Course this fall to help spread the Good News. Alpha is all about sharing God's love through friendship, listening, and laughing! Find out more at http://www.redeem.church

This week, Kurt Rahn looks at the story of 4 lepers in 2 Kings 6 and how it's a story about what we do with the Good News. We look at the responsibility of each of us when we have the Good News in a hopeless world. We'll be running the Alpha Course here at Redeem starting September 21st. You can find out more here https://redeem.church/events/alpha-course

In this bonus episode, Kevin and Paul highlight the three connections that lead to abundant life. They explore Ephesians 4 and the relationships that lead to fullness in Christ. Ultimately, abundance is dependent on connecting to the Source of Life.  Please contact Kevin and Paul with questions, comments or topic requests for the podcast: cforconnection@gmail.com. If you have a story of isolation and connection with God or church, we'd love to hear it. Check out our Facebook page! Created for Connection | Facebook *The war in Ukraine has created significant needs for millions of people. We want to offer this opportunity to support a trustworthy organization where all the funds go directly to aid. Eastern European Missions has been involved in Ukraine and the rest of eastern Europe for decades. Supported leaders from Kyiv have fled the country and are now positioned in Vienna, Austria. They are dispersing funds directly to people in need and ministries meeting the immediate needs of people. All funds donated through https://EEM.org/Ukraineaid goes directly to specific needs either in Ukraine or in the refugee communities. We encourage you to check it out and generously donate as you're able.  EEM has supplied Bibles translated into local languages for decades. They report there being so many requests for Bibles among the Ukrainian refugees that supplies are running out. Check out EEM's website and consider supporting this organizations work supplying Bibles throughout eastern Europe: EEM | Eastern European Mission This episode is sponsored by WellSpring Process Groups. If you'd like space to journey with a supportive group who will help you process whatever you're facing in life, sign up today for a process group with WellSpring. Paul and his associates facilitate these 12-week, online support groups that are based on biblical principles & the research of Christian psychologist, John Townsend. Use the link below to contact WellSpring today. WellSpring Interest Form WellSpring: Process Groups | Facebook   Podcast Music written and produced by Cheyenne Medders: Cheyenne Medders Official   Mentions & Resources Resources -People Fuel, by John Townsend -The Pursuit of God, by A. W. Tozer   For Counseling Needs & Training: - Dr. Shelby's counseling: Renew Christian Counseling (renewmystory.com) - Harding University Professional Counseling Program: https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/education/graduate-programs/mental-health-wellness-programs/clinical-mental-health-counseling# - The Townsend Institute: Townsend Institute - Dr. John Townsend (drtownsend.com) To find community in whatever you're struggling with: - Celebrate Recovery (find a group): Celebrate Recovery Locator Map (crgroups.info) To explore Christian faith or to learn how you or your church can better share faith: - Alpha Course

In this episode, we interview Dr. Trent Langhofer. Trent is a professor, counseling clinical director, and pastor in Colorado Springs, CO. Trent shares his powerful story of drug addiction and being found by God, and how this has shaped his life ever since. We discuss helpful ways to connect with those stuck in addiction and about steps to take when we feel trapped ourselves. Trent describes the two transformational forces of love and pain, as well as steps we can take when stuck in comfort and mediocrity. Check out Trent's book recommendations under Resources below. Please contact Kevin and Paul with questions, comments or topic requests for the podcast: cforconnection@gmail.com. If you have a story of isolation and connection with God or church, we'd love to hear it. Check out our Facebook page! Created for Connection | Facebook *The war in Ukraine has created significant needs for millions of people. We want to offer this opportunity to support a trustworthy organization where all the funds go directly to aid. Eastern European Missions has been involved in Ukraine and the rest of eastern Europe for decades. Supported leaders from Kyiv have fled the country and are now positioned in Vienna, Austria. They are dispersing funds directly to people in need and ministries meeting the immediate needs of people. All funds donated through https://EEM.org/Ukraineaid goes directly to specific needs either in Ukraine or in the refugee communities. We encourage you to check it out and generously donate as you're able.  EEM has supplied Bibles translated into local languages for decades. They report there being so many requests for Bibles among the Ukrainian refugees that supplies are running out. Check out EEM's website and consider supporting this organizations work supplying Bibles throughout eastern Europe: EEM | Eastern European Mission This episode is sponsored by WellSpring Process Groups. If you'd like space to journey with a supportive group who will help you process whatever you're facing in life, sign up today for a process group with WellSpring. Paul and his associates facilitate these 12-week, online support groups that are based on biblical principles & the research of Christian psychologist, John Townsend. Use the link below to contact WellSpring today. WellSpring Interest Form WellSpring: Process Groups | Facebook   Podcast Music written and produced by Cheyenne Medders: Cheyenne Medders Official   Mentions & Resources Resources (You can find all of the following book recommendation from Trent at www.amazon.com) -The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel van der Kolk (how trauma manifests in the body) -Healing Trauma: Attachment, Mind, Body and Brain, by Dan Siegel & Marion Solomon -In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, by Gabor Mate (understanding addiction) -Man's Search for Meaning, by Victor Frankl (classic on finding meaning through suffering) -The Ragamuffin Gospel, by Brennan Manning (God's grace for the beat down and burnt out)   For Counseling Needs & Training: - Dr. Shelby's counseling: Renew Christian Counseling (renewmystory.com) - Harding University Professional Counseling Program: https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/education/graduate-programs/mental-health-wellness-programs/clinical-mental-health-counseling# - The Townsend Institute: Townsend Institute - Dr. John Townsend (drtownsend.com) To find community in whatever you're struggling with: - Celebrate Recovery (find a group): Celebrate Recovery Locator Map (crgroups.info) To explore Christian faith or to learn how you or your church can better share faith: - Alpha Course

In this episode, we interview Jill Shelby, NextGen minister at The Hills Church. Jill shares her story of going to the mission field and returning to the States, and how God has been graciously removing idols from her life along the way. Jill invites us into the process of letting go of our idols to find a better Love. She also describes how our approach to life in God is more about a receptive posture, rather than a new set of practices. When we let God tear down our idols and we open our hands to receive from Him, remarkable things will happen! Check out book recommendations from Jill in our Resources section. Please contact Kevin and Paul with questions, comments or topic requests for the podcast: cforconnection@gmail.com. If you have a story of isolation and connection with God or church, we'd love to hear it. Check out our Facebook page! Created for Connection | Facebook *The war in Ukraine has created significant needs for millions of people. We want to offer this opportunity to support a trustworthy organization where all the funds go directly to aid. Eastern European Missions has been involved in Ukraine and the rest of eastern Europe for decades. Supported leaders from Kyiv have fled the country and are now positioned in Vienna, Austria. They are dispersing funds directly to people in need and ministries meeting the immediate needs of people. All funds donated through https://EEM.org/Ukraineaid goes directly to specific needs either in Ukraine or in the refugee communities. We encourage you to check it out and generously donate as you're able.  EEM has supplied Bibles translated into local languages for decades. They report there being so many requests for Bibles among the Ukrainian refugees that supplies are running out. Check out EEM's website and consider supporting this organizations work supplying Bibles throughout eastern Europe: EEM | Eastern European Mission This episode is sponsored by WellSpring Process Groups. If you'd like space to journey with a supportive group who will help you process whatever you're facing in life, sign up today for a process group with WellSpring. Paul and his associates facilitate these 12-week, online support groups that are based on biblical principles & the research of Christian psychologist, John Townsend. Use the link below to contact WellSpring today. WellSpring Interest Form WellSpring: Process Groups | Facebook   Podcast Music written and produced by Cheyenne Medders: Cheyenne Medders Official   Mentions & Resources Resources (You can find all of the following book recommendation from Jill at www.amazon.com) -The Grace Outpouring by Roy Godwin -The Life Jesus Made Possible by Bill Randall -A Guide for Listening and Inner-Healing Prayer by Rusty Rustenbach -Children, Can You Hear Me? by Brad Jersak -Can You Hear Me? by Brad Jersak -Falling for God: Saying Yes to His Extravagant Proposal by Gary Moon -Discipleship Begins with Beholding by Samuel Whitefield -Marching off the Map: Inspire Students to Navigate a Brand New World by Tim Elmore   For Counseling Needs & Training: - Dr. Shelby's counseling: Renew Christian Counseling (renewmystory.com) - Harding University Professional Counseling Program: https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/education/graduate-programs/mental-health-wellness-programs/clinical-mental-health-counseling# - The Townsend Institute: Townsend Institute - Dr. John Townsend (drtownsend.com) To find community in whatever you're struggling with: - Celebrate Recovery (find a group): Celebrate Recovery Locator Map (crgroups.info) To explore Christian faith or to learn how you or your church can better share faith: - Alpha Course