Podcast appearances and mentions of andy williamson

Send us a textJohn is joined by his friend Andy Williamson, who takes us on a trip into the history of Brown's Hotel in London. A fascinating group of characters dined and slept in this storied hotel. 

Get ready to uncover the real stories behind starting a recruitment agency with our insightful guests, Jade Tomlinson from Avani Group and Andy Williamson from Ava James Recruitment. These two trailblazers share their unique journeys from the confines of traditional agency work to the exhilarating, albeit challenging, world of entrepreneurship. Jade opens up about transforming from a lone operator into a networking powerhouse, while Andy reflects on how his background in multiple agencies in Perth eased his transition to business ownership. Together, we explore the 'oh, sh*t' moments of launching a business and the critical mindset shifts needed for success.Securing that first job placement is a monumental milestone for any new recruitment agency, a topic we dissect with candor. Listen as our guests recount the stress of launching without a polished online presence and the immense relief that comes with making the first successful deal. We highlight the vital role of credibility, branding, and following structured processes in achieving candidate satisfaction and long-term triumphs. Our discussion emphasizes the unexpected reliance on external motivation and the undeniable importance of a supportive network during those early, uncertain stages.Taking client relationships to new heights, we explore how personal branding and genuine interactions create meaningful connections. From attending cultural events with candidates to receiving heartfelt client gestures, our guests share stories that illustrate the power of authenticity. We also look into evolving recruitment strategies that prioritize business outcomes over traditional qualifications, underscoring the necessity of understanding a company's long-term goals for cultural fit and growth. Wrapping up, we celebrate the podcast's growth and its unique position in the recruitment landscape, offering a fresh perspective on the industry.· Our Website is: xrecruiter.io

Get ready to uncover the real stories behind starting a recruitment agency with our insightful guests, Jade Tomlinson from Avani Group and Andy Williamson from Ava James Recruitment. These two trailblazers share their unique journeys from the confines of traditional agency work to the exhilarating, albeit challenging, world of entrepreneurship. Jade opens up about transforming from a lone operator into a networking powerhouse, while Andy reflects on how his background in multiple agencies in Perth eased his transition to business ownership. Together, we explore the 'oh, sh*t' moments of launching a business and the critical mindset shifts needed for success.Securing that first job placement is a monumental milestone for any new recruitment agency, a topic we dissect with candor. Listen as our guests recount the stress of launching without a polished online presence and the immense relief that comes with making the first successful deal. We highlight the vital role of credibility, branding, and following structured processes in achieving candidate satisfaction and long-term triumphs. Our discussion emphasizes the unexpected reliance on external motivation and the undeniable importance of a supportive network during those early, uncertain stages.Taking client relationships to new heights, we explore how personal branding and genuine interactions create meaningful connections. From attending cultural events with candidates to receiving heartfelt client gestures, our guests share stories that illustrate the power of authenticity. We also look into evolving recruitment strategies that prioritize business outcomes over traditional qualifications, underscoring the necessity of understanding a company's long-term goals for cultural fit and growth. Wrapping up, we celebrate the podcast's growth and its unique position in the recruitment landscape, offering a fresh perspective on the industry.· Our Website is: xrecruiter.io

The past few weeks have been very, good, hard, motivating, hurtful, joyful and inspiring. In other words, “Normal... with a bit of an edge". Matthew 6:24 - 7:14 NLT - “…God cares more about you…” “NOW” matters! Jesus said, “Why are you worrying about what you wear or what you are going to eat? God clothes the lillies of the field and He cares more about you…”, but we worry anyway.  This is about seeing what is around you in this exact moment. The more we spend time with God now, the more we are secure and at peace with God taking care of us now... and in the future. When we are driven, because we have a calling that God has placed in us, that is different than worrying about what we do not understand. More time spent with God, takes care of the past, the present, and the future. More dependence on God every moment of every day gives us a drive that we cannot create without him.  “For we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” - Romans 8:28 NLT _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _______________________________ EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 : Listen to more at https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms : https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy  Edited by: Secret Roots Music House

In our Leadership Insights podcast, we access the workable wisdom of seasoned CEOs, thought leaders and business experts, whose knowledge can help you to become a more effective leader, and improve your company culture. Our 33rd episode features our conversation with Andy Williamson.  Andy is the founder of Welcome Brain, a neurodiversity consulting firm. The rationale behind Welcome Brain is that support for neurodivergent individuals within organisations improves outcomes for individuals, leaders, and the organisation as a whole. Andy has been working with neurodivergent individuals for over a decade. His background is in Education and Mental Health support, through his founding of Hampton Tutors - an academic coaching company that specialises in executive function skill-building and Sequoia Teen Counseling Center - a counseling practice for teens and young adults.  In this episode we explore:The neurodivergent ‘umbrella' and the different conditions and experiences this could includeHow a lack of neuroinclusion can impact on talent attraction and retentionHow a neuroinclusive work culture benefits neurotypical people tooHow neurodivergent people can self-advocate in the workplaceHow neurodivergent leaders can navigate the complex landscape of senior leadershipMid-life diagnoses and experiencesThe lack of provision for Gen Z workers diagnosed at school ageThe link with neurodivergence and anxietyA YouTube video with subtitles, automatic chapters and transcript can be found HERE 

Caleb Turner is the Youth Director at Factory Church located in Concord, North Carolina, USA (a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina). Caleb has been in full time student ministry for a little over one year at the time of this recording and we cannot wait to share with you his life story here on the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast! Saved by his adoptive mother first and then saved eternally by Jesus, Caleb was mentored by his Sunday school teacher Andy Williamson, who is now his senior pastor at Factory Church. Andy had a vision that Caleb was to be the Youth Pastor at Factory Church. Listen as Caleb's story unfolds in this podcast episode, as we dive into how his student ministry and life journey are just beginning. God has already and still is creating good works for Caleb to do in Christ Jesus! _______________________________ Connect with Caleb on social meda here: https://www.instagram.com/c_turner56/ Learn more about Factory Church here: https://thefactorychurch.com/about/ Check out Factory Youth here: https://thefactorychurch.com/factory-youth/ _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _______________________________ EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 : Listen to more at https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms : https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy  Edited by: Secret Roots Music House

A Committee recently published its report into Public Participation at the Scottish Parliament. This builds on recommendations made by a Citizen's Panel which met in October and November 2022 to answer the question “How can the Scottish Parliament ensure that diverse voices and communities from all parts of Scotland influence our work?".  In this podcast, The Citizen Participation and Public Participation Committee's convener, Jackson Carlaw MSP, speaks with Professor Sabina Keston-Siebert, Adam Smith Business School, Glasgow University and Dr Andy Williamson, Centre for Innovation in Parliament, Inter-Parliamentary Union, to discuss the report and its implications.    

Andy Williamson on the Isle of Skye joins Samuel Mann. With a contribution from Tahu Mackenzie. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

Trail EAffect Episode 101 with Andy Williamson of the Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative at West Virginia University This is Part 2 of a 4 Part Series featuring the Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative Andy Williamson Backstory Choosing a community for the lifestyle that the community provides Ascend West Virginia and partnering with Tourism Andy's Role at the West Virginia University Bringing the state of West Virginia to the population it once was Leveraging Outdoor Recreation that West Virginia has Talent Attraction and Retention especially through the University What has caught Andy's attention for activities in West Virginia The power of the Outdoor Economy The Return on investment for Outdoor Recreation Rebranding around the community assets The Rack Factor The professionalization of building the outdoor recreation infrastructure The Power of a Plan How West Virginia is just getting started with their Trail Projects Ascend West Virginia and remote work Closing Comments Links: Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative:  https://oedc.wvu.edu/ Andy Williamson Bio: https://oedc.wvu.edu/about-us/meet-the-team/andy-williamson Brad D. Smith: https://braddsmith.com/ Ascend West Virginia: https://ascendwv.com/   This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services Trail EAffect Show Links: Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect You can also reach out and donate via PayPal or other means if you feel so inclined to do so.

Trail EAffect Episode 100 with Danny Twilley of the Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative at West Virginia University This is Part 1 of a 4 Part Series featuring the Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative Danny Twilley Backstory Stacking Outdoor Experiences Outdoor Recreation Transforming People and Place The Bailey's Trail System Backstory in Athens County Ohio Becoming part of the IMBA Trail Labs Presenters Team How Danny ended up at West Virginia University Backstory Side Topic – Back to Bailey's Trail System Creating the Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative Born out of an idea at the 2019 Snowshoe WV World Cup Event Selling the vision through a data driven approach and presentation Asset Mapping and how they used data see how West Virginia compares to other outdoor recreation communities Danny attending a presentation by Brad Smith, the CEO of Intuit at the time Tulsa, OK and Outdoor Recreation, and how that lead to Danny digging deeper What Tulsa Remote was doing Learning and leveraging the Remote Worker Concept Looking at other states similar to West Virginia and learning / creating the narrative on the West Virginia Advantage Pressure testing the concept of Remote Work The first meeting / presentation to Brad Smith The gift of 25 million dollars from Brad and Alys Smith Building out the Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative through the core of COVID – 2020 / 2021 Partnering with the West Virginia Department of Tourism Creating Ascend West Virginia Tourism is the Red Carpet to Residency Creating Ambassadors for the state The West Virginia Advantage: Valuable, Rare and Hard to Imitate Really digging deep into community data, and a complete holistic approach on this Ground Truthing this by actually talking to the residents of the communities Trails – the arteries of Outdoor Recreation that can be built unlike other outdoor recreation assets Putting trails in within a mile of every house in Morgantown, WV The reason for hiring an expert in trail development for the team such as Rich Edwards The reason for hiring Andy Williamson his understanding of non-profits, communities and outdoor recreation The importance of a good Trail Plan / Design in unlocking funding for trail building Closing Comments and teasers for Parts 2, 3 and 4 of this series   Links: Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative:  https://oedc.wvu.edu/ Dr. Danny Twilley Bio: https://oedc.wvu.edu/about-us/meet-the-team/danny-twilley Brad D. Smith: https://braddsmith.com/ Ascend West Virginia: https://ascendwv.com/   Bailey's Trail System: https://baileystrailsystem.org/     This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services Trail EAffect Show Links: Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com Support Trail EAffect through donations at: https://www.patreon.com/traileaffect You can also reach out and donate via PayPal or other means if you feel so inclined to do so.

Want to know how to get your entire church buzzed about serving?!! Look no further. In this episode, Ps. Andy Williamson gives us a beautiful glimpse into the treasure known as Factory Church. He shows us how creativity mixed with compassion can lead to radical adventures in loving people...From Winter Kits, to Flower Shops, to Ice Cream Trucks, to giving away a HOME! But the secret that sparked this whole revolution began with the ONE. Do not miss this episode!

In 1983, Andy Williamson and his business partner took a leap and started a small business teaching people how to use the newly emerging personal computer. In this episode, APU Dean Dr. Marie Gould Harper talks to him about the decisions that helped successfully grow ONLC Training Centers into a leading national IT training company. Also learn how he has had to quickly pivot and evolve the business model in the wake of the pandemic by finding ways to reduce costs, cross-train employees, and other strategies to modify the business infrastructure and ensure the company can weather this storm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Storms are never considered a fun part of life... But what if in trying to just weather the storms, we miss out on what the storms can actually teach us?In this message, pastor Andy Williamson walks us through Matthew 14 and the events surrounding Jesus' miraculous walk on water. As we weigh the disciples' responses to this miraculous event, we learn that it's not always about the circumstances we find ourselves in — but rather, how we respond to them!Following Jesus doesn't mean we won't face storms in life! Rather, we take great joy and courage knowing that the One who calls us out on the water is the very same Savior that walks with us through it. To Him be all honor, glory, and majesty forever!

When David was finally being crowned as King of Israel, there were people coming from all over in support of him. Over 300,000 warriors united to celebrate God's chosen King! The funny thing about it is, with all of that celebrating and the amazing time they had, it didn't come easy. There were many challenges in David's life that could have hindered and altered God's plan for his life. But David remained focused, even when He was marginalized by his own family. Andy Williamson brings us through the amazing accounts of what led up to this time when David became king. There was a great heart of Thanksgiving, and it came by the way of honoring and surrendering unto God. 1 Chronicles 16:34Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!For His mercy endures forever.God is writing your story right now, just as He was writing King David's. You have great purpose and are set aside for His delight. His LOVE is greater than anything you are facing. All He is asking for is your heart!

Jesus was the ultimate teacher. He was not robotic at all. He loved people so much, that He worked to make sure He connected with them in a special way. Most of the times, He would spend time with people, and teach them through what we know as parables or stories. This was one of the ways He could help connect with people to get them to understand His message. Matthew 5 is jam-packed with incredible truth and love. Jesus is teaching His disciples and encouraging them in a special way. He tells them in Matthew 5: “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”Andy Williamson takes the time to teach and encourage us on the light that Jesus gives, which is magnified through us. No matter where we're at in our life's journey, God is right there shining and bringing light to our world. The most amazing thing about what He does is using us to broadcast that light out.

One of the most powerful chapters in the Bible comes from Romans 8. The Apostle Paul was in a unique place, both in his life and ministry. God had performed a miracle in his life and transformed him into a powerhouse. There is great freedom and life in Jesus. But often times, we struggle to find that. Andy Williamson takes us through the challenges that we face in life and how it's not on our own merit, but what was paid on the cross!God didn't put us on earth to do this alone, He provided His Son Jesus to bring us life. When we learn to surrender to Him, we become more like Him. And in the end, you operate on His provisions, rather than trying to do things on your own. He's for you, not against you. Pursuing us constantly with a love that only He can give!

Sundays are our day to celebrate at Factory Church. Baptism Sundays have a unique feeling that's incredible and unmatched!Andy Williamson walks us through the journey of Baptism and why we do it, giving us great clarity on what the Bible speaks about in regards to Baptism. There is great life in His grace for us. We experience His loving mercy on a daily basis. This Alive service was inspirational, exciting and encouraging all at the same time!

So many times, we can get distracted with what life throws at us that we get off course and often times can have a difficult time finding where God is and how we can even make a connection with Him.Andy Williamson walks through a familiar passage in John 15, where he guides us on how Jesus taught this to his friends. The passage becomes exciting once you know that God's goal is not for us to just coast through life, but for us to have a full life bearing much fruit, not just a little bit of fruit.There's nothing more encouraging than knowing you are connected to the One that spoke it all into existence. We all have choices in life. Jesus gives us a clear direction of not only how to be connected, but how the process of that connection may go. At times, ruining is necessary to keep the vine healthy, in order for it to bring forth a great harvest. Even if at times, it feels uncomfortable, God is moving and guiding, in order to help us achieve the abundant life He has set out for us!

Andy Williamson and Zack Gudzan joined each other again on stage at Factory to talk about Zack's story with addictions and substance abuse. Only this time, they had a roadmap of how Zack went from addicted to delivered. The topics get interesting when it shifts from just substances to even fear, anger, and resentment. These are all things that hold you back from your God-given purpose! We can stand encouraged knowing that God is for us, has provided for us and has made a way for us to be delivered from things that derail us from Gods best for our life!

Have you ever had an absolutely unexpected moment that seemingly shocks you so much that it takes you back? Well, this is how the disciples of Jesus felt just about each day that they spent with Him!There's an amazing feeling in knowing that you are both wanted and needed. This is what the Gospel of our loving Savior reminds us again and again. Jesus didn't just come to pay the price for our sin. No, he came to cover us, protect us, equip us, and provide His love and value to each and every one of us!Andy Williamson leads us through this extraordinary passage in Mark 5 where we learn about a young man who was enslaved and left to die. That is until Jesus came into his life. Not only did Jesus help this young man, but He put life inside of him and sent him out to share that life with others! If you think you are unusable, if you think that God will just find someone else because you aren't enough, you're wrong! If you think you've gone through too many hardships or had too many battles, you're wrong! if you think that God is not there and doesn't understand what you are going through in your life, you are wrong! Not only does God understand you, but He is actively caring for you and looking to provide you with a hope and peace in your life that only He can! God will use you in an unexpected moment. Are you ready?

If your life gets too busy, you may lose focus of what's important and miss a few things. These "things" turn into moments. These moments can be incredible times that turn into amazing memories. These memories are filled with celebrations that you share with your family and your friends, all of which are incredibly important to cherish.But we all have moments that we would rather forget. We've all had to face them, but the real question is what do we do with them? How do we use the moments that we aren't proud of? What if God was using those moments to protect us, to enlarge us, to give us a better future, or to simply get our attention?Andy Williamson takes us through some timely moments where shows Gods great abundance and life. There's nothing better than fully operating in His great will for your life. He's for you, not against you!

Andy Williamson is joined by a good friend, Zack Gudzan of CLTIVATE, as they tackle the subject of sobriety and deliverance. Andy was able to work with Zack to share Zack's personal story of his own battle with drugs and alcohol. They talk through what started out as something that seemed really harmless, yet escalated to the point where it no longer became an activity for fun, but became a full-blown addiction. Zack talks about how he never set out to hurt anyone, but through this addiction, many people were hurt besides himself. Zack was able to find help at AA, but during that process, he had to ask the real question: Am I Zack, a recovering addict, or am I Zack, a fully delivered human walking in and through the grace of Jesus! Addictions can come in many shapes and sizes. What they end up doing is distract and hurt you. They can remove you from being your best, from fully seeing God's plan for your life, and having the chance to walk in that plan! If you are or know of anyone that has been struggling with addictions. This is a must listen.

People constantly search for a purpose in life. Once we find this purpose, we find great meaning in our lives. But not all of us get the chance to experience what a life full of purpose feels like. We are often hindered by being overlooked, marginalized and taken advantage of. It's a crippling feeling that causes anxiety and causes us to question what the future actually will hold. Andy Williamson takes us through 1 Samuel where we learn of a young man that was overlooked seven times by his own dad. But through it all, we see that God had a bigger plan for him all along, and this plan was full of hope and an amazing future! God has a plan for us, and it's not meant to hold us back. Instead, it's meant to bring us value and purpose to the life that He is providing us, and we believe that our best days are ahead!

Life has seasons. In these seasons we see both growth and challenges. There's not many that won't show up for a party when things are going well. It's when challenges happen and there seems to be no hope... that's when you start to really question things. Andy Williamson takes us through a moment when Isaac, Abraham's son, was facing an extreme challenge to him and his whole family. The region he was in was desolated and under extreme famine. People were fleeing everywhere to go and find reprieve and food. But God...God met with Isaac and showed him the blessing that God had for him if he would follow His lead. If he would obey and surrender to God's plan. This genuine story of a man's life and God's abundance has a great correlation to us today.For the scripture says that the same blessing that Isaac enjoyed, is ours through Jesus. There's great hope. There's great joy and there's great life, when you surrender to His plan.

It's not uncommon for us to wait until we are in immense positions of need to call out to God. And sometimes, we get so buried that it feels like we are calling out to Him, but we can't seem to find Him. We get lost and we don't know where to turn.Join us as Andy Williamson leads us through the miracle of Jesus walking on water. It started with the disciples making their way across the Sea of Galilee in a small fishing boat. As they made their way back, a violent storm came out of nowhere, crippling the disciples with fear and anxiety. Jesus saw that they were afraid and decided to walk out to them – on top of the water and waves. The disciples thought they were seeing a spirit. It wasn't until Peter recognized that it was Jesus when he asked, "If it's really you, can I come out to you?"What a powerful question. Peter didn't ask, "If that's you, can you stop this storm that's about to drown us?" He didn't ask, "If that's you, can you lead us out of this storm that is making us so afraid?" No. He looked at Jesus and asked if he could step out into the deep and walk on the water, just as Jesus was doing.Jesus simply answered back, "Come." What a miracle of faith. And Jesus rewarded the faith of the disciples in a mighty way.You may be facing the impossible. It may seem like there are storms and challenges in your life that don't add up. You are looking for a God to deliver you from these difficulties when all Jesus is asking you to do is "Come."

No matter how good yesterday seemed, there will inevitably be an issue waiting for us tomorrow. No one is immune to it. Listen in as Andy Williamson teaches on how to deal with these challenges and how we aren't alone in feeling them. These feelings are normal and should be expected. Life will bring hardships and no one is exempt from them. Andy takes us on a journey through the eyes of the last great Old Testament Prophet, John, who was called the Baptist. John the Baptist was a powerful man, and Jesus himself said there was no man greater than John the Baptist. And still, there came a time in John's life where he was struck with doubt, frustration, and pain, all which ultimately led to his death by the hands of man. If this great man of God faced doubts and frustrations, why would we think ourselves immune to these issues?We learn in Matthew 11 how Jesus handled situations like these with grace and power. What's remarkable is that Jesus looks at each of us with the same grace and power as we go face the same exact challenges that John the Baptist faced.You're not alone and you weren't created to be alone. There's a great God that is pursuing you and waiting on you right now! Will you answer His call?

Going through life can be monotonous. Listen in as Andy Williamson takes us through the journey of a woman who was simply going through her daily routine when she just happened to meet Jesus. It only took that one moment to cause her life to change forever!There is life-changing power when we lift up our heads and look to the One who created it all. Jesus showed great compassion towards this woman and her home city. Jesus knew that just to be seen with this woman and in her city was frowned upon in the Jewish culture, yet He still showed her compassion.This is just one instance where Jesus is able to move across social lines and impact people from all backgrounds and upbringings. He sets an example for us to follow where we can learn to both love and serve as He does.When we fully start to grasp this idea and love and serve as Jesus did, we find that His resources become our strength and energy. He wants more for us and He gave His life so that we can have more through Him. But above everything, He wants us to share this good news with others, just like giving a fresh glass of water to those who are suffering from thirst. No matter where we're at in life, God is ready to move for you, help you, cover you, and bring you great hope. We've been called to pass on this good news – it's too great to keep it to ourselves!

Living in Clarity means you're living with great health and purpose! Life will inevitably challenge us, becoming messy and hectic. When this happens, we don't see in clarity, which creates confusion and frustration.The good news is that we don't have to live that way. God has a plan to cover us where we won't have to live a life in bondage! Sin is what separates us from God. But Jesus...Oh what Savior we have in Him! Andy Williamson leads us through the most amazing truth about God‘s plans for us. Through Jesus and His work on the cross, we are justified in front of Almighty God. And with that justification, we are reconciled to a perfect relationship with Him!What life. What clarity!

It's not uncommon for us to get enslaved by things throughout our lives. We get caught up in routines and overwhelmed by the stress that tends to weigh us down. When we're in that spot, it's tough to break free and leave things in our rearview mirror.Andy Williamson helps us understand how God sees us and how He has purposefully made us in His image. God has set each of us on a unique journey in life, equipping us along the way for the exact moments that He will use us.God is actively pursuing us. He didn't come to enslave us to rules, religion, or to things that make us feel like robots, repeating the same tasks day after day. Instead, God desires to be close to us and to see us living in hope and harmony with Him and with one another. God will meet us right where we're at in life. The great thing is that He loves us so much He won't leave us where He found us!

Fathers are a blessing to all of us. If we take time to listen to our fathers, we'll realize that they're often filled with wisdom, encouragement, and even a funny story along the way. We had the amazing opportunity to have both Andy Williamson and his father, Pastor Jerry Williamson on stage teaching together this Father's Day. Andy took this time to focus on three main items that his dad has taught him over the years, and both Andy and Pastor Williamson taught on these topics. 1. Wisdom: Knowing one's self, knowing one's God, and knowing one's neighbor.2. Conflict resolution: How to operate in harmony with others.3. Pulling on His Substance: I have Jesus For This.We find great value in seeking out the wisdom that God provides for us. By being eager and relying on Him, our eyes will be opened to what our calling is and we'll learn how to serve through leadership and how to love through the eyes of our great Father in Heaven. Listen in as a father and son share their love, respect, and admiration for one another throughout this special service. You'll find a love that goes far beyond that of a father and a son, but one that can only be created and sustained by God.

Your life can take many twists and turns and there's no telling what the next surprise may be. Just like balloons over time, the life can be popped and zapped right out of you. You can lose your air – the things that once brought you joy – and you'll find yourself in a difficult situation.This was a special service for us as celebrated a birthday, which always brings a good bit of fun – and balloons!Andy Williamson takes us through Ephesians 1 and 2 and shows the absolute love that God has willingly given us through redemption. Often times, we find ourselves putting boundaries and stipulations on life and our relationships, including our relationship with God. But what you don't realize is that these stipulations don't change the way God feels about you. He loves you and accepts you for who you are all the same!Andy shows us how we tend to put these stipulations on our lives, but as we see in Ephesians 2, God has already overcome your stipulations and paid it all!

Do you get bogged down or overwhelmed? Do you feel like you're working off of a partial charge and not to your fullest potential? Life is constantly tossing curveballs, distracting us from the fact that Jesus came to bring us great victory and life!Andy Williamson leads us through Luke 7, which exemplifies the great freedom that we have through Jesus. This chapter shows us the true character of our Almighty God and how He consistently pursues us no matter what we are facing in life.God doesn't want us to live broken lives. He wants to give us life through Him! Sin is only a problem if there is no answer for it. But there is an answer through the cross. By walking out of the grave, Jesus brought us incredible life, hope, and freedom – the truest form of freedom that no man can take away from us.So, what if we were in the way? What if we could be powerful and full of life, hope, and joy? Would you be interested? It's closer than you think...

Commanders have a reputation of being great leaders. But often times, they only get what they want by demanding it.Listen in as Andy Williamson takes us through the journey of two commanders in the Bible. Both are men of notoriety and beloved by those around them. However, these commanders needed the provision of God to help them in their times of great need, and they each approached God with their needs in vastly different ways.One commander approached these needs with a stubborn, selfish attitude and wanted things his way and only his way. And when things didn't go his way, he was willing to throw it all away and walk away from the miracles that God had been providing him.The other commander was selfless and humbled at the thought of Jesus even being willing to help him.While both of the commanders received the miracles they desired, each came with unique experiences and twists in their journey.But what if…what if, like the first commander, we demand things and get frustrated when things don't go our way? What if our selfishness is in the way of God's miracles in our lives? What if He is actively working for us, but we don't get to experience His miracles because we put blinders on?He is for us. Not against us.

As we make time in our lives to celebrate our moms on Mother's Day, we can appreciate how incredible and loving these ladies are and be thankful for what they have sacrificed for us. What makes them more amazing is that these sacrifices usually go unnoticed.Andy Williamson takes us through a story of a mother who was willing to give up everything to get help for her son. This is a great reminder of the tenacity of a mother how they will let little get in their way to help others. You may be facing a situation that seems impossible to overcome. But if you put your faith in God, you'll see how He is moved by that and how He is always for us and on our team. By drawing close to Him, we'll find great comfort and be able to gain the strength to overcome the challenges that we face as we journey through life!

You'll often find yourself in bad places due to the actions of other people. You'll find yourself struggling with relationships and, many times, this leads you to question what your worth and value is.Listen in as Andy Williamson takes us through John 8 and shows how Jesus felt about the ones that were persecuted and hurt, and how He actively stood and fought for the people just like us.The Word of God is powerful. We see that when God speaks, He is capable of creating galaxies. This same God has spoken over our lives. He is for us, not against us, and He has come to bring us life. So, what happens when you are facing tough moments? We've seen how Jesus is actively working to meet us right where we're at in life. He won't leave us, but instead, He'll pick us up and speak into our lives, no matter what circumstances we are facing.

Everyone has an innate desire to be accepted. We work hard in many areas in life and none of us walk into work wanting to make enemies and have everyone hate us. We don't work hard at our relationships just to have them to fall apart. We want to be loved and accepted. So, how does this thought process relate to us as humans and this really big God that created the universe? It's strange to think that not only can we get to know Him, but more so that He is FOR us and that He is actively working to include us in His family and team!So, what's the playbook? What are the rules and boundaries? What if you found out that there was nothing you could do to make God notice you more, love you more, or want to help you more? Everything has already been paid for and taken care of. All that's missing is you!Andy Williamson takes us through this journey and helps to break down Romans 8. Join as we dive into what the Apostle Paul taught the church in Rome. We find many parallels to our lives today and find great hope in what God has done for us through His Son Jesus!

Joy is that feeling that we always seem to chase, but have a hard time holding on to. One day it's here, the next day life tosses us a curveball and our joy seems to fade away. Andy Williamson helps to decompress the famous saying “The Joy of the Lord is my strength.” This verse has comforted millions in different times of need, but there is something more to it than just a good thought. God is telling us that our strength will be found through the Joy that only He can bring. And when you operate in His Joy, you start to gain strength and encouragement. Once you learn how to live in God's Joy and Abundance, you continue it day after day, which only makes you stronger. This verse doesn't mean that there won't be some battle scars gained along the way – that's called life. They key is to not look at those hardships as the determining factor in your joy and future. Go get your strength today!

Would your life be any different if you could look back, knowing what you know now, and change any thoughts, actions or decisions? More than likely, most of us would answer with an emphatic "yes!" So, the question is, if you only knew, would it change anything for you?Andy Williamson leads us through the aftermath of Easter and the Resurrection and shows us how it impacted the disciples directly and how it ultimately impacts us today. After the Resurrection, we see examples of a vanishing and appearing Jesus. We see radical acts of servanthood and love, and the ultimate visual of church culture with Jesus leading by example.So, how does that affect us? God has called us to love and shows how the act of selfless serving often yields great love. As we see in John 13, when you connect those pieces the Bible says, “blessed are you if you do them.” Blessings are there for you if you choose to move with great intention and purpose through the abundance of Jesus.

We came together on Easter to CELEBRATE rather than commemorate. We don't have to look at the past and commemorate a neat story. We come together to celebrate the life that is ours through Him. He gave His life for our abundance. We dove into the preparation and burial of Jesus. Then, Andy Williamson helped bring us to the meaning of Easter and why Jesus came. He did not come to condemn, but to pay the price for our sins. To be for us, not against us. We celebrate the fact that the grave they put Jesus in was only needed for a few days! His love exploded the grave and He defeated death and walked right out of it to bring us life!There's not only great hope in Jesus, there's great freedom in the life that God gives you when you trust in His son, Jesus.

Palm Sunday marks the celebration of Jesus entering into Jerusalem for the start of Passion Week. This was a week that was packed with activity and events. It was a tumultuous week as we went from a high with Jesus entering to Jerusalem to, what people thought was, a devastating blow as Jesus was nailed to the cross.But what was meant to kill became our victory through Jesus! Andy Williamson takes us through the journey from Palm Sunday to the cross. Jesus gave His life so that we may in return have an abundant life through Him. He took on all of the shame, guilt, trouble, pain, hurt and sin of man. But we find that we have a Savior that loves us so much that He was willing to and did give it all for us. It's the greatest love story ever told and it's ours for the taking. This story doesn't end because we know that three days later Jesus rose from the grave, defeated death and gave us life!

Often times, our sight can limit the possibility of what God can and is doing all around us. When you only operate in what you can see, you fall short of the blessings that God provides to us. Andy Williamson takes us through John 2, where we see the first recorded miracle that Jesus performed at the wedding in Cana when he turned water into wine. Andy guides us through this miracle in a way that allows us to understand what God is constantly doing on our behalf. Operating through faith means that you are looking through spiritual eyes and moving through His Word. We see how the people serving at the wedding followed what Jesus requested, which resulted in an amazing miracle that far exceeded their imaginations. God doesn't want us to settle. He wants us to trust in His provision!

Seasons are funny. When you are in the middle of one that becomes a challenge, we often look for ways to get out of that season and into a new one, only to find out that another challenge is around the corner. What if God was working through our seasons to not only teach us something very valuable, but to possibly even prepare us for the next season in life. We had a special service on Sunday, March 11. Pastor Robbie McLaughlin of Hope City Church in Charlotte joined us as our special guest with Andy Williamson from Factory. Together they taught on stage, which ended in a fun and relatable message on Seasons and the importance of them. One great takeaway was this: the size of our current environment will dictate and ultimately limit our potential for growth. This is why it's so crucial to be willing to be uprooted from current familiarity and to move into a new season, no matter how uncomfortable that process may be, in order to facilitate growth in our lives.

God wants us to live a courageous life, moving forward with purpose. He presents trials in life, all in preparation for the journey He is taking us on. We can't see the future, and at times the fear of the unknown produces a sense of deep concern or anxiety.Andy Williamson guides us through Joshua 1:1-9, the journey of Joshua being an assistant. Yet, God was raising him up to be a leader! Andy also walks us through Ephesians 1:15-23 to show us God's wisdom. It's the small things in life that are equipping us for the big times ahead.

Having needs will always be a part of life. At times, we encounter great needs, which could potentially push us to despair. Andy Williamson helps take us through a special passage that deals with this exact topic. Andy also shows how God doesn't want to simply satisfy a need, but how He wants to fulfill those needs far and above our desires.Andy takes us through 2 Kings 4:1-7 and examines this incredible miracle that gives us hope for our needs, no matter the challenges we are facing.

Do you feel like you don't have the answers? Are you stuck in a difficult place in your life? You're not alone. This happens to everyone. And the great thing is that there is help. And this isn't just any help, but the help that only God can provide as He has proven time and time again that He will never leave us nor forsake us.Listen in as Andy Williamson takes us through Mark 2:1-12 and shows how the faith of our friends and family can help us receive the answers and miracles that we need today.God has a great plan for your life. His desire is to give you a full and abundant life. He isn't interested in keeping you stranded. This message will help give you the steps to get you out of this paralyzed state that you may be facing.

Because Full Just Isn't Enough. What do you do when you are facing a massive trial? How do you actually deal with someone that is taking from you or mistreating you? Maybe you are just facing challenges in life.Andy Williamson takes us through Luke 6 where Jesus teaches and guides those that are following Him. He walks us through what it takes to face these challenges.How do we act? And where do we go from there?The exciting thing we learn is that God does not want to keep us in a dead end place in life.He wants to equip us and give us everything we need to move forward with an abundant life in Him!Spoiler alert: God's blessings don't just fill up. They overflow when you put your trust in Him and move through His Word!

This is part 5 and the finale of our Trading My Giants series at Factory Church. The giants in our lives will never go away, but we know that God will use them to help equip us for great victories throughout our life. Andy Williamson teaches us that we are limited if we go to battle our giants with our own resources, but, with God on our side, we can rely on His never-ending resources when we face our giants.The question is, can God use you to fight the good fight? Do you have what it takes to not only face your giants, but to also help others face theirs? Andy helps show the answer to that as a very loud "YES" to both! Jesus walked, lived with and loved the normal, everyday person. This person is the one who seeks Him and relies on His great resources. That means you and me. At times, we look for God to fix our problems and the giants that we face. In reality, God wants to work in and through us in order to face and overcome the challenges that seem impossible. With God….nothing is impossible!

There's no way to avoid the giants that we will face throughout our lives. The best way to face these giants is to be prepared for them. God has a plan for your life. He's for you and He wants to be there with you to help you through the challenges that you will face. Andy Williamson helps take us through the early beginnings of Acts and how ordinary, untrained men filled with the power of God were able to overcome great giants! This same power exists for us today!

It's nearly impossible to go through life without facing some kind of giant. These giants can come in many different shapes and sizes, or people or circumstances.God didn't build you to be average and to just barely get by. He built you with purpose. And he's equipped you to not only face your giants, but to overcome them through His power that never ends.Andy Williamson shows us that there's victory in His life. Our substance and power to conquer our giants is something that we receive from God! Join us as we dive into Acts 3 with an explosive look at the empowering Spirit of God and what happens when we surrender ourselves to Him!

God wants us to be at our best! He wants us to be free and live a full life that only He can give. In Trading My Giants – Part 2, Andy Williamson takes us through 1 Samuel 17 and explains how we should best equip ourselves when we prepare to face our giants. Before David met Goliath, God had already allowed him to be faced with other challenges in life that purposefully helped to equip him for his insurmountable challenge against the giant. Due to the challenges that God allowed him to face, David was equipped to move with faith as he battled his giant. And we will see how this same process is working in and for us right now in order to prepare us for the challenges of life. You can be confident that God is for you and that He is working on your behalf today!