Podcasts about before you quit

Following Jesus Feels Too Hard? Don't Quit Yet | Before You Quit #8 What if one of the reasons you're thinking about quitting Christianity is something you rarely say out loud? "It's just too hard." In Day 8 of Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done, Rob Skinner begins Week Two of the book: Why People Quit and Don't Say It Out Loud. People rarely walk away from their faith in one sudden moment. A disappointment here. A conflict there. An unanswered prayer. A broken relationship. Little by little, discouragement accumulates until someone quietly begins drifting away. And sometimes underneath all of it is a simple feeling: Following Jesus has become too hard. Here's something Christians don't always like to admit: Christianity is hard. Yes, following Jesus is better. It's blessed. It's worth it. But Jesus never promised it would always be easy. In Luke 9:23, Jesus said: "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." Jesus didn't hide the cost of discipleship. He actually told people to count the cost before deciding to follow him. So if following Jesus feels difficult right now, that doesn't necessarily mean you're doing something wrong. You may actually be experiencing exactly what Jesus told us to expect. A Christianity of Convenience It's possible to customize Christianity until most of the difficult parts disappear. No sacrifice. Little prayer. No emotional engagement. Minimal commitment. But that's a Christianity of convenience—not the life of discipleship Jesus described. If you're struggling, you're also not the first Christian to feel this way. An entire New Testament letter—Hebrews—was written to Christians who needed encouragement to keep going. Hebrews 10:36 says: "You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised." If Scripture tells us to persevere, it's because there will be times when we desperately want to stop. Don't Just White-Knuckle It But Rob doesn't recommend simply gritting your teeth and trying harder for the next 40 years. Sometimes following Jesus becomes especially difficult when our focus shifts away from Jesus and onto the people and problems around us. Rob shares a line from Thomas à Kempis' The Imitation of Christ: "Whoever loves much does much." Looking back, Rob realized that some of the times he complained most about how difficult Christianity felt were also times when his love and interest in Jesus had diminished. He had lost some of the wonder and appreciation that originally drew him to Christ. So he returned to Jesus' words to Christians who had lost their first love: "Repent and do the things you did at first." — Revelation 2:5 Do the Things You Did at First Rob realized he had stopped doing many of the things that had originally helped his love for Jesus grow: Reading the Bible. Avoiding temptation. Spending time with other Christians. Living transparently. Praying. When he started doing those things again, something changed. His circumstances didn't suddenly become easier. The hard things didn't disappear. But God's love began to trickle back into his life, and those hard things didn't feel quite as overwhelming anymore. If you're in a hard place right now, you're not the first Christian who's been there. Don't quit before you receive the reward God has for you. Persevere. But don't merely white-knuckle your way through your faith. Rekindle your love for Jesus. Go back. Do the things you did at first. Because as your love grows, the hard things may begin to feel just a little smaller. This is Day 8 of Rob Skinner's Before You Quit series, based on his new book, Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done. Rob's goal is to inspire you to live a no-regrets life, make this life count, and multiply disciples, leaders, and churches.

Before You Quit, Pray This With Me | Before You Quit #7 What do you do when you're discouraged, overwhelmed and don't know what decision to make? Before you do anything else, turn toward God. In Day 7 of Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done, Rob Skinner pauses to do something simple: Pray with you. If you're considering walking away from church, struggling in your relationship with God or simply feeling overwhelmed by fear, anger, disappointment and uncertainty, this short episode is for you. When life doesn't turn out the way we hoped, our minds can become filled with questions. Should I stay? Should I leave? Should I make a change? What should I do next? Fear rises. Emotions take over. Peace disappears. That's why Rob turns to one of his favorite promises from God: "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." — Isaiah 26:3 We can change our outward circumstances. We can change who we talk to. We can change where we worship. We can change our routines. But as the saying goes: "Wherever you go, there you are." Changing our circumstances doesn't necessarily remove the hurt, anger, fear or disappointment we're carrying inside. But turning toward God rather than away from him offers a path toward peace. So before you make a major decision, take two minutes. Stop. Turn toward God. And pray with Rob: "God, I'm upset and I'm worried about a lot of things. I can't control the thoughts that are going through my head. I don't know what to do... I'm asking you for that perfect peace that you promise... Help me overcome my fear and unbelief. Help me make decisions that bring me closer to you." If you're discouraged right now, you don't have to figure everything out today. Turn toward God before you turn away. Ask him for peace. Ask him for strength. Ask him for the grit to keep going. And before you quit, pray. This is Day 7 of Rob Skinner's Before You Quit series, based on his new book, Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done. Rob's goal is to inspire you to live a no-regrets life, make this life count, and multiply disciples, leaders, and churches.

Thinking About Leaving Church? Watch for These Warning Signs | Before You Quit #6 Most Christians who walk away from God don't make one dramatic decision to quit. They drift. In Day 6 of Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done, Rob Skinner walks through the familiar pathway that can slowly lead a Christian out the door: Disappointment. Discouragement. Pulling back. Missing church. Avoiding conversations. Stopping time with God. Ghosting the people who love you. And eventually becoming spiritually empty. Rob points out that the warning signs often begin long before someone says, "I'm leaving." Your giving may dry up. Church starts feeling painful or forced. Instead of worshiping, you become increasingly critical of the sermon, the music, the program and the people. Activities you once loved become easier to miss. Prayer loses its passion. Bible reading disappears. When someone asks how you're doing, your answers become: "I'm fine." "Work has been busy." "Things have been crazy." And slowly, meaningful conversations become something to avoid. Then another dangerous pattern begins. When people reach out, you can become critical: "Where were they when I needed them?" But when they don't reach out: "See? Nobody really cares about me." Either way, the church becomes the problem. Rob reminds us that there is no perfect church because every church is filled with imperfect, struggling people. A small church can be criticized for what it lacks. A large church can be criticized for being impersonal. And while many people who leave church insist that their relationship with God is still strong, Rob challenges us to examine honestly whether our love for God may also be growing cold. Jesus warned in Matthew 24:12–13: "Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved." If you recognize yourself anywhere along this path, don't ignore it. Identify where you are. Recognize the danger. And remember: It's not too late to rekindle the flame. You can turn around. You can reconnect. You can get back on the narrow road. If you're struggling in your faith, Rob would love to hear from you and encourage you. Email: rob@robskinner.com This is Day 6 of Rob Skinner's Before You Quit series, based on his book Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done. Rob's goal is to inspire you to live a no-regrets life, make this life count, and multiply disciples, leaders, and churches.

Still Struggling With Sin? Something Isn't Wrong With You | Before You Quit #5 Have you ever looked at other Christians and wondered, "Why am I still struggling? Something must be wrong with me"? In Day 5 of Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done, Rob Skinner addresses the shame, comparison, and imposter syndrome that can make Christians feel as though they're only pretending to have it together. Everyone else seems happy. Everyone else seems spiritual. Everyone else seems to be growing. Meanwhile, you're still fighting a sin you thought you should have conquered years ago. Rob knows that feeling. In this deeply personal chapter, he shares about his own ongoing battle with sexual temptation and impurity. After years of feeling that he had those sins beaten, the rise of the internet, constant access to screens, and increasingly available temptation changed the battlefield. Eventually, Rob decided to install internet accountability software. But even doing something healthy brought another emotion: Shame. Why should he still need this? Shouldn't he be beyond this by now? Drawing from Romans 7:19–24, Rob points to the Apostle Paul's surprisingly candid description of his own internal battle: He wanted to do good, yet evil was still there. There was a war going on inside him. Paul's struggle didn't mean he was a fake Christian. It caused him to recognize how desperately he needed Christ. And Romans 8:1 provides the hope: "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." In this episode, Rob talks about: Why struggling with sin can make Christians feel like imposters The danger of comparing your private struggles with someone else's public appearance Rob's own battle with sexual temptation and impurity Why he chose to use internet accountability software The shame we sometimes feel about needing guardrails Why baptism doesn't mean the battle with sin disappears Paul's struggle in Romans 7 Why weakness should push us toward Jesus rather than away from him Practical guardrails Rob uses in his own life Why he now puts his phone "to bed" at 9 p.m. The freedom of accepting that righteousness will remain a battle Why there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ If you're tired of fighting the same battle, ashamed of needing help, comparing yourself with other Christians, or wondering whether your struggle means your faith isn't real, Rob wants you to know: You are not alone. You don't have to pretend. You don't have to be ashamed that you need guardrails. And you don't have to quit. Let the battle you're fighting turn you toward Jesus for the grace, peace, and help you need. This is Day 5 of Rob Skinner's Before You Quit series, based on his new book, Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done. If you know someone who has drifted away from church or is struggling in their faith, send them this episode or a copy of the book. Before You Quit is available on Amazon and at RobSkinner.com. Rob's goal is to inspire you to live a no-regrets life, make this life count, and multiply disciples, leaders, and churches.

When Church Doesn't Feel Safe Anymore | Before You Quit #3 What happens when the place that once felt like family no longer feels safe? In Day 3 of Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done, Rob Skinner addresses one of the most painful reasons Christians consider walking away: church hurt. Church can be a place of incredible friendship, growth, healing, and spiritual transformation. But churches are also filled with imperfect people. Conflict happens. Gossip spreads. Leaders disappoint us. People become controlling. Hypocrisy gets exposed. Relationships break down. And sometimes the people we trusted most are the people who hurt us. Rob shares honestly about seasons when he felt spiritually empty and frustrated by what he experienced as excessive demands and micromanagement in the church. He also recounts being falsely accused by another Christian of inappropriate behavior after a photo of Rob baptizing someone in a hot tub was twisted into something entirely different. The accusation was proven false, but the damage had already been done. For the first time, Rob found himself struggling with feelings of hatred toward another Christian. Drawing from Galatians 5:19–21, Rob points out something that can easily be overlooked: when Paul describes the "acts of the flesh," he doesn't only mention sexual immorality and impurity. He also names hatred, discord, jealousy, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, and envy. These are sins that can happen inside a church community—and they can deeply damage the faith of the people on the receiving end. If you've been hurt, offended, betrayed, gossiped about, disappointed by leadership, or simply reached the point where church no longer feels like the family you thought it was going to be, this episode is for you. Rob isn't asking you to pretend the hurt didn't happen. He's asking you to hang on. You are not the first Christian to experience church hurt, and you can make it through this season without giving up your relationship with God. This episode is part of Rob Skinner's Before You Quit series, based on his new book, Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done. If someone came to mind while you were listening, send them this episode. It may be exactly what they need to hear today. Before You Quit is available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon. Rob's goal is to inspire you to live a no-regrets life, make this life count, and multiply disciples, leaders, and churches.

You probably don't know many lawyers like Ashley Herd. She's funnier than most. She's bold and kind. She proves that empathy in the workplace matters via the inside joke. As a lawyer, Ashley is widely regarded as an expert in employment law and human resources having led legal teams and HR departments for notable organizations like McKinsey, KFC, Cumulus Media and Modern Luxury. But how she shares that experience with people is the story. She offers her down-to-earth wisdom for free on TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn with a wink and nod that teaches employees and managers how to build trust and avoid conflict by stressing the value of empathy. These are Ashley's Lessons: 4:05 -- Origin of Luke 7:57 -- Power of Standup Comedy 15:44 -- My Breaking Point 20:50 -- Before You Quit, Do This 26:01 -- Field Hockey From a Book 30:10 -- 5 Things I Learned 34:22 -- How to Find Silver Linings 37:35 -- Walk Your Dog in the Pouring Rain 41:57 -- My Biggest Influence 49:01 -- "I Can't Do That" Ashley's Amateur Standup Debut IG, TIkTok, Facebook, YouTube @managermethod ### More on The Great Unfamous # Origins of The Great Unfamous: bit.ly/greatunfamous #YouTube: bit.ly/gr8Unfamous #Facebook: facebook.com/gr8unfamous # All podcast platforms: linktr.ee/thegreatunfamous #IG: @gr8unfamous #Twitter: @gr8unfamous --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegreatunfamous/message

This sermon was the first sermon in our new series "Before You Quit" which highlights stories of people in the Bible at a breaking point. Sermon given by Pastor Landon Stuart on March 12, 2023.

In this podcast, Dr. Richard Kronk and I discuss his book, Not Called. Do you remember being called into ministry? How do you look back at that now? I'll be honest, when I sat down to be interviewed for licensing I felt I had to come up with a dramatic, mystical experience, a supernatural finger […] The post Podcast Ep.95: Not Called (Dr. Rick Kronk) appeared first on Before You Quit.

Why do pastors quit? Perhaps a positive way to frame this is, what keeps pastors from quitting? The pressures to quit is great. Pastors probably face more pressures than people do in other occupations. The reasons are many and the reasons, and motivations, to not quit are also great. I had the opportunity to speak […] The post Podcast Ep.94: What Keeps Pastors From Quitting appeared first on Before You Quit.

You're in college and life is good. You get a phone from your brother that turns your world upside down. You father murdered his wife, your mom. What do you do? How do you process this? Where do you turn? All this happened to Peter Yang only a few years ago. Now an unwelcome participant […] The post Podcast Ep.93: When Tragedy Hits Home (Peter Yang) appeared first on Before You Quit.

Noelle Moore lost her father, her only child and her marriage in a matter of months. Each of these trials alone can bring even the strongest believer to a place of despair. In this podcast Noelle speaks about the heartache of losing her daughter, Finley, and how God brought about healing and ministry through the […] The post Podcast Ep.92: Losing a Child (Noelle Moore and the Finley Project) appeared first on Before You Quit.

Legacy matters. Godly legacy matters more. I had a wonderful opportunity recently to sit down and have a great conversation with my nearly 92 year old father, John Schultz. I mainly wanted to leave something for our family. My mom and dad currently have sixteen grandchildren and thirty great-grandchildren. I hope one day they will […] The post Podcast Ep.91: Conversation With My Dad (John Schultz) appeared first on Before You Quit.

I reflect often on how the church is as healthy as it's families. And a healthy family is where there is a man, a husband and father who loves Jesus, and the gospel is the basis of his commitment to marriage. (I also know many single moms who experience health as they rely on Jesus […] The post Podcast Ep.90: Being A Loving Husband (Dan Stegeman) appeared first on Before You Quit.

In this third podcast with Prof. Rich Griffith, I talk about Gen Z and sexuality. Gender issues continue to push at the door of the Christian community, institutions and the Church. The Gospel is our defense, but also our banner of hope. Developing a deeper awareness of what is happening to culture around us, encourages […] The post Podcast Ep.89: GEN Z and Sexuality (Prof. Rich Griffith) appeared first on Before You Quit.

Morning Mindset Episode 4: Before You Quit, Ask Yourself These Things | Show Notes I made a mistake by staying too long in a role that no longer served me! I can't count how many times I played the very moment I would turn in my resignation notice...BUT...something kept me hanging on.... Maybe it was out of comfort...maybe it was out of fear...maybe it was just out of sheer hesitation and doubt... All I know is, before YOU quit, there are definitely some things that you need to ask yourself... What kind of life and career do you actually want? Is now even the right time for you to quit? What in the world are you going to do when you actually do it? The decision to quit your job is by far not an easy one but, it's not one that you can't make. You have the ability to move forward, you just have to have faith in your move! No more second-guessing yourself, no more living in frustration, and no more fear of making the wrong move. If you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you're not subscribed, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Are you an HR professional looking to shift your mindset, advance your career, and make more money? We can help with that. Click here to learn more. Learn more about Kisha at www.nakishahicks.com Follow Kisha on social media: IG |@nakisha_hicks1 LinkedIn| https://www.linkedin.com/in/nakisha-hicks-/

We've all felt the need to give up on something that has grown difficult. But what if before we give in, we stopped to consider what we've been given? Join us for week 1 of a new series, "Before You Quit."

Today I interview Marci Renée who “accidentally” found herself working at a safe house in Spain. We discuss her work, her book and the tragedy of human trafficking. By listening to this podcast, you will never be the same. Marci Renée is a global nomad, who has traveled to more than 30 countries and has […] The post Podcast Ep. 88: RESCUING THE TRAFFICKED (Marci Renée) appeared first on Before You Quit.

I had the privilege of being a guest on another podcast. I include this podcast here where Pastor Dan Samms interviews me on my experience of following a pastor who experienced moral failure. This is the description of that conversation on Dan's website: Years ago Mitch Schultz was asked to step in to pastor a […] The post Podcast Ep. 87: MORAL FAILURES & CHURCH RECOVERY (Mitch A Schultz) appeared first on Before You Quit.

In today's podcast we are going to look at the challenges and opportunities that happen when someone in ministry enters what many refer to as the second half season of life. Many pastors, missionaries and ministry leaders find themselves in a unique place particularly when they have a couple decades under their belt. Different questions […] The post Podcast Ep.86: Adapting to the 2nd-Half of Ministry-Life (Jamey Lewis) appeared first on Before You Quit.

Parents are often ill-equipped for the challenges that come when their children become adults. Increasingly I have conversations with friends who's adult children are either struggling with their faith and/or struggling in their relationship with the parents. This can be deeply disenchanting for parents particularly when they feel they did everything “by the book” in […] The post Podcast Ep.85: Disarming Rebellion With Adult Children (Tedd and Margy Tripp) appeared first on Before You Quit.

I Want to talk on this episode on how a church transitions well. I remember sitting down with a friend processing a tough church and he made a comment I could never shrug. “Mitch you need to start your transition now. It might need to take you several years, but start your transition”. Unfortunately certain […] The post Podcast Ep. 84: Passing the Baton (Pastor Brian Dainsberg) appeared first on Before You Quit.

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Pastor Jeremy wraps up his three-part conversation with Doug Gehman, the president of Globe International. Today they discuss Doug's book, “Before You Quit,” and how to find endurance through difficult times.

Often in summer I put out fewer podcasts, but I have also had a number of personal challenges that have led me to focus more on family than my other responsibilities. It's actually fitting I am doing this podcast on the subject of Scripture and prayer as this has been a sustaining discipline for me […] The post Podcast Ep.83: The Scripture and Prayer (Dr. Ken Boa) appeared first on Before You Quit.

The Bible says, "We count them blessed who endure." But how can we keep persevering in following Jesus when we feel like giving up? I'll talk it over with Doug Gehman, president of Globe International and author of the book, "Before You Quit." . Plus: How can we better proclaim the mighty deeds that the Lord has done? I'll discuss it with Thann Bennett, director of government affairs for the American Center for Law and Justice and author of "My Fame, His Fame." That's next time on Friday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

One of my hero's of the faith, and go to guy, is Charles Spurgeon, the famous pastor from London in the mid 1800's. I even have a first edition of his devotional book, Morning By Morning. We have so much to learn from past spiritual leaders. I am not sure we really appreciate how their […] The post Podcast Ep.82: Jonathan Edwards, The Pastor (Pastor Dan Stegeman) appeared first on Before You Quit.

I have the privilege today to interview Sam Thompson, a pastor who happens to also be blind. Before I go to that interview I want to draw your attention to something Sam and I talk about in the closing of our interview. I thought it would be wise to emphasis it again here in the […] The post Podcast Ep. 81: Pastor and Blind (The Story of Sam Thompson) appeared first on Before You Quit.

So you’re stuck in a job that’s more toxic than your ex’ lies (and let’s be honest, we didn't think it could be worse than THAT joker…). I bet you constantly think about leaving. Resigning. Throwing the towel. Quitting that shit. – trust me, we get it. However, BEFORE YOU QUIT, check out these tips on how to get a plan in place before quitting your current job. SPONSORS: Optimized Career Solutions- Are you in the middle of a job search and struggling to land an interview? If so, you probably need a plan. If you’re ready for your dream job, reach out to Optimized Career Solutions. They can provide the tools and strategies that actually work while holding you accountable to meeting your goals. Visit optimizedcareersolutions.com to book your free consultation today!

 It’s not often I have had the opportunity to talk so openly with someone suffering a terminal illness. I think we would all agree that the church and even our culture is ill prepared to have hard and honest conversations about death and dying. In this podcast my goal is to help the church, help […] The post Podcast Ep. 80: Living With Terminal Illness -Scott Borderud appeared first on Before You Quit.

I have to admit, as I get older I stand back curious and some times burdened as I watch the up and coming generation navigate perhaps some of the same challenges we grew up with, but perhaps with different world views. I have also observed with keen interest, and equal concern how progressive Christianity is […] The post Podcast Ep. 79: GEN Z and the Gospel (Dr. Rich Griffith) appeared first on Before You Quit.

For some time I have been wanting to talk about the pastor and his money. One of the stresses in ministry is the pastor’s need for security which can add to the tensions in his life. A low paying ministry. Debt. Moves. Unexpected change. THis is an important topic because it is also a kingdom […] The post Podcast Ep: 78 The Pastor and His Money (Russ Crosson) appeared first on Before You Quit.

Today I have the privilege of interviewing Jim Newheiser on the topic of Pastors, Parents and Prodigals. I’ve been wanting to do this podcast for some time but wasn’t sure how to approach it. Increasingly, with my ministry, and even out of my personal friendships, I am becoming burdened for parents navigating the reality that […] The post Podcast Ep.77: Pastors, Parents and Prodigals (Dr. Jim Newheiser) appeared first on Before You Quit.

Since last podcast we need something lighter. Let me give some context. I grew up in Papua, Indonesia and have the fondest memories of traveling from one village of town to another thanks to a mission organization called Mission Aviation Fellowship. Like many missionary kids I longed to one day become a pilot, and while […] The post Podcast Ep:76 The Legacy of MAF (Dave Fyock) appeared first on Before You Quit.

Like many of you I have been reeling from the stories that have come out in the last years of great Christian leaders, mostly men, who have fallen hard. How do we respond to these events? What is it doing for the church or to the church? Why does this even happen to people we look […] The post Podcast Ep.75: When Christian Leaders Fail Us (Nick Stumbo) appeared first on Before You Quit.

I picked up and read best selling author Dave Harvey’s popular book “When Sinners Say I Do” about a year ago, and I loved it. How important it was to be reminded that problems happen in marriage because we are sinners, but there is hope because we have a Savior. Not long ago, I connected […] The post Podcast Ep. 74: When Sinners Say ‘I DO’. (Dave Harvey) appeared first on Before You Quit.

You can cultivate a spirit of perseverance to accomplish God's plans and purposes for your life – even through pain, discouragement, loss, and failure. Dr. Doug Gehman, president of Globe International, shares Biblical leadership wisdom from his recently released book, Before You Quit, about how non-quitters have changed the world.

 I want to talk today about the gospel and the right kind of anger. Much of this comes from my own personal reflection on how we are to respond when so much seems so wrong around us.  Is it possible to act in love, to respond in love, motivated and driven by the gospel and […] The post Podcast Ep.73: The Gospel and Right Anger (Dan Samms and Eric Anderson) appeared first on Before You Quit.

With so much changing in our church, as we seek to reach each other and reach culture around us what we want to talk about today is the role of biblical education in our church life. My encouragement to you as a pastor and church leader, is as you make changes, as you adjust, as […] The post Podcast Ep.72: Keeping Biblical Ed. In Your Church (Rev. Alan Wilson) appeared first on Before You Quit.

I recorded this podcast in February, just before COVID. Have a good laugh at my reference to the primaries in Maine. Seems like years ago, doesn’t it? I interview pastor Steve about his involvement with IPM (Intentional Pastoral Interim) and how best to help troubled churches. We don’t just talk about the role of the […] The post Podcast Ep.71: Troubled Church and the Interim (Pastor Steve Kerhoulas) appeared first on Before You Quit.

I have a question. Maybe two? What is happening to the church during COVID? What will happen to the church? We are hearing a lot about what COVID is doing to the church and to believers. (I A study done by The Barna Group suggests that because of this reason one in five churches will […] The post Podcast Ep.70: Seeing Church Matter Again: Post-COVID (Eddie Cole) appeared first on Before You Quit.

Today is a hard topic but a necessary one. I want to talk about something the church needs to be more aware of than I think we are and that is the topic of opioid addiction. You will also find later in the podcast that this is a very personal subject for me as I […] The post Podcast Ep. 69: Opioid Addiction and the Church appeared first on Before You Quit.

In this podcast I muse over the state of the gospel, post-Covid. I also encourage the pastor to commit to gospel-centered, Biblically-solid expository preaching. My suggestion is; the church that will remain strong are those who are committed to the gospel. I also look at some of the pressures threatening the church, distracting her from […] The post Podcast Ep.68: The Gospel Post-Covid (My own musings) appeared first on Before You Quit.

It’s Interesting how this podcast turned out. I asked around for someone I could interview on the subject of addiction, mainly the issue of addictions to opioids and how the church should understand it and respond and so someone was recommended to me. His name is Mark Danzey. I sat down with Mark and as […] The post Podcast Ep.67: The Pastor and Pornography (Pastor Mark Danzey) appeared first on Before You Quit.

Learn more about author here http://www.douggehman.com. Before You Quit by Doug Gehman is available for purchase here https://www.amazon.com/Before-You-Quit-Everyday-Endurance/dp/0802419410/ Thank you for joining us for worship at Upper Room Church! We would love to hear from you. Comment below and let us know you are watching. View this week's UR Kids Lesson here: https://youtu.be/Ga91GdFwck4 Stay in worship along with us throughout the week https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBVZNy1njSmOU7iYhX9CHVFNu16S9R8ml. Would you like more info on Upper Room Church? Visit upperroompensacola.com/get-in-touch/ or text plugmein to 97000. If you need prayer or assistance, please contact us. You can also reach out to us on Messenger https://m.me/Upperroomchurchpensacola — To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://upperroompensacola.com/give/ or text GIVE and the AMOUNT to 84321.  — Stay Connected Website: https://goo.gl/FDm7NXUpper Room Church Facebook: https://goo.gl/5VD56uUpper Room Church Instagram: https://goo.gl/UviV53Nathan Pooley Twitter: https://goo.gl/MRNgFh

What exactly is being asked of us? Why should I be responsible for the sins of my ancestors? I’m not racist, but why am I made to feel like I am? What do you mean, ‘unless I am anti racist, then I am racist? It feels you’re asking for penance, not repentance? Can there really […] The post Podcast Ep.66: A White and a Black Pastor Talk Race and Social Justice appeared first on Before You Quit.

In today’s conversation with Rev. Mark Barnard and Dr. Kenneth Quick we are going to talk about dancing in church. Okay, now I know I have your attention. But no, not that kind of dancing. We will be discussing the dance of gifts in the church. Here’s what the conversation will be about: Much has […] The post Podcast Ep.65: The Dance of Gifts in the Church (Mark Barnard and Ken Quick) appeared first on Before You Quit.

 Let me start with a question, maybe a bit tongue in cheek. What if during this Covid 19 season while the church has been fasting from meeting corporately that the antagonist in the church have had a huge change of heart and are now determined to come back fully supporting the pastor and the church […] The post Podcast Ep.64: What Makes for Toxic Churches (Dr. Chris Creech) appeared first on Before You Quit.

During this Covid 19 season (I’m sure it will have a better name down the road) I have been thinking a lot about what this will do to or for the church. Will we be stronger for it? Is this one of those events that God will use to sift the church, from those who […] The post Podcast Ep.63: The State of the Gospel in America (Brandon Kimber) appeared first on Before You Quit.

How can mobilizers help develop perseverance in those God is calling to the field? In this episode, Dave talks with Doug Gehman, the president and executive director of Globe International and the author of the recently published book titled, Before You Quit. Doug shares how to endure when challenges arise. He reminds listeners not to quit and shares practical steps for how mobilizers can encourage those who are struggling during these challenging times. This episode will remind listeners to not give up on the dreams and plans God has for their lives. 

Georgene Rice invites Doug Gehman, President of Globe International, to talk about his new book, Before You Quit: Everyday Endurance, Moral Courage, and the Quest for Purpose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.