Podcast appearances and mentions of Bryan Roberts

Ashish Jha, Dean of Brown University's School of Public Health, speaks with Venrock partners Bryan Roberts and Bob Kocher about the chapters of his career in public health before, during, and after the pandemic. He shares what he got right and wrong during his time as White House COVID-19 coordinator, how he managed 40-50 media interviews a day, where we have work to do on public health issues, and more. 

Signs & Wonders Series: That You May Believe John 4:46-54 NKJV 46 So Jesus came again to Cana of Galilee where He had made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman whose son was sick at Capernaum. 47 When he heard that Jesus had come out of Judea into Galilee, he went to Him and implored Him to come down and heal his son, for he was at the point of death. 48 Then Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will by no means believe.” 49 The nobleman said to Him, “Sir, come down before my child dies!” 50 Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your son lives.” So the man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and he went his way. 51 And as he was now going down, his servants met him and told him, saying, “Your son lives!” 52 Then he inquired of them the hour when he got better. And they said to him, “Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him.” 53 So the father knew that it was at the same hour in which Jesus said to him, “Your son lives.” And he himself believed, and his whole household. 54 This again is the second sign Jesus did when He had come out of Judea into Galilee. Sign & Wonders The Nobleman Beginning Faith Persistent Faith Go your way; your son lives. Trusting Faith Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen. Open Your Eyes Contagious Faith

Finish His Work! Series: That You May Believe John 4:34-42 NKJV 34 Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. 35 Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest'? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! 36 And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life, that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together. 37 For in this the saying is true: ‘One sows and another reaps.' 38 I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have entered into their labors.” 39 And many of the Samaritans of that city believed in Him because of the word of the woman who testified, “He told me all that I ever did.” 40 So when the Samaritans had come to Him, they urged Him to stay with them; and He stayed there two days. 41 And many more believed because of His own word. 42 Then they said to the woman, “Now we believe, not because of what you said, for we ourselves have heard Him and we know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world.” I. Many Believed In Him II. Many More Believed Because Of His Own Word III. Finish His Work! Open Your Eyes

What Feeds You? Series: That You May Believe John 4:27-34, 39 NKJV 27 And at this point His disciples came, and they marveled that He talked with a woman; yet no one said, “What do You seek?” or, “Why are You talking with her?” 28 The woman then left her waterpot, went her way into the city, and said to the men, 29 “Come, see a Man who told me all things that I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” 30 Then they went out of the city and came to Him. 31 In the meantime His disciples urged Him, saying, “Rabbi, eat.” 32 But He said to them, “I have food to eat of which you do not know.” 33 Therefore the disciples said to one another, “Has anyone brought Him anything to eat?” 34 Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. 39 And many of the Samaritans of that city believed in Him because of the word of the woman who testified, “He told me all that I ever did.” 1. Jesus Talked To A Woman? Are You Motivated By Love?  2. Witnessing Witnessing Begins With A Conversation Witnessing Takes Time 3. What Feeds You? Witnessing Feeds You Spiritually

Genesis Series Lesson 11 Chapter 7

You Must Be Born Again Series: That You May Believe John 3:1-7 NKJV 1 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.” 3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 4 Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?” 5 Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.'  Apologetic Purpose: To give evidence that Jesus is the Messiah Evangelistic Purpose: That you may believe on Jesus and have eternal life in his name You Must Be Born Again 2 Cor. 5:17 “If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature, old things are passed away, behold all things are become new.” Being Born Again Is A Work Of The Holy Spirit John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” For God so loved the world – The object of God's love He gave His only begotten Son –The expression and gift of God's love Whoever believes in Him – The recipient of God's love Should not perish – The intention of God's love Everlasting life – The duration of God's love

In this episode, Bryan Roberts, a partner at Venrock and one of the healthcare industry's most illustrious investors, shares insights from his 25+ year career. We cover:The traits that have contributed to his success in healthcare investingHow to navigate investment cycles and make non-consensus decisionsBryan's early investments in Illumina and Athena HealthThe current state of digital health and value-based careThe potential impact of AI on healthcare efficiency and clinical practiceExits and IPOs in the current marketLessons from Bryan's biggest missesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Genesis Series Lesson 10 Chapter 6

The First Sign Series: That You May Believe John 2:1-11 NKJV 2 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. 3 And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.” 4 Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does your concern have to do with Me? My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do it.” 6 Now there were set there six waterpots of stone, according to the manner of purification of the Jews, containing twenty or thirty gallons apiece. 7 Jesus said to them, “Fill the waterpots with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. 8 And He said to them, “Draw  some out now, and take it to the master of the feast.” And they took it. 9 When the master of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom. 10 And he said to him, “Every man at the beginning sets out the good wine, and when the guests have well drunk, then the inferior. You have kept the good wine until now!” 11 This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory; and His disciples believed in Him. Apologetic Purpose: To give evidence that Jesus is the Messiah Evangelistic Purpose: That you may believe on Jesus and have eternal life in his name I. The Party II. The Predicament III. The Provision Do You Go To Jesus When You Have a Predicament? Just do it! There Is Transforming Power In Jesus! The Best Is Yet To Come! IV. The Purpose His  Disciples Believed In Him!

Genesis Series Lesson 9 Genesis 5

What Do You Seek? Series: That You May Believe John 1:35-42a NKJV 35 Again, the next day, John stood with two of his disciples. 36 And looking at Jesus as He walked, he said, “Behold the Lamb of God!” 37 The two disciples heard him speak, and they  followed Jesus. 38 Then Jesus turned, and seeing them following, said to them, “What do you seek?” They said to Him, “Rabbi” (which is to say, when translated, Teacher), “where are You staying?” 39 He said to them, “Come and see.” They came and saw where He was staying, and remained with Him that day (now it was about the tenth hour). 40 One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. 41 He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated, the Christ). 42 And he brought him to Jesus. That You May Believe Without Jesus You Are Dead And In Darkness 1. John The Baptist Point People To Jesus! Behold! The Lamb Of God 2. What Do You Seek? Follow me Come and See How can you apply what you've heard today? 1) Pray for your friends and family to know Jesus. 2) Give them your testimony. 3) Invite them to come to church with you.

Genesis Series - Lesson 8 - Genesis 4 Questions 1. “Knew” is a polite way of saying __________________________ 2. Adam & Eve likely expected Cain to be ____________________ 3. What kind of offering did Cain & Abel bring to the Lord? (Gen 4:3-4) 4. How did God respond to their offerings? (Gen 4:4-5) 5. According to Hebrews 11:4 Why did God respect Abel and his offering? 6. What question did God ask Cain and what was Cain's response? (Gen 4:9) 7. What did God say Abel's blood did? (Gen 4:10) 8. What did God do to Cain to keep anyone from killing him? (Gen 4:15) 9. Who was the son who God appointed as another seed to replace Abel? (Gen 4:25)     Answers   1. sexual relations 2. the Messiah 3. Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground. Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. 4. The LORD respected Abel and his offering, but He did not respect Cain and his offering. 5. By faith Abel offered up a more excellent sacrifice than Cain. 6. "Where is Abel your brother?” He said, “I do not know. Am I my brother's keeper?” 7. Your brother's blood cries out to Me from the ground. 8. The LORD set a mark on Cain. 9. Seth

The Word Became Flesh Series: That You May Believe John 1:14 NKJV And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father full of grace and truth. John 20:31 NKJV But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. That You May Believe That you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God John 1:1-2 NKJV says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the word was God. He was in the beginning with God.” Vs. 3 says, “All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.” Jesus is God Ps. 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. Rom. 1:20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse. God Has Spoken To Mankind Perfectly And Comprehensively 2 Tim. 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. Vs. 4 “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.” Jesus Is The Light! We Are To Be Reflectors Of The Light! The Word Became Flesh John 1:12

Genesis Series - Lesson 7 Questions - Genesis 3:14-24 1. To eat dust has the idea of __________ __________. 2. And the God of Peace will __________ Satan under your __________ shortly. (Rom. 16:20) 3. The real battle is between __________ and the __________ of the woman. 4. Genesis 3:15 has been called the _______________, the first gospel. 5. I will greatly multiply your __________ and your __________; in __________ you shall bring forth __________; your desires shall be for your __________, and he shall __________ over you. (Gen. 3:16) 6.What is the significance of Adam calling his wife Eve? 7. What is significance of God clothing Adam and Eve with animal skins? (Heb. 9:22) 8. What two things make us believe that Adam and Eve will be in heaven? 9. How did man become like God? (Gen. 3:22) Answers 1. total defeat 2. crush / feet 3. Satan / seed 4. proto-evangelium 5. sorrow / conception / pain / children / husband / rule 6. She wasn't a mother yet. Adam called her Eve in faith to what God said. 7. Without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sin. God did the sacrifice. 8. Adam had faith in God's promise of a savior. / God provided a covering for them through sacrifice. 9. He was able to know good and evil.

Back To The Book – Commitment Nehemiah 9:38 NKJV And because of all this, we make a sure covenant and Write it; Our leaders, our Levites, and our priests seal it. I. Make A Covenant God Is Still Doing Significant Spiritual Work Among His People! II Chronicles 7:14 If My people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” II. Commitment III. Separation 2 Corinthians 6:17 says, “Therefore, come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord.” They Committed To Support Submit, Separate, & Support

Back To The Book – Rebuilding Spiritually III Nehemiah 9:1-6 NKJV 9 Now on the twenty-fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, in sackcloth, and with dust on their heads. 2 Then those of Israelite lineage separated themselves from all foreigners; and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. 3 And they stood up in their place and read from the Book of the Law of the Lord  their God for one-fourth of the day; and for another fourth they confessed and worshiped the Lord their God. 4 Then Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani stood on the stairs of the Levites and cried out with a loud voice to the Lord their God. 5 And the Levites, Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said: “Stand up and bless the Lord your God Forever and ever! “Blessed be Your glorious name, Which is exalted above all blessing and praise! 6 You alone are the Lord; You have made heaven, The heaven of heavens, with all their host, The earth and everything on it, The seas and all that is in them, And You preserve them all. The host of heaven worships You. 1. Spiritual Renewal Revival began by the Spirit of God working through the Word of God and it would continue that way Confession And Recognition Of Sins Is A Sure Sign Of Revival Are You Serious About Your Relationship With God And Serious About His Word? Repentance is the inseparable companion of faith Brokenness Of Heart Is A Sure Sign Of Revival. 2. Prayer/Rehearsal of God's Goodness “Stand Up & Bless The Lord Your God Forever And Ever!” Start With Praise! Reflection On The Goodness Of God Is A Sure Sign Of Revival

Genesis Series Lesson 05 Genesis 2:18-25

Back To The Book – Rebuilding Spiritually II Nehemiah 8: 9-15 NKJV 9 And Nehemiah, who was the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, “This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn nor weep.” For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the Law. 10 Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” 11 So the Levites quieted all the people, saying, “Be still, for the day is holy; do not be grieved.” 12 And all the people went their way to eat and drink, to send portions and rejoice greatly, because they understood the words that were declared to them. 13 Now on the second day the heads of the fathers' houses of all the people, with the priests and Levites, were gathered to Ezra the scribe, in order to understand the words of the Law. 14 And they found written in the Law, which the Lord had commanded by Moses, that the children of Israel should dwell in booths during the feast of the seventh month, 15 and that they should announce and proclaim in all their cities and in Jerusalem, saying, “Go out to the mountain, and bring olive branches, branches of oil trees, myrtle branches, palm branches, and branches of leafy trees, to make booths, as it is written.” 1. Bring The Book! The People's Response To The Word: Unity, Present, Attentive, Responsive, Worship God's Word Brings Joy The Joy of The Lord Is Your Strength! This Day Is Holy 2. Leadership Verse 13. “Now on the second day the heads of the fathers' houses of all the people, with the priests and the Levites, were gathered to Ezra the scribe, in order to understand the words of the Law.” Obedience Very Great Gladness

Genesis Series Lesson 04 Genesis 2:1-17

Back To The Book – Rebuilding Spiritually Nehemiah 8:1-6 NKJV 8 Now all the people gathered together as one man in the open square that was in front of the Water Gate; and they told Ezra the scribe to bring the Book of the Law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded Israel. 2 So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could hear with understanding on the first day of the seventh month. 3 Then he read from it in the open square that was in front of the Water Gate from morning until midday, before the men and women and those who could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive to the Book of the Law. 4 So Ezra the scribe stood on a platform of wood which they had made for the purpose; and beside him, at his right hand, stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Urijah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah; and at his left hand Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbadana, Zechariah, and Meshullam. 5 And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up. 6 And Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God. Then all the people answered, “Amen, Amen!” while lifting up their hands. And they bowed their heads and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground. 1. Working on the Spiritual Foundation  Are You Serious About God's Word?  Matthew 24:35 says,  “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.” Revival And Worship Are Inseparably Linked To The Word Of God Revival The Spirit Of God Working Through The Word Of God, In The Lives Of The People Of God. 2. Hear & Understand

Genesis Series Lesson 03 Genesis 1:26-31

Genesis Series Lesson 02 Genesis 1:6-19

After The Walls Are Built Nehemiah 7:1-5 NKJV 1 Then it was, when the wall was built and I had hung the doors, when the gatekeepers, the singers, and the Levites had been appointed, 2 that I gave the charge of Jerusalem to my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the leader of the citadel, for he was a faithful man and feared God more than many. 3 And I said to them, “Do not let the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun is hot; and while they stand guard, let them shut and bar the doors; and appoint guards from among the inhabitants of Jerusalem, one at his watch station and another in front of his own house.” 4 Now the city was large and spacious, but the people in it were few, and the houses were not rebuilt. 5 Then my God put it into my heart to gather the nobles, the rulers, and the people, that they might be registered by genealogy. And I found a register of the genealogy of those who had come up in the first return, and found written in it: Preserving & Protecting The Purpose Is To Give God Glory. 1 Peter 5:8 says, “ Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Appoint Leadership Great Works Start With A Burden For People Be Faithful - The Greatest Ability Is Dependability III. Take A Census Are You Willing To Work For The Lord? The Lord Will Supply All You Need!

Almost Done! Nehemiah 6:1-4, 9 NKJV 1 Now it happened when Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab, and the rest of our enemies heard that I had rebuilt the wall, and that there were no breaks left in it (though at that time I had not hung the doors in the gates), 2 that Sanballat nd Geshem sent to me, saying, “Come, let us meet together among the villages in the plain of Ono.” But they thought to do me harm. 3 So I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down. Why should the work cease while I leave it and go down to you?” 4 But they sent me this message four times, and I answered them in the same manner. 9 For they all were trying to make us afraid, saying, “Their hands will be weakened in the work, and it will not be done.” Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands. I. Almost Done! The Attack Of Distraction Pray For Your Leaders 2. I'm Doing A Great Work! I will not come down, I will not stop, I'm doing a great work! 3. The Attack Of Slander It's Time To Get Back To Work! O God, strengthen my hands!

Truths for Life Lesson 13 The End Times

Truths for Life Lesson 12 The Second Coming

The Why Behind the Work- Sermon 3 Series: Rebuilding Nehemiah 4:1-6 NLT 4 Sanballat was very angry when he learned that we were rebuilding the wall. He flew into a rage and mocked the Jews, 2 saying in front of his friends and the Samarian army officers, “What does this bunch of poor, feeble Jews think they're doing? Do they think they can build the wall in a single day by just offering a few sacrifices? Do they actually think they can make something of stones from a rubbish heap—and charred ones at that?” 3 Tobiah the Ammonite, who was standing beside him, remarked, “That stone wall would collapse if even a fox walked along the top of it!” 4 Then I prayed, “Hear us, our God, for we are being mocked. May their scoffing fall back on their own heads, and may they themselves become captives in a foreign land! 5 Do not ignore their guilt. Do not blot out their sins, for they have provoked you to anger here in front of the builders.” 6 At last the wall was completed to half its height around the entire city, for the people had worked with enthusiasm. Pray, Plan, Persist What has God put in your heart to do? Share The Vision Encourage The People Start Stay Focused. Are You On The List Of Workers For The Kingdom? The Why Behind The Work Nehemiah 4:13-14 NLT So I placed armed guards behind the lowest parts of the wall in the exposed areas. I stationed people to stand guard by families, armed with swords, spears, and bows. Then as I looked over the situation, I called together the nobles and the rest of the people and said to them, “Don't be afraid of the enemy! Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes!” The Why Behind The Work? God Is fighting For Us!

Stepping Out In Faith! Series – Rebuilding Nehemiah 2:1-10 2 Early the following spring, in the month of Nisan, during the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes' reign, I was serving the king his wine. I had never before appeared sad in his presence. 2 So the king asked me, “Why are you looking so sad? You don't look sick to me. You must be deeply troubled.” Then I was terrified, 3 but I replied, “Long live the king! How can I not be sad? For the city where my ancestors are buried is in ruins, and the gates have been destroyed by fire.” 4 The king asked, “Well, how can I help you?” With a prayer to the God of heaven, 5 I replied, “If it please the king, and if you are pleased with me, your servant, send me to Judah to rebuild the city where my ancestors are buried.” 6 The king, with the queen sitting beside him, asked, “How long will you be gone? When will you return?” After I told him how long I would be gone, the king agreed to my request. 7 I also said to the king, “If it please the king, let me have letters addressed to the governors of the province west of the Euphrates River, instructing them to let me travel safely through their territories on my way to Judah. 8 And please give me a letter addressed to Asaph, the manager of the king's forest, instructing him to give me timber. I will need it to make beams for the gates of the Temple fortress, for the city walls, and for a house for myself.” And the king granted these requests, because the gracious hand of God was on me. 9 When I came to the governors of the province west of the Euphrates River, I delivered the king's letters to them. The king, I should add, had sent along army officers and horsemen to protect me. 10 But when Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard of my arrival, they were very displeased that someone had come to help the people of Israel. Turnaround: an abrupt or unexpected change, especially one that results in a more favorable situation. Pray, Plan, and Persist A Bold Request! A Bold Request! III. The Plan Stepping Out In Faith!

Truths for Life Lesson 11 Divine Healing

Turnaround Starts With Prayer Sermon 1 of Series “Rebuilding” Nehemiah 1:1-11 NLT 1 These are the memoirs of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah. In late autumn, in the month of Kislev, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes' reign, I was at the fortress of Susa. 2 Hanani, one of my brothers, came to visit me with some other men who had just arrived from Judah. I asked them about the Jews who had returned there from captivity and about how things were going in Jerusalem. 3 They said to me, “Things are not going well for those who returned to the province of Judah. They are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem has been torn down, and the gates have been destroyed by fire.” 4 When I heard this, I sat down and wept. In fact, for days I mourned, fasted, and prayed to the God of heaven. 5 Then I said, “O Lord, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps his covenant of unfailing love with those who love him and obey his commands, 6 listen to my prayer! Look down and see me praying night and day for your people Israel. I confess that we have sinned against you. Yes, even my own family and I have sinned! 7 We have sinned terribly by not obeying the commands, decrees, and regulations that you gave us through your servant Moses. 8 “Please remember what you told your servant Moses: ‘If you are unfaithful to me, I will scatter you among the nations. 9 But if you return to me and obey my commands and live by them, then even if you are exiled to the ends of the earth, I will bring you back to the place I have chosen for my name to be honored.' 10 “The people you rescued by your great power and strong hand are your servants. 11 O Lord, please hear my prayer! Listen to the prayers of those of us who delight in honoring you. Please grant me success today by making the king favorable to me. Put it into his heart to be kind to me.” In those days I was the king's cup-bearer. Turnaround Turnaround: an abrupt or unexpected change, especially one that results in a more favorable situation Things are not going well! Pray First Nehemiah's Prayer Turnaround Starts With Prayer

Truths for Life Lesson 09 Being Holy - Sanctified

Son, Father, Brother, Worker, Soldier Philippians 2:19-30 ESV 19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. 20 For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. 21 For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know Timothy's proven worth, how as a son with a father he has served with me in the gospel. 23 I hope therefore to send him just as soon as I see how it will go with me, 24 and I trust in the Lord that shortly I myself will come also. 25 I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need, 26 for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill. 27 Indeed he was ill, near to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. 28 I am the more eager to send him, therefore, that you may rejoice at seeing him again, and that I may be less anxious. 29 So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men, 30 for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me. Timothy Son Father The Church Needs More Father/Son Relationships! Choose Godly Role Models/Be Godly Role Models Epaphroditus Serving Gives Meaning And Purpose To Our Lives. Brother Worker Soldier

The Shield Of Faith Series: Prepare For Battle! Ephesians 6:10-17 NKJV 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 1) You are in a spiritual war 2) Know your enemy and know yourself 3) Jesus gave us power over the enemy 4) Sword of the Spirit – God's Word 5) Be strong in the Lord The Shield Of Faith Don't Go Into Battle Without The Shield! Faith - assurance, being persuaded, convicted to the truth of anything, trust, believing in One who can be relied on Without faith, it is impossible to please God Walk by faith and not by sight Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God By grace through faith Fight the good fight of faith Don't go into battle without the Shield 1 John 5:4 says, “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Don't Go Into Battle Without The Shield!  Romans 4:19-20 says:  19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about a hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah's womb: 20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; Don't go into battle without the shield!

Truths for Life Lesson 08 Speaking in Tongues

The Sword Of The Spirit Series: Prepare For Battle! Ephesians 6:10-17 NKJV 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; Know Your Enemy Know Yourself We Don't Have To Fear The Enemy! 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV says, For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Romans 8:15 NKJV For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” I'm A Child Of God! Jesus Gave You Authority Over The Enemy!  Matthew 16:19 says, “And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind (prohibit) on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose (permit) on earth will be loosed in heaven.”  Devil, You're Not Welcome Here! Matthew 10:1 NKJV And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. III. The Sword Of The Spirit The Word of God Exposes Satan's Techniques. Don't Go Into Battle Without The Sword!  

We have a special episode today because Venrock's 8th annual Healthcare Prognosis results are in! From drugs (e.g., GLP-1s, pricing negotiations) to fundraising and optimism around the equity market to cybersecurity and AI regulations - this year's survey covers it all. In this episode, partners Bryan Roberts and Bob Kocher sit down to share their perspectives on the most interesting findings.

Patrick Conway, CEO of Optum Rx, sits down with Venrock partners Bryan Roberts and Bob Kocher to discuss his first few months on the job. Conway also shares his views on the best early metric indicators of success, the effectiveness of Medicare Advantage Star Ratings, the role of technology in value-based care and more.

Ed Park, co-founder and CEO of Devoted Health, sits down with Venrock partners Bryan Roberts and Bob Kocher to discuss the founding of Devoted. Park talks about his priorities for the next five years, the value he sees in AI and LLMs, Medicare Advantage industry changes, his favorite interview question for job candidates and more. 

“Be attentive to that joy and that peace.” A special co-host, Seminarian Bryan Roberts, joins John on this week's episode. They discuss the importance of ministry and the journey towards priesthood. John emphasizes the power of the sacraments, particularly the sacrament of marriage, in revealing God's love. Finally, they discuss the courage required to fully commit to the priesthood and the role of Joy and discernment in this process. www.donorbox.org/pew START A MEN'S GROUP IN YOUR PARISH! www.justaguyinthepew.com DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/

Rev. Bryan Roberts, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Pevely, MO, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the needs of the community in Jefferson County, how LCMS congregations in Jefferson County work together to meet the needs of this community, what is available at Grace Day, and how this day supports families in the Jefferson County area. Learn more about Zion Pevely and Grace Day at zionpevely.com and facebook.com/zionpevely.

Rev. Bryan Roberts, joins Andy for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about transitioning from a military career to seminary to being a parish pastor.  Pastor Roberts shares stories of family life in the midst of transition and pastoral formation.  He also shares the stories of ministry in the lives of his congregation members that have formed him into the pastor the Lord would have him be.  Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve.

For this episode, Josh and Brian hand the helm to Aledade CEO and Co-Founder, Farzad Mostashari, MD, and Bryan Roberts, partner at Venrock and lead of Venrock's investment in Aledade. They give a behind-the-scenes look into the conversations that go on between CEOs, board members and investors regarding the challenges of running companies and how to create long-term solutions. Learn more about Bryan's "Roberts' Rules of Life (& Venture Capital)" here: bit.ly/3KXxT2G

Victrola! is a monthly smorgasbord of audio-phonic chaos. Sketch comedy culled together from improvised bits and forged into a single, mighty podcast!  Brought to you by the fine folks at Austin's ColdTowne Theater. Written by and Starring Michael Jastroch, Bob McNichol, Bryan Roberts, Lance Gilstrap, Cortnie Jones and Jericho Thorp. Produced by Michael Jastroch, in collaboration with our good friends at Humordy (http://Humordy.com), ColdTowne Theater (http://ColdTowneTheater.com) and Got Your Back! (http://GYBPOD.com) See the stars of Victrola at the Austin Sketch Comedy Festival this Memorial Day Weekend (http://atxsketchfest.com) http://victrolapod.com  http://coldtownetheater.com     On this months episode: "EP. 2 BIRTHDAY BURGERS" DARTH VADER BIRTHDAY BURGERS ACTION WAR! THE MOTION PICTURE BOXCAR HORATIO COMCAST PHONE SUPPORT DESTINATION ABSTINENCE  OSWALD

SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE! In honor of the upcoming Austin Sketch Comedy Festival (Atxsketchfest.com), we're releasing some "B-Sides" -- sketches deemed too inconsequential for release on our regular episode. (Just kidding, they're funny.) Victrola! is a monthly smorgasbord of audio-phonic chaos. Sketch comedy culled together from improvised bits and forged into a single, mighty podcast!  Brought to you by the fine folks at Austin's ColdTowne Theater. Written by and Starring Michael Jastroch, Bob McNichol, Bryan Roberts, Lance Gilstrap, Cortnie Jones and Jericho Thorp. Produced by Michael Jastroch, in collaboration with our good friends at Humordy (http://Humordy.com), ColdTowne Theater (http://ColdTowneTheater.com) and Got Your Back! (http://GYBPOD.com) See the stars of Victrola at the Austin Sketch Comedy Festival this Memorial Day Weekend (http://atxsketchfest.com) http://victrolapod.com  http://coldtownetheater.com   On this months episode: "EP. 2.5 B-Sides" Live Jazz Fusion Band It's All Right Newspaper Perscriptions Austin Sketch Fest Commercial

Huzzah! Our third full length episode of season eight is now live.   Victrola is Michael Jastroch, Lance Gilstrap, Bryan Roberts, Cortnie Jones, Bob McNichol, Jose Gonzales, and Dalton Allen! We are brought to you by the fine folks at ColdTowne Radio.   *AND* we've got new merch available for purchase over at tee public. Follow the links!   Patreon, Bonus Content, Merch and More: https://linktr.ee/victrolapod   Track Listing IT Help Desk Two Brothers Moving Shady Acres Retirement Home Texas Bakery Commuter Train

Victrola! is a monthly smorgasbord of audio-phonic chaos. Sketch comedy culled together from improvised bits and forged into a single, mighty podcast!  Brought to you by the fine folks at Austin's ColdTowne Theater. Written by and Starring Michael Jastroch, Bob McNichol, Bryan Roberts, Lance Gilstrap, Cortnie Jones and Jericho Thorp. This month features special guests Juliet Prather and Amy Wright (Patio Talk), Roy Janik (PGraph), Sanjay Rao (Empty Promises), Curtis Luciani (Your Terrific Neighbors) and Cody Dearing (Got Your Back Podcast, ColdTowne Theater Artistic Director)! Produced by Michael Jastroch, iin collaboration with our good friends at Humordy (http://Humordy.com), ColdTowne Theater (http://ColdTowneTheater.com) and Got Your Back! (http://GYBPOD.com) http://victrolapod.com http://coldtownetheater.com On this months episode "Customer Service Department": Comcast Customer Serive Drunk Nerd Pub Quiz 911 Dispatch Singles Support Group Gentrification Elementary Theater Read more at http://victrolapod.com/#oOJj8PJBeV8l6BIK.99

We did it! We trudged through a year's worth of "Found" audio and assembled over four mighty hours of sketch comedy! And the best thing is: every narrative thread came to a satisfying conclusion! If you enjoyed Season 1, get pumped! Season 2 premiers February 1st. We''ll be building a new website, learning how to social media and scheming about live shows and different formats so we can bring you EVEN MORE STUFF. In the meantime, watch this space for special BEST OF SEASON ONE episodes! Also, it'd be swell of you to: 1) SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES 2) WRITE A REVIEW 3) TELL YOUR FRIENDS 4) DONATE If you enjoyed the work we did, feel free to kick us a buck. That money will go towards hosting and equipment and covering the occasional 12 pack of premium beer the cast demands.  Victrola! is a monthly smorgasbord of audio-phonic chaos. Sketch comedy culled together from improvised bits and forged into a single, mighty podcast!  Brought to you by the fine folks at Austin's ColdTowne Theater. Written by and Starring Michael Jastroch, Bob McNichol, Bryan Roberts, Lance Gilstrap, Cortnie Jones and Jericho Thorp. This month features special guests Shannon McCormick (Red Vs. Blue), Curtis Luciani (Your Terrific Neighbors), and Joseph Dailey (Midnight Society)! Produced by Michael Jastroch and Assistant Editor Dalton Allen in collaboration with our good friends at Humordy (http://Humordy.com), ColdTowne Theater (http://ColdTowneTheater.com) and Got Your Back! (http://GYBPOD.com) http://victrolapod.com http://coldtownetheater.com On this months episode "The Renaissance": Read more at http://victrolapod.com/#bz9X7ejL287dk52P.99

Real talk: One of our cast members, Bryan Robert got a double lung transplant a few months back. He's doing great and recovering, but as you can imagine, lungs are pricey.   In addition to being the funniest dude, Bryan (and his wife Meredith, also an extremely talented funny person) are literally the best people. If you're a fan of the podcast and of Bryan, do us a favor and donate to his Go Fund Me Page.   https://www.gofundme.com/ujgvfn4c     If you're new to Victrola, here's everything you need to know. One, it's comedy. Two, we improvise it and then cut it into a sketch. Three, this best of episode is a great place to start. If you're a Victrola vet, give this episode a listen and revisit some old favorites! We'll be back for season 2 February 1st. In the meantime, tell your friends and leave us a review! Comedy is brought to you by the fine folks at Austin's ColdTowne Theater. Written by and Starring Michael Jastroch, Bob McNichol, Bryan Roberts, Lance Gilstrap, Cortnie Jones and Jericho Thorp. This month features special guests Shannon McCormick (RvB), Amy Wright (Patio Talk), Ed Reed (Bad Boys), and Curtis Luciani (Your Terrific Neighbors)!  Produced by Michael Jastroch and Assistant Editor Dalton Allen in collaboration with our good friends at Humordy (http://Humordy.com), ColdTowne Theater (http://ColdTowneTheater.com) and Got Your Back! (http://GYBPOD.com) http://victrolapod.com http://coldtownetheater.com On this months episode "Season One Greatest Hits, Vol. TOO" "Darth Vader" "South Side Johnny's BBQ" "911 Emergency" "Drunk Nerd Pub Quiz" "Flight Delay" "Renaissance Fest" "Force Awakens Tickets"  

Please take our audience survey!: https://launchevents.typeform.com/to/K5RhKaEH Jason sits down with Bryan Roberts of Venrock for another episode of Angel Season 7! They discuss Bryan's first bets (2:22) and his perception of the dot com bubble. (14:38) The two also dive into topics like creating optionality as a startup (21:24), bad habits in VC (28:49) and Theranos. (36:18) To wrap the show, Bryan and Jason discuss disagreeing with founders (39:07) and the psychology of placing bets! (44:33) (0:00) Jason kicks off the show (2:22) Bryan's first investment: Illumina (8:52) LinkedIn Jobs - Go to http://linkedin.com/angel and post your first job for free (10:16) Bryan's second investment: Athena Health (14:38) Bryan's experience during the dot-com bubble (19:54) Merge - Get started by integrating up to 5 linked accounts for free today at merge.dev/twist (21:24) Creating optionality in a startup (25:30) Understanding your leaders (28:49) Bad habits in venture (34:55) Velocity Growth - Get $500 off your first growth audit or monthly package now with promo code TWIST at velocitygrowth.com/twist (36:18) Bryan's thoughts on Theranos (39:07) Diligence and disagreements with founders (44:33) The psychology of placing bets + advice for founders FOLLOW Bryan: https://twitter.com/brobertsvc FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis FOLLOW Molly: https://twitter.com/mollywood