Podcast appearances and mentions of don everts

As society has changed, it seems we have become more uncomfortable talking with people about our faith. We are reluctant conversationalists. The reality is that many of our churches and communities are shrinking instead of growing. What can we do about this? Don Everts, himself a reluctant witness, grew up assuming that spiritual conversations are always painful and awkward. But after falling into one spiritual conversation after another, he was surprised to discover that they aren't. Unpacking what God's Word says about spiritual conversations and digging into the habits of eager conversationalists, Everts will describe what we can learn from Christians who are still talking about their faith.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As society has changed, it seems we have become more uncomfortable talking with people about our faith. We are reluctant conversationalists. The reality is that many of our churches and communities are shrinking instead of growing. What can we do about this? Don Everts, himself a reluctant witness, grew up assuming that spiritual conversations are always painful and awkward. But after falling into one spiritual conversation after another, he was surprised to discover that they aren't. Unpacking what God's Word says about spiritual conversations and digging into the habits of eager conversationalists, Everts will describe what we can learn from Christians who are still talking about their faith.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's it look like to love my community? Don Everts helps you get intentional about your relationship to your neighborhood, caring in ways that matter. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/84/29

What's it look like to love my community? Don Everts helps you get intentional about your relationship to your neighborhood, caring in ways that matter. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/84/29

Explore the power of "I see you" in relationships, with FamilyLife President David Robbins and his wife Meg, along with Real Life Loading... host Shelby Abbott. They explore groundbreaking insights from top 2023 guests like Ted Lowe, Dane Ortlund, Don Everts and Amberly Neese. Show Notes and Resources Want to hear more episodes by David and Meg Robbins, listen here! Double your impact by Dec 31! Give families the gift of togetherness—donate, and it's matched dollar for dollar. Act now for lasting change. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Explore the power of "I see you" in relationships, with FamilyLife President David Robbins and his wife Meg, along with Real Life Loading... host Shelby Abbott. They explore groundbreaking insights from top 2023 guests like Ted Lowe, Dane Ortlund, Don Everts and Amberly Neese. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/84/29

Explore the power of "I see you" in relationships, with FamilyLife President David Robbins and his wife Meg, along with Real Life Loading... host Shelby Abbott. They explore groundbreaking insights from top 2023 guests like Ted Lowe, Dane Ortlund, Don Everts and Amberly Neese. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/84/29

Chris had an energetic conversation about the topic of "revival" at Urbana with two first time guests: James Choung & Don Everts. They talk about their experiences with revival, as well as their writing on the topic.Books & Writing Mentioned in this Episode:If you'd like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger)  Longing for Revival: From Holy Discontent to Breakthrough Faith — James Choung, Ryan PfeifferMovements That Change the World: Five Keys to Spreading the Gospel — Steve AddisonJesus and Community: The Social Dimensions of Christian Faith — Gerhard LohfinkDiscover Your Gifts: Celebrating How God Made You and Everyone You Know — Don EvertsThe Testaments: The Sequel to The Handmaid's Tale — Margaret AtwoodGathering Blue — Lois LowryA Non-Anxious Presence: How a Changing and Complex World will Create a Remnant of Renewed Christian Leaders — Mark SayersStrengthening the Soul of Your Leadership: Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry — Ruth Haley BartonSpirituality of Gratitude: The Unexpected Blessings of Thankfulness — Joshua Choonmin Kang

We all know in our gut that family meals are important. Numerous studies have linked family meals with all sorts of positive outcomes for children, from better academics to general success.My favorite statistic comes from Don Everts and the Barna Group in their study of Christian households that found that families who were considered “spiritually vibrant” were homes that regularly had loud tables. But even though we know family meals are important, many of us don't practice daily shared meals. In fact, the average American family only has three dinners together per week. That's because meals are hard! A lot must come together to make a family meal happen. And once you get everyone at the table, they aren't immediately idyllic. Meals with kids can be super chaotic and sometimes can feel like more work than they are worth. Wouldn't it be better to just feed them early, put them to bed, and have a grown-up meal? Table fellowship with our kids is possible and it can be a source of deep joy for both parents and kids alike.  Listen in for a conversation with counselor, Bible teacher, and writer Heather Robinson (MA, SBTS) about why meals matter and for some great advice for making meals rhythms we look forward to rather than dread. 

Learn all about discovering your gifts with Don EvertsThis week, Rachel and Matt are joined by the delightful Don Everts. Don shares all about what it means to live out the gifts, talents, and passions God has given you, and what life looks like when a person fully recognizes who they are. It's an encouraging conversation that will leave you excited about your gifts and who God made you to be.*****To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.comSupport the show

Author Don Everts loves sharing God-stories with his kids at the table or on a drive. Grab ideas to make home a discipleship lab & grow what matters most.Show Notes and ResourcesFind the Vibrant Conversation Deck here. Register for our Weekend to Remember now 50% off for our fall sale.Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com.Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app!Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

“What's it look like to love my community?” Don Everts helps you get intentional about your relationship to your neighborhood, caring in ways that matter. h3>Show Notes and Resources Everybody Always:Check out Bob Goff's book, Everybody Always Check out this week's donation offer Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Christian Medical and Dental Association's Bret Nicks unpacks the need to recognize what marijuana use can lead to and what needs to be included in the birthing process conversation. Don Everts, author of "Discover Your Gifts," shares how we can capitalize on the passion of the younger generation believers and the need to lift up the common gifts of others. Click here for today's show notes

Christian Medical and Dental Association's Bret Nicks unpacks the need to recognize what marijuana use can lead to and what needs to be included in the birthing process conversation. Don Everts, author of "Discover Your Gifts," shares how we can capitalize on the passion of the younger generation believers and the need to lift up the common gifts of others. Click here for today's show notes

There's a tension in all of us when it comes to engaging with a culture and people who think, live, and believe differently than we think, live, and believe, but that's exactly what Jesus has called us to do as His spirit-filled followers. We are called to be influencers of culture, not just spectators or judges of it. No matter who you are, where you're at, or what season of life you are in, God has you where He has you to advance the Gospel through you. This week's episode unpacks what exactly "culture" is and means, what the heart of Jesus is for the culture, and how we (as His followers) are to engage with the culture for the sake of the Gospel.Click here to let us know what you think about today's episode and give us suggestions for future episodes. Click here to follow us on Instagram. Click here to check out our website.Additional Resources:Good Faith by David Kinnaman & Gabe LyonsBeautiful Resistance by Jon TysonCounter Culture by David PlattLive No Lies by John Mark ComerI Once Was Lost by Don Everts & Doug Schaupp

We all long for homes where we can thrive and flourish. What does it take to have a spiritually vibrant household? Don Everts sits down with host Jerrad Lopes contemplate what the Bible says about households and consider what a new research project has revealed by pulling back the curtains on everyday households of faith.

You have gifts and you are a gift to the world around you. Don Everts is a pastor who had a startling realization while dealing with the ups and downs of pastoral and personal life: everyone is a gift. Including that vocal parishioner. Including that strange relative. Including himself. Including you, too. Don is the … Continue reading "You have gifts and you are a gift"

Are you looking to bring more spiritual life, strength, and energy into your home? In today's Bonus Content, Lead Pastor Marc Gagnon sits down with Lakeside's Youth Pastor, Mike Tabet to discuss habits that help families pass on faith to the next generation (habits that help anyone ... even if you don't have kids), from a little book by Don Everts called The Spiritually Vibrant Home: The Power of Messy Prayers, Loud Tables, and Open Doors. Book Recommendations: The Spiritually Vibrant Home: https://amzn.to/31ElLyW Liturgy of the Ordinary: https://amzn.to/3pEzePB Take Back Your Family: https://amzn.to/31LgKED Habits of the Household: https://amzn.to/31LgZzx

This episode continues the conversation with Don Everts and Jennifer Prophete. The episode provides insights and resources to envision and improve the wellbeing (shalom) of your neighborhood.

This episode continues the conversation with Don Everts and Jennifer Prophete. The episode provides insights and resources to envision and improve the wellbeing (shalom) of your neighborhood.

Hey, do you love Jesus? I wrestled with the idea of loving Jesus. I want to continue our conversation from yesterday. When we talked about how we are become the will of God in John 14:15, Jesus says. If you love me, you will keep my commandments. Now, two verses earlier, he said, whatever you ask in my name that will I do. And he reiterated that in the verse in between. And now this next verse says, if you love me, you will keep my commandments. To follow Jesus, we must love him, but I always felt like I didn't love him. I felt like my love for him was one of those things I knew I should have, but I didn't have, it was hard for me to appreciate and love Jesus. I was too analytical. I think about my faith. I, some people have trouble loving him and other people jump right to loving him over time. I have come to love him more and appreciate him more, what he does in my life and the way he changes me. And the way he makes things work in my life. I'm learning to appreciate and enjoy more. But love is not just a feeling. Love is also a choice. Love is something that we do. I want to love Jesus. I want to obey him. I want to do what he said. That's love when I do what someone else tells me to do, I'm showing some love for them. And when I listen to Jesus and obey him, I'm loving him too. My goal is a follower of Jesus is to love him by following him. And he commanded us. He had a basic command. The great commandment is love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself. Love God and love people. I want to love God and love people more. How about you? How do you love people at work? How do you demonstrate your love for Jesus in the workplace? For me, it's making time for people and helping them move one notch closer to Jesus. It's about being someone who's trustworthy. There's a book called I Once Was Lost. What Postmodern Skeptics Taught Us About Their Path to Jesus. I just messed up the title. I Once Was Lost by Don Everts and Doug Schaupp. And I would encourage you to check that book out. It talked about five gates through which people go, who are post-modern and want nothing to do with Jesus. They go through these five gates as they come to Jesus. Trusting Jesus. Being the fifth gate, the first gate is they trust another Christian. The challenge for us. And I want to challenge us today to be trustworthy. People let's be trustworthy for the people that we interact with. The people that we work with. Let's be people who don't have an ulterior motive or ulterior objective, but instead we just want to serve the people that we're around. Let's ask God to show us how to be trustworthy to our coworkers. To me, that's our challenge for today. I want to thank you for being a marketplace minister, and I want to thank you for being a follower of Jesus Christ and for trying to make a difference with your faith in the world. You can connect with us at followerofone.org. You can also go to followerofone.org and sign up for the next marketplace mission trip, where we practice these activities today, let's be trustworthy believers in the marketplace and watch Jesus use us as we do our jobs. Thanks very much.

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Today's exciting show is hosted by our own Kerby Anderson. He begins with an update of the stories that touch your life. His first guest is Melissa Kruger. Melissa is the director of women's initiatives for the Gospel Coalition and is sharing her new book, “Growing Together”. Kerby's second guest is Don Everts. Having […]

Living out our Christian faith can be like riding a bike, but not for the reasons you think. Join Mike and Jessica as they talk with author and frequent guest Don Everts in a conversation about deeds and words.

Living out our Christian faith can be like riding a bike, but not for the reasons you think. Join Mike and Jessica as they talk with author and frequent guest Don Everts in a conversation about deeds and words.

What makes it hard for Christians to talk about their faith? Join Mike and Jessica as they talk with Don Everts, author of The Reluctant Witness about the significance of conversation.

What makes it hard for Christians to talk about their faith? Join Mike and Jessica as they talk with Don Everts, author of The Reluctant Witness about the significance of conversation.

In this episode Bo and Dave are joined by Jordan Bierre who is the National Youth Director for Alpha. He shares powerful insights on 4 Core Principles of Thriving Youth Ministries from around the country. He gives practical insights from these 4 principles that we can apply in our ministries to reach Gen Z. Jordan Biere: Jordan was a local youth pastor for 10 years before joining Alpha USA in 2019 as the National Youth Director. Alpha runs in more than 6,000 churches across every major denomination and in over 3,000 youth ministries throughout the country. Jordan is passionate about seeing Gen Z walk in the fullness of life and to see youth leverage their unique gifts as a generation to bring about a beautiful expression of heaven on earth. Jordan and his wife Amy have 4 kids and are currently living in Holland, Michigan. Insta: @jordanbiere Jordan's Email: jordanbiere@alphausa.org Resources: Solarium Story Cards https://www.cru.org/us/en/train-and-grow/share-the-gospel/outreach-strategies/soularium.html Book references "Jesus is the Question” Martin B Copenhaver “I once was lost” Don Everts and Doug Schaupp Additional Questions to Thresholds for us to think about as youth ministries… TRUST - HOW ARE YOU CREATING SPACE FOR NEW RELATIONSHIPS? CURIOUS - HOW ARE YOU PROVOKING CURIOSITY AROUND THE PERSON OF JESUS? CHANGE - WHAT OUTLETS DO YOU HAVE FOR STUDENTS TO DISCUSS THEIR DEEP QUESTIONS AND DOUBT ON FAITH AND LIFE? SEEKING - HOW ARE YOU RESOURCING THE STUDENTS ON THEIR SELF-DISCOVERY JOURNEY IN THEIR PURSUIT OF GOD? (individual and group) ENTER - WHERE ARE YOU EXTENDING THE INVITATION TO TRULY FOLLOW JESUS? Landing Page https://alphausa.org/alpha-youth-series Stories https://vimeo.com/showcase/6310886 (grab whatever ones you think make sense) Pincher Creek Video: https://vimeo.com/showcase/6310886 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @Lead.222 ------- Did this conversation resonate with you? We want to hear from you! Write us at dave@lead222.com Help us grow the community! Subscribe, share, and leave a review. For more information about Lead222 or find a community of leaders in your area: www.lead222.com Lead222 Youth Ministry Staffing www.lead222ymstaffing.com Contact Dave at Dave@lead222.com

Today we interview Don Everts on his book The Hopeful Neighborhood: What Happens When Christians Pursue the Common Good. He is a writer for Lutheran Hour Ministries and has served as a pastor and campus pastor. He has also been a speaker and trainer for Alpha and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Listen in to discover how the key to getting the neighborhood to love your church is getting your church to love the neighborhood. To support Kingdom Builders click on our Patreon link below. Supporters can get free merch every 3 months and half of all support goes to the international mission board. https://www.patreon.com/KingdomBuilder https://www.amazon.com/Hopeful-Neighborhood-Happens-Christians-Pursue/dp/0830848037 https://www.hopefulneighborhood.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/millennialonmission/support

Forbes columnist John Brandon explains why being contantly in Zoom and other video meetings can cause fatigue, and ways to reduce it.  Don Everts, author of "The Hopeful Neighborhood" and its new companion field guide, talks about the importance of knowing, loving, and serving those you are proximate with.

Forbes columnist John Brandon explains why being contantly in Zoom and other video meetings can cause fatigue, and ways to reduce it.  Don Everts, author of "The Hopeful Neighborhood" and its new companion field guide, talks about the importance of knowing, loving, and serving those you are proximate with.

Today we are talking to Don Everts. Don Everts is reluctant to call himself an evangelist, but for decades he has found himself talking about Jesus with all sorts of skeptical and curious people. He is a writer for Lutheran Hour Ministries and has served as a pastor and a campus minister. His many books include Jesus with Dirty Feet, I Once Was Lost, The Reluctant Witness, and The Spiritually Vibrant Home. Don is the author of The Hopeful Neighborhood and, along with Tony Cook, wrote The Hopeful Neighborhood Field Guide. The Hopeful Neighborhood is a call for churches to be hopeful neighbors, and come together with other organizations to work for the common good. The Hopeful Neighborhood launches March 1, with many resources released on the Hopeful Neighborhood web site. Click here to visit the site. You can follow Don on Twitter by clicking here. Are you on social media? So are we! You can follow the Churchology Podcast on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Follow us and say hi! If you want to watch this interview on our YouTube channel, just click here. Next week, we are talking to Justin Lonas of the Chalmers Center and we have a great conversation about practical ways churches can help without hurting. The easiest way to make sure you never miss an episode is to subscribe! If you are listening on Apple Podcasts, take a second and leave us a rating and review. Thanks for listening!

Today on the show we are talking to Tod Bolsinger about his latest book, Tempered Resilience: How Leaders Are Formed In The Crucible Of Change. Tod is the Senior Fellow at the De Pree Center, the Associate Professor of Leadership Formation at Fuller Theological Seminary, and is also the author of Canoeing The Mountains: Christian Leadership In Uncharted Territory, It Takes A Church To Raise A Christian, and Show Time: Living Down Hypocrisy By Living Out Our Faith. You can connect with Tod on Twitter at @todbol Thanks so much for listening to the podcast! We would love to hear from you on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you would like to watch today's episode just visit our YouTube channel. Make sure to hit the subscribe button wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a rating and review. Next Tuesday we are talking to Don Everts about Hopeful Neighborhood: What Happens When Christians Pursue The Common Good.

Passage: Acts 17 FIVE THRESHOLDS ON THE JOURNEY TO FAITH IN CHRIST Taken from the book: “I Once Was Lost” by Don Everts and Doug Schaupp From Distrust to Trust From Complacent to Curious From Closed to Change to Open to Change in their Life From Meandering to Seeking Crossing into being a Follower (Entering the Kingdom)

(00:00-09:15): Evangelist Franklin Graham compared Republicans who voted in favor of President Donald Trump's second impeachment to Judas, who betrayed Jesus Christ in the Bible. Brain and Ian shared their reaction and talked about how the church should respond when people who are viewed as leaders say controversial things. (09:15-27:30): Don Everts is a writer and the executive director of The Hopeful Neighborhood Project and has served as vice president of global ministries for Lutheran Hour Ministries and has served as a pastor and a campus minister. He joined Brian and Ian  to talk about his new book “The Hopeful Neighborhood Field Guide: Six Sessions on Pursuing the Common Good Right Where You Live” (27:30-36:44): How should Christians act on social media? Brian and Ian discussed how to navigate the digital world as a person of faith. (36.44-47:02): “Whataboutism” is all over the public discourse in the wake of the attack on Capitol Hill. Brett McCracken with The Gospel Coalition says that is the mark of foolishness. (47:02-56:11): Earlier this week, Ian posted  on Twitter: "God's presence is never what is lacking. We are always in His presence. What is often lacking is our awareness." Ian shared his thoughts behind that Tweet. (56:11-1:05:21): Timothy Thomas with Christianity Today says Disney Pixar's latest film Soul reminds us that life is meaningful beyond achieving our goals or saving the world. Brain and Ian shared their reaction. (1:05:21-1:14:50): Brain and Ian wrapped up the week by sharing some positive stories from The Good News Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the divisiveness of election, Don Everts of the Hopeful Neighborhood Project joins Gabe Lyons for a conversation about how we can create a better future by pursuing the common good in our neighborhoods. Don is the author of the new book "The Hopeful Neighborhood."

Brand new research shines a light on faith in the home – just in time for a country that is mostly staying home on Sunday mornings. As a pastor in the time of COVID I’ve had to ask questions I’ve never asked before. The same is true of the many other pastors I’ve talked with since this virus disrupted one of our central, rarely questioned, strategies for encouraging spiritual growth: Sunday mornings. Don Everts is reluctant to call himself an evangelist, but for decades he has found himself talking about Jesus with all sorts of skeptical and curious people. He is a writer for Lutheran Hour Ministries and teaching pastor at Bonhomme Presbyterian Churchin St. Louis, Missouri.

(00:00-09:45): Headlines: Carl Lentz, pastor of Hillsong East Coast and Justin Bieber, terminated for ‘moral failures,’ says church. Face the Bitter Truth. A Nation Waits: The Source of Our Hope. (09:45-27:30): We were joined by author Don Everts. He is a writer for Lutheran Hour Ministries and has served as a pastor and a campus minister. His many books include Jesus with Dirty Feet, I Once Was Lost, The Reluctant Witness, and The Spiritually Vibrant Home. His book “The Hopeful Neighborhood” he explores an exciting reality that is revealed in Scripture, shown throughout history, and confirmed in the latest research: when Christians pursue the common good of the neighborhood, the world stands up and notices. It turns out this is exactly what we're called to do. When Christians make good things, we bring blessings and hope to our local community. (27:30-37:33): J Oliver Conroy writes “The man who wants to help you out of debt – at any cost” in The Guardian. Millions turn to financial guru and radio host Dave Ramsey for his ‘tough love’. Many say he saved their lives. Critics say he ignores the structural reasons so many are in debt and poverty. (37:33-47:13): A few updates: All Illinois Regions Now Under Heightened Restrictions. Andrew Blackburn writes “You’re a Christian. Start Acting Like it Online” in Relevant. PLUS, Uddipana Goswami writes “How to Heal Through Life Writing” in Psyche. (47:13-56:34): Joshua Becker writes “Your Stuff is Only Taking Up Space” in Becoming Minimalist. If they are not [serving a purpose], they are no longer serving their purpose. They are only taking up space. Or being used as a really expensive clothes hanger. (56:34-1:06:41): Oh boy, here we go. We are discussing ‘Borat’, referencing this CNN piece by Brandon Tensley “Reassessing the racial stereotyping in 'Borat'”. PLUS, Nicholas Barber writes “Borat 2 review: ‘Fascinating and urgently satirical’” in BBC Culture. (1:06:41-1:15:47): Mandy Smith writes “The Difference Between Christian Institutions and the Kingdom” in Missio Alliance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the divisiveness of the U.S. Presidential election, Don Everts joins Gabe Lyons for a helpful and hopeful conversation about how we can create a better future by pursuing the common good in our neighborhoods. Don is the author of the new book, The Hopeful Neighborhood, and he serves as content developer for The Hopeful Neighborhood Project. In this interview, Don shares why he believes our neighborhoods are so important and the opportunity we have—particularly in a moment like this—to love and serve our neighbors well.

Bible and Business' Bill English reflects on the election and how California businesses are closing because shoplifters are not being prosecuted. Don Everts, author of "The Hopeful Neighborhood," talks about the gospel impact of Christians seeking the common good for their neighbors.

Bible and Business' Bill English reflects on the election and how California businesses are closing because shoplifters are not being prosecuted. Don Everts, author of "The Hopeful Neighborhood," talks about the gospel impact of Christians seeking the common good for their neighbors.

While the divisiveness of our current moment in the United States may be regrettable and fatiguing, it also represents an incredible opportunity for Christians,” writes Don Everts in the current issue of Influence magazine. He goes on to say, “As church leaders, our job is not only to help Christians recognize the temptations we’re facing, but also to highlight another way: a way of neighborly love that can cut through all the yelling and point others to the beauty of the gospel.” I’m George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I’m talking to Everts about how Christians can be good neighbors in a divided culture. This conversation arises from his Influence cover story, “Neighboring for the Common Good,” which is based on his forthcoming book, The Hopeful Neighborhood, published by InterVarsity Press. Don Everts is a writer for Lutheran Hour Ministries and associate pastor at Bonhomme Presbyterian Church in St. Louis, Missouri. ----- This episode of the Influence Podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of Bible Engagement Project. Most people have access to the Bible, but few regularly engage with it. Bible Engagement Project equips churches with digital Bible study resources to help people of all ages read and understand Scripture so they can become more like Jesus and live radically changed lives. Bible Engagement Project is available in both English and Spanish. Visit BibleEngagementProject.com to learn more.

The Christian Outlook – May 9, 2020 Don Kroah talks with Washington Times national security correspondent Bill Gertz about China’s lack of candor, lack of honesty, and their disinformation about COVID-19. Georgene Rice turns to China watcher Stephen Mosher, blogger with LifeSite News and founder of the Population Research Institute, for more on the Chinese lab that some think might be the source of the current pandemic. Craig Roberts talks with David Johnston, of National Right to Life, about the high COVID-19 death rate in senior care facilities in states like New York and California. Eric Metaxas and Michael Farris, of Alliance Defending Freedom, talk about the Harvard magazine attack on homeschooling. John and Kathy, of The Ride Home, talk with Jerry Bowyer of Townhall Finance, about the economic toll on jobs and businesses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Georgene Rice talks with Don Everts about how to maintain a spiritually vibrant household. Don Kroah talks with author Meg Meeker about her book, 7 Keys to Staying Sane During the COVID-19 Crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgene Rice talks with Don Everts about the power of prayer and how it really does make a difference. He discusses more from his book, The Spiritually Vibrant Home: The Power of Messy Prayers, Loud Tables, and Open Doors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“While God can (and does) interact with individuals in a vacuum,” writes Don Everts, “he often uses the household as a reliable laboratory for discipleship.” In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I’m talking to Everts about three characteristics of spiritually vibrant homes. This conversation arises from his book, The Spiritually Vibrant Home, published earlier this year by InterVarsity Press. Don Everts is a writer for Lutheran Hour Ministries and associate pastor at Bonhomme Presbyterian Church in St. Louis, Missouri. ----- This episode of the Influence Podcast is brought to you by the Assemblies of God, publisher of the Church Relaunch Kit. For more than a month, public health orders have closed church doors through the United States in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. When those order are lifted, don’t just re-open your church, relaunch it! The Church Relaunch Kit offers church leaders valuable insights about relaunching your church’s ministries to the community. To download this free resource, as well as other related resources for your church, go to COVID19.AG.org.

Have you ever stopped to think about what the decisions you make in your house say about the person you are? Why do you want the lawn to be perfectly manicured? Do you like the aesthetic because it makes you feel good and creates a comfortable place for you and your family? Or do you spend hours each week working on your yard because you don't want your neighbors to judge you? A mundane decision like mowing a lawn can say something profound about who we are, but we have to be willing to look deeper at the motives that drive us. Because as Don Everts points out in this chapter, once we learn to evaluate the motives behind our home lives, our home lives become an integral part of our discipleship. Check out the full show notes and resources for this episode at dailygrowthdiscipleship.com. Get your copy of the Daily Growth Journal and start creating a lifestyle of discipleship with the simple practice of journaling.

We want our kids and our homes to be places of safety and well-being. In addition, most of us want our homes to be a place of growth and vibrancy. But when we wake up in the morning and life is there to greet us with all of its chaos, spiritual growth and vibrancy in our homes seems like something we'll never reach. So how is it that we can bring spiritual growth and vibrancy to our homes when it feels like all we can do to keep our family alive from one day to the next? What is it that makes some homes spiritually vibrant while others seem to never quite move past the chaos? This question is one that we wanted to find an answer to and, as it turns out, so did Don Everts. In this chapter Don gives us an overview of his latest research in partnership with Barna on what makes a home spiritually vibrant. And what they found is good news! Check out the full show notes and resources for this episode at dailygrowthdiscipleship.com. Get your copy of the Daily Growth Journal and start creating a lifestyle of discipleship with the simple practice of journaling.

Don Everts talks with Edge of Faith about a Christian's spiritual walk in these difficult times. He also tells us a little bit about his last two books, The Reluctant Witness and The Spiritually Vibrant Home, both featuring research from Barna in partnership with The Lutheran Hour Ministries.

What is Holy Wednesday? We'll look into that and dive into the Headlines of the Day, Plus Talk with Bo Caldwell, Vice President of Price Financial Group Wealth Management on the impact of our new normal, and will chat with Don Everts, The Spiritually Vibrant Home: The Power of Messy Prayers, Loud Tables, and Open Doors (InterVarsity Press). We will also hear from, Carol Kent, co-author- Staying Power: Building a Stronger Marriage When Life Sends Its Worst (Revell). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Everts has worked as an ordained pastor in the local church for over a decade, and before that worked for fourteen years on college campuses with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Whether in the church or on campus, Don has walked with folks who are not Christian as they discover the person of Jesus, and he has worked with Christians in being able to fruitfully do the same in their own relationships. His latest book, The Spiritually Vibrant Home, invites us to contemplate what the Bible says about households and consider what a new research project has revealed by pulling back the curtains on everyday households of faith.. . . . .On This EpisodeHost: Dan Jackson - Website, Twitter, InstagramGuest: Don Everts - TwitterResources:The Spiritually Vibrant Home, by Don EvertsLutheran Hour Ministries Online CoursesMusic provided by: Łegacies - InstagramListener Support: Ordinary Faith on Patreon

Carmen talks with Bill English, founder of BibleandBusiness.com about how to work from home effectively and how to re-enter the job market during this time.  Then, pastor and author Don Everts shares highlights from his book "The Spiritually Vibrant Home: The Power of Messy Prayers, Loud Tables and Open Doors."

Phil and Kris discuss the coronavirus, the (Confirmed Bachelors) Monastery, and launch Phil’s Book Club with The Smell of Sin by Don Everts.Also: Phil tries to make a real-life Kamehameha from Dragon Ball. Links City Bible ChurchThe Smell of Sin - Don Everts

Do you have fears about sharing your faith with others? Worry no longer! In this episode, Kurt speaks with Don Everts on discovering the delight of spiritual conversations.

Do you have fears about sharing your faith with others? Worry no longer! In this episode, Kurt speaks with Don Everts on discovering the delight of spiritual conversations.

If you're listening to this podcast right now, then it's likely that you have a deep desire to grow in your relationship with Christ and to make other disciples. But if you're like most Christians today, you struggle with talking to non-Christians about your faith. Well that's okay, because our guest Don Everts used to feel this way as well. He was, what he calls, a reluctant witness. But he's here to share with us how we can become eager conversationalists. How we can become disciples who are ready and willing to take advantage of the opportunities for spiritual conversations. And it starts with the right preparation. Check out the full notes and resources for this episode at dailygrowthdiscipleship.com.

“Americans today are less involved in spiritual conversations than we were twenty-five years ago,” writes Don Everts in his new book, The Reluctant Witness. In this episode of the Influence Podcast, George P. Wood, Influencemagazine’s executive editor, talks to Everts about why this is the case and what we need to do to have better spiritual conversations. Don Everts is a writer for Lutheran Hour Ministries and associate pastor at Bonhomme Presbyterian Church in St. Louis, Missouri. He is also author of several books about evangelism, most recently, The Reluctant Witness: Discovering the Delight of Spiritual Conversations, published by IVP Books. For free online resources about how to engage in better spiritual conversations, go here.

Step 5 in creating lifestyle of discipleship is to make other disciples. But this is often the step that causes us the most fear. We're afraid of talking to a stranger about our faith. We don't want to say the wrong thing, or be asked a question we don't know how to answer, or be the one responsible for turning someone off to the gospel all together. And so we avoid spiritual conversations of any kind. But in this chapter Don Everts helps us gain some peace of mind by giving us a better way to think about sharing our faith and making disciples. Check out the full notes and resources for this episode at dailygrowthdiscipleship.com.

Today we’ll talk with Senior Policy Analyst, Adam Michel, on the actual cost of tuition free college, the green new deal, and Socialist health care. And we’ll reprise my conversation with Don Everts, author of “The Reluctant Witness: Discovering the Delight of Spiritual Conversations” (IV Press).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian Outlook – August 17, 2019 Kevin McCullough turns to Gordon Chang to help understand the troubling developments in Hong Kong. Bill Gertz, columnist for the Washington Free Beacon, joins Don Kroah for a look at China’s growing threat to Hong Kong. Don Kroah and Nathan Wineinger, of 21st Century Wilberforce, look at the danger facing religious liberty in Hong Kong as China starts cracking down. Kevin McCullough and journalist Judith Miller talk about the strange circumstances surrounding the apparent suicide of Jeffrey Epstein. Georgene Rice with Don Everts, the author of The Reluctant Witness, offers a challenge to open the door to genuine spiritual conversations. Eric Metaxas talks with Frank Turek about his response to the question, "Can the claims of Christianity hold up against the proud and loud atheists?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public theologian Matt Hawkins looks at new immigration rules enacted by the Trump administration, and comments on the changing American views on the US refugee program.  Don Everts, author of "Reluctant Witness," talks about the importance of having honest spiritual conversations.

Public theologian Matt Hawkins looks at new immigration rules enacted by the Trump administration, and comments on the changing American views on the US refugee program.  Don Everts, author of "Reluctant Witness," talks about the importance of having honest spiritual conversations.

Georgene Rice with Don Everts, the author of The Reluctant Witness, challenges us to open the door to spiritual conversations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research finds that Christians are less involved in spiritual conversations today than we were twenty-five years ago. As society has changed, it seems we have become more uncomfortable talking with people about our faith. We are reluctant conversationalists. The reality is that many of our churches and communities are shrinking instead of growing. What can we do about this? Don Everts, himself a reluctant witness, grew up assuming that spiritual conversations are always painful and awkward. But after falling into one spiritual conversation after another, he was surprised to discover that they aren't. Don's surprising—and sometimes embarrassing—stories affirm what Scripture and the latest research reveal: spiritual conversations can actually be a delight. Unpacking what God's Word says about spiritual conversations and digging into the habits of eager conversationalists, Everts describes what we can learn from Christians who are still talking about their faith. With original research from the Barna Group and Lutheran Hour Ministries on spiritual conversations in the digital age, this book offers fresh insights and best practices for fruitful everyday conversations. Don Everts is reluctant to call himself an evangelist, but for decades he has found himself talking about Jesus with all sorts of skeptical and curious people. He is a writer for Lutheran Hour Ministries and associate pastor at Bonhomme Presbyterian Church in St. Louis, Missouri. He has also been a speaker and trainer for Alpha and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. His many books include Jesus with Dirty Feet, I Once Was Lost, and Breaking the Huddle.

Don Everts is a writer for Lutheran Hour Ministries and associate pastor at Bonhomme Presbyterian Church in St. Louis, Missouri. In this episode, Don describes the different postures people have towards the Gospel and how we can be intentional about having conversations with different people. He goes over the three phases of the Spiritual Conversation Curve, and how we can apply those steps to our daily lives.

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This is a special podcast session in which I give my best tips on discipleship. Basically, you will get to have the same advice that I give my staff members with InterVarsity/USA. Over the years, I have discipled countless young adults. Some went really well, and others were terrible. Through it all, I've learned a lot. I want to share "7 Tips on How to Disciple Others Effectively!".  Session #007 Click to Listen Main Outline 7 Tips on How to Disciple Others Effectively Prepare your own heart Choose the right person Setup a regular time to interact Choose 1-3 goals to accomplish Focus on the Bible Respond in active obedience Challenge to "Go and Do Likewise!" Reflection Questions Are you excited about discipling someone? Why or why not? Do you know a few people that would like to disciple by someone like you? Who? What will it take for you to make an invitation this week? Go for it. Believe and call/text that person. Resource Links Discipleship Essentials: A Guide to Building Your Life in Christ by Greg Ogden - affiliate link Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices that Transform Us by Adele Calhoun - affiliate link Real Life: A Christianity Worth Living Out by James Choung - affiliate link I Once Was Lost: What Postmodern Skeptics Taught Us About Their Path to Jesus by Don Everts and Dough Schaupp - affiliate link Discipleship Advice from a Medical Student - blog post How to be a Disciple (that Makes Disciples)! - blog post The Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert E. Coleman - affiliate link InterVarsity/USA Inductive Bible Study Method - website Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next even Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? How have you been able to be a disciple or make disciples during the past week? Please share below!

This podcast session features the LAST part of my LAST talk in the series, "Being Disciples, Making Disciples". This talk is entitled, "Good News and Transformation". Jesus engages in a provocative conversation with a Samaritan woman at the well. Jesus has taught us three important things as follows: Jesus asks us to follow Him to challenging places Jesus models how ordinary conversation at a well, can become extraordinary if we talk about spiritual things, namely Jesus. Jesus illustrates that the Gospel has the power to cross every boundary, like gender, ethnic, and social boundaries. The rest of this conversation will be intense and revealing! Session #006 Click to Listen Main Outline Main Text: John 4 Following Jesus can be challenging, and will push us out of our comfort zones God’s Love and His Good News can cross any kind of boundary, as long as we are willing to go and share This Good News of Jesus’ love for the world can transform entire communities if we don’t miss the opportunity. Reflection Questions When was the last time your faith in Jesus got you out of your comfort zone? Will you be willing to share God’s love across any kind of boundary? Social, ethnic, gender, etc.? How can you be more like the Samaritan Woman in this story? What is God saying to you? Resource Links Discipleship Essentials: A Guide to Building Your Life in Christ by Greg Ogden - affiliate link Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices that Transform Us by Adele Calhoun - affiliate link Real Life: A Christianity Worth Living Out by James Choung - affiliate link I Once Was Lost: What Postmodern Skeptics Taught Us About Their Path to Jesus by Don Everts and Dough Schaupp - affiliate link Discipleship Advice from a Medical Student How to be a Disciple (that Makes Disciples)! InterVarsity South Texas Area Director, Ana Graves LOFT City Church, Richardson, TX - Pastor Sam Chacko Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next even Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? How have you been able to be a disciple or make disciples during the past week? Please share below!

This podcast session features the first part of my last talk in the series, "Being Disciples, Making Disciples". This talk is entitled, "Good News and Transformation". Often following Jesus takes us to hard places in life… it’s tough. I’ve experienced this many times. I know you have too. Whoever said that following Jesus would make life easy, lied to us. Following Jesus is good, but it ain’t always easy. Jesus engages in a provocative conversation with a Samaritan woman at the well. Jesus helps us see that being a disciple can be difficult, and Jesus also helps us see that the Gospel can cross any kind of boundary. I hope this conversation will expand our understanding of Jesus. Session #005 Click to Listen Main Outline Main Text: John 4 Being a disciple can take us to difficult places and situations Everyday moments at a well can become extraordinary if disciples point to Jesus The Gospel can cross any kind of boundary if disciples are willing to share Reflection Questions Are there hard things going on in your life? How is Jesus speaking to you through difficulty? In which way is Jesus calling you to cross boundaries to reach people around you? Which boundaries are the hardest for you to cross?  Resource Links Discipleship Essentials: A Guide to Building Your Life in Christ by Greg Ogden - affiliate link Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices that Transform Us by Adele Calhoun - affiliate link Real Life: A Christianity Worth Living Out by James Choung - affiliate link I Once Was Lost: What Postmodern Skeptics Taught Us About Their Path to Jesus by Don Everts and Dough Schaupp - affiliate link Discipleship Advice from a Medical Student How to be a Disciple (that Makes Disciples)! Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next even Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? How have you been able to be a disciple or make disciples during the past week? Please share below!

This podcast session features the second part of my second talk in the series, "Being Disciples, Making Disciples". This talk is entitled "Light and Darkness". Jesus helps clarify three important things with Nicodemus. Jesus helps Nicodemus see himself, God, and God's Love more clearly. He reveals to Nicodemus that God's intention is to renew the entire world. It is amazing to see the transformation that happens to Nicodemus! If you haven't done so yet, please go back and listen to Session 1, Session 2, and Session 3 for more insight into this series. Session #004 Click to Listen Main Outline Main Text: John 3 We cannot come to Jesus on our own terms Jesus wants to open the box that we have put Him in Jesus wants to challenge our assumption on religion and spirituality Jesus wants us to see ourselves, God, and God's Love more clearly Reflection Questions Which areas of your life are lukewarm and hypocritical? What does it look like for you to give your entire life to Jesus? How is Jesus challenging you to go out and make disciples?   Resource Links Discipleship Essentials: A Guide to Building Your Life in Christ by Greg Ogden - affiliate link Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices that Transform Us by Adele Calhoun - affiliate link Real Life: A Christianity Worth Living Out by James Choung - affiliate link I Once Was Lost: What Postmodern Skeptics Taught Us About Their Path to Jesus by Don Everts and Dough Schaupp - affiliate link Discipleship Advice from a Medical Student How to be a Disciple (that Makes Disciples)! Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next even Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any questions about this session? How have you been able to be a disciple or make disciples during the past week? Please share below!

This podcast session features the first part of my second talk in the series, "Being Disciples, Making Disciples". This talk is entitled "Light and Darkness". This conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus is very revealing. Jesus has to say some hard things to Nicodemus. As you disciple others, you must be ready to say difficult things and/or receive hard correction. It is how you grow into a World Changer! If you haven't done so yet, please go back and listen to Session 1 and Session 2 for more insight into this series. Session #003 Click to Listen Main Outline Main Text: John 3 We cannot come to Jesus on our own terms Jesus wants to open the box that we have put Him in Jesus wants to challenge our assumption on religion and spirituality Reflection Questions How have you put Jesus in a box? Have you made Jesus safe, easy-going, and tame? In which ways? In what way is Jesus challenging you this week?   Resource Links Real Life: A Christianity Worth Living Out by James Choung I Once Was Lost: What Postmodern Skeptics Taught Us About Their Path to Jesus by Don Everts and Dough Schaupp Discipleship Advice from a Medical Student How to be a Disciple (that Makes Disciples)! Weekly Announcements Please consider subscribing, rating, and commenting about this podcast on iTunes Please let me know of a capable sound engineer to help with this podcast Please consider checking my availability for speaking at your next even Please consider commenting and sharing my weekly blog posts with family and friends Subscription Links Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes Subscribe to this podcast via Stitcher Subscribe to this podcast via Blackberry Your Feedback If you have a questions, suggestions, or ideas for topics for this podcast, then please comment below or send me an email. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any  questions about this session? How have you been able to be a disciple or make disciples during the past week? Please share below!