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It is said every snowflake has a unique pattern given to it by God. Is it any wonder that each one of us is divinely and uniquely created by God? Papa Tom seeks out uniquely created children of God who have a story to tell. This podcast reveals one such individual who is endowed with a unique wiring for music. Come listen to Erskin Annavitarte describe how God our Father has wired him for music. Erskin is not just a musician, he is an artist who can assemble music for audiences. In our interview, he reminded me of the movie August Rush for those of you who have seen it. Everyone of us is uniquely created with talents and gifts, Erskin's gifts and talent are in music. Come listen as we discuss sound and frequencies, interesting scientific and spiritual aspects of music and sound. The effects of sounds and frequencies on our souls and our bodies to create and edify or, sadly to tear down or destroy. Everything God created, was created by speaking it into existence. In other words, sound energy. Everything tangible is composed of sound energy, hence, frequencies . A question is posed: "Can you hear the sound of the Father's voice in the music you hear?" Can you hear it in the words that are being spoken? or the frequencies being released? Lucifer could create music, but he did not use it for good. God creates everything good and for His purposes. I assure you, you will learn something new when you take a listen and you will be blessed in the learning of it. Information is provided in the podcast for you to connect with Erskin and download his music for your enjoyment and edification.Blessings:Papa Tom

There's a reason that the theme song to the Golden Girls hits so hard for me. And, I think it's because I've always valued friendships over all other types of relationships. There's just something magical about having that person who eggs you on, pushes you out of your comfort zone, and encourages you to be bolder than you ever thought possible.So, I loved hearing about Norwegian drag king Erik Sjon's first foray into dressing up—back when he and his friends would go full klub kid glam and dance the night away at Oslo's Erskin. This was well before he became a drag king or performer; it was just about self-expression, community, and joy.We talked about what drew him to drag, the inspiration behind his character, and that one time he and his friends accidentally became go-go dancers (as you do!). Oh, and—true to form—I completely failed to pick up on the pun in Erik's name. Did you get it? No worries if not—he's just about to explain it.Follow meInstagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/lostspacespod⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/lostspacespod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lostspacespod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to the Queer Word newsletter: https://queer-word.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠Support meBuy Me A Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lostspacespod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow my guestInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/king.eriksjon/

Today's guest, Erskin Anavitarte, is a Texas-born Singer-Songwriter, Diversity Spokesman, Adoption Advocate, and music Co-Producer. He connects with people through his energetic personality, musical artistry and lyrical truth. Whether across the country or around the world, Erskin's focus is to strengthen ministries, engage the culture and create impactful art.///Discover more practical advice and leadership tips at JonathanHerron.com and on all social media platforms @HighFiveJon!

Season 6 - Episode 42

Season 6 - Episode 38As we deck the halls and trim the trees, even the specters are whispering of holiday mysteries. Linda's contemplating giving the Christmas fuss a miss, heading to her folks' for the festive cheer. As for me, Clinton? I might just play host this year, though my pantry's as empty as a ghost town!In this chilling episode, we unwrap an email from Nina Coward, who shares a haunting memory from her childhood. Imagine a dark road in Hatfield and a mysterious woman, garbed in an era long past, sending shivers down the spine of every passerby. "No Gary, just drive!" her mother exclaimed. What compelled her to shout? We'll delve deep in our Zoom call with Nina.Then, from the pages of Take a Break Fate and Fortune, we read 'It's Play Time' – a tale that will make you listen closely the next time a baby cries. A converted old house, a nursery that echoes with sobs, a loft room alight with otherworldly energy... what secrets does it hold?I also drop by Ruth's place in Erskin Court, extending an olive branch and a Christmas invite. It's set to be a cozy affair at Erskin, just Ruth, her roast potatoes, and me... though Neil's festive plans are up in the air!Jane Wallace stakes her claim in the paranormal annals, deciphering a story of a recurring musical track. Is it a message from the beyond? Jane weighs in.Jack Gleadow's tale scores a paltry 2 out of 10 on our spectral scale. A man at the end of his bed – sleep paralysis, or something more sinister? You be the judge.And not forgetting Luke Jones, who tells of a ghostly encounter during a radio show's ghost hunt. Stagehands unseen, objects moving of their own accord – the Tyne Theatre's secrets laid bare.Lastly, we connect with Liv Beards from Wolverhampton, live from her library. She recounts a conversation with a person that was never there.Lots of Love, until next time.Clint.xCredits:Kathrine BoyleNina CowardSally Anne-Haywood Jack Gleadow and Luke JonesLiv Beards• Podcast produced by Laurie Peters from Peters-Fox.• Outro music by GLOWE accompaniment from Archie Levy.Share your own spooky stories at clinton@clintonbaptiste.comFind more Clinton Baptiste merchandise at https://ko-fi.com/clintonbaptiste/shopTOUR DATES : www.clintonbaptiste.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inspired by the movie "The Insanity of God", Nik and Anthony sit down with Erskin to get the behind-the-scense story of Erskin and Nik's powerful new song, "Is He Worth It". Read more on the blog at www.NikRipken.com/blog Watch the music video for "Is He Worth It?" by Erskin at https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=Lw1FxlfW0yJCy_xA&v=PBllAXKx6m8&feature=youtu.be

Originally from Texas, Erskin is a dynamic Singer-Songwriter, Diversity Spokesman, and Adoption Advocate based in Nashville, TN. He is passionate about supporting orphaned, abandoned, and vulnerable people through partnerships with non-profit organizations including Holt International, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Life Action, Project Connect Nashville, and Justice Circle Nashville. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 6 - Episode 19Now, for episode 19, we broadcasted live from the iconic 100 Club in London! Linda, my ever-charismatic companion, shares a dubious perspective on jacuzzis. Ghost-infused, possibly? Surely there's a spectral jest to be found here.Our live audience will remember this night for its riveting tales from Fate and Fortune, and a series of bone-chilling anecdotes including an innocent walk down a creepy lane, a ghostly shove in an alleyway, a spectral nun, and a mystifying cellar door that refuses to stay closed.Notably, we reveal a fresh twist from the Erskin court saga. It appears Ruth has adopted a rather old-school courtship approach towards Eric. You won't want to miss out on that.With spectacular live music from GLOWE, it's an episode that's as entertaining as it is eerie. If you fancy attending one of our 100 Club events, simply visit https://www.wegottickets.com/ and search for Clinton Baptiste.We extend our heartfelt thanks toKatherine BoyleEric RushtonIain LeeGlowe and her band...and our incredible audience.• Podcast producer is Laurie Peters from Peters-Fox.• Outro music was composed by David Brinkworth, with vocals by GLOWE.Remember, we're always excited to hear your spooky stories at clinton@clintonbaptiste.com. If you'd like to support us further, visit our Ko-fi page at https://ko-fi.com/clintonbaptiste/shop.Until next time, keep the spectral vibes alive!Clint.xEmail your spooky stories to clinton@clintonbaptiste.comAlso, check out our Ko-fi page at https://ko-fi.com/clintonbaptiste/shopwww.clintonbaptiste.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 6 - Episode 19This is a teaser of a little bit of what you can get - Get 6 weeks ahead - plus videos, animations, cartoons with a 7-day free trial over at my Patreon siteNow, for episode 19, we're broadcasting live from the iconic 100 Club in London! Linda, my ever-charismatic companion, shares a dubious perspective on jacuzzis. Ghost-infused, possibly? Surely there's a spectral jest to be found here.Our live audience will remember this night for its riveting tales from Fate and Fortune, and a series of bone-chilling anecdotes including an innocent walk down a creepy lane, a ghostly shove in an alleyway, a spectral nun, and a mystifying cellar door that refuses to stay closed.Notably, we reveal a fresh twist from the Erskin court saga. It appears Ruth has adopted a rather old-school courtship approach towards Eric. You won't want to miss out on that.With spectacular live music from GLOWE, it's an episode that's as entertaining as it is eerie. If you fancy attending one of our 100 Club events, simply visit https://www.wegottickets.com/ and search for Clinton Baptiste.We extend our heartfelt thanks toKatherine BoyleEric RushtonIain LeeGlowe and her band...and our incredible audience.• Podcast producer is Laurie Peters from Peters-Fox.• Outro music was composed by David Brinkworth, with vocals by GLOWE.Remember, we're always excited to hear your spooky stories at clinton@clintonbaptiste.com. If you'd like to support us further, visit our Ko-fi page at https://ko-fi.com/clintonbaptiste/shop.Until next time, keep the spectral vibes alive!Clint.xEmail your spooky stories to clinton@clintonbaptiste.comAlso, check out our Ko-fi page at https://ko-fi.com/clintonbaptiste/shopwww.clintonbaptiste.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musician and friend, Erskin Anavitarte, is our guest co-host today! Together they explore what it means to live out what the Bible teaches. In addition, Dawn shares a devotional from Blackaby Ministries International about JOY! Erskin Anavitarte is a Texas-born Singer-Songwriter, Diversity Spokesman, Adoption Advocate, and music Co-Producer. He connects with people through his energetic personality, musical artistry, and lyrical truth. Whether across the country or around the world, Erskin’s focus is to strengthen ministries, engage the culture and create impactful art.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn has a conversation with Erskin about his music, his new Live Louder album, and sharing the Gospel! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show Notes:In this episode, we dive into the Morrow controversy and its significance in understanding key gospel truths. Our guest, Stephen Myers, provides us with a comprehensive overview of the controversy, its historical context, and its implications for covenant theology. We explore the book "The Marrow of Modern Divinity" and its authorship, the trial of John Simpson, and the General Assembly's condemnation of the Octaratar creed. Stephen also highlights the five obscured truths brought to light by the controversy and their impact on our understanding of the law, faith, and the gospel. Timestamped Chapter Summary:Introduction to the Morrow controversy (0:00:14)Importance of studying the Morrow controversy (0:00:43)Guest introduction: Stephen Myers (0:01:20)Stephen's background and ministry (0:01:36)Meeting William Van Dudaward in Scotland (0:02:51)What is the Morrow controversy? (0:03:29)Distinguishing between The Marrow of Modern Divinity, the controversy, and its implications (0:04:05)The book "The Marrow of Modern Divinity" and its authorship (0:04:22)The trial of John Simpson and the General Assembly's decision (0:06:12)The Octaratar creed and its purpose (0:07:13)The intention of The Marrow of Modern Divinity (0:08:34)The General Assembly's interpretation of the book (0:08:41)Concerns about legalism and antinomianism (0:08:45)The General Assembly's condemnation of the Octaratar creed (0:08:50)Thomas Boston's recommendation of The Marrow of Modern Divinity (0:09:04)The republishing of The Marrow of Modern Divinity (0:09:14)James Haddo's concerns and the General Assembly's condemnation (0:10:02)The representation and petition by twelve ministers (0:11:44)The General Assembly's response to the representation and petition (0:12:09)The aftermath of the controversy and its impact on covenant theology (0:12:26)The five truths obscured by the controversy (0:13:35)Erskin's assessment of the obscured truths (0:17:02)Clarifying the covenantal entities in Covenant Theology (0:17:09)The movement of salvation through the covenants (0:17:25)Obscure truth: believers are freed from the law as the covenant of works (0:19:05)Obscure truth: believers are freed from the commanding and condemning power of the covenant of works (0:20:00)The role of the law in the Christian life (0:21:07)The difference between the law in the covenant of works and the covenant of grace (0:21:13)The law as a guide to holiness in the covenant of grace (0:21:19)The third use of the law and its instruction in godliness (0:22:08)The plea for eternal life: Christ's righteousness imputed to believers (0:23:21)The controversy over the need to plead repentance and faith (0:24:08)The motivation for holiness in Erskin's understanding (0:24:46)The obscured truth: a fiduciary act or appropriating persuasion in justifying and saving faith (0:25:22)The distinction between assurance of faith and assurance of sense (0:26:04)The assurance of faith as essential to Erskin's understanding (0:26:25)The assurance of sense and its ebb and flow (0:27:18)The fifth obscured truth: the deed of gift or grant made by the Father to all hearers of the gospel (0:28:41)Promiscuous gospel offer and the Council of Peace covenant of works (0:29:46)Haddo's limited gospel offer and the distinction between the covenant of redemption and the covenant of grace (0:30:02)Erskin's free offer of the gospel and the assurance of faith (0:30:52)The accusation of antinomianism and emeraldianism (0:33:22)The rejection of the accusations and the controversy's focus on guilt (0:34:04)Quotable Phrases:"Our minds are to be shaped and renewed by the life-giving and transforming word of God through the power of the Holy Spirit." - Colt Robinson"The Morrow controversy really gets at some critical gospel truth." - Stephen Myers"When you come to the Morrow controversy, you really have to distinguish between three things." - Stephen Myers"The Marrow of Modern Divinity is trying to find the right middle road between legalism and antinomianism." - Stephen Myers"The Octaratar creed aimed to address the legalistic preaching of new ministers." - Stephen Myers"The General Assembly's condemnation of The Marrow of Modern Divinity raised concerns about growing legalism." - Stephen Myers"The Morrow controversy itself is this disagreement really over what the marrow was teaching and whether what it was teaching was sound or not." - Stephen Myers"Believers are completely delivered from the commanding and condemning power of the covenant of works." - Stephen Myers"There's a difference between the way the law works in the covenant of works and the way the law works in the covenant of grace." - Stephen Myers"Pleading Christ's righteousness is all we need for our salvation." - Stephen MyersConclusion: The Morrow controversy holds significant importance in understanding key gospel truths and their impact on covenant theology. Through the detailed exploration of "The Marrow of Modern Divinity," the trial of John Simpson, and the General Assembly's condemnation, we gain insights into the obscured truths brought to light by this controversy. These truths include believers' freedom from the law as the covenant of works, the distinction between the law in the covenant of works and the covenant of grace, the role of the law in the Christian life, the plea for eternal life through Christ's righteousness, and the deed of gift made by the Father to all hearers of the gospel. It is essential to study and understand these truths to deepen our understanding of the gospel and its implications for our lives today. For further reading, Stephen Myers recommends "Christian Walk" by William Van Dudaward and "The Act Concerning the Doctrine of Grace" by the Associate Presbytery. The Morrow controversy continues to shape covenant theology, and its impact can still be seen in theological discussions and debates today.

Musical Artist Erskin returns to the studio with an update on a new album, and friend Joe Silva discusses an upcoming movie about boxing legend George Foreman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing "10 Lies Satan Has Told the Church", Nik explores the topic of the miraculous. Is it true that God is working in different ways overseas than He is here in the West? What lie have we believed about God's power that we think doesn't apply to how He is working in our lives today? Sign up for a Night of Worship on Sunday, February 26, 2023, featuring Shane & Shane, Nik Ripken, and Erskin: https://www.nikripken.com/worship/

Colby Erskin, Head Coach, South Plantation

- WELCOME to EPISODE 84 of the Church Growth Podcast - /// ABOUT TODAY'S RETURNING GUEST: Erskin Anavitarte is a Texas-born Singer-Songwriter, Diversity Spokesman, Adoption Advocate, and music Co-Producer. He connects with people through his energetic personality, musical artistry and lyrical truth. Whether across the country or around the world, Erskin's focus is to strengthen ministries, engage the culture and create impactful art. Erskin currently resides in Nashville, TN, with his wife Kelli and their two children. Their heart for orphaned, abandoned and vulnerable people has led Erskin and his family to become advocates for several non-profit organizations including Holt International, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Life Action, and Project Connect Nashville. CONNECT WITH ERSKIN: ErskinMusic.com /// DISCOVER MORE RESOURCES & COACHING from Jonathan Herron at www.ChurchGrowth.Network /// FREE SHIPPING on Jonathan's leadership bestseller, HOLY SHIFT: https://resources.churchleaders.com/shop/holy-shift-laugh-your-mass-off-reach-more-people-far-from-god/ /// SUPPORT THIS PODCAST by becoming a PATRON SUBSCRIBER at https://Patreon.com/JonathanHerron

What does the manifestation of Christ in us look like? Dawn and Erskin have an insightful conversation about evangelism and how we can approach sharing the gospel with unbelievers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Musician, Erskin Anavitarte, is guest co-host today on Dawn and Steve in the Morning! Erskin and Dawn discuss the latest headlines and how we can respond with a biblical perspective. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of the Supreme Court ruling, Dawn and Erskin talk about the importance of foster care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Musician Erskin Anavitarte is our guest co-host this morning! Listen as Erskin shares how his family is celebrating Christ this season and learn more about the Advent candle. Erskin is a Texas-born singer-songwriter, diversity spokesperson, adoption advocate, and music co-producer. He currently resides in Nashville, TN with his wife, Kelli, and their two children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg shares a few encouraging nuggets from scripture and inspiring quotes to help your heart and mind as you finish up the week in his popular new segment – “Food for Thought Friday”. People are harder on themselves than God is. If you are a follower of Jesus, God doesn't remember your sins but we are the ones that keep hitting the replay button and listening to the enemy's lies. So, grab your Bible join Greg for 14 minutes of “Food for Thought”! Song mentioned in today's broadcast:  Circles by Erskin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggwapG8_ldY __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Help us Bring HOPE and Encouragement to Others Texting the word GIVE to 833-713-1591 Website https://www.hopeisheretoday.org/donate Shopping on Amazon, select HOPE is Here as your favorite charity (EIN: 83-0522555) Login through this link > https://smile.amazon.com/ch/83-0522555   

Meet Erskin Anavitarte, a multi-talented musician who crosses genres while advocating for the persecuted church, adoption, and diversity. Jess speaks to him about his song, “Is He Worth It?” recorded with Nik Ripken ministries, and they get real about why it's important to discuss diversity in the church. Buy/stream "Is He Worth It?" here: https://music.apple.com/us/album/is-he-worth-it-single/1549299996 Connect @ErskinMusic and https://erskinmusic.com MUSIC Brave by Erskin Is He Worth It? by Erskin Better Day by Erskin Black & White by Erskin Grace Made the First Move by Erskin Expectation by Elias Dummer GET PODCAST MERCH HERE: http://tee.pub/lic/YOUMEPOD SPONSORS Are you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout. SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

Are leaders born or is positive, life-changing leadership an acquired trait? Dawn and Erskin discuss shepherding our children and an article by Tony Dungy called "A Model of Leadership Your Kids Need." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Musician , Erskin Anavitarte, joins Dawn and Steve Mornings as guest co-host! Erskin is a Texas-born singer-songwriter, diversity spokesman, adoption advocate, and music co-producer. Erskin and his wife, Kelli, live in Nashville, TN with their two children. Their heart for orphaned, abandoned and vulnerable people have led Erskin and his family to become advocates for several non-profit organizations including Holt International, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Life Action, and Project Connect Nashville.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Dawn and Guest Co-host Erskin Anavitarte as they have a discussion about Erskin's latest projects, issues within the church, and revival.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all have a deep yearning to be loved. Dawn and Erskin have a conversation about removing the idols in our lives and focusing on our Savior. Join them as they discuss an article by Alisha Headley titled "How to Make God Your One True Love above All Lesser Loves." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today on Voices In My Head is Erskin Anavitarte. Erskin is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter who has garnered loyal fans around the world with his unique blend of pop, jazz, R&B and hip-hop styles. Following his 2014 EP, Let's Ride, Erskin released Look Up in 2015, which featured the watershed single “Black & White,” a thought-provoking, action-inspiring narrative on race and religion in America. Love Moves, Erskin's sixth recording, bowed in 2019. Recently, Erskin has partnered with Nik Ripken Ministries (NRM) for the release of his latest music video, “Is He Worth It?” Spotlighting the plight of Believers in persecution, the video was directed by Jonathan Barker and produced by Luke Harvey and features scenes from the 2016 NRM and LifeWay Films documentary The Insanity of God. Based on the bestselling title of the same name by Nik Ripken—a veteran missionary and leading expert on Believers in persecution—the film powerfully depicts accounts of Christians around the world serving a living Christ, even when it costs them everything.Co-penning the track with Nik Ripken, Laura Allen and Matt Papa, Erskin hopes both the song and music video will challenge Christians who have not faced persecution to share the Gospel boldly, standing in solidarity with those suffering because of their faith. For further information, visit erskinmusic.com. Follow Erskin on Facebook, Twitter,  YouTube.  Thank you for listening to Voices In My Head!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a paid subscriber on Substack:Subscribe nowListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.Music From RICK LEE JAMEShttps://linktr.ee/rickleejamesSpotify: Link to Rick Lee JamesAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3poAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James' official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at kathryn@westarmediagroup.com.----more----For Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: www.RickLeeJames.comBy Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

My guest today on Voices In My Head is Erskin Anavitarte. Erskin is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter who has garnered loyal fans around the world with his unique blend of pop, jazz, R&B and hip-hop styles. Following his 2014 EP, Let's Ride, Erskin released Look Up in 2015, which featured the watershed single “Black & White,” a thought-provoking, action-inspiring narrative on race and religion in America. Love Moves, Erskin's sixth recording, bowed in 2019. Recently, Erskin has partnered with Nik Ripken Ministries (NRM) for the release of his latest music video, “Is He Worth It?” Spotlighting the plight of Believers in persecution, the video was directed by Jonathan Barker and produced by Luke Harvey and features scenes from the 2016 NRM and LifeWay Films documentary The Insanity of God. Based on the bestselling title of the same name by Nik Ripken—a veteran missionary and leading expert on Believers in persecution—the film powerfully depicts accounts of Christians around the world serving a living Christ, even when it costs them everything.Co-penning the track with Nik Ripken, Laura Allen and Matt Papa, Erskin hopes both the song and music video will challenge Christians who have not faced persecution to share the Gospel boldly, standing in solidarity with those suffering because of their faith. For further information, visit erskinmusic.com. Follow Erskin on Facebook, Twitter,  YouTube.  Thank you for listening to Voices In My Head!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a paid subscriber on Substack:Subscribe nowListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.Music From RICK LEE JAMEShttps://linktr.ee/rickleejamesSpotify: Link to Rick Lee JamesAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3poAbout Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James' official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at kathryn@westarmediagroup.com.----more----For Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: www.RickLeeJames.comBy Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

My guest today on Voices In My Head is Erskin Anavitarte. Erskin is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter who has garnered loyal fans around the world with his unique blend of pop, jazz, R&B and hip-hop styles. Following his 2014 EP, Let's Ride, Erskin released Look Up in 2015, which featured the watershed single “Black & White,” a thought-provoking, action-inspiring narrative on race and religion in America. Love Moves, Erskin's sixth recording, bowed in 2019. Recently, Erskin has partnered with Nik Ripken Ministries (NRM) for the release of his latest music video, “Is He Worth It?” Spotlighting the plight of Believers in persecution, the video was directed by Jonathan Barker and produced by Luke Harvey and features scenes from the 2016 NRM and LifeWay Films documentary The Insanity of God. Based on the bestselling title of the same name by Nik Ripken—a veteran missionary and leading expert on Believers in persecution—the film powerfully depicts accounts of Christians around the world serving a living Christ, even when it costs them everything.Co-penning the track with Nik Ripken, Laura Allen and Matt Papa, Erskin hopes both the song and music video will challenge Christians who have not faced persecution to share the Gospel boldly, standing in solidarity with those suffering because of their faith.  For further information, visit erskinmusic.com.Follow Erskin on Facebook, Twitter,  YouTube. Thank you for listening to Voices In My Head!Blessings,Rick Lee JamesWant some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes?Become a paid subscriber on Substack:Subscribe nowListen to Rick Lee James MusicOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen.Music From RICK LEE JAMEShttps://linktr.ee/rickleejamesSpotify: Link to Rick Lee JamesAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: Rick on Bandcampor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po About Your Host: Rick Lee JamesSubscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/Web Site www.rickleejames.com,TwitterFacebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-specialGet Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James' official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at kathryn@westarmediagroup.com.----more----For Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: www.RickLeeJames.comBy Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

My guest today on Voices In My Head is Erskin Anavitarte. Erskin is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter who has garnered loyal fans around the world with his unique blend of pop, jazz, R&B and hip-hop styles. Following his 2014 EP, Let’s Ride, Erskin released Look Up in 2015, which featured the watershed single “Black & White,” a thought-provoking, action-inspiring narrative on race and religion in America. Love Moves, Erskin’s sixth recording, bowed in 2019.  Recently, Erskin has partnered with Nik Ripken Ministries (NRM) for the release of his latest music video, “Is He Worth It?” Spotlighting the plight of Believers in persecution, the video was directed by Jonathan Barker and produced by Luke Harvey and features scenes from the 2016 NRM and LifeWay Films documentary The Insanity of God. Based on the bestselling title of the same name by Nik Ripken—a veteran missionary and leading expert on Believers in persecution—the film powerfully depicts accounts of Christians around the world serving a living Christ, even when it costs them everything. Co-penning the track with Nik Ripken, Laura Allen and Matt Papa, Erskin hopes both the song and music video will challenge Christians who have not faced persecution to share the Gospel boldly, standing in solidarity with those suffering because of their faith.    For further information, visit erskinmusic.com. Follow Erskin on Facebook, Twitter,  YouTube.  Thank you for listening to Voices In My Head! Blessings, Rick Lee James Want some exclusives like early music videos, singles, and private podcast episodes? Become a paid subscriber on Substack: Subscribe now Listen to Rick Lee James Music One of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. Click below to find out all the ways you can listen. Music From RICK LEE JAMES https://linktr.ee/rickleejames Spotify: Link to Rick Lee James Also Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp:  Rick on Bandcamp or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po   About Your Host: Rick Lee James Subscribe on Substack: https://rickleejames.substack.com/ Web Site www.rickleejames.com, Twitter Facebook. Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com, Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay. “Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”:HERE. Rick Lee James Radio Special:https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunder In partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special.  The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at kathryn@westarmediagroup.com. ----more---- For Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries:  www.RickLeeJames.com By Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com

Christian music has come a long way in terms of its musicality and appeal. Some people love that, and others not so much. My daughter (Shannon) and I have always been a bit picky about the music we listen to in this genre and I thought it would be fun to play a few of my favorite songs for her and get her reaction. So, feel free to grab a headset or connect to a stereo and enjoy the music. Hang on beyond the 28 minute mark for bonus discussion. SONGS: 40 by U2, recorded live in Chicago in 2005 (Intro); Black and White by Erskin Anavitarte; Psalm 119 by Reston Bible Church; 40 by U2; Magnificent by U2 (program close).

Stephan, Tim, Troy, and Erskin continue their discussion on the local church! How should we biblically view multi-site churches? What is the Lord's Supper and how often should it be observed? The guys share their thoughts on questions like these and much more in this episode.  Find Erskin's music on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and anywhere else! Feel free to rate & review us wherever you're listening. That's one of the most helpful ways that you can show your support. Thank you!

The Lifeforce Podcast explores the world we live in through the varying lenses of different people, all doing their part to promote positive reflection on the human condition --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-valastro/message

Welcome to the Rustic Songbird Podcast! In this episode, Erskin Anavitarte shares 3 keys to building a team that succeeds. He shares about the team of people that he has built for his music career as a touring songwriter and recording artist, and what that looks like behind the scenes. He shares important tips and inspiration for anyone wanting to take their music to the next level. Erskin says "I knew that I could go faster by myself, but I could go further with a team."  Connect with Erskin at www.ErskinMusic.com! Say hi to Lydia on Instagram! @thelydiawalker Email hello@rusticsongbird.com Join the Rustic Songbird Writing Community! Click here to sign up for email updates, and for an invitation to our private Facebook group. http://bit.ly/free-7-day-writing-challenge

JFH staffer Nicole Vacca joins this month's newspaper episode to offer up a variety of real headlines, fake headlines, prank stories, and a re-evaluation of one of the lowest-scored albums in Jesusfreakhideout history. Happy April Fool's! The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please send an email to Christopher@Jesusfreakhideout.com. If you have questions, send them to Chase@Jesusfreakhideout.com. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, @JFHPodcast.

Hey there! I'm so excited that you're here.   This is the first episode of the Rustic Songbird podcast! A show created with you in mind, and dedicated to those who want to learn more about the craft of songwriting.   Today's guest is a great friend of mine and all around inspiring person. Erskin Anavitarte joins me as the first guest on the show, and he shares stories from his experience as a songwriter. We also talk about the importance of building your confidence as a writer, and being willing to put yourself out there. Find more about his music at www.erskinmusic.com.    Join the Rustic Songbird Writing Community! Click here to sign up for email updates, and for an invitation to our private Facebook group. http://bit.ly/free-7-day-writing-challenge   Say hi on Instagram! @thelydiawalker Email hello@rusticsongbird.com www.rusticsongbird.com

Welcome to our 17th episode!  Thanks for hanging with us! In this week's episode: Last episode's WOW (Word of the Week) DRAWER Authentic Neopolitan pizza @DonAntonioPizza added to the pizza tour Joe picked up @dajerseyboys sangwich @ Tommy’s Taste of Italy “Joey the Pizzaiolo” How much would you pay for bacon? @dajerseyboys welcomes Erskin Anavitarte “…Follow the star…” @dajerseyboys owes Erskin an air mattress! Erskin will be performing at Gateway Church in NYC on Good Friday, details here What are @dajerseyboys and Erskin’s picks for the final four? “Grace Made The First Move” premieres on the @dajerseyboys podcast Single is out now on iTunes! Holly and Erskin collaboration? “…God choses the weak things of the world…” “…We just need to be faithful…” Check out more about Erskin Anavitarte @ erskinmusic.com This week's WOW, OSTRICH da Jersey Boys would love to hear from you, leave us a voicemail @ (973) 513-7165 or email us @ info@dajerseyboys.com for your suggestions or comments.  Follow us on @twitter @instagram and Facebook. Leave us a review on iTunes! Subscribe on YouTube!

Alan, Chase, and Emilee welcome back our biggest local fan...Jerome Erskin from Episode 015. Chase advises Emi to put her special ability on her resume: "Can Quote Every SpongeBob Episode". Jerome tells Alan how 'lectricy works. Alan wants to know why the fruit lobby hasn't thought of changing the name of the Cantaloupe to the Ameri-Can-Telouope for Independence Day. It's both positive AND patriotic! Also, we call Jordan while he's on "patrol"! He and Alan don't want to let go. Chase demonstrates more of his voice acting abilities. He's known locally for his Grinch impersonation! Jerome does Hank Hill...it's very good. Alan talks about doing his best Samuel L. Jackson at church while also bragging on his pastor, Bro. Joe. Jerome tells us his about his job as Spider-Man for birthday parties...with an undersized suit! Emilee schools the ladies today about feminism in light of the Bible. So, as always, if you like listening to genuine Southerners talking about the greatness that is "small town life", then this is your podcast. Give it a listen, and don't forget to leave a 5-star review on iTunes, Facebook or, the new IMDb for podcasting, Podchaser (www.podchaser.com). A 5-star review enters you into our STF™ Review Contest. Please, keep hitting that iTunes "SUBSCRIBE" button! Also, if you love our show and want to help, go to www.patreon.com/smalltownfamous to support us for as little as $1/month or click the "Show Us Some Love" button on our website. The FIRST 20 who pledge $1 will get their own special video shout out on our Social Media Pages. Visit www.smalltownfamous.com to subscribe using your favorite podcast player and to get in touch with us. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook: @theSTFamous.

Alan, Jordan, Chase and Jeffrey welcome special guest-host Jerome Erskin. Jerome is our first listener to make it on the show with the crew! This is the first episode using our new format and some new equipment...and it shows after recording the longest intro in podcast history (mercifully edited by @Aaron_Willis). Jerome works for the power company. But, irony slaps us in the face when we suddenly lose power and Jerome simply says, "Uh, the lights are still on."  But, he does work for a utility company, so...(But, he was right. Diagnosis: Emilee stepped on our powerstrip). We discuss the return of the Nokia 3310 cellphone. This leads to discussing our first cellphones and first vehicles. We reveal our first "iTunes Review" winner! This month it was "Beefy402" from the Fork Found Reviews Podcast.  Jeffrey's upset that everyone has a STF™ but him.  It's NCAA Bracket time (yes, this podcast is now dated and Jeffrey ends up being a prophet) and the guys talk about their picks. Jordan ain't in to it. "March Madness" talk turns into debating steriod use. We also talk about high school fastpitch softball and Russian Reality TV. Amongst all this, a geography fight breaks out when Jeffrey is challenged to name a state capital. And the crew reveals to Alan that they never read my texts due to length and should be compiled into a novel. So, as always, if you like listening to country folks talking about whatever, then this is your podcast. Give it a listen, and don't forget to leave a 5-star review on iTunes to be our STF™ ITunes Review contest. Believe it or not, it helps! Visit www.smalltownfamous.com to subscribe using your favorite podcast player. Follow on Twitter: @theSTFamous

Erskin Anavitarte, is a Texas Born, Nashville based singer songwriter. He spends a lot of time on the road, nationally and globally, out sharing a message of hope out in communities, coffee shops, and concert venues.  He and Leaderbyte Host, Chester Goad, discuss family, creativity, music, and more. Don't miss his thoughts on leadership, or his take on the journey of a creative and his recent tour to India. Chester and Erskin share their favorite Christmas gift growing up, and they also talk advocacy. Check it out! Helpful links below:  http://www.erskinmusic.com/# https://www.holtinternational.org/    

Episode 16. ‘Watt wondered if Arsene, Walter, Vincent and the others had passed through the same phase as that through which Erskin then was passing, and he wondered if he Watt would pass through it too, when his time came. Watt could not easily imagine Arsene behaving in such a way, nor himself either for that […]

This 125th episode of CS is titled A Second Awakening.I usually leave this announcement for the end but will insert it here at the beginning.Donations to keep the CS host site up are welcome and needed. You can do so at sanctorum.us. Just look for the “Donate” link.We ended our last episode with the dour spiritual condition of both the United States and Europe at the end of the 18th C.I mentioned Dr. J Edwin Orr a couple of episodes back. He was the 20th C's foremost expert on Revival and Spiritual renewal. While he could speak with eloquence on literally dozens of Revivals, one of his favorite subjects was what's come to be known as the Second Great Awakening.Before it began, there were many who worried if God did not intervene, Christianity might die out of Europe and the US.Following Independence from England, many American intellectuals fell in love with France. But France was throwing off religious faith as fast as it could. The French Revolution made a mockery of the Church and Christianity.  A well-known prostitute in Paris was crowned Goddess of Reason IN the Cathedral of Notre Dame. A majority of churches in France closed and the famous skeptic Voltaire claimed Christianity would be consigned to the dustbin of history in only 30 years. Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands were taken over by Rationalism. England was afflicted by a sophisticated Skepticism led by the philosopher David Hume. His attacks on faith are still used on campuses today.French radicals contributed millions of francs to propagandize and seduce American students. In Christian colleges like Harvard, Yale, and Princeton, students welcomed the new French ideas, not because they promised justice, but because of they welcomed immorality. It was a time of great moral decline. Of a population of 5 million--300,000 were alcoholics.  They buried 15,000 of them annually.To give you an idea of just how prolific drinking was, President Washington had to call out troops to put down an armed revolt over alcohol in what's come to be known as the Whiskey Rebellion. There was a plague of lawlessness with bank robberies a daily occurrence. Out-of-wedlock births and STDs sky-rocketed. Public profanity soared, cheating was epidemic. The turn toward immorality was so dramatic Congress appointed a special commission to investigate what had happened and how to correct it. The Commission discovered that in Kentucky, there'd been only one court of law held in five years. They simply could not administer justice on the frontier. It became so bad, a group of vigilantes formed and fought a pitched battle with the outlaws è and LOST!A poll taken at Harvard found most students were atheists. At Princeton, a far more evangelical college; there were only two believers in the entire student body. All but five were members of the Filthy Speech Movement. Christians were so unpopular they had to meet in secret. Students burned down buildings and forced college presidents to resign.  A mob of students attacked a Presbyterian church, breaking windows and burning the pulpit Bible. Students often entered churches during Communion to interrupt the service by spitting on the floor.The largest and fastest-growing denomination had been Methodists. But they were now losing thousands each year. The second-largest were the Baptists. They described this time as their “most wintry season.” Presbyterians met in Philadelphia to express their dismay at the immorality of the nation. Lutherans and Episcopalians were so far gone they held talks to consider merging.Samuel Provost, Bishop of NY had not confirmed anyone as a new member in so long, he quit and looked for other work. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Marshal wrote to Bishop Madison of Virginia that the Church in the US was too far gone to ever recover. Charles Lee, a popular hero of the Revolutionary War loudly advocated pulling down all the churches claiming they were obstacles to progress.The church historian Dr. Kenneth Scott Latourette summed it up by saying it looked as though Christianity was about to be ushered out of the affairs of man. But it wasn't. On the contrary, a mighty outpouring of God's Spirit was about to come.In 1784, Pastor John Erskin of Edinburgh, Scotland published a plea for prayer by all Christians in Scotland.  He sent a copy to Jonathan Edwards in America.  Edwards replied in what became a book titled A Humble Attempt to Promote Explicit Agreement and Visible Union of God's People in Extraordinary Prayer for the Revival of Religion and the Advancement of Christ's Kingdom on Earth.Erskin published both his book and Edwards' reply as one-volume and sent it to Dr. John Rylands, a Baptist leader in Britain. Rylands read it, was profoundly moved, and pondered what to do with it.He gave it to two men of prayer who determined to spread it among church leaders. They convinced dozens of Baptist churches to set aside the first Monday of each month to pray for a spiritual awakening. Other denominations found out about what the Baptists were doing and joined. Congregationalists, Evangelicals in the Churches of England and Scotland, and the Methodists all held monthly prayer meetings devoted to praying for revival. Within seven years Britain was covered with a network of prayer.Then in 1791, the first evidence of an answer to their prayers began in the churches at Yorkshire. Mockers went to the monthly prayer meetings intending to disrupt them but went home converted. Some of these meetings were quiet prayer, others noisy.Then in the city of Leeds, the Methodist Church there saw a thousand unbelievers brought to faith in just a few months. Soon all the churches were experiencing the same. What they saw was the renewal of believers and the conversion of the lost. And this winning of so many to Christ stunned both Baptists and Congregationalists. They didn't believe in instantaneous conversion. They assumed it took three months of challenge, another three months of instruction to prove someone had been converted. That an alcoholic could attend a church meeting and go away converted and dramatically changed was hard to believe à Until they saw it happening in their own services.  It revolutionized their understanding of conversion, changing it forever.The revival strengthened Evangelicals in the Church of England like William Wilberforce who went on to lead the abolition movement in England.The revival moved into Scotland. It swept Wales. By 1796 it had covered Norway.One of the products of real revival is the new ministries it gives rise to. A pastor named Thomas Charles was moved by the story of Mary Jones, a serving girl who'd saved up her pennies to by a Bible. The nearest store was thirty miles away, so on her day off, she walked there, to find they were sold out. She returned home in tears. Pastor Charles was so moved he went to London and asked the publishers to print more Bibles. They refused saying the revival was a fad, a temporary emotionalism that would quickly pass and no one would want any Bibles then. So Charles formed the British and Foreign Bible Society, the first of all the Bible societies that would end up printing millions of Bibles that went all over the world.The Second Great Awakening resulted in a massive missionary outreach as well as major social reforms. It led to the abolition of slavery, thousands of schools, and a host of organizations to help the poor and needy.In the US and Canada, the first glimmers of revival began in 1792. It started in Boston where all but a couple of the churches had gone off into the error of Unitarianism. In Lenox, Mass. not a single young person had been received into the Church in 16 years. So a couple of churches agreed to hold special prayer for revival. They prayed for two years, then in 1794, a few pastors sent out a letter to every congregation in the US calling for a concert of prayer.  They'd heard about what was happening in England and determined to do the same.The Presbyterians adopted it in mass. Congregationalists, Baptists, and Moravians all took it up. Soon Christians across the nation were praying the first Monday of every month for spiritual awakening. Their prayers were desperate as they realized the urgency of the need. The momentum built over the next four years until 1798 when the Second Great Awakening began in earnest in the US.One church in NYC began with 80 members. They prayed for revival and three years later had grown to 720. This was typical for most churches during the revival.In the Eastern States, there was little to no emotional extravagance. But in the Western states of Kentucky and Ohio things were different. Remember the horrible conditions that existed on the Western frontier. People were brought under such conviction of sin they were often in an agony that once confessed and repented of, was replaced by unbound joy in salvation.  Many would go from unrestrained weeping to dancing and celebration.James McCready was the pastor of three small churches in Kentucky. McCready's chief claim to fame was that he was so ugly he attracted attention. His voice was coarse and his style of preaching was far from elegant.  In 1799 he said the ministry was “Weeping and mourning with the people of God.” But a year later, an outpouring of the Holy Spirit began in Kentucky.The churches of the frontier were small buildings inadequate to house all those who wanted to attend, so ministers like McCready rode to outdoor campsites where thousands gathered to hear the Word of God and take Communion.At these camp meetings, as many as 20,000 would show up and stay for 3-4 days as one preacher after another preached.The revival swept Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio. Dr. George Baxter, a Presbyterian minister from Philadelphia heard about what was happening and went to investigate. He said Kentucky was the most moral place he'd ever seen in his life. He heard not a word of profanity the entire time he was there. He said a sense of religious awe hovered over the entire countryside.There was a great movement for the further evangelization of the Western frontier. Those who were converted traveled back East to attend college and get their degree in theology so they could return and continue the revival. So, revival broke out in those godless colleges of the East we talked about earlier. The Westerners returned home and started dozens of colleges in what today we call the Midwest. ¾'s of all Midwest colleges were the result of the Second Great Awakening.The Revival swept the South and was as evident among the slaves as among the white population.The War of 1812 interrupted the revival, but historians mostly agree that the Second Great Awakening marked the US as a thoroughly Christian nation.As the Awakening began to lose steam, Charles Finney came on the scene with his revival efforts. Beginning in New York State in 1824, he conducted effective meetings in several Eastern cities. The greatest took place in Rochester, New York, in the fall and winter of 1830–31, when he reported a thousand conversions in a city of 10,000. The revival affected nearby towns as well, with over 1,500 making professions of faith. At the same time, there were about 100,000 conversions in other parts of the country from New England to the Southwest.In 1835, Finney became president of Oberlin College in Ohio, where he continued to be an influential revivalist through personal campaigns and the wide distribution of his book Lectures on Revival. It was from the Oberlin school that the Holiness and Pentecostal churches emerged. Not only did Finney's work make a great impact on America, he also made two trips to Europe, where he experienced extensive success.Finney is credited with introducing something called the anxious bench in his meetings. This was a place for people who wanted to express a desire for conversion to sit and await someone leading them to faith by walking them through an understanding of the Gospel then praying with them. The modern-day altar call practiced in many Evangelical churches and meetings is the descendant of Finney's anxious seat.Fast-forward 50 years from the Second Great Awakening and it seemed the tide had gone out again. By the 1850s the country was thriving, largely because of the benefits brought by the Awakening. The Mid-West was being developed, the economy was booming. People made 18% interest on their investments. But as is so often the case, economic prosperity turned into a neglect of the Spirit. The pursuit of pleasure replaced the pursuit of God. The nation was politically divided over the issue of slavery.  It wasn't just States that were divided. Churches and denominations split over it.Into this national argument that ended up tearing the country in two was added a dose of religious turmoil.A veteran and farmer named William Miller rediscovered the doctrine of the 2nd Coming. For generations most of the Church considered Bible prophesy a closed book. Miller began teaching on the Return of Christ. But he made the mistake many have and said Christ would return in 1844. About a million people followed his views.  When it didn't happen, they were bitterly disillusioned because they'd sold their homes, businesses, and farms. Skeptics piled on the fanaticism of the Millerites and fired up a new round of mocking faith.  Then, in 1857, things began to change. What that change was, we'll take a look at it next time.