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Healing Through Laughter: Dave Ebert on Comedy, Faith, and Overcoming Trauma In this episode, Diana rebroadcasts the interview of the late Dave Ebert, who passed away unexpectedly July 2, 2024. He discusses his journey from struggling with depression and contemplating suicide to becoming a renowned improv coach, pastor, and comedian. Dave, who founded Gifts for Glory Ministries, shares his early love for entertaining, the personal struggles he faced, and how faith and comedy became his tools for healing and helping others. He also explores his work with the Salt and Light Coalition, helping survivors of sex trafficking through improv, which aids in their communication skills and self-esteem. The episode delves into the importance of connection, trust, and the transformative power of laughter in overcoming trauma and finding hope. We hope you enjoy hearing Dave's legacy and timeless advice.  You will hear the second interview of Dave and his wife's missionary work next episode. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:47 Meet Your Host, Diana 01:34 Introducing Dave Ebert 02:51 Dave's Childhood and Early Love for Comedy 03:45 Struggles with Family and Faith 07:30 Turning Point: Finding Faith and Purpose 10:57 Battling Depression and Suicidal Thoughts 21:04 The Power of Presence and Support 24:25 A New Beginning in Chicago 26:32 Starting a Faith-Based Improv Team 27:32 Creating Clean Comedy for All Ages 29:10 Using Comedy as a Ministry Tool 31:50 Connecting with Salt and Light Coalition 33:12 Teaching Improv to Trafficking Survivors 36:20 Stories of Transformation Through Improv 44:18 Current Projects and Online Improv Shows 47:16 Offering Support and Contact Information 50:47 Final Thoughts and Podcast Information   Website: https://dswministries.org Subscribe to the podcast: https://dswministries.org/subscribe-to-podcast/ Social media links: Join our Private Wounds of the Faithful FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1603903730020136 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DswMinistries YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxgIpWVQCmjqog0PMK4khDw/playlists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dswministries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSW-Ministries-230135337033879 Keep in touch with me! 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They do it all with a written guarantee for results so you don't waste time and money on a program that doesn't exceed your goals. There are martial arts programs. Specialize in anti-bullying programs for kids to combat proven Filipino martial arts. They take a holistic, fun, and innovative approach that simply works. Sign up for your free class now. It's 7 5 3 academy.com. Find the link in the show notes. Welcome to the Wounds of the Faithful Podcast, brought to you by DSW Ministries. Your host is singer songwriter, speaker and domestic violence advocate, [00:01:00] Diana . She is passionate about helping survivors in the church heal from domestic violence and abuse and trauma. This podcast is not a substitute for professional counseling or qualified medical help. Now here is Diana. Hello everyone. Thanks for joining us today. You know, I've been telling you there are many paths and tools for healing and comedy is one of them. I think you'll enjoy our podcast today, friends. Our guest, Dave Ebert is the founder of Gifts for Glory Ministries. Dave is an improv coach, speaker, pastor, actor, and improv performer with his wife Bobby, residing in Chicago, Illinois. Gifts for Glory is ready to provide high quality, clean family friendly entertainment and professional [00:02:00] improv coaching to survivors of sex trafficking. Hey, welcome to the show Dave. Hey, thanks so much for having me. I'm, uh, really looking forward to having our conversation. Your bio is so impressive. I had trouble. Uh, shortening it for the intro. I'm sorry, I, I try to provide enough information, but, uh, I, I could have probably shortened it, but maybe it's because I'm a pastor. I just like to embellish and go on for a long, long period of time. So we're gonna fill in the blanks here and throughout our time together, and I can't wait to hear some good jokes. We will. We'll see what comes up. I'm an improviser, so nothing's ever planned. So if there's a moment of funny, yeah, I just give God the credit and if there's not, it's just, I don't know. We'll see. So tell us about your childhood. Were you always funny or into comedy? I really [00:03:00] was, uh, one of the earliest pictures of me other than, you know, baby pictures, uh, was a old Polaroid of, uh, me flexing, like I was in a bodybuilding contest because we we're at the city pool. There was an actual, like a swimsuit or bodybuilding competition going on on the other side. And my parents and their friends were just there at the pool and I was like, no, they're not gonna get the attention. I'm gonna get the attention. So there's this picture of me flexing my little chubby 2-year-old arms and it was like, I, I love to entertain and I love the attention and trying to, uh, get people an opportunity to laugh. So yeah, pretty much my entire life, um. Uh, I, I just liked it. I enjoyed, and I lived off of people's laughter. Now, did you experience any trauma in your life? There were, um, there wasn't any like one singular event, like a, a massive. You know, tragedy. But my dad was in Vietnam. He was in the [00:04:00] Vietnam War, and he got in contact with that chemical agent Orange that, uh, I've heard about. And, uh, that just ravaged his body. You know, when he hit 30, he was, you know, a healthy, strong 30-year-old guy working in the trades, and he was disabled by the time he was. 37, 38, um, from heart attacks, from just loss of, uh, dexterity in his hands and uh, and losing his ability to even walk. And it was all, uh, just complications and, and complications from the agent Orange. And so we were living in Chicago at that. You know, when I was first born and then when he'd had his third heart attack, we had to move out of the city and get away from the fast pace of Chicago and went down to Virginia where it's a lot slower lifestyle, a little bit easier for him to handle that kind of stress. But over the next 20 or so years as his health failed, there were a lot of conflicts in the home [00:05:00] between he and mom, between he and myself, and, um, so it was. It wasn't a tragic event, it was just this long period of watching my dad lose his ability to do the things that men do, like work with their hands, play with their son, hang out with their son, things like that. And, uh, you're not able to handle that because we really didn't have a strong faith. Base. So there was nothing kind of anchoring us in that storm. Mm-hmm. And so it was over, you know, two decades that, you know, there's just a lot of little traumas. Little fights, uh, big fights and, and things like that. We said we were Christian and we went to church. Um. Uh, fairly regularly, uh, mostly for holidays and potlucks. Uh, but um, we, uh, we said we were Christian, but it kind of [00:06:00] only existed from 11 to 12 on, on Sundays. Uh, we lived decently. We weren't out killing people. We weren't doing drugs and like that, but, um, but we weren't really like practicing. We didn't say, you know, grace at meals. We didn't pray together. We, I don't think I ever saw an either of my parents actually open a Bible. So we were kind of Christians in name only. Um, we had the, the membership card went to the meetings, but we didn't actually do a lot of practicing outside of church. So kinda like Chris and dumb. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Kind of, kind of creases with a little bit more regular attendance because the church I grew up in, uh, or at least as a kid, they had a lot of potlucks. It, it was almost like the one way to guarantee people would come. It was like, yeah, we're gonna have a potluck to celebrate this this weekend. And I love the potlucks because there's always at least five to sometimes six, uh, different varieties of mac and cheese, and that's my favorite. Favorite. Yes. [00:07:00] Yes. Mac and cheese. Yes. Mashed potatoes. Mm-hmm. Mashed potatoes, uh, all sorts of desserts. And, uh, for your, your listeners, they won't know this, but if they see, you know, my headshot or whatnot, I, I'm not a small individual and I will put the blame firmly on that church. Where all the potlucks, oh, they fed me, but not spiritually. Oh. That's funny. So when did you meet the Lord for real? Well, my story's kind of unique or maybe it's not. Um, but for me it depends on what your personal theology is to interpret it. I. Going into my sixth grade year, uh, that, that summer before my sixth grade year, I went to a summer camp and I, uh, went, you know, we had devotions each night at a campfire. And I remember on Thursday night, the day before, the night before we're leaving. [00:08:00] Something at the devotion spoke to me and I said, on my way by myself, said That little sinners prayer of Jesus coming to my heart. I want to make you Lord. Um, and you know, I remember the prayer, I remember walking up that gravel driveway up towards the cabin. And, but like I said, it kind of hinted at there wasn't a lot of discipleship for young believers at my church. So. It was like, oh, I accepted Christ. What does that mean? What do I do with it? And so from that year. For many years after, I never really got truly discipled to understand what it meant to be a Christ follower. And through my depression and the, you know, just some of the choices I made, I kind of walked away from that. So if you believe that you can walk away from salvation, then you could say that I walked away from it. Uh, some believe once saved, always saved. So you can either choose that summer or you can look to, uh, January, 2013 when. Uh, [00:09:00] still wrestling, depression, still looking for purpose in life. I was walking to work, uh, on a Saturday morning and. There were these two kids from a local Bible college out there looking for people to witness to, uh, they had the, uh, tract, which, uh, for anybody that doesn't know tract is a small graphic novel that, uh, kind of tells the gospel story. And, um, so they were out there and there's really no reason for them to be there 'cause it wasn't a very populated area. Um, so there really wouldn't be a lot of people out there on a Saturday morning. So it was obviously a divine appointment. They gave me the track and they offered to pray for me, but I didn't, you know, I kind of blew them off. Said, yeah, I'm a Christian, I'm saved. Yeah, I'm good, but I gotta get to work. But because they were there, they passed out the track and because of a lot of stuff that was leading up to that moment, it was like, okay, God, I'm ready to submit. I'm, I'm ready. So that night I, uh, opened up my, uh, Rick Warren, purpose Driven Life. I started reading [00:10:00] my, uh, dollar General, uh, king James version Bible got all the way through Deuteronomy before. I was like, I need something simpler. Uh, yeah. But, uh, yeah. Um, those two kids, I don't know if I'll ever see them again, at least not in this life, but they were kind of the straw that broke the camel's back to where I made the decision because I was still wrestling with depression and I was literally at this place where I was on top of, I, I described it as I was on a peak of a mountaintop where. I was still considering, you know, taking my life so I could either go left and just take my life and, and end it once and for all, or I could go right and give my life and fully submit to God. And that was kind of the moment that kind of clenched it for me to take that step towards God and really for the first time, pursue a relationship with him. So that was in, uh, January of, uh, 2013. So let's unpack the. Part where you talked about you wanted to end [00:11:00] your life. What happened there? It was a, a culmination of a lot of things. I, I had a lot of dreams and ideals of what life should look like, and this started in, uh, junior high and high school. Um, and then, uh, you know, combine that with, uh, this struggle with my relationship with my dad. Um, you know, not ever quite being good enough because he always had, sometimes these. Surreal expectations and, and when I didn't meet them, I felt like a failure and, you know, just all these different things. Um, it just added up to one night. I remember, um, I was pursuing this, this young lady to date her in high school and you know, for the first time I was like, this might be the one that I actually get her to date me. And then, um. Afternoon, after I talked to her in the morning, I saw her walking, holding hands with somebody else, and that was. [00:12:00] Kind of the straw that broke the camel's back the other way, uh, to where I entered into that depression. And, uh, it just kept getting deeper. The more my dad and I fought, the more my mom and dad fought. You know, it just got deeper and through, um, my junior year, senior year high school, all through college, after college for many years, uh, through my first marriage, you know, just. That voice was always in the back of my head, you're not worthy. Um, no one's gonna truly love you. Um, might as well end the pain now. And so I just, I really wrestled with the idea of suicide. There were times that I was ready to do it, but I cursed myself for being too weak or too afraid to commit. But looking back, it was that, as the Bible calls it, the still small voice. That was, you know, just kind of coaxing me to don't give in just yet. Don't give in just yet. So looking back, obviously God was [00:13:00] there with me the entire time. It's just I didn't realize who that voice was or why I was not able to fully take that next step. It was because God was there trying to yank and pull me back from the edge. Wow. I'm sure a lot of our listeners can relate to, um, the things that you're saying right now about wanting to end it all. Now, did you cover up your depression, your feelings? Did anybody else know about that? I covered it. Um, as I mentioned, I love to entertain people, make people laugh. So it started off very, when I was very young. It was just this pure thing of enjoying the laughter and enjoying giving that gift to people. But when I entered the Depression, it became a defense mechanism where I would keep people from seeing what I was feeling and also try to prevent them from feeling the darkness I felt. If I could do that, if I could make somebody laugh, if I could [00:14:00] entertain somebody, if I could make somebody feel better, then I was able to justify living for the next week or the next day or what have you. And so comedy or making people laugh was where I found my worth and my value. And if I went too far and I offended somebody, if I hurt somebody's feelings, uh, or if I said something that just kind of embarrassed me. It went into the spiral where it was like, see, even the one thing you count on for value you fail at. And so it would spiral me and it was like, man, I just, I need to drive my truck off this cliff, or I need to, um, do this or that other thing to myself just, and I always wanted to leave it as an ac, you know, make it look like it was an accident. Um, whenever I really contemplated, uh, suicide because I didn't want the embarrassment. I didn't want people to judge me and say things about me, and I also didn't want the judgment to follow my [00:15:00] parents or anybody else because I didn't want them to be punished for what I was going through. So I always tried to make it or plan out to look like an accident. Um, one night I in particular, I remember driving home late at night through the mountain roads. It was maybe three or four in the morning, and I just was at this breaking point and I prayed. I said, God, if you don't want me to do this, gimme a sign. Do something. And if you think about Pure Flix movies or a Hallmark movie, you know, you think in that moment, all of a sudden the sky opens and the lights shines, and the angels come down. And, but in that moment, it felt like it got darker. It almost, it felt like, like God actually got quieter. Than, than I felt he had been. And so I got mad and I got angry at God. And I, I think I probably said a few curse words at him and, and said, you know, whatever. And I got mad and I drove [00:16:00] home. But here's the, the thing about it, I drove home. I didn't drive to the left off that cliff and. I, I say that that was a moment where God knew what I needed. It's not conventional, it's not what you would expect, but it's what I needed. 'cause he knew I'd go mad or I would get mad, and he knew that he would have to take some barbs from me in that anger. But it was God laying himself down for me in that moment so that I would go home instead of, you know, take my life. And that's just another thing that I look back on and say, wow, God was there this whole time. Wow. I've never contemplated suicide myself. I've had some really dark times with my, abuse history. Mm-hmm. Now I've had depression before. Mm-hmm. But it wasn't so much that I needed to take medication. Um, it was just this cloud of darkness and like [00:17:00] sitting in a pit. Yeah. That you can't get out of and it's no amount of positive thinking is going to do it. Right. It just took a long time to crawl out of that. These brilliant people, you know, we're talking about comedy and the most brilliant comedian was Robin Williams. Sure. And he was so funny. And, yeah. When he took his own life after battling depression, um, I really mourned his death. 'cause Yeah. Yeah. It, and that's one of the things where it shows that fame, fortune, having everything at, at your fingertips, it's not a substitute for. Anything because you look at Rob Williams, you think about even, you know, they don't classify necessarily as a suicide. You look, but you look at somebody like Chris Farley, uh, John Belushi, um, the lifestyle that those two guys [00:18:00] chose and the way that they treated their bodies was kind of a long term suicide because they did not take care of their bodies. And I'm not talking about being heavy. I'm talking about the drugs, the drinking, the things like the partying. For hours upon hours on end, it was they were trying to fill something in their soul that they couldn't fill. Um, so for, and I don't say these things as judgment. Mm-hmm. I say these things as warnings. Um, heads up. If you see somebody that is trying to fill their life with partying, find the time when they're sober and talk to them. See if there's something going on. Uh, and like you look at somebody like Robin Williams. It's a very hard thing to know how to handle that because you don't know what his family life was like. Did he have somebody in his, in his corner that knew what he is wrestling with and they were just happened to be gone in an, in the instant that he was the weakest? Um, [00:19:00] for me, I think one of the, the biggest things is if you see somebody or know somebody that could potentially be similar to where Robin Williams was at. Pray and ask for God to show you how to reach them, um, and be willing to pursue it. Um, it's, no, no two depressions are the same because no two people are the same. There's no blanket there, a, b, c methodology that's going to, like, if I do these three or four things, I'm gonna pull my friend out of what they're at. Because there's different triggers, there's different experiences, there's different chemical imbalances in the mind. So don't ever feel like a failure if you try to help somebody and you can't see results. Because some people, it takes time, some people it takes the miracle of God flipping a switch and healing whatever chemical imbalance is in the mind. Um, so my advice is always just keep [00:20:00] pursuing, um, because. Eventually there's gonna be a breakthrough it because somebody that's in that mode is going to see that they're not gonna give up and that's going to fly directly in the face of so many of the inner voices or, or the self-talk of, I'm not worth it, nobody's gonna really care. Or I, I'm a burden. But when you're continually pursuing, you are speaking against all that and you're giving evidence against that case. And we all know, especially, uh, as Christians, that those voices are of the enemy. So they're all mm-hmm. Of the king of lies. Yes. And when you can step in and bring the truth and bring the light, the enemy has no footing left. So that's always my advice, is just to keep pursuing him. It's worth it. It's worth being able to pursue somebody and give them [00:21:00] a chance to hope and a chance to fight against the lies of the enemy. Um, I never know what to say to somebody that's struggling with depression. I'm always afraid that I'm gonna say the wrong thing. Right. Um, so those, those suggestions are really, valuable because. I don't wanna push them too far, but I want them to know that I care. So, yeah. And, and here's the thing, and this is something that I, whenever I talk to people, I, I try to take this burden off your shoulders. It's not your job to save them. It's not your job to rescue them. It's your job to be there and let God do the saving. It is not, it's not your job. So whatever words you say, whatever things you say, it's not gonna matter because it's not gonna be really remembered. The mistakes or, or the, the bad choice words or whatever you say that doesn't [00:22:00] work, quote unquote work, it's not gonna matter. What's gonna matter is that person that you're pursuing, that you're fighting for is gonna remember that you were there. They're gonna remember your presence, not so much your words. Now, there'll be some times where God will give you wisdom and they'll remember those words of wisdom, but for the most part, part, they're gonna remember that you were there. Just like when you go to a funeral and you talk to the people that are grieving, uh, whether it's the widow or the widower, or maybe it's, uh, the child that lost their parent, whatever the case may be. They don't remember the words that you said as you go in the line. They remember your face, they remember the, the calming touch on the shoulder, on the hands. They remember that you were there and it was, it is very much the same for somebody that's in the dark pit of, of depression. If you're there constantly showing them love, willing to let them have [00:23:00] what I call verbal diarrhea and just get whatever they're wrestling without. They're gonna remember that you were there and they're gonna remember that, and it's going be that evidence to say, Satan, shut up. Amen. You're not telling the truth. This person is here. They see me as valuable enough to fight through this. So you're lies of I'm not worthy. Nobody loves me, nobody will miss me. Those are lies straight from the pit of hell, and that's where you belong. That's right. Wow. No, that's, that's really helpful comparing it to, um, a funeral. 'cause, uh, I just lost my brother December 5th and, yeah, and some people, they don't know the right things to say and, but you're right. I remember that. They cared about me. But yes. The fact that they took time to say, I'm praying for you, or let us know if there's anything we can do to help you meant a lot. So I appreciate that [00:24:00] advice for sure. Let's switch over something a little funnier. Sure. Okay. Than a funeral. Um, so speaking of Robin Williams, he was a guest on. Whose line is it anyway, and it was my favorite episode ever. And you started a Christian version of that show. Tell me more about that. Absolutely. So when I, uh, rededicated my life to the Lord in January of 2013, I knew that performing and being on stage was my calling. God was going to. Keep me in front of people, keep me entertaining people, but he's changing and he changed the reason why, instead of trying to hide how I felt and hide myself, I was now gonna use comedy as a way to reveal who he is. And I had no real opportunities, uh, in Beckley, West Virginia. Nothing against West Virginia. Uh, [00:25:00] I have a lot of friends back there. I had a lot of great experiences, but it wasn't where God wanted me. And so I was like, so God, where do I go? Do I go to Roanoke, Virginia, which is about three hours west in, uh, west in, in west in Virginia. Excuse me. And, uh, that's where my mom lived. Do I just move in with her and start over? And it was kind of like. You could, but that's not really where you belong. So I kept, like reading Rick Warren's book, I kept reading the Bible and finally in a, in a conversation, my sister, who doesn't really have a relationship with the Lord, but he used her. She said, well, if you want to, you can move up here to Chicago in, in, uh, start over here. And I said, are you sure? 'cause she was going to college at the time and I would be moving in on staying on her couch in her studio apartment. And I was like, are you sure? She's like, yeah, if, if you need. A new, you know, new start. And so six weeks later I left, uh, [00:26:00] West Virginia, everything I could pack in my truck I brought up. And I started completely over in, um, in March of 2013. And it was shortly thereafter, I started pursuing acting opportunities and opportunities to be in front of people. A couple of mo short films I got into, I realized after accepting the part, I shouldn't have done this role. Uh, this will be something that if I ever become famous, will be one of those things that they play to, to tease you when you get like a lifetime achievement award. Oh, yeah. Um, and then through Craigslist I connected with a, a, a guy, um, named Ryan McChesney. And he and I, uh, discussed, you know, doing, uh, movies together or something like that, uh, faith-based, and we said, well, we both like improv. He had gone through the second 30. Second City, Chicago Conservatory. I had, um, done a few classes at Second City, but uh, most of my acting and performing training [00:27:00] came from eight years of, uh, pro wrestling in, uh, West Virginia and Virginia. Um, so we thought, well, what if we started a faith-based improv team? There's nothing like that in Chicago. And we thought that there was almost nothing like that in the rest of the world. So, uh, we decided to start trying to cast and we, uh, brought two more people on. And my church at that time was, uh, very, uh, gracious in allow, allowing us free reign to use a building for rehearsals or anything else we wanted to do. And so we just started, uh. Creating an improv team and for anybody that's not really familiar with improv, uh, uh, Diana, as you mentioned, uh, whose line is it anyway, is kind of the same kind of improv that we do where it's, uh, game base where they'll give us a game with a scenario and certain rules within that game to follow, and the rest we make up. We make up the characters. The dialogue is completely made up. And the idea is not to try to be funny, but just to [00:28:00] try to respond in the moment because that's where the funny's gonna come from, is that just that creative mind that we have. It's going to find things that are funny in our natural reactions. And so what we do is we just create scenarios. It's basically like. A more organized way to play, pretend. Uh, we create characters, voices, points of view. And so we, and we don't do it based on the Bible because we don't want to ever. Get careless and misrepresent the Bible or say something. Oh, okay. That's fair. Uh, we don't wanna ever come across as a Christian improv team that is, uh, disrespecting the Bible. So we just do clean comedy that's accessible for all ages, whether you're five or 105. Um, we want you to be able to come and enjoy and laugh. And, um, we kind of filter it through [00:29:00] Philippians four, eight, whatever's pure and lovely and praiseworthy. If it kind of fits along that, then, uh, then we're good. Um, and we just, um. We go out and use it as a ministry tool. Uh, either we open for a speaker and use laughter as a way to tear down some walls and, and make people comfortable enough that they can hear it. Mm-hmm. Or we just do pure comedy with the love and the joy of Christ and allow our presence and the fact that Christ is coming in with us to somehow reach them on a spiritual level to where they'll either ask us, why are you guys clean? Why don't you curse? Or Why don't you do innuendo or blue? Right. Or they track us down on social media and they're like, oh, they're Christian, and they're funny and they're creative. Maybe God is more than I thought he was. I'm not naturally funny. Um, my husband is, and that's the, the thing [00:30:00] is. You don't have to be funny to be good at improv, you just have to be willing to listen and respond naturally. 'cause most of what's funny in our improv at least, is that people recognize either weird quirks, uh, about themselves or about people that they know or they recognize weird characters that they're like, that's Samantha from work. Oh my gosh. Um, and, and it's that recognition of, of the human experience because. We are so much alike. There we're, we are all more alike than we are different. Mm-hmm. And when we share those experiences, we realize that we're not alone. That we're not this weird thing in the middle of the world that has no connection. When we get a room with people laughing together, even if none of them know each other. They connect, uh, on this really interesting level. When they laugh together, they don't feel alone in that room. And that's why comedy is so important and effective in [00:31:00] speaking and in ministry. If you can get, get them to laugh, there's a wall that comes down to where now they're able to receive, uh, some information or receive the word or receive the message. And, uh, you know, that's what we love to do is to either. Set the ground for, uh, the speaker to bring the word, or to just simply be a light in that room to where there's a question, why, why are they different? And, um, that's what we do now. Uh, we've been, uh, this team has been running since, uh, July of 2013. Um, we've had a lot of changes, a lot of turnover, but the, the mission has always been the same is to just use comedy to bring people closer to God. So you can, definitely use comedy to heal people in their pain. And you got connected with, salt and Light Coalition. So tell us more about that. Sure. Uh, Salton Lake Coalition [00:32:00] is an organization that works with, uh, women who have survived sex trafficking. Um, many of the women that they serve, uh, were sold into trafficking by their parents at a young age. So many of them either have a very short, if. Or maybe a non-existent childhood to, uh, draw from. So they're very stunted in ma many areas as far as emotions, uh, uh, especially the ability now to trust people. And so, and most of them obviously have been hurt. Used and abused by men. Mm-hmm. So the fact that me as a guy was asked to come in and serve the weight of that is not lost on me. But I also see absolutely see benefit because here is a man in a healthy relationship with his wife, who is in a healthy relationship with the Lord, who can come in and bring that. As a model for these women to show that it is possible that [00:33:00] not every single man is a creep that's going to hurt you. Right? So, and I, I value that ability to, and that opportunity to bring that example, uh, to them. And I teach improv as a way to improve their communication because, uh, many of them, like I said, had, are stunted either, um. Educationally, either they were, they had to drop outta school because they were doing what their handlers or pimp or whatever you wanna call 'em, were making them do. And so I go and help them improve communication. Uh. Find and develop their self-esteem. Because when you're learning improv and you're creating stuff together, you're starting to realize, wait, I have a voice. I have something to say, and the things that I say can be valuable, and that only helps to improve the self-esteem. So they start realizing that all the stuff that I've been through in the past is my past and all the work that I'm doing [00:34:00] now to get back on my feet and rebuild my life. I'm worth it because I have something to say. I have something to contribute. So we do that through improv and, and at the end of the day, they get an hour where they can laugh like kids either for the first time or laugh like kids again because. And, and it, I don't say these things to brag on me. Mm-hmm. God put me in this position. There was, there's been several times where the women have, or a couple of the women have come in and you could see that they are literally carrying their world on their back. The burdens are there, the brow was furrowed. The, you could see in their eyes that they're waiting for somebody to say that one word so that they can explode on them. Mm-hmm. And part of what they have to do is they have to participate even if they're not feeling it. So they, they still get in the circle, they still participate in the games, and you can see literally. The, [00:35:00] that facade, crack and fall, you literally see them crack up and within five minutes of participating, the burden is gone. The, the fierceness in their eyes, the the anger or the frustration, or the hurt. It fades away. And they get to forget that and realize that there's hope, that there's something bigger than what they're wrestling with in that moment. And that has been such a huge blessing for me to be a part of that for the last couple of years. And, um, and like I said, it's, it's such a blessing to, to be a man in that position, to kind of be an ambassador, literally an ambassador for Christ, to show that it's okay to. To trust again. And I, and I love doing that. That is incredible. You know, I've had some training in sex trafficking, with Mending the Soul We have a program called Princess Lost. [00:36:00] Princess Found. Oh, okay. And I didn't know anything about sex trafficking before that, or at least I thought I did know. Mm-hmm. I, I thought of what the rest of the world thinks about, you know, prostitutes or sex workers, but it really, that training had opened my eyes. Do you have a story of one of those tough nuts that crack open with your comedy improv class? Yeah. Um. Specific, I can't mention names, obviously. No. Yeah. But, uh, the one lady I think of in particular, she's a single mom. She was, uh, sold by her mom into trafficking, for sex because her mom needed a. She needed a, a fix. And so she gets involved and then she gets traded, bought, and sold. Um, and the thing wa the thing that a lot of people don't realize is [00:37:00] people who are in that life, who are stuck, who are, who are trapped, they're not always stuck in some shady building off in the corner of, of the city, right? They're, they're still out walking around, they're going to the store, but. They're in such a way that they don't think they can escape and they don't know who they can trust. Mm-hmm. They don't know if the person that they're gonna talk to to say, Hey, I need help, is connected to this person that they're, that they're, uh, enslaved by. So they feel like they can't trust anybody. Even though that they're out walking around, they're, they're stuck. And they're also, many times they're forced to take drugs. Yes. So people will dismiss them when they see 'em. Like, oh, she's just a junkie. There are a lot of junkies, but there's also a lot of women and, and some men that are on drugs, either because they're trying to cope with what they're being forced to do, or it's part of what they're required to do in [00:38:00] order to survive. Um, and, and the, the, the pimps know that when they're on drugs and they're high people will dismiss them and won't really give them two looks. So all that to say is this, this young lady, she's, I think she's in her mid twenties now. Mm-hmm. Uh, single mom struggling to get her kids back because in, in the eyes of the court system, she's just a junkie. She, it, it doesn't matter why she was on drugs, it doesn't matter what caused her to be arrested for these different things. All that matters to them is that she, you know, you were high, you were on drugs, you have this in your system, you're not fit to be a mom. So she's trying to rebuild her life, trying to get her kids back and one day, I don't know, I don't know the details 'cause I don't really talk to get to know them much, just because they're trying. You don't wanna protect them. 'cause the fewer people that know the stories, know where they are, where they're [00:39:00] from, the better for them so that they can avoid getting. Found by the people that are looking for them. Mm-hmm. Because when a woman, escapes sex trafficking, that's property in the minds of the people that quote unquote own them. Yes. And they don't like to lose property because they're losing profit. So. You know, I know very little about them. I know their, I know their first name. I know a little bit about their story. Some of their stories come out as, you know, part of the improv, but she's trying to get her life back together. She comes in and she's the one that I always envision when I talk about the cracking up. She came in and I swear, I I, there was a moment where I was worried, it was like, is she gonna fly off on me if I say the wrong thing? 'cause she just looked angry at the world. Mm-hmm. And, uh, fortunately, and obviously they're not gonna leave me in the room alone, so there's a couple of the Salton light [00:40:00] volunteers there just to supervise and to coach and say, Hey, you need to go ahead and get in a circle and, and participate. You know, this is part of the program. And so. She came in, arms are crossed and she's just looking down at the ground. And so I just changed my plan and I opened up with, uh, a warmup that I knew everyone enjoyed. Um, and it's a silly game. It's called Bippity bippity bop. And, and so this game, uh, somebody's in the middle of the circle, they go around the circle and it's, it's a quick response game. I'll look at you and, and if I say Bippity bty bop, you just have to say the word bop before I get to bop. And then there's other layers to that game. So I start the game and say, all right, so we're gonna warm up with bip bippity bop. So I go around the circle and there are a couple times where like, as I'm going around the circle, I look at her like, I'm gonna give her the, you know, [00:41:00] the, the, uh, interaction. But then I go past and then I come back, and then I get her the first time it's like pip bop. She, you know, obviously wasn't ready 'cause she's not. Fully into it. So she goes, all right, un crosses her arms, walks in the circle, starts doing it, and as soon as she starts participating you, that's when it starts cracking up. And she starts laughing and, and having fun. And she became, she was two people. The first five minutes, she was one person. And then once she started to laugh, she was a completely different person. And it's like. God, this is why, this is why I'm here. And again, it's not, Hey, Dave Ebert's wonderful. You know, toot the horns. It's like, God put me in this position to use my testimony, my story to, and my experiences to try to help in the healing process of, of some women that desperately need healing and desperately need to know the love of [00:42:00] Jesus. I love that story. You know, the biggest thing I learned in, in my training that I went through was a lot of these women are in this predicament. At no fault of their own, they were mm-hmm. They were groomed or they were kidnapped, or they were, you know, trafficked by somebody that they trusted. Mm-hmm. Or they should have been able to trust and that these, these ladies and some gentlemen, by the way, are people. Valuable people, loved by God. They're not trash and not somebody that we throw away or toss aside, they are, they are children of God and they need Jesus too. Yeah. And, and these are all people that, and I, I don't like think, or in my heart, I don't believe that Jesus means this. In his language, but he's talking to us in our language when he talks about the least of these. Mm-hmm. Because he loves us and [00:43:00] God loves us equally. And there is no true least in God's kingdom. But I think it's, it's Jesus dumbing down the language so that we would understand. And that's why he is like what you do to the least of these you do to me. So yeah, there are people who. Are out there who are high on their own accord, doing their own thing, that are just throwing their lives away because they think it's fun. But you don't know until you know. So don't, I would just ask, never dismiss somebody because they look like a junkie. Mm-hmm. Or they look like they've made some bad choices. 'cause maybe they have, or maybe they're stuck in a situation. And I would always encourage, if nothing else, pray for them. Mm-hmm. And maybe in that prayer time, God's like, Hey, that that's somebody that needs you. But if you're willing to just dismiss everybody 'cause they look like they're scarred from injections or they, their face is broken out from different [00:44:00] things, if you just dismiss 'em automatically, then you're blocking God from reaching you to tell you, hey, they need your help, and God's just gonna have to find somebody else. And you're gonna miss the blessed opportunity to reach somebody that needs the love of Christ. Amen. What are you up to now? You have any new projects in the works coming down the pike? When you said, what are you up to now? I was gonna say six foot two. Um, yeah. Right now, uh, because of, uh, the global thing that's going on and I'm in Illinois, so. Theaters aren't open. We're not doing much as far as the comedy. Um, you know, so everybody's kind of focusing on their family. One of the things I have been doing is connecting with other Christian improvisers and, uh, we're, uh, doing. Semi, uh, maybe once a month. Uh, comedy shows where we just get together and we've never practiced before. We've never rehearsed, but we're gonna [00:45:00] put out, uh, some shows where people can just watch online, watch us improvise and participate. Uh, those, uh, will broadcast live on my Facebook page, and I'll advertise those that you know about a week in advance once we get people able to commit to a date. Um. And the, our first one that we did, we had somebody from West Virginia, somebody from Arkansas, two people from Texas, and Oh, had one person, uh, from Ohio, I believe. So we had like a conglomerate of people from all over the, the nation coming in. Uh, we've never practiced before, but we did improv and. Improv and Christianity are so much alike because to do good improv and to be a good Christian, quote unquote good Christian, you need humility. You need to be willing to support the other person, and you need to be willing to love the other person so that they're successful. Um, so when you come into an improv stage as a Christian [00:46:00] improviser. I mean, you've got all the tools just built in. And so we go, we perform online, we're willing to support each other and it makes it really fun. Now, the way we do it, we don't have crowd, you know, reaction, but because we're together, we kind of know what's funny and we're like, okay, this is, you know, we can laugh at each other. And, uh, just really a lot of fun. It's nothing like the real improv of being on stage and no. Intimate experience, but it's a good substitute. It, it's a good gap filler until we can get past all of what's going on. Yeah. Saw your, your post on, Christian Creatives are on the same group. Yeah. And I'm gonna see if I can try and watch that. That'll be fun. This has been great. I, I so appreciate you coming on the show today and putting up with the, uh, the Zoom demons earlier, and I know you don't do this for, [00:47:00] reward or pat's on the back, but. From me to you, thank you so much for what you do for the Lord and what you do for these ladies, because you are changing people's lives and making a difference. So thank you very much. Thank you. So tell the folks how they can connect with you if they wanna know more information about your ministry. Sure. Well, I actually have three primary things that I'm involved with. GIF for Glory is the kind of the umbrella over everything. Uh, you can find us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook at gifts, the number four, glory. And uh, that's where my podcast is. That's, uh, kind of the over um. Corp corporate umbrella over, um, my personal, uh, speaking in improv coaching where you can find me at, real Dave Ebert. Um, there's actually another comedian who's also from the Midwest, uh, not a Christian, [00:48:00] uh, who's, his name is, uh, Dave or David Ebert. So, uh, so I beat him to the punch and I took the real Dave Ebert. Oh, glad you mentioned that. Um, which is hilarious. 'cause on Twitter I'll often get tagged in things that. I have nothing to do with Christianity or ministry, and it's like kind of embarrassing. Totally. And so I'll respond and I'll be like, Hey, I think you meant this guy. Um, but uh, thanks so much for the shout out. You don't want the credit for some dirty joke. Right, right. Yeah. I mean, I, I. Unfortunately, before Christ really took over my life there, I did say quite a few dirty jokes, especially in wrestling locking rooms. Um, but uh, that's washed by the blood and forgiven and mm-hmm. Um, but yeah. Uh, so at real, Dave Ebert is how you can find me. And there is one thing I do like to, uh, share on any every interview. Is, um, if there's somebody out there that hears this podcast and you're [00:49:00] somebody that's wrestling with depression or considering suicide, uh, my email box is open to you, uh, 24 hours a day. Uh, it goes directly to my phone, and this is an email address. I'll always keep active. So if in 2035 somebody picks up this podcast, that email will be available barring rapture. Um. Yeah, and I say that tongue in cheek, but, uh, if you're somebody that's wrestling, I really want to hear from you and wanna walk you through it. Uh, my email address is Dave at gifts, the number four glory.com. dave@giftsforglory.com. And, uh, I'm not gonna preach at you. I'm not gonna just copy and paste a bunch of scripture. I just want to hear what your story is and I wanna walk with you through it. I know that. In my depression. For me, I feel like had somebody had that option where I could talk to somebody that didn't know me, that didn't have preconceived ideas, that I'm, I would've been willing to just open up. And I'm [00:50:00] hoping that, uh, even one person, if you need that and you just, and I refer to it earlier, that verbal diarrhea, just like, let let it pour out. Uh, my dad was a military man. I was in wrestling for eight years. There's not a curse word I haven't heard. So if you need to curse in your email, don't feel like, oh, he's a pastor. I gotta edit. No, don't worry about that. Just tell me what you're want. A safe person, uh, yeah, and I wanna be there and I want to help in any way I can. If it's just listening and reading your email and just sending a few words back, that's what I wanna do. So that's open for you for, and if you're somebody that knows somebody that's not able to ask for help, uh, you know, contact me and I'll be happy to, uh, to do what I can. That is so awesome. Thank you so much for, for being a resource for, for the listeners, and I hope those that are listening will take advantage of that opportunity. And I love your podcast. [00:51:00] I listen to your podcast every week and you have some great guests on there. And we seem to agree on a lot of, um, things that I won't mention. I don't talk about politics on the show, but yeah. We seem to be on the same page on a lot of things. So thanks again for, for coming on the show tonight. Thank you so much. You as well. And, uh, I hope that, uh, uh, DSW Ministries takes off in the new year and that, uh, you meet every goal that, you've, that you've set forth. God bless you, Dave. Now I'll put all of his information in the show notes for everybody. You are never a victim when you choose to take action. Remember that friends, so we will see you all next week. God bless. Thank you for listening to the Wounds of the Faithful Podcast. If this episode has been helpful to you, please [00:52:00] hit the subscribe button and tell a friend. You could connect with us at DSW Ministries dot org where you'll find our blog, along with our Facebook, Twitter, and our YouTube channel links. Hope to see you next week.

| Sermon by guest speaker Dr. Rudi Swanepoel | Join us live at Harvestime Church for a powerful and transformative message as Dr. Rudi and Sharon Swanepoel bring the Word of God to life. For over three decades, this dynamic ministry team has impacted lives across the globe with authentic, Spirit-led preaching and compassion-driven outreach. Don't miss this special Sunday service streamed directly from Harvestime Church. Engage in the worship, receive refreshing teaching, and be part of a community committed to seeing God's glory manifest. Want to support their evangelistic outreach? Visit the Seek and Save ministry to find out how you can help place gospel books in the hands of children worldwide. Check Out Our Website https://htcfamily.org/ Building Lives For Life Change. "I came so that they could have REAL and eternal life." John 10:10

Guest: David ScarlettMinistry: His Glory MinistriesPosition: Chairman and FounderBook: All For His Glory: The Near-Death Experience of a Modern-Day JobFilm: Battle at the BorderTopic: analysis and commentary on the conflict between Israel and Iran and projection on Iran's next move, including concerns about possible threats to AmericaWebsite: hisglory.me

Guest: David ScarlettMinistry: His Glory MinistriesPosition: Chairman and FounderBook: All For His Glory: The Near-Death Experience of a Modern-Day JobFilm: Battle at the BorderTopic: analysis and commentary on the conflict between Israel and Iran and projection on Iran's next move, including concerns about possible threats to AmericaWebsite: hisglory.me

Pastor Arthur Guice received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1980, while attending Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL. It was during this season in his life that Arthur sensed a call to ministry. As a result, he changed his major from Business Administration to Theology. On March 23, 2003, Arthur was installed as the Senior Pastor of Spirit of Liberty Church of God, Markham, IL. A few years after serving as Senior Pastor, Arthur faced personal tragedy as his lovely and devoted wife of nine years went home to be with the Lord after a very courageous and lengthy battle with cancer. By the grace of God, Pastor Guice continued to serve as the Senior Pastor of Spirit of Liberty of God in Markham, IL until retiring in February 2023.          Arthur also serves as the Great Lakes Regional Prayer coordinator for the Church of God, Cleveland Tennessee, and was ordained as a Bishop through the same ecclesiastical hierarchy.  He is the founder and President of Full of Glory Ministries, Inc., a teaching ministry committed to developing fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ as well as the Illinois State Coordinator for Cry Out America.  Art is a man who is deeply committed to fulfilling the “Great Commission” of our Lord Jesus Christ by making disciples of all nations. He has an anointing to teach and preach the Word of God with simplicity and with accuracy. He is a much sought-after speaker for conferences, seminars and workshops throughout the Chicago area and the nation.  In this podcast, Pastor Art shares how he believes Black History Month (February) is actually helpful for people of color to help them see more clearly that some of the things they have been taught about their identity by a less than godly culture are simply not true. And that, with God and the truth of His Word, they can become all that He wants them to be. Art also emphasized the importance of the Church in America to have the true spiritual unity that Jesus prayed about in John 17:20-23, and that, unless we move quickly toward genuine unity, God's judgment is close at hand.

Pastor Arthur Guice received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1980, while attending Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL. It was during this season in his life that Arthur sensed a call to ministry. As a result, he changed his major from Business Administration to Theology. On March 23, 2003, Arthur was installed as the Senior Pastor of Spirit of Liberty Church of God, Markham, IL. A few years after serving as Senior Pastor, Arthur faced personal tragedy as his lovely and devoted wife of nine years went home to be with the Lord after a very courageous and lengthy battle with cancer. By the grace of God, Pastor Guice continued to serve as the Senior Pastor of Spirit of Liberty of God in Markham, IL until retiring in February 2023. Arthur also serves as the Great Lakes Regional Prayer coordinator for the Church of God, Cleveland Tennessee, and was ordained as a Bishop through the same ecclesiastical hierarchy. He is the founder and President of Full of Glory Ministries, Inc., a teaching ministry committed to developing fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ as well as the Illinois State Coordinator for Cry Out America. Art is a man who is deeply committed to fulfilling the “Great Commission” of our Lord Jesus Christ by making disciples of all nations. He has an anointing to teach and preach the Word of God with simplicity and with accuracy. He is a much sought-after speaker for conferences, seminars and workshops throughout the Chicago area and the nation. In this podcast, Pastor Art shares how he believes Black History Month (February) is actually helpful for people of color to help them see more clearly that some of the things they have been taught about their identity by a less than godly culture are simply not true. And that, with God and the truth of His Word, they can become all that He wants them to be. Art also emphasized the importance of the Church in America to have the true spiritual unity that Jesus prayed about in John 17:20-23, and that, unless we move quickly toward genuine unity, God's judgment is close at hand.

President Trump isn't wasting any time, and America is already experiencing a massive shift! Pastor Aubrey Shines breaks down Trump's game-changing executive orders and what they mean for faith and freedom. Former White House health advisor Katy Talento reveals how Trump and RFK Jr. are taking on healthcare corruption. Duncan McGregor, host of The Kilted Christian, exposes the battle over suppressed energy tech. And Heidi Crosky uncovers Virginia's shocking crackdown on pet owners and farmers. Buckle up—this one's packed with truth you won't hear anywhere else! [1:50] Trump's First Weeks Back in Office Pastor Aubrey Shines, founder of Glory to Glory Ministries and host of America Shines, joins Shemane to break down Trump's first executive actions, from saving women's sports to securing the border and cutting ties with the WHO. He also weighs in on Trump's efforts to end birthright citizenship, the impact of woke ideology on corporate America, and what Christians should be doing to stand strong against gender ideology. [14:01] Healthcare Reform Under Trump & RFK Jr. Katy Talento, executive director at the Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries and former White House health advisor, reveals what's next for healthcare under the new administration. She dives into Biden's biggest failures, RFK Jr.'s fight for medical freedom, and what Americans can expect in the battle against Big Pharma, food toxins, and government overreach. [24:40] Tesla Tech & The Global Energy Crisis Duncan McGregor, host of The Kilted Christian podcast, breaks down the long-suppressed potential of Nikola Tesla's energy technology and what could be coming next. He and Shemane discuss how free energy could have changed the world, the elites' desperate attempts to keep it buried, and the deep corruption in global energy markets. Duncan also explores the Z Battalion's mysterious role in Ukraine and its possible ties to JFK Jr. [36:30] Radical Animal Rights Agendas in Virginia Animal rights advocate Heidi Crosky exposes how Virginia's Attorney General, in partnership with PETA, is waging a war on pet owners and farmers. She shares shocking stories of government-backed raids, unjust charges against families, and the deeper agenda behind these attacks. Could this be part of a nationwide push to end private animal ownership? Resources: Aubrey Shines - Glory to Glory MinistriesWebsite: glorytoglory.org Katy Talento - Health Care Sharing Ministries Website: ahcsm.org Instagram: @KatyTalento   Duncan McGregor - The Kilted Christian Podcast: Watch The Kilted Christian on Rumble Listen on Podbean Heidi Crosky - Animal Rights & Farming Advocate Website: GoFundMe.com  Search: Help Animal Owners Fight For Their Animals   Sponsors   Get clean healthy water with SentryH2O Use the promo code: “HEALTHY10”   Get true American made products at  switchtoamericawithshemane.com   Protect yourself with EMP Shield  Use the promo code “SHEMANE”    Activate stem cells & reset your body's clock  at lifewave.com/shemane Please send product inquiries to: shemane.lifewave@gmail.com   Watch Faith & Freedom every Sunday,  10am est on America'sVoice.News   Organic natural products to help your family thrive with  Rowe Casa Organics & use promo code “FAITH”   Purchase “My Pillow” at  mypillow.com or call 800-933-6972 Use promo code “FAITH”   Use promo code “FAITH” to receive  20% off your first order at Field of Greens   Join Shemane's new programs Fit & Fabulous Start Pack Faith Fuel: 21 Day Devotion    Check out Shemane's books:  Purchase Shemane's New Book: ‘Abundantly Well' Shemane's new #1 Bestseller ‘Killer House' "4 Minutes to Happy" Kill It and Grill It Cookbook   Connect with Shemane: Send your questions, suggestions,  & funny pet videos to shemane.chat@gmail.com    Share your hunting photos & questions to shemane.chat@gmail.com    Watch Killer House Documentary: KillerHouse.org Get Wildly Well at shemanenugent.rocks Shemane's Social Media: Facebook: @shemane.nugent Instagram: @shemanenugent Youtube: /shemane Truth Social @Shemane

President Trump isn't wasting any time, and America is already experiencing a massive shift! Pastor Aubrey Shines breaks down Trump's game-changing executive orders and what they mean for faith and freedom. Former White House health advisor Katy Talento reveals how Trump and RFK Jr. are taking on healthcare corruption. Duncan McGregor, host of The Kilted Christian, exposes the battle over suppressed energy tech. And Heidi Crosky uncovers Virginia's shocking crackdown on pet owners and farmers. Buckle up—this one's packed with truth you won't hear anywhere else! [1:50] Trump's First Weeks Back in Office Pastor Aubrey Shines, founder of Glory to Glory Ministries and host of America Shines, joins Shemane to break down Trump's first executive actions, from saving women's sports to securing the border and cutting ties with the WHO. He also weighs in on Trump's efforts to end birthright citizenship, the impact of woke ideology on corporate America, and what Christians should be doing to stand strong against gender ideology. [14:01] Healthcare Reform Under Trump & RFK Jr. Katy Talento, executive director at the Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries and former White House health advisor, reveals what's next for healthcare under the new administration. She dives into Biden's biggest failures, RFK Jr.'s fight for medical freedom, and what Americans can expect in the battle against Big Pharma, food toxins, and government overreach. [24:40] Tesla Tech & The Global Energy Crisis Duncan McGregor, host of The Kilted Christian podcast, breaks down the long-suppressed potential of Nikola Tesla's energy technology and what could be coming next. He and Shemane discuss how free energy could have changed the world, the elites' desperate attempts to keep it buried, and the deep corruption in global energy markets. Duncan also explores the Z Battalion's mysterious role in Ukraine and its possible ties to JFK Jr. [36:30] Radical Animal Rights Agendas in Virginia Animal rights advocate Heidi Crosky exposes how Virginia's Attorney General, in partnership with PETA, is waging a war on pet owners and farmers. She shares shocking stories of government-backed raids, unjust charges against families, and the deeper agenda behind these attacks. Could this be part of a nationwide push to end private animal ownership? Resources: Aubrey Shines - Glory to Glory MinistriesWebsite: glorytoglory.org Katy Talento - Health Care Sharing Ministries Website: ahcsm.org Instagram: @KatyTalento   Duncan McGregor - The Kilted Christian Podcast: Watch The Kilted Christian on Rumble Listen on Podbean Heidi Crosky - Animal Rights & Farming Advocate Website: GoFundMe.com  Search: Help Animal Owners Fight For Their Animals   Sponsors   Get clean healthy water with SentryH2O Use the promo code: “HEALTHY10”   Get true American made products at  switchtoamericawithshemane.com   Protect yourself with EMP Shield  Use the promo code “SHEMANE”    Activate stem cells & reset your body's clock  at lifewave.com/shemane Please send product inquiries to: shemane.lifewave@gmail.com   Watch Faith & Freedom every Sunday,  10am est on America'sVoice.News   Organic natural products to help your family thrive with  Rowe Casa Organics & use promo code “FAITH”   Purchase “My Pillow” at  mypillow.com or call 800-933-6972 Use promo code “FAITH”   Use promo code “FAITH” to receive  20% off your first order at Field of Greens   Join Shemane's new programs Fit & Fabulous Start Pack Faith Fuel: 21 Day Devotion    Check out Shemane's books:  Purchase Shemane's New Book: ‘Abundantly Well' Shemane's new #1 Bestseller ‘Killer House' "4 Minutes to Happy" Kill It and Grill It Cookbook   Connect with Shemane: Send your questions, suggestions,  & funny pet videos to shemane.chat@gmail.com    Share your hunting photos & questions to shemane.chat@gmail.com    Watch Killer House Documentary: KillerHouse.org Get Wildly Well at shemanenugent.rocks Shemane's Social Media: Facebook: @shemane.nugent Instagram: @shemanenugent Youtube: /shemane Truth Social @Shemane

Guest: Chris BurgardOrganization: His Glory Ministries (His Glory TV)Position: Chief Strategic OfficerMovie: The War on TruthRole: DirectorWebsite: thewarontruthmovie.com

Guest: Chris BurgardOrganization: His Glory Ministries (His Glory TV)Position: Chief Strategic OfficerMovie: The War on TruthRole: DirectorWebsite: thewarontruthmovie.com

Guest: David ScarlettMinistry: His Glory MinistriesPosition: Chairman and FounderBook: All For His Glory: The Near-Death Experience of a Modern-Day JobTopic: analysis of the New Orleans terror attack on New Year's Day 2025, including spiritual insight and encouragement on how Christians can respondWebsite: hisglory.me

Guest: David ScarlettMinistry: His Glory MinistriesPosition: Chairman and FounderBook: All For His Glory: The Near-Death Experience of a Modern-Day JobTopic: analysis of the New Orleans terror attack on New Year's Day 2025, including spiritual insight and encouragement on how Christians can respondWebsite: hisglory.me

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Today we are joined with Original Glory Ministries to hear why he stopped going to church and why he thinks it's not necessary for Christians to go to church. We talk about what Paul means by "Do not forsake the assembly of the saints" and much more. Enjoy! Got any questions or topics you'd like to hear about? You can email us at thingsyoudonthearinchurchpod@gmail.com Like our content? Consider helping us grow through Patreon, a follow, or subscribe! Leave a rating on whatever platform you listen on and write some nice comments YOUTUBE here PATREON  here INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thingsyoudonthearinchurchpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thingsyoudonthearinchurch/support

Pastor Arthur Guice received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1980, while attending Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL. It was during this season in his life that Arthur sensed a call to ministry. As a result, he changed his major from Business Administration to Theology. In May of 1983 Pastor Guice received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Elmhurst College with a double major in Theology and Psychology.  On March 23, 2003, Arthur was installed as the Senior Pastor of Spirit of Liberty Church of God, Markham, IL. A few years after serving as Senior Pastor, Arthur faced personal tragedy as his lovely and devoted wife of nine years went home to be with the Lord after a very courageous and lengthy battle with breast cancer. By the grace of God, Pastor Guice continued to serve as the Senior Pastor of Spirit of Liberty of God in Markham, IL until retiring in February 2023.  Arthur also serves as the Great Lakes Regional Prayer coordinator for the Church of God, Cleveland Tennessee, and was ordained as a Bishop through the same ecclesiastical hierarchy.  He is the founder and President of Full of Glory Ministries, Inc., a teaching ministry committed to developing fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ as well as the Illinois State Coordinator for Cry Out America.  Art is a man who is deeply committed to fulfilling the “Great Commission” of our Lord Jesus Christ by making disciples of the nations. He has an anointing to teach and preach the Word of God with simplicity and with accuracy. He is a much sought-after speaker for conferences, seminars and workshops throughout the Chicago area and the nation.  In this podcast, Pastor Art shares his personal testimony of coming to faith in college and his call to ministry. He then challenges us American Christians to be the salt and light God calls us to be in our increasingly dark and secular culture. While we are on the ultimate winning team, we often live as though we are not. We Christ-followers need to repent of our cowardliness and lack of unity and choose, by God's power, to live courageously and lovingly all for His glory and the building of His eternal Kingdom.

Pastor Arthur Guice received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1980, while attending Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL. It was during this season in his life that Arthur sensed a call to ministry. As a result, he changed his major from Business Administration to Theology. In May of 1983 Pastor Guice received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Elmhurst College with a double major in Theology and Psychology. On March 23, 2003, Arthur was installed as the Senior Pastor of Spirit of Liberty Church of God, Markham, IL. A few years after serving as Senior Pastor, Arthur faced personal tragedy as his lovely and devoted wife of nine years went home to be with the Lord after a very courageous and lengthy battle with breast cancer. By the grace of God, Pastor Guice continued to serve as the Senior Pastor of Spirit of Liberty of God in Markham, IL until retiring in February 2023. Arthur also serves as the Great Lakes Regional Prayer coordinator for the Church of God, Cleveland Tennessee, and was ordained as a Bishop through the same ecclesiastical hierarchy. He is the founder and President of Full of Glory Ministries, Inc., a teaching ministry committed to developing fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ as well as the Illinois State Coordinator for Cry Out America. Art is a man who is deeply committed to fulfilling the “Great Commission” of our Lord Jesus Christ by making disciples of the nations. He has an anointing to teach and preach the Word of God with simplicity and with accuracy. He is a much sought-after speaker for conferences, seminars and workshops throughout the Chicago area and the nation. In this podcast, Pastor Art shares his personal testimony of coming to faith in college and his call to ministry. He then challenges us American Christians to be the salt and light God calls us to be in our increasingly dark and secular culture. While we are on the ultimate winning team, we often live as though we are not. We Christ-followers need to repent of our cowardliness and lack of unity and choose, by God's power, to live courageously and lovingly all for His glory and the building of His eternal Kingdom.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP MADE EASY: KINGDOM ENTREPEURSHIP NEXUS by Rev. Dr. Michael AppiahEntrepreneurship Made Easy: Kingdom Entrepreneurship Nexus is for those burgeoning business men and women who want to discover their God-given potential and unlock their ability to create a successful and fulfilling business. This book aims to mentor and coach entrepreneurs with the principles of God, knowing that it is God who gives us the power (ability, ideas, passion, capacity, and intuition) to make wealth. With this book, the entrepreneur will learn to understand the importance and the blessings of putting God first as a shareholder in their business.Rev Dr. Michael Onwona Appiah is a Ghana and resides in Minnesota-USA with his wife, Barbara Onwona-Appiah, and three kids. business Finances a product of St. Peter's High School; 1998, and has a strong Accounting and Finance background, with HND Accounting from Takoradi Polytechnic in 2002 (Now Takoradi Technical University), Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Globe University 2013, Minnesota; Master's degree in public administrationFiscal Management & Budgeting at Hamline University 2015, Minnesota; Master's degree in business Finance at Hamline University 2017, Minnesota; and Doctorate in Business Administration-Entrepreneurship & Corporate Finance at St Mary's University, Minnesota in 2022. Rev Dr. Michael is an ordained Pastor at House of Glory Ministries, Minnesota, USA, and Ghana. Rev Dr. Michael oversees the House of Glory Ministries, Prayer Ministries, Outreach Ministries, and Financial Department. Rev Dr. Michael also overseas House of Glory Ministries in Africa (Ghana) and serve as financial secretary of the Ghana Ministers Association of Minnesota. With 3mb Management Consultants, Dr Michael Onwona Appiah has help over 100 churches in the USA in terms of church registration and documentation, church management, bookkeeping, and financial management. Rev Dr. Michael Appiah serves on several church and non-profit organization boards and as financial controller for most churches in the USA. Michael is the CEO of 3mb Health Services, Health Helper's Staffing, and 3mb Management Consultants. Rev Dr. Michael Appiah is the president of Kingdom Entrepreneurship Nexus, an international organization that mentors and groom's kingdom-minded entrepreneurs worldwide. Rev Dr. Michael Appiah is the author of six books, including the bestselling book; Entrepreneurship Made Easy-now out, Recovery It All, Christ-Like Personality, and Successful Body Parts-coming soonhttps://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurship-Made-Easy-Kingdom-Entrepeurship/dp/B0C765KGRD/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ENTREPRENEURSHIP+MADE+EASY%3A+KINGDOM+ENTREPEURSHIP+NEXUS&qid=1692602460&s=books&sr=1-1https://www.kenux.us.com/https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/entrepreneurship-made-easy-kingdom-entrepeurship-nexus/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/82423kpp1.mp3  

Hello welcome to Reaching Out Radio International, we are a ministry team with a heart to serve sharing the love of Jesus and the message of the cross into the world. Our hope is our programs draw you into His presence that you may healed delivered and set free!  Tonight your host Evangelist Montell Fields, Fields of Glory Ministries, founder of Reaching Out Radio International invites you to join her for a powerful evening of worship. In the world we live in we need to be in his word daily, walking in spirit and in Truth! In the storms of life we need to anchor in Jesus, putting our minds on God our Father laying our burdens at His feet, We need to worship Him, exalt Him and honor Him. when we put our minds on Him forgetting the things of this world that is when our lives changes, we are healed, delivered and set free! He alone is worthy of praise! We thank you for listening and sharing our programs and for your continued prayers and support as we share the Gospel into the world. May God Bless you and keep You!

On today's episode, I talk with Christian podcaster and founder of Gifts for Glory Ministries, Dave Ebert. We discuss punishing cats, therapy, and soiled litter.  Today's special guest can be found @ https://gifts4glory.wixsite.com/giftsforglory  As always, thank you for listening, sharing, and supporting the show. If you like what you hear and want to help keep the recording light on, visit https://www.patreon.com/BSWthepodcast, and become a Patron today! Your episodic tithes of a dollar or more will get you early access to each episode, by 3 days, stickers, shirts, and even shout-outs. The Bible Says What!? the book is now available! Click here! Stop by thebiblesayswhat.com and check out all the latest merch and events! Thanks to the cosmic powers of the internet, it is now possible to buy me a beer or coffee online. Simply go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BSWthepodcast and click the appropriate buttons. Other ways to tune in: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bswthepodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7FrIcfAfHHRr9ZkKSR11BQ/featured?app=desktop iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-says-what/id1383942979?mt=2 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iizrha4gh56jgb3s5d2cx6hwejm Follow the show on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/791536591381847/?source_id=351267068703016.  

We heard from James and Deb Knabe from Trumpet of Glory Ministries; James also played a trumpet and shofar for us. Pastor Glen continues through Hebrews with "It's Time to Move on" from Hebrews 5:11-14.

This week we welcome Dave Ebert of Well Versed Comedy. Dave is an Improviser/Improv Coach/Speaker/Actor/Pastor based in Chicago who uses his gifts & talents to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and further my Father's Kingdom.Well Versed Comedy provides clean improv comedy and entertainment enjoyable for families, friends, businesses, and events.Well Versed Comedy is driven by a common goal: to use Our Gifts for His Glory. We use #OGHG to set the bar high for quality entertainment that honors and glorifies The One who gave us our gifts, passions, desires, and abilities.Well Versed Comedy is a part of Gifts for Glory Ministries and seeks to minister through laughter, prayer and discipleship in the Lord.Check them out at https://wellversedcomedy.wixsite.com/wellversed or @wellversedcmdy on IGWe now have an INSTAGRAM! Check it out at thecleancomedypodcast on InstagramWe also have a PATREON! Check out patreon.com/CleanComedyPodcast for more details.Turn your funny into money! Check out the official website here: http://comedypreneur.comPick up a copy of “How To Produce Comedy Shows For Fun & Profit” here: https://amzn.to/31H4wxmDo you have a topic that you would like to hear discussed?Are you a clean comedian looking for an awesome podcast to be in?Do you have life-burning questions?Reach out to us at https://www.thecleancomedypodcast.com/contact/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4825680/advertisement

Hello welcome to Reaching Out Radio International, we are a ministry team working together in one mind one accord as the body of Christ sharing the Gospel and the true message of the cross into the world. Our hope is to share the true message of the croos from every corner of every nation, we want people to know the sacrifice Jesus gave on the cross making a way for us to be forgiven and set free having eternal life.  Today Evangelist Montell Fields, of Fields of Glory Ministries will be sharing prayer, word and worship. She has a heart for worship and sharing the Gospel to the world. She is a spirirt filled, prayer warrior who knows all things are possible with God! Take some time out of the time God blessed you with today and spend it with Him. In these times we need Him now more than ever, my hope is if you do not know Jesus that today you receive him as your personal Savior that you may live eternally in heaven. I love you family of God, He loves you more! Thank you for listening for your continued prayers and support as we share the Gospel into the world! Have a blessed beautiful week ahead!

Bryce Eddy is joined by Pastor Dave Scarlett to discuss the Beast System that is being built right in front of our eyes and the spiritual battle we are all in.Putting the "MAN" back in mankind!Go to https://www.goodranchers.com & use discount code BRYCE for $30 off your Valentine's gift box.Dial 805-372-0821 to learn more about value-based investing with Alliance Entrust today!Text BRYCE to 989898 to claim your free infokit on converting an IRA or 401k into an IRA in precious metals with Birch Gold.BE A THREAT TO THE GREAT RESET!To follow the work of His Glory Ministries and Pastor Dave Scarlett visit https://hisglory.me/ or https://hisglory.tv/

Bryce Eddy is joined by Pastor Dave Scarlett to discuss the Beast System that is being built right in front of our eyes and the spiritual battle we are all in. Putting the "MAN" back in mankind! Go to https://www.goodranchers.com & use discount code BRYCE for $30 off your Valentine's gift box. Dial 805-372-0821 to learn more about value-based investing with Alliance Entrust today! Text BRYCE to 989898 to claim your free infokit on converting an IRA or 401k into an IRA in precious metals with Birch Gold. BE A THREAT TO THE GREAT RESET! To follow the work of His Glory Ministries and Pastor Dave Scarlett visit https://hisglory.me/ or https://hisglory.tv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck & Wilma Lormis have been involved in missions in some form or fashion for most of their ministry lives. Although they had known each other through ministry venues for more than 20 years, it wasn't until April 2015 that God began to direct their paths together. They officially joined forces September 5, 2015, when they became husband and wife to serve Jesus and make Him known. They both share a passion for missions, believing that missions is not simply a program of the Church, rather, Missio Dei (the mission of God). Therefore the mission of God should be integrated in everything the Church does. Connect: www.chuckwilmalormis.com Missions Cultivators - Chuck & Wilma www.facebook.com/MissionsCultivators ---------------------------- Connect with us! www.gifts4glory.com Gifts for Glory Ministries www.wellversedcomedy.com Well Versed Comedy Become a Patron at www.patreon.com/gifts4glory #OGHG #prayer #testimony #faith #Jesus #God #HolySpirit

Sunday, Nov 27, 2022

I have the fun honor of interviewing Jonathan from Original Glory Ministries. He used to live a life of legalism but also struggled with addiction until he got hit with the revelation of God's Grace! Now he ministers the Grace of God amidst many teachings of confusion, fear & legalism on TikTok. A platform that so many are addicted to or just outright hate but this app is growing all over the world and has also become a great platform for sharing the gospel and meeting other believers. Join us as we laugh and boast in the truth of Christs finished work and his abounding grace, love and power! Be encouraged and if you want to hear more of his teaching then follow him on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@originalgloryministries?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcConnect with Audrey and Eat Me Drink Me communityWebsite: www.eatmedrinkmepodcast.netEat Me Drink Me on Tiktok Discord: https://discord.gg/JkRCXDS3CgFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/646324359742601/Email: eatmedrinkmepod@gmail.comDonate to help support Audrey's work on the PodcastPaypal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/emdmpodcastBecome a Patreon: www.patreon.com/emdmpodcastVenmo: @JohnAudreyDuttonBuy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/eatmedrinkmeSupport the show

Dave is a Children's Pastor, improv comedian, improv coach, and podcaster based in the Chicago suburbs. But, I wouldn't be doing any of that were it not for God. I spent many years fighting depression and suicidal ideations from high school into my early 30s. Finally, in 2013, I surrendered my pain, my desire for suicide, my depression, and my life to God. He showed me that making people laugh, giving that gift of relief and hope through laughter, was what He wanted me to do, but not for my own selfish purposes, but for His purposes. I explain it this way, "I used to use comedy to hide who I was, I now use comedy to reveal Who He Is." Now I perform and teach improv to serve the Kingdom, including teaching workshops at an organization in Chicago for women who have survived sex trafficking. Dave's contact Dave Ebert (Acting/Speaking/Improv Coaching) daveebert.gifts4glory.com booking@gifts4glory.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @realdaveebert Dave also invites anyone struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts to email him anytime at dave@gifts4glory.com. Gifts for Glory Ministries gifts4glory.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @gifts4glory Well Versed Comedy wellversedcomedy.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @wellversedCMDY Don't forget to follow us on socials Online - www.Tuesdaywithtamika.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tamika.thomas143 Restored Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/restoredcommunitytamikathomas/?ref=share Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tamika_thomas_/?hl=en Shop with Tamika --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tuesdaywithtamika/support

Angie Cleveland's single, “The Other Side of This (The Awakening Riddim) Wins The Flat Out Hit of the Week (Willie Moore, Jr. Show)SPARTANBURG, SC, ---AngelFlyte Records' Contemporary Gospel Recording Artist, Angie Cleveland's current radio single, “The Other Side of This (The Awakening Riddim)" wins Holy Grounds and becomes "The Flat Out Hit of the Week" for the (Week of July 26, 2021) on the Willie Moore Jr. Show. This Holy Grounds was the first Caribbean Edition featuring Angie Cleveland (Spartanburg, SC) and Neesha Woodz (Barbados).The Song is produced by Redemption Sound Records' own Judah Peters from Trinidad and Tobago

Dave is an improviser, actor, improv coach, speaker, and credentialed minister. He was born in Chicago but grew up in southwestern Virginia. Much of his improv and acting ability is attributed to his 8 years as a pro wrestler on the independent circuit in the south. In 2013, after nearly two decades of battling depression and suicidal ideations, Dave finally made the life-changing decision to pursue God. He says, “At that point, I wrestled with this choice: I could take my life…or I could give my life. I chose to give my life to the Lord.” For most of his life, Dave covered his depression with humor. He used it to make others feel better while disguising how he truly felt inside. Dave often tells his testimony by saying, “I used to use comedy to hide who I was, but now I use comedy to reveal Who He is.” Shortly after deciding to pursue a real relationship with God, Dave relocated back to Chicago in 2013. Through his passion for comedy renewed with a deeper purpose, he founded Well Versed Comedy, an improv comedy ministry team. Doing comedy is his primary passion for reaching people, either to uplift and encourage fellow Christians, or to bring light, laughter, and joy to non-Christians. “Well Versed Comedy is as much a ministry to one another as it is to other people. We love and support one another in our lives, in our pursuits, and in comedy. We hold each other accountable to the Lord so that our individual and our team witness can not be damaged. It's such a joy to share the gift of laughter with the team and with the audience.” Well Versed Comedy recently filmed a 5-episode television show called "His Line," a Christian take on the hit improv show "Whose Line is it Anyway?" "His Line" is available on YouTube, 24 Flix streaming service, and The Creative Motion Network channel on Roku. In 2018, Dave was approached by Izabel Olson, the Founder and Director of Salt and Light Coalition, to bring improv classes to the women of Salt and Light. The women who come to Salt and Light are survivors of sex trafficking. Dave has always appreciated the honor of being entrusted, as a man, to be invited to serve at Salt and Light. “The weight and honor of being asked, as a man, to come serve at Salt and Light has never been lost on me. I can only imagine what experiences and hurt these ladies have experienced at the hands of countless men. I take this very seriously. What can improv do for these women who have survived literal hell on earth? Improv can help improve communication, develop self-confidence, and tap into the God-given creativity that exists in all of us. And, if nothing else, these amazing women can laugh like little kids again for an hour a month. That is such a blessing, and if I do nothing else in comedy, this is more than enough.” He married his wife Bobbie in June 2015, and they live together in Crest Hill, Ill., with their 3 cats. Dave also invites anyone struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts to email him anytime at dave@gifts4glory.com. Links: Dave Ebert (Acting/Speaking/Improv Coaching) daveebert.gifts4glory.com booking@gifts4glory.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @realdaveebert Gifts for Glory Ministries

Join your host, April D. Metzler, as she visits with Dave Ebert - Comedian and ministry founder, Dave Ebert is joining the host to share with us the heart behind Well Versed Comedy brought to you by the ministry he founded by the grace of God, Gifts for Glory Ministries. Are you a fan of comedy that is wholesome and able to be participated in, too?!?! Did you know that every person has a measure of grace given and gifts given to operate in? #ivegotquestions about a few things... do you? The main scripture will be 1 Corinthians 12:4-5 and Ecclesiastes 3:1&4 Let's visit! Each podcast episode is located on April's website and on Youtube for the video version, as well. See her link below along with Dave's links to stay connected. From the host: Grab your Bible, a study pad, and a pencil or pen. Get ready for some real, candid conversation about what it looks like in action to read, study, and apply the Word of God to our daily lives. - Connect with Dave Ebert - Website: www.gifts4glory.com Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/gifts4glory Instagram: www.instagram.com/gifts4glory Twitter: www.twitter.com/gifts4glory - Connect with host, April D. Metzler - www.aprildmetzler.com #interview #livebroadcast #comedian #outreach #community #liveinterview #comediansofinstagram #christianliving #Christiancomedy #cleancomedy #familyfriendly #Godslove #Godlovesyou #divedeeper #Gospel #Jesussaves #Christian #relationshipwithGod #gotjokes #improv The R.S.V.P. Show is Streaming and broadcasting on April's FB page, YouTube Channel, Twitter, and other FB Groups including: CWBC, WAC, & God's Daughters. Also available soon on Evangelism Radio! Subscribe on April's YouTube Channel at https://youtube.com/channel/UCEHDZHjbxjIQ3UAI4CfU8-g Connect with April on Instagram - Music and Book by the host - Book: Oh My God, My Heart!!! Music Album: Oh My Heart Strings! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aprildmetzler/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aprildmetzler/support

In honor of April being National Humor Month, we're highlighting some of the newer members of Well Versed Comedy, Gifts for Glory Ministries' improv troupe. Jonathan joined Well Versed in February 2022. Jonathan is an actor, singer, director, stuntman and born-again Christian. He is a Meisner-trained actor working in film and theater. We will be talk acting, stunt driving, singing, and comedy, and hear his testimony and how faith has played such an important role in what roles he chooses. Follow Jonathan on Socials: www.facebook.com/ActorJonathanWessel / @ActorJonathanWessel www.instagram.com/actorjonathanwessel / @ActorJonathanWessel www.youtube.com/c/JonathanWesselActor More: jonathan.wellversedcomedy.com www.imdb.com/name/nm6275154 Find Well Versed Comedy: www.wellversedcomedy.com Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @wellversedcmdy #OGHG #cleancomedy #actorslife #testimony #faith #Jesus #God #HolySpirit Devotions with Dave Comes From Romans 5:8 NLT: 8 But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.

Dr. Felicity Joy is the mother of two young adults, Christian and Michaela. She's been a life coach and talk show host for fifteen years, as well as hosting two podcasts, Black. Conservative. Female and Simply Felicity, which can be found on Facebook, YouTube, and Roku (on the Creative Motion Network). Felicity was named the 2021 Person of the Year from the Creative Motion Network as a part of their annual Edge Awards. Felicity was ordained in ministry in 2020 and has been blending her faith and politics while serving the community in Celebrate Recovery, local evangelism, and pastoring my own house church, Family Church. Felicity, under the newly formed Kingdom Conservative Party, is running for Illinois State Senate. We'll be talking faith, politics, and how she is blending the two. About her candidacy and the Kingdom Conservative Party kingdomconservativeparty.com/felicity-joy-solomon/ Find all her links here: https://linktr.ee/felicityjoyphd We're excited for her candidacy and so grateful for her ongoing support of Gifts for Glory Ministries! She's been a faithful Patreon supporter and we're so blessed to call her friend! If you'd like to support what we do, would you consider becoming a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/gifts4glory? #OGHG #Kingdom #faith #Jesus #politics #midterms #Illinois #senate #party #CelebrateRecovery

Today on the Creatively Christian podcast is a comedian and the newest host for Creatively Christian, Dave Ebert, interviewed by Brannon Hollingsworth. Dave discusses how he started out using comedy for himself but came to use it for God's glory. For Dave, comedy and improv are amazing tools for helping heal people and the world. He also shares his hopes and plans as he starts work with the Creatively Christian team. Dave Ebert is an improviser, actor, improv coach, speaker, podcaster, and credentialed minister. Much of his improv and acting ability is attributed to his 8 years as a pro wrestler on the independent circuit. Dave founded Well Versed Comedy an improv comedy ministry team. Additionally, Dave works with the Salt and Light Coalition to bring improv classes to survivors of sex trafficking. Last but not least, Dave hosts the Gifts for Glory Ministries Podcast which celebrates and promotes men and women using their gifts for God's glory. This episode can also be found on YouTube. Show Notes The following resources were mentioned in the show or are useful resources recommended by the guests. Links might be marked as affiliates, meaning we earn a commission if you buy through the link. Dave's site: daveebert.gifts4glory.comDave's social medias: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: (@realdaveebert)Well Versed Comedy website: wellversedcomedy.comWell Versed Comedy social medias: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram (@wellversedCMDY)Gifts for Glory Ministries website: gifts4glory.comGifts for Glory social medias: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram (@gifts4glory) Credits This show is produced by Theophany Media. The theme music is by Bill Brooks and Andrea Sandefur. Our logo is by Bill Brooks. Our hosts are Brannon Hollingsworth, Lynn Baber, Andrea Sandefur, and Bill Brooks. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Amidst the many problems in our world today, we can't forget the ever present force of secularization. It attacks Christian values and even God himself where we see people claiming that there is no God. --How can you reach such individuals- Do you realize that you may already be in possession of a tool that you can use to prove the existence of God---Returning to Crosstalk to discuss this issue was Dave Benoit. Dave led a very rebellious teenage life which led him to reform school. However, the Lord got a hold of him, and at age 17 he placed his trust in Jesus Christ as Savior. He went to Bible college then entered the ministry as a youth pastor, then later as a Word of Life Bible Club Director. In 1984 he founded Glory Ministries in which he exposed the truth of the damaging effects of rock music on society. In later years he exposed the gripping hold of the occult and New Age movement on our society and even how it penetrated into Christian homes and churches. Dave has a heart as an evangelist to see people come to the Savior.

Amidst the many problems in our world today, we can't forget the ever present force of secularization. It attacks Christian values and even God himself where we see people claiming that there is no God. --How can you reach such individuals- Do you realize that you may already be in possession of a tool that you can use to prove the existence of God---Returning to Crosstalk to discuss this issue was Dave Benoit. Dave led a very rebellious teenage life which led him to reform school. However, the Lord got a hold of him, and at age 17 he placed his trust in Jesus Christ as Savior. He went to Bible college then entered the ministry as a youth pastor, then later as a Word of Life Bible Club Director. In 1984 he founded Glory Ministries in which he exposed the truth of the damaging effects of rock music on society. In later years he exposed the gripping hold of the occult and New Age movement on our society and even how it penetrated into Christian homes and churches. Dave has a heart as an evangelist to see people come to the Savior.

In today's episode, Sheila talks with Dave Ebert, president of Well Versed Comedy and Gifts for Glory Ministries, about his personal story with depression and how he was able to overcome his challenges through comedy.

“I have integrated death into my life in a seamless way through ministry and legacy.” - Rev. Gloria Randolph Rev. Gloria Randolph’s legacy, in addition to the nearly 1000 children she taught as a primary teacher, is the ministry entrusted to her by God, Giving God the Glory Ministries. Gloria’s enthusiasm, boundless energy, and zest for life belie the profound grief she experienced from the loss of 2 children and a grandchild. After 34 years as a primary school teacher and administrator, Gloria decided to become a grief counselor, born out of a need to help grieving parents, after the death of her son. She went to seminary to further her education as a pastoral care minister. Gloria understands that “tears are liquid prayer. Everyone grieves but everyone does not mourn. Grieving is what you do on the inside. Mourning is the outward expression of it - walk it out, write it out, yell it out, kick, scream and work it out.” The mission of Giving God The Glory Ministries is to encourage God’s people by providing them with the spiritual and financial resources to face the challenges of daily living. One of the ways this is accomplished is through the My 2 Sons and Legacy scholarship components of GGG Ministries. This encourages individuals facing the challenges of daily living by supporting efforts to continue their education. Connect with Rev. Gloria: Website: https://gggministries.com Email: glohallelujah7@aol.com  

Update on next month's Return to Glory Bootcamp! Find more information on Return to Glory Ministries here: https://returntoglory.regfox.com/return-to-glory

This week, we're joined by musician Andrea Sandefur, a member of Creatively Christian Community. We will talk faith, being a creative Christian, and hear her testimony. We hear how her relationship with the Lord didn't take off until someone "took off the training wheels," and encouraged her to lead a Bible study. Find Andrea at andreasandefurmusic.com and find the Creatively Christian Podcast at theophanymedia.com/creativelychristian. Here's the song we played in the interview, Find Rest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7rx7GksEYk _____________________ Would you consider supporting Gifts for Glory Ministries via Patreon? www.patreon.com/gifts4glory if you would like to help support what we do! #OGHG #testimony #faith #Jesus #God #HolySpirit #Music #creativelyChristian

Improv coach and credentialed minister, Dave Ebert, discusses the benefits of improv in his life and as a ministry to others. See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/250Improv and Mental Health“Laughter is the tangible evidence of hope.” - Michael Junior, Christian comedianImprovisation is the form of comedy where you make up your lines on the fly. Having done this a few times through corporate training events, I can say with confidence there is a sense of liberation when it comes to embracing improv. It forces you to get out of your comfort zone and connect with both yourself and others.The benefits of improv carry over into mental health. Studies show there is a significant improvement in one’s sense of connection and well-being. Social anxiety disorder, for example, has a prevalence in the United States around 12%, and improvisation has shown that improv and mental health are a great combination in reducing the effects of social anxiety disorder according to the Journal of Creativity and Mental Health.The benefits of improv come from its elements of connection in group cohesiveness, play, exposure, and within the safety net of humor. Humor is known for increasing certain endorphins in our brains to make us feel happier as well.Improv coach, minister, podcaster, and former professional wrestler, Dave Ebert, will take us through the concepts of improv therapy for his life as well as the impact it has on others today through his platform Gifts4Glory and his improv troop known as Well Versed Comedy.About Dave EbertDave is the founder of Gifts for Glory Ministries, as well as the founder of both Well Versed Comedy and PureFest. Dave moved to Chicago to pursue a life and career in ministry to use his gifts for God's glory. Whether it be making people laugh during an improv show, moving the audience with a dramatic role, preaching the Word of God from the pulpit, or inspiring a crowd from the podium, Dave is right at home in front of a crowd.His testimony about how God delivered him from depression and suicidal ideations through the benefits of improv has helped many people find healing and hope for the last 8 years.Dave and his wife, Bobbie, have been married since 2015 and reside in the southwest Chicago suburbs with their three cats. They attend and are active in Thrive Church, Lockport, Ill.

On this week’s episode Ashley and Alphonso sit down with Bill Harper a retired Air Force Pilot who is hosting a "Return to Glory" retreat for men April 7-10 based on John Eldridge's work and host of books on men. Bill does a great job with breaking down the retreat without revealing too many surprises the retreat has in store. They also discuss the state some men are in now and the need for men to fellowship amongst men. For more information on the retreat go to to https://returntoglory.regfox.com/return-to-glory Find more information on Return to Glory Ministries here: https://returntoglory.regfox.com/return-to-glory Find more information about Live the Life here: https://www.livethelife.org/

Dave Ebert teaches comedy and improv as well as uses comedy to dish out hope to the world. Hope is important to him as a christian but also as a man who has struggled with depression. As he says in the interview, please contact him if you are struggling right now. The mail for that is @gifts4glory.com  Dave Ebert (Acting/Speaking/Improv Coaching) daveebert.gifts4glory.com booking@gifts4glory.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @realdaveebert   Gifts for Glory Ministries gifts4glory.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @gifts4glory  

Dave Ebert Our guest on this week's podcast, is Dave Ebert from Gifts4Glory Ministries. Dave shares his past struggles with depression, self worth, and thoughts of suicide. He has captivating stories of how he met the Lord, found his calling into improv comedy, and helps victims of sex trafficking to heal using improv classes. You will not want to miss this inspiring interview! Show notes: website: https://dswministries.org email: diana@dswministries.org Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube - DSW Ministries Links: Dave Ebert (Acting/Speaking/Improv Coaching) daveebert.gifts4glory.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @realdaveebert Gifts for Glory Ministries gifts4glory.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @gifts4glory Well Versed Comedy wellversedcomedy.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @wellversedCMDY Bio: Dave is an improviser, actor, improv coach, speaker, and credentialed minister. He was born in Chicago, but grew up in southwestern Virginia. Much of his improv and acting ability is attributed to his 8 years as a pro wrestler on the independent circuit in the south. In 2013, after nearly two decades of battling with depression and suicidal ideations, Dave finally made the life-changing decision to pursue God. He says, “At that point, I wrestled with this choice: I could take my life…or I could give my life. I chose to give my life to the Lord.” Most of his life, Dave covered his depression with humor. He used it to make others feel better while disguising how he truly felt inside. Dave often tells his testimony by saying, “I used to use comedy to hide who I was, but now I use comedy to reveal Who He is.” Shortly after deciding to pursue a real relationship with God, Dave relocated back to Chicago in 2013. Through his passion for comedy renewed with a deeper purpose, he founded Well Versed Comedy, an improv comedy ministry team. Doing comedy is his primary passion for reaching people, either to uplift and encourage fellow Christians, or to bring light, laughter, and joy to non-Christians. "Well Versed Comedy is as much a ministry to one another as it is to other people. We love and support one another in our lives, in our pursuits, and in comedy. We hold each other accountable to the Lord so that our individual and our team witness can not be damaged. It's such a joy to share the gift of laughter with the team and with the audience." Well Versed Comedy recently filmed a 5-episode television show called "His Line," a Christian take on the hit improv show "Whose Line is it Anyway?" "His Line" is available on YouTube, 24 Flix streaming service, and The Creative Motion Network channel on Roku. In 2018, Dave was approached by Izabel Olson, the Founder and Director of Salt and Light Coalition, to bring improv classes to the women of Salt and Light. The women who come to Salt and Light are survivors of sex trafficking. Dave has always appreciated the honor of being entrusted, as a man, to be invited to serve at Salt and Light. "The weight and honor of being asked, as a man, to come serve at Salt and Light has never been lost on me. I can only imagine what experiences and hurt these ladies have experienced at the hands of countless men. I take this very seriously. What can improv do for these women who have survived literal hell on earth? Improv can help improve communication, develop self-confidence, and tap into the God-given creativity that exists in all of us. And, if nothing else, these amazing women can laugh like little kids again for an hour a month. That is such a blessing, and if I do nothing else in comedy, this is more than enough." He married his wife Bobbie in June 2015, and they live together in Crest Hill, Ill., with their 3 cats.

Our guest on this week's podcast, is Dave Ebert from Gifts4Glory Ministries. Dave shares his past struggles with depression, self worth, and thoughts of suicide. He has captivating stories of how he met the Lord, found his calling into improv comedy, and helps victims of sex trafficking to heal using improv classes. You will not want to miss this inspiring interview! Show notes: Link Tree Website: https://dswministries.org Email: diana@dswministries.org Social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSW-Ministries-230135337033879 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DswMinistries YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxgIpWVQCmjqog0PMK4khDw/playlists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dswministries/ https://dswministries.org/subscribe-to-podcast/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Stitcher, Listen Notes Keep in touch with me! Email subscribe to get my handpicked list of the best resources for abuse survivors! https://thoughtful-composer-4268.ck.page #abuse #trauma Mentoring https://youtu.be/WWgkERpkIoY An easy way to help my ministry: https://dswministries.org/product/buy-me-a-cup-of-tea/ A donation link: https://dswministries.org/donate/ Affiliate links: Can't travel to The Holy Land right now? The next best thing is Walking The Bible Lands! Get a free video sample of the Bible lands here! https://members.walkingthebiblelands.com/pages/refer?referral_code=eHeeHacgekBDge Get one free month of Blubrry podcast hosting with the promotional code: FAITHFUL http://create.blubrry.com/resources/podcast-media-hosting/?code=FAITHFUL Get quality podcast guests and interviews from PodMatch! Get paid to be a host! Sign up below: https://podmatch.com/signup/faithful Visit my friends at the Heal Thrive Dream Boutique for some cool T-shirts, jewelry and other merch! Simply share the discount code we created just for you and receive a 10% discount on your order!  DIANA98825  https://www.htd-boutique.com/ Bible Study Notebook From Karen Robinson! Check it out!  https://www.htd-boutique.com/products/bible-planner-for-survivors-includes-prayer-requests-sermon-notes-bible-study-notes-and-other-note-pages-to-enrich-your-spiritual-life Dave Ebert (Acting/Speaking/Improv Coaching) daveebert.gifts4glory.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @realdaveebert Gifts for Glory Ministries gifts4glory.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @gifts4glory Well Versed Comedy wellversedcomedy.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @wellversedCMDY Bio: Dave is an improviser, actor, improv coach, speaker, and credentialed minister. He was born in Chicago, but grew up in southwestern Virginia. Much of his improv and acting ability is attributed to his 8 years as a pro wrestler on the independent circuit in the south. In 2013, after nearly two decades of battling with depression and suicidal ideations, Dave finally made the life-changing decision to pursue God. He says, “At that point, I wrestled with this choice: I could take my life…or I could give my life. I chose to give my life to the Lord.” Most of his life, Dave covered his depression with humor. He used it to make others feel better while disguising how he truly felt inside. Dave often tells his testimony by saying, “I used to use comedy to hide who I was, but now I use comedy to reveal Who He is.” Shortly after deciding to pursue a real relationship with God, Dave relocated back to Chicago in 2013. Through his passion for comedy renewed with a deeper purpose, he founded Well Versed Comedy, an improv comedy ministry team. Doing comedy is his primary passion for reaching people, either to uplift and encourage fellow Christians, or to bring light, laughter, and joy to non-Christians. "Well Versed Comedy is as much a ministry to one another as it is to other people. We love and support one another in our lives, in our pursuits, and in comedy.

Dave is an improviser, actor, improv coach, speaker, and credentialed minister. He was born in Chicago, but grew up in southwestern Virginia. Much of his improv and acting ability is attributed to his 8 years as a pro wrestler on the independent circuit in the south. In 2013, after nearly two decades of battling with depression and suicidal ideations, Dave finally made the life-changing decision to pursue God. He says, “At that point, I wrestled with this choice: I could take my life…or I could give my life. I chose to give my life to the Lord.”Most of his life, Dave covered his depression with humor. He used it to make others feel better while disguising how he truly felt inside. Dave often tells his testimony by saying, “I used to use comedy to hide who I was, but now I use comedy to reveal Who He is.”Shortly after deciding to pursue a real relationship with God, Dave relocated back to Chicago in 2013. Through his passion for comedy renewed with a deeper purpose, he founded Well Versed Comedy, an improv comedy ministry team. Doing comedy is his primary passion for reaching people, either to uplift and encourage fellow Christians, or to bring light, laughter, and joy to non-Christians. He married his wife Bobbie in June 2015, and they live together in Crest Hill, Ill., with their 3 cats.Links:Gifts for Glory Ministries gifts4glory.comFacebook/Twitter/Instagram: @gifts4gloryWell Versed Comedy wellversedcomedy.comFacebook/Twitter/Instagram: @wellversedCMDY Dave Ebert (Acting/Speaking/Improv Coaching)daveebert.gifts4glory.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @realdaveebert Theme Song, "Brand New" by Brad & Monika HardySimilar Episodes:Testimonies with Moni with Chris StaronRead more on the Blog: Momentswithmoni.comLeave me up to a 90 second Voice message HERE. I'd love to share it on the podcast! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

PURPOSE Transformed to Glory Ministries is a ministry of hope and restoration, where the love of God is shown through action; to inspire, encourage and transform the lives of those we serve.  MISSION Transformed to Glory Ministries exist to share the love of God with others, which has the power to strengthen and impact communities; one transformed life at a time.  VISION Transformed to Glory Ministries has a vision to see broken lives healed and restored through the transforming power of God's Love. WEEKLY BROADCASTS: “His Abounding Grace”(Tuesdays @ 7 pm) ”Challenged To Change”(Wednesdays @ 7pm) "Declaring The Finished Work" (Thursdays @ 12 Noon) "Friday Night Joy" (Fridays @ 7pm) "Bread of Life” (1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays @ 7 pm) MONTHLY BROADCASTS: “LifeLine (1st Mondays @ 7pm) “Adoration” (3rd Mondays @ 7pm) “Bold And Beautiful” (2nd Saturdays @ 10:00am) “Marriage Takover” (3rd Sundays @ 7:00pm) WEEKLYPRAYER:  “Mid-Day Glory Prayer” (Wednesdays @ 1:00 pm) Dial-in#:(641) 715-3580 Access Code:732-499 (All Times Are Eastern Standard)

Laura Diehl is an author, teacher, speaker, and founder of Crown of Glory Ministries. After the death of their oldest daughter, Laura and her husband, Dave, founded GPS Hope (Grieving Parents Sharing Hope) to help parents navigate the swirling black waters of grief and come to a place of hope and life again.

Domestic violence is on the rise. you can get help. listen to this broadcast TRANSFORMED TO GLORY MINISTRIES We continue our tribute to Rev Dana and Rev Anthony as Rev Dana Talks about Domestic violence awareness PURPOSE Transformed to Glory Ministries is a ministry of hope and restoration, where the love of God is shown through action; to inspire, encourage and transform the lives of those we serve.  MISSION Transformed to Glory Ministries exist to share the love of God with others, which has the power to strengthen and impact communities; one transformed life at a time.  VISION Transformed to Glory Ministries has a vision to see broken lives healed and restored through the transforming power of God's Love. When Christians Speak Talk Radio Broadcasts - "The Abounding Grace Show" with Minister Vanester Williams - Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm; "Declaring The Finished Work with Rev. Pat Randall" - Thursdays @ 12:00 Noon; "Friday Night Joy with Rev. Ray and Friends" - Fridays @ 7:00 pm; "Stronger Together with Sister Valerie Miller and Rev. Ray" - Sundays @ 7:00 pm, "The Alabaster Box with Prophet Carla R Johnson"-Saturdays @ 7:00pm 24 hour gospel music on http://www.live365.com/stations/gospelmanray. contact us @ (571) 317-1466. Free New android app and Itunes app are available on whenchristiansspeak.com. Sponsored by http://opportunityknocks.paycationpro.com/ and Sponsored by yourgoldbar.com Buy your Gold bar here!! 

Domestic violence is on the rise. you can get help. listen to this broadcast TRANSFORMED TO GLORY MINISTRIES PURPOSE Transformed to Glory Ministries is a ministry of hope and restoration, where the love of God is shown through action; to inspire, encourage and transform the lives of those we serve.  MISSION Transformed to Glory Ministries exist to share the love of God with others, which has the power to strengthen and impact communities; one transformed life at a time.  VISION Transformed to Glory Ministries has a vision to see broken lives healed and restored through the transforming power of God's Love. This is a must listen. The Testimony of Rev. Anthony and Dana will bless you and give you the answer yor are seeking from the Lord!!!!!! When Christians Speak Radio Broadcast Shows: Thursdays @ 12noon Declaring The Finished Work with Sister Pat Randall , "Friday Night Joy" With Rev Ray @7pm and  Sunday Evening,  "Bread of Life" with Rev. Ray @ 5 pm. "Some of the music provided tonight from Mevio's Music Alley. Check it out at 'music.mevio.com'" http://www.transformedtoglory.com/ https://www.facebook.com/transformedtogloryministries