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In this powerful episode, we talk with Austin Davis, a licensed professional counselor and founder of Clearfork Academy, about how childhood identity, faith, and resilience shape mental health outcomes. This episode highlights the intersections of childhood trauma, the search for identity, spiritual awakening, and breaking generational cycles. Austin shares his journey from a 10-year-old tasked with being “the man of the house” to a father, therapist, and founder of a life-changing teen treatment center. Welcome back to Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads—an award-winning mental health podcast with over 1 million downloads! We're honored to be the 2024 People's Choice Podcast Award Winner for Health and the 2024 Women In Podcasting Award Winner for Best Mental Health Podcast. We want to hear from you! Leave us written input or a voice message at: https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a "When we focus too hard on not becoming something, we often become exactly that. Healing is found in accepting what made us and choosing differently." – Austin Davis Meet Our Guest: Austin Davis, LPC-S Originally from the Saginaw, Eagle Mountain area, Austin Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in Texas. He holds a B.S. in Pastoral Ministry from Lee University and an M.A. in Counseling from The Church of God Theological Seminary. Austin's career bridges the church and clinical mental health worlds. He has served youth through ministry and worked extensively in state mental health hospitals, gaining experience with nearly every mental health diagnosis. He is the founder of Clearfork Academy, a Christ-centered residential treatment center for teens struggling with mental health and substance use. He thrives on working with clients others might call “difficult,” driven by compassion and clinical skill. Austin is also the author of My Kid, My Crisis (2023), a moving collection of stories and insights into parenting, faith, and therapeutic transformation in the face of teen mental health challenges. When he's not working, Austin enjoys being with his family, making music, woodworking, reading, and staying active.

Austin is a visionary leader in teenage behavioral health and addiction treatment, spending the past 15+ years committed to transforming the lives of teens & their families. He uses the power of faith in the recovery process to help his clients grow into healthy and happy members of their community. He is the founder and CEO of Clearfork Academy, the go-to treatment center in Texas for troubled teens. His dedication to teen mental health makes him a driving thought leader in the industry. He has spoken to parents, community health professionals, educators and teens nationwide—sharing insights on effective treatment methodologies, the importance of mental health awareness and the power of faith in the recovery process. Austin earned a Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Ministry from Lee University in Cleveland, TN, and furthered his education with a Master of Arts in Counseling from The Church of God Theological Seminary. This education laid the foundation for his professional journey in clinical counseling and church ministry.When he's not helping teens or serving his community, he is found spending time with his wife & three kids, playing guitar, and being outdoors.https://clearforkacademy.com/My Kid, My Crisis Book:Austin Davis' My Kid, My Crisis provides a profound exploration into the turbulent journey of families navigating teenage mental health and substance abuse crises. Drawing from his extensive experience, Davis offers a compassionate guide through the trials and triumphs faced by parents and their teens. This book is not just a collection of stories; it's a beacon of hope, shedding light on the silent struggles and providing a roadmap for healing and understanding. Through personal accounts and professional insights, Davis fosters a sense of community, encouraging open dialogue and offering practical advice to those in the midst of their own crisis. My Kid, My Crisis is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of teenage mental health and substance abuse, advocating for a world where no family has to navigate these challenges in isolation.https://a.co/d/g7IM4A1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let's step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let's get the good and the gold from today's guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMV.org or find him on Facebook at The Gathering of the Miami Valley.Chase Replogle is the pastor of Bent Oak Church in Springfield, Missouri. He holds a degree in Biblical Studies and an M.A. in New Testament from The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He is currently a D.Min. student in The Sacred Art of Writing at Western Theological Seminary.Chase is the author of A Sharp Compassion and The 5 Masculine Instincts. His work draws from history, psychology, literature, and a rich narrative approach to Scripture to help readers think more deeply about faith and life.His work has been featured on Good Morning American, Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Ekstasis, Bible Engagement Project, and Influence Magazine. In addition, he hosts the Pastor Writer Podcast (pastorwriter.com), where he interviews Christian authors on writing and publishing. A native of the Ozark woods, he enjoys being outdoors with his wife and two kids, sailing, playing the guitar (badly), and quail hunting with his bird dog Millie.

Linda wanted to be a man. She planned it all out and chose her new name. But a powerful experience with Christ changed her life forever.  Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/ Linda discusses her research on individuals transitioning from an LGBT identity, and Christian perspectives on LGBTQ+ issues, including affirmation, accommodation, mortification, and holistic transformation. Linda highlights parental roles and language's impact on perceptions, stressing compassion and truth in addressing same-sex attraction.   Dr. Linda Seiler earned a PhD from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. As an ordained minister, Linda has dedicated her life to ministry and education. Her book, "Trans-Formation," reflects her personal journey and academic insights, offering guidance to those navigating similar paths.  Linda's website: https://lindaseiler.com/   Get the 5 streams document here: https://lindaseiler.com/resources/   Buy her book, “TRANSformation” https://www.amazon.com/dp/1625862601   Linda shares her story with Focus on the Family: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4WxPhWdU60   Follow her on social media: https://www.facebook.com/RevLindaSeiler/ https://www.instagram.com/revlindaseiler/ https://x.com/revlindaseiler?lang=en   ReStory Ministries: https://restoryministries.org/   This Dr J Show is also on the following platforms: TheRuthInstitute.Locals.com https://rumble.com/c/TheRuthInstitute https://www.bitchute.com/channel/MXkWgTk4Brwr/ https://odysee.com/@TheRuthInstitute:7 Sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://ruthinstitute.org/newsletter/ Be sure to subscribe, and check out ALL the Dr J Shows! Have a question or a comment? Leave it in the comments, and we'll get back to you! Subscribe to our YouTube playlist:  @RuthInstitute   Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/theruthinstitute https://twitter.com/RuthInstitute https://www.facebook.com/TheRuthInstitute/ https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/newsfeed Press: NC Register: https://www.ncregister.com/author/jennifer-roback-morse Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/profile/jennifer-roback-morse The Stream: https://stream.org/author/jennifer-roback-morse/ Crisis Magazine: https://crisismagazine.com/author/jennifer-roeback-morse Father Sullins' Reports on Clergy Sexual Abuse: https://ruthinstitute.org/resource-centers/father-sullins-research/ Listen to our podcast:  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ruth-institute-podcast/id309797947 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1t7mWLRHjrCqNjsbH7zXv1

Born gay is a narrative that severely inhibits anyone dealing with same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria. Dr. Linda Seiler talks about both the qualitative research that she did regarding same sex attraction as well as the transformation she went through after she reoriented her life towards God. Watch part 1 here: https://youtu.be/gqJ48N5uqYA Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/ Chapters 00:00 The Journey to Forgiveness and Healing 02:47 Pursuing Intimacy with Jesus 06:01 Facing Pain for Transformation 08:54 Understanding Temptation and Responsibility 12:14 The Cycle of Transformation 15:11 Exploring the Five Streams of LGBTQ Responses 18:09 Condemnation vs. Affirmation 20:59 Accommodation and Identity 23:53 Mortification and the Fall 27:14 Understanding Temptation and Sin 30:36 The Complexity of Concupiscence 33:25 Celibacy: A Gift or a Burden? 37:43 Holistic Transformation: Body, Soul, and Spirit 41:03 The Role of Prayer in Transformation 43:08 Identifying the Root of Desires 44:05 Advice for Parents of LGBTQ Individuals 46:20 The Importance of Language in Identity 50:23 Resources for Further Learning Dr. Linda Seiler is a trailblazer in understanding gender identity and sexuality. Born and raised in a conservative environment, Linda faced internal conflicts regarding her gender identity from a young age. Despite these challenges, she pursued her education with determination, eventually earning a PhD from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Her academic journey was marked by a deep exploration of gender and sexuality, culminating in a dissertation that examined the experiences of individuals who have undergone significant personal transformations. As an ordained minister, Linda has dedicated her life to ministry and education, leading initiatives like Chi Alpha at Purdue University and serving as a National XA Field Specialist. Her book, "Trans-Formation," reflects her personal journey and academic insights, offering guidance to those navigating similar paths. Through her work, Linda continues to inspire and educate, contributing significantly to the discourse on identity and transformation. Linda's website: https://lindaseiler.com/   Get the 5 streams document here: https://lindaseiler.com/resources/   Buy her book, “TRANSformation” https://www.amazon.com/dp/1625862601   Linda shares her story with Focus on the Family: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4WxPhWdU60    Follow her on social media: https://www.facebook.com/RevLindaSeiler/ https://www.instagram.com/revlindaseiler/ https://x.com/revlindaseiler?lang=en   ReStory Ministries: https://restoryministries.org/ Have a question or a comment? Leave it in the comments, and we'll get back to you! Subscribe to our YouTube playlist:  @RuthInstitute   Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/theruthinstitute https://twitter.com/RuthInstitute https://www.facebook.com/TheRuthInstitute/ https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/newsfeed Press: NC Register: https://www.ncregister.com/author/jennifer-roback-morse Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/profile/jennifer-roback-morse The Stream: https://stream.org/author/jennifer-roback-morse/ Crisis Magazine: https://crisismagazine.com/author/jennifer-roeback-morse Father Sullins' Reports on Clergy Sexual Abuse: https://ruthinstitute.org/resource-centers/father-sullins-research/ Buy Dr. Morse's Books: The Sexual State: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/the-sexual-state-2/ Love and Economics: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/love-and-economics-it-takes-a-family-to-raise-a-village/ Smart Sex: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/smart-sex-finding-life-long-love-in-a-hook-up-world/ 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-a-happier-marriage/ 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-marrying-the-right-person/ Listen to our podcast:  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ruth-institute-podcast/id309797947 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1t7mWLRHjrCqNjsbH7zXv1 Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/ Get the full interview by joining us for exclusive, uncensored content on Locals: https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/support

Linda wanted to be a man. She had planned it all out, to the monetary side and even going so far as to choose the name, 'David' for her post operation itentity. But a powerful experience when she was 21 with Christ changed her life forever. Listen as she shares her journey with gender identity, sexual attraction, faith struggles, and her 11-year transformation. She highlights pivotal moments, the role of confession, accountability, and divine intervention in her healing.   Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/   Linda stresses forgiveness, responsibility, and the messy nature of discipleship in her path to self-acceptance and faith. She discusses her research on individuals transitioning from an LGBT identity, exploring commonalities and mindsets aiding transformation. Linda emphasizes intimacy with Jesus over sexual orientation change and outlines a transformation cycle involving pain and a relationship with Christ. She introduces five streams of Christian responses to LGBTQ issues, advocating for nuanced understanding. Linda and Dr. J Show discuss Christian perspectives on LGBTQ+ issues, including affirmation, accommodation, mortification, and holistic transformation. Linda highlights identity, parental roles, and language's impact on perceptions, stressing compassion and truth in addressing same-sex attraction complexities.   Dr. Linda Seiler is a trailblazer in understanding gender identity and sexuality. Born and raised in a conservative environment, Linda faced internal conflicts regarding her gender identity from a young age. Despite these challenges, she pursued her education with determination, eventually earning a PhD from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Her academic journey was marked by a deep exploration of gender and sexuality, culminating in a dissertation that examined the experiences of individuals who have undergone significant personal transformations. As an ordained minister, Linda has dedicated her life to ministry and education, leading initiatives like Chi Alpha at Purdue University and serving as a National XA Field Specialist. Her book, "Trans-Formation," reflects her personal journey and academic insights, offering guidance to those navigating similar paths. Through her work, Linda continues to inspire and educate, contributing significantly to the discourse on identity and transformation. Linda's website: https://lindaseiler.com/   Get the 5 streams document here: https://lindaseiler.com/resources/   Buy her book, “TRANSformation” https://www.amazon.com/dp/1625862601   Linda shares her story with Focus on the Family: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4WxPhWdU60    Follow her on social media: https://www.facebook.com/RevLindaSeiler/ https://www.instagram.com/revlindaseiler/ https://x.com/revlindaseiler?lang=en   ReStory Ministries: https://restoryministries.org/   This Dr J Show is also on the following platforms:   TheRuthInstitute.Locals.com   https://rumble.com/c/TheRuthInstitute   https://www.bitchute.com/channel/MXkWgTk4Brwr/   https://odysee.com/@TheRuthInstitute:7   Sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://ruthinstitute.org/newsletter/   Be sure to subscribe, and check out ALL the Dr J Shows!   Have a question or a comment? Leave it in the comments, and we'll get back to you!   Subscribe to our YouTube playlist:  @RuthInstitute  Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/theruthinstitute https://twitter.com/RuthInstitute https://www.facebook.com/TheRuthInstitute/ https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/newsfeed   Press: NC Register: https://www.ncregister.com/author/jennifer-roback-morse Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/profile/jennifer-roback-morse The Stream: https://stream.org/author/jennifer-roback-morse/ Crisis Magazine: https://crisismagazine.com/author/jennifer-roeback-morse   Father Sullins' Reports on Clergy Sexual Abuse: https://ruthinstitute.org/resource-centers/father-sullins-research/   Listen to our podcast: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ruth-institute-podcast/id309797947 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1t7mWLRHjrCqNjsbH7zXv1

Episode 114!Joining us in the studio today is Austin Davis.  Austin earned a Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Ministry from Lee University in Cleveland, TN, and furthered his education with a Master of Arts in Counseling from The Church of God Theological Seminary. This education laid the foundation for his professional journey in clinical counseling and church ministry. Austin is now a leader in teenage behavioral health and addiction treatment, spending the past 15+ years committed to transforming the lives of teens & their families and is the founder and CEO of Clearfork Academy, a leading treatment center in Texas for troubled teens.  Teenage mental health problems and addiction are on the rise nationally with over 20% of teens 12-17 years old experiencing this issue.  Today, Austin shares his insights on effective treatment methodologies, the importance of mental health awareness and the power of faith in the recovery process, as he has with parents, community health professionals, educators and teens nationwide. Tune in to learn from Austin on this important topic! =========================================================================Connect with Austin here: Website: https://clearforkacademy.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clearforkacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearforkacademy/?hl=enThanks for listening! Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I also work with organizations to optimize their teams and individual contributors. Interested in working with me or learning more? Connect with me below: Website: https://www.ericsardina.com - book a free, 15-minute strategy session. https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-linkFollow me on: Instagram: @theericsardina Facebook: Eric SardinaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ Affiliate: LMNT hydration drink mix: get a free sample pack with your first order by using this link: http://elementallabs.refr.cc/ericsardina

Happy Reformation Day! On this date in 1517, Martin Luther, an Augustinian monk and theology professor at the University of Wittenberg, posted his famous “Ninety-five Theses” protesting the sale of indulgences on the door of Wittenberg's Castle Church. Luther intended to reform the Catholic church from the inside. His critique of the church went beyond its corrupt practices to the bad theology underlying them, however. Over time, this critique led Luther and like-minded reformers to break with Catholicism and form new churches — Protestant churches. In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I talk with church historian Charlie Self about the Protestant Reformation, why there are in fact five Reformations, and what Pentecostals should make of the event. I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Charlie Self, Ph.D., is visiting professor of church history at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, Missouri, an ordained Assemblies of God minister, and co-author with Johan Mostert and Jamé Bolds of Life in 5D: A New Vision of Discipleship. ————— This episode of the Influence Podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of Bible Engagement Project. Bible Engagement Project equips churches with free curriculum for preschool, kids, youth, and adults, available in both English and Spanish. The curriculum library provides you with discipleship resources that transform lives and anchor your church in the Bible. Visit BibleEngagementProject.com to create your free account.

Over the past 40 years, Dr. Thomas Keinath has served as a pastor, evangelist, chaplain, district superintendent, and teacher, and most recently on the faculty of the University of Valley Forge. Dr. Keinath has also served on the teaching faculty of Central Bible College as an adjunct professor for the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (both in Springfield, MO), and as an instructor with the New Jersey District School of Ministry, which he co-founded. You can get more information about the University of Valley Forge at valleyforge.edu.

Dr. Bob Eby is a 1996 graduate of Central Bible College and has a Ph.D. in Biblical Interpretation and Theology from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He has held pastoral positions in three churches in Illinois, most recently serving as the lead pastor of Southwest Community Church in Shorewood, Illinois. He currently serves as the Director of Cordas C. Burnett Preaching Center, Associate Professor of Biblical Exposition and Preaching at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.

“Studying the Bible is of essential importance in our Christian discipleship; therefore, we need to take seriously the interpretive enterprise.” So write Jacqui Grey and Paul Lewis in their new book, Introduction to Biblical Interpretation, part of the Foundation for Spirit-Empowered Christianity series published by BakerAcademic. In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I talk to them about what Pentecostals bring to the task of biblical interpretation, and how to do it well. I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. In this episode of the Influence Podcast. Jacqui Grey, Ph.D., is professor of biblical studies at Alphacrucis University College in Sydney, Australia. She is also a research fellow with the University of South Africa and the Centre for Pentecostal Theology and an ordained minister with Australian Christian Churches. Paul Lewis, Ph.D., is professor of historical theology and intercultural studies at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Evangel University, in Springfield, Missouri, and an ordained AG minister. They wrote “Making Bible Study PERSONAL,” based on their book, for the summer 2024 issue of Influence. ————— This episode of the Influence Podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of Bible Engagement Project. The Bible Engagement Project library includes free adult small group resources that build Bible-based small groups. With these resources, your small group will learn how to dig into the Bible and apply it to life. Enriching videos and intriguing discussion questions will create the kind of moments that inspire members to continue engaging deeply with the Bible all week long. Visit BibleEngagementProject.com to create your free account and get started.

The mental health of our teenage population is crucial to the well-being and future of our nation. Today, I'm here to provide a status report on the state of this mission. According to the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Population Affairs, while many adolescents experience positive mental health, an estimated 49.5 percent of adolescents have had a mental health disorder at some point in their lives. Promoting positive mental health can prevent some of these problems. Austin Davis is a leader in teenage behavioral health and addiction treatment, dedicating over 15 years to transforming the lives of teens and their families. He uses the power of faith in the recovery process to help his clients become healthy and happy members of their community. Austin is the founder and CEO of Clearfork Academy, a prominent treatment center in Texas for troubled teens. His commitment to teen mental health makes him a leading figure in the industry. He has spoken to parents, community health professionals, educators, and teens nationwide, sharing insights on effective treatment methodologies, the importance of mental health awareness, and the power of faith in the recovery process. Austin earned a Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Ministry from Lee University in Cleveland, TN, and furthered his education with a Master of Arts in Counseling from The Church of God Theological Seminary. This education laid the foundation for his professional journey in clinical counseling and church ministry. When he's not helping teens or serving his community, he spends time with his wife and three kids, plays guitar, and enjoys the outdoors.   For more information: https://clearforkacademy.com/

Chase Replogle, a pastor and author of A Sharp Compassion, believes all this offense is making it harder to hear the truth. It even prevents us from hearing Jesus's good, but sometimes hard, words. A Sharp Compassion offers readers a closer look at Jesus' most challenging words. Through a careful study of the conversations in which Jesus offended, you will discover a savior willing to risk offending you to save you from your deepest insecurities. https://asharpcompassion.com/ Chase has been the pastor of Bent Oak Church in Springfield, Missouri for almost ten years. He is the host of Pastor Writer podcast (www.pastorwriter.com). He holds a degree in Biblical Studies from The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and a D.Min. in The Sacred Art of Writing from Western Theological Seminary. His work has been featured on Good Morning America, Christianity Today, and the Gospel Coalition A native of the Ozark woods, he enjoys being outdoors with his wife and two kids. -- You're multifaceted, and the support you receive should reflect your needs.  True flourishing happens when every area of your life—performance, relationships, well-being, and leadership—has the right growth ecosystem. I'm Lantz Howard, your trusted advisor, executive coach, marriage therapist, and spiritual guide. When I'm not coaching CEOs, business owners, entrepreneurs, and senior pastors, you'll find me preparing for Spartan obstacle races, raising my four daughters, or traveling the world with my wife.  Let's start the journey together. www.lantzhoward.com

For decades, Dr. Linda Seiler felt like a man trapped in a female body and was exclusively attracted to women. Today, she is content in a female body and wholly attracted to men. Dr. Seiler offers a unique, compassionate perspective as one who has struggled with her own gender identity and sexuality.An ordained Assemblies of God minister, Linda led a team to pioneer Chi Alpha (XA) at Purdue University in 2007, where she served as XA director for 13 years before transitioning into her current assignment as a National XA Field Specialist in Applied Theology and Culture and appointment as Executive Director of ReStory Ministries. She earned a PhD from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (2020) with her dissertation investigating thirty case studies of men and women who were once same-sex attracted and have experienced transformation. Linda's book Trans-Formation: A Former Transgender Responds to LGBTQ draws from her academic research and her own eleven-year journey out of transgender desires and same-sex attractions, written to equip Christian leaders, concerned parents, or conflicted adults with a theological, scientific, and restorative response to LGBTQ.Linda is an avid golfer, dark chocolate lover, and cat mom to feline Facebook sensations Bo and Tabby.

https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion Today we dig into the story of Jason Bilbro who is a 24-year veteran of the United States Navy. While on active duty, he made seven deployments, visiting 39 countries around the globe. He completed his BA in English from the University of Missouri (Columbia) and his MS in Human Systems Integration from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. He retired as a Lieutenant Commander in 2019 to pursue the call of God on his life and moved with his wife and two daughters to Ozark, MO. Jason completed his MA in Theological Studies from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, in May of 2023 and is currently enrolled in the Doctorate of Ministry program, with an emphasis in contextual leadership and spiritual formation. Jason and his wife Tatum both have a heart for pastoral and marriage ministry, and to develop passionate followers of Jesus Christ.  Resources: Vimeo: Jason and Tatum's Marriage Testimony Broken Bonds Ministry (Website) Broken Bonds Ministry (Facebook) The great porn experiment | Gary Wilson | TEDxGlasgow Your Brain on Porn: Internet Pornography and the Emerging Science of Addiction The Good and Beautiful God: Falling in Love with the God Jesus Knows Brene Brown TED Talk: The power of vulnerability Soul Care: 7 Transformational Principles for a Healthy Soul Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Jesus Is the Question: The 307 Questions Jesus Asked and the 3 He Answered Talk: Do You Want to Get Well? Thundering Legion Podcast Episode 19: Is Pornography Killing Your Soul, Relationships, and Military Unit? (with Sam Logan) Episode Notes: Background: Diagnosted with ADHD early. Achievement oriented: joined Navy out of high school. Got married after deployment and immediately regretted decision, which kicked off 5 years of pain. Jason and Tatum saw multiple counselors and relationship struggles continued to escalate to physical danger, causing separation and nearly divorce. Testimony: Preacher's kid. Check the box “Christian.” Pornography addiction caused detachment, suppression of conscience, and years of marital problems which nearly led to divorce. Calling: Started informally mentoring other couples. Online testimony began to spread and help other couples. Now leading Broken Bonds Ministry and pursuing Doctorate of Ministry program with a heart for pastoral and marriage ministry. Favorite Books of the Bible: Questions of Jesus. "Do you want to get well?" Advice: Have a battle plan. Find community and accountability Contact Jason Reflect: What does this episode reveal about God's character? How does this episode cause us to see our need for a Savior?  How can we apply lessons learned from this episode to our life? Follow Christ for this day! ✝️ “Choose this day whom you will serve...” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭15‬ ‭✝️ “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬  Next steps: Share with an armed forces member Follow Instagram, Facebook, Podcast https://linktr.ee/thunderinglegion  

Dr. John O. McCloud is the pastor of Grace River Church located in Virginia Beach. From church planting to church revitalization, Dr. McCloud lives to see others developed and transformed by the work of Christ in every arena of life. John graduated from Lee University with a BA in Music (Voice Performance), Assemblies of God Theological Seminary with a MA in Practical Theology and his Doctorate of Ministry from Regent University. John is a Lifeforming Leadership Coach and is also a certified John Maxwell Coach, Teacher, Trainer and Speaker. As an experienced Adjunct Professor, Dr. McCloud has a strong history of working in higher education and highly skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Coaching, Discipleship, Church Consulting, and Pastoral Counseling.   Enjoy!   Today's Episode Is Sponsored By BiOptimizers Masszymes: http://masszymes.com/waistawayfree    Use code waistaway10 for a special discount!   Today's Episode Is Sponsored By BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough: Visit https://magbreakthrough.com/waistaway and enter code waistaway for 10% off any order.   Today's Episode Is Sponsored By CollaGenius: www.nootopia.com/waistawaygenius  Use code waistaway10 for a special discount! Sponsored Link: https://magnesiumlotionshop.com/ref/102/  Use code CHANTEL10 at checkout for your discount! Just Thrive: https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/waistaway    Coupon code: waistaway for 15% off site wide    Primal Life Organic: http://www.naturalteethwhiteners.com/    True Cellular Formulas: www.truecellularformulas.com/chantelrayway   Coupon code: waistaway  for 10% discount   Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay/   Get your Top 30 Fasting Questions Answered: https://chantelrayway.com/top30gift/    Order One Meal And A Tasting: https://chantelrayway.com/onemeal/      Order All The Books: Waist Away: The Chantel Ray Way - 2nd Edition:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0999823116/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tpbk_p1_i0    Fasting to Freedom: The Gift of Fasting: https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Freedom-Gift-Chantel-Ray/dp/0999823132/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=    Freedom From Food: A Six Week Bible Study Course: https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Food-Bible-Study-Course/dp/0999823159/ref=pd_bxgy_img_3/135-7722513-4171815?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0999823159&pd_rd_r=91d59435-2126-4f9d-867e-00646964e3e4&pd_rd_w=mg3U0&pd_rd_wg=FcVwL&pf_rd_p=fd3ebcd0-c1a2-44cf-aba2-bbf4810b3732&pf_rd_r=NWM3687GJSRKKQ4BYQP4&psc=1&refRID=NWM3687GJSRKKQ4BYQP4    Connect With Us:   Leave us a review: https://chantelrayway.com/review/    Share YOUR Story: https://chantelrayway.com/contact/   Contact directly through email at questions@chantelrayway.com    Enjoy refreshing, all-natural wine: https://chantelrayway.com/wine/   Listen to the new audiobook as a podcast HERE: https://chantelrayway.com/purchase-audio-book/   Free Video Preview: https://chantelrayway.com/top-12-thin-eater-tips-free-video/   Check out the VIDEO COURSE here: https://chantelrayway.com/video-course/   Check out the FASTING RESET SUMMIT HERE: https://fastingresetsummit.com/   Purchase on Amazon Here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/intermittentfastingthechantelrayway   Strengthen your immune system with Vitamin C: https://chantelrayway.com/vitaminc/    Enjoy a FREE smoothie recipe book: https://chantelrayway.com/freerecipe/   Re-energize with nutritious algae Energybits: https://chantelrayway.com/energybits    Castor Oil: https://chantelrayway.com/castoroil   Connect with us on Social Media:   YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteFjiVaY6n0SOAixcyZbWA   Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheChantelRayWay       Things we love: https://chantelrayway.com/things-i-love-2/   Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay   ***As always, this podcast is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only. Please consult with your healthcare professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle.***

Dr. Scott Camp has a unique blend of life experiences that give him a powerful relevant ministry to reach the unreachable with the message of Christ. He was the product of a teenage pregnancy, alcoholism, and a broken home. His own drug and alcohol abuse led to a felony charge and he was arrested while in high school. It was there that Scott committed his life to following Christ and shortly thereafter was called to preach. Dr. Camp has served in a variety of capacities since entering vocational ministry in 1982, including student pastor, evangelist, church planter, college professor, and Dean of Students. He has been the Sr. Pastor of four growing congregations which include First Baptist Church of Sachse, TX; Metro Church of Garland, TX; First Baptist Church of Mansfield, TX; and most recently, Fellowship of Joy in Grand Prairie, TX. Dr. Camp now travels extensively throughout the United States, Eastern Europe, Mexico, South America, Pakistan and the continent of Africa preaching at churches, city-wide crusades, and conferences. He has been featured as a program guest with the Billy Graham Crusade. Dr. Camp currently serves as the Faculty Chair of Evangelism at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary in Oakland, CA.​Dr. Camp holds a Masters of Arts in Theology from Criswell College, graduating Summa Cum Laude. In addition, he holds a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Assemblies of God University and a Master of Theology Degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In 2007, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity from St. Thomas Christian College in Jacksonville, FL. In addition, Scott has done doctoral studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Baylor University and Southern Evangelical Seminary.

The Five Masculine InstinctsInterview with Chase ReplogleIn this Faith and Family Fellowship episode, Dallas interviews Chase Replogle, the pastor of Bent Oak Church, a writer & podcaster, and Author of The 5 Masculine Instincts.About Our Guest:Chase Replogle is the pastor of Bent Oak Church in Springfield, Missouri. He holds a degree in Biblical Studies and an M.A. in New Testament from The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He is currently a D.Min. student in The Sacred Art of Writing at Western Theological Seminary.Chase's work draws from history, psychology, literature, and a rich narrative approach to Scripture to help readers think more deeply about faith and life. He has written for Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Ekstasis, Bible Engagement Project, and Influence Magazine. In addition, he hosts the Pastor Writer Podcast (pastorwriter.com), where he interviews Christian authors on writing and publishing. A native of the Ozark woods, he enjoys being outdoors with his wife and two kids, sailing, playing the mandolin (badly), and quail hunting with his bird dog Millie.About The Book:Don't trust your instincts—there's a better way to become a better man.Your masculine instincts are neither a curse nor a virtue. They can not be ignored nor indulged. They are the raw material and experiences by which you develop a new and better instinct—an instinct of faith. Get started with the free online assessment to better understand your own unique masculine instinct profile.Connect with Chase: https://chasereplogle.com/ Buy Your Copy of The Five Masculine Instincts: https://the5masculineinstincts.com/Thank you for listening and supporting the 'Faith and Family Fellowship PODCAST SHOW'. We are excited to connect with our listeners on our various platforms. Below are just some of the ways you can connect with us and support our various Christian Ministry projects worldwide.Support the Show (https://cash.app/$laymedownministry)Connect with us on Various Platforms (https://linktr.ee/faithandfamilyfellowship)Connect with Lay Me Down Ministries (https://www.facebook.com/LayMeDownMinistries)For Marketing and Publishing needs, Buscher's Social Media Marketing LLC (https://www.facebook.com/buscherssmm)

In this episode Jonathan Hardy talks about his book Arrow Striker, oververcoming fear, and being people that listens and looks around us, so that we can step into the opportunities that God has given us.Jonathan Hardy has a passion to help the local church reach their community so more people can experience all that God has for them.Jonathan has been in full-time ministry for fifteen years. His journey began in 2007 when he became a staff pastor at James River Church in Springfield, Missouri. He served on the executive leadership team, overseeing the church's discipleship ministries. This included their extensive small groups ministry, men's ministry, water baptism, altar ministry, and discipleship for new Christians. He also served as the founding director for the Stronger Men's Conference, which grew to 3,000 attendees under Jonathan's leadership.Jonathan launched from James River Church in September 2013 to help plant Summit Park Church in Kansas City, Missouri. He served on the leadership team at Summit Park for six and half years. There he oversaw the church's budget, finances, and business-related operations. Jonathan's personal experience of leaving a greatly desired ministry role (at James River) and giving up everything to fulfill God's leading (to plant Summit Park) has positioned him to understand many of the challenges people face when it comes to obeying God's leading in their lives.While serving at Summit Park, Jonathan also co-founded Leaders.Church with his father, Dick Hardy. Leaders.Church is an online streaming service to help pastors master their ministry and leadership skills and thereby overcome barriers to church growth and participation. Through this paid monthly membership program, they've helped more than 2,500 pastors and church leaders around the world improve their personal effectiveness, and recruit and motivate people to get off the sidelines and use their God-given gifts to contribute to the body of Christ.As of January 2020, Jonathan began putting his full-time attention toward Leaders.Church and he began writing his first book that launched in October 2022 entitled, Arrow Striker: Live with Purpose and Leave an Eternal Impact…Every Single Day. In Arrow Striker, Jonathan challenges readers to be more intentional each day to make an even bigger impact on the world around them and to live out their faith with passion and enthusiasm. Jonathan has a B.A. in Church Administration from Central Bible College and a M.A. in Christian Ministries from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Jonathan is married to Ashley and has three young children, Emery, Axel and Fia.Jonathan's Book:Arrow StrikerJonathan's Recommendation:Undercover BillionaireConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook or Instagram at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/Consider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below.Support the show

Dr. Scott T. Bottoms and his wife Linda have been pastoring Church at Briargate since June 2012. They have three children, Jonathan, Isaac and Emily. Pastor Scott earned his BA from Southwestern Assemblies of God University, his MA from Denver Seminar and then his DM in from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in 2011. He has a passion for seeing souls come to know Christ and develop a personal relationship with Him. His wife Linda serves as the Rocky Mountain Ministry Network Women's Ministry Director. Dr. Scott has shared with our group several times on Wednesdays and has also been one of our key guests on our Signs of The Times Podcast.

Why is it that some pray to great effect, while others see little, and still others struggle to pray at all? Verlon Fosner and Jon Davis come from vastly different Christian traditions, but share a belief that prayer you can learn to pray. In this episode, you'll develop a deeper appreciation for how to pray for your church and ministry.Verlon Fosner has led a progressive congregation in Seattle Washington since 1999. In 2008 the congregation transitioned from a traditional proclamation church into a multi-site Dinner Church called Community Dinners. In 2016, Verlon joined the Fresh Expression US leadership team and began coaching declining churches, leading “Dinner Church Encounters” across the country, and hosting “Seattle Immersions” at their home, which enables a few leaders at a time to observe Dinner Churches in action followed by training conversations around a fireplace. Verlon holds a Doctorate of Ministry from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, and has written several books. He and his wife Melodee have three adult children, five grandchildren, a collection of grand-foster-kids, and two grand-dogs.The Rev. Jon Davis PhD, an Episcopal priest is a known and recognized leader in the Episcopal Church and beyond. He has expertise in youth ministry, worship and liturgy (PhD dissertation), church growth and planting, missions, conference leadership and more. He is now on staff with Fresh Expressions. He is a sought after, dynamic and engaging speaker, writer, worship leader and ministry trainer. He and his wife Beth live on a little farm in Oviedo, Florida with a couple of horses, a number of cats, chickens, English Bulldogs and other critters.

Dr. Andrew Fox moved to the United States 23 years ago and boy have things changed.  He has appeared on national news and Tucker Carlson about the freedom of speech.  He's been through the legal system to become a citizen and learned its history and bill of rights.  Today we are talking about how civil dialogue is necessary.  Why do you believe what you believe?  Does God exist?  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy. Dr. Andrew Fox is an officiator of weddings, speaker, author, and teacher. He is a professor of historical, theological, cultural, and sociological approaches to interpreting and communicating Scripture. His passion is to spark people's imagination as a necessary component of faith toward a positive change through life's challenges. His organization engages in religious publications, lectures, debates, symposiums, preaching, and education. He has earned an MA in Missional Leadership from Northwest University, an MA in Theological Studies from Southeastern University, and a PhD in Intercultural Studies from Assembly of God Theological Seminary. Dr. Fox lectures in a number of colleges, universities, and organizations in the United States and overseas. If you have not met Dr. Fox in person, he is commonly known for communicating with intelligence, knowledge, passion, and fun.       Connect with Dr. Andrew Fox  https://drandrewfox.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkfox/   Connect with Reena https://youtube.com/c/BetterCallDaddy bettercalldaddy.com instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts   My dad and I would love to hear from you subscribe and drop a five-star review podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy

Chase Replogle is the pastor of Bent Oak Church in Springfield, Missouri. He holds a degree in Biblical Studies and an M.A. in New Testament from The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He is currently a D.Min. student in The Sacred Art of Writing at Western Theological Seminary. Chase is the author of The 5 Masculine Instincts. His work draws from history, psychology, literature, and a rich narrative approach to Scripture to help readers think more deeply about faith and life. His work has been featured on Good Morning American, Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Ekstasis, Bible Engagement Project, and Influence Magazine. In addition, he hosts the Pastor Writer Podcast (pastorwriter.com), where he interviews Christian authors on writing and publishing. A native of the Ozark woods, he enjoys being outdoors with his wife and two kids, sailing, playing the guitar (badly), and quail hunting with his bird dog Millie. > Men's Coaching - https://menareforged.com/coachingmen > Watch Shorts and Interviews - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjklTnT2LOd_06VLlth3DSg > Follow on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cartwright-morris-4b91731b/ > Watch 1 min Reels - https://www.instagram.com/menareforged/

Masculinity is a hot topic today in our swirling debates about gender and sexuality. Both in the church and the broader culture, people argue over the fundamental differences, roles, and definitions of masculinity and femininity. My guest on today's show has an approach to considering the nature of masculinity that doesn't rely on cultural stereotypes but instead looks at the motivating heart of a man. His name is Chase Replogle and we discussed his new book The 5 Masculine Instincts. Chase Replogle is the pastor of Bent Oak Church in Springfield, Missouri. He holds a degree in Biblical Studies and an M.A. in New Testament from The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Chase is the author of The 5 Masculine Instincts. His work has been featured on Good Morning America, Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Ekstasis, Bible Engagement Project, and Influence Magazine. In addition, he hosts the Pastor Writer Podcast (pastorwriter.com), where he interviews Christian authors on writing and publishing. A native of the Ozark woods, he enjoys being outdoors with his wife and two kids, sailing, playing the guitar (badly), and quail hunting with his bird dog Millie. Get The 5 Masculine Instincts here: https://tinyurl.com/4s3h6hyw Check out the full show notes for this episode: https://tinyurl.com/3d5zhsey SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://www.aaronshamp.com/support –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Track: Perseverance — Land of Fire [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filterpodcast/message

Reverend Andy Eppard is the Pastor of Cedar Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Greeneville, Tennessee.  He has been in pastoral ministry since 1998 and has served churches is both Missouri Presbytery and the Presbytery of East Tennessee.  Born and raised in Indiana, Andy attended Indiana University where he earned a Bachelor in Arts in Psychology.  He went on to earn his Master in Arts in Theological Studies from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, in Springfield, Missouri, and then his Master of Divinity from Luther Rice College and Seminary, in Lithonia, Georgia.  His hobbies include old school fitness, reading, cooking, hiking, and golf.  Andy and his wife LeAnn have three grown children and live in Greeneville. Music is provided by Pierce Murphy, Caldera Blue. Source:  https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierce_Murphy/through-the-olive-branches/caldera-blueComments: http://freemusicarchive.org/Additional comments:  modifications made to shorten and loop song for introduction and closing of podcast.Copyright Attribution and License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Phillips Brooks, the nineteenth-century minister who wrote “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” defined preaching as “the communication of Truth through Personality.” Truth is “the most authoritative statement of God's will,” he said. Personality refers to a preacher's “character, his affections, his whole intellectual and moral being.” (As Pentecostals, we would add “or her” to Brooks' statement.) Absent genuine character, a preacher is merely a “printing machine” or a “trumpet,” not “a real messenger of God.” In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I'm talking to Bob Eby about the relationship of preaching to the character or virtues of the preacher. I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Bob Eby is director of the Cordas C. Burnett Preaching Center and associate professor of Biblical Exposition and Preaching at Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, Missouri. He is author of Virtue Hermeneutics: New Horizons in Textual Understanding, published by Pickwick Publications. ----- This episode of the Influence Podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of Bible Engagement Project. Bible Engagement Project gives churches access to a library of kids curriculum and small group resources all in one subscription. Visit BibleEngagementProject.com to download sample lessons.

Dawn and Steve welcome Chase Replogle to the morning show to discuss his book The 5 Masculine Instincts: A Guide to Becoming a Better Man. Chase examines the lives of five men in the Bible and reveals that these men wrestled with their own desires and, by faith, matured into something better. Chase Replogle is the pastor of Bent Oak Church in Springfield, Missouri. He holds a degree in Biblical Studies and an M.A. in New Testament from The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He is currently a D.Min. student in The Sacred Art of Writing at Western Theological Seminary. His work draws from history, psychology, literature, and a rich narrative approach to Scripture to help readers think more deeply about faith and life. He has written for Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Ekstatis, Bible Engagement Project, and Influence Magazine. A native of the Ozark woods, he enjoys being outdoors with his wife and two kids, sailing, playing the mandolin (badly), and quail hunting with his bird dog Millie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chase Replogle is the pastor of Bent Oak Church in Springfield, Missouri and is the author of The 5 Masculine Instincts: A Guide to Becoming a Better Man. His work draws from history, psychology, literature, and a rich narrative approach to Scripture to help readers think more deeply about faith and life. He holds a degree in Biblical Studies and an M.A. in New Testament from The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. A native of the Ozark woods, he enjoys being outdoors with his wife and two kids, sailing, playing the mandolin, and quail hunting with his bird dog Millie. To find out more about Chase or do get a copy of his book, check him out or visit him at: Website URL: pastorwriter.com | Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/pastorwriter | Instagram Handle: https://www.instagram.com/thepastorwriter/  -------------------   If you want to help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God's glory, please take a minute to leave us a helpful REVIEW on iTunes: http://www.rmcpodcast.com and SHARE this podcast with any young man (or men) you're mentoring or discipling. And make sure you don't miss an interview episode by signing up for our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com, and grab your FREE copy of the Real Men Victory Tracker.  Are you stuck? Want to go to the next level in your marriage, career, business, or ministry?  Then maybe it's time you got a coach. ALL CHAMPIONS have one. Let me coach you to help you strengthen your faith, improve your marriage, spiritually lead your family, achieve more, balance your time, grow your ministry, or even stop an addiction. Click here for details: http://www.RMCfree.com   Also join us on: Join the Real Men 300: http://www.RealMen300.com Facebook Group: http://www.realmenuniversity.com/ YouTube: http://www.RealMenTraining.com Facebook: @realdrjoemartin Instagram: @realdrjoemartin Twitter: @professormartin

Dr. JP Vick became the Lead Pastor of Northside in 2019. JP is married to Christie and they have four children. JP and Christie met while attending Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL. After graduating, the young couple moved to Illinois, married, and began working in full-time ministry. They have been youth pastors, staff pastors, church planters/lead pastor, and doctoral program coordinator/professor. JP holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and completed his Doctor of Ministry in 2018 at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary at Evangel University. Pastors JP and Christie are credentialed ministers with the General Council of the Assemblies of God.   Donna's Website www.DonnaSparks.com Beauty From Ashes: My Story of Grace - 2018 https://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Ashes-My-Story-Grace/dp/1610362527/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Beauty+From+Ashes+Donna+Sparks&qid=1613520420&s=books&sr=1-1 No Limits: Embracing the Miraculous - 2019 https://www.amazon.com/Limits-Embracing-Miraculous-Donna-Sparks-ebook/dp/B07Z52TFD5/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Donna+Sparks&qid=1613520483&s=books&sr=1-3 The Masquerade: Deception in the Last Days - 2020 https://www.amazon.com/Masquerade-Deception-Last-Days-ebook/dp/B08HHLQ76H/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Donna+Sparks&qid=1613520483&s=books&sr=1-1 Read Donna's Blog https://www.donnasparks.com/salt--grace-blog   Connect with me on social media! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/donna.l.sparks LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnasparks/ Instagram @donna.k.sparks

Yes, we can deepen our Christian discipleship by reintegrating faith, work, and economics. Our guest, Charlie Self, says that Christians have the means to bless their local economies in unique ways that can transform coworkers and neighbors as Christ is glorified. We discuss wholehearted discipleship that extends beyond our Sundays at church and into our workplaces the rest of the week.  Dr. Charlie Self is a Christian leader whose knowledge spans a substantial number of subjects and is well known for drawing on vast bodies of knowledge to address the problems Christians face. He has over four decades of experience reintegrating church, academy, marketplace, and the public square, helping people see that all domains of service can serve the kingdom of God.  He has been an ordained pastor for over four decades, serving as an associate and senior pastor in several congregations. He has earned four degrees: a Bachelor's in History, two Master's degrees (one in History and one in Philosophical and Systematic Theology), and a Ph.D. in Modern European History. He is a visiting professor of church history at The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary where he teaches courses in apologetics, church history, mission history, leadership development, and discipleship.  He has served as the Director of Learning Communities for the Made to Flourish pastors network. He is also co-developer of ”Discipleship Dynamics,” a biblical, empirically verified whole-life discipleship assessment that measures 5 Dimensions and 40 Outcomes.  Charlie is the author of three books, the latest being Flourishing Churches and Communities: A Pentecostal Primer on Faith, Work and Economics for Spirit-Empowered Discipleship (from Acton Institute's Christian Library Press, 2013). 

Michelle has a tender conversation with Heidi Faith, president and CEO of Stillbirthday. Heidi shares her very personal journey that led her to found Stillbirthday Global Network, which is an internationally trusted benevolent organization whose philanthropic mission is simply to doula: to nurture sources of perinatal bereavement, strengthen skills of healthcare professionals and increase healthy engagement of perinatal related needs among communities. Together Heidi and Michelle discuss the depth of the resource that Stillbirthday is for families experiencing baby loss and for professionals alike, suggestions for supporting a bereaved mother,  the ways in which grief is like a tapestry, and a reminder that it is okay to be vulnerable and go slowly when navigating grief.  “A woman experiences a miscarriage literally every minute. Every minute in just the US alone.”—Heidi FaithAbout Heidi Faith:Heidi is an international speaker and the founder, president, and CEO of stillbirthday, which is the legacy of her fourth child, who died and was born in the first trimester on April 19, 2011. The vision for stillbirthday is not only deeply personal, intimate and closely special, but is here to spread our paradigm globally of truly understanding the importance and sacredness of the places where birth and bereavement meet. With a background in social work and counseling of abused and at-risk youth, when Heidi became pregnant with her first child she felt her calling shift to clinical perinatal psycho-spiritual therapy and birth support work.As an Emergency Services Chaplain and certified Grief & Loss Coach, Heidi completed her studies through the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and is a member of the American Academy of Christian Counselors (AACC) Grief, Crisis and Disaster division.Heidi holds certificates through Cascade Christian Childbirth Association in birth education and labor support and is a member of the International Christian Childbirth Coalition.  As a double-certified crisis pregnancy counselor in pre- and post- abortive counseling, she began the Newborn Adoption Doula Network, which provides birth support to families experiencing the transition of fostering or adoption.  Heidi has received additional training through Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, and Hospice Foundation of America's Hospice Clergy End-of-Life Education Project. Her long-term goal is to open Stillbirthday Palliative Birth Center. Contact Heidi Faith:Website: stillbirthday.comFacebook: stillbirthday.comInstagram: @stillbirthday

Welcome to episode 103, in this episode I have the honor of interviewing Bishop Rick Saint. Originally from the southern United States, Bishop Rick Saint is currently based in Thailand. The son of a protestant pastor, he grew up in church. Feeling a call to ministry as a teen, he attended Southeastern University for his undergraduate degree before pursuing a Master's of Church Ministries from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. While doing his studies, Bishop Rick served on the ministry team of Carpenter's Home, a 10,000-seat church located in Lakeland, Florida. He hosted a 6-hour inspirational radio program, “The Rick Saint Show” each Sunday on church's radio station, as well as 15-minute and 30-minute daily spots teaching on the Jewish roots of Christianity. During this time, he felt God calling him into the historic churches and began to pursue holy orders with the Old Catholic Church of North America. While continuing at Carpenter's Home, he also served as a deacon on the altar of the Pro-Cathedral of Jesus of Nazareth, part of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (Philippine Independent Church) in Tampa, Florida. After completing a Master's of Divinity from St. Michael's College, Bishop Rick was ordained a priest in 2004. As a bi-vocational priest, he pioneered St. Thomas More Old Catholic Mission which quickly grew from 3 to 25 adult members plus children while he also taught public school. Unable to find Old Catholic catechism materials for his parish, he published A Short Catechism of the Old Catholic Church. During this time, Bishop Rick was the featured speaker at conferences in various churches teaching on the Jewish roots of Christianity and the arts in worship, as well as training clergy and lay leaders in the areas of healing and deliverance. In 2007, Bishop Rick took a position as the Director of Continuing Education at Walters State Community College in Tennessee and turned the pastorate of St. Thomas More over to one of the clergies he had trained. After 2 years at Walters State, he resigned and relocated to Asia, where he has worked in international education as a teacher, head of school, and academic officer in Korea, Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar. While he was in Asia, the Old Catholic Church of North America reorganized as the Old Catholic Communion of North America, leaving him without a spiritual “home.” Although he worked with different churches over the years, as these countries are primarily Buddhist, Bishop Rick found there were very few open and affirming churches in Asia and only one church that was part of the Independent Sacramental Movement in any of the countries in which he lived. Bishop Rick began Resurrection Fellowship in Thailand, which he currently pastors. As people were coming to (then Father) Rick to be confirmed, there was a demand for episcopal oversight. In searching for such, Bishop Rick developed a fraternal relationship with Bishop Regen Luna of the Philippines, who was seeking to develop an independent sacramental jurisdiction in Asia. Out of their friendship/cooperation, Christ Communion was born, and they elevated Bishop Rick to the episcopacy to do the work of a missionary bishop in Thailand. Only a year old, Christ Communion already has parishes and ministries growing in the Philippines, Thailand, Korea, and the United States. Focusing on the overwhelming grace of God, Bishop Rick continues to preach and teach “how Jesus of Nazareth, anointed by the Holy Spirit, went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil.” Links: Sacramental Whine: Chronicling the Independent Sacramental Movement, Vol. 1 Sacramental Whine: Chronicling the Independent Sacramental Movement, Vol. 2 This podcast is hosted by Bishop David Oliver Kling, and produced by the Community of Saint George (the Young Rite).

She is ordained and ecclesiastically endorsed by the Assemblies of God. Kimberly graduated with a Master of Divinity degree from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, Missouri. Prior to graduate school, Kimberly received her Bachelor of Science in Religion from Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia. Before joining Lighthouse, Kimberly completed her Clinical Pastoral Education at Advocate Good Samaritan in Downers Grove, Illinois and at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Illinois. Kimberly lives with her family in LaGrange, Illinois. She has one dog, Java. Kimberly loves nature and travelling.

Dr. Timothy Hill has served in national and international Christian leadership for many years. As General Overseer of the Church of God (Cleveland, TN), he serves as Presiding Bishop for over seven million members of the church in over 180 countries around the world. His past service as General Director of World Missions for the Church of God (Cleveland, TN) took him to more than 100 nations of the world giving oversight to a large multifaceted and diverse global ministry. Previous ministry roles include assistant general overseer and secretary general of the Church of God; chairman of the Church of God International Executive Council; and as administrative bishop of the Church of God in Southern Ohio and Oklahoma. Prior to entering administrative work, Dr. Hill served as senior pastor of Riveroak Church of God in Danville, Virginia, where he hosted daily television and radio programs. He is a graduate of Lee University, Cleveland, Tennessee, and received a Doctorate of Ministry from Church of God Theological Seminary, Cleveland, Tennessee. Dr. Hill has authored several books of sermons and has written 200 gospel songs. He is the author of the number one song, He's Still in the Fire, which was voted Song of the Year by Gospel Voice Magazine. He began recording at age 16 and has 18 recording projects to his credit, including many original songs. Traveling extensively worldwide, Dr. Hill speaks in major denominational and interdenominational conventions and conferences. He is married to Paula and they have three daughters, Melinda, Brittany, and Tara. He is grandfather to Timothy Brayden, Hailey Taylor, Lucas Reed Maness and Jaxon River Sharpe.

While many Christians read the book of Revelation as mostly about future events, it’s best understood as a piece of political protest. John is writing to confront Chrisitan Nationalism--in a first-century sort of way. There’s no better person to help us read Revelation in this way than Dr. Dan Morrison. Dan is assistant professor of New Testament at George Fox University and he wrote his doctoral dissertation on Revelation. It’s called: “Apocalypse as Protest: Reading Revelation from Places of Poverty, Privilege, Power, and Persecution”Dan Morrison joined George Fox in 2020 as an assistant professor of New Testament, working remotely on a half-time basis. He worked the previous three years as an assistant professor of New Testament and expository preaching at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary at Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri. During that same span, he served as a U.S. Navy reserve chaplain at Navy Operation Support Center (Springfield, MO). He was also director of the Cordas C. Burnett Center for Biblical Preaching at Evangel (2016-18) and, before that, served as a college and young adult pastor at Evangel Temple Christian Center in Springfield (2014-17). His experience previously included working as a communications manager at McMaster Divinity College in Hamilton, Ontario (2012-14), and as an editor/media specialist (2010-11) and editorial assistant (2007-10) for The Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education organization.He lives in Springfield, Missouri, and attends All Saints Anglican Church in Springfield.Support PrestonSupport Preston by going to patreon.comVenmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Connect with PrestonTwitter | @PrestonSprinkleInstagram | @preston.sprinkleYoutube | Preston SprinkleCheck out his website prestonsprinkle.comIf you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.

In this episode, Kurt talks with Assembly of God Pastor David Jayne, an Associate Pastor at Central Assembly of God in Springfield, Missouri. He holds a Master's degree from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and has been a credentialed minister for over 45 years. Pastor Jayne is the congregation's Pastoral Care and Community Engagement pastor and also serves on community task forces and advisory councils. Highlights 6:15 About the Central Assembly Church and the Assembly of God: a cooperative fellowship of churches 10:00 Perspectives can vary but they all adhere to the core values and fundamental truths At Central Assembly, a team of pastors cover different areas of the ministry in the church The licensing and ordination process 14:45 About his pastoral care and community engagement responsibilities 19:30 Drawing out the needs from individuals Learning new skills, such as monitoring social media activity Meeting with people in the lobby at church Distinguishing the need from the details 25:10 Visiting at homes Never knock on the door unannounced Keep the visit short Be sensitive to their boundaries 31:00 Visiting the sick In a hospital, assess and keep it short Pray with them and for God's will Monitor visiting and contact options Coordinating funerals and helping with services as needed Creative meeting options in a pandemic 39:20 Working with homeless people 42:45 Leaders are also followers and want others to share the experience of following Jesus Christ Links Read the TRANSCRIPT of this podcast Note: This transcript was machine-produced. We would be grateful for help correcting errors. You can help! Simply copy/paste the transcript text into a document, make the corrections, and then copy/paste the corrected text into a comment on the page (below) and we will get the corrected text published!

In this episode, Kurt talks with Assembly of God Pastor David Jayne, an Associate Pastor at Central Assembly of God in Springfield, Missouri. He holds a Master's degree from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and has been a credentialed minister for over 45 years. Pastor Jayne is the congregation's Pastoral Care and Community Engagement pastor and also serves on community task forces and advisory councils. Highlights Final show notes coming soon!

Dr. Bob Eby is the Associate Professor and Director of the Burnett for Biblical Preaching at Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Dr. Eby gives our message today to speak about the importance of a name, and where names are changed in the Bible.  Visit us online at encounterthrive.com to find our more about us, connect, and download our app! 

As a Black man married to a white woman with children of mixed race, Rev. Alex Bryant has found himself right in the heart of issues around race. As a Christian, he feels called to be a "reconciler." This also ties into his roles as student life coordinator and campus pastor at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, which is part of Evangel University. In this episode with host Chris Johnson, we consider how Christians can thoughtfully lead the dialogue on racial issues. Rev. Bryant is her guest in this fifth of the seven-part "Evangel University Voices" series. To learn more about the Bryant family, click here to watch their viral video.

What are the secrets to longevity, stability and supernatural strength– even in seasons like 2020? My husband, Dale Donadio has served as Lead Pastor of River of Life Church, a multi-cultural, multi-generational church in Virginia, for over two decades. Growing up as a missionary’s son in some of the coldest parts of Alaska, he graduated from Evangel University with Pre-Law Degree before God redirected his steps into full-time ministry. In addition to holding a Masters of Divinity from The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, he is an avid New York Yankees fan, and a stellar Italian cook.

Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comDr. Wayman Ming Jr. is currently the General Bishop of the Pentecostal Church of God (PCG). His experience includes serving as Lead Pastor of Joplin Family Worship Center in Joplin, Missouri and as Executive Pastor of Higher Vision Church in Valencia, California. He is the Founder and President of EXCEED International, and before assuming his current role, he previously served in district and executive leadership with the PCG. He completed his Doctorate of Ministry from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Wayman and his wife Kimberly have three children, two of which are serving at the International Mission Center of the PCG while their youngest prepares for college as an upperclassman in high school.

Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comDr. Wayman Ming Jr. is currently the General Bishop of the Pentecostal Church of God (PCG). His experience includes serving as Lead Pastor of Joplin Family Worship Center in Joplin, Missouri and as Executive Pastor of Higher Vision Church in Valencia, California. He is the Founder and President of EXCEED International, and before assuming his current role, he previously served in district and executive leadership with the PCG. He completed his Doctorate of Ministry from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Wayman and his wife Kimberly have three children, two of which are serving at the International Mission Center of the PCG while their youngest prepares for college as an upperclassman in high school.“Jesus is even a good example because He dreamed of turning the world upside down. But when He died on the cross, the disciples were the one who engaged in that mission.”

Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comDr. Wayman Ming Jr. is currently the General Bishop of the Pentecostal Church of God (PCG). His experience includes serving as Lead Pastor of Joplin Family Worship Center in Joplin, Missouri and as Executive Pastor of Higher Vision Church in Valencia, California. He is the Founder and President of EXCEED International, and before assuming his current role, he previously served in district and executive leadership with the PCG. He completed his Doctorate of Ministry from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Wayman and his wife Kimberly have three children, two of which are serving at the International Mission Center of the PCG while their youngest prepares for college as an upperclassman in high school.“God is more interested in your character than your accomplishments.” 

Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comDr. Wayman Ming Jr. is currently the General Bishop of the Pentecostal Church of God (PCG). His experience includes serving as Lead Pastor of Joplin Family Worship Center in Joplin, Missouri and as Executive Pastor of Higher Vision Church in Valencia, California. He is the Founder and President of EXCEED International, and before assuming his current role, he previously served in district and executive leadership with the PCG. He completed his Doctorate of Ministry from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Wayman and his wife Kimberly have three children, two of which are serving at the International Mission Center of the PCG while their youngest prepares for college as an upperclassman in high school.“Oftentimes we live our lives, and even share the steps we’ve taken in our lives, without sharing the divine way God loves to order those steps.”

Listen to more Inspiration at Pray.comDr. Wayman Ming Jr. is currently the General Bishop of the Pentecostal Church of God (PCG). His experience includes serving as Lead Pastor of Joplin Family Worship Center in Joplin, Missouri and as Executive Pastor of Higher Vision Church in Valencia, California. He is the Founder and President of EXCEED International, and before assuming his current role, he previously served in district and executive leadership with the PCG. He completed his Doctorate of Ministry from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Wayman and his wife Kimberly have three children, two of which are serving at the International Mission Center of the PCG while their youngest prepares for college as an upperclassman in high school. 

As we move into November, Michelle finishes up her series honoring Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness with this tender conversation with Heidi Faith, president and CEO of Stillbirthday. Heidi shares her very personal journey that led her to found Stillbirthday Global Network, which is an internationally trusted benevolent organization whose philanthropic mission is simply to doula: to nurture sources of perinatal bereavement, strengthen skills of healthcare professionals and increase healthy engagement of perinatal related needs among communities. Together Heidi and Michelle discuss the depth of the resource that Stillbirthday is for families experiencing baby loss and for professionals alike, suggestions for supporting a bereaved mother,  the ways in which grief is like a tapestry,  and a reminder that it is okay to be vulnerable and go slowly when navigating grief.  “A woman experiences a miscarriage literally every minute. Every minute in just the US alone.”—Heidi Faith About Heidi Faith:Heidi is an international speaker and the founder, president, and CEO of Stillbirthday, which is the legacy of her fourth child, who died and was born in the first trimester on April 19, 2011. The vision for Stillbirthday is not only deeply personal, intimate and closely special, but is here to spread our paradigm globally of truly understanding the importance and sacredness of the places where birth and bereavement meet. With a background in social work and counseling of abused and at-risk youth, when Heidi became pregnant with her first child she felt her calling shift to clinical perinatal psycho-spiritual therapy and birth support work.As an Emergency Services Chaplain and certified Grief & Loss Coach, Heidi completed her studies through the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and is a member of the American Academy of Christian Counselor's (AACC) Grief, Crisis and Disaster division.Heidi holds certificates through Cascade Christian Childbirth Association in birth education and labor support and is a member of the International Christian Childbirth Coalition.  As a double certified crisis pregnancy counselor in pre- and post-abortive counseling, she began the Newborn Adoption Doula Network, which provides birth support to families experiencing the transition of fostering or adoption.  Heidi has received additional training through Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, and Hospice Foundation of America's Hospice Clergy End-of-Life Education Project. Her long term goal is to open Stillbirthday Palliative Birth Center.Contact Heidi:Website: stillbirthday.comFacebook: stillbirthday.comInstagram: @stillbirthday Contact Michelle Smith:Website:  BirthEaseServices.comFacebook:   Birth Ease,   The Birth Ease Podcast,  Birth Ease Baby Loss SupportInstagram:    @birtheasemichellesmith,  @birtheaselossssupportYouTube:    Birth EaseLinkedIn:  Birth Ease Michelle SmithPinterest:  Birth EaseShow:  Birth Ease 

Jeff Pickering and Travis Wussow welcome Dr. Kevin Smith to the podcast to talk about the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia and why Christians should lament this tragedy and work to seek justice in their communities. This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of Talking Points: Abortion by Dr Lizzie Ling & Vaughan Roberts. Guest Biography Dr. Kevin Smith leads the staff of the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware. He has experience as a pastor, chaplain, church planter, conference speaker, and short-term missionary. He has studied at Hampton University, the Church of God Theological Seminary, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, subsequently serving on Southern's faculty for over a decade. In 2015, while serving the Highview Baptist Church in Louisville (KY), he was elected president of the Kentucky Baptist Convention. Kevin and his wife, Patricia, have three adult children and two great-nephews. His hobbies include whatever sports his kids were playing and riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. His ministry is animated by Jesus' prayer for the unity of His followers in John 17. Resources from the Conversation Connect with Dr. Smith on Twitter @smithbaptist Learn more about the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware Listen to the New York Time's The Daily episode on the shooting of Arbery Listen to Slate's What Next episode on the corruption of justice in this case Read the AJC explainer | What we know so far about the Ahmaud Arbery shooting Read Russell Moore's article | The Killing of Ahmaud Arbery and the Justice of God Read Baptist Press report by Diana Chandler | Video of Ahmaud Arbery shooting inflames tensions in south Georgia town Read The Dispatch explainer by David French | A Vigilante Killing in Georgia Subscribe to the ERLC's Capitol Conversations

Jeff Pickering and Travis Wussow welcome Dr. Kevin Smith to the podcast to talk about the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia and why Christians should lament this tragedy and work to seek justice in their communities. This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of Talking Points: Abortion by Dr Lizzie Ling & Vaughan Roberts. Guest Biography Dr. Kevin Smith leads the staff of the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware. He has experience as a pastor, chaplain, church planter, conference speaker, and short-term missionary. He has studied at Hampton University, the Church of God Theological Seminary, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, subsequently serving on Southern’s faculty for over a decade. In 2015, while serving the Highview Baptist Church in Louisville (KY), he was elected president of the Kentucky Baptist Convention. Kevin and his wife, Patricia, have three adult children and two great-nephews. His hobbies include whatever sports his kids were playing and riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. His ministry is animated by Jesus’ prayer for the unity of His followers in John 17. Resources from the Conversation Connect with Dr. Smith on Twitter @smithbaptist Learn more about the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware Listen to the New York Time’s The Daily episode on the shooting of Arbery Listen to Slate’s What Next episode on the corruption of justice in this case Read the AJC explainer | What we know so far about the Ahmaud Arbery shooting Read Russell Moore’s article | The Killing of Ahmaud Arbery and the Justice of God Read Baptist Press report by Diana Chandler | Video of Ahmaud Arbery shooting inflames tensions in south Georgia town Read The Dispatch explainer by David French | A Vigilante Killing in Georgia Subscribe to the ERLC’s Capitol Conversations

Today we're joined for this episode by Pastor Nate Ruch for a perspective on young adult ministry from a Lead Pastor !  Nate is the Lead Pastor of Emmanuel, a multi-ethnic, multi-generational church gathering at several locations every week. Nate, along with his wife Jodi have been leading Emmanuel since the spring of 2013. Nate has earned a doctoral degree from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, and previous to serving as the lead pastor of Emmanuel, he worked at North Central University for ten years as a Vice President. Prior to NCU he served for ten years as the Youth Pastor at Emmanuel. The desire of Nate and Jodi is to lead the church into reaching those away from God, growing in faith and living lives of purpose. They love helping people step into God's possible for their lives. Nate and Jodi have been married since 1994 and have four incredible sons, David, Jeff, Tim, and Josiah. @nateruch | @emmanuelccmn | www.emmanuelcc.org

Dr. Kevin Smith leads the staff of the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware. He has experience as a pastor, chaplain, church planter, conference speaker, and short-term missionary. He has studied at Hampton University, the Church of God Theological Seminary, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, subsequently serving on Southern’s faculty for over a decade. In 2015, while serving the Highview Baptist Church in Louisville (KY), he was elected president of the Kentucky Baptist Convention. Kevin and his wife, Patricia, have three adult children and two great-nephews. His hobbies include whatever sports his kids were playing and riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. His ministry is animated by Jesus’ prayer for the unity of His followers in John 17.Clint’s Church Planting Book: Church Planting ThresholdsTranscriptAlbert Miller: This is the church planning podcast. Thank you for tuning in every week We sit down with leaders who are shaping church planning efforts. Here's your host Josh Turansky and Clint Clifton.Josh Turansky: Hey, welcome to the church planting podcast. My name is Josh Turansky and I'm joined here by Clint Clifton back in the studio Clint Clifton: back in the old Studio. Hey, Josh, how you doing today? I'm doing well. Yeah, how are you doing? I am good really good. Yeah a little bit little bit sick of traffic and Washington and Baltimore where we live.They there's a lot of traffic in this Zone Josh Turansky: there is there's four million people between. DC and Baltimore, I think Clint Clifton: between the two cities? I think seven million in DC and two million in Baltimore. Josh Turansky: yeah two million in Baltimore. Clint Clifton: Yeah. There's a lot of people. We're talking 10 million in the region. Yeah, something like that. Josh Turansky: Wow. It's yeah, it's a lot. So you have written a book on church planting. This is something you've been deeply invested in for most of your life. Yeah, your vocation is church planting. Clint Clifton: So yeah the book really flowed out of the fact that in the church I planted had been planting churches and the guys that were being raised out of the congregation were receiving call the church planting inside my church, were looking to their Pastor to tell them how to do it. And so I would set up a meeting with them. I’d say hey man, let's meet up. I'll teach you how to plant a church. Of course, I didn't know how to tell them how to plant a church. But before that meeting I would have to prepare and so I would just write write stuff up. So I ended up, over the course of the few years with different Church Planters writing specific lessons for that individual person in mind, you know, and that ended up with a little bit more than 40 articles about various subjects the related to church planting. I remember one of the articles was called was called “Johnny the Church Planting Pirate” I just had like these funny for them and they were all on just lessons I learned in church planting - things that I wish I didn't know when I got started. And and they were more practical than they were biblical. I don't mean that to say that they weren't biblical but It was really “just in time” kind of practical training. So anyway, those articles developed into what now is Church Planting Thresholds.So we condensed those articles into ten stages of the church planning process. It starts with calling trying to figure out if you're really called to plant a church in it. Finishes up with multiplication. The the intended purpose. Is that a pastor who wanted to disciple someone in his congregation to plant a church would have a guide to do that with. Throughout the book there are these rectangular boxes in the book and it says, “do this thing now” I was just try to be as practical as possible. You need to overcome this barrier right now. Josh Turansky: Yeah. Now it's a good resource for guys that are out there and that's problem kind of with church planting resources they're not practical and so… Church Planting Thresholds. We’ll share a link to it in the show notes this week. Clint Clifton: There's an audio version of it. There is a Spanish version and a Russian and Amharic version on their way. We're trying to make it available as much as possible and nobody's making any money off the book. We're using all the proceeds to help start churches. And so I just use it liberally will give it away liberally. So just any way we can be helpful to you. Let us know. Josh Turansky: great. Okay, let's talk a little bit about this episode. In this episode you interview Kevin Smith. What's his title? He's like the president of the BCM/D.Clint Clifton: He's the executive director of the BCM/D which is the Baptist Convention of Maryland and Delaware and I feel like this is the time where all the podcast listeners tune out like, “oh a denominational guy” we don't want to hear this. Josh Turansky: Hmm. I hope not. I'm about to this guy Kevin Smith is awesome. Clint Clifton: He is awesome.Josh Turansky: Yeah, and he marches to the beat of his own drum. Clint Clifton: Yes. It does. Josh Turansky: If you follow him on Instagram, you see he drives his Harley around. Clint Clifton: He's a middle-aged African-American man who preaches like nobody's business and he's a fantastic preacher and he drives a Harley. Josh Turansky: But there is there is that push back out there about denominations. I have people that come to my church and then and they say well I was looking for a church that was non-denominational. Denominations have kind of have been seen in a bad light more recently. So so make a pitch for it.Clint Clifton: Yeah. Well, I mean forget the word denomination, just go back to Christianity. Is their biblical precedent for Christians working together you to plant churches and to spread the gospel? President for having compassion on the poor and the vulnerable and the orphan and the Widow? Should Christians do that only in their local church, or should they do that with other Christians? Who share their convictions? Well, obviously almost all of us would say, yes! for sure. You should do that with other Christians. Well, that is what our denomination is. I mean and yeah, granted, denominations have, at times gone off the rails they've done crazy things but the age of denominations is not dead.It's manifesting itself in a new ways with networks and other things but it's definitely not dead. I would argue that it's thriving. Josh Turansky: The denomination that Kevin Smith is a part of. And where he's got a leadership role is not so much about control as much as it's about collaboration.Clint Clifton: It's about collaboration specifically for a mission. A collaboration around the Great Commission. In fact, to be accurate, the Southern Baptist convention as an organization only exists for that one purpose, to collaborate around the Great Commission.Josh Turansky: Yeah, well good.Hopefully the listener gets a lot out of this episode this conversation and I would recommend follow Kevin Smith on Instagram. Clint Clifton: He's a great Twitter follow too. I don’t know if Twitter still thing people use today. He’s super funny and he goes off on rant sometimes about various things. He's real socially aware, but he's also gospel minded.Josh Turansky: He’s definitely got some good input. Especially on races race issues that's not what he's harping on but he's a good voice and if you're a white guy living in the suburbs, planting in the suburbs, pastoring in the suburbs, and maybe your friends are all white you need to follow Kevin's on Twitter.Commercial: Hey Church Planters. Your calling is to plant a church, but churches are also a business auxiliary partners with you to provide one time and ongoing Business Services. Enabling you to stay focused on Mission visit auxilio Partners to learn more about the finances HR and legal compliance services offered and schedule a free consultation. That's auxilio.partners. Mention the church planting podcast to receive a 20% discount.Clint Clifton: Dr. Kevin Smith. Thank you for being with me on the podcast. Dr. Kevin Smith: My pleasure brother. Appreciate you very much. Clint Clifton: Yes, so you have an interesting background and you're just an interesting character in The SBC altogether. There's so many interesting things about you. So I just want to talk about some of those things.So can you can you tell us a little bit about how you got to this situation and that you're in right now? Dr. Kevin Smith: Yes, probably. Almost 28 years ago. Now I desired to plant a church in a public housing development area in Chattanooga, Tennessee and other local pastors that I knew a particular Southern Baptist pastor was the main one who kind of responded with some interest in church planting.Clint Clifton: So we're you telling baps before that. Dr. Kevin Smith: I'll Church a church. I was ordained in was duly aligned with the Southern Baptist convention and the National Baptist convention. Kind of more culturally National Baptist. But in that particular moment now remember talk about 28 years ago church planting is like a buzzword now, it wasn't 28 years ago.And so this Southern Baptist pastor was the only person I knew was talking about church planting and the Tennessee baps convention in North American Mission board had a wonderful partnership. And we planted there in Chattanooga Tennessee Okay, Morris Hill Baptist Church was I'll send the horses sponsor church at that time was the terminology and we were in partnership with the Tennessee baps convention and just went back recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of that church plant.Yes, sir. Clint Clifton: And what was the church plant called Dr. Kevin Smith: love? Baptist church, and we were over in the southeast part of Chattanooga Tennessee, which is my wife's home went from there and doctoral studies at Southern Seminary and then teaching at Southern for well over a decade Clint Clifton: you planted before you went and did your doctor.Dr. Kevin Smith: Yes. Okay. Yes. I was doing my m.div at the Church of God Theological Seminary. So I've got a little Pentecostal spicing me. I have better pneumatology than most Baptist. Then we went to pasture while I was in Louisville past it Watson Memorial Baptist Church about a then probably about a 60 year old historically black congregation brought them in the southern Baptists life out of.Conviction theological conviction and also belief that kind of miss the illogical methodology to reach the nation's with the gospel. Then with the High View Baptist Church as teaching Pastor large mostly white church and African-American in the pulpit and we just had a good time there then had the opportunity to come to Maryland Delaware believe it or not as a pastor.I've always appreciated and always participated at committees and things and state commission life. Life Wayne am everything, but I said, you know, I would never be one of those denominational Geeks and three years ago. I became one of those denominational Geeks the executive director of the Baptist Convention of Maryland, Delaware.We're about 500 plus churches different languages every Sunday probably little bit under 40 different languages are spoken in the Baptist convention, Maryland, Delaware. We had we are a Sin City is within our midst which is Baltimore. If you're not familiar or send cities are our church planting emphasis as Southern Baptist in the 32 largest metro areas in the US population wise we need to add Orlando in.And then I was also we're also bumping up right next door to another Sin City, which is Washington DC our nation's capital. We love the work. I became a denominational nerd because I really. Thrive in like every Kendrick tribe tongue and nation and so how can you take 500 churches different languages different ethnic makeup within the congregation Merlin has some of the wealthiest counties in the country and Maryland has some areas of sharp Parvati.So how do you take all that in Maryland Delaware to States and have a unified Cooperative effort of sharing the gospel in Maryland, Delaware and Beyond to the nation. And so that's why we're here and that's what we're seeking to do. Yeah. Clint Clifton: Why did you why did you start your career out in church planting are your ministry out in church planting?What was it about church planting than originally attracted Dr. Kevin Smith: you.Some of the churches I've been in and then church today. I served briefly had a very insular kind of mindset that fact. I served the church where people use of criticized the congregation for having the attitude of us for no more. And then also there's kind of a sometimes as a success kind of element within American Christianity, which means I want more people but also, A larger budget more money and so it's the gospel is good news to everyone including the poor.I was just real burden for like a congregational life this not just driven by giving units and economic models, but believing that the gospel is for anyone those kind of Errors work are characterized by welfare. Unwed mothers irresponsible guys kind of hanging around the perimeter. And before then I had before I was a pastor.I was a chaplain in the jail. So I've always had a heart for like individuals that I think. Wanting to be successful congregations don't necessarily see how them and so I think the gospel is for everyone. And so we can't have a class element to American Christianity and that was my burden regarding church planting Clint Clifton: but thinking about your context the African-American church context the idea of a young aspiring Pastor going out and planting a church.That Dr. Kevin Smith: was that was foreign Clint Clifton: it well in my mind. You probably received a lot of pushback. Dr. Kevin Smith: Yes. Oh, yeah, I think sometimes churches that have not engaged. I mean there were other churches on the in the areas of this public housing development, but that development wasn't necessarily on their mind all the time or giving priority in their Outreach and then sometimes like.Charges just weren't willing to do whatever it took to reach those people that were in that area particularly people that don't have a church background. Yeah, and so we can't be as traditional as we are used to being and we just had a tremendous burden in a core group of people who desire to reach that area with the gospel some who have grown up in that area and moved out and moved on and some who were from that area and just desired to see a gospel witness in that area.Yeah. Clint Clifton: Well you are. Known for being a pretty clear and outspoken voice on all sorts of matters racial matters. Basically, you just speak your mind on a variety of matters yet. You keep getting elevated and denominational. I for two positions will why is that? What is it? What is it? You know, why can so many other guys that would speak as candidly as you do get.Kind of criticized sharply and shut down and Dr. Kevin Smith: I think one thing is I try as best. I can when we're engaging tough issues. If we're going to convict the consciences of fellow Christians. I think we need biblical language and use biblical categories. And so I tried to address heart issues. In biblical category.So the culture our culture talks about race outer culture talks about racial wreck. I'll culture has a lot of ways of addressing tensions between people of different colors. Where as I've come into those conversations and Ephesians 4. Verse 3 when Paul says Endeavor to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace.And so I want to challenge God's people to do whatever it takes to push forward towards Christian Unity that thing that Jesus prayed for in John chapter 17, so I want to be overly an extremely and rudely biblical and making hard arguments to God's people because I think the word of God and the spirit of God Christ are the only things that will convict our conscience for example.In the areas of class. I want to talk about the way people work together in Acts chapter 2 whether they had a lot or whether they had a little like right now people are barking about what categories you use to understand. Justice in a society or some people. What do you mean by social justice, so I don't like the term social justice of screw all that.Jesus said in the great command love your neighbor. So in your particular Ministry contacts, how are you following that and obeying that one as a follower of Jesus Christ? And if your pastor to how are you leading your congregation to corporately do that. I mean, I don't want to like spend all day whining about categories and languages.Let's use the scripture. And use biblical categories. So however, you term it Jesus said love your neighbor. However, you term it God said in the Old Testament sometimes Israel was acting righteously, sometimes they were acting unrighteously, sometimes they were acting justly sometimes they were acting unjustly.Tickly as regards how they were dealing with the poor. And so I think the best way to have hard conversations as root yourself. In biblical language biblical categories. I'm thankful for the insights of what we would call a common Grace sources scholarship sociology research all those kind of things but we're trying to convict the conscience of a brother or sister.We need to use Clear biblical categories and biblical language Clint Clifton: that's helpful using biblical categories. But when I think about you, I mean I can think of other examples of people who use biblical language biblical categories when they talk yet somehow they're there. Incredibly offencive showing its there's something about you that you can you found that place where you can say the river very hard thing and you can say a very directly usable categories and somehow your received with warmth.Dr. Kevin Smith: I think that's from just being a pastor. Yeah as a pastor of a congregation you're trying to build up God's disciples. You are not trying to win an argument. I think sadly too many brothers. When I say Brothers, I'm still gonna like pastel leaders and just influence by like cable news and the broken dysfunctional bipartisan mess in Washington DC rather than Shepherd like Tendencies of the Lord Jesus Christ or even the way Paul or John or Peter or James with a dress and exhort the.We come into these describe pray we come in these discussions as pastors as Christian leaders seeking to exhort brothers and sisters. And then if we engage in an unbeliever, we come as Witnesses of Christ hoping to gain the hearing of an unbeliever not just to win an argument or offend them. I mean, I'm in Ubers a lot.I'm on airplanes a lot. I mean coffee shops. I go to Harley rallies. I've never seen anyone like bow their knee. And repent to Christ because I won an argument, right? Oh, I show them how their argument was stupid or wrong. People are one to Christ when we highlight Christ Lift Up Christ and extend that offer to them.So I think I hope the pastel sensibilities really leave me in that way, I think about you know, Older sisters that I've passed it. Yeah. Older men that I've pastored young ladies young men. I think both those relationship dynamics of Paul with Timothy treat the older men as father's older women as mothers and younger women with younger women as sisters with all Purity.And so I just try to be mindful of those things. Clint Clifton: Yeah, so there are 42 if I remember right State conventions. Yes in the Southern Baptist convention are. The only African-American leader, I am of those Dr. Kevin Smith: I am a while back the. State exec and California was from Central America and he has resigned but I'm probably I think I'm the first you know.United States of America black afro negro type leader in that setting so, you know, I love of a fully and truly. Southern Baptist convention there was the African-American leader of the District of Columbia Baptist convention, but that's more of a conglomerate of a lot of soup rather than like a Southern Baptist convention.Clint Clifton: Well what has kept you engaged in southern Baptists life as an African American whose convictional clear on racial issues. Certainly, you see some of the problems in the SBC what has kept you engaged Dr. Kevin Smith: just that burden for Jesus prayer in John 17 that his disciples would be one so that the world may know that you have sent me if American Christianity is always from colonial era till now characterized by racial divisions ethnic divisions.Sometimes class divisions. I think that just undercuts our witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. That little purpose statement. They are really weighs heavy on me Father. May they be one as you and I are one so that the world may know that you have sent me. I mean we'll have thousands Southern Baptist over here.The annual meeting will be talking about missions and America we talk about missions to the ends of the Earth and a lack of Christian Unity that Grieves the spirit undercuts that mission. Yeah, and so that's why I'm here. I mean, I understand I'm thankful for the seven. Historic black denominations the United States methodists Baptists and Church of God in Christ Pentecostal and I understand how they exist because they came about in the 19th century and the end of the 18th century just because of the racial Strife in our country and I understand why they still exist because they're still racial strife and our country, but me as an individual follower of Jesus Christ.I'm really burdened by John 17 and Ephesians 4. And those are kind of the motivating passages for how I think about engaging the larger body of Christ. Clint Clifton: So talk to the young African-American church planter Pastor that is on The Fringe of association with the SBC and really doesn't think he wants to be involved.Dr. Kevin Smith: What I would say is number one in many scenarios you able to plan. That church because of the Cooperative efforts of Southern Baptist with guava program and I landed strong Antioch strong Easter offering number two.It is so she national level or stay conventional level. There are relationships that you could lean into that would be very edifying and encouraging to you. You know one thing I try to tell people think about the math is 46 thousand plus southern baptist churches. So I mean, it's got to be like crazy uncles and weird cousins, but there's so many other people that would be such an encouragement and.Encouragement to in building up for you. For example, I mean there are over 4,000 congregations in Southern Baptist convention there like mostly African-American or mostly Mexican or mostly Korean or agents. I mean, there's a lot of congregations lot of passes a lot of leaders where you can find great and wonderful fellowship and that's a last of all we all want to encourage each other to the ends of the Earth.I mean, I'm black and people use the terminology African American so I'm concerned about. The gospel on the continent of Africa, especially when corrupt things like the Prosperity Gospel from the pits of hell. I'll try to have influence in Africa. So through the international Mission board my baby, even I have a three-year partnership with the Baptist Convention of Kenya we're able to be in all kinds of countries on the African continent.So if you're concerned about the gospel, if you're concerned about church planting if you want partnership you want other people to be able to push you in those Endeavors. I'm very thankful for. I'll missions methodology and I've seen it bear fruit. Also, I have friends in every denomination.Yeah, and I will say this Paul said we've not yet apprehended. No denomination is heaven and I have friends that every denomination and they can tell you what irritates them in their particular denomination. That's just part of us working working out outside relation with fear and trembling and also.One of those one another's in the scripture says for bear with one another some of that is US putting up with one another. So I'm thankful for black brothers and sisters and the historic. African-American denominations of black church, I'm thankful for African-American brothers and sisters in the Southern Baptist convention.I'm thankful for African-American brothers and sisters and other denomination. I'm thankful for any person who is seeking to lift up the name of Jesus Christ and declare the gospel. And I think if you're about a certain type of missions methodology, the Southern Baptist convention is a wonderful group of brothers and sisters to partner with it's a large family.But it's I think the wonderful group of partner with Clint Clifton: well, we work together. We have had the chance to work together for the last couple years and Baltimore and then in Washington area. So let's just for a minute. Let's make a pitch for our for our cities. Dr. Kevin Smith: Yes, Clint Clifton: and tell people why they should come work with us Dr. Kevin Smith: a few years back.There was the Freddie gray incident in Baltimore that for a lot of people put Baltimore on the map. Since the 1830s Baptist's in Maryland and Delaware have been thinking about big population centers like Baltimore, Maryland Baltimore is a diverse City Baltimore as a transitional. And there's a lot of Brokenness at a lot of different levels of society.And so I would encourage you to pray for cities like Baltimore where we can share the Gospel of Jesus Christ where we can show people that there's dignity and being created in the image and the likeness of God regardless of their status or any of these American measurements of the value of your life, but you are valuable because you are created in God's image and God loved you so much that he sent his son.As the payment for sins that you might be forgiven and have eternal life in him and then down the road. We have Washington DC which is the nation's capital. So obviously there's a lot of trust and worldly power and political power and I would encourage you to pray for church Planters and existing congregations in the DC area because many times as people.Pursue Earthly power pursue political power even sometimes in a corporate world, they can achieve some of their goals and then get to a certain place in life where they where the reality becomes. What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul between Washington and Baltimore.I mean, we have important and wealthy and quote successful people commit suicide have serious drug habits. Struggle with alcoholism are some will just functional alcoholics. And so that it's clear that the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The love of God. The Light of Christ is needed in our area and I would ask you to seriously pray about pray for our churches pray for our efforts.If you're not in that in the area of the country and you have people write raised up in your church, they want to be part of a core group. If you have people raised up in your church, perhaps would like to do an intern or residency and one of our colleagues. Relations and be a church planter. We would love to help you call out the called in the Washington DC Maryland Delaware area.We would love to partner with you and I ask you to consider that yeah, it all field is the field is wide open. Yeah Clint Clifton: all these Stars. Have to align sometimes to make church planting really take off in an area and sometimes those those stars are Financial leadership and all kinds of things but I don't know about you but I feel like in our region right now.There's more alignment than there's ever been. Yes, and I'm excited about the progress that we're seeing the churches that are being planted are being planted by faithful Godly humble joy-filled, you know, tenacious hard-working guys that. Just dedicating themselves and the churches are being a lot more successful in terms of we've seen in the past to so Dr. Kevin Smith: and I'm excited because of many of our Planters have a.Biblical attitude towards loving their neighbor and so they want to do well and they want to bring good. To the public school down the street. They want to bring good to the boys club on the YMCA up the street. They want to bring good to some challenging areas. And as we do that we're able to let our light so shine that people see our good works and glorify our father.So I'm very thankful that we are obeying the Jesus command love our neighbor and we're not fussing about terminology. We're trying to figure out the best way to obey Jesus command in my particular neighborhood. For example, we have churches that can. Go through their name, if you know more of a poor or undeveloped area, we can't we have abilities for congregations to go through neighborhoods and give out smoke detectors.Yeah, okay, we bringing good to the neighborhood because you certainly don't want someone in the unprotected home and we're also providing an Avenue to develop relationships and meet men and women boys and girls in that neighborhood. So I'm very thankful for where we're able to serve. Clint Clifton: So you have been in so many different Arenas you're an academic.You've been a proper Professor. You've done lots of pastoral work. You've started a church. You've let it denominational entity all those things, you know make you a really unique individual and Southern Baptist life and you're an African-American leader all the all those things make you unique, but talk to the church planter for just a minute, you know with the scope of all that you've seen and all those different things and just a couple, you know nuggets of advice if I come off top of your head to the guy who's just.And often church planting and pastoral Ministry. Dr. Kevin Smith: Nothing is more important than the relational emotional spiritual Fellowship that you have with your core team. I know many times. We are excited to launch and we're excited about those kind of things but for the emotional and the spiritual undergirding of a church plant, I think the core team development is so important.So I would encourage any planter as a pastor of a new Gathering of Believers lean into those relationships. Secondly, I would tell you don't despise the day of Small Beginnings because however 22 flush years later my wife and I are still. Of our most substantial relationships with Brothers and Sisters in Christ are people we set up with every Sunday and then broke down with every Sunday.So don't despise the season of setting up and breaking down because you are just like really digging into relationships and then thirdly you just have to find areas. To be engaging people who are not followers of Jesus Christ. I know some of our brothers have spent a lot of time studying at Seminary and they admire their professors and sometimes they really think well, you know how maybe ministry will be a life of study it's a life of study but it's also a life on the street.Yeah. Well you engaging men and women about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I think those three things are just tremendously valued the core group and. Chip and spiritual under pending matter the relationships you develop in those small days while y'all are setting up and breaking down and then just being a man on the street.I mean no the fire chief know the police chief know the local principal of the middle school elementary school and high school. If you have neighborhood associations know the neighborhood association president those kind of things are vital because the church is geographically somewhere for a reason I believe in the.Warranty of geography God has placed you there for a reason and so know that. Clint Clifton: Dr. Smith. Thank you so much. You're its variation. Dr. Kevin Smith: Thank you. My brother. Josh Turansky: Thank you for listening to the church planting podcast. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review of your favorite podcast. Today's episode of the church planting podcast is sponsored by new city Network the church planting Ministry of MacLean Bible a special thanks to today's guest Dr. Smith for taking the time to join us. Josh Turansky produce Today Show Zukey Bastien was our showrunner and her husband, Nick, was our editor thanks to Hudson Turansky and Marvin Moore who provided administrative and web support for the program and last but not least thanks to you for listening through to the very end of the church planting podcast.If you'd like more information about the show, feel free to visit our brand new website at www.churchplantingpodcast.org there. You can find all of our past episodes as well as notes from today's show. Be sure to tune in next week. We will have on the famous Johnny Hunt.

What should Christians believe about Islam? And how should Christians treat their Muslim neighbors? Contemporary events both abroad and in the U.S. require thoughtful Christians to answer these questions. In Episode 174 of the Influence Podcast, George P. Wood, Influencemagazine’s executive editor, interviews Mark Brink, Mark Hausfeld, and Mark Refroe about Islam and Christian mission. All three are veteran Assemblies of God missionaries to Muslim-majority nations. Mark Brink is international director of Global Initiative, a ministry of Assemblies of God World Missionswhose mission statement is “To equip the global church to reach Muslims because every Muslim must know the truth about Jesus.” Mark Hausfeld is professor of Urban and Islamic Studiesat the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. And Mark Renfroe is director of Reaching Africa’s Muslims, an AGWM initiative to plant the Church among Africa’s 806 Muslim unreached people groups. Additional Resources: The Necessity for Retaining Father and Son Language in Scripture Translations for Muslims Say Hello! Serving Muslim Women Say Hello! Forever Friendscurriculum for kids

Verlon tells us how God used 2 dreams in his life to provoke a return to the first century’s approach to reaching others for Christ, the dinner church. We get a ringside seat to understanding how God brought him into this renewal and what it can mean for us and our churches. https://dinnerchurch.com/ Verlon FosnerDr. Verlon Fosner leads a progressive congregation in Seattle Washington, and have done so since 1999. In recent years the congregation transitioned from a traditional proclamation church into a multi-site Dinner Church called Community Dinners (www.CommunityDinners.com). In this decade when more US churches are declining than thriving, Verlon sensed that a different way of doing church was needed for their 93-year old Seattle congregation. After a long season of trial and error (and mostly error), they hearts became stirred by the manner of church that was practiced during the Apostolic Era. In 2008, they opened up their first Dinner Church in a sore neighborhood some blocks south of their church campus, and immediately the room began to fill up with more sinners, strangers, and seculars than they had seen in years. Soon they were opening up another one, in another sore neighborhood, and on another night; the results were the same. They now pour into many neighborhoods throughout their city each week with a simple idea – that Jesus still wants to have dinner with sinners and wants his church to set the table. It soon became obvious that they were not the only ones who needed a new way of doing church. So in 2014, so they founded coaching network centered on Jesus’ dinner table theology (www.DinnerChurch.Com). Presently, Verlon offers half of his time to help leaders outside of Seattle look at the sore neighborhoods in their cities with new eyes. In 2016, Verlon joined the Fresh Expression US leadership team and began coaching declining churches, leading “Dinner Church Encounters” across the country, and hosting “Seattle Immersions” at their home, which enables a few leaders at a time to observe Dinner Churches in action followed by training conversations around a fireplace. Verlon holds a Doctorate of Ministry from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, and has written several books: “Dinner Church”, “Dinner Church Handbook”, and “Welcome to Dinner, Church” (which has a nine-week companion video series that enables it to be used as a discussion guide). All of these resources are intended to help leaders and congregations learn how to work with Jesus at one of his dinner tables. Verlon has been married to Melodee for 38 years, and together they have three adult children, five grandchildren, a collection of grand-foster-kids, and two grand-dogs.

My guest is Mark Forrester. Mark Forrester is the senior director of Public Relations and Communications for the General Council of the Assemblies of God. He is also the chairman of the Assemblies of God National Prayer Committee (which I am a member).  He is a graduate of Lee University and the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He is general editor of Trending Up: Social Media Strategies for Today's Church. Mark and I do a deep dive on how to use your social media for good. Also we talk practices you can use on the consumption side as well. Show notes available at www.christconnection.cc/podcast 

Welcome to Surge’s Faith, Work, and Rest podcast. Our goal is to help God’s people discern their vocations and re-imagine their occupations for the good of their neighbors and the glory of God. In this episode, we listen to Charlie Self take Jim on a guided tour through church history, highlighting significant people and events that have implications for faith and work today. Charlie Self serves as director of city expansion at Made to Flourish, bringing leadership to our efforts to expand our regional networks into new cities. Charlie is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. He has served as an associate and senior pastor in several congregations in California, Oregon and Washington, D.C., and has served as an interim pastor six times. He currently also serves as professor of church history at The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, Missouri, where he teaches courses in apologetics, church history, mission history, leadership development, and discipleship. He is also co-developer of discipleship dynamics, a new research-based tool for churches and individuals to assess the effectiveness of their discipleship programs. Charlie is the author of three books: The Divine Dance, The Power of Faithful Focus (with co-author Les Hewitt) and his most recent work with The Acton Institute, Flourishing Churches and Communities: A Pentecostal Primer on Faith, Work and Economics for Spirit-Empowered Discipleship. Links: surgenetwork.com/start-faith-work-rest www.missionaltraining.org/ www.madetoflourish.org

Coach, Consultant and Trainer Mel talks about hybrid coaching where he blends coaching and consulting. Mel has served as a pastor, missionary, seminary and university administrator and professor and denominational district official. Mel was the founder of the Doctor of Ministry program for the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Mel is a founding partner and coach-consultant with Leadership Development Resources LLC. He created and directed the Doctor of Ministry degree for the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He served as Professor of Leadership and Organizational Development at: 1) the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, 2) Southeastern University and 3) Northwest University. Mel and his wife Martha have two married daughters and four grandchildren. Mel can be contacted at mel@ldrteam.com. This podcast sponsored by: Advanced Classes - Coach Approach is like that Roast Beef sandwich shop. We have the meat! In April, we're offering 3 high level coaching classes for coaches who are ready for what's next. Coaching and the Brain introduces you to the neurological dynamics involved in learning. You'll learn about the five brains and how to take advantage of all those good chemicals floating around in the brain. A Coach Approach to Evangelism and Discipleship gives attention to how a dialogical approach can be effective in evangelism and discipleship. My partners Chad Hall and Bill Copper literally wrote the book on this in their book Faith Coaching.  And if you love assessments, you'll want to take Using Assessments in Coaching. You'll learn the "when, who, and how" of using assessments to promote effective client engagement. These are all online classes which start in April of 2018 so go to coachapproachministries.org/coachadvance to sign up now and keep your coaching skills sharp. Free Webinar  - Want to know more about How Coaching Enhances Discipleship? My partners Bill Copper and Chad Hall literally wrote the book on the subject with Faith Coaching: A Conversational Approach to Helping Others Move Forward in Faith. We are hosting a free webinar on Thursday, April 12, 2018. Even if you can't attend the live event, register now and we'll send you a link to the recording afterward. To register for this free webinar, go to coachapproachministries.org/freewebinar Coach Exchange - One of the toughest things for new and not-so-new coaches is finding paying clients.  You need paying clients to get better as a coach and especially if you want to be an ICF-certified coach.  People don't always realize that bartering is an accepted form of payment by the International Coach Federation. That's why we put together The Coaching Exchange. The Coaching Exchange is your ticket to paid coaching hours with really good clients. In the Coaching Exchange, you get 40 hours of paid coaching experience, and you help other coaches do the same. Experience matters. Go to coachapproachministries.org/coachexchange  to find out more. coachapproachministries.org/coachexchange.

This week we welcome our guest preacher, Dr. Charlie Self, as we continue our series Thin Spaces — the places where heaven and earth meet. Dr. Charlie Self’s life mission is encouraging, equipping, and empowering destiny in Christ. Charlie is presently the Professor of Church History at The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield,... Read more »

Paul has spent time working in higher education, the church, and the non-profit sector. The common thread with each of these has been a passion for advocating on behalf of those affected by injustices happening in the world, as well as educating and mobilizing communities as to their responsibility and opportunity to change these situations. Paul holds a MA in Organizational Leadership from Bethel University. He is pursuing his PhD in International Relief and Development from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Together with his wife Candace, and their two children, Lola and Justus, they are committed as a family to engage in the story of justice and hope. Paul loves both camping in the wilderness and drinking coffee in the city.Twitter: @paulhurckman

Rev. Dr. Myke Crowder was born and raised in Joplin, Missouri. He pastored two churches in Southern Missouri before becoming the pastor of Christian Life Center in Layton, Utah in June of 1986.   During his pastorate he has seen the church grow from 60 people to nearly 2,000 adherents, move to a 40 acre campus and build a new 40,000 square foot, 1,450 seat 8 million dollar family life center. Twenty years ago Pastor Crowder felt led to begin a Christian school as an outreach to the community. He established Layton Christian Academy which currently has 600 students and is fully accredited preschool through 12th grade participating in the Utah High School Activities Association. The school is represented by 70+ different churches from every religious background. It has definitely been the outreach to the community that Pastor Crowder prayed it would be.   God has done tremendous things at Christian Life Center which is located 18 miles north of downtown Salt Lake City in the very heart of Mormon Country. God has granted Pastor Crowder and the church great influence in local and state politics and has been instrumental in seeing change in the spiritual climate across the state.   In addition to having served the Assemblies of God in various leadership capacities he has for many years served as a board member of the National Ministry Cabinet for Paul and Rob Schenck ministries and is currently an executive officer of the National Clergy Council.     Pastor Crowder has a master’s degree in Biblical Literature from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and an honorary Doctor of Divinity from the Methodist Episcopal Church with full academic privileges.     Pastor Crowder is married to Marsha and they have 5 children and 5 grandchildren.     More about Pastor Myke Crowder visit: www.clclayton.org   More about Milton Herring visit: www.maxmowithmilton.com

    Our Guest Today is author and bible teacher Paul Bortolazzo.  'Til Eternity is the book authored by Paul and it highlights the events coming before, during, and after the Second Coming of Christ   Paul is a graduate of the Assembly of God Theological Seminary and holds a Masters degree in biblical literature. After studying the last seventy events in order you will discover ? Why will the Beast overcome so many saints? ? When will the Great Tribulation be shortened? ? Where will His Coming end? ? Who are the teachers deceiving so many? ? What events will warn His Coming is near? Quotes from Paul's website-----http://www.paulbortolazzo.com/our-resources.php .

    Our Guest Today is author and bible teacher Paul Bortolazzo.  'Til Eternity is the book authored by Paul and it highlights the events coming before, during, and after the Second Coming of Christ  Paul is a graduate of the Assembly of God Theological Seminary and holds a Masters degree in biblical literature.After studying the last seventy events in order you will discover? Why will the Beast overcome so many saints?? When will the Great Tribulation be shortened?? Where will His Coming end?? Who are the teachers deceiving so many?? What events will warn His Coming is near?Quotes from Paul's website-----http://www.paulbortolazzo.com/our-resources.php.

Have you ever asked yourself, “What am I really doing here?” or “Why am I doing these things?” We can find ourselves dealing with confusion, frustration, restlessness, etc. when we are not sure what we are to do. In this workshop, we will look at the power of vision in our ministry. Vision has incredible value and purpose in our ministry. We will talk about “turning vision into reality.” In addition, we will talk about how to get a vision, communicating this vision, getting others to be part of the vision, and leading others toward accomplishing the vision. John has served in ministry over 10 years in various capacities (Children, Youth, Young Adult, Christian Education). He has also worked as a counselor for 4 years in Psychiatric Hospitals, dealing with troubled children and youth. John has a Master’s degree in Divinity from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, and a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Regent University. John is currently working on his Doctorate of Ministry degree from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. John’s passion is to help people move forward in their purpose in life by inspiring them, training them, empowering them, and releasing them.

Transitions from classroom to classroom and department to department can be threatening for children. Change is never easy. This workshop will point out some of the concerns kids have about going to the next grade level in Children’s Ministry and making the transition to the youth program. We will also look at ideas for easing the anxieties of first time guests. Included in this workshop are some suggestions for ways to make these transitions flow more smoothly and make “graduation” a positive time for kids of all ages. Pastor Dixie Zahn grew up in the Olympia area and has worked in Children’s Ministries for over 30 years. She graduated from Seattle Bible College with a degree in Christian Education and in addition has an associate degree in Child and Human Development. Dixie is currently enrolled in a Masters program through the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. She has been on staff at Faith Assembly of Lacey since 1989 and also teaches training workshops and provides consulting in Children’s Ministries. She and her wonderful husband Clyde live in Lacey. Dixie’s hobbies include writing, reading and doing fun activities with kids. Pastor Dixie has a passion to see children reached for Jesus Christ, grow in their relationship with Him, utilize the gifts that God has given them, and find their place of ministry in God’s Kingdom.

2006-08-20-0830 Dr. Steve Land, president of Church of God Theological Seminary is the guest speaker for 8:30 Sunday morning August 20th, 2006Scripture Ref: I Chronicles 16:29Topic: HolinessNotes:- Everybody worships, people put together all kinds of religions, some go to different churches but don’t belong to one body of worship- We’ve made place of worship a choice, but where does God want us?- Churches are marketing quick fixes, but we must pray through and wait on the Lord- Woman in church: her life sanctified her husband, he was saved- Mentally challenged woman who used gov’t check to help poor- You worship what you fear- Love Him with everything, in every part of life- Satan tempts us, deny yourself- People want a savior they can applaud, but we are to worship and serve- We are created in His image, for His purpose. He is holy, so be holy- There is no private sin because we are a family, a community- Ugly worship is done by those who don’t walk in righteousness, fellowship with the believers.

2006-08-20-1030 Dr. Steve Land, president of Church of God Theological Seminary is the guest speaker for 10:30 Sunday morning August 20th, 2006Scripture Ref: Psalm 1:2Topic: HolinessNotes:- People have lost delight, lost sight of God’s perfect design- God and Jesus’ name used in vain, without meaning- When we’ve lost tough with God, we have no true delight- Rites of passage: cursing, drinking, smoking, fornication (rebellion)- People get stuck in lifestyle of rebellion- Hugh Heffner-declared a liberator, all about selfish pleasure, is a lie- Delight in the law of the Lord- Marriage-story of mother and father, always delighted in one another- We are the bride of Christ; He delights in us- Commune with the Lord, delight in Him in every situation- It doesn’t matter what we feel but what is true- When He changes our heart, we desire what He gives

2006-08-20-1830 Dr. Steve Land, president of Church of God Theological Seminary is the guest speaker for 6:30 Sunday evening August 20th, 2006Scripture Ref: Mark 10:35; II Corinthians 4:7-5:4Topic: HolinessNotes:- Sons of Zebedee looking to Share Jesus’ glory, not His suffering- Salvation is life amidst death, forgiveness in culture of sin, freedom in culture of bondage- If you live Godly, you will suffer; our life and death become offering to God through Jesus Christ- We need become servants of God, brothers and sisters- He sustains us to follow Him, gives new life and new hope- There is still humiliation in life, but as God’s children we have dignity- We are not yet ready for His glory- Death is against us but we are being renewed, hope in God’s provision- When father died, the peace of God present- Success will be looking into the face of Jesus- What do you want on your tombstone, epitaph, obituary?- Communion of the saints transcends time and space