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In this episode of Just Schools, Jon Eckert sits down with Dr. Jeffery Cooks, a Baylor EdD graduate and host of the upcoming 745 Podcast, to talk about bridging the gap between schools and communities.Dr. Cooks shares his personal journey from corporate work to the classroom, the motivation behind earning his doctorate, and his desire to elevate every voice in the school ecosystem.Mentioned:745 PodcastSet Apart: Calling a Worldly Church to a Godly Life by R. Kent HughesJon Eckert:Dr. Cooks, it's great to have you here today. Tell us a little bit about what you're excited about as you launch your profession to a whole new level from where you started in education.Dr. Jeff Cooks:Well, first, Dr. Echo, I want to thank you for even having me on. Well, I know we've talked about this in the past, so I'm excited to actually be doing this with you. One thing I'm excited about really is finishing this doctorate. I'm-Jon Eckert:That's real.Dr. Jeff Cooks:... super excited about that because I do think it's very important to think ahead when you're doing this doctorate and how it's going to impact your career and others after you're finished. One way I've decided to do that is by the podcast that I'm getting started with, so excited about that.Jon Eckert:Well, and this doctorate, just for those of you listening, it's the Baylor K-12 Executive EdD in K-12 Educational Leadership. Jeff's been an amazing member of... What's your cohort number? Are you five?Dr. Jeff Cooks:Cohort five.Jon Eckert:Cohort five. Yeah, cohort five.Dr. Jeff Cooks:[inaudible 00:01:05].Jon Eckert:We're starting to recruit cohort 10.Dr. Jeff Cooks:That's crazy.Jon Eckert:Jeff's a great representative of Baylor. Love pouring into leaders like Dr. Cooks, and I think your experience... I think sometimes people think, "I'm not ready to do a doctorate. I'm maybe not even ready to do a master's degree," which you do have to do the master's degree then get into the doctoral work. What drew you into this? I mean, are you just a glutton for punishment? You love studying all the time and doing that on top of working? What led you educationally to think this is the right next step for you?Dr. Jeff Cooks:Well, when I graduated college, I had a friend of mine asked me if I was interested in teaching. It's probably the day after I graduated. I said, "No, it's not my thing. My wife's a teacher," but he told me that he wish he had known about Texas teachers. I looked into it, and I applied to it, and I got started with the internship out in Lufkin, Texas. Finished that, had an opportunity to actually work for Lufkin Middle School, but didn't pass that test the first time. I didn't know what I was doing, so I moved on and just started in corporate America, doing management in certain stores and stuff like that.It got to a point where when my first child came, I needed another source of income, something more consistent. He was actually born with a heart defect, and so I needed a schedule that would allow me to not only work but take care of him and my family. That led into me being a substitute, then an interventionist, and then a teacher. I kind of had a natural, I guess you could say talent, I guess, for speaking with students and teaching content. I did bible study as well when I was in college and youth ministry, and so it kind of went hand in hand. Long story short, my assistant principal at the time, Asia Presswood, she motivated me to take this thing a step further. She made me a chair the second year, which was way out of my league at the time, and she pushed me to get my master's.To that question of do I like pain, I guess I do, because once I finished that master's, I said, "You know what?" told my wife, "Maybe I'll get my doctorate." She was like, "I don't know about that one." From there, I decided to get my doctorate. I did some research and Baylor was a school that I always wanted to attend. Where I'm from, I'm from Dallas, so where I'm from, that's not a school necessarily that we go, and having that opportunity was awesome. That's kind of how I got here, a love for growth, found a love for students and teaching content.Jon Eckert:Yeah. Seeing you go through your dissertation process, it's a lot of work, and there are times where you wonder if you're going to make it. I think you even talked about the struggle with getting through with Dr. Gibson and how she helped pull you through, wouldn't let you quit.Dr. Jeff Cooks:Absolutely.Jon Eckert:That degree is as much a degree for your family as it is a symbol of the perseverance that it takes to get through, so if you feel called to do it, I think that doctoral degree opens up a whole world of possibilities, because you get years to pour into your profession, reading about, thinking about, and then working in cohorts with some amazing leaders from all over. I think your cohort is indicative of that, and there's a richness to it because there's joy in the struggle. I think knowing you, this isn't something I think based on... This is the same thing for me when I did my doctoral work. I would've never been like, "Oh, I'm going to do that," but it's like you feel called, it's the next step, and then when you're done, you're like, "Wow, I'm a different person because of the experiences that I've had." If you were to give two or three ways you feel like these last few years as you do this work, how has it changed you as a leader maybe? How are you different as a leader now than you were before?Dr. Jeff Cooks:Well, one is you see leadership from a different perspective. Baylor, this program did an excellent job in introducing us to superintendents and other leaders around the world. When you get to hear that feedback from them and how they have created this career for themselves and they're passionate, you understand more so what they go through, so you see things from a different lens, which helps you move through that academic space. That's one big thing that has impacted my leadership style. Another is seeing myself as a leader. I think when you move through this profession, sometimes you can kind of do it blindly and not really know the impact that you're having on people, and so I think it brings to light what are doing and how important it is and you develop this mission and vision for yourself and how it can impact others.Jon Eckert:No, that's a beautiful way to put it. As you move forward into this podcast, I'm assuming that's part of what you're trying to do, is trying to help elevate the profession, do the hard work in a way that's life-giving, so talk a little bit about what you hope to do with the podcast.Dr. Jeff Cooks:Right. The name of the podcast is 745 Podcast. It's a podcast that is attempting to bridge the gap between school culture and the community. We really want parents involved with this, and not only parents, we want custodian workers. We want the cafeteria workers. We want to make sure that we close that gap. There are a lot of moving pieces that are ignored in the school space, in the academic space, and we, for the most part, think about teachers, and administrators, and students, but we don't think about all the people that put this thing together. Whether you are a parent that's very active in your child's life or you're a parent that's lost, we want to cut out the excuses and say, "Hey, this is a place where you can not only learn but provide input," and hopefully, it impacts administrators and district leaders alike.Jon Eckert:I love that. Can you tell us a little bit about where you came up with the name 745 Podcast?Dr. Jeff Cooks:That's crazy. Actually, it started off at 730. I was thinking more so of the time that we arrive to work. I'm in the elementary space, and so by 7:45, teachers should be teaching at this time. The announcements should pretty much be over. I also, if you noticed, didn't put AM or PM, because a lot of teachers stay late. They're in traffic after work, they're leaving around 6:00, 6:30, making it home, trying to get dinner ready in the next day, and grading papers. That 745 is kind of play on the times in which we arrive and maybe make it home.Jon Eckert:Yes, yes. That's a long 12 hours. But again, life-giving, and I constantly go back to that. Our job is not super well-paid and it's not always appreciated, but that work is life-giving, especially when you have the encouragement of leaders like you, coming along, and highlighting it, and elevating it, and bringing people into it. I love the idea that you're trying to bring in everyone that's part of the school community. That's a beautiful way to look at this. What do you see as the biggest challenge facing educators, parents, kids today? What do you see? Because obviously, you have this desire to bring in the school community, what's the big challenge or one of the big challenges that you see that needs to be addressed as quickly as possible?Dr. Jeff Cooks:The fear of unknown. Some parents and staff members that I mentioned, some of them don't feel like they're smart enough to keep up with the teacher or that that's a teacher's job or the administrator's job. They're scared to put their input feeling like they might be rejected or that they're not held as equals. I did an interview yesterday just randomly in the store, and that'll be posted later. Now, mind you, this gentleman actually works in the school system in the maintenance department, so he sees things from a different perspective, but one thing he stated was that he sees that sometimes administrators and teachers are not very patient with children. Now, at what point does he get to say that?You see what I'm saying? At what point does he get to say that without feeling like his job is on the line or that his kid would be treated differently in class? It's that fear of speaking up and saying things. You'll see the board meetings packed with those same parents. The same parents come and they voice their opinion, and the board says, "Okay, great. Thank you for your time. Your time's up," and then it kind of vanishes. But if parents feel like, "I can say this," or, "I can reach out and ask questions about how to handle this situation," you might build better relationships in the school.Jon Eckert:I love that you're thinking about it this way, because so often, when I talk to administrators, particularly they talk about being effective communicators, what they mean is they want to disseminate information effectively, and being an effective communicator is at least as much about listening. How do you invite that feedback? Because communication has to go both ways. When you're super busy and you have the tyranny of the urgent feeding into your 7:45 to 7:45 day, it's sometimes hard to make the space to listen. There are so many people that have insights into the lives of kids, particularly parents who want the best for their kids, and then you have teachers who want the best for their kids, and coaches, and custodians, and the office workers, the nurses, the counselors, the administrators. There's a lot of people that have a vested interest in the lives of kids.How do we bring those voices together collectively in a way that those voices can be heard and then benefit the student? Because that's the goal of everything that we do. How do we benefit each student so they can become more of who they're created to be? I always feel that when I talk to you about kids, is there's a rich group of people supporting each kid. How do we do that well? How do you think you're going to get at your podcast? What's the way that you... Because that's a very broad audience. How are you going to bring those people into your audience?Dr. Jeff Cooks:I think it's very important to not only speak about things that administrators talk about, but things that parents can relate to. That means that they're going to have to hear from other parents. I'm not saying that this is going to be an easy task by any means, because it's not, and I think if it was easy, I wouldn't be doing it. If it was something that was general and something that you could find every day, I wouldn't be doing it. It's really about hearing the different voices but not being partial and actually having topics that parents say, "Okay, I can see that."I want the guy that just got off work going to the corner store to get whatever he needs for the end of the day to say, "Oh, I heard on his podcast that you could do this for your child, or you can download a report card like this, or you can get the test scores from their start test like this," or, "My baby has some symptoms that I've never seen before, I do need to get him tested." You just make it relatable and just be patient with the process, and hopefully, they'll hear it.Jon Eckert:Yeah. No, that's so good. We usually do a lightning round toward the end. I've got I think about five questions I want to ask you right now. Let's start with the worst advice you've ever given or received.Dr. Jeff Cooks:The worst advice I've ever received was not necessarily words. It was an idea. The idea that you have to catch the flow of the river and just let it take you wherever it takes you, that you have to have this many years of experience to do this or that you need to be in this position to try to reach a new goal. With this doctoral program, I was just getting into my specialist role. That, for some people, was like, "What are you doing, man? What are you doing?" Am I supposed to be doing this? I'm not going to lie to you and say that once I got into class, I didn't feel like I was less than at the time, because we had some hard heavy-hitters in the class. But at the time, it was something that I felt like I was breaking that chain of this is what I have to do in this order. It was more so of a feeling than the actual advice.Jon Eckert:Yes. That sentiment of staying in your lane, that's very prevalent in education where people feel like they're the imposter if they don't stay in this [inaudible 00:14:07].Dr. Jeff Cooks:I can hear you. I'm sorry.Jon Eckert:Oh, yeah. In education, people will be told, or it'll be kind of inferred, that they're to stay in their lane. That's one of the most damaging things we can do in education, because there's so much good work happening in the classroom, and we need to elevate that and learn from with people that are doing those hard things. I'm grateful that you did not stay in your lane. Even if it wasn't ever explicitly told to you, that is a message that feels like it comes down in education, that, "Hey, you're just a teacher." That completely robs us of the power that is in the profession that makes all others possible, so I love that you've leaned in and then modeled it. Now with the podcast and the ways you lead others, you want to elevate others in that, so great example. All right. Best advice you've either given or received?Dr. Jeff Cooks:Best advice I've ever been given. That's a good one, not going to lie to you. Be patient with others, especially as a leader. I mean, it sounds so simple, but you know, you have the experience, a lot of experience in this, and you know that there are times when your human nature wants to take over in how you respond to others. As a leader, you have to make sure that that is not the case. You have to make sure that you're genuine at the same time as being serious about whatever the topic is. That's very hard to do, especially day in and day out when there are so many different personalities that's coming your way. You have the teacher, you have the parent, you have the student, you have the boss, you have the district leaders, and then you just do not know which person you're going to get that day or in what order.What's crazy is I think that my practice and being patient with people started in the corporate America space or the service space, when I did custodial work, when I worked the registers at the stores, or just customer service in general, because that's quite the same. The difference is with this is that you actually get to learn a person, and then that relationship built this comfort zone for others to say things they normally wouldn't say to you. If you flip that, each human being, each person has their own things they're dealing with at home, so now how do you manage a safe space in your head, in your heart, in your spirit, and not try to push somebody to feel a certain way and actually understand where they're coming from?Being patient, I would say, is the greatest advice I received. That was actually from that same assistant principal that motivated me, because when I was... She told me this when I became team lead. I'm 24, and everybody on the team is 55, 53, 48. They're like, "Who's this little dude telling us what we need to do?" I mean, it blew my mind. I just thought we was going to work together, so you got to be patient.Jon Eckert:Well, I think Peter Drucker says, we need organized abandonment. So often in education, we will let go of someone or let go of an initiative out of impatience or just being overwhelmed, and so I think being really intentional as a leader of pouring into people, believing in them, listening to them, understanding their story, and then if it becomes evident that this person's not... You mentioned the custodian talking about educators in the building who were impatient with kids, if that doesn't change, then it may be time to help them find a different profession. At some point, you organize your abandonment. You're like, "Hey, this is now not going to work, so we need to move on because this person's not helpful to kids."We can never give up on the kids, but there is a place sometimes where you do have to move on and your patience has to run out because that patience is harming kids by allowing that person to stay there. But I think so often in education, we get it wrong with the impatience on initiatives. Things could work if we stuck with them for two or three years. Instead, we stick with them for two or three months, and then we're either overwhelmed or we're impatient and we move on. I think that's a great word. Good advice there. All right. Best book you've either read or are reading, something that you're interested in that you think might be helpful to others?Dr. Jeff Cooks:This book is by Charles Colson. It's called Set Apart: Calling a Worldly Church to a Godly Life. It's just basically what it means, to be distinct. I think that without that mindset in this field, you're not going to go far. This is a book that I'm just getting started on, so I'm excited to read this, but I've taken the principles of it and saying that how can not only I could be set apart in my spiritual life, but how can I be set apart in this space? Because every great thing happened from somebody doing something different.Jon Eckert:Yeah. No, that's great. Good word there. One word that you would use to describe education right now in the United States. What would be one word?Dr. Jeff Cooks:Political.Jon Eckert:Okay. Yeah. No, that's real. It's capital Politics and lowercase politics. Politics by definition is competition for scarce resources, and in Texas right now, that definitely feels real, and then you've got the national politics and then international politics. I mean, you've got layer upon layer of that. Yeah. In that context, what makes you most hopeful as you look ahead to what educators and communities are doing to support kids?Dr. Jeff Cooks:I think that since COVID, we've seen a huge deal with the certified teachers, the quality of teachers, and I think that those problems have highlighted where we need to go. We've tried to sit in that space of uncertified teachers and associate teachers, what we call them, and then we see that that doesn't work very well, not with all but a lot, quite a few, and now we're getting back to getting highly-qualified teachers. I think that a lot of administrators slid into the space of leadership through COVID. They shouldn't be administrators. It's not that they can't be one, but maybe they got into it too fast. I'm hopeful at this point that we are getting back to more so for backup, lack of a better word, old school, "Can you teach this? If you can't, we need to go with someone else, because if we do not do that, we're not prepping our students for success."Jon Eckert:That's a good word to end on, and so be listening for and looking for the release of the 745 Podcast. Dr. Jeff Cooks, thanks for your time. Thanks for all you do for kids.Dr. Jeff Cooks:Thank you. Yeah, all right.

Join hosts Luke Stehr and Katy Reed Hodges as they welcome special guest Connor Toreallaba for an engaging conversation that spans from the local pulpit to global Baptist connections!In this fun and informative episode, we dive deep into Connor's powerful sermon from this past Sunday, unpacking the key messages, insights, and moments that resonated with the congregation. Connor shares his preparation process, the inspiration behind his message, and the response from listeners.Plus, Luke takes us on his incredible journey to Australia for the Baptist World Alliance, sharing highlights from this significant gathering of Baptist leaders from around the globe. From meaningful connections to inspiring sessions, get an inside look at how the international Baptist community is working together and what it means for local churches.Whether you're looking for sermon insights, curious about global Baptist initiatives, or just want to join three friends having an authentic conversation about faith and ministry, this episode has something for everyone.What You'll Hear: • Connor's behind-the-scenes look at Sunday's sermon • Luke's adventures and insights from the Baptist World Alliance in Australia• Engaging discussion about preaching, ministry, and global faith communities • Plenty of laughs and genuine conversation along the wayDon't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with new episodes of Tell Me More!

A message from our sermon series Sacred Exhortations - Study in the Psalms. Psalm 97:10-12.

River of Life is an inter-denominational, interracial, Spirit-filled church located in the heart of Wakulla County, Florida. We share the sermons from our services in the hopes they'll reach others determined to worship God in spirit and truth.

River of Life is an inter-denominational, interracial, Spirit-filled church located in the heart of Wakulla County, Florida. We share the sermons from our services in the hopes they'll reach others determined to worship God in spirit and truth.

Derricke Gray teaches the Wednesday Night Bible study at River of Life, an inter-denominational, Spirit-filled church in the heart of Wakulla County, Florida. We share them for those determined to worship God in spirit and in truth.

Derricke Gray teaches the Wednesday Night Bible study at River of Life, an inter-denominational, Spirit-filled church in the heart of Wakulla County, Florida. We share them for those determined to worship God in spirit and in truth.

Pastor Kirk Hall continues the sermon series, "Living Life in the Light of God's Word," in Psalm 119. Today's message is titled "The Distinguishing Marks of a Godly "Life"—focusing on Psalm 119:57-64.

(Initially published April 20, 2024)   Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...    God gave me many concepts to live by over the 40+ years after I was born again.   If you do these, you will definitely have a more abundant and godly life on this earth.  

Our relationship with Jesus is the source of the strength, wisdom, patience, and power we need to serve God, help others, and meet the challenges of today. Through our relationship with Him, we can overcome our uncertainty and feelings of inadequacy.Main Points:1. In myself, I recognize my limitations. I am not talented enough, smart enough, creative enough, and I am certainly not strong enough to be what God wants me to be. But I have to recognize God is not asking me to be those all by myself. He promised that he would be my provider. He would give me everything I need.2. In every situation, God has given us everything we need to serve and honor Him.3. The enemy of your soul wants you to believe that you can never be who God desires you to be. Hear this truth: the devil is a liar. Combat his lies with the truth of God's Word. Remember, God's divine power gives us everything we need for a godly life through our relationship with Him. Today's Scripture Verses:2 Peter 1:3 - “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.”John 15:5 - “He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.”Romans 8:37 - “in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”Quick Links:Donate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group

Welcome to Immanuel Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia!Today's Message: How Do You Live a Godly Life in an Ungodly World? (Philippians 2:12-16) with Rev. Cam AbellIf you're new to Immanuel, please take a moment to tell us about yourself through our online connect card.We would love to connect with you this week!» https://immanuelbaptist.org/connect-cardYou can also download our Free app — which makes learning more or watching services even easier.» https://subsplash.com/immanuelbaptist/appIf you would like to join a Community Group, meeting twice a month in homes throughout metro Richmond, visit:» https://immanuelbaptist.org/community-groupsYou can learn more about us anytime at: http://immanuelbaptist.org/Giving remains available online. Thank you for your faithfulness, church family!» https://immanuelbaptist.org/give

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The Lord has risen! Alleluia!  Lisa and Laura have enjoyed the Lenten journey with you through Passionate Discipleship, a nine-week Bible study series. They've been unpacking Paul's wisdom to his closest friend, Timothy, reflecting on how we can apply it today. As we grow in personal holiness, now is the time to boldly step into our call as true disciples by reaching out to the next generation. In today's episode, get ready to be encouraged and cheered as we set out to put all we've learned into action. There's no greater, holier way to begin the Easter season! Open your Heart to our key Scripture. 2 Timothy 3:10–4:5  Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. 2 Timothy 3:16–17: All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 1 Corinthians 10:20–21: No, I imply that what pagans sacrifice they offer to demons and not to God. I do not want you to be partners with demons. You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of the demons. 2 Timothy 4:2–4: Preach the word, be urgent in season and out of season, convince, rebuke, and exhort, be unfailing in patience and in teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own likings, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander into myths. Invite Him in with this episode's questions for reflection. Root out idolatry in your life. Consider these idols and circle any you struggle with: looks, reputation, approval, sex, opinions, health, future, self-reliance, control, pleasure, sports, marriage, children, friends, clothes, politics, plans, weight, recognition, intellect, performance, independence, comfort, families. Take some time to journal whether you have something (an idol) absorbing your heart and imagination more than God.   OR  Based on 2 Timothy 3:10, pick a couple of the following questions that resonate with you. Is there an area of my life where what I say doesn't match what I do? Is my purpose in life—the thing that I am revealing is most important to me— the right purpose? Is it what God says matters most? And am I living in a way that makes it clear that this is what is most important to me? Am I continuing to grow in my faith or am I stagnant? Am I patient? Am I willing to love in radical and self-sacrificing ways? Even when it's inconvenient? Even with people who are on my nerves? Am I steadfast? Am I faithful in my relationships? Do I stick with things or do I quit when it gets difficult or bored? Am I resolute and unwavering? Show mentions. Mary Guifoyle, ACTS XXIX FOCUS, “In the Dust of the Rabbi”: Living as a Disciple of Jesus The Passion Translation Mark P. Shea, Making Senses out of Scripture Matthew Kelly quote Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Opening Your Heart CCC 2113 Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Katie Brenninkmeyer, Heart of Vines: An Invitation to Escape the Life that is Slowly Killing You Our presenting sponsor is Hallow. Hallow is the #1 prayer and meditation app dedicated to helping you grow closer to God and find peace with thousands of guided prayers and meditations. Hallow offers daily prayers with Scripture, contemplation, sleep prayers, rosaries, and so much more, making it a great resource for growing closer to God in 2025. The app makes it so easy to set up a routine to help you stay consistent. Visit hallow.com/walkingwithpurpose to get 3 months of Hallow free! Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

On today's episode, Pastor Cameron looks at a Biblical promise - all who want to live godly will suffer persecution! The persecution and trials of the righteous lead to great heavenly reward. 

Sunday, April 6, 2025 – Pastor Ryp Hankins is delivering the word today, and the title of his message is “Living a Godly Life.” This may seem easy or impossible, depending on your standing with the Lord. Regardless of how you feel about your relationship with God, this message presents a challenge because it’s all too easy for a spirit of compromise to infiltrate one’s life, as Pastor Ryp notes. It’s a valuable daily practice to take spiritual inventory of one’s life, not in a way that brings condemnation- because that’s not what the Holy Spirit does- but rather to highlight specific areas that He may want each of us to address. Why? Because He loves each of us so much, He desires a pure heart and mind that is pleasing to our Heavenly Father. Worship, pray, and study with us as we strive to live a Godly Life for the Glory of God.

In this episode, our host Kyia Mochitani invites her soon-to-be husband Jake Stammer to the podcast to talk about how living a godly life is tough in today's world!!! They talk about the things that make it tough and all of the hardships they have endured while standing firm in faith. You need to hear this!!!!!!

In this episode of Pray the Word on 1 Samuel 10:6, David Platt encourages us to conform our lives more and more to the image of Jesus.We hope you'll join us for Secret Church 25 on April 11. For six hours, we'll dig deep into the book of Matthew and pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters. If you register by April 2 and live in the US, UK, or Canada, we'll make sure your printed guided scripture journal gets to you in time for the event. Sign up today at radical.net/sc25 Explore more content from Radical.

(previous broadcast) Whose lives, in Scripture, were marked by genuine integrity even while enduring the hardships of adversity? Let's concentrate on this rare quality and on those who modeled it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

Pastor Phillip O'ReillySunday, March 2nd, 2025

Jonathan and James conclude their insightful 3-part series with Pastor David Chanski, delving into Albert Martin's third volume of Pastoral Theology - The Man of God: His Calling and Godly Life.  This is the volume that Christ's church needs today because it addresses these matters of worship of God and conduct of life in the church. – David Chanski Volume 3 is a treasure trove for pastors, offering guidance on various aspects of ministry, from worship and church government to counseling and the conduct of weddings and funerals. David shares his experiences and highlights the practical applications of Dr. Martin's teachings, emphasizing the importance of the church of Christ bearing fruit. Join us for a discussion that explores the depth and breadth of pastoral duties from the wisdom of a seasoned pastor. Thanks to the generosity of Trinity Book Service, we are pleased to offer a copy of the 3-volume set, Pastoral Theology - The Man of God: His Calling and Godly Life by Albert Martin to our listeners! Enter here to win.  Show Notes: Pastoral Theology – The Man of God: His Calling and Godly Life by Albert Martin https://www.trinitybookservice.com/pastoral-theology-the-man-of-god-three-volume-set/   Trinity Book Service is also pleased to offer our listeners a 10% discount off of Albert Martin's 3-volume set. Just go to the Trinity Book Service website and enter the code PTAM at checkout for a 10% discount off the regular low price per volume (which results in a net price of 40% off the list price)!

Jonathan and James continue their conversation with David Chanski about Albert Martin's profound three-volume work, Pastoral Theology - The Man of God: His Calling and Godly Life. They discuss Volume 2, which focuses on the essential duties of preaching and teaching, including sermon preparation and delivery, and the importance of simplicity in preaching. I don't want to show people how much I know. I just want to help them to understand what the Bible is saying. – David Chanski The art of delivery is also addressed extensively in Martin's work, and he shares how to overcome common pitfalls in pulpit mannerisms that may be a distraction to members of the congregation.  It's like a good friend coming alongside of you, putting his arm around your shoulder, and saying, "Hey, can I make some suggestions on how you present yourself to people in a way that would help that presentation be more effective because it's perhaps less offensive or distracting?"…I like the fact that Pastor Martin risks giving offense here to address some of those issues that often people are thinking them, they're just not saying them. – James Dolezal From the most seasoned preacher to the new pastor just starting out, the issues discussed in this episode and addressed in Volume 2 are invaluable.  Thanks to the generosity of Trinity Book Service, we are pleased to offer a copy of the 3-volume set, Pastoral Theology - The Man of God: His Calling and Godly Life by Albert Martin to our listeners! Enter here to win.  Show Notes: Pastoral Theology – The Man of God: His Calling and Godly Life by Albert Martin https://www.trinitybookservice.com/pastoral-theology-the-man-of-god-three-volume-set/ Trinity Book Service is also pleased to offer our listeners a 10% discount off of Albert Martin's 3-volume set. Just go to the Trinity Book Service website and enter the code PTAM at checkout for a 10% discount off the regular low price per volume (which results in a net price of 40% off the list price)!

Jonathan and James are excited about today's episode, the first in a series discussing Albert Martin's monumental three-volume work on pastoral theology, aptly titled Pastoral Theology - The Man of God: His Calling and Godly Life. Albert Martin was one of the founding pastors of Trinity Baptist Church in Montville, NJ, where he served for 46 years. During his time there, he taught pastoral theology at the Trinity Ministerial Academy from 1978 to 1998. Many expressed their desire to see these lectures printed, and after years of work, Trinity Pulpit Press is pleased to present the 3-volume series. Jonathan and James are honored to be joined by David Chanski, Pastor Martin's successor at Trinity Baptist Church and his stepson, to discuss this monumental work. Discover the significance of discerning a true call to ministry, the character, and spiritual formation necessary for a pastor, and the invaluable insights these books provide for both current and aspiring ministers. And be sure to tune in for the next two episodes of this series! A sustained effectiveness in pastoral ministry will generally be realized in direct proportion to the health and vigor of the redeemed humanity of the man of God. – Albert Martin Thanks to the generosity of Trinity Book Service, we are pleased to offer a copy of the 3-volume set, Pastoral Theology - The Man of God: His Calling and Godly Life by Albert Martin to our listeners! Enter here to win.  Show Notes: Pastoral Theology – The Man of God: His Calling and Godly Life by Albert Martin https://www.trinitybookservice.com/pastoral-theology-the-man-of-god-three-volume-set/ Trinity Book Service is also graciously offering our listeners a 10% discount off of Albert Martin's 3-volume set. Just go to the Trinity Book Service website and enter the code PTAM at checkout for a 10% discount off the regular low price per volume (which results in a net savings of 40% off the list price)!

In this episode, Dr. Charles Stanley outlines seven key habits for a healthy spiritual life, including prayer, generosity, and forgiveness. He encourages you to make pursuing godliness a daily habit that will transform your life. Donate here to share the truth about Jesus across Canada! Connect with us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Follow In Touch Ministries: Facebook | Instagram | Podcast | YouTube

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This week in our study through the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel, Pastor Von brings us to 1 Samuel 12.

Series: 2024 Year End Study: A Study of Paul's CompanionsService: Sun AM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Phillip Shumake

The secret to living a godly life does not lie in some technique, program, or discipline. Pastor Colin shows that it is possible to live a godly life through Jesus Christ.

Jesus never promised us a life free from trouble, yet we often act like He did. When our day-to-day doesn't go the way we want it to or people dislike us, we can easily get discouraged and wonder what's wrong. But what if what looks bad is actually God making something beautiful happen. And what if it's our job to stop complaining about it and work with the Spirit to just “let it be beautiful?”In today's series Pastor Nunn walks us through the life of Joseph to show us that while a Godly life is filled with difficulty, God is using the difficulty to make it work out well in the end.Did you enjoy the message? Please subscribe, share, and visit us at TruthAndLoveMinistries.orgIntro and Outro Music: "Egg Rollz" by "Baegels"

You can fulfill the purpose for which God made you and live the life to which He is calling you. Pastor Colin talks about what godliness is.

Questions about whether a lack of persecution means you're not living a godly life, what to think about your faith if your suffering doesn't bring you closer to God, whether we need to nurture the fruit of the Spirit, and characteristics that separate a disciple from a new convert.   Second Timothy 3:12 says that “all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,” so if I'm not being persecuted, does that mean I'm not living a godly life? I often hear that people wouldn't trade their suffering because of the closer relationship with God it produced, but my relationship with God didn't improve after I had cancer, and I wish it had never happened. Should I be worried about my faith? Are the fruits of the Spirit automatically received, or do we get a seed of them that we're supposed to nurture and grow to maturity? What characteristics separate a disciple from a new convert?

This one is perfect if you're looking for a blessing.Jesus never promised us a life free from trouble, yet we often act like He did. When our day-to-day doesn't go the way we want it to or people dislike us, we can easily get discouraged and wonder what's wrong. But what if what looks bad is actually God making something beautiful happen. And what if it's our job to stop complaining about it and work with the Spirit to just “let it be beautiful?”In today's series Pastor Nunn walks us through the life of Joseph to show us that while a Godly life is filled with difficulty, God is using the difficulty to make it work out well in the end.Did you enjoy the message? Please subscribe, share, and visit us at TruthAndLoveMinistries.orgIntro and Outro Music: "Egg Rollz" by "Baegels"

Thank you for catching up with us! This is the sermon November 24, 2024 | "Blueprint for a Godly Life: Protected Against the Devil's Schemes” | Rev. Vicki Harrison . If you'd like to watch our full worship experience live, visit our Online Campus, go to findnewhope.online.church We're live Sundays at 9:00 am EST for our Traditional Service, at 11:00 am EST for our Modern service. Replays happen throughout the week! Watch the sermon and more here: https://www.findnewhope.com/archive Donate via PayPal to support the podcasts and the Technical Arts Ministry of New Hope! https://goo.gl/o2a9oU Subscribe to our New Hope Sunday Sermon Podcast on: * Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-hope-umc-sunday-sermon-podcast/id1093524425?mt=2 * Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2habfMJ6S8jirQnpimNwHg?si=nKlvpZRrQYKnsJSJc6Du3Q) * Stitcher Radio - http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=87782&refid=stpr) * Subscribe on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/findnewhopesunday.libsyn.com/rss * Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijonx62ajd5qwxv3qgxkizdqnva?t=New_Hope_UMC_Sunday_Sermon_Podcast) * YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFZw6j-ZlY45HU-m-lQ5XYuphsrbeJMsk Connect with New Hope: * Website: http://www.findnewhope.com/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findnewhopefl * Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/findnewhope

You'll need this one if you just don't feel like God will keep his promise to you.Jesus never promised us a life free from trouble, yet we often act like He did. When our day-to-day doesn't go the way we want it to or people dislike us, we can easily get discouraged and wonder what's wrong. But what if what looks bad is actually God making something beautiful happen. And what if it's our job to stop complaining about it and work with the Spirit to just “let it be beautiful?”In today's series Pastor Nunn walks us through the life of Joseph to show us that while a Godly life is filled with difficulty, God is using the difficulty to make it work out well in the end.Did you enjoy the message? Please subscribe, share, and visit us at TruthAndLoveMinistries.orgIntro and Outro Music: "Egg Rollz" by "Baegels"

You'll need this one if you want to know how to reconcile with that person that's mad at you.Jesus never promised us a life free from trouble, yet we often act like He did. When our day-to-day doesn't go the way we want it to or people dislike us, we can easily get discouraged and wonder what's wrong. But what if what looks bad is actually God making something beautiful happen. And what if it's our job to stop complaining about it and work with the Spirit to just “let it be beautiful?”In today's series Pastor Nunn walks us through the life of Joseph to show us that while a Godly life is filled with difficulty, God is using the difficulty to make it work out well in the end.Did you enjoy the message? Please subscribe, share, and visit us at TruthAndLoveMinistries.orgIntro and Outro Music: "Egg Rollz" by "Baegels"

HEAR THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AND CHRIST CENTERED MESSAGES. HEAR MESSAGES ON THE PERSON OF JESUS CHRIST AND HIS FINISHED WORK ON THE CROSS.

HEAR THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AND CHRIST CENTERED MESSAGES. HEAR MESSAGES ON THE PERSON OF JESUS CHRIST AND HIS FINISHED WORK ON THE CROSS.

You'll need this one if your mind won't stop worrying about something or someone.Jesus never promised us a life free from trouble, yet we often act like He did. When our day-to-day doesn't go the way we want it to or people dislike us, we can easily get discouraged and wonder what's wrong. But what if what looks bad is actually God making something beautiful happen. And what if it's our job to stop complaining about it and work with the Spirit to just “let it be beautiful?”In today's series Pastor Nunn walks us through the life of Joseph to show us that while a Godly life is filled with difficulty, God is using the difficulty to make it work out well in the end.Did you enjoy the message? Please subscribe, share, and visit us at TruthAndLoveMinistries.orgIntro and Outro Music: "Egg Rollz" by "Baegels"

The Godly Life - 1 Timothy 6:11-12

You'll need this one if you're having trouble forgiving family, a friend, or that stranger.Jesus never promised us a life free from trouble, yet we often act like He did. When our day-to-day doesn't go the way we want it to or people dislike us, we can easily get discouraged and wonder what's wrong. But what if what looks bad is actually God making something beautiful happen. And what if it's our job to stop complaining about it and work with the Spirit to just “let it be beautiful?”In today's series Pastor Nunn walks us through the life of Joseph to show us that while a Godly life is filled with difficulty, God is using the difficulty to make it work out well in the end.Did you enjoy the message? Please subscribe, share, and visit us at TruthAndLoveMinistries.orgIntro and Outro Music: "Egg Rollz" by "Baegels"

Jesus never promised us a life free from trouble, yet we often act like He did. When our day-to-day doesn't go the way we want it to or people dislike us, we can easily get discouraged and wonder what's wrong. But what if what looks bad is actually God making something beautiful happen. And what if it's our job to stop complaining about it and work with the Spirit to just “let it be beautiful?”In today's series Pastor Nunn walks us through the life of Joseph to show us that while a Godly life is filled with difficulty, God is using the difficulty to make it work out well in the end.Did you enjoy the message? Please subscribe, share, and visit us at TruthAndLoveMinistries.orgIntro and Outro Music: "Egg Rollz" by "Baegels"

Jesus never promised us a life free from trouble, yet we often act like He did. When our day-to-day doesn't go the way we want it to or people dislike us, we can easily get discouraged and wonder what's wrong. But what if what looks bad is actually God making something beautiful happen. And what if it's our job to stop complaining about it and work with the Spirit to just “let it be beautiful?”In today's series Pastor Nunn walks us through the life of Joseph to show us that while a Godly life is filled with difficulty, God is using the difficulty to make it work out well in the end.Did you enjoy the message? Please subscribe, share, and visit us at TruthAndLoveMinistries.orgIntro and Outro Music: "Egg Rollz" by "Baegels"

Bill never ministered to large churches or spoke at conferences. But he touched lives by remaining the same constant Christian year after year. Today, Sinclair Ferguson thanks God for one of the godliest men he has ever known. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-legacy-of-a-godly-life A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.org/donate/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

When we receive Christ as our Savior, we are completely forgiven and "made right" with God. Learn how Christ's gift of righteousness can change your life, on this episode of Enjoying Everyday Life with Joyce Meyer.