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He once wore a ninja mask on our show. Now, he's back, unmasked, unapologetic, and wielding ancient energies like a multidimensional Jedi. In this mind-expanding episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, we welcome back Benton Ryer, a shamanic energy healer, occult practitioner, and author of The Shores of Eternity. But this time, he's stepping out of the shadows to talk openly about his powerful healing work, and even leads us through a live on-air healing session you'll feel through your speakers. From purging unseen energies to confronting hidden trauma stored in the body, Benton explains the mysterious Japanese system of Ko Shinto, a long-forgotten spiritual tradition that clears energetic impurities at a depth most modalities can't touch. He opens up about how he helped Will during his cancer journey, how most people won't accept healing when it's offered, and why skepticism often masks deeper spiritual resistance. Whether you're curious, skeptical, or already a believer in the unseen realms, this is one episode you won't forget. Who Is Benton Ryer?Author of The Shores of Eternity: A Memoir of SorceryKo Shinto practitioner specializing in purification ritesFormer masked guest known for nightly energy healing sessions on InstagramMartial artist with a background in Judo and Japanese esotericismNow based in Japan, continuing his spiritual studiesWhat You'll Discover in This EpisodeWhy Benton hid his identity during his first interview, and why he's now ready to be seenHow he works with ancient Japanese spirits (the kabi) to clear dense, parasitic energiesWhat really happens in a Ko Shinto purification, and why it's not the same as ReikiThe dangers of spiritual arrogance and why most “healers” aren't doing the real workThe energetic parasites that attach to gifted people, and why Benton says even your spirit guides may not be what they seemHis thoughts on “occult” being misunderstood as “evil”, and why his work is anything butA deeply moving moment: Benton shares how he worked on Will during cancer, and how the results stunned his doctorsThe truth about why so many people reject healing, even when they're in painWhy This Episode Matters This isn't your typical energy healer story. Benton Ryer bridges mysticism and martial discipline with raw honesty, biting humor, and zero sugarcoating. He doesn't just talk about healing, he demonstrates it, live. If you've ever been curious about the real mechanics of energy clearing… If you've felt like you've done “all the things” but still feel stuck… If you're ready to explore spiritual truths that don't fit into neat boxes… Then this episode will shake your assumptions, and maybe even clear your field. Bonus Alert! The full healing session Benton performed live during this episode will be released as a BONUS standalone episode on Monday! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it, and carve out time to fully receive the transmission. You will feel it.Connect with Benton Ryer BentonRyer.comYouTube: Live healings nightly at 8:30 PM PacificLove the Show? Help Us Grow! If this episode moved you, sparked your curiosity, or gave you chills (the good kind), please: ✅ Leave a 5-star review✅ Share the episode with a friend✅ Subscribe for more mind-blowing interviews every week Together, we're raising the vibration of the planet...one skeptic at a time.Subscribe, Rate & Review! If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way! Subscribe to The Skeptic Metaphysicians on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube for more deep dives into spiritual awakening, consciousness, spirituality, metaphysical science, and mind-body evolution.Connect with Us: 

Want to help your church find focus in its disciple-making efforts? We've created an 8-part resource called Discipleship 101 to help. Learn more at https://www.intotheharvest.org/discipleship-101/ Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Shop ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► instagram.com / intotheharvest Facebook ► facebook.com / intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsle... We are all called to hospitality. Multiple times in Scripture, actually. Hospitality looks different for different people, and for different cultures. Andrew talks to Ryan and Hope Bailey about how they have practiced hospitality in discipleship, and the impact it has had on others, as well as in their own lives. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Finding Faith – Free Gospel Resource Discipleship101 - 8 Videos and Discussion Guide Original Release Date: 09/25/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #251 – The Open Door: How Hospitality Fuels Disciple-Making appeared first on Into the Harvest

What happens when a nonprofit leader brings financial expertise, deep compassion, and a flexible support model to one of life's hardest battles—cancer? In this episode of IMPACTability®, Neftali Feliciano, CEO of Cancer Alliance Network, shares how his organization is transforming lives through non-medical financial aid, community partnerships, and mission-first fundraising. From navigating Board dynamics to rebranding for regional impact, Neftali offers real-world insights into governance, sustainability, and leadership transitions. If you're a nonprofit professional looking for actionable strategies to strengthen your Board, diversify funding, or lead with purpose, this episode delivers the clarity and inspiration you need. Prefer video? Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NoM2tv2ZXnc Standout Quotes “We helped them with financial aid, but we got our hearts full. That's the real impact.” — [06:52] “Once the Board votes, that's it. You fall in line and show unity—because it's not about you, it's about the mission.” — [16:07] “Don't underestimate the power of taking the shackles off. Let's focus on what we can do.” — [41:10] Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to IMPACTability®: The Nonprofit Leaders Podcast 01:39– Leading Cancer Support with Compassion and Strategy 08:27 – From Wall Street to Nonprofit CEO: A Purpose-Driven Pivot 12:59 – Board Leadership: Time, Talent, and True Commitment 16:07 – Governance That Works: Unity and Focus on the Board 22:21 – Staying Mission-First Through Organizational Growth 31:33 – Funding Real Impact: Diversifying Revenue for Sustainability 39:02 – Rethinking Fundraising: Mission-First Events That Engage 45:29 – Rebranding for Regional Reach and Community Connection Guest Bio Neftali Feliciano leads with heart, strategy, and a deep commitment to community. As CEO of Cancer Alliance Network, he's at the helm of a nonprofit that provides non-medical financial aid to cancer patients across Southwest Florida—meeting families in crisis with compassion and flexibility. Before stepping into nonprofit leadership, Neftali built a successful career in financial services. But it was personal loss and a calling to serve that led him to pivot from Wall Street to mission-driven work. Today, he blends business acumen with faith-based service, mentoring at-risk youth, serving on regional advisory committees, and championing equity through organizations like 100 Black Men of America SWFL and the Freedom and Virtue Institute. A music educator, saxophonist, and audio engineer, Neftali brings creativity and soul to everything he does. He lives in Fort Myers with his wife and four children and is an active member of New Life Christian Church. His leadership is rooted in the belief that investing in people always pays off—and his story is proof. Learn More & Connect Website: www.canceralliancenetwork.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cancer-alliance-network/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/neftalifeliciano X (Twitter): @Nef_CEO Love What You Heard? Help Us Grow! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! Reviews help new listeners discover the podcast and support our mission of empowering nonprofit leaders. Subscribe to IMPACTability® on 

In this episode of IMPACTability®, Steve Brooder, CEO of St. Matthew's House, shares how he led one of Southwest Florida's most impactful nonprofits through explosive growth, a global pandemic, and a legacy-defining transition. His story is a masterclass in nonprofit leadership, strategic growth, and faith-driven service. From scaling food assistance from 300 to 4,000 families in a single month to launching transitional housing and workforce development programs, Steve's tenure shows what's possible when mission meets momentum — and when leadership is rooted in purpose. Whether you're navigating succession planning, building community partnerships, or leading a faith-based organization, this episode offers powerful insights for nonprofit leaders who want to make a lasting impact. Prefer video? Watch the full episode on YouTube, https://youtu.be/wnEsuymNXuI Standout Quotes “What if there was no St. Matthew's House?” — [21:53] “We accept people because of who we are, not because of who they are.” — [25:38] “Loneliness is one of the leading causes for homelessness and addiction. People need to feel connected.” — [30:23] Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to IMPACTability®: The Nonprofit Leaders Podcast 01:05 – From Business to Mission: Steve Brooder's Nonprofit Journey 03:00 – Meeting the Moment: Scaling Food Assistance During Crisis 05:51 – Addiction Recovery: Faith-Based Success & Alumni Impact 09:02 – Workforce Development Through the Empowerment Hub 14:49 – Transitional Housing: Preventing Relapse & Supporting Stability 21:07 – Leading with Faith: Values-Driven Nonprofit Leadership 24:55 – Succession Planning: Preparing for a Sustainable Future 31:59 – Legacy Leadership: Reflections on Retirement & Impact Guest Bio Steve Brooder has spent more than a decade leading St. Matthew's House with a rare blend of business strategy and heart. As CEO, he guided the organization through extraordinary growth and unprecedented challenges — including a global pandemic, natural disasters, and rising community needs — all while staying grounded in faith and mission. Under his leadership, St. Matthew's House served nearly 890,000 households with groceries, graduated nearly 1,000 individuals from its recovery program, and created transitional housing solutions to prevent relapse and homelessness. His legacy is one of impact, integrity, and unwavering commitment to those in need. Now entering retirement, Steve leaves behind a nonprofit built to thrive — and a leadership model rooted in purpose, compassion, and community. Learn More & Connect Website: https://stmatthewshouse.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmatthewshouse LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stmatthewshouseswfl/ Love What You Heard? Help Us Grow! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! Reviews help new listeners discover the podcast and support our mission of empowering nonprofit leaders. Subscribe to IMPACTability® on

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Disciple-making was normal in the early church—but why does it feel so rare today? In this episode, we dig into three reasons why disciple-making often stalls in modern Christianity. More importantly, we share what it will take to recover it. If you're longing to see disciples made and multiplied, this conversation is for you. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Finding Faith – Free Gospel Resource Discipleship101 - 8 Videos and Discussion Guide Original Release Date: 09/11/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #250 – Why Is Disciple-Making So Rare Today? appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Going to church should never be the focus. That is not what Jesus called us to. He called us to be His disciples. In this episode, Andrew talks with Shelton Markham about how their church in San Diego is approaching discipleship, and cultivating an environment of disciple making, and becoming a "3D church". RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Finding Faith – Free Gospel Resource 3D Church Presentation Original Release Date: 08/14/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #249 – Building a 3D Church: Discipleship with Shelton Markham appeared first on Into the Harvest

How can one yoga class change a life? This episode reveals how a single idea grew into a global movement — and the leadership lessons behind it. Kayoko Mitsumatsu, Founder & Executive Director of Yoga Gives Back, shares how she turned her passion for yoga into a mission that empowers thousands of women and children each year. From navigating fundraising challenges to building an engaged Board and sustaining momentum for nearly two decades, Kayoko offers practical strategies every nonprofit leader can use. Along the way, discover how mission clarity, a strong network, and passion for impact can turn a grassroots effort into a worldwide force for change. Whether you're launching a new nonprofit or scaling an established one, this conversation delivers real-world insight to help you grow your mission and your movement.

08/07/25 7am CT Hour - Bishop Edward Scharfenberger/Dr. Jim Schroeder John and Sarah chat about Pope Leo's words for KOC and his popularity in a recent Gallup poll, Trump's meeting with Putin and play "What's That Sound." Bishop Scharfenberger reflects on how the Incarnation gives us permission to be human. Yes it's okay to be human. Dr. Schroeder shares the good news that annoyances can help us grow in holiness.

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Finding the right church isn't always easy. We'd like to challenge you that you might be looking for the wrong things when you're church shopping. In this episode, Andrew and John give you 7 helpful, and Kingdom-oriented things to look for when you're looking for a church. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Finding Faith – Free Gospel Resource TGC Article Acts Quick Study Original Release Date: 07/31/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #248 – Rethinking Church Shopping: Finding the Right Spiritual Community appeared first on Into the Harvest

What does it really take to lead a nonprofit in today's world? In this episode of IMPACTability: The Nonprofit Leaders' Podcast, host Sheryl Soukup speaks with David Rhode, Deputy Director of PennPAC, about the unique consulting model that utilizes University of Pennsylvania alumni to support nonprofits. They explore the challenges of nonprofit leadership, the importance of strategic planning, and the power of effective Board engagement. David shares his journey into the nonprofit sector, lessons from founding his own organization, and insights from his new book Passion Isn't Enough. From the value of mentorship and storytelling to the role of AI in communication, this episode is full of practical wisdom for nonprofit professionals at every stage of leadership. The big takeaway? Passion alone isn't enough—clarity, strategy, and resilience are what truly empower nonprofit leaders to turn vision into lasting impact.

Welcome to the 20 Questions Podcast Trivia Quiz 20 Questions each one getting harder than the last, 10 seconds to come up with the correct answer.One WRONG and you are OUT!!!! The question is:- How far will you go? 

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ In this summer check-in, Andrew and John reflect on 2 Timothy and how Paul's words to Timothy speak directly to the heart of every disciple-maker. The two themes we highlight in this episode—clarity and commitment—are core to the work of Into the Harvest and essential for generational disciple-making. We're excited to announce new resources for you all, as well as a new podcast rhythm. You won't want to miss this episode if you want to stay in the loop with ITH and our newest tools, you need a mid-year reset on your disciple-making vision, or you want to know how ITH is adapting to serve disciple-makers more efficiently. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Finding Faith – Free Gospel Resource Original Release Date: 07/17/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #247 – Clarity & Commitment in Disciple-Making appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Is reciting Scripture and telling yourself to stop believing lies not bringing breakthrough in your life? That's probably because it's an incomplete view of the path to wholeness. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Marcus Warner to discuss his latest book Breakthrough: 5 Essential Strategies for Freedom, Healing, and Wholeness. You'll hear about the BUILD model—a practical and powerful framework for transformation—and how it can bring real breakthrough in your spiritual life, relationships, and disciple-making journey. Whether you're an everyday disciple-maker or someone seeking freedom from long-standing struggles, this conversation will offer hope, clarity, and next steps. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series - https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway-series/ Breakthrough by Dr. Marcus Warner (Moody Publishers) Deeper Walk International Previous ITH Podcast Episode with Dr. Warner Original Release Date: 07/03/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #246 – Breakthrough: Healing and Wholeness with Dr. Marcus Warner appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ "The modern Church functions more as an organization than a family". A bold statement made by Michel Hendricks (which we agree with, by the way). In this episode, John has a conversation with Michel about why most discipleship relationships don't stick, and how to fix it. Spoiler alert: it doesn't have to do with knowledge, or tools, or good preaching. Michel Hendricks is the co-author of The Other Half of Church and a discipleship trainer with Life Model Works. He has years of experience helping churches and leaders implement relational, brain-based spiritual formation rooted in joy, love, and identity in Christ. RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series The Other Half of Church Original Release Date: 05/29/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #245 – Why Most Discipleship Doesn't Stick (and How to Fix It) appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ It's the final episode of our Discipleship in Action series (for now)! We hope you've enjoyed this journey through 1 Corinthians with us, and we would love to see y'all at the livestream in June! RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Original Release Date: 05/15/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #244 – Why Is the Resurrection So Important? appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ We hope you're not tired of controversial biblical topics...let's talk about speaking in tongues, prophecy, valuing each others' spiritual gifts, and women being silent in church. Come along as we dive into 1 Corinthians 12-14! RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Original Release Date: 05/08/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #243 – Finding Joy in Biblical Confusion appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ If you've ever read 1 Corinthians, you've likely wrestled with food sacrificed to idols, the freedoms that believers have or don't have, and women needing head coverings. We also wrestle with those things. Publicly. On the internet. In this episode. Check it out if you want to hear our conclusions.   RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Original Release Date: 05/01/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #242 – Freedom, Conscience, and Head Coverings for Women: Wrestling Through 1 Corinthians 8–11 appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Welcome to our Discipleship in Action series! We're taking a deep dive into 1 Corinthians for the next few weeks, so if you love Bible study, or you want to know how Paul corrected churches that were "going sideways" if you will, or you just want to know more about God and why He puts certain things in the Bible...you'll want to watch this series! In this episode: • Recap of 1 Corinthians 1-4 • Chapters 5-7 RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Original Release Date: 04/24/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #241 – Purity, Discipline, and Godly Living: Diving Into 1 Corinthians 5-7 appeared first on Into the Harvest

FREE RESOURCE!! Want to deepen your faith? Get our free 3-lesson series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/finding-faith Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Welcome to our Discipleship in Action series! We're taking a deep dive into 1 Corinthians for the next few weeks, so if you love Bible study, or you want to know how Paul corrected churches that were "going sideways" if you will, or you just want to know more about God and why He puts certain things in the Bible...you'll want to watch this series! In this episode: • Overview of 1 Corinthians • Unified around Christ • Wisdom of God vs. wisdom of man • Chapter 4 RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series The 3 Modes of Disciple Making  Original Release Date: 04/17/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #240 – What Makes Divine Wisdom Different From Worldly Knowledge? appeared first on Into the Harvest

Sermon Serie “Be Bold & Courageous: The Gospel According to Joshua” Sermon Text: Joshua 9:1-27 Sermon Title: “A Really Bad Deal” Sermon Slides: SLIDE 1 – Sermon Title Slide SLIDE 2 – Today's Big Idea: Both Israel and Gibeon Lose … in Their Really Bad Deal. So, We Must Trust God's Covenant … Not Make Our Own. SLIDE 3 – Point 1: Israel's Bad Deal … is a Covenant of Compromise with Gibeon. (vv. 1-21) SLIDE 4 – Principle (from vv. 3-5): “Satan's most successful warfare against us is strategically subtle, gradual, and indirect.” SLIDE 5 – Insert a Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 6 – Deuteronomy 7:1-2 – “When the Lord your God brings you into the land that you are entering … and clears away many nations before you … seven [Canaanite] nations more numerous and mightier than you … then you must devote them to complete destruction. You shall make no covenant with them and show no mercy to them.” SLIDE 7 – Deuteronomy 20:10-11 – “When you draw near to a city to fight against it, offer terms of peace to it. And if it responds to you peaceably and it opens to you, then all the people who are found in it shall do forced labor for you and shall serve you.” SLIDE 8 – Insert a Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 9 – Principle (from vv. 14-15): “A prayerless Church is a powerless Church that becomes a susceptible Church to the strategies of Satan.” SLIDE 10 – Insert a Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 11 – Conclusion: “Israel signed a Covenant of Compromise with Gibeon attempting to make life easier in the Promised Land. But instead, their bad deal made conquering the Promised Land that much harder.” SLIDE 12 – Point 2: Gibeon's Worse Deal … is a Covenant of Works with God. (vv. 22-27) SLIDE 13 – Principle (from vv. 22-27): “Just because the Church messes up, doesn't mean we quit on God.” SLIDE 14 – Insert a Copy of Point #2 of Sermon SLIDE 15 – Conclusion: “God will not befriend those who come in disguise, nor bargain with sinners who offer their labor as tribute. God alone sets the terms of relationship.” SLIDE 16 – General Sermon Uses: Three to Help Us Grow in Boldness and Courage. SLIDE 17 – Rahab and Gibeon … are a Tale of Two Covenants. SLIDE 18 – By Grace, we are Never More than Servants, but Never Less than Sons. SLIDE 19 – Christ Didn't Compromise God's Covenant … But Kept It to the End.

Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ In this episode, we talk with Josh Howard about his role with Discipleship.org and his heart to unleash every believer for the work of making disciples. Everyday people are the key to seeing the kingdom advance and it turns out Jesus plan' of multiplication is the key to seeing the nations reached! Josh Howard has been a pivotal figure in global disciple-making movements, with a particular focus on South Asia. Since 2008, he has dedicated himself to spreading the Kingdom of God by raising disciples who make disciples, leaders who develop leaders, and churches that plant churches. In his role at Central India Christian Mission (CICM), Josh oversees the church planting school, preparing church planters to venture into unreached areas across India and neighboring countries. In 2015, he launched "Ignite," a ministry that has remarkably started over 16,000 churches in about eight years through movements of multiplication, including over 8,000 churches in 2022. Currently, Josh serves as the Global Mobilization Catalyst for E3 Partners and as the Director of Vision and Mobilization for Discipleship.org, where he continues to inspire and equip others in the mission of disciple-making. Beyond his ministry work, Josh cherishes time with his family. He and his wife, Lashi, reside in the Indianapolis area with their three children: sons Josiah and Jeremiah, and daughter Zara. In this episode: • Josh's Story • The Man in the Mirror • 1.3 Billion People???? • Disciple-making Factory RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Discipleship.org Original Release Date: 04/10/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? • 

Sermon Series: “Be Bold & Courageous: The Gospel According to Joshua” Sermon Text: Joshua 8:1-35 Sermon Title: “Don't Call It a Comeback” Sermon Slides: SLIDE 1 – Sermon Title Slide SLIDE 2 – Joshua 7:8-9 – “O Lord, what can I say, when Israel has turned their backs before their enemies! For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land will hear of it and will surround us and cut off our name from the earth. And what will you do for your great name?” SLIDE 3 – Today's Big Idea: God's Grace Not Only Takes Us In … But Keeps Us Going. So Don't Call it a Comeback … Call it a Covenant. SLIDE 4 – Point 1: God Renews His Covenant with Israel … and They Defeat Ai. (vv. 1-29) SLIDE 5 – Principle (from vv. 1-9): “We must consult God about everything, and trust God with everything. This attitude strengths faith and brings repentance.” SLIDE 6 – Insert a Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 7 – 1st Principle (from vv. 10-29): “Trusting in God leads to trapping our enemies, namely, this fallen world, our flesh, and the devil.” SLIDE 8 – Insert a Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 9 – Genesis 9:22-26 – “And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father and told his two brothers outside … When Noah awoke from his wine and knew what his youngest son had done to him, he said, ‘Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be to his brothers.' He also said, ‘Blessed be the Lord, the God of Shem; and let Canaan be his servant.” SLIDE 10 – Psalm 105:23 – “Then Israel came to Egypt; Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham.” SLIDE 11 – Insert a Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 12 – 2nd Principle (from vv. 10-29): “God has mercy on whomever He chooses and blesses whomever He wants. Both are by grace, not works.” SLIDE 13 – Conclusion: “When we disobey, even the smallest of sins can overtake us. But when we obey, even the greatest of sins will be trapped and killed. What a difference obedience makes.” SLIDE 14 – Point 2: Israel Renews Her Covenant with God … and They Return to their Mission. (vv. 30-35) SLIDE 15 – Romans 12:1 – “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” SLIDE 16 – Insert a Copy of Point #2 of Sermon SLIDE 17 – Principle (from vv. 30-35): “God's warnings are directed at God's people, not someone else.” SLIDE 18 – Conclusion: “When Israel stumbled, they didn't pick themselves up – God did. But once they're up, they take back up their covenant commitments. Real repentance avoids dangerous repeats and brings Godly renewal.” SLIDE 19 – General Sermon Uses: Three to Help Us Grow in Boldness and Courage. SLIDE 20 – Jericho Represents our Justification … Ai Represents our Sanctification. SLIDE 21 – We Must Deal with Idolatry to Advance in Ministry. SLIDE 22 – Just Like Israel … We Need to Renew Ourselves in God's Covenant.

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Sermon Series: “Be Bold & Courageous: The Gospel According to Joshua” Sermon Text: Joshua 6:1-27 Sermon Title: “Joshua Didn't Fight the Battle of Jericho” Sermon Slides: SLIDE 1 – Sermon Title Slide SLIDE 2 – Today's Big Idea: Joshua Didn't Fight the Battle of Jericho … God Did. Therefore, both the Victory and the Spoils … Are His. SLIDE 3 – Point 1: God Gives the Victory over Jericho … Israel Walks Obediently Around Her. (vv. 1-16) SLIDE 4 – Joshua 5:13-14 – “When Joshua was by Jericho, he lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, a man was standing before him with his drawn sword in his hand … And he said … ‘I am the commander of the army of the Lord.'” SLIDE 5 – 1st Principle (from vv. 1-16): “Our faith must grow to overcome bigger obstacles.” SLIDE 6 – Insert a Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 7 – 2nd Principle (from vv. 1-16): “Israel won't have to draw their swords, because God already has. Therefore, put your faith in Him and He will fight for you.” SLIDE 8 – Insert a Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 9 – 3rd Principle (from vv. 1-16): “God will eventually encircle our enemies. What God begins by grace through faith, He finishes by grace through faith.” SLIDE 10 – Hebrews 11:30 – “By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days.” SLIDE 11 – 1 John 5:4 – “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.” SLIDE 12 – Conclusion: “By faith alone we also must lay hold of God's sword, which is God's Word, and by doing so, we also will gain the victory.” SLIDE 13 – Point 2: God Decides the End for Jericho … Israel Exacts Judgment Upon Her. (vv. 17-27) SLIDE 14 – 1st Principle (from vv. 17-27): “The curse upon Jericho is a vivid and terrifying picture of the real nature of our sin, and shows what we all truly deserve: God's fierce, righteous, and perfect justice.” SLIDE 15 – 2nd Principle (from vv. 17-27): “The curse upon Jericho also reveals how sin, if left unchecked, is not stagnant but grows. When it reaches full maturity, it is judged.” SLIDE 16 – Insert a Copy of Point #2 of Sermon SLIDE 17 – Leviticus 19:2 – “You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.” SLIDE 18 – 3rd Principle (from vv. 17-27): “God does not have a double-standard for sinners.” SLIDE 19 – Insert a Copy of Point #2 of Sermon SLIDE 20 – 4th Principle (from vv. 17-27): “God does not have a double-standard to become saints.” SLIDE 21 – Exodus 33:19 – “And I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy.” SLIDE 22 – Conclusion: “YHWH, not Joshua, not Israel, is revealed as the brilliant commander and victorious conqueror of Jericho. Therefore, God decides its fate, exacting justice on the rebellious, and extending mercy to all who believe.” SLIDE 23 – General Sermon Uses: Four to Help Us Grow in Boldness and Courage. SLIDE 24 – The Fall of Jericho … Provides a Warning to the Unrepentant. SLIDE 25 – Our Spiritual Warfare … is Primarily About Obedience to God. SLIDE 26 – God's Ways Look Strange to the World … Worship Anyway. SLIDE 27 – God's Justice and Mercy … are Ultimately Intertwined at the Cross.

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Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Ready for an episode that might make you uncomfortable? In this episode, Andrew and John talk about the different expressions of Church, and how each expression reveals a different characteristic of God, and helps us know Him more. We are called to worship God with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength. And the different expressions of the Church help us love Him with the different parts of ourselves. To be clear: we are talking about the different expressions of Church within Christianity. The different expressions of Church that worship the one true God. We still do not condone worship of any false gods :) In this episode: • Our faith backgrounds • The ways our ideas of God have been malformed • God's characteristics • Resources and final thoughts RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series QS: Church (Acts) Sacred Pathways  Streams of Living Water - Original Release Date: 03/13/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on

Sermon Series: “Be Bold & Courageous: The Gospel According to Joshua” Sermon Text: Joshua 3:1-17 Sermon Title: “Land Me Safe on Canaan's Side” Sermon Slides: SLIDE 1 – Sermon Title Slide SLIDE 2 – Today's Big Idea: Because of God's Secure Presence … We Can Safely Place All our Fears and Anxieties … into His Strong Hands. SLIDE 3 – Point 1: Israel Faithfully Prepares … To Cross the Jordan River. (vv. 1-13) SLIDE 4 – Principle (from vv. 1): “Part of our preparation to do God's work, is to be humbled by God to such an extent until we realize we have nothing to offer but our mess. Thus, without God, we are impotent.” SLIDE 5 – Principle (from vv. 2-5): “Idols can't love you back, but they can blind you to what is false.” SLIDE 6 – Exodus 19:10 – “The Lord said to Moses, ‘Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow, and let them wash their garments.'” SLIDE 7 – Insert a Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 8 – Conclusion: “So, Israel (and we) must trust God for a fresh work of miraculous grace. We must learn to adapt and trust God anew. God won't pour new wine into old wineskins.” SLIDE 9 – Point 2: Israel Follows Obediently … To Land Safely on Canaan's Side. (vv. 14-17) SLIDE 10 – Principle 1: “Following God is always restricted to one way.” SLIDE 11 – Principle 2: “Following God is never conventional.” SLIDE 12 – Principle 3: “Following God always means dying to self.” SLIDE 13 – Insert a Copy of Point #2 of Sermon SLIDE 14 – Conclusion: “What God is saying to Israel (and to us) is don't look to the left, don't look to the right, don't look down, and don't look back … but look right here … eyes on me.” SLIDE 15 – Sermon Uses: Three to Help Us Grow in Our Boldness and Courage. SLIDE 16 – What Failures, Fears, and Worries … Do You Need to Give to God? SLIDE 17 – We Must Still Expect the Miraculous Grace of God. SLIDE 18 – Will We Walk Forward Like Israel … or Sink Down Like Peter?

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Sermon Series: “Be Bold & Courageous: The Gospel According to Joshua” Sermon Text: Joshua 2:1-24 Sermon Title: “Rahab and the Scandal of the Gospel” Sermon Slides: SLIDE 1 – Sermon Title Slide SLIDE 2 – Today's Big Idea: The Gospel is a Scandal. It Makes Notorious Sinners … into Noteworthy Saints. SLIDE 3 – Point 1: Rahab's Personal Conversion … Her Entrance into Saving Relationship with God. (vv. 1-11) SLIDE 4 – Proverbs 21:1 – “The King's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will.” SLIDE 5 – Insert a Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 6 – Conclusion: “Before the Spies arrived, Rahab had been excluded, outside God's People, beyond God's Gracious Covenant. But as she confessed boldly and obeyed courageously … Rahab entered saving relationship with God.” SLIDE 7 – 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 – “For they themselves report concerning us the kind of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve … the true God, and to wait for his Son from heaven … who delivers us from the wrath to come.” SLIDE 8 – Point 2: Rahab's Full Salvation … Her Escape from Coming Judgment of Jericho. (vv. 12-21) SLIDE 9 – Genesis 38:28-30 – “When [Tamar] was in labor, one put out a hand, and the midwife took and tied a scarlet thread on his hand, saying, ‘This one came out first.' But as he drew back his hand, behold, his brother came out … his name was called Perez. Afterward his brother came out with the scarlet thread on his hand, and his name was called Zerah.” SLIDE 10 – Insert a Copy of Point #2 of Sermon SLIDE 11 – Exodus 12:22 – “Take a bunch of hyssop and dip it in the blood that is in the basin, and touch the lintel and the two doorposts with the blood that is in the basin. None of you shall go out of the door of his house until the morning.” SLIDE 12 – Insert a Copy of Point #2 of Sermon SLIDE 13 – Romans 5:9-10 – “Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.” SLIDE 14 – Conclusion: “Like Rahab, we must be bold and courageous, not only to follow God with obedience, with to stay in Christ with perseverance, for only Jesus can rescue and protect us from the wrath to come.” SLIDE 15 – Sermon Uses: Three to Help Us Grow in Our Boldness and Courage. SLIDE 16 – Obedience Provides Four Benefits: Evidence, Assurance, Victory, and Glory. SLIDE 17 – Let's Be Quick to Obey God … Not Slow to Follow Him. SLIDE 18 – The Gospel is Still a Scandal … And Will Still Make Us Uncomfortable. SLIDE 19 – Matthew 1:2-6, 16 – “Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac … Jacob, and Jacob … Judah … and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar … and Nahshon … Salmon, and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed … Jesse , and Jesse the father of David the king … and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ.”

Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ We are living in the middle of the largest religious shift in American history - and it's away from the Church. In this episode, Andrew talks with Ian Harber about deconstruction. More specifically, how to walk with someone who is going through deconstruction. Ian, who has gone through a deconstruction process himself, makes the point that at the end of deconstruction, there is always reconstruction. Reconstruction can look like a closer walk with Jesus, or it can look like leaving the faith altogether - or anywhere in between. Ian is author of the new book, Walking Through Deconstruction. He serves as Director of Communications and Marketing for Mere Orthodoxy. He also writes regularly about faith and life in a post-Christian age at his Substack, Back Again. His articles have been featured at The Gospel Coalition and Mere Orthodoxy. He and his family live in Denton, Texas and are members at The Village Church Denton. In this episode: • Why Ian wrote the book • Defining deconstruction • Why deconstruction is happening • Reconstruction RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Walking Through Deconstruction by Ian Harber Substack: Back Again with Ian Harber Original Release Date: 02/20/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and

Sermon Series: “Be Bold & Courageous: The Gospel According to Joshua” Sermon Text: Joshua 1:1-18 Sermon Title: “With Every Step” Sermon Slides: SLIDE 1 – Sermon Title Slide SLIDE 2 – Today's Big Idea: Our Salvation Has Already Been Victoriously Won for Us by God. But We Must Battle Boldly and Courageously … With Every Step. SLIDE 3 – Point 1: The Promised Land … is God's Gracious Gift to Israel. SLIDE 4 – “Moses dies, but God's promise lives on.” – Rev. Dale Ralph Davis SLIDE 5 – Matthew 28:20 (NLT) – “And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” SLIDE 6 – Insert a Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 7 – Initial Conclusion: “The Promised Land is Both Given (God) and Taken (Israel). But the Land can only be taken by a unified effort of God's People.” SLIDE 8 – Insert a Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 9 – Final Conclusion: “The Promised Land was God's Gift to Israel, thus, part of the Gospel in the OT. It would bring Israel a physical place of rest, a political peace from warfare, and most importantly, the personal presence of God to dwell with them.” SLIDE 10 – Point 2: The Path to Securing Rest … is Our Obedience to God's Word. SLIDE 11 – Hosea 6:6 – “For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.” SLIDE 12 – Matthew 6:33 – “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” SLIDE 13 – Insert a Copy of Point #2 of Sermon SLIDE 14 – Conclusion: “God warns Israel, just as He did 40 years earlier on the edge of the Promised Land, that backsliders should beware. A rebellious heart which turns away from God won't reap the blessings of the Gospel, but will fall short of it.” SLIDE 15 – Sermon Uses: Three to Help Us Grow in Our Boldness and Courage. SLIDE 16 – Talk is Cheap … Obedience is Costly. SLIDE 17 – A Charge to our Leadership and our Membership. SLIDE 18 – The Path is Tough … But Every Step is in the Shadow of the Cross.

Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Jesus called all believers to make disciples (check Matthew 28:18-20). In the United States in 2025, it is easy to feel like we don't have time to do ministry, or our schedules are too full to give ourselves away to others. In this episode, we discuss two big shifts that can help you make disciples for the rest of your life. In this episode: • Different ages and seasons • Walking as wise, not unwise • Living an integrated life • Minister, don't build a ministry RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Intimacy with the Almighty by Charles Swindoll Creative Obedience Original Release Date: 02/013/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #231 – Don't Build a Ministry Do This Instead appeared first on Into the Harvest

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Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Newsletter ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/newsletter/ Shelton Markham is back on the show to talk with Andrew about the Church and Parachurch organizations, and how they can/should best partner. It's a great show for anyone who is in an organization like the Navigators, YoungLife, or any other great parachurch organization, and is wondering how their giftings, and the things they're learning can best fit inside the Church. Shelton Markham is lead pastor of Paseo del Rey Church in San Diego, CA. To learn more about his ministry, please visit https://paseodelrey.org/ In this episode: • Why the Church/parachurch partnership is important • Andrew and Shelton's origin story • What makes a healthy church • 3D church RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Original Release Date: 02/06/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #230 – Making Disciples in the Local Church (Shelton Markham) appeared first on Into the Harvest

In this episode of Gun Club Radio, host Aaron (@ArmedAtlas) sits down with Casual & Tactical, a dedicated 2A advocate, to discuss gun rights, censorship, concealed carry tips, and the growing restrictions on firearms ownership in anti-gun states like Washington. We break down:

Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest We have one of our favorite guests back on the show! Renee Sproles has been on several times to talk all things discipleship with us. In this show, she and Andrew are talking about initiating, and being intentional - two key factors in making disciples, and changing peoples' lives for the better. Renée Sproles is from Murfreesboro, TN. She is a speaker and writer for Renew.org, where she serves as the Director of Cultural Engagement. Her most recent book is Male & Female: A Biblical Look at Gender. She is also co-host of the Just Ask Your Mom podcast with her lifelong friend, Bonnie Blaylock. You can find the podcast on Apple and Spotify or at justaskyourmom.com. In this episode: • Why Renee Initiates • The Nuclear Family Was A Mistake • Roadblocks that keep us from initiating • Helping others initiate • Right brain/Left brain RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Renée's podcast Male & Female: A Biblical Look at Gender by Renée Sproles The Map to Maturity (video) The Map to Maturity (visual) The Nuclear Family Was a Mistake - article by David Brooks The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People by Dr. Marcus Warner The 28-Day Joy Challenge! Original Release Date: 1/30/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts

Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest As we continue learning about the Church in 2025, we are excited to share Levi Jones' testimony about the Church, and the ways that God has moved in his life through his misunderstandings of the Church. Levi Jones is a follower of Jesus, husband of twenty years, father of five, soccer coach, as well as a business owner in Fayetteville, NC. In this episode: • Levi's testimony • Community and discipleship • Growing because of Covid • Format of Church • Reflection of other formats RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Original Release Date: 1/23/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #228 – My Raw and Real Church Experience That Changed Everything appeared first on Into the Harvest

Our western Church culture has a habit of going a mile wide and an inch deep. This causes big problems - on a lot of levels - but especially when behavior modification and church attendance do nothing to help our deeper issues. In this episode, John talks with Dr. Marcus Warner about how to bring freedom to the Body of Christ, and how to work toward spiritual and emotional maturity. Dr. Marcus Warner has served as president of Deeper Walk International since 2006. Marcus earned three degrees from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School – M.Div., Th.M. Old Testament, and D.Min. He has written 16 books on topics ranging from brain science to spiritual warfare including Rare Leadership, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages, and Understanding the Wounded Heart. Marcus is a conference speaker and who works with both ministry and corporate groups around the world. A Bible teacher at heart, Marcus has taught Old Testament and Theology as well as serving as a senior pastor for seven years. His passion is taking complex topics and making them practical and accessible for everyone. Need a framework for making disciples? Get your copy of The Pathway Series In this episode: • Spiritual warfare vs. superstition • The goal is maturity • Half-brained discipleship • FISH Acronym • Takeaways and Applications RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Pathway Series Deeper Walk Ministries Deeper Walk by Dr. Marcus Warner Deeper Walk Podcast, On The Trail Original Release Date: 1/16/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #227 – Why Church Activities Aren't Fixing Your Deep Issues! appeared first on Into the Harvest

We have a new theme on the show for 2025—the Church! In this episode, Andrew and John dive into the book of Acts to find out what biblical church is, if Acts is descriptive or prescriptive, and why it matters for us in modern times. Need a framework for making disciples? Get your copy of The Pathway Series In this episode: • Church in the Bible • Acts: Descriptive or Prescriptive? • Antioch: Case Study (Acts 11) • Galatia: Case Study (Acts 14) • Takeaways and Applications RESOURCES MENTIONED • The Pathway Series • FREE Study: What Is Church? Original Release Date: 1/09/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #226 – Should the Church Today Look Like It Did in Acts? appeared first on Into the Harvest

(Deuteronomy 6:4-12) January 12, 2025 – Pastor Michael Nolen

Happy New Year! We can't believe 2025 is here, and we are so excited to share where Into The Harvest is going this year. We spent December highlighting some of our most popular episodes of 2024, and we thought we'd take this time to introduce some of our plans for 2025. One thing we will remain focused on is keeping the main thing the main thing. Spoiler alert: the main thing is Jesus. We're looking forward to 2025, and can't wait to keep walking alongside you as you make disciples of our King. Need a framework for making disciples? Get your copy of The Pathway Series In this episode: • Our Mission Statement • Focus on Jesus • Looking Ahead • Why We're focused on Disciple-makers RESOURCES MENTIONED •The Pathway Series Original Release Date: 1/02/25 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes SHOP the ITH Store ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #225 – Into the Harvest in 2025 appeared first on Into the Harvest

Give today and double your donation! https://www.intotheharvest.org/give Thank you for supporting our work and helping us grow! ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ Season 7 is in the books. It's been a great one! This is our final week highlighting our top episodes from 2024. So much wisdom and insight was shared that these guests and conversations deserve an encore. Full episodes from this week's highlights are available below. John Snyder Renee Sproles Hunter Brock Original Release Date: 12/26/2024 SUBSCRIBE to our free bi-weekly newsletter SUBSCRIBE to ITH: https://www.youtube.com/intotheharvest SUPPORT: https://www.intotheharvest.org/donate/ LET'S CONNECT! -- https://instagram.com/intotheharvest​ -- https://facebook.com/intotheharvest​ Want more great resources to help you be a disciple and make disciples? Visit us at https://intotheharvest.org​ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post Best of 2024 – Part 3 appeared first on Into the Harvest

Give today and double your donation! https://www.intotheharvest.org/give Thank you for supporting our work and helping us grow! Need a simple framework to help you make disciples like Jesus? Check out The Pathway Series to learn more: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway Merch ► https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Instagram ► https://instagram.com/intotheharvest Facebook ► https://facebook.com/intotheharvest Season 7 is in the books. It's been a great one! Over the next few weeks we're highlighting our top episodes from 2024. So much wisdom and insight was shared that these guests and conversations deserve an encore. Full episodes from this week's highlights are available below. JR Ovens Jess Snyder Marty Solomon Neil Cole Original Release Date: 12/19/2024 SUBSCRIBE to our free bi-weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes SUBSCRIBE to ITH: https://www.youtube.com/intotheharvest SUPPORT: https://www.intotheharvest.org/donate/ LET'S CONNECT! -- https://instagram.com/intotheharvest​ -- https://facebook.com/intotheharvest​ Want more great resources to help you be a disciple and make disciples? Visit us at https://intotheharvest.org​  ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post Best of 2024 – Part 2 appeared first on Into the Harvest

Give today and double your donation! https://www.intotheharvest.org/give Thank you for supporting our work and helping us grow! ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ Season 7 is in the books. It's been a great one! Over the next few weeks we're highlighting our top episodes from 2024. So much wisdom and insight was shared that these guests and conversations deserve an encore. Full episodes from this week's highlights are available below. Jim Smith  Susie Walther Doug Cote Original Release Date: 12/12/2024 SUBSCRIBE to our free bi-weekly newsletter SUBSCRIBE to ITH: https://www.youtube.com/intotheharvest SUPPORT: https://www.intotheharvest.org/donate/ LET'S CONNECT! -- https://instagram.com/intotheharvest​ -- https://facebook.com/intotheharvest​ Want more great resources to help you be a disciple and make disciples? Visit us at https://intotheharvest.org​ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post Best of 2024 – Part 1 appeared first on Into the Harvest

Please give to our year-end fundraiser! You can make a gift at our website: https://www.intotheharvest.org/donate/finish-strong-2024/ Thank you for supporting our work and helping us grow! ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ This episode was so good, we needed to post it twice! Welcome to the Christmas Season! People of faith should be thoughtful about what we believe and celebrate. Our convictions and practices should be guided by truth, not by what's familiar in our culture or comfortable in our traditions. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Shelton Markham and they have an extended conversation about Christmas. Need a framework for making disciples? Get your copy of The Pathway Series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway-series/ In this episode: • Introduction • Incarnation: what Christians celebrate at Christmas • 3 common objections to celebrating Christmas • Practical ways to keep Christ at the heart of Christmas RESOURCES MENTIONED • ITH Advent Series • Article: Is Christmas a Pagan Rip-off? • Article: The Date of Christmas  • Book: Santa, Are You For Real? • Video: Horus Ruins Christmas  Original Release Date: 12/05/24 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ SHOP the ITH Store: https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #223 – Should Christians Celebrate Christmas? appeared first on Into the Harvest

It has been almost two years since we've had Abigail Wilson on the show (which we cannot believe). We are thrilled to have her back to talk about her new book: An Invitation to Christmas. It seems like Christmas season is the busiest time of the year, every year. But it can also be a time of deep reflections, and refocusing our eyes on Jesus, as we get ready to celebrate His birth. In her book, Abigail invites us to see how specific promises in the Old Testament about Jesus' coming, the people who pointed to Him, those who worshipped Him, and how we, today, can pause and still see Him working. Her book is available on Amazon now, so get it while you can! Abigail Wilson is a native Texan living in Europe with her husband and three children. She spends most of her days Moming her kids and her kid's friends whenever needed, navigating her way down Europe's stupidly small roads, folding endless laundry, and decorating her house for every possible holiday. However, teaching Bible studies and writing are her passions, and while this is her first published devotional, it feels like it has been something she's been working on her whole life. You can also read her memoir on loss and finding hope amid seasons of waiting, The Day Between: A Memoir of Miracles, on Kindle and paperback. Contact Abigail at substack.com@abigailsday Need a framework for making disciples? Get your copy of The Pathway Series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway-series/ In this episode: • Motivation for Writing the Book • The Advent Season • Worship of a King • Purposeful Pause RESOURCES MENTIONED • The Pathway Series - A framework for making disciples • Invitation to Christmas: A December Devotional Original Release Date: 11/28/24 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ SHOP the ITH Store: https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #223 – Abigail Wilson: Keeping Christ in Christmas? appeared first on Into the Harvest

If you're new to our channel, welcome. We are a channel dedicated to helping others make disciples of Jesus. This episode is about the top 5 threats to discipleship in America today. Andrew and John take a look at some deep-seeded issues that we have in the American church, and how to overcome them. Spoiler alert: the foundation is always keeping Jesus at the center. Need a framework for making disciples? Get your copy of The Pathway Series In this episode: • Out of focus Discipleship • Impractical and Impersonal • Human strategy rather than divine revelation • Not engaged in mandate or mission RESOURCES MENTIONED • Power Through Prayer by E.M. Bounds • The Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert E. Coleman • The Master Plan of Evangelism Study Guide   Original Release Date: 11/21/24 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ SHOP the ITH Store: https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #222 – Top 5 Discipleship Threats In America appeared first on Into the Harvest

There is a reason that in Philippians 4:6, Paul tells us to present our requests to God, with thanksgiving. It is not because God is an ego-maniac who needs to be acknowledged for everything He does (although He really should be acknowledged for everything He does, because without Him, we wouldn't be breathing). God knows that gratitude changes everything. It changes us, and it changes the world around us. He does everything for our best interest, and telling us to practice gratitude is no different. We love having Shelton Markham on, and this episode can be filed under the "gems from Shelton" folder. At the end of the episode, he and Andrew give us some practical tools for being thankful, and you don't want to miss those. Need a framework for making disciples? Get your copy of The Pathway Series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway-series/ In this episode: • Why gratitude matters • The story of the 10 lepers • How gratitude changes us • Practical ways to be thankful RESOURCES MENTIONED • The Pathway Series - A framework for making disciples • Practicing Disengagement (video) Original Release Date: 11/14/24 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ SHOP the ITH Store: https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #221 – Want to Change Your Life? Gratitude is the Answer appeared first on Into the Harvest

We can have hope always, especially through loss and death, because Jesus is coming back for His people - both dead in the body, and still walking the earth. This is the end of our study of 1 Thessalonians, and Paul waits to the end to really bring home that Jesus IS returning, and that should give us hope, and also give us motivation and direction about living while we are on earth. Need a framework for making disciples? Get your copy of The Pathway Series here: https://www.intotheharvest.org/pathway-series/ In this episode: • Hope for the Future • Stay Woke • Motivation for the Present • How to Encourage and Build Up RESOURCES MENTIONED • The Pathway Series - A framework for making disciples • Free Bible Study Template • E-Sword - Free Bible Study software • Three Questions for Effective Bible Study • Three Reasons You Must Go Deep in God's Word • Studying, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible • The Greco-Roman World of the New Testament Era Original Release Date: 11/07/24 SUBSCRIBE to our free weekly newsletter, Disciple Notes: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ SHOP the ITH Store: https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ ******************** Want to Help Us Grow? •  Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify •  Share this episode on Facebook •  If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, become a monthly supporter The post #220 – What Happens When Jesus Returns For His People? appeared first on Into the Harvest