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Ben Courson is the founder of Hope Generation, has a global TV and radio program, and is a gifted and nationally-renowned speaker.  The Hope Generation TV show airs in 180 countries around the world. Ben's humorous, uplifting, and high-energy style couples with a gift to communicate God's heart in an impactful way. His ultimate mission, he says, is to generate hope in God to build a generation of hope in others.    To find out more Ben or to reach out to him, just visit his website at: http://www.BenCourson.com    ------------------------     If you want to help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God's glory, please take a minute to leave us a helpful REVIEW on iTunes: http://www.rmcpodcast.com or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts; and make sure you SHARE this podcast with any man (or men) you're mentoring or discipling.   And make sure you don't miss an interview episode by signing up for our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com, and grab your FREE copy of the Real Men Victory Tracker.    Talk with Dr. Joe 1-on-1: Are you stuck? Want to go to get your faith, marriage, family, career and finances back on track?  Then maybe it's time you got a coach. Every CHAMPION has one. Schedule an appointment to chat with Dr. Joe on how we can help you spiritually love and lead your family better and become the hero of your home.   Dr. Joe takes on only a few Breakthrough Calls each week to help you with your faith, marriage, work, and financial challenges.  The call is FREE, but slots are limited to ONE call only.  NO RESCHEDULES.  Just click on the link below and select the BREAKTHROUGH CALL option to set up an appointment: http://TalkwithDrJoe.com  If no slots are available, please check back in a week.   Also join us on: Join the Real Men 300: http://www.RealMen300.com Facebook Group: http://www.realmenuniversity.com/ YouTube: http://www.RealMenTraining.com Facebook: @realdrjoemartin Instagram: @realdrjoemartin Twitter: @professormartin

Ben Courson is the founder of Hope Generation, has a global TV and radio program, and is a gifted and nationally-renowned speaker.  The Hope Generation TV show airs in 180 countries around the world. Ben's humorous, uplifting, and high-energy style couples with a gift to communicate God's heart in an impactful way. His ultimate mission, he says, is to generate hope in God to build a generation of hope in others.  To find out more Ben or to reach out to him, just visit his website at: http://www.BenCourson.com  -------------------   If you want to help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God's glory, please take a minute to leave us a helpful REVIEW on iTunes: http://www.rmcpodcast.com and SHARE this podcast with any young man (or men) you're mentoring or discipling. And make sure you don't miss an interview episode by signing up for our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com, and grab your FREE copy of the Real Men Victory Tracker.  Are you stuck? Want to go to the next level in your marriage, career, business, or ministry?  Then maybe it's time you got a coach. ALL CHAMPIONS have one. Let me coach you to help you strengthen your faith, improve your marriage, spiritually lead your family, achieve more, balance your time, grow your ministry, or even stop an addiction. Click here for details: http://www.RMCfree.com   Also join us on: Join the Real Men 300: http://www.RealMen300.com Facebook Group: http://www.realmenuniversity.com/ YouTube: http://www.RealMenTraining.com Facebook: @realdrjoemartin Instagram: @realdrjoemartin Twitter: @professormartin

In this episode, I sit down with Ben Courson to discuss perseverance and the mindset of hope.Follow Ben on Instagram: @ben_coursonCheck out: Hope Generation https://www.youtube.com/c/HopeGeneration

We are so excited to share this week's episode, “Prevailing Over Depression Within Your Blended Family”, with Ben Courson. Ben Courson is a bestselling author, a TV and radio personality, an international speaker, founder of Hope Generation, and the senior pastor at Applegate Christian Fellowship. He has been featured on Fox, Hallmark Channel, TBN, ABC Family, and other mainstream media outlets. His TV show is broadcast in 180 countries, and his national radio show airs on over 500 stations. He travels the globe speaking of God's hope and igniting revival in the hearts of his listeners. Stemming from his own bout with suicide and depression, Ben created Hope Generation, aiming to help those struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts to those who've lost hope and meaning amid their success. Ben's high energy, humor, and deep Biblical understanding have impacted people from all walks of life. He sincerely shares his own struggles, heartbreak, being diagnosed with complex PTSD, and the devastating losses of his brother and sister. In this episode, we discuss: - How to practically and spiritually combat depression- How blended families are a reflection of the Gospel- Chasing purpose over happiness- Ben Courson's book, Flirting with DarknessAnd more!!This podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! You can also find our podcast on our website at www.blendedkingdomfamilies.com. Be sure to subscribe to never miss an episode!! We pray that this podcast blesses you today! #blendedkingdomfamilies #restoredfamilymovementWhere to find Ben:Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben_courson/Ben's website: https://www.bencourson.com/Ben's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjx5AHrD7OUZCVW8S2rvdQBen's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bencoursonHG/

In this pilot episode, Ben Bennett sits down with Ben Courson to talk about loss, hopelessness, and how we can truly overcome depression. They discuss biblical truths and brain research that God used to bring Ben Courson hope and healing from depression. Ben Courson is a bestselling author, a TV and radio personality, an international speaker, founder of Hope Generation, and the Senior Pastor at Applegate Christian Fellowship. His TV show is broadcast in 180 countries, and his national radio show airs on over 500 stations.Connect with Ben Courson here: https://www.bencourson.com/Join the Movement:Our WebsiteFacebookInstagramWatch this episode

S2 EP.9 – Ben Courson is a bestselling author, a TV and radio personality, pastor, international speaker, and founder of Hope Generation. He has been featured on Good Morning America, Fox, ABC, Hallmark Channel, and TBN. His TV show is broadcast in 180 countries and his national radio show airs on over 500 stations. As a social media influencer, millions of YouTube viewers have tuned in to watch and listen to Hope Generation. In this entertaining and uplifting conversation Ben rifles through 11 practical steps that are sure to stir you to action and help you on your mental health journey.

LFA Podcast with guest: Ben Courson - 11 Weapons to fight Depression. Ben Courson is a bestselling author, a TV and radio personality, an international speaker, founder of Hope Generation, and the senior pastor at Applegate Christian Fellowship. He has been featured on Fox, Hallmark Channel, TBN, ABC family, as well as featured in Psychology Today and Christianity Today, and many other mainstream media outlets. His TV show is broadcast in 180 countries, and his national radio show airs on over 530 stations. He travels the globe speaking of God’s hope and igniting revival in the hearts of his listeners.

If we're going to achieve our 1 million dreams goal for the year… we need some help.  And for me… one of the biggest places I go for help… is prayer.  Over the years, prayer has brought me a sense of peace in tough times… it's brought me clarity when I felt scattered… it's brought me hope when I felt like I was down for the count… AND it's brought me encouragement when I needed it.  And that's what I want for you too! So that is what we're talking about in today's episode.  If prayer is your jam… awesome.  Or… if you're curious about prayer… hang with me. I think this will help.  BUT… if prayer is NOT your jam… or… worse yet… you've felt a little beat up… or judged… when it comes to the subject of Spirituality… or prayer… I'd really invite you to stay with me in this convo. Trust me.  I'm not trying to convince you that way of thinking is right… I just want to offer some stories, some strategies AND… specifically… I want to pray FOR you.  See how you feel and then we'll go from there.  My hope is you're going to be encouraged to keep moving forward as you go after your dreams and do more of what you were created to do!  You with me?  I hope so.  Let's do this. RESOURCES: We've talked a little about prayer before on DREAM THINK DO.   If you want to dig deeper on the subject… here are a few episodes: “Surprised By Prayer” with Melissa Johnson-Matthews: www.mitchmatthews.com/207 The “We Agree to Pray” Project with Mitch Matthews: www.mitchmatthews.com/293  “We Agree to Pray” BONUS Episode with Hope Generation's Ben Courson: www.mitchmatthews.com/285 “We Agree to Pray” BONUS Episode with Human Rights Advocate, Ashleigh Chapman: www.mitchmatthews.com/287  “We Agree to Pray” BONUS Episode with “TLC's: Say YES to the Dress'” Lori Allen: www.mitchmatthews.com/289  “We Agree to Pray” Bonus Episode with Bestselling Author, Brant Menswar: www.mitchmatthews.com/291 “We Agree To Pray” Bonus Episode with Illusionist, Harris III: www.mtichmatthews.com/293  Mitch's 6-Miracle Day Post: Click here THE “DREAM TOGETHER” APP IS HERE! That's right! Our DREAM TOGETHER App is here! The “Dream Together” app is designed to help you clarify your goals as well as connect with like-minded individuals so you can “dream together” to make those dreams (big or small) a reality! So… HERE ARE THE STEPS: STEP 1: Download the app. Find “Dream Together” for your Apple Device: HERE Find “Dream Together” for your Android Device: HERE STEP 2: Sign up and enter the group code: dreamthinkdo STEP 3: Be inspired by the dreams that are already there.  Then… follow and encourage a dream or two! STEP 4: Post at least one of your own dreams… and then invite friends to join you so you can DREAM TOGETHER! Let's do this! MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: I'm excited about this episode.  In it… I want to show you a way where I get encouraged… where I get help… where I get bolstered… on those days where I'm excited and charged up… AND on those days where I'm sad… or tired… or feeling overwhelmed. So this episode is extra special for me… because I'm going to get to tell some stories… and THEN… I'm going to get to pray for YOU… yes YOU.  And I believe… that even though we're not in the same room as I'm recording this… and as you're listening to this… I believe that something amazing can happen… when we pray together. So that's it.  This is not a debate.  This is sure not me trying to prove myself right.  This is just me… wanting to encourage you… in a way that I get encouraged. To put some more tools in your tool box. If this is new to you… I invite you to be open to it.  If prayer is NOT new to you… I'd still invite you to be open to it… because it might sound a bit different than you're used to… or I might point to a different version of the Bible than you're used to..  But hang with me and see how you feel.  See what resonates with you. Now… if that's STILL not your thing… no harm… no foul.  I'd just invite you to jump to one of our other 313 episodes of Dream Think Do… and as you do that… know you're loved and I'm sooooooooo glad that you're here. BUT… if you're still with me… I think we're going to have some fun. And again… the game plan is to: get you a few stories share a favorite scripture  I'm going to pray FOR you Then… offer you a short prayer that you can pray yourself… if you want to. Sound good? Cool…  Let's go for it! QUOTES ON THE SUBJECT: I like how Bono talks about his spiritual journey… “For me… it is probably more accurate to say,  “I was really lost, I'm a little less so at the moment…  And then a little less and a little less again.   That to me is the spiritual life… it has slowly rebuilt me...   It has taken years though and it is not over yet.”  - Bono   BY the WAY… as I was doing my research for this episode I also found this quote: “Dream up the kind of world you would want to live in.   THEN… dream out loud.”  - Bono  ----- “Any concern too small to be turned into a prayer  is too small to be made a burden.”  - Corrie Ten Boom -  Dutch Watchmaker, Along with her family - helped  many Jewish families survive the Holocaust  ______________________ “I remember my mother's prayers and  they have always followed me.   They have clung to me all my life.”  - Abraham Lincoln ______________________ “Prayer is talking with God.   God knows your heart  and is not so concerned with your words  as He is with the attitude of your heart.”  - Josh McDowell    “BIBLICAL CREDIBILITY:”  We're going to dive into some specific scripture.   There are TWO THINGS I'd love for you to hear: God LOVES us… God LOVES you. He wants you to live an AMAZING life (adventure). Ephesians 3:14 - 21 - New Living Translation: 14 When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, 15 the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. 16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. 17 Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong. 18 And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.  19 May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. 20 Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. 21 Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen. to God, who is  able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. 21 Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen. The word we dig into is: perissos: “Exceedingly Abundantly Beyond…” Here's what it looks like in the Greek: click here Here's me getting my tattoo of the word (also… looking away so I don't pass out because of the needle!) click here   A PRAYER FOR YOU!!!! This is a prayer you can use… and/or adapt for yourself: Lord… Thank you for loving me.  Thank you that I don't have to understand how that works to know it can be true. Help me to walk with you and walk in your love today.  Help me to LOVE others well today. Help me to experience more of the life you want for me and help me spread that around too. Help me to know that achievement is good but it has nothing to do with my worth… in your eyes. You are amazing Lord. You say I am priceless… that I am carefully and wonderfully made.  Help me to remember that today… and help me to remind others of that they are too. Help me to DO… BE… and Experience ALL you have for me today. Help me to partner with you… to be loved by you… and to love my neighbor well… whomever that neighbor may be today. Thanks! Amen.  I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Okay… I hope you dig this.  If you do… let me know.  Drop a comment below.  If you have questions OR an “amen,” let me know.  And hey… if you don't dig it… let me know too.  I want to hear from YOU! And hey… no matter what… join us on our DREAM TOGETHER app (details in the RESOURCES section above).  We've got Dream Think Doers marching towards our million dreams goal and I want you there.  The info is above or at: www.DreamTogether.co.  Cool?  Cool. Please share this episode with a friend who might need it… and when you do… tag me!  I'd love to thank you personally.  And know that I've got some awesome interviews coming your way… so stay tuned for those.  But in the meantime… keep bringing your awesome! 

How do people find hope when they face darkness and depression? My guest this week, Ben Courson is a pastor and author. Ben shares how God gave him grace during some dark moments in his life, and he gives powerful, practical steps to find new joy and hope. Pick up Ben's book "Flirting With Darkness” here: amazon.com/Flirting-Darkness-Building-Hope-Depression-ebook/dp/B089JYK8L2/. Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love: The Jesus Way to Influence” here: amazon.com/Truth-Plus-Love-Jesus-Influence/dp/0310355249/. For more from Matt Brown and to receive our free gift “5 Spiritual Keys to Find Fulfillment in God”, which will help you get started into the life of fulfillment God has for you, go to: Thinke.org

Ben Courson is a bestselling author, a TV and radio personality, an international speaker, founder of Hope Generation, and the senior pastor at Applegate Christian Fellowship. He has been featured on Fox, Hallmark Channel, TBN, ABC family, as well as featured in Psychology Today and Christianity Today, and many other mainstream media outlets. He travels the globe speaking of God's hope and igniting revival in the hearts of his listeners. Ben shares his story and impact of 10,000 hours of focusing on your craft, and great takeaways from two of his books Optimisfits and Flirting with Darkness. https://youtu.be/-SNyWR9m5Os https://www.bencourson.com/store

Ben Courson is the founder of Hope Generation. His new book is called “Flirting with Darkness: Building Hope in the Face of Depression.”  He is also the Senior Pastor of Applegate Christian Fellowship in Jacksonville, Oregon. Ben calls himself an“Ex-Suicide.” Flirting with Darkness tells the... The post Ben Courson appeared first on ABQ Connect.

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Founder of Hope Generation and lead pastor of Applegate Christian Fellowship, Ben Courson, is back for season 2 of the Basics of Life Conversations. Rob Salvato sits down with Ben Courson and Tyler Bacquet to talk about they learned from 2020, and what they're looking forward to in 2021.

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Ben Courson is an international speaker, bestselling author, TV and radio personality, and the senior pastor of Applegate Christian Fellowship. His latest book id Flirting with Darkness: Building Hope in the Face of Depression. He has been featured on Fox, Hallmark Channel, TBN, ABC Family, and other mainstream media outlets.  His TV show, Hope Generation with Ben Courson, is broadcast in 180 countries, and his radio show airs on more than 400 stations nationally.  Ben says his ultimate mission is to generate hope in God that will build a generation of hope in others. To contact Ben, you can visit his site at https://www.BenCourson.com  ----------------------   If you want to help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God’s glory, please take a minute to leave us a helpful REVIEW on iTunes: http://www.rmcpodcast.com and SHARE this podcast with any young man (or men) you’re mentoring or discipling. And make sure you don't miss an interview episode by signing up for our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com, and grab your FREE copy of the Real Men Victory Tracker.  Are you stuck? Want to go to the next level in your marriage, career, business, or ministry?  Then maybe it’s time you got a coach. ALL CHAMPIONS have one. Let me coach you to help you strengthen your faith, improve your marriage, spiritually lead your family, achieve more, balance your time, grow your ministry, or even stop an addiction. Click here for details: http://www.RMCfree.com   Also join us on: Join the Real Men 300: http://www.RealMen300.com Facebook Group: http://www.realmenuniversity.com/ YouTube: http://www.RealMenTraining.com Facebook: @realdrjoemartin Instagram: @realdrjoemartin Twitter: @professormartin

Ben Courson is a bestselling author, a TV and radio personality, an international speaker, founder of Hope Generation, and the senior pastor at Applegate Christian Fellowship. He has been featured on Fox, Hallmark Channel, TBN, ABC Family, and featured in Psychology Today and Christianity Today, and many other mainstream media outlets. His TV show is broadcast in 180 countries, and his national radio show airs on over 480 stations. He travels the globe speaking of God's hope and igniting revival in the hearts of his listeners.Stemming from his bout with suicide and depression, Ben created Hope generation, aiming to help those struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts to those who've lost hope and meaning amid their success. The ministry is shouting about the God of Hope from the mountaintops to help people rise out of despair.To know more about Ben Courson and what he has been up to, please visit his website at https://www.bencourson.com/.To hear more episodes of The Fearless Mindset podcast, you can go to https://fearlessmindsetpodcast.com/ or listen to major podcasting platforms such as Apple, Google, Spotify, etc.

In this episode, I sat down for an interview with Ben Courson to talk about overcoming grief, loss and even combating suicide. Ben is a bestselling author, TV and radio personality, the founder of Hope Generation, and the senior pastor at Applegate Christian Fellowship . He has been featured on FOX, Hallmark Channel, TBN, ABC Family, and countless other outlets. His TV show is broadcast in 180 countries, and his national radio show airs on over 400 stations.Betterhelp Link: Betterhelp.com/trevortalksWant to support the show? Visit fearisaliar.coSupport the show (https://www.fearisaliar.co/)

In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Rob Salvato interviews Ben Courson. Ben has recently transitioned to the role of Lead Pastor of Applegate Christian Fellowship in Oregon, and is the founder of an international ministry called Hope Generation. In part 1 of this interview Ben shares about his transition to this new position, and gives insight into the heart of his new book, Flirting with Darkness.

In this episode of the Basics of Life Conversations, Rob Salvato interviews Ben Courson. Ben has recently transitioned to the role of Lead Pastor of Applegate Christian Fellowship in Oregon, and is the founder of an international ministry called Hope Generation. In part 2 of this interview Ben gives biblical insight on the topic of depression, and both Ben and Rob share their experiences with suicidal thoughts.

Ben Courson is a bestselling author, a TV and radio personality, an international speaker, founder of Hope Generation, and the senior pastor at Applegate Christian Fellowship. He has been featured on Fox, Hallmark Channel, TBN, ABC Family, and other mainstream media outlets. His TV show is broadcast in 180 countries, and his national radio show airs on over 400 stations. He travels the globe speaking of God's hope and igniting revival in the hearts of his listeners. Ben is the author of the new book Flirting with Darkness. To find out more about Ben go to www.bencourson.com Topics in this episode address depression, PTSD, and suicide if you need immediate help call toll-free hotline with the number 1-800-273-8255 (TALK), it is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provide 24/7 services. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joeonthemic/support

In this episode, I interview Ben Courson about mental health awareness and battling depression. We discuss his new book Flirting with Darkness: Building Hope in the Face of Depression. Ben is a bestselling author, a TV and radio personality, an international speaker, founder of Hope Generation, and the senior pastor at Applegate Christian Fellowship.   We explore the different ways to cope with anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation, and how to defeat it. We also cover what you can do to support your loved ones as they face depression. If you or a loved one needs immediate help, the suicide prevention hotline is 800-273-8255. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ for more resources. If you're battling depression or suicide ideation, please know that you matter and you are loved.   ORDER Flirting with Darkness: Building Hope in the Face of Depression on Amazon: https://amzn.to/33Aa5fh  

In this episode, I sat down with founder of Hope Generation and best selling author Ben Courson. Ben struggled with depression, complex PTSD and suicide ideation for ten years. God has healed him and now he travels around the world to spread the message of hope. Ben shares a few weapons to defeat depression from his new book Flirting With Darkness.Follow Ben Here:Instagram: @ben_courson Get Optimisfits and Flirting With Darkness on Amazon.

We live in a generation plagued by anxiety, depression and hopelessness. Thankfully we don't have to stay there -- God sees us right where we are and wants to help us through the darkness of this world! Join Pastor Beth as she interviews Ben Courson -- founder of Hope Generation -- about his new book, Flirting with Darkness: Building Hope in the Face of Depression. Valley Family Church is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan and led by senior pastors Jeff and Beth Jones. We exist to help people become committed followers of Jesus who get the Bible basics, live the joyful-faith-filled life and do the eternal stuff. We’d love for you to join us for a live Sunday service -- either online or in-person. You can find information about all of our service times at www.valleyfamilychurch.org. We’d also love to connect with you on social media! You can find us on: ~ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ValleyFamilyChurch ~ Instagram: www.instagram.com/valleyfamilychurch ~ Twitter: www.twitter.com/valleyfamily If you're enjoying our practical and encouraging Bible teaching, we think you'll also love our global outreach YouTube channel, The Basics With Beth: www.youtube.com/thebasicswithbeth.

Ben Courson shares an excerpt from his new book, Flirting With Darkness. Episode 1740: An Excerpt from the book Flirting with Darkness by Ben Courson on the 10,000-Hour Rule & Becoming Great Ben Courson is an international speaker, bestselling author, TV and radio personality, and the senior pastor of Applegate Christian Fellowship. He has been featured on Fox, Hallmark Channel, TBN, ABC Family, and other mainstream media outlets. His TV show, Hope Generation with Ben Courson, is broadcast in 180 countries, and his radio show airs on more than 400 stations nationally. Ben travels the globe speaking of God's hope and igniting revival in the hearts of his listeners. Learn more about Ben Courson at bencourson.com and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.  More info. about the book can be found here: https://www.bencourson.com/flirtingwithdarkness Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Courson shares an excerpt from his new book, Flirting With Darkness. Episode 1740: An Excerpt from the book Flirting with Darkness by Ben Courson on the 10,000-Hour Rule & Becoming Great Ben Courson is an international speaker, bestselling author, TV and radio personality, and the senior pastor of Applegate Christian Fellowship. He has been featured on Fox, Hallmark Channel, TBN, ABC Family, and other mainstream media outlets. His TV show, Hope Generation with Ben Courson, is broadcast in 180 countries, and his radio show airs on more than 400 stations nationally. Ben travels the globe speaking of God's hope and igniting revival in the hearts of his listeners. Learn more about Ben Courson at bencourson.com and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.  More info. about the book can be found here: https://www.bencourson.com/flirtingwithdarkness Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Courson shares an excerpt from his new book, Flirting With Darkness. Episode 1740: An Excerpt from the book Flirting with Darkness by Ben Courson on the 10,000-Hour Rule & Becoming Great Ben Courson is an international speaker, bestselling author, TV and radio personality, and the senior pastor of Applegate Christian Fellowship. He has been featured on Fox, Hallmark Channel, TBN, ABC Family, and other mainstream media outlets. His TV show, Hope Generation with Ben Courson, is broadcast in 180 countries, and his radio show airs on more than 400 stations nationally. Ben travels the globe speaking of God's hope and igniting revival in the hearts of his listeners. Learn more about Ben Courson at and follow him on , , and .  More info. about the book can be found here:  and in  and ! Right now NetSuite is offering you valuable insights with a FREE guide - "Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits" at Interested in advertising on the show? Visit 

Ben Courson shares an excerpt from his new book, Flirting With Darkness. Episode 1740: An Excerpt from the book Flirting with Darkness by Ben Courson on the 10,000-Hour Rule & Becoming Great Ben Courson is an international speaker, bestselling author, TV and radio personality, and the senior pastor of Applegate Christian Fellowship. He has been featured on Fox, Hallmark Channel, TBN, ABC Family, and other mainstream media outlets. His TV show, Hope Generation with Ben Courson, is broadcast in 180 countries, and his radio show airs on more than 400 stations nationally. Ben travels the globe speaking of God’s hope and igniting revival in the hearts of his listeners. Learn more about Ben Courson at bencourson.com and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. More info. about the book can eb found here: https://www.bencourson.com/flirtingwithdarknessrelationship-with-fear/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Right now NetSuite is offering you valuable insights with a FREE guide - "Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits" at NetSuite.com/OLD Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/optimal-living-daily/support

We are no better than anyone else, but we have an individual calling and gifting, which makes us unique and different than everyone else. For Ben Courson, that calling is to ignite God's hope in the hearts of his listeners. Hope is essential. It is a spark that ignites our world, fuels our progress, and spurs us upward and onward, helping us stay the course. On today's podcast, Ben joins Thane Marcus Ringler to share how, stemming from his own bout with suicide and depression, he is pursuing his purpose of helping people rise out of despair. Ben is a bestselling author, a TV and radio personality, an international speaker, the Founder of Hope Generation, and the senior pastor at Applegate Christian Fellowship. Follow us on the Socials! - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter Check out our YouTube! Leave us a Rating/Review! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Send us an email - theupandcomersshow@gmail.com The most important thing is to really connect with your "why" and start doing your thing with a clear sense of purpose. If you are looking to have your voice heard by starting your own show, this episode is a must-listen. 

Ben Courson's mission is to inject hope into a generation plagued by anxiety and despair. In the middle of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, this conversation comes at an important time when suicide rates are climbing due to COVID-19 and other perils that 2020 has brought. Ben's new book, Flirting with Darkness, encourages you to not accept depression as a permanent state, but instead turn to the One who will champion your every struggle. In this conversation, Ben opens up about his only battles with suicidal ideations and depression and offers practical and Biblical wisdom on how to deal with these emotions. The beauty: God wants to fight these battles with us. Ben is the founder of Hope Generation and senior pastor at Applegate Christian Fellowship in Jacksonville, Oregon. Stemming from his own bout with suicide and depression, Ben created Hope generation, aiming to help those struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts to those who’ve lost hope and meaning amid their success. Links Give Ben a follow on Instagram (ben_courson), Twitter (@ben_courson) and on Facebook (Facebook.com/bencoursonHG) Purchase a copy of Flirting with Darkness here: https://bit.ly/325hEKb Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: Subscribe to my newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5900c37e0647/coleclaybourn If you need to get in touch with me, give me a follow on Instagram at coleclaybourn or on Twitter @ColeClaybourn. Check out the podcast Instagram as well — @innohurrypodcast. You can also email me at innohurry@coleclaybourn.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode with Ben Courson! Ben's an international speaker, bestselling author, and his TV show, Hope Generation with Ben Courson is broadcast around the world. NOTE: I also had a great interview with him for episode 284 of DREAM THINK DO.  (Be sure to check that out: www.mitchmatthews.com/284)  Since we're walking out our “WE AGREE TO PRAY” project this month… I wanted to get Ben's perspective on prayer.  So… in this BONUS session, he agreed to stick around to talk about how it's played out in his life.   We cover a lot of ground in about 10 minutes!  We talk about neuroscience and prayer.  We dig into the subject of how waiting on God can be HIGHLY offensive and at the same time… the absolute PERFECT thing to do. #realtalk We also talk about the “Seed vs. Switch” mentality… and why that matters now more than ever!  I think you're going to love it!  Let's get to it…   RESOURCES: Sign up to join us for WE AGREE TO PRAY: www.weagreetopray.com.  Ben's Latest Book: Flirting With Darkness.   Ben's website:  www.bencourson.com You can follow Ben on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.    I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! So… what stood out to you?  What's something that got you thinking?   Oh…. and how about you?  Any good stories on how prayer has played out in your life?  Any questions about it? I'd love to hear from you!  Hit me up in the comments and let's keep this conversation going! And again… I want to invite you to join us for WE AGREE TO PRAY!  You can find out more and sign up at: www.WeAgreeToPray.com.    

Ben Courson is our guest.  He's an international speaker, bestselling author, and his TV show, Hope Generation with Ben Courson, is broadcast in 180 countries, and his radio show airs on more than 400 stations nationally. His latest book is called “Flirting With Darkness.”  In it, Ben talks about his own journey with overcoming depression and battling thoughts of suicide.  He also offers up some specific strategies that you can use if you've ever been tempted by suicidal thoughts… or if you know someone who's wrestling with that.  World Suicide Prevention Day is September 10th… AND because all of the stuff with Covid-19 and all the wildness that 2020 had thrown… we thought it would be a really important subject to cover and wildly relevant time.  So let's get to this!     RESOURCES: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English & Spanish. PHONE: 1-800-273-8255 WEBSITE:  suicidepreventionlifeline.org/  Ben's Latest Book: Flirting With Darkness.   Ben's website:  www.bencourson.com/ You can follow Ben on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.    MORE ABOUT BEN COURSON EPISODE: Okay, guys… we're going after a big and important topic today.   Get this: Every 40 seconds… someone… somewhere in the world… takes their own life. There are 123 suicides a day in the US alone.  Now… that statistic floored me but this next statistic broke my heart: the second leading cause of death in the world for people aged 15 to 24 is suicide. I know… I know… this is a heavy subject… but you know that with this podcast... we're all about helping you to dream bigger… think better and do more of what you were created to do.  And if we're going to be true to that mission… and take this mandate seriously... that means we can't shy away from tough topics.  And that's exactly why I'm excited we're talking with Ben Courson.   MINUTE BY MINUTE: 1:30 This is an important topic 2:27 Meet Ben 6:48 Why Ben is passionate about this topic 10:35 When Ben knew he needed help 13:31 How to fight depression 17:08 Go on adventures with God 19:47 Building relationships 23:21 Choosing to fight 27:57 Ben's favorite dream quote 29:00 Mitch's biggest takeaways   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! So… what stood out to you?  What's something that got you thinking?   Oh…. and how about you?  Any good stories on how prayer has played out in your life?  Any questions about it? I'd love to hear from you!  Hit me up in the comments and let's keep this conversation going! And again… I want to invite you to join us for WE AGREE TO PRAY!  You can find out more and sign up at www.WeAgreeToPray.com.  

I did an over the phone interview with Ben Courson of Hope Generation yesterday, and we talked about what it means to pursue Christ authentically and live life authentically in a day and age where superficiality and surface level is our norm.

In this first episode I chat with Ben Courson (Bestselling Author of Optimisfits and founder of Hope Generation). Learn more about Ben at BenCourson.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ignitethewordpodcast/support

Leadership Lesson Podcast Season 2 Episode 22 - Pastoral Depression Ben Courson, founder of Hope Generation, talks about pastoral depression and how we deal with it in leadership positions. Ben speaks from his own experience as someone who suffered for a decade with chronic depression. In the Bible we see that Job, Elijah, Jonah, and David all suffered from depression. It is not uncommon. And it is not a sign of weakness. With compassion and wisdom, Ben explains how depression can be viewed biblically and what good can come from it. It’s a message of—what else?—hope. “The greatest Bible characters were often depressed.” -Ben Courson “Depression is not a sign of weakness. Sometimes it is a sign of strength.” -Ben Courson “The One who invented the phrase broken heart knows how to heal your broken heart.” -Ben Courson “What the enemy intends for evil, God intends for good. He can take your greatest disadvantages and turn them into advantages.” -Ben Courson “Give everything but up.” -Ben Courson One Piece of Advice | Slow Down Pastor Dave Simiele, Campus Pastor at Christ Fellowship Church in West Palm Beach, FL, shares his advice to stop and take time to focus on spending time alone with Jesus. Slow down. Go to a deserted place to pray, as Jesus did in Mark 1:35. “It’s not about what I’m doing; it’s about who I’m becoming.” “The Son of God had to stop and get away and be with His Father.” -Dave Simiele “If we don’t pause in our life and commune with God and stop, then we are not going to hear the direction that He has for us.” Dave Simiele “You can’t live a hurried life without warping your soul.” -Lance Witt ‘Reject the lies about production and producing and that busyness equals effectiveness because we know that is not true.” -Dave Simiele LINKS:  Contact Daniel: daniel@eeleaders.com Leadership Lessons/One Piece of Advice/Blog/Recommended Books: eeleaders.com

How do you heal and date after divorce? How do you break free of fear after betrayal? You guys have been asking for an episode on divorce and betrayal and we have been listening! Today we are covering this subject for the first time as we have a beautifully life giving and hope-filled conversation with a man who has been through both divorce and betrayal. Ben Courson is the founder of Hope Generation, has a global TV and radio program, and is the best selling author of the book Optimisfits, and is a gifted and nationally renowned speaker based out of Applegate Christian Fellowship. Ben’s humorous, uplifting and high energy style coupled with a gift to communicate God’s heart is done in a hugely impacting way. A few years ago Ben shared a story of heartbreak after betrayal and divorce in his life and through this experience he has helped countless people who have also been wounded by those they have loved. This personal experience has ONLY made Ben proclaim all the Louder that our GOD IS so faithful and trustworthy and IS a God of Hope. You guys can hear even MORE about this story by visiting the Hope Generation YouTube challenge or bencourson.com Some themes of today’s episode: -How do you cope with betrayal? -How do you build back trust? -How do you combat fear after betrayal/divorce? -Can you still have HOPE after something like this? If so, how? Today Ben and Kait talk about the aftermath of betrayal, divorce, and extreme heartbreak. They discuss how to navigate gaining back trust for others as well as how to face fears. They talk about learning how to embrace where you are and how to find hope again. They also talk about how God uses those who have been through pain in BEAUTIFUL ways. Also friends! For the ladies listening we are thrilled to share with you that from now until June 25th you can actually join the 6 week Wholly Heal Your Heart Group COACHING program! This program is the complete, step-by-step process to becoming a Wholehearted, Confident, Healed Woman after Heartbreak. If you’re a Christian woman who has either recently been through heartbreak or has been through it consistently in the past, and is struggling with feeling worthy or confident, tired of fearing dating, or just wants deeper healing, and a renewed hope for the future then Kait’s program is for you. Also, even if you haven’t been through heartbreak recently, and just struggle with constant feelings of rejection and the lies of unworthiness… this is for you friend. To sign up now go to to http://bit.ly/heartbreakcoachingjune And if you are reading this and the registration is closed but you want to join the waitlist, go ahead and visit heartofdating.com/heartbreak and we will let you know when the next one is live.

Ben Courson wants to ignite a fierce rebellion against hopelessness in his book - "Optimisfits" Find out more at www.BenCourson.com What is an Optimisfit? :00 It's always 'half full'? :44 Social media generation - most connected & most depressed 1:13 The importance of a "squad" 3:22 Being on the other side of grief, depression, and suicidal thoughts 6:07 Hope & the Hope Generation 9:13 We are NOT the exception to God's promises 10:19 Importance of FUN! 10:53 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EE Leaders | Leadership Lesson Podcast Season 2 Episode 16 - Preaching to Yourself Pastor Daniel talks with Ben Courson, founder of Hope Generation, about the value of preaching to yourself. David preached to himself in Psalm 42:11, Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God. Ben shares his own painful experience with hopelessness and how God brought Him through it and gave him a message of hope in Him. He gives seven keys to defeat depression, which he discusses in his new book, Optimisfits. It’s a message we all need to hear. ‘You can’t go through life without having problems. In the world you will have tribulation.” -Ben Courson “Hope is the antidote to anxiety.” -Ben Courson “Sometimes as leaders we are waiting for other people to encourage us when, really, we need to encourage ourselves.” -Ben Courson “When God healed my heart, when God gave me hope, that became the one theme that would become my message.” -Ben Courson One Piece of Advice |Always be Willing to Grow Kelly Nothnagle, Associate Pastor at Calvary Chapel Boynton Campus, shares his one piece of advice: Always be willing to grow. The sabbath principle of rest and focusing on the Lord is a key to growth. Being open to and listening for God to speak to you and tell you what He has for you. “I have found when we take that time and establish that rhythm just to slow down our mind and connect with the Lord, it’s amazing how big you can see God is.” -Kelly Nothnagle “To think that He has called us and allowed us to be a part of His plan, it encourages me to want to experience all that God has for me.” -Kelly Nothnagle “Live in that space where you are looking and you are excited for what God would have for you, and that you want to grow.” -Kelly Nothnagle LINKS:  Contact Daniel: daniel@eeleaders.com Leadership Lessons/One Piece of Advice/Blog/Recommended Books: eeleaders.com Ben Courson at Hope Generation: https://www.bencourson.com

Ben Courson is the founder of Hope Generation, has a global TV and radio program, and is a gifted and nationally-renowned speaker.  The Hope Generation TV show airs in 180 countries around the world. Ben's humorous, uplifting, and high-energy style couples with a gift to communicate God’s heart in an impactful way. His ultimate mission, he says, is to generate hope in God to build a generation of hope in others.  To find out more Ben or to reach out to him, just visit his website at: http://www.BenCourson.com  ------------------------    If you want to help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God’s glory, please take a minute to leave us a helpful REVIEW on iTunes: http://www.rmcpodcast.com and SHARE this podcast with any young man (or men) you’re mentoring or discipling. And make sure you don't miss an interview episode by signing up for our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com, and grab your FREE copy of the Real Men Spiritual Leader Blueprint AND our Are You the Man ebook.  Are you stuck? Want to go to the next level in your marriage, career, business, or ministry?  Then maybe it’s time you got a coach. ALL CHAMPIONS have one. Let me coach you to help you strengthen your faith, improve your marriage, spiritually lead your family, achieve more, balance your time, grow your ministry, or even stop an addiction. Click here for details: http://www.RealMen300.com Also join us on: Download Our APP:  iPhone or Android Join the Real Men 300: http://www.RealMen300.com Facebook Group: http://www.realmenuniversity.com/ Facebook: @realdrjoemartin Instagram: @realdrjoemartin Twitter: @professormartin

One of the core human needs is deep connections and community. We all strive to build bonds, have a oneness with other people. Brian and Ian examine that need not only as people but as pastors and how they can build bonds for Christ. Robert Dickie III, CEO of Bonvera is a man who has over the years held a number of positions for a number of organizations. He joins the show to discuss the benefits of honing career skills in the modern economy and also having multiple side-jobs as other sources of income. Ben Courson is the founder of Hope Generation and author of the book 'Optimisfits'. Ben shares about how being unique, and standing out is a good thing, not bad. Ben also offers wisdom and insight into how being unique also allows a person to be an advocate for Christ. As human beings we all are prone to acting defensive about a variety of things. The guys take a look at several takeaways on how taming a defensive attitude can prove beneficial for relationships. Utah Jazz player Kyle Korver wrote an article about privilege and witnessing the negative aspects of it firsthand with his team-mates. Ian and Brian delve into the article and examine privilege and what can be done to combat the negative effects of it. Ryan Dowd, head of homeless shelter Hesed House and author of the book 'The Librarians Guide to Homelessness', joins the guys in-studio for the remainder of the show. They engage in conversation about Ryan's story, being involved in Hesed House, writing his book and about making a difference for Christ and the Kingdom by helping the homeless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ben Courson who is the founder of Hope Generation shares with us how you should be a hope dealer filled with joy as well as how in the end it's hard work that pays off

Drew and Isaac chop it up with Ben Courson. Ben's mission is to generate hope in God and to build a generation of Hope. He does this through his organization, Hope Generation. He also has his new book out, Optimisfits. Follow him, buy the book, and support his work - link belowFollow Ben Courson at www.bencourson.comSupport the podcast and look good doing it! One Story T-shirts are available now – follow the link www.allgracedup.blog/new-products/ Please Like and Follow our facebook page - www.facebook.com/onestorypodcast - leave a comment and review! Follow our instagram - www.instagram.com/onestorypodcast We want to hear Your story! please reach out to us on facebook, instagram, or email - onestorypodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening and if you enjoy please take the time to rate, review, and share with a friend - love you all and God bless

Brian and Ben answer some fan questions; talk about Ben's background and God's purpose for him to share the Gospel. They also dive into British theologians, evangelism, teaching, and the Hope Generation. You can help by subscribing, rating, and reviewing this show on your podcast platform. Lets connect https://www.instagram.com/briansumner/https://www.facebook.com/BrianSumnerOfficial/You could also support this show by visiting http://www.briansumner.netBuy Optimisfits:https://www.bencourson.comSupport the show (https://skatebible.bigcartel.com)

Today's episode of Cross and Culture is all about hope. Jarrid Wilson is joined by Ben Courson of Hope Generation. Ben is the founder of Hope Generation, has a global TV and Radio program, and is an author of the book "Optimisfits." On this episode, Jarrid and Ben catch up about preaching and speaking, sharing messages of hope from God's Word, writing books, and what an Optimisfit is: a nonconformist, an adventurer, a person who lives with wild abandon, childlike wonder, and unapologetic optimism.You can find out more about Ben here: www.bencourson.comAnd pre-order his new book, Optimisfits, here: www.bencourson.com/optimisfits/

A special message of HOPE by guest speaker Ben Courson or Hope Generation.

This week we had the opportunity to talk with Ben Courson of Hope Generation about the stresses first responders face. Ben offers a great point of view and some practical advice with a Biblical base on how to handle life's stresses, even while walking through trials in his own life.

By popular demand, joining the Why Me Project this week is Ben Courson. He is the founder of Hope Generation, has a global TV and radio program, author of the book Optimisfits, and an internationally renowned speaker based out of Applegate Christian Fellowship. Ben's "Why Me?" moments centre around his battles with depression and shows how sometimes you have to break before you shine. http://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/WHY_ME_PROJECT_P/media/WMP-087-Ben_Courson_dec19-18_PODCAST.mp3

EE Leaders | Leadership Lessons Season 1: Episode 14 - From Faith to Faith In this week’s episode, Pastor Daniel talks about having faith in different seasons of life and ministry, how important it is for us as church leaders to trust God no matter what is going on at any given time. “It is from faith to faith that we are to live, to walk by faith and not by sight.” This type of faith is cultivated. It grows and changes. What may have taken a huge step of faith in our life three years ago may not be the same today. God grows our faith step by step. What is faith and why is it important for us as ministry leaders? “Faith is trust in someone or something. Our salvation comes by faith. We are saved by grace through faith. We trust that God has the power to do this.” In Chapter 11 of the book of Hebrews, we are given great examples of faith and this definition: Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1) One of the temptations of having the gift of leadership is to begin to trust in our own abilities rather than trusting in God. But we need to constantly remind ourselves, through prayer and intentional reliance upon Him, that God Himself is the source of our plans and any success we may have. Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh? (Galatians 3:3) How can you cultivate your faith today? What is God telling you to do that requires faith? Daniel gives four reasons why faith is important in this and every season of life. You don’t want to miss it. You will be encouraged. In this week’s One Piece of Advice, Ben Courson, founder and director of Hope Generation, shares his advice about how to cultivate our faith by taking risks in ministry. ___ One Piece of Advice | Don’t Be Afraid to Take Risks Pastor Ben Courson, Medford, Oregon shares his advice based on Proverbs 14:14—Where no oxen are, the trough is clean. But much increase comes by the strength of an ox. Ben describes this as a farmer who is proud of his pristine barn when, in reality, he has no animals. What is the point in having a clean barn if there is no produce? “I would rather have a messy, pig stye, productive life than a pristine, problem-free, pointless life.” Sometimes we think the purpose of our lives is to to keep our lives clean, to never take any risks. But the truth is, every failure and mess you learn from is a step toward the victory. “God turns massive messes into messages for the masses.” Many famously successful people have a long track record of failures: Reggie Jackson, Walt Disney, Dr. Seuss, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Abraham Lincoln…they didn’t let their failures keep them from pushing headlong into life. “We might fail, but God’s love never fails—that’s what counts. Don’t be afraid to take risks. You might have a messy barn, but at least you’re going to have some produce! It ain’t about how high you climb, it’s about how high you bounce back when you hit bottom.” You can follow Ben and his ministry, Hope Generation, at bencourson.com ___ Quotes “Seasons were given to us by God. They’re for a reason. Without change, without seasons, we can become stagnant and just take for granted the season we are in.” -Daniel Williams “We need to cultivate our faith. We need to exercise our faith to get stronger like a muscle, and we need to continue to put on more weight and to continue to walk by faith, one step after another.” -Daniel Williams “As Christians our faith is based on God’s word, based on what He is telling us. He asks us to listen to His voice, to understand who He is, and to base our lives off of who He says He is and the promises that He tells us to walk in.” -Daniel Williams “We will be blessed when we trust in Jesus and His word.” -Daniel Williams “You are the mission of Jesus…He puts us in situations to build our faith. He is sovereign. He is good.” -Daniel Williams ___ Contact Daniel: daniel@eeleaders.com Leadership Lessons/One Piece of Advice/Blog/Recommended Books: eeleaders.com

EE Leaders | Leadership Lessons Season 1: Episode 13 - Memorizing Scripture This week Daniel talks with his friend Ben Courson, the hope-full and hope-filled founder and director of Hope Generation, an international ministry including television, radio, podcast, YouTube and Instagram. He also pastors in Medford, Oregon. And he memorizes a LOT of scripture. In this lesson, Ben talks about how he does it and why it’s important. What motivated him to get started memorizing scripture? Growing up as a pastor’s kid and listening to scripture songs started Ben on this lifelong practice of memorizing scripture. “It’s just easier if it’s set to music.” What does the Bible have to say about the power of God’s word in our hearts? Psalm 1 speaks of the blessing that comes with meditating on the law of God day and night. It gives you strength. So what is the key to memorizing scripture? You just have to do the work. The Bible talks a lot about diligence, sticking with something. Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men (Colossians 3:23) Ben himself followed the 10,000 hour principle of mastery, devoting that amount of time over a 5-year period to studying, memorizing, writing and teaching about God’s word. But you start where you’re at. If you have an hour a week, memorize one scripture. Sometimes you don’t have anyone around to encourage you. David encouraged himself in the Lord. You can, too. Ben’s favorite verse? Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord and He will also give you the desires of your heart. Follow Ben at www.bencourson.com. Here is the link to his YouTube video: www.bencourson.com/hope-generation-creative-1/1/21/2017/promises  In this week’s One Piece of Advice, Daniel’s dad, Pastor Joe Williams, Tacoma, Washington, shares encouragement through the scriptures.  ___ One Piece of Advice | Be Encouraged Pastor Joe Williams, Tacoma, Washington shares his encouragement to keep moving forward in ministry—stay the course, stay focused, persevere in the calling. After 37 years in the ministry, Pastor Joe knows something about perseverance. You can feel like quitting, but don’t quit. Sometimes a situation can start out very negative, but it can end up very positive. Consider the lives of Joseph and Job, that all things worked together for their good in the end (Romans 8:28). In his own ministry, Pastor Joe’s church has experienced theft, flooding, financial struggles, difficulties like many of you have experienced. God has been faithful through it all, replacing what was lost with even better things. “Any time you preach the word of God, there is always going to be opposition. You have an adversary. You have an enemy.” Remember that David strengthened himself in the Lord, and that is what we must do. Trust God in every situation. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:9). You will see the blessings of the Lord come out of your obedience. “God never calls us to be successful, He calls us to be faithful.” Encouraging words from a true servant of the Lord. ___ Quotes:  “The Hebrew idea of meditation, in contrast with the Eastern concept of emptying your mind, is about filling your mind. So the biblical authors are saying you ought to fill your mind with the word of God.” -Ben Courson “Faith can move mountains but don’t be surprised if God hands you a shovel.” -Ben Courson “Success only comes before work in the dictionary.” -Ben Courson “If you’re constantly speaking scripture into your soul, you’re going to be a lot more joyful, you’re going to be a lot more spiritually healthy, you’re going to be more physically healthy because the book of Proverbs says “a merry heart does good like medicine.” -Ben Courson “Even start with one verse and just repeat it until you know it backwards and forwards for a week and you watch how it will galvanize you for the saying of words and the doing of deeds for the kingdom.” -Ben Courson ___ Recommended Book of the Month: Brothers, We Are Not Professionals by John Piper This month’s recommended book by John Piper is the new updated edition of the book originally released in 2003. As one reviewer writes, “I loved this book then and, with several new chapters, I love it even more now.  I hope every pastor reads this book and listens to its sane, practical, biblical advice.” (Kevin DeYoung) ___ Links:  Contact Daniel: daniel@eeleaders.com Leadership Lessons/One Piece of Advice/Blog/Recommended Books: eeleaders.com Refresh Conference: www.redemptiondb.com/conference

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Weder Generation X noch Generation Y, sondern Generation Hoffnung. Das entscheidende ist weniger, was eine Generation definiert, sondern was eine Generation bewirkt. Generation Hope ist eine Generation, die stets die Botschaft der Hoffnung ins Dunkel bringt, egal wie alt man ist. Predigt von John Angelina vom 03.07.2016 im Gospel Life Center. Das Gospel Life Center ist eine christliche Freikirche für Menschen jeden Alters und aller Nationen in der Region München.