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In this episode of The Care Ministry Podcast, Laura sits down with Shannon Pugh, care pastor at Irving Bible Church, to explore the intentionality behind effective pastoral care. Shannon shares her journey from special needs ministry to leading a cohesive care strategy that spans benevolence, mental health support, and more. The conversation touches on the challenges of addressing diverse needs within the church, the importance of boundaries in care ministry, and innovative ways to connect with and support those in need. This episode offers practical insights and encouragement for ministry leaders striving to build communities of hope and purpose. Quotes "Caregiving is a gift, but it's also a responsibility that can deeply impact us if we don't take the time to reflect, debrief, and seek support." — Laura "You've got to get to where you trust God to fix problems because, in care ministry, your entire job is for people to come to you with their problems and ask for help." — Shannon Pugh "Pastors go wide; deacons go deep." — Shannon Pugh "If someone tells one person, that should be the only person they have to tell. There should then be a pipeline." — Shannon Pugh "We need to know our lane. Otherwise, we're spread too thin and not partnering with anyone well." — Shannon Pugh Resources Care Ministry Cohort Episode 41 | The Care Ministry Cohort Connect with Hope Made Strong Website: HopeMadeStrong.org Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube

Carla Galanos reveals the secrets for finding and keeping friends, the importance of friendship, mentoring, building community, and finding common ground in things that are true. Join Carla and host Kit McCarty as they explore what it means to be a friend, on this episode of the Now I See Podcast. References: Bible Study Fellowship International https://www.bsfinternational.org/ Irving Bible Church: https://www.irvingbible.org/ Common Bond Bible Study: http://commonbondbiblestudy.com/ Suggested Bible study resources: Lifeway: https://www.lifeway.com/ Right Now Media: https://www.rightnowmedia.org/ Navigators: https://www.navigators.org/ Moody Publishers: https://www.moodypublishers.com/ Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cl9ycdbm50aq101w67aix6mst/comments —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Support our previous guest https://nis.media/featured-causes/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Find a Good Read https://nis.media/authors/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the New Monthly “Now I See Bible Study” https://nis.media/now-i-see-bible-study/ We will be discussing this in our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/nowisee Also, make sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcast https://apple.co/39wvoDJ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Production and audio editing is handled by Headset Radio https://headsetradio.com/ Powered by Firstory Hosting

Accomplished, performance-driven, Sunitha John tried to outrun a past that was filled with physical, emotional and spiritual abuse that left her angry, anxious, ashamed and depressed. Today she leads abuse survivors on their own journey to hope and healing through Mending the Soul. Hear the secret to her amazing recovery on this episode of the Now I See podcast. Mending the Soul: http://mendingthesoul.org/ Sunitha's class at Irving Bible Church: https://irvingbible.org/hopeandhealing Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cl9ycdbm50aq101w67aix6mst/comments —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Support our previous guest https://nis.media/featured-causes/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Find a Good Read https://nis.media/authors/ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the New Monthly “Now I See Bible Study” https://nis.media/now-i-see-bible-study/ We will be discussing this in our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/nowisee Also, make sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcast https://apple.co/39wvoDJ —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Production and audio editing is handled by Headset Radio https://headsetradio.com/ Powered by Firstory Hosting

Scott McClellan is the Outreach and Strategic Alignment Pastor at Irving Bible Church. And he's the author of, Tell Me a Story – Finding God and Ourselves Through Narrative. Take a few minutes to meditate on John 13:3-17 and then tune into this interview to hear where God led Scott.   Some highlights from our conversation: Scott asks a great question we all need to consider – Is it easier to give or receive. He reflects on which one is harder for him. And I imagine you will resonate with his answer. We discuss the heart postures we can have when serving – and how to take on the posture of Jesus versus gutting it out to check the serving box. What transformed Peter and what sustained Peter.   You can follow Scott on Twitter @ScottMcClellan   The exact verses read in this podcast are printed here for your use. John 13:3-17, NIV   Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples' feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. 6 He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?” 7 Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” 8 “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.” Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.” 9 “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!” 10 Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you.” 11 For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean. 12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. 13 “You call me ‘Teacher' and ‘Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am. 14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. 15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. 16 Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17 Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.

While 81% of American adults say they believe in God, the percentage has dropped 6 points since 2017 and is the lowest since the Gallup polling firm started asking the question more than seven decades ago.The Jewish Yeshiva University in New York City is not a "religious corporation" and must recognize an LGBT club as the city's anti-discrimination law demands, a state judge has ruled.Andy McQuitty, who pastors the Texas megachurch Irving Bible Church, discusses his new book "Your Best Life Later" with The Christian Post.Actress Alexa PenaVega, who's widely known for her leading role as Carmen Cortez in the “Spy Kids” film series, shared how God's Word helped her overcome an eating disorder during an interview with Sadie Robertson Huff on the “Whoa That's Good” podcast.Actor Chris Massoglia, who portrays legendary Gospel Hall of Famer Pat Boone in the upcoming biopic “Reagan,” said even though it's not a faith-based film, it will showcase how faith influenced the late president's life.Subscribe to this Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Overcast Get the Edifi App Download for iPhone Download for Android Subscribe to Our NewsletterClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the News Number of Americans who believe in God dips to new low: Gallup | U.S. News California church shooting suspect charged with hate crime | U.S. News Jewish university must recognize LGBT club, judge rules | U.S. News Pastor, author Andy McQuitty journals 'moral education' | Family News Islamic State behind attacks on Christian villages Mozambique | World News Alexa PenaVega of ‘Spy Kids' fame talks battling eating disorder | Entertainment News 'Reagan' shows how faith impacted presidents life, actor says | Entertainment News Megachurch pastor says it's 'unloving' to affirm LGBT lifestyles | Church & Ministries News

Pastor Jeremiah shares how Irving Bible Church has been very intentional about becoming a multi-ethnic church that reflects God's vision for his kingdom. One of the ways they began this journey was by starting conversations around race and ethnicity, so they could learn and grow together—these discussions were not always easy, but so worth it! If you want to discover more about these questions, go to https://irvingbible.org/becoming to access their video series. You won't regret it. Pushpay helps churches connect and engage with their community, through church management software, digital giving, and custom apps. Click here to learn more about how Pushpay can help your church's ministry.

How can giving reports and financial data tell a compelling story? Because numbers represent people. Dr. Jeremiah Betron, operations pastor at Irving Bible Church, has a passion for church admin and operations. In this episode, he shares specific strategies that allow his donors to see the impact of their giving. In doing so, he explains how his church builds a meaningful relationship with each giver at IBC. Pushpay helps churches connect and engage with their community, through church management software, digital giving, and custom apps. Click here to learn more about how Pushpay can help your church's ministry

Julie has one big dream: to empower leaders to change the world. She does this by by partnering with The 4Sight Group to develop leaders through one-on-one coaching, consulting with teams, and communicating with groups. After receiving her communications degree from Texas A&M University, she led communications and marketing efforts for Insight for Living, Prestonwood Baptist Church, and Nokia Mobile Phones. For almost a decade, she served pastors and teams at Irving Bible Church as Directional Leader to Women, leader of the Communications team, and as an Executive Team member. Later on, she was invited to serve as Director of Leadership Development for Valley Creek Church where she led, taught, and launched their Follow leadership conference, staff leadership development efforts, LeaderStep leadership classes, and Valley Creek Leadership Academy (a nine month gap year program for young adults). After all this leadership fun, Julie's favorite roles continue to be wife and mom. She has been married to her college sweetheart, Brian, for over 23 years. She has two teenage boys and a labrador who keep her on her toes and expect her to pack plenty of snacks.

Do you ever worry about religious clutter and what the Christian world looks like today? How do we talk to people about our faith in and out of work? How do we revolutionize the church and Christianity as a whole? Welcome to the first episode of The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast - formerly Gospelize with Greg Stier. During this first episode Greg Stier sits down with his old friend Mark Matlock to discuss everything Christianity - focusing on the current state of it and the church. About The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast: Being a youth pastor can be a massive challenge on-top of everything a youth leader must do today to help their youth ministry. Greg Stier has over thirty years of youth ministry experience and is here to help you with your youth group. The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast is all about helping youth leaders by using biblical analysis, stories from his own life, profiling leaders in youth ministry, and bringing in other experts in the Christian world. This is the perfect resource to learn how to be a youth leader with new episodes dropped the last Tuesday of every month. About Greg: Greg Stier is a champion for unleashing this generation with the Gospel. As the founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries, he is driven to help the Church activate Christian teenagers to reach their friends. In the last 30 years, Greg has trained millions of youth leaders and students how to relationally engage their world with the Good News of Jesus. A much sought-after speaker, Greg is a former pastor, church planter, youth leader, as well as the author of numerous books. https://connect.dare2share.org/podcast Follow Greg Stier on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.stier/ Follow Greg Stier on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregstier Follow Greg Stier on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregstier/ About Dare 2 Share: Teenagers desperately need the hope of Christ and their peers are the best possible messengers of that hope. Imagine what could happen in our communities if every teen, everywhere, heard the Gospel from a friend. That’s why Dare 2 Share comes alongside the Church to help equip teens to share their faith and youth leaders to build youth ministries that advance the Gospel. For nearly 30 years, Dare 2 Share has been a leader in evangelism training resources and events, helping youth leaders overcome the challenges of building a thriving youth ministry that advances the Gospel and consistently reaches teenagers with the message of Jesus Christ About Mark: Mark Matlock has been working with youth pastors, students, and parents for more than two decades. He is currently the president of WisdomWorks a consulting firm dedicated to helping individuals, churches and faith centered organizations leverage the transforming power of wisdom to accomplish their mission. Mark is the former Executive Director for Youth Specialties (YS) and creator of the PlanetWisdom student conferences. He has written more than twenty books for teens, including the Wisdom On… series, Living a Life That Matters, Smart Faith and Don’t Buy the Lie. Most recently, Mark has authored three books for parents: Real World Parents, Raising Wise Children, and Ideas for Parents. Mark and his family live in Texas where they attend Irving Bible Church where Mark was ordained and serves as a teaching pastor. When he’s not traveling, he and enjoys cooking for family and friends.  Follow Mark: Twitter: @markmatlock -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe today: https://www.youtube.com/dare2share​ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dare2sharem​... Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dare2share/​ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dare2share​

It is never too late to return to God. No matter how far someone might have wandered or how divided a heart might be, no matter how lost someone may seem, God is still calling and willing to take the wanderer back.* Opening video originally created by Irving Bible Church.

Isaac Harris is a co-host of the Locked On Mavericks Podcast, writer for the Dallas Mavericks, Communications Pastor for Irving Bible Church, and also a husband and father. To say that Isaac wears many hats is an understatement. In this weeks' episode Dr. Kevin and Isaac chat about managing a busy life, tips and tricks to clear your mind, pursuing your dream career, and much more. Make sure to listen to Locked On Mavericks to hear Isaac wherever you listen to your podcasts. Connect with Isaac Harris: Twitter Instagram Connect with Dr. Kevin Gilliland: Patreon InstagramFacebookOfficial Website Check out today's sponsors: Innovation 360 is an outpatient group of trusted Counselors and Therapists, as well as a Life Development® team dedicated to helping our clients overcome mental health, addiction and relationship challenges, along with phase-of-life struggles. Support this podcast  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

When someone offers us a new opportunity, we have to choose to respond and accept or stay where we are. Your story might be full of missed opportunities because of the temptation to stay in the past. In the story of God's love for us, we have the same choice. Respond or stay trapped in the past.* Opening video originally created by Irving Bible Church.

Could you love someone so unconditionally that even if they are unfaithful or not interested in you, your love for them remains? That is the depth of God's love, and it is displayed in a way that had to be painful for Hosea. Through a story of redeeming and sacrificial love as Hosea paid to free Gomer, we remember how God made the greatest sacrifice to free us from our sin: Christ.* Opening video originally created by Irving Bible Church.

A great parenting team should be able to show a child discipline and tenderness in tandem but it's rare we see one individual show both those traits together. Discipline is never something that we will look forward to but even in God's tough love, he shows tenderness as well. While we might be unfaithful, God's love for is always faithful.* Opening video originally created by Irving Bible Church.

The love story of Hosea and his wife is full of pain and unfaithfulness. Through the broken marriage relationship, God reminds his people of his covenant, his commitment, with them. When the people strayed and were unfaithful, God would discipline. But this tough love wouldn't mean he would abandon them or turn his back on them. It was meant to call them back, to open their eyes to the distance between them. Is God calling you back?* Opening video originally created by Irving Bible Church.

The story of God's love is woven throughout the history of Scripture, it's not just found in the story of Jesus. One of the most illustrative examples of God's love for people can be found in the story of the Old Testament prophet Hosea. While God's people had been unfaithful to him and broken his covenant with them, his faithful love still desired a relationship with them.* Opening video originally created by Irving Bible Church.

Sharon Swing hosts a conversation with Jodi Niznik about the life of Moses and her new study, Choose.Jodie Niznik is Adult Ministries Pastor at Irving Bible Church in Irving, Texas. She holds a master's degree in Christian education with an emphasis in women's ministry from Dallas Theological Seminary and has served in various pastoral roles in the church. Jodie is the author of Choose: A Study of Moses for a Life That Matters, and coauthor with Sue Edwards of Galatians: Discovering Freedom in Christ Through Daily Practice.Please explore www.onelifemaps.com to download a free introduction booklet to 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story,' that contains the artwork we refer to in this episode. You can purchase your 'Listen to My Life' portfolio on that website, too.Audio Meditations as a Thank You for Your SupportWe're on a mission to help people recognize and respond to God in their story. Will you help?Our Patreon subscription, at http://www.patreon.com/onelifemaps offers you access to recorded audio meditations that are created to assist you in becoming self-aware and God-aware.Sibyl Towner and I (Sharon Swing), co-authored the 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story' visual maps, and we produce the oneLifemaps podcast along with our friend and Director of Facilitator Development, Joan Kelley.We are offering you the opportunity to support the continuation of the oneLifemaps podcast and the publishing of 'Listen to My Life' in and weekly audio meditations as a token of our appreciation.If we can serve you, please let us know by emailing us here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is it that all leaders need, but many don't realize they need? What type of support or challenge is most helpful in which seasons of the leadership journey? Listen in as Jenni Catron, Founder and CEO of the 4Sight Group, and Julie Pierce, the newest Coach to join the 4Sight team discuss these ideas and guide you toward meeting these crucial needs in your own leadership.In this episode, you'll learn:the circles you need to complete as a leaderwho to keep an eye on at sporting eventsthe difference between coaching and counselinghow to give those you lead the gift of beliefAbout Julie Pierce:Julie has one big dream: to empower leaders to change the world. She does this by developing leaders through one-on-one coaching, consulting with teams, and communicating with groups. She is excited to partner with The 4Sight Group to help make this dream a reality!  After receiving her communications degree from Texas A&M University, she led communications and marketing efforts for Insight for Living, Prestonwood Baptist Church, and Nokia Mobile Phones. For almost a decade, she served pastors and teams at Irving Bible Church as Directional Leader to Women, leader of the Communications team, and as an Executive Team member.  Later on, she was invited to serve as Director of Leadership Development for Valley Creek Church where she led, taught, and launched their Follow leadership conference, staff leadership development efforts, LeaderStep leadership classes, and Valley Creek Leadership Academy (a nine month gap year program for young adults).  After all this leadership fun, Julie's favorite roles continue to be wife and mom. She has been married to her college sweetheart, Brian, for over 23 years. She has two teenage boys and a labrador who keep her on her toes and expect her to pack plenty of snacks.Follow Julie on Instagram

Kevin and Dr. Andy McQuitty, pastor at Irving Bible Church, author, and cancer survivor, discuss their journeys of cancer. Dr. McQuitty's book, "Notes from the Valley", details his story with cancer through the lens of the biblical wisdom God taught him throughout his cancer years. Kevin and Andy candidly recount and reflect on his book, as well as Kevin's own life, with the hopes you will be encouraged by their conversation today. As you will be reminded in the episode, today is a gift worth living! We hope you enjoy it. 

Join me as I chat with my friend, Tiffany Stein. Tiffany is the Women’s Pastor at Irving Bible Church, a dream job for her since she is passionate about encouraging women to intimately know God and embrace their unique identity in Christ. She is the author of our Lent and Advent studies and a dear friend of mine. This episode is for the woman living in the in-between. I cannot wait for you to hear from Tiffany today! Find Tiffany:Online: irvingbible.org/womenOn Facebook: Tiffany SteinGrab your copy of our Advent Study here.For a limited time, get free shipping when you order two studies with the code "ADVENT" at checkout. Music credit: Rising, Surfaces

Sissy Mathew of Irving Bible Church continues her series on spiritual friendship. In this podcast she highlights the qualities of a spiritual friendship that distinguishes it. In Part 1 she helped us understand why such a friendship is important. All three episodes are available on watch via video now.

In an age of relational distance, why is it important to cultivate spiritual friendships? Sissy Mathew of Irving Bible Church in Irving, Texas provides answers in Episode 1 of the series. You can access the video version here.

How do we respond to a skeptic who claims Christianity is a myth? I'll talk it over with Dr. Michael Foley from Baylor University. His book is called, "The Politically Incorrect Guide to Christianity." Plus: Andy McQuitty, senior pastor of Irving Bible Church in Texas, discusses his book, "The Way to Brave: Leading with Courage Against Today's Culture Wars." That's on Tuesday's on JANET MEFFERD TODAY

Thanks for joining in for another episode of the unSeminary podcast. Today we have Andy McQuitty from Irving Bible Church on the show. IBC is a non-denominational church in Irving, Texas. Andy was the senior pastor for 31 years until January 2018 and now works as the Pastor at Large, leading and mentoring the next […]

Tapestry Conference 2019 is almost here! The conference will be Friday and Saturday, October 18-19, at Irving Bible Church in Irving, Texas. Chris, Kayla, and Ryan talk about some of the speakers, what attendees can expect, and what they themselves are excited about this year. Podcast listeners can get 10% off the cost of attendance with the code EMPOWEREDPARENT. Register on the conference web site at www.tapestryconference.org Cindy Lee - Children's Books That Teach TBRI-based Lessons to Both Kids AND Parents Making Sense of Your Worth with Cindy Lee Ross King One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Twitter | Email | Podcast Swag Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere Engineered and Produced by Dallas Stacy Executive Producer: Ryan North

Trey Grant is the pastor at The Well Church in Keller. Trey pastors The Well Church in Keller that founded the SPECS Movement - a social justice movement promoting unity through authentic conversations and community influence. Trey and I met up at Irving Bible Church late at night, and Trey shared his story with me about growing up in Milwaukee, when he was first introduced to racism, having run ins with the police, pastoring in Keller, The SPECS Movement, and the importance of the Church speaking out on racism. www.ketchsmith.com

Andy McQuitty shares his story of how he received a Gold Embossed Invitation from God to join the Cancer Club. Andy shares a very honest story about finding God's grace and beauty in the midst of great suffering. Andy McQuitty, is a loving husband and father to his wife Alice and their 5 children. He is a godly man who faithfully shepherded and served as Senior Pastor of Irving Bible Church for over 30 years, where he currently serves as Pastor At Large. He is a graduate of Wheaton College and Dallas Theological Seminary where he earned his Doctor of Ministry degree in 1997. Andy is the author of 2 outstanding books you don’t want to miss: Notes from the Valley: A Spiritual Travelogue through Cancer ANDThe Way to Brave: Shaping a David Faith for Today's Goliath WorldTo learn more about Andy please visit our website at https://www.wonderfultotell.com/episodes

Rebecca is currently reading a book called "Dwell" which is a book written by Dr. Barry Jones who is a Professor at Dallas Theological Seminary as well as the Pastor of Irving Bible Church. This book reminds her of exactly why she loves constantly studying the Bible because it highlights the fact that the Old Testament points to Jesus the entire time and the New Testament points back to the Old Testament. It's really amazing because Jesus is exactly who the Old Testament said he would be but one thing you may not know was that the most popular term used to describe Jesus was compassion. That was the word that the Gospel authors used because Jesus never looked at unbelievers with scorn but rather he looked at them with compassion because they were like "lost sheep without a shepherd." We need to remember that as we study God's word because God looks at us with those same eyes of compassion. 

Shannon Pugh has been leading the Arise Special Needs Ministry at Irving Bible Church for 7years, first as a volunteer and then as a staff member. Before working at IBC, she was a specialeducation teacher for 9 years. She fell in love with this population at a summer camp when shewas a teen and is extremely passionate about connecting families with special needs to resourcesthat will help them find abundant life! She also loves advocating for those with special needs andhelping others to understand their strengths and challenges. She is newly married, has a one-eyeddog, and loves to play videogames to unwind!Shannon mentions the following resources in her episode:-Path Project-ARC of North Texas-Joni and Friends-Arise Special Needs-Bent Tree-Gateway Church-Victory Flows-Sibshops-Life Planning for Families of Special Needs, Inc.

Ryan Sanders is a writer and pastor at Irving Bible Church in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex where he focuses on building community. His most recent book is “Unbelievable: Examining the Unlikely Beauty Of the Christian Story,” an honest examination of Christianity in the 21st century. Rather than approach his faith with the argumentative vigor typically employed by apologists, Ryan seeks to look at the Christian religion both from the outside and the inside, while acknowledging the incredible power and meaning that it has provided to him and other believers throughout the centuries. In this discussion, Ryan and I talk about the difficulties in looking into and outside of the Christian bubble, and how our children’s generation is likely to be impacted by our current faith landscape.

Pastor Andy McQuitty, Senior Pastor at Irving Bible Church in Irving Texas and author of the book “The Way To Brave: Shaping A David Faith in a Goliath World”, joined Kevin on this episode of Breakaway to talk about faith and courage.

The 2017 Tapestry Conference will feature Curt Thompson, author of Anatomy of the Soul and The Soul of Shame. Dr. Thompson's work is an integral part of the Empowered to Connect Parent Training classes; Anatomy of the Soul is one of the books that parents read as part of the training. The 2017 Tapestry Conference will be held October 20th and 21st at Irving Bible Church, in Irving, TX. Use the discount code PODCAST20 for 20% off your registration. Anatomy of the Soul The Soul of Shame Cindy Lee on Amazon Cindy Lee on the Tapestry Podcast Tapestry: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Donate Empowered to Connect: Web | Facebook | Twitter One Big Happy Home | Ryan's Blog Intro/Outro Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere Engineered and Produced by Dallas Stacy

We had the opportunity to sit down with Lauren Lawson who grew up living with various family members and then eventually went into the foster care system at age 12. Lauren shares her story and offers insight into some of the issues and behaviors that might exist in adolescents within the foster care system. Now a foster mom, she shares wise guidance that encourages us to consider what might be behind some of the behaviors of the children in our families. We are then joined by Ryan North, the Executive Director of Tapestry, the Adoption and Foster Care Ministry of Irving Bible Church and leader of Empowered to Connect. Ryan and his wife Kayla train others from around the country to help couples tend to the hearts of children from hard places. In this episode, Ryan offers practical advice for foster parents on how they can learn to address and meet the needs that sometimes occur beneath the behaviors.

The team discusses how the frequency and intensity of your child's behavior must determine the frequency and intensity of your response. Our kids need consistent, safe adults who will stay by their side when they need us the most. Tapestry Web | Facebook | Twitter Empowered to Connect Web | Facebook | Twitter Into/Outro Music: Moses Uvere Audio Engineer: Chris Fonte Editing: Chris Fonte  (c) 2017 Irving Bible Church

Chris Turner discusses the 2016 Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Conference with Ryan and Kayla North. The 2016 Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Conference will be held October 21-22 at Irving Bible Church. Last year we went Back to Basics, so this year we decided to go Beyond the Basics. Each of our presenters will spend the first part of their sessions introducing connected parenting principles and strategies and then they will share creative and next level ways to implement them. Our kids need parents who are committed to their healing and who are willing to be creative in their parenting. tapestryconference.org

In the Summer of 2008 I was sitting in my inlaw's home office working on their computer. My wife, 1 year old daughter and I had just moved from Los Angeles to Dallas to live a more compelling story, but we knew very few people except for some family we had in the DFW area. So there I was online looking for some way to connect with people in Dallas. At the time I was pretty involved in the online intersection of faith and technology, and so it was with great interest that I saw that a brand new conference was taking place in Dallas a couple of weeks after our move. The conference was the ECHO Conference, and it was there that I met so many great people...many who have come to be some of my closest friends today. One of those great people was Scott McClellan, who at the time was a part of the organization who was putting on the conference. To this day, I look back at that conference as really helping me get connected in a new city. The ECHO Conference may no longer exist, but my relationships from them exist. And Scott has been one of my close friends who I have learned a great deal from. Scott is currently the Communications Pastor at Irving Bible Church in Irving, TX. Scott and his wife Annie have been a part of this church community for about 14 years, and have been instrumental in the leadership of the Tapestry Adoption and Foster Care Ministry at the church. Over the last 9 to 10 years I have been really interested in the concept of story as a framework for living a compelling life, and Scott is someone who has taught me a lot about this concept. I have not only learned from him through our many conversations, but he and his wife have modeled this concept in their personal lives through their adoption process and the participation in the lives of those around them who seek out their wisdom in the area of adoption. Scott chronicles much of this journey in his book, Tell Me a Story: Finding God (and Ourselves) Through Narrative. In this episode we explore: the concept of story and how it can be a framework for your life. the influence of Donald Miller's work in our lives. what makes for a compelling life story. the struggle to live a compelling story and how comfort, anxiety, and the American dream can often keep us stuck. how discontent and anxiety can be a great catalyst for growth in our lives. Scott and Annie's story of adoption. etcetra Please listen and subscribe to my podcast in the following places, and then leave a comment letting me know what you liked about the show, or what guest you would like to hear from. Thank you so much for your support. iTunes Stitcher Player FM Libsyn   Resources and Links Mentioned in the Episode Website Twitter Donald Miller Donald Miller's sermon Story at Mars Hill in Michigan A Million Miles in a Thousand Years Blood Water Mission and Jena Lee Nardella Tapestry Tell Me a Story: Finding God (and Ourselves) Through Narrative

David Grant is a leadership coach to youth workers all across the country. He currently serves on the lead team of Irving Bible Church in Irving, Texas and he serves on the Board of the National Network of Youth Ministries. He has been serving kids and families for more than 25 years. He’s particularly passionate about leadership development within the next gen world including professional staff, adult volunteers, and especially students.  In this episode, David shares insights from almost two years of mentoring young leaders. Links Mentioned Terry Linhart’s website Twitter Michael Yoder’s website Twitter David Grant's website Twitter Email: dgrant@irvingbible.org Episode Quotes If a young leader doesn’t assume the possibility that they don’t know everything, they can’t learn anything. - David Grant    Our Gear Soundcraft EPM8 8-channel Audio Mixer Zoom H5 Handy Recorder Kit  Shure PG58-XLR Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone NEEWER Microphone Suspension Boom Scissor Arm Stand Dragonpad® Studio Microphone Mic Wind Screen Pop Filter Swivel Mount 360 Flexible Gooseneck Holder Belkin Rockstar Multi Headphone Splitter (Blue) We Recommend Get ResponseA time-saving and dynamic Email marketing service that lets you focus on style and content instead of headaches. Get Response is especially good for personal blogs, churches, schools, and nonprofits. Eote CoffeA coffee roaster that is making a difference with youth. Promo Code: 37thePodcast Bethel College37thePodcast is recorded at Bethel College – Indiana.     DISCLOSURE: Some of the links are “affiliate links.” If you click on the link and purchase the item, 37thePodcast will receive a small commission to help pay for the show’s monthly expenses. The opinions expressed on the podcast, unless the sources are otherwise explicitly given, are that of the speaker or hosts and are not connected to any organization listed above.   

There are over 6,000 runaways reported each year in Dallas, TX; and within 48 hours of running away from home 1 out of 3 of those children are lured into sex trafficking. It’s an astonishing reality that is disturbing to hear. In this episode I interview Bryan Eck, one of the lead pastors at Irving Bible Church, a large church in a diverse suburb of Dallas, that is making a difference in the lives of those individuals who have been traumatized by this tragedy. Bryan started out in not for profit work as an executive in the YMCA in NYC before God radically transformed his life and redirected him to Dallas where he began working as a pastor. Bryan tells the story of how God rescued him from the wreckage of his personal life and redeemed his loss, failure and brokenness, and turned it into something he would never  have dreamed of. Bryan’s story is a reminder that God is bigger than any tragedy, loss or failure, and that He can do anything in the lives of those who are willing to let him in.