Podcasts about LifeWay Christian Resources

Are you passionate about Christian storytelling and dreaming of a career in faith-based filmmaking? Join media executive Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com and Ryan Grow, Executive Producer and Head of Lifeway Films, for a powerful and practical conversation that dives deep into the world of Christian movies and documentary filmmaking. From pitching your first project to navigating story structure and the unique challenges of faith-driven media, Ryan shares industry insights, personal stories, and what it truly takes to create films that impact both hearts and culture. Learn how filmmakers can bridge the gap between church and cinema—and what surrendering your dreams to God looks like in a creative career.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Ben Mandrell to discuss his new Bible Study, “Together: Community That Marked the Acts 2 Church”Questions Covered in This Episode:Why are you releasing this study and why now? Is this apathy that is showing up post-COVID, or was it building before the pandemic happened?When we look at Acts 2, what do we find as instructive for the life of the church today?How does the Acts 2 model help us understand deep discipleship?Is individualism fueling apathy?Is there a greater risk in togetherness because it is messy?Why is it worth it?How is unity an obstacle to gathering together?What compromises our ability to engage in life together in Christ?How do you hope the Lord uses this resource?Why do you love the local church?Guest Bio:Ben Mandrell leads Lifeway Christian Resources as president and CEO. Prior to joining Lifeway, he pastored churches in Colorado and Tennessee. A native of Tampico, Illinois, Mandrell graduated from Anderson (Indiana) University in 1998. He also holds a Master of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Union University in Jackson, Tennessee.He co-hosts, along with his wife, Lynley, The Glass House podcast— conversations that point the way forward to healthy emotions and relationships for ministry leaders and their families. Ben and Lynley have been married since 2001. They have four children: Ava, Max, Miles and Jack.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Acts 2, Ecclesiastes 7:10, Romans 16“Together” by Ben Mandrell Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchMidwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Every year, children's pastors from across the country gather for the Children's Pastors Conference—a time to grow, connect, and be reminded of the incredible calling to reach the next generation. This year, our producer Nikki Ogden walked the halls with one question in mind: “What's the one thing you wish your senior pastor knew about your ministry?” The answers were honest, heartfelt, and deeply insightful. In this episode, we're joined by Ben Mandrell, president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources—and a former senior pastor himself—to explore that very question from the other side of the conversation. Ben offers a powerful perspective on how senior leaders can champion children's ministry in meaningful ways, showing up with presence, purpose, and passion. If you've ever longed for stronger support from your church leadership—or wondered how to build that bridge—this episode is for you.If this episode encouraged you or gave you a new perspective on the role of leadership in kids ministry, we'd love for you to take a moment to rate and review the podcast. Your feedback helps us reach more ministry leaders and make a greater impact. And don't forget to share this episode with your pastor, leadership team, or anyone passionate about seeing children's ministry thrive. Thanks for listening—and keep showing up for the next generation with purpose and heart.SHOW LINKS:Connect with Lifeway Kids Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback!

This Sunday guest speaker Mark Croston from Lifeway Christian Resources continues the Holy Habits series delivering a message titled "The Habit of Sharing Jesus." 2 Timothy 4:16-18 February 9, 2025, Speaker: Mark A. Croston, D.Min.

I met Casey in March 2024 at a webinar we were both invited to be a part of, hosted by Lifeway Christian Resources. I knew when we had our conversation on that webinar that I wanted to get to know Casey better. She is brilliant and I love this discussion we shared about deconstruction. I hope that it encourages you. Share this interview with anyone you know who is loving someone who is deconstructing their faith. Here are the resources she mentioned as well as information where you can get in touch with Casey. Casey Merrifield, PHD https://connextionworldwide.com/team/ https://doxaleaders.com/ The You Lead Webinar for Lifeway Christian Resources on Deconstruction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiL6gALwRt4&t=1907s Stand to Reason, Greg Koukl --link to his online store:https://store.str.org/home "On the other side of every conversation is an image bearer." Here is an article that expands on this:https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/help-loved-one-deconstructing/

In this episode, I am interviewing Casey Merrifield and we are discussing deconstruction. The conversation began in a webinar I was invited to at Lifeway Christian Resources. Their You Lead Webinars included an episode on Deconstruction in March 2024. That's where Casey and I met. We had this conversation soon there-after (just before my own life spun me for a loop) and I am now returning to share this great discussion with you. It's my sincere hope that it encourages and educates you as much as it did me.

It's Thursday, December 19th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Vietnamese pastors attacked by Communists In recent months, masked attackers shot two pastors in Vietnam's Central Highlands. 62-year-old Pastor Y Hung Ayun and 57-year-old Pastor Y Pho Eban lead independent house churches. They are not registered with the communist government. Because of this, they often face harassment from officials. Thankfully, the attacks were not fatal. However, gunmen left Pastor Eban unable to walk. In Pastor Ayun's case, the attackers used rubber bullets which caused severe damage to his legs.  Please pray for the church in Vietnam. The country is ranked 35th on the Open Doors' World Watch List of nations where it is most difficult to be a Christian.  In John 16:33, Jesus said, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” Rising threat of global censorship On Tuesday, Alliance Defending Freedom announced that it is launching a new litigation team called the Center for Free Speech. The launch comes in response to the rising threat of global censorship. Phil Sechler is the director of the new group. He said, “A complex international web of shadowy government actors, nonprofit groups, and for-profit corporations are colluding to stop speech they don't like, chanting buzzwords like ‘misinformation' and ‘disinformation' as they go. The Center for Free Speech will work to expose what they're doing and hold them accountable under the law.” Alliance Defending Freedom has litigated many free speech and religious freedom cases, especially in the United States. South Carolina does not want to fund abortions through Medicaid The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear an abortion case yesterday. The case could determine if states like South Carolina can prohibit the use of Medicaid funds for abortions. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster previously ordered the state's Health Department to no longer provide abortion coverage through Medicaid. However, several courts ruled against the order.  John Bursch with Alliance Defending Freedom is hopeful that the Supreme Court will side with South Carolina. He said, “Taxpayer dollars should never be used to fund facilities that make a profit off abortion.” Defense bill gives pay raise to soldiers, ends trans interventions for minors The U.S. Senate passed a defense bill yesterday to boost military spending to $895 billion. The annual defense authorization bill includes pay raises for service members and a plan to increase the U.S. presence in the Indo-Pacific. The bill also ends coverage of transgender medical interventions for children of service members.  Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said, “This legislation includes House-passed provisions to restore our focus on military lethality and to end the radical woke ideology being imposed on our military by permanently banning transgender medical treatment for minors.” Disney ends gender identity story line On Tuesday, Disney announced it is pulling a transgender storyline from Pixar's “Win or Lose” series.  The character is still in the show, but Disney removed references to the character's so-called gender identity.  A Disney spokesperson said, “When it comes to animated content for a younger audience, we recognize that many parents would prefer to discuss certain subjects with their children on their own terms and timeline.” Federal Reserve lowers interest rate The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate yesterday to a range of 4.25% to 4.5%. That's down 1% since September, and the third rate cut of the year. The Fed expects to cut rates more slowly next year since inflation is still over  2%.  The federal funds rate influences the cost of other forms of borrowing like credit cards, auto loans, and mortgages. Bible sales up 30% And finally, Lifeway Christian Resources reports a 30% increase in Bible sales over the last year. Publishers are noting an increase in first-time purchases of Bibles as well as young people getting Bibles. Tommy Doughty is an assistant professor of Theology and Christian Worldview at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He commented on the Gen Z's interest in the Bible. He said, “With loneliness and dislocation prevalent, especially in our socially-deprived youth, there is no wonder many would turn to renewed attempts at spiritual awakening.” Isaiah 55:6-7 says, “Seek the LORD while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, and He will have mercy on him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, December 19th, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

About Sandra Sandra Peoples (M. Div, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) has been part of a special-needs family her entire life—she grew up with a sister with Down syndrome and has a son with level 3 autism. These relationships are the inspiration and motivation for her advocacy work. She is the author of three books, including, Unexpected Blessings: The Joys and Possibilities of Life in a Special-Needs Family. Her next book, Accessible Church: A Gospel-Centered Vision for Including People with Disabilities and Their Families, will release in 2025 from Crossway Publishers. Sandra is currently a PhD student at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in the area of family ministry with an emphasis on inclusion for special needs families. She serves the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention as their disability ministry consultant, helping churches around the state start and strengthen their disability ministries. Sandra partnered with Lifeway Christian Resources to create the free download, Be All In: A Ministry Guide for Special Needs Inclusion in Children's Ministry. She is also an adjunct professor in Liberty University's School of Divinity, teaching classes in the area of disability ministry. And Sandra is a monthly cohost for Key Ministry: The Podcast, where she shares her perspective on family aspects of disability ministry and inclusion. Related Links Sib Show https://sandrapeoples.com Unexpected Blessings: The Joys and Possibilities of Life in a Special-Needs Family    

Send us a Text Message.Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Ken Braddy, Director of Sunday School & Network Partnerships for Lifeway Christian Resources.  We discuss the trends he sees in local churches regarding discipleship and small groups.  He talks about the latest statistics related to group ministry since the great disruption of 2020. Around the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/eventsAugust 13: Impact Training - Hernando August 16-17: Equipping LeadersAugust 19: Impact Training - GulfportAugust 20: Impact Training - HattiesburgSeptember 12: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - TupeloSeptember 19: Synchrony - SummitSeptember 21: Young Musicians Honor Choir Concert - FlorenceSeptember 25-26: New Orleans Vision JourneySeptember 30: Renewing the Church Summit - TupeloOctober 1: Renewing the Church Summit - HattiesburgOctober 2: Renewing the Church Summit - BrandonContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

Guest: Tom Ascol, Senior Pastor, Grace Baptist Church (Cape Coral, FL)The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is the largest Protestant church denomination in North America, with six seminaries, 47,000 churches, 13 million church members, and entities like the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), Lifeway Christian Resources, the North American Mission Board (NAMB), and more.Some of the most influential churches and pastors in America are part of the SBC. SBC churches are expected to give to the Cooperative Program (CP), which uses the funds for all their various entities and endeavors. In 2023, the CP budget was nearly $200M.Any organization this size with this much influence and funding is going to be a battlefield of agendas. The SBC was once moving to the left theologically but made a “conservative resurgence” in the 1980s. In recent years, the SBC has becoming wobbly on issues related to social justice, Critical Race Theory, female pastors, and more.At stake at this year's upcoming SBC Annual Meeting June 9-12 in Indianapolis is a proposed amendment to the SBC constitution, called the “Law Amendment” (named after Mike Law, the VA pastor who submitted it), that SBC cooperating churches do “not affirm, appoint, or employ a woman as a pastor of any kind.”Many SBC churches currently do employ female pastors in clear violation of God's Word that only men of high character be pastors and elders. We'll read those passages during the program.Tom Ascol, pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Cape Coral, FL and president of Founders Ministries, joins us for the fifth year running to discuss issues within the Southern Baptist Convention that have impact across broader Christianity.

When Ben Mandrell transitioned from a biology and chemistry background into a spiritual calling, he did not expect his journey to take him to Lifeway Christian Resources. As a pastor of many years, corporate America was not on his Bingo Card! This episode peels back the layers of Ben's experiences, revealing the complex beauty of life's transitions, the bittersweet farewells to congregations, and the exhilaration of embracing new chapters.For more information on Ben, visit BenMandrell.comFor more information on Lifeway Christian Resources, visit  Lifeway.com--Tithely provides the tools you need to engage with your church online, stay connected, increase generosity, and simplify the lives of your staff.With tools like text and email messaging, custom church apps and websites, church management software, digital giving, and so much more… it's no wonder over 37,000 churches in 50 countries trust Tithely to help run their church. Learn more at Tithely.com

Children may not always be able to communicate their feelings. So how can you raise kids that know how to process their emotions, so they're prepared for life and adulthood? An interview with Lynley Mandrell.   Show Notes/Links: Interviewing Lynley Mandrell, co-host of the Glass House Podcast, talking through helping our kids feel and understand their emotions. To receive a copy of the 8 core emotions PDF that Lynley refers to in this episode, go to faithful31moms.com Lynley Mandrell is married to Ben Mandrell, the president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources. She is a mother of four and co-host of "The Glass House" podcast, which shines a light on the challenges of leading in the local church. The Glass House: https://www.benmandrell.com/podcasts/ Lynley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynleymandrell80/ Mastering Your Emotions Bible study: go to https://www.lwf.org/faithful-31-moms and use code F31M10 for 10% off your purchase!  Faithful 31 Moms offers advice and resources for Christian parenting and encouragement for being a mom raising kids to live out their faith, as you point your children to Jesus with your life. To check out other Moms of the Bible devotional podcasts and interviews go to: faithful31moms.com

On today's program, Liberty University faces a record-breaking $14 million fine from the Department of Education. We'll have details. Also, Dream City Church in Arizona partners with Turning Point USA to host a politically flavored conference for ministry leaders. Featured speakers included Eric Metaxas, Sean Feucht, and Jentezen Franklin. We'll take a look. And, later in the program, Wycliffe Bible Translators is selling its Florida headquarters. We begin today with a look at Lifeway Christian Resources…the Nashville-based Southern Baptist entity hit a financial low in 2020…but seems to be making a comeback. FINAL THOUGHTS: I was in Texas this week meeting with donors and supporters of MinistryWatch. It was a great visit. Thanks to those of you who showed up for these events. I'll be home for a few weeks, but in April I'm headed to the True Charity Conference in Springfield Missouri. If you plan to be at that event, please send me and email and I'd love to connect. I also want to remind everyone that we're offering an important new book this month to everyone who donates to MinistryWatch. It's called “End The Reign of Pain – Identifying and Treating Toxic Leadership.” It's by Rickardo Bodden, and we'll send it to you absolutely free, as our thank you, for a gift of any size to MinistryWatch this month. Just go to MinistryWatch.com and hit the donate button at the top of the page. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh.  We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Tony Mator, Magdalena Rojo, Steve Rabey, Kim Roberts, Brittany Smith, Zach Rivas, Christina Darnell—and you, Warren. Special thanks to Religion UnPlugged for contributing material for this week's podcast. Until next time, may God bless you.

Each episode we cover the different complexities, trends, methods and resources for  group life in churches all over the world. On today's show, Brian Daniel and Haley Malone discuss women's ministry with Kelly King.  Kelly is the Women's Minister at Quail Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, OK. Recently, she served as the manager of Magazines/Devotional Publishing and Women's Ministry Training for Lifeway Christian Resources. She is the author of Ministry to Women: The Essential Guide to Leading Women in the Local Church. She is a contributor to the Lifeway Women's Bible, as well as several Lifeway Women Bible studies. In addition, she spent four years as a cohost of the MARKED podcast for Lifeway Women. She has a Master of Theology degree from Gateway Seminary as well as a Doctorate in Ministry degree.Kelly shares with us why gender specific groups are important, what to look for in emerging leaders, and how to help guide women in their next best step! Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend!SHOW LINKS:Marked Podcast Seamless by Angie Smith From Beginning to Forever When You Pray Is God Calling MeEcclesiastesUnreasonable Hospitality

Ben Mandrell, President & CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, teaches "God's Design For The Church And Our Role In It" from Acts 2 at ClearView Baptist Church in Franklin, Tennessee.

*This episode was originally published on 8/20/18. This week on Preaching and Preachers, Trevin Wax joins me in a discussion on the pastor and discipleship. Trevin serves as Bible and Reference Publisher at LifeWay Christian Resources and a visiting professor at Wheaton College. He is the general editor of The Gospel Project and serves as a teaching pastor in Middle Tennessee.

In this episode we talk with Dr. Thom Rainer, the founder and CEO of Church Answers. Dr. Rainer served as president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. Before LifeWay, he served at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for twelve years where he was the founding dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions and Evangelism. He is the author of many books, including I Am a Church Member, Breakout Churches, Autopsy of a Deceased Church, Who Moved My Pulpit?, and Anatomy of a Revived Church. We discuss Dr. Rainer's journey, churchanswers.com, The Hope Initiative, and more! We hope this episode is encouraging to you today! Let us know how this episode encouraged you or share any feedback you have by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.

Steve's favorite 2023 episode is with Ben Trueblood, Reaching the Unseen. As we recap our favorites for the year, get prepared for our 2024 podcast schedule!    Brad and Steve talk with Ben Trueblood about reaching those who are unseen. Ben Trueblood who has worked for Lifeway for the last 12 years, shares his heart with Brad and Steve about what God is doing and will do in the lives of the younger generation.   Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources and has served the local church as a student pastor for fourteen years. In addition to his role at Lifeway, Ben is involved in training, consulting, and speaking to student ministries throughout the U.S. He is driven by a desire for student ministries to expand God's Kingdom, to see the lives of students transformed by the gospel, and to produce students who shape the culture in which they live.   Brad Schelling is the EVP of Operations at First Priority of America and Steve Cherrico is the Executive Director of FP Greater Nashville as well as a Regional Manager for FPoA. You can read more about them here: https://firstpriority.club/about-us/staff-and-board/ 

According to Lifeway Christian Resources, the most misused verse found in the Bible is found in Matthew 7. Do not judge lest ye be judged. How many of you have ever had that said to you? How many of you have said that to someone else? Usually this is said when a person is trying […]

Welcome to podcast 153. Today, it's a blessing and honor to welcome Thom Rainer. Our subject will be church revitalization, a subject that Dr. Rainer is an expert on… Thom S. Rainer is an author, researcher, speaker, and former president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. Prior to LifeWay, he served at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for twelve years where he was the founding dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions and Evangelism. He is a 1977 graduate of the University of Alabama and earned his Master of Divinity and Ph.D. degrees from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Thom also serves as the Founder and CEO of Church Answers, a huge and effective resource for training, equipping, and revitalizing churches and ministers. Thom, thanks for agreeing to be with us today. And welcome! INTERVIEW Thom, a while back I read an article you wrote entitled “Three Types of Church Revitalization.” Reading it helped me and our team better understand what we do, and have been doing since 2008. In that article, you wrote that “Over 300,000 churches in America need significant revitalization.” What do you think that number today? Is the church on an upswing, or is it continuing to decline? The article uses the story written in the prophecy of Haggai as a reference point. In a real sense, Israel was in great need of revitalization. Their priorities were messed up! DR. RAINER'S RESPONSE In your article, you wrote: “Like the rebuilding of the temple, there are two foundational issues that must be addressed in church revitalization. First, the church must have the right leaders on board. Second, the behavioral patterns of the church members must change. “No infusion of methodologies or innovations can take place until these two issues are addressed. Such is the reason most revitalizations fail, and only a few succeed. Let's look at that reality in light of three approaches.” I'd love for you to elaborate on these two foundational issues, and on what happened in Haggai's day. DR. RAINER'S RESPONSE It seems to me that unless leaders are honest about their current condition, and are willing to take a deep and honest dive into their own hearts and practices, revitalization will not occur. So, what are good first steps in church revitalization? RESOURCES Thom Rainer has made many, many resources available. Here are just a few… 1. Article cited in this episode: download here: https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?u=e900691004213b8049094abdb&id=edd1c05103&e=ba1b3e8bad 2. Websites: https://churchanswers.com (Thom Rainer, Founder and CEO) Includes paid resources: courses, assessment tools, etc., and free resources: blog articles, webinars, etc. 3. Podcasts: • The Church Answers Podcast • The Church Answers Podcast • Rainer On Leadership • Revitalize & Replant 4. Books: — Who Moved My Pulpit? Leading Change In The Church — I Will: Nine Habits of the Outwardly Focused Christian — Transformational Church: Creating a New Scorecard for Churches — Breakout Churches: Discover How to Make the Leap — Surprising Insights from the Unchurched and Proven Ways to Reach Them — Simple Church: Returning to God's Process for Making Disciples — The Post-Quarantine Church: Six Urgent Challenges and Opportunities That Will Determine the Future of Your Congregation — Becoming A Welcoming Church — Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive — I Am A Church Member: Discover the Attitude that Makes the Difference We appreciate you tuning in with us today. We invite you to subscribe to this podcast through any of the podcast outlets that distribute Strength for Today's Pastor. And don't forget our website: poimenministries.com. You find lots of ways that we can connect with you, the senior or lead pastor, and by the will of God, strengthen you and your ministry to the glory of God.

In this episode, we welcome Thom Rainer back to the show. He is a bestselling author, church consultant, former pastor, and CEO of Church Answer, an online community and resource for church leaders. Prior to founding Church Answers, Rainer served as president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. Before coming to LifeWay, he served at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for twelve years where he was the founding dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions and Evangelism. In this interview, we discuss how he finds the time to write so many books, his newest book When the People Pray: An Invitation to Intercede for Your Pastor and Revive Your Church, how many pastors struggling to remain pastors were likely not called to be a pastor to begin with, how a pastor should deal with a funeral where the deceased was not a Christian, why many modern pastors have trouble being courageous in the face of a militantly atheistic culture, how the Devil uses temptation to target pastors, how good pastors balance their study of the Bible with their other duties, and much more. Let's get into it…  Go HERE to schedule your free personal and/or business financial assessment with Mike McCall of Bluecrest Financial. Try the OFFICIAL beef delivery partner of Undaunted.Life: Primal Beef Co. - Order here: primalbeef.com - Promo code KYLE for 10% off your order Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One third of special needs families say they have left a church because they didn't feel seen and welcomed, or because there wasn't a ministry for their child. With 1 in 36 children in the United States being identified with autism, it's time for the American church to not just welcome families with special needs, but to truly serve them! On today's show Ben and Lynley have a challenging conversation with Tyler and Cathie Quillet on how they have struggled through church life as parents with an autistic son, and how they believe churches can best serve and support all families.   Tyler and Cathie are married and have two sons. Tyler is the team leader for the Custom Church Resources and Smallgroup.com team at Lifeway Christian Resources. Cathie is a marriage and family therapist and specializes in walking families through the tough spaces of infertility, pregnancy loss, and adoption.   Not everyone has to be an expert of autism, but as ministry leaders and Christians, we must be a student of all people so that we can show everyone the love of Christ. We hope today's episode challenges you to have eyes open to how you can best serve families in need around you!   Mentions:  Lifeway article 

Today's guest, John Chisum, was such a joy to meet and hang out with! Getting to hear his story of following God after his radical conversion to see how He opened up doors for John when he least expected it. He also talks about a very dark time during his career when he felt so depressed and hopeless that he considered taking his own life. When he was at his lowest, God presented him with a new opportunity to begin helping singers and songwriters across the world with the Nashville Christian Songwriters website and organization. You will sense the joy he feels and just how much he loves the place God has put him. I pray this episode encourages you to keep going when you are at your lowest and know that God loves you and He doesn't leave you! Bio: John Chisum is an internationally loved worship leader, recording artist, songwriter, coach and teacher specializing in the areas of worship, songwriting, and personal empowerment. Currently President of Nashville Christian Songwriters in Nashville, Tennessee, John is continuing a 30+ year passion “to empower Christian songwriters worldwide.” John is widely known for his songs recorded by Christian artists Ron Kenoly, Steve Green, Larnelle Harris, The Gaither Vocal Band, Truth, First Call, The Cathedrals and many of Integrity's Hosanna! Music recordings. John has been a long-time music industry professional in music publishing, artist development, songwriter, and producer roles for over 200 projects. John studied classical voice at the University of Memphis and holds a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from The University of South Alabama (Mobile) and a Masters of Arts in Worship Studies from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. John has had over 400 songs published in his career and has co-written and produced eight children's and youth musicals in conjunction with Word Music, Integrity Music, and Lifeway Christian Resources. His compositions are in print with every major choral music company including Integrity Music, Word Music, Lillenas Music, Lifeway Christian Resources, and Allegis Music. He has released eight worship recordings distributed through Warner Brothers, Pamplin Music, Integrity Music, Martingale Music, and Firm Foundation Worship Ministries. John counts among his personal mentors the late evangelist and Bible teacher Dr. Kenneth E. Hagin, influential Christian music pioneers such as Bill & Gloria Gaither, Darrell A. Harris, Stan Moser, and the late Dr. Robert E. Webber, author and founder of The Dr. Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies. John has a great love for international ministry, as well, and has ministered in Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia over the last twenty years. He has been involved overseas with Worship International and with The Protestant Women of the Chapel, a military organization that provides ministry to military families throughout the nations. John has been married to Donna for 40 years, and they have a lovely daughter, Aly. Anchor Verses: Proverbs 16:9 Ephesians 3:20-this is the one he meant to say:) Connect with John: Website: https://www.johnchisum.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnchisumofficial/ Nashville Christian Songwriters: Website:https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com An Evening with John Chisum and Friends on October 16th: https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/jc-event/ ***This podcast is a proud member of the Spark Network! It is a network of Christian podcasts that cover so many different topics!  Head over to: https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/spark-network#/ to find more amazing podcasts!!***

Today we're talking to my friend Missie Branch about what to do when you feel like a failure in the work the Lord has set before you, and what true success actually looks like. Heads up, it might not look how you expected! If you don't know her, Missie serves as vice president of community engagement for Life Collective, Inc. She is a graduate of Southeastern Seminary with a master's in ethics, theology, and culture. Missie is married to Duce and together they have four children. Missie is the cohost of the Women & Work Podcast and serves as a trustee for Charleston Southern University and the chairman of the board of trustees at Lifeway Christian Resources. Missie and I are going to be talking about how we define “success” in our work or our ministry, and it might not look how you expected! We hope you enjoy this conversation! FULL SHOW NOTES DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How do you define success in ministry? What helps you find rest when you're feeling weary in the work the Lord has set before you? Where in Scripture do you see mention of “success” in work or in contribution to the kingdom of God? How would you encourage others to evaluate their ministry successes and failures? How might you lean on the discipline of prayer as you seek to reorient your understanding of success and rest in God's work through you? What might you do or implement based on what you learned in today's episode? FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review Interviews do not imply Journeywomen's endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned.  Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Today we're celebrating 200 episodes of the MARKED Podcast! We wanted to take an episode to celebrate God's faithfulness with MARKED over the years, so come along with us as Kelly and Elizabeth recall some of our favorite moments, talk about the logistics of making a podcast, share which of our episodes are the most listened-to, and more. Thanks for listening! RESOURCES: Chatologie with Angie Elkins MARKED Podcast episode with Point of Grace MARKED Podcast episode with Beth Moore MARKED Podcast episode with Laura and Francine Perry | Transgender to Reformed MARKED Podcast episode with Kelly Minter and April Dace MARKED Podcast episode with Ellie Holcomb MARKED Podcast episode with Amy-Jo Girardier MARKED Podcast episode with Chris Adams MARKED Podcast Lifeway Women Academy miniseries | Jen Wilkin on Hermeneutics MARKED Podcast episode with Jennifer Rothschild RECOMMENDED: Interested in getting another behind-the-scenes peek of Lifeway Women? Check out this behind-the-scenes blog post of The Gospel on the Ground Bible study production. MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/. Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman. ABOUT ELIZABETH HYNDMAN Elizabeth reads, writes, and argues about the nuances of punctuation. Officially, she's an Editorial Project Leader at Lifeway. She managed to find a job where she uses both her English undergraduate and her seminary graduate degrees every day. Elizabeth grew up in Nashville, sips chai lattes every chance she can get, and believes everyone should have a “funny picture” pose at the ready. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram. ABOUT KELLY KING Kelly is the manager of Magazines/Devotional Publishing and Women's Ministry Training for Lifeway Christian Resources. She holds a Master of Theology degree from Gateway Seminary and was previously an adjunct professor at Oklahoma Baptist University while serving as the Women's Specialist for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Kelly continues to serve in local church ministry as a women's ministry volunteer and small group leader for high school girls. She is the author of Ministry to Women: The Essential Guide to Leading Women in the Local Church.

Topic: A question we frequently field from our small group leaders is, "What should we study?" There is an overwhelming range of materials and topics to choose from and it is critical to choose curriculum wisely. What a group chooses to study has a significant impact on group dynamics and spiritual growth. On this podcast, we discuss some issues to consider when choosing small group curriculum.Guest: Chris SurrattChris Surratt is a ministry consultant and coach with more than 24 years of experience serving the local church. Chris served on the Executive Team at Cross Point Church in Nashville, Tennessee, and Seacoast Church in Charleston, South Carolina, prior to becoming the Discipleship and Small Group Specialist for LifeWay Christian Resources.  chrissurratt.com.

Ken Braddy is the Director of Sunday School & Network Partnerships for Lifeway Christian Resources.  He's been the managing director of adult ongoing Bible studies such as Bible Studies For Life, Explore The Bible, MasterWork, The Gospel Project, YOU, and more. Through his team's work at Lifeway, they served the Bible study needs of approximately 3 million adults each week.Matthew Gibbs has been the discipleship and evangelism pastor at Second Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia for the past 15 years and has served in ministry over 25 years. He is a core piece of our discipleship team serving as discipleship consultant in our east central region and one of my close trusted friends.In this episode: The general purpose of Sunday morning bible study and how this can be communicated. How curriculum can help us achieve the purpose of bible study groups. Curriculum is important because our behavior grows out of what we believe. The pros and cons for giving your bible study leaders an option on approved curriculum vs a unified curriculum. Practical ideas on how to choose what curriculum to use. Why leaders must choose and communicate whether you have an open group vs a closed group when choosing what curriculum to use. Trends and cautions when choosing curriculum based bible study or sermon based studies and the benefits. One way to get a golf trip with Ken Braddy in the Swiss Alps!

Our friend Chris Adams joins us today to talk about several upcoming Lifeway Women Bible studies she's looking forward to this fall. Plus, she and Kelly share their three best tips for women's ministry leaders. Chris helped pioneer new ground for women's ministry as she served as the senior lead women's ministry specialist at Lifeway for over twenty-two years. In this episode of MARKED, Chris shared what she remembers happening in churches during the 1990s and how the rise of women's ministry happened. Keep listening until the end to hear her impactful story of what has marked her in her walk with Christ! RESOURCES MENTIONED:Abide Bible Study BookAs for Me Bible Study BookA Woman's Heart Bible Study BookChris Adam's BlogDevoted Bible Study BookDiscerning the Voice of God Bible Study BookExperiencing God Bible Study BookEyes Up bookFervent bookFoundations (F260) devotional booksGrateful Bible Study BookSeven Realities for Experiencing God Bible Study BookLifeway Women BibleLifeway Women Online Bible StudiesLifeway Women AcademyLifeway Women's Leadership ForumNavigating Gospel Truth Bible Study BookPsalm 23 Bible Study BookStepping Up Bible Study BookThe Armor of God Bible Study BookWhen You Pray Bible Study BookWhen You Pray Group Experience BoxWithout Wavering Bible Study Book MARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/. Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman. RECOMMENDED: Listen to a behind-the-scenes episode of Lifeway Women Bible Studies with content editor Laura Magness here. Read a blog on the importance of inductive Bible study here. Chris Adams is an author, speaker, blogger, and women's ministry consultant. She retired from Lifeway Christian Resources in 2017 after serving over twenty-two years as senior lead women's ministry specialist. Chris helped pioneer women's ministry as we know it today and compiled three women's leadership books: Women Reaching Women, Transformed Lives, and Women Reaching Women in Crisis. As a part of her ongoing work at Lifeway, Chris served as executive editor of Journey, a women's devotional magazine and was an ongoing writer for the Lifeway Women's leadership blog. In 2008, she received the Career of Excellence award at Lifeway. Prior to her employment at Lifeway, she was the special ministries coordinator at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, overseeing women's ministry and missions education. When she's not consulting, speaking to women, and training women's ministry leaders, you can find her reading, with family, or spending time at the beach. Chris married Pat in 1971. They have twin daughters, two sons in law, fourteen grandchildren, four great-grands, and a seven-pound blind Yorkie named Mo. A self-proclaimed chocolate connoisseur, Chris is famous for her toffee, which she never seemed to bring enough of according to her coworkers and friends. Twitter & Instagram: @chrisadams4Facebook: facebook.com/chrisadams4 & facebook.com/chrismcphersonadamsWebsite: chrisadams.blog

The Ride Home with John & Kathy! Buckle in for a Friday full! With.. Why I Go to Church,” and I'll read a new poem about childhood summers and perhaps another from a new poem book about parenting... GUEST Mischa Willett ... author of "The Elegy Beta," and "Phases" ... His poems, essays, translations, and academic articles appear widely ... He teaches English at Seattle Pacific Univ ... Follow his work at mischawillett.com Bright Hope for Tomorrow: How Anticipating Jesus Return Gives Strength For Today (new book) ... GUEST Chris Davis ... Senior Pastor of Groveton Baptist Church in Alexandria, VA. Originally Aired on 9/13/22 @ 5:10pm CS Lewis Warned Us About Close Encounters of the Evangelical Kind: If UFOs are real, exercise some humility before sharing the gospel ... GUEST Aaron Earls ... writer for Lifeway Christian Resources. Plus This or That, The Week in Review and More! It's all here on The Ride Home with John & Kathy. Have a great weekend!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad and Steve talk with Ben Trueblood about reaching those who are unseen. Ben Trueblood who has worked for Lifeway the last 12 years, shares his heart with Brad and Steve about what God is doing, and will do in the lives of the younger generation.   Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources and has served the local church as a student pastor for fourteen years. In addition to his role at Lifeway, Ben is involved in training, consulting, and speaking to student ministries throughout the U.S. He is driven by a desire for student ministries to expand God's Kingdom, to see the lives of students transformed by the gospel, and to produce students who shape the culture in which they live. Brad Schelling is the EVP of Operations at First Priority of America and Steve Cherrico is the Executive Director of FP Greater Nashville as well as a Regional Manager for FPoA. You can read more about them here: https://firstpriority.club/about-us/staff-and-board  

The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) and the Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention (MWBC) signed onto a friend-of-the-court brief filed Monday (May 8) that urged the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago to rule parents have legal standing to contest the guidance of the Eau Claire (Wis.) Area School District; Lifeway Christian Resources and B&H Español were named Publisher of the Year by the Spanish Evangelical Publishers Association (SEPA) at its annual awards ceremony held April 20, 2023, in Miami, Florida; For the second straight year, baptisms and giving increased among Southern Baptist congregations.

Claude King is an experienced discipleship and church health specialist, author, inspirational speaker, and conference leader. He is a retired Discipleship and Church Health Specialist at LifeWay Christian Resources. He […]

Claude King is an experienced discipleship and church health specialist, author, inspirational speaker, and conference leader. He is a retired Discipleship and Church Health Specialist at LifeWay Christian Resources. He […]

Missie Branch serves as Asst. Dean of Students to Women and Director of Graduate Life at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in NC. She is also currently a student there completing her graduate degree in Ethics, Theology, and Culture. Missie is married to Duce Branch and together they have four children. She is passionate about women seeing themselves as theologians and disciples first. Missie is a contributing author to The Whole Woman: Ministering to Her Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength and the co-host of the Women & Work Podcast. Currently, Missie is serving as the Chair of the Board of Trustees at Lifeway Christian Resources.   In this episode, Courtney interviews her co-host, Missie Branch, as Missie discusses the chapter she authored of Women & Work. Chapter 2 is entitled, “Image-Bearing and Your Good Works.” Missie shares: Her own work at Southeastern and how she has recently seen the faithfulness of God as she works, serves, and finishes up her Master's degree What it means that we are image-bears of God and why that's important to our work How our identity gets a makeover when we become believers in Christ The amazing benefits of knowing Christ and how that relationship with Him infuses our work with even more meaning What it means that we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand for us to walk in (Ephesians 2:10) And more!   Thank you for listening. If this content is helpful to you as you seek to live out your God-given calling to His glory, purchase Women & Work: Bearing God's Image and Joining in His Mission through our Work, or donate today to help us continue to produce more inspiring content!   RESOURCES MENTIONED Women & Work: Bearing God's Image and Joining in His Mission Through Our Work The Whole Woman: Ministering to Her Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength  Women & Work Podcast, Episode 29  Women & Work Podcast, Episode 31 Women & Work Podcast, Episode 34    Follow Missie on Instagram, twitter or visit her website.   

“The Holy Spirit not only inspired the word of God, but He has been opening the eyes of children for thousands of years to understand the LORD of this Book, the living Word of God, Jesus Christ.” Today Stacy welcomes Joel Evrist, pastor, author and disciple-maker. Joel shares the power of God's Word for each of us, especially for our children. Listen in as he walks through how our kids can go on an adventure with God and grow in their Biblical literacy as they read His Word. ABOUT OUR GUEST Joel Evrist is a pastor, dynamic Bible teacher and disciple-maker with New Song Nashville. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Lauren and their two children. Joel has written children's Bible study curriculum for LifeWay Christian Resources. His greatest passion is making disciples who fully follow Jesus and teach others to do the same. SCRIPTURES “Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.” Proverbs 11:14 NKJV “I will praise you because I have been remarkably and wondrously made. Your works are wondrous, and I know this very well.” Psalm 139:14 CSB “But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.” Matthew 6:6 NKJV “Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.” 1 John 5:14-15 NKJV LINKS Explorer Bible for Kids Join a Moms in Prayer Group MOMS IN PRAYER ·       New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started ·       Support Our Mission

Rodney's podcast guest is Ben Mandrell. Ben serves as the President and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources — he was elected to that role in 2019.Prior to joining Lifeway, Ben pastored churches in Colorado and Tennessee. Outside of Ben's responsibilities at Lifeway, he preaches at churches all over the country and speaks regularly at leadership training events. He also co-hosts, along with his wife, Lynley, The Glass House podcast— which focuses on building healthy relationships for ministry leaders and their families.Learn more about Ben at benmandrell.comHost: Rodney CoxEmail us at information@ministryinsights.comTweet us at @Insights_IntlFollow us on LinkedInFollow us on FacebookThe podcast is a production of Ministry Insights. Visit us at ministryinsights.com.© 2023 Ministry Insights International, Inc. All rights reserved.

Youth pastors have a tendency to know a ton of people at church, but can sometimes be known deeply by few.  For your own personal growth, mental health and spiritual health, it is so important to have close friendships that go much deeper than the superficial stuff.  Do you have those people in your life that you can open up to?  The people that you can be very real with?  The close friendships that don't just know you as a youth pastor, but know who you are to your core?  These are the people that you need in your life to lean on for support and accountability.  In this episode we take a look at why youth pastors need deeper friendships that go beyond their youth ministry.  We recently attended the Youth Pastor Summit (https://slulead.com/yps/)  where Ben Trueblood (www.studentministry.lifeway.com/ - Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources) and Shane Pruitt (www.shanepruitt.com - National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board) discussed the importance of these friendships during their talks and Q&A session.  If you haven't already signed up for the Youth Pastor Summit in your area, we encourage you to do so! https://slulead.com/yps/We love hearing from you all and we do our best to provide powerful and insightful youth ministry content on a weekly basis to be that coach and mentor you may not have, but desperately need.If you have an episode idea, please E-Mail us at MinistryCoachPodcast@gmail.com!If you have it on your heart to support this ministry, please consider going to our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/ministrycoachYou may also enjoy these episodes:(#093) Youth Pastor Self Care: Making Time for Yourself & Avoid Burn Outhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/974710/episodes/10298852(#118) Are You Losing Your Heart for Youth Ministry? 3 Ways to Get it Back!https://www.buzzsprout.com/974710/episodes/11403641==================

Mary Jo Sharp joins Dr. Mark Turman to discuss Gen Z's unique needs, why we need apologetics, and Dark Room, the free high-budget video series aimed to help Gen Z navigate the hardest questions.    Show notes:    Mary Jo Sharp shares her testimony of becoming a Christian after atheism and why she ended up studying apologetics (1:36). Sharp then discusses “Dark Room,” a video series and curriculum built on real questions and stories from Gen Z. She then specifically addresses why Gen Z is seeking rational answers to deep questions and why Gen Z distrusts the church (10:48). She talks about the problem of evil and sin nature, explaining why those ideas are so important for young generations (21:38). She points out the needs of Gen Z at this time, their interest in science and faith, and the need for spiritual mentorship (31:06). Sharp shares her favorite episodes from Dark Room, the mission behind it, and how churches and parents can use it for free (35:13).   Resources and further reading:   Dark Room Faith Mary Jo Sharp (website) Why I Still Believe: A Former Atheist's Reckoning with the Bad Reputation Christians Give a Good God Mary Jo Sharp Why Do You Believe That?: A Faith Conversation Marj Jo Sharp “What does Gen Z value? 4 truths about what they believe” Mark Legg “The viral revival at Asbury reveals Gen Z's unique approach to faith and spirituality” Laurel Wood   About the hosts    Jim Denison, Ph.D., is an author, speaker, and the CEO of Denison Ministries, which is transforming 6.8 million lives through meaningful digital content.  Mark Turman, DMin, is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church.    About the guest    A former atheist who came to faith, Mary Jo Sharp is now an assistant professor of apologetics at Houston Christian University and the founder and director of Confident Christianity Apologetics Ministry. She has been featured in Christianity Today's cover story “The Unexpected Defenders” and is an international speaker on apologetics.  She serves on the faculty with Summit Ministries Student Conferences and is a published author with Kregel Publications, B&H Publications, and Zondervan. Mary Jo is the author of the top-selling Bible study, “Why Do You Believe That?” as well as Living in Truth with LifeWay Christian Resources. She recently released Why I Still Believe.   

Today on the Christian Nerds Unite podcast I replay my interview with Chris Martin the author of the book Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media. We talk about being believers in a world of Social Media. Chris has led social media strategy at Lifeway Christian Resources, advised some of the foremost Christian leaders and authors on digital content strategy, and is currently a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers. We talk about the bad and the good of social media and explore what we think its highest and best use could be. Grab your copy of Terms of Service: https://amzn.to/3FdTYq2And connect with Chris on Twitter @ChrisMartin17And sign up for his newsletter at www.termsofservice.socialThe video version is here: https://www.youtube.com/christiannerdsunite?sub_confirmation=1I host my podcast with Captivate, the world's only growth-oriented podcast host™ - you can too, and get your first 7-days totally free! Clicking: https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=rickypopeMy Microphone - Electro-Voice RE20: https://amzn.to/2VVg1yaJoin our Parteon: https://www.patreon.com/christiannerdsuniteSome of the links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

What was behind the Asbury revival? Can we trust it? On this episode of All Things I am talking with my friend and theologian Missie Branch about: - Why every woman (and human!) is actually a theologian. - What caused revival at Asbury University to break out. - What it looks like to struggle and depend on the Holy Spirit. - How the Spirit moves when and where he pleases, as he is doing at Asbury. - The desperation we see in Gen Z. - The critical spirit we see in the church. - How to cultivate a spirit of grace and unity in the church. - What the church is getting wrong and right(!) in this cultural moment. Missie is the Asst. Dean of Students to Women and Director of Graduate Life at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and also completing her graduate degree in Ethics, Theology, and Culture there. She is also Chair of the Board Trustees at Lifeway Christian Resources and co-host of the Women & Work Podcast. Missie is a wife and mom to four. Missie Branch: https://www.missiebranch.com/ (https://www.missiebranch.com/) The Women & Work Podcast: https://womenwork.net/podcast/ (https://womenwork.net/podcast/) The Whole Woman: Ministering to Her Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength, with a chapter by Missie Branch: https://amzn.to/3SiKm2o (https://amzn.to/3SiKm2o) Other recommended books and resources: https://us.10ofthose.com/partners/jenoshman (https://us.10ofthose.com/partners/jenoshman)

Today's episode is about challenger and cause-oriented brands. Join Dave and Carly as they welcome their guest Jon Lee. Jon is the Brand Leadership Principal for LERMA, an advertising agency dedicated to challenging creativity for good. The agency recently launched three different ads in the Super Bowl 2023 – one for Avocados from Mexico, and two spots for a campaign near and dear to Jon's heart - He Gets Us. Jon has been serving national brands for two decades, including Salvation Army, Lifeway Christian Resources, Fruit of Loom , Interstate Batteries, Dallas Cowboys, and many more. Dave and Carly talk with Jon about: Challenger brands. How Lerma focuses on how to help society and culture instead of just pushing products. Millennials and Gen Z as the “majority culture.” Cause brands. Questioning how the greatest love story became synonymous with hate groups. To learn more about He Get Us, go to https://hegetsus.com/ We hope you enjoy our conversation with Jon Lee! *** Season Two of the Purpose & Profit Podcast is brought to you by: NextAfter NextAfter is an online fundraising research lab decoding what works in fundraising and creating free resources from their library of 4,600+ online fundraising experiments. You can learn more at www.nextafter.com. Masterworks Masterworks is a full-service marketing and fundraising agency dedicated to helping you achieve your mission. Learn more about Masterworks at www.masterworks.agency. Imago Consulting Imago Consulting is an advisory firm that helps businesses and nonprofits create growth by accelerating sustainable innovation. You can find out more at www.imago.consulting. Special thanks to editor and sound engineer Barry R. Hill and producer Jenna Owens.

Ben Mandrell, President & CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, teaches "Shine Brighter" from Ephesians 5:8-10 at ClearView Baptist Church in Franklin, Tennessee.

The Reverend and the Reprobate sit down with Reverend friend, Dr Ryan Winders. Dr. Winders talks about his journey to collect every game released on the original Nintentdo Entertainment System. Ryan tells the  @RevRepPodcast  how he was able to finish this incredible collection and then proceeds to tell them one of the craziest stories in WWE history infamously known as the "Montreal Screw Job"   While at the University of Kentucky, Ryan majored in Secondary Mathematics Education, receiving His Bachelor's in 2005 and my Master's in 2007.  During my time there, He was involved in Alpha Tau Omega, serving as the Chaplain for  1 year; UK Choristers and Men's Chorus; and the Baptist Student Union, where He served in several offices.  Ryan also was a founding member of an organization called "The Rock" which was a non-denominational Christian organization aimed at  Fraternity and Sorority members. The summers of his college years & post-college years were full of adventure.  He served as a Financial Director for LifeWay Christian Resources for 7 summers, and was fortunate enough to travel the country and meet people from all walks of life. Ryan worked in Florida, Tennessee, Maryland, West Virginia, Michigan, South Carolina, California, New Mexico, Kentucky, and Hawaii. After college, he worked as a High School Math Teacher in Lexington, KY at several different high schools, gaining valuable experience in a multitude of backgrounds.  At first, he worked solely with ESL students and refugees and middle-class families in the public school system before moving  to a private Christian school.   It was during this time that He chose to complete his second Master's in Guidance Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands.  After completing two years of a Master's in one year, Ryan accepted a position as a Guidance Counselor at George Rogers Clark High School.  While there, He worked with 10th-12th Graders and created a College and Career Readiness system that helped the school become a "School of Distinction".   After three years as a guidance counselor, Ryan began to work on his Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership at Morehead State University.  He completed his Dissertation in 2019 titled, "Preparing Students for the Next Level: Using 3:1 Supports to Eliminate the Transition Gap".  His research was based off a program implemented at Frankfort High School in Frankfort, KY. The high school uses a combination of technology, community members/resources, and local college resources to give students more responsibility of their own education, while holding them accountable in all aspects of student growth. After graduating with my Ed.D., He accepted his current position as Assistant Professor of Education at Union College in Barbourville, KY. At Union, Ryan teaches Graduate and Undergraduate classes in the areas of Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Mathematics,  and Professional Writing - while also serving as the Education Department's Assessment Coordinator and swim coach Check out Ryan Here: insta: https://www.instagram.com/winders111/ Rev and Rep Linktr.ee (all the show links can be found below) https://linktr.ee/revreppodcast

In this episode, we welcome Thom Rainer to the show. He is an author, church consultant, former pastor, and the Founder and CEO of Church Answers. Church Answers is an online community and resource for church leaders. Prior to founding Church Answers, Rainer served as president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. Before coming to LifeWay, he served at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for twelve years where he was the founding dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions and Evangelism. He is a 1977 graduate of the University of Alabama and earned his Master of Divinity and Ph.D. degrees from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has written three #1 bestselling books: I Am a Church Member, Autopsy of a Deceased Church, and Simple Church. He's also the author of a new book entitled I Am a Christian: Discovering What it Means to Follow Jesus Together with Fellow Believers. Additionally, he is the host of the Rainer on Leadership podcast. In this interview, we discuss how he accidentally became a church consultant, what he sees “healthy” churches doing, what churches with strong men do to disciple those men, why churches are being swept up by ungodly cultural revolutions, how we should really view “church hurt”, how to effectively study the bible, how the prevalence of the “seeker sensitive” church model seem to be trending downward, and much more. Let's get into it…  Episode notes and links HERE Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we sit down with the first-ever guest of the One Degree podcast, the incredible Missie Branch. In this episode, we discuss what social justice is and what does it have to do with the biblical concept of justice? How should believers interact with and enact social justice? What about when these issues are also part of heated political debates? Missie Branch serves as Assistant Dean of Students to Women and Director of Graduate Life at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in NC. She is also currently a student there completing her graduate degree in Ethics, Theology, and Culture. Missie is married to Duce Branch and together they have four children. Missie is a contributing author to The Whole Woman: Ministering to Her Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength and the co-host of the Women & Work Podcast. Currently, Missie serves as the Chair of the Board of Trustees at Lifeway Christian Resources. Also, on a more personal note, Nathaniel had the immense privilege of being a co-worker of hers for four years while in North Carolina! CLICK HERE FOR THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES FREEBIES FOR YOU: Are We On the Same Page? Spouse Evaluation 12 Questions to Ask in Your Weekly Marriage Meeting Guide to Reading Your Bible CONNECT  The Sibleys Co. Website | The Sibley Shop | The Nightly Recap Journal

Stephanie sits down with Dr. Richard Blackaby, who co-authored Experiencing God with his father Henry Blackaby. Richard and Stephanie talk about their common passion for Scripture, for The Lord of the Rings, and much more! They connect on the power of the spice of the gospel, and a common passion for delight in the glory of God as the ultimately most satisfying definition of a successful spiritual life in the Messiah. If you have experienced staleness in your relationship with God... this is the episode for you! The key topic of this conversation is the power of a godly legacy through several generations. Richard and Stephanie start off by discussing some key elements of parenting through Richard's own growing-up years in the Blackaby family. Richard shares precious family memories, and experiences of faith from his parents. He highlights the essential presence of joy and laughter in their household. These are precious insights for today's parents of young and teen children! Richard says, “I can't think of a better compliment than when your grown children say they want to carry your own family traditions into their own new families.” Richard and Stephanie talk about Experiencing God, and the power of legacy through several generations being moved by this ground-breaking Bible Study, published in the early 1990's. Through this conversation, you are invited to experience the power of God's faithfulness, and the challenges of being in full-time ministry. Richard tells us the story of his father, and the process of writing Experiencing God. Finally, they also talk about the brand new CSB Experiencing God Bible, its unique features, and what Richard hopes it will provide for a new generation of Christ-followers. Might the CSB Experiencing God Bible be the perfect Christmas gift for yourself and/or your loved ones?   MORE ABOUT BLACKABY MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL Blackaby Ministries International (BMI) was founded in 2004 to encourage Christians worldwide to know and experience God through spiritual leadership, coaching, renewal and revitalization of churches, online classes, church-wide weekend retreats, and cultural engagement. Born in British Columbia, Henry Blackaby studied English and History at the University of British Columbia and earned his Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.) and Th.M from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary (now called Gateway Seminary) in Phoenix, Arizona. Henry and Marilynn Blackaby served in several churches in California before relocating to Saskatchewan, Canada, to lead a struggling congregation that had dwindled to only 10 members in 1970. During their 18 years in Canada, they saw God work in miraculous ways, helped plant numerous churches, and reared their five children. Through those experiences, God taught the Blackabys truths about Himself that became the basis for the best-selling book, Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God, publishing in 1990 and selling more than seven million copies. Over the last 30+ years, more than eight million people participated in the Experiencing God Study. Both the book and workbook have been publishing in over 75 languages and used by almost every denomination. Blackaby also won the Gold Medallion Award for the devotionals, Experiencing God Together and Experiencing God Day by Day. Blackaby went on to serve in a variety of leadership positions at ministries such as the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, the International Mission Board and LifeWay Christian Resources. He also served as President of Canadian Baptist Theological College for seven years. After growing up in a spiritually rich environment, all five of Henry and Marilynn's children sensed God calling them into full-time ministry. Their oldest son, Dr. Richard Blackaby, is the president of the Atlanta-based Blackaby Ministries International and is the General Editor of the CSB Experiencing God Bible. Dr. Thomas Blackaby is the lead pastor of Brookswood Baptist Church in Langley, BC, Canada. Dr. Melvin Blackaby is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Jonesboro, GA. Dr. Norman Blackaby is a professor at Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, TX. Carrie Blackaby Webb served as a career missionary to Germany and lives in Jonesboro, GA. Now a third generation of Blackabys are called to ministry including grandchildren Dr. Daniel Blackaby and Carrie Blackaby Camp. Find them at https://blackaby.org/ Socials: Facebook @blackabyministries, Twitter @ExperiencingGod   MORE ABOUT THE CSB EXPERIENCING GOD BIBLE This completely revised study Bible combines content from Henry Blackaby's multi-million selling Experiencing God book and Bible study with a full Bible text, specifically the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) translation. Originally published in the late 90s in both the New International Version and the New King James Version as the Experiencing God Study Bible, the CSB Experiencing God Bible features updated and revised Experiencing God study and devotional tools with the accurate and readable CSB translation for a new generation wanting to hear from God. www.csbexperiencinggodbible.com The original Experiencing God book and Bible study was authored by Dr. Henry Blackaby almost 30 years ago and quickly became an international phenomenon. The study promotes a God-centered way of life that helps people know God intimately, recognize God's voice and understand God's will. The family of Experiencing God resources now number more than 50, with eight million units sold across all formats and over 75 languages. Richard Blackaby, president of Blackaby Ministries International, presents the best of Experiencing God content alongside the full Biblical text in the CSB Experiencing God Bible. This fall, the Experiencing God study is being re-released with new video content that includes Richard and Mike Blackaby, the son and grandson of Henry Blackaby. “An entire generation has been spiritually formed by Dr. Henry Blackaby's Experiencing God,” says Andy McLean, Publisher, Holman Bible and Reference. “Now Henry's son, Richard Blackaby, has masterfully updated this life-changing classic for the CSB Experiencing God Bible. A new generation is invited to discover how hearing from God is both simple and deeply formative.” The CSB Experiencing God features unique design elements, study helps and devotional tools including: • 66 Book introductions including key theme and setting • In each of the book of the Bible, the reader is encouraged to consider many aspects of “Encountering God,” “Decisions Awaiting You,” and “Crisis of Belief” • “God Focus” themes highlight important recurring ideas throughout the Bible • “Prepare to Meet God” questions highlight important Experiencing God elements • “Did You Notice?” questions at the end of each chapter review actions, plans, and purposes God has carried as well as potential life adjustments for today's Christians • Designed icons throughout identify the seven realities of Experiencing God and two steps of Fresh Encounter found throughout God's Word • Brief articles throughout the text explore concepts related to Experiencing God • Biographies depict how a Bible character experiences God, discovering his purposes and plans for his people • Book conclusions provide space for recording strategic Spiritual markers in life The CSB Experiencing God Bible is released in the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB) translation, a translation heralded for its clarity and accuracy. It will also be released in multiple formats including hardcover, LeatherTouch, and genuine leather. Find this wonderful new resource at www.csbexperiencinggodbible.com GOD'S GLORY, OUR DELIGHT | THE GOSPEL SPICE SERIES Delighting in the glory of God. Does this concept strike you as reserved for spiritual contemplatives? What if, instead, it proved the highly practical, deeply foundational perspective you need right now? Why does God's glory even matter in our day and age? How can we learn from Jesus to make His glory our true North and lifelong quest? What keeps us from fully stepping into this God-ordained purpose for our life? How do we kindle delight for God on a daily basis? And, once we have embraced God's glory as our heart's true delight, how can we then come alongside others? Join us to cultivate a sincere delight for God's glory, rooted in an honest, hard look at the depth of our need, and in the much deeper Reality of His grace. Trace the glory of God through Scripture and in your own life. Behold the exact radiance of God's glory, revealed in Jesus. Learn to see yourself as Christ does—through the lens of the Father's love at the cross. Jesus offers to overwhelm our deadly self-centeredness with His resurrection power. He carries us every step of the way, even as He calls us to true humility on the path to glory. Who has time to cultivate the delight that comes from pondering the glory of God? And yet, nothing could be more urgent today. Marthas and Marys, Peters and Johns—we are all invited to dare to dream of a lifestyle of God-centered delight. Nothing could be more practical. DISCOVER THE GOSPEL SPICE MINISTRIES The Gospel Spice Podcast is part of a larger range of tools given to you by Gospel Spice Ministries. In a nutshell, we exist to inspire Christ-followers to delight in God. In more details: we provide resources to empower Christian leaders across generational, social, ethnic and geographical boundaries towards more intimacy with Jesus Christ and discipleship effectiveness through a Biblical Christocentric foundation. The Gospel-Spice Ministries provide a safe environment for spiritual and community growth empowering people to know Christ more intimately, serve one another more powerfully, and reach the world for Jesus. PLAY IT FORWARD by SHARING the link with friends and family. PRAY IT FORWARD by praying for us and those you share it with! PAY IT FORWARD!! Would you consider supporting this show today to help others enjoy it for free? It comes to you completely free, but is labor-intensive to produce, and we want to keep putting it in the ears of people! Gospel Spice Ministries is a non-profit organization registered under the tax-exempt 501c3 status. Your donations are tax-deductible under IRS Section 170. 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Vaneetha writes and speaks about finding hope in suffering. Her memoir, Walking Through Fire as well as her devotional, The Scars That Have Shaped Me both encourage readers to turn to Christ in their pain. Some of her greatest joys are being a wife to Joel and a mother to Katie and Kristi, and you can find her embarrassing them in Raleigh, NC, or online at vaneetha.com. Vaneetha writes regularly for Desiring God and has been featured on Family Life Today, Joni & Friends, and Christianity Today.   She also has an upcoming Bible study with Lifeway Christian Resources that releases in May of 2023 entitled Desperate for Hope: The Questions We Ask God in Suffering, Loss, and Longing.    In this episode, Vaneetha shares her life story which includes: Her polio diagnosis at 3 months old Her years of living in a hospital as a child and how that affected her view of God How she came to faith in Christ How she dealt with divorce and forgave her husband Her grief and God's supernatural comfort after several miscarriages and the loss of her newborn baby How the Lord brought her to remarry Her more recent debilitating diagnosis of post-polio syndrome How He has used all of this to bring her to her current calling of serving others through writing and speaking   Recommended Resources from Vaneetha: Walking Through Fire The Scars That Have Shaped Me Desperate for Hope

Are you struggling in your marriage?Then listen in as Ben and Lynley Mandrell share how they processed the struggles they've experienced in their marriage and recognized God's goodness even in the midst of their rock bottom moments.Ben and Lynley believe ministry is a team sport. Married 20 years, they have served churches together in Tennessee and Colorado while raising their four kids: Ava, Max, Miles, and Jack. In 2019, God called the Mandrells to Nashville where Ben serves as the 10th president of Lifeway Christian Resources. In 2021, Ben and Lynley launched The Glass House, a podcast hosted by Lifeway, where they have conversations with leaders who have experienced the stress of ministry.If you enjoyed this conversation, you can connect with Ben and Lynley on Instagram to keep the conversation going. Her handle is their handles are @benmandrell and @lynleymandrell80. You can also gain access to bonus content and transcripts for this episode through our Patreon Prayer community. To find more information about how to join our Prayer community, go to prayersofrest.com and click the "Support Us" button.Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence.⭐⭐ Looking for our Prayer Dare? Join Praying God's Promises: A 5-Day Dare to REST, May 9-13 at prayersofrest.com/dare. Hope to see you there! ⭐⭐ Support the show

Episode 660: Pastors and church planters feel the pinch of not having enough time. Host Clint Clifton discusses the value of – and techniques for – organizing your week with Todd Adkins, director of leadership development at LifeWay Christian Resources in Nashville, and Jessica Thompson, director of operations for the New City church planting network.