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In this keynote address from TGC's 2007 inaugural conference, Crawford Loritts explores the urgency of passing faith from one generation to the next, ensuring a deep passion for God's character and the truth of Scripture.Reflecting on Psalm 78, he highlights the power of mentorship, the importance of balancing cultural engagement with divine truth, and the lasting influence of a strong spiritual legacy. Loritts challenges ministers to faithfulness in their personal obedience, doctrinal precision, and ministry practices so they can pass on the torch to future generations.

Join Steve Sonderman for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Crawford Loritts as they discuss the profound impact of mentoring and why it's essential for every man. Dr. Loritts challenges men to remove boundaries and barriers, step into the role of hope-givers, and invest in the next generation of leaders. Mentorship isn't about having all the answers—it's about being available, accessible, and intentional. As older men, we have the opportunity to guide younger ones by sharing our failures, praying with them, and providing the encouragement they need to grow. True leadership is about taking your God-given equity and using it to empower those around you. They also explore the concept of finishing well—how living well each day leads to a strong finish. Decision precedes development, and responding to God in the moment shapes the legacy we leave behind. This conversation will equip and encourage you in the ministry God has called you to, helping you embrace mentorship as a calling and a privilege. Resources Mentioned: Learn more about Crawford Loritts' work: Beyond Our Generation Leadership as an Identity: The Four Traits of Those Who Wield Lasting Influence by Crawford Loritts– Buy Here Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund – Buy Here Don't miss this powerful discussion on leadership, mentorship, and finishing well!

This episode explores the heartbreaking and intricate case of Brittany Lorrits, an 18-year-old young woman whose life was tragically cut short when she was discovered murdered in her own home in Salisbury, North Carolina. As investigators delved deeper into the circumstances surrounding her death, they unearthed complicated family dynamics and relationships that painted a broader picture of her life. -------------------------------------------------------------------- National Sexual Assault Hotline A 24/7 confidential hotline that offers support for those affected by sexual violence. It connects callers to trained staff who can provide assistance and information about local resources. Contact Number: 800.656.HOPE (4673) --------------------------------------------------------------------- KEEP UP WITH US IG:@MURDERINTHEBLACK FACEBOOK:MURDER IN THE BLACK THE PODCAST TIKTOK:MURDERINTHEBLACK EMAIL:murderintheblackpodcast36@gmail.com WEBSITE:www.murderintheblackpodcast.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 The Unusual Murder of Brittany Leritz 03:08 Investigating Brittany's Background and Family Dynamics 05:58 Unraveling Alibis and Suspects 08:21 The Role of Relationships and Past Trauma 11:12 The Shifting Focus on Reggie Weeks 13:40 Building the Case Against Reggie 16:49 The Arrest and Legal Proceedings 19:17 Reflections on the Case and Takeaways 29:43 trueCrime-intro-low-long.wav

In this episode of The Post-Christian Podcast, Eric Bryant sits down with Dr. Bryan Loritts to discuss key insights from his various books and his perspective on making disciples in a post-Christian world. Dr. Loritts emphasizes the importance of embracing diversity within churches, fostering enduring friendships, and addressing mental health for church leaders. He sheds light on his thoughts regarding racial diversity in churches, the biblical basis for multiethnic ministries, and practical tips for ensuring the church reflects its surrounding community. Dr. Loritts also shares his views on navigating political issues with a Christ-centered approach. Timestamps: 00:00 Teaser and Introduction 05:00 Soul friends: deep, true connections beyond acquaintances. 07:08 Express gospel truth; include everyone, transcend culture. 10:58 One unified, multiethnic church emphasizes reconciliation. 13:26 Location, leadership, worship style tailored to demographics. 17:35 Church divided by George Floyd discussion balance. 19:48 Moses disobeys, friendships essential for leaders. Tune in and learn strategies to enhance your ministry. For more resources, sign up for Eric's newsletter at ericbryant.org and grab a chance to win Dr. Loritts' books, Enduring Friendship and The Offensive Church. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-bryant1/support

Friendship is a deep, felt need for everyone and requires work and commitment, which is hard to maintain in the busyness of life. Jeff Norris and Laura Elvington sit down with Pastor Bryan Loritts to explore the theme of enduring friendships within the context of faith and community. In this conversation, Dr. Loritts walks through major themes of friendship, emphasizing the importance of deep, meaningful relationships in a world that often prioritizes superficial connections. Listen as they delve into the challenges of maintaining long-term friendships, the lessons learned from the book of Philemon, and the distinction between forgiveness and reconciliation. You'll learn how investing in relationships reflects the heart of the gospel and God's desire for community among His people. Learn more about Dr. Loritts' work on his website, bryanloritts.com. You can purchase his new book, Enduring Friendships, from the Perimeter Bookstore or other retailers. Related resources: - Subscribe to our YouTube channel and hit the notification bell to get notified of new episodes.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we welcomed Pastor, speaker, and evangelist Dr. Crawford Loritts. He and the crew discussed the dangers of being drawn away from our first love and the importance of humility and gratitude in keeping us spiritually accountable. You can watch Dr. Loritts deliver a message on this topic tonight at MBI Founder's Week, the nation's largest and longest-running free Bible conference. Next, we talked about redeeming our time with a resource from Karl's book, The Seven Resolutions. Our Scripture references were Psalm 90:12 and Ephesians 5:15-16. You can catch up on all the highlights from today's show by tuning in to the Karl and Crew Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/494181-crawford-loritts-church-leaders-ambushed-priority.html Dr. Crawford Loritts joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about the key traits of leaders who are not only influential but who also last in ministry. Kay Warren and Glen Bloomstrom joined us last week to discuss the crucial part church leaders play in helping people battle suicide and how those in ministry can take action to be equipped for this fight. Check out our conversation with them here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/493644-kay-warren-glen-bloomstrom-church-leaders-suicide.html   ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685   Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/   Beyond Our Generation “Leadership as an Identity: The Four Traits of Those Who Wield Lasting Influence” by Dr. Crawford Loritts Follow Crawford on X/Twitter

Dr. Crawford Loritts delves into the four essential traits of enduring leadership: brokenness, uncommon communion, servanthood, and radical immediate obedience. Loritts shares his personal journey of refining his leadership philosophy, emphasizing the critical role of faith. Key Takeaways: - The distinction between brokenness and woundedness - The pitfalls of entitlement and narcissism in leadership, offering listeners practical wisdom to avoid these traps - How to overcome discouragement in leadership and make transformative choices during challenging times This episode is sponsored by The 261.  Start your day with clarity! As leaders, we have countless things on our mind: things we need to do, things we're not doing, problems we need to solve, new exciting ideas––all jotted down in that worn out mental notebook we keep in our heads.  But, sometimes leaders and entrepreneurs simply need to step away from the mental clutter––sometimes we don't need the notebook, we just need a sticky note––a simple reminder along the way to help us gain clarity and control of our business.  That's why we created a new FREE resource called The 261. As you may know, there are 261 work days in the calendar year. So, we have mapped out the entire year with daily micro thoughts and micro actions––sticky notes––to help keep the ball moving forward in your personal life as a leader and for the sake of your business. If you want to start your day with clarity and receive a short, helpful thought to jumpstart your leadership, please go to The261.com and sign up!  References: Dr. Crawford Loritts' Books

Dr. Crawford Loritts leads us through 2 Corinthians 9 and we see that generosity and sacrifice are God's disposition towards us and, therefore, our giving is a picture of the Gospel. We learn that generosity is a product of our gratitude for the mercy God has shown us. Dr. Loritts also teaches us that the pathway to our provision is through generosity. It not only honors God and those around us but it changes the fabric of who we are. We give, not to get in return, but so that we may be given more to share through generosity.

Oops! Uploaded the wrong "Bryan Loritts" earlier this week, so let's try this again. Dr. Loritts has written a deep and inviting book about the art of friendship. In an age when we are all scattered, smothered and covered (thank you, Waffle House, for that imagery), it is good to be reminded of the importance of being unified, loving, and full of grace. I hope you find much to inspire you toward relational health as you listen in ... 

In this episode of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast, Dr. Bryan Loritts joins Joey Honescko and William Norvell to discuss the importance of deep, long-lasting friendships in the context of entrepreneurship. Pulling from his new book, Enduring Friendships: Sticking Together in an Age of Unfriending, Dr. Loritts emphasizes the need for what he calls “soul friends.” These are the people whom we can bear our souls with and who can provide guidance and support in our journeys. He also highlights the challenges that entrepreneurs face in maintaining lasting friendships, such as being productivity-driven and lacking time for people. He provides practical advice on finding and nurturing these enduring friendships, including putting oneself in the right environments and being intentional about prioritizing relationships. For more from Dr. Loritts, check out his new book: https://www.amazon.com/Enduring-Friendship-Sticking-Together-Unfriending/dp/1514008440

It's time to welcome pastor, author, and President & Founder of Beyond our Generation, Dr. Crawford Loritts to Linch with a Leader. In this episode, Mike and Dr. Loritts discuss the intertwining of leadership, and the transformative power of mentorship and integrity. Hear how Dr. Loritts' book, 'Leadership as an Identity' can help you re-examine the way you view leadership. Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch.Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode:Watch: @linchwithaleaderPrefer just listening? SUBSCRIBE to the podcast here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dJfeLb...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcastFind show notes and more information at: www.mikelinch.comFollow for EVERYDAY leadership content and interaction:Follow on X:  https://x.com/mikelinch?s=20Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikelinch?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.instagram.com/mikelinch/Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpJOIN Mike for a Sunday at NorthStar Church:www.northstarchurch.orgWatch: @nsckennesawWant More Leadership Content from Dr. Crawford Loritts:Follow on X: https://x.com/CrawfordLoritts?s=20Visit the Website: https://beyondourgeneration.com/Read 'Leadership as an Identity': https://www.amazon.com/s?k=leadership+as+an+identity&hvadid=598613743374&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1015243&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12555590011713964659&hvtargid=kwd-12751815317&hydadcr=22565_13531269&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_92wa2groq2_e

18 year old Brittany Loritts had her life ahead of her... she was about to start college and begin her next chapter in her life. That was until her step-father found her murdered in the family home one summer day. Listen along as we explore all the suspects and find out the trash sentence that was finally handed down.Sources:Nightmare Next Door - Skeletons in the Closet Coffee and Crime Couple PodcastTrue Crime Diva BlogSalisbury Post (1)Salisbury Post (2)Find A GraveMusic: Big Foot by Gvidon on Pixabay (Go check it out!)

Bryan Loritts is a prolific writer, dynamic preacher, and strong advocate for multiethnic communities of faith. He is a teaching pastor at The Summit Church in Memphis and serves as the President of The Kainos Movement, an organization that “ exists to see the multiethnic church become the new normal in our country.” Dr. Loritts is the author of eight books, including The Offensive Church, Insider Outsider, and Saving the Saved (which won a Christianity Today book award in 2017). In today's podcast, we talk together about ethnic unity, how the church can navigate the coming election season, and how we can all play offense in the work of building ethnic unity in the church. 

Is anger good or bad? The answer is YES. The truth is it depends on how we deal with those whose offend us. Jesus likens  unrighteous, uncontrolled anger to murder, as it can be so destructive that it kills everything in its wake. It is in times like these, we must ask ourselves #WWJD - What would Jesus do? God's word tell us to be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger. Pastor Bryan Loritts delivers a thought-provoking message reminder to all of us to examine our hearts when we're angry, so that we can may continue walk out our faith, regardless of our circumstances.

Dr. Crawford Loritts' ministry work has given him the opportunity to travel throughout the United States and much of the world, speaking in churches, evangelistic outreaches, conferences, colleges, and seminaries. He has been the featured speaker at Super Bowls, NCAA Final Four Chapel, and the Pentagon with senior military officers. Crawford has been a church planter, served for twenty-seven years on the staff of Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) and served for fifteen years as Senior Pastor of Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, Georgia.He and his wife, Karen, have been featured speakers at FamilyLife marriage conferences. Dr. Loritts is the author of 9 books including Your Marriage Today… and Tomorrow, co-authored with Karen. He is the host of two national radio programs, the weekend program Living a Legacy and the daily program Legacy Moments.Dr. Loritts serves on several boards including Cru, FamilyLife and Chick-fil-A. He has received five honorary Doctorates – from Biola University, Cairn University, Moody Bible Institute, Trinity International University and Columbia International University.As President and Founder of Beyond Our Generation, Crawford is committed to encouraging, mentoring, and helping to shape the next generation of Christian leaders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agoodword4today/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agoodword4today/support

Dr. Crawford Loritts' ministry work has given him the opportunity to travel throughout the United States and much of the world, speaking in churches, evangelistic outreaches, conferences, colleges, and seminaries. He has been the featured speaker at Super Bowls, NCAA Final Four Chapel, and the Pentagon with senior military officers.Crawford has been a church planter, served for twenty-seven years on the staff of Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) and served for fifteen years as Senior Pastor of Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, Georgia. He and his wife, Karen, have been featured speakers at FamilyLife marriage conferences. Dr. Loritts is the author of 9 books including Your Marriage Today… and Tomorrow, co-authored with Karen. He is the host of two national radio programs, the weekend program Living a Legacy and the daily program Legacy Moments. Dr. Loritts serves on several boards including Cru, FamilyLife and Chick-fil-A. He has received five honorary Doctorates – from Biola University, Cairn University, Moody Bible Institute, Trinity International University and Columbia International University. As President and Founder of Beyond Our Generation, Crawford is committed to encouraging, mentoring, and helping to shape the next generation of Christian leaders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agoodword4today/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agoodword4today/support

In celebration of Father's Day, Pastors J.D. and Bryan host their own fathers for a panel discussion. As men who have experienced the ups and downs of fatherhood, Lynn Greear and Crawford Loritts offer practical, biblical wisdom to encourage men—whether they are fathers or not. Originally recorded on Sunday, June 18th, 2023 at Summit Church in Raleigh, NC.

When a company has a strong and authentic character, it can create a sense of trust and loyalty among consumers. In this episode, host Katie Cash is joined by guests Dr. Crawford Lorrits and Smartegies CEO Judy Sparks to discuss the importance of company culture, effective leadership, policies, Diversity, Empowerment, and Inclusion (DEI), and the workforce of the future.Dr. Loritts is a nationally renowned pastor, motivational speaker, and author. He has served on the Chick-fil-A board and now leads Beyond Our Generation. His message helps encourage people to show up consistently and be true to their faith and values while leading in a secular world. Highlights:1.36 Trust in the business4.58 Judy's chance encounter with Dr. Crawford  11.15 All you have is what you say13.23 Staying true to your values15.04 Organizational culture16.20 Brand Living18.50 Pivoting business models21.45 Workforce of the future Connect with Dr. Crawford LorittsDr. Loritts' ministry work has given him the opportunity to travel throughout the United States and much of the world, speaking in churches, evangelistic outreaches, conferences, colleges, and seminaries. He has been the featured speaker at Super Bowls, NCAA Final Four Chapel, and the Pentagon with senior military officers. Beyond Our Generation: https://beyondourgeneration.com/

“Ethnic unity can only come through relationships. Proximity creates empathy. ” – Dr. Bryan Loritts Dr. Bryan Loritts (D.Min., Liberty University) is the Teaching Pastor at The Summit Church. An […]

Brittany had recently graduated high school and had big goals of going off to college in the fall of 2005 in order to became a teacher.  On July 11th, she was found by her step dad Reginald Weeks jr, brutally murdered in her own bedroom. The case developed quickly, but the sentencing for the perpetrator felt just as short.    

Merry Christmas if you celebrate it.This story takes place in the summer of 2005; Brittany had just graduated high school and had a good job for the summer. She was really intelligent and was getting ready to go to college with the extra money she saved up. She had her whole life ahead of her.But on Monday July 11, 2005 that all changed. Mike brings us this week's story.Want BONUS EPISODES!? Become a Patron:https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecoupleSend us a nice message on Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter! We'd love to hear from you!https://www.instagram.com/crimeandcoffee2/https://www.tiktok.com/@crimeandcoffee2https://twitter.com/crimeandcoffee2Sources:1) https://mylifeofcrime.wordpress.com/2006/02/05/brittany-loritts-murder-71105/2) https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x59yzqe3) https://www.salisburypost.com/2016/01/12/parole-violation-lands-reginald-weeks-back-in-jail/#:~:text=Reginald%20Weeks%20Jr.%2C%20now%2057,the%20family's%20Scales%20Street%204) https://www.wbtv.com/story/30944311/man-convicted-of-murder-rape-of-stepdaughter-back-in-jail/Support the showIf you're on an iPhone, review us on Apple Podcasts please! Scroll to the bottom of the page and hit the stars ;)If you're listening on Spotify please leave us a 5-star review!We appreciate you more than you know.Podcast Intro and Outro music:Seductress Dubstep by Audionautix http://audionautix.comCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/440257-bryan-loritts-church-leaders-struggling-fatherhood.html Dr. Bryan Loritts joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to encourage church leaders who are struggling with fatherhood and to share four important gifts all dads can give their kids.    ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685   Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/

Today, on Karl and Crew Mornings, we continued to unpack Isaiah 9, and we focused on "Prince of Peace". Other scripture references included Ephesians 2:14, John 14:27, and Luke 2:8-14. There is no other peace that is everlasting than God's peace. When did you finally have peace with God? Our special guest was Dr. Crawford Loritts. He is a nationally know speaker, author, and host of radio program, "Living a Legacy". Dr. Loritts shared how we can experience unpeace, feeling stuck in our spiritual life, and how we can then revitalize our prayer life. We also celebrated Young Thunder's (Jonathan's) birhday!! Finally, today was the 2nd day of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway! You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew Mornings, we continued our new weekly theme: "Spiritual Disciplines", and we discussed feeling stuck spiritually.  What can cause us to feel stuck?  How can we get ourselves unstuck? How can we help others?  What are the disciplines that work?  Our guests included Chip Ingram and Dr. Crawford Loritts.  Chip is a pastor, author, and the CEO/Teaching Pastor of Living on the Edge.  We highlighted his book, "Yes! You Really Can Change: What To Do When You're Spiritually Stuck".  Dr. Loritts is a nationally known speaker, author, pastor, and host of the radio program, Living a Legacy.  You can hear the highlights from today on the Karl and Crew Showcast by clicking the audio button below. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryan Loritts is an award-winning author of seven books. Dr. Loritts has spent the bulk of his ministry serving and resourcing the multi-ethnic church. He co-founded Fellowship Memphis in 2003 and serves as the President of The Kainos Movement, an organization committed to seeing the multi-ethnic church become the new normal. He is the husband of Korie and the father of three.

Bryan Loritts is an award-winning author of seven books. Dr. Loritts has spent the bulk of his ministry serving and resourcing the multi-ethnic church. He co-founded Fellowship Memphis in 2003 and serves as the President of The Kainos Movement, an organization committed to seeing the multi-ethnic church become the new normal. He is the husband of Korie and the father of three.

Bryan Loritts is an award-winning author of seven books. Dr. Loritts has spent the bulk of his ministry serving and resourcing the multi-ethnic church. He co-founded Fellowship Memphis in 2003 and serves as the President of The Kainos Movement, an organization committed to seeing the multi-ethnic church become the new normal. He is the husband of Korie and the father of three.

Bryan Loritts is an award-winning author of seven books. Dr. Loritts has spent the bulk of his ministry serving and resourcing the multi-ethnic church. He co-founded Fellowship Memphis in 2003 and serves as the President of The Kainos Movement, an organization committed to seeing the multi-ethnic church become the new normal. He is the husband of Korie and the father of three.

Adam had Covid, but he wouldn't let that stop him from recording today's episode! Dr. Crawford Loritts was kind enough to join us on the BetterMan Podcast. In this episode, you'll get to hear precisely why Dr. Loritts dedicated most of his life to strengthening the family. _____________ Connect with Dr. Loritts at beyondourgeneration.com Learn more about BetterMan at BetterMan.com

Dr. Bryan Loritts teaches from Mark 4:35-41 on the authority of Jesus that is revealed to us in the storms of life.   Dr. Loritts is an author, speaker, and the Teaching Pastor of The Summit Church. Slides available at https://bit.ly/3oR3IO6

Bryan Loritts (D.Min., Liberty University) is the Teaching Pastor at The Summit Church. An award-winning author of seven books, Dr. Loritts has spent the bulk of his ministry serving and resourcing the multiethnic church. He co-founded Fellowship Memphis in 2003 and serves as the President of The Kainos Movement, an organization committed to seeing the multiethnic church become the new normal.In this podcast, we talk about the need of prioritizing a theology of race, looking to the Bible for guidance on the race conversation, rather than reading everything through the lens of partisan politics. Theology in the Raw Conference - In Person or OnlineAt the Theology in the Raw conference, we will be challenged to think like exiles about race, sexuality, gender, critical race theory, hell, transgender identities, climate change, creation care, American politics, and what it means to love your democratic or republican neighbor as yourself. Different views will be presented. No question is off limits. No political party will be praised. Everyone will be challenged to think. And Jesus will be upheld as supreme.Faith, Sexuality, and Gender Conference - Live in Boise or Stream OnlineIn the all-day conference, Dr. Preston Sprinkle dives deep into the theological, relational, and ministry-related questions that come up in the LGBTQ conversation.Support PrestonSupport Preston by going to patreon.comVenmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Connect with PrestonTwitter | @PrestonSprinkleInstagram | @preston.sprinkleYoutube | Preston SprinkleTwitter | @RawTheologyInstagram | @TheologyintheRawCheck out Dr. Sprinkle's website prestonsprinkle.comIf you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.

On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, the https://www.cedarfallsbibleconference.com/ (Cedar Falls Bible Conference) -- as part of the celebration of their 100th annual conference (Sat, July 31 - Sat, Aug 7, 2021) -- had the privilege of hearing from Rev. Dr. Crawford Loritts. Part of the arrangement allowed for Christian Crusaders to have a 1-on-1 interview with Rev. Dr. Loritts, where we touched on his personal faith journey, how he ministers to famous athletes, and a deep dive into his messages at the CFBC. You'll be glad you listened! For more information about Christian Crusaders, the ministry under which The CC Podcast is produced: https://christiancrusaders.org/ (https://christiancrusaders.org/) Special thanks to Terri P. for voice work! Music by https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/?tab=audio&utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=audio&utm_content=5878 (Lesfm) from https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=5878 (Pixabay)

On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, the Cedar Falls Bible Conference -- as part of the celebration of their 100th annual conference (Sat, July 31 - Sat, Aug 7, 2021) -- had the privilege of hearing from Rev. Dr. Crawford Loritts. Part of the arrangement allowed for Christian Crusaders to have a 1-on-1 interview with Rev. Dr. Loritts, where we touched on his personal faith journey, how he ministers to famous athletes, and a deep dive into his messages at the CFBC. You'll be glad you listened! For more information about Christian Crusaders, the ministry under which The CC Podcast is produced: https://christiancrusaders.org/ Special thanks to Terri P. for voice work! Music by Lesfm from Pixabay

The Atlanta Story podcast features meaningful stories of Atlanta's builders, creators, and entrepreneurs. In this episode Jon Birdsong sits down with Dr. Crawford Loritts, Senior Pastor of Fellowship Bible Church.  In addition to being the Senior Pastor, Dr. Loritts is the author of nine books, a speaker, a radio host, and board member of Chick-fil-A. In today's episode we discuss race in America, what messages need to be heard right now more than ever, how to build a successful and thriving culture and much more. After listening to today's podcast, you'll be inspired to have a touch more empathy in our daily life as well as practical tactics to create authentic relationships in your organization.    The Atlanta Story is put together by the folks at Atlanta Ventures -- and we can't wait to share some of the personalities behind the brand. Atlanta Ventures invests in entrepreneurs through community, content, and capital -- most notably through our Studio with companies like Greenzie and Intown Golf Club. We believe the best entrepreneurs learn from other great artists in different fields.   In this episode, we discuss… What has it been like over the last 3-4 months during Covid-19 of building community in a world that doesn't meet in person? (1:55)  Dr. Loritt's personal story, background, and journey into ministry. (5:00) Two or three defining moments that shaped his career and life. (6:23) What it's like building a successful culture...within a church, a community, and a nation. How does one do it? (8:29) How does a leader get on the same page as those they are leading? How do we as a nation combat the generational and systemic racism caused by America's original sin - slavery? (16:23) Can you share the demographics of your church and how you're helping people cross racial lines? What values are paramount today? What wisdom does he prioritize with his 11 grandchildren? (23:30)  How do you maintain a productive routine? (25:19) What stories are needed to be told and heard today more than ever? (29:15) Does being on the Board of Chic-fil-A mean that you get free chicken sandwiches in perpetuity? (34:50) Out of all the cities and places you've lived, why Atlanta and what has this city done for you? (37:30)   How you can get involved:  Visit atlantaventures.com/studio if you're interested in learning more about Atlanta Ventures and the Studio.    Where you can find us: Website: www.atlstory.com Twitter: @theatlantastory Instagram: @theatlantastory YouTube: Here Subscribe to the newsletter here.

Lessons From a Father That Was Always There (Part 1) - Crawford LorittsLessons From a Father That Was Always There (Part 2) - Crawford LorittsFamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript  References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. The Most Important Things Guest:                         Crawford Loritts                    From the series:       Lessons from a Father Who Was Always There (Day 2 of 2)  Bob: What's the right balance, as a parent, between protecting your children and letting them experience enough of life that they wind up with a few scars? Here's Dr. Crawford Loritts. Crawford: I understand the need to protect them from the evils, and the sin, and the hellishness that's in our culture; but I have to tell you—protection is not development. I'm terribly concerned about this movement among some of us that wants to hover over our kids—and pull them back and sanitize and sterilize their environments—in such a way that they don't interact with the evil world/a dark world, in which they were born to redeem, and impact, and be salt and light in! Bob: This is FamilyLife Today for Tuesday, March 13th. Our host is Dennis Rainey, and I'm Bob Lepine. Where does protection fit into our priorities, as parents; and how much freedom should we give our children? We'll hear from Crawford Loritts on that today. Stay with us. 1:00 And welcome to FamilyLife Today. Thanks for joining us on the Tuesday edition. When I was in high school, our choir sang a song that was based on the final instructions that King David gave to his son as David was dying and as Solomon was taking over. I don't know if choirs are allowed to sing songs that biblical in our day, but our high school choir sang this when I was growing up. It's stuck with me all these years—David's counsel to his son—from a father, who's dying. He had wise words to share with his son.  In fact, we're going to hear today from Crawford Loritts about how important and how powerful it is for a father to instruct, and coach, and model for his son what really matters. Dennis: Crawford is the pastor at Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, Georgia.  2:00 He is the father of four children / he's the husband of Karen, and they have ten grandchildren. As you listen to Crawford share this story from the Scriptures, I want you to think about what you're charging your kids with today. Are you challenging them with a high enough standard? Are you challenging them with the right goal? Are you challenging them with an eternal goal? I think, Bob, we need to be putting before our children a biblical standard for how they should live throughout their lives; and I think we ought to allow a story like this, from 1 Kings, Chapter 2, to be like the song that you said you remembered all the way back to your childhood—just that it might stick in our hearts and we carry the burden of realizing we need to shape and direct the next generation. Bob: I think we'll get some good coaching from Crawford, as moms and dads, to know: “What are the important things we should be focusing on as we pass on a legacy to our sons and our daughters?”   3:00 Here's Part Two of a message from Dr. Crawford Loritts on “Lessons on Integrity from a Father Who Lived It.” [Recorded Message] Crawford: In 1 Kings, Chapter 2, verses 1-4, David is dying / David is leaving—the legendary David. As he's dying, he calls his son, Solomon, in to make a grand handoff. David was consciously aware of the fact that legacies are not guaranteed—they are not guaranteed. And yet, Solomon was being tapped as next in line. David was about to go be in the very presence of God. It's almost as if, as you read the text, the emotional context is really compelling. It's as if David is reaching out and grabbing his son, Solomon, by the lapels and pulling him close. [Emotion in voice]  4:00 In these four verses, it's almost as if David is saying: “Son, this is what I've lived for. These are the footprints in the sand, and I need you to embrace what you were born for.” And parenthetically, as we raise our children—from the time they're little somethings / from the time they're tiny—we need to be whispering in their ears that they were born for the glory of God and for the plan and the purposes of God: “This is what you were born for, and everything in your life has to be lined up for your moment in history—that you're just passing through here. You're going to be very dead one day. One day, God's going to say, ‘Give Me back My breath.'  5:00 “What were you born for? What are you living for? What are you doing?”  It's amazing, when people are dying, how essence they are—all the other garbage, and all the other frills, and all the other stuff—it doesn't make any difference anymore. David is dying. As he dies, he charges Solomon with these three things—he charges Solomon to live courageously; he charges Solomon to live obediently; and he charges Solomon to live faithfully. I'll say a few words, and then I'll be done. First of all, he charges Solomon: “I want you to live, Solomon. I want you to live. I want you to live courageously.” Verse 1 says, “When David's time to die drew near, he commanded Solomon his son, saying, ‘I am about to go the way of all the earth.'”  6:00 Now, notice this line: “‘Be strong; show yourself a man,'”—“My time is up; it's coming to a close. The ball is being placed in your hands. Solomon, I am challenging you to press through the challenges and the opportunities of your responsibilities. I need you, Solomon, to step up.” In fact, in the Hebrew, the expression, “show yourself a man,” literally is, “become a man.” I think what David was saying to Solomon was: “Solomon, Solomon, Solomon—I need you to rise up to what you were born for.” Solomon was to become what being the king of Israel required—required.  I could get off into this, but I don't have time to do this. I actually think we coddle this generation a little bit too much— 7:00  —I actually think we soften them a little bit too much. We don't give them what they need. I believe the text doesn't say that perhaps David sensed some weakness in Solomon. Solomon was not like his daddy. David ran for 16 years, hiding out in caves from Saul. David was a tough dude, and David experienced some hard stuff—he didn't silver spoon it. Solomon grew up with a little bit more cotton around him, and a little more cushion around him, and a little more options, and a little more resources—he had stuff to choose from. David probably sensed in him: “Solomon, I—I don't know that you have the grit and the resilience that you need to do what needs to be done. You have to show yourself a man. Show yourself a man,”— 8:00 —conviction versus compliance.  I am concerned about how we are raising some of our kids. I understand the need to protect them from the evils, and the sin, and the hellishness that's in our culture—don't get me wrong—the margins are almost erased right now. I get that / I get that. We pray for our 11 grandkids and what they're going through; I mean, there are just too many opportunities for evil. But I have to tell you—protection is not development. I'm terribly concerned about this movement among some of us that wants to hover over our kids—and pull them back and sanitize and sterilize their environments in such a way—that they don't interact with the evil world/a dark world, in which they were born to redeem, and impact, and be salt and light in! David says: “Solomon; hey buddy, you have to step into some stuff. Live courageously—don't run from the challenges; but run to God to get what you need to face the challenges, Solomon.”  9:00 Secondly, he says, “Solomon, live obediently.” Tender words, here, in verse 3, “And keep the charge of the Lord your God, walking in His ways and keeping His statutes, His commandments, His rules, and His testimonies, as it is written in the Law of Moses.” When you do exposition, you always have to pay attention to the emotional context. I think this is biographical—I think David was saying to Solomon, in so many words: “Solomon”—it was not just about the Davidic covenant / not just about the promises of David—I think he had that in mind, because the text says so; but I think there's something else going on here. I think David wanted his son to love God's Word the way he did! He wanted him to cherish it the way he did: “Solomon, you need to bring your life in line with the truth of God's Word.  10:00 “You need to live it—not just speak it, not just quote it, not just argue your paradigms and all that stuff about it—but you need to live this stuff. You need to live it. You need to live it. You need to live it. You need to live it.” This is what David was saying to Solomon: “Solomon, listen to me, buddy; you can't do it, man. You can't do it. I need you to cherish this book. If you're going to be successful / if you're going to make it, you're going to have to walk with God; you're going to have to love this book; you're going to have to listen to this book.” David was telling Solomon: “Hey, buddy; don't get cute. Don't get cute. Don't think that because I'm your daddy, you're on the throne, and you've inherited this throne at a very important time—and I'll become a living legend, and this stuff is being passed off to you— 11:00 “—don't think that this is sustainable—that somehow or another, vicariously, my background you can broker and that will make you a good person. You need to walk with this, son—you need to love it.” We need to raise our kids to say: “You don't have to do me proud,” “You don't have to be anything that you think I want you to be,”—take that off the table—“But you do have to obey God.” But then he says, thirdly, “You have to live faithfully.” I suppose, technically, faithfulness is a subset of obedience—that's probably accurate—but I want to parse it out a bit here; because he says, here in verse 4, “…that the Lord may establish His Word that He spoke concerning me, saying, ‘If your sons pay close attention to their way, to walk before Me in faithfulness with all their hearts…'”— 12:00 —what is he saying? David is saying: “Hey look. You know the mess in my life; okay?” David ended well, but he had some major “oops.” I believe he's saying: “You know the mess between me and your mama; okay—it's well-documented. [Laughter] It wasn't cool—you know about Nathan; you know about my brokenness; you know about my repentance. By the grace of God, I've gotten back on the right track, boy; and you have got to be faithful!”  13:00 In other words, “You have to remember where you came from and what's been placed in your hands.” You see, faithfulness means to obey God in the little things. It is a daily commitment to do the right, honorable things, and often the difficult things—often the difficult things. You see, to me, greatness is not notoriety / greatness is not recognition.  You know, I was being interviewed several years ago. Somebody said something / they heard something—and they used the words, “Boy, you're approaching greatness…” or something like that—first of all, they need to get out more; [Laughter] but when they said that, I said: “No, no, no, no; no. Greatness is buried, side by side, in Old Dominion Cemetery in Roanoke, Virginia—Crawford and Sylvia Loritts—because they were faithful/faithful.” 14:00 And David was telling his boy: “Every single day—in the small things / the big things; the things that people don't see, behind closed doors—get after it, Solomon. Get after it.” One of the greatest things you can do—rather than trying to raise your kids to be a great speaker, or a great athlete, or this kind of thing / this kind of thing—teach them how to just be consistent in following through on the noble, right things: “You hurt my heart, son. Why?—because: “Loritts, we don't steal,” / “You show up, boy. I heard you were late for that little job you had. Show up.” 15:00 Some time ago, my oldest son, Bryan, and I—we were speaking at—this was a few years ago—we were speaking at the Billy Graham Center at the Cove in Asheville, North Carolina. While we were there, I said to Bryan: “We have a break in the afternoon.” I said: “You know, do you want to go back down to Conover, North Carolina? It's less than an hour away. That's the old homestead—that's where Peter held forth, and my grandfather, Milton, and where my dad was born.” Bryan was excited, because he hadn't been there since he was a little guy. We went on down I-40 there, and got off at the Newton Conover exit, and snaked over the railroad tracks—I hadn't been there in years—back to Second Street. I was surprised I could find my way over there. As soon as you cross on Second Street, on the right-hand side is a little tiny church called Thomas Chapel AME Zion Church.  16:00 Interestingly enough, my grandfather had given the land for that little church to be built on. Behind the church, there's a cemetery. The cemetery, interestingly enough, was there before the church was there—there's a cemetery. About a half to almost two-thirds of the bodies in that cemetery are related to Lorittses.  As Bryan and I were walking around the cemetery, I was reminding him who some of these people were—you know: “That's Pop's brother, your Great-uncle Ordell,” and “That's Uncle Hayes, right there,” “Here's Uncle Emery,” and “There's Aunt Annie, right there,” “There's your Great-grandfather—my grandfather, Milton / Pop's dad,” and “There's his wife, Anna, right here.”  17:00 As I began to just tell him about these people, I was ambushed by emotion. I began to weep; and I said to Bryan—I said: “Son, these people paid your tuition. They paid your tuition.” I guess the charge I want to make to you today—as you look at your children, and you look at the future and look at a time that you cannot see, and you're making the investments in their lives—you're doing the drudgery, day in and day out—and you're correcting them, and disciplining them, and you're laughing with them, and you're going through the struggles / “Are they ever going to get out of my house?”—or all this stuff that's going on—keep in mind: “You're paying their tuition. What are you investing in them? 18:00 “Will they be able to live courageously? Will they live obediently, and will they live faithfully?” Holy Father, thank You for Your Spirit; thank You for Your power; thank You for Your grace. Thank You for what You mean to us.  Lord, the most intimidating thing we do, as a parent—You've entrusted with us those precious lives that bear the image of our great God. There's a devil out there; there are all kinds of mess. They have their own temptations and issues; but Spirit of the living God, we pray that You'll help us to roll up our sleeves so that we can look each one in the eye, when that moment comes, and say, “By the grace of God, I did the best I could.”  We love You, Lord Jesus.  19:00 Thank You for what You will do. In Jesus' name, Amen. [Studio] Bob: Again, today, we've been listening to the second part of a message from our friend, Crawford Loritts, the pastor at Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, Georgia—a message that Crawford shared at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, their conference on parenting that was held, back last fall. It's a timely message; and one that we felt is important for our listeners as we try to live intentionally, as moms and dads, raising the next generation. Dennis: And Bob, as you know, Barbara and I have been working on a book called The Art of Parenting. It's going to be a part of, really, the largest resource launch in FamilyLife®'s 41-year history—that'll occur in May and, also, next summer—where we're going to be setting our sights on equipping one million parents to raise their children to fulfill God's design and blueprints for their lives. 20:00 I just want our listeners to get ready to maybe be a recipient of some of that training or to be a messenger. That's a part of what Crawford was talking about here—you've raised your children, intentionally; but you're also thinking about the next generation: “How can you send a living message to a time that you will not see?” Crawford spoke powerfully about that in his message, Bob, where he's really challenging us to outlive ourselves—live through our children / live through the generation to come—to make an impact upon their culture and the people they influence. Bob: If you missed any part of the message, you can go back and listen, online, at FamilyLifeToday.com. Let me also mention—there's information available there about a new resource that FamilyLife has been working on for more than a year now. It's an eight-session video series called FamilyLife's Art of Parenting™. It's going to be available for small groups; it's also going to be available, online, for moms and dads to go through—just the two of you working through it, if you'd like. 21:00 Crawford's son, Bryan, and his daughter-in-law, Korie, are one of the contributors to FamilyLife's Art of Parenting—so is Alistair Begg, and Kevin DeYoung, and Dr. Meg Meeker—there's a great list of folks who join you and Barbara on this video series. Again, you can get more information / you can watch a preview of The Art of Parenting when you go to FamilyLifeToday.com and find out more about how you can order the material or how you can access it as soon as it's available in early May. We're kicking all of this off with a movie that we've created called Like Arrows. It's a movie that stars Alan Powell and Micah Lynn Hanson. Alex Kendrick has a role, as well; and Alex and Stephen helped us with the production of this film. It's in theaters two nights only, and we're hoping that our FamilyLife Today family—many of you—will make plans to join us on a Tuesday night/Thursday night. Bring your friends / pack the theaters, and come out to see Like Arrows.  22:00 Tickets are on sale now. You can find out more / you can see a trailer for the movie when you go to FamilyLifeToday.com. If you have any questions, give us a call at 1-800-358-6329.  Finally, let me mention that we have copies of the book that Crawford Loritts has written, called Never Walk Away: Lessons on Integrity from a Father Who Lived It. It's available in our FamilyLife Today Resource Center. You can order Crawford's book, where he reflects on things he learned from his own father. Again, go to FamilyLifeToday.com to order; or call 1-800-FL-TODAY. You know, I mentioned this new parenting emphasis for FamilyLife. Our goal is to begin a movement of intentional parenting, not just in the church, but we want to take this content and deliver it to people, who aren't listening to FamilyLife Today / folks who may not be going to church currently.  23:00 We're developing strategies to help us put this content in the hands of people, who are right now far from God and far from the church, but people who are open to hearing what the Bible has to say about parenting. In the process, they'll get a chance to hear the gospel; and who knows how God might use this series in their lives? If you'd like to help us reach more people with this content—we're calculating it's going to take about $10 per home to be able to get this material in the hands of folks, who are far from God and far from the church. Go to FamilyLifeToday.com, and you can make a donation to help support our efforts; or call 1-800-FL-TODAY. Of course, every donation you give helps advance the mission of FamilyLife. You help us reach more people more regularly with God's design for marriage and family—that's what we're all about here. So, again, you can give, online, at FamilyLifeToday.com; or call 1-800-FL-TODAY to donate. When you do, we'll say, “Thank you,” by sending you a set of seven prayer cards designed for moms and dads or for grandparents to be praying more intentionally for your children or your grandchildren.  24:00 The prayer cards are our gift to you when you help support the work. We appreciate your partnership with us in the work we're doing, here, at FamilyLife Today. And we hope you'll join us back tomorrow, when we're going to hear from another man about the impact his father had on his life. Rick Rigsby joins us tomorrow. 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