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It's Mother's Day weekend and we're celebrating with powerful music, artist stories, and a chart that's full of surprises in the second half! William Ryan III is your host, bringing you the top 20 songs in Christian music — including new music from MercyMe, Phil Wickham, and Katy Nichole. We'll also hear from listeners around the world, check in with our Station of the Week broadcasting from Texas, and crown a new Future Fan Favorite. Plus, find out which song holds the #1 spot for the fifth week in a row… and stick around for a throwback to Jeremy Camp's classic Take You Back.20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit 20thecountdown.com to help us with our mission of spreading the Gospel around the world through music, one countdown at a time!

Today's witnesses are from Matthew West's website, called popwe.org. If you don't know who Matthew West is, he is a singer, songwriter, and storyteller. This website is for the non-profit that he has with his father, a pastor. Matthew and his father encourage people to share their stories. They have various categories of stories. Today, I chose two testimonies from the Anxiety/Depression Category. I know so many people who are struggling with anxiety and depression right now. Suicide seems to be increasing as well. Often, we can hear our own story in someone else's story. When we listen to others tell their story, it helps us see that we are not alone. When we hear how God worked in their situation, it gives us hope that He will work in ours, too! I pray that when you hear these testimonies, you get the faith and hope to believe that miracles can happen in your situation, too. I pray you know that God is there with you, and if you invite Him into your anxiety and depression, He can help.Blair: Every story has a beginning. Even God's Word says “In the beginning” Genesis 1:1. So here's how my beginning led me to where I am now. I was born into a “Christian” home. We went to church, we went to Youth Group, and we participated in missionary activities at the church. But there was not a Bible to be seen in our whole house. I'm the first of three children, the Type A, do everything right, be the perfect kid. That's great, but try being that way with a mother who was emotionally, psychologically, verbally, and sometimes, very rarely, physically abusive.I didn't have a traditional mother-daughter relationship doing things together. I was a good student- no- I had to be a perfect student. When my brother was born, the last child, it was made very clear who the favorite child was. My sister and I were knocked out of place because we were girls. So, in the beginning, I was not the gender my mother wanted me to be. As the years went by, it was more of the same treatment with little in the way of any faith journey or building a relationship with Jesus. When I began having children, the stress of that sent me over the edge. The depression and anxiety were debilitating. I felt like I was in a valley and didn't know how to climb out. My husband was a pastor and even then my faith was very shallow.Things continued to spiral out of control and I ended up in the psychiatric ward of the hospital three times. Sadly, some of those times were because of suicide attempts. The whole of 2011 I basically spent in bed. I felt hopeless, useless, exhausted, unworthy, scared, anxious, and I could go on. I finally got a doctor who tweaked my medication so that I could go about “normal” life. Two weeks after my last stay in the hospital, my husband of 18 years passed away at the age of 44 on Christmas Eve. My boys were 17,15, 11, and 9.This is where the story of my new life in Christ began. Just like there were medication changes, there were also church changes that led to soul changes. I could actually hear God. I wanted to learn everything about Him. The more I began leaning into Him, the more He leaned into me. I lost my dad two years before my husband and my mom three years after my husband. But I was as ok as ok could be given the circumstances life has, is, and will be. That's life. I am so thankful for the valleys because then I was able to enjoy the mountain tops. God has a reason for me being here. Understand that my life still hasn't been perfect. I've had many financial difficulties. I've had difficulties being a man to four boys not knowing what it means to be a dad. But I know 100% that all of these “tragedies” and “valleys” led me to “triumphs” and “mountain tops” because God has a plan that I can't see. He is with me ALL the time. He puts people in my life that help me grow- friends, pastors, and family. He inspires me through music. The words hit me in just the right place and at just the right time. I'm thankful for the music of Matthew West, Chris Tomlin, Mercy Me, Toby Mac, Zach Williams and so many other talented musicians that bring God to me. I love music but I love my Savior even more. And so my story continues until God takes me home to live with Him in glory. My past doesn't dictate my future and my past doesn't change my relationship with Jesus Christ. I'm so very loved by a God who loves me unconditionally. Guess what? He loves you that much, too.Jenna: I grew up in a Christian family. We went to church every Sunday and Wednesday and were a part of almost everything; Awana, Elevate teen group, and even school there. Two and a half years ago, I lost someone who I was close to because she felt the need to commit suicide. I was heartbroken and I felt like I lost everything. 2022 was a challenging year for me. I had daily panic attacks and felt like I was worthless. My eating habits went down significantly, and I was stressed all the time. As exams neared, I was super stressed and ended up passing out.Months passed and I still felt worthless. I planned to commit suicide when I got a text from a friend, and it was like a text from God. She said she heard I was going to camp and hoped to see me there. I thought if I waited til after camp, and then committed suicide it would be okay. So I went to camp and it changed my life. I met so many new people and was able to share my hurt with my church and they told me that I was not alone. Camp was my blue couch moment as I sat there in service Thursday night, I realized that I needed God in my life more than ever. I had already been saved, but I realized I hadn't been living like Christ wanted me to. I have had friends come and go in my life some that have stuck around for a while God will not let you down and he will always have someone in mind who will help you grow in faith and support you through it all. They can also help you overcome the hardships in your life.I still deal with anxiety and eating habits, but they have gotten so much better since camp and I am so thankful for all that my church has done for me. Also, I have my three closest friends with me right by my side and the Lord has blessed me with an amazing boyfriend who I love and who has helped me through a lot.GOD'S NOT DONE WITH YOU OR YOUR STORY! HE STILL CARES A LOT AND WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU. YOU HAVE A PURPOSE – TURN TO GOD TO FIND THAT PURPOSE AND YOU WILL BE FOUND.Thank you to Jenna & Blair for sharing their stories with us. I know it can be hard to be vulnerable and share your story; however, when you share your story, you are showing someone else that God is there and that if He worked in your life, then He can work in their life too. You are showing them that if you could make it through the hard time, they can too. Thank you so much for sharing!  www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

Live from the TheoShed in beautiful Callahan Florida, Keith and Jennifer Foskey read and respond to email questions sent in by viewers from all over the world. They also interact with live comments, so come join the fun! Questions and Timestamps:How do you know you are 'pleasing the Lord' day by day? 12:30How do I keep from being legalistic? 18:38What do you think of the song, I Can Only Imagine by Mercy Me? 24:27Does 2 Peter 2:1 Deny Particular Redemption? 32:20Would you be prepared to explain how Christianity is not idolatry and how Jesus is God? 37:00When Were Angels Created? 40:00Can Women Lead Music on Sunday? 45:12How Do You Honor Heretical Parents? 53:10Can I Watch Movies and TV Shows? 1:04:00Are Female Superheroes Sinful? 1:13:10Should I Leave My Restoration Movement Church? 1:19:40Logistics for Serving Communion in a Large Church 1:27:00Support the Show: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/YourcalvinistLove Coffee? Want the Best? Get a free bag of Squirrelly Joe's Coffee by clicking on this link: https://www.Squirrellyjoes.com/yourcalvinistor use coupon code "Keith" for 20% off anything in the storeDominion Wealth Strategies Visit them at https://www.dominionwealthstrategists.comhttp://www.Reformed.Moneyand let them know we sent you! https://www.TinyBibles.comYou can get the smallest Bible available on the market, which can be used for all kinds of purposes, by visiting TinyBibles.com and when you buy, use the coupon code KEITH for a discount. Private Family BankingSend an email inquiry to banking@privatefamilybanking.comReceive a FREE e-book entitled "How to Build Multi-Generational Wealth Outside of Wall Street and Avoid the Coming Banking Meltdown", by going to https://www.protectyourmoneynow.net Set up a FREE Private Family Banking Discovery call using this link: https://calendly.com/familybankingnowGet the Book "What Do We Believe" from Striving for Eternity Ministrieshttp://www.whatdowebelievebook.com/Be sure to use the coupon code: Keithhttps://www.HighCallingFitness.comHealth, training, and nutrition coaching all delivered to you online by confessionally reformed bodybuilders and strength athletes.The official cigar of Your Calvinist Podcast:https://www.1689cigars.com Buy our podcast shirts and hats: https://yourcalvinist.creator-spring.comVisit us at https://www.KeithFoskey.comIf you need a great website, check out https://www.fellowshipstudios.com

Listen in as we win another pickleball tournament, blind rank the top condiments, and react to kids yelling wild things in church.---Additionally, Dane has some issues with lent, Samuel went to a MercyMe concert, and it's only a matter of time until we collab with Youth Group Chronicles.---Listen in this week to hear us discuss these topics and more!---Please follow our Instagram & TikTok to stay updated on all things podcast and make sure to send us a voice message via Instagram DM to be featured on one of our next episodes.https://www.instagram.com/untilnextweekpodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@untilnextweekpodcast---Please leave us a 5 STAR REVIEW on both Spotify and Apple for a chance to be mentioned on a future episode.---SUPPORT DANE: [Please send us a DM with your name and amount if you decide to donate for tracking purposes] https://hillcityglobal.managedmissions.com/MyTrip/danebiesemeyer1---GET $5 OFF THE BEST LISTED DISCOUNT FOR 2 FRIDAY PICKLEBALL PADDLES: [USE CODE SAMUEL 14434]https://www.fridaypickle.com/discount/SAMUEL14434---Key words for the algorithm: Clean Podcast, Clean Comedy, Friday Pickleball, Ghostrunners Podcast, Correct Opinions Podcast, Tim Hawkins Podcast, Becoming Something Podcast, Youth Group Chronicles Podcast, Chris Chris Boaz Up, Andrew Thurbush, Star Wars Jedi, Rollerblading, Easter, Door Dings, Credit Cards, Rory Mcilroy Won The Masters, Grand Slam Golf, NBA Playoff Preview, New MLB Shift, TikTok, and Mountain Dew Conspiracies.

Join Sara Evans in this inspiring episode of Diving In Deep as she sits down with Bart Millard, the lead singer and frontman of the Grammy-nominated band MercyMe. Known for their iconic hit "I Can Only Imagine," Bart shares his deeply personal journey of hope and redemption, reflecting on his 25-year career in music and the profound impact of his songwriting.In this heartfelt conversation, Bart opens up about his childhood, the loss of his father, and how it shaped his faith and artistry. He discusses the significance of "I Can Only Imagine," the song that has touched millions, and the journey of writing it. Sara and Bart also explore the challenges of being in a Christian band, the pressures of legalism, and the importance of grace and self-acceptance in their lives.Whether you're a long-time fan of Mercy Me or new to their music, this episode is filled with wisdom, laughter, and a reminder of the power of faith and community. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations!Listen to Unbroke: (https://ffm.to/seunbroke).About Bart Millard:Bart Millard is an American singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of the contemporary Christian music band MercyMe. Born on December 1, 1972, in Greenville, Texas, Millard initially aspired to be a football player, but an injury in high school led him to pursue music instead.Millard gained widespread recognition for writing "I Can Only Imagine," one of the most successful Christian songs of all time, inspired by the loss of his father. The song later became the subject of the 2018 biographical film I Can Only Imagine, in which Millard was portrayed by J. Michael Finley.In addition to his work with MercyMe, Millard has released solo music, including the 2008 hymn-based album Hymned No. 1 and its 2008 follow-up, Hymned Again. His music blends Christian rock, worship, and traditional hymns, making him a beloved figure in the Christian music scene.LET'S BE SOCIAL:Follow Sam Williams:Instagram - (@bartmillard)Facebook - (@Bart Millard)X - (@BartMillard)Follow Diving in Deep Podcast:Instagram –(@divingindeeppod)TikTok – (@divingindeeppod)X – (@divingindeeppod)Facebook – (@divingindeeppod)Follow Sara Evans:Instagram – (@saraevansmusic)TikTok – (@saraevansmusic)Twitter – (@saraevansmusic)Facebook – (@saraevansmusic)Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN)YouTube – (‪@TheCastCollective‬)Instagram – (@TheCastCollective)Twitter – (@TheCastCollective)Directed by: Erin DuganEdited By: Sean Dugan, Corey Williams, & Michaela Dolphhttps://www.thecastcollective.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wells Fargo Arena will be rocking this month with Mercy Me (April 17), Brooks & Dunn (April 24), and Shinedown (April 25). Announcing a new concert for the fall and a new date for a previously scheduled show. Find upcoming shows and tickets at HyVeeTix.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wells Fargo Arena will be rocking this month with Mercy Me (April 17), Brooks & Dunn (April 24), and Shinedown (April 25). Announcing a new concert for the fall and a new date for a previously scheduled show. Find upcoming shows and tickets at HyVeeTix.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MercyMe guitarist and founding member Mike Scheuchzer joins us for a fun and honest conversation ahead of the band's spring tour. He talks about hitting the road with Zach Williams, the joy of having Bart's son Sam out on tour—and even singing on one of their songs—and why they're so excited to be back in Lincoln with the body of Christ.Mike shares stories behind some of their new music, how a surprise text from Walker Hayes turned into a powerful song, and what it's like recording at their songwriting cabin. He also reflects on MercyMe's 30-year journey, staying grounded off stage, and how worship is really about honoring God in everything—yes, even scrubbing toilets!

Mercy Me frontman Bart Millard joins Ben and Spence to take a deep dive into the story behind his hit song "I can only imagine". The guys share stories of their friendship, argue about the best professional athletes to ever play for Bart's home town of Dallas, TX and talk about the transition from making hit records to producing television and film. Be sure to catch Mercy Me on tour!https://mercyme.org/

What happens when we open our hearts and homes to others? Craig and Laura Cooper join us to share their extraordinary journey of faith and generosity that inspired MercyMe's song and Walker Hayes' music video "Craig." The Coopers discuss how their Type 3w4 and Type 9 Enneagram dynamics shape their approach to hospitality, and how a simple act of giving a minivan to a family in need sparked a profound spiritual transformation. Learn how small acts of generosity can create ripple effects of change, and discover practical ways to cultivate a spirit of giving in your own relationships and community right here! Watch on YouTube Find the song with Walker Hayes/MercyMe written about Craig and Laura on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pLNTewIfrg and Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1S9Yxo8bniCYywEMCposAl Find Craig's book here with Mercy Me/Walker Hayes: https://www.amazon.com/Glad-Youre-Here-Unlikely-Breaking/dp/0802424716 Find Craig's Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/craigallencooper/?hl=en Join the special free women's event beginning today at the Wholehearted Abundance Summit where Christa will be speaking this week here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join me as I count down the top 20 songs in Christian music this week! New music from Tobymac and MercyMe to vote on in our Future Fan Favorite segment!20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit 20thecountdown.com to help us with our mission of spreading the Gospel around the world through music, one countdown at a time!

Sponsored by WatersEdge: Invest with purpose? With WatersEdge Kingdom Investments, you can! We offer great rates that multiply your resources and build churches. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3CxWtFzTop headlines for Monday, February 24, 2025In this episode, we start with Kansas, which has now become the 27th state to ban minors from undergoing body-mutilating sex-change surgeries, sparking conversations on youth and autonomy. Next, we explore a provocative syllabus from a University of Texas at Austin course that questions the concept of childhood sexuality. We then turn to Wellesley College, where students are engaging with religious texts through the lens of queer theory in a Queer Bible course. Finally, we review The Unbreakable Boy, a faith-adjacent film that beautifully portrays resilience and the healing power of love. Subscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsKansas bans gender transition procedures for minors | PoliticsChurch of God senior pastor pleads guilty to child porn charges | U.S.UT Austin syllabus offers 'extra credit' for cross-dressing | EducationWellesley College offering 'Queer Bible' religion course | Education'I Can Only Imagine 2' will focus on MercyMe hit 'Even If' | EntertainmentChristians among those deported to Islamist countries: report | World‘The Unbreakable Boy' review: There is beauty in brokenness | Entertainment

Ashlyn loves life on the road. From the very get go she has savored every experience and memory made. Join us as she shares her expertise on friendships, minimalism, and Prince, her pet bunny!  This episode was sponsored by Paint the Scenic route. Check out their products at paintthescenicroute.com Follow Ashlyn and her family here: https://www.youtube.com/@rhileysontheroad Follow us on Instagram @teensontheroad   Follow Milla Rose on Instagram @millarosesings  Sign up for our podcast with this form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1u-I0EVTRY8nhkZzze6quUFJVs3Bcdy0a1OcShc0vkZ4/edit?pli=1 Mentioned in this episode- Acadia National Park- https://www.nps.gov/acad/index.htm Shadow Mountain Community Church- https://shadowmountain.org/ Shorman Math- https://diveintomath.com/shormann/ Good and the Beautiful- https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorVPOCg2Rcdv_k_HVjfjveeBggYPMoen_J9QZipoKDUJmlrD1V2 Acellus- https://www.acellus.com/ On Our Way by Mercy Me- https://open.spotify.com/track/0DSV7Ce0wbQrj85N3sNmnd?si=d6eca867ccd94aac

On today's special episode, Andrew is joined by his friends and fellow storytellers, Bart Millard of MercyMe, and filmmaker Brent McCorkle, co-director of Jesus Revolution. The trio discuss working together on the next big project in Kingdom Story Company's history, the much anticipated sequel to the blockbuster smash hit, I Can Only Imagine. To connect with Andrew, follow him on Instagram @andrewerwinofficial. To connect with Bart, follow him on Instagram @bartmillard To connect with Brent, follow him on Instagram @brentmccorkle Make sure you never miss an episode by following us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube @kingdomstorycompany. Join the conversation as a Kingdom Story Company Insider at kingdomstorycompany.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLIMBers! Today we sit down with songwriter / producer of 40 #1 songs, 8-time Grammy Nominee, Multiple Dove Award Winner, and recipient of the NSAI Top-Ten-Songs-I-Wish-I'd-Written Award, Ben Glover. He's also a 5-time ASCAP Christian Songwriter of the Year! If you've ever listened to Lee Brice, For King and Country, Mercy Me, or Crowder, you've heard his work. So we get into some great stuff on this episode that will help you on your songwriting journey. The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe interviews Mercy Me guitarist Mike Schitszer.  On the Sound of Life: The Hudson Valley's 100% listener funded Christian Radio Station.   Website: http://soundoflife.org Listen Online: http://soundoflife.org/media/listen-online Prayer: http://soundoflife.org/ourprayer Give: http://soundoflife.org/give/financial-gift To Become a Ministry Partner: http://soundoflife.org/partners/churches-ministry/ To Become a Business Partner: http://soundoflife.org/partners/business/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesoundofLIFE/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theSoundofLIFE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundofliferadio

Hannah has gone on an incredible journey! But after all she has been through, Hannah still manages to bring fun into the world each day with jokes, laughter and terrible dance moves to embarrass her kids. As an author Hannah bravely shares of her struggles in the past and the way God was always their for her.If you need to talk to someone about some of the topics we discuss in this episode please visit Life Life Australia or call 13 11 14.To get in touch with host Aiden Grant, email aideng@hotmail.com or head to Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating 30 years of making music, MERCYME have no signs of slowing down, in fact - in this episode I chat with Bart Millard as they are in the middle of creating new music for the next project.whatelsewithcoreymann@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-else-with-corey-mann--5802358/support.

On this week's program, your host, Justin Mog, takes an unusual stroll down the music memory hole with Forward Radio's own, Bob Cline. Bob had a long career as a professional radio DJ in the region starting in 1973 and is now host of RetroForward, heard on WFMP Louisville every Wednesday at 12am, Thursday at 2pm, and Sunday at 5pm. RetroForward is a music history show, exploring songs from the 20th Century and beyond, putting an emphasis on what it was telling us at the time and its relevance today. Join us for a conversation about the music that raised his awareness about the environment. Songs discussed on this program include: What Have They Done To The Rain by The Searchers (1965) Tar And Cement by Verdelle Smith (1966) Mercy, Mercy Me by Marvin Gaye (1971) Where Do The Children Play by Cat Stevens (1971) Big Yellow Taxi by Joni Mitchell (1974) Beds Are Burning by Midnight Oil (1987) As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

Today's poem is Mercy, Mercy Me by Olatunde Osinaike. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. We're taking a break this week, so we're sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archive. This episode was originally released on April 16, 2024.In this episode, Major writes… “The speaker in today's poem survives by an adherence to their values — but also by a willingness to adopt new codes, to risk new experiences, to take on new attitudes.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

Gary Miracle is a Christian advocate, fighter, and motivational speaker. He is Michigan-born and was Florida-raised by a close-knit family, and his life was forever changed by two events: First, the day he placed his faith in Jesus Christ, and second, the phone call he got to work with MercyMe, the Christian band that brought the world, “I Can Only Imagine.” Both his relationship with Christ and friendship with the band would have an eternal impact on his life. Gary is the father of three boys and he's the forever dad of an adopted daughter from Colombia, South America. Back in December of 2019, Gary fell ill, and his body went into septic shock after an advanced case of the flu. In the days that followed, he survived a number of life-threatening moments including coding and being revived. After falling into a coma, Gary's family had to make the unfathomable decision to attempt to save his life by agreeing for the doctors to amputate both his hands and feet. Through his long and arduous recovery, Gary had to make the difficult, daily choice to discover a new life, that today, he believes was always waiting on him to experience. His 20-plus year friendship with the Grammy-nominated Christian band, MercyMe, was the catalyst for them to introduce Gary's story to the world through the music video for their hit song called, “Say I Won't.” Today, when Gary isn't at home with his family in central Florida, he is out on the road sharing his story at churches, conferences, and conventions of how he discovered the life God always had waiting on him -- despite personal tragedy and trauma. To contact Gary, to get a copy of his book, or ask him a question, you can visit his website at https://GaryMiracle.com  ------------------------     If you want to help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God's glory, please take a minute to leave us a helpful REVIEW on iTunes: http://www.rmcpodcast.com or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts; and make sure you SHARE this podcast with any man (or men) you're mentoring or discipling.   And make sure you don't miss an interview episode by signing up for our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com, and grab your FREE copy of the Real Men Victory Tracker.    Talk with Dr. Joe 1-on-1: Are you stuck? Want to go to get your faith, marriage, family, career and finances back on track?  Then maybe it's time you got a coach. Every CHAMPION has one. Schedule an appointment to chat with Dr. Joe on how we can help you spiritually love and lead your family better and become the hero of your home.   Dr. Joe takes on only a few Breakthrough Calls each week to help you with your faith, marriage, work, and financial challenges.  The call is FREE, but slots are limited to ONE call only.  NO RESCHEDULES.  Just click on the link below and select the BREAKTHROUGH CALL option to set up an appointment: http://TalkwithDrJoe.com  If no slots are available, please check back in a week.   Also join us on: Join the Real Men 300: http://www.RealMen300.com Facebook Group: http://www.realmenuniversity.com/ YouTube: http://www.RealMenTraining.com Facebook: @realdrjoemartin Instagram: @realdrjoemartin Twitter: @professormartin

Doug Weier is a 3 time grammy nominated mix engineer based in Nashville, TN. With over 15 years of experience, Doug has had 21 billboard #1 singles to date spanning over 63 weeks. Notable artists include Walker Hays, Gary Levox, Claire Rosinkranz, Josh Ross, Chris Tomlin, MercyMe, Anberlin, The Maine and many more. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: Polishing mix “turds” Relying on “hacks” in mixing Making tracks feel wide Slotting your instruments for frequency balancing Using saturation instead of EQ Where in the song to start mixing Mixing with limiters Checking your mixes on crappy speakers Our go-to reference tracks Using the Waves S1 imaging tool Mixing with filters applied to the mix to help with mix translation To learn more about Doug Weier, visit: https://www.dougweier.com/ For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books: The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJe Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review: https://masteryourmix.com/review/

Fasting helps you energize your body.  It clears your brain fog.  It solves insulin resistance.  So why aren't we all on board with it? There's one answer: our culture! I'm helping you unravel why fasting was the last thing I wanted to do ... and why that's likely true for you, too.  If you are of the "I want to know what it means to live and not just by alive" mindset, fasting is the tool you need for health in mind, body, and spirit.  Join me in the Fasting Flock to grab my free guides to get started fasting. It's FREE. Click here to join!   Reference:  Say I Won't by Mercy Me

Send us a Text Message.Sharing the remastered episode of the interview that Mark Price and I did with Bart Millard. Thank you Mark for allowing me to share our interview with Bart. He is the lead singer of the band MercyMe. Our guest today is the Lead Singer of the group MercyMe, Bart Millard.We cover a lot of ground in this episode from hoops to Bart's favorite songs. Here's a little more about Bart.He has released two solo albums: Hymned, No. 1, in 2005 and Hymned Again in 2008.He received a solo Grammy nomination in the category of Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album for the latter album.In high school, Millard wanted to become a football player, a dream which ended when he injured both ankles at a high school football game. As a result, Millard took choir as an elective.Millard was called the Best Male Vocalist by Christianity Today in 2005, for his work on his solo album Hymned No. 1 and for The Christmas Sessions album with his band MercyMe.[8] Millard's Hymned No. 1 was called the No. 9 best album of the year by Christianity Today in 2005.[9]Millard is from Greenville, Texas. He and his wife Shannon have five children: Sam, Gracie, Charlie, Sophie and Miles.MercyMe is an American contemporary Christian music band founded in Edmond, OklahomaThe group first gained mainstream recognition with the crossover single “I Can Only Imagine“, which elevated their debut album, Almost There, to triple platinum certification.The group has released 11 studio albums (six of which have been certified gold), two compilation albums, two video albums, and 28 singles.The group has also had 13 consecutive top 5 singles on the BillboardChristian Songs chart, with 7 of them reaching No. 1MercyMe has won 8 Dove Awards and has had many Grammy Award nominations.Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.On May 8th 2021, I sent an email to Gary Miracle after seeing the video for the song “Say I Won't” by MercyMe. On May the 9th, Gary responded. Today I share the very first of many Unscripted interviews that I've done with Gary since that email. He and his family are a part of our family now. Gary and I are friends. We have weathered storms together and held each other accountable. We have laughed. We have cried. Mostly laughed though.We are forever thankful that Gary responded on May the 9th. This is Gary's story…..Unscripted, Aaron's version. Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.If you love Christian music, you are going to love this episode! You're invited to step onto the red carpet with us as we talk to the nominees, the winners, and the presenters at the fan-voted K-LOVE Christian Music Awards! In this special episode, we're taking you up close and personal as we chat with your favorite Christian music artists and entertainers about faith, family, and fame… Interviews with Sadie Roberson Huff, Matthew West, Anne Wilson, Rebecca St. James, Dallas Jenkins, Jonathan Roumie, Kevin Sorbo, Cain, Colton Dixon, Granger Smith, Jenni Allen, Mercy Me, Brandon Heath, Riley Clemmons, Jeremy Camp, Phil Wickham, Seph Schlueter Thank you to our generous Got It From My Momma podcast friends! This episode is brought to you by: BAREFACED SKINCAREwww.barefaced.comUse MOMMA15 for 15% off your first purchase! TEXT a Skincare Specialist at 25169 for complimentary consults and to answer any skin questions.Welcome ABLE Clothing! www.ableclothing.comCode: MOMMA30 gets you 30% off your first purchase sitewide.ABLE is a Nashville-based fashion brand focused on empowering women - both the women who make their products, and the women who wear them. ABLE is famous for leather bags, handmade jewelry, shoes, and the best denim jacket around! You are going to love these high-quality, gorgeous pieces! COAT DEFENSEwww.coatdefense.comInstagram @coat_defenseUse MOMMA15 for 15% off SUITSHOPwww.suitshop.comCODE: GIFMM free tie with purchase! Got it From My Momma on the WEBwww.gotitfrommymomma.tv(Become an Insider!)Host- Jennifer Vickery Smith@jvickerysmith on Instagram WATCH podcast episodes on YouTube @gotitfrommymommapodcast

This bonus episode came to mind to share as I was reflecting on the lyrics of the song "I Can Only Imagine," written by Bart Millard of the Christian music group MercyMe. There is a confidence that isn't in us, isn't in our circumstances, isn't in even life itself... but only found in the Lord of lords and King of kings, Jesus Christ, the Son of God. A couple of points I would like to highlight for this episode are also actually promises in the Word of Truth. 1) The Peace of God that surpasses all understanding WILL guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. 2) Being transformed by the renewing of your mind requires consistent practice: Practice makes permanent. The confidence we find is not in our own understanding. What does the Word say? 3) Not being conformed to the world includes the ways, beliefs, perspectives, definitions, societal norms, cultures, and other temporal things that are here one moment and gone the next. 4) Eternal and temporal are two very different ways of existing. How your existing? In Him, we live, move, and have our being. Lyrics to I Can Only Imagine I can only imagine what it will be like When I walk by Your side I can only imagine what my eyes will see When Your face is before me I can only imagine, yeah Surrounded by Your glory What will my heart feel? Will I dance for You, Jesus Or in awe of You be still? Will I stand in Your presence Or to my knees will I fall? Will I sing hallelujah? Will I be able to speak at all? I can only imagine I can only imagine I can only imagine when that day comes And I find myself standing in the sun/son I can only imagine when all I will do Is forever—forever worship You *Repeat Chorus and Tags* --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprildmetzler/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprildmetzler/support

Mark D Conklin has done it all - a music executive, artist manager, producer and roots music artist, he's even interviewed the likes of Ellie Goulding and DJ Khaled. So what's next? He's venturing into Gospel music, with the cinematic album The Gospel According to Mark featuring narration by Gloria Gaynor.  Which is …you guessed it, a creative retelling of the Biblical book of Mark. He chats to Jess about the incredible artists who partnered with him on this project, his journey back to faith as an adult, and why he believes Christian music needs to reflect the harder parts of the human experience. Buy/stream “The Gospel According to Mark” here: https://tr.ee/D3JFha2UHr Connect with @Mark_D_Conklin and https://markgospel.com MUSIC Devil In The Temple ft. Mike Farris by Mark D Conklin Make Way ft. Ernie Haase and Signature Sound by Mark D Conklin Take This Cup ft. The Fairfield Four by Mark D Conklin Unbelief got. T Graham Brown by Mark D Conklin Through The Storm ft. Rita Wilson by Mark D Conklin Good News ft. Lenesha Randolph, Joseph Rice and the Fisk Jubilee Singers by Mark D Conklin Always Only Jesus by Mercy Me ADVERTISEMENTS ‘Always Only Jesus' by Mercy Me is available here: https://tr.ee/T7rZiOAHdl Connect with the 'Songs That Changed You' podcast here: https://apple.co/48pWMMA SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod Music published with permission of artist and fair use permissions. Produced by Josh Dunn Media.

Two new songs on this week's countdown from for King and Country and MercyMe!

Today's poem is Mercy, Mercy Me by Olatunde Osinaike.The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… "The speaker in today's poem survives by an adherence to their values — but also by a willingness to adopt new codes, to risk new experiences, to take on new attitudes.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

Marci visited with Mike from Mercyme this morning, and asked about the Always Only Jesus Tour that's coming up in April. They talk a little about what life is like on tour, and dig a little deeper into the story behind Mercyme's latest album, "Always Only Jesus" which contains some your favorite songs like 'Then Christ Came' and 'To Not Worship You.' Grab your tickets from mercyme.org to see Mercyme with David Leonard and the Newsboys! They'll be in Spokane, WA on April 6th, Boise, ID on April 7th, and Fargo, ND on April 11th. 

Bart Millard is the lead singer of the legendary Christian rock band MercyMe. Founded in 1994, the band has released 11 studio albums and had 13 consecutive top-five singles on the Billboard Christian Songs chart. Its latest album, “Always Only Jesus,” released in 2022. Millard's life was depicted in the 2018 movie “I Can Only Imagine,” in which actor Dennis Quaid starred as his father who struggled with addiction and violence before coming to faith before his death from cancer. Today on the podcast, Bart Millard discusses his experience seeing the Texas Rangers win the World Series, the rollercoaster of being a Dallas Cowboys fan, and the bond between sports and family. He also talks about his son Sam's music career and MercyMe's longevity in the music industry. Bart shares his perspective on balancing touring and making new music, as well as maintaining a relationship with Christ in the midst of a busy schedule. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Do you know Christ personally? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn how you can commit your life to Him.

Knowing Christ and Song ‘I Can Only Imagine' by MercyMe.   Knowing Christ To watch the entire video visit- https://youtu.be/BNJjO65By7M?si=GvpSDOAJUNOrmx4J Witnesses of Christ 9.7K subscribers Feb 25, 2024 Teachings from leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on coming to know Jesus Christ. Sources: David A. Bednar https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... Howard W. Hunter https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... Ezra Taft Benson https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... Boyd K. Packer https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... Richard G. Scott https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... Todd D. Christofferson https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... John M. Madsen https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... Thomas S. Monson https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... Henry B. 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Spotify:   / thehigherpower   Facebook: http://bit.ly/fbhigherpower [Lyrics] "I Can Only Imagine" I can only imagine what it will be like When I walk, by your side I can only imagine what my eyes will see When you face is before me I can only imagine I can only imagine Surrounded by You glory What will my heart feel Will I dance for you Jesus Or in awe of You be still Will I stand in your presence Or to my knees will I fall Will I sing hallelujah Will I be able to speak at all I can only imagine I can only imagine I can only imagine when that day comes When I find myself standing in the Son I can only imagine when all I would do is forever Forever worship You I can only imagine I can only imagine Surrounded by Your glory What will my heart feel Will I dance for You, Jesus Or in awe of you be still Will I stand in your presence Or to my knees will I fall Will I sing hallelujah Will I be able to speak at all I can only imagine I can only imagine hey ya ah Surrounded by Your glory What will my heart feel Will I dance for You, Jesus Or in awe of you be still Will I stand in Your presence Or to my knees will I fall Will I sing hallelujah Will I be able to speak at all I can only imagine I can only imagine hey ya ah I can only imagine yeah yeah I can only imagine I can only imagine ey ey ey I can only imagine I can only imagine when all I will do Is forever, forever worship You I can only imagine "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." — 1 Peter 5:7 God bless us! #gospel #gospelsong #godmusic #gospelmusic #christiansonglyrics #praiseandworship #worshipsong #newmusic #praisesongs #praisingsongs #christiansong #thehigherpower #higherpower #churchjesus #gospellyrics #gospelsonglyrics #worshipsongs #lyrics #lyrical #Worshiplyrics #Jesus #Jesussongs #songofworship #God #christian #2022 #Christ #jesus #christ #lyrics2022 #christiansongs #christiansongs2022 #christianmusic #worship #worshipsongs #hillsongworship #worshipsongs2022 #Christianmusicmix #Christiansongsplaylist   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------    For Come Follow Me lesson manual and materials visit- Come, Follow Me For Individuals and Families: New Testament 2023 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/manual/come-follow-me/2023?lang=eng   For a list of 100+ episodes of ACU Sunday Series visit- https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?kdsowie31j4k1jlf913=85cb8104bdb182c048b714ad4385f9e82a3aeb49&v=ACU+Sunday+Series+ Note- Click on “100 Episodes Found” in upper right corner.   For many different Podcasts based on the ‘Come Follow Me' program visit- https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=come+follow+me+   Subscribe to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the latest videos: http://bit.ly/1M0iPwY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchofjesu... 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Be kind to yourself | Find someone you think is wrong | Love someone like Jesus | Assume that they just lost someone | Nathan Cochran from MercyMe talks about getting older | Love Your Neighbor: Kristine is nominating Trish | Good News: FLR helped Mary through Foster Care | Wear Jesus | Thank you for being a friend | Ronald is performing his daughter's wedding | Joy Report: The joy of the Lord is Diane's strength | You don't know what people think.

What kids think 40 is like | The small and the simple | Rest in God | A house divided | Nola is a droid | LYN: Jim wants to give her flowers and a Christian concert | Good News: Sheena's dad's healing | Rich no longer finds the good news song "good" | Good News voting | Mysti isn't alone | Joy Report: son and dad reconciled | Nathan Cochran from MercyMe talks spring touring.

He's worked with some of the biggest names in the Christian music industry and now he's here to give you a how-to manual for singers, artists, and really anyone wanting a career in the music business. Scott Brickell is the founder and CEO of BrickHouse Entertainment and currently manages artists like MercyMe, Cain, and Micah Tyler. He's also previously managed and consulted bands such as Switchfoot and Audio Adrenaline. Nine-time Emmy winner David Sams sits down with Scott to find out what people need to be successful in today's music world, and we'll give you a hint, it's not just talent alone. David also asks Scott about being portrayed by Trace Adkins in the hit movie: “I Can Only Imagine.” You can read more of Scott's advice in his book: “The Business Behind the Song.” #ScottBrickell #TheBusinessBehindTheSong #BrickhouseEntertainment #TraceAdkins #ICanOnlyImagine #MercyMe #DavidSams #KeepTheFaith #ContagiousInfluencer

Colt and David sit down with songwriter and producer Ben Glover.  Ben Glover is a Grammy award winning songwriter and producer from Loveland, Colorado, a small city on the edge of the Rocky Mountains. Glover moved to Nashville in 2000 after signing his first deal the year prior. Originally starting as an artist, Glover discovered quickly that he preferred the studio over the stage and began a fruitful career as a songwriter and producer. During the course of the last twenty years, he has penned and produced forty #1 songs in multiple genres of music and was named ASCAP's Christian songwriter of the year in 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2016. Glover also produced “Hey World” by Lee Brice, including the #1 song “One of Them Girls” with his longtime friend Kyle Jacobs. Other notable songs written by Glover include “Joy” by For King & Country, “Love God, Love People” by Danny Gokey, “Hard to Love” by Lee Brice, “Even If” and “Flawless” by MercyMe, “Come as You Are” by Crowder, and “Overcomer” by Mandisa. The eight-time Grammy nominee has also won multiple Dove Awards, multiple number ones for “Joy” by For King & Country, “Almost Home” by Mercy Me, and “Love God, Love People” by Danny Gokey, and has been a recipient of the NSAI “Top 10 songs I wished I'd Written Award”. Glover has had over 400 songs recorded in multiple genres over the years by artists such as Chris Tomlin, Danny Gokey, Michael W. Smith, Trace Adkins, Thomson Square, The Backstreet Boys, Amy Grant & James Taylor, Clay Walker, NF, Joy Williams, Francesca Battistelli, Marc Broussard, and many more.Instagram: www.instagram.com/glover.ben Facebook: www.facebook.com/ben.glover.921Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1EFIl1KEZ9k0BA?si=f9a5420dbb984466 Support the showCheck out our socials and follow us!Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/TwangTownPodTwitter: www.twitter.com/TwangTownPodWe would love your support to continue to bring listeners amazing content!Cash App: www.cash.app/$TwangTownPodBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support

Miracles happen every day, and when your last name is quite literally Miracle, you have to believe it! As author and speaker Gary Miracle describes it, his life caught up to his name in 2020 when an infection nearly killed him after going into septic shock and caused him to lose his arms and legs. His incredible story reached the world when the Grammy-nominated Christian band “MercyMe” shared it through their music video “Say I Won't.” Now Gary sits down with Nine-time Emmy winner David Sams to chat about his personal story of survival, relationship with lead singer Bart Millard, and new outlook on life. Gary's book, “No More Bad Days” is an inspiration for anyone who has experienced loss or trauma. #GaryMiracleSpeaks #MercyMe #NoMoreBadDays #SayIWont #DavidSams #KeepTheFaith #ContagiousInfluencer

New music from Patrick Mayberry hits this week's chart along with some fresh songs to vote on in our Future Fan Favorite from Crowder and MercyMe.

On today's episode of The Matthew West podcast, I'm joined by Bart Millard, lead singer of MercyMe for part two of our conversation. Join us as we talk about his tried and true songwriting techniques, life with the band, and how he ensures life stays balanced; even as a 30-year touring musician. Be sure to watch/listen to part 1 of this conversation if you missed it and check out all of MercyMe's projects wherever you stream music & check out their tour schedule! Let's go to the Story House with Bart Millard! SPONSORS: ⁠Simply Earth ⁠- FREE 80ml Essential Oil Diffuser when you subscribe using our URL, ⁠simplyearth.com/WEST⁠.⁠Hiya Health⁠ - We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best-selling children's vitamin! Receive 50% off your first order by going to ⁠hiyahealth.com/WEST⁠! Get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. This deal is not available on their regular website.⁠Spotify for Podcasters⁠ - Want to make a podcast? Spotify's got a platform that lets you make one super easily, then distribute it everywhere, and even earn money. All in one place, for free! ⁠Spotify for Podcasters⁠ lets you record and edit podcasts right from your phone or computer, so no matter what your setup is like, you can start creating today. Then, you can distribute your podcast to Spotify. Download the Spotify for Podcasters app or go to ⁠spotify.com/podcasters⁠ to get started.

What if someone dove into the theology espoused in the biggest contemporary Christian music of the 1990's? That's what Ashley Mofield: Senior Pastor at White House First Baptist Church and Rachel Cash, nonprofit expert and grant writer, chose to do. Today they join the show to tell Brian about the inspiration for their new book, Mixtape Theology, which has been endorsed by Michael Tait, Michael W. Smith, Ce Ce Winans, 4 Him, Lisa Bevill, Rebecca St. James, Bart Millard from Mercy Me, and many others. Learn more at https://www.mixtapetheology.com/. Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of The Matthew West podcast, I'm joined by fellow sports fanatic, Bart Millard. You may know him as the lead singer of the band that has surely made its statement in Christian Music and beyond, MercyMe! Join us as we talk about our favorite sports teams, recount the story of their hit song 'Imagine,' and discover the video of Bart you MUST watch on YouTube... it won't disappoint. Be sure to tune in next week for part 2 of this conversation but in the meantime, check out all of MercyMe's projects wherever you stream music & check out their tour schedule! Let's go to the Story House with Bart Millard! SPONSORS: ⁠Hiya Health⁠ - We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best-selling children's vitamin! Receive 50% off your first order by going to ⁠hiyahealth.com/WEST⁠! Get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. This deal is not available on their regular website.Shopify - Shopify grows with your business no matter how far or big you grow. Thanks to an endless list of integrations and third-party apps - anything you can think of, from on-demand printing to accounting, to chatbots - everything you need to revolutionize your business.: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/west.Sundays⁠ - We worked out a special deal for our dog-loving listeners. Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to ⁠SundaysForDogs.com/WEST ⁠or use code WEST at checkout. Upgrade your pup to Sundays and feel good about the food you feed your dog.Adventure Bible - The #1 Bible for kids makes the perfect gift for both girls and boys. For more information about the Adventure Bible - plus free Bible games, activities for kids, and teaching resources all available at AdventureBible.com.⁠Spotify for Podcasters⁠ - Want to make a podcast? Spotify's got a platform that lets you make one super easily, then distribute it everywhere, and even earn money. All in one place, for free! ⁠Spotify for Podcasters⁠ lets you record and edit podcasts right from your phone or computer, so no matter what your setup is like, you can start creating today. Then, you can distribute your podcast to Spotify. Download the Spotify for Podcasters app or go to ⁠spotify.com/podcasters⁠ to get started.

We want things fast and want them to happen on a big time scale. We want total transformation, massive amazing change, and big payouts. All of that is in reach, but the work involved to get there is rarely as instant, sizable or flashy. It turns out, being wise small is the way to big things. Something you do every day for a year will begin to completely change your life. These are awesomely powerful ideas for change. But the devil knows about them as well. He doesn't want you making a slow and steady build. Though he knows it will work. Instead he wants to work those same truths against you in A SLOW FADE.This idea came from a Mercy Me song, and I've included the lyrics below. It also came from the heart of a wonderful person, my wife Sommer. She's had these ideas on her heart for some time and she encouraged me to share them with you. She's my partner in all of this and it is my pleasure to let her help. As we go through, pick out both BIG and LITTLE things. Pick out big problems you want out of your life. Then think of little steps that take you closer to them and little steps that will lead you away. Pick out big blessing you want in your life, then identify little steps that distance you from them, and then little, consistent daily choices that can get you there before you know it. We want to think small today to understand how to get to something big. Because life altering trouble is a slow fade, not a quick, single act. And the same is true for greatness. It's all in how you choose to employ the principle.Be careful little eyes what you seeIt's the second glance that ties your handsAs darkness pulls the stringsBe careful little feet where you goFor it's the little feet behind youThat are sure to followIt's a slow fadeWhen you give yourself awayIt's a slow fadeWhen black and white have turned to greyAnd thoughts invade, choices madeA price will be paidWhen you give yourself awayPeople never crumble in a dayIt's a slow fadeIt's a slow fadeBe careful little ears what you hearWhen flattery leads to compromiseThe end is always nearBe careful little lips what you sayFor empty words and promisesLead broken hearts astrayIt's a slow fadeWhen you give yourself awayIt's a slow fadeWhen black and white have turned to greyAnd thoughts invade, choices madeA price will be paidWhen you give yourself awayPeople never crumble in a dayThe journey from your mind to your handsIs shorter than you're thinkingBe careful if you think you standYou just might be sinkingAnd it's a slow fadeWhen you give yourself awayIt's a slow fadeWhen black and white have turned to greyAnd thoughts invade, choices madeA price will be paidWhen you give yourself awayPeople never crumble in a day (slow fade)Daddies never crumble in a day (slow fade)Families never crumble in a dayOh, be careful little eyes what you seeOh, be careful little eyes what you seeFor the Father up above is looking down in loveOh, be careful little eyes what you seeSource: MusixmatchSongwriters: John Mark HallSlow Fade lyrics © My Refuge Music, Be Essential Songs

In the bleak aftermath of unspeakable tragedy, it is faith that dawns as our beacon of survival and healing. Faith, by its very nature, is about trust, hope, and a belief that God is in control. It allows us to seek solace and strength in something greater than ourselves, and it provides a comforting balm for our wounded hearts. Both of our guests this week faced heartbreaking circumstances that could have shaken their faith beyond repair, but each of them chose to wait and see what God would do in their lives as they healed from their scars and faced a new way of living through their pain.   Nicole Avant is an author and film producer who grew up around the music business. Her father, Clarence Avant, was known as the Godfather of Black Music, and as an executive in the music business, he furthered the careers of jazz legends like Sarah Vaughn and Jimmy Smith, and was a sought after mentor for artists like Jamie Foxx, David Geffen, Whitney Houston, and others. Nicole's family life was steeped in music and in faith. It was the faith she would cling to when tragedy struck twice—first, the devastating loss of her mother to the hands of a gunman who invaded their home, and then, the loss of her father shortly after. Author and speaker Gary Miracle unexpectedly found himself on his deathbed in the emergency room, with a 1.7% chance to survive the night. A series of small miracles lined up, and though he ultimately lost all four limbs, Gary's life was spared, inspiring MercyMe's hit song, “Say I Won't.”    Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: The Beathard family Upcoming interview: Rachael Lampa Operation Christmas Child   Nicole Avant Clarence Avant Sarah Vaughn  Jimmy Smith Jamie Foxx David Geffen Whitney Houston Bill Withers “Lean On Me” Philippians 1:11 NIV Think You'll Be Happy: Moving Through Grief with Grit, Grace, and Gratitude   Gary Miracle  “Say I Won't” septic shock  ECMO machine Depression www.garymiracle.com No More Bad Days   Interview Quotes: “If I need to understand myself, I always go to a song.” - Nicole Avant  “I always go back to the music because you don't feel alone. You never feel alone.” - Nicole Avant  “The first scripture that my mom made me memorize was Philippians 1:11, ‘May you always be doing those good, kind things which show that you are a child of God, for this will bring much praise and glory to the Lord.' And that was kind of my mantra.” - Nicole Avant “My faith was everything to me during the experience [of losing my mother]. It does not take the pain away, but it does help you move through the pain. I was taking it day by day, and then it became, ‘Oh, Lord, minute by minute, minute by minute, give me today.'” - Nicole Avant “Something that took me years to learn, but I'm grateful that I learned it before this [tragedy], is forgiveness really has nothing to do with condonement.” - Nicole Avant  “What a beautiful thing that you could change your thinking and you could use your imagination. And if you use it wisely and ask for help from the divine, you're going to be okay.” - Nicole Avant “I want to spend my whole life telling people that God is good and begging people to believe that God is good and convincing people of that, and then when something traumatic happens to me, still living my life like He is really, really good.” - Gary Miracle  “I want to fight for life. I want to learn what it means to live and not just be alive.” - Gary Miracle “I'm still here and I'm still alive and I'm still present, and now I get to gladly say that I am in prosthetic legs and God's grace has been so sufficient and so good for me through this season.” - Gary Miracle  “I get to say that there were only setbacks in my life because I thought they were setbacks in that moment, but looking back, they weren't setbacks at all. Christ was still working out my story and I just wanted it to be a lot faster and happen sooner than He wanted it to. So I had what I call setbacks, but Christ calls them next steps.“ - Gary Miracle “Be vulnerable enough to tell just one person who you really are, because what I've learned right now in my life is through the sharing of my struggles, both visible and invisible, I've never been more loved in my entire life when I thought I would be judged for all of that.” - Gary Miracle “I believe that there is going to be a day that I am going to be running down the streets of gold with my brand new legs, with my son Ellis, side by side, and I can't wait to meet him and I can't wait to be there. And I can't wait to meet all of you all there as well. So join me in chasing Jesus.” - Gary Miracle  ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! 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The question of the episode is you asking yourself: "Who Am I?" - I encourage you to spend a little time on that this week. Find an answer that sits in the center of everything else about you and drives it all. Below I have included the lyrics for "To Not Worship You" by Mercy Me.  As you listen to them today or explore below, please note the progression. It starts with self doubt and confusion and fear. Then God is introduced as the power and the answer. In the middle of the song there are questions that show some self doubt, but at least attention is turned to God. And the chorus radiates God's glory once again. And then at the end, I find my song, hope and strength, in who He is! It looks like this:Me without GodGodMe because of GodGodme with GodGodI like that layout. Everything finds its next step with God. Song Lyrics:I'm losing sight of all that mattersBlinded by questions I can't answerI'm paralyzed by what I don't knowThat holds me hostage and won't let goBreathe out, breathe inRaise my hands and rememberYou're the one, You're the oneWho makes mountains moveStars will not shineUnless You tell them to, tell them toConquered the graveTo make all things newSo, who am I, who am ITo not worship YouOoh-oh-oh-ohWho am I, who am ITo not worship YouRemind me who I am because of YouTell me I'm not the man I once knew'Cause I still feel so undeservingWhat could You see in someone like me?Breathe out, breathe inRaise my hands and surrenderYou're the one, You're the oneWho makes mountains moveStars will not shineUnless You tell them to, tell them toConquered the graveTo make all things newSo, who am I, who am ITo not worship YouOoh-oh-oh-ohWho am I, who am ITo not worship YouHoly, holy, You are God AlmightyWho was and is and will always beHoly, holy, You are God AlmightyYou are my song, You are my hope, my strengthHoly, holy, You are God AlmightyWho was and is and will always beHoly, holy, You are God AlmightyYou are my song, You are my hope, my strengthLet everything that breathes singYou're the one, You're the oneWho makes mountains moveStars will not shineUnless You tell them to, tell them toConquered the graveTo make all things newSo who am I, who am ITo not worship the oneWho makes mountains moveStars will not shineUnless You tell them to, tell them to, ohConquered the graveTo make all things newSo, who am I, who am ITo not worship YouOoh-oh-oh-ohWho am I, who am ITo not worship YouOoh-oh-oh-ohWho am I, who am ITo not worship YouSource: MusixmatchSongwriters: Tedd Tjornhom / Brown Bannister / Bart Millard / Robby Shaffer / Nathan Cochran / Mike Scheuchzer / Barry Graul / Jordan MohilowskiTo Not Worship You lyrics © So Essential Tunes, Be Essential Songs

There are all kinds of reasons Chris Hendricks could have a poor outlook: he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age 4 and his doctor told him he would have a hard time in life; he was in and out of a wheelchair in middle and high school and suffered the particular brand of cruelty practiced by teenagers; at one point, he lost his grandmother, his girlfriend and his band all at the same time. Life has not been easy for Chris. However, Chris chooses to look for magical moments instead of miserable ones. He uses music when he needs inspiration and lives by the philosophy that believing is seeing instead of the opposite. Please listen in to hear some of Chris' story, and his amazing music that are part of his perfectly imperfect journey.     Bio  Chris Hendricks' music is a blend of pop and RnB with sprinkles of influence from James Taylor to Eminmen. Chris began singing at the age of four for friends and family and hasn't stopped since. He's been a songwriter, poet, lyricist and guitarist for over 15 years. His debut album Noise (2010) sold over 10,000 units. He's performed across the United States, Canada and in Europe.  His music has been used by the National Hockey League, the National Football League, and Major League Soccer. He's written music for film (Hunny Bunny in 2020, Carol of the Bells in 2021, OCD in 2021) and television (Radical Dating in 2017). His single “Noise” was the theme song for the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers for the 2012 and 2013 season. His song “Anthem” was used as the signature “goal scoring song” for both NHL teams as well. His most recent releases “Soul on Fire” and “Stars” (2022) have been used as pump up music for the Sandiego Chargers.  Chris has toured with, and opened for grammy award winners Amy Grant and Mercy Me as well as the grammy nominated group Delta Rae. Chris has shared the stage with well known artists such as Daughtry, Parachute, Tyler Bryant, Andy McKee, Geri Jewell, Kathy Buckley, Donnie/Andy Demmers, and Jim Parsons. Chris has performed the National Anthem for the Carolina Hurricanes and Durham Bulls. Chris has performed in Prague, Bulgaria, the United Kingdom and the Caribbean. Chris has performed at notable venues across the U.S. including the Alex Theater (LA), Bluebird Cafe (Nashville), The Listening Lounge (NYC), Eddie's Attic (ATL), The Carolina Theater (Durham, NC), The Evening Muse (Charlotte, NC), Lincoln Theater (Raleigh, NC) and Disney World. Chris has performed at many colleges and universities including Elon University, East Carolina University, University of Pittsburgh, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Wilmington, UNC Greensboro, Duke University, and Peace University. Currently he lives in Chapel Hill NC with his partner Heather and daughter Fern. Website: http://www.iamchrishendricks.com/ Latest Album: https://music.apple.com/us/album/stars-single/1655076559

Grab your free Episode Guide that complements this podcast episode. Click Here. Have you ever experienced a heartwarming moment that evokes an irresistible response? Like how can you resist petting a puppy sitting at your feet gazing at you with big round eyes? MercyMe's moving anthem, "To Not Worship You," reminds us of an irresistible response as we contemplate and rehearse God's greatness. Join me as we study Psalm 89 to shift our perspectives and transform the way we think and worship our almighty God. In this episode, I discuss the following: Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Make a list Meditate on God's Word Repetition Complete a word study Read the text aloud Start with God Episode Guide Download Reasons why I chose Psalm 89 to study this week Examples of areas I made note of that I could explore further: Study "steadfast love" - like I did in Episode 441 and Episode 461 Explore the covenant language Study the various names of God Study the references to creation Explore the messianic nature of the Psalm Examining the cry of lament - as I did in Episode 381 Make note of repeated words Starting with God and listing His character, conduct, and concerns as shown in Psalm 89 (hint: I came up with over 33) The ACTS model for prayer (adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication) Taking one characteristic a day to meditate on and adore God Completing a word study on the use of the word "faithfulness" - BibleHub.com Psalm 89:1 Psalm 89:2 Psalm 89:5 Psalm 89:8 Psalm 89:14 Psalm 89:24 Psalm 89:33 Psalm 89:49   Our worship of God will be more meaningful as our knowledge of God grows.      Additional Resources Lyrics to "To Not Worship You" by MercyMe - NewReleaseToday.com The story behind the song "To Not Worship You" by MercyMe - YouTube Short My favorite Bible Study Software - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link This Week's Challenge Read Psalm 89 repetitively. While you're getting familiar with the text, jot down some themes or questions you want to explore on the days you have more time to interact with it. When you get a chance to sit down, start with God — note His character, conduct, and concerns. Turn this list into adoration prompts. Complete a word study and/or meditate on repetitive words or ideas that jump out at you.

Ben Smallbone is a filmmaker and the director of the new documentary Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon. Ben's brothers Joel and Luke are the co-founders of the band “For King and Country” and his sister Rebecca St. James is an award winning musician and artist.  Ben has worked on the movies “PRICELESS, I STILL BELIEVE” and worked with artists, Lauren Daigle, Mercy Me .  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

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