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Send us a textWhat if $5 and a dream were all you had? For Mignon François, that was her reality—and the beginning of a story that would inspire millions. This week on The Renaissance Podcast, we sit down with the powerhouse behind The Cupcake Collection, a #1 national best-selling author, entrepreneur, and woman of unwavering faith who turned financial struggle into a multi-million dollar cupcake empire.In this episode, Mignon opens up about what it truly means to build a legacy from scratch, why she considers herself a “food scientist” rather than a chef, and how she's using her story to empower others through entrepreneurship, faith, and fearless reinvention. From selling five million cupcakes to raising ten grandchildren and launching a new ministry, her journey is anything but ordinary.We talk:Why baking was just the beginningThe legacy she's leaving for her grandchildrenHer new business coaching program based on her book Made From ScratchHow faith is guiding her next chapter in ministryThe one thing she'd tell anyone starting with no roadmapIf you've ever doubted that something small could become something spectacular—this conversation is for you.Presented in partnership with NexusPoint Feeling overwhelmed in your business? If you're stuck in a loop of constant tasks and firefighting, you're operating—not owning. The solution isn't more hours, it's smarter systems and empowered delegation.That's where NexusPoint comes in. With over a decade of entrepreneurial experience, they help founders streamline operations and integrate global talent—so you can lead like a CEO, not just survive like an operator.Exclusive for The Renaissance Podcast listeners: NexusPoint is waiving their $500 recruiting fee.

Jonathan Youssef welcomes Dr. Richard L. Pratt Jr., president and co-founder of Third Millennium Ministries, to Candid Conversations. Dr. Pratt, an esteemed Old Testament scholar and global evangelist, shares his transformative journey from a dramatic conversion during the Jesus Movement to founding a ministry that provides seminary-level Biblical education to Christian leaders worldwide—for free.Discover Dr. Pratt's powerful epiphany that "where the Church is growing the fastest, there is the least opportunity for Christian leaders to learn the Scriptures," and how this conviction became his life's mission. They discuss the global Church's challenges, including the scarcity of sound theological training in rapidly growing Christian regions like Africa, Asia, and Latin America.Dr. Pratt reveals Thirdmill's innovative strategies to reverse this trend, leveraging digital technology, multilingual resources, and strategic partnerships to equip millions of pastors worldwide. Learn about the staggering need for 12 million new church leaders by 2050 and how Thirdmill is meeting this need through accessible, high-quality Biblical education.Key Topics Covered:Dr. Pratt's journey to faith and ministryThe global Church's rapid growth and the corresponding leadership training gapThe genesis and mission of Third Millennium MinistriesThe innovative, technology-driven approach to Biblical educationStories of transformation from around the worldLinks & Resources:Third Millennium MinistriesThirdmill InstituteThirdmill SeminaryFor questions or to connect with the Candid community, visit LTW.org/Candid. Follow us on social media:Facebook: @candidpodInstagram: @candidpodTwitter: @thecandidpodSubscribe & Share:If this episode inspired you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with others passionate about the Great Commission and the global Church. 

In this episode of Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast, we dive deep into the State of Women's Ministry. This recently-released survey by Lifeway polled 1001 female churchgoers and 842 women's ministry leaders on all things ministry-related. We'll take a look at what the survey says about:What women want from women's ministryThe ages of women participating in women's ministryWhat women's ministry planning looks like in other churchesHow many leaders are paidHow many churches provide a women's ministry budgetAnd more!Get ready for eye-opening statistics and insights that will challenge your approach!Show notes available at https://womensministrytoolbox.com/unpacking-the-state-of-womens-ministry-insights-from-lifeways-survey/.Thank you for listening to the Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast. You'll find additional women's ministry resources below.Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources: Sign Up for My Email List - https://bit.ly/wmtbemail Website – www.womensministrytoolbox.com Online Store – www.womensministrytoolboxshop.com Online Training – www.womensministrytraining.com Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/womensministrytoolbox/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensministrytoolboxcommunity/ Women's Ministry Essentials on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wmtoolboxYou can connect with Cyndee via Facebook, Instagram (@womensministrytoolbox), and email (cyndee@womensministrytoolbox.com).

DateSeptember 17, 2023SynopsisWe continue our slow roll through Luke with the beginning of his public ministry in his hometown. In this sermon, you'll learn:Why Jesus uses particular ideas as he begins his ministryThe historical and theological significance of the Year of JubileeJubilee's connection to Jesus's ministryThe challenge of embracing Jubilee in a world that may resist itThe invitation to create Jubilee moments today and the impact it can have on ourselves and othersReferencesScripture: Luke 4:14–30About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. We're also posting good stuff on Facebook, Threads, and Instagram, too. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

You can spend your entire life searching the scriptures for your “life's purpose,” and never find it because all of us are called to live our lives for God's purpose, to seek and save the lost . . . to move everyone, every day, closer to Jesus. Hear more about living in this promise and in the favor of God.Host Barry Meguiar is a car guy and businessman who hosted the popular TV show, Car Crazy, on Discovery Networks for 18 years. He loves cars, but he loves Jesus even more! Learn more about Barry at IgniteAmerica.com.Learn more about:The one purpose God has for our livesThe tug Barry felt to go into full-time ministryThe most fervent prayer Barry prayed in his lifeWhat Barry asked God to tell him in an audible voiceWhy a pastor couldn't reach the people Barry couldGet resources to help ignite your faith and move everyone, every day closer to Jesus at  IgniteAmerica.com — including the Ignite ePrayer app (available on the App Store and Google Play), Faith Sharing Stories, One Minute Inspirations, SeekingGod.org and more. Sign up to receive emails that will deliver practical faith-sharing tips and powerful inspiration. 

183 – What is the best way to minister to the people most people ignore, the "least of these," as Jesus called them?This week on the podcast, I talk with Kit Cummings about his ministry in prisons and institutions, including men on death row.My favorite Kit quote:“A selfless act of service wakes up something inside of a person that, I don't think, can be touched any other way.”We talked aboutHow he got started in his prison ministryThe struggle with alcoholism in his family and his own life His rise as a  popular preacher as a young manHis public fall from grace as a preacherHow he dealt with the shame of his mistakesHow he found healing for  himself when he ministered to his brothers in prison2 VERY powerful experiences working with men on death rowHow to start a prison ministryAnd so much moreYou will love Kit's heart for Jesus. He truly sees Christ in each person he talks to in his ministry.Kit encourages you to find a way to minister to the least of these. It doesn't have to be people in a prison. It could be someone in church who is lonely or someone in a nursing home that has no one to visit with.Website: kitcummings.comBooks:* Peace Behind the Wire, a Nonviolent Resolution The New Convict Code, Bringing Peace to the Streets from Behind the WireCheck out the show notes page:All the Bible quotes Kit referred toKits full bio* Amazon affiliate linksSupport the show_________________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. He conducts Bible workshops online and in person. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Questions? Contact him here.Want James to talk or conduct a workshop on the Bible for your group? Reach out today.Subscribe to the podcast • Make a donation to support the show

When Jay Kim was four years old, he and his mother moved from Korea to the Silicon Valley. During his upbringing in this new environment, he struggled with feelings of confusion, isolation, and rootlessness that define many immigrant experiences. Despite these challenging seasons—or perhaps even through them—Jay eventually came to deeply internalize what it means to be seen, to be known, and to belong. The seed of faith planted in Jay's heart grew into a full-blown passion for ministry, which he now shares through his work as the lead pastor at WestGate Church. The perspectives he has gained over the years have led him to publish two books with IVP, Analog Church and Analog Christian, which explore the ways that the digital age affects the life of the church and Christian discipleship. Both books have received awards from The Gospel Coalition.In this episode, we highlight the following themes:How Jay's ethnic identity journey influences the way he sees the worldJay's faith story from childhood to young adulthood, and his eventual calling to ministryThe experience of writing and then releasing Analog Church at the start of the COVID-19 pandemicLinks from this episode:Learn more about Jay Kim: jaykimthinks.comStart your learning with streaming video courses from Seminary NowAbout the Guest:Jay Y. Kim serves as the lead pastor at WestGate Church in Silicon Valley and on the leadership team of the ReGeneration Project. His writing has been featured in Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Missio Alliance, and Relevant Magazine. He lives in Silicon Valley with his wife and two children.SPECIAL OFFER | Save 40% on Jay's books  Analog Church and Analog Christian and get free US shipping when you use promo code EVN40 at checkout.About the Host:Helen Lee is the director of product innovation at IVP; she is also the author of The Missional Mom and The Race-Wise Family, co-authored with Dr. Michelle Reyes. Helen also serves as the producer of The Every Voice Now Podcast and as the executive producer of The Disrupters. Follow Helen on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.Podcast Art: Kate LillardSound Engineering: Honest PodcastsSupport the showFollow The Every Voice Now Podcast on Instagram and Twitter, or find out more about our show and IVP's Every Voice Now initiative at EveryVoiceNow.com.

On today's podcast Tanya is joined by author, speaker, and good friend: Bob Fabey. Bob's new book, The Dignity Gap, officially hits the bookstands later this month! He shares in this episode what this treasure of a book encompasses and more about his expertise on the meaning of dignity

MORE MESSAGES ON (AND TO) THE MINISTRY: ADDENDUMS, ADDITIONS, AND EXPANSIONS ON THE MOTIVES, MEANS, AND METHODS OF THE MINISTRY Due to the many inspiring questions and input that we received in response to our first series of "Messages on the Ministry" and the nearly universally positive feedback (from several thousand) on that first series, we will be continuing on that subject with some expanded thoughts on previous subjects as well as additional material on typological lessons in the Bible on the ministry and discussions on other related ministerial issues, especially those related to the motives, means, and methods of the ministry. This first session (01) is on the subject of:HOLY FIRE versus STRANGE FIRE: Leviticus 10 and its Lessons for the MinistryThe following cautionary notes from the first series (expanded on a bit) are just as applicable to this series:CAUTIONARY NOTE: This ongoing series of classes on the ministry is NOT intended to address the general ministry of the body of churches we are part of but, rather, to educate and aid those ministers here and abroad that I personally am responsible for. Doing so may require addressing somewhat controversial issues, but only as such is necessary to make clear my position on these issues to those I am responsible for. We have made this public (and not password protected) for several reasons, one being that there are ministers outside of our body of churches who may hear these messages and may consider their ways. That has been the case with other materials we have made public; we have had individuals who listened to them who reached out to us and became a part of what we are doing because of a conviction they felt hearing those messages or reading those materials. I also wanted my position on these issues to be transparent and available to those who love the ministry and its work. And some of the brethren we work with overseas have difficulty accessing password-protected pages. Let me add an EXTRA CAUTIONARY NOTE to this series as it does address a number of what may be (to some) controversial issues that could be viewed in different ways by brethren among us. It is NOT my intent for this series of classes to cause any offense to those who teach differently among our churches, and I would strongly advise those who may be working under other ministers who hold a different view to consider the potential conflict this may create and if there is any question or the possibility for confusion or offense, please take that into consideration before following these classes, OR please consider listening to their points completely and searching the Scripture to see whether they are true (Acts 17:10-11) as it is my intent (as with anything we teach or present) to be strictly biblical, faithfully contextual, and linguistically precise and accurate in all of our conclusions AND when there is any doubt as to their certainty, to avoid dogmatic and combative statements and, rather, to address the different possible interpretations and approaches as theoretically as possible

What does the Bible say about women's ministry?In this episode, we examine the biblical basis for women's ministry. Highlights:Three scripture passages that support women's ministryWhy small groups aren't a replacement for women's ministryThe importance of a solid women's ministry foundationThe foundation of our women's ministry must be God's Word.Please note: An incorrect Scripture reference was given toward the end of the podcast. It is not Matthew 6:47-49, but Luke 6: 47-49. My apologies.Links from show:Women's Ministry Toolbox Facebook Group Rethinking Women's Ministry: Biblical, Practical Tools for Cultivating a Flourishing CommunityWomen's Ministry Toolbox Resources: Sign Up for My Email List Website Online Store Online Training Facebook Page Facebook Group Women's Ministry Essentials on Amazon

How to Lay Hands for MinistryThe chrism (Greek: myron) which is used at chrismation and the anointing of sovereigns is believed to contain chrism which the Apostles blessed and laid their hands on.------------Objective:Now based in Tulsa Oklahoma for the next couple years our objective here is to add value. 1. Inspire local churches in regards to world missions , soul winning and discipleship.2.  Establish a world headquarters in a gospel friendly geo political climate. 3. To flame the fire with the pentecostal message in each community through outreach campaigns with local churches. MY STUFF✩ WEBSITE - http://AnifTulsa.com/✩ PODCAST: Living Proof with Bishop Castillo - https://anif.buzzsprout.com/✩ BLOG - http://AnifTulsa.com/BlogSOCIALS✩ Instagram - http://instagram.com/BishopJosephCastillo✩ Twitter - http://twitter.com/JoeyCastillo✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BishopJosephCastilloGIVING✩ Cash App - $AllNationsTulsa✩ Paypal - http://paypal.me/TheRiverChurchTulsa✩ Venmo - @The-River-Tulsa✩ Zelle- AnifContact@gmail.com Office: 1Support the show (https://www.theriverchurchtulsa.com/donate)

We are so excited to share the first episode of our new podcast series! This year we are sharing teachings from our upcoming book! In this episode, "The Church and Blended Families: The Greatest Untapped Ministry - Part 1," BKF founders Scott and Vanessa Martindale sit down to discuss Blended Families in the Church! In this week's episode, Scott and Vanessa talk about new podcast plans, their upcoming book, the Blended Kingdom Project and what it revealed, specific needs of blended families, the need for biblically-based resources within the church, and so much more!We want to help bring more opportunities for the church to support blended families. Many blended families are seeking biblical tools and faithful community, but do not know where to start. Blended Kingdom Families exists to break the cycle of divorce, equip marriages, and unite blended families in the truth of God's word. We believe that there is an untapped opportunity for the church in blended family ministry!This podcast is for you if you're searching for Bible-based resources for your blended family, you're seeking encouraging community for your blended family, or if you're a pastor or group leader searching for ways to start a blended family ministry in your church! In this episode we discuss:The need for more biblical resources for blended families within the churchThe opportunity for pastors to learn more about blended family ministryThe special needs of blended familiesThe importance of community for blended familiesThis podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! You can also find our podcast on our website at www.blendedkingdomfamilies.com. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!!⁠We pray that this podcast blesses you today! #blendedkingdomfamilies #restoredfamilymovementWant to join the Blended Kingdom Families Community? Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/blendedkingdomfamilies

I'm sure most of you know the history of my dad's ministryThe explosive growth of a small congregation into mega-church overnight- hippies poured into it from the streets, turning from drugs to Jesus• during that time of the “Jesus Movement,” several strange spin-offs appeared• cults and individuals who alleged they had been in Satanic cults- one young man gained notoriety for supposedly being a former Satanist• he claimed that his directors used him to infiltrate Calvary Chapel and attract hippies◦ he also said that the church of Satan funneled money through him to start Maranatha! Music◦ some churches were happy to hear his message• mostly those who doubted Jesus' love for hippie freaks

Looking to start or grow your online ministry?  I created a FREE 5-day course for you at minitryfunnels.net plus access to an exclusive Facebook group to connect with others in ministryThe focus of Season 2 will continue to be discernment but also what practical ways we can keep our eyes on Jesus every day.  For my free 14 day devotional go to eyesonjesusdevotional.comMy guest is Banning Liebscher.  Banning is the founding pastor of Jesus Culture, a ministry of worship, events, and leadership development. Banning is the author of four books, the latest one being, "The Three-Mile Walk: The Courage You Need to Live the Life God Wants for You." Banning and his wife have three children.In this episode we discuss:The importance of authentic relationshipThe shallowness of social mediaHow contentment relates to discernmentWhy you need to believe God is with and for youDiscernment in knowing your calling and the joy in the discovery processChurch discipleship vs convenienceBuilding up people instead of church consumerismHoliness- why it is beautiful and not legalisticReadiness for revivalFor more information on Banning Liebscher:Go to the website https://jesusculture.com/Follow Banning on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebanningpageFollow Banning on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebanning/Get his book The Three Mile Walk here https://amzn.to/2VixFLGFor more information on the ministry of Discerning Dad:Get all my links in one easy spot! https://linktr.ee/discerning_dadGet my FREE 14 day discernment devotional, Eyes on Jesus, by going to eyesonjesusdevotional.comYou can purchase my book this podcast is based on, Everyday Discernment: The Importance of Spirit-led decision making, on Amazon https://amzn.to/3dDGKVwBecome a patron supporter and get exclusive benefits such as my second podcast and much more https://www.patreon.com/Discerningdad

Looking to start or grow your online ministry?  I created a FREE 5-day course for you at minitryfunnels.net plus access to an exclusive Facebook group to connect with others in ministryThe focus of Season 2 will continue to be discernment but also what practical ways we can keep our eyes on Jesus every day.  For my free 14 day devotional go to eyesonjesusdevotional.comMy guest is Daniel Fusco.  Daniel came to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ in 1998 and soon after answered God's call to pastoral ministry. He is a teacher, speaker, author, and podcaster.  He currently serves at the Lead Pastor at Crossroads Community Church. He and his wife life in Washington with their 3 children.  His newest book is called Crazy Happy: Nine Surprising Ways to Live the Truly Beautiful LifeIn this episode we discuss:How we love the outcome but God loves the processusing Scripture to back up your feelingsThe Importance of fasting when making a decisionThe difference between circumstance and attitudeDoes God want you to be happy?Beatitudes correlation with the fruit of the SpiritHow social media can kill happinessHow comparison kills contentmentFor more information on Daniel Fusco:Go to his website https://danielfusco.com/Follow Daniel on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefusco/Get his book Crazy Happy here https://amzn.to/3rwvEr9For more information on the ministry of Discerning Dad:Get all my links in one easy spot! https://linktr.ee/discerning_dadGet my FREE 14 day discernment devotional, Eyes on Jesus, by going to eyesonjesusdevotional.comYou can purchase my book this podcast is based on, Everyday Discernment: The Importance of Spirit-led decision making, on Amazon https://amzn.to/3dDGKVwBecome a patron supporter and get exclusive benefits such as my second podcast and much more https://www.patreon.com/Discerningdad

What does the Bible say about women's ministry? In this episode, we examine the biblical basis for women's ministry. Highlights:Three scripture passages that support women's ministryWhy small groups aren't a replacement for women's ministryThe importance of a solid women's ministry foundationThe foundation of our women's ministry must be God's Word.Please note: An incorrect Scripture reference was given toward the end of the podcast. It is not Matthew 6:47-49, but Luke 6: 47-49. My apologies.Links from the show:Cyndee's book, Rethinking Women's Ministry: Biblical, Practical Tools for Cultivating a Flourishing CommunityWomen's Ministry Toolbox Facebook GroupWomen's Ministry Toolbox Resources:WebsiteOnline StoreOnline TrainingFacebook PageFacebook Group

In last week's post, we started to look at the essential why of church, and came to the conclusion that the key purpose of a local congregation lies beyond itself—in the cosmic, heavenly, spiritual congregation that Jesus Christ is building. This is the primary reality of church in the New Testament, and the local, immediate purposes that we pursue in our churches lives stem from this larger, heavenly reality. But how exactly? How does the big, primary reality of the heavenly church provide an essential why (and how) for our church life now? With the possible exception of Colossians, no epistle answers this question more profoundly than Ephesians. And so as good apprentices to Scripture, in this post we're going to learn from the Apostle how the big why of Jesus' heavenly church connects with the everyday why and how of earthly church life. [A quick note: So as not to get bogged down too much along the way in the wonderful but intricate details of Ephesians, I've provided some endnotes for those who want to chase up some of the intricacies; they are referred to along the way like this (#1).]In heaven and on earthYou can tell how massive and mind-blowing the opening chapter of Ephesians is, because half way through Paul pauses to pray for his readers' comprehension—that God would open the eyes of their hearts to grasp how extraordinary it all is (and he prays much the same again in 3:16-19). According to Ephesians 1, God's plan is to shower spiritual blessings in the heavenly places upon the adopted, blood-bought people that he has chosen from all eternity to be the inheritance of his Son.(#1) The risen Jesus Christ is the One in whom everything is brought together, “the things in heaven and the things on earth” (1:10). This introduces one of the major ideas of the letter: that the work of God in Christ creates a new reality that spans heaven and earth. Through hearing the gospel and responding to it in faith, all God's people (both Jews and Gentiles) are united in the risen Lord Jesus Christ, who sits now in the heavenly places far above all rule and authority (1:20-21). We are all now there, spiritually speaking, blessed in the heavenly places ‘in him'—or as 2:5-6 puts it, as Jews and Gentiles, we have all now together been made alive and raised up and seated in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.(#2) This is the body of Christ, his heavenly gathering or church, the fullness of him who fills all in all.This cosmic, heavenly reality keeps re-emerging throughout the letter, described in various ways—for example, it's the holy temple in the Lord in which both Jews and Gentiles are being built together (2:19-22); and it's the heavenly assembly that Gentiles are now also members of through Christ—thus revealing God's extraordinary wisdom to the powers that be in the heavenly places (3:1-12; #3).However, very importantly, this heavenly gathering has an earthly existence too. It's ‘the whole family in heaven and on earth' (3:15; #4). In fact, the agenda of what we do here and now on earth is determined by our membership of that heavenly church and family. This comes out in multiple ways throughout the letter, especially as Paul urges his readers in the second half of the letter to ‘walk' in a manner worthy of their calling. In light of the heavenly reality, we are called to act in a certain way now; to think cosmic, and act local.The various aspects of this worthy local walk provide us with the agenda that should direct our everyday lives and our local earthly churches. Let me tease out three of these essentials that are prominent in Ephesians, with one eye on our current unusual covid circumstances (and also leave one as a cliffhanger for next time). 1. Building the body through apostolic ministryThe first essential item is to build the heavenly church by taking part in ‘apostolic ministry'. ‘Apostolic ministry' is my catchy summary (!) of the earthly work that builds and grows the heavenly church. It's the divine work that Paul himself has been commissioned to participate in as a go-between (or minister) of the gospel.(#5) Like the rest of the apostles, he has been entrusted by God with the gospel of Jesus and sent off like a courier to deliver it everywhere, to see it take root and grow, so that all who believe its promises might be included in the body of Christ (3:6).But the apostolic ministry doesn't stop with the apostles. By Christ's gracious gift, it spreads out to a much larger web of gospel activists—starting with the apostles and prophets and evangelists, and cascading out through pastor-teachers and ‘the saints', and to every single member of the body, all of whom speak the truth of Christ in love to grow and build the body (that's a quick summary of 4:8-16; #6). What Paul himself is doing as a courier of the word of Christ, he wants the Ephesians to be doing with each other in all sorts of ways (whether in daily conversation in 4:29, or in singing to one another in 5:19, or in fathers teaching their children in 6:4). As we find ourselves rethinking our local church ministries post-covid, this agenda item must be at the very top. Our purpose is to build and grow the heavenly body of Christ by seeing its earthly members gathered in through evangelism and conversion, and then grown through the same apostolic ministry of the word—a word that is preached and spoken and shared in a multitude of ways by all the members of the body. For ministry leaders, this can be expressed in a simple (and essential) question: how can I create, foster, equip and organize as many effective contexts and opportunities as possible in which the word of truth is being spoken by the members of the body for the building of the body? 2. Growing and fortifying members in a threatening worldThis building purpose takes place in the context of an ongoing triple threat, traditionally summarized as the world, the flesh and the devil. These were the forces that rendered us spiritually dead in 2:1-3, and they remain as oppositional forces in our earthly lives. In chapters 4-6, Paul speaks of putting off the old corrupt desires and practices of our former lives, and leading a new life of love (4:17-5:2); he speaks of the deceptive, malignant influence of the ‘sons of disobedience', the darkened, foolish, worldly culture in which we walk every day (5:3-18); and he urges us to be strong and well-armed for our fight against the spiritual schemes and attacks of the devil (6:10-20). The earthly reality in which we live as members of the heavenly church is full of spiritual warfare. This too generates a key purpose for all our earthly action: to resist, persevere and stand strong in the face of the various earthly threats and powers we face, and to express more and more in our lives the character of the ‘new humanity' that has been created in Christ.(#7)This, too, is what the ‘building' work of church life is aiming at—to grow and fortify the members of Christ's body as they face spiritual threat. This is partly why the past few months of isolation have been so unsettling, and so potentially dangerous. We rightly worry about the spiritual effects of people being deprived of many of the usual avenues for fortifying apostolic ministry. We have all done our best to pull together online opportunities to address that need, but as things start to thaw out, we will need to face the reality that months away from the usual strengthening effect of fellowship will have taken its toll. Some may be slow to return, or not return at all. Others may have found themselves caught up in sinful, selfish attitudes or behaviours that they hadn't struggled with before (or for some time). As we think about our priorities in re-establishing the normal means of apostolic ministry, this should drive a sense of sober urgency—not only for doing so as soon as reasonably possible, but about the spiritual difficulties we may need to address as we do so. 3. Constancy and boldness in prayerThe other striking implication of the heavenly church is that by being members of it we have a bold and confident access to our heavenly Father, which leads to prayer (3:12-14; cf. 2:8). Paul twice reveals the nature of his prayers for the Ephesians (in 1:15f and 3:14f), and on both occasions he is pleading for God to open the hearts and minds of his readers to grasp and respond to the unfathomable riches of the gospel. He likewise urges the Ephesians themselves to be constant, alert and persevering in prayer and supplication (6:18-19), including for the success of the apostolic ministry. To be a go-between for the word of Christ, and to bow our knees before the Father to ask him to give comprehension, faith, love and hope to those who hear—this two-fold strategy is as simple a summary of apostolic ministry as could be found (cf. Acts 6:1-4). I wonder if we could draw a circle around the strategic approach of our churches and summarize them so powerfully? This too is a challenge for us as we retool, reboot, relaunch, restart, and all the other re-'s that are facing us at present. Are the basic purposes of our ministries reflected in the various strategies, approaches and actions that we are taking? If not, it is an ideal to time rethink. But what about church…  Of course the really significant thing that we are waiting for Paul to address in Ephesians (or failing that, for me to address in this post) is the prime importance of the members of the heavenly assembly actually physically gathering together in local earthly churches. Surely the heavenly church has something to say to us about that?! It's a tricky question, with a somewhat surprising answer. And given how long this post already is, it's one that will have to wait till next week. PS. Many ongoing thanks for the encouraging and thoughtful interaction on recent posts (via comments and direct via email). Keep it coming! For those who are wondering, I am planning to open up the ‘paying partners' option for subscribers in two weeks time on Tuesday 14 July. From that date onwards, you'll be able to chip in something each month to support my writing ministry (both here at The Payneful Truth and further afield in the other books and resources I'm currently developing). I'll explain the process and all the details next week. NotesApologies, but one of the few limitations of this newsletter format is that I can't do footnotes properly:(#1) Most translations obscure this, but the ‘inheritance' (or ‘heritage') of 1:11 and 18 is the inheritance that belongs to God in his Son, not the inheritance that his people will receive (which is referred to in 1:14). His saints (that is, the ‘us' of 1:11-12, the Jewish believers like Paul), along with those Gentiles who heard the gospel through Paul (the ‘you' of 1:13-14), are the people that God has chosen to be his glorious inheritance (cf. Deut 32:8-9; Ps 33:12). (#2) I've always been curious about the three sun-'s of Eph 2:5-6—made alive together, raised up together, seated together. We normally translate this ‘together with Christ', but in context I strongly suspect that it refers to the ‘you and us' of 1:11-14 and 2:1-4—to the Jews and the Gentiles who are united in sin, and in being made alive, raised and seated in Christ. Paul goes on to explain at more length in the rest of chapter 2 how Christ in his death unites ‘you Gentiles in the flesh' with Israel ‘in one body' (2:16), creating ‘one new man/humanity' instead of the two. This of course is another major theme of Ephesians—the ‘new humanity' of Jews and Gentiles that has been created in Christ. It is often flagged in the language of ‘the saints' (i.e. God's holy people, the Jews, who now believe in Christ). We are all now ‘saints' in Christ, but when ‘the saints' are mentioned in Ephesians, it refers in every case to the Jewish Christians, who were the first to believe in Christ, and through whom the gospel of Christ was taken to the Gentiles. In fact, it's my own quirky opinion that the opening address of Ephesians (‘to the saints who are in Ephesus and the faithful in Christ Jesus') flags this theme at the outset—it's written to ‘the saints' (Jewish Christians) and to those Gentiles who are now also believers in Jesus Christ. See Eph 1:1, 15, 18; 2:19; 3:8, 18; 4:12; 6:18. (#3) Eph 3:10 is often used these days to say that the churches (that is, earthly churches) are a demonstration of God's wisdom; that churches function almost as an apologetic for the gospel, displaying before the world the glory of God's salvation. Whether that is true or not (and I am doubtful that churches per se are ever given this function in the NT), it's not what Eph 3:10 is saying. The manifesting of God's wisdom occurs in the heavenly places, to the rulers and authorities, not to onlookers in the world. Given this, and the flow of thought from chapter 1 through to chapter 3, I think it's likely that Paul is referring to the heavenly church in 3:10, not earthly congregations.(#4) The strange phrase in 3:15 has always puzzled me: ‘from whom every (or all or the whole) fatherhood (or family) in heaven and upon earth is named'. I think the best option in context is that Paul is referring to the whole shebang (that's a technical theology term; don't let it worry you)—to the new household that God has created for himself (2:19), made up of both Jews and Gentiles, now bearing the one family name, gathered in heaven and here on earth as well. (#5) We're used to translating diakonos as ‘servant', but as the most recent version of the standard Greek dictionary (BDAG) now acknowledges, the word ‘minister' more fundamentally means ‘intermediary' or ‘go-between': ‘1. one who serves as an intermediary in a transaction, agent, intermediary, courier; 2. one who gets something done, at the behest of a superior, assistant to someone'. (#6) The passage in chapter 4:8-13, which is often taken as a description of what happens in a local congregation where the pastor-teachers equip the saints for the work of ministry, I think actually describes the historical sequence by which the Christ gifted and launched the apostolic ministry, beginning at Pentecost and among ‘the saints', and unfolding from there. Lionel Windsor has argued for this position persuasively; see Lionel J. Windsor, ‘The Work of Ministry in Ephesians 4:12', in ‘Tend My Sheep': The Word of God and Pastoral Ministry (ed. Keith G. Condie; London: Latimer Publications, 2016).(#7) The ‘new man' in 4:24 that is ‘created after the likeness of God' is a reference back to the ‘new man' that was created in Christ on the cross in 2:15. Paul is urging them to embrace or clothe themselves in the new redeemed identity that they have now in Christ—a whole new humanity of both Jew and Gentile, brought near to God together, with a new mind and a new way of living (which is spelled out in 4:25f.). I also suspect that the reference to the ‘body of Christ' and the ‘full-grown man' in 4:12-13 is pointing to the same reality. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.twoways.news/subscribe

The mission of this podcast is to highlight the beauty and diversity of God's Church – both in Chattanooga and the Church at large.There are many reasons why pastors don't hang out together: busyness, theological differences, fatigue, and even ego. But, as Randy and Adam discuss in this episode, praying with others in ministry doesn't just help unify the church – it helps safeguard pastors against the Enemy's lies.Although Randy only (typically) attends his prayer group twice a month, it makes enough of a tangible change in his life that his wife encourages his participation. One of the main benefits of this time is being able to share the struggles, responsibilities, and experiences that only other pastors can empathize with. This is the key to dealing with what Randy calls the “satanic” tactic of isolation, making pastors believe they're alone or that they can or should be self-sufficient in ministry.Listen in to this episode to hear more about Randy's fellowship with other pastors as well as an illustration from Adam on how prayer groups can be effective for all believers.  About Adam WhitescarverAdam is passionate about seeing God's people possess vibrant prayer lives to help them make a difference in the sphere of influence God has given them. In ministry since 2001, Adam enjoys his family, teaching, singing, and reading a myriad of subjects. He and his wife, Stephanie, live in North GA with their four children. Jump Through the Conversation:[1:18] More on prison ministryThe call and obligation to prison ministryChurch planting as prevention[5:55] Why Randy makes time for prayer with other pastorsEncouraged by wifeShared struggles and experiences[10:17] Why it's important to Randy's wife[10:44] Getting to know other pastors[12:19] Why it's important for pastors to pray togetherSome experiences are unique to pastorsRefreshed perspective towards ministryHelps with burnout and depression[15:26] How this small time investment impacts Randy's life[17:29] Randy's advice to other pastorsImportance of community“Lifeguard fellowship”[20:06] Differences in denominations don't matter[22:20] Dealing with issues on a spiritual level[24:27] Adam's closing thoughts about the importance of praying together Links and Resources:A Beautiful Church websiteChattanooga House of Prayer websiteGive todayGrace PCA website Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe! If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show.

Message Notes October 20, 2019 | Teacher: Ken WilsonMessage Slides WITNESSES: The Spread of the Gospel in the Book of ActsEphesus: Flourishing Ministry(Acts 19:1-22) Ephesus: Now and ThenJohn’s DisciplesWhile our spiritual journeys may vary,everyone who believes in Jesus receives the same Holy Spirit.(19:1-7)Paul’s MinistryThe ministry of witnesses continues in varied contextswith God’s support regardless of the response.(19:8-12)False MinistryFalse witnesses will always appearbut ultimately will be exposed.(19:13-16)Ministry ImpactThe gospel transforms communities.(19:17-20)Paul’s PlansThe ministry of a witness is never finished.(19:21-22) Lessons for Witnesses:Witnesses to the transforming message of life in Jesusare faithful to their calling, no matter what happens. Next Steps• I will evaluate the effectiveness and impact of my witness. • I will take steps to continue in the calling God has given me. This Week’s Growth GuideGod’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.• Monday - Ephesians 1• Tuesday - Ephesians 2-3• Wednesday - Ephesians 4-5• Thursday - Ephesians 6• Friday - Acts 19:23-41Home ChurchOur Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another. Home Church Questions • Read Acts 19:1-22. • What was the main point of the message this week? • Was there anything new, interesting, insightful, or even unclear from the message? • What was your main takeaway from this week’s message? • How do you understand and experience the ministry of the Holy Spirit in your life? Is it always the same? Is it the same for everyone? • How do you know when it is time to “move on?” • So, handkerchiefs and aprons were taken to the sick, and evil spirits left them and they were healed. How do we apply this? • Do verses 13-16 have any influence on how you understand verses 8-12? • Talk about how the context of Ephesus is essential for understanding what happened there. How does Ephesians 6:10-20 help fil in our understanding of this passage in Acts? • If God demonstrated His transformingpower differently in different communities, how do we expect Him to “show up” in our lives? AT FELLOWSHIPOperation Christmas Child Kick-OFF - Today is the day – we are officially launching the 2019 Operation Christmas Child collection season! Today you can start picking up your wrapped shoeboxes, today you can start packing, today you can start praying, today you can start signing up to work in our Central Drop Off, today is the day you can start recruiting your family, neighbors and co-workers to fill boxes. Today is the day and this is the opportunity that God has prepared in advance for us. Filled boxes need to be turned in during National Collection Week November 18-25. As we charge forward toward our goal of 6,001 shoeboxes, “Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.” Hebrews 10:24.Fellowship 101 | November 3 | 9:00 a.m.Get to know Fellowship better by understanding our mission, values, and ministries. Join us Sunday, November 3, 9:00 a.m., in the conference room 1st service, to hear about what God is doing and where He is taking us. During the hour and a half, you will get a chance to ask questions, and meet some of our ministry leaders. For more information contact Michael at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org. NEXT (College and Young Adults) Lunch | November 3 Join us for lunch Sunday, November 3 following 2nd Service! Our college and young adult ministry (NEXT) will be served an amazing lunch by one of Fellowship’s Home Churches. If you’re between 18 and 25 looking for biblical community, or just hungry, join us for lunch. For more information contact Zach Benton, College & Young Adult Pastor, zbenton@fellowshipconway.org. Dedication Sunday | November 24The culmination of Operation Christmas Child happens Sunday, November 24th during the 9:00 and 10:45 am services. Fellowship will gather together (Kindergarten and older) to worship and celebrate all that God has done during the OCC season. We will have a time of dedication through prayer during both services. Bring the whole family to ask the Lord to use all the Gospel opportunities in the room to further His Kingdom. You will not want to miss this Sunday!Men’s MusterEarly Bird Sign-up has begun! Men, mark your calendar (April 17-19, 2020) Get on board now to save money on your Muster registration. Contact Andy at men@fellowshipconway.org for more information or come see us at the Connection Center in the Atrium after each service. Home Church Get connected, join a small group! Fellowship continues to connect people in relationship through our small group ministry called Home Church. Contact Michael Harrison at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org to get connected. Daylight Saving Time - Fall Back Make sure to “Fall Back” an hour Saturday, November 2nd. If you find yourself forgetting and show up an hour early, we will have hot coffee ready for you. Click Here if you would like to give a gift.To make a gift or a commitment to Generations, you can click Here.FinancesWeekly Budget 25,650Giving For 10/06 39,088Giving For 10/13 10,433YTD Budget 410,401YTD Giving 384,097 Over (under) (26,304)Generations CampaignTotal Pledge 1,580,037Received-to-date 1,217,229

Message Notes September 22, 2019 | Teacher: Ken wilsonWITNESSES: The Spread of the Gospel in the Book of ActsThessalonica and Berea: A Model for Ministry(Acts 17:1-15)Sermon NotesPhilosophy of MinistryThe foundation of ministryis explaining Scripture and pointing to Jesus. (Acts 17:1-3)Response to MinistryThe goal of ministry isall kinds of people responding to the gospel.(17:4)Opposition to MinistryThe reality of ministryis that opposition will be unreal and unreasonable.(17:5-9)Evaluation of MinistryThe best engagement with ministryis eager reception and careful examination. (17:10-15)Lessons for Witnesses:The ministry of witnesses focuses onusing the scripture to declare the Savior and is examined and responded to by some,while being rejected and opposed by others. Next Steps • I will _____________________________ to understand Scripture more. • I will commit to translate my knowledge into a relationship with Jesus. • I will both eagerly receive and carefully examine what I hear.This Week’s Growth GuideGod’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.• Monday - 1 Thessalonians 1• Tuesday - 1 Thessalonians 2• Wednesday - 1 Thessalonians 3-4• Thursday - 1 Thessalonians 5• Friday - Acts 17:16-34Home ChurchOur Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another. Home Church Questions • Read Acts 17:1-15. • What was the main point of the message this week? • Was there anything new, interesting, insightful, or even unclear from the message? • What was your main take-away from this week’s message? • What are the best characteristics of the churches you have attended? • What are the best characteristics of pastors you have had? • Why do you listen to certain Bible teachers and not others? • Why do you think Paul highlights the prominent women in Thessolonica, and the prominent women and men in Berea? • What are some practical ways you can examine the Scriptures to see if what you are being taught is true? • What is the “perfect balance” between explanation and application? Why do you think this is true? • Home church is primarily a place to build relationships and make life-changing application of Scripture to life. How is your group doing? How can you improve?AT FELLOWSHIP GIRLFRIENDS RETREAT - October 11-13 Ferncliff Conference CenterDon’t miss this opportunity to get away to Ferncliff Conference Center, in a beautiful, natural setting, and worship God with other women who love Him. New at Fellowship? This is your chance to spend a weekend hearing from women in our church, sharing in a discussion group, and enjoying free time. Sign up by September 30 at www.fellowshipconway.org/register or at the Connection Center. For more information contact Lesta Eberhard at lestae@gmail.com.EQUIPPING MINISTRY - Need help in an area of your spiritual life? We have you covered. Join us in the Atrium after service, or check out all the classes at https://www.fellowshipconway.org/equipping. Check out what is about to launch - THE PRAYER COURSE - Prayer can be difficult and we need help; even the disciples needed help as they asked Jesus, “Lord, teach us to pray”. This is an 8-week journey through the Lord’s Prayer with video instruction, small group discussion, and practical tools to aid in one’s prayer life. Sundays, beginning TODAY during the 9:00 service. ART OF MARRIAGE - Every marriage is unique, expressed by the colorful personalities of each spouse and textured by the circumstances at play in their lives. Blending these to make marriage work is a divinely inspired art form – challenging to master, but definitely worth the effort. In The Art of Marriage, we weave together expert teaching, engaging stories, and much more to portray the hope and beauty of God’s design for marriage. Sundays, beginning September 29, during the 9:00 service. DISCOVER YOU - Have you ever felt you have more to offer…at work, at home, at church, in life? This small group experience will help you discover, optimize and unleash the resources God has placed inside you. Your “SHAPE” is the unique combination of your personality, strengths, skills, gifts and passion. This 7-week guided discovery journey is supported by video content and proven assessments that inform personal reflection and group discussion, with input from a trained Coach. Sundays, beginning October 6, during the 10:45 service. APOLOGETICS AND WORLDVIEW - Are you prepared to defend your beliefs when challenged? Understanding the Christian worldview and applying it to challenges, helps us navigate our world by discovering truth in a post-truth culture. In this course you will be trained to think clearly when you are on the battlefield of ideas. Sundays, beginning October 13, during the 10:45 service. BIBLE STUDY METHODS - The goal of Bible study as a whole is to make application of the Scripture to our lives while the goal of interpretation, within Bible study, is to discover the meaning of the text. Only after we know the meaning of a text can we understand the significance that a specific text has for us. In this 6-week course you will learn that the Bible has one interpretation or meaning, with many applications. Sundays, beginning October 13 during the 10:45 a.m. service.HOME CHURCH - Get connected, join a small group! Fellowship continues to connect people in relationship through our small group ministry called Home Church. Contact Michael Harrison at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org to get connected.

Our guest today is a sports reporter and personality who spent 12 years at ESPN covering the NBA and in 2016 made the switch to Fox Sports One and Fox Sports Radio. He co-hosts a radio show each day and is an NBA analyst appearing on multiple TV and radio shows for Fox. He is also the president and founder of the King Movement as well as a speaker. TOPICS:Why he left ESPNWhy he felt pigeonholed at ESPN as a news breakerHis faith and ministryThe new opportunities at Fox Sports See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

THEME: Building up of the body of Christ12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ;The equipping of the saints is for the work of servicePrepared and ready to do your job/ministryThe work of service is for the building up of the body of Christ:Evangelism and the local church Matt 6:24 No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth. Does your money serve you or do you serve your money?1 Tim 6:17-19 Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. 18 Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, 19 storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is life indeed. Prov 3:9-10 Honor the Lord from your wealth And from the first of all your produce; 10 So your barns will be filled with plenty And your vats will overflow with new wine.   

In this episode of the “Am I Called?” podcast, Dave talks to Dr. Zack Eswine, author, pastor of Riverside Church in Webster Groves, Missouri, and Director of Homiletics and Professor of Applied Theology at Covenant Seminary. Serge supplies missionaries resources, care, mentoring and sending, inspiring them with Gospel truth.Zack's new book is The Imperfect Pastor.They discuss:Zack's background and early success and how that came crashing downHow Zack found hope and healingContentment in ministryThe "recovery of our humanity" as pastorsPreaching barefootand more!

Worshipper Diahanna Stevens is the Visionary and Founder of Alabaster Healing Ministries, she is under the covering of Apostle Gregory Simpson and Prophetess Carol Simpson of Kingdom of God Deliverance Ministries in Culpepper, VA . God has anointed her to empower, equip, train and impart biblical aspects to those who are called to minister in dance for the Kingdom.   In this EpisodeAlabaster Healing Ministries as a prophetic movement ministryThe true meaning of AlabasterOvercoming brokenness to healHow to walk in your calling even when people are negative and say something to the contraryOvercoming Domestic ViolenceBeing put in a psychiatric ward and put out for being "too crazy" :-)Contemplating suicidal and hearing the voice of God  say, "This is the last time you will try to take your life, because YOUR LIFE is MY LIFE."New book, My Alabaster Healing Journey: You Don't Know The Cost Of My OilHow worship arts ministers can tap into their healing through the Arts For links log onto: http://www.tamikahall.net/6/post/2014/05/77-diahannastevens-shares-how-to-tap-into-your-healing-through-the-worship-arts.html

Worshipper Diahanna Stevens is the Visionary and Founder of Alabaster Healing Ministries, she is under the covering of Apostle Gregory Simpson and Prophetess Carol Simpson of Kingdom of God Deliverance Ministries in Culpepper, VA . God has anointed her to empower, equip, train and impart biblical aspects to those who are called to minister in dance for the Kingdom.   In this EpisodeAlabaster Healing Ministries as a prophetic movement ministryThe true meaning of AlabasterOvercoming brokenness to healHow to walk in your calling even when people are negative and say something to the contraryOvercoming Domestic ViolenceBeing put in a psychiatric ward and put out for being "too crazy" :-)Contemplating suicidal and hearing the voice of God  say, "This is the last time you will try to take your life, because YOUR LIFE is MY LIFE."New book, My Alabaster Healing Journey: You Don't Know The Cost Of My OilHow worship arts ministers can tap into their healing through the Arts For links log onto: http://www.tamikahall.net/6/post/2014/05/77-diahannastevens-shares-how-to-tap-into-your-healing-through-the-worship-arts.html

In today's episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron interviews Scott and Kristen Kedersha, marriage ministry leaders at Harris Creek Baptist Church, who vulnerably share their journey from an unhealthy dating relationship to a Christ-centered marriage that's impacting thousands. After 23 years of marriage and raising four boys, they reveal how God transformed not just their relationship, but their entire approach to life and ministry.In this wisdom-filled conversation, we explore:How their relationship began as student and teacher in physical therapyWhy their initial dating relationship had to end for true transformation to beginThe power of community in helping couples make wise relationship choicesHow to maintain authenticity while leading others in marriage ministryThe importance of quick confession and repentance in marriageWhy focusing on our kids doesn't mean neglecting our marriageThe hope of raising children who want to seek our counselHow pursuing Christ individually leads to stronger marriages togetherWhether you're dating, newly married, raising children, or empty nesters, this conversation offers hope and practical wisdom for pursuing a marriage that honors God and impacts future generations.Please subscribe to our channel on YouTube, iTunes, or Spotify and leave us a star rating and review to help us reach new listeners. Your support and feedback mean the world to us!Connect with Scott and Kristen:Podcast: More Than Roommates - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-roommates/id1667102563Church: Harris Creek Baptist ChurchBooks: "Ready or Knot" and "Ready or Knot Prayer Guide"https://www.scottkedersha.com/ready-or-knothttps://www.scottkedersha.com/the-ready-or-knot-prayer-guideFollow Marriage After God:Instagram: Marriage After God - https://www.instagram.com/marriageaftergodInstagram: Unveiled Wife - https://www.instagram.com/unveiledwifeInstagram: Husband Revolution - https://www.instagram.com/husbandrevolutionSupport this podcast:Shop: https://shop.marriageaftergod.com/Become a patron: https://marriageaftergod.com/patronSmith Family Resources, Inc © 2024KEY WORDS: Marriage After God, Aaron Smith, Scott Kedersha, Kristen Kedersha, marriage ministry, Christian marriage, parenting wisdom, relationship transformation, confession and repentance, family discipleship, marriage authenticity, Christ-centered marriage, spiritual growth, marriage enrichment, raising children, empty nest preparation, marriage counseling, relationship wisdomSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marriageaftergod/donations