Podcasts about pastor matt chandler

You were made for this exact moment in human history. Things may look gloomy, and you may feel discouraged, but because of the promise and hope found in Scripture, you can be brave, confident, and victorious today! Pastor Matt Chandler shares from his book "The Overcomers: God's Vision for You to Thrive in an Age of Anxiety and Outrage."   Originally aired May 15, 2024  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here 

In this message from November 17th, 2024, Pastor Matt Chandler from the Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas explains the gospel that saved us and its powerful realities for today. Speaker: Matt Chandler

The Church and Politics mini-series explores the question many Christians are asking: How do we engage in today's exhausting political landscape? In this service, we watched a message from Pastor Matt Chandler of The Village Church in TX, whose words captured the heart of this issue in a way that needs no addition. You can watch the full message here.   From Sunday 10.27.24

I sit down with Pastor Matt Chandler on the podcast and we talk about his new book The Overcomer's. I pray this conversation encourages and blesses you this week. Podcast Sponsor: Revo Financial

I sit down with Pastor Matt Chandler on the podcast and we talk about his new book The Overcomer's. I pray this conversation encourages and blesses you this week. Podcast Sponsor: Revo Financial

In this episode, we continue our series of conversations with the guest preachers for The Church of Eleven22's Saturated 2024 with Pastor Matt Chandler of The Village Church in Flower Mound, TX. Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Saturated Thursday, Pastor Matt Chandler dives into 1 Corinthians 15:1-6, where Paul reminds us of the foundation of our faith—Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. This truth isn't just something we believe once and move on from. It's the very thing we stand in every day. The Church of Eleven22® is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Eleven22 is led by Pastor Joby Martin and based in Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple campuses throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas. To learn more about how God is moving at Eleven22, visit coe22.com.

It was hard to figure out how to title today's show because we cover so much ground. If you are not yet familiar with Pastor Matt Chandler, today is going to be a good day for you!    Matt Chandler is the Pastor of The Village Church in Dallas, and today he's bringing the much-needed reminder that we were created for this exact time in human history. That matters because if we were created for the here and now, we can have confidence in God's plan even when we feel anxious, ill-equipped, or exhausted.    Not only do we talk about being Overcomers (the title of his new book), but we also talk about parenting, comparison, and the real-life stuff that happens in the midst of suffering. The part of today's show that I think I'll always remember is how Pastor Matt talks about having a seizure on Thanksgiving morning many years ago, and later being diagnosed with a brain tumor. I was blown away with his encouragement and hope that's found only in Jesus even when the bottom falls out.    Last thing—one of my favorite parenting quotes comes from the last time I interviewed Pastor Matt on the show, and he said these words: we're working for a thank you at 18, not 15. I go back to that often when the parenting decisions that Mike and I make aren't popular with our kids. I love how he follows up those words today as we talk about his grown kids and finally seeing the fruits of the labor.    Take a few minutes to listen and please forward to your friends. So grateful for each of you!   The Overcomers by Matt Chandler  The Village Church All things Cynthia Yanof  

In this conversation we go over Pastor Matt Chandler's book Overcomers. If you're interested in his in depth look at the book of Revelation, see the link below to snag your copy now. Also, follow Pastor Matt on instagram and/or visit the Village Church in the North Dallas area.

Hey friends, Pastor Matt Chandler recently sat with Lecrae to discuss why pastors fail. This comes at a time when we're seeing more and more pastors fail in the news every week! But what is the real issue? Is Chandler's answer my answer? Let's get right into it :)Link to original video: https://youtu.be/yUt9H1bdnEc?si=8g6bkaGMV0Mc0-qbJoin my awesome Patreon community: www.patreon.com/WiseDiscipleAccess exclusive discounts to Logos Bible Software: www.logos.com/WiseDiscipleGet your Wise Disciple merch here: https://bit.ly/wisediscipleWant a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out my website: www.wisedisciple.orgOR Book me as a speaker at your next event: https://wisedisciple.org/reserve/​​​Got a question in the area of theology, apologetics, or engaging the culture for Christ? Send them here: https://wisedisciple.org/ask/​

You were made for this exact moment in human history. Things may look gloomy, and you may feel discouraged, but because of the promise and hope found in Scripture, you can be brave, confident, and victorious today! Pastor Matt Chandler shares from his book "The Overcomers: God's Vision for You to Thrive in an Age of Anxiety and Outrage." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Top headlines for Wednesday, May 15, 2024 In this episode, we start with the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism's ambitious plan to invest over $6 million in Papua New Guinea, focusing on renovating a Baptist college and medical clinic. Next, we explore the persistent efforts of an Indiana high schooler fighting for official recognition of a pro-life student club, despite the school's objections. We also hear from Pastor Matt Chandler of The Village Church, who shares his perspective on the mark of the beast in our current era. Lastly, we discuss a major retailer's plans for LGBT pride month and the resulting backlash from American consumers. 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 NewsMission org. launches $6M effort to 'transform' Papua New Guinea | Church & Ministries NewsHigh school blocked pro-life club; flyers deemed 'too political' | U.S. NewsK-LOVE Fan Awards nominees released | Entertainment NewsJustin and Hailey Bieber are pregnant; parents are praising God | Entertainment NewsMatt Chandler says mark of the beast 'active even now' talks 666 | Church & Ministries News'The Rings of Power' season 2 trailer teases Sauron's return | Entertainment NewsJack Graham on church growth, furthering the Gospel Target unveils 'Plans for Pride 2024' | Business NewsChristopher Hitchens now realizes God is great | VoiceThe Boy Scouts get trans-ed | Voice

Ok, y'all know I loved getting to do a deep dive on the Gospels and the book of Acts in April. Well, we've got one more conversation to close out that series (FOR NOW)! Today, we're talking about the book of Revelation. My friend, Pastor Matt Chandler has a brand new book called The Overcomers that I think you're going to love! The book of Revelation can be overwhelming, intimidating, and honestly even scary at times, but Matt talks about how it's actually a message of encouragement, hope, and motivation. I can't wait for you to hear our conversation about what eternity will look like, being a lukewarm Christian versus being a disciple of Christ walking through a desert, and of course our deep dive into the book of Revelation. Gosh, I love getting curious about the books of the Bible!  . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . The ⁠⁠Let's Read the Gospels Journal⁠⁠ is out now! Grab a copy for yourself and a friend. . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! Athletic Greens: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at drinkAG1.com/soundsfun. Thrive Causemetics: Get an exclusive 10% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/TSF. Shopify: Sign up for a $1 per-month trial period at Shopify.com/soundsfun. . . . . . If you'd like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of the That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When unexpected trials test your personal integrity, where do you turn? Join us for a profound discussion with Pastor Matt Chandler about life's unforeseen challenges and the significance of maintaining personal guardrails. Matt bares his soul about accusations of an inappropriate relationship that led to an investigation, marking a pivotal moment in his life. This narrative isn't just about survival but a testament to the power of boundaries, integrity, and accountability.The devil is always in the details, isn't he? Expect to gain unique insights as we delve into the hidden contours of the devil's schemes. Matt shares his experiences on the importance of transparency, accountability, and the grace to withstand accusations and criticism. This conversation isn't about painting a rosy picture. Instead, it is about embracing the thorns and navigating through life's thorny paths with the armor of grace and truth.Shining a spotlight on leadership, we journey through Matt's riveting experiences and the challenges that come with the position. A conversation marked with wisdom, Matt emphasizes the necessity of surrounding oneself with godly people and keeping egos in check. The episode concludes on an inspiring note, underlining the power of accountability and holiness, demonstrating how obedience to God's commands can lead to human flourishing and joy. This conversation is a riveting expedition that promises to leave you with an altered perspective, a deeper understanding of life's trials, and a renewed appreciation for accountability and holiness.Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast

In this sermon, Pastor Matt Chandler delves into the heart of the gospel, by helping us understand the transformative power of understanding God's ultimate pursuit. Drawing from both Old and New Testament passages, Chandler illuminates the profound concept that God's pursuit of His glory forms the very foundation of the good news. This captivating message explores how God's relentless pursuit of His own glory intertwines with His love for humanity, ultimately leading to our salvation. Chandler helps listeners through a selection of powerful New Testament verses showcasing how God's glory and His love work harmoniously to shape our walk with Him. He unfolds the idea that God's glory is not separate from His love but rather a profound expression of it. This sermon beckons us to reframe our understanding of God's nature, positioning His glory at the center of our lives and theology, and recognizing that our salvation hinges on His faithfulness rather than our own efforts. If you've ever grappled with how God's glory intersects with His love, this sermon provides a thoughtful exploration that sheds light on the harmony between these aspects of God's character. As you listen to Chandler's message, we pray that you would gain a fresh perspective on the depth of God's pursuit, and how embracing the truth that God is for God can be life-changing, bringing you closer to the heart of the gospel. Note: This sermon was recorded at Elevation Church. While we share this sermon, we don't endorse other teachings or beliefs from Elevation Church or Steven Furtick. Our platform features sermons only from speakers who uphold the core beliefs of the true gospel of Jesus Christ. Because of this, we can't provide links to organizations that differ from our theological stance. Thank you for your understanding. Deepen your study in the word: ESV MacArthur Study Bible: ⁠https://amzn.to/47Go6H7⁠ CSB Study Bible: ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3PhEln3⁠ NASB MacArthur Study Bible: ⁠https://amzn.to/3sreyzO⁠ ESV Study Bible: ⁠https://amzn.to/3P6Kd23⁠ ESV MacArthur Study Bible with Premium Leather: ⁠https://amzn.to/45lpwVN⁠⁠⁠ CSB Spurgeon Study Bible with Genuine Leather: ⁠https://amzn.to/47LX7dp Check out our Socials: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.ly/Tw5tt⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/@Expositorysermons⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch YouTube Shorts: ⁠⁠Y⁠⁠ouTube.com/@expositorysermons/shorts⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe our YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/@ExpositorySermons⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠expositorysermons@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/expositorysermons/support

On This Episode:THE KIDS AREN'T ALRIGHTI watched a debate recently about how Christians should educate their kids. After that, I saw a TikTok trend where kids make light of their need for psychiatric treatment, that suicide is now the second leading cause of death in young people, and that young folks are more medicated than ever. All of this got me thinking about how we pull our kids from the fire that is this culture. I have some ideas.ARE YOU SIMMERING WITH ANGER?Pastor Matt Chandler recently shared some disturbing information on how much social media companies are motivated to make us angry. Let's spit ourselves out of the rage machine.IS AMERICA EXCEPTIONAL?A recent Twitter back-and-forth got me thinking about this term. What about America is normal and what is exceptional?THE GOSPEL IN NUMBERSThe Book of Numbers offers astounding wisdom for us today. Let me tell you about it.

On This Episode: THE KIDS AREN'T ALRIGHT I watched a debate recently about how Christians should educate their kids. After that, I saw a TikTok trend where kids make light of their need for psychiatric treatment, that suicide is now the second leading cause of death in young people, and that young folks are more medicated than ever. All of this got me thinking about how we pull our kids from the fire that is this culture. I have some ideas. ARE YOU SIMMERING WITH ANGER? Pastor Matt Chandler recently shared some disturbing information on how much social media companies are motivated to make us angry. Let's spit ourselves out of the rage machine. IS AMERICA EXCEPTIONAL? A recent Twitter back-and-forth got me thinking about this term. What about America is normal and what is exceptional? THE GOSPEL IN NUMBERS The Book of Numbers offers astounding wisdom for us today. Let me tell you about it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/corytruax/support

Roy Kim and Wilson Wang are joined by Hiroko Hsieh, continuing their series revolving around the topic of Relationships. In this episode, we talk about co-ed friendships from a straight perspective. This conversation was motivated by the controversy of Pastor Matt Chandler stepping down because of his communication with a female friend.   Some of our talking points: What do co-ed friendships provide that same gender friendships do not? What kinds of co-ed friendships are healthy when married, and what kinds are not? Are there unique rules for pastors and co-ed relationships because of the power and trust dynamic? Wilson and Hiroko's story of rich co-ed friendship Roy's story of betrayal due to co-ed friendship Co-ed friendship and sexual addiction   As always, we hope that something you hear helps you feel like you're not alone, that there are others in the same boat as you.     Drop us a line: thesameboatpod@gmail.com       Produced by Clayton Yip [@yipster_hipster] Logo by Hyeyoon Chong [@hye.img] Music by Nathan Baldwin     Hiroko Hsieh's website: www.restingsheep.com     Wilson Wang is lead pastor of Renew Church OC (www.renewchurchoc.com) and author of the "Called to Be" series and "The Adulting Journal" (www.calledtobeproject.com). You can listen to his sermons here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renew-church-oc/id1038985827     Roy Kim can be found on social media @thisisroykim     Other podcasts: SA Speakeasy [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sa-speakeasy/id1438434927]   New Therapist FAQ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-therapist-faq/id1514669839]  

For the first time ever we have Lauren Chandler on Pardon the Mess!   Lauren is a worship leader, author, mom of three, and wife of Pastor Matt Chandler. I love this conversation because it's all about Thanksgiving traditions, favorite recipes, and enjoying family this time of year.

#MattChandler #Villagechurch Matt Chandler is the lead pastor of teaching at the Village Church, a Southern Baptist church in Flower Mound, Texas, and the president of the Acts 29 Network. Recently it was announced by him and the elders of the village church that he is taking a leave of absence because of DM's between him and another woman. What were those messages like? Were they too inappropriate that he had to step down because he violated the biblical standard for pastors? How should we as people not a part of Matt's church react to this situation? Join us this Sunday at 8:30 as we talk about this situation! This podcast is an experience where Faith intersects with Pop Culture, media, art, and Politics. We are trying to bring these topics to you all from the perspective of Christians living in the NY metropolitan area.

In This Video We Explain Where Matt Chandler Currently Stands at The Village Church - Flower Mound.. #pastordonaldsmith | #onlyonetruth | #mattchandler

This week on #ASK! Pastor Jamie answers...Given how much you like Pastor Matt Chandler, what are your thoughts about the recent situation? Why did Jesus speak in parables? I know Christians will not be judged for sin, but my friends say there is a judgment that is based on how we live our lives. Can you explain this? Check it out!

This week on #ASK! Pastor Jamie answers...Given how much you like Pastor Matt Chandler, what are your thoughts about the recent situation? Why did Jesus speak in parables? I know Christians will not be judged for sin, but my friends say there is a judgment that is based on how we live our lives. Can you explain this? Check it out!

Student Loan Forgiveness and Pastor Matt Chandler by 2Pastors - Kate and Eulando

Episode about Student Loans, Pastor Matt Chandler, and Kevin Durant! What other podcast doing this??

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In this episode we discuss leaders and inappropriate relationships in light of Pastor Matt Chandler's announcement to his church, Village Church, Texas. We also answer a question about student loan forgiveness and play a game of 'one word.'

 With the recent news of Pastor Matt Chandler's inappropriate messaging, the guys talk through the use of wisdom in direct messaging. Support the show

With Labor Day, Everyone's Wilson's Daryl Crouch talks about what the Bible says about the dignity of our work and of you, as a worker.  Denison Forum's Mark Turman talks about how Pastor Matt Chandler willingly accepted discipline over some concerning online interactions. Click here for show notes.

It's Tuesday, August 30th, A.D. 2022. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus.  (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Pakistan flooding claims 1,060 lives Severe flooding in Pakistan has resulted in over 1,060 deaths, and brought on at least $10 billion in damage, amounting to 4% of the nation's Gross Domestic Product, reports the Manila Times. Plus, 300,000 homes have been destroyed, and the lives of 33 million people have been impacted.  The average salary in Pakistan is $350 per month.  One-third of the country is underwater during this intense monsoon season. Pakistani Christian brothers facing death penalty In other news from Pakistan, persecution against Christians is heating up there.   The High Court of Lahore recently upheld the death sentences of two Christian brothers charged with blasphemy against Islam, reports International Christian Concern. Tragically, somebody had created a website containing illegal information, and attached the Christians names and contact numbers to it resulting in these serious charges and convictions. Pakistan is the eighth worst country in the world for Christian persecution.  Nahum 1:7-8 says, “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him. But with an overflowing flood, He will make an utter end of its place, and darkness will pursue His enemies.” Fed Chair promises higher interest rates Fed Chairman Jerome Powell made headlines over the weekend by promising higher interest rates and more monetary tightening. In a speech given at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Powell made this promise. POWELL: “We are taking forceful and rapid steps to moderate demand so that it comes into better alignment with supply and to keep inflation expectations anchored. We will keep at it until we're confident the job is done.” He admitted that fed policies would introduce “pain to households and businesses,” but not following through, would cause “far greater pain.” The fallout on the global equities market The global equities market was impacted. Japan's Topix Index dropped 1.8%.  Euro Stox dropped about a percent. And the U.S. Nasdaq dropped 4.8% from last Thursday's numbers — still 25% off from last November's high.  Democrats criticize Biden over college debt cancellation Democrats are criticizing the president's $500 billion give away to college graduates which cancels some of their college debt. Fox News reports that Democrat Senators Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Michael Bennet of Colorado, and Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, along with Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio, have already voiced concerns.  California bans gasoline-powered car sales by 2035 Yesterday, the California Air Resources Board voted to ban all gasoline-powered car sales by 2035, reports NPR.   California accounts for about 40% of all electric cars in the U.S., and about 16% of new car sales are non-gasoline powered.                                                                              On Monday, Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom called it “a groundbreaking, world-leading plan” that “will lead the revolution towards our zero-emission transportation future.”  NEWSOME: “If you want to reduce asthma, if you want to mitigate the rise of sea level, if you want to mitigate the loss of ice sheets around the globe, then this is a policy for other states to follow.” Google and Yelp will only guide women to abortion mills Two social media giants are jumping into the fray over abortion. First, Google has committed to only featuring abortion clinics for women seeking information on abortion.  This is intended to draw women towards abortion, and away from crisis pregnancy centers.   Second, Yelp has already announced that it will provide similar guidance to pregnant women.   The policy change comes after a letter was sent by 20+ Congressional Democrats urging Google's president to eliminate search results that might point users to “abortion alternatives.” Google's “doodles” for religious holidays were discontinued years ago, while the company still celebrates homosexual pride month and other perversions.  Isaiah 3:8-9 warns that “their tongue and their doings are against the Lord to provoke the eyes of His glory. The look on their countenance witnesses against them, and they declare their sin as Sodom; They do not hide it. Woe to their soul! For they have brought evil upon themselves.” Pastor Matt Chandler placed on sabbatical On Sunday, the Village Church's Matt Chandler was placed on sabbatical, after it surfaced that he was engaged in inappropriate social media conversations with a woman, not his wife, reports Christian Headlines. The church elders noted in a public statement that the pastor's interactions “failed to meet the 1 Timothy standard for elders being above reproach in this instance.” During the church service in Flower Mound, Texas, which was videostreamed, Chandler explained that the elders concluded that the messages were neither romantic nor sexual. CHANDLER: “They looked into the conversation between me and this other woman, and they had some concerns. Those concerns were not that our messaging was romantic or sexual. It was that our conversations were unguarded and unwise. “And because I don't ever want there to be secrets between us, the concerns were really about frequency and familiarity. We believe in brother-sister relationships here. And yet there was a frequency that moved past that. And there was a familiarity that played itself out in course and foolish joking. It's unbefitting of someone in my position as a lead pastor. As an elder, I'm held to a higher standard and fell short of that higher standard.” Chandler had an emotional response to the discipline of the elders which takes him our of the pulpit for an unforeseen time. CHANDLER: “If I'm honest, I'm just really embarrassed. I feel dumb. I feel like I'm embarrassing my wife and kids, putting a ton of pressure on our staff. But the Word of God holds me to a certain standard, and I fell short.” Chandler is president of the Acts 29 network of 800 churches.   Steve Timmis, the previous Acts 29 CEO, was removed amid accusations of abuse in 2020, and former president and founder Mark Driscoll was removed in 2013 amid varying scandalous accusations.  Court: Christian hospitals cannot be forced into abortions, transgender surgeries This just in. The Fifth Circuit Court has blocked the US Department of Health and Human Services requirement that “religious” medical facilities provide gender transition surgeries and abortions. The department's guidelines, issued in March, were targeting “federally-funded” medical entities. Bus driver and monitor save two kids from flood And finally, a courageous and creative bus driver, and her helper, are credited with saving the lives of two youngsters in the Dallas area, caught in flood waters.   Simone Edmond and her bus monitor, Tekendria Valentine, tied two bus seatbelts together and formed a human chain — to rescue the two children who were clinging to trees in the raging torrent, reports NBC News.   Listen to the gratefulness of one child after the rescue. CHILD: “Thank you so much. I want to give you a hug. Thank you so much!” Edmond told Fox News 4, “It had to be God to send us that way and to make us think because we knew they needed help.” Indeed!  Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Tuesday, August 30th, in the year of our Lord 2022. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

S.C. Rep. John McCravy, standing for life in South Carolina, Pastor Matt Chandler going through a difficult time

Controversies within Christianity carry on for various reasons, usually to test our maturity in faith, our love, our knowledge of the Word, and our wisdom in communication.--The question of tongues and prophecy provide something of a division today. Knowledge of church history and the range of views within orthodoxy is critical. Also, one must clarify the terms. Sometimes we miss each other because we are mis-communicating on the terms themselves. There may be bonafide differences of interpretation, but at the least, all of us should define our terms first. This is what we do in this discussion on special insight vs. enscripturated revelation. This lays out some of the broad principles to consider, before coming down on one side or another on the matter of tongues and prophecy.---This program includes---1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus -Pakistan flooding claims 1,060 lives, Pastor Matt Chandler placed on sabbatical, Google and Yelp will only guide women to abortion mills---2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

Pastor Matt Chandler told his congregation at The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, on Sunday that he will immediately take a leave of absence over his use of inappropriate language in direct messages to a woman on Instagram who is not his wife.A federal appeals court has blocked the implementation of a Department of Health and Human Services rule requiring medical facilities to provide gender transition surgeries and abortions and health insurers to cover them, even if they hold religious objections to either procedure.Pro Football Hall of Famer and Jackson State University head football coach Deion Sanders has opened up about how he cried to God to spare his life last year during a weekslong hospital stay.Amid growing hostilities toward the Christian faith, evangelist Franklin Graham is planning to travel to six U.S. cities stretching across 1,000 miles to share a message of God's love and forgiveness with thousands of people as part of his God Loves You Tour this fall.Subscribe to this Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Overcast Get the Edifi App Download for iPhone Download for Android Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and Thursday Click here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning! Links to the News Matt Chandler takes ‘leave of absence' over inappropriate DMs | Church & Ministries News AAP denies pushing disfiguring surgeries on gender confused kids | U.S. News Appeals court upholds block of Biden's trans surgery mandate | Politics News Deion Sanders says he prayed in tongues during hospital stay | Sports News Franklin Graham launching ‘God Loves You' tour in 6 cities | U.S. News The Political Seduction of the Church - Dr. Michael Brown Evading Jesus | Opinion News

On today's Quick Start podcast:Pastor Matt Chandler Stuns Congregation With AnnouncementNFL Player Shot in Attempted CarjackingVolunteer Chaplain Fired Over Christian BeliefsMAIN THING: Back to the Moon? NASA's Ambitious Rocket Launch LAST THING: 1 Peter 2:11

Pastor Matt Chandler and Pastor Adam Griffin share relatable stories from their own families. They'll encourage you with practical ways to disciple your children, as Jesus taught in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go and make disciples of all nations … teaching them to observe all I have commanded you.” Book by guests: Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home Through Time, Moments, and Milestones.

After describing himself as lacking ambition, Adam Griffin seems to prove himself wrong. Whether he is investing in the personal lives of teens, transforming children's lives as a public school teacher, writing books with Pastor Matt Chandler, or leading a church plant to become its own autonomous church, Adam is relentlessly devoted to making disciples who follow Jesus. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Pastors, all of us have different gifts and strengths when it comes to leading the church God has entrusted to us. For me, I've always leaned on experts to help when I've got a kingdom vision that requires raising funds. Some of the best experts in the field are our Season 1 Partner, The Giving Church. They've helped more than 1000 churches raise more than a billion dollars. Crazy! Go on over to www.thegivingchurch.com/red and download a FREE PDF for how to grow your church's giving! Resources mentioned in the episode: Eastside ChurchFamily Discipleship by Adam Griffin and Matt Chandler The Village ChurchKey insights from the episode: A lot of the problems in youth ministry is that you are dealing with people who have adult-sized problems but child-sized maturity. - Adam GriffinThroughout my ministry, I have struggled with a sinful lack of ambition. I have such crippling insecurity about things. I've always depended on the Lord to take me to the next thing. - Adam GriffinToday, in American culture, there is an assumption that you cannot be both a Christian and be unbiased in a conversation. I don't have to set aside the fact that I am a Christian to engage with culture. - Adam GriffinWe need to be training the next generation to be resilient. - Adam GriffinFamily discipleship is an ordinary everyday lifestyle. Let them see your flaws and share your own repentance. - Adam GriffinYou don't have to be a theologian or scholar to fulfill the role God called you to follow Him and lead your kids to follow Him. - Adam GriffinMost parents believe they are the primary spiritual leader of their kids, but hardly anyone has a plan to do that. - ZachThere are tons of resources on doing family discipleship, but none on how to make a plan. - Adam GriffinThe three aspects of Family Discipleship are 1) Time, 2) Moments, and 3) Milestones. - Adam GriffinI'm always trying to reinvent ways to read the Bible in new ways. - Zach ZehnderA church cannot be built around anyone but the man of Jesus Christ. - Adam GriffinIt's harder to revitalize churches than plant new ones. - Adam GriffinWe need every single type of church to be the fullest and greatest expression collectively of Jesus we can be in the world. - Zach ZehnderThe younger generation doesn't love brilliance or humor; they love novelty. But just as easily as they love a new thing, that new thing gets old. The gospel is ageless and timeless. - Adam GriffinAdam's Challenge of the Week: Check your emotional health, especially on how you compare to other people. Do you look at others and see their weaknesses and feel better about yourself or do you look at others and see their strengths and feel worse about yourself? Where has coveting sought into your heart? - Adam GriffinA Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pastor Matt Chandler and Pastor Adam Griffin share relatable stories from their own families. They'll encourage you with practical ways to disciple your children, as Jesus taught in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go and make disciples of all nations … teaching them to observe all I have commanded you.” Receive the book "Family Discipleship" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2022-05-05?refcd=1353002 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/passing-your-faith-on-to-your-kids/#featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

This is our first episode in an 8-part series on the Church offices. We will be discussing deacons, pastors, elders, evangelists, bishops, apostles, and laypeople. We will include clips from several different interviews with Sister Rose of the Catholic Church, Rev Steve Lanclos of the Anglican Church, Pastor Jenifer of the Lutheran Church, Pastor Will Rose of the ELCA, and Rev Keno Canady of the AME Zion Church in today's episode. Part of the intro for this episode was done with Pastor Will Rose of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chapel Hill, NC, and Pastor Matt Chandler of the Village Church. Today we ask the question of which Churches ordain women, which do not, and why? We even ask what leadership positions are available to women in the Churches that do ordain female ministers to an official office. . Here is a collection of some of the episodes we have done concerning female leadership in the Church: https://player.captivate.fm/collection/3473624b-ace9-4819-aa88-a7a93efedd38 (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/3473624b-ace9-4819-aa88-a7a93efedd38) . Listen to our entire Church Offices series as it releases here: https://player.captivate.fm/collection/a80eef6e-4bb4-41a7-8e43-f62350eecc4d (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/a80eef6e-4bb4-41a7-8e43-f62350eecc4d) . Make a one-time donation: Cashapp $wholechurch . Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thewholechurchpodcast . Subscribe to our show: https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listen (https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listen) . Rate us & leave a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-whole-church-podcast-104837 (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-whole-church-podcast-104837) . Sign up for our newsletter: thewholechurch@gmail.com . Follow us on Social: facebook.com/thewholechurchpodcast Twitter @thewholechurch Instagram @wholechurchpodcast

In this episode, April and Jeremy are joined by award-winning rapper and producer J. Crum. We listen to some of his new single "Clarity" and talk about what inspired the song and his deconstruction. His story from growing up in a Oneness Pentecostal Church to spending a few years in Master's Commission to where he is now is a fascinating and sometimes enraging journey. Then they discuss Pastor Matt Chandler and how he called deconstruction just a "sexy thing to do." The story J. Crum tells in this episode shows that deconstruction is anything but sexy. Watch Clarity Official Music Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00LHvLJ3HMM Follow @jcrummusic Follow us on Tiktok, IG, FB & Twitter: @evangelicalish, @pastorpaul_tiktok, @pastorfromok, @aprilajoy Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1024639534974464

Pastor Matt Chandler joins us today to discuss how his Church, Village Church, plays a part in the Whole Church. We also talk about his messages on the book of Revelation, on self, and how he believes we can better attain unity in the Church today. Today we talk to Bodie Hodge of "Answers in Genesis". We discuss young earth creationism, evolution, and the creation museum. I ask him if he believes we can worship side-by-side with creationists and evolutionists! We also got the chance to discuss the upcoming tower of Babel attraction! . Follow us on Social: facebook.com/thewholechurchpodcast Twitter @thewholechurch Instagram @wholechurchpodcast . Make a one-time donation: Cashapp $wholechurch . Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thewholechurchpodcast . Subscribe to our show: https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listen (https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listen) . Rate us & leave a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-whole-church-podcast-104837 (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-whole-church-podcast-104837) . Sign up for our newsletter: thewholechurch@gmail.com

Today, Josh and Hansel discuss where Christians should celebrate Halloween or not. The holiday has root in paganism but did you know it also has roots in Christian tradition? So where does that leave us? We will also look at a video from Pastor Matt Chandler to see his thoughts on Halloween. We discuss all this and more in today's episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Dallas, here is my conversation with Pastor Matt Chandler and his wife (and one of my favorite authors) Lauren Chandler! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! CRU: For only $21 a month, you can provide three people with Bibles each and every month. When you sign up to provide 3 Bibles with a monthly gift of $21, as a thank you, Cru will provide meals to five hungry families through their humanitarian aid ministry AND you'll receive a promo code for 10% off the That Sounds Fun store. Simply text FUN to 71326 to help today Genexa: Go to Genexa.com/THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your first purchase.

Here is a piece of encouragement I heard from Pastor Matt Chandler that I wanted to share with you"If God has eternally loved me, then his love for me can't be based on my past. Because he loved me before I ever had one."

Many of us who have children in the home would agree that the past few months have been somewhat challenging and difficult for parents. What should our priorities be, in leading our family, and how do we go about achieving success in mentoring and training our children? Pastor Adam Griffin, lead pastor of East side Community Church in Dallas Texas, talks about family discipleship, from his book, "Family Discipleship, Leading Your Family Through Time, Moments and Milestones," which he co-authored with Pastor Matt Chandler. This conversation was first aired from the Afternoon Show on WBGL with Eric and Danielle.

Today on Perry and Shawna Mornings, the next step in your walk with Jesus:  Sharing your faith!  If you’re thinking, I couldn’t possibly add another thing to my schedule to include evangelism. No worries. You don’t have to! Let it be organic as you move through your day.  Look for relational moments to share how God is helping you in your life right now.  And then share the bible verse that shares the truth that is helping you.  And watch God work!  Then, the most powerful weapon that the enemy uses against Perry is accusing him of his sins.  We have a hunch that you struggle against those poisonous darts as well.  We will be crippled if we don’t learn to preach the gospel to ourselves.  If preaching the gospel to yourself isn’t a practice for you, this is your next step in your journey with Jesus.  Matt Chandler, lead pastor of teaching at the Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas shows us what this looks like for him.  Next we have fun with a Perry versus Shawna push-ups competition.  After you listen to us trash talk each other, : ) check it out on Facebook at Perry and Shawna Mornings!  Then, if you’re not taking steps to share your faith, maybe it’s because you think:  I’m not qualified; I didn’t go to seminary; I don’t want to impose my beliefs on others, or, I don’t have that gift.  Perry and Shawna show how to push past these thoughts and live on mission with Jesus.  And finally, as we live on mission with Jesus it’s vital to keep the gospel at the center.  Because there’s a trap in ministry:  We can assume people understand the gospel.  Even people in church.  If this isn’t top of mind for you, this is your next step in following Jesus:  Never assume the gospel.  Pastor Matt Chandler unpackages what happens when we share spiritual truth and assume people understand the gospel:  They just become religious.

This is the great theme of the Bible: God With Us. That is the story we are all living in. This week Pastor Matt Chandler paints us a picture of God wading into our own mess by examining the story of the woman at the well. —Subscribe to our channel to see  messages from Passion City Church:https://www.youtube.com/passioncitychurch1—Looking for content for your Kids? Subscribe to our BRAND NEW Passion Kids Channel:https://passion.link/passionkidsonline—At Passion City Church, we believe that because God has displayed the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus, our response to that in worship must be extravagant. It is our privilege, and our created purpose, to reflect God’s Glory to Him through our praise, our sacrifice, and our song. Follow Passion City Church: https://www.instagram.com/passioncity/Follow Louie Giglio: https://www.instagram.com/louiegiglio Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C.More info on Passion: https://passioncitychurch.com

This is the great theme of the Bible: God With Us. That is the story we are all living in. This week Pastor Matt Chandler paints us a picture of God wading into our own mess by examining the story of the woman at the well. —Subscribe to our channel to see  messages from Passion City Church:https://www.youtube.com/passioncitychurch1—Looking for content for your Kids? Subscribe to our BRAND NEW Passion Kids Channel:https://passion.link/passionkidsonline—At Passion City Church, we believe that because God has displayed the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus, our response to that in worship must be extravagant. It is our privilege, and our created purpose, to reflect God’s Glory to Him through our praise, our sacrifice, and our song. Follow Passion City Church: https://www.instagram.com/passioncity/Follow Louie Giglio: https://www.instagram.com/louiegiglio Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C.More info on Passion: https://passioncitychurch.com

This is the great theme of the Bible: God With Us. That is the story we are all living in. This week Pastor Matt Chandler paints us a picture of God wading into our own mess by examining the story of the woman at the well. —Subscribe to our channel to see  messages from Passion City Church:https://www.youtube.com/passioncitychurch1—Looking for content for your Kids? Subscribe to our BRAND NEW Passion Kids Channel:https://passion.link/passionkidsonline—At Passion City Church, we believe that because God has displayed the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus, our response to that in worship must be extravagant. It is our privilege, and our created purpose, to reflect God’s Glory to Him through our praise, our sacrifice, and our song. Follow Passion City Church: https://www.instagram.com/passioncity/Follow Louie Giglio: https://www.instagram.com/louiegiglio Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C.More info on Passion: https://passioncitychurch.com

This is the great theme of the Bible: God With Us. That is the story we are all living in. This week Pastor Matt Chandler paints us a picture of God wading into our own mess by examining the story of the woman at the well. —Subscribe to our channel to see  messages from Passion City Church:https://www.youtube.com/passioncitychurch1—Looking for content for your Kids? Subscribe to our BRAND NEW Passion Kids Channel:https://passion.link/passionkidsonline—At Passion City Church, we believe that because God has displayed the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus, our response to that in worship must be extravagant. It is our privilege, and our created purpose, to reflect God’s Glory to Him through our praise, our sacrifice, and our song. Follow Passion City Church: https://www.instagram.com/passioncity/Follow Louie Giglio: https://www.instagram.com/louiegiglio Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C.More info on Passion: https://passioncitychurch.com

This is the great theme of the Bible: God With Us. That is the story we are all living in. This week Pastor Matt Chandler paints us a picture of God wading into our own mess by examining the story of the woman at the well. —Subscribe to our channel to see  messages from Passion City Church:https://www.youtube.com/passioncitychurch1—Looking for content for your Kids? Subscribe to our BRAND NEW Passion Kids Channel:https://passion.link/passionkidsonline—At Passion City Church, we believe that because God has displayed the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus, our response to that in worship must be extravagant. It is our privilege, and our created purpose, to reflect God’s Glory to Him through our praise, our sacrifice, and our song. Follow Passion City Church: https://www.instagram.com/passioncity/Follow Louie Giglio: https://www.instagram.com/louiegiglio Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C.More info on Passion: https://passioncitychurch.com

Pastor Matt Chandler speaks on the The Evangelical Disconnet between Christ and Racial Relationships

Pastor Matt Chandler speaks on the The Evangelical Disconnet between Christ and Racial Relationships

Welcome to Worship with Imago Church! Let’s come together and praise with thankful hearts this morning. We are filled with joy as we gain strength this morning through giving glory to our God! Today we will be pausing on our teaching series in the Psalms entitled “Psalms of Dis-Orientation” We will continue our teaching series next week. This morning we have the privilege of welcoming a special guest preacher, Pastor Matt Chandler from The Village Church in Texas. Text: Matthew 16:18, Revelation 7:8-9 Title: Trusting in God’s Promises and Power If this is your first time in worship we want to give you a very special welcome this morning, please message us, we’d love to connect to pray and get to know you! Welcome to All! Let’s prepare our hearts to Praise the Lord! Special Guest Preacher Today we will be pausing on our teaching series in the Psalms entitled “Psalms of Dis-Orientation” We will continue our teaching series next week. This morning we have the privilege of welcoming a special guest preacher, Pastor Matt Chandler, from The Village Church in Texas. Pastor Carlos is away this week enjoying some family time but grateful to receive this message and is looking forward to being back next week. Pastor Matt Chandler’s sermon was recorded in 2017 at the Exponential church planting conference in Orlando,Florida.

(00:00-36:38): A scheduling conflict forced Brian and Ian to be even more socially distanced than usual. During the first hour, Ian shared four blog posts from his past, some close to twenty years old: “Fences,” “Water,” “Library” and “Plans.” (36:38-46:59): Brian took over for the second hour of the show. He started out by talking about the implications of Illinois moving to Phase Four in the recovery from the COVID-19 outbreak. (46:59-56:56): A number of Black staff members and student-athletes are leaving Liberty University after the school's president, Jerry Falwell Jr. mocked Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Twitter. Brain shared his reaction. (56:56-1:07:10): Pastor Matt Chandler talked about Trials, Comparison, and the Danger of Instagram (1:07:10-1:14:13): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys break down down a clip of Pastor Matt Chandler criticizing the phrase "just preach the gospel" and explain what they mean when they say we need to preach the gospel. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/solacast)

This week we will be hearing from Pastor Matt Chandler as he goes through the book of James

A quote from Pastor Matt Chandler has been floating around on social media, in essence, saying if we aren't willing to serve women materially then we shouldn't tell them that abortion is murder. This is an idea that many have embraced but is it Biblical? Join us as we look at this from a scriptural perspective. www.sidewalks4life.com charlotte.cities4life.org

FamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript  References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Life Aboard the Space Station Guest:                         Barry Wilmore                       From the series:       Life Aboard the Space Station (Day 1 of 1)  Bob: And welcome to FamilyLife Today. Thanks for joining us on the Friday edition. This could get a little tricky today. I'm not sure— Houston: Hello, this is Houston Comm Tech.  Dennis: This is Dennis Rainey with FamilyLife Today.  Bob: And Bob Lepine. Houston, can you hear us?   Houston: I hear you very low.  Bob: Low?  Not loud and clear?   Houston: Okay, you're coming in a little bit louder. Please standby.   Bob: Do I need to say, “Over”?   Houston: Okay, this is Comm Tech with a second voice-take on private three; now copy.  Bob: Hi, Comm Tech. How's the sound now?  Better?   Houston: Sounds better. Please stand by for a moment.  Bob: Okay.  Dennis: Alright.  Bob: I'm getting the sense that you don't make jokes with Houston Comm Tech or anybody else in Houston.  Dennis: Well, we're speaking to NASA.  Bob: They are a little focused on the mission.  Dennis: And folks, this is not a joke. That really is— Bob: Yes.  Dennis: —Houston NASA Control Center.  Bob: And here is the thing. Some of our listeners recognize that, back last fall, we had the opportunity to have a conversation with Captain Barry Wilmore and his wife Deanna just before Barry blasted off from a launch pad in Russia— 1:00 Dennis: A Soyuz rocket.  Bob: —going up to take command of the International Space Station, which is where he is today.  Dennis: And we also recorded, without Deanna knowing, a 20th Anniversary greeting.   Bob: Yes, Barry called us from the space station, back in early December—December 3rd was their anniversary— Dennis: Right.  Bob: —their 20th Anniversary. We had him, at the end of the program, sharing anniversary greetings.  Dennis: And he sent me an email, after that happened, and said: “Dennis, thank you for allowing me to do that. My daughter actually took a video.” I don't know how they do this, Bob—but they showed the video back to him on the space station. He is in the International Space Station, right now. He had a conversation—and he said, “My daughter showed my wife weeping— Bob: As she listened?   Dennis: —“as she listened to my 20th Anniversary greetings.”  Bob: And we're trying to work things out now. I think this is going to work, where Houston is setting us up so that we can talk to Captain Wilmore—  2:00 Dennis: —on the International Space Station.  Bob: Right.  Dennis: He— Barry: FamilyLife Today, hello. Hello, from the International Space Station. You guys out there?   Bob: Unbelievable!  Is it really you?   Barry: Hi, Bob! Hi, Dennis!   Bob: And how many bars do you have on your phone right now?  [Laughter]   Barry: Hopefully, enough!   Dennis: Amazing!   Bob: It is amazing that we're talking to you!   Barry: Well, thank you all for your program—it's fabulous.  Dennis: Would you mind looking out your window and telling us what you're seeing right now?   Barry: If I'm not mistaken—I didn't look at a map—but if I'm not mistaken, based on what I've seen, I believe that's Australia going by below me.  Bob: Wow!  [Laughter]   Dennis: Well, Butch, you're looking at the earth as few men or women ever get a chance to see it. What's a unique perspective you've had, just from outer space?  This is your second time to be in orbit. Any thoughts come to your mind as you glance at the globe of six billion people?   Barry: Very interesting question. You know, when I was here before—when I flew five years ago— 3:00 —it was a shuttle mission. Shuttle missions were fast and furious—it was 11 days. I think the most time I ever had to stick my nose in the window was about 20 minutes. That really wasn't long enough—it was wonderful—don't get me wrong. But now, to have the opportunity to really, no kidding, poke my nose in the window for very extended periods of time, it's truly amazing and truly breathtaking. It makes me in awe of my Lord and Savior and Creator—I mean—beyond words.  I can't explain—you can't explain the view. You can't—I mean, you can see pictures / you can see video—and they do a little bit to show what the beauty of the earth and the globe is from here; but to see it with your own eyes and realize that it's controlled by a sovereign God—like I said, it's beyond words.  Bob: Tell us what a day is like onboard the Space Station. First of all, what time zone are you in?   Barry: Yes, we work under GMT, Greenwich Mean Time, which is the same time as London.  Before I answer that question— 4:00 —let me say that / I want it to be clear—it is an amazing place, and it's an amazing view. It is an amazing thing to be here. I wake up every morning, and I float down the tube. I'm like: “Lord, I can't believe I'm here. This is just amazing!  It's thrilling.”   But I did not need to come here to know my Lord / to know my God. I mean—all that I could ever know / could ever want to know—I gleaned from the Words of Scripture. So, I didn't have to come here to find my Lord. He's in the Word—that's where He resides—and that's where He speaks to us from.  Okay, again, your question?   Bob: Just tell me about what a day is like for you onboard the space station.  Barry: Well, the days are pretty busy as you would imagine. I'm kind of a morning guy—I get up early. I get up around 4:30 or 5:00. We're not required, but it's very highly encouraged that we work out a great deal. We get about two and half hours a day scheduled to work out—we have resistance exercise.  So, that's how I start my day.  5:00 The resistance exercise machine is actually positioned right below the main window, which is called the cupola in the Space Station. I can lay there and do my work-out and see the beauty of the world go by. For instance, just this very morning, I'm working out—I look up, and there goes the nation of Israel by the window. It's the first time since I've been here that we've flown directly over the top. It was wonderful to look down and see the—from that vantage point—to see the places where our Lord walked when He was on earth—so, it was great. Anyway, that's the way my day starts.  Then, of course, the rest of it begins. It's a busy, busy place with a lot of various things going on—science, working payloads, plant seedling growth or crystal growth, working with the fish—we had fish up here. Some of them went back when the last Soyuz went back—and experiments with those. And the list goes on, and on, and on—combustion science. I mean—and that's just one day.  6:00 Then, there'll be things that will break; and we'll have to fix—that's ongoing. Of course, we have to do a spacewalk. We go out and do some things outside—that was amazing as well. So, the variety, and the opportunity, and the things that we do is varied—it's really neat.  Bob: I'm just curious if they still have Tang® onboard the Space Station—you know—because I grew up—it was all about astronauts and Tang. Do you even know what I'm talking about?   Barry: I know exactly what you're talking about—I sure do!  I don't know that it's made by people that make Tang, but it's like that—it's a powdered drink. That's all we have, basically. It's in little pouches, and we put water in it—it fires it up. It's quite tasty—I enjoy it in various flavors.  Bob: So, breakfast, or lunch, or dinner—what are your meals like onboard the Space Station?    Barry: The food is prepared a little differently—so, it does give it a different taste—and we're big on condiments here. [Laughter]  Condiments are huge!  So, you can make anything taste decent with the right amount of condiments. [Laughter]  But you know, breakfast— 7:00 —eggs, sausage links, and patties. I mean, we've got those that we rehydrate. We've got soups. We don't have salads; but we have soups, and vegetables, and meats—a varied variety of those. It's really good—I enjoy the food. Then, again, I'm not a good guy to ask if food is good because, when I was on deployment on the aircraft carrier, I even liked ship food. There are not many people that like ship food. [Laughter]   Dennis: Other than your family, what do you miss most while being in outer space?   Barry: There is only one thing that I miss. I'll tell you what it is and I'll tell you why I don't miss anything else. It is because it is such a unique place. To pine for something that I can't have—like a hamburger, or French fries, or something like that—there's no reason for that because everything else just overwhelms that.  The one thing that I don't have here—that I not only want but I need—is church. The Lord gave us His church. He gave it to us because He knew that we needed it.  8:00 We need it for our encouragement, for learning / obviously, for worship—admonishment at times. That's the one thing that I can't have here. I try to supplement that. I have messages from my home church that are sent to me weekly—and I listen to those—but it's not the same as being there and the fellowship with the body. That's the one thing that I do miss.  Bob: And you'd include FamilyLife Today in there as well; right?   Barry: Absolutely! [Laughter] Absolutely.  Dennis: Butch, I emailed you this morning. I just wonder, “How long does it take for my email to get to you?”   Barry: Now, that's varied as well. Sometimes, it gets here immediately. At other times, it takes days. It gets stuck in a hopper somewhere, and it won't get here for a couple of days. So, it's varied. Mostly, it's pretty good though.  Bob: What can you tell us about the rest of the crew—the guys you are working with?   Barry: Well, my Russian crewmates—that I launched in the Soyuz with—will be here the whole six months together. Alexander Samokutyaev is a military pilot from the Russian Air Force, and Elena Serova is a female engineer that was selected as a cosmonaut several years ago.  9:00 It's a great group of people to be around. We've trained a lot on earth together; and being with them here is fabulous as well.  Dennis: Do you speak Russian?   Barry: You know, I jokingly say, “I speak two languages fluently, and one I speak a little bit.”  I speak English, and I speak Tennessee. Then, I know a little bit of Russian. [Laughter]  Bob: But in that kind of environment—where you are living together / you're working together—I mean, you don't have anybody else to talk to other than your comrades onboard the Space Station and your comm link back to Houston. Relationships—maintaining healthy relationships—that's got to be a part of the mission; isn't it?   Barry: It is. One of the things that is good—again, that NASA does well is / like you mentioned—email. I've got friends and relationships that I've built over the years. Being able to maintain contact with those individuals via email is really—it's wonderful.  10:00 There is also—you know, I was able to send out and have 300 or so people on a friends and family website. They put some stuff on the website—like the spacewalk I did, and pictures, and whatnot. I've typed up a few things that go to that website to maintain contact with them. The people who are able to access that website can also send me messages. So, that's very helpful.  Dennis: One of the things that I did a little a research on is the massive number of people that form the NASA team—that, ultimately, slings you guys into outer space and cares for your well-being while you are out there. I'd just be fascinated to hear your thoughts about teamwork and lessons you've learned that are, literally, out of this world.  Barry: Oh, you are right. You can't—we can't have success in just about anything in life without teamwork. That's certainly the case here on the International Space Station. Yes, we're the bodies that get to climb into the rocket, and they launch, and come up here and do these wonderful things in a wonderful environment—  11:00 —it's true—but these experiments, these payloads, these procedures that I run daily—they don't exist without the team. The things that we're doing / the things that we're accomplishing up here do not happen without the team. I'm just, honestly, a small part of the team when it comes to a lot of the things that I do.  There's a mountain of people that put their passion and their life's work into much of the things that I work on here. You know, some of the experiments—there are individuals that—this is literally—literally—some of them, it's their life's work—things that they've been working on for decades—and here it is in my hands. I take that seriously, and it's a great amount of responsibility. You know, I appreciate them for what they do—the effort they've put into jobs to make some things easier for me. I'm sure they appreciate the things that we do as well. It doesn't exist without that cohesiveness, like you mentioned.  Dennis: You need to know we have a ton of young folks who listen, dreaming dreams/aspirations for their own lives.  12:00 Have you got something you'd like to say to them about what they need to be cultivating as they grow up and, hopefully, put some feet to their dreams?   Barry: One thing that comes to mind is—for me, anyway—the parable of the talents. The lord gave some more than others, but there was a certain expectation for whatever they were given. I think that, as we live our life, that we need to realize that wherever we are / whatever we are doing, we exist for His glory—that's why we're here. With whatever He's given us, we need to maximize and do the best we can with that for His glory. Do what you are passionate about / do what you love—and remember that you do everything you do for His glory.  Bob: Sometimes, things don't go according to plan. I know you all were expecting a supply delivery—that there was a little bit of a hitch. Can you tell us what happened and how you've had to adjust, as a result?   13:00 Barry: Yes, there was a mishap with a launch vehicle that was bringing cargo to us. For me, personally, there have been minor adjustments. The reason—and we've talked about it just a second ago—is the team. The team on the ground that works all of those issues have worked feverishly to make sure that we have everything that we need.  They planned ahead so we'd have a stockpile of things that we wouldn't be put in a bind on anything. There is only one or two items that were even just slightly short on because the team has been working and doing their jobs. And the team—as soon as it happened—they were at work, getting ready and planning and seeing how we go forward from there.  Bob: Were you anxious at all when you got the news that the supply vehicle had been damaged?   Barry: We were actually watching it, live, as it launched; and we saw what had happened. You know, our first thoughts, like anything—it's a clear range, and there is nobody there—but you still—there is always a chance that something will go astray. Your first thought is, “Could anybody have been injured?”   14:00 Of course, thankfully, that wasn't the case. When there is no individual harm that takes place—cargo and stuff—you can replace all of that. In that light, it's minor.  Dennis: Butch, I want you to give our listeners an idea of how big this thing is that you are screaming around the earth in.  Barry: Total size—if you think about two football fields—it's about as long as a football field and about as wide as a football field. The structure inside—they say that the size and the volume is like five buses that you would connect together. We have various modules, and I can tell you it is wide open space—it's not like the capsule I launched in. The Soyuz capsule is very small. The shuttle, with respect to the Space Station—the living space in that was fairly small—but this is huge / it's wide open.  And you're right—flying around—even inside here, weightlessly, is such a kick. It is really, really amazing. As a matter of fact, I just flipped around and am standing on the ceiling now— 15:00 —or what we call the ceiling because there really is no up and down. [Laughter]  Now, I'm standing on the bulkhead—on the wall. [Laughter]  Dennis: There are some kids, right now, going, “Oh, could I go up there and join him for that?!”  So, have you ever spilled anything up there?   Barry: It's great to watch water droplets and whatnot—so, yes, I spill it often, intentionally, because it's neat to watch. [Laughter]   Bob: I would like to be weightless just for a day.  Dennis: I could use some weightlessness.   Captain Wilmore, you have done a number of deployments in your service for the Navy. You have any coaching for dads who travel a lot?  Maybe, they don't go to outer space, but they're gone three or four days a week or a good number of days throughout the month—any coaching for them about caring for their wives and their children in the midst of that?   Barry: I think the thing that I would say from my standpoint—and what I've tried to do myself—is always think about biblical principles—you know, raise them in the nurture and admonition of the Lord and teach them God's Word.  16:00 That's what I do with my daughters, and that's what my wife and I do together.  I think a big part of that is preparing, especially when the children are younger—I've got a seven-year-old and a ten-year-old. We did a great deal of preparation for this separation time—discussing it and talking about it. My number one message to my daughters, and I even say it when I call them now, is: “Help Mommy.” We also—my wife homeschools—so, the follow-up slogan to that is: “Help your teacher. The principal may be out of town for a while, but he's coming back!”  [Laughter]   Dennis: So, that's a setup. Do you want to say anything to those girls of yours?—any words from Daddy to a daughter?  I know you get to talk to them too, but here is a chance to both brag on them and exhort them with a few hundred thousand, if not a million, listeners across the country.  17:00 Barry: Yes, both of my daughters are taking piano lessons—my youngest just started. I want you to know, girls—Darren and Logan—Daddy loves—loves—to hear you play the piano. I thank you when you practice, and I thank you when you play over the phone so I can even hear you from here—so, thank you for that. I want you to know that Daddy is very proud of both of you. And I, also, want you to know that the slogan is the same in this message too: “Help Mommy / help your teacher.”  [Laughter]   Dennis: Well said by a dad. Way to go!  Is there a question you'd like to be asked that's a favorite question for you to answer?   Barry: I think, you know, it's less about me / more about my Lord is where I would try to orient any question: “What drives you?”—maybe. What really, truly drives me is my desire to live according to what the Lord has laid out in His Word that we should do— 18:00 —and to glorify Him—and that's the main driver. So, that would be the question: “What drives you?” and that's the answer.  Bob: You have time in your schedule to include spiritual disciplines and to keep your spiritual self in shape; right?   Barry: Absolutely; yes, sir.  Bob: So, what are you doing in space—I know you have an opportunity to read your Bible, and you mentioned reviewing messages from church. Anything else that you are doing to just stay connected to Christ?   Barry: The Lord gave me something a few years ago that I have been continuing. It wasn't something I set out to do—it just kind of happened—and that is that I started sending out a devotion to just a couple of people daily / every single day. Over the years, the Lord grew that distribution list. I don't know how many people are on it now—I haven't counted—it's probably 70 or so different emails that I send out.  So, I do that every day—preparing the devotion to send out to those 70 individuals.  19:00 Also, I have it posted on my friends and family website. So that, right there, is something that the Lord has given me to keep me in His Word, and keep me studying, and keep me growing—and for that, I am grateful.  Dennis: I just want our listeners to think about where Butch is right now because he's looking at how this verse is really spelled out—Psalm 8:  O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth. You have set Your glory above the heavens!  When I look at the heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place; what is man, that You are mindful of him and the son of man that You care for him?  Yet, you have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor!  You have given him dominion over the works of Your hands and have put all things under his feet, all sheep and oxen,  20:00 and the beasts of the fields, and the birds of the heaven, and the fish of the sea, whatever passes along the paths of the sea. O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth!”   Barry: I can tell you from this vantage point, “majestic,” indeed—praise Him.  Bob: Butch, let me ask you one more question. How often does the sun come up during the day, and how often does it go down during the day for you?   Barry: Oh, there is another blessing!  The sunrises and sunsets here are just amazing. The Space Station—the whole station for about six to ten seconds turns completely orange as it goes through—as the light passes through the atmosphere. It kind of acts as a prism and separates the colors. I get 16 of those a day—fantastic!   Bob: So, is it almost bedtime for you now?   Barry: It actually—it is. I'm going to grab me a quick little bite to eat; and then, I'm going to hit the rack. [Laughter]   Dennis: Well, Butch, thanks for joining us on FamilyLife Today. Just want you to know it's no excuse that you can't listen to the broadcast up there. You should have figured that out in advance, but we'll forgive you for that; okay?   21:00 Barry: I appreciate that—[Laughter]—next time—next time!   Bob: Well, we're thrilled to be able to talk to you. Folks are praying for you, and we're going to keep praying for you. Excited to hear that the mission is going well.  Barry: Thank you very much, and I appreciate that as well. Praise Him. Thank you.  Bob: You know, it occurs to me—that when Butch lands—and I just checked with Keith—it's not a splashdown. It's not a landing like an airplane. It's an earthbound landing and a recovery. What did you call it—the Soyuz—what? Keith: They land from a Soyuz recovery capsule, and they land on the ground in the steppes of Russia.  Bob: Wow!  Keith knows these things. [Laughter] When that happens—after he and his wife have had a chance to kind of get acquainted with one another again—we need to get them to one of our Weekend to Remember® marriage getaways for a little refresher.  Dennis: Yes.  Bob: When you've been gone for several months, it's good to have a little getaway weekend together and to hear, again, God's design for the marriage relationship.  22:00 Of course, you and I are going to be speaking at Weekend to Remember getaways next weekend. You're going to be in Hershey, Pennsylvania. I'm going to be in Colorado Springs.  Dennis: Yes.  Bob: We've got another four or five getaways happening next weekend—Valentine's weekend. Then, throughout the spring, there are Weekend to Remember marriage getaways happening in cities, all across the country.  If you and your spouse have never been, you don't have to go to outer space in order to qualify to attend a Weekend to Remember. You can go to FamilyLifeToday.com and sign up to attend an upcoming Weekend to Remember marriage getaway—get more information about when one of these getaways is coming to a city near where you live. Or call 1-800-FL-TODAY and mention that you'd like to attend a Weekend to Remember marriage getaway. We can answer any questions you have—let you know about dates and locations.  But we hope you'll make plans to invest in your marriage, whether you've been apart for a while or whether you see each other, day-in and day-out. This kind of getaway is great preventative maintenance for every marriage relationship.  23:00 Again, learn more at FamilyLifeToday.com. Click the link at the top of the page that says, “GO DEEPER.” You'll find information about the Weekend to Remember marriage getaway there. Or call 1-800- “F” as in family, “L” as in life, and then, the word, “TODAY,”—ask about the Weekend to Remember.  One final note before we're done. Next week is National Marriage Week. We're going to be celebrating all week long with some special things going on social media. If you are not a friend of ours on our Facebook® page or if you don't follow us on Twitter®, let me encourage you to sign up so that you can be in the loop for all that we've got going on next week—some fun stuff, some helpful things, and some ideas for Valentine's Day.  You can go to FamilyLifeToday.com and scroll all the way down to the very bottom of the page. You'll see the links there for Facebook and Twitter—you can sign up that way. Or, if you're in the know, just go to Facebook and Twitter—follow us @FamilyLifeToday—that's our Twitter handle.  24:00 Or you can click, “Like,” on our FamilyLife Today Facebook page and join us that way.  And with that, we've got to wrap things up. Thanks for being with us today. Hope you have a great weekend. Hope you and your family are able to worship together this weekend. I hope you can join us back on Monday when we're going to begin a weeklong look at the Song of Solomon and what that book has to say about marriage, and romance, and dating, and intimacy. We're going to hear messages from Pastor Matt Chandler next week. So, hope you can tune in for that.  I want to thank our engineer today, Keith Lynch, along with help today from Tom Thompson. On behalf of our host, Dennis Rainey, I'm Bob Lepine. We will see you Monday for another edition of FamilyLife Today.  FamilyLife Today is a production of FamilyLife of Little Rock, Arkansas. Help for today. 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Pastor Blake Chilton served on staff at The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas for over 9 years under Pastor Matt Chandler. In 2012, he began to feel the Spirit lead him to plant a church in his hometown in Bryan-College Station, Texas. In this episode we discuss what he learned about preaching and ministry during his time under Pastor Matt. We discuss the value of using the God given personality within your own context and how that can be leveraged appropriately. We also discuss how critical application is when it comes to the value of your sermon outside of the Sunday morning time slot. Lastly, Pastor Blake gives us great insight into how he develops his sermon illustrations. I believe Blake Chilton is one of the greatest sermon illustrators that I've had the honor of listening to and not enough people know about it. You should listen to his sermons and take notes. But if you won't listen to his sermon get your notes ready and at least take notes during this podcast!

The reason that we have might often have a hard time reading the Bible is because we are reading it the wrong way. In this podcast, Pastor Matt Chandler breaks down the misconception that the Bible is all about us instead of focusing on who the Bible is truly about: God.

Beginning today, we will be featuring a Throwback Thursday segment from a previous podcast. Today, we throw it back to Episode 2 of the podcast and feature the testimony of Pastor Matt Chandler of the Village Church.  You can listen to the entire interview of the podcast here.  For more, log on to http://SportsSpectrum.com 

Mike trained for ministry at The Village Church in Dallas and had incredible opportunities to develop his preaching under Pastor Matt Chandler and other Elders at the church. He provides us helpful insights on how to preach in new contexts. 

Pastor Matt Chandler joins Andrew, Derek and Alastair to discuss his book (with David Roard) *Take Heart.*

This evening Pastor Matt Chandler preached from Titus 3:3-8 reminding us to fast, feast and celebrate.

Tyler Reagin talks with Lauren Chandler, wife of Pastor Matt Chandler, about recognizing her helplessness during Matt's battle with a brain tumor.

Special Guest , Pastor Matt Chandler delivers a powerful message out of Hebrews 12:1-2 on "Fixing Our Eyes" on Jesus Christ. 

Question and Answer session on the subject of biblical manhood with Pastor Matt Chandler.

The weekend continues with a Saturday morning men's fellowship. Pastor Matt Chandler speaks on issues concerning men and the difficulties introduced because of the fall in Genesis chapter 3