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Drew Formsma is a Gen Z speaker who connects with peers like no adult can. He began speaking globally on generosity at 14 and is now CMO of "I Like Giving." He co-leads the Generous Kids Book Club with Candace Cameron-Bure and wrote Everyday Generosity at 16. Based in Nashville, TN, Drew is one to watch when it comes to learning more about generosity. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today's episode is brought to you by Red Letter Living, particularly our newest 40-day book and sermon series called Giving Challenge. This Fall, on October 5, 2025, we are launching this new 40-day series worldwide, and we'd love for your church to get in. To find out more information, to join the first wave, to order some books, and stay up-to-date, visit www.redlettergiving.com.This 40-day challenge will inspire generosity in your church, and it is well worth your investment. Disciples of Jesus are generous and this book will feature how each one of us can become generous like Jesus. Along with the books come a sermon series, a small group series, kids books, weekly kids Sunday School or kids church curriculum, graphics, and so much more. All of it is available, get in now, at www.redlettergiving.com and let this Fall be the season where the generosity of Jesus is unleashed in your church! Have questions? Email us at hello@redletterchallenge.com.Resources mentioned in the episode: Drew's Instagram His dad's giving resourcesEveryday Generosity: Becoming a Generous Family in a Selfie WorldGenerous Family Jesus.netKey insights from the episode: Jesus did not give 10% of his blood. - Drew FormsmaGenerosity is love in action. - Drew FormsmaGenerosity is messy. - Drew FormsmaMEE: Model Generosity, Encourage, Engage in conversations. - Drew FormsmaChurches that are thriving start with the why. - Drew FormsmaTypically, generous churches are also thriving. - Drew FormsmaJesus was extremely busy, but he was also interruptable. - Drew FormsmaDrew Formsma's Challenge: Become aware of what your definition of generosity is, then give without expectation.Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Grant Skeldon is the Next Gen Director for Thinq Media, helping bridge faith and culture. He's on the preaching team at Way Church in Nashville, where he and his wife, Cheyenne, also serve as Directors of Culture. They love discipleship, Spikeball, Smash Bros, and burgers at Jack Brown's. Grant is one of the leading voices when it comes to raising up disciples in the next generation. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today's episode is brought to you by Children's HopeChest, an organization that's rethinking global missions in all the right ways.Here's what I love about their model: They don't just step into a community and create long-term dependency. They invest in local leaders, build sustainable plans, and have a clear exit strategy—empowering people rather than creating a system where they always need outside help. As a pastor, I spent a long time looking for a global mission partner that actually helps without hurting, and HopeChest checks all the right boxes.Global mission work isn't optional for the Church—it's part of our calling. So if your church doesn't have a solid global partner yet (or if you're looking for one that actually works), it's time to get in the game. How? Start with a vision trip. This summer, HopeChest is leading trips to Guatemala, Uganda, and Ethiopia—and you should go.Check them out and sign up at www.hopechest.org/lutheran. Huge thanks to HopeChest for sponsoring Season 8 and for doing missions the right way.HopeChest GraphicsResources mentioned in the episode: Thinq MediaWay ChurchThe Passion Generation: The Seemingly Reckless, Definitely Disruptive, But Far From Hopeless Millennials By Grant SkeldonKey insights from the episode: We treat salvation like it is the finish line; instead, it's the launching pad. - Grant SkeldonMentorship is adding something to your calendar, but discipleship is adding someone to your calendar. - Grant SkeldonIf you want to be mentored by someone, find out what they like to do and join them. Young people are more motivated to make a difference in the world. - Grant SkeldonDon't use Jesus as a stepping stone to build your wealth, platform, and purpose. - Grant SkeldonGet the most influential young people to hang with the most influential older folks and do a retreat. - Grant SkeldonGrant Skeldon's Challenge: Text the older person who had an impact on you, and say thank you.Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chad Bird is a Scholar in Residence at 1517 Publishing. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew. He holds master's degrees from Concordia Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College. He is also the author of several books, including The Christ Key & Limping with God. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today's episode is brought to you by Children's HopeChest, an organization that's rethinking global missions in all the right ways.Here's what I love about their model: They don't just step into a community and create long-term dependency. They invest in local leaders, build sustainable plans, and have a clear exit strategy—empowering people rather than creating a system where they always need outside help. As a pastor, I spent a long time looking for a global mission partner that actually helps without hurting, and HopeChest checks all the right boxes.Global mission work isn't optional for the Church—it's part of our calling. So if your church doesn't have a solid global partner yet (or if you're looking for one that actually works), it's time to get in the game. How? Start with a vision trip. This summer, HopeChest is leading trips to Guatemala, Uganda, and Ethiopia—and you should go.Check them out and sign up at www.hopechest.org/lutheran. Huge thanks to HopeChest for sponsoring Season 8 and for doing missions the right way.Resources mentioned in the episode: 1517.orgLimping With God by Chad BirdThe Christ Key: Unlocking the Centrality of Christ in the Old Testament by Chad BirdKey insights from the episode: The Psalms saved my life. - Chad BirdIn our limping, we learn how to steward our pain. - Chad BirdDiscipleship is all about following in the footsteps of our Lord. - Chad BirdWhen you're with Jesus, you're always safe. - Chad BirdImagine all the heroes of the Bible as your next-door neighbors. - Chad BirdChad Bird's Challenge: Pick a short book of the Bible and read or listen to it every day this week. (Bonus challenge: strike up a conversation about Jesus!)Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jonathan Anderson, volunteer coach of the 2024 LLWS champion Lake Mary All-Stars, led his team with faith, passion, and sportsmanship. His viral final-inning speech inspired millions. He proved that respect for God and love for the game—not money—fuels true champions. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today's episode is brought to you by Children's HopeChest. Being a church partner with HopeChest is an amazing two-way transformational experience for your whole church. Not only do you and your church get the joy of knowing you are making a difference, but you also get to experience the love of a community and learn from their community through multiple mission trips to your community overseas.Hope Chest's model gets into a community, they establish a multi-year partnership, and then build up local leaders in the areas they work with. They develop community plans with clear exit strategies, focusing on empowerment of the local people, not a forever dependence on those of us who want to help. It truly is the “helping without hurting” model that I know as a pastor I looked for a long time in my global mission work. In my mind, they check all the right boxes.Take a first step and get to know this organization more by going on a vision trip. They are getting ready for some summer vision trips to Guatemala, Uganda, and Ethiopia. You can find out about them and sign up at www.hopechest.org/lutheran. Thanks again to HopeChest for being our Season 8 Sponsor.Resources mentioned in the episode: Little League Baseball World SeriesLittle League Coach Speech Disney Honors Little League Team/Coach VideoYouVersion 21 Days of Prayer40 Day ChallengesKey insights from the episode: I tell the boys, “Take that pain and use that pain in your training.” - Coach AndersonThis was my calling, and I was taking every step to do that. - Coach AndersonThis is more than coaching baseball, it's mental and character coaching. - Coach AndersonYou can fail 70% at bat and still succeed in baseball. - Coach AndersonJonathan Anderson's Challenge: Train yourself with the Lord this week.Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment hereThis is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jed Mullenix is the President of Within Reach, dedicated to uniting the church for the good of the community. With 15 years in church leadership across New England and Omaha, he's passionate about developing leaders and teams for mission. He and his wife, Beth, have five children and enjoy the outdoors, travel, and gathering with friends. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today's episode is brought to you by Children's HopeChest. Being a church partner with HopeChest is an amazing two-way transformational experience for your whole church. Not only do you and your church get the joy of knowing you are making a difference, but you also get to experience the love of a community and learn from their community through multiple mission trips to your community overseas.HopeChest's model gets into a community, they establish a multi-year partnership, and then build up local leaders in the areas they work with. They develop community plans with clear exit strategies, focusing on empowerment of the local people, not a forever dependence on those of us who want to help. It truly is the “helping without hurting” model that I know as a pastor I looked for a long time in my global mission work. In my mind, they check all the right boxes.Take a first step and get to know this organization more by going on a vision trip. They are getting ready for some summer vision trips to Guatemala, Uganda, and Ethiopia. You can find out about them and sign up at www.hopechest.org/lutheran. Thanks again to HopeChest for being our Season 8 Sponsor.Resources mentioned in the episode: www.withinreach.comJed MullenixCoPilotState of the City Book by Within Reach and Barna ResearchBarna ResearchAlpha To Transform A City: Whole Church, Whole Gospel, Whole City by Eric SwansonKey insights from the episode: How can we create strategic intersections for pastors running in their own lanes? - Jed MullenixIt can be easier to ask church leaders for their money than their time. - Pastor Chris JohnsonWe learned to listen rather than do. - Jed MullenixPeople want to experience Jesus as good before they believe Jesus is true. - Jed MullenixThe school is the greatest portal into the community. - Jed MullenixBe a chief celebrator of your city. - Jed MullenixJed Mullenix's Challenge: Abide where you are. Live out Jesus's most basic command wherever you are. Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here.This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aliyah Umm Raiyaan and Zainab bint Younus talk about Aliyah's book "The Power of Du'a," developing a personal relationship with Allah, and how du'a can literally change your life.

Irtiza Hasan and Zainab bint Younus share a (belated) Ramadan Mubarak with the MuslimMatters family, sharing their own traditions and reflections on how to spend this Ramadan.

Ace and Ingrid help me analyze some stats about the SBC and I tell my anecdotes about why I think the SBC is dropping in membership.https://religionunplugged.com/news/2025/3/11/complicated-picture-of-southern-baptist-churches-emerges-from-statistical-analysisMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/cybertruckLicense code: JLYPNNQH5KJWUXKI

Peter Greer is the president and CEO of HOPE International, a global Christ-centered economic development organization. With experience in microfinance across Africa and Asia, he holds degrees from Messiah University and Harvard. Passionate about serving entrepreneurs, he has co-authored over 10 books on faith, leadership, and poverty alleviation. He lives in Lancaster, PA, with his wife and children. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today's episode is brought to you by Red Letter Living, particularly our newest 40-day book and sermon series called Giving Challenge. This Fall, on October 5, 2025, we are launching this new 40-day series worldwide, and we'd love for your church to get in. To find out more information, to join the first wave, to order some books, and stay up-to-date, visit www.redlettergiving.com. This 40-day challenge will inspire generosity in your church, and it is well worth your investment. Disciples of Jesus are generous and this book will feature how each one of us can become generous like Jesus. Along with the books come a sermon series, a small group series, kids books, weekly kids Sunday School or kids church curriculum, graphics, and so much more. All of it is available, get in now, at www.redlettergiving.com and let this Fall be the season where the generosity of Jesus is unleashed in your church!Resources mentioned in the episode: Hope InternationalEp 28 Red Letter Disciple Podcast Dr. Brain Fickert: When Helping Hurts Rooting for Rivals by Peter GreerScarcity Brain by Michael Easter Key insights from the episode: We invest in the dreams of people as we proclaim the good news of Jesus. - Peter GreerBusiness and finance are incredibly important tools in helping communities break the cycle of poverty. - Peter GreerBusiness requires extreme creativity. - Zach ZehnderPoverty isolates us, so our answer is community. - Peter GreerWe have loaned out 1.8 billion dollars and have a 98% repayment rate. - Peter GreerYou wanna know how to destroy joy? Become obsessed with comparison. - Peter GreerThere's still a rival, but it is not among Christian sisters and brothers. - Peter GreerYour success does not come at my expense. - Peter GreerThe way we make decisions is what is best for the collective Christian movement, not our company itself. - Peter GreerPeter Greer's Challenge: Read John 17 and go actively find ways of living that out! Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate Gardner is a trailblazer in the realm of next-generation philanthropy. Living in Nashville, TN, she is the co-host of the Ascendants Podcast. She helps all people, but she is especially a rising voice in the next generation, championing generosity, stewardship, and the importance of the Gospel going forward! To learn more about the podcast or the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today's episode is brought to you by Red Letter Living, particularly our newest 40-day book and sermon series called Giving Challenge. This Fall, on October 5, 2025, we are launching this new 40-day series worldwide, and we'd love for your church to get in. To find out more information, to join the first wave, to order some books, and stay up-to-date, visit www.redlettergiving.com. This 40-day challenge will inspire generosity in your church, and it is well worth your investment. Disciples of Jesus are generous and this book will feature how each one of us can become generous like Jesus. Along with the books come a sermon series, a small group series, kids books, weekly kids Sunday School or kids church curriculum, graphics, and so much more. All of it is available, get in now, at www.redlettergiving.com and let this Fall be the season where the generosity of Jesus is unleashed in your church!Resources mentioned in the episode: Generous GivingChild Beyond InternationalGospel PatronsGospel Patrons BookAscendants Podcast by Kate GardnerBecoming Ascendants: A Framework for Next Generation Stewardship BookAuthor Randy AlcornKate Gardner linkedinKey insights from the episode: The heart posture is what God wants, not just the number amount. - Kate GardnerThere's a small window of time to turn money into something that actually will endure. - KateGardnerThere's a desire among Gen Z to have their work purposeful. - Kate GardnerMoney makes you funny. - Kate GardnerKate Gardner's Challenge: Take 5-10 minutes of silence and ask God where you can be generous this week.Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carson Bacha is the greatest golfer we've ever had on the podcast. He was one of the core pieces to the Auburn Tigers national championship in 2024. He credits his faith as the driving force behind his discipline on the golf course. Not only this, but we get an inside look at how revival is coming to college campuses, and what it takes to become a Division 1 golfer and a future in professional golf. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today's episode is brought to you by Red Letter Living. At its core, Red Letter Living creates resources to challenge all people to be greater disciples of Jesus. Our newest 40-day challenge is Serving Challenge. Get ready to embark on a 40–day journey that leads to more personal fulfillment than ever. You were made for more than just believing and existing until you die. You were made to follow the way of Jesus. You were made to serve. This is a proven resource that will help mobilize volunteers inside and outside your church. Right now you can go to www.servingchallenge.com and check out the ready-made church packs. You can lock in the best pricing there, request a custom quote, or if you are a pastor, request a FREE book. Go to www.servingchallenge.com. Have questions? Go to this web link or email us at hello@redletterchallenge.com. Resources mentioned in the episode: Auburn Golf Carson Bacha InstagramPGA Tour University The Cross Church Church of the HighlandsKey insights from the episode: It's taken a lot of sacrifice as well to play college sports. – Carson BachaThere are no shortcuts in life. – Carson BachaThere are a lot of Gen Zers who are willing to do the work and put the time in. – Carson BachaCarson Bacha's Challenge: Introduce or share Scripture to someone completely random.Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason VanRuler is one of the most sought-after therapists in relationships, trauma, and personal transformation. He has helped thousands show up as their best self, get connected, and have exceptional relationships. Jason has also been featured in renowned media outlets such as the New York Times, Fox News, and many others. He is also the author of the #1 Amazon Best Selling "Get Past Your Past: How Facing Your Broken Places Leads to True Connection.” To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. We talk about the power of freedom in today's episode with Jason VanRuler. And we'd now love for you to go on the journey to not only forgive others, but to receive God's forgiveness for your life. Before we can truly bring reconciliation to others in the world, we need to be reconciled to God. Thankfully, He doesn't withhold His grace of forgiveness from any of us. It's time to receive the freedom that comes with the forgiveness of God because a forgiven person becomes a forgiving person!We'd love to introduce you to the 40-Day Forgiving Challenge.Forgiving Challenge takes you on a life-changing journey to experience the gift of God's grace so that you can share it with others. It also helps you identify and walk through the five phases leading to freedom. You can learn more about the challenge here!Resources mentioned in the episode: https://www.jasonvr.com/ Get Past Your Past How Facing Your Broken Places Leads to True Connection by Jason VanRuler Key insights from the episode: We get comfortable with our past even when it's bad. – Jason VanRuler Generational trauma stops with us. – Jason VanRuler The first step is saying, “I am responsible.” – Jason VanRuler Jason VanRuler's Challenge: What is one thing you are carrying around from your past that it's time to let go of?Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

YouTube changed Pastor Noah Herrin's life when he listened to a Judah Smith sermon that led him to give his life to Jesus, start a Bible study, begin a college ministry that reached thousands, and now into being an evangelist, speaking over 100 times in a year. He's the lead pastor at Way Church in Nashville, TN. To learn more about the podcast or the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today's episode is brought to you by Children's HopeChest. This ministry is close to my heart and my family's heart. We have had the privilege of traveling with them and witnessing their incredible work firsthand overseas and now each of our family members has the honor of helping sponsor a Guatemala child through this organization on a monthly basis. HopeChest and Red Letter Living are teaming up with them for an epic Pastor's Vision trip March 24-29, 2025. Only a few spots remain. Pastors, we want to invite you and a plus-one to join us on this trip. You'll have the opportunity to engage in different activities including evangelism, home visits, and connecting with children at HopeChest's CarePoints. Each day, I'll also be leading inspiring devotions, guiding you some Red Letter Challenge principles, and empowering you to embody the teachings of Jesus in your everyday life. All the details are at www.redletterchallenge.com/hopechest. So, get in now to connect more with not only Red Letter Living, but hopefully to find a great mission partner overseas in Children's HopeChest. To find more info and to register for this trip go to www.redletterchallenge.com/hopechest. I truly hope that I'll see you there.Resources mentioned in the episode: Holy Habits by Noah Herrin The Gathering Way Church Atomic Habits by James ClearKey insights from the episode: The closer you can be your genuine self on stage, the more anointed you become. – Pastor Noah Herrin Expose yourself to great communicators. – Pastor Noah Herrin If the community is strong, discipleship will happen. – Pastor Noah Herrin Gen Z wants to be challenged. – Pastor Noah Herrin Make church real and sustainable. – Pastor Noah Herrin Conflict means a great opportunity for healthy relationships. – Pastor Noah HerrinNoah Herrin's Challenge: Go for a 10-minute walk outside with no music and let God speak to you.Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tim is a third-generation LCMS pastor at Christ's Greenfield Lutheran Church in Gilbert, AZ that cares about the future of our denomination. Today, we talk about how to disagree in a healthy way and a path forward. Tim hosts the Lead Time Podcast and is passionate about helping the church become filled with great leaders and disciples through Unite Leadership Collective. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today's episode is brought to you by Children's HopeChest. This ministry is close to my heart and my family's heart. We have had the privilege of traveling with them and witnessing their incredible work firsthand overseas and now each of our family members has the honor of helping sponsor a Guatemala child through this organization on a monthly basis. HopeChest and Red Letter Living are teaming up with them for an epic Pastor's Vision trip March 24-29, 2025. Only a few spots remain. Pastors, we want to invite you and a plus-one to join us on this trip. You'll have the opportunity to engage in different activities including evangelism, home visits, and connecting with children at HopeChest's CarePoints. Each day, I'll also be leading inspiring devotions, guiding you some Red Letter Challenge principles, and empowering you to embody the teachings of Jesus in your everyday life. All the details are at www.redletterchallenge.com/hopechest. So, get in now to connect more with not only Red Letter Living, but hopefully to find a great mission partner overseas in Children's HopeChest. To find more info and to register for this trip go to www.redletterchallenge.com/hopechest. I truly hope that I'll see you there.Resources mentioned in the episode: Lead Time PodcastHarrison Assessment Behavioral ToolLeader and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the BoxDifficult ConversationsChrist Greenfield Church, Gilbert, AZEpisode President Brian Mueller Grand Canyon UniversityUnite Leadership CollectiveKey insights from the episode: I want to talk to people I disagree with. – Rev. Dr. Tim AhlmanWe need to confess our sins more to each other. – Rev. Dr. Tim AhlmanThe quicker I get to my contribution in our disagreements the better. – Rev. Dr. Tim AhlmanThe Holy Spirit wants to bring unity. – Rev. Dr. Tim AhlmanI don't want to give up on our denomination because you don't leave your family. – Rev. Dr. Tim Ahlman The quickest way to kill any organization is to go high control, low trust. – Rev. Dr. Tim AhlmanJesus gave us the model: it was about apprenticeship, mentorship, and discipleship all for the sake of the local church. – Rev. Dr. Tim AhlmanWhen I see the Lord I wanna say I did everything I could to reach people with the gospel. – Rev. Dr. Tim AhlmanTim's Challenge: Have at least one encouraging “ICNU”, or “I see in you” conversation with someone this week.Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Season 8 of The Red Letter Disciple Podcast is back! Starting February 4th, get ready for 12 episodes featuring world-class disciples. In this season, we'll discuss a variety of topics all designed to help you create greater followers of Jesus, including yourself! Big thanks to our Season 8 sponsors Children's HopeChest and Red Letter Living. To access the show notes, or find this podcast on your favorite streaming platform, go to www.redletterpodcast.com.This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What both religion and stoicism misunderstoodPhilosophy and religion appear alternatively dry and ascetic. But is that our misunderstanding? What role do the passions play in our intellectual and mystical life? Can it ever be removed?Join former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams (a deeply thoughtful theologian, writer, and poet) as he faces these questions head on, guiding us through his 2024 book Passions of the Soul, which focuses on the Eastern Christian tradition to help illuminate the role of passion, and the body, in early Christian teachings and in philosophy and religion more broadly. He is interviewed by public philosopher Angie Hobbes, who shares his fascination for ancient and medieval wisdom.To witness such topics discussed live buy tickets for our upcoming festival: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/And visit our website for many more articles, videos, and podcasts like this one: https://iai.tv/You can find everything we referenced here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesAnd don't hesitate to email us at podcast@iai.tv with your thoughts or questions!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Muhammad Saad Yacoob dismantles the concept of decoloniality, recenters Islamic revolutionary thought, & advises the everyday Muslim.

"Does reading about jinn make Muslim kids want to do black magic or communicate with jinn?"  "How can Muslim writers include Islamic teachings and beliefs in fiction?" Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil is back to talk about her newly published Middle Grade fiction book, "How To Free A Jinn"! Zainab bint Younus asks Ustadha Raidah about Muslim kids reading jinn stories, maintaining Islamic principles when writing fiction, and how to cover big topics like mental health and intergenerational trauma for young readers.

Zainab bint Younus speaks to Sa'diyyah Nesar about her experiences as a Muslim living with disability, and what the Muslim Ummah needs to know to serve Muslims with disability better.

Zach and Allison discuss what it's like to balance working together and staying married to one another. Also, discover what motivated them to write Red Letter Advent, why you should take your church through the Advent journey, discovering the meaning behind hope, peace, joy, and love. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Thanks to our sponsor today Red Letter Living. We create resources that help people become greater disciples of Jesus. This podcast is one of them. But our newest resource, which is available now for ordering, is Red Letter Advent. This thing is hot off the press! Red Letter Advent is a 25-day devotional that is perfect for your church. For December 1-25, readers will be invited to unbox the four gifts of hope, peace, joy, and love that Jesus so desperately wants for them to not only open but give away to others. Not only will readers go through a powerful journey but so will the whole church. Alongside the book, we provide every other resource your church would need for FREE for a powerful month of December. I'm talking sermons, small group videos (or for those that do midweek, you can use them for your midweek offerings), kids curriculum, daily family questions, graphics, you name it. It's going to be an epic month of December. Now, here's the deal. Because we have seasonality of this product, we did a presale and we only have very limited copies available. So, first-come, first-serve. Get them now. You can check out our bulk pricing and all of the FREE resources we are building for this project at www.redletteradvent.com. So, get in now, today, you can't wait any longer, and lock your church into a powerful month of December with Red Letter Advent. You can find all the details at www.redletteradvent.com. That's redletteradvent.com.Resources mentioned in the episode: Devotions by Mary OliverRed Letter Advent Advent BlocksKey insights from the episode: Your wife's opinion should count at least double everyone else's because she's the one still sticking around at the end of the day. - Zach ZehnderYou never make something from scratch: you either learn from the school of hard knocks or you are doing a lot of research. - Allison ZehnderThe wonderful thing about writing is that there is a backspace button. - Allison ZehnderWrite something every day. - Allison ZehnderIn all the glitz of Christmas, don't forget the why. - Zach ZehnderRed Letter Advent helps church leaders focus on the most important thing at Christmas: Jesus. - Zach Zehnder. Zach and Allison Zehnder's Challenge: Make a plan for Advent this year. Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robbie Angle is the Discipleship Advisor for Right Now Media, a company that owns the world's largest library of Bible study videos. Robbie is also the president and CEO of True Face and a professional counselor whose vast experience with small groups makes him one of the leading experts on small group formation. He lives in Dawsonville, GA, with his wife, Emily, and their eight children. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today's episode is brought to you by RightNow Media. Every pastor knows the importance of small groups to help spur on discipleship, and RightNow Media is THE #1 platform. Church leaders can visit www.rightnowmedia.org to learn more about us and schedule a free demo. RightNow Media is the world's largest library of Bible study videos. With a RightNow Media subscription, everyone in your ministry gets unlimited access to over 25,000 discipleship resources from Christian leaders like me and Robby, as well as Francis Chan, Jennie Allen, Derwin Gray, and more. Visit www.rightnowmedia.org to schedule your free, in-depth tour of the video library today.Additionally, church leaders, I want to invite you to register for a FREE webinar that I'll be doing in November with RightNow Media on their platform. It's November 13th 12-1PM CT and it's all around helping churches define discipleship targets, so they can measure the impact of their discipleship efforts. So, you can visit www.rightnowmedia.org/webinars and register for that. I'm so pumped to be on their platform helping thousands of pastors and would love to have you there.Let's still include some RightNow Media graphics, links, and a link to my webinar here with them when we have it.Resources mentioned in the episode: The Cure: What If God Isn't Who You Think He Is And Neither Are YouThe Cure for Groups: How to Lead a Small Group that People Will Talk About the Rest of Their Lives RightNow Media NorthPoint Community Church in Atlanta, GA TrueFaceKey insights from the episode: If God designed us to grow through the context of relationships, then any church with over 50 adults should create an environment that's more conducive for relational and growth. – Robbie Angle The number one question to ask for small groups is what is our pipeline for the formation of leaders? – Robbie Angle A small group that has a shared mission outside of shared study content is often the most impactful. – Robbie Angle One of the greatest differentiators of a group was whether they got away for at least one night together a year. – Robbie Angle Small groups that only focus on “know more and sin less” goals are not focused on the gospel and are not successful. – Robbie Angle 65% of the efficacy of small groups depends on the leader. – Robbie Angle Once you taste the freedom of being fully known and loved in a small group, you don't go back to Supper Club mediocracy. – Robbie Angle Pastors know disciple-making is important, but they don't know how to do it. – Zach Zehnder Robby Angle's Challenge: Ask, “God, what do you want me to know, and what do you want me to do?”Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Zainab bint Younus speaks to Chaplain Sondos Kholaki about what Islamic chaplaincy is, how chaplains fit within the da'wah world, and her experiences as a hospital chaplain.

Daniel Im is a pastor, podcaster, and author of The Discipleship Opportunity, a brand new book. His goal in discipleship is friendship by investing time, money, and energy in others, but specifically stewarding his time well to reach both believers and unbelievers who are interested. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today's episode is brought to you by Dwelling 1:14. Led by Pastor Greg Finke, Dwelling 1:14 is a discipleship organization that comes alongside pastors and leaders to help them intentionally disciple their people. Greg has worked with hundreds of churches and tens of thousands of people. He has developed a year-long training process that helps your church produce greater disciples in their everyday lives. He's an experienced practitioner and mentor, and he's ready to help your church. You can contact him and learn more about this year-long process here. Also, check out a webinar I had with Greg Finke in June of this year to help your church create a discipleship plan.Let's still include some Dwelling114 graphics, links, and webinar material here for when we post it on our website.Resources mentioned in the episode: Planting Missional Churches by Ed Stetzer ImBetween Podcast: Marriage and Parenting Podcast The Discipleship Opportunity: Leading a Great-Commission Church in a Post-Everything World by Daniel ImThe Making of a Leader by Frank DamazioDanielIm.comKey insights from the episode: In Canada, the church knows it is in the margins. – Daniel Im When the pews are empty, pastors don't just think they are doing something wrong; we think we're wrong. – Daniel Im The church growth movement started out of a reaction to churches as country clubs. - Daniel Im After the pandemic, we all became very possessive of our time. – Daniel Im Christian consumers are those who say they “watch” you. – Daniel Im Gen Z and Gen Alpha are some of the most spiritual, open generations we've ever seen. – Daniel Im If you chase uninterested Christians, you are just pandering to consumerism. – Daniel Im Daniel Im's Challenge: Pray the prayer: “Here I am, Lord.”Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Brian Mueller joined Grand Canyon University in July 2008, transforming it from a financially struggling institution into a driving force in higher education. Under his leadership, campus enrollment grew from 2,600 to over 25,200, and online enrollment soared to nearly 93,500 students. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today's sponsor is Child Beyond International (CBI). I love the work that Child Beyond International does in Guatemala. This is a mission organization that is the most intentional overseas organization about rescuing the vulnerable that I've ever seen. They reach the kids that even other great mission organizations may miss. And I'd love for you to check out this organization and be changed in just 10,000 minutes! Why 10,000? Because 10,000 minutes is the exact amount of time spent on a seven-day mission trip. Child Beyond International has everything set up for you and your church to experience a powerful overseas mission trip that will not only change the life of someone in Guatemala, but amazingly, it changes lives for those who go on the mission trip as well. You and your church can be transformed in just 10,000 minutes. Truthfully, in my life, I can point to the impact that overseas missions trips had perhaps more than anything else in my faith formative years. And even still in my adulthood when I've had the chance to go. It changes my perspective, restores my purpose, and it grows my faith unlike any experience I've ever had. Mission trips are one of the most effective faith-building discipleship opportunities God provides for us, not only to make a huge spiritual difference in the life of one soul at a time, but in each one of our own spiritual lives as well! So, today, I invite you to check out the great work of our partner at their website www.childbeyond.org. Also, check out my webinar with CBI Founder Jeff Mueller about how you can join a powerful global mission effort like CBI. Let's still include some CBI, links, and webinar material here for when we post it on our website.Resources mentioned in the episode: University of PhoenixGrand Canyon Universitybrian.mueller@gcu.eduKey insights from the episode: I never stopped coaching, I just have a bigger team now. - Brian MuellerI think the two greatest ideas in history that created the most prosperous society in the world are the free market system and the Christian worldview perspective. – Brain MuellerWe have created 16,000 jobs in the area since we moved here. – Brian Mueller We wanted our faith expression to be visible, relentless, and identifying with those people who have the least of these. That's the irresistible way to live. – Brain Mueller What people thought would be a detriment (poverty location) has turned out to be an absolute blessing. – Brain Mueller 70% of our students are Christians, that means 30% are not. – Brain Mueller I see a desire in millennials to serve. – Brian Mueller We need to get kids believing that they are going to have a ministry in whatever occupation they are doing. Brain Mueller We haven't raised tuition in sixteen years. – Brain Mueller Brian Mueller's Challenge: Don't be afraid to take the Word of God very seriously.Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Willard, co-author of Contagious Generosity, is a connector, consultant, and communicator with over 30 years of ministry leadership experience. As Co-Founder and CEO of Elevate Group, he helps churches increase engagement and multiply results by partnering with major faith-based organizations globally. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today's episode partner is FiveTwo. The FiveTwo team has grown healthy churches for over thirty years. They understand how to grow churches in a rapidly changing culture without burning out staff and lay leaders. Every major church denomination in the U.S. has experienced a decline since the 1960s, a trend the pandemic didn't initiate but rather accelerated. What are we, as people who love the local church, to do about this reality?FiveTwo has spent the last four years identifying the four key cultural trends thriving churches address. They've helped countless churches address these trends and thrive. They've put all their learnings, along with case studies, into a free resource that you can download at fivetwo.com today. Discover how well your congregation is managing these forces and what you can do to grow. Also, check out my webinar this past June with Founder of FiveTwo Bill Woolsey. Let's include some FiveTwo graphics, links, and webinar material here for when we post it on our website.Resources mentioned in the episode: Campus Crusade for ChristContagious Generosity by Chris Willard Elevate GroupOverflow.coTrue Riches by Greg Baumer and John CortinesKey insights from the episode: The sermon of the mount could also be called “the sermon of the amount.” - Chris WillardWe have been conditioned that giving is graduate-level discipleship stuff. - Chris WillardIf you really believe it's more blessed to give than receive, you will tell me early. - Chris WillardGiving is a 5,000-year-old idea. - Chris WillardMake the offering moment a meaningful moment. - Chris WillardJesus does not do “soft asks.” - Zach ZehnderGiving should be personal, but not private and secret. - Chris WillardWe do the ministry of asking for money not because of what we want from them, but what we want for them. Chris WillardStewardship and generosity are two sides of the same coin. - Chris WillardThe wealth that God has given you in your lifetime could be the death of your family. - Chris WillardChris Willard's Challenge: Ask how much of God's money does he want me to keep?Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here.This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brenna Blain is a contemporary theologian and public speaker who preaches about who Jesus is near. She is not afraid to ask God hard questions. Now, she is an author. Her brand new book, “Can I Say That? How Unsafe Questions Lead us to the Real God” is out now! To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today's podcast is brought to you by our partner's newest resource called Red Letter Advent. This product is only available to order for one final day (September 17th)! Red Letter Advent is a 25-day devotional that is perfect for your church. For December 1-25, readers will be invited to unbox the four gifts of hope, peace, joy, and love that Jesus so desperately wants for them to not only open but give away to others. Not only will readers go through a powerful journey but so will the whole church. Alongside the book, we provide every other resource your church would need for FREE for a powerful month of December including sermons, small group or midweek videos, kids curriculum, daily family questions, graphics, you name it. But the only way to guarantee it for your church is to get your orders in today. Retail is $20 per book, but our current sale has the books 25-35% off with a minimum order of 25 books or more. Because of the seasonality of this product, we cannot guarantee a church books if they choose not to get in now. So, get in now, and lock your church into a powerful month of December with Red Letter Advent. You can find all the details or grab a FREE sample at www.redletteradvent.com.Resources mentioned in the episode: Can I Say That?: How Unsafe Questions Lead Us to the Real God by Brenna BlainThe Trevor ProjectMark Yarhouse Psy.D.Can I Say That? Podcast with Brenna BlainYWAM: Youth With a MissionBrenna's Instagram: @bunonmyhead Key insights from the episode: I was enamored with the Jesus I saw on the pages of the New Testament compared with the “Veggie Tales Jesus” I had been raised with. - Brenna BlainMy entire walk with God has been one giant taboo question. - Brenna BlainWhile our society at large says your doubts and questions serve as an offramp to faith, my questions have revealed God's character. - Brenna BlainJesus welcomes and invites hard questions because it's a beautiful unveiling of who he is. Brenna BlainJesus meets you with compassion. - Brenna BlainJesus doesn't cause suffering, but he can redeem it. - Brenna BlainBrenna Blain's Challenge: Who is the most difficult person in your life right now, and how can you serve them?Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Ashcraft, President and CEO of the Global Leadership Network, leads Global Leadership Network, highlighted by the Global Leadership Summit. He previously served 32 years at LCBC Church, growing it from 150 attendees to 19 locations with 22,000 weekly attendees. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.Today's podcast is brought to you by our partner's newest resource called Red Letter Advent. This product is only available to order for one more week (September 17th). Red Letter Advent is a 25-day devotional that is perfect for your church. For December 1-25, readers will be invited to unbox the four gifts of hope, peace, joy, and love that Jesus so desperately wants for them to not only open but give away to others. Not only will readers go through a powerful journey but so will the whole church. Alongside the book, we provide every other resource your church would need for FREE for a powerful month of December including sermons, small group or midweek videos, kids curriculum, daily family questions, graphics, you name it. But the only way to guarantee it for your church is to get your orders in now. Retail is $20 per book, but our current sale has the books 25-35% off with a minimum order of 25 books or more. Because of the seasonality of this product, we cannot guarantee a church books if they choose not to get in now. So, get in now, and lock your church into a powerful month of December with Red Letter Advent. You can find all the details or grab a FREE sample at www.redletteradvent.com.Resources mentioned in the episode: Global Leadership SummitGlobal Leadership NetworkLCBC ChurchRed Letter AdventKey insights from the episode: Churches stop growing because of a systematic issue, not a spiritual issue. - David AshcraftIf churches want to grow, you gotta look at the structure of growing churches double your size. - David AshcraftLead pastors need to hire people who will cause the church to grow, not just take the load off them. - David AshcraftFor church growth, you have to constantly be creating systems. - David AshcraftYou can't cookie-cutter discipleship. - David AshcraftSome pastors will settle for just money when they could have had all of the individuals. - David AshcraftThe bigger the organization, the less you, as a leader, get to do. - David AshcraftI know we are called to teach discipleship, but the church seems to focus only on leadership. - David AshcraftI would love to be an advantage to every pastor I come across. - David AshcraftDavid Ashcraft's Challenge: Up your leadership. Focus on leadership as an integral part of discipleship. Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wil Crooks, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Children's HopeChest, mobilizes resources for the oppressed alongside Carolina Cardona, HopeChest Guatemala Director, who uses her U.S. business degree to serve her home country. This unique partnership has lasted for fourteen years and offers churches an opportunity like no other. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today's episode is brought to you by Children's HopeChest. To put it bluntly, I love the way they do global ministry. So much so that we at Red Letter Living are teaming up with them for an epic Pastor's Vision trip March 24-29, 2025.On this vision trip, pastors and their spouse (or associate) willl have the opportunity to engage in different activities including evangelism, home visits, and connecting with children at HopeChest's CarePoints. With only 30 spots available, this exclusive trip promises an intimate experience with other pastors from around the country. Each day, I'll also be leading inspiring devotions, guiding you some Red Letter Challenge principles, and empowering you to embody the teachings of Jesus in your everyday life. All the details are at www.redletterchallenge.com/hopechest. And because I love golf and my wife loves coffee, we'll even close the trip with a round of golf or a coffee tour in Antigua, Guatemala. So, yes, meaningful, impactful work, but also a day of fun and relaxation to close. But hurry, there are only 30 spots available total. So, get in now to connect more with not only Red Letter Living, but hopefully to find a great mission partner overseas in Children's HopeChest. To find more info and to register for this trip go to www.redletterchallenge.com/hopechest. I truly hope that I'll see you there.Resources mentioned in the episode: HopeChestRegister for HopeChest Webinar with Zach September 12, 2024Pastor's Guatemala Vision Trip: March 24-29, 2025Key insights from the episode: Relationships are key when you are doing mission work.- Carolina Cardona Resources without relationships are transactional. – Wil Crooks When you are out of your normal, there's an openness for learning and being disciplined. – Wil Crooks We are not empowering others, we are partnering with others. – Wil Crooks People are wanting to share their lives with you. – Carolina CardonaThrough our friendship model, we equip the kids with the agency to choose their sponsor, not the other way around. - Wil CrooksThe key to a successful mission partnership is an exit strategy at the end. - Wil CrooksCarolina Cardona's Challenge: Go on a trip ( in your neighborhood or internationally) and learn. Wil Crook's Challenge: Cross a border you have never crossed. Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here.This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pastor Greg Griffith has been the lead pastor at King of Kings in Omaha, NE, since January 1, 2020. He is also the Large Church Network co-leader and a certified Working Genius Coach. Today, let's explore how the Working Genius Assessment can help us become the greatest disciples of Jesus. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.Today's episode is brought to you by Children's HopeChest. Inspired by Christ's love, HopeChest serves vulnerable children living in poverty around the world, but that's not where they stop. They foster real partnerships between communities, placing a huge emphasis on building relationships and two-way transformation. Their approach lines up with our mission at Red Letter to go out and serve, to be generous, and to share the love of Jesus in real, practical, tangible ways. They get into a community, establish a multi-year partnership, and then build up local leaders in the areas they work with. They develop community plans with clear exit strategies, focusing on empowerment of the local people, not a forever dependence on those of us who want to help. It truly is the “helping without hurting” model that I know as a pastor I looked for a long time in my global mission work. Plus, their transparency is impressive. So, church leaders, pastors, if you've been wondering what to do globally, this is the organization for you to check out. You can visit this link: hopechest.org/rll to learn more about how you and your church can be a part of a global movement that's changing lives!Resources mentioned in the episode: gg@kingofkings.org https://www.kingofkings.org/team_member/greg-griffith/ workinggenius.comKey insights from the episode: If we are doing ministry right, it ought to be very rewarding. - Zach ZehnderUsing Working Genius can help remove shame from your life. - Pastor Greg GriffithDiscerners actually want to help you win. – Greg Griffith Jesus would have had the Working Geniuses of Galvanizing/Discernment (GD). – Greg Griffith If the majority of your work is in your frustration, you are not going to have much joy and fulfillment. – Greg Griffith As much as possible, do the things that are your geniuses. – Greg Griffith Every church is an attractional ministry. – Greg Griffith Greg Griffith's Challenge: Find out what fills your bucket, and then use it to serve others.Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alvin Sanders, a church leader, planted a church in a violent neighborhood after a police shooting. He served with the EFCA (Evangelical Free Church of America) and is now President of World Impact. Alvin has authored books on diversity and poverty and believes every church needs an urban ministry. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today's episode is brought to you by Red Letter Living. Pastors and church leaders, jump into a 40-day discipleship challenge this Fall. In a politically divisive time, the wisest decision you can make is to focus on what brings unity. No one and nothing brings unity like Jesus. Our 40-Day Jesus-Centered Challenges will ensure you not only stay united on what's most important, but they will grow your small groups like crazy, provide much-needed done-for-you materials, and create greater disciples. Literally, this Fall may be the most strategic time in our nation's history to get a 40-day challenge going at your church.To get your custom quote with an extra coupon take 2 minutes to fill out the form here: www.redletterchallenge.com/quote. Resources mentioned in the episode: World Impact: Transforming Communities TogetherAlvin Sanders BooksCustom Quote for 40-Day ChallengeKey insights from the episode: If you read the New Testament, you are talking about urban ministry. – Alvin Sanders Whether you like it or not, the things that come out of the urban space will affect you. – Alvin Sanders If you want to know what suburban churches will be dealing with ten years from now, look at what urban churches are dealing with now. – Alvin Sanders There are suburban churches today that still don't think that gender identity, political divisiveness, poverty, and homelessness are a problem in their community. – Alvin Sanders You can kinda pretend there is nothing wrong in the suburbs. – Alvin Sanders There's a giant search for authenticity. The term ‘micro church' is cropping up more and more. – Alvin Sanders The urban church can help the suburban church with its struggle with identity. – Alvin Sanders If suburban churches try to do evangelism in their neighborhood, it will automatically set them on a journey of diversity. – Alvin Sanders 75% of folks at our church had never been to church before, and it was simply due to relationships. – Alvin Sanders The lowest hanging fruit in church is responding to cards filled out by guests. – Zach Zehnder Do you want to be counter-cultural? I've got two kids with one woman. What's more counter-cultural than that? – Alvin Sanders Do you have enough evidence in your life that if you went to court, you'd be convicted of being a Christian? - Pastor Percy Carter The church is still providing a necessary moral compass for culture. – Alvin Sanders The community is waiting for the church to take a seat at your table. – Alvin Sanders There's no political ideology that can contain Matthew 5-7. – Alvin Sanders Alvin Sanders' Challenge: Commit to improving the lives of those living in poverty through your time, treasure, and talents.Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shaykha Aisha Hussain Rasheed shares her journey of studying Islam from her homeland of Maldives, to graduating from the International Islamic University of Malaysia, to becoming an alum and a teacher at Al-Salam Institute. She also talks about navigating da'wah as a career, and the struggles that women face in balancing family obligations and Islamic studies as a form of work.

You're about to see the Transcendental Argument for God in action when atheism and Christianity collide. In this compelling episode of the Worldview Legacy podcast, Joel Settecase steps into the hot seat on the "Real Atheology, a Philosophy of Religion Podcast," hosted by Benjamin Blake Speed Watkins. The conversation centers around one of the most profound questions in moral philosophy: Does Objective Morality Require God? Join Joel and Ben as they engage in a rigorous and respectful dialogue, exploring their contrasting views on the nature of morality and meta-ethics. Ben presents his case for ethical non-naturalism, arguing that objective moral values can exist independently of God. Joel counters by grounding moral truths in the very nature of God, asserting that without a divine being, objective morality lacks a coherent foundation. Key Topics Covered: The distinction between moral values and moral obligations. Ethical non-naturalism vs. theistic moral realism. The relationship between general and special revelation in understanding morality. The coherence (or incoherence) of abstract moral propositions without a divine mind. Joel's challenge to atheism and the implications of God's necessary existence for morality and knowledge. The episode concludes with a thought-provoking challenge from Joel, inviting listeners to consider the Christian worldview and its robust answers to the moral questions that shape our lives.

Season 7 of The Red Letter Disciple Podcast is back! Starting August 20th, get ready for 10 episodes featuring world-class disciples. In this season, we'll discuss a variety of topics all designed to help you create greater followers of Jesus, including yourself! Big thanks to our Season 7 sponsors which include Children's HopeChest, FiveTwo, Child Beyond International, Dwelling114, RightNow Media, and Red Letter Living. To access the show notes, or find this podcast on your favorite streaming platform, go to www.redletterpodcast.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ustadha Safiyah Ravat shares her experiences in studying Islam in Malaysia, alongside her husband Imam Mahad; what it was like growing up with no role models of female scholarship to being part of a new era of traditionally trained da'iyas; and the importance of Muslim women teaching about more than just hijab.

What should guide our actions?We all have epiphanies. Yet most of us choose to ignore them, and trust in reason to determine our path in life. Join philosopher Sophie-Grace Chappell, who argues that we should allow our epiphanies to guide our actions.Sophie-Grace Chappell is a Professor of Philosophy at the Open University who writes about ethics, politics, feminism and epistemology. She argues that we should allow our epiphanies to guide us.Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesThere are thousands of big ideas to discover at IAI.tv – videos, articles, and courses waiting for you to explore. Find out more: https://iai.tv/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Jawad Khan and Omar Sabha, two medical professionals who volunteered to do humanitarian work in Gaza, share their harrowing experiences & powerful observations with Irtiza Hasan and the MuslimMatters podcast.

Mufti Muntasir Zaman joins us to discuss his experiences during his journey in pursuing sacred knowledge and talks about some of his works, experiences and what fuels his passion for the field of Hadith.

With decades of experience starting and leading ministries, churches, and networks, Bill now invests his life in men and women who want to reach people for Jesus in new, creative ways. In 2009, he led the launch of FiveTwo, a network that helps men and women grow their God-given dreams into ministries and businesses that last. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.Today's episode partner is FiveTwo. The FiveTwo team has grown healthy churches for over thirty years. They understand how to grow churches in a rapidly changing culture without burning out staff and lay leaders. Every major church denomination in the U.S. has experienced a decline since the 1960s, a trend the pandemic didn't initiate but rather accelerated. What are we, as people who love the local church, to do about this reality?FiveTwo has spent the last four years identifying the four key cultural trends thriving churches address. And they've helped countless churches actually address these trends and THRIVE. They've put all their learnings along with case studies into a free resource which you can download at fivetwo.com today. Discover how well your congregation is managing these forces and what you can do to grow. Also, don't miss my FREE webinar with Bill Woolsey, Founder and President of FiveTwo. We'll discuss those four trends in detail and discuss how churches can use these trends to grow their churches. Click here to register.Resources mentioned in the episode: Red Letter Disciple Podcast: Episode 20 Bill Woolsey on the #1 Reason Why Ventures FailSeven Steps to Start: A Sacramental Entrepreneur's Guide To Launching Startups That Thrive (Sacramental Entrepreneur Series) by Bill Woolseyfivetwo.comRed Letter Disciple Podcast: Episode 32 Jessie Cruickshank on Brain Science and DiscipleshipKey insights from the episode: If you have Jesus, you have more than enough. - Bill WoolseyWhen you're starting new things, money is the biggest fear. - Bill WoolseyObedience often precedes Jesus's miracles. - Bill WoolseyWe have to understand that faith steps include failure. - Bill WoolseyFear of losing personal well-being and security keeps people from thinking big. - Bill WoolseyFail fast but not fatally. - Bill WoolseyThe line between pastor and boss can be very challenging. - Bill Woolsey12-14% of the US population are entrepreneurial in their field. - Bill WoolseyEntrepreneurs don't have to love risk, but they need to know how to mitigate risk. - Bill WoolseyYou can only spend a dollar once. - Bill WoolseyBill Woolsey's Challenge: Discern what group of people or organization you're passionate about and what new small thing you could do to help them. Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here. Watch the entire season for free: We upload every episode of The Red Letter Disciple on our YouTube channel. If you aren't subscribed already, you can do so here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Les Beauchamp served as the Lead Pastor of Lifegate Church for three decades and is now the pastor of leadership development. He's a passionate Jesus follower who has worked diligently in the city of Omaha over the past couple of decades to see more people come to Jesus. Through his past with Mormonism, he realized that Christianity is the only answer. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.Today's episode partner is FiveTwo. The FiveTwo team has grown healthy churches for over thirty years. They understand how to grow churches in a rapidly changing culture without burning out staff and lay leaders. Every major church denomination in the U.S. has experienced a decline since the 1960s, a trend the pandemic didn't initiate but rather accelerated. What are we, as people who love the local church, to do about this reality?FiveTwo has spent the last four years identifying the four key cultural trends thriving churches address. And they've helped countless churches actually address these trends and THRIVE. They've put all their learnings along with case studies into a free resource which you can download at fivetwo.com today. Discover how well your congregation is managing these forces and what you can do to grow. Also, don't miss my FREE webinar with Bill Woolsey, Founder and President of FiveTwo. We'll discuss those four trends in detail and discuss how churches can use these trends to grow their churches. Click here to register.Resources mentioned in the episode: Brand New: Living as God's New Creation by Les BeauchampMarriage on the Rock by Jimmy EvansMargin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives by Richard A. SwensonMovie Click with Adam Sandler Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter ScazzeroLectio365 appKey insights from the episode: Most people who get married are woefully unprepared to get married. - Les BeauchampMarriage is the promise of a future love. - Les BeauchampLove is a choice. - Les BeauchampWhen you get married, you are saying no to your singleness. - Les BeauchampTake three minutes to show your spouse you love them. - Les BeauchampNo matter how you feel or what happens, never give up on your marriage. - Les BeauchampA lot of people equate God with the church, and he is not the church. - Les BeauchampGod has given us the gift of Sabbath to declare, “God, I know you've got it.” - Les BeauchampThe church does not have a good theology of suffering. - Les BeauchampWe believe that if you suffer, it's because you sin. - Les BeauchampLes Beauchamp's Challenge: Download the Lectio365 app. Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here. Watch the entire season for free: We upload every episode of The Red Letter Disciple on our YouTube channel. If you aren't subscribed already, you can do so here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Founder of Dwelling 114, Greg Finke, spent 22 years growing churches in Michigan and Texas before he founded Dwelling 1:14 in 2011. Since then, Greg Finke and Dwelling 1:14 have helped thousands of people live more like Jesus. He's the author of the books “Joining Jesus on His Mission” and “Joining Jesus As a Family.” He's here to help us today become greater disciples of Jesus. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.Today's episode is brought to you by Dwelling 1:14. Led by Pastor Greg Finke, Dwelling 1:14 is a discipleship organization that comes alongside pastors and leaders to help them intentionally disciple their people. Greg has worked with hundreds of churches and tens of thousands of people. He has developed a year-long training process that helps your church produce greater disciples in their everyday lives. He's an experienced practitioner and mentor, and he's ready to help your church. You can contact him and learn more about this year-long process here. Additionally, on May 16th, from Noon-1 PM Central, I'll be hosting Greg Finke for a church leaders webinar called Creating a Discipleship Plan for Your Church that Transforms Lives. You can register for free by clicking here or the image below.Resources mentioned in the episode: www.dwelling114.orgJoining Jesus on His Mission: How to Be an Everyday Missionary by Greg FinkeJoining Jesus—Show Me How: How to Disciple Everyday Missionaries by Greg FinkeMissional Year-Long Training Process for ChurchesKey insights from the episode: How has Jesus been messing with you lately? – Rev. Greg FinkeBeing a disciple of Jesus starts with Jesus. – Rev. Greg FinkeDiscipleship is about training. – Rev. Greg FinkeIf I'm full of myself, God can love me, but he can't do much through me. – Rev. Greg FinkeYou can't go back to the beginning, but you can change the end of the story. – Rev. Greg FinkeLove doesn't work every single time, but it's the only thing that works. – Greg FinkeI never had a dinner without a sinner because I am a sinner. - Zach ZehnderDiscipleship is not scholarship; it's all about relationships. – Greg FinkeGreg Finke's Challenge: How can you be a reason something good happens to someone in your life?Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will get results back immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here. Watch the entire season for free: We upload every episode of The Red Letter Disciple on our YouTube channel. If you aren't subscribed already, you can do so here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While taking a course at Harvard Divinity School, Greg Baumer's world was turned upside-down. He discovered that when it comes to money, God wants something for us, not from us. Since that time, Greg has become convinced that God offers a unique joy to those who choose to live generously. As he explored the words of Jesus around generosity, he believes every disciple of Jesus should ask the question, “How much do I need to keep?” To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.Today's episode is brought to you by Dwelling 1:14. Led by Pastor Greg Finke, Dwelling 1:14 is a discipleship organization that comes alongside pastors and leaders to help them intentionally disciple their people. Greg has worked with hundreds of churches and tens of thousands of people. He has developed a year-long training process that helps your church produce greater disciples in their everyday lives. He's an experienced practitioner and mentor, and he's ready to help your church. You can contact him and learn more about this year-long process here. Additionally, on May 16th, from Noon-1PM Central, I'll be hosting Greg Finke for a church leaders webinar called Creating a Discipleship Plan for Your Church that Transforms Lives. You can register for free by clicking here or the image below.Resources mentioned in the episode: Generous Giving True Riches by Gregory Baumer and John CortinesGod and Money by Gregory Baumer and John CortinesThe Bible Project Story: God and Moneyspiritualgifts.meKey insights from the episode: The point is, do I believe all I have belongs to God? - Greg BaumerIn a culture where our most pervasive sin is materialism, we've lowered the bar on what good stewardship looks like. - Greg BaumerThe question every disciple of Jesus should ask: “How much of God's money do I need to keep for myself? - Greg BaumerThe best teaching on generosity is not on what we should do but rather on what [God] has done. - Greg BaumerAlmost all of Jesus's teachings on money are warnings. - Greg BaumerMost elder board members at church are wealthy people. - Greg BaumerIt's critical that we, as Christ's followers, understand why God asks us to give. If we don't know why, the tactics don't matter. - Greg BaumerThe three most frequent causes Jesus said to give money to are 1) to the poor, 2) to spread the gospel, and 3) to build the local church. - Greg BaumerGreg Baumer's Challenge: Give generously according to the cause God has uniquely designed for you. Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will get results back immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here. Watch the entire season for free: We upload every episode of The Red Letter Disciple on our YouTube channel. If you aren't subscribed already, you can do so here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Koulianos lives in Orlando, FL, and leads Jesus Image, Jesus Image Church, Jesus School, House of Bethany: Worship Academy, and Jesus School Online. Millions have been impacted worldwide by the preaching of the pure Gospel and the desire for the presence of Jesus. He has a powerful healing ministry and absolutely loves Jesus. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.Today's episode is brought to you by Red Letter Living. We create resources that challenge all people to be greater followers of Jesus. Part of being a great disciple of Jesus is knowing how you are gifted AND putting that gift to work. So, how are you gifted? Spend 15 minutes taking our brand-new FREE spiritual gift test at www.spiritualgifts.me. After taking the test, email us at hello@redletterchallenge.com and let us know what your top spiritual gift is and how you will put that gift into practice this week!Resources mentioned in the episode: Jesus Image ChurchThe Jesus Book: Fall Recklessly in Love with Jesus by Michael KoulianosJesus SchoolKey insights from the episode: The Scripture must be the ultimate and supreme authority of Jesus. - Michael Koulianos Jesus is God the Father's only sermon. - Michael Koulianos Healing is a matter of God's nature. - Michael Koulianos Jesus is the perfect doctrine. - Michael Koulianos If healing is not for today, then what else about Jesus has changed? - Michael Koulianos In the midst of healing, there's a mystery. - Michael Koulianos A spiritual formation occurs if you are willing to be embarrassed before men to be obedient to God. - Michael Koulianos “I love people most when I love Jesus most. I love people best when I love Jesus best.” - Michael Koulianos Michael Koulianos's Challenge: Consume the word of God. (Go into your room, close the door, and pray the scriptures daily, if not twice a day.)Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will get results back immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here. Watch the entire season for free: We'll upload every episode of The Red Letter Disciple on our YouTube channel. If you aren't subscribed already, you can do so here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff Mueller is currently the senior pastor of Waikoloa Lutheran Church in Waikoloa, Hawaii. Mueller has planted churches and ministries, including Child Beyond International. This organization is committed to rescuing vulnerable children, specifically in Guatemala. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.Today's episode is brought to you by our partner Child Beyond International. Through this incredible mission rescue organization, you and those in your church can be changed in just 10,000 minutes! Why 10,000? Because 10,000 minutes is the exact amount of time spent on a seven-day mission trip. Child Beyond International has everything set up for you and your church to experience a powerful overseas mission trip that will rescue the life of a child in Guatemala. Not only this, but it will change the lives of those who go on the mission trip as well. You and your church can be transformed in just one week. Personally, mission trips change my perspective, restore my purpose, and grow my faith unlike anything else. Mission trips are one of the most effective faith-building discipleship opportunities God provides for us, not only to make a huge spiritual difference in the life of one soul at a time, but in each one of our own spiritual lives as well! So, today, I invite you to check out the great work of our partner at their website www.childbeyond.org.Additionally, I'll be doing a FREE webinar with Pastor Jeff Mueller, founder and president of Child Beyond International, on April 11th at Noon-1PM CT. The webinar will help your church create a global mission strategy that reaches the vulnerable. You can register for that here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/CBIResources mentioned in the episode: Child Beyond International Waikoloa Lutheran Church in Waikoloa, HIKey insights from the episode: Every disciple should ask, “God, what are you blessing, and can we be a part of that?” – Jeff Mueller At the end of our lives, it's my goal to say, “What a ride!” – Jeff Mueller The shifts in discipleship have been seismic over the last few decades. – Jeff Mueller We can, and we must learn new ways to share the gospel. - Jeff MuellerPastor Jeff Mueller's Challenge: Memorize Matthew 9:36 and share compassion with others this week.Register for the FREE Red Letter Leaders WebinarRemember to register for the FREE webinar with Pastor Jeff Mueller, founder and president of Child Beyond International, on April 11th at Noon-1PM CT. https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/CBI“Helping Churches Do Outreach that Actually Rescues the Vulnerable"In this webinar, Pastor Jeff Mueller, will help your church create a global mission strategy that actually reaches the vulnerable. Churches are passionate about reaching the lost and the most vulnerable. But, how do you know if you are truly effective? Are your outreach programs, your global missions, etc., actually accomplishing this end? In this dynamic webinar tailored for pastors and church leaders, we will delve into the heart of effective outreach, focusing on strategies that genuinely rescue and uplift the vulnerable in our world. Jeff Mueller leads Child Beyond International, a rescue missions organization in Guatemala, and is passionate about helping churches form strategies that actually reach the most vulnerable. Drawing from both biblical principles and his wealth of experience, pastors and leaders will be well on their way to ensuring that their church is reaching the lost, just like Jesus.Watch the entire season for free: We'll upload every episode of The Red Letter Disciple on our YouTube channel. If you aren't subscribed already, you can do so here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin Seo is a Start-Up Expert and a serial entrepreneur. He has primarily been in the Food Business and not long ago, launched the SonicSpeed Cafe, combining video games, food, and community all in one. He's also the host of the Good Service Podcast and loves talking about faith, the service industry, and Jesus. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.Today's episode is brought to you by our partner Child Beyond International. Through this incredible mission rescue organization, you and those in your church can be changed in just 10,000 minutes! Why 10,000? Because 10,000 minutes is the exact amount of time spent on a seven-day mission trip. Child Beyond International has everything set up for you and your church to experience a powerful overseas mission trip that will rescue the life of a child in Guatemala. Not only this, but it will change the lives of those who go on the mission trip as well. You and your church can be transformed in just one week. Personally, mission trips change my perspective, restore my purpose, and grow my faith unlike anything else. Mission trips are one of the most effective faith-building discipleship opportunities God provides for us, not only to make a huge spiritual difference in the life of one soul at a time, but in each one of our own spiritual lives as well! So, today, I invite you to check out the great work of our partner at their website www.childbeyond.org.Additionally, I'll be doing a FREE webinar with Pastor Jeff Mueller, founder and president of Child Beyond International, on April 11th at Noon-1PM CT. The webinar will help your church create a global mission strategy that reaches the vulnerable. You can register for that here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/CBIResources mentioned in the episode: Secret Sauce websiteGood Service PodcastKBOP Korean BBQ in Monrovia, CA Kevin Seo Email Kevin Seo InstagramKey insights from the episode: I'm always asking God, “Where is your work?” and “Take me there.” – Kevin Seo No matter where you are career-wise, you can be a disciple in your field. – Zach Zehnder Jesus won't show you the way; he is the way. – Kevin Seo Entertainment comes from creativity, which is an attribute of Jesus. – Kevin Seo The church has created a lot of believers but not a lot of followers. – Kevin Seo Before I do great work, I gotta get me and God right. – Kevin Seo Holiness gives boldness its bite. – Kevin Seo I pray for boldness in every conversation. – Kevin Seo Kevin Seo's Challenge: Go silent for 10 minutes a day.Register for the FREE Red Letter Leaders WebinarRemember to register for the FREE webinar with Pastor Jeff Mueller, founder and president of Child Beyond International, on April 11th at Noon-1PM CT. https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/CBI“Helping Churches Do Outreach that Actually Rescues the Vulnerable"In this webinar, Pastor Jeff Mueller, will help your church create a global mission strategy that actually reaches the vulnerable. Churches are passionate about reaching the lost and the most vulnerable. But, how do you know if you are truly effective? Are your outreach programs, your global missions, etc., actually accomplishing this end? In this dynamic webinar tailored for pastors and church leaders, we will delve into the heart of effective outreach, focusing on strategies that genuinely rescue and uplift the vulnerable in our world. Jeff Mueller leads Child Beyond International, a rescue missions organization in Guatemala, and is passionate about helping churches form strategies that actually reach the most vulnerable. Drawing from both biblical principles and his wealth of experience, pastors and leaders will be well on their way to ensuring that their church is reaching the lost, just like Jesus.Watch the entire season for free: We'll upload every episode of The Red Letter Disciple on our YouTube channel. If you aren't subscribed already, you can do so here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katherine Norland is an actress in Hollywood with more than 100 credits. In this episode, Katherine will talk about what it's like to be a disciple in Hollywood and how to deal with more than 900 rejections in her acting career. Hear her story of how she overcame self-doubt and is now helping others fully step into their calling. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.Today's episode is brought to you by The Disciple Making Playbook. And I'd love for you to check out this organization and be changed in just 10,000 minutes! Why 10,000? Because 10,000 minutes is the exact amount of time spent on a seven-day mission trip. Child Beyond International has everything set up for you and your church to experience a powerful overseas mission trip that will not only change the life of someone in Guatemala, but amazingly, it changes lives for those who go on the mission trip as well. You and your church can be transformed in just 10,000 minutes. Truthfully, in my life, I can point to the impact that overseas missions trips had perhaps more than anything else in my faith formative years. And even still in my adulthood when I've had the chance to go. It changes my perspective, restores my purpose, and it grows my faith unlike any experience I've ever had. Mission trips are one of the most effective faith-building discipleship opportunities God provides for us, not only to make a huge spiritual difference in the life of one soul at a time, but in each one of our own spiritual lives as well! So, today, I invite you to check out the great work of our partner at their website www.childbeyond.org. Additionally, I'll be doing a FREE webinar with Pastor Jeff Mueller, founder and president of Child Beyond International, on April 11th at Noon-1PM CT. If you want to be a church that has global impact and is really good at what Jesus was really good at, rescuing the lost, Jeff's team gives incredible opportunity unlike what I've seen anywhere else. So, I'll put the link to the webinar in the show notes…register for that free webinar…check out their link www.childbeyond.org.Want to elevate both the quality and quantity of disciples at your church? Get $100 off this online course for the month of March only. Stephanie Gutierrez recently went through the online course and said this, “I just finished watching the DMP series this weekend, and I can genuinely say it surpassed my expectations. The quality of the content, action-ability of the ideas, and loads of supporting materials (assessments, links, e-books, challenges) were outstanding.” So, enroll today in this online course, you'll get lifetime access to 10-power packed video modules that will help you with all of the following:It'll help you and your church create a Jesus-centered unique disciple making playbook that gets maximum buy-in from everybody at your church.It'll help you develop discipleship targets you can measure at your church. Because in life we measure what's important. It'll help you maximize what you are already doing to grow your church by utilizing some of the practical tools along the way. It'll elevate both the quality and quantity of disciples that are a part of your ministry.Though the world is constantly changing, it'll give you the confidence to communicate your plan, knowing that it will help people be greater disciples of Jesus!Go to www.disciplemakingplaybook.com for more information. 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Just enter “podcastdmp” at checkout.Resources mentioned in the episode: Katherine Norland IMDbDhar Mann Studios YouTube ChannelDhar Mann Bonus Videos (geared to adults)Katherine Norland YouTube ChannelYou Are Worthy: Stop Building Other People's Dreams and Sabotaging Your Own So You Can Step Into Your Calling and Live Your Purpose with Confidence by Katherine NorlandPoeticPrescriptions.com/freebookFreeGiftFromCoachKat.comKey insights from the episode: God can bring the audience when he decides to bring the audience. - Katherine NorlandPeople can only see the tip of us, but the entire glacier is there when God decides to recede the waters! - Katherine NorlandWe gather information to prove ourselves right. - Katherine NorlandWhen we compare, we're not content no matter what we have. - Katherine NorlandI am a fool and weak, but God can still use me. - Katherine NorlandNobody relates to the person who has it all together. - Katherine NorlandGod continues to use broken, messy, and unworthy people. - Zach ZehnderKatherine Norland's Challenge: Practice micro-acts of obedience. Whatever God tells you to do, do it! Hurry, act now for $100 off of The Disciple Making PlaybookGet $100 off this online course for the month of March only. Pastors and church leaders, if you need help creating a disciple making strategy or plan at your church, this course is for you. Here's what Tonna Heinemann, the discipleship director at Good News Church in Omaha, NE said, “The Disciple Making Playbook is very well-done. Not only are the videos relatable and enjoyable to learn from, but the content is also well thought and applicable to today's ever evolving church. The gospel is the same, but our culture has shifted dramatically, even in the past 5 years, so helping people grow as true disciples of Jesus has never been more important.” You don't have to go at this alone. We can help. Find out more or purchase here: www.disciplemakingplaybook.com. 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Vance Roush is the founder and CEO of Overflow and is on a mission to inspire the world to give. Overflow unlocks generosity by easily empowering nonprofits, churches, and corporations to accept non-cash donations, like stocks and crypto. He is also pastor of VIVE Church and author of the bestselling book “High Growth Fundraising the Silicon Valley Way.” To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.Today's episode is brought to you by Children's HopeChest. Pastors and church leaders, if you are looking to make an impact on the global scale, you have to check out this amazing organization that is close to my family's heart! Their approach to mission work is the “helping without hurting” model that I know as a pastor I looked for a very long time to find. Plus, their transparency is downright impressive. In my mind, they check all the right boxes. So, church leaders, pastors, if you've been wondering what to do globally, this is the organization for you to check out. You can visit www.hopechest.org/rll to learn more about this incredible organization and be part of the global movement that's changing lives!Resources mentioned in the episode: High-Growth Fundraising the Silicon Valley Way: Unlocking Stock, Crypto, and More for Your Non-Profit, Church, or School by Vance RoushThe Science of Generosity Study from UC BerkeleyVance Roush InstagramOverflow.coVive Church, Silicon ValleyVance Roush Webinar for Red Letter: Increasing Generosity in Your ChurchKey insights from the episode: The Bible has some of the deepest first principle truths.- Vance RoushScience is catching up to thousands of years of Biblical truths. - Vance RoushThe world belongs to the optimists. - Vance RoushThe tithe is not a subscription fee to the church; it's a submission of finances to God. - Vance RoushThe top ten percent hold their wealth not in their checking and savings but in their investment accounts. - Vance RoushIf Taylor Swift can do it [using production in her shows], then the church can do it. - Vance RoushAutomate your obedience. - Vance RoushThe tithe is about God sharing opportunities with you. - Vance RoushThe average financial gift in America is $128. The average gift through Overflow is $12,000. - Vance RoushVance Roush's Challenge: Think bigger and write it down. Do something so great that you have to invite God into the process.Make a Global Impact that Transforms Your ChurchFind out more about Children's HopeChest and how partnering with this organization can not only change the lives of children across the world, but also transform your church as well. We highly recommend Children's HopeChest and love the work that they do!Watch the entire season for free: We'll upload every episode of The Red Letter Disciple podcast on our YouTube channel. If you aren't subscribed already, you can do so here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kap Chatfield is a pastor, entrepreneur, and content creator on a mission to reveal the glory of God on every glowing screen. Kap Chatfield creates content through his media company called Rveal Media for the kingdom and trains others to do the same. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.Today's episode is brought to you by Red Letter Leaders monthly webinars. Pastors and church leaders, do you ever feel alone in ministry? You want to do the right things, change with the times, and still stay true to what you believe about God. But how? Zach Zehnder hosts monthly webinars with leaders to help you be the greatest pastor or leader that you can be! This month's webinar features our guest from today's episode Kap Chatfield. On March 28th, Kap will be going deeper to help pastors, church leaders, and content creators in the Christian space, learn how to get their message out to the masses. It'll be an incredible opportunity to learn from someone who is a master in his field. Register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/GrowthinOneYear.Resources mentioned in the episode: https://kapchatfield.com/Kap Chatfield YouTubeRed Letter Leaders Webinar with Kap Chatfield Registration PageRveal MediaKey insights from the episode: I had been walking through life in 720 standard definition black and white, and with Jesus, everything was 4K, OLED. I saw everything as new. - Kap ChatfieldGod said, “You are busy telling everyone else's story, but you haven't made room for mine.” - Kap ChatfieldGod isn't late; he's right on time. - Kap ChatfieldWe help churches and kingdom businesses build a digital ministry. Kap ChatfieldWhy are we ripping on kids who dream of having influence on social media when that may be one of the best ways to share your faith? - Pastor Zach ZehnderThe 4 Ms of having a digital presence are 1) mindset, 2) messaging, 3) media, and 4) marketing. - Kap ChatfieldGod is not obligated to co-sign on my opinions, but he does obligate Himself to back up His Word.- Kap ChatfieldGod is the same yesterday, today, and forever, or the Bible is not true. - Kap ChatfieldKap Chatfield's Challenge: Master a 60-second story about how Jesus changed your life and share it this week. Let's go deeper with Kap!Don't forget to register for this month's Red Letter Leaders webinar featuring Kap. On March 28th, Kap will be going deeper to help pastors, church leaders, and content creators in the Christian space, learn how to get their message out to the masses. It'll be an incredible opportunity to learn from someone who is a master in his field. Register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/GrowthinOneYear.Watch the entire season for free: We'll upload every episode of The Red Letter Disciple podcast on our YouTube channel. If you aren't subscribed already, you can do so here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.