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Christina Hello, everyone, I'm Christina Darnell, the managing editor of MinistryWatch. Welcome to the MinistryWatch podcast. In today's extra episode, I talk with Warren Smith about some news items that are slightly (even significantly) outside of our normal charity and philanthropy “beat.” So, Warren, what's up first? Warren The San Francisco Chronicle has yet another article about the so-called Great Wealth Transfer. According to the article, the “term [was] popularized by a 2024 report from market research firm Cerulli Associates. The broad idea is that, over the next two decades, as baby boomers journey to the great postwar subdivision in the sky, they will bequeath $124 trillion in assets — leaving $105 trillion to their children and $18 trillion to charities.” Christina You said this was “yet” another article. Do you think this story is overblown? Warren If you detect a bit of weariness in my tone, it is not because I don't believe in the Great Wealth Transfer. It is coming, but it is always coming. It is not an event. It's a process. A generation doesn't die in a day, or a year. It dies over the course of a generation, and as long as the population and the economy keep growing, EVERY generation's wealth will be greater than the previous generation. That's the simple logic of the situation, but journalists breathlessly try to turn the Great Wealth Transfer into news every few months. Christina That said, you are here promoting the story and the idea yourself. Warren Touche! The Chronicle article is interesting, and I recommend it. And to all our readers: make sure you take our Philanthropy Assessment. It will give you some simple, actionable steps to make sure that your wealth ends up where you want it to go. Christina Warren, you've said that one of the most persistent myths in Christian world is the myth that the ranks of the Catholic Church is swelling with ex-evangelicals. Warren It's not happening. Data guru Ryan Burge has pointed out that when there's movement, it's more often from Catholic to evangelical. Burge this week published a treasure trove of data from Detroit Catholics that further documents the decline of Catholicism in the U.S. Among his observations: “In 2011, the average weekend Mass attendance in the archdiocese was about 231,000 people. That dropped below 200,000 by 2015, it declined to 163,000 by 2019. The most recent data that these workbooks provide is from 2024, when Mass attendance was just under 140,000. According to their own reports, the Catholic Church in Detroit is recording an attendance decline of 4% per year.” Christina A lot of folks might say that Detroit is an anomaly. It's been a city in decline. Warren That's a myth, too. And if you are thinking, “Yeah, well, that's Detroit. The city is dying.” Burge says that's an old narrative. The population of Detroit rose during that same period. Christina A headline in The Jerusalem Post grabbed your attention this week. Warren It did. That headline is: “Why 800 million Evangelical Christians stand with Israel in an age of rising antisemitism.” It grabbed me because there are nowhere near 800 million evangelicals in the world. The most respected source for global Christian demographics is the Center for the Study of Global Christianity. It puts the number at around 400 million. Christina Well, maybe that headline was the product of an over-zealous headline writer. Warren I thought that too. Then I read the first line of the editorial, by Greg Denham, pastor of Rise Church in San Marcos, California and the founder of the Pastors Alliance for Israel. The headline merely echoed the first sentence in his essay: “At a time of rising anti-Israel sentiment, anti-Zionism, and antisemitism, it is worth asking why nearly 800 million Evangelical Christians continue to stand firmly with the nation of Israel.” It is a good question. It would be a better question if he got his facts right. That might cause readers to care more about his answer. Christina While we're on the subject, a new survey indicates Americans are souring on Israel. Warren The most recent of Pew Research survey, unveiled on Thursday, July 9, found that most U.S. adults – 62 percent — now view the Israeli government unfavorably, a nearly 20-point shift from 2022, when only 43 percent said the same. By the way, I'm a big supporter of Israel. I've visited there twice. But if you don't think recent events in the Middle East aren't having a major impact on the world's opinion of Israel, you're not paying attention. Christina Warren, I know you're a history buff, and you noted in your “Signs and Wonders” column this week that last week was John Calvin's birthday. He was born on July 9, 1509. Warren He wrote the first draft of his book Institutes of the Christian Religion when he was 26 years old. Many people marvel that he wrote a book that helped change the course of history at such a young age. But he revised it regularly over the years, and the version we read today is a version he published at age 50. This work was significant in shaping Protestant theology and was initially published in Latin while he was in exile in Basel, Switzerland. Christina Warren, let's close today with a recent column by Aaron Renn about the Boy Scouts of America. Warren The Boy Scouts of America, one of the great institutions of civil society in the history of this country, is now a shell of its former self, and its prospects are not bright. For an up-to-date assessment of what is happening with what is now called Scouting America, I recommend Aaron Renn's recent column, which you can find here. A preview: “The Scouts have responded by doing basically what mainline Protestantism and any number of other institutions did. It evacuated its traditional religious core, adopted standard issue liberal positions du jour, and started allowing girls to join (in the way the mainlines allowed female clergy). This isn't likely to work out any better for them than it did for the mainline churches.” Christina Any closing thoughts before we go? Warren If you have not discovered our YouTube channel, check it out here. We now have 200 videos there, and they have attracted tens of thousands of views. Subscribe, like, and share to spread the word about our work. Christina The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. I'm Christina Darnell, along with Warren Smith. Until next time, may God bless you.
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 6: Righteous Correction "Message date: 4.12.26www.risechurchid.org
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 4 | I've Got Access "Message date: 3.15.26www.risechurchid.org
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 1 | We've All Got Gold"Message date: 2.22.26www.risechurchid.org
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 5 | Honor in Marriage"Message date: 2.15.26www.risechurchid.org
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 32 | True Religion, True Fruit"Message date: 2.8.26www.risechurchid.org
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Vision Sunday 2026"Message date: 2.1.26www.risechurchid.org
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 30 | Serve Without Ambition"Message date: 1.25.26www.risechurchid.org
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 15 | Truths in the Storm"Message date: 1.4.26www.risechurchid.org
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 3 | Prepare to Proclaim"Message date: 12.28.25www.risechurchid.org
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 6: A Matter of the Heart"Message date: 12.14.25www.risechurchid.org
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 5: Evidence of Repentance"Message date: 11.7.25
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "God's Goodness"Message date: 11.23.25
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 2: Asleep in the Storm"Message date: 11.9.25
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Installation of Alicia Ramos..."Message date: 11.2.25www.risechurchid.org
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 1: Running From God"Message date: 10.26.25
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 5: Growing in the Prophetic"Message date: 10.19.25
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 4: Learning to Prophesy"Message date: 10.12.25
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 3: Purpose of Prophecy"Message date: 10.5.25
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 2: Prophetic Ministry"Message date: 9.28.25
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 1: The Prophetic Church"Message date: 9.21.25
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 13: Effective Living For the Final Days" Message date: 9.14.25
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 11: This Is Real" Message date: 9.7.25
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 11: This Is Real" Message date: 8.31.25
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 10: Confirming Your Calling" Message date: 8.24.25
RISE PSS for "Part 9: Surviving Crisis"Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 9: Surviving Crisis" Message date: 8.17.25
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 8: The Tests of Suffering" Message date: 8.10.25
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 7: Leveraging Your Suffering" Message date: 8.3.25
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "Part 6: Suffering For Righteousness" Message date: 7.27.25www.risechurchid.org
Not every sermon can touch on all of the intended material. Not everything is communicated as one would hope. Sometimes after the fact, a better way of saying something is thought of! Sometimes a clarifying comment would be really beneficial! That is what Rise PSS [Post Sermon Show] is intended to accomplish. Join us every Wednesday as we debrief Sunday's message at Rise Church.Message being discussed: "A Case Study of Grief and Warfare" Message date: 7.20.25www.risechurchid.org
In this special bonus episode of the Daily Living for Christ podcast, join Donald E. Coleman as he shares a powerful live message preached at The RISE Church in Oceanside, California: “The Hidden River: Five Principles of God's Agape and the Spiritual Awakening of Our Age.”This message shares the DNA of TCBCL and the ROOTED Global Movement. Donald takes listeners on a journey beneath the noise and chaos of our world, revealing how God's Agape flows like a hidden river, quietly fueling a global spiritual awakening. Drawing from Scriptures like John 3:16, John 17, Romans 12:2, and Ephesians 3:14-19, he explores five profound principles of God's Agape:✅ God's Agape is gracious and available to all—a love that reaches beyond all boundaries and divisions.✅ Agape is relational and seeks unity, inviting hearts into deep connection and community.✅ Agape is transformational, reshaping lives from the inside out and sparking creativity and innovation.✅ We choose how deeply to receive Agape, determining whether we merely observe awakening or participate in it.✅ We can cultivate receptivity to Agape through prayer, worship, and spiritual practices that open the soul to God's transforming presence.In this message, Donald calls people to recognize the hidden river of divine love flowing beneath global unrest and personal struggles—a persistent current drawing humanity back to its true Source.If you've ever felt a longing for deeper meaning, divine connection, or spiritual renewal, this episode will awaken you to the reality that God's love is not distant—it's flowing right beneath your feet, ready to carry you into a new life.➡️ Listen now and discover how to step into the hidden river of God's Agape and become part of the spiritual awakening unfolding in our time. ➡️ As an added bonus, download the article "The Hidden River: Five Principles of God's Agape and the Spiritual Awakening of Our Age. "Have Questions, Send us a Message" This podcast is a production of The Center for Biblical Coaching and Leadership. If this episode has been useful or inspiring to you in any way, please share it with someone else. Lastly, please follow the show and write a review.If you want to go deeper on this journey, visit www.tcbcl.org to learn how we're walking this path together through biblical coaching, spiritual formation, and the ROOTED Global Movement.
Continuing our series Wake Up, Pastors Adam and Rebecca teach on the history and future of Rise Church.
Continuing our series Wake Up, Pastors Adam and Rebecca teach on the history and future of Rise Church.
Are you seeking hope and inspiration in a world that often feels dark and heavy?Join us for a special podcast episode recorded live at RISE Church on Sunday, June 23rd. At the end of 2023, the United States had 1.8 million prisoners which is the largest number of prisoner in the world. In this powerful message I explore the spiritual condition of our world with that of a prisoner. This is a message of hope and redemption.Through insightful stories and biblical teachings, this episode will challenge and inspire you to rise above the darkness and find freedom in Christ.Don't miss out on this opportunity to be uplifted and encouraged. Download or stream the episode now. Your journey towards freedom starts here."Have Questions, Send us a Message" This podcast is a production of The Center for Biblical Coaching and Leadership. If this episode has been useful or inspiring to you in any way, please share it with someone else. Lastly, please subscribe to the show and write a review.Visit our website, tcbcl.org, to learn more about our mission and vision.
Pastor Benjamin Ramos leads us into a new series about living in Biblical community. The word "Eirene" is the greek word used throughout the New Testament to communicate the peace that the people of God are to seek to live in with other Jesus followers. Today's message builds upon this concept, discussing how our identity as a Foursquare church and Rise Church specifically, act as common ground to unify on.
It's our 10th birthday! As we wrap up our "I Can't Believe It" series, Pastors Adam and Rebecca Peterson tell the story of Rise Church - and the story of God's unbelievable goodness.
It's our 10th birthday! As we wrap up our "I Can't Believe It" series, Pastors Adam and Rebecca Peterson tell the story of Rise Church - and the story of God's unbelievable goodness.
This week we're joined by pastor Greg Denham of Rise Church in San Marcos. Today James Kaddis and Greg Denham will discuss the spiritual battle reflected in the events of Revelation 12. What lessons can we learn from it all? You'll find out today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1479/29
Join us this week as Pastor Adam and members of Rise Church's Executive Team answer questions related to parenting and family.
Join us this week as Pastor Adam and members of Rise Church's Executive Team answer questions related to parenting and family.
Pastor Adam Peterson joined us from Rise Church in Jacksonville, FL! He preached a brilliant message about the power of our voice and ways to use it.
Join us this week, as we celebrate 9 amazing years of Rise Church!
Join us this week, as we celebrate 9 amazing years of Rise Church!
Taken from a message at Rise Church in San Antonio Texas. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Pastor Greg Denham of Rise Church in San Marcos, California, joins Pastor Rob Salvato to examine the some biblical examples of revival from Nehemiah and Acts, how they resemble recent revivals, and how they might look like future revivals. Join Pastor Rob and Pastor Greg for this fascinating in-depth study on biblical revival. *Radio listeners skip to 24:24
In the Book of James it states that we are human just like Elijah and Elijah prayed and saw BIG THINGS HAPPEN. In this sermon, "Teach us to Pray" we studied just how Elijah prayed. We see his honesty, his audaciousness and even his despair and how God turned those kinds of prayers into miracles. For more information on Rise Church, visit our website www.risetulsa.church
We need to position our lives for a miracle. In "The Miracle Room" Pastor Chase looks into what Elijah did to position himself to see a miracle. How can we position our lives to see miracles too? Take a listen and see God move in your life. If you would like to be a part of the Rise Church family you can give online by clicking this linkhttps://risetulsa.breezechms.com/give/online
Why do we fast? Take a listen to "When We Fast" to uncover the heart we should have when we are fasting. We invite you to join Rise Church in a 21 day fast starting January 10, 2021. It's time to go ALL IN in our relationship with Jesus.
This week, our Rise Church staff tells us what they are most thankful for!
Charlie speaks at Rise Church in San Marcos, CA with Pastor Greg Denham for a wide-ranging discussion on the confluence of civic engagement and faith. The two discuss atheism, nihilism, and hedonism; the importance of ecclesia and why churches must re-open; the rise of anti-Semitism on college campuses; and the crisis of courage in the Church. Finally, Pastor Greg and Charlie explore the nature of freedom and why personal responsibility is the necessary precursor to sustaining freedom and why the ‘freedom to indulge' is not freedom at all, but really another form of bondage.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.