Podcasts about set apart

“If my mother had had a mastectomy, she would have been alive today. So, I chose the harder path. The harder, tougher, more challenging. Like walking uphill both ways. Path. And it was really scary.” – Erica Neubert CampbellToday's featured award-winning bestselling author is a mom, wife, cancer advocate, breast cancer survivor, and the Executive Director at Pinky Swear Foundation, Erica Neubert Campbell. Erica and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “The Mastectomy I Always Wanted: A Breast Cancer Memoir”, plans for future books, embracing vulnerability as a writer, and more!!Key Things You'll Learn:Why your story can help others have hopeErica's emotional journey through breast cancer and her decision to undergo a double mastectomyHow her experience inspired her to write a book to help other women facing mastectomy and reconstructionHow confronting her biggest fears in writing led to the most impactful parts of her bookErica's Site: https://www.ericaneubertcampbell.com/Erica's Book: https://a.co/d/83lN229The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/track/north-wind-and-the-sunPlease support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…Ep. 453 – “The Psychic Yellow Brick Road” with Corbie Mitleid (@CorbieMitleid): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-453-the-psychic-yellow-brick-road-with-corbie-mitleid-corbiemitleid/Ep. 788 – Love with a Twist of Cancer with Jennifer Greenhut (@jennandlarry): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-788-love-with-a-twist-of-cancer-with-jennifer-greenhut-jennandlarry/201 - "Fortitude Wins the Battle" with Connie Bramer (@ConstanceBramer): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/201-fortitude-wins-the-battle-with-connie-bramer-constancebramer-chaostoclarity/125 - "Set Apart & Chosen" with Gladys "Peaches" Kenney (@Faithsteps8): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/125-set-apart-chosen-with-gladys-peaches-kenney-faithsteps8/Ep. 425 – “An Imperfect Pilgrim” with Suzanne Ludlum (@SuzanneLudlum): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-425-an-imperfect-pilgrim-with-suzanne-ludlum-suzanneludlum/208.5 (Holiday Bonus Episode) – “Dreams That Can Save Your Life” with Kat Kanavos (@KathleenKanavos): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2085-holiday-bonus-episode-dreams-that-can-save-your-life-with-kat-kavanos-kathleenkanavos/Ep. 471 – “How to Turn Suffering Into Something Good” with Darci Steiner (@DarciJSteiner): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-471-how-to-turn-suffering-into-something-good-with-darci-steiner-darcijsteiner/Ep. 948 – Writing for Wellness & Laughing Through the Chaos with Jennifer A. Johnson, RN: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-948-writing-for-wellness-laughing-through-the-chaos-with-jennifer-a-johnson-rn/Ep. 510 - "Lights, Camera, Action" With Amy Scruggs (@amyscruggssd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-510-lights-camera-action-with-amy-scruggs-amyscruggssd/Ep. 423 – “Hacking Chemo” with Martha Tettenborn: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-423-hacking-chemo-with-martha-tettenborn/43 - "Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life" with Loronda Giddens (@Inspired2Peel): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/43-peeling-back-the-layers-of-your-life-with-loronda-giddens-inspired2peel/

Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak for an encouraging message about how God calls us to expand our tables and hearts to welcome ALL people into relationship with Him.In this week's sermon from Acts 11, discover how Peter's vision in Joppa transformed the early church from an exclusive community to a beautiful, multi-ethnic movement where everyone belongs. Learn about the incredible story of how persecution led to the gospel spreading, and how Paul returned to minister to the very people he once persecuted.This message will challenge and encourage you to:Open your eyes to see who God is inviting to your tableBe generous with your encouragement, time, and presenceShow up for others in practical ways (not just with good intentions!)Use your words to give courage to those around youBible References:Acts 11:1-30 (main passage)Acts 8 (persecution and scattering of the church)Luke 22 (Peter's denial)John 21 (Jesus restoring Peter)John 15:5-8 (vine and branches)Psalms 46:10 (breath prayer)Mark 10:47 (breath prayer)

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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost; Sermon based on John 17:6-19. Preached at The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (https://linktr.ee/firstchurchbrooklyn). Podcast subscription is available at https://cutt.ly/fpcb-sermons or Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4ccZPt6), Spotify, Amazon, Audible, Podcast....This item belongs to: audio/first-church-brooklyn-sermons.This item has files of the following types: Archive BitTorrent, Columbia Peaks, Item Tile, Metadata, PNG, Spectrogram, VBR MP3

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Numbers/Bamidbar 22:2-25:9 - July 11, 2025.

What does someone on the Seminary's Board of Regents do, and why is this work important? Matt Kenitzer, a member of the Board of Regents for Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his upbringing in the church, what drew him to the LCMS, why faithful leadership in the church is important to him, how he became a member of the Board of Regents, and all the critical work the Regents do for the good of the Seminary. This episode originally aired on January 24, 2025. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

Have you ever felt like the least qualified person in the room? David Hanegraaff discusses what it is like growing up as the son of the “Bible Answer Man” and how he does his best to say yes to the call of the Lord even when he feels unqualified. David has learned to overcome self-doubt by trusting the Lord and taking those leaps of faith—because when God calls you, he equips you.  Recorded during a talk at the Set Apart retreat for young adults at Gospel for Asia in Wills Point, Texas, this candid presentation by David Hanegraaff offers encouragement for anyone seeking to follow God's will for their life. Interested in serving with Gospel for Asia? Contact young@equip.org, and the CRI team will connect you with GFA.Listen to Hank's podcast and follow Hank off the grid where he is joined by some of the brightest minds discussing topics you care about. Get equipped to be a cultural change agent.Archived episodes are  on our Website and available at the additional channels listed below.You can help spread the word about Hank Unplugged by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on.

Join Pastor Sean Steinke as he shares a powerful message about God's radical inclusivity and how the gospel breaks through our human boundaries. Through the incredible story of Cornelius and Peter in Acts 10, discover how God orchestrates divine encounters that transform not just individuals, but entire communities.In this inspiring teaching, you'll explore:How God uses miraculous ways to expand His family beyond our expectationsThe difference between religious devotion and genuine salvationWhy even the most devoted people still need the transforming power of the gospelHow God graciously shifts our perspectives to align with His heart for ALL peoplePastor Sean weaves personal stories from his childhood home—where over 300 people found refuge and family—with Biblical insights about hospitality, openness, and God's surprising work. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or have been following Jesus for years, this message reminds us that God's love knows no boundaries and His invitation extends to everyone.Bible References:Acts 10 (Primary passage - Cornelius and Peter)Hebrews 11 (Faith that pleases God)John 15:5-8 (The vine and branches)Acts 10:43, 11:18 (Repentance and faith)Mark 1:35 (Jesus' prayer life)Luke 6:40 (The apprentice and rabbi)

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Subject: Fireworks Speaker or Performer: TJ Joyner Scripture Passage(s): Acts 13:1-12 Date of Delivery: July 6, 2025

How do relationships, opportunities, and invitations encourage young people to remain in the church and consider church work? Rev. Seth Flick, pastor of Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hartland, WI , joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about his formation as a pastor and who encouraged him in this pursuit, his congregation's emphasis on their duty to raise up future church workers, how they use relationships and opportunities and invitations to encourage children in the faith, and the roles of other church workers and parents in their approach. Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms.org/setaparttoserve. This episode originally aired on March 8, 2024. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

The Call to Be Set Apart • Sunday Service   Website: www.PastorTodd.org To give: www.ToddCoconato.com/give   Good morning, church. Today, we will delve into a crucial aspect of our Christian walk—the call to be set apart. This call is not just an invitation but a mandate for every believer. Being set apart means living a life that reflects God's holiness and love in a world that often opposes His ways. This can be challenging, but it is essential for our spiritual growth and witness. 1. Called to Be Holy 1 Peter 1:15-16 (NKJV) "but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, 'Be holy, for I am holy.'" 2. A Distinct People Deuteronomy 14:2 (NKJV) "For you are a holy people to the Lord your God, and the Lord has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure above all the peoples who are on the face of the earth." 3. Transformed by Renewal Romans 12:2 (NKJV) "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." 4. Light in the Darkness Matthew 5:14-16 (NKJV) "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." 5. Living as Pilgrims 1 Peter 2:11-12 (NKJV) "Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation." 6. Walking in the Spirit Galatians 5:16-17 (NKJV) "I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish." 7. Embracing Suffering for Christ 2 Timothy 3:12 (NKJV) "Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution." 8. Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23 (NKJV) "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law." Being set apart is not merely a command; it is our identity in Christ. It is challenging, often counter-cultural, and sometimes brings suffering. However, it also brings the joy of walking closely with God and witnessing His transformative power in our lives and the lives of others. Let us commit to living lives that honor God, shining as lights in this dark world, and drawing others to His marvelous light. Amen. CCLI: 21943673

A question every follower of Jesus asks is, “What is God's will for my life?” Well, you don't have to wonder what God's will for you is any longer because Paul reveals it in chapter 4! He says, “God's will is for you to be holy...” Wow! Just be holy and you are doing God's will but what does that mean? We talk about it in today's podcast as well as the next two. It was a long discussion so we split this one up!

This message explores the story of Daniel and his friends in Babylon, emphasizing the importance of living a life set apart for God. It highlights how their determination to remain faithful to God, even in a foreign and hostile environment, led to divine favor and supernatural influence. This message will encourage you to make decisions that honor God, persist in prayer, and trust in God's ability to sustain and elevate you even through difficult challenges.

This week, Pastor Joshua shares about recognizing that we are meant to be "consecrated" and set apart from. divine purpose, the cost of being a disciple, and God's heart for his children.

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Set Apart for Such a Time as This: The End Is Not Yet • Sunday Service To Give: www.ToddCoconato.com/give Website: www.PastorTodd.org Church, we are in a defining moment. The world is rumbling. Headlines scream war and chaos. There's fear in the air, confusion in the Church, and deception in the culture. But let me speak this over you prophetically: The end is not yet. We are not in World War III. We are not in the Tribulation. What we are in, is a season of separation. God is once again calling a remnant to rise. Not a popular people—but a set-apart people. Not those caught in the tides of the world, but those rooted in the Spirit of the Living God. We are entering a new phase—a time where deep trust in the Lord will be non-negotiable. His presence must be our oxygen. His Word must be our compass. And yes, this will require sacrifice. Some relationships won't come with us. Some comforts will have to die. But His glory is worth it.   1. Matthew 24:6–8 (NKJV) “And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows.” 2. Hebrews 12:26–27 (NKJV) “…yet once more I shake not only the earth, but also heaven. Now this, ‘Yet once more,' indicates the removal of those things that are being shaken, as of things that are made, that the things which cannot be shaken may remain.” 3. 2 Timothy 3:1–5 (NKJV) “But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!” 4. 1 Peter 2:9 (NKJV) “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” 5. Romans 12:1–2 (NKJV) “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” 6. Psalm 91:1–2 (NKJV) “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.'” 7. 2 Corinthians 6:17–18 (NKJV) “Therefore ‘Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you.' ‘I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.'” 8. Isaiah 60:1–2 (NKJV) “Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but the Lord will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you.” 9. Proverbs 3:5–6 (NKJV) “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” 10. John 15:19 (NKJV) “If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.” We are not in World War III. We are in a spiritual crossroad. The end is not yet. But the separation has begun.  • God is separating wheat from tares.  • He's calling His remnant to the secret place.  • He's asking for trust, sacrifice, and obedience.  • Some relationships won't survive this season. That's okay.  • What matters is your alignment with the Spirit. CCLI: 21943673 Be the remnant.

How does an educator become a Lutheran School Principal? Dr. Alan Freeman (Director of School Ministry, LCMS Office of National Mission) joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about how he became a school administrator, what kind of “leadership training program” for Lutheran schools existed when he became an administrator, the need for Lutheran school administrators today, the correlation existing between the shortage of Lutheran school teachers and the shortage of Lutheran school administrators, how Lutheran educators are trained for leadership through the SLED (School Leadership Development) program, and what SLED training looks like. Learn more about Lutheran Schools and Lutheran School Leadership at lcms.org/schools. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

In Episode 24, Barbie Bassett, Therese Apel, and Traci Lee dive headfirst into: How do we live in this broken world without becoming a reflection of it? They get real about the constant pressure to conform, the spiritual battles no one's talking about, and what it actually looks like to stand firm in faith when culture calls you crazy. If you've ever felt like you're walking a tightrope between being relatable and being righteous, this one's for you.   #YallListenHerePodcast #FaithWithoutFear #BeSetApart #BarbieBassett #ThereseApel #TraciLee #KingdomMinded #BoldFaith #FaithInTheFire #LiveDifferent #InTheWorldNotOfIt   This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

What does it really mean to live a holy life? Is it more about avoiding sin—or about actively doing good? In this message from Titus 2 and 3, we explore how grace doesn't just save us from something, but calls us toward something greater. Holiness is not about withdrawal or judgment, but about love in action. When grace reshapes our desires, we don't just say “no” to sin—we say “yes” to generosity, hospitality, and Spirit-led living. Discover how holiness becomes visible, compelling, and credible when we live engaged, purposeful lives that reflect God's heart.

In this podcast, Pastor Rachelle preaches a powerful message on how we must each do our part to help carry God's Presence back into our homes, cities, and regions. Support the show

Natasha McGriggs, mother, grandmother, and member of Daughters of Zion, shares how faith carried her through a decade of silent depression, reshaped her view of singleness, and inspired a legacy of purpose for the next generation.Music: “Dreams” by Joakim Karud (YouTube Audio Library, CC-BY).#faith #testimony #mentalhealth #Christianwomen #DOZ #legacy #singleness #resilience

In this message from 1 Peter 1:13–25, Pastor Mark unpacks what it means to live a life that's truly set apart—marked by holiness, reverent fear, and deep, sacrificial love. Drawing from the imperishable Word of God and the hope of the gospel, this sermon invites you to consider what story defines your life. Listen to this sermon and be encouraged to walk in faith, grounded in grace.Find five days of short devotions on this sermon here.

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How do servant leaders in Lutheran schools model leadership for future church workers? The Rev. Mark Bushuiakovish, pastor at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Nashville, TN, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about his journey into pastoral ministry, how his faith was formed as a child and through Lutheran schools, the servant leaders who served as models through his years in Lutheran school, his experiences at seminary, and how his congregation forms and encourages both youth and adults to consider full-time church work. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

What if the biggest threat to holiness isn't choosing the wrong path—but choosing the easy one?In this message from Hebrews 12, we explore how holiness is more than moral behavior—it's a Spirit-empowered pursuit that demands endurance, intention, and surrender. From the danger of bitterness to the compromise of impulse decisions, Scripture reveals the subtle ways we drift from holiness and how to return.Whether you're wrestling with bitterness, battling temptation, or just feeling spiritually numb, this message invites you to fix your eyes on Jesus and choose perseverance over convenience. Holiness isn't easy, but it's always worth it.

Set Apart for God's Purpose

Pastor Aaron Gray walks us through the idea from the book of Numbers that God calls all believers to be Set Apart As Stewards. This is part 2 of the Scroll of Numbers. Link: https://restoration.subspla.sh/nyjf2ff#thehappyrabbi #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle

How is church worker formation cemented as culture in the church? The Rev. Dr. Mike Von Behren (President of the LCMS Northwest District and Regent at Concordia University Irvine) and the Rev. Dr. Bill Harmon (President of the LCMS Southeastern District and Assistant Pastor of King of Glory Lutheran Church in Williamsburg, VA) join Andy for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about their journeys to becoming pastors and then District Presidents, their chief duties as a District President, what each of their districts are doing to form and recruit church workers and why this work is so important to each of them, and what they think will cement church worker formation and recruitment into the culture of our LCMS congregations, schools, districts, and entities. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve.

In a world obsessed with proving worth and chasing success, what if the reason we're exhausted isn't just because life is hard—but because we're trying to be someone God never asked us to be? What if we could live in acceptance? In this message from Set Apart, we explore 1 Corinthians 1 and the radical truth that God chooses what the world calls weak, foolish, and unimpressive to reveal His glory. You don't have to hustle to be holy. Real identity, belonging, and significance aren't achieved—they're received in Christ.

What does it really mean to be holy? In this message from Galatians 5, we explore how the Christian life is not about rule-keeping or rule-breaking—but about walking in step with the Spirit. Paul warns against two distortions of holiness: legalism (trying to earn God's favor) and license (abusing grace to justify sin). Both miss the point. True holiness isn't about perfection—it's about transformation through the power of the Holy Spirit.

A New Way To Fight // Set Apart by Salvation by Sterchi Hills

When Saul of Tarsus came to faith in Christ, little did he know how much he would suffer for his faith. Today, Ron shares some of the events that took place during the Apostle Paul's first missionary journey. It's a story of partnership, persecution and perseverance, and it comes your way next, in Ron's teaching series, “Paul: Surprised by Grace.” 

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In a grand display of irony, Saul of Tarsus came to faith in Christ on his way to persecute believers in Christ. God intervened in a miraculous way, striking Saul blind and giving him vision in the process. And what a vision it was. Today, Ron takes us to the Apostle Paul's first missionary journey, as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “Paul: Surprised by Grace.”  

What does it take to establish a strong foundation for church work formation and recruitment in the culture of our congregations, schools, and the larger church body? The Rev. Dr. Lucas Woodford (President of the LCMS Minnesota South District, Regent at Concordia University St. Paul, and Associate Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Farmington, MN) and the Rev. David Nehrenz (President of the LCMS Oklahoma District and Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Norman, OK) join Andy and Sarah to talk about their paths to becoming a pastor and district president, how each of their districts is forming and recruiting church workers, why a mindset for formation and recruitment is important, why collaboration on growing a culture of church work formation across the LCMS is important, why it's particularly crucial to have the support and collaboration of schools in this culture, and the benefits each has seen so far from these collaborative efforts in Set Apart to Serve in their districts and across Synod. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org. Today's episode of The Coffee Hour is underwritten in part by Concordia University, Nebraska. You can learn more about Concordia University, Nebraska at cune.edu

Do you need to escape the comfort culture? In the Christian life, there are times when we voluntarily take on considerable costs for a considerable purpose.This week, Kylen Perry leads us through 2 Timothy 2 to remind us that a consecrated life is one that is uncommonly devoted.

Do you need to escape the comfort culture? In the Christian life, there are times when we voluntarily take on considerable costs for a considerable purpose.This week, Kylen Perry leads us through 2 Timothy 2 to remind us that a consecrated life is one that is uncommonly devoted.

On this edition of the Coach Me Up Podcast, we are blessed to be joined by Gator Harrison from iheart radio. Gator tells us his story of encountering God at his lowest point and how that took him on a path away from chasing the world and towards a path of discipleship. Gator coaches us up on the country music industry and how God is using him to be salt and light where he's at. Join us! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••As always we thank our title sponsor OneCountry.com for making this podcast possible, and to Konexial.com for their continued support of our podcast.COACH ME UP TEAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OneCountry.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Konexial.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CoachJimmyDykes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ChrisBurke02⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Hosted by Jimmy Dykes and Chris BurkeProduced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jared Mark Fincher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All audio is subject to copyright 2025 Jimmy Dykes Inc.Contact us at coachmeuppodcast@gmail.com