Are You Real | Finding Your Purpose
Jon Fuller is on a mission to be a true example of Christ in his life and in his work. He introduces you to men and women of faith who have walked different paths to find a true Christianity that they live out each and every day. Some paths have been bumpy and filled with debris, but through it all, grace and faith have been a sustaining force in the lives of these men and women. You won't find any fake and phoney Christianity here.....just real people with a heart for God and living out His call on their lives. Join us for new episodes each week. We'd love it if you'd share the show with other men and women of faith who need support and encouragement along their journey.
On today’s episode of Are You Real, Jon and his wife, Kasey, address the subject of faith, which is one of the five topics they enjoy covering: faith, family, fitness, fun, and finances.
Listen in to their poignant backstories, the inspiring narrative of how they each came to meet the God of miracles, and how He has worked in and through them throughout the years.
You don’t have to be perfect, you don’t have to be deserving, you don’t have to know God in a certain way in order to receive His blessings. You’ll hear lessons about resiliency, obedience, healing, and trust, in testimony after testimony of God’s goodness. What’s more, Jon and Kasey want you to know that God has answers for whatever circumstances YOU’RE going through right now!
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Jon is back today with his guest, Zach Lush, to discuss building business, the entrepreneurial burnout Zach experienced, and how he found his niche in teaching others successful marketing strategies.
Zach also details his “Pilot Program”, which teaches small business owners the fundamentals of digital marketing.
Zach Lush is a father, entrepreneur, business owner, and former professional athlete. For 14 years, he ran a sports performance facility for athletes, and the last 5 years, he’s been in the specialty division marketing business.
Join Jon and Zach in this inspirational conversation that covers faith, family, and looking forward!
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Co-Founder of YesLord, Inc, Cristi Gooding is here today to share her story of freedom and how she got into ministry. She has a story of addiction and recovery, and now she only lives to be obedient to God. Cristi has an amazing story of how God gave her a vision of Yes Lord! She explains what it is and what the mission of it is.
Listen to the episode as Cristi also discusses:
- What a “dwell night” is and what it means
- The early beginnings of Yes Lord!
- Why she didn’t wait for the Lord to drop her ministry in her lap
- How she stepped out in faith to get Yes Lord! started
- The miracles she has seen from her twice monthly “dwell nights”
- How she got global reach for Yes Lord! in the first week!
- How a t-shirt has been instrumental in starting the movement
- Why she feels so strongly about her own personal testimony
- Her 20-year drug addiction
- Her choice to overcome her meth addiction and how she laid it down overnight
- How childhood rejection led her to a food addiction that later turned into drug addiction
- How the real battle began when she quit drugs and went back to her food addiction
- The process of becoming unbound from addictions and how she dealt with it…..this was the hard part
- Why it has taken almost 10 years to break the chains of addiction that bind her
- Her childhood agreement with lies she believed about herself, and the ramifications
- How “giving” is her weakness, and she has trouble receiving
- What God is stirring within her
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Nate Setto joins Jon on today’s episode to discuss Nate’s latest single, “Novocaine”, which deals with his struggles with anxiety, depression, and alcohol. Nate’s message to others is that you’re never alone, and God is always there to help you through your darkest moments.
Listen in to this conversation to hear Nate share his compelling story about how life events kept pointing him to a relationship with Jesus, and how, in our imperfections, we are perfectly loved.
Nate Setto is a rising pop and R&B artist based in the Detroit area. As a Michigan native, he grew up with a passion for music and began writing songs when he was 7 years old and started pursuing a music career when he was 20.
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On today’s episode, Jon sits down with Kevin Harris, President of Radical Mentoring, to talk about getting men involved in the church.
A lot of men get on a career track and figure to make up for lost time at home and church later. They feel like they’re doing what they’re “supposed” to do, instead of what they’re “called” to do, but when you’re off-purpose, it’s exhausting.
Once you align your life purpose and your calling, the exhaustion will slip away and you will begin to experience radical change.
If you’re feeling stuck on the treadmill of life, you’ll want to listen in to this conversation to learn how, through mentoring, you can experience a life-change that brings you closer to God and matures you in discipleship and leadership in church.
Kevin Harris is the President of Radical Mentoring, which is an intentional, small-group mentoring process to help church pastors engage men, build a core group of leaders, and transform their churches. He’s passionate about being a resource for church leaders that have incorporated small-group mentoring into their disciple-making strategy.
Kevin and his wife live in Atlanta with their two sons.
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Books Mentioned:
The On-Purpose Person: Making Your Life Make Sense by Kevin W. McCarthy
Chazown: Discover and Pursue God’s Purpose for Your Lifeby Craig Groeschel
Mentor Like Jesus: His Radical Approach to Building the Churchby Regi Campbell
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On today’s episode, Jon sits down with Kevin Harris, President of Radical Mentoring, to talk about getting men involved in the church.
A lot of men get on a career track and figure to make up for lost time at home and church later. They feel like they’re doing what they’re “supposed” to do, instead of what they’re “called” to do, but when you’re off-purpose, it’s exhausting.
Once you align your life purpose and your calling, the exhaustion will slip away and you will begin to experience radical change.
If you’re feeling stuck on the treadmill of life, you’ll want to listen in to this conversation to learn how, through mentoring, you can experience a life-change that brings you closer to God and matures you in discipleship and leadership in church.
Kevin Harris is the President of Radical Mentoring, which is an intentional, small-group mentoring process to help church pastors engage men, build a core group of leaders, and transform their churches. He’s passionate about being a resource for church leaders that have incorporated small-group mentoring into their disciple-making strategy.
Kevin and his wife live in Atlanta with their two sons.
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Books Mentioned:
The On-Purpose Person: Making Your Life Make Senseby Kevin W. McCarthy
Chazown: Discover and Pursue God’s Purpose for Your Lifeby Craig Groeschel
Mentor Like Jesus: His Radical Approach to Building the Churchby Regi Campbell
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Speaking God’s Frequency is Jon’s latest book, and captures Jon’s walk with the Lord over the last eight years. Today he will be sharing from the 2nd chapter, “The Transforming Power of Love”.
We all have “mile-markers” in our lives, moments that have shaped and defined who we become. Jon shares the poignant moments of his life that eventually led him to the alter, where he experienced release of years of hurt and anger and was left with a refreshment of God’s amazing love for him.
Listen in to hear how writing this book blessed Jon, and how it can bless you, too!
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On today’s episode, Jon steps into the role of public speaker and addresses his audience on the subjects of intentionality and goal-setting. He will be sharing seven premises with you: 1) finding your authentic voice; 2) believe in what you’re doing; 3) define your end-game; 4) go all in; 5) don’t let others define you; 6) learn quick and adapt; and 7) make it a habit and make it count.
Listen in to his inspiring and thought-provoking discourse based on his life experiences and consider how his encouragement might be applied to your own life. And always remember, you have value!
As owner of New Life Homes, Jon likens the thousands of kitchen remodels he’s done over the years to the subject of his first book, D.I.Y. Remodel Your Life.
His second book, Speaking God's Frequency, is set to release March 30th.
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Tables are turning for this episode of Are You Real, where Jon was recently interviewed by Jim Oliver from Breakaway Wealth!
Jim was recently a guest of Jon’s, so if you missed that show, the link has been provided here for your listening convenience.
Jon and Jim talk about overcoming failure, what failure and success in business look like as a Christian, and what we can expect when we align our lives with God.
You’ll get a sneak peek at Jon’s new book, Speaking God’s Frequency, set to be released on March 30th. It’s about how when we connect with God and speak the things that He’s saying, it accelerates our family life and business and we’re able to receive that blessing into our lives.
You don’t want to miss this!
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Suggested Episodes:
179: Living Abundantly God’s Way with Jim Oliver
143: The Business of Honor with Bob Hasson
Books Mentioned:
Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz
Total Focus: Make Better Decisions Under Pressure by Brandon Webb and John David Mann
Destined to Win by Kris Vallotton
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Do you need a shot of hope? If so, you’re in the right place at the right time.
Lathan Craft joins Jon today for a conversation about being God’s masterpiece and listening to what God says about us rather than what we might think about ourselves.
They also discuss Lathan’s book, “The Leper in Church”, which is about Christians suffering with mental illness.
You’ll hear about Lathan’s traumatic struggle with feeling hopeless growing up without Christ, and why it’s so important to him now to be what he calls a “hope-dealer”.
Lathan Craft is a devoted husband, father, pastor, writer, speaker, and podcaster who makes his home in Northern California. He is the author of the Amazon best-seller, “The Leper in the Church”, host of “The Other Side of the Church” podcast, and Founder of “A Heartbeat of Hope.”
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Speaking God’s Frequency, by Jon Fuller - To Be Released
The Leper in the Church: Stories From the Unseen by Lathan Craft
Scary Close: Dropping the Act and Finding True Intimacy by Donald Miller
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Look for his podcast, “The Other Side of the Church” on Spotify or Apple iTunes!
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Jon’s guest today happens to be the writer of one of his favorite songs of all time, “Storyteller”. Listen in to hear the story behind the song, the vulnerability behind the voice, and get ready to be inspired!
Morgan Harper Nichols is a writer, artist, and musician, whose parents always encouraged her to use her art to love other people.
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Morgan, her husband, Patrick, and their 8-month old son make their home in Orange County, California.
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All Along You Were Blooming: Thoughts for Boundless Living by Morgan Harper Nichols
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On today’s episode, Jon chats with Darren Wilson about The God Man, his upcoming movie that he describes as a “Jesus film for a new generation”, and his most ambitious project to date. It is a film that reflects the character of God and by its nature, begs a decision by movie-end.
Darren Wilson is an author and a television/film producer and director who makes unique, faith-based Christian documentaries. When he made his first film, he was an English professor who borrowed equipment from his school and borrowed money from his family. Darren has a lot of questions about faith, and filming is one way he advances the kingdom of God.
Don’t miss this insightful conversation about Darren’s supernatural journey from skeptic to discovering the true God of the Bible through the lens of filmmaking.
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Mentioned Episode:
Feels Like Heaven With Matt Dietz
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If you want to learn how money REALLY works, you’ll want to listen in to this fascinating conversation between Jon and Jim Oliver.
Financial independence, rather than retirement, is the goal of today’s guest in coaching people to passive income, whether they’re starting with a little or whether they’re starting with a lot, and is based on Biblical principles.
Jim Oliver is the Founder of wealth-coaching company, Create Tailwind. Jim founded Create Tailwind in 1988 in Denver, CO, as a traditional financial planning firm but after weathering two major corrections on Wall Street, Jim and his team pivoted the company’s focus to build wealth beyond Wall Street.
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Books Mentioned:
Becoming Your Own Banker: Unlock the Infinite Banking Concept by R. Nelson Nash
Thou Shall Prosper: Ten Commandments for Making Money by Rabbi Daniel Lapin
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Did you know that the Bible addresses the topic of rest much more than it addresses the topic of sleep?
In this day and age where we feel the pressure to be super-productive, we neglect the need for rest and we neglect to enjoy the journey along the way. Sooner or later, our health suffers.
Dr. Saundra wrote Sacred Rest based on her own burnout experience. She realized that her medical career did not provide her with enough information that she needed to stay energized. Turning to her Bible for inspiration and wisdom on the subject, Dr. Saundra discovered a place where her faith and science collided, and this enabled her to come to a point of understanding regarding what was going on.
If you’re in need of a rest - whether physical, spiritual, emotional or otherwise - take a listen to this powerful insight about the science and sacredness of life-changing rest.
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a board-certified internal medicine physician, researcher and the author of several books, including the most recent successful book Sacred Rest.
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Book Mentioned:
Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity by Saundra Dalton-Smith, M.D.
Jon’s New Book: Speaking God’s Frequency - Coming December 2020!!
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If you’ve ever wanted to be excellent or masterful in the work that you do, or if you’ve ever wondered how you’ll ever even find the work God created you to do, you’ll want to listen in as Jon and special guest, Jordan Raynor, discuss becoming a “Master of One” that brings both glory to God and service to others.
Jordan Raynor is the author of the soon-to-be-released Master of One: Find and Focus on the Work You Were Created to Do andthe national best-seller Called to Create: A Biblical Invitation to Create, Innovate, and Risk. He leads a growing community of Christians seeking to more deeply connect to their faith with their work. Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of a tech start-up, Threshold 360, where he previously served as CEO after launching a string of successful ventures. He’s a highly sought-after speaker on faith, work, and entrepreneurship at some pretty amazing places, including Harvard University, SXSW, and TEDx. He has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and had the incredible honor of serving in the White House under President George W. Bush.
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Mentioned Books:
Master of One: Find and Focus on the Work You Were Created to Do by Jordan Raynor
Called to Create: A Biblical Invitation to Create, Innovate, and Risk by Jordan Raynor
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
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Jon sits down with best-selling author, Lisa Tawn Bergren, to discuss the spiritual experience that helped her understand her calling, the importance of bringing our children up in the faith and how we must allow them to make their own story with God, fallow seasons, and so much more. You don’t want to miss this conversation!
Lisa Tawn Bergren is the best-selling author of more than 60 books, including God Gave Us You, God Gave Us Easter, which is a New York Times best-seller, and the beloved God Gave Us Children series, which has sold over 2.5 million copies.
Her newest book is God Gave Us the Bible.
She and her husband, Tim, have three kids–Olivia (24), Emma (21) and Jack (16), and make their home in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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Other Mentioned Book:
Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt
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If you have a problem with “stinking thinking”, or negative thoughts, you will want to tune in to this episode with special guest, Carlos Rosales. Carlos is a business coach and author of 10X For Christ: Discovering Your 10X Lifestyle in Jesus Christ.
Discover how speaking God’s words over our lives and recognizing the good in it when those negative thoughts creep in can help us to understand who we are in Christ.
Carlos has worked in business leadership for over 35 years and knows what it takes to be successful as an executive. He is a Certified Professional Leadership Coach and a Certified Process Consultant. He’s helped others to grow their business for over a decade. Carlos is a Convene Chair, a peer-to-peer mentoring group for Christian business owners.
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Book Mentioned:
10X For Christ: Discovering Your 10X Lifestyle in Jesus Christ by Carlos E. Rosales III
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Jon’s guest today is known as “The best guy to see on the worst day of your life”. Dr. Charles “Chuck” Page is a surgeon, husband, father of five, and author.
His latest book, A Spoonful of Courage for the Sick and Suffering, is one of encouragement and hope, and how, when we see what other people are going through, we can begin to adjust our focus.
It was other peoples’ stories that inspired him to keep going after his office building burned down in 2017, and he is here to share those stories and help you to see that you can also find blessings in the face of adversity.
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Book:
A Spoonful of Courage for the Sick and Suffering by Charles W. Page, MD
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When you’re a successful singer and songwriter for a popular touring Christian band using your God-given gifts to share the gospel with others, and you also have a God-given wife and family back home, how do you arrive at a decision to take a leap of faith in choosing to pursue your family dreams while trusting that God is making a way for you to use your talents closer to the home-front?
Jon sits down with guest, Matt Hammitt, to hear his compelling story of how he did just that.
Matt Hammitt is an American singer, songwriter, speaker and author. He was the lead singer and songwriter for the band Sanctus Real from 1996-2016.
Passion for family is what ultimately led Matt to leave Sanctus Real. He has been married to his wife, Sarah, for eighteen years, and they have four children.
After departing the band, Matt joined the FamilyLife speaker team and is a keynote speaker and performer at marriage and men’s conferences across the US, including Kirk Cameron’s “Living Room Reset” events.
He has released two albums as a solo artist.
Waterbrook Multnomah (Penguin Random House) will be releasing Matt’s next book, Lead Me: Finding Courage to Fight for Your Marriage, Children, and Faith, in February 2020.
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Suggested Book:
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What’s been on Jon’s heart and mind lately has been the power of choices. He has been seeing a pattern in the counseling calls he’s received lately regarding marriage and business, and that is a lot of people are having problems with the issue of blame.
It’s easier to lay the blame for your problems on somebody else, but often the real issue is a result of the bad choices we have made.
This realization is not one of condemnation but a practical one by way of encouraging a self-examination of the choices we have made, and future choices that might help us get out of the predicament that we find ourselves in.
With this in mind, Jon and his guest, Michael McIntyre, are going to be asking each other questions about the good and bad choices they have made in family, life, and business, and some of the consequences that followed.
Michael McIntyreis a life coach, motivational speaker, head facilitator of Next Level Training, and lifelong entrepreneur. He has recently launched his Next Level Podcast to provide inspiration to business leaders and entrepreneurs where he shares practical advice and biblical principles.
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While journaling and asking for direction one day, the Lord spoke to Jon’s heart and pointed out how he had been focused on “I” instead of “we” in his marriage.
He set out to change that because he came to understand that a strong marriage equals a strong family, which means better work, better sex, better everything!
Jon’s wife, Kasey, will be joining him in some extra episodes in the podcasts concerning “Real Marriage”.
Both she and Jon came from broken homes. Encountering many trials along the way through their 20-year marriage, they have both had to learn the art of having a Christ-centered marriage and family.
Listen in as they discuss the ups and downs of their marriage, teamwork, and some tips on changing YOUR “I” into “we”.
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Before original sin, there was original BLESSING, as per Genesis 1:28’s verse, which begins “And God blessed them.”
Blessing is God’s first reflex, His default setting, and today’s guest, Mark Batterson, suggests that this sequence is one of utmost importance.
His newest book, Double Blessing: How to Get It. How to Give It., is about rediscovering God’s heart towards us, and then aligning our hearts with His.
Mark is the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C., and is the New York Times best-selling author of 18 books. He lives with his wife, Lora, and their three children on Capitol Hill.
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Referenced Scripture:
“And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.” Genesis 1:28
Books Mentioned:
Mark Batterson’s Whisper and Double Blessing: How to Get It. How to Give It.
Some Kind of Crazy is a powerful memoir written by today’s guest, Terry Wardle, and follows his upbringing as the son of an Appalachian coal-mining family. Though sometimes hilarious and affectionate, his family also left him with a legacy of fear and abuse that followed him into adulthood and landed him in a psychiatric hospital before the age of 40.
Accepting Jesus into his heart did not solve all of the un-repaired, emotional ruptures that was present in his life. He found himself on a dual path of wanting to be a follower of Jesus while continuing to limp along with his emotional wounds. It was down in the ditch of his own brokenness that he discovered the incredible work that Jesus can do if we’ll just let Him meet us there.
Terry is going to share his untold personal story with us, and how it’s only by looking back that we can move forward in the healing path.
Terry Wardle is a Doctor of Ministry, a Counselor, and a Professor at Ashland Theological Seminary.
Resources:
Suggested Reading:
Some Kind of Crazy, by Terry Wardle
Connect with Terry!
Facebook: Terry Wardle HCM
Inspirational Scripture
“I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who summons you by name.” Isaiah 45:3
Christianity is in crisis and many of our youth are checking out, for various reasons. Special Guest, Malcolm du Plessis, has seen this coming and has been working the last 5-6 years on an online library for what seems to be the future of what’s going to happen in Christianity and the world. Common Hymnal is an initiative that he has instigated which is basically aggregating creatives and their creativity from what might be called the fringes of the spiritual underground. Join in as Malcolm shares a story about writing a song that traveled the world, and the supernatural impact it made on a couple, and how these kinds of stories has kept him in the music industry for decades. He provides provocative insight into how colonization is inextricably intertwined with the story of Christianity, and you will learn the link between Apartheid and his relationship with America.
Malcolm has straddled the worlds of prophetic Christianity and showbiz for over forty years – ranging from church planter to record company executive; from songwriter to song publisher; from instigator of multicultural, multilingual worship music that fused praise and protest in the era of his native South Africa to artist manager in that same context; from consulting ministries, movements, artists, songwriters, record labels and publishing companies in the Christian arena to helping nurture the top 40 songwriters in the mainstream. He continues to consult for a range of organizations, yet identifies primarily as an underground activist and as a father figure to a growing number of young leaders. One of his priorities is his relentless call for the decolonization of the worship movement and for doors of dignity to be unlocked for more communities and ethnicities to contribute toward the “common” hymnal.
Resources:
Are You Real Podcast #167 - Be The Bridge with Diversity Expert, Latasha Morrison
Bishop Desmond TuTu, as quoted by Malcolm:
“When the white man came from Europe, we had the land and they had the Bible. Then they asked us to pray. But when we opened our eyes, they had the land and we had the Bible.”
Isaiah 49:6
"It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.”
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Amazing Grace
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As Christians, we’ve been given the ministry of reconciliation. We’ve been reconciled to God, so therefore we can be reconciled to one another. Healing racial divides is what Special Guest, LaTasha “Tasha” Morrison delves into on today’s podcast. In John 17, Jesus prayed that we would be one, as He and the Father are one. Tasha covers some deep ground on how the Church has been complicit to racism, and her ideas to deconstruct that. By listening to marginalized voices and creating conversations, she has a mission to be the bridge by calling upon Christians and the Church to have a transformative response towards racial unity. It is this unity that will be a witness that points others to Christ.
Tasha lives in Atlanta, Georgia, and is Founder and President of an organization called “Be the Bridge”, whose mission is to help people have a distinct and transformative conversation around racial healing. “Be the Bridge” has a world-wide reach, with groups in North America, Italy, Canada, and New Zealand, and continues to grow.
Resources:
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Book:
Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation, by Latasha Morrison
If you’ve ever struggled with reading and comprehending scripture, you’re not going to want to miss today’s episode. Special guest, Sharon Kaselonis, shares the problems she encountered in studying the Bible, her prayer to the Lord to know and understand Him, and the gracious resolution He provided to her. Her new book, Jesus, Day by Day, is a daily devotional that teaches you to look for Jesus throughout the scriptures and takes you through a chronological one-year reading plan that covers the entire Bible, so that you can know and understand Him, too.
Sharon is an attorney, homeschool mom, writer, speaker, and educator whose passion is to inspire believers worldwide to read and know and study the Bible for themselves. Previously, she practiced law in the Washington, D.C., area, before serving as the director of women’s ministry at a large church in Jacksonville, Oregon. Sharon and her husband, Ray, live in Scottsdale, Arizona, with their two children.
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Blessed, Broken, Given - these three words come from the gospels, and they’re the words that describe what Jesus does when he has bread in his hands. Luke’s gospel, in particular, tells three stories of Jesus taking bread, blessing it, breaking it, and giving it.
Our guest today, Glenn Packiam, wrote a soon-to-be-released book, Blessed Broken Given: How Your Story Becomes Sacred In The Hands Of Jesus.
Jesus describes Himself as the “bread of Heaven”, and each word - blessed, broken, given - is going to speak to us in a particular way. This book is about encouraging people to see the glory in the ordinary, the grace in the midst of their mess, and purpose in each moment of the day.
After listening to this episode, you’ll understand why he says the last twelve years have been a really beautiful journey of being humbled and discovering what it means to serve. You’ll understand how God truly sees us, and how we can meet people where they are.
Glenn Packiam is a Pastor, Author, Speaker, Practical Theologian, and Songwriter. He is one of the associate senior pastors as New Life Church in Colorado Spring, Colorado, and the lead pastor of New Life Downtown, a congregation of New Life Church. His newest book, Blessed Broken Given: How Your Story Becomes Sacred In The Hands Of Jesus, was released August 6, 2019.
Glenn earned a Doctorate in Theology and Ministry from Durham University in the UK. He also holds a BA in Theological/Historical Studies and Masters in Management from Oral Roberts University and a Graduate Certificate in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is an ordained priest with the Anglican Church of North America (ACNA). Glenn, his wife, Holly, their four children are enjoying life in the shadow of the mighty Rocky Mountains.
Resources: Are You Real
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Website: Glenn Packiam
Twitter: @gpackiam
Instagram: @gpackiam
Book Mentioned:
Blessed Broken Given: How Your Story Becomes Sacred In The Hands Of Jesus, by Glenn Packiam
Stephen Blake Kanicka is a Grammy award-winning multi-instrumentalist and composer. His musicality has been noted by the New York Times and featured on Jimmy Kimmel, Jay Leno, The View, Ellen Degeneres, and the Today Show.
Stephen Blake grew up deeply entrenched in the world of music, as his mother was a Vocal Performance major in college. His innate ear for music was noticed at a very young age when he would climb the piano and play the melodies he heard around him. His talent was then fostered with Suzuki ear training, followed by over ten years of classical study in piano, theory, and music history. All of these experiences set the foundation for a strong melodic sense and technical proficiency while also gaining a deep respect for the classical composers, particularly Mozart and Beethoven.
Further development was pursued as a member of a jazz ensemble, chamber choir, and with local artists. At the young age of 16, Stephen Blake was invited to travel nation-wide with an arena tour – giving him his first introduction to the commercial music industry. By the time he graduated from high school, he had gained significant musical training, real-world experience, and had composed and produced several of his own arrangements.
Professionally, Stephen Blake has continued to hone his craft over the years as a musical director, string arranger, and collaborator with many artists – both onstage and in the studio. Notably, he has worked and performed with Atlantic Records artist, Jason Castro, as well as critically-acclaimed Aqualung, who likened his musical sensibilities to those of Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys.
Currently, he records and performs with the award-winning band, for KING & COUNTRY, while also continuing his creative work in the studio with various artists and projects he finds inspiring.
He lives with his wife, Brittany, in Franklin, Tennessee.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
- A lifelong passion for music
- Blake’s inspiration: “The Lord goes before you and fights your battles.” Also, Psalm 23
- Ups and downs in the music business
- Blake’s biggest struggle: servanthood
- The importance of relationships that can help and keep you accountable
- “Treasure hunters”
- Music’s profound emotion
- College at Texas A&M: no musical instruments for THREE years!
- Blake’s move to LA, joining a band, living within God’s will
- Blake’s advice to the younger Blake: “The Holy Spirit is real. Don’t let other things challenge your faith.”
- Having faith to step out
- Having wise counsel
- Blake’s favorite current project: a version of Amazing Grace for an upcoming movie, with rapper KB
- Blake’s parting advice: “There is a power in mystery. I have a great hope that we continue to embrace the mysterious. Be careful what you let yourself absorb.”
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In a world of urgent need around us, God gives us good things to enjoy …but ultimately God has blessed us so that through us, others might know his goodness, others might know his grace, and others might see his glory.
Our guest today is David Platt, who took a life-changing 8-day trek through the Himalayas, where he encountered a population with urgent physical and spiritual needs. Our lives are but a mist here, so what can we do with our time to make it count? When our eyes are opened to the suffering in this world, something has to change.
We’re going to be discussing David’s first book, and his upcoming book. If you feel like you’ve been living the dream but missing the point, or feel like you’ve just missed the dream altogether, this podcast is going to bless you.
David Platt is pastor at McLean Bible Church in Vienna, Virginia. After graduating from the University of Georgia, he attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, where he received multiple degrees. Before pastoring at McLean Bible Church, he previously pastored congregations in New Orleans, Birmingham, AL, and the greater Washington, D.C. area. David also served as President of the Southern Baptist Convention’s International Mission Board, one of the largest missionary organizations in the world.
He is founder of Radical, which seeks to serve the church and accomplish the mission of Christ through various resources and opportunities.
David is author of a number of books, including the upcoming Something Needs to Change. He and his wife Heather have 4 children (and are in the process of adopting their 5th child!) and live in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
Resources:
David’s Website: Radical
Books Mentioned:
Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream, by David Platt
God-given gifts can often be the inspiration for our entrepreneurial leaps of faith when we decide to leave a steady job with a safe work environment and a regular paycheck, for a job that focuses on, and is dependent on, those gifts.
We’re going to talk to someone who did just that. Todd Furneaux is the special guest I’d like to introduce you to today. Todd spent over a decade being a merchant for Home Depot’s corporate office in Atlanta, buying and selling its products, working on advertising, and although he enjoyed his job, he understood it wasn’t for him in the long term. He knew that God had gifted him with the ability and desire to work with his hands, building things from scratch. He decided to use this creativity in product development. Listen in as we go over how he got his start in developing a luxury line of coolers and drink-ware; his latest product, Adkaddy; and a product development overview, including product-market fit, the development cycle, and customer retention.
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Luxury coolers and drink-ware: Sovaro
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Today’s guest is Robby Dawkins. I met Robby through Michael McIntyre, who has introduced me to so many great people. Robby is a 5th generation Pastor who has ministered in over 58 nations. He’s been in some pretty scary environments that are hostile to Christians. The focus of today’s conversation is Robby’s quest to live out the book of Acts. There are so many ways that Christians can be activated to literally change and impact the world for Christ. As we struggle to figure out what our purpose is, we can take comfort in knowing that in following the example of Christ, everything else after that will fall into place. We don’t have to wrestle with it. We don’t have to struggle with it. We are promised it will happen. Seek yet first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness and all these things shall be added to you!
You can connect with Robby Dawkins at Robby Dawkins
Did you know that God provides us with a recipe for happiness in Psalm 1:1-3? This happiness provides us with a steady supply of dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. You see, God created us with an addiction to these neurotransmitters, and His Word encourages the specific behaviors and healthy habits that replicate, create, and sustain the addiction that God put into us at Creation. Every addiction that is the enemy destroying God’s good creation causes us to need more and more of a bad habit to create less and less of a good feeling. But the healthy habits that God created for us to have, bring life to us and those around us. Connecting with the right people, discovering the right things, and creating the right productivity in your life will to happiness.
I’m so excited to introduce you to today’s special guest, Pastor, and Author Mark Moore. We discuss happiness, his new book, building a church, the one thing that men will not come out and say, how to help your spouse win, and so much more. Please join us for this episode of “Are You Real”!
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Book: Core52
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Pornography, drug abuse, lying, and financial deceit. What do these things have in common? They are all forms of betrayal. Today’s guests, Jay, and Lori Pyatt are Certified Relationship Mentors, who help couples after betrayal. Jay and Lori share their very own personal experience with betrayal, redemption, and restoration concerning his long-term addiction to pornography.
Jay helps men overcome pornography addiction and other sexual sins in their lives, and teaches them how to rebuild trust in their marriages after the truth comes out. Lori works with women after betrayal of any kind, following the “Betrayal Trauma” model, which can often get women to a better life in a matter of months, rather than decades.
Jay discloses the scripture that is close to his heart, reminding him that we are all redeemable, how he learned to listen to the voice of shame from the enemy that tells us we are not, and how he and Lori learned to recognize how much grace and love that Jesus Christ has for us. Tune in to discover the new foundation they laid down to heal their marriage. You don’t want to miss this.
Resources:
Jay and Lori’s website: The Couple Cure
John introduces us today to Vivian Mabuni, a national speaker and writer with a passion to share hope and life through intimacy with God. Listen in as Vivian discusses wrestling with the goodness of God, and walks us through the devastating aftermath of the 90’s Rwandan genocide. She describes to us how the image of God being reflected through the Rwandan people was breathtaking and awe-inspiring. She also has a lot to say about women in ministry! Did you know that Jesus was counter-culture for the time when it came to interacting with women? Find out what this means on today’s episode.
Vivian has 30 years ministry experience on staff with CREW (formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ). Vivian grew up in Colorado as a cultural buddhist and came to Christ in high school. As a teen, she drove herself to the mall and bought her first bible. She tried to read it but it just didn’t make sense. Around this time her father moved the family to Hong Kong, and Vivian grew angry with God. She didn’t know anyone, she couldn’t speak the language, and yet…God met her right there in Hong Kong, of all places! Vivian is an author of “Open Hands, Willing Heart: Discover the Joy of Saying Yes to God”, a book on surrender.
Resources:
Instagram & Twitter: @vivmabuni
Book:
“Open Hands, Willing Heart: Discover the Joy of Saying Yes to God” by Vivian Mabuni
Mike Donehey from the contemporary Christian music band, Tenth Avenue North, is today’s special guest. Mike will be discussing his new book, “Finding God’s Life For My Will”. You’ll also learn how a tragedy became the catalyst for his learning to play guitar, and hear his heart-touching story behind one of the band's most popular songs, “Control”.
Mike is an author, lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist for Tenth Avenue North is husband to Kelly, and Father to 4 girls. Listen in as Mike and John talk about motives, and how God always seems to direct the waters of our hearts so that we end up right where He wants us.
Show Highlights:
- God is Ok with detours
- God doesn’t need us to be a success, He just wants US
- “When Dreams Die”
- “Dreams Change and That’s Ok”
- When God thwarts your plans
- Walking in humble confidence
- When God repaints, redeems, and reweaves
- How regret can turn into gratitude
- Letting go of your idols
- Success books prey on people’s idolatry
- When we think God has good things in store for everyone around us, just not for us
- Regrets of the dying
- Transactional and Capitalistic relationships with God
- It’s about the relationship, and not what we can get from Him
- God is the treasure you’re after
- Giving up God’s glory in exchange for fame
- The danger of ranking people based on what they can offer us
- Having a heart to minister
- Joy in ways you don’t expect it
- Misusing the gifts that God has given us
- God wants to be your plan, not give you a plan
Resources:
Book:
“Finding God's Life For My Will” by Mike Donehey - Available August 6th
Article:
“Top 10 Regrets Of The Dying” by Bronnie Ware
Song:
“Control” by Tenth Avenue North
In today’s episode, John chats with special guest, Dee Brestin, about recognizing heart idols, how Jesus showed his disciples that He was in awe of the Old Testament, how to be alert to the amazing things that God does, and more. You don’t want to miss the prison ministry testimony she shares of an incarcerated woman who came to realize how beautiful she was to Jesus. It will give you chills!
Dee Brestin is an author, speaker, and has a heart for prison ministry. She has been writing for 50 years. Her introduction to writing came about in her early 20’s when she was looking for a bible study, but no-one was writing them at that time. She wrote her first, called “Proverbs and Parables”, which readied her for the Fishermen Bible Study Guides for which she would later write. Dee offers free teaching videos and a free Bible Study blog.
Show Highlights:
- Turning a heart of stone into a heart of flesh
- Most people misunderstand idolatry
- Idols of the heart
- The bad fruit of an idol
- Not allowing God to be in control
- How it can be releasing to understand why we do the things we do
- God’s options are to overlook or to confront in love
- If you’re faithful in the little things, God opens other doors
- How fasting can part the red sea
- God lost 1/3 of his angels and He was a perfect parent
- We are humbled by parenting when we realize our children have free will
- Books of Moses - how the story began
- Psalms - how to live in this hard and challenging story
- Prophets - look especially in Isaiah to see how story will end
- What getting hit by a spiritual 2x4 is like
- Song of Songs is not just about marriage but is a picture of Jesus' love for us
- He leaves the 99 to go get the 1
- The same wisdom that was in the Old Testament is in the New Testament
- Parting scenes are important, don’t back away from them
Resources:
Books:
“The God Hunt: The Delightful Chase and the Wonder of Being Found” - Karen Burton Mains
“He Calls You Beautiful: Hearing the Voice of Jesus in the Song of Songs” - Dee Brestin
Sometimes the most interesting journeys are those we never really aspire to follow. As a young and newly surrendered Christian, my guest only wanted to travel and preach, and he never thought youth pastor or lead pastor would be what he wanted to do. Fast forward to now, when Banning Liebscher is the founder and pastor of Jesus Culture in Sacramento, CA, along with his most demanding roles of husband and father of three teens. He has a heart for the younger generation to encounter God on their campuses and cities so they can be revivalists in our world. When Banning fully committed to God’s call, he spent 10 years as a youth pastor, falling in love with young people and the local church. He was on a fast-moving journey that he never expected or prepared for, and his dependency was on God alone. Banning says his secret was to find people who were further down the road than he was. Along the way, he has learned the importance of learning to lead a diverse group of people with understanding, conflict management, and communication skills. In our conversation, Banning discusses his book, Rooted, which focuses on how God wants to grow and develop us as His children. He wraps up with his best advice about learning healthy habits and breaking unhealthy patterns in our lives..
Resources:
Find Banning on social media: @thebanning
Brave Communication by Dan Farrelly
Are you struggling to monetize your online business? My guest today might be just the person you need to meet. Jennifer Allwood is a wife, mother, dynamic business coach, and host of The Jennifer Allwood Show podcast. She uses her infectious enthusiasm to help creative women build their social media platforms and turn their talents and hobbies into lucrative online businesses. After working a desk job that was quickly pushing her to an early grave, Jennifer owned a decorative painting business before discovering the potential of the online space. She began creating courses to teach ways to make money online, and she now coaches over 3000 women each month. Jennifer shares advice about using the “thing” inside of you to make money with the right formula of your passion, your talent, and the need. She tells us how she relies on God to help her with pricing bids, how she balances the aspects of her busy life, and how a 1-½ minute conversation with Dave Ramsey gave her hope and changed her life. Jennifer wraps up our riveting conversation with advice about doing what you are supposed to do, regardless of your feelings, and why you can’t have it all.
Resources:
Find Jennifer’s devotional for business owners: Jennifer Allwood
Today’s guest is Frances Mckay, a certified financial planner who specializes in life-centered financial planning for women in the STEM field. She’s a mother and grandmother who helps people with retirement planning and asset management. A few years ago, Frances was a chemical engineer who worked 70-80 hours each week, traveled frequently, and was miserable with making absolutely no contribution to her home. She made the career switch to financial planning, and her life changed drastically in every way, making her wish she had made the change years earlier. Frances shares key financial tips, her unique perspective on tithing, and how she balances her business, family, and daily walk with God. She leaves us with parting advice to get serious about taking control of our financial future and stop avoiding the topic of money. Join us to hear more about Frances, her work, and how you can gain access to her courses through her membership site.
Resources:
Faith-Based Financial Wellness
Frances’ membership site gives you full access for 12 months for the limited-time discounted price of $100 for founding members. Her Purpose, Peace, and Prosperity Course launches this week, and more will be added each month.
How often do the needs of orphaned children around the world come to your mind? Patrick and Lauren Nelson are dedicating their lives to the needs of these orphans by rescuing them from sex trafficking and helping them with trauma and healing. As the parents of two young sons, the Nelsons live in Dallas but travel to Haiti several times each year through work with their non-profit, I’m Me, which began in 2012. In this episode, Patrick and Lauren explain how the seed of compassion for Haiti was first planted, and how they felt God’s calling as an “assignment” for their lives. They explain the differences they see in people’s lives when Jesus is encountered and how they are challenging the Enemy’s stronghold over the country of Haiti and its people. The Nelsons share how they’ve learned humility through the trying circumstances of hitting rock bottom and finally handing everything over to the Lord. Patrick and Lauren tell about the coffee business and leather goods that they are using to help the kids in Haiti, and how you can get involved and help support their endeavors. The Nelsons wrap up our conversation by giving their advice about facing trials, obstacles, and having really big dreams in your work for Jesus.
Resources:
Find the Nelsons on Instagram: I'm Me
Shawn Bolz is on the podcast today talking about how the Holy Spirit living inside us nudges us down the paths we should take and we have to be tuned in. We walk with God as Christians and we need to listen to Him so that His word has application. Shawn helps others understand what God is saying in a prophetic way, just as many of the prophets heard and shared from God in scripture. Shawn and other prophets help others to understand what God is saying to them individually, whether through something audible or through nature and instincts. Shawn shares how God sometimes wants us to creatively solve problems without money and gives examples of how God has done this in his life. Shawn shares their excitement about the speakers who will be at the Kingdom Conference including Bob Hasson, Jon Fuller, Shawn Bolz, Michael McIntyre, and Christy Austin. So, be hungry for Christ and attend both conferences to be radically changed!
Resources:
Two of the biggest events in Texas this year include the Modern Prophetic Symposium and The Kingdom Conference.
5/30-6/1 Modern Prophetic Symposium at the Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie, TX
What does it mean to be a man in today’s world? Today’s guest has a lot to say on the topic, and he’s written a new book, Rise of the Servant Kings: What the Bible Says About Being a Man. The book is a guide to discipleship for men, but even women are raving about the chapter dedicated to marriage. Ken Harrison is Chairman of the Board of Promise Keepers, a Christ-centered organization dedicated to instilling in men a passion for hearing, obeying, and daily meditating on the Word of God. Over 7 million men have had their lives impacted by Promise Keepers since 1990. Ken also serves as CEO at WaterStone, an organization that helps clients give away millions of dollars annually in support of Christian worldwide humanitarian efforts. Being a former LAPD officer in a high-crime area taught Ken to live life in the moment because it’s uncertain and unpredictable. When he retired from the police force, he prayed for God to give him business wisdom for his path ahead---and He did. Ken credits the goodness of God in directing his steps, instilling passion and purpose in his life, and giving him the courage to stand up as a man of God. Ken’s parting advice is, “God is looking for people of courage, and the world is full of wimps. Don’t be a chocolate soldier who melts when the heat is on.”
Resources:
Rise of the Servant Kings: What the Bible Says About Being a Man by Ken Harrison
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Why do we as Christians allow ourselves to be divided over our beliefs? Why do we live with so much hypocrisy? Frank Viola addresses these issues and more in his new book, ReGRACE, in which he calls out the “bipolarism” of Christianity. Frank is a bestselling author whose mission is to help serious followers of Jesus know Him more deeply so they can experience real transformation and make a lasting impact. He shares his “head-on collision with Jesus Christ” at age 16 and how a crisis came at age 23 when he realized “there must be more” to following Christ. Writing about his discoveries led to his first book, published in 2008, and he went on to write over 20 books about problems Christians face. In this conversation, Frank address toxic Christianity, which results when Christians take themselves too seriously, and how our personal convictions shouldn’t be grounds for ripping people apart. He discusses the marks of a false teacher, some surprising facts about Charles Spurgeon, and why he regrets not starting his blog and podcast much sooner than he did. Frank wraps up by recounting the advice of Jim Rohn about the importance of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Who are your “five”?
Resources:
Frank Viola Find resources and information, including Frank’s podcast, The Insurgence.
ReGrace Find out how to get five FREE chapters of Frank’s latest book!
The concept is a familiar one. Scripture refers to “beauty from ashes,” and even non-believers know what it means to “turn lemons into lemonade.” The idea is that something beautiful and wholly good can come from circumstances that are anything but lovely. Such is the story of today’s guest, Stoney Stamper. He’s the owner of TDD Media and the author of a popular parenting blog, The Daddy Diaries. Stoney grew up on a large quarter horse farm in small-town Oklahoma, and he still makes Oklahoma his home with his wife, April, and their three daughters, ages 18, 15, and 6. Because Gordon has always loved writing, journaling, and storytelling, it was easy to begin blogging about his initiation into “Daddy Life” as he and April blended their family. His unique style of storytelling, infused with humor and transparency about life’s successes AND failures, quickly drew a massive audience that today includes readers from over 112 countries. He’s published numerous articles in magazines and has a new book, My First Rodeo, that’s hot off the press. In today’s conversation, Stoney shares the story of the tragic car accident in 2017 that nearly took his life, but left him facing multiple surgeries and a lifetime of physical challenges. He says much good has come from the tragedy as his family has grown closer and stronger, and he has learned to count his blessings and be grateful every day. His advice to listeners is, “Have faith and stay the course, even in the hard times.” Don’t miss Stoney’s inspirational story of victory over tragedy.
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Find out more about Stoney and his blog: www.thedaddydiaries.net
Get Stoney’s book: www.thedaddydiaries.net/myfirstrodeo
Find Stoney on Facebook and Instagram: The Daddy Diaries
Michael McIntyre has been a featured guest on the show many times, and he’s here today to talk about his Next Level Training, which I’ve taken and highly recommend. Michael is a motivational speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur at heart. From serving in the US Air Force, Michael went on to run his own insurance company and develop 247 MedPlan, a nationwide telemedicine company. In his 40’s, he grew tired of running from God and surrendered his life to Christ. He describes the fascinating combination of events that led to the creation of Next Level, a 3-day transformational training to awaken you to what God intends you to be. If you’re struggling and need a new trajectory for your life, then this is the training for you! Michael says, “We don’t just need people to lead; we need great people to lead.” He lives out the truth of John 10:10, believing that we shouldn’t feel bad or guilty to live abundantly in every area of life. Even though fear can hold us back, Michael says that we don’t need a pedigree, but we need the fire of enthusiasm to let the Holy Spirit use our lives. His parting advice is to “Be Jesus to everybody.”Join us to hear more fire and inspiration from Michael!
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NLE Dallas Find out about Next Level in Dallas, May 3-5. Mention Are You Real for 20% off!
When do you hear God the most? For Brian “Head” Welch, he hears God best in the times of resting, waiting, and stillness. He’s part of the band, Korn, which has sold over 35 million copies, 41 singles, and 2 Grammy awards---all since 2012.
Brian’s journey includes almost two decades of partying, drinking, drugs, and being “drawn to the darkness.” As the hard living took its toll on Brian’s mental health and relationships, he says he “had it all,” but felt completely empty, unfulfilled, and lost. One night he walked into a church, and it was the song, “Majesty” that spoke to his heart.
He prayed to God to take his addictions away and started on the path to turning his life around. Brian shares his favorite verses, how he left the music business for a time, and his latest work on a documentary movie with his daughter. He says the most important thing in his life right now is spending time with the Lord and finding intimacy with God.
What is YOUR greatest accomplishment? Even though Danny Silk has a long list of achievements and has authored several books, he counts his marriage as his “greatest ministry accomplishment.” He’s the president and co-founder of Loving on Purpose, part of the Bethel Church Advisory Team, and a Senior Advisor of Jesus Culture. Danny was saved at age 21 in 1983 and began working at a tire store, as a meat cutter, and in social work---before entering the ministry as a pastor. Today, he travels extensively, consulting with businesses and churches, speaking at conferences, and doing executive coaching. Danny’s best-selling book is Keep Your Love On, which highlights the primary goals in marriage as being a powerful person, having a connection, and choosing your spouse every day.
Danny’s not just a sweet and sappy guy who talks about love and marriage, because he loves outdoor adventures and horsepower, too! He calls racing “the most fun you can have with your clothes on!” Danny shares his biggest strength, his advice about putting your money to work FOR you, and explains the vital importance of his marriage relationship. Join us for a deep dive with Danny into love, marriage, the writing process, fast cars, and more!
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Find out about Danny’s consulting work
As a worship leader and songwriter, it’s vital to write and sing from that real and authentic place for which people are hungering and thirsting. Kristian Stanfill is Worship Pastor at Passion City Church in Atlanta, and the Worship Leader at the Passion Conferences. Passion’s latest album, Follow You Anywhere, was recorded live at their church and released in January. Kristian describes the album as a “different project” that covers many of the same themes common to their music, like living a surrendered life, proclaiming the cross, and exalting Jesus. Kristian refers to one song from the album,” I’ll Follow You Anywhere,” as the heartbeat of Passion’s message. He says the song, “Bigger Than I Thought You Were,” calls people to be honest and vulnerable, and he describes what it’s like to sing “dangerous lyrics” like these. Kristian explains how he has hit mountaintops and valleys in his life, and just like the rest of us, he always needs something to call him back to the goodness and faithfulness of God--and that’s what the music does. Kristian shares why it’s important to say YES to Jesus daily and why Passion is involved with the ENDIT Movement, dedicated to helping free those in sex slavery. He says, “God is calling us to something eternal and something bigger than ourselves.”
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Find Follow You Anywhere at Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, Vimeo, and more.
Find the CD at Lifeway and other Christian retailers.
www.outcrytour.com Find out about Passion’s upcoming tour!
www.enditmovement.com Find out more about ENDIT Movement.
“Do you trust me?” These were the words God said over and over again to Bob Hasson a few years ago, and that prompted Bob to experience God’s kingdom in a new and different way and begin thinking “outside the box.” Bob Hasson is a businessman, leadership consultant, and the author of The Business of Honor: Restoring the Heart of Business. Bob shares his journey that began when Jesus found him back in 1978, but things changed when he was 57 years old and “the Lord started shaking my tree.” This commercial painting contractor had to learn the hard lesson that business people CAN be right in the center of God’s will, and that they don’t have to be pastors to be used by God. Bob’s passion today is developing leaders and strong organizational structures, and he spends a lot of time “pastoring” other people. Bob explains the dichotomy of our operating systems as believers, as we function either with the spirit of an orphan or as a loved child of God. His parting advice from today’s conversation is, “If it was easy, then everyone would be doing it.” Join us for inspiration and wisdom from Bob!
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The Business of Honor: Restoring the Heart of Business by Bob Hasson and Danny Silk
Keep Your Love On by Danny Silk
Find Bob on Facebook and Instagram, too!
Today’s conversation is with a true “kingdom advancer,” a man who is fully devoted to what God has called him to in this life. Rev. George Lamb is Founder and Executive Director of Millennium Man Ministries and President/CEO of the Faith Advisory Council for Community Transformation; along with those positions, he has his hands in the work of numerous other ministries to further the kingdom of God. From inner city NY, growing up with poor role models and a cultural mindset that didn’t honor the correct values, George has been elevated to many places of service as God has paved the way for him. He says it comes down to obedience and availability because these are the qualities that God looks for in people He wants to use. George shares the way the Holy Spirit orchestrated and commandeered his life, back when he was a construction worker who lived a party lifestyle---it was one fateful night at church with his mother when George’s life was changed. God has put him in places the world would say he’s not qualified for, but he is helping effect cultural change on a governmental level and helping the church fit into the “cultural clash” occurring in America today. Join us to hear more from George and how he commits daily to “letting my hands be used by the King.”
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Understanding the Purpose and Power of Men by Myles Munroe
From overseas professional basketball player to full-time pastor at The Rock Church in San Diego, this mentor and motivational speaker travels extensively around the world, letting his “God-brilliance” shine forth. Greg Hendricks describes himself as a man who loves God, loves his family, and loves connecting people with what God wants to do so they can thrive on their journeys. Greg grew up without a father, being raised by a single mom, but had an early awareness of God, even though church was not part of his life. He found sports, secured a college scholarship, and lived the typical “party” lifestyle until he met his wife---after praying to God to send her his way. A shift occurred when Greg met the Lord and submitted to His plan, even though being a pastor wasn’t anywhere on his radar. In today’s show, Greg shares what he has learned about being obedient, faithful, exploring God, and finding His goodness. He explains how he is learning to pursue God, helping people grasp their identity in Christ, and watching God “turn their messes into masterpieces.” Greg says, “Be passionate about the journey, because that’s where the gold is!” Join us for more about Greg’s inspiring story of God’s mercy and grace at work!
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Find out more about The Rock Church, San Diego: www.sdrock.com
Find Greg on Instagram: @HendricksGreg
Facebook: Greg Hendricks
Email Greg: greg.hendricks04@gmail.com
We’re talking leadership today with an expert, Terry A. Smith, the lead pastor at The Life Christian Church in the metro NYC area. In 27 years as pastor of this diverse church, Terry has seen the congregation grow from 54 people to several thousands. Terry shares how he battled pride, cockiness, and selfishness in his early ministry, even coming to the point of seeing the death of his dream and personal ambitions. He laid these at the feet of Jesus, only to see them resurrected with a clear and compelling calling to the people of NYC. His book, The Hospitable Leader, explains how leaders can create an environment where people flourish. Terry shares his “5 Welcomes,” how to find your area of destiny, and why we should NOT be telling kids that they can grow up to be anything they want to be. Terry teaches us how to find the “sweet spot” of our life, the area of destiny, and “explore all the possibility there.”Join me for more inspirational leadership advice from Terry!
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Visit Terry’s website to get his audiobook at 50% off!
Find out how to join Terry’s The Hospitable Leader community
Today's guest is one amazing storyteller. Shane Pruitt will captivate you with stories of God's working in his life and bringing all things to work for his good. Shane serves as the Director of Evangelism for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. He and his wife, Kasi, reside in Rockwall, TX with their five children – Raygen, Harper, Titus, Elliot, & Glory. He has been in ministry for over 17 years as a church planter, lead pastor, associate pastor, and student pastor. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies, a Master’s Degree in History, and a PhD in Clinical Christian Counseling. Shane is also a traveling communicator, evangelist, and Bible teacher. Every year he speaks to tens of thousands about the good news of Jesus Christ. Shane is also the author of a popular blog, which has over 2.5 million views. His articles have been picked up by RELEVANT, Christianity Today, The Christian Post, The Gospel Coalition, CrossWalk, Church Leaders, The Baptist Press, FaithIt, HelloChristian, and many others. He and his wife, Kasi, were featured as ABC’s Nightly News “Persons of the Week” in August 2017.
You’re in for a treat as we feature Part 2 of our conversation with Nathan VonMinden and Cameron Arnett. If you haven’t heard Part 1, then go back and take a listen. Nathan, an aerospace engineer turned movie producer, and Cameron, an actor who is in ministry to have an impact for faith, teamed up to tell the story of the Challenger Disaster. The film, The Challenger Disaster, tells the true story of a few angry men who tried to stop Challenger from launching on that fateful January day, knowing the risk to their jobs and livelihoods. Nathan explains how, ironically, there is no “script” to independently producing a film, and securing funding for this kind of project is a feat in itself. The Challenger story is one that “haunted” Nathan, kept him up at night, and turned him into an obsessive researcher. The product of more than 8 years of research, the movie conveys the message that all human life is valuable, an extremely relevant topic in society today. Check out our resources section to see how you can catch this movie!
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Find Angry Men on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Vudu, Redbox, and some cable TV providers
Today I’m introducing you to author, speaker, and personal growth coach, John Hinkle. Since age 16, John has claimed Psalm 1:1-3 as the scripture he tries to live by and what he models his life after. He rode the corporate merry-go-round for 30 years, chasing after what he thought was prosperity. It took an intense business loss to awaken his faith, birth his mission, and light his fire for ministry. John developed his SHIFT principles, and we are the fortunate ones to be able to learn as he unpacks those concepts for us in today’s show.
John’s passion is working with men ages 40-60 who may have lost their purpose in the craziness of life. He helps them achieve what they’ve always dreamed of, and he teaches them to have “2nd half purpose” as they navigate the changes that are inevitable in life. John explains how to have a WHO to your WHY as you realign your purpose, how to take ownership and live life on your own terms, and why it’s NEVER too late to be exactly the man that God wants you to be. You’re in for a treat as you listen and learn from John today!
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Email John: john@shiftprinciples.com
Visit www.shiftprinciples.com/real to find out how to get John’s book for free and how to take advantage of his offer for a free 30-minute consultation.
SHIFT: Moving from where you are to the life you want by Russell Lake and John Hinkle
Today’s guest is Robby Dawkins. I met Robby through Michael McIntyre, who has introduced me to so many great people. Robby is a 5th generation Pastor who has ministered in over 58 nations. He’s been in some pretty scary environments that are hostile to Christians. The focus of today’s conversation is Robby’s quest to live out the book of Acts. There are so many ways that Christians can be activated to literally change and impact the world for Christ. As we struggle to figure out what our purpose is, we can take comfort in knowing that in following the example of Christ, everything else after that will fall into place. We don’t have to wrestle with it. We don’t have to struggle with it. We are promised it will happen. Seek yet first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness and all these things shall be added to you!
You can connect with Robby Dawkins at www.robbydawkins.com
When you find God’s purpose in your life, you gain the confidence to make decisions full of faith and integrity. Today, I am bringing to you two men who have operated with faith and integrity in a way that could completely shift our culture and the entertainment industry. I’m chatting with Nathan VonMinden and Cameron Arnett. Both men are involved in the production of Angry Men, a film about the deadly Challenger explosion that rocked the nation. This film tells the story of the true events of a few angry men who tried to stop the Challenger from launching, knowing very well that they were putting their livelihood on the line. While this film is not evangelical in nature, those guiding principles of faith and integrity are put on full display for audiences to see.
Up first is Nathan VonMinden, who started off his adult life as an aerospace engineer, but found a passion in producing video for his church. He saw his early video production days as a training ground for much bigger film projects God had in store. After eight years of research and a year of writing, Nathan decided to take a giant leap of faith and produce Angry Men. It is an all-hands-on-deck type of project, but so far his team has seen incredible results and rewarding experiences of genuine faith. He will share all about how God has empowered him to do the impossible, and after listening to his story, you’ll believe the same. I’m confident in that!
Next up is Cameron Arnett, an actor with one of the pivotal roles in Angry Men. Cameron will share how he got his start in Hollywood, but felt God call him away and into ministry. He never thought he would be able to act again, but God showed him the way to fulfill his purpose and use his gifts in Christian film. Now, he is working with Nathan and his team and seeing the enormous impact that faith and integrity are making in this film’s production process. He has an encouraging word for Christians who might want to consider acting, as well as courage for young people in the midst of tough decision making.
If you need a confidence boost today, this is the episode for you. God is doing incredible things in the lives of Nathan and Cameron. You don’t want to miss out!
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- Nathan shares how he went from aerospace engineering to producing films.
- Working with creative believers is all about a creative purpose for Nathan.
- God has provided everything they needed to create his vision.
- Entrepreneurship and integrity are the keys to Nathan’s success.
- Nathan shares a story of creative problem solving on set.
- Hear all about the incredible story of some angry men who attempted to stop the Challenger launch.
- Nathan shares why Cameron was such a good fit for the movie.
- The cast of the movie works together in an incredible way that speaks to God’s character.
- Cameron speaks candidly about his history as an actor, and what drew him to be a part of Christian Film.
- Trust that God is for you. All you have to do is give yourself unto his way.
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Learn all about Nathan’s film
Learn all about Cameron
Today’s show features a glimpse into the mind of Travis Thrasher. As a fiction writer of novels ranging from love stories to supernatural thrillers, Travis has focused on his writing full-time for the past 11 years. He’s written over 50 books, including many collaborations and memoirs with notable people from various walks of life. One of Travis’ favorite inspirations from scripture is God’s message to Moses: “Don’t forget what I’ve done for you.” Travis endeavors to live out this theme in his life and work, always remembering what he’s learned, and to pay attention to what God wants for his life. Travis gets real about some interesting details of his writing, including algorithms and smartphones, and how they play into future technology---and biblical prophecy. You don’t want to miss Travis’ encouraging message about living without regrets and letting God truly be in control of your life, so you can KNOW who you are, what you should do, and why you should do it. Join me for this inspiring conversation with Travis!
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Find Travis Thrasher on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too!
On this episode of Are You Real Purpose Jon and Kasey revisit the year, and talk about the ups and downs of 2018. They go into depth about the challenges that they faced, and how they had to work through certain trials and circumstances in order to come into alignment with what God has next for them. Going into 2019, they talk about the words God has given them, vision, goals, and how you can be ready to face the year ahead with success! This is a great topic to reflect on, and it will help you as you are preparing for that is ahead in your life as well!
On episode 132 of Are You Real Purpose we talk to Jack Smith. Jack is a kingdom minded business man who lives in Santa Barbara, CA. He grew u in Northern CA, and did know one Christian as a young man. As a result, he ran wild at a young age. At the age of 23, he was given a large mortgage business to run, and says it was a failure from the beginning, because of lack of knowledge and responsibility. Jack continues to share how his journey turned from hopeless to hopeful as he turned his life over to Christ, and turned everything around. You don't want to miss this inspiring interview!
On Episode 131 of Are You Real purpose we talk to Phileena Huertz. Phileena grew up as a pastor's daughter, graduated college, and joined a non-profit group for 20 years along with her husband, Chris Huertz. During this time she worked alongside others, and did intense social justice work. Phileena explains what it means to have a daily contemplative practice, and the importance of that. She says there are things we must "unlearn to know." This is a very thought provoking, and inspiring episode you don't want to miss!
Former pro golfer Thane Marcus Ringler gets real with us today and talks about being a writer, speaker, and entrepreneur.
Pastor Alex McElroy is this weeks guest on Are You Real. Alex says his purpose in life is to help people discover and walk in their God given purpose. He says everyone faces obstacles when it comes to walking in your purpose, and we all have to figure out what we are going to do when those obstacles come. We can turn and walk away, give up, pursue something else, but all of these things are being disobedient to the specific call God has placed on your life if you give up. "Only the creator can tell you what was in His mind when He created you" says McElroy. He also says that he would rather fail at something he loves than succeed at something he hates. This is a practical episode that will inspire you to want to live out your God given purpose!
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On episode 128 of Are You Real Purpose we hear from Michael McIntyre. Michael is Are You Real Business contributor, and joins us on this episode to talk about Project Abundance. He and his wife Stacy are launching a new crop where they are focusing on 4 aspects of life including faith, relationships, finances, and community. Michael says God wants us to be abundant, and people are hungry for the practical. In this episode we hear more about how he and his wife are bringing the practical in all these ares as well as the Holy Spirit so you can live in abundance!
On this episode of Are You Real purpose we talk to Kyle Mann, author of How To Be A Perfect Christian. Kyle is married with 3 boys, and has gone from working in construction to full time writing for The Babylon Lee. Kyle says he enjoys the creative process, but this wasn't a career path he set out to pursue. In episode 127 we hear about how this transition happened, and talk about his new book. This comical book takes you on a journey of the realization that being a Christ follower is more that what society makes it out to be such as checking the right boxes. Ultimately, the Bee aims to encourage readers to embrace a more biblically rooted understanding of their faith and discover that God has more for them than cultural Christianity could ever offer. You don't want to miss this episode!
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On episode 126 of Are You Real Purpose we talk to Jay Lucas who finds his purpose through serving others in so many different ways. Jay is a businessman, author, leader, and philanthropist. He served as a State representative while he was in college, and has a law degree from Harvard. He is now the Chairman and Founding Partner at the Lucas Group where he specializes in the needs of private equity investors. Jay grew up in a small town and says everything isn't always easy, but if we can look at our situation with gratitude knowing we will be in a better place for going through the challenges and can learn a lot from them. He says "there's always something to be thankful for."
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On Episode 125 of Are You Real Purpose we hear from Are You Real Creatives contributor Matt Dietz. Matt talks about the process behind writing this album and the importance of identity and purpose. Matt says "We can't help but get our identity wrapped up in the things we are passionate about, because it's who we are." This is an inspiring interview you won't want to miss!
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On episode 124 of Are You Real Purpose we welcome back Brad McClendon. We talked to Brad previously on episode 43, and heard his amazing testimony, and how God showed him He was real. On this episode we hear about the Kingdom impact Brad is having by walking in rest, and trusting God to show him what He plans to do each step of the way in ministry and life as well. Brad says "The era of family started 2 years ago. Everybody tries to make an image. God's not going to let that happen this time. He's going to create His image. Man is not going to be able to create this with human hands." He says this next move of God is exciting and scary at the same time, because we can't really control it. We dig in deep in this interview and see how the face of the church is changing, and some very practical things you can do to walk closer with God in your own life. You don't want to miss this exciting episode!
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On this episode of Are You Real Purpose we hear from Juli Slattery. Juli is a licensed psychologist who felt a call to focus exclusively on sexuality, and address cultural topics in a godly way. Juli explains that as Christians we need to reclaim sexuality, and understand that God owns sexuality.
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On this episode of Are You real Linked we hear from Suzanne Grimaud. Suzanne talks about what City Taking looks like to her, and takes us on the journey of what she has found works for her in her city of Oklahoma City, and the greater area. Suzanne explains "God has given each one of us authority. That authority is given to us wherever our family is, wherever we are involved in church, work, school etc. She says this is where we have permission to go to battle, and the place we have authority in." She says "He could do anything without us, but His desire is to have relationship with us, and for us to partner with Him. It's quite humbling really." You don't want to miss this inspiring, and practical episode!
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On episode 122 we hear from Christopher Yuan. Christopher has been teaching at Moody Bible Institute for over 10 years, has a speaking ministry on Faith and sexuality where he shares at conferences, college campuses, and churches and his message has reached over 5 continents. Christopher is an author if several books, and in this episode we discuss his personal journey and his new book Holy Sexuality and The Gospel. Christopher shares about his own struggles of identity, and how he struggled with his sexuality at a very young age. He dives deep into how he immersed himself in the gay lifestyle until he had a real encounter with God. He shares how he hit his rock bottom, and went from a prison cell to being intentional about living a life of purpose and identity in Christ! There are so many conflicting messages being given in our society today on sexuality, and the consequences of not living according to God's design. Christopher touches on some very deep issues in our society today. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
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On episode 121 of Are You Real Purpose we hear from Tyler Reagin. Tyler is the President of a ministry called Catalyst. Catalyst consists of over 100,000 ministries world wide, and they travel around the country to serve Christian Leaders. Tyler says his highest priority is being a husband, and father to his 2 boys ages 8, and 11. Tyler is a host of a weekly podcast called Catalyst, and recently released a book called The Life Giving Leader. Tyler says "How you leas affects people's faith. The sphere doesn't matter. As a leader we have a divine directive to lead a certain way, because people's faith depends on it." You don't want to miss this inspiring, and informative interview!
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In episode 22 of Are You Real Linked we here from Raechel Freeman. Raechel is a city taker called to the city of Lebanon TN. She shares how her and her husband were called from California to plant a salvation army, and how it can only be done through prayer. Raechel says "Things that are done in prayer have more of the eternal foundation God wants." She says "structure is always in play when God starts it." Raechel talks about her family growing up, and how her mother started an inner city school. She has been involved in planting salvation armies since 1999, and has planted them in many different places. She has a passion to see prayer and worship be brought back into what God is doing in and through the salvation army.
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On this episode of Are You Real Purpose we hear from Pedro Limas who is a successful business owner, husband, and father. He opens up about the up's and downs of business, and family. Pedro talks about his faith and how it has helped him through many trials, and his journey from stepping out of a "safe haven" big corporation, and becoming an entrepreneur. Pedro has been in business for 20 years, and been in the audio/visual world for 30 years. He says Philippians 4:13 has played an important roll in his decisions, because we must rely on God. "I can't do anything without Him." In this episode Pedro shares how he has had to learn to balance the challenges of life, and business!
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In this interview with Carey Nieuwhof talks about his journey from lawyer to full time ministry, and his powerful story to ministry burnout. Corey was on the edge of suicide and shares with us his experience and talks about his new book Didn't;t See It Coming. In his book, he discusses the 11 warning signs of burn out that we can all avoid. He talks about the 7 challenges we could all face at some point in our lives, and how we overcome or even possibly avoid them all together. Corey is now a pastor, speaker, writer, podcaster who shares his message so others can avoid these pitfalls in life! You don't want to miss this episode!
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Didn't See It Coming By Carey Nieuwhof
On today's episode of Are You Real Purpose we hear from Roger Thompson. Roger talks about his journey from being what the world would consider successful and living the dream, but then realizing that he wasn't truly content, and happy with the direction his life was headed. Roger says he was chasing success, and his life was full, but his heart was empty. Not only was this lifestyle taking a toll on him it was also taking a toll on his kids, and family as a whole. This is what put Roger on the path to figure out what truly brought him joy. In this interview he shares his journey, and this is why he wrote a book called We Stood Upon Stars that was recently released. This episode will inspire and challenge you to live simple.
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On today's episode of Are You Real Fit we hear from the author Tiffany King. Tiffany wrote the cook book Eat At Home Tonight. In this episode Tiffany describes the amazing recipes, and how practical the index is for anyone to not only follow, but make a home made meal. You will also hear the many benefits to eating at home including saving time, money, healthier ingredients, and most importantly quality family time. This is a very practical and easy step you can take to begin living a healthier more balanced lifestyle today!
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On this episode we hear from the author of the book, The Brave Art of Motherhood, Rachel Marie Martin. Rachel shares what it is like to be a mother of 7 children, and all the joys and challenges that can hold. She shares that the secret to being successful is being willing to fall down, learn, and get back up again. She also shares her personal journey of coming to place of recognizing that life was not about pleasing everyone. Rachel says " I decided to place my success on what I was called to do." You don't want to miss this inspiring episode!
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In this week's episode of Are You Real Purpose we hear from Jack Deere. Jack has spent years in ministry working in many different capacities including church plants, being a professor, speaker, teacher, and the list goes on. Jack shares his inspiring story of how he grew up in a traumatic home environment, got saved at 17, went on to do ministry until his life was forever changed when his son took his own life the age of 22 due to drug addiction. Jack goes on to share that the beginning years of his ministry were spent seeing God and teaching God as an obligation, and that there were principles that needed to be followed. Jack says when we major in obligations it can lead us to endure God rather than to enjoy God. He says he now realizes that the love of God and experiencing the character of God allows us to have true enjoyment in Him. Jack says, we need to feel His affection, and know Him as friend. This is a truly powerful testimony of how God can transform our lives, and use even the most tragic situations to draw us closer and know Him more deeply.
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On today's episode of Are You Real Purpose we talk to Motivational Speaker, and business coach Jody Holland. Jody has a master's degree in psychology, and has written over 17 books. His new book Faces of Reality is five years of research in the making. In this book, Jody walks you through the science behind face reading, and breaks it down into five categories. The key areas include; How a person makes decisions, how they project themselves into the world, what hold that person back, how they evaluate themselves, and how they process information. Jody shares how these skills have helped him to communicate not only more effectively, but have helped him in his business to help companies place people in the right positions for success. This is a fun, unconventional interview you won't want to miss!
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On today's episode of Are You Real purpose, host Jon Fuller, interviews Michelle Gomez. Michelle is the author of the book Own Your Brilliance. In her book, Own Your Brilliance, Michelle talks about being an imposter survivor in the work force, and how she learned to overcome that. Now, Michelle helps others discover purpose, and operate out of a place of grace, and gratitude. Michelle says when she was able to breakthrough, and show up in her own life, and career she was able to begin coaching others to achieve their own level of brilliance. Out of this experience she began to get a vision, and she wrote her book. This has helped Michelle turn the tables, and begin pioneering a new vision for others struggling with the same issues. She says "Surrendering the need, and letting God work it out is a big lesson for me." "It's okay to be human." In this episode she talks about her life, business, and the journey that has allowed her help others find true purpose, and satisfaction in not only life, but in everything you do.
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On today's episode of Are You Real Purpose Jon talks to Will Ford. Will Ford is the Director of the market place leadership major at Christ for the Nations. Will is also the co- author of the book The Dream King. In this interview, Will talks about his family heirloom. This heirloom is a 200 year old kettle pot originally used for washing clothes, but was secretly used for prayer. Years later, this same kettle pot was used to begin to heal not just a family from slavery, and racism, but is still being used today. Will says "We are called to have a prayer life, a life of intimacy with God that respects all of society." Will also says that in order for us to change the world we must first change the market place. When we do this we are raising up marketplace revivalists who are problem solvers for society, and that brings influence to our nation. Will has a story that will touch your heart, and propel you to new heights!
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On this episode of Are You Real Purpose Host Jon Fuller talks to Jessica Honegger of the Noonday Collection. Jessica lives in Austin Tx with her husband, and 3 children. Jessica shares her inspiring story of how they embarked on a journey toward international adoption in the country of Rwanda. When they made this decision to adopt they had no idea the journey that was ahead. Right after they began the process the recession hit, and the nest egg they thought they had quickly disappeared to help pay bills, and sustain everyday life. With that, Jessica had an opportunity that even surprised her to start up a brand new business to help her fund the adoption of her and her husbands child in Rwanda. As the story unfolds you will be inspired by her faith, and how God exploded this company far and above what Jessica originally thought possible, and continues to do so today with over 2,000 ambassadors, and 4,500 artisans around the world. Jessica says "There was so much power in inviting people into my story, and inviting people in to help support us." You do not want to miss this inspiring episode of how Jessica stepped into her purpose!
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On episode 111 of Are You Real Purpose host Jon Fuller talks with author and Director of external relations to the Seattle Seahawks Ben Malcolmson. Ben has a degree in Print journalism, and has written for many media outlets including The Associated Press, U.S. Today, and Sports Illustrated. On this episode Ben shares his inspiring story with us about how he became a Seattle Seahawk "walk on", and began to seek out His purpose by being purposeful, and allowing God to stir something inside of Him. Ben says "abundance, and fulfillment can only be found in Him." Through this journey Ben began to share his story of encouragement with others, and just released his book Walk On. His book is about his personal story, and he has shared this throughout the years, but felt it was time to share it with the whole world in this amazing story. You don't want to miss this episode of Are You Real Purpose!
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On this episode of Are you Real Government Host Dubb Alexander talks to David Windburn. David talks about why it is important for businesses, and investors to partner with Africa. You don't want to miss this educational, and informative interview!
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In Episode 110 of Are You Real Purpose Jon Fuller interviews Hannah Brencher. Hannah is a writer, TED Speaker, and webcast teacher with a heart for building leaders. Her first book, If You Find This Letter, tells the story behind the social movement, More Love Letters, which includes 100,ooo people in over 70 countries. Hannah shares many of her life lessons, and the stories behind how her first book has catapulted her into many different arenas in life that were unexpected! Hannah just released her second book Come Matter Here, and has many words of wisdom to share with our listeners in this interview you won't want to miss! Hannah lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, Lane.
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On this episode of Are you Real Linked Host Christy Austin dives deeper into what it means to be a city taker through the art of giving in an amazing interview with Joe Liggett from Ember Ministries. Joe lives in Toledo Ohio, and says unity in the body of Christ is one of the most important factors in seeing a city won for Jesus. He says just like in Acts 1 we can't do anything without being in agreement, and being in one accord. Joe also says that prayer takes patience, and we can't be discouraged when we don't see prayers immediately answered. Joe reminds us that every outpouring was proceeded by a move of prayer and unity in the body. Joe has been part of this ministry for 10 years, and throughout this interview he shares many inspirational stories, and practical ways we can learn to be city takers in our own cities and communities. This episode is one you won't want to miss!
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On Episode 109 of Are You Real Purpose Host Jon Fuller talks to the Author of The Sacred Enneagram Christopher Heuertz. Christopher has spent the last 25 years of his life in the Non- profit sector. He has volunteered with Mother Teresa as well as started one of the first pediatric aids care homes in South Asia for kids with HIV. Christopher went to a Christian Liberal Arts school, and originally thought he would end up in the church world, but a trip to Jerusalem open his eyes to suffering that allowed him to change his focus. Having this experience as a young person caused him to have to go back to scripture to see what the bible says about helping others in need. Christopher talks in depth about how he was impacted by Mother Teresa during those early years of his life, and reflects on the type of person she was. He says he has never again since then been in the presence of someone who has the depth and love she had. He says she threw herself into the mystery of the divine love, and realized it was beyond her. It was something remarkable and beautiful. She was a person that continued to say yes even when everything in her wanted to say no.
Christopher also talks about his intriguing book The Sacred Enneagram, and gives much insight into the different personality types, and why it is important to embark on the journey of self love. He says "We need to build the best of ourselves. Love our neighbor as ourself. Most of us don't love ourselves well." Chris also says that recognizing the sewers in our own souls that have been neglected or ignored are an important part of growth as a person. You don't want to miss this in depth, exciting episode of Are You Real Purpose!!
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How has God worked in your life to put you in the places to accomplish HIs purpose? How far have you come? If you’re honest, you’ll admit that your life has been a journey that you could have never predicted. You can probably point to the markers and moments along the way that have been pivotal in influencing your faithfulness and passion for His work. Today’s guest is living proof that God’s ways are higher than ours and His purpose is bigger than we can imagine.
Jon Tyson is a widely respected church planter and leader in NYC. Originally from Australia, Jon moved to the US two decades ago with a passion to cultivate renewal in the Western Church. Jon has spoken at Q Conference, Catalyst, and other key venues around the world. His preaching addresses culture and faith with a rare fusion of passion and depth. He has been featured in Christianity Today, NY Times, and Relevate. Jon lives in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan with his wife and two children.
More in the episode:
- Jon’s story of dropping out of high school at age 16 to be a butcher in a meat factory in a sketchy neighborhood in Australia and coming to the US at age 20 to study theology
- The visionary boss at the meat factory and the incredible vision he cast for Jon
- How Jon became a Christian at age 17 at a Pentecostal Youth Revival at what is now Planet Shakers Church
- The scholarship miracle that allowed Jon to come to the US to study at Bible college
- A foundational verse for Jon’s life, in his own words: Habakkuk 3:2--”I’ve heard about who you are, Lord. I’m in awe of what you do, and I want you to do it in our day. Make what you’ve done in other generations known now.”
- The theme of Jon’s life: Closing the gap between what God has promised and what we are experiencing
- Sharing his testimony at the youth revival and how the Youth Pastor marked that moment to wake up Jon’s destiny and call something out of him
- Jon’s early morning habit of earnest prayer for revival and the fire that burned within him
- How he spent the next three years being persecuted for his faith as he completed his apprenticeship at the meat factory
- Three years of character training, prayer, and the open doors to come to the US
- How the character and integrity of Jesus has to be the foundation of ministry and influence and success or we collapse into a “sinkhole”--”We have to tend to the secret life of intimacy with Jesus.”
- How he dealt with the ridicule and temptation at the meat factory and influenced his co-workers through his character and integrity
- The root of Christianity in discipling others and leading churches: Being faithful in small things
- Jon’s “Red Sea” story of NYC church planting and being homeless while apartment hunting
- Jon’s biggest strength: “The ability to handle drama and keep believing that God is going to come through.””
- Jon’s weakness within that strength: “Sometimes not meeting people in the emotional pain of their lives in sympathy.”
- Why Jon wrote The Burden is Light to offer people hope in the things they wrestle with daily
- The dangers of pride, comparison, and discontentment
- The analogy of the ring with three layers: The call before God, the people we serve, and the people who are eavesdropping on our mission
- What Jon sees in today’s culture: distraction vs. presence: why we need to learn to pay attention to the life around us
- How to align your passion with action instead of aligning your passion with opinion
- Jon’s advice to himself at age 30--”In my desire to model personal humility, I did not demonstrate enough executive will. I had too much of a peacemaking spirit. I would say to steward the call God has for you and I would realign personal humility and executive will in my life.”
- A recommended book: The New Copernicans by John Seel
- Jon’s advice: From Hebrews: “God rewards those who diligently seek Him. Seek Him and press into everything He has, and He’ll reward you in ways you can’t imagine.”
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- www.church.nyc
- Find Jon on Twitter and Instagram
- Like Are You Real on Facebook and send us a message for a chance to win a free copy of Jon’s new book!
- The Burden is LIght: Liberating Your LIfe from the Tyranny of Performance and Success by Jon Tyson
- Ordering Your Private World by Gordon MacDonald
- Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman
- The New Copernicans by John Seel
this episode of Are you Real Government Dubb talks to Matt Gonzales about what it looks like to change culture with prophetic influence. Matt and his wife Desiree, have done campus ministries, church plants, and school of ministry trainings just to name a few! Matt has been influential in creating prophetic companies, culture, and helping others understand what a prophet is. Matt believes his highest priority is being a husband, and a father to his three kids. He says the way he advances the kingdom starts with his family. Matt shares his journey of starting on a college campus, and having an encounter with God in 2000, and how that started a campus movement that propelled a massive move of God. From there, Matt has seen God do work through so many different ays to bring His kingdom to Earth including creative miracles, operating in the prophetic, and changing cultures all around him daily through understanding God's principles. He shares these experiences, and how they have opened doors to impact government in surprising ways. You don't want to miss this interview!
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When life takes you in many different directions, it can feel very confusing and purposeless. God uses our gifts and strengths in many ways and in many areas. Sometimes, it is up to us to choose what path we want to pursue. This is exactly the mentality that my guest, Scott Beebe, has used to find his passion and purpose in life. He decided that his true purpose was finding the place where business and faith intertwined.
Scott is the founder of My Business On Purpose. He is on a mission to coach small business owners to leave behind chaos and step forward into a clear vision for their business. His 4 Steps to Business Freedom systematize business principles in a structure that makes sense to everyone. He has seen firsthand how businesses thrive under clear vision and direction.
Transforming businesses just wasn’t enough for Scott. Today, you are going to find out how he used his faith to drive every business decision and vision session. You will get to see the many twists and turns that led Scott to entrepreneurship. It was an internal struggle between a desire to do God’s mission work on earth, but also to use the skills in business. Scott has managed to create something that blends the two perfectly, and I am excited for you to learn from him today.
More in this episode:
- Scott shares his past work history, and how God led him to so many different industries.
- How Scott walked onto the USC football team.
- Vision statements aren’t new. Vision precedes time.
- What we can learn from the prophet Habakkuk.
- How Scott got pushed into the entrepreneurial pool.
- Learn how Scott made faith and business intertwine.
- Global mission work has always been important with Scott.
- How Scott handled the loss of his position.
- Learn how to take care of your people.
- What you can do before you have a business to start it off strong.
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Join Dubb Alexander as he talks with TX 126 State Rep Candidate Dr. Undrai F. Fizer.
On this episode Host Christy Austin talks to Matthew Lilley about he and his wife are taking the city God has called them to through the art of giving. Matthew is the nationwide director for a ministry called Burn 24/7 out of Raleigh, NC. He believes cities can be changed by the presence and power of God through the gospel.
Through the years he and his wife have been pioneering places of God's presence in cities. As they go deeper into this interview they explore how as city takers there are very practical ways we can expect God to move, and what that looks like as we connect to God through worship and prayer. Matthew says worship and prayer are on the forefront of Kingdom coming into cities, regions, and nations, and seeing true transformations happen. The key to accomplishing the mission and vision God has given Matthew is without a doubt the secret place. He explains that everything flows out of intimacy with Jesus. Matthew is a true forerunner in city taking, and has so many experiences, and wisdom that he shares on this inspirational episode of Are You Real Linked!
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God’s purpose for our lives will always lead us to serve and edify other people in the church. My guest today never imagined she would be writing Bible studies or leading women towards discipleship, but by faithfully following God’s call on her life, that is exactly where she landed. Today on the show is Melissa Kruger, a writer, editor, disciple maker, and Jesus-follower who is living out her purpose in a mighty way.
Melissa is a writer focused on bringing the principles of strong discipleship to women across the world. She is a regular contributor to the Gospel Coalition and is on staff with Uptown Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her favorite role so far has been to be a mother to her 3 kids, a wife to her husband, and a sister who points others to Jesus faithfully. Melissa has found her purpose in making the Word of God accessible to women who are seeking after Him.
After noticing that there was a gap in women’s discipleship and Bible Study material, Melissa felt God calling her to bridge that gap. Filling that needled others to notice her gift for writing, and then the rest is history. Today, we had the chance to talk about the importance of studying God’s Word, finding joy in all circumstances, and what it takes to be a working writer.
More in this episode:
- The more we learn about Christ, the more we grow and the more our church grows.
- Melissa draws strength from Isaiah 55 and God’s invitation to life.
- Discover Melissa’s untraditional journey to becoming a writer.
- You can start your purpose journey later in life!
- Melissa stepped into the gap to write excellent Bible study material.
- What it was like to plant a church.
- The moment Melissa realized she was called to write.
- How to learn how to say “No.”
- Discover the heart behind Melissa’s new book!
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In this episode of Are You Real Government Host Dubb Alexander talks to Brian Orme about University Ministry, and the unique tactics and strategies he and his wife, Cecily, have learned over the past 20 years. He will go into to depth about what it takes for this type of ministry to think outside the box to reach the "hungry" on the campus God has called them to in San Diego, California.
Through the last 20 years, Brian has learned some important lessons including what it looks like to operate out of "rest" as opposed to doing more than is humanly possible. As you listen to this episode of Are You Real Government you will be stretched in your thinking, and hear more about Brian's journey into the prophetic that started when he was only a young boy at the age of 10 years old. Brian talks about the advancement of prophetic, and what that looks like for the future of the church including how we are moving into knowing what we are, and not just who we are! This is an exciting episode you will not want to miss!
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On this week's episode of Are You Real Linked host Christy Austin talks in depth to Kaitlyn Lee. Kaitlyn is an intern at the Living Water adopt a child out of Guatemala where they have impacted over 8,000 children. This ministry is giving back to the city by making it a priority to feed the children, provide much needed discipleship programs, and church planting that will ultimately lead not only the children, but the families to God.
The unique expression this ministry has is directly linked to the needs of the community, and making a difference by setting up weekly meals, and addressing very specific ways they can do that. Kaitlyn also talks about the challenges she has faced as an American coming to a new country, and gives her ultimate key to being able to take the city she feels God is calling her to be. You don't want to miss this episode of Are You Real Linked where Christy gives you unlimited strategies for being a city taker through the art of giving!
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Is the church blinded to injustice? How can a novelist be on the front lines of change? I am excited you are joining in today because I have a guest who is writing books that are on track to change the church.
Katie Ganshert is a midwest gal who is passionate about Jesus, writing, her family, adoption, and God’s grace and justice. When she’s not plotting her next novel, she is on dates with her husband, hanging with her kids, and chatting with girlfriends over coffee. Her passion is for telling stories that demonstrate life’s most difficult problems from a spiritual perspective. Katie’s newest book, No One Ever Asked, is an incredible story based on true events about issues of racial injustice in America. Today, Katie is going to explain why social justice is so important to her and to God, and how sharing stories can change lives. Writing is such an exploration of how God has uniquely gifted Katie, and I am excited to share her stories with you.
If you are interested in racial reconciliation in the church, writing good stories, and finding your purpose inside change, feel free to chime in! This is an episode you do not want to miss.
More in this episode:
- Katie shares why she is so passionate about storytelling.
- Katie uses Isaiah 1:17 and it speaks to her heart.
- Social justice is a part of the gospel.
- Katie wants to write stories that the whole world will hear.
- How one trip to Kenya gave Katie the story she needed to share.
- How to become a working writer.
- Dive into Katie’s book, spoiler free.
- Katie asks the question of “What does it mean to be human?” in the light of real events.
- Learn Katie’s perspective on racial inequality and where that journey started.
- International adoption takes a long time, but Katie was determined to get her daughter.
- The church needs education to have eyes to see injustice.
- How our strengths can also be our weaknesses.
- Let’s get uncomfortable for those we love.
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Today on Are You Real Government Dubb Alexander welcomes Pedro Adao. Pedro is an established businessman with a Kingdom mindset.
Predro started his career in the corporate world and left it to become an entrepreneur. Now, Pedro is a financial services professional, specialising in helping people plan for retirement and live life on their terms. Through God-given ideas, great marketing plans, and more Predro is able to use his company to influence the Business Mountain for the Kindom.
Dubb and Pedro talk about how the church can use the wisdom of the business mountain, how the prophetic can play into your business, and how the Kingdom of God operates plus so much more.
If God has called you to the business mountain you're going to love this interview. Do you have questions about the Kingdom? Dubb would love to talk with you!
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Over the past several episodes we have been learning what it means to be a City Taker. From our studies in Luke 10, we know that taking a city starts with the art of giving. But how can you bring true revival to your city for generations to come?
Today on Are You Real Linked we are excited to welcome Leland Hall. Leland is from Aiken, South Carolina and is over the youth department of Enkindle Ministries. Leland has an anointing on his life to connect with the younger generations. Through being a local teacher and other outreaches he is trying to make sure every young adult in Aiken feels the love of the Father.
Christy Austin shares her heart for the younger generations and her affection for Millennials. If you want to know how to connect with the younger generations through the ecclesia than you're going to love this interview.
What city are you taking? Connect with Christy and let us know!
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