Dean Owen is a veteran and CPA who went from poverty to being a successful businessman. God kept His hand on Dean through his service and now is blessing him in business. What service can you provide for someone? It's not only a way to make money it's also a way to live a Christian lifestyle. When we serve God faithfully, He will help us serve others fruitfully.
Tyler has a story so many of us can relate to. Resentment is something I think we all face at a certain age. After years of drug and alcohol addiction he decided to get his life back on track through the means of AA. Then he found himself finally finding a way to a good life. Only to be content with life as it was. That's when he started to open the word of God for himself and form stronger relationships with others at church. He realized what he had been missing out on. Nothing he has laid down from his past does he wish to hold back onto. True devotion to Christ is what changes us. A heart after him and being led by the Spirit is truly the only way to go. Hear it from Tyler who has amazing hindsight to what God has done throughout his whole life.
It is biblical idea to give generously! Paul encourages the church in Corinth to "finish this ministry of giving." (2 Corinthians 8:6 NLT). It's so that everyone will thank God. We give when we have plenty and receive when in need. That is what true Christianity looks like. We can also expect to be "enriched in every way" (2 Corinthians 9:11 NLT). It is ok to receive from the Lord, but we also must watch out for greed. It is "the root of all kinds of evil" (1 Timothy 6:10 NLT). Greed comes in all shapes and forms and isn't only a thing rich people struggle with! I hope this encourages you and we continue to grow not only as a podcast but as a family as we explore these biblical truths together.
Jodie and I catch you up on our vacation where we heard a lot of amazing word spoken at the Weak of Increase Conference in Branson Missouri. It is time for us to enlarge our hearts!
After almost 2 years Anna returns to share all the amazing things God has done in her life. God wants to restore you 100%. There is not any part of your life that's untouchable to God. Anna is living proof of this very thing! God is using her in her new ministry FaithWorks Ministries. To find out more about them you can get connected with them on Facebook! (FaithWorks Ministries) There is nothing like a local ministry that is going to jails, rehabilitation centers, and also doing so much more to be a part of. If you feel called to serve message them and if you would like to give into this ministry here is a link below.
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It's been nearly 2 years since I've had Jake on the podcast. To say a lot has happened in that time is an understatement! Through it all God was there in Jake's midst, and even when things looked like they couldn't get any worse God provided a way out for him. If you just had a stumble in your own life, use this testimony to strengthen your resolve and come back to Christ fully surrendered. You'll be amazed what God can do and how fast He can restore you.
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Join Pastor Bob and I as we dive into a little bit of his amazing testimony. As a young man his curiosity drove him into searching for truth in the word of God. Once he gave his life to Christ, he later became a pastor and even does some pastoring now all the way in Mexico. He also shared about some of the hardships he has faced more recently with losing his wonderful wife Gale. I believe he is showing true leadership and want it means to be a man of God through this trial and tribulation. God is not done with us yet! I apologize for the audio my sound board had a technical issue I was unaware of until after the podcast. This audio is all from the camera that recorded our conversation.
Donald Sims came from one of the smallest counties in the United States. Where drugs and alcohol were making a generational impact. The only thing different about Pastor Donald hitting rock bottom was it didn't kill him. Now He is taking the word to uncontacted areas in Africa. God is using him in big and mighty ways. It is an honor to share some of his story with you! Check out his ministry work here! c3globalnetwork.org or follow him on Facebook or Instagram
If you want to hear a testimony about revivals happening this is the podcast for you! As a young Christian Tom had a prophecy spoken over him. He was going to start a global ministry. 20 years later God is fulfilling that word given to him, and because of Pastor Tom's network there have been over 2 million salvations! Revivals aren't something that used to happen, they are happening all over the world today. Tom couldn't stress the importance of surrender. When we surrender all of the good and bad to God, then He can use us to our full potential. If you want to check out Tom's ministry, check out his website ecmi.global or just google East Coast Ministries International
To kick of Faith Conference 2025 I had Pastor Levi share some of his testimony! Levi was used to persecution in his life. Being a Christian in Chalco Mexico lead to being attacked for his belief. Through all his attacks he even had some of his family push him away. Now he is a pastor and began an online university to help pastors which is growing globally even as we speak! Make sure to check out this amazing university. Huge shout out to Normandy for translating for us!
https://www.facebook.com/ThelivingfaithUniversity
As I look at forgiveness from last week, I realize how important Patience is. Not just knowing about forgiveness, or patience, but practicing them in my everyday life. I hope this encourages you to forgive those who have harmed you and to practice patience with those who push your buttons.
In this episode I catch you up on what God has been doing in my life. Mostly focusing on how He has provided in my job! I also dive into the power of forgiveness. In a world that programs us to hold on to anger and resentment. The true strength is in forgiveness. We are representatives of Christ, and we cannot do that well without love and forgiveness.
Casey has a very impactful testimony. After his parents got divorced, he had to become independent. After a lot of hard things happened in life, he attempted suicide, and then he went to rehab. He realized that instead of being independent he needed to be dependent on God. Now God has restored his relationship with his kids, used him as a worship leader, and so much more!
Pastor Jeff has been so much help to me over the past year. Counseling me and helping me overcome my past addiction to alcohol. He does so much for our church family, and it was an honor to get to have him on the podcast! He has 31 years of ministry and God is now using him not only in Paducah but in nations around the world
I walked away from this conversation realizing how important it is to surrender our lives to Christ. Whatever God has is best. Even if I can't see his plan, I know He will work all things for good! Jamie has seen this throughout his life. Always asking God for wisdom and which path to take. When time gets tough for Jamie sometimes all he can say is Jesus help. Every time Jesus is faithful!
Jonas is someone who I've looked up to for a long time. He has an amazing story full of God grace in his life. From barely making it happen with a full family, to now being very successful, he has a lot of wisdom he's gained from life experiences. He has a truly unique way to look at things and relates everything back to the garden. What was God's initial plan and how can we get back to that. Sorry for no video but this conversation is a must listen in my opinion!
Jeff loves to serve others. He helps out in so many ways, and he feels like it's what he is called to do. He knows what it's like to struggle and one day he plans to open his own shelter to help those who need it!
You have to check out one of the best podcasts to date! Marcelo is so inspiring and has so many amazing analogies to help us understand better some of what we struggle with as Christians. He has a new song out on Spotify and you have to check it out NOW! https://open.spotify.com/track/37UJ9WFeTtPzoJvmjF3ri5?si=de5e61481f7e468a
91 episodes in and I never get tired of hearing amazing testimonies! Jonathan is a pastor's kid which means he basically lived in church. He even lived on the property of the church as a kid! Somewhere along the way he felt like a part of him died. He tried things the worlds way but since 2012 he has fully come back to Jesus and is seeing the transformation of his life take form. A calling to ministry is on his life and I can't wait to see how it comes to pass for him. Don't let the feeling of disqualification stop you from what you're called to!
Join me as I catch you all up on what is going on, including one year of sobriety