Kingdom Conversations: Recent Episodes
Robert Stearns
For over 25 years, Bishop Robert Stearns has been a leading voice in global interfaith dialogue, specifically as a trusted bridge-builder between the Jewish and Christian communities. On that journey, he has had the privilege of cultivating friendships with some of the leading Rabbis and leaders around the globe. As a result of these many rich relationships, an outpouring comes forth uncovering deep truths of living a life set apart in holiness, to and from both Christian and Jewish perspectives.
Andre Van Zyl is a pastor, speaker, and leader dedicated to connecting the world to the presence, divine appointments, and destiny to the generations of the world. Using the impact of the Holy Spirit-driven narrative, he leads these connections across nations.
Why You Should ListenAndre van Zyl, a native of South Africa, has been active in ministry since July 1980. Based in Atlanta, Georgia Andre actively ministers across the United States as the Lord leads him.
As a father of the faith to many, he has traveled to many parts of the world. Andre leads and is involved with several leadership networks in the United States and abroad. Andre strongly believes in an Alliance of Kingdom Leaders to bring in the End Time Harvest. A major emphasis of this ministry is Church Planting and the training of Pastors in Africa and beyond. This includes a Bible School where approximately 700 leaders attend weekly for further training and equipping.
The GNN ministry also embraces a daily rescue center, called New Beginnings, caring for approximately 1,000 people. This center launched many different aspects of ministry, including a ministry to orphan children.
Unless it touches the Heart of God, it is not a priority. His heart is people, and our focus must be people. God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the Cross for people. People need the Lord, and the Lord loves people.
Markus McFolling is a Motivational Speaker, Preacher of the Gospel, and leader towards bringing the next generation back to the presence of God through his testimony, which is something beyond valuable to bring love and joy to the hearts of the world.
Why You Should ListenMarkus McFolling, Founder of Reach1, is originally from Seaside California. He moved to Ohio in 2008 as a collegiate athlete, but after two years as a professional player, he suffered a career-ending shoulder injury demanding surgery after surgery leading him down a dark path of drug addiction. After losing his family and everything he knew and loved, he was inspired to make a full recovery and turn his life around. After rehabilitation and graduation from Adult and Teen Challenge Ohio Valley, his family was restored and Markus pursued his dream and life-long calling to make a difference under the name Reach1 which stands for Reconciling Every Abandoned Child Home. He now travels around the country sharing his story of overcoming adversity in schools, conferences, and community events and camps. Adding to his business, Markus founded Reach1Creative, a creative outlet for local creatives able to offer photography and videography around the country for weddings, families, events, and businesses. Reach1Leadership was also birthed as a resource to those specifically looking for personal and leadership development for themselves or their business/staff. The Adopt-A-School Program, offered by Reach1Leadership, was founded by Markus McFolling in 2020 to create a space within school systems for students and faculty to be inspired to shift the culture of their school systems. Markus currently resides in Canton, Ohio with his wife, Chelsea and two daughters, Averie and Dakota.
Mark Rutland is a missionary, evangelist, ordained minister of the International Ministerial Fellowship, and founder of Global Servants, formerly known as the Trinity Foundation. and the House of Grace. He was the third president of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Why You Should ListenOver the years Dr. Rutland has served as the Senior Pastor of Calvary Assembly in Orlando, FL, and a University President at Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL, and Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK. A native of Texas, he was educated at the University of Maryland, Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, and holds a Ph.D. from California Graduate School of Theology. Through Global Servants, Rutland has traveled in missionary evangelism worldwide and founded ministries in Ghana and Thailand. The House of Grace home for tribal girls in Chiang Rai, Thailand was founded in 1988 and houses over 100 girls. He also is a sought-after speaker for leadership seminars and conferences in the U.S. and abroad. Mark and Alison Rutland have been married since 1967 and have one son, two daughters, five grandsons, and four granddaughters. Dr. Rutland is the author of twenty books: Of Kings and Prophets, Launch out into the Deep, The Finger of God, Hanging by a Thread, Behind the Glittering Mask, Streams of Mercy, God of the Valleys, Nevertheless, Dream, Character Matters, Power, Holiness, Resurrection, Most Likely to Succeed, ReLaunch, 21 Seconds to Change Your World, David the Great, and Courage to Be Healed.
Pastor Judy Shaw is the Founder and Senior Leader of Center of Life Church, Sioux Falls.
Why You Should ListenShe is a gregarious, sought-after international speaker who has commanded the attention of audiences around the world for the past 35 years. As Founder and Senior Leader of Center of Life Church, Sioux Falls, she has established four faith-based centers in the Midwest, a school of ministry in Belgrade, Serbia; and helped to develop a sustainable community in Doryuma, Ghana, and a school for girls in Suswa, Kenya. Judy also serves as a board member of the Metro International Church, where she provides substantial charitable contributions. The JSF also supports two orphanages in India and major initiatives in Indonesia geared towards stimulating the economy through job creation, entrepreneurship, education and training, leadership development, and financial consulting.
Judy has held a number of civic leadership roles in Sioux Falls, including two terms on the city;’s Commission Board. She is the author of “Intentional Transformation,” released in
Markus McFolling is an Motivational Speaker, Preacher of the Gospel and leader towards bringing the next generation back to the presence of God through his testimony, which is something beyond value to bring love and joy to hearts of the world.
Why You Should ListenMarkus McFolling, Founder of Reach1, is originally from Seaside California. He moved to Ohio in 2008 as a collegiate athlete, but after two years as a professional player, he suffered a career-ending shoulder injury demanding surgery after surgery leading him down a dark path of drug addiction. After losing his family and everything he knew and loved, he was inspired to make a full recovery and turn his life around. After rehabilitation and graduation from Adult and Teen Challenge Ohio Valley, his family was restored and Markus pursued his dream and life-long calling to make a difference under the name Reach1 which stands for Reconciling Every Abandoned Child Home. He now travels around the country sharing his story of overcoming adversity in schools, conferences, and community events and camps. Adding to his business, Markus founded Reach1Creative, a creative outlet for local creatives able to offer photography and videography around the country for weddings, families, events, and businesses. Reach1Leadership was also birthed as a resource to those specifically looking for personal and leadership development for themselves or their business/staff. The Adopt-A-School Program, offered by Reach1Leadership, was founded by Markus McFolling in 2020 to create a space within school systems for students and faculty to be inspired to shift the culture of their school systems. Markus currently resides in Canton, Ohio with his wife, Chelsea and two daughters, Averie and Dakota.
Dale Mast serves as Senior Pastor to Destiny Christian Church– a multi-cultural, non-denominational, Spirit-filled church in Dover, Delaware. They have six children; Michael, Benjamin, Heidi, Matthew, Andrew and Zachary.
Why You Should ListenJust several weeks ago the Lord challenged me to revisit the word He gave me for 2010 as I was listening for the word of the Lord for 2011.
2010 is an interesting number sequence. Only 2, Caleb and Joshua had increased enough to take possession of the land by giving a good report. The other 10 gave an evil report that caused an entire generation to miss their blessing. And 0 is what they had in common, but they were all Israelites.
Evil reports have been abounding. What are we saying? Remember, it affects everyone listening and God holds us responsible. Evil reports, if we let them into our spirit, will block our ability to increase. Talking about the giants was not the evil report; not believing that God could give them the victory was. Over a million people rejoiced and danced as the dry ground which they walked over in the Red Sea buried the enemy. Yet only two increased enough to enter into the Promised Land.
The Lord spoke to me at the turn of the year: "You must increase to participate in what I have for you in this coming season." The Lord had my full attention. Those words echoed through my spirit and mind. "You must increase."
What He had prepared for me was my destiny. It was reserved for me. It was my time. It is greater than anything I have done to this time. Yet I was not ready to participate in it according to His word.
Bill Johnson is the Senior Leader of Bethel Church in Redding, California. He serves a growing number of churches that have partnered for revival. This apostolic network has crossed denominational lines in building relationships that enable church leaders to walk in both purity and power.
Why You Should ListenJohnson is a fifth-generation pastor and has held the position of senior leader at Bethel Church since 1996. He is known for leading a church and Christian movement with a large focus on miracles and the Holy Spirit. According to Christianity Today, Johnson has "considerable influence among charismatic Christians all over the world". Johnson joined Bethel with a stipulation that the message would always be about revival, with an emphasis on God's supernatural presence. The church lost a thousand members over his vision. However, under his leadership, the church has since grown from 2,000 members in 1996 to over 11,000 in 2019. His father, M. Earl Johnson, previously held the Senior Pastor position from 1968 to 1982, when Bethel Church was part of the Assemblies of God. Prior to this position, Johnson, along with his wife, served as the Senior Pastors of Mountain Chapel in Weaverville, California from 1978 to 1996.
Johnson attended a John Wimber signs and wonders conference in 1987 with the specific goal of seeking a revival of healing. He left discouraged because he had been teaching the same concepts John Wimber had been teaching, but the outcome was drastically different. Johnson states that this discouragement brought about a realization that faith required risk, and after this realization, the healing miracles began to happen. He traveled to Toronto, Canada in 1995 to attend some of the Toronto Blessing revival meetings. Johnson recounts receiving a fresh touch from God at these meetings that focused his life's work on pursuing the Holy Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit.
In 1998, Johnson, along with Bethel Senior Associate Leader Kris Vallotton, started the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry to train students to become revivalists. The school has over 2,000 students from 57 countries. Johnson is also part of the Core Residential Faculty at Wagner University in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
Joshua Duncan is a associate Pastor at Center of Life Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Why You Should Listen
Journeying with people to assist them in finding their place of peace as they learn more about themselves, is what I love to do. The journey forward is inward. I love hearing stories, and helping people to become more self-aware so they can get empowered to fully live life. Learning how to live in peace.
I work with teens, young adults, and adults, especially those who are challenged with attachment issues, addiction, relational trauma, anxiety, and personality issues. Another passion of mine is to work with those who are experiencing burnout, compassion fatigue, and emotional issues in various leadership capacities.
I started working in the addiction field in residential treatment in 2016 and have recently made the shift into mental health as well. I am a licensed addiction (LAC) and mental health counselor (LPC-QMHP). Sioux Falls has been my home for 32 years, and I love this community. I graduated from University of Sioux Falls, with a BA in Media Studies in 2011. In 2016 I graduated from Sioux Falls Seminary with a master’s in divinity with counseling specialization. I currently am working on my PHD in Development Psychology with specialization in leadership and organizational development at Walden University with a projected completion date of May 2023.
Dr. Wayman Ming Jr. is currently the General Bishop of the Pentecostal Church of God (PCG).
Why You Should Listen
His experience includes serving as Lead Pastor of Joplin Family Worship Center in Joplin, Missouri and as Executive Pastor of Higher Vision Church in Valencia, California. He is the Founder and President of EXCEED International, and before assuming his current role, he previously served in district and executive leadership with the PCG. He completed his Doctorate of Ministry from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Wayman and his wife Kimberly have three children, two of which are serving at the International Mission Center of the PCG while their youngest prepares for college as an upperclassman in high school. This episode explains his most recent book, "Near to God" where he explains the fundamentals of what it means to work in production with God's plan amongst our lives. Enjoy!
“God is more interested in your character than your accomplishments.”
Bishop Paul Francis Lanier serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for The Fellowship & He founded Hope Community Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina as Senior Leader.
Why You Should ListenPaul Francis Lanier founded this house of Hope September 2, 1990 with his wife, Debbie. They’ve been married for 37 years and are the proud parents of two grown children, Kaylyn and Paul.
Bishop’s education reflects the ecumenical flavor of this ministry, culminating in the Doctorate of Ministry from Erskine Theological Seminary.
He is an author, composer, and recording artist. Bishop serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.
Pastor Regan D’Onofrio is a preacher, worship leader, singer and songwriter from Upperoom Ministries in Long Island New York.
Why You Should ListenAs a young man of God he dedicated his life as a servant with a willing heart in many aspects of ministry. He learned this dedication as he watched his father birth one of Long Island’s leading churches, Upper Room Christian World Center in Dix Hills, New York. Bishop D’Onofrio.
Growing up under this influence, Regan cut his teeth in major revivals, sitting under powerful music and teaching. His passions also include intensive bible study, singing and acting in Upper Room’s dramatic productions, and having a prophetic voice to his generation in church and wherever he travels.
Beginning this journey in 2001 at the age of 17, he experienced a personal transformation in which he was, in his own words, “Changed, never to be the same”. A crucial time in his life brought him to a place where he received an eye opening revelation of the person of Jesus Christ.
In 2008 he was ordained as a pastor.
Pastor Judy Shaw is the Founder and Senior Leader of Center of Life Church, Sioux Falls.
Why You Should ListenShe is a gregarious, sought-after international speaker who has commanded the attention of audiences around the world for the past 35 years. As Founder and Senior Leader of Center of Life Church, Sioux Falls, she has established four faith-based centers in the Midwest, a school of ministry in Belgrade, Serbia; and helped to develop a sustainable community in Doryuma, Ghana, and a school for girls in Suswa, Kenya. Judy also serves as a board member of the Metro International Church, where she provides substantial charitable contributions. The JSF also supports two orphanages in India and major initiatives in Indonesia geared towards stimulating the economy through job creation, entrepreneurship, education and training, leadership development, and financial consulting.
Judy has held a number of civic leadership roles in Sioux Falls, including two terms on the city;’s Commission Board. She is the author of “Intentional Transformation,” released in 2017.
Adam Durso is the President of LEAD.NYC, Vice-President of Movement.org, and Clergy Advisory Council to NYC’s Mayor, God has continually placed a burden on Adam to see God’s people connected to one another, equipped in their callings, and launched to impact their spheres of influence.
Why You Should Listen
After living a reckless lifestyle, separated from church and family, Rev. Adam Durso, D.D. found himself lost and broken. After his freshman year of college in July of 1996, God radically changed his life and called Adam to begin a youth ministry called Youth Explosion, which grew from 18 students to over 700 junior high and high school students attending weekly. The success of the youth ministry garnered national and international acclaim and, according to the N.Y.C. Police Department, contributed to the decline of the neighborhood crime rates.
Adam also served at Christ Tabernacle Church as youth pastor for 12 years and took on the role of Executive Pastor/CFO for 11 years, helping church attendance grow from 1,500 to over 4,000 people each weekend.Adam has also launched Faith Breathes, which exists to create an atmosphere to breathe in deeply God’s presence and to exhale good works that would glorify the Father in Heaven. He also serves as Co-founder and CEO of Catalytic Consulting NYC, which partners with churches and leaders worldwide to coach, equip, and develop millennial and emerging leaders through customized individual focus and collaborative learning experiences.Adam’s leadership and passion to see long-term sustainable community development has afforded him the opportunity to currently serve on the New York City Mayor’s Clergy Advisory Council.
Kyle Searcy has a passion for developing a new generation of leaders. He is a recognized and highly respected leader, bishop, prayer warrior, teacher, and author. He serves as senior pastor of Fresh Anointing House of Worship, Montgomery, Alabama. He is the presiding Bishop of the Fresh Oil Fellowship of churches and eight other Fresh Anointing House of Worship churches in the United States. He is also the Overseer of over 230 international churches on the continent of Africa, including Liberia, Nigeria, and Ghana. Kyle's personal relationship and public ministry are marked by a very uncommon fervency and passion for Jesus Christ. As a leader, Kyle imparts his wisdom to everyone he speaks to - encouraging and motivating them to be better than their best. His desire for people is that they surpass their own imaginations and soar like eagles in every aspect of life.
Why You Should Liston
Kyle is also an author who writes on various subjects such as wisdom, leadership, vision, and planning. These topics are covered in several books written by him including The Secrets of Biblical Wisdom, which shares the secrets to unlocking the power of wisdom, guiding believers along the path of acquiring and harnessing spiritual wisdom; Write the Vision: Developing a Life Plan, which provides practical tools to develop a vision and a life plan; What Ladder Are You Going to Climb, which is geared toward youth and young adults to guide them in achieving their goals; and his latest book, Precision! God's Timely Manifestation in Your Life, encourages readers to have faith in God's ability to be "in time" and "on time". Kyle's books have produced countless stories of how lives have been impacted and changed, all for the glory of God.
As well as being a skilled writer and well-sought-after speaker, he is husband to the beautiful and anointed, Kemi Searcy. They are the blessed parents of four beautiful children.
Samuel Rodriguez is the President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), the world’s largest Hispanic Christian organization with 42,000 plus U.S. churches and many additional churches spread throughout the Spanish-speaking diaspora.
Why You Should Liston
Rodriguez stands recognized by CNN, FOX News, Univision, and Telemundo as America’s most influential Latino/Hispanic faith leader. Charisma magazine named him one of the 40 leaders who changed the world. The Wall St. Journal named him one of the top 12 Latino leaders and he was the only faith leader on that list. He has been named among the “Top 100 Christian Leaders in America” (Newsmax 2018) and nominated as one of the “100 most influential people in the world” (TIME 2013). Rodriguez is regularly featured on CNN, Fox News, Univision, PBS, Christianity Today, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and many others.
Rodriguez was the first Latino to deliver the keynote address at the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church and is the recipient of the Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award presented by the Congress of Racial Equality.
Rodriguez has advised Presidents Bush, Obama, and Trump, and frequently consults with Congress advancing
immigration and criminal justice reform as well as religious freedom and Pro-LIFE initiatives. By the grace of God, Rev. Rodriguez is one of the few individuals to have participated in the inauguration ceremonies of two different Presidents representing both political parties.
In January 2008, Pastor Sam read from the Gospel of Luke for President Obama’s Inaugural morning service at Saint John’s Episcopal Church. On January 20, 2017, with over 1 billion people watching around the world, Rev. Rodriguez became the first Latino Evangelical to participate in a U.S. presidential inauguration ceremony reading from Matthew 5, concluding with “In Jesus' name!” In April 2020, Rev. Rodriguez was appointed to the National Coronavirus Recovery Commission to offer specialized experience and expertise in crisis mitigation and recovery to help our national, state, and local leaders guide our nation through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rodriguez is executive producer of two films; BREAKTHROUGH, the Dove Award-winning film for an inspirational movie of the year and Academy Award-nominated film for best song, and FLAMIN HOT, the soon-to-be-released film in partnership with Franklin Entertainment and 20th Century Fox. He is also co-founder of TBN Salsa, an international Christian-based broadcast television network, and he is the author of You Are Next, Shake Free, Be Light, a #1 LA Times bestseller, and From Survive to Thrive, a #1 Amazon bestseller.
He earned his Master’s Degree from Lehigh University and received Honorary Doctorates from Northwest,
William Jessup and Baptist University of America’s.
Rodriguez serves as Senior Pastor of New Season Church, one of America’s fastest-growing megachurches and #13 on Newsmax’s Top 50 megachurches in America, with campuses in Los Angeles and Sacramento, CA, where he resides with his wife, Eva, and their three children.
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