Mike Parker's weekly message and Bible Study.: Recent Episodes
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This is a weekly Podcast of messages from Pastor Mike Parker. Mike is a follower of Christ, a husband, a father, a papaw, and a pastor that loves to share his faith. Mike serves as the Senior Pastor of Riverview Baptist Church in Knoxville, along with serving as the Executive Director of Clubhouse Guatemala, and host a local radio show called Missional Mondays. His messages are meant to challenge us in our faith, while looking at God's word and applying it to our daily lives. join us each week and allow God to speak to your heart through Mike's messages.
Mike has a new Video Blog series titled Hold On. in this series the goal is to encourage you to hold on through the struggle and know that God is there with you every step of the way. In this episode Mike shares a story about his dad being diagnosed with cancer and how God stepped in to allow some great things to happen.
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This is Pastor Mike's first sermon for summer. This is a tough question that many have. Why do bad things happen? What do you do when they do?
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This week Pastor Mike looks at the "Last Supper" and the accounts found in Mathew, Mark, and Luke to examine the love the Jesus has for us and the desire He has to fellowship with us. Jesus loves us unconditionally and desires to fellowship even when He knows we will fail Him.
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This week Pastor Mike looks at "Everlasting Peace" The scripture is found in Luke 19 when Jesus is making His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. How do we find peace? How do we obtain peace? Those are some of the questions that Pastor Mike tackles today.
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Today Pastor Mike kicks off a new series "The Road to Easter". Today we look at Luke 18:35 - Luke 19:10 and we examine how Jesus teaches os how to love with out boundaries. His points today are:
- Love Has No Boundaries
- Jesus Came to Give Life
- Our Salvation in Jesus is not based on what we do.
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Pastor Mike looks at 1 Corinthians 13 at why God's love helps to complete who we are in Christ!
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Today Pastor Mike looks at 1 Samuel 24 and Acts 16. He breaks down when David has the opportunity to kill Saul but instead honored God, Paused in his action, and honored God's anointed. Then he looks at Paul and Silas and how they responded to a demon possessed young woman and why they chose to Pause and stay in their prison cells even after God had opened the doors!
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Today Mike looks at Luke Chapter 10 and the story of Martha and Mary. The challenge is to take time to sit at the feet of Jesus but to also learn a balance of ministry while taking time to listen.
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Pastor Mike challenges us to Serve in Love.
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This week Pastor Mike looks at the story of the Good Samaritan and challenges us to serve others and be sold out for the Gospel.
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Today We look at the heart. Pastor Mike looks at Matthew 13:1-9 and compares the seed to the heart.
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Today Pastor Mike looks at Living in the Flesh versus Living in the Spirit.
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Pastor Mike kicks off a new series to go with our 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting for Revival. Today we look at the challenge of giving God everything and asking God to examine our hearts and reveal the sin in our lives.
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This is the final sermon in the series. Today we look at "How to approach the table". Pastor Mike looks at approaching God with Holiness and defending the attacks of the enemy. The scripture comes today from Ephesians 6:10.
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Today pastor Mike looks at grief and how grief can steal our seat at the table. He looks in depth at Psalms 23, and gives many scriptures to help us in our time of sorrow.
Here is a list of scriptures to help during our walk through the Valley.
- John 16:22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
- Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
- Revelation 21:4 "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
- Romans 8:18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
- Psalms 34:18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
- Matthew 11:28-30 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
- Psalms 147: 3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
- Psalms 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 15According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. 18 Therefore encourage one another with these words.
- Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
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Today Pastor Mike looks at 1 Kings 18-20 and how Elijah was on the mountain top of faith and in just a few days he was running for his life in fear. We look at how God is with us even in the middle of our greatest fear, our greatest depression, and in all circumstances.
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Today Pastor mike looks at Defeat and how the enemy uses defeat to steal a seat at our table. We look at 2 Kings 6 at the story of Elisha and how God delivered him from the enemy when the battle looked like sure defeat.
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Today we continue our series and look at Matthew 23:1-12 and the issue of Pride. Join us and let us know how the sermon spoke to your heart this week.
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Today Pastor Mike looks at what happens in our lives when we allow the enemy to use Shame and Guilt to steal a seat at our table. Be encouraged that Jesus paid it all, so your shame has already been taken care of with the sacrifice of the lamb.
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This week Pastor Mike takes a look at Anger and how the enemy uses Anger to destroy us from the inside out. Mike shares a honest heart of truth from his own struggles and how God is helping him to battle through on this journey.
The text today includes Psalms 23, Numbers 20, and John 18.
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Pastor Mike starts a new sermon series based on the book from Louie Giglio " Don't Give The Enemy a Seat at Your Table". Over the next few weeks he will identify the different enemies and how they seek to take our seat from the table that God has set for us. The series is based out of Psalms 23 but he will look at many different examples of the enemies that seek us out.
This week we look at the Table that God has set for us.
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This week Mike had honor of preaching at Church on the Drive in Orlando Florida. The church is pastored by Josh Plant who was away in Guatemala working with Clubhouse.
The sermon today was in John 4 and the Woman at the Well.
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Today Mike and Chad take a fun look at some great mission project ideas foe the fsmily!
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Today Mike and Chad talk about Mike’s recent mission trip with the organization Sports Reach to play softball in Florida Prisons.
This was the first time Mike has swung a bat in 20 years, so listen, laugh and learn how you can use something as simple as a ball to share the love of Jesus!
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Today Pastor Mike looks at Joshua and crossing into the promise land. How does God speak to us? How do we know what to do with our lives? These are the questions that Pastor Mike looks at today.
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Pastor Mike ask some tough questions to challenges us to examine our heart today. As we look at the celebration of Palm Sunday, are we celebrating because of our love for Christ, or the love of what He can do for us?
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This week Pastor Mike looks at Exodus 3 and 4 as we continue the Gospel Journey. He challenges us to ask God the question "What have you called me to do?". As we look at the life of Moses we see that God is clear in His calling in our lives, and He will provide everything we need for the journey He has placed us on.
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Today Pastor Mike looks at the Birth of Moses and Gods plan for not only his life but also ours! His main points today:
- Taking a stand brings honor to God, and blesses our lives.
- God is our Deliver.
3, When we give God our circumstances, He will deliver us from ourselves.
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This week Mike looks at the story of Jospeh and the sovereignty of God. He challenges us to look compare our lives with that of Joseph and to ask the question, are we willing to suffer for God's glory?
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Today Mike visits with cancer survivors that have taken their experience and turned their passion into a nonprofit that is helping others in life altering circumstances!
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Pastor Mike shares the question of do you know you are loved? He looks at Ephesians 4 and challenges us to pray and ask the question of "Do we grieve the Holy Spirit with our head, hands, heart or feet?" Join us and be challenged this week.
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Today Pastor Mike looks at the life of Jacob and how God wrestled with Jacob to finally get his attention. We look at the view of forgiveness and pride.
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This week on Missional Mondays Mike talks with Wendy Boles who started a unique ministry with a Tailgating bus for the Vols! Listen in and see how God can use normal everyday people to make a huge impact for the Kingdom!
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Pastor Mike looks at the life of Pastor Abraham. When we look at the life of Abraham and Sarah we see the faithfulness of God even when we are not faithful. We are challenged today to live life, and embrace our failures, so that God can get the glory through our restoration.
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Standing Tall in a Fallen World Genesis 6
Today Pastor Mike looks at the life of Noah. For 120 years as Noah was building the Ark, God considered Noah a righteous man. During his time here on Earth, Noah lived for God in a world that God recognized as "Wicked" and a world that "grieved the heart of God" to the point that God wanted to destroy the wickedness.
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Today Mike had the Isiah 117 house from Knox County on to talk about the amazing work they are getting started.
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This week Pastor Mike looks at the 'Fall of Man" and how we have to guard our hearts from the enemy. The enemy has one purpose and that is to destroy individuals and families from the inside out.
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Today Pastor Mike looks at Genesis 1 and the creation of man. With the events of our world it is so easy to lose focus of who is ultimately in charge and the purpose of our creation. Today be encouraged that if you are a believer, this is not your home!
Here are the points of the sermon.
- When God speaks something happens!
- God created us for His purpose and to have fellowship with Him.
- Our creator deserves our worship!
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Mike returns to host the show. With special guest Chad Stowers they talk about COVID and how to minister to pastors during the pandemic.
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Today Pastor Mike kicks off a 52 week sermon series taking us through the Bible. Today Pastor Mike looks at Luke 24:13-35.
The road to Emmaus was a long road for 2 disciples that were heartbroken and defeated. We will look at how Jesus brought hope, just as he wants to do with with us today!
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This is our final week with in our series God With Us. Pastor Mike looks at the Rich Young Ruler and why resolutions are not based just on ideas. We all desire to change in a new year, but we want a "quick fix" to the issues that take time, and a work from God in our lives to change. The main points from the message are:
- We must understand the Gospel to live it.
2. Good Works are only Good works. - Resolutions require work.
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Today Pastor Mike looks at Matthew chapter 2 and the birth of Jesus. The struggle of Joseph and Mary. The gift of Love and how Love conquers all!
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Pastor Mike looks at Joy this week and how to find Joy in all things! A look at Luke 1:35-38.
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Today Pastor Mike looks at Luke 2:8-20 and the Peace that is to come! Where do we find peace in the middle of our mess?
Join us today and be encouraged!
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Pastor Mike starts a sermon series covering the 4 words that being Advent to us. This week we look at Hope. Where do we find our Hope? How do we keep Hope? How do we share Hope?
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Pastor Mike looks at Psalms 100:1-5 and how we can worship even in the mist of the storm. Joy is a contagious gift that can change the world!
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Pastor Mike starts a 4 part sermon series on giving thanks in all seasons of life! Join us and be challenged to worship and praise even in a season of darkness!
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This week Mike looks at Galatians chapter 2 and how to experience try Freedom in Christ Alone.
Join us as we look at the letter from Paul that assures that we only need salvation through Christ to experience eternal life in Heaven!
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Today we kick off a new sermon series going through the book of Galatians. Today we look at Amazing Grace, and how much God loves us and extends His love to Paul through salvation!
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Today we look at the life of the Apostle Paul and apply the examples that he shares to become unchained from the law and to live and share in total freedom!
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We look at Ephesians 5 and 6. We look at what Paul challenges us to do to serve God as a family. Take a listen and be encouraged that God wants us to serve Him by serving our families better!
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Today We look at Ephesians 5 and what God has called us too. How do we apply this to our every day walk?
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We kick off a new sermon series to go through The book of Ephesians. As a church we are also kicking off a 40 day prayer journey for revitalization.
This week we look at the prayer of Paul for Ephesus and how his specific desire was for the people to learn the power they already have in God!
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A look at Ephesians 2:1-10 and how we were all in a position of death until God’s plan was fulfilled!
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This week we look at the hope in the book of Zachariah brings us. God is with us, even in our deepest times of struggle!
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We look at the Prophet Haggai and his challenge from God to the Jewish people to rebuild the temple and stop focusing just on themselves.
- Put God as our 1st priority
- Follow and trust Gods plan and promises
- All God to use our lives as a witness for His glory!
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This is my sermon on May 30th from Riverview Baptist Church. Our first Sunday back in the building!
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Pastor Mike shares out of a John when Phillip and Nathaniel are called by Jesus to follow Him. We also look briefly at the story of Joseph and how we should act during these trying times.
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Today Pastor Mike challenges us to ask the question, “what is our mission?” Why are we here? How can we complete the mission?
We look at Luke 5:17-24 when Jesus heals the paralytic!
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A challenge from Pastor Mike to find one person that you can influence with the Gospel. Today the message focuses on Jesus calling in our life in Matthew 4:13-20
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This week we look at Acts 2:42-47 and how we fellowship and how we can impact the world through opening our community to others!
FYI the recording cut off at 23 minutes sorry for that but we wanted to post the message this week!
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A look at John 13:1-20 and how we love like Jesus through serving others! How did Jesus serve? Why did He serve? How can we grow while being served?
Pastor Mike breaks it down to challenge us to Love like Jesus.
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We kick off the month of February with a sermon series on Love Like Jesus. In this series we will be challenged to forgive when it doesn’t seem possible, to love others even when we have no love to give, to pray for and ask God to break our hearts for our community, and to serve together!
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We look at Joshua 3-4 and how God used Joshua to lead his people across the Jordan to the promise land.
How do we know God is with us?
Why is clear direction important?
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In this study we look at the first two chapters of Nehemiah. We look specifically at how broken Nehemiah became for his people, his example of prayer, patients, and his willingness to go to God with his whole heart. We also look at how God moved to help Nehemiah start his journey.
Next week we will look at the task at hand, and how God binds people together for His Glory.
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Mike and his son Zach talk about overcoming years of depression and share with us how to trust God to overcome. Mike uses the example of weightless and life changes, while Zach shares his story of losing a very special person in his life and never having the opportunity to say goodbye.
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This episode we talk to some awesome students form Seymour High School about FCA, See you at the Pole, and other ways to take the Gospel legally into the classroom.
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We take a look at Halloween and Fall Festivals to discuss what our roles should be as Christians during these celebrations.
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We revisit with Pastor Greg Rains about the new Northview Church at Smokies ball park after the officially launched this past Sunday. We talked through some great tips on church planting.
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Mike and Chad take a deep look at how we as Christians keep the Gospel from being shared by our actions. As the church or as individuals we all struggle with many different things that hinder the process that God has created.
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Now that summer is over, how can we keep the excitement of missions? Mike and Chad have a talk and share ideas of how to use the school year to reach people for Christ.
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We caught-up with the Executive Director of Cross Food Ministries to see what is going on with their ministry in the Seymour,TN area. A great conversation about changing lives with just a simple box of food!
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A great example of what you can do when God is involved. LiveIt ministries are based in Seymour,TN and are funding lots of amazing ministry through their LiveIt Thrift Store. Their ministry focuses on helping Widows and Orphans. They partner with local churches to provide mission teams with projects to help those in need.
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Today we learn about an awesome new ministry that is starting to come along side of families in life altering situations like cancer. We are challenged to step out and "Do Something" to help those in need. Our guest is Stacy Mowry about her journey from fighting cancer to starting a new nonprofit!
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This week we sit down with Benjamin Wethington the Executive Director of Agape Outreach homes. Agape is a home for mentally challenged men in the Knoxville area. The goal is to help men learn to live on their own and function in everyday society. While learning life skills they are discipled and given life altering opportunities.
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This week we want to share how to be best prepared to go on a mission trip? The top 5 things we all need to do before we go!
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This week we ask the question of why do we need 1.5 million people going on mission trips spending 2 Billion dollars to get there. Could we not just use the funds????
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Today's show focused on sexual addiction and how to get the help you need to be free once and for all from the bondage and lies of the enemy. Satan wants to destroy our marriages and families from the inside out. Learn how an amazing couple ( Kenny and Suzan Smith) overcome life shattering events to now mentor those that are going through those similar addictions.
Visit their website at www.mendedmentor.com
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This is a very special show, actually one of our best so far. Learning how the Chaplin service operates and how important their mission is to the Gospel of Christ. We also learn how important our testimony is to those we love.
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We visit with Dr. Bruce Martin and Pastor Greg Rains from Mt. Harmony Baptist church to talk about the new church plant in Smokies Baseball stadium ramping up for this fall.
I ask the question of " Why do we need more churches when we already have so many? , Is planting churches now a sign of failure of the church of today?, How does a church work in a baseball stadium?".
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Today we interview Abby Taylor from Alan Taylor's Shoes for Souls. This ministry was started from a vision given to Alan after he was diagnosed with terminal Pancreatic cancer. The goal is to provide shoes along with Backpacks filled with school supplies for all of the kids at Kingston Elementary.
Listen to how God is taking a simple mission and turning it into a dream come true for his family.
Missions is simple, we just have to listen to God and love people according to His will!
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This is our very first episode of Missional Mondays. The show sets the tone for why we created this show and Podcast. Mike Parker is the host, Mike has more than 20 years of missional experience to share with you. The purpose of the show is to highlight God doing amazing things through ordinary people.
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