The Word of Life Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Word of Life podcast is a show dedicated to inspiring and informing faith experiences with stories, discussions, interviews and teaching for a get in your face challenge of your daily walk with God.
Faith, growth, and basketball— professional basketball player Matt Costello sits down with Island Director Tommy Sewall to discuss his time in the NBA, playing basketball overseas, and challenges and growth in his Christian faith.
In this episode of the Word of Life Podcast, Island Director Tommy Sewall chats with X Games gold medalist and American Ninja Warrior Emily Durham about ministry, wakeboarding, and how her identity in Christ keeps her grounded.
Second-year student Julia Tuason sits down with us this week to share her journey of struggle, faith, and how Christ's love has changed her entire life's direction.
In this episode Jonathan sits down with Eric Messer, the Executive Dean of Student and Guest Experiences. Eric and Jonathan cover topics such as student experiences and scholarship work programs to campus updates such as our athletic programs, academic programs, health and security components and the master plan for the Word of Life Bible Institute property. If you have been considering the Word of Life Bible Institute as your next step in your educational journey, then this podcast gives you much insight as to what’s happening currently and what’s coming soon.
History books tells us about the Vietnam War, landing on the Moon, John F. Kennedy, etc. but these topics are ever so close to Phillips as he lived in it and through it. This is a gripping true story of the Vietnam War through the lens of a man who survived it against all odds and can only be chalked up to a miracle.
History books tells us about the Vietnam War, John F. Kennedy, etc. but these topics are ever so close to Phillips as he lived in it and through it. This is a gripping true story of the Vietnam War through the lens of a man who survived it against all odds and can only be chalked up to a miracle.
New York Bible Institute’s Campus Pastor, Tom Phillips, shares with us on the discipline needed to have an effective Quiet Time, prayer life, evangelistic outreach and so much more. Tom gives practical steps that you can begin to take today to help you on your walk with Jesus.
Last week we heard from the New York Bible Institute’s Dean of Women, Karen Smith, as she discussed the structure behind having an effective Quiet Time. After getting a snippet of her testimony, Jonathan decided to bring her in to share her full story with us. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry but most of all you’ll see the love of Jesus in and through Karen’s story that perhaps you may be able to relate too as well.
New York Bible Institute’s Dean of Women, Karen Smith, shares with us on how to have an effective Quiet Time that’s meaningful even on the days you don’t feel up to it. Also, Karen dives into what accountability looks like through both being held accountable and keeping someone else accountable.
Join Dr. Tom Davis and Jonathan Phillips as they dive into the 2nd and last part of this series as they detail the crucifixion of Jesus, the 7 sayings of Jesus while on the cross, the significance of Jesus’ burial and timing, and the resurrection and appearances to others. Warning: Details relating to the crucifixion of Jesus and the history of Roman capital punishment within this podcast are in deep detail and may be disturbing for some listeners.
Join Dr. Tom Davis and Jonathan Phillips as they dive into this first episode specifying in detail the Triumphant Entry, the arrest and trials of Jesus, the scourging of Jesus and the walk down the Via Dolorosa. Warning: Details relating to the scourging of Jesus and the history behind scourging within this podcast are in deep detail and may be disturbing for some listeners.
In this podcast Sam Frey explains to us the reasoning as to why, how, and when to witness. The thought of witnessing to someone else motivate you or send you into a fearful panic? This is a podcast on how we can turn fear into faith! Sam, for decades, has been evangelizing throughout New York City and other parts of the country as well as overseas and lends us his thoughts and experiences to the absolute need for spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Join Dr. Tom Davis and Jonathan Phillips in the final installment to this End Times series as they discuss the Great White Throne Judgment that will take place for those that do not believe in Jesus and the final part of the discussion living eternal in Heaven. Will we as Christians be present during the Great White Throne Judgment and do we know what heaven is going to look like? What will we do there? These are just a few of the many questions that are answered in this final chapter.
Buckle up on your horse as we are coming back with Jesus on His second coming. Today Dr. Tom Davis and Jonathan Phillips discuss the exciting topics of Jesus’ second coming and the millennial reign or 1,000 years.
Within the tribulation, the last 3 ½ years are the worst. Listen in as Dr. Tom Davis and Jonathan Phillips discuss the events in detail within this time period. Holding a pre-trib view, we as believers of Jesus Christ will not be here on Earth while these events are taking place but it is vital that we share our faith with those today as Jesus’ return is near.
Kansas City Chiefs Mascot Ever wonder who’s behind the costume at an amusement park or the one acting crazy at a sporting event? Well…meet Dan Meers the person behind the Kansas City Chiefs KC Wolf mascot. Meers is the mascot that all other mascots look up to for inspiration as he is the longest active mascot within the National Football League. Today Meers takes off the mask and we learn what his real character is in Jesus Christ and the motivation to persevere after his major fall from a stunt gone wrong.
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In part 5 of this series we listen in as Dr. Davis finishes up taking us through the Tribulation. If you weren't able to listen to the first four parts of this series or even the first part of the tribulation , we recommend you go back and listen to them as they are packed with amazing truths from God's word.
Here are some resources that Dr. Davis suggest.
In this order of “immediate helpfulness”:
- A study Bible:
- Ryrie Study Bible
- NIV Study Bible
- Nelson’s Study Bible
- A Bible Dictionary: Zondervan’s Pictorial Bible Dictionary
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An Exhaustive Concordance (for the version of the Bible you prefer) such as:
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- Strong’s
- Young’s
- A word study book such as Vine’s Expository Dictionary of NT Words
- A general commentary such as The Bible Knowledge Commentary (two volumes, OT & NT) edited by Walvoord.
- An in-depth commentary (The Expositor’s Bible Commentary edited by Frank Gaebelein).
In part 4 of this series we listen in as Dr. Davis takes us through the first three and a half years of the Tribulation. If you haven't been able to listen to the first three parts of this series, we recommend you go back and listen to them as they are packed with amazing truths from God's word.
In this packed out episode we continue with the progression of End Times bringing us to The Judgment Seat of Christ, Marriage Supper of the Lamb, and the Invasion of Israel. Dr. Davis provides us with a detailed look into each one of these events and how it relates to both believers of Christ and non-believers.
In this episode we go into detail about the signs of the times, when will the rapture take place, what prophecies are left to fulfill before the rapture can happen. Listen in as Dr. Davis goes into detail as to the explanation of a twinkling of an eye and what will happen the moment we meet King Jesus in the clouds. This is a podcast that will leave you shouting for joy and excited to share with your friends and family!
In this Part 1 series of the End Times Prophecy with Dr. Tom Davis we take an in-depth look at how both Jews and Gentiles perceive Jesus as Messiah and their roles in the End Times. What happened at Pentecost, why should we care about Israel and so many other topics will be covered during this first installment to the End Times with Dr. Tom Davis.
Both myself and co-host Brian Baker from the Multiply sit down with Kevin Ross the president of Helping Hands Foreign Missions to discuss the need for both churches and youth to get involved in missions. Kevin helps us understand a simple and effective way through this ministry that we can share the gospel with many who have never heard of the good news of Jesus Christ. We can all get involved in missions whether it is from the comfort of your own home or across the seas.
In this Part 3 series of Angels and Demons we sit down with Author Alex Konya as he answers questions related to his book, "Demons : A biblically based perspective." Within this podcast we learn what demon possession really means according to scripture and how we as Christians today should view spiritual warfare. This is a rather interesting insight to both demons, angels, and sin. To purchase a copy of Alex's book, please click the link below.
As this series continues, we sit down with Brian Baker to discuss how Satan is attacking and deceiving our youth today. What are our students doing to make it easier for Satan to deceive? Why do so many young people doubt their salvation? How can we best equip our students to stand up against Satan's attacks and stand out for Jesus in a world that will be soon coming to an end? This is an episode that is a must for not only your student but also for you as an adult.
In this 6 part series on Angels and Demons we first start the series off with our good friend Dr. Tom Davis who sets the foundation on what are angels and demons, when did they come into existence, are haunted homes actually real and so much more! This is a podcast and series that you will not want to miss!
Whether it is the death of a student through suicide or the death of a parent of one of your students, tragedy is something that will eventually find you in ministry. Today on the podcast we talk with Matt Glancey and Jake Mouliert, both from Coastal Christian Ocean City in New Jersey. Matt shares some of the personal tragedies in his life and they both share about how the Lord allowed their church to minister to the community after the suicide of a student at their local school. They share some practical insights into how to deal with tragedy in your ministry.
Phil Tuttle, President of Walk Thru the Bible, shares how understanding the big picture of the Old and New Testaments can ignite people’s passion for God’s Word.
In this episode we sit down with Pastor Bobby Pell of Northwoods Church in Evansville, Indiana to discuss what "Church Planting" is, how it works and why do it. This is a podcast with many great insights into the calling of one's life but moreover the challenge to live humbly for Jesus and to keep spreading the gospel onward!
If you have worked with students for more than a minute, you have dealt with the results of anxiety and depression. Students everywhere are struggling with it and many times with no help. Brian sits down with Karen Smith (a repeat guest from Episode 17), the Dean of women at the Word of Life Bible Institute and she gives us some practical steps as to how we can help students in these areas of struggle.
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Dr. Ray Pritchard, founder and president of Keep Believing Ministries, author of more than 30 books, and adjunct professor of the Word of Life Bible Institute preaches an inspiring message entitled, “Look Who’s Coming to Dinner.”
CJ Lang, a second year Bible Institute student, sits down with us this week. We talk about a planned out life and how God can change the direction we are headed.
Second year student at the Word of Life Bible Institute, Michaela Yoder, spent her childhood in fear as she lived with her father who verbally and emotionally abused both her and her mother. This story is one of hurt, frustration, confusion but ends in a joy that can only come from the Lord. This is the life story of Michaela Yoder!
Brian sits down with three Youth Ministry Interns (Anthony, James & David) to talk about what they are learning and what they are most excited about as they get their first taste of youth ministry from a leadership standpoint.
These three Youth Ministry Interns (YMI) have finished two years of education at the Word of Life Bible Institute (WOLBI), are completing additional training, and will soon be going out to the local churches where they will be interning for the next two years.
This week we sat down with Kerrie Barone, a 2nd year student at the Word of Life Bible Institute, who struggled with self worth, depression and the want to live. This is a heartfelt podcast as some things lay at rest in her life, other struggles still exist. If we're honest, don't we all have struggles that we contend with on a normal basis? Listen in as you hear the powerful story of Kerrie Barone and her transformation from darkness to light!
In this podcast we sit down with Word of Life Bible Institute freshman student, Anton'e Williamson. Listen in as you hear the radical change that took place in his life after surrendering his everything to the Lord.
In this podcast we sit down with Word of Life Bible Institute sophomore student, Luke Paige. Filled with tragedy, pain, and addiction, Luke's life was spinning out of control. Listen in as you hear the radical change that took place in his life after surrendering his everything to the Lord.
In this Part Two podcast we jump right in with Jonathan and the Parsons to continue right along through the journey they had with Kathryn. Now if you haven't heard the first part of the two-part podcast you'll want to hop on back to Part One, so that you will get both halves of the story.
Jonathan and Amy Parsons are your normal parents who did the normal routine of life until one dark day, everything changed. In this Part One podcast, the Parsons pull back the veil to share with you their heart and the journey of little Kathryn's fight to beat cancer.
John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. Joins this week’s podcast to discuss issues of civil disobedience, culture, gender identity, and much more.
Get ready for yet another round table podcast with Dr. Tom Davis and our guest Bree Walsh. In this podcast we ask Dr. Davis questions in which he has had no time to prepare. We trust you will be blessed and encouraged by this podcast as we dive into many different subjects, but all leading back to the person of Jesus!
In this episode we visit with our freind and returning guest, Scotty Matthews who is the pastor to Bolton Landing, NY. Today we learn of how the past year has been for the church as well as what he has learned as a new pastor in a new community. We trust you will be encouraged!
Jennifer joins us this week to talk about her testimony and how she is called to work with children. If you would liked this podcast give it a like and share it with your friends.
Our friend Brian Baker from the Multiply Podcast had John Stonestreet from the Colson Center as his guest this week. Culture is a huge part of student ministry. This week on the podcast, Brian is joined by John Stonestreet, the president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, and they talk about why culture is so important and how we as youth leaders respond to this culture. Be sure to go check out the Multiply podcast at lcm.wol.org/multiply
In this episode we speak with Emma Haneman, a sophomore in High School, who educates us in what it looks like to be a Christian girl in a public school. Are you to live out your faith boldly or quietly; spoken or through actions? What do most teenage girls struggle with and as we also speak with Emma's father, Chad, we learn a few hints on how we can gain trust and speak into the lives of your teenage kids.
This week we tune into the Multiply with Brian Baker as he has our friend and former guest to the Word of Life Podcast, Shawn Naylor. In this episode they dice into the subject of a shepherding leader.
In this second part to Jay Sanders testimony we dive in to college ministry and what that looks like from a college student perspective as well as from a leader. We also talk about diversity, a subject very passionate with Jay! You will not want to miss this second part to Jay Sanders testimony.
This week on the podcast Jonathan sits down with Jay Sanders and listens as Jay tells his life story. Sit back and listen as we find out how Jay's life journey took him from Ohio to Central Florida.
If you have children, work with children or are around kids for more than five minutes you understand how rewarding yet challenging it can be. In this episode we sit down with Jonathan Nazigan or “Marshall Jon” if you’re familiar with Word of Life Ranch. Jon is the Camp Director for the Word of Life Ranch and Wild and he shares with us today his journey and gives us sound advice on how to deepen your relationship with your children personally and spiritually!
In this episode Jonathan sits down with a hip-hop group Inexenim from the Cayman Islands. This is an amazing story of how God brought this group together. It is no coincidence that God had a plan for these guys. Listen in as we learn what God did in each of them and what God is doing through them today!
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In our second Roundtable podcast Jonathan sits down with Dr. Tom Davis our Podcast lecturer and guest Brice Futch as we discuss the details of Heaven and Hell.
Today Jonathan sits down with David McClain, the leader of the National Volunteer Program within Word of Life. Listen in as David shares his story and reveals how the Lord changed his heart and outlook on his personal walk with the Lord. God has and is continuing to use David in a mighty way! Here you can learn how you too can be a part of the National Volunteer Program and get involved with the ministry of Word of Life in an amazing way!
In the second installment to Mary Carr's life story we find Mary pursuing God through the Bible Institute, but Satan had a plan for distraction. This is a story that can only be chalked up as a miracle... make sure you stay to the very end as you won't want to miss the miracle!
In the third and finale “Afraid, but I Will” series we dive into Matthew 26. Will we try to hide from God’s will as Jonah did? Or will we step out and willing follow God’s plan for us even if we don’t necessarily feel like it?! Jesus was grieved knowing what was to come, but He still chose to follow God’s will.
In this first installment to Mary Carr's life story, we get a glimpse into her childhood and the teenage years as she struggled with identity, self-harm, and her salvation.
In the second “Afraid, but I Will” series we dive into John 9. Will we just stay sitting in the Blindness we tend to become overly comfortable in? Or will we take a blind step of Faith like this blind man and follow God’s plan for us?!
Join us on part 2 of a discussion between Jonathan Phillips and Paul Hussey as they dive deep into atheism and nons. What is the culture like today and how does Christianity fit in? This is a podcast you will not want to pass by.
In this first "Afraid, but I Will" series we dive into Matthew chapter 14. Are we choosing to be like the other disciples who paralyzed with fear stayed in the boat? Or will we choose to be like Peter who was afraid, but still got out of the boat?!
Join us on part 1 of a discussion between Jonathan Phillips and Paul Hussey as they dive deep into atheism and nons. What is the culture like today and how does Christianity fit in? This is a podcast you will not want to pass by.
In this episode Jonathan sits down with Mike Saccocio, the Executive Director of City Mission. With the current against us as Christians, we now more than ever have an open door to engage, listen, love, and communicate the gospel to a very needy population. Listen in as we discuss this topic and much more!
In this special edition of the Learn the Word Podcast Jonathan Philips serves as the podcast host and Paul Weaver is the “guest” scholar. Dr. Weaver describes apocalyptic literature, discusses the key themes in the book of Daniel and recounts the episode of the handwriting on the wall. If you would like to listen to Part 2 you can find it by going navigating to the Learn the Word website at learn.wol.org/podcast. Part 2 will be posted at 7 AM on May 24th.
Join our discussion at The Roundtable featuring Dr. Tom Davis and guests Taylor Hurlbert and John Yarosh. Your host, Jonathan Phillips asks deep questions thought of by our two guests on the show and answered by Dr. Davis. This roundtable discussion is the first of many to come and we would love to present your questions on our next Roundtable podcast. Please send in your questions to podcast@wol.org
Street orphan to a child of the King, the story of Bree Walsh is both captivating and moving! God's plan and timing is perfect but in Part 2 to Bree's story it seems as though God is absent and no plan in sight. This is a powerful story of redemption, forgiveness and the discovery of one's identity.
Street orphan to a child of the King, the story of Bree Walsh is both captivating and moving! God's plan and timing is perfect but in Part 1 to Bree's story it seems as though God is absent and no plan in sight. This is a powerful story of redemption, forgiveness and the discovery of one's identity.
Brian Hosan, founder of Harbor Media, sat down with Jonathan Phillips today to share his journey from Manager at Word of Life to owning his own company. Brian gives insights as to how the process works, when should one launch out and other many important facets to launching out even when you're scared. Whether you have dreamed of starting your own company or becoming more grounded within your current company, this is the podcast for you! Join your host Jonathan and guest Brian Hosan as they talk about launching out.
Mark Strout, Executive Dean of the Word of Life Global Bible Institute, joins us for this first of a two-part series on the book of Genesis. We will discuss why the book of Genesis is so foundational to all of Scripture, why a literal 6 day creation is important to maintain, and how your literal interpretation of Genesis 1 and 2 has implications on the rest of Scripture.
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This week on the podcast we listen to a different podcast that Word of Life offers. This one is called Multiply! Youth Ministry Podcast hosted by Brian Baker. Here is the description and show notes for the Multiply! podcast.
Many youth ministries struggle with finding and keeping great leaders. Today's guest on the Multiply! Podcast is Bob Johnson. Bob has been the Youth Pastor at First Baptist Church in Glen Este, OH for 19 years. He has built a strong leadership team, with the standard tenure of his leaders averaging 8 years. On today's episode, Bob shares his experience and insights from years of creating and retaining great teams.
Takeaways:
Why is it important to have a leadership team?
- You cannot do it by yourself
- You have a responsibility to God
- You have a responsibility to parents
- You have a responsibility to develop and lead your youth staff
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You have a responsibility to students
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God does not need us, but He does choose to use us
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You need to develop leaders and students at the same time
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As a pastor, you are not called to do the work of the ministry, you are called to equip the saints to do the work of the ministry
The Process:
- Look for commitment in the church
- Look at character, faithfulness, and a love for youth
- Go to your pastor about pursuing those people
- Go to those people and ask them about joining the team (give them several weeks to decide)
- Let them know what you expect of them
- Get them trained and discipled
- Have monthly meetings
- Evaluate events and decisions
- Public recognition - thank them and appreciate them
- Have yearly commitments
Errors people make in recruiting youth leaders:
- A blanket plea to the entire congregation
- Creating a second church within the church
This is the link that you can use to listen to more episodes from the Multiply! Youth Ministry Podcast Podcast. lcm.wol.org/multiply/
This week on the podcast we listen to a different podcast that Word of Life offers. This one is hosted by Paul Weaver the Academic Dean of the Word of Life Bible Institute. Here is the description for the episode.
Dr. Doug Bookman, Professor of New Testament Studies at Shepherd’s Theological Seminary, joins us to discuss the last week of Jesus Christ’s life. In this first part, of a two-part series, Dr. Bookman provides an overview of the events of the passion week of Christ and describes political enemies who became allies in order to attempt to discredit and ultimately crucify Jesus Christ.
This is the link that you can use to listen to more of the Learn the Word Podcast as well as part two of this podcast. learn.wol.org/podcast
On this episode of the Word of Life Podcast, we sit down with Kyle Gray and Ethan Warren, the Director and Assistant Director for Word of Life Florida Youth and Pursuit Camps. Today's discussion is focused on life change: what it looks like in a teenager's life, and how it happens at Word of Life camps.
Kyle and Ethan give us an inside look at what to expect during a week at Word of Life Florida Youth Camp, as well as giving you the opportunity to win a free week of camp! Join in the conversation to find out how you can enter into the drawing to win one of two free weeks!
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This week on the Word of Life Podcast, we welcome back Tommy Sewall. Tommy is the Director of The Island and Snowcamp, as well as serving as the Campus Life Coordinator here at the Bible Institute. Join us as we discuss how youth ministry is changing, how technology is directly affecting the next generation, and think through practical ways to engage Gen Z with the Gospel.
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Today we are joined by Kevin Durham, founder of This Is My Story. Kevin and his wife, X Games gold medalist Emily Copeland Durham, are frequent guests of Word of Life's teen camps. Kevin shares the heart behind This Is My Story, which focuses specifically on sharing the stories of professional athletes whose lives have been changed by Jesus and using those stories to share hope and truth. We discuss the importance of storytelling in ministry, the power of a story to change lives, and the value of understanding that each one of us has a unique story, authored by God. Tune in to hear a bit of the Durham's journey through infertility, adoption, and seeing how God provides in seasons of brokenness. To watch more of their story, visit https://vimeo.com/171950931
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Jacob wasn't raised in a Christian home, but even as a kid, he had plenty of questions about God. When his baseball coach took time to invest in his life and invited him to church, those questions were slowly answered. Join Jonathan and Brice as they hear story after story of the unique, meaningful (and sometimes hilarious) ways that God has shown up in Jacob's life.
In this episode, Jacob shares how impactful a biblical education has been in his life and his family. For more information about Word of Life Bible Institute, you can call 1.800.331.9673 or visit wordoflife.edu.
On today's episode of the Word of Life Podcast, Brice and Jonathan are joined by David Collum of the Pocket Testament League. As CEO of this ministry, David is committed to helping and equipping believers to read God's Word, carry it, and share it with others. Tune in to hear the story of how this world-wide organization was started, as well as some incredible testimonies of lives changed (and saved) through the power of shared Scripture.
Today on the podcast we do a part two, which wasn’t even planned. But with the way we left it last week we thought we would do a part 2 and focus more on the deeper relationships and dating. Last week we focused more on Alexa’s Blog and if you’d like to check it out you can go to https://imposinggrandeur.org/
Now if you have not listened to Part 1 you can click on this link (https://www.wol.org/2018/01/26/imposing-grandeur-alexa-miller-part-1/)
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Today on the Podcast we sit down with a student from the Bible Instituteand her name is Alexa Miller. Alexa and her friends started a blog that is called Imposing Grandeur. The purpose behind blog is to help young ladies who want to go farther and deeper in their faith. To check out the blog you can go here imposinggrandeur.org
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"God, this fool wants to know you." With a chaotic and confusing upbringing of abuse, loneliness, and a lost family, Taylor Moore began struggling with suicidal thoughts as early as age 5 and began drinking at age 12. Though she continuously sought love and acceptance and had people who loved her, she had a hard time understanding and accepting it. She began filling the void in her life with everything but Jesus. Now, a Second Year student at the Bible Institute, Taylor shares the unique wake up call and process that God used to get a hold of her life.
If you have questions or find yourself struggling in areas that are discussed in this episode, please feel free to email us at Podcast@wol.org. We'd love to pray for you and offer help.
On today's episode of the Word of Life Podcast, we introduce you to our friend John Kenyan. John graciously shares wisdom from his many years of walking with the Lord, including topics like growth, doubt, studying the Bible, and loving people well. He shares personal stories of how people lovingly encouraged him back to God when he was struggling with his faith, eventually leading him to minister to the inmates of the local prison. We know you will be encouraged and challenged by this episode!
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This week on the podcast we listen to Scotty Matthews as he tells us about a period in his life when he went went through a time of uncertainty after losing his job. Now through the time of uncertainty Scotty stayed positive even though it would have been easy for him to became negative and even depressed. So sit back and enjoy this weeks podcast with Scotty Matthews and a new guest host Brice Futch.
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This week on the podcast we listen to a different podcast that Word of Life offers. This one is hosted by Brian Baker from Local Church Ministries. Here is the description for the episode.
How much impact can one life really have? Being a youth leader can feel like a thankless position, leading many to question if it's worth it. Today, you will hear the testimony of Mark Morse. Mark was once a lost 12 year old in New England, until he heard the Gospel through a local church youth ministry. Today, Mark is a Chick-fil-A franchisee in North Carolina with a thriving ministry in his local community.
Here a link if you'd like to listen to more of the Multiply! podcast. https://lcm.wol.org/multiply/
We can easily get caught up in the rush of finding that perfect gift. As we approach Christmas it is important to to stop and remember just what we are celebrating in this Holiday Season. In this episode Jonathan doesn't interview anyone, instead he simply reads what truly is The Christmas Story. So take a few minutes and listen as Jonathan reads The Christmas Story from the book of Luke.
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Join us for the second part of our conversation with Phil Moser. Jonathan, Tyler, and Phil go deep into the hearts and minds of men as they discuss the difference between what culture says and what Scripture says about things like anger, vulnerability, and sexual sin. Phil offers a practical framework for finding victory in Christ, strengthening communication in marriage, and how to embrace God's love through the lens of masculinity. You can find out more about Phil's newest men's ministry resource, 4M Teaching, by visiting biblicalstrategies.com
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On today's episode of the Word of Life Podcast, Phil Moser shares with us his brand new men's ministry resource, "4M Training." This new program, launching in January, is specifically geared toward helping men overcome obstacles, communicate with each other in accountability, and see victory over sin while getting them interested and committed to studying God's Word. Join Tyler, Jonathan, and Phil as they discuss practically what works, what doesn't work and how to best minister to the men in your life.
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Today, Jonathan and Tyler are joined by Rich Andrews, the Director of Word of Life Florida. Rich has a lengthy background with Word of Life. Today he shares an overview of the unique culture and ministry in Florida, including the Bible Institute, youth camps, RV Park, brand new Genesis production (coming soon!), and more. In this episode of the Word of Life Podcast, Rich announces an exciting upcoming opportunity for Word of Life. You do not want to miss this!
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Check out recording artist Ian Zumback's brand new, never released single, "Hope Beyond Despair," played for the first time ever, here on the Word of Life Podcast! Jonathan and Tyler sit down with Ian and discuss the heart behind his music, the creative writing process, and how he got started in the music industry. Ian is a talented musician, but even moreso, and incredible lyricist who writes with sincerity. You can hear more of his music and follow his tour dates at ianzumback.com or oldbearrecords.merchnow.com
On this episode of the Word of Life Podcast, we sit down with Mark and Malachi Hall and hear about their ministry with Word of Life in the Caribbean. The father/son duo spend most of their time in Bermuda, an island with a passion for training up youth to share the Gospel. Bermuda’s churches are small but growing, as is the need for youth leaders, pastors, and missionaries to help train and equip the next generation. Could God be calling you to serve overseas? Listen in as Jonathan talks with Mark about how to know when God is leading someone to the mission field.
How much do you really know about foster care? On this week's episode of the Word of Life Podcast, Ray Deck exposes many of the common misconceptions surrounding the foster care system. Ray is the founder of Skookum kids, an organization based in Bellingham, WA, that seeks to serve children and families in foster care by providing safety and care in the most critical hours. Tune in as Ray, Tyler, and Jonathan discuss the story of how Skookum kids came to be, and find out how you can be involved follwoing God's command to look after "the least of these."
On this episode of the Word of Life Podcast, we are joined by "Mike," a native missionary to Vietnam. Vietnam is a country where Christians are not allowed to share their faith publically. Mike shares his story of how his family came to know Christ, discusses the spiritual state of the nation, and how Christianity is growing despite the widespread persecution. This is an eye opening episode that you do not want to miss!
This week on the Word of Life Podcast we had Dominick Cox from Driven Eleven join us in the studio. He talked about his past and how God saved him. But what Tyler and Jonathan really went deep on was a simple question, "How do you know God is calling you to something new?" Dominick talks a lot about how he went from selling buses (literally) to leading a band with a purpose for God. How his family put their house on the market when they sensed God moving them on to something else.
Dominick also tells us about his work with Food for the Hungry and using his platform to further the Gospel in more ways than just music. From his work with Driven Eleven to helping Food for the Hungry Dominick shares a wonderful story of how God can use our talents and abilities for His glory.
When Jacob was young his father killed his mother and changed his life forever. By the grace of God Jacob was sent to a loving home to live with his aunt and uncle. Through growing up in a loving home with a loving church that served him, Jacob learned the power of the Gospel to free him from being a victim.
Now years later Jacob is a full-time missionary with Word of Life. He sat down with Jonathan and Tyler to talk about his past and what God has taught him along the way. He opens up about how the Gospel helped him to reach out to his father who is now serving consecutive life sentences in prison. Jacob explains how he was able to forgive and talks about his current ministry reaching the lost as a missionary in South Korea with Word of Life.
This week on The Word of Life Podcast we sit down with Brice Futch and talk politics. Now we don't talk about politics in the way you think we might. We tackle the question of can I get involved with politics as a Christian. We know that politics can be a touchy subject now days, but we take a step back to look at a couple facts on how we should get involved.
This week on the Word of Life Podcast we talked with Lynn Andrews. She works in Word of Life's Florida ministry with her husband Rich Andrews Director of Florida Ministries. Lynn joins us on the phone to talk about her testimony of God graciously bringing her to himself and how He brought her to a point of total surrender to His will. Lynn also talks about the pain of hearing that her daughter was deaf, after suffering a deadly illness. She also talks about dealing with the pain of almost losing a son just a few years ago. God never promised that our families would always be safe. Hear how God has walked with Lynn and Rich through each of these trying times and their faithfulness through the storms of life.
What does God think about depression? Can believers even struggle with depression?
On this episode of the Word of Life Podcast, we hear from Jarrod Jones, Pastor of Grace Community Church Orange County, about his experience with mental illness.
Join Jonathan and Tyler as Jarrod explains in a real, honest way how he deals with the ups and downs of clinical depression, and what that looks like as a husband, father, and leader of a growing church. If you struggle with depression, or you've tried to understand a loved one who struggles with mental illness, this episode will be incredibly insightful to you.
For more information on Grace Community Church, visit www.graceoc.com
You can download a free eBook that Jarrod wrote about his journey through mental illness, called 10 Ways to Support a Loved One With Mental Illness by visiting his personal website at www.jarrodjones.com
Ever thought about starting your own non-profit? Do you have a passion to make a difference in the lives of a group of people? This week on the Word of Life Podcast we sit down with Justin Miller from Care for Aids a non-profit ministering to people in Africa afflicted with the Aids virus. He talks about what stirred in him the passion to start a non-profit and what God has done in the last 10 years of the existence of Care for Aids.
He also tells Jonathan and Tyler about a new website project he is launching to help others start their own Non-profit. This is another powerful episode of the word of life podcast. If you've ever thought about starting a non-profit this is the episode for you!
Today's show is a very special episode of the Word of Life Podcast. This week we take a step back to look at the journey that we've been on with this show over the past year. We review some of our absolute favorite episodes. Jonathan and Tyler discuss what God has taught them as they listened to stories of God's working in people's lives and they give a sneak peak at the future of the podcast. It's an episode that you will absolutely love whether it's your first time listening to the show, or whether you've heard every episode. Get the behind the scenes story of everything that's happened on the Word of Life Podcast this year.
This week on the show we sat down with Dr. Jay Strack to hear a powerful testimony of how God worked in an amazing way to bring him to Jesus. Dr. Strack was one car ride away from an accident that could have taken his life. Through losing a close friend he came face to face with his mortality and Christians involved in the "Jesus movement" who challenged him to listen to and believe the Gospel. Being saved in High School Dr. Strack knows first hand the power of students to change the world. Hear how God has used him now to help student's reach their leadership potential for Jesus and how he's spoken to more students than almost anyone in the country.
Dennis Swanberg is a hilarious Christian comedian who uses a powerful tool to teach powerful truths. He uses his gift of humor to help people consider the truth of God's Word. In this episode of the Word of Life Podcast you'll hear Dennis discuss how he got started as a comedian, valuable lessons he's learned about accountability and having people to encourage you in your life. You'll also hear about the struggles he's had with two sons who have struggled with alcoholism. It's a great episode of humor, tears, and powerful truth from God's word.
On the Word of Life Podcast this week we have an amazing story teller Chief Straight Arrow - Tim Patterson. He grew up in a Catholic home and was sent to religious classes where he felt like his questions about heaven and hell weren't answered. After his dad died at a young age Tim had a spiritual hunger that eventually led him to a four day Gospel meeting event. The speaker each night; Jack Wyrtzen found of Word of Life. Tim then spent a few years at the Word of Life Bible Institue where he found his true calling - preaching the Gospel to children.
This week on the show we feature a special interview Christian hip-hop artist Propaganda. He talks about his salvation experience, and his long process of starting in hip-hop and finally making it as a full-time artist. Listen to the episode this week or watch the video in our show notes or on our youtube channel. Propaganda also talks about a powerful truth; all of us are struggling to grow closer to God even those Christian leaders we put on a pedestal.
"I realized my whole world was more money, more sponsors, and more winning..." Matt Manzari had exploded onto the wake boarding and wake skating scene at an early age. This week on the Word of Life Podcast we interview Matt Manzari and his wife Bobbye. He talks about the emptiness of the success he had and how God doggedly pursued him to "get into the game." He felt God leading him into the ministry but didn't feel like he was ready yet. As God moved Matt realized he needed to take his relationship with God seriously and it changed his life!
Matthew Maher grew up as a normal, active Christian kid. He played soccer, got good grades, and didn't get in trouble. Until one night after a major injury and his future uncertain he made the biggest mistake of his life. That mistake landed him in prison and taught him lessons that he now shares with anyone who will listen. It also gave Matt the chance to do something that most people never get the opportunity to do; share the Gospel in prison, from the inside. In the midst of his grieving God used him to shine a light in the darkest place on earth. Listen as you hear the work God did in Matthew Maher's Life and how God used him to do a work in the lives of others.
Episode 89: John Paladino (Lil John)
Just a few weeks into attending the Word of Life Bible Institute Damien heard devastating news...his best friend from home had been killed in a random shooting. In this episode of the Word of Life Podcast, we talk to Damien to hear how God worked to remove him from the streets and change his life. Damien talks about how he should have died with his friend that night, and the regret he has for not sharing the Gospel with his best friend before his life was taken so suddenly. You'll hear a powerful story of how God works and what God is doing in Damien's life today.
If you're a youth leader or children's worker you will love this episode of the Word of Life podcast. We are featuring to ministry experts with combined ministry experience of over 30+ years. They are from Word of Life's Local Church Ministries branch and they will be giving us some powerful tips to help you reach parents of your children's and student ministries. We'll dive deep with practical advice and powerful tips to help you take your youth ministry to a new level.
Chad was born into a Marine family and at 17 joined up to escape his home life. Although he had gone to church and called himself a Christian he thought being a warrior meant he couldn't be a Christian. As his time in the military continued he realized he was suffering from PTSD and that he had to do something about. Through the faithfulness of his wife and the discipleship of a man of God Chad came to give his life to God. Hear how God used these people to bring him back and start a program to help other veterans struggling. Now Mighty Oaks has served over 1400 veterans helping them to overcome PTSD and get a fresh start with God.
This week of the Word of Life Podcast we talk to Dr. Ray Pritchard about the book of Galatians. He gives us a quick look at the important points of the book and helps us dive deep into the mysteries of the Gospel. Ray’s enthusiasm for the Word of God and especially the book of Galatians is infectious. After listening to this free audio you’ll be ready to jump right into the Galatians Master Class and start taking the course right away.
Hungry for attention and looking for fulfillment in the opinions of others, Laura became enslaved by the desire to be accepted.
In this episode, she shares with us how she dealt with rejection, self-harm, and finding her worth in Christ.
This week on the Word of Life Podcast you'll hear the powerful story of Mark Fontana. Mark was removed from his family at a young age and had a hard time adjusting to his new life. In High School, he got into selling drugs, faced racism, and was kicked out of his house. As he pursued a budding rap music career God stopped him dead in his tracks with a small car accident that left him penniless and homeless. How God finally stepped in to bring the love of Christ to his life is an incredible story of God's continued pursuit of us even when we reject him over and over.
Lindsey is a gifted singer and songwriter her got her amazing talent from her father who also was a gifted musician. Throughout almost her entire life her dad battled cancer. He had beaten cancer several times before getting it again and passing away about one year ago. This week on the Word of Life Podcast we talk to Lindsey about how she dealt with such an extended period of battling cancer, and how she used the final time with her father and how God used it for His own plan and His own glory.
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Maddison and her entire family went on an awesome family camping trip. When they returned home her mother starts to get sick and it didn't stop. Over the course of 5+ years and dozens of doctors later both her mother and her entire family were diagnosed with chronic lyme disease. This week on the Word of Life podcast we talk to her about what it's like living with a chronic illness and how God uses the weaknesses of our body to humble us and bring us to Himself. Maddi talks about what it's like trusting God in the midst of physical weakness.
On this week’s episode of the Word of Life Podcast we talk to Cara, a student from the Bible Institute. She had just given her life to God before she was hit with a rare form of Anxiety Disorder. From that time God has shown her how to overcome panic attacks by relying on the power of His truth. Listen as Cara talks about not being able to eat and random panic attacks that make her entire body freeze up. Yet in the midst of such a crippling psychological problem, Cara has hope in God.
Today on the Word of Life podcast we listen to the story of Rusty Brooks. He is a veteran of Iraq and speaks briefly on his time there as part of a sniper team. This weekend we want to honor the sacrifices of those who serve in our military as well as hear how God worked in the life of Rusty. You'll hear about fire-fights he shouldn't have survived, and a car accident that took his leg. You'll also hear about how he planned to end it all as his life spun out of control after serving in the Marines. Ultimately though it was the love of God and His truth that broke through to saved Rusty's life. Today he is a motivational speaker who loves to run Spartan events and inspire people to get everything you can out of life.
Luis Ortiz grew up in the projects on the streets of New York city. Even though he ran into drugs, gangs, and felt stuck in the streets the love of God broke through. Through the godly influence of the love of the church, Luis came to know Jesus as his Savior. As he got into boxing in a competitive way and had success it was his goal to use the sport to spread the Gospel to those he fought in the ring. Today Luis is at the Word of Life Bible Institute getting a solid foundation of Biblical truth and seeking God's will for his next steps.
Don't underestimate the power of good friends to either point you towards or away from, God. In this week's episode, we hear the testimony of Jenny Freebern. She is an Admissions Counselor at the Word of Life Bible Institute and she talks about dealing with a Father overtaken by alcoholism, running from God to pursue a relationship, and how God eventually brought her back to himself.
Would you put your dream on hold if God asked you to? Brady did. On this week's episode, we interview Brady Novak who goes by Brady James as a hip-hop artist. He's a first-year student at the Word of Life Bible Institue but just a year ago he was pursuing a music career as a hip-hop artist ready to sign a deal with a record label. Through God's conviction and the counsel of parents and friends Brady decided to put his music career on hold to spend time studying God's word at the Word of Life Bible Institute. Discover why Brady decided to put his dream on hold and what studying God's word at the Bible Institute has taught him about life and music.
What would you do if you were transported right into the middle of the death and destruction of a civil war? In this episode of the Word of Life Podcast, we talk to Jeff Subra, a man heavily involved in medical missions through Samaritan's purse and former Word of Life Employee. He recently spent two tours in Iraq serving Syrian Refugees with medical missions. You'll hear his stories of pain and loss, but also how God is using people like Jeff to shine a light in these dark times. This is a powerful and moving episode of pain and hurt, but also of God working in one of the darkest places on the globe today.
In this episode of the Word of Life Podcast, we talk to Pastor Chris Goeppner of the River Bank Church in White River Junction, Vermont. Chris was living happily in Florida with his family when he felt God calling him to pack up and start a brand new church in Vermont. God may not be calling you to move across the country to start a church but he may be calling you to something else. Then the question becomes, will you obey the call of God?
In this episode, we wrap up our interview with Matt. Not only does he serve in Utah starting a church to reach Mormons, but he is dealing with the reality of living with a child with a severe disability. We discuss how Matt and his wife saw God working through their child's disability, and how God is using it to change him and his ministry for God's glory.
In Part two of our interview with Matt, we talk about what a Mormon has to give up to come to Jesus. Often they lose their jobs, their friends, and even their families when they accept the Gospel. We also dive into different methods Matt's church uses to reach this hard to reach people in a place where 80% of Christian churches fail.
On this week's episode, we interview Matt. He is in Utah right now working as a missionary with a church seeking to reach Mormons. We talk about his experiences on the field seeing what works and doesn't work. We talk about the true heart of the Gospel and what it's like ministering to "Pharisees;" those who think they are good.
Who says you have to be a pastor to serve the Lord? Today’s guest is world renown DJ Jacob Towe. Jacob tells us his story, sharing how his time at Word of Life prepared him to be a light in the world of weddings and events. Listen in as we talk about perspective, influence, and making your dreams a reality!
What does having faith like a child mean? Kids are so innocent and their imagination is unbelievable. Join me as I have a humorous and in depth conversation with a 5 year old about her take on stories of the Bible. It's so important that we communicate with our children about the gospel, telling them daily about truth of Jesus!
The past six weeks of the life of the Phillips family has been quite crazy and rather difficult as complications with the pregnancy has turned into a 6 week and ongoing storm. Listen in as your host Jonathan Phillips recounts his story on what has happened and what is currently happening as they are still in the middle of the storm.
Most kids grow up with the idea of a monster in their closet or under their bed but with the loving assurance from a parent or loved one, that fear fades away. For Abigail Joy, her monster was no fictional thought up character but rather her abusive Father. This story is real and quite shocking but will leave you in tears of joy as evil cannot prevail against the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords.
When tragedy disrupted Emily’s “normal Christian life” she was forced to grow up quickly. Unanswered questions and unexpected trials have displayed God’s faithful provision through the Body of Christ- the Church. Listen to her story and be encouraged by the way God accomplishes His will through His people!
Where do you go when life gets unbearably dark? Courtney has experienced more in her young life than most people ever will. Through abuse, military life, motherhood, and loss, her story displays a faithful strength that only God could provide. Listen as she shares her powerful testimony, and be encouraged to know that God is still working in and restoring her life.
This week we hear from Pastor JD Greear of the Summit Church. He was the keynote speaker at Missions Conference 2017 this year at the Word of Life Bible Institute last week. In this episode he challenges us with a powerful truth; we are all called to missions. It's not a question of if, but rather where. JD Greear challenges you and me to use the profession that God has given us in a strategic place for the Gospel. Are you ready to be used by God in missions?
Does memorizing Scripture seem like a daunting task? Today, we are joined by three young people who have committed to memorizing entire books of the Bible. Listen in as they share their experience and helpful tips for memorization and making God’s Word a part of your life.
In this episode we sit down with Kayla, a first year Bible Institute student, as she shares her experience of growing up in a broken home. Though drugs, alcoholism, and neglect defined her past, listen to her story of how the Lord changed the course of her life, and how she finally experienced the love of a family.
We are joined today by Manny Rojas, a nineteen year old student at the Bible Institute. Though different trials forced him to grow up quickly, he has a testimony that is full of God’s faithfulness. Listen to Manny’s story, and be encouraged by his genuine desire to bring God glory!
This episode goes deep into the book of Revelation with Dr. Tom Davis who has been teaching this book for over a decade! Due to so much information within this episode you will find yourself listening to it over and over again learning new things each time! If you have any questions for Dr. Davis or for myself, please email us at Podcast@wol.org. We would love to hear from you!
When the busyness of the holidays becomes overwhelming, it’s easy to forget the reason we celebrate. On today’s episode, Jonathan shares a story that will remind us to slow down and reflect on the greatest gift ever given.
Adam shares with us his story of growing up without a father, dealing with rejection, and the hope that is only found in Christ. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!
For the next few episodes, we will be exploring the book of Revelation. This is a fascinating book that raises many questions among believers about our future with the Lord. Join us today as we set the stage for the weeks to come!
Ever wonder what goes on in the mind of an 18 year old girl? Today, we sit down with Becca Baca and Gina Mayta and talk about the challenges of being a young woman who loves the Lord in today’s world. Join us as we cover topics like guys, the Gospel, and living by faith.
In this episode, our student guest, Paul Hussey, shares his powerful story of dealing with the emptiness of life apart from Christ. Join us as he discusses his former struggles with anger, atheism, identity, and incredible way he found hope in Christ.
I believe young people are the key to changing the nations.” In this episode, we sit down with Youth for Christ missionary Shawn Naylor, whose excitement and passion about the Lord is contagious. Join us as we talk leadership, church, community and worship.
70% of people both in American and Canada identify themselves as being a Christian. Does that shock you? 85% of people between the ages of 16 and 27 say that Christians are hypocrites! Do they have a leg to stand on when they say that? Today we discuss why people think this and what we can do personally to make sure that we are not in that percentage of 85%!
Men, the gloves are coming off and we are going to get real about becoming a true man of God. I don't want to be just a man, I want to be an Authentic Man of God! Sounds much cooler too! It's easy to play church and make everything look good on the outside but in this podcast we rip apart the outside and dive into the heart. This podcast is for the men who are ready for change, ready to be authentic, ready to be REAL!
Chelsea Muir is a 2nd year student at the Word of Life Bible Institute who has lived a life different than the average person. To see her now you would've never guessed what she has been delivered from. Listen to Chelsea's passionate life changing story that will be sure to leave you inspired and motivated to step up and out for Jesus!
Today we dive into a subject, a drug, that is devastating marriages and destroying lives! Join me as we discuss this topic of pornography and sexual sin and how we can be free from the addiction.
About 64-68% of young adult men and about 18% of women use porn at least once every week. Another 17% of men and another 30% of women use porn 1-2 times per month.
- Men are 543% more likely to look at porn than females.
- Those who are politically more liberal are 19% more likely to look at porn.
- Those who have ever committed adultery are 218% more likely to look at porn.
- Those who have ever engaged in paid sex are 270% more likely to look at porn.
- Those who are happily married are 61% less likely to look at porn.
- Those with teen children at home are 45% less likely to look at porn.
- Regular church attenders are 26% less likely to look at porn than non-attenders, but those self-identified as “fundamentalists” are 91% more likely to look at porn.
This is staggering information and very real! These statistics were taken from http://www.covenanteyes.com
Sergio Cariello is a Brazilian - American Comic Book Illustrator who has worked for major corporations such as Marvel, DC and Disney drawing all the characters we have come to love. More than these great accomplishments, Sergio spent years illustrating the Bible which was released in 2010 called, "The Action Bible." Sergio is a graduate of the Word of Life Bible Institute and has graciously sat down with us today to share his life story.
Ministry within the family is often times overlooked and placed upon the youth leader and/or children's Pastor to provide the most influence to our kids. This according to Brian Baker my guest, should be flipped. We, as parents, should be the driving force to our families spiritual growth! Brian and I discuss this topic as well as other facets that families struggle with both in life as well as spiritual maturity.
Many scholars will agree that Jesus was real and did in fact die on a cross at around the age of 33. However, Jesus claiming to be God in the flesh is where many draw the line and refuse to believe. Today's Podcast we sit down with Dr. Tom Davis who educates us on how we can know Jesus is not only real but as well as being God in the flesh.
Why go on a Missions Trip? What does one do there? Is it that important that I organize my youth group to go on a missions trip? Must it be out of country to be considered a missions trip? These are just a few of the questions and topics that are discussed and answered within this episode of the Word of Life Podcast. Join me and my guest, Justin Cousins, as we dive into this very important subject that is often overlooked as that important for our youth today.
The 1st Season of the Word of Life Podcast has come to an end but the 2nd Season will begin Friday September 16th. Today, Jonathan Phillips gives us a quick challenge from the Word of God reminding us that we should Rejoice in the Lord Always! No matter where you are in life, no matter the challenges you are currently facing, God loves you and wants you to draw closer to Him! When the Rejoicing stops - the Complaining starts!
In this episode I sit down with three young men who are part of the Millennial Generation to discuss ways to best reach their generation for Christ. As the culture continues to shift we are left with more people searching for happiness, fulfillment and acceptance than ever before. Today's Podcast dives into all of these subjects and as cliche as it may read...much much more!
Throughout this episode we learn from Pastor Jonathan Falwell as he communicates the importance of prayer and the power behind it as well as becoming closer to God through reading the Bible. Jonathan speaks of his dad, Jerry Falwell, and the ministry that God has blessed Jonathan with at Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA.
We have learned quite a bit about John up to this point and what his family was going through with the loss of his daughter. We begin the second half of his story inquisitively because John is searching, for what though? Because of his children being involved in church it only made sense to John to start reading and learning about the Bible so that he could dispel this book to his children and other people in and around his life. Listen here to find the conclusion of John's incredible story and journey to finding Christ!
This two part series of the Life Story of John Yarosh is both captivating and heart-wrenching. No doubt that you will be blessed by John's story and the journey that he has taken to find Christ. Join me as we listen into the Life Story of John Yarosh.
Sam Frey has been taking teams of Word of Life Bible Institute Students down to New York City for many years, teaching them how to evangelize. Telling others about the good news of Jesus Christ can sometimes be hard as we are fearful of rejection or not knowing the answers. Sam shares with us today on how to prepare our hearts for evangelize and some practical ways of sharing the gospel with some random person.
Today we dive deep into questions that have been asked since the beginning of man...where did we come from, who created us and how old is the Earth that we are living on? Dr. Terry Mortenson has a Phd in the History of Geology and has lectured on the Creation - Evolution controversy in 22 countries since the late 1970's. Today he shares his knowledge with us and unveils the truth of where we came from and what our purpose is on this Earth.
During this episode we take a look at the life of Matt Hammitt who for the past 20 years was with the band, Sanctus Real. In 2015 he stepped away from the band and during this episode you will discover why. We also discover where Matt is today and where God is leading him in the future.
This episode we dive deep into the topic of Leadership. What does it mean to be a leader? Are their steps that you can take to becoming a better leader? Join Mike Calhoun and myself as we dive into this important subject of Leadership.
In this episode we dive into the world of Youth Camp Ministry. Why send your child to camp? What are the benefits from camp? What questions should you be asking to find out the best camp for your son or daughter? Today we discuss all of these things and also take a look into the inner workings of camp. Join Tommy Sewall the Camp Director for the Word of Life Island and myself as we discuss these topics and more.
With us today is Brian Baker the Northern Regional Coordinator for Local Church Ministries within Word of Life. The attendance to local churches are shocking as each year the numbers diminish. Brian is here today to explain why that is and what we can do as believers to help the local church.
With us today is Tom Phillips, a long time friend and asset to the Word of Life ministry. Living the Christian life is not easy and today we get real as we learn from Tom what being a Christian is all about and how we can know for sure that we truly are a follower of Christ.
Today we take the time to interview a friend of our ministry; Andy Finch. Every year Andy comes up to Word of Life Snowcamp to teach students snowboarding tricks and share his heart for God. In this episode we'll discuss what God has been doing in Andy's life and where he is headed.