Best Rusty George Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 309: Rusty George & Gregg Pruett - How Do You Pioneer Bible Translations? 51:21

8h ago51:21

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I am joined by my friend Gregg Pruett who is the President of Pioneer Bible Translators and has the important task of translating the Bible into different languages. That might sound simple, but Gregg explains how difficult that really is. In the podcast, Gregg shares about his time living in Africa and explains how messages can be lost in translat…

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Episode 309: Rusty George & Ben Cacharias - How do you have unity with politics & church? 42:37

8d ago42:37

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I am joined by my good friend Ben Cacharias, who has been the Lead Pastor at Mountain Christian Church outside of Baltimore, Maryland for the past 27 years. MCC is about to celebrate its 200th year as a church. Ben talks about Round 2 of the upcoming United States Presidential elections this fall, we also discuss how to address your congregants abo…

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Episode 308: Getting To Know The George Family in "We are Family" 25:14

5d ago25:14

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Rusty is joined by three people he knows fairly well. He is joined by his wife and two daughters. They discuss the move from California to Texas. His daughters talk about the slight culture shock of living in Southern California to college in Joplin, Missouri. The family also gives advice to Pastors that are thinking about relocating. Finally, the …

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Episode 307: Rusty George with For king and Country's - Joel Smallbone about "From Music to Movies" 33:27

23d ago33:27

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Joel Smallbone is a Grammy winning Christian music artist from the group For King and Country. He is also an Actor and Director having appeared in several films. He has a movie coming out titled "Unsung Hero" that will be released in theaters April 26, 2024. The movie is about his family moving from Australia to Nashville, Tennessee. Joel and Rusty…

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Episode 306: Rusty George & Mike Nave Discuss "How To Bridge The Gap Between Pastor & Elder" 44:14

22d ago44:14

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Mike Nave is a Vice President of the Accelerate Group out of Phoenix, Arizona. Mike is a longtime member and Elder at the Christ Church of the Valley, and his mission is to help bridge the gap with church Elders and Senior Pastors. Mike and Rusty discuss what is the purpose of Elders? They also discuss what makes a good Elder. This is a great conve…

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Episode 305: Rusty George & Kevin Burrell - "Minister Disguised As A Scout" 28:36

27d ago28:36

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Kevin Burrell is an Area Supervisor Scout for MLB's Chicago White Sox. Kevin discusses being a Christian in a secular place, he also talks about analytics vs conventional scouting, how he is a Minister disguised as a scout, and finally, he gives us baseball nerds a prospect to watch.By Rusty George

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Episode 304: Rusty and Clay discuss "How to Lead When You're Not in Charge?" 27:19

1M ago27:19

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Welcome to the Simple Faith Podcast with Rusty George! In this episode, Rusty is joined by special guest Clay Scroggins, author of "How to Lead When You're Not in Charge." Clay and Rusty dive into a lively conversation about sports, the unique challenges of young pastors working alongside popular lead pastors, and their shared connection to Crossro…

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Episode 303: Rusty George and Gavin Adams Discuss Leadership Secrets: "Big Shoes to Fill" 38:01

1M ago38:01

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Gavin Adams is a speaker, author, and Pastor. In this episode Gavin explains how he started with a business degree and then felt called to go into ministry as a part time bi vocational middle school teacher in Georgia, to then a full time Pastor for 16 years. Gavin takes you inside to how he uses blogs to help cultivate ideas and strategize. Gavin …

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Episode 302 - (REPLAY) Investigate The Resurrection's Significance with J. Warner Wallace 46:15

2M ago46:15

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Join Rusty George in this thought-provoking episode as he sits down with J. Warner Wallace to delve into the importance of Easter and the case for the resurrection. Can the resurrection be proven? Rusty and J. Warner Wallace explore the profound impact of Christ on history, science, and the modern world. Gain insights on how to engage the next gene…

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Episode 301: Rusty and Dayton Moore "Texas Rangers 2024 Champions" talk about keeping the faith in a competitive and sometimes thankless industry 53:14

2M ago53:14

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Dayton Morre is currently a Senior Advisor of Baseball Operations for the 2024 World Series Champion Texas Rangers. He was also GM of The Kansas City Royals from 2006-2021, which included a World Series win in 2015. Rusty and Dayton talk about keeping the faith in a competitive and sometimes thankless industry. Dayton also discusses the disappointm…

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Episode 300: "Are these the end times?" with Mark Moore And Rusty George 41:41

2M ago41:41

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Rusty is joined by his former College Professor Dr Mark E. Moore. Mark is currently a New Testament Scholar and resident Pastor at Christ Church of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona. "Is this the end times?" Mark goes in depth about the history of Palestine and Israel. This is an episode you do not want to miss, especially if you love history and bibl…

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Episode: 299: Listen to how a friendship started with the movie "Tommy Boy" 38:20

2M ago38:20

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In this episode, Rusty is joined by Chad Moore, the Lead Pastor at Sun Valley Community Church in Arizona. Listen to how a friendship started with the movie "Tommy Boy". Chad goes on to explain the process in which his messages are created, and how he will use everything around him to craft his messages. Finally learn how he helped grow his church …

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Episode 298: This episode isn't for everyone, just leaders who want to get better 30:12

3M ago30:12

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Shawn Lovejoy is back on the podcast to give leaders some advice on how to get better. Having been a successful real estate developer, a church planter, megachurch pastor, and CEO of a fast-growing coaching and consulting organization, Shawn has some great tips on how to get better.By Rusty George

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Episode 297: Dave Philips makes seeing the impact of God simple 33:06

3M ago33:06

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You joined me for a good one! My friend Dave Phillips joins me on the podcast, and talks about making an impact for the Kingdom. Dave is the founder and president of Children's Hunger Fund and their mission is to deliver hope to suffering children by equipping local churches for gospel-centered mercy ministry. Learn more about the Children's Hunger…

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Episode 296: Preparing for Revival with Ricky Jenkins 16:05

3M ago16:05

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In this special bonus episode join Rusty and his special guest Ricky Jenkins as they preview the upcoming Revival at Crossroads Christian Church. Listen as Ricky previews the heart of where this special sermon will be coming from. You do not want to miss this. Please join us live in person for the Revival February 12th and 13th at Crossroads Christ…

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Episode 295: Tim Lucas Makes Outreach Simple 40:57

3M ago40:57

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Tim Lucas, the visionary founder and dedicated lead pastor of Liquid Church in NJ, brings his compelling narrative to the podcast. In an engaging conversation, Tim shares the remarkable journey of how he and his dynamic team have propelled Liquid Church to be recognized among the 100 fastest-growing churches in America by Outreach Magazine. His ins…

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Episode 294: Erin Johnston Makes Disciple Making Simple 25:20

4M ago25:20

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Executive Pastor Erin Johnston from Canyon Ridge Church in Las Vegas joins us on the podcast to discuss the significance of making disciples. Why is this important? Because Jesus instructs us to go and make disciples. But how do we accomplish this? Erin breaks it down for us in this episode of Simple Faith. Thank you to Subsplash for partnering wit…

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#126 - Richard Shaw (Ex-Cradle of Filth, King 810) 1:07:46

4M ago1:07:46

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Richard joins the podcast to discuss songwriting, imposter syndrome, online content, identifying as a musician, what he prioritises in life and much more! Richard's Artist Pick - The Parallax Method - https://www.instagram.com/theparallaxmethod CHAPTERS 0:00 When did you last change your mind? 1:18 Prioritising Life 7:00 Waiting for Lightning to St…

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Episode 293: A Simple Message from MLK 5:52

4M ago5:52

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It's hard to sum up the impact that the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made during his life. But as we take time to honor him this week, I wanted to quickly share one thing that I've learned through his life and legacy. Thank you to Subsplash for partnering with us! If you're looking for an app for your church, look no further! Subsplash has every…

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Episode 292: Troy Kennedy Simplifies Spiritual Transformation 28:51

4M ago28:51

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We all have goals for the New Year, and I hope one of yours is to grow in your faith. In this episode, Pastor Troy Kennedy, the Next Steps Pastor at Westside Family Church in Lenexa, KS, assists us in examining spiritual formation and how it can aid you in achieving your goals for the new year. Thank you to Subsplash for partnering with us! If you'…

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Episode 291: Lessons After Leading RLC For 20 Years 21:05

4M ago21:05

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After 20 years at a place, you pick up a thing or two. And after 20 years of leading Real Life Church, here are five lessons I've learned that I believe can help you, whether you're in ministry or just seeking some valuable insights for your life journey. Speaking of things I've picked up along the way, Subsplash is a tool I've been using while at …

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#125 - Alex O'Connor (Cosmic Skeptic) 1:24:33

4M ago1:24:33

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Alex joins the podcast to discuss how we define value in art, architecture, tools for engendering creativity, difficult conversations, his musical journey and much more! Alex's Artist Pick - Flyte - https://www.instagram.com/__flyte__/ CHAPTERS 0:00 Making the world a better place 8:25 Attributing Malice 12:21 Original Thinking 23:04 Alex's Musical…

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#124 - Ol Drake (Evile) 39:44

4M ago39:44

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Ol joins the podcast to discuss his love for songwriting, touring as you get older, beard tips, old school metal and much more! Ol's Artist Pick - Tortured Demon - https://www.instagram.com/tortureddemon TIME STAMPS 0:00 Why not give up? 2:29 What's New? 3:24 Touring as you get Older 7:56 Knowing When Ideas Work 10:35 Old School Metal / Albums 22:0…

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Episode 290: One Way To Simplify Your New Year 13:07

5M ago13:07

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2024, It's almost here and I've got ONE tip on how to make your faith simple in the New Year. Thank you to Subsplash for partnering with us! If you're looking for an app for your church, look no further! Subsplash has everything you need to increase engagement beyond Sunday. Check them out at http://subsplash.com/simple…

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Episode 289: A Simple Faith for Christmas 12:15

5M ago12:15

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Is Christmas really simple? I mean, does the time of year stop all that is going on in life? If we look closely, we can see a thread running throughout the Christmas story that makes it all a little simpler. A huge thank you to Subsplash for sponsoring the podcast. If you're a church looking to increase engagement, give Subsplash a call or click he…

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#123 - Dave Rucki (Sentinels) 1:08:12

5M ago1:08:12

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Dave joins the podcast to discuss Turning 30, Technical Metal Drumming, The difficulty of simple drum parts, expressing gratitude, happy mistakes and much more! Dave's Artist Pick - Chamber - https://www.instagram.com/chambernashville CHAPTERS 0:00 Happy Mistakes 13:30 Gratitude 20:20 Turning 30 28:00 Difficulty in Simplicity 32:15 Playing Technica…

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Episode 288: A New Member of the Nativity Scene? 11:30

5M ago11:30

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I love the nativity scene! Growing up, it was my responsibility to assemble it, and I enjoyed arranging all the figures in their proper places, carefully positioning them under our family Christmas tree. But did I overlook a piece? Joseph, check. Mary, check. Baby Jesus, check. Shepherds, check. Wise Men, check. Barn animals, check. However, after …

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#122 - Simon Dobson 1:14:05

5M ago1:14:05

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Simon joins the podcast to discuss Finding your voice, writing string parts, funny spider stories, expanding his musical horizons, playing the Albert Hall and much more! Simon's Artist Pick - Lyr - https://www.instagram.com/lyrband CHAPTERS 0:00 How are you annoying? / Spiders 8:35 What's New With You? 12:50 Finding Your Voice / Career 22:10 Apprec…

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Episode 287: Dr. James White makes digital and physical church simple 50:49

5M ago50:49

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For this episode of Simple Faith, pull up a chair with Dr. James Emery White. He's the visionary behind the successful church plant, Mecklenburg Community Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. His tale of starting a church without any people, money, or a building is inspiring. We get the chance to talk about two of his passions - theology and cultur…

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Episode 286: My former professor, Dr. JK Jones, makes the soul simple 37:33

5M ago37:33

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How do we understand the soul? One of my most influential professors from my time in school shares with us some of the lessons he has learned over the course of his life when it comes to the soul. In his latest book A Soul's House, Dr. Jones helps you understand that spiritual formation goes beyond a mere checklist of activities to complete. Instea…

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#121 - Josh Middleton (Sylosis, Architects) 28:50

5M ago28:50

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Josh joins the podcast to discuss writing music for you, the challenges of being a frontman, his lyrical inspiration for the latest album, advice for young musicians and much more! Josh's Artist Picks: Urne - https://www.instagram.com/urneband Heriot - https://www.instagram.com/heriotmetal TIME STAMPS 0:00 Lessons You've Learnt 2:40 Sylosis' Develo…

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Episode 285: Making Thanksgiving Simple 13:07

6M ago13:07

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The holidays often don't resemble the picturesque 'Hallmark' scenes depicted on TV. In reality, they can be quite chaotic. Consider the rush to plan activities, decide on destinations, create guest lists, manage expenses that seem to escalate unexpectedly. Amidst it all, we're reminded to express gratitude, but it can feel overwhelming, right? I re…

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#120 - Jay Postones (TesseracT) 1:06:40

6M ago1:06:40

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Jay joins the podcast to discuss achieving his goals, learning about others through education, goats in his BMW, the reality of band life, making the leap as a pro musician and much more! Jay's Artist Picks: Alluvial - https://www.instagram.com/alluvial Intervals - https://www.instagram.com/aaronintervals Unprocessed - https://www.instagram.com/unp…

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Episode 284: How to connect with your church 24/7 with Chris Sharpe 25:30

6M ago25:30

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My passion is making faith simple, and one of the tools I love is Subsplash. Subplash is a company that focuses on how we can reach people beyond Sunday. What if you could extend ministry outside of the weekend experience? I talk with the guy in charge of Subsplash, Chris Sharpe about why he loves partnering with churches and what he sees about con…

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Episode 283: Gary Kahn turns your marketplace into a mission field. 31:10

6M ago31:10

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Ever wondered how a pastor's kid from Trinidad and Tobago ended up ministering love in the American marketplace? Join me as I sit down with Gary Kahn as he takes us through his unique faith walk. Gary's life story is inspiring: from a restless pastor's kid exploring his understanding of God to hearing God's call and moving toward ministry. His 32 y…

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Episode 282: William Vanderbloemen helps us have faith and works in getting a job 32:41

6M ago32:41

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Are you ready to unlock the secrets to standing out as a top candidate in an executive search? Join us as we sit down with William Vanderbloemen, who brings fascinating insights from his analysis of 30,000 interviews, unveiling the 12 essential habits that differentiate the standouts from the rest. Surprisingly, these weren't about a high IQ or an …

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Episode 281: Lessons from leaving Real Life Church 13:27

7M ago13:27

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How do you know when it's time to go? After 20 years at Real Life Church my family and I made the decision to make a move. In this episode I cover why and the lessons I learned along the way.By Rusty George

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Episode 280: A grieving father brings clarity to the fentanyl epidemic 30:56

7M ago30:56

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Listen in as we journey with Jaime Puerta through a story of profound loss, recovery, and hope. Jaime recounts the tragic loss of her son, Daniel Puerta Johnson, a precocious and intelligent young man, who fell victim to fentanyl poisoning in 2020. Through his pain, Jaime offers a poignant insight into Daniel's life, his struggles with mental healt…

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Episode 279: Dave Stone Makes Legacy Leadership Simple 50:15

7M ago50:15

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Join in as I sit down with Dave Stone, a veteran in the world of church ministry. Growing up as a pastor's kid led him to Cincinnati Bible College, where he majored in preaching and practical ministry. After that, he worked under the leadership of Wayne Smith and Brewster McLeod at Southland Christian Church where he would later become the lead pas…

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Episode 278: Former Elevation Worship leader discusses when your dream dies 40:24

7M ago40:24

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Ever dreamt a dream only to be told, "that dream isn't for you"? My guest today, Wade Joye, knows this feeling all too well. Co-founder of Elevation Worship and author of the book 'This Dream Is Not For You', Wade shares his journey of dreams shattered, only to discover new hopes in God. His book, birthed from the pain of dreams deferred, offers an…

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Episode 277: Ashley Wooldridge makes leading a gigachurch simple 51:57

8M ago51:57

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We've got a great conversation ahead with the dynamic and visionary Ashley Wooldridge, senior pastor of Christ Church of the Valley in Phoenix. Ashley’s story takes us from his humble beginnings in small-town Arizona to becoming the shepherd of a thriving church family of 40,000 souls. His leadership philosophy, which hinges on simplicity, is drive…

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#119 - Justin McKinney (The Zenith Passage) 52:07

8M ago52:07

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Justin joins the podcast to discuss his passion for film scoring, the change from music ownership to music access, technical riffs, songwriting, elitism in metal and much more! Justin's Artist Pick - Ole Børud - https://www.instagram.com/oleborudofficial New Episodes Mondays and Thursdays - Subscribe for more! Find us on Socials: https://www.instag…

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Episode 276: How to pray through the Story 12:39

8M ago12:39

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If you've been tracking with us over the last couple of weeks, we have been prepping to launch our journey through The Story. We're doing this at several different campuses and churches all across the United States. So, I wanted to take this episode and guide you through a chapter of the book. We'll take a closer look at the stories of Cain and Abe…

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Episode 275: Randy Frazee explains why he rewrote the Bible 48:04

8M ago48:04

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I got to have an enlightening conversation with Randy Frazee, a seasoned pastor, author, and leader with a 34-year-long career. Randy, together with Max Lucado wrote The Story, a novel-like presentation of the Bible to help people engage with the Bible in an accessible way. We also shared the process of building a community around a Bible study and…

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#118 - Ariel Posen 1:00:39

8M ago1:00:39

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Ariel joins the podcast to discuss observing others' behaviour, his creative process, the new album, relationships in today's world, seeing Ed Sheeran play to only 50 people and much more! Ariel's Artist Pick - Niall McCabe - https://www.instagram.com/islandniall TIME STAMPS 0:00 Big Band Small Venue 4:35 Relationships in Today's World 11:37 What i…

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Episode 274: My Favorite Stories 21:20

8M ago21:20

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What's your favorite story of all time? It could be a Tom Clancy or Stephen King novel, or maybe your favorite book from childhood. It amazes me the way that stories, from Batman to Star Wars, captivate people so profoundly. What if it's not just a matter of entertainment, but ties into a grander narrative - one that encompasses even the seemingly …

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#117 - Ryan 'Fluff' Bruce 46:39

8M ago46:39

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Fluff joins the podcast to discuss Funyuns, touring life, giving it 151%, Today's Music Industry, being a jack of all trades Fluff's Artist Pick - The Home Team - https://www.instagram.com/thehometeam CHAPTERS 0:00 Debating Food 8:44 Moving on from Dragged Under 12:20 Defining Value 18:45 Burnout 22:20 Musical Personalities 24:53 Trade Offs 28:44 T…

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#116 - Craig 'Goonzi' Gowans (Bleed from Within) 57:17

8M ago57:17

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Goonzi joins the podcast to discuss touring the USA, Bagpipes in metal, Technical Riffs, Band Dynamics on Tour, Songwriting, Pantera, being Scottish on tour and much more! Goonzi's Artist Pick - Bilmuri - https://www.instagram.com/bilmuriband CHAPTERS 0:00 Who's Changed your Life? 1:50 Pantera Reunion 6:40 Technicality in Songwriting 8:20 Sessionin…

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Episode 273: Rich Birch makes church growth simple 52:31

9M ago52:31

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Ever wonder what it takes to foster growth in a modern church, especially in a post-pandemic world? Then you'll want to join me for a real engaging conversation with Rich Birch, a church growth expert. Rich and I delve into the nitty gritty, discussing everything from the importance of communication within church ministries, to adapting the methods…

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#115 - Bernth 55:54

8M ago55:54

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Bernth joins the podcast to discuss staying creative, being an early riser, life in Vienna, AI Grammys, navigating the challenges of content creation and much more! CHAPTERS 0:00 Cloning Troubles 3:50 Working with Restriction 7:21 Staying Creative 21:08 Standing Out 24:32 Bernth's Business Advice 33:58 Prioritising What's Important 42:03 Life in Vi…

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