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Thoughtful, informed, inspiring conversations about the intersection of faith and culture through modern-day topics that interest you, the listener.
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Join host Brett Heintzman in a conversation with Lora Avery, author of "Wilderness Paths and Desert Streams," her latest book published by Light + Life Publishing. You can learn more about the book by visiting THIS LINK. Lora is also available to speak in Michigan and Northern Indiana, email publishing@fmcusa.org for more information.
LifePoint Church, a Free Methodist congregation in Lake Stevens, Washington, has a tremendous story of God's faithfulness through ups and downs of life and ministry. Hear from Pastors Rusty Gerhart and Doug Glein about how God has led them through tough times to places of victory. You'll be inspired! You can visit LifePoint Church at https://www.lpchurch.com/. Join host Brett Heintzman for this engaging and uplifting conversation about life in ministry and God's faithfulness through it all.
Today, my guests are Judi Noble and Susi Limon from Eagles Wings
Ministries who have developed a powerful curriculum that provides hope and healing to the brokenhearted trapped in domestic violence.
“Love Does No Harm” is a book that applies the truth of
Scripture and godly wisdom to situations of domestic violence. It is a book that invites abused persons to experience God’s healing and restorative power and walk in the newness of life.
You can purchase “Love Does No Harm” at https://freemethodistbooks.com/product/love-does-no-harm.
Pastors should have this book in their library as we often struggle to find the right words and tools to offer those trapped in domestic violence.
For more information, call Judi Noble and Susi Limon at Eagles Wings Ministries at 909-529-3373 or contact them via their website at https://eagleswingsglobal.org/contact/
Help those who wonder if they’ve been forgotten because
truly, “Love Does No Harm.”
Join Sarah Baldwin, VP of Student Life and Dean of Students - Jessie Thompson, an Asbury University Student - Bishop Linda Adams, and Bishop Keith Cowart for a conversation about the Asbury Outpouring. Most importantly, how do we take what happened in Asbury and steward it for a greater move of God in our world today? You'll be blessed and inspired!
The Genesis Conference of the FMC is experiencing healing and other signs of awakening and revival. Superintendent Pam Braman joins me for a conversation about the investment of prayer and intercession that has gone into this present moment as well as how they are stewards of this movement of God now.
Join Pastor Joe Wickman and me for a conversation about what happens when a local elementary school sends home flyers inviting children to an after-school "Satan Club." To hear Pastor Joe's entire message to his congregation, join them on Facebook at this link. We, as a church, need to learn wise responses to the enemy's work, and Pastor Joe gives us a great example.
What does the word "whatever" have to do with the Gospel? Well, Bishop Keith and Pam Cowart talk about full surrender to Christ and their travels around the globe, and they reflect on the current revival in Wilmore, Kentucky. Join me for this inspiring conversation.
Join the conversation with Co-Lead Pastors Brian and Laura Warth from Chapel of Change in Paramount, California. We are discussing what they're preaching on and it includes forgiveness, inner healing, deliverance, and freedom from demonization. You can learn more about Chapel of Change at their website. You can also find them on Facebook.
What does it look like when a group of people from a local church go into their community to share the love of Christ? Today's episode is a true story of how God has been at work through a ministry called "Gather," - a new movement of small community churches in Lakeland, Florida. You'll be inspired! Learn more about Lakeland Light & Life Church at http://www.llfmc.org/
Revelation church in Bozrah, CT is experiencing great growth and impact in their region by leading people who are far from God to experience deep transformation in Christ. Today I’m talking with Pastor Matt Grohocki as we discuss his story of coming to Christ and call into pastoral ministry. He’ll share the unique and powerful history of the church’s ten-year journey to where they are today. And how, with the assistance of the Free Methodist Investment and Loan Fund, they were able to acquire a most unique property for the church’s permanent home and celebrate paying off the debt in full.
You can learn more about Revelation Church by visiting their website at https://www.rev-construction.com/, or visiting them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/revchurchct
You can also learn more about the Free Methodist Investment and Loan Fund, part of FM Financial, by clicking here: https://fmlf.org/
The legacy of Free Methodist Missionaries Ernest and Phebe Ward is the topic of my conversation today with author Shivraj Mahendra. Dr. Mahendra’s book, “Lived Missiology: The Legacy of Ernest and Phebe Ward” is the recipient of the Leslie R. Marston 2022 Book Prize Award.
Join me for this inspiring conversation with Dr. Mahendra about the Wards and their devotion to the Lord.
You can purchase “Lived Missiology” from Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Lived-Missiology-Legacy-Ernest-Phebe/dp/B099C14V97/
FM Financial is the financial services provider of the Free Methodist Church.
Mark Olson, President and CEO joins me to discuss this unique ministry that provides planning, investing, and giving services through a biblical lens.
Listen in and discover how everyone can benefit from the services provided by FM Financial.
FM Financial is located at 8050 Spring Arbor Rd, PO Box 580, Spring Arbor, MI 49283
(517) 750-2727: phone
https://fmffinancial.org
Mission Igniter is a church planting incubator that provides the support and financial and technical assistance to birth and develop churches to maturity. The environment and structure of an incubator provides space for new ideas to be tried and provides for mutual collaboration and support from both seasoned leaders and others currently launching new churches.
In this episode, Mission Igniter leaders Dustin Weber and Erick Ewaskowitz share the process and success stories of the ministry.
You can reach Mission Igniter through their website at https://missionigniter.org or by calling 1-833-709-2251.
Bishop David Roller and Alex Soto, co-chairpersons of the Bishop Search Committee, talk about the bishop nomination process in the Free Methodist Church, the role of a bishop, and the unique qualifications of people being considered for the role. This is helpful information for all Free Methodists leading to General Conference 2023.
In this episode, authors Becky Townley and Rosie Godfrey share about their new book, "Hope Shouts Louder." Is your life not going to plan? There is hope and purpose to be found in Christ. Your heart will be warmed and you'll be encouraged by this conversation.
Get your copy of the book at the Light + Life Bookstore at freemethodistbooks.com.
Listen to this powerful story of God's guidance, care, calling, and miraculous ministry at Lineage Church in El Cerrito, California. You'll be inspired and encouraged to seek the Lord for His miraculous guidance, healing, power, and calling for your own life and ministry. You can visit the Lineage Church website at https://www.lineage.us/, or visit them on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/lineage.us/
God has called this church to be Missional, Multi-ethnic, and Charismatic. Hear Pastor Benjamin tell the whole story.
Today, I’m joined by Chris Pulice and JR Rushik of Church Development Network to talk about a church planting movement taking place across the United States. Beginning with prayer and the call of God upon ordinary people to plant churches, this movement is both simple and undeniably powerful … bearing fruit through their encounter weekends and coaching with church planters.
Join me for this most inspiring conversation as these two men seek to spread the light and life of Jesus throughout our nation through church planting.
The CDN Website: https://churchdevelopment.network/
CDN On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchdevelopmentnetwork
CDN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchdevelopmentnetwork/
Contact either: chris.pulice@acts1224churches.com or jr.rushik@acts1224churches.com
Heritage Ministries began with a God-given vision. Today it is a thriving ministry with 12 facilities in four states. Join the conversation with our guest Larry Petry, senior chaplain to discuss this thriving ministry to senior adults.
To learn more about Heritage Ministries, visit these links:
Heritage Ministries Website: https://www.heritage1886.org/
Careers at Heritage: https://www.heritage1886.org/careers/
Locations: https://www.heritage1886.org/locations/
Heritage Ministries on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeritageMinistries
News: https://www.heritage1886.org/news/
"Old or New School Methodism?" is the winner of the 2021 Book Prize by the Marston Memorial Historical Center of the Free Methodist Church. Author, Dr. Kevin Watson, shares his wealth of study and research to show how significant the shift was when the Free Methodist Church separated from the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1860. You can order his book on Amazon here. Thanks for join in us for this episode of the Light + Life Podcast
Join our guest, Denny Wayman, for a conversation about his latest book, "Toxic Discipleship" and how the seven deadly sins can grow where the fruit of the Spirit should be flourishing. You can order your copy here at https://freemethodistbooks.com. You can also order the entire bundle with Denny's first book "Discipleship Ecosystem" for only $19.95. You'll be challenged in this conversation!
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