We are back and ready to roll! Kicking things off is this man of God, Garrett Ray! As a fellow coffee connoisseur, we of course begin with some coffee talk and find out what we have brewing. Then we talk about calling and how to know when you are called when you don't have a dramatic audible moment. Ministry, preparation, routine, and travel - just a few of the areas we talk about. Lastly, we talk about the source of validation and having confidence in God. Follow Garrett on Instagram for some killer cappuccino pours @_garrett_ray Also, follow us @theflow.podcast
We asked and you answered, and then we answered, or at least tried to. Thank you to all who submitted questions on the Instagram for this episode. If you arent already following us on Instagram then you can do so here ( instagram.com/theflow.podcast ). Thank you as always for listening.
You may have heard of him; our guest today just released a new powerful single titled "The World Needs Me." If you haven't heard this song yet, we are sure you will be compelled to by the end of this episode. With our guest Kevin Pace, we discuss his background as a Missionary/Pastors kid and being born in Africa. Then we talk about God leading Him to Christian Life College and eventually inspiring the song "The World Needs Me." Listen to the song here - https://open.spotify.com/track/4HPngK9NqwGDQPVB3AiDCV?si=ifZwiS8CR6Otpfch8Ias6Q
As usual, sit back and enjoy your cup of joe while we talk about being creatives in the Kingdom. Continuing in the vein of conversation about ministry, we want to continue to change the perspective of what ministry is and can be. Each of us (Justin and Joel) are big-time creatives, but we each express that creativity in different ways so we explore those differences some today.
Less about ministry and more about day-to-day life this episode digs into the importance of having spiritual fruit. Having the fruit of the Spirit is in the same context as walking in the Spirit. Where and with who we spend our time in fellowship is the key to what our life will produce. This episode is more of a Bible study format, and hopefully less of our opinions. As always, we also get into practical applications for daily life, specifically for how to better produce the fruit of The Spirit. New Flow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflow.podcast/ Personal accounts: @jchart4, @apostolic_jesusfreak
We begin this episode by talking about how church culture can form our idea of the ministry to be something that is such a small part of what ministry really is, and that thing is "pulpit ministry". We have even started hearing people say, "I'm called to preach," and what they mean a lot of times is they're called to the pulpit. In this episode, we want to expand the perspective and give a more complete and real view of what ministry entails. Maybe because you don't feel a calling to preach in a pulpit you have disqualified yourself as a minister. If this is you, then I believe you will find this episode helpful and encouraging. As always, thank you for listening. Follow The Flow on Instagram. Your hosts, Justin & Joel
Justin and I join with yet another friend from college, David Puentes. We were roommates together for a year and worked together serving the student body the same year. David is a young evangelist in Northern California and follows after the voice and heart of God. We continue with talking about walking in the flow of the Holy Ghost and how that looks on a day to day basis.
Exciting news here on The Flow, we have a new co-host! He's a great friend, man of God, and rapper! Seriously, check out his stuff on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5mx4IgYMdUYud9cEK2chKn?si=HP-o8v9hTZmrGZgApmcoHg. In this first episode together we talk about morning routines and why systematic disciplines are an important part to walking in the flow.
Welcome to 2021 and the first episode of the Flow. Thank you to all who are joining again or for the first time! I realized that I had yet to really explain what this podcast is all about and what "The Flow" means, so that's what this episode is about. If you enjoy this podcast and know of someone who's life it might benefit, then consider sharing.
Feel free to skip past the chattering of two friends at the beginning and into the meat of the episode. I talk to Justin about his testimony, and how he learned to walk in the Spirit and trust God with everything that he has. Interested in the Episode video? Check us out on Youtube as well to watch along.
My first guest, and good friend Andre Gomez and I talk about conversation, walking in the Spirit, being free of offense, and lots more. #UPCI #Apostolic
In this episode, I have somewhat of a conversation but with myself about my "diet" among other thoughts that are challenging me currently. I said there would be a video to go with this episode, but unfortunately, the video file was damaged so just audio it is this time. Also, this episode is based on an original blog post. If you like reading also, my website is - https://jchart4.wixsite.com/mysite-1 , and I will have all of my podcast episodes and blogs there. (I forgot how to breathe properly while speaking during this ep. Blaming it on allergies. Sorry in advance for weird inhaling noises).
Sometimes, good ministry vs. bad ministry isn’t decided by the contents of a message, but it’s decided by someone's preparation.This is my sermon preparation process. Much of the process is preparing myself... as you will hear in this episode.For thirty years, I have witnessed ministry, studied the Bible about ministry, ministered some myself, and learned some ways that ministry should and shouldn't look. I haven't arrived at a final destination, but the things I share in this are part of my pursuit to be His vessel of honor. Follow us for other forms of content:- Instagram: / theflow.podcast - Substack: https://theflowpodcast.substack.com/- X: https://x.com/jchart4
“What if I miss what God wants me to do because I haven’t tried options x, y, or z?” This is something I question often.There is an overwhelming number of options in life, and as Christians, it is essential to have the right focus to make correct decisions. Clarity of focus brings clarity of purpose. The Bible and Prayer are ways to fellowship with God, who orders our steps in the way we should go.These are some of the things I discuss in this short episode. Enjoy, and share this with a friend.-Follow us for other forms of content:- Instagram: / theflow.podcast - Substack: https://theflowpodcast.substack.com/X: https://x.com/jchart4- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@jchart4?si=NwJRhinWo5QlsOhD
You feel like you're not doing “enough.” So the answer must be to try harder, right?The temptation to "do more" and "try harder" always comes to those pursuing a greater purpose, but uncertain what that purpose looks like.This episode is for you.Follow us for other forms of content:- Instagram- Youtube- Substack- X
Life can easily become overwhelming with all of its twists and turns, which can take the form of career choices, financial struggles, family dramas, etc.When the path ahead isn’t clear, and you don’t know what tomorrow holds, it’s understandable to feel aimless. During these times, we have to make life-altering decisions and are tempted to give up.If you relate to any of that, then you’re in the right place. By the end of this, I pray you’ll have a new clarity on life and some actionable things to take and apply.__Follow us on Instagram: @theflow.podcast Subscribe on Youtube: @jchart4__Share this episode with someone that you think it will bless.
In this engaging conversation, Joel Hart and Evan Grizzle discuss Evan's journey from a music ministry background to becoming a pastor. They discuss the challenges of navigating criticism in ministry, the importance of personal growth, and the lessons learned during church transitions. Evan shares insights on handling criticism, the significance of focusing on God's will, and the importance of allowing new leaders to establish their own paths. We discuss the necessity of moving forward together in unity, the significance of leadership in church settings, and the journey of spiritual maturity. Grizzle shares insights from his books, emphasizing the need for a collective commitment to growth and understanding. The dialogue also touches on the writing process and the importance of content creation in ministry.Connect with Pastor Grizzle:- Books - InstagramConnect with Joel:- Youtube: Bibles, Bible Study Tips, and Bible Lessons for Life.- InstagramKeywords: ministry, pastoral leadership, criticism, church transition, personal journey, faith, music ministry, church growth, spiritual authority, grace, insecurity, listening, criticism, unity, leadership, spiritual maturity, writing process, personal growth, communityChapters:00:00 Introduction and Background05:37 Journey to Pastoral Leadership12:56 Navigating Criticism and Transition20:06 Lessons Learned in Ministry21:20 Embracing Grace Amidst Insecurity22:01 Listening Through the Noise27:39 Moving Forward Together32:06 The Leadership Game Plan34:36 The Journey of Becoming39:58 Writing Process and Content Creation
Prayer is the most important and powerful thing we can involve ourselves in every day of our lives. But... how many live like they believe that? Spoiler, it's not enough. In this episode, I talk about the top reasons people say they don't pray, and give ways to solve those reasons. I then examine the prayer life of Jesus and some of the valuable lessons we learn from His example. Lastly, I end with 3 tips for praying more, staying focused, and knowing what to say. Thank you for listening, and be sure to follow because I have another episode coming on the heels of this one very soon. (I apologize, the video does cut out after 30 minutes.)
Joining for her podcast debut, my wife Debbi speaks about her numerous back-to-back transitions in life that have led to where we are now in marriage. She talks about studying at the University of Washington and starting a Bible study group there, going to Chrisitan Life College and back to UW, studying abroad in Italy, to then meeting her super cool husband. We answer a few questions about us and our relationship from the audience, and a few about preparing for marriage, and more! ____________________________ Follow this podcast wherever you're listening and share with someone you know who has ears :D ____________________________ Connect with us on social: Instagram Youtube ________________________________ 0:00 Intro 1:15 Welcome listeners, and Debbi (wife) 2:37 Topic: Transitions in Life 3:35 About Debbi 6:00 Summary of life's transitions: High school, 2 Colleges, Study Abroad, and more. 12:50 Priority: Prayer and Reading the Bible for navigating life. 15:10 Process for deciding to go to Bible College. 17:40 Questions. 18:30 What were your first impressions of each other? 21:18 How did you prepare for being a wife? 25:00 How did you prepare for being a husband? 30:00 How has marriage affected your relationship with God and your ministries? 35:50 How do you agree on home decoration when you each have distinct styles? 39:15 How do you approach moving to a new state and church after marriage? 44:35 Closing thoughts.
In this episode, we talk with Matthew Corbin from Kerman California and the host of the awesome Greater Depths podcast. Be sure to listen to that sometime as well. Matt graduated from Christian Life College a few years ago and is soon embarking onto the foreign mission field in the country of Bangladesh. In this conversation we talk about frustration in the waiting, using down time as prep time, two breakthroughs in prayer, and much more. CONNECT WITH MATT: Podcast: Greater Depths Instagram: @mcorbs.media CONNECT WITH JOEL AND THE FLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflow.podcast/ YouTube (video podcast): https://youtube.com/@jchart4?si=vTCDyObg-w2DtoYB If you’ve enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a 5-star review and give us a follow wherever you listen.