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What does it mean to live a significant life? Dave Smucker wants to know as he interviews business owners and missionaries throughout Lancaster County and beyond. What are their stories? Why do they do what they do? What does a life of meaning and significance mean to them?
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Entrepreneur, family man, and friend. Listen in to how Dave Petersheim has learned that, right after a relationship with God, the most important thing is intentional, quality time spent with the people you care about. The latest episode of This Signfiicant Life, now streaming on all platforms.If you want to learn more about Dave and his business, you can find him at kingsgetaway.com.For more information about Alliance, visit allianceus.org.
On this Christmas Day episode of This Significant Life, we welcome Lloyd Hoover, founder and previous executive director of The Potter’s House, and Bishop with LMC....a fellowship of Anabaptist churches. He shares how the Lord has powerfully revealed Himself. How Lloyd listens to the Lord has changed as he has become so aware of the fact that the Lord is active, HERE and NOW just as He was 2,000 years ago.To find out more about Alliance Network, and The Invitation in January, visit www.allianceus.org.
On this episode of This Significant Life we welcome Daniel Smucker, owner of Urban Southern and Welsh Mountain Leather. He dives into his family story, from infertility to fostering to adoption. Through all that the Smuckers have been listening to the Lord, and as Daniel says ‘if I don’t feel good saying no…then I really must consider if the Lord is asking me to say yes.’ It's an episode you don't want to miss. You can learn more about the work he does at https://urbansouthern.com, and more about Alliance Network at allianceus.org.
Get to know your host of This Significant Life, Dave Smucker, as he takes the hot seat and is interviewed by our Season 1, Episode 8 guest, Jake Beiler. Hear his story from construction, to YWAM Kona, to a clear vision from the Lord in 2018 that birthed Alliance Network. He explores his moments of impact, daily life rhythms, and at just over a year of this podcast, what he has seen emerge as the themes for creating a truly significant life...It’s an episode you don’t want to miss.Want to learn more? Check out allianceus.org and sign up for our mailing list. It’s the most current way to stay up to date with what’s happening at Alliance Network. Thank you for listening!
Listen in as we are joined by Steve Fisher on today’s episode of This Significant Life. From his late teens, and wanting nothing to do with his fathers business, to discovering who he was, solidifying his identity, investing in the growth of the family business and becoming now the CEO of Levi’s Building Components. A mindset of continuous improvement has contributed to the success of the company...but so has a workplace culture of growth, improvement, and having a voice. Listen in as he talks business, shares stories, and how the work place is the perfect opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus.You can find out more about Levi's Building Components at https://www.levisbuildingcomponents.com/about and more about Alliance Network at www.allianceus.org.
On today’s episode of This Significant Life, we are joined by Glenn Weber. A former football coach and executive pastor, he and his wife Darla have now founded Mission Multiply, a non-profit that works to encourage and equip under-resourced pastors in third-world countries. He has continually found deep joy in investing into the lives of others. And his love of and involvement in football has revealed just how much football can mirror the Christian walk. Listen in as he tells stories and shares wisdom, and how living a life of signficance, often requires us to slow down, and to walk with patience and discpline as we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus.You can find out more about Glenn and the work he and Darla are doing on the Facebook Group: Mission Multiply. Requesting access is needed (the work they do in certain countries requires some protection).You can find out more about Alliance Network at allianceus.org.
“Hard work can be fun, exciting, and passionate. Serving people can be the greatest joy in life.” Every since he was a young boy, Lin Weaver has loved to work. From figuring out how he could sell puppies as a six year old, to clocking in for work 3 times a week as a 13 year old, to now being the CEO of Shady Maple…join us on This Significant Life as Lin reflects on stories from business, and what business looks like in the context of the Kingdom.You can follow Lin’s personal Facebook, where he keeps it open to the public, and posts often on business. Or come see him in person at Shady Maple. He would love to meet you.You can find more about Alliance Network at allianceus.org.
On today’s episode of This Significant Life, we are joined by Leroy King, of the Istanbul Initiative. ‘I knew, without a shadow of a doubt, that I was going to end up living in the nations.’ Coming from years of darkness, he had an encounter with the Lord that radically changed his life and set him on a completely new trajectory. He and his wife now live in Turkey, ministering, preaching and watching Jesus radically change the lives of the Turkish people. ‘Who are we, that God would use us, and that we would get to see people meet Jesus?’ If you want to support the King’s in their work to share the gospel of Jesus in Turkey, reach out to dave@allianceus.org. To learn more, visit https://www.allianceus.org/istanbul-initiative.
“When we do missions, we are inviting people back into the purpose for which they are created.” Join us in the launch of Season 2 of This Significant Life Podcast as your host, Dave Smucker, talks with pastor, missionary, and Bible teacher Chris Lautsbaugh on what it means to live a life of signficance. Now back with a new episode every other Wednesday.You can find more on Chris Lautsbaugh by searching his name or Project Grace on Youtube. He also does a daily podcast called God’s Whole Story.
Join us for our Season One finale as we welcome Luke Weaver, Director of YWAM Lancaster. Listen in as he discusses the blessing he heard over Lancaster County and Missions, how God works in transformational, marvelous ways…and how YOU our dear listeners, are invited to say yes to that transformation.We cannot thank our listeners enough for this first season. We are so excited to return with Season Two at the end of summer. Blessings over you.For more information about the work Luke is doing check out www.ywamlancaster.com. To learn more about Alliance Network you can visit www.allianceus.org.
Join us for a rich conversation with Kara Sensenig, leader of Eastgate House of Prayer in today’s episode of This Significant Life. What is it like to be a woman in leadership? What is it like to be called for such a time as this, and to listen to that call from the Lord? Listen in as Kara takes us through her story.Head to eastgateprayer.org and www.karasensenig.com to learn more about initiatives and training available.
This Significant Life, today with Don Hoover. 40 years in business have taught him many things, but the most important, the most profound, the most simple thing that he has found to be true is that it’s all about Jesus. Dig deeply into your relationship with the Lord. Without Him you can do no thing.If you would like to connect with Don, you can find him through BCN (Business Community Network) at http://www.bcnlife.org. A community that is all about how God draws people into relationship through the workplace.You can find more about Alliance Network at https://www.allianceus.org.
Today on This Significant Life we welcome Katelyn Stoltzfus. From owning her own business, to full-time motherhood… join us as she digs into what it means to live a life of worship and service, be that in walking alongside women in mentorship, or changing a babies diaper…And how she has discovered that God is enough, and by seeking Him first, everything is added.
Join us on today’s episode of This Significant Life as Pastor Sam Smucker shares his story…of being born into the Amish community, to becoming the pastor of a mega church at The Worship Center. He talks about how he preserves personal spiritual health, and healthy family relationships…and what a life of significnce looks like to him.You can learn more about Pastor Sam at worshipcenter.org.
Joining us on today’s episode of This Significant Life, is Lewis Zook. Baptized when he was 13, he went through trying formative years, and then had a prophetic dream that gave him a vision of where he was supposed to go…now from New York, to Pennsylvania, to Baltimore, he has been listening to the call of God, even during a season of deconstruction, where God would not let him go. Tune in to hear more about his journey, and how success can come in many different forms.
On today’s episode, we speak with Jake Beiler: real estate investor and airbnb owner. He is someone who cares for people and has a heart to serve. Listen in as he talks about pursuing excellence in whatever you are doing, and how when you live your life to make a difference for others, you help them to experience freedom.If you would like to join the educational Lanchester Realty Group, you can can sign up for information at http://eepurl.com/gwwN4P.
Joining us today is Brandon Stoltzfus, missionary to Uganda, business owner, landlord, husband to Jen, and father to a diverse group of kids. He reflects on his and Jen’s time in Uganda and how no matter where you are, and no matter who you are, you can approach life with a missional mindset.If you want to learn more about his work, you can take a look at www.loveandcareforalluganda.com.
Today we welcome husband, father, and realestate investor, Benuel Esh, to This Significant Life. Listen in as he shares how he finds joy and fulfillment in caring well for his family and friends, and how having fun brings glory to God.If you want to get in touch, you can find Benuel at www.eshassociates.com or on Instagram @benuelesh.
On today’s episode of This Significant Life, we sit with Randy Martin, founder of Preparing the Way Ministries, and missionary to Kenya. Coming from only an 8th grade education, Randy now travels all over the world speaking to leaders and encouraging the church. We talk about how his life was changed when a man from Kenya challenged him to look into a spirit-filled life, and how living a significant life is only possible by living the life you were created to live.If you are interested in more information on Preparing the Way Ministries, you can visit their website at ptwministries.org.
Join us in todays episode of This Significant Life as we sit with Marlin Yoder, one of the top 1% realtors in Sarasota Florida. He digs into what has focused his sucess as he strives to be authentic and present to the needs of the people around him…and how knowing Jesus is the ultimate success.If you want to connect with Marlin (or buy a house in Florida), you can find him at marlinyoderrealtor.com.
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