157 episodes

Drew Barker and Tim Ferrara are both pastors and experienced podcasters, together they are collaborating to help you keep your eyes on Jesus through the busyness of life and the clutter of your schedules.

Each episode will be conversational in nature around topics such as life, leadership, parenting, marriage, and always being more centered around Jesus first. Drew and Tim share from personal experiences of growth and struggle, not from a position of perfection, but of humility by trying to run their Christian race to win and see others saved.

The Bible gives us a game plan for our life, a road map which we can follow, and the daily disciplines needed to keep our eyes on Jesus.

Join us and be a part of the conversation.

Eyes on Jesus with Drew and Tim Discerning Dad

    • Religion & Spirituality

Drew Barker and Tim Ferrara are both pastors and experienced podcasters, together they are collaborating to help you keep your eyes on Jesus through the busyness of life and the clutter of your schedules.

Each episode will be conversational in nature around topics such as life, leadership, parenting, marriage, and always being more centered around Jesus first. Drew and Tim share from personal experiences of growth and struggle, not from a position of perfection, but of humility by trying to run their Christian race to win and see others saved.

The Bible gives us a game plan for our life, a road map which we can follow, and the daily disciplines needed to keep our eyes on Jesus.

Join us and be a part of the conversation.

    Connection with God through intentional quiet time

    Connection with God through intentional quiet time

    In episode 54 of the 'Eyes on Jesus' podcast, hosts Drew and Tim delve into the significance of quiet time in a Christian's daily life. They share personal anecdotes about how their quiet times have evolved from obligatory actions to meaningful daily necessities. The discussion emphasizes the importance of setting aside time to connect with God, exploring different methods like reading the Bible, journaling, praying, and meditating on scripture.



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    For more information on Drew Barker: Follow Drew on ⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastordrewbarker

    Drew's church's website ⁠https://yes.online/

    For more information on Tim Ferrara: ⁠ ⁠ Get all his links in one place- to his social media, all 3 of his books, and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/discerning_dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Check out his website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discerning-dad.com/

    • 37 min
    The Christian response to the Israel-Hamas Conflict

    The Christian response to the Israel-Hamas Conflict

    Join Drew and Tim on the Eyes on Jesus podcast as they delve into a pressing issue facing today's Christians: the conflict in Israel and the broader Middle East. Discussing the rise of anti-Israel sentiment, they emphasize the importance of prayer and Christian support for Israel. The hosts share insights on navigating societal pressures, personal testimonies, and practical steps to grow closer to Christ amidst global turmoil. With engaging stories and a focus on scriptural mandates, this episode aims to equip listeners with a deeper understanding of their faith and responsibility in these challenging times.



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    Email feedback, questions or show topic ideas to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠eyesonjesuspodcast@outlook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Be sure to connect with the hosts!

    For more information on Drew Barker: Follow Drew on ⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastordrewbarker

    Drew's church's website ⁠https://yes.online/

    For more information on Tim Ferrara: ⁠ ⁠ Get all his links in one place- to his social media, all 3 of his books, and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/discerning_dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Check out his website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discerning-dad.com/

    • 34 min
    A pivotal decision in the Methodist church and what that means for the Church

    A pivotal decision in the Methodist church and what that means for the Church

    In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, hosts Drew and Tim discuss the surprising statistic that only 6 percent of Christians hold a biblical worldview and how recent decisions within denominations, particularly the United Methodist Church, reflect and potentially contribute to this trend. Drew and Tim explore the implications of conforming church doctrine to cultural norms, the importance of adhering to biblical teachings, and the dangers of syncretism—the blending of different beliefs and practices—within Christian faith.



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    Be sure to connect with the hosts!

    For more information on Drew Barker:

    Follow Drew on ⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastordrewbarker

    Drew's church's website ⁠https://yes.online/

    For more information on Tim Ferrara: ⁠ ⁠

    Get all his links in one place- to his social media, all 3 of his books, and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/discerning_dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Check out his website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discerning-dad.com/

    • 41 min
    The TikTok Ban and social media's influence on your faith

    The TikTok Ban and social media's influence on your faith

    In episode 51 of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, hosts Drew and Tim explore the intersection of faith and social media, against the backdrop of potential TikTok ban repercussions. They discuss the wide-reaching implications of social media on personal faith, emphasizing the critical role of discernment in consuming content and the nuanced impacts of technological advancements like AI on authenticity and truth. The conversation extends to the responsibilities of Christians in engaging with digital platforms, weighing the pros and cons of utilization for ministry purposes.

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    Join our Group on Facebook- Eyes on Jesus podcast community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/eyesonjesuspodcast



    Email feedback, questions or show topic ideas to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠eyesonjesuspodcast@outlook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Be sure to connect with the hosts!

    For more information on Drew Barker: Follow Drew on ⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastordrewbarker

    Drew's church's website ⁠https://yes.online/

    For more information on Tim Ferrara: ⁠ ⁠

    Get all his links in one place- to his social media, all 3 of his books, and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/discerning_dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Check out his website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discerning-dad.com/

    • 42 min
    God is not the author of confusion... so why am I confused??

    God is not the author of confusion... so why am I confused??

    Drew and Tim delve into the complex topic of confusion in the Christian life, emphasizing that God is not the author of confusion. They explore various nuances of understanding and interacting with the Holy Spirit, touching upon personal prayer practices, the importance of discernment, and the challenges of interpreting and acting on what one believes to be God's guidance. The co-hosts engage in a discussion about navigating confusion in church ministry, personal life, and the broader Christian community, reflecting on the role of obedience, humility, and seeking wise counsel. They also critically examine the dangers of pride and self-seek in interpreting God's will, all while emphasizing the overarching goal of keeping one's focus on Jesus.



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    Email feedback, questions or show topic ideas to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠eyesonjesuspodcast@outlook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠



    Be sure to connect with the hosts!For more information on Drew Barker: Follow Drew on ⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastordrewbarker



    Drew's church's website ⁠https://yes.online/



    For more information on Tim Ferrara: ⁠ ⁠ Get all his links in one place- to his social media, all 3 of his books, and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/discerning_dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Check out his website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discerning-dad.com/

    • 37 min
    Episode 49: Yes to change- navigating rebranding in ministry and personal life

    Episode 49: Yes to change- navigating rebranding in ministry and personal life

    This episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast with Drew and Tim delves into the importance of rebranding both personally and within the ministry, underscoring how sticking to old habits can prevent growth. They discuss rebranding's impact on personal life and church, sharing insights from Drew's experience with renaming his church to Yes Church, aiming to better align with their vision statement 'say yes to what God has next.'

    The hosts elaborate on the significance of involving the congregation in the rebranding process for ownership and highlight the necessity of having a clear purpose behind the decision to rebrand. They touch upon how rebranding goes beyond changing names or logos—it involves evaluating one's direction in life or a church's mission, ensuring it resonates with the intended audience while fostering growth and a deeper connection with faith.

    The conversation also covers tactics for personal growth and overcoming old habits through 'personal rebranding,' emphasizing creating a positive narrative, setting goals, and the importance of cutting ties with past behaviors to fully embrace a new path in life and ministry.



    Join our Group on Facebook- Eyes on Jesus podcast community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/eyesonjesuspodcast



    Email feedback, questions or show topic ideas to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠eyesonjesuspodcast@outlook.com



    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Be sure to connect with the hosts!

    For more information on Drew Barker: Follow Drew on ⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastordrewbarkerDrew's church's website ⁠https://yes.online/



    For more information on Tim Ferrara: ⁠ 

    ⁠ Get all his links in one place- to his social media, all 3 of his books, and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/discerning_dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out his website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discerning-dad.com/

    • 40 min

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