Encouraged By Love

Encouraged By Love
Encouraged By Love

The power of an encouraging word is amazing! Join us as we share encouraging stories told by inspiring everyday people.

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  1. EBL12 Helping People See Jesus

    07/04/2018

    EBL12 Helping People See Jesus

    I sit down with Pastor Eric Burton as we discuss church planting. We discuss ups, downs, ins, outs, of building his ministry from the ground up. SCOPE OF THE INTERVIEW Life Tell us about your upbringing? Is there a childhood memory that is still a clear and relevant influencer of how you live today? What in your life set and developed your work ethic? Tell us about you family. When it comes to your family what is your focus? Philosophy? When it comes to your church family what is the focus? Philosophy? Plant What is the single most important lesson you have learned in the process of planting a work? What does the name The Sycamore mean to you? How did or do you keep fear in check? Preplant what how did you prepare? What adversity did you have to face to plant? I’m interested to know what you have have discarded and was has been embraced?(thoughts and ideas) Water What is your interpretation of John 21:15-17 15. When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” 16. Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” 17. The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep. How do you approach feeding His sheep? What advice would you give to a Preacher about the life of the church? What do you believe is the heart of God for The Sycamore? How can a Pastor gauge effectiveness of their ministry? Increase When I mention the word increase what does that word mean to you? What in your opinion stops growth in a church and in our personal lives? How do you go about building unity within your church? What has been your most impactful program? (small groups, etc…) How do you reach into surrounding communities? Lightning Round (I ask these questions to all my guests) What is the best book you have read in the last 6 Months. What is your life scripture? Your favorite quote? What is #1 on your bucket list What is your greatest joy in life? Will you take the next few moments and encourage us?

    58 min
  2. EBL11 Church Security: A New Reality

    04/03/2018

    EBL11 Church Security: A New Reality

    Whether you believe armed security should be a part of your church staff or not, the times we live in have changed. Join me as I talk with Nick Spencer of Strategos International about Church and what may be the new normal. SCOPE OF THE INTERVIEW with Nick Spencer Business Background How long has your company been around? Was the company always international? What about your approach is different than others in the security space? When did you spin up a focus on Churches? What was the moment when you knew it was time? How did it come about? Securing Churches What is your focus in creating a Church security plan? I am curious what do you teach Churches to do? Not to do? Do you see this kind of training being important to a churches insurance? What is your advice to Pastors or church boards who are thinking about setting a team? What services do you offer Churches? Creating Awareness Are there private classes we can take to train ourselves to be a problem for an gunman? What are some things we can do to be aware of our environment? What is the best approach if we find ourselves in a tough situation? What if we encounter someone else who needs our help? Creating a Safe Building What do you suggest for people that are wanting to tighten security around the house? What do you say to someone who might say this training is too expensive? What kind of feedback is the company getting from those who have taken the training? How can we get in touch with you and your organization? Bio Nick Spencer is a lead instructor and project manager for Strategos International. Nick is also the founder and president of Keep Them S.A.F.E. LLC, an anti-abduction course for kids. Nick began his professional career with United States Army, where he served as a team leader for a tactical PSYOP team. During Nick’s 8-year enlistment he obtained the rank of E6, Staff Sargent. Nick served in peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and spent 14 months in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. After his enlistment, Nick was hired by the Blue Springs Police Department, where he spent 7 years in patrol. Nick was also a member of the BSPD tactical team and was the training coordinator and a lead instructor. Nick is married to his best friend, and the love of his life, Nikki. The couple have two amazing children. Nick and Nikki love serving at their church and volunteering as wish granters for the Make-A- Wish foundation.

    27 min
  3. 02/13/2018

    EBL9 One Thousand Risks

    Join me as I talk with Chad Johnson. Author of his first book, One Thousand Risks. One Thousands Risks is the encouraging and inspiring account of living fully reliant on God’s grace and following the direction of the Holy Spirit. SCOPE OF THE INTERVIEW Congradulations and Thank You Congratulations on your book One Thousand Risks. The Life Did anything in your life prepare you for this unique journey with Jesus? Which was more nerve racking, leaving a well paying job or asking the first person “May I pray with you”? What was the general consensus when you left your job for what is essentially full time ministry? Was there fear? (If so) How did you manage that fear? In the book you mention you wonderful wife Beth, and the fact that she was on board day one. Where there those that were not? The Mission Your book One Thousands Risks - is the encouraging and inspiring account of living fully reliant on God’s grace and following the direction of the Holy Spirit as you prayed for others. Will you share with us the substance of the idea of one thousand risks and how it came to be? Looking back over the almost 740 days you followed the leading of the Holy Spirit. How do you remember that day? Before we talk about these rich stories of healing...Just What is the Unremarkable Old and the Messy Extravagant? In your forward you use the word disciple. Can you tell us the weight of that distinctive word in your life from teenager through the amazing stories you share with the reader? In this book you are sincere and intentional about your reach to the saved and unsaved alike that happened while you were taking the risks right? The Power of Prayer There is so much awesomeness to this book I really don’t know where to begin. What have you learned and what should we know about being open to praying for others? Of the 1000 times you prayed for people, how many made it to the book? Risk Number 125 is one of my favorite risk in the book what is you most favorite risk? What are your hopes for one who reads One Thousand Risks? Among the stories of God moving in the lives of those you prayed for, there were those who for whatever reason we did not see change. Did you face doubt? What was your private time with the Lord like during this time? Lightning Round (I ask these questions to all my guests) Best book you have read in the past year? Best book you have ever read? Best advice you ever received? In your opinion What is one thing that everyone should experience at least once in there life? What is your favorite quote? Your life verse?

    39 min

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