150 episodes

Relaunch of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast started on 4/19/23.

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
    • 4.9 • 103 Ratings

Relaunch of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast started on 4/19/23.

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.

    Episode 47: Brady Shearer explains the controversy that started on his podcast about Elevation Church not staying resurrection on Easter

    Episode 47: Brady Shearer explains the controversy that started on his podcast about Elevation Church not staying resurrection on Easter

    In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, hosts Drew and Tim talk with Brady Shearer, the founder of Pro Church Tools, to explore the significant shifts in church communication resulting from social media and digital platforms. Brady shares insights from his journey of helping churches adapt to the biggest communication shift in 500 years, emphasizing the importance of leveraging social media while maintaining genuine connection and message integrity. Topics include the challenges and strategies of church marketing, the role of social media in spreading the gospel, and the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in church communications. The discussion also covers controversy around church marketing decisions, the use of digital tools for church engagement, and practical advice for churches looking to enhance their digital presence.

    Go to Brady's website and check out all the services and info they offer:
    https://prochurchtools.com/

    Follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bradyshearer/
    Join our Group on Facebook- Eyes on Jesus podcast community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/eyesonjesuspodcast

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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

    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/

    • 53 min
    Episode 46: What is God currently showing us?

    Episode 46: What is God currently showing us?

    Drew and Tim share their personal experiences and insights into pastoral growth, ministry challenges, and the importance of keeping faith and prayer at the center of their lives and work. They discuss the impact of sharing authentic stories within their church.

    The conversation delves into the process of sermon preparation, the significance of prayer in sustaining a church, and the transformative power of repentance and community support. Highlighting the importance of adapting to change, embracing innovation, and prioritizing spiritual connection, Drew and Tim offer encouragement and advice to fellow believers and leaders seeking to deepen their relationship with God and make a lasting impact in their communities.



    Watch the sermon Tim references in this podcast that he preached https://www.youtube.com/live/bx80D-_i88w?si=ijvrA4kuZpla0ZgB



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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

    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/

    • 30 min
    Episode 45: Jared Scholz- Deconstruction to Discipleship

    Episode 45: Jared Scholz- Deconstruction to Discipleship

    In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, Drew and Tim welcome Jared Scholz, founder and senior pastor of Greenhouse Church in Lawrence, Kansas, and author of 'Sandbox to Museum.' Scholz discusses the journey from founding a church to shifting its focus towards making disciples, based on his realization of the importance of discipleship in faith.

    The discussion ventures into the concept of deconstructing faith, prompted by Jared's book which addresses navigating seasons of doubt and the process of digging deeper into one's faith without abandoning it. Scholz advocates for approaching deconstruction as an opportunity for growth rather than destruction, encouraging Christians to seek and maintain community even amidst doubting. The conversation also covers handling church hurt, the necessity of apologizing and listening, and fostering a culture where questioning is accepted as part of the faith journey.



    Connect with Jared Scholz at https://jaredscholz.com/

    Get his book 'Sandbox to Museum' here https://a.co/d/4fRzug3



    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?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    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/

    • 50 min
    Episode 44: Should Christians Befriend Unbelievers?

    Episode 44: Should Christians Befriend Unbelievers?

    In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, hosts Drew and Tim delve into the topic of forming and maintaining friendships with nonbelievers, stressing the importance of these relationships in living out the Great Commission. They discuss the challenges and responsibilities Christians have in being light and examples to those who don't share their faith, without compromising their own beliefs or spiritual health. The episode also touches upon the significance of prayer, both for the strength and guidance of believers in these friendships and for the salvation of the unbelievers themselves. Throughout, the conversation includes personal anecdotes, scriptural references, and practical advice, urging listeners to reflect on their own relationships and their role in spreading the gospel.

    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?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    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/

    • 39 min
    Episode 43: Brant Hansen on Embracing an Unoffendable Life and Overcoming Anxiety

    Episode 43: Brant Hansen on Embracing an Unoffendable Life and Overcoming Anxiety

    In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, hosts Drew and Tim sit down with author, speaker, and media personality Brant Hansen. Brant shares insights from his books 'Unoffendable' and 'Life is Hard, God is Good, Let's Dance,' discussing the transformative power of choosing forgiveness and overcoming anxiety through trust in God.

    Brant recounts personal experiences, including an amusing anecdote about unsuccessfully introducing Toby Mac at a concert, and powerful stories of witnessing the healing work of pediatric hospitals in developing countries. Brant emphasizes the significance of living by Jesus' teachings, such as casting our worries on God and embracing a mindset of forgiveness and gratitude, to lead a more joyful and fulfilling life.



    Be sure to connect with Brant

    Check out his website here https://branthansen.com/

    Get his books here



    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?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    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/

    • 51 min
    Episode 42: Stephen Webb on challenging the status quo in ministry

    Episode 42: Stephen Webb on challenging the status quo in ministry

    What sets the stage for profound, scalable success in
    ministry? How do we navigate the roadblocks of old paradigms to ignite fresh and meaningful ministry practices? In this episode our hosts Drew and Tim engage in a thought-provoking dialogue with special guest Stephen Webb (Swebb) to address these questions, unpacking striking realities facing modern ministry.



    Connect with Swebb here:

    https://www.swebb.fyi/

    https://www.instagram.com/stephenpwebb/




    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?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    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/

    • 52 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
103 Ratings

103 Ratings

texazgirl59 ,

Great Podcast!

I enjoy the topics that are discussed. Very relevant to what’s going on in our world today. The discussions are very important and applicable to our every day lives. Must listen and follow!

Deirdre Tshien ,

Great podcast!

This show is so refreshing and authentic and I love how it's an exploration of life's challenges and victories with Jesus at the center. It's like having trusted friends by your side, guiding you along your own spiritual race. Thank you Drew and Tim. Deirdre

Cameron Pape ,

Authentic Pastors

Drew and Tim are two of the best pastors I know. bible, believing, application simplicity, Jesus centered. Can’t wait to see what God does!

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