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While taking a course at Harvard Divinity School, Greg Baumer’s world was turned upside-down. He discovered that when it comes to money, God wants something for us, not from us. Since that time, Greg has become convinced that God offers a unique joy to those who choose to live generously. As he explored the words of Jesus around generosity, he believes every disciple of Jesus should ask the question, “How much do I need to keep?” To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.

Today’s episode is brought to you by Dwelling 1:14. Led by Pastor Greg Finke, Dwelling 1:14 is a discipleship organization that comes alongside pastors and leaders to help them intentionally disciple their people. Greg has worked with hundreds of churches and tens of thousands of people. He has developed a year-long training process that helps your church produce greater disciples in their everyday lives. He’s an experienced practitioner and mentor, and he’s ready to help your church. You can contact him and learn more about this year-long process here. 

Additionally, on May 16th, from Noon-1PM Central, I’ll be hosting Greg Finke for a church leaders webinar called Creating a Discipleship Plan for Your Church that Transforms Lives. You can register for free by clicking here or the image below.




Resources mentioned in the episode: 




Generous Giving 




True Riches by Gregory Baumer and John Cortines




God and Money by Gregory Baumer and John Cortines




The Bible Project Story: God and Money




spiritualgifts.me




Key insights from the episode: 




The point is, do I believe all I have belongs to God? - Greg Baumer




In a culture where our most pervasive sin is materialism, we’ve lowered the bar on what good stewardship looks like. - Greg Baumer




The question every disciple of Jesus should ask: “How much of God’s money do I need to keep for myself? - Greg Baumer




The best teaching on generosity is not on what we should do but rather on what [God] has done. - Greg Baumer




Almost all of Jesus’s teachings on money are warnings. - Greg Baumer




Most elder board members at church are wealthy people. - Greg Baumer




It’s critical that we, as Christ's followers, understand why God asks us to give. If we don’t know why, the tactics don’t matter.  - Greg Baumer




The three most frequent causes Jesus said to give money to are 1) to the poor, 2) to spread the gospel, and 3) to build the local church. - Greg Baumer




Greg Baumer’s Challenge: Give generously according to the cause God has uniquely designed for you. 




Are you following Jesus? 




Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don’t know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.




In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it’s free! You will get results back immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.




You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here. 




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Michael Koulianos lives in Orlando, FL, and leads Jesus Image, Jesus Image Church, Jesus School, House of Bethany: Worship Academy, and Jesus School Online. Millions have been impacted worldwide by the preaching of the pure Gospel and the desire for the presence of Jesus.  He has a powerful healing ministry and absolutely loves Jesus. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.




Today’s episode is brought to you by Red Letter Living. We create resources that challenge all people to be greater followers of Jesus. Part of being a great disciple of Jesus is knowing how you are gifted AND putting that gift to work. So, how are you gifted? 

Spend 15 minutes taking our brand-new FREE spiritual gift test at www.spiritualgifts.me. After taking the test, email us at hello@redletterchallenge.com and let us know what your top spiritual gift is and how you will put that gift into practice this week!




Resources mentioned in the episode: 




Jesus Image Church




The Jesus Book: Fall Recklessly in Love with Jesus by Michael Koulianos




Jesus School




Key insights from the episode: 




The Scripture must be the ultimate and supreme authority of Jesus. - Michael Koulianos  




Jesus is God the Father’s only sermon. - Michael Koulianos  




Healing is a matter of God’s nature. - Michael Koulianos  




Jesus is the perfect doctrine. - Michael Koulianos 




If healing is not for today, then what else about Jesus has changed? - Michael Koulianos  




In the midst of healing, there’s a mystery. - Michael Koulianos  




A spiritual formation occurs if you are willing to be embarrassed before men to be obedient to God.  - Michael Koulianos  




“I love people most when I love Jesus most. I love people best when I love Jesus best.” - Michael Koulianos  




Michael Koulianos’s Challenge: Consume the word of God. (Go into your room, close the door, and pray the scriptures daily, if not twice a day.)




Are you following Jesus? 

Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don’t know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.

In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it’s free! You will get results back immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.




You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here. 




Watch the entire season for free: 

We’ll upload every episode of The Red Letter Disciple on our YouTube channel. If you aren’t subscribed already, you can do so here!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff Mueller is currently the senior pastor of Waikoloa Lutheran Church in Waikoloa, Hawaii. Mueller has planted churches and ministries, including Child Beyond International. This organization is committed to rescuing vulnerable children, specifically in Guatemala. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.




Today’s episode is brought to you by our partner Child Beyond International. 

Through this incredible mission rescue organization, you and those in your church can be changed in just 10,000 minutes! Why 10,000? Because 10,000 minutes is the exact amount of time spent on a seven-day mission trip. Child Beyond International has everything set up for you and your church to experience a powerful overseas mission trip that will rescue the life of a child in Guatemala. Not only this, but it will change the lives of those who go on the mission trip as well. You and your church can be transformed in just one week. Personally, mission trips change my perspective, restore my purpose, and grow my faith unlike anything else.

 

Mission trips are one of the most effective faith-building discipleship opportunities God provides for us, not only to make a huge spiritual difference in the life of one soul at a time, but in each one of our own spiritual lives as well! So, today, I invite you to check out the great work of our partner at their website www.childbeyond.org.

Additionally, I’ll be doing a FREE webinar with Pastor Jeff Mueller, founder and president of Child Beyond International, on April 11th at Noon-1PM CT. The webinar will help your church create a global mission strategy that reaches the vulnerable. You can register for that here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/CBI




Resources mentioned in the episode: 




Child Beyond International

 

Waikoloa Lutheran Church in Waikoloa, HI




Key insights from the episode: 




Every disciple should ask, “God, what are you blessing, and can we be a part of that?” – Jeff Mueller

 

At the end of our lives, it’s my goal to say, “What a ride!” – Jeff Mueller

 

The shifts in discipleship have been seismic over the last few decades. – Jeff Mueller

 

We can, and we must learn new ways to share the gospel. - Jeff Mueller




Pastor Jeff Mueller’s Challenge: Memorize Matthew 9:36 and share compassion with others this week.




Register for the FREE Red Letter Leaders Webinar




Remember to register for the FREE webinar with Pastor Jeff Mueller, founder and president of Child Beyond International, on April 11th at Noon-1PM CT. https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/CBI


“Helping Churches Do Outreach that Actually Rescues the Vulnerable"


In this webinar, Pastor Jeff Mueller, will help your church create a global mission strategy that actually reaches the vulnerable. Churches are passionate about reaching the lost and the most vulnerable. But, how do you know if you are truly effective? Are your outreach programs, your global missions, etc., actually accomplishing this end? In this dynamic webinar tailored for pastors and church leaders, we will delve into the heart of effective outreach, focusing on strategies that genuinely rescue and uplift the vulnerable in our world. Jeff Mueller leads Child Beyond International, a rescue missions organization in Guatemala, and is passionate about helping churches form strategies that actually reach the most vulnerable. Drawing from both biblical principles and his wealth of experience, pastors and leaders will be well on their way to ensuring that their church is reaching the lost, just like Jesus.




Watch the entire season for free: 




We’ll upload every episode of The Red Letter Disciple on our YouTube channel. If you aren’t subscribed already, you can do so here!




See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin Seo is a Start-Up Expert and a serial entrepreneur. He has primarily been in the Food Business and not long ago, launched the SonicSpeed Cafe, combining video games, food, and community all in one. He’s also the host of the Good Service Podcast and loves talking about faith, the service industry, and Jesus. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.




Today’s episode is brought to you by our partner Child Beyond International. 

Through this incredible mission rescue organization, you and those in your church can be changed in just 10,000 minutes! Why 10,000? Because 10,000 minutes is the exact amount of time spent on a seven-day mission trip. Child Beyond International has everything set up for you and your church to experience a powerful overseas mission trip that will rescue the life of a child in Guatemala. Not only this, but it will change the lives of those who go on the mission trip as well. You and your church can be transformed in just one week. Personally, mission trips change my perspective, restore my purpose, and grow my faith unlike anything else.

 

Mission trips are one of the most effective faith-building discipleship opportunities God provides for us, not only to make a huge spiritual difference in the life of one soul at a time, but in each one of our own spiritual lives as well! So, today, I invite you to check out the great work of our partner at their website www.childbeyond.org.

Additionally, I’ll be doing a FREE webinar with Pastor Jeff Mueller, founder and president of Child Beyond International, on April 11th at Noon-1PM CT. The webinar will help your church create a global mission strategy that reaches the vulnerable. You can register for that here: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/CBI




Resources mentioned in the episode: 

 

Secret Sauce website




Good Service Podcast




KBOP Korean BBQ in Monrovia, CA

 

Kevin Seo Email

 

Kevin Seo Instagram




Key insights from the episode: 

I’m always asking God, “Where is your work?” and “Take me there.” – Kevin Seo

 

No matter where you are career-wise, you can be a disciple in your field. – Zach Zehnder

 

Jesus won’t show you the way; he is the way. – Kevin Seo

 

Entertainment comes from creativity, which is an attribute of Jesus. – Kevin Seo

 

The church has created a lot of believers but not a lot of followers. – Kevin Seo

 

Before I do great work, I gotta get me and God right. – Kevin Seo

 

Holiness gives boldness its bite. – Kevin Seo

 

I pray for boldness in every conversation. – Kevin Seo

 

Kevin Seo’s Challenge: Go silent for 10 minutes a day.







Register for the FREE Red Letter Leaders Webinar




Remember to register for the FREE webinar with Pastor Jeff Mueller, founder and president of Child Beyond International, on April 11th at Noon-1PM CT. https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/CBI


“Helping Churches Do Outreach that Actually Rescues the Vulnerable"


In this webinar, Pastor Jeff Mueller, will help your church create a global mission strategy that actually reaches the vulnerable. Churches are passionate about reaching the lost and the most vulnerable. But, how do you know if you are truly effective? Are your outreach programs, your global missions, etc., actually accomplishing this end? In this dynamic webinar tailored for pastors and church leaders, we will delve into the heart of effective outreach, focusing on strategies that genuinely rescue and uplift the vulnerable in our world. Jeff Mueller leads Child Beyond International, a rescue missions organization in Guatemala, and is passionate about helping churches form strategies that actually reach the most vulnerable. Drawing from both biblical principles and his wealth of experience, pastors and leaders will be well on their way to ensuring that their church is reaching the lost, just like Jesus.




Watch the entire season for free: 

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Katherine Norland is an actress in Hollywood with more than 100 credits. In this episode, Katherine will talk about what it’s like to be a disciple in Hollywood and how to deal with more than 900 rejections in her acting career. Hear her story of how she overcame self-doubt and is now helping others fully step into their calling. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.




Today’s episode is brought to you by The Disciple Making Playbook. 

And I’d love for you to check out this organization and be changed in just 10,000 minutes! Why 10,000? Because 10,000 minutes is the exact amount of time spent on a seven-day mission trip. Child Beyond International has everything set up for you and your church to experience a powerful overseas mission trip that will not only change the life of someone in Guatemala, but amazingly, it changes lives for those who go on the mission trip as well. You and your church can be transformed in just 10,000 minutes. 




Truthfully, in my life, I can point to the impact that overseas missions trips had perhaps more than anything else in my faith formative years. And even still in my adulthood when I’ve had the chance to go. It changes my perspective, restores my purpose, and it grows my faith unlike any experience I’ve ever had.

 

Mission trips are one of the most effective faith-building discipleship opportunities God provides for us, not only to make a huge spiritual difference in the life of one soul at a time, but in each one of our own spiritual lives as well! So, today, I invite you to check out the great work of our partner at their website www.childbeyond.org. Additionally, I’ll be doing a FREE webinar with Pastor Jeff Mueller, founder and president of Child Beyond International, on April 11th at Noon-1PM CT. If you want to be a church that has global impact and is really good at what Jesus was really good at, rescuing the lost, Jeff’s team gives incredible opportunity unlike what I’ve seen anywhere else. So, I’ll put the link to the webinar in the show notes…register for that free webinar…check out their link www.childbeyond.org.




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Resources mentioned in the episode: 




Katherine Norland IMDb




Dhar Mann Studios YouTube Channel




Dhar Mann Bonus Videos (geared to adults)




Katherine Norland YouTube Channel




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