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Dayton Morre is the currently a Senior Advisor of Baseball Operations for the 2024 World Series Champion Texas Rangers. He was also GM of The Kansas City Royals from 2006-2021, which included a World Series win in 2015.  Rusty and Dayton talk about keeping the faith in a competitive and sometimes thankless industry. Dayton also discusses the disappointment of being fired by his hometown team.  Rusty then asks Dayton to give his "Royal Mount Rushmore".     

Rusty is joined by his former College Professor Dr Mark E. Moore. Mark is currently a New Testament Scholar and resident Pastor at Christ Church of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona.  "Is this the end times?" Mark goes in depth about the history of Palestine and Israel. This is an episode you do not want to miss, especially if you love history and biblical history.

Mark Moore joined the staff at Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV) in Peoria, Arizona, in 2012 as a teaching pastor. CCV is a multi-site church with over 40,000 in weekly attendance. Prior to joining the CCV team, Mark was a Professor at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri, for 22 years. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Johnson University and Haus Edelweiss in Vienna, Austria, and the author of a number of books, including The Chronological Life of Christ and Core 52: A Fifteen-Minute Daily Guide to Build Your Bible IQ in a Year. His life passion is to make Jesus famous.

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In this episode, Rusty is joined by Chad Moore, the Lead Pastor at Sun Valley Community Church in Arizona. Listen to how a friendship started with the movie "Tommy Boy". Chad goes on to explain the process in which his messages are created, and how he will use everything around him to craft his messages. Finally learn how he helped grow his church to what we see today. 

Chad Moore is Lead Pastor at Sun Valley Community Church in Gilbert, AZ., one of the largest and fastest growing churches in America.  With over 20 years of pastoral experience, Chad is passionate about serving his congregation. Chad enjoys fly fishing, hiking, long dinners with his wife and riding motorcycles. He also serves churches and business leaders as a Leadership Coach and Consultant. 

You can follow Chad at @pastorchadmoore on Instagram and listen to teaching at sunvalleycc.com or at The Loving God Loving People Podcast. 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loving-god-loving-people/id1528220158

Chad is also the host of The Cigar Preacher, a YouTube show about cigars, life and what matters most. You can find episodes at cigarpreacher.com.

Shawn Lovejoy is back on the podcast to give leaders some advice on how to get better. Having been a successful real estate developer, a church planter, megachurch pastor, and CEO of a fast-growing coaching and consulting organization, Shawn has some great tips on how to get better. 

You joined me for a good one! My friend Dave Phillips joins me on the podcast, and talks about making an impact for the Kingdom. Dave is the founder and president of Children's Hunger Fund and their mission is to deliver hope to suffering children by equipping local churches for gospel-centered mercy ministry.

Learn more about the Children's Hunger Fund HERE 

In this special bonus episode join Rusty and his special guest Ricky Jenkins as they preview the upcoming Revival at Crossroads Christian Church. Listen as Ricky previews the heart of where this special sermon will be coming from. You do not want to miss this. 

Please join us live in person for the Revival February 12th and 13th at Crossroads Christian Church in Grand Prairie, TX, just southwest of Dallas at 7pm.

Tim Lucas, the visionary founder and dedicated lead pastor of Liquid Church in NJ, brings his compelling narrative to the podcast. In an engaging conversation, Tim shares the remarkable journey of how he and his dynamic team have propelled Liquid Church to be recognized among the 100 fastest-growing churches in America by Outreach Magazine. His inspiring heart and transformative story reflect the tremendous strides they've made for the Kingdom, making this episode a testament to their impactful journey and dedication to spreading the message of faith

About Tim:
Tim Lucas is the founder and Lead Pastor of Liquid Church, named one of America’s 100 Fastest-Growing Churches by Outreach magazine. Pastor Tim and his wife Colleen started Liquid “on accident” with a dozen twenty-something friends meeting in the basement of a 150-year old church. Since launching in 2007, Liquid has experienced rapid growth, expanding to 7 campuses across New Jersey with a vision to “Saturate the State with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” A graduate of Wheaton College (IL), Pastor Tim is an award-winning author, leadership coach, and national conference speaker known for creatively communicating the Bible with passion, heart, and humor. He and Colleen love lake life with their two kids in the heart of NJ. 

Thank you to Subsplash for partnering with us! If you're looking for an app for your church, look no further! Subsplash has everything you need to increase engagement beyond Sunday. Check them out at http://subsplash.com/simple 

Executive Pastor Erin Johnston from Canyon Ridge Church in Las Vegas joins us on the podcast to discuss the significance of making disciples. Why is this important? Because Jesus instructs us to go and make disciples. But how do we accomplish this? Erin breaks it down for us in this episode of Simple Faith.

Thank you to Subsplash for partnering with us! If you're looking for an app for your church, look no further! Subsplash has everything you need to increase engagement beyond Sunday. Check them out at http://subsplash.com/simple 

After 20 years at a place, you pick up a thing or two. And after 20 years of leading Real Life Church, here are five lessons I've learned that I believe can help you, whether you're in ministry or just seeking some valuable insights for your life journey.

Speaking of things I've picked up along the way, Subsplash is a tool I've been using while at Real Life Church to help our community connect beyond Sunday. From facilitating donations to sharing messages and more, Subsplash stands out as our favorite tool for fostering connections. Explore their services at http://subsplash.com/simple.

2024, It's almost here and I've got ONE tip on how to make your faith simple in the New Year. 

Thank you to Subsplash for partnering with us! If you're looking for an app for your church, look no further! Subsplash has everything you need to increase engagement beyond Sunday. Check them out at http://subsplash.com/simple

Is Christmas really simple? I mean, does the time of year stop all that is going on in life? If we look closely, we can see a thread running throughout the Christmas story that makes it all a little simpler.

A huge thank you to Subsplash for sponsoring the podcast. If you're a church looking to increase engagement, give Subsplash a call or click here for more information: http://subsplash.com/simple

I love the nativity scene! Growing up, it was my responsibility to assemble it, and I enjoyed arranging all the figures in their proper places, carefully positioning them under our family Christmas tree. But did I overlook a piece? Joseph, check. Mary, check. Baby Jesus, check. Shepherds, check. Wise Men, check. Barn animals, check. However, after reading Revelation, I realized I might have overlooked a significant character. Listen closely to find out who else was present at the nativity scene that you should be aware of.  

A huge thank you to Subsplash for sponsoring the podcast, if you're a church looking to increase engagment, give Subaplsh a call or click here for more information http://subsplash.com/simple

For this episode of Simple Faith, pull up a chair with Dr. James Emery White. He's the visionary behind the successful church plant, Mecklenburg Community Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. His tale of starting a church without any people, money, or a building is inspiring. We get the chance to talk about two of his passions - theology and culture. Hear him break down how this blend helped shape the trajectory of his church and filled the gap between academia and church planning.

That passion gives us a glimpse into his innovative approach to church leadership. And that's clear as we look at what community looks like in the digital age, drawing parallels between Martin Luther's use of the printing press and today's digital platforms like Twitch and TikTok. This was such a great conversation you won't want to miss.

Resources

• Episode Transcript
• Connect with Dr. White
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  • Facebook
  • Twitter
• Mecklenburg Community Church website
• Hybrid Church: Rethinking the Church for a Post-Christian Digital Age by James Emery White
• Church and Culture website

How do we understand the soul? One of my most influential professors from my time in school shares with us some of the lessons he has learned over the course of his life when it comes to the soul. In his latest book A Soul's House, Dr. Jones helps you understand that spiritual formation goes beyond a mere checklist of activities to complete. Instead, it is a lifelong transformational journey, empowered by God's grace and pursued for His glory, as beautifully explained in this book.

Dr. J.K. Jones is the former Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Eastview Christian Church, Normal, Illinois and the former director of the MA in Spiritual Formation at Lincoln Christian University. He currently teaches part-time in the graduate studies program at Ozark Christian College, while continuing to travel, teaching and preaching as opportunities arise.

The holidays often don't resemble the picturesque 'Hallmark' scenes depicted on TV. In reality, they can be quite chaotic. Consider the rush to plan activities, decide on destinations, create guest lists, manage expenses that seem to escalate unexpectedly. Amidst it all, we're reminded to express gratitude, but it can feel overwhelming, right?

I recently discovered something incredibly helpful—the four 'A's of Thanksgiving. I discuss these in detail on an episode of Simple Faith.

My passion is making faith simple, and one of the tools I love is Subsplash. Subplash is a company that focuses on how we can reach people beyond Sunday. What if you could extend ministry outside of the weekend experience? I talk with the guy in charge of Subsplash, Chris Sharpe about why he loves partnering with churches and what he sees about connecting with your audience 24/7. 

You can find out more about one of our favorite ministry tools at Real Life Church at http://subsplash.com/simple

How do you know when it's time to go? After 20 years at Real Life Church my family and I made the decision to make a move. In this episode I cover why and the lessons I learned along the way. 

Join in as I sit down with Dave Stone, a veteran in the world of church ministry. Growing up as a pastor's kid led him to Cincinnati Bible College, where he majored in preaching and practical ministry. After that, he worked under the leadership of Wayne Smith and Brewster McLeod at Southland Christian Church where he would later become the lead pastor. Dave doesn't shy away from reflecting on his faith and examining how his father's consistency in his faith played a significant role in his life.

We also had the chance to talk about the ups and downs of church leadership, from Dave sharing his insights on crafting a sermon and presenting it with a little sleight of hand to handling criticism with grace. Dave's tenure as the lead pastor brought him face-to-face with this reality of leadership. His advice on how to handle negativity and how he transformed a potentially destructive experience into a positive one is food for thought. Dave's humor and honesty make this episode a must-listen for any believer or leader navigating similar challenges. You'll want to tune in for a conversation that's as honest and humorous as it is enlightening.

Special thanks to our sponsor, Subsplash! You can find our more about one of our favorite ministry tools at Real Life Church at http://subsplash.com/simple

Resources

• Episode Transcript

 If you've been tracking with us over the last couple of weeks, we have been prepping to launch our journey through The Story. We're doing this at several different campuses and churches all across the United States. So, I wanted to take this episode and guide you through a chapter of the book. We'll take a closer look at the stories of Cain and Abel, and Noah. More than that, we'll talk through how to bring The Story into your day to day life by habit stacking your morning reading and prayer routine with preparation for small group discussions.

Don't miss out on this enriching journey to usher God into every facet of your life. If you want to join all of us going through The Story together, you can get the book directly from Randy Frazee's website, on Amazon, and anywhere else you purchase books. And leave a comment below to let me know how going through The Story has been for you.

Special thanks to our sponsor, Subsplash! You can find our more about one of our favorite ministry tools at Real Life Church at http://subsplash.com/simple

I got to have an enlightening conversation with Randy Frazee, a seasoned pastor, author, and leader with a 34-year-long career. Randy, together with Max Lucado wrote The Story, a novel-like presentation of the Bible to help people engage with the Bible in an accessible way. We also shared the process of building a community around a Bible study and looked at the importance of accountability.

The conversation doesn't stop at community-building. We also uncover the power of the Hebrew day planner as a tool for holistic health and well-being. And for the golf lovers, prepare for some great conversations about the spiritual lessons we've drawn from the sport, and a new podcast on the way. I hope for everyone listening that you will walk away with a fresh perspective on how to foster deeper connections within your community and extend your church activities beyond Sunday service.

Special thanks to our sponsor, Subsplash! You can find more about one of our favorite ministry tools at Real Life Church at http://subsplash.com/simple

Resources:

• Episode Transcript
• About The Story
• Connect with Randy
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  • Randy's Website