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Mega-churches have been a hot topic in the past several years. Reports of deception, greed, and abuse of every kind have been coming to light, and it’s easy to see why people are so enthralled.

In this episode, we’re going behind the scenes of a megachurch with former worship leader, Sage Salazar, as they share their transformative journey from a starry-eyed believer to a liberated skeptic. Their experiences with a culture of extreme control, church "Hollywood" glam, and heartbreaking abuse are eye-opening.

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You don't want to miss this one! Bob is joined by our 2023 Werner Ladder Naismith Trophy Men's College Coach of the Year: Jerome Tang!

Coach Tang shares a treasure trove of stories from his life and last season's K-State Men's Basketball magical run to the Elite Eight!

Plus, this week's Jersey Mike's news and notes!

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Episode 44: We are so excited to have Terry Parkman join us again for today's episode on what it truly means to disciple this next generation. Pastor Terry explains that our world today is post modernism, post church, and post truth. This means that culture today is moving from facts and truth and toward feelings, personal desires, and sin to be their truth. In the world's view, it doesn't matter what the facts say, because you can just create your own truth. The next generation is getting taught to live this way, and we need to be equipped to truly minister to them!

While recording live with Rick Ash, Pastor Gary surprises our youth Pastor, Chris Pethtel and calls him up to the hot mike to cohost an episode. We have been talking about including him for a long time and this seemed like the best time to everyone....except Chris!

He did a great job sharing his favorite verse and we may have a hot mike moment in the end, only because we caught him off guard. Please take a few minutes to get to know Chris and learn why 1 Peter 5:7 is his favorite verse. 

"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you," 1 Peter 5:7.

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Faith in Five is a ministry of the Fremont Baptist Temple in Fremont, Ohio.

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Episode 35: Welcome back to Talking Church! We are joined today by Pastor Gabi O'Rourke, our Lead Youth Pastor, and Andrew Snead, our Lead Go Kids Pastor, who break down their areas of Next Gen Ministry, and how we run our Next Gen play here at River Valley. Gabi & Andrew dive into the similarities and differences of their ministries, and they share the practical side of their ministries, as well as what is on their minds as they look toward the future of Next Gen ministry that lies ahead of us!

Here is the link to the "We Are" resources that Pastor Andrew discussed in the episode! https://www.dropbox.com/sh/v85zm9updl0byds/AAD7Tm46jfwbjWylIy1vsitja?dl=0

And here is the link to our Kids Ministry Resources on Open Network! https://open.life.church/partners/river-valley-network/categories/303-elementary

We've all been there... someone in church drives you crazy. Or people just don't "get" you in your small group. Maybe you feel one way about a scripture and your friend disagrees... no matter what it is, those we are following Christ are meant to represent Him and be His "body". 

Sure, we all have different talents, gifts and even perspectives, but, does that give us carte blanche to just write of people or denominations we disagree with? Does "church hurt" mean we simply walk away from humans who go to church? And does stepping into a church mean you are now part of the body?

Let's get into what scripture says about community, the body of Christ, and how we are to stick together, even if we disagree.  (Albeit, we are to talk things out...).

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A down-to-the-wire idea takes flight…thanks to Elon Musk? Daniel envisions the future of the company and gives a simple piece of advice to anyone who has a God-given idea.

Looking for an annual strategy for your youth ministry? Multiply Curriculum has got you covered. From series graphics to volunteer training, Multiply Curriculum saves you time and money while you focus on what you’re called to do — reach more students. Find more information today at multiplycurriculum.com.

Daniel unpacks the moment inspiration struck and how one little idea changed the entire trajectory of the company. Introducing Cards Christians Like…the venture capitalist he didn’t have to pay back.

Want to take your next party up a level? Grab a copy of Cards Christians Like or Cast the First Stone today. Each game will keep you laughing for hours while reliving old memories with your friends. Visit christianslike.com to grab a game today!

COVID wiped many companies off the map, but it did the opposite for Youth Pastor Co…all thanks to the unintentionally-perfectly-timed Youth Pastor Conference.

Want to know more about the Youth Pastor Conference? Every year, Youth Pastor Conference gathers some of the most influential voices in the youth ministry world to inspire, empower, and equip you to reach more students in a jam-packed and free online event. For more information on the conference, visit youthpastorconference.com.

Daniel reveals the partnership that fell apart at the last minute, and subsequently altered the entire course of Youth Pastor Co. What really happened with Youth America?

Each month, Youth Pastor Co brings together the most creative minds in youth ministry to build sermon series packages that are powerful, relevant, and easy to use. Find more information on their website at youthpastor.co.

This is a 5-episode limited series about what it takes to make waves in the world of youth ministry when you’ve got big ideas, but no money. Introducing “One Step: The Story of Youth Pastor Co.” In episode one, Daniel Maddry shares his big idea, but there’s just one problem…he has no money.

Each month, Youth Pastor Co brings together the most creative minds in youth ministry to build sermon series packages that are powerful, relevant, and easy to use. Find more information on their website at youthpastor.co.

Hosted by Mark Pospisil

Sound Engineer and Producer: Jonathan Blosser

The Stream Roots Podcast theme song was written, recorded, and produced by Eric Fritts.

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It's 2022.  What can we do to shape the new year into a year of obedience, breakthroughs, successes, and hope?

One "easy" answer: seek God in ALL you do. 

In this episode, we talk about seeking God in all we do and the benefits the Bible promises for us when we do just that.

In addition, we talk about future episodes coming in the next week, AND the trajectory of focus to set us up for a fabulous New Year - understanding the ideas of purpose, calling, and destiny.  And how fully understanding those things can lead you to a much more fulfilling, exciting, happy life in Jesus Christ.

Have a question? Want to hear a specific topic? Email us at: strongchristianfemale@protonmail.com

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The spirit realm is around us with angelic and demonic beings we cannot see.  Well my guests have come up with a creative way to give us a visual of this reality! Please join MJ with author Bob Leone & Director/Screenwriter Melissa Goad as they discuss, the story & making of their Christian movie "They Don't Cast Shadows" & much more! I'm sure you will enjoy this!

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ABOUT THE GUESTS:

Bob Leone & Melissa Goad recreated Inspireworks Productions in 2020 to produce Christian based content with their first film being the screenplay she wrote based off of Bob Leone's book, 'They Don't Cast Shadows'. Goad directed the teaser trailer in 2020 and will direct the feature film in July 2021. Check out their website Inspireworksproductions.com

Psychologists estimate that we make 35,000 decisions per day, that’s 2,000 decisions per waking hour. It’s even more true for leaders! If we're not careful, we can find ourselves making dumb decisions without even realizing it. Sure it's ok to make mistakes, as long as they're new ones! Pastor Q shares some of his pro tips for making the best leadership decisions each day.

Calling all Creatives: You are too blessed to hide! Your gift and uniqueness is vital for this time and season. You are designed by God to stand out & live in color! Using creative ministry can and will reach people! It's time to bring "change" to your environment. I pray after hearing this episode you will be inspired not to hold back anymore, but that you will get started!

Please join MJ and Pastor Naamon Williams as they discuss utilizing creativity in the ministry, tips for reaching our youth & much more! I know this is going to bless you!

Related Episodes:

▶  Pass the Salt
▶Embracing Production In the Ministry
▶Embracing Christian Hip-Hop In the Ministry Pt.1
▶Embracing Christian Hip-Hop In the Ministry Pt.2


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ABOUT THE GUEST:
Pastor Williams excepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and savior when he was around 10 years old, at the House of Prayer Temple COGIC, under the leadership of his father, the late Apostle Naamon Williams Sr.

In 1992, Naamon Williams founded the community choir Youth for Christ, which he later changed to Ministry Chorale in 2001. 

In 2002, Pastor Naamon became the musician for Bread of Life church and later joined under Superintendent Willie F. Richardson, where he has remained faithful. 

 On January 22, 2006, Elder Williams married the love of his life DeVita Richardson.

Continuing to obey God, Pastor Williams accepted his calling to preach the gospel in 2005 and was ordained an Elder in the Church of God In Christ, Northern Illinois Jurisdiction, by the late Bishop Cody V. Marshall in August of 2006.

Pastor Williams is daily reminded of his father’s last words to him, “ I must decrease so that my son might increase”. Not fully understanding those words, Pastor Williams still yielded to God’s will and  remained faithful to God and ministry.  

In November of 2014, Overseer Willie F. Richardson, pastor and founder of Bread of Life COGIC,  obeyed the voice of the Lord and named Elder Naamon Williams Jr. The new pastor of The Bread of Life Church.  Now he understood his father’s last words.

On January 4, 2015 , Elder Naamon Williams Jr. assumed the role of  pastor of The Bread Of Life COGIC. " The Church That Takes The Limits Off".    

God granted Pastor Naamon the opportunity to return to one of his loves, which is teaching and directing choirs. In the beginning of 2020, Bishop E.M. Walker, Prelate of the Northern Illinois Jurisdiction, appointed Pastor Naamon as the Jurisdictional  Minister of Music. 

 To God Be The Glory For The Things He Has Done and Will Continue To Do!

Cory Trube is a husband, father, grandfather, pastor & a friend. He also happens to be Jacob’s father-in-law. With the topic being JOY, we couldn’t think of anybody better to have on than Cory! 
In this episode Cory shares stories from his early years as a Christian. We also dig deeper into different questions regarding Joy: What does real Joy look like? How can we have Joy in the midst of trials? Is there a difference between joy & the fullness of joy? 
Resources: Reck Warren’s definition of Joy, Surprised by Joy - C.S. Lewis, The Modern Contemplative Podcast/Blog, Nehemiah 8:10, Ephesians 2:10, James 1. “Close Talkers” Video of Cory & Jacob - https://www.facebook.com/corytrube/videos/10152662671588252/ 

"I'll see you at the moo oovie movies" #FYP

Just in case you haven't heard there is a brand new app that more than just the kids are in to nowadays. It's called TikTok and it's making us question everything we thought we knew about social (in a good way!).

Whenever we want to talk about leading edge tech and social media we turn our eyes north to Brady Shearer and his team at Pro Church Tools. They have been creating great content and apps for churches of every size to rethink and level up their interactions online.

Join up with collaborative and caring youth ministry leaders @ Youth Ministry Booster

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Show Quotes: 

• "The exciting state of social media right now requires little to no gear."
• "Tik Tok is Adobe After Effects within in free application."
• "70% of TikTok is 18-24 year old young adults."
• TikTok is the the auto sound app.
• TikTok is creating a cultural moment of TikTok of famous. It is deeply concerned with 
• Virality is not just possible it is probable.
• TikTok is not based on your friend and family network. It is purely algorithmic based. Where you are and what you 
• It tunes itself to build a profile of what you like. 
• GenZ was known for keeping things intimate and disappearing
• However, the also aspired the to be famous Youtubers.
• Tiktok is a performance app for dancers, creatives, and comedians. 
• TikTok is social for the sake of being social. 
• The biggest problem for most churches is that we are using social to promote and not connect or relate.
• We need to social as a ministry itself.
• If someone is already paying attention then go to where their attention is already gathered. 
• Don’t reschedule when you already know you have their attention. 
• Sunday morning is more of an experience than communal. 
• The better metric than past attendance is measuring next steps. 
• The tough truth is that most folks just don’t care about church
• Our job is not to get mad but to respond to it. 
• Finding the intersection between faith and culture. People are just as curious about faith as they have ever been before. 
• TikTok is like a puppy.  It is trained to go wherever you train it to go.

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Chad is back and we are talking everything #NYWC19, YS In Tampa, and this month's theme for Youth Ministry Booster "Culture of Worry." Our students are more anxious and worried than ever, and we think that Student Pastors are too!

Youth ministry leader you must address the balancing the emotional and relational load of ministry creates within you. The cup of stressors has to overflow eventually but where will you put the spill?

Your family? A regrettable habit? An addiction to video games, Youtube, or Netflix?

We all find ways to self-medicate through the strain that ministry creates. Where are you going to put all the stress, exhaustion, and desire to do good?

Show Notes:
"Social is the multiplier for our insecurities. We were always insecure but now we just reach our maximum capacity quicker and on an almost daily basis."

We are just broken down faster and faster.

"Facebook comments can collapse around those who are really in need."

“We are far too quick to offer answers instead of listening for wisdom.” 

“There is pain on my face that I can’t always speak with my typed words.” 

“I need to see your face to help you heal in your faith.” 

“Comments are not good for counsel and care.” 

“Care stems from relational investment.”

“Face to face conversation holds us to a level of integrity 

“Anxiety often comes from feeling over-worked or under-worked. It is related to how we feel about what we have or have not accomplished. Better big picture plans usually facilities better day to day feelings of worry.” 

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A little less than four years ago Chad Higgins and Zac Workun started a podcast to help youth pastors. The last few weeks have pushed some really exciting developments!

This October Lifeway Christian Resources (Nashville, TN) has acquired Youth Ministry Booster to become its primary training vehicle for coaching and equipping youth ministers nationwide.

This move enables Youth Ministry Booster to become the premier live video environment for youth ministry training, resourcing, and coaching. We are so excited for this continuing collaboration as youth ministers are matched into cohorts of masterminds and sharpening their skills, and getting the support and encouragement of soul care that is so deeply needed!

What Does This Mean?

YMB membership means you now get a whole library more of content! There has never been a better time to join!

New & Upcoming For Youth Ministry Booster in 2020: Community Based Courses
The high quality on-demand videos of Lifeway Students + the live video environment of Youth Ministry Booster means we will now offer in-depth learning with live elements inside of our community!

Every semester we are going to dive deep into the practical life and leadership lessons it takes to run a successful youth ministry. These new community-based interactive courses will rocket your growth as you learn from leading youth ministers, some of the very best of us!

“Funny for how you do, or funny for how you did!”

About the #NYWC19 Youth Ministry Booster Booth
Crown The Funniest Youth Pastor @ YS YMB #Live200

• Post short Instagram Story Videos
• Friday night @ The Late Night Podcast 9:45pm-10:45pm the top 3 finalists (as determined by social media) will be given a 5 minute set to compete for the title of Funniest Youth Pastor! 
• Follow the Facebook event to learn more

Thanks again for your listenership and support! 

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