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In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, Drew and Tim are joined by Justin Dewing to discuss the importance of sharing the gospel and effective discipleship. Justin shares his personal journey from a troubled past to a transformative encounter with God. The conversation covers how to present the gospel in 60 seconds or less, the significance of being genuine in evangelism, and the essentials of discipleship. Justin also introduces his initiative, Firebrand Discipleship, aimed at equipping men for ministry and walking out their faith. The episode emphasizes the need for humility, accountability, and community in growing one's faith. Join us for an insightful discussion on how to know Jesus deeper and fulfill the Great Commission! Connect with Justin ⁠https://firebranddiscipleship.com/⁠ Follow Justin on IG ⁠https://www.instagram.com/firebranddiscipleship/⁠ @firebranddiscipleship Get the most comfortable shirts we've ever worn with powerful Christian messages! ⁠https://kingdomandwill.com/⁠ Use code: EYESONJESUS for 15% off Get all our links in one easy place! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/eyesonjesuspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Join our Group on Facebook- Eyes on Jesus podcast community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/eyesonjesuspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @EyesonJesusPodcast Email feedback, questions or show topic ideas to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠eyesonjesuspodcast@outlook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more information on Drew Barker: Follow Drew on ⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastordrewbarker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Drew's church's website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yes.online/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:27 Meet Justin Dewing 01:58 Justin's Personal Testimony 08:09 The Importance of Sharing the Gospel 11:51 Practical Tips for Evangelism 25:09 The Disconnect Between Sin and God's Love 25:28 Consumer Christianity and Its Pitfalls 27:06 The Importance of Discipleship 28:44 Challenges in Modern Discipleship 31:06 Firebrand Discipleship: A New Approach 34:08 The Power of Vulnerability and Accountability 44:09 Swing the Bat: Embracing Zeal and Humility 45:26 Final Thoughts and Connecting with Firebrand

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast with hosts Drew and Tim, the discussion centers around the concept of 'unreasonable hospitality,' inspired by Will Guidara's book. The hosts relate this concept to ministry and personal lives, emphasizing the importance of loving and valuing individuals as Jesus did. They also share their own experiences, exploring how to apply exceptional acts of kindness in various environments—whether in business, church, or daily life. Get Will Guidara's book at ⁠https://www.unreasonablehospitality.com/⁠ Subscribe to our podcast YouTube channel @EyesonJesusPodcast Get all our links in one easy place! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/eyesonjesuspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ 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 Drew's church's website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yes.online/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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/⁠⁠ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Unreasonable Hospitality and Love 00:51 Tim's Experience at the Global Leadership Summit 04:37 Unpacking Unreasonable Hospitality 08:19 Applying Unreasonable Hospitality in Ministry and Life 14:17 Practical Examples and Personal Stories 18:54 Challenges and Boundaries in Hospitality 35:46 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 37:13 Listener Reviews and Closing Remarks

Have you heard that Christianity is not a religion but a relationship? What does this mean? We break it down in this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast. We explore the pitfalls of treating feelings as facts and the dangers of adhering too strictly to either religious rules or unchecked grace. Our conversation delves into how true faith is about a deep, consistent relationship with Christ rather than merely following rules or relying on religious duty. The episode also highlights the significance of both grace and truth in spiritual growth, encouraging listeners to reconnect with Christ and pursue a progressive, relational journey of faith. Get all our links in one easy place! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/eyesonjesuspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 Drew's church's website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yes.online/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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/

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, Drew and Tim interview special guest Scott Roberts, a Christian leader and author of 'Warrior Disciple'. Scott discusses the spiritual battles faced by Christians, the importance of men’s ministry, and his journey in faith. He shares insights on the need for men to adopt a warrior mindset in their daily walk with Christ, emphasizing scripture, prayer, and proactive leadership in the family and community. Scott also introduces his book 'Warrior Disciple', designed to provide long-term guidance for men's discipleship. The conversation covers practical steps for men to start leading their families, the structure of effective men's ministries, and the significance of being active rather than passive in faith. Connect with Scott and get his book at ⁠https://scottroberts.org/⁠ YouTube @ScottRoberts Get all our links in one easy place! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/eyesonjesuspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 Drew's church's website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yes.online/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Meet Scott Roberts: A Journey of Faith and Ministry 01:34 Scott's Personal Testimony and Ministry Involvement 13:07 The Birth of Warrior Disciple 15:34 The Warrior Mindset in Christian Life 22:09 The Importance of Being Prepared 23:05 Active Engagement in Faith 23:54 Men's Role in the Church 25:07 Avoiding Spiritual Autopilot 27:24 Practical Steps for Leading Your Family 28:19 Building a Strong Relationship with God 31:12 Effective Men's Ministry 31:59 Challenges and Solutions in Men's Ministry 38:13 About the Book: Warrior Disciples 41:53 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast with Drew and Tim, the hosts discuss innovative ideas for enhancing church programs and community engagement. They touch on the importance of making the church relevant and essential to the community, partnerships with other churches, and the need for unified efforts to spread the gospel. The conversation also covers challenges and strategies for launching small groups, training prayer teams, and creating social media teams. The episode emphasizes the importance of being obedient to God's call and encourages listeners to act on their passions within their church communities. Get all our links in one easy place! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/eyesonjesuspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 Drew's church's website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yes.online/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Discussing New Church Ideas 01:15 Personal Updates and Summer Activities 02:20 Innovative Church Programs: Encounter Night 06:46 Encouragement for Church Leaders and Congregants 10:50 Taking Church to the Community: Worship Hour 12:14 Revamping Small Groups for Better Discipleship 16:41 Leveraging Technology for Church Growth 19:08 Streamlining Church Activities for Excellence 20:31 Questioning Traditions: Why Do We Do It? 20:47 Evaluating Relevance and Adding New Initiatives 21:04 Challenges and Realities of Young Adult Groups 21:18 Collaborating with Other Churches 21:33 Evangelism Team Vision 22:02 The Great Commission and Evangelism Efforts 22:16 Evangelism in Practice: Personal Experiences 23:19 Sunday Services and Reaching the Unchurched 24:04 Pastoral Challenges and Evangelism Statistics 27:05 Church Collaboration and Financial Struggles 32:41 Innovative Ministry Ideas and Social Media 40:06 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement

Don't be shocked when the world acts like the world! In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, hosts Drew and Tim discuss the controversial opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, calling on Christians to recognize the world's standards versus biblical standards. They reflect on the response from the Christian community, emphasizing the need to stand firm in faith without succumbing to offense. The conversation spans Olympic highlights, cultural observations, and the importance of evangelism and community engagement rooted in love and truth. Get all our links in one easy place! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/eyesonjesuspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 Drew's church's website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yes.online/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:33 Olympics Discussion: Sports Highlights 05:50 Controversial Opening Ceremony 12:41 Christian Response to the Ceremony 18:41 Finding Your Sphere of Influence 19:25 Recognizing and Addressing Wrongdoings 21:37 The Battle of Values 23:21 Standing Firm in Faith 24:58 Living Out the Great Commission 31:47 Judging Within the Church 35:07 Encouragement for Personal Growth 37:25 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

With so much talk of revival, is revival the answer that we should be praying for? What about when we don't see revival, what do we do as Christians? In this episode of The Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim delve into the concept of revival, particularly in the context of American Christianity. They discuss the importance of staying spiritually hungry and not getting complacent with comfortable lives that exclude God. The conversation shifts toward the significance of prayer, preparation, and practical steps that can be taken to foster a culture of revival both personally and within communities. They emphasize the role of discipleship, living a life of holiness, and actively engaging in faith-based actions. Read the full blog Tim wrote on this subject https://discerning-dad.com/2024/06/21/is-revival-overemphasized/ Get all our links in one easy place! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/eyesonjesuspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 Drew's church's website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yes.online/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:51 The Importance of Reviews and Listener Engagement 02:08 Discussing Revival: A Deep Dive 02:53 The Concept and History of Revival 04:23 Revival in Modern Times 05:26 The True Meaning of Revival 06:54 Preparing for Revival: Practical Steps 12:34 Expectancy and Leadership in Revival 18:16 The Role of Revival in Ministry 18:58 The Importance of Discipleship 19:57 Challenges in Modern Church Practices 27:35 Personal Stories of Faith 31:20 Action Steps for Revival 31:52 The Power of Prayer 35:03 Living a Life Led by the Holy Spirit 36:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, Drew and Tim delve into how faith bridges the gap between human experience and belief in God. They discuss the importance of recognizing God's handiwork in creation, citing personal experiences in places like Banff, Canada and Kauai, Hawaii that have reinforced their faith. The episode explores scientific and philosophical arguments for God's existence, including DNA, the intricacy of the universe, and moral codes. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own journeys to faith and the role of creation in revealing a divine creator. Now get all our links in one easy place! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/eyesonjesuspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 Drew's church's website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yes.online/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Faith and Belief 00:33 Welcome to the Eyes on Jesus Podcast 01:01 Today's Topic: Creation and Its Wonders 01:53 Experiencing God's Creation: Personal Stories 04:03 The Undeniable Evidence of Creation 08:25 Science and Faith: A Harmonious Relationship 21:54 The Moral Argument for God's Existence 33:28 Final Thoughts and Listener Engagement #creationism #dna #creator

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, Drew and Tim discuss the importance of church community in the Christian walk. They delve into how the enemy targets the isolated and weak and emphasize the biblical basis for community and fellowship. They also discuss practical ways to build and nurture community, the significance of accountability, and how empathy and authority can coexist in leadership. The hosts talk about overcoming church hurt, the dangers of isolation, and the necessity of fighting for unity within the church. Now get all our links in one easy place! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/eyesonjesuspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 Drew's church's website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yes.online/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:54 The Importance of Church Community 01:14 Tim's Family Camping Trip 02:21 Challenges and Joys of Camping 04:32 Building Community Through Church Events 05:11 The Necessity of Community for Adults 10:37 Biblical Foundations of Community 14:56 The Role of Church in Supporting Each Other 17:52 Protecting the Congregation During COVID 19:57 Assessing Congregational Well-being 20:26 The Vulnerability of Isolation 22:46 The Role of Accountability in the Church 23:37 Healthy Conversations About Accountability 29:09 Challenges and Misconceptions About Church 33:59 The Importance of Community and Unity 36:11 Final Thoughts and Encouragement #church #community #unity

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, hosts Drew and Tim speak with Jeff Jones, lead pastor of Chase Oaks Church and author of the book 'Rebranding Christianity.' The discussion explores the misconceptions around the idea of rebranding Christianity, emphasizing the need to return to the foundational teachings of Jesus about love and community. Jeff shares insights on the current perception of Christianity, the mission drift that has occurred over centuries, and actionable steps the church can take to regain trust and remain true to its core values. The episode underscores the importance of showing authentic love and engaging in substantial good works to positively influence the broader culture.

Join Drew and Tim on the Eyes on Jesus podcast as they continue their discussion on biases in our lives and ministry. In this episode, they revisit recency bias and delve deeper into other biases such as confirmation bias, hindsight bias, actor-observer bias, self-serving bias and many more. Learn how these biases shape our perceptions and interactions, both positively and negatively. Be sure to subscribe @EyesonJesusPodcast Now get all our links in one easy place! ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/eyesonjesuspodcast⁠⁠⁠ 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 Drew's church's website ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yes.online/⁠⁠⁠ 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/ Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Intro 01:07 Summer Plans and Excitement 04:19 Recap of Recency Bias 06:24 Understanding Confirmation Bias 14:01 Hindsight Bias Explained 17:34 The Impact of Anchoring Bias 20:55 Actor-Observer Bias in Daily Life 21:53 Dealing with Sin and Grace 23:14 Understanding Self-Serving Bias 27:10 False Consensus Effect in Beliefs 29:59 Halo and Horns Effect 31:57 Availability Heuristic and Its Impact 34:06 Optimism and Pessimism Bias 37:23 Status Quo Bias and Authority Bias 41:46 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes #biases #podcast #biased

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, Drew and Tim discuss the concept of biases, focusing primarily on recency bias. The hosts explore how recency bias affects personal perceptions, relationships, and ministry work. They share personal anecdotes and emphasize the importance of recognizing and addressing biases to foster better relationships and spiritual growth. The episode also touches on the dangers of reliance on modern technology and the need for continuous faith and thankfulness in God’s provisions. Future episodes will cover additional types of biases and their implications.

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, Tim discusses with Shane Winnings, a veteran, former law enforcement officer, preacher, author, and CEO of Promise Keepers. They delve into the themes of spiritual warfare, the importance of understanding and knowing God beyond miracles, and the power of prayer. Shane shares insights from his journey, including his radical encounter with God, his multi-city tour witnessing miraculous healings, and how his experiences as a police officer and soldier prepared him for ministry. They emphasize the balance between practical and spiritual realms and the importance of faith and obedience. Shane also talks about his latest book 'Your Next Leap of Faith' and his vision for Promise Keepers.

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, Drew and Tim explore the spiritual discipline of fasting. They discuss its significance, how to prepare and execute a fast, and share personal experiences and biblical references to underscore its importance. The conversation covers practical advice, including planning and health considerations, and emphasizes fasting as a way to gain clarity, direction, and deeper connection with God. Share YOUR stories of fasting with us! Email us or leave a comment For the fasting guide that we discuss, go to https://thechurchco-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/sites/4693/2023/01/LifePoint-Church-Fasting-Guide-Digital-Booklet.pdf Now get all our links in one easy place! https://linktr.ee/eyesonjesuspodcast 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 Drew's church's website ⁠https://yes.online/ 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/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Fasting and Its Spiritual Benefits 00:32 Welcome to the Eyes on Jesus Podcast 01:09 Personal Experiences and Tips on Fasting 03:49 Biblical Foundations and Purposes of Fasting 07:34 Practical Advice for Successful Fasting 12:29 Community and Corporate Fasting 19:11 Physical Considerations and Different Types of Fasts 28:11 Encouragement and Final Thoughts on Fasting 31:19 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

In episode 54 of the 'Eyes on Jesus' podcast, hosts Drew and Tim delve into the significance of quiet time in a Christian's daily life. They share personal anecdotes about how their quiet times have evolved from obligatory actions to meaningful daily necessities. The discussion emphasizes the importance of setting aside time to connect with God, exploring different methods like reading the Bible, journaling, praying, and meditating on scripture. Now get all our links in one easy place! https://linktr.ee/eyesonjesuspodcast 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 Drew's church's website ⁠https://yes.online/ 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/ #discernment #pray #bible Timestamps: 00:00 Teaser 00:26 Welcome to the Eyes on Jesus Podcast 00:47 The Concept of Quiet Time 01:17 Debunking the 'Three Secrets' Myth 01:35 Personalizing Your Quiet Time 02:41 The Importance of Quiet Time 03:05 Practical Ways to Have Quiet Time 03:18 Biblical Foundations of Quiet Time 06:27 Experiencing Peace and Rest 11:22 Personal Testimonies and Practices 17:56 Reflecting on Past Spiritual Practices 18:50 Incorporating God into Daily Routines 19:54 The Importance of Journaling 22:20 Creating a Spiritual Legacy for Children 26:11 The Value of Consistent Prayer 30:55 Using Technology for Spiritual Growth 34:08 Applying Spiritual Insights to Daily Life 35:56 Engaging with the Community 36:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Join Drew and Tim on the Eyes on Jesus podcast as they delve into a pressing issue facing today's Christians: the conflict in Israel and the broader Middle East. Discussing the rise of anti-Israel sentiment, they emphasize the importance of prayer and Christian support for Israel. The hosts share insights on navigating societal pressures, personal testimonies, and practical steps to grow closer to Christ amidst global turmoil. With engaging stories and a focus on scriptural mandates, this episode aims to equip listeners with a deeper understanding of their faith and responsibility in these challenging times. Now get all our links in one easy place! https://linktr.ee/eyesonjesuspodcast 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 Drew's church's website ⁠https://yes.online/ 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/

This episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast with Drew and Tim delves into the importance of rebranding both personally and within the ministry, underscoring how sticking to old habits can prevent growth. They discuss rebranding's impact on personal life and church, sharing insights from Drew's experience with renaming his church to Yes Church, aiming to better align with their vision statement 'say yes to what God has next.' The hosts elaborate on the significance of involving the congregation in the rebranding process for ownership and highlight the necessity of having a clear purpose behind the decision to rebrand. They touch upon how rebranding goes beyond changing names or logos—it involves evaluating one's direction in life or a church's mission, ensuring it resonates with the intended audience while fostering growth and a deeper connection with faith. The conversation also covers tactics for personal growth and overcoming old habits through 'personal rebranding,' emphasizing creating a positive narrative, setting goals, and the importance of cutting ties with past behaviors to fully embrace a new path in life and ministry. 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/pastordrewbarkerDrew's church's website ⁠https://yes.online/ 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_dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out his website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discerning-dad.com/

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In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, hosts Drew and Tim discuss the surprising statistic that only 6 percent of Christians hold a biblical worldview and how recent decisions within denominations, particularly the United Methodist Church, reflect and potentially contribute to this trend. Drew and Tim explore the implications of conforming church doctrine to cultural norms, the importance of adhering to biblical teachings, and the dangers of syncretism—the blending of different beliefs and practices—within Christian faith. Now get all our links in one easy place! https://linktr.ee/eyesonjesuspodcast 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 Drew's church's website ⁠https://yes.online/ 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/

In episode 51 of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, hosts Drew and Tim explore the intersection of faith and social media, against the backdrop of potential TikTok ban repercussions. They discuss the wide-reaching implications of social media on personal faith, emphasizing the critical role of discernment in consuming content and the nuanced impacts of technological advancements like AI on authenticity and truth. The conversation extends to the responsibilities of Christians in engaging with digital platforms, weighing the pros and cons of utilization for ministry purposes. Now get all our links in one easy place!https://linktr.ee/eyesonjesuspodcast 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 Drew's church's website ⁠https://yes.online/ 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/

Drew and Tim delve into the complex topic of confusion in the Christian life, emphasizing that God is not the author of confusion. They explore various nuances of understanding and interacting with the Holy Spirit, touching upon personal prayer practices, the importance of discernment, and the challenges of interpreting and acting on what one believes to be God's guidance. The co-hosts engage in a discussion about navigating confusion in church ministry, personal life, and the broader Christian community, reflecting on the role of obedience, humility, and seeking wise counsel. They also critically examine the dangers of pride and self-seek in interpreting God's will, all while emphasizing the overarching goal of keeping one's focus on Jesus. 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 Drew's church's website ⁠https://yes.online/ 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/

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.

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 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 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/ 00:00 Welcome to the Eyes on Jesus Podcast 00:34 The Unscripted Nature of Our Conversations 01:04 Sharing Stories of Faith and Ministry 01:44 Diving Deep into Sermon Preparation 17:39 The Power of Prayer and Community in Ministry 18:51 Embracing Repentance and Vulnerability 22:45 The Role of Prayer in Personal and Church Growth 28:16 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement to Pray #inprocess #pastors #revival

Eyes on Jesus Podcast Episode 45: Guest Jared Scholz 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/ Timestamps: 00:25 Introducing Jared Scholes: Preacher, Songwriter, and Author 01:11 Jared's Journey: From Teaching to Church Planting 01:57 Building a Disciple-Making Church 04:03 The Heartbeat of Discipleship and Its Challenges 10:09 Exploring 'Sandbox to Museum': Deconstructing Faith 18:48 Addressing Deconstruction and Encouraging Broadened Perspectives 25:01 Exploring Faith Deconstruction: Definitions and Personal Journeys 25:29 The Pitfalls of the Modern Deconstruction Movement 25:57 Navigating Doubt: The Importance of Community and Persistence 27:04 Seeking Guidance: How to Choose the Right People to Talk To 28:51 Embracing Uncertainty: Trusting Jesus Amidst Questions 36:36 The Power of Empathy and Understanding in Church Hurt 37:21 Healing from Church Hurt: Listening, Repenting, and Moving Forward 44:29 The Role of Humility and Empathy in Leadership #deconstruction #deconstructionism #jaredscholz

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