The Red Letter Disciple

037: Jason and Kathy Bergstrom on Raising Nine Kids, Becoming a Family of American Ninja Warriors, and How to Turn Your Home into Ministry


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Jason and Kathy Bergstrom insist that competing in American Ninja Warrior was not the hardest thing they have ever done. They are devoted to sharing their faith with others through building a backyard training course, owning a gym, and, last but not least, raising nine kids. Jason and Kathy are dedicated to making their life story all about God’s story. 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. This week we are launching a FREE-3 part video series called The Disciple Making for Churches Masterclass. 


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Resources mentioned in the episode: 


Jungle Gym Ninja

 

Bergstrom.Dad Instagram


Bergstrom.Mom (Instagram)

 

Bergstrom Bunch Podcast



Key insights from the episode: 


You don’t know what to expect when God's leading the journey! -  Kathy Bergstrom


Raising nine kids is harder than competing in American Ninja Warrior. – Jason Bergstrom


Jason had only been training nine months before competing on ANW. – Kathy Bergstrom


When you love people, they bring people that need love to you. – Jason Bergstrom


Make your home a safe place with no physical or emotional harm. – Jason Bergstrom


God gave us our yelling voice for sporting events or emergencies. – Jason Bergstrom


Athletes are a dime a dozen, but having a story is unique to you. – Kathy Bergstrom


I think you learn the most from failure. – Jason Bergstrom


God will always give you more than you can handle so that you can learn dependency on Him. – Jason Bergstrom


God will never give you more than HE can handle. – Jason Bergstrom


The older you get, the more you have to lose, which leads to fear. – Jason Bergstrom


Your identity has to be bigger than this sport. – Kathy Bergstrom


We tell our students ANW is not the coolest thing they are going to do in their life. – Jason Bergstrom


Bergstrom’s challenge: Take a step of faith out of your comfort zone; one way is giving someone a compliment.


Remember, this week we are launching a FREE-3 part video series called The Disciple Making for Churches Masterclass. 

 

In this three-part FREE video series, you’ll learn:

 

Video 1: The Problem with Disciple Making in Churches and the Best First Question to Ask

Video 2: The Number One Mistake to Avoid in Making Disciples

Video 3: The Top FAQs to Help Churches Make Disciples

 

Ultimately, by participating in this FREE video series, you’ll be well on your way to learning how to make greater disciples at your church. So register today and share the link with your pastor and church leader friends about it!


www.redletterchallenge.com/masterclass



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