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Richard Bargas, Executive Director of IFCA International, speaks with Andy Huber, a pastor at Church of the Open Door, Leavenworth, KS, and a member of the IFCA Youth Council about biblical youth ministry versus the current trendy youth ministry models. Andy shares his convictions and how being a shepherd to youth isn't really all that different from shepherding the rest of the church.

Church of the Open Door- https://www.opendoorinfo.org/

IFCA Youth Ministry - https://ifcayouth.org/

IFCA International - https://www.ifca.org/

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Richard Bargas talks with Jeremy Estrema, pastor of Widefield Community Bible Church in Colorado Springs, CO about how he practically views evangelism and discipleship. As a former missionary in Argentina, Jeremy gives insight into how he builds relationships that point people toward Christ, sharing some of the resources that he has found helpful.

Widefield Community Bible Church- https://widefieldbible.org/

Fundamentals of the Faith - https://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-Faith-Lessons-Knowledge-Christ/dp/0802438393/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35G9KCGTGDLJ8&keywords=fundamentals+of+the+faith&qid=1676655010&sprefix=fundamentals+of+the+faith%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-1

Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know - Wayne Grudem: https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Beliefs-Revised-Twenty-Basics/dp/0310124336/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3438UKFPGXNZD&keywords=20+questions+Grudem&qid=1676655050&sprefix=20+questions+grudem%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1

IFCA International - https://www.ifca.org/

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IFCA Executive Director Richard Bargas talks with Pastor Shawn DeJong about preaching apologetically--why we should do it, how he does it, and some of the benefits that come from defending the faith from the pulpit.

Shawn DeJong is the Sr. Pastor of Jamestown Baptist Church (Hudsonville, MI; www.jamestownbaptist.org) and a member of IFCA International. 

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IFCA's Executive Director Richard Bargas speaks with Dr. Rich McCarrell, Executive Director of IMI/SOS about his ministry and how it helps churches that need an interim pastor, and how IMI/SOS can be a resource for pastors needing counseling, and churches needing help taking the next step in their pastor search.

More information about IMI/SOS can be found at https://www.imisos.org.

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What does "Advancing the Cause" mean and why is IFCA starting its own podcast? We'll explain the reason for our new venture and let you know about future subjects we plan to cover. 

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