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Luis La Porte, a fourth-grade teacher passionate about music ministry, joins Kahn to discuss his journey as a recording artist. He shares the powerful testimony behind his song, "Peace of the Lord," a track born from his struggles with depression and anxiety during the 2020 pandemic. Luis also offers invaluable, practical advice on how to build a sustainable music ministry by understanding the business side of the craft.

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Discover Luis La Porte's music on Spotify and connect with him at luislaporte.com.

Tune in next week for another inspiring story from a talented Adventist artist. This episode was produced, edited, mixed, and mastered by Kahn Ellmers from Blue Vineyard. For professional audio production, visit bluevineyard.com.

Scripture repeatedly calls us to remember His commands and the works He has done, because we will otherwise forget them. Whether it be during seasons of pain and difficulties, or times of prosperity, REMEMBER God! 

Singapore is not called ‘Lion City’ by accident or coincidence – but because of our destiny. We were conceived in the mind of God as the ‘Antioch of Asia’, to be a testimony to the nations in this last hour. God’s plan will not be thwarted, but our continued prosperity and blessings depend on us fulfilling our destiny as a nation. What is God saying to the Singapore Church as we approach our 60th year of independence?

Water From the Rock

In the wilderness, you need plenty of water. God took care of this problem, even though the people were quarrelsome, did not trust Him, and even tested His ability and willingness to give them water. In their unbelief, they looked back to Egypt.

Read Exodus 17:1-7. What lesson should the people have learned from this incident?

Moses called the place Massah, meaning "testing," and Meribah, which signified "quarreling." The Lord gave the Israelites water despite their unbelief. These two names should have reminded the Israelites not to test God and not to quarrel with Him (Heb. 3:7-8, 15). They seriously questioned God’s presence among them, although they had already seen much tangible evidence of not only His presence, but of His power and His authority.

"Moses smote the rock, but it was the Son of God who, veiled in the cloudy pillar, stood beside Moses, and caused the life-giving water to flow. Not only Moses and the elders, but all the congregation who stood at a distance, beheld the glory of the Lord; but had the cloud been removed, they would have been slain by the terrible brightness of Him who abode therein."——Ellen G. White, Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 298.

Water is a symbol of life because, without water, there is no life. Every cell in our body needs water. We are 60 percent water ourselves. Even our bones are composed partly of water. Thus, providing water in the wilderness for them was a sign for the Israelites that God cared for their needs and that they could trust Him. But, again, they had to obey.

Many centuries later Paul, in 1 Corinthians 10:4, reminds believers that the experience of the Israelites in the wilderness was unique. Christ Himself not only guided them but provided them with water (Ps. 78:15-16) and met other spiritual and physical needs. Paul proclaimed: "That Rock was Christ." For them, Christ was the Source of life and the Giver of eternal life. As a rock is solid, so God firmly led His people. One can count on Him because He does not fail to fulfill His promises.

What are some things that, right now, you need to trust God with? How can you learn to submit to His will and wait for Him to act in His time? Why is this not always so easy to do?

Peter instructs believers to long for God's Word with the same intensity that babies crave milk—with urgency and complete focus. Our brains constantly rewire themselves through neuroplasticity, forming pathways that become stronger with repetition. When we experience pleasure, dopamine reinforces our desires, but many harmful stimuli can hijack this system. The profound exchange between Jesus and Peter reveals that when we confess who Jesus is, He declares who we are. By intentionally creating neural pathways focused on Christ rather than controversy, we can rewire our brains for faith instead of fear.

Stephanie Wallace, Director of the Heart and Vascular, Medsurg, and Mental Health units at Adventist Health St. Helena, joins host Japhet De Oliveira for an inspiring conversation about encouraging professional development, pursuing positive relationships, and her dedication to her career with Adventist Health.

On this episode, No One Is Coming to Save You and That's Not a Bad Thing,  Benjamin shares a bold and honest wake-up call for anyone waiting on permission, rescue, or the perfect moment. In this episode. He dives deep into what it means to take radical ownership of your life. You’ll learn how to stop waiting and start leading - yourself, your family, your calling. Blending powerful biblical wisdom, raw personal truth, and practical strategies, this episode will challenge you to rise from passivity, break free from excuses, and step into the God-given authority you already carry. It’s not about who’s coming to save you - it’s about who you’re becoming.

Episode Quote:

"That rescue fantasy is killing your progress and crippling your calling.  A life of faith has always been a partnership. God doing what only he can do while you do everything you can do with everything he has already given you. Sometimes we’re praying for deliverance, but God is waiting for movement. You’ve been asking for a breakthrough, but heaven is waiting on you to take the next step. For many of you, it’s not a lack of clarity—it’s a lack of courage. You already know what needs to change. You feel the pull. You’ve heard the whisper. Now it’s time to move."

This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month.  When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!