Pastor Matthew Hartsfield, Lead Pastor of Bay Hope Church in Tampa Florida talks about how the expression "bloom where you are planted" and how that philosophy (and trusting Ephesians 3:20) has enabled ministry and new life to blossom and grow over the last 35 years.

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Episode 2-4

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The Apostle Paul says in Colossians 3:10 that we should take off our old selves with its practices, and put on our new selves. But what does that really mean in the lives of those seeking the Kingdom. This episode discusses that very important question.

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In the midst of walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain this past summer, I experienced a mystical and life affirming encounter that reminded me not only of the power of the Lord, but of His faithful presence with us along the way. I share this story and my interpretation of it in this episode.

Episode 2-2

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In the Season 2 premiere, we set the tone for the coming season with its focus on the Kingdom of God and the Lordship of Jesus. We look at what Jesus was talking about when he spoke of the Kingdom of God - the central teaching of his earthly ministry.

Episode 2-1

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Greetings from Spain and the Camino de Santiago. In this season finale of Brilliant Gaze Podcast we will talk about lessons from the Camino and about following the way of Jesus. Season Two coming in October, 2021

Episode 48

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According to George Barna's research, most people who don't follow Jesus see Christians primarily as "judgmental". Yet this stands in stark contrast to Jesus saying, "Do not judge…" Perhaps when we are tempted to "weed God's garden," we should stop and consider what Jesus has to say about our role in that garden. When we stay in our lane it is better for everyone, ourselves included.

Episode 47

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In this very special episode we will hear from Gary Godfrey, a long-time friend and former basketball player at Auburn University, who is currently living with ALS. Listen as Gary talks about life abundant even in the midst of the hardest of challenges.

Episode 46 Transcript link Contact information for Gary and Carol Godfrey:Gary:email: [email protected]Instagram: garysbestdayTwitter: @GaryGodfrey25

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As we continue to look at why so many followers of Jesus are indiscernible from the population as a whole, we consider how the compartmentalization of our lives is creating a disconnect with the "way" of Jesus, and how our tendency to avoid sacrifice and challenge often causes us to miss our most important discipleship moments. Jesus said, "In the world there will be tribulation…" Ready or not...

Episode 45

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According to Peter, followers of Jesus are "peculiar people". That is who we are supposed to be. But the reality in the United States is that it is increasingly difficult to distinguish Christ followers from the general public as a whole. Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount that His followers were "the salt of the earth". Listen as we talk about what that might mean in our lives.

Episode 44

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While we understand that all followers of Jesus are called to join Jesus in His mission, the reality is that many believers in the church today have no meaningful engagement with that mission. Listen as we discuss the four historical roles for believers in the mission and how we might find our place within those roles.

Episode 43

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