The world is filled with needy, broken, hurting people. At times it can be overwhelming. We don’t always know what to do, and we certainly don’t have the means to solve all the world’s problems. But those of us who seek the Kingdom can’t afford to allow the walls of our carefully constructed lives to cause us to miss seeing the need around us, and the response to which God is calling us.

Episode 42

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The Camino de Santiago is a 1000 year old spiritual pilgrimage in northern Spain. The journey runs 800 kilometers across mountain ranges and the meseta, culminating in Santiago de Compostela, the traditional burial site of James the brother of Jesus. Listen as special guest Billy Drum describes the experience and the reasons that thousands of pilgrims have made this journey through the last millennia.

Episode 41

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The 23rd Psalm is one of the most beautiful passages of scripture in the Bible. It is also very familiar to many. But sometimes familiar things begin to lose their meaning if we don’t stop and reflect on them. Listen as we unpack what David is saying with these beautiful words. 

Episode 40

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Special guest Dr. Denny Heiberg discusses authentic discipleship, the challenges around making disciples,and the centrality of making disciples to the gospel. He notes that who we love is far more important than what we believe.

The Bonhoeffer Project: www.thebonhoefferproject.com Dr. Denny Heiberg: [email protected] Episode 39

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In the midst of a negative world, seeking positive voices to focus on in our lives is of critical importance. People become like what the most significant voices in their lives communicate to them that they are. But we can choose, and there is one choice that is far superior to all others.

Episode 38

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Having called a group of previously passed over palestinian boys to be His disciples, Jesus begins the process of forming them. He helps them understand that He believes in them more than they even believe in themselves. The good news is He is still in this business with His disciples today. 

Episode 37

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Travel back in time to the days of Jesus to learn why the dream of every first century Palestinian boy was to become a rabbi, and what it meant to the disciples Jesus called. This is the first of a special two part podcast series.

Episode 36

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Sometimes some of the seemingly dumb questions in Scripture turn much deeper upon analysis. If we ask the question “when would you like to begin experiencing the abundant life in Jesus?” why would anyone say, “Tomorrow!”? Why would anyone put off until tomorrow the very grace of God? Why not today?

Episode 35

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Special guest The Rev. Dr. Joseph Daniels, lead pastor of Emory Fellowship in Washington D.C. discusses living into our calling and being the light of the world. This is a compelling story of community transformation that begins with a willingness to step into God’s mission with faith and faithfulness.

Book recommendation: Walking with Nehemiah by Joseph W Daniels. Available at Amazon and other booksellers everywhere.

For more information on The Emory Beacon of Light, Inc. or to get involved: emorybeaconoflight.org Special announcement: Coming May 29, 2021 Max’s new book “Focusing My Gaze” by Seedbed Publishing. Special Pre-order link for Brilliant Gaze listeners: https://my.seedbed.com/product/focusing-my-gaze/ Episode 34

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As we look around and find our place in the mission of God, how do we know we are really on His mission? We look at some essential questions to ask in determining whether the mission we are on is really the one the Lord prepared for us.

Episode 33

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