Good Samaritan Anglican Church Podcast
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Recording Date (3/7) @ 7:30 pm

Air Date (3/21) @ 9:00 am

This Podcast is a ministry of Good Samaritan Anglican Church in Buford, Georgia.

Host: Fr. Dan Shoemake

Guest: Mike Fessler

Guest Bio

Michael resides in Minnesota with his wife and four children. He acquired his BA in Biblical and Theological Studies from Bethel University, and an MA in Communications from Concordia University – Saint Paul. He is a musician, wrestler, author, and devoted follower of Jesus. 

OUTLINE

Discussing Evangelical Christianity and Mike’s work within the wrestling community. 

I. Introduction: About Mike

1. Childhood and early life.
2. Spirituality in early life.
3. Encountering wrestling and how that shaped adulthood
4. Father issues (abuse, etc.), and how it may have impacted your life early on.
5. College wrestling, and walking away from the sport.
6. How the Lord used your faith to redeem your life situation.

II. Evangelical Christianity

One aspect of our shared Christian identity is that we are both Evangelical Christians:

Defining Evangelical Christianity

1. Scripture - from its  basic roots, Evangelical Christians have a high view of scripture. On the most basic level this means that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, and that its teachings are to be learned and obeyed.
2. Conversion/Revival/Transformation - The belief that the message of the Gospel will change individuals, families, and communities when it is communicated.
3. Proclamation - The gospel when proclaimed changes the world. This moves the Church to an active view on its role in sharing the Gospel with the world.

Questions

1. How has the Evangelical understanding of the Scriptures illuminated for you the work of God in your life/struggles/circumstances/wrestling?
2. How has the Evangelical emphasis on conversion/transformation informed the way that you live/talk about wrestling/etc.?
3. How do you proclaim Christ? What does it look like when you share the Gospel with others?

III. Faith and Wrestling

1. How does a wrestler see the world (differently than others)?
2. What does the wrestling community provide for you?
3. How has being a wrestler changed your understanding of Jesus/Gospel/Church?
4. What do you see in the wrestling story of Jacob and Angel/Jesus?

IV. Our Friendship

1. How we met 
2. Bonding over ministry, S@L, mutual interests and life goals
3. Marriage, Living together, Children, Divorce, Remarriage

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