You can now order my new book- "Eyes on Jesus: A 90-Day Discernment Devotional" now!  This is a must-read for your personal quiet time with Jesus.

Order  here https://amzn.to/3vIArYY

My guest this week is Mark Batterson. Mark is the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC. Mark is the New York Times best-selling author of 22 books, including his newest book Do It for a Day: How to Make or Break Any Habit in 30 Days. Mark and his wife, Lora, live on Capitol Hill and have three children.

In this episode we discuss:

• How we can make our plans but need to give Holy Spirit "veto power"
• How failure can give you clarity on God's will
• How faith is taking the first step before God reveals the second
• Why we should not neglect the disciplines of the Christian faith
• How habits are formed and how they are broken
• Your life is designed for the results you are getting
• Vision and accountability provides clarity and memory
• Habits and how they determine our legacy
• The 3 M's to every habit
• Hacking other people's habits 
  
   

For more information on Mark Batterson:

Go his website at https://www.markbatterson.com/

Get his new book "Do It For a Day" right here https://amzn.to/3ES13Kq

Get his bestselling book "In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day https://amzn.to/3bIPF6T

Follow Mark on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/markbatterson/

For more information on the ministry of Discerning Dad:

Check out my recently updated website!  https://discerning-dad.com/

Get my FREE 14 day discernment devotional, Eyes on Jesus, by going to eyesonjesusdevotional.com

You can purchase my book this podcast is based on, Everyday Discernment: The Importance of Spirit-led decision making, on Amazon https://amzn.to/3dDGKVw

Download the new Charisma Plus app with my specific link.  Every free download for you gets me $1 with this link https://play.charismaplusapp.com/subscribe?code=TimF

Become a patron supporter and get exclusive benefits such as my second podcast and much more https://www.patreon.com/Discerningdad

Buying from my Amazon links helps support the show

I share my heart behind why I wrote my new devotional as well as recommendations from top Christian leaders that I have received for it. 

You can order my new devotional, Eyes on Jesus: A 90-Day Discernment Devotional, right here https://amzn.to/3ELQNTO 

You can also go to eyesonjesusdevotional.com and get a free 14 day version of it as well as order the book on there too

Be sure to let me know what you think of the devotional and how it blesses you! 

You can now order my new book- "Eyes on Jesus: A 90-Day Discernment Devotional" now!  This is a must-read for your personal quiet time with Jesus.

Order  here https://amzn.to/3vIArYY

My guest this week is Rob Kowalski.  Rob is a best-selling author, a podcast host, and an international speaker and coach on sex, abstinence, and finding fulfillment.  Rob has two books and lots of training on this topic.  Rob is the co-founder of CityFam, helping others be in a community to inspire and support. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Why processing pain during the discipline process is important
• Revealed truth requires action and responsibility on our part
• Fun with regret requires no planning
• Why waiting until marriage works
• How we can justify our decisions to sound good when they aren't from God
• The importance of surrender
• What happens when you settle for less
• Advice for singles and married couples regarding purity
• Technology and sexualization of the culture
• Having a hunger for community with others and what to do about it

If you need help with lust and having accountability I recommend Covenant Eyes https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/discerningdad

For more information on Rob Kowalski:

Go his website at https://robbkowalski.com/

Listen to the episode of his podcast that I was on https://anchor.fm/robbkowalski/episodes/Unlocking-the-Gift-of-Discernment-with-Tim-Ferrara-e13lagh/a-a613e97

For more on CityFam go to https://www.cityfam.com/

Get his best selling book "Why Waiting Works" right here https://amzn.to/3GxmDFr

For more information on the ministry of Discerning Dad:

Check out my recently updated website!  https://discerning-dad.com/

Get my FREE 14 day discernment devotional, Eyes on Jesus, by going to eyesonjesusdevotional.com

You can purchase my book this podcast is based on, Everyday Discernment: The Importance of Spirit-led decision making, on Amazon https://amzn.to/3dDGKVw

Download the new Charisma Plus app with my specific link.  Every free download for you gets me $1 with this link https://play.charismaplusapp.com/subscribe?code=TimF

Become a patron supporter and get exclusive benefits such as my second podcast and much more https://www.patreon.com/Discerningdad

Buying from my Amazon links helps support the show

You can pre-order my new book- "Eyes on Jesus: A 90-Day Discernment Devotional" now, releases on 11/1!  This is a must-read for your personal quiet time with Jesus.

Pre-order  here https://amzn.to/3vIArYY

My guest this week is Jeannie Cunnion.  Jeannie is an author and a frequent speaker at women’s conferences and parenting events around the country.  Her latest book is Don’t Miss Out: Daring to believe life is better with the Holy Spirit. She is married to her husband Mike and they have 5 boys. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Parenting kids with God's will for them in mind
• Being the example of godliness to your kids
• Why our goal is not to be perfect parents but what our goal should be instead
• God equips those He calls
• The importance of declaring truth over lies
• Worship as a way of affirming truth
• Living your life as worship
• What happens when you are set free but not living free
• The role of Holy Spirit in our life
• Why so many people have misconceptions about Holy Spirit
• How loneliness is combatted with the Holy Spirit

For more information on Jeannie Cunnion:

Go his website at https://www.jeanniecunnion.com/

Get her new book "Don't Miss Out: Daring to Believe Life Is Better with the Holy Spirit" https://amzn.to/3noxoBp

Follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jeanniecunnion/

For more information on the ministry of Discerning Dad:

Check out my recently updated website!  https://discerning-dad.com/

Get my FREE 14 day discernment devotional, Eyes on Jesus, by going to eyesonjesusdevotional.com

You can purchase my book this podcast is based on, Everyday Discernment: The Importance of Spirit-led decision making, on Amazon https://amzn.to/3dDGKVw

Download the new Charisma Plus app with my specific link.  Every free download for you gets me $1 with this link https://play.charismaplusapp.com/subscribe?code=TimF

Become a patron supporter and get exclusive benefits such as my second podcast and much more https://www.patreon.com/Discerningdad

Buying from my Amazon links helps support the show

Special promotion!  30% off the Spiritual Warfare Bible- your purchase helps support this show! https://shop.charismamag.com/products/spiritual-warfare-bible-leather?_pos=1&_sid=ad5db501a&_ss=r&ref=discerningdad

My guest this week is Dr. Ken Ham.  Ken is the CEO and founder of Answers in Genesis and the highly acclaimed Creation Museum and the world-renowned Ark Encounter.  Ken is the author of more than 25 books and is a sought after Christian speaker.  

In this episode we discuss:

• The importance of Biblical authority
• Stepping out in faith with discernment
• Responsibility vs. God's sovereignty
• The God story behind the Creation Museum opening
• What "Red Sea Moments" look like in our life
• What happens when man contradicts the Word of God
• Why feelings cannot be trusted
• Why there is a trend in younger generations leaving the church
• How Genesis 1-11 is the foundation for Christian doctrine 

For more information on Dr. Ken Ham:

Go his website at https://answersingenesis.org/

For information on the Ark Encounter https://arkencounter.com/

For Ken's testimony on YouTube we reference go HERE

For Ken's new book Divided Nation go to https://amzn.to/3DLS5he

For more information on the ministry of Discerning Dad:

Check out my recently updated website!  https://discerning-dad.com/

Get my FREE 14 day discernment devotional, Eyes on Jesus, by going to eyesonjesusdevotional.com

You can purchase my book this podcast is based on, Everyday Discernment: The Importance of Spirit-led decision making, on Amazon https://amzn.to/3dDGKVw

Download the new Charisma Plus app with my specific link.  Every free download for you gets me $1 with this link https://play.charismaplusapp.com/subscribe?code=TimF

Become a patron supporter and get exclusive benefits such as my second podcast and much more https://www.patreon.com/Discerningdad

Buying from my Amazon links helps support the show

Special promotion!  30% off the Spiritual Warfare Bible- your purchase helps support this show! https://shop.charismamag.com/products/spiritual-warfare-bible-leather?_pos=1&_sid=ad5db501a&_ss=r&ref=discerningdad

My guest this week is Dr. Michael L Brown.  Dr. Brown is the founder and president of AskDrBrown Ministries and of FIRE School of Ministry.  He is the host of the nationally syndicated talk radio show, The Line of Fire.  He also hosts TV shows and is the author of more than 40 books including his most recent, Has God Failed You? Finding Faith when you’re not even sure God is real.  Dr. Brown and his wife Nancy have been married since 1976 and they have two daughters and 4 grandchildren.  

In this episode we discuss:

• The 3 R's of his ministry: Revival, revolution, and redemption
• Discerning wisdom from your spouse
• When God's vision requires patience
• Processing failure in light of discernment
• Why we need to give others permission to doubt and struggle with their faith
• How to handle tough issues in the Bible
• Having supernatural empathy for others
• Revival- getting a vision for what God can do
• Personal revival is often the first step 

For more information on Dr. Michael L. Brown:

Go his website at https://askdrbrown.org/

Get his newest book "Has God Failed You?" https://amzn.to/3uU2YKx

Follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drmichaelbrown/?ref=badge

For more information on the ministry of Discerning Dad:

Check out my recently updated website!  https://discerning-dad.com/

Get my FREE 14 day discernment devotional, Eyes on Jesus, by going to eyesonjesusdevotional.com

You can purchase my book this podcast is based on, Everyday Discernment: The Importance of Spirit-led decision making, on Amazon https://amzn.to/3dDGKVw

Download the new Charisma Plus app with my specific link.  Every free download for you gets me $1 with this link https://play.charismaplusapp.com/subscribe?code=TimF

Become a patron supporter and get exclusive benefits such as my second podcast and much more https://www.patreon.com/Discerningdad

My guest this week is Jerrad Lopes.  Jerrad is a Christian pastor and the founder of dadtired.com, a nonprofit ministry focused on equipping men to lead their family well.  He hosts the weekly Dad Tired podcast and is the author of "Dad Tired and Loving it" and "Stop Behaving".  He and his wife Leila live in Portland Oregon with their four children.

In this episode we discuss:

• The key ingredient to restoring his marriage from being on the brink of divorce
• Practical insight into a morning routine
• Posture and perspective in the morning
• Breaking the sin cycle
• Rules vs. relationship
• The valuable part you are in your child's redemption story and vice versa
• Letting your kids help spur you on in the faith
• The importance of godly counsel
• Advice for hurting marriages

For more information on Jerrad Lopes:

Go his website at dadtired.com

Get his book Dad Tired and loving it https://amzn.to/3myI6F5

Listen to his Dad Tired podcast https://www.dadtired.com/podcast.html

Follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dad.tired/

For more information on the ministry of Discerning Dad:

Get all my links in one easy spot! https://linktr.ee/discerning_dad

Get my FREE 14 day discernment devotional, Eyes on Jesus, by going to eyesonjesusdevotional.com

You can purchase my book this podcast is based on, Everyday Discernment: The Importance of Spirit-led decision making, on Amazon https://amzn.to/3dDGKVw

Download the new Charisma Plus app with my specific link.  Every free download for you gets me $1 with this link https://play.charismaplusapp.com/subscribe?code=TimF

Become a patron supporter and get exclusive benefits such as my second podcast and much more https://www.patreon.com/Discerningdad

What is the role of the Christian in the balance of religious freedom and submitting to government authority?  How can Christians have discernment about what they and their children watch in entertainment media?  How can we keep our eyes on Jesus every day in a world of distractions?

My guest this week is David AR White.  David is an actor, screenwriter, producer, author, and businessman.  He is a co-founder of PureFlix Entertainment.  He starred in movies such as the God’s Not Dead and Revelation Road series, and more recently Beckman and Finding Love in Quarantine. His newest movie, God’s Not Dead: We the People comes out on October 4th.

For more information on David AR White:

Go to the website for God's Not Dead https://godsnotdead.com/

Watch the trailer now:

For more information on the ministry of Discerning Dad:

Get all my links in one easy spot! https://linktr.ee/discerning_dad

Get my FREE 14 day discernment devotional, Eyes on Jesus, by going to eyesonjesusdevotional.com

You can purchase my book this podcast is based on, Everyday Discernment: The Importance of Spirit-led decision making, on Amazon https://amzn.to/3dDGKVw

Download the new Charisma Plus app with my specific link.  Every free download for you gets me $1 with this link https://play.charismaplusapp.com/subscribe?code=TimF

Become a patron supporter and get exclusive benefits such as my second podcast and much more https://www.patreon.com/Discerningdad

My guest is Levi Lusko. Levi is the founder and lead pastor of Fresh Life Church, located in Montana, Wyoming, Oregon, Utah and everywhere online. He is the bestselling author of “Through the Eyes of a Lion,” “Swipe Right,” and “I Declare War.” His newest book is a kids devotional called Roar Like a Lion- 90 Devotions to a courageous faith

In this episode we discuss:

• The vision for the new kids devotional and why you should get it for your kids
• How to engage with your children and make Bible reading something they look forward to
• Analogies with lions and roaring and what that has to do with being a Christian
• Practical ways to engage with God during your quiet time
• A surprise benefit in journaling every day
• Discernment in the battle with both our mind and our words

For more information on Levi Lusko:

Go to his website https://levilusko.com/

Get the kids devotional Roar like a Lion now https://amzn.to/3CCUqKT

Follow Pastor Levi on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/levilusko/

For more information on the ministry of Discerning Dad:

Get all my links in one easy spot! https://linktr.ee/discerning_dad

Get my FREE 14 day discernment devotional, Eyes on Jesus, by going to eyesonjesusdevotional.com

You can purchase my book this podcast is based on, Everyday Discernment: The Importance of Spirit-led decision making, on Amazon https://amzn.to/3dDGKVw

Download the new Charisma Plus app with my specific link.  Every free download for you gets me $1 with this link https://play.charismaplusapp.com/subscribe?code=TimF

Become a patron supporter and get exclusive benefits such as my second podcast and much more https://www.patreon.com/Discerningdad

My guest this week is Ron Hutchcraft.  Ron is a speaker, author, and radio host. For over 30 years, Ron has been a part of people's daily lives through his popular radio program "A Word With You". Ron is the co-founder of "On Eagles' Wings®," an outreach and leadership development program for Native American and First Nations young people. Ron has spoken extensively for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.  Ron has worked alongside his late wife and life-long ministry partner, Karen. His newest book is Hope when your heart is breaking. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Reaching the Native American community for Christ
• Practical advice for keeping Jesus as a part of your daily life
• How to have defiant hope- choosing hope instead of despair
• Discernment during the grieving process
• The importance of releasing control
• History and perspective on suffering
• Compassion and sympathy in the process of grieving

For more information on Ron Hutchcraft:

Go to his website https://hutchcraft.com/

Get his book Hope When Your Heart is Breaking here https://amzn.to/2XaIdgF

For more information on the ministry of Discerning Dad:

Get all my links in one easy spot! https://linktr.ee/discerning_dad

Get my FREE 14 day discernment devotional, Eyes on Jesus, by going to eyesonjesusdevotional.com

You can purchase my book this podcast is based on, Everyday Discernment: The Importance of Spirit-led decision making, on Amazon https://amzn.to/3dDGKVw

Download the new Charisma Plus app with my specific link https://play.charismaplusapp.com/subscribe?code=TimF

Become a patron supporter and get exclusive benefits such as my second podcast and much more https://www.patreon.com/Discerningdad