Operation Christmas Child has been a part of Kathy Jo's life ever since the organizations inception in 1993.  She explains during this interview how this is one of the easiest way to become a missionary.  Kathy shares pointers of how you can involve even non-believers in this event. 

the Bible encourages us to make disciples as we go.  Kathy gives some pointers on how to do this all year long.  She explains that sharing your faith doesn't have to be some big and showy event.  It basically is simple acts of love and kindness that shares the gospel message to those that cross your path. 

Be encouraged with Kathy's testimony this Christmas season. 

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Our interview today is with our friend, Amanda.   She is a vibrant 27-year-old, a young mom who is married to her high school sweetheart.  She sent us a message wanting to talk:  

This is what her message said,

There’s a “deconstruction” movement happening right now with a lot of millennials and gen z. And they are addressing “church trauma” and basically starting a movement of progressive Christianity.  Some of the things they are deconstructing are confusing to me. I’ve grown up knowing these things to be true in my life. Now I question a lot of what I know.  It’s been weighing heavy on me and I feel like I’m in almost a state of confusion.

“Deconstruction” is the term most recently applied to the process of questioning, doubting, and ultimately rejecting aspects of Christian faith.  Young people are asking questions and trying to define what they really believe about God.  Some talk about a “mid-faith crisis”, where deeply held doctrines are re-examined and sometimes jettisoned in favor of more progressive ideas.  We like to think of it as a time where you begin looking inside your "what-I- believe-box" and start to sort through it.  This is a time for you to determine which beliefs are true and good, and which are false and harmful.  

Deconstruction can be good if it makes people think about what they believe.  
However the line is getting blurred, and  people are defining the truths of the Bible in a broader way, they are straying from truth. 

• So what keeps lines from being blurred?  We need to always go back to the truths of Scripture.  God’s word doesn’t change, bend or mold into the culture of today.  God’s word is solid.  
• Don’t be afraid of these questions.  Doubt is good.  It makes you challenge your ideas and it makes your faith in God real and personal. 
• The warning is that your faith cannot be defined by what your emotions or your own opinions think.  Your faith is defined by the truths of scripture.  

This sometimes painful and often misunderstood process gives Christians time to prayerfully work through difficult and faith-shaking questions, and in time, many find their formerly fragile faith reborn into a robust trust in God that can withstand anything.

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Christmas is coming! We get a whole month to talk about Jesus. We live in a post Christian culture where people no longer understand or even consider what Christmas is about.

We say Merry Christmas which means "I love Jesus."
They say Happy Holidays, which means one of two things: "I reject your God or I have no idea what you’re talking about."

Either way, the door is open!

You now have the opportunity to Give 'em Heaven!

In today’s podcast Scott and Tina discuss the Christmas season and the opportunities we have to share our hope at a time when people need hope more than anytime before! 

And for an added bonus, we do share about our recent backpacking trip where Scott actually packed a chain saw in his backpack.  Truth!! Just watch the video on IG!!

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Liberia, Africa is a war-torn country overrun by rebels ruled by a corrupt government. For many years the gospel of Jesus has been repressed. I recently had the opportunity to travel with an organization, Equip2Serve. We arrived in the capital city of Monrovia to teach pastors from all over the country how to rightly divide the Word of God. I was blown away by their desperation for the truth and their desire to know Him and make Him known.

These men traveled hundreds of miles at great expense to themselves to be taught what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus and how to teach others to do likewise. However, I ended up learning so much from them. They taught me how to be humble and thirst for righteousness. They are smart and eager. They work hard for all they have and desire to see the name of Jesus lifted up. I was truly inspired by their faithful unwavering belief. They have so little and yet so much.

On our last night of the week-long conference, I asked if they would like to share some of their stories with my podcast audience.  So we huddled around a table, using my voice memo app on my iPhone and we talked together.  I hope you are encouraged by their testimony. 

Please pray for the church in Liberia as God moves and equips them to serve.

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Scott just returned from a 2 week trip to Liberia, Africa.  He joined the ministry of Equip2Serve as they taught a pastor training conference in the city of Monrovia.  Ken Welch began ministering to the people of Liberia in 1983.  He shares his story of how he and his ministry partner Hank Demark, traveled into the country during the years of the war in the country.  The people in the villages were starving and Ken knew he had to smuggle rice into the tribes.  You will be blessed by his story of faith. 

Our prayer for you as you listen is that your faith will be strengthened and your love for people to hear the gospel message will be fanned into a flame that never goes out. 

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Tina admits that she has a hard time talking with God.  She doesn't really know what to talk about.  Sure, she could talk about basic things but that may take only about 10 minutes.  How do people talk to God for a long time?  What do they talk about?  In today's episode, Tina shares some conversation starters that Jesus gives in Matthew 6.   These 8 conversation starters will help you have a longer more productive personal relationship with Jesus.  Try it!  It may work for you. 

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Today we interview Jason, an 18-year-old young man.  He shares his God story and his journey as a young Christian.  Jason explains his transition in his faith from just believing in God to actually falling in love with His Savior.  Jason’s transition began when he began reading his Bible and immersing himself in Christian podcasts and other social media influencers.  His testimony and journey will encourage you.

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Our Christian life is a journey; one that God ordained from the beginning of time.  Day be day our story is being written. The Bible promises that God has a purpose and a plan for our life.  We are encouraged to not lose hope.  This incredible journey on earth ultimately will lead us to the ultimate journey of eternal life.  

Scott and Tina discuss the stages of this journey - from faith, trust, and the ultimate hope of the return of the King of Kings. 

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Marci shares her God story all the way from Anchorage, Alaska.  Marci briefly shares her pain as a young teen mom and her journey to Jesus.  You will be encouraged as she clearly points out that our mission to share God's love is as simple as seeing the person in front of you.  Because it is through our pain that we can reach out and bring comfort to those around us.  She shares a story of seeing a young man sobbing "shoulder sobbs" at the airport. Through her boldness, she touches him with the hand of God.  Don't miss listening to this story, you will be encouraged.

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Most believers in Christ agree that it is a part of their purpose to share Christ's love with others.  Yet, most Christians feel scared and uncomfortable talking about Jesus to other people.   They don't because they’re nervous or scared that they’re going to mess up.   So they keep silent.  

Have you caught yourself making one of these excuses for not sharing your faith with others: 

1. I'm afraid they'll ask questions I can't answer.
2. I struggle with my own faith.
3. I never learned how,
4. I don't know how to start the conversation.

If you answered yes, then it's time to take the next step and stop giving excuses.  When you get past the fear and excuses, you’ll be surprised at how good it feels to talk about Jesus.  We want to encourage you today to not be afraid to talk about Jesus to others. 

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