God's Perspective Podcast

Jordan Yoder grew up in rural Iowa in the heart of men of faith, but felt like he lost his way after his parents divorced. He tells us how God revealed himself to him as he turned his heart back to the Lord.

Real people, sharing what God has done in their lives.

Lance and Elliot sit down with a guest and have an honest conversation about their life and what Jesus Christ means to them. This is an unscripted podcast led by the Holy Spirit.

We want to hear from people who are willing to share encounters with God.

If God has done something in you and you would like to share it, write to [email protected] or go to godsperspective.com.

Renewing Minds. Revealing His Truth.

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Romans 12:2 (ESV)

CHAPTERS

00:00 Warning and theme

00:49 How we know Jordan

02:49 Opening in prayer

04:02 Jordan's story: the lost years

07:28 The drive to Teen Challenge

08:46 The chapel video and a verse

11:40 Teen Challenge and the altar call

14:47 Life since: old habits today

20:10 Why our stories matter

22:29 Identity in Christ, and God's work

27:15 Elliot: praying with his work crew

31:20 Discomfort right before breakthrough

34:55 Seeing opportunities and not acting

42:08 The lie that nobody will understand

45:55 Anxiety, trust and giving it to the Lord

49:04 A jealous God, fatherhood and sobriety

53:25 What can we give God? Time and our kids

56:07 Religion, relationship and church

01:01:43 What is the American church missing?

01:04:23 The prayer closet and serving at church

01:09:35 Healing in nature, and the phone

01:16:42 AI, data and what it knows about us

01:25:43 Defend, or turn the other cheek?

01:29:34 Worse before better; Abraham and Sodom

01:35:08 Everyone has a problem; why we do this

01:38:23 Powers, principalities and speaking up

01:42:00 The watchman, and faith without works

01:48:00 How do you get into the Word?

01:55:01 Equipped for battle; a daily verse

01:58:40 The narrow gate

02:01:36 Surrender and Jesus the person

02:04:23 Self-sacrificial love and unbelief

02:07:41 Closing prayer

SCRIPTURE MENTIONED
As I edit, I try to put a reference card on screen each time the conversation touches on a verse, so you can look it up and read it in context. We do this because we are human and make many mistakes, and we want you to be able to explore these topics for yourself. We do not know the Bible in its entirety and we don't claim to.

Genesis 13 : 5-13
Genesis 18 : 16-33
Genesis 19 : 1-26
Genesis 19 : 4-9
Deuteronomy 4 : 12
Psalm 127 : 3-5
Lamentations 3 : 22-23
Ezekiel 33 : 1-9
Matthew 1 : 1-17
Matthew 5 : 39
Matthew 6 : 6
Matthew 6 : 34
Matthew 7 : 13-14
Matthew 10 : 30
Matthew 18 : 3
Matthew 18 : 20
Matthew 24 : 3-14
Mark 9 : 24
Luke 12 : 7
Luke 14 : 26
Luke 15 : 3-7
John 19 : 30
Romans 8 : 22
2 Corinthians 5 : 17
Ephesians 6 : 12
Philippians 4 : 6-7
1 Thessalonians 5 : 17
James 2 : 26

Our guests and hosts may read from a variety of translations.

A NOTE
Every conversation on God's Perspective is unscripted, and the people we talk with share real life. An episode may include sensitive content. Viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, U.S.), call 800-656-HOPE (sexual assault) or 800-799-SAFE (domestic violence). In an emergency, call 911.

Hosts: Lance and Elliot
Guest: Jordan Yoder

Nate King grew up near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in a very conservative family and church. In our first episode he tells us how he went from that church to helping plant a church called River City in Riverside, Iowa.

Real people, sharing what God has done in their lives.

Lance and Elliot sit down with a guest and have an honest conversation about their life and what Jesus Christ means to them. This is an unscripted podcast led by the Holy Spirit.

We want to hear from people who are willing to share encounters with God.

If God has done something in you and you would like to share it, write to [email protected] or go to godsperspective.com.

Renewing Minds. Revealing His Truth.

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Romans 12:2 (ESV)

CHAPTERS
0:00 Warning and theme
0:49 Starting the first episode
7:35 Nate: growing up near Lancaster, Pennsylvania
10:58 Three different starting points
16:06 What do we need saved from?
24:20 When Nate started to question his church
33:14 The book of standards and the black rims
38:26 A church with freedom
42:01 Worship and fighting the flesh
58:58 Prayer, the Word and staying filled
1:03:37 Leaving the standards behind
1:08:55 The movie night and "my heart is actually the kingdom"
1:13:59 Planting River City in Riverside
1:20:35 What does "Spirit-led" mean?
1:31:13 What is the American church missing?
1:40:30 Purpose, heaven and earth, and the fire escape
1:46:11 Lance: how learning about Satan led to Christ
1:49:01 Does everything happen for a reason?
1:52:28 God thinks higher than we do
1:55:05 Real conversations with men outside the church
1:58:14 Lance on losing his father
2:07:33 Elliot: praying for people
2:21:27 Nate: "If you don't go to church, you're going to die"
2:25:15 Nate prays for Lance and Elliot

SCRIPTURE MENTIONED
As I edit, I try to put a reference card on screen each time the conversation touches on a verse, so you can look it up and read it in context. We do this because we are human and make many mistakes, and we want you to be able to explore these topics for yourself. We do not know the Bible in its entirety and we don't claim to.

Genesis 1 : 26
Genesis 1 : 28
Psalm 119 : 105
Isaiah 55 : 8-9
Matthew 6 : 9-13
Matthew 12 : 31-32
Matthew 16 : 18
Matthew 25 : 14-30
John 6 : 1-15
John 14 : 6
John 16 : 7
Romans 8 : 19-22
Ephesians 6 : 11-12
2 Timothy 1 : 7
Revelation 19 : 9
Revelation 21 : 1
Revelation 21 : 27

Our guests and hosts may read from a variety of translations.

A NOTE
Every conversation on God's Perspective is unscripted, and the people we talk with share real life. An episode may include sensitive content. Viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, U.S.), call 800-656-HOPE (sexual assault) or 800-799-SAFE (domestic violence). In an emergency, call 911.

Hosts: Lance and Elliot
Guest: Nate King