The Guys Like Us Podcast is joined with pastor and author Tim Lucas. Tim is the pastor of Liquid Church, a multi-site church in New Jersey tabbed by Outreach Magazine as one of America’s fastest growing churches (2018). In this episode we discuss his book Liquid Church: 6 Powerful Currents to Saturate Your City for Christ. In tandem with Dr. Warren Bird, Tim elaborates on statistics that tell a deeper story on the state of the unchurched. We explore a few key markers of focus at Liquid Church; leadership development, creativity, among others. You can find the book where books are sold and liquidchurchbook.com and Tim on Instagram @pastortimlucas

The Guys Like Us Podcast is joined with Clay Scroggins who is the lead pastor of Buckhead Church, one of North Point Ministries largest campuses, and also an author of several books including his latest, “How to Lead in a World of Distraction: Four Simple Habits for Turning Down the Noise.” Clay graduated with a degree in Engineering at Georgia Tech and then made a shift to ministry at North Point Ministries which was originally North Point Community Church (1995). He discusses the journey from being a facilities intern to becoming a pastor and a leader. We discuss some of the strategy behind the ministry and the culture that plays into the church. Clay breaks down his latest book, starting from the inspiration behind the assignment that has catalyzed this work. We dig into the rise of technology and the distractions that are pulling us away from living our best lives. It starts with self-leadership, becoming an “emotional detective” identifying our emotions and figuring out what is going on. Finally, Clay shares some fantastic leadership insights. You can find Clay at clayscroggins.com, howtoleadonline.com and his books where books are sold!

The Guys Like Us Podcast is joined with Dr.Mark Rutland who is a best-selling author and columnist for Charisma Leader magazine, founder of Global Servants and the National Institute for Christian Leadership. Mark discusses his latest book, “Courage to Be Healed: Finding Hope to Restore Your Soul.” In this episode he shares the inspiration behind the book and what he has been seeing with mental health and the need for better understanding healing. The restorative approach integrates the healing of the Holy Spirit and through counseling. He uses a four-part model that encompasses toxin, thrones, therapy, and goal. Finally, Mark shares advice for leaders who are working through this book in their small group or community. You can find more about Mark and his work at drmarkrutland.com, charismahouse.com, and globalservants.org

The Guys Like Us podcast is joined with Justin McRoberts who is an author, musician, pastor, and retreat leader. In this episode, Justin shares more about his background and entrance into ministry. We discuss his latest book “May it Be So: Forty Days with the Lord’s Prayer” and the formational focus for this prayer book. This is a book of connection, activating prayer with God and re-engaging faith in a fresh way. Through a combination of short prayers and images, the reader can reflect and absorb the voice of God. You can find Justin at justinmcroberts.com and where books are sold!

The Guys Like Us Podcast is joined with Jeremy Courtney who is the founder and president of Preemptive Love Coalition and an author of several books. In this episode we discuss Jeremy’s backstory including his upbringing in Texas, moving to Turkey post 9/11, to then launching Preemptive Love in Iraq and expanding across the world. In this episode we discuss an overview of peacemaking and his approach to addressing needs in places of tension and conflict. You can learn more about his latest book, “Love Anyway: An Invitation Beyond a World that’s Scary as Hell” where books are sold (Sept. 24) and Preemptive Love at preemptivelove.org

The Guys Like Us Podcast is joined with Terry Wardle who is a speaker, author, founder of Healing Care and HCM International. Terry introduces his latest book, “Some Kind of Crazy: An Unforgettable Story of Profound Brokenness and Breathtaking Grace.” Terry rehashes some profound childhood trauma’s that impacted his emotional wellbeing. He shares the power that God has brought to his brokenness and how he has worked through this pain. Terry discusses the changes that he made to his initial understanding of a legalistic and punishing God to one that deeply cared about his past brokenness and letting him work in these spaces. You can find more about Terry at healingcare.org and his books where books are sold.

The Guys Like Us podcast is joined with Mike Donehey who is the lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist for Tenth Avenue North. In this episode Mike discusses his latest book, “Finding God’s Life for My Will: His Presence Is the Plan.” Many years of heart and soul are poured into this book as he shares deep into his story through transparency and courage. His book released in tandem with Tenth Avenue North’s latest album, “No Shame.” We discuss some big realizations that Mike has come to in his faith and how that has been modeled in his music and writing. You can find his latest book where books are sold and more about Mike on social media @mikedonehey

The Guys Like Us Podcast is joined with Daniel Friedmann who is the Chairman of the Board of Carbon Engineering and the author of numerous books. Daniel is a gifted engineer who has ventured into the sphere of science and faith. In this episode we discuss current scientific methods and their alignment with the Bible. However, there are some places of discontinuity between the Bible and science, and there are good reasons to explain it. Daniel’s latest book is called “The Biblical Clock: The Untold Secrets Linking the Universe and Humanity with God’s Plan” and can be found at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P93D46V.

The Guys Like Us podcast is joined with Ken Harrison who is the president and chairman of Promise Keepers, CEO of WaterStone, author, and much more! Ken shares his time serving as an LAPD street cop in Watts and Compton, to becoming a real-estate mogul, to shifting into charity work and now serving as the chairman of the board. We discuss what it means to being a man in his latest book, “Rise of the Servant Kings.” Hear more about the work that Ken is doing with Promise Keepers and the call for men across the world! You can find more about Ken at promisekeepers.org and his latest book release where books are sold.

The Guys Like Us Podcast is joined with Rich Wilkerson Sr. who is a speaker, author, pastor, and founder of Peacemakers. Rich joins the podcast and shares his journey to the position he is in today. He takes us through his early days of ministry and evangelism in Florida to then spreading ministries across the country with his four sons. Rich differentiates between respect and honor, and several integral components that make honor so special. We discuss his latest book, “I Choose Honor: The Key to Relationships, Faith and Life.” How do you live into civility? Why is it important to recognize the magnitude of God? Tune in to hear much more about the book, faith and politics, and the Peacemakers organization.