Guys Like Us

The Guys Like Us podcast host, Tyler Brondyk, discusses the significance of the gospel in the world. Jesus presents an invitation to follow him, to be healed, to be set free. As we consider the person of Christ, there is a call to engage the public square in our Christian faith. With Luke 4 as the primary text, tune in to hear more.

The Guys Like Us Podcast is joined with Scott LaPierre who is an author, pastor, and speaker. In this conversation to discuss the importance of good fiscal stewardship, or to put it in another way, to manage our money well! In the conversation we dig into the Old and New Testament and what the Scriptures have to say about material wealth. For many of us, this topic can cause anxiety, anger, confusion, and perhaps for some already, joy. The hope is that there can be great joy in saving, spending, investing, and giving the wealth that God has provided. We also touch on our conceptions of retirement and how it aligns or may not align with God’s way of living and working. Scott shares a powerful encouraging personal story of his own and a lot more on how to think about finances through a God centered view. Scott’s book “Your Finances God’s Way” is now available and he can be found at https://www.scottlapierre.org/

The Guys Like Us is joined with Chris Gonzalez who is the President of the Missional Training Center. In this episode we discuss the climate of the 21st century Church and the response of engaging missionally today. As skepticism towards the claims of Christianity grows, followers of Jesus are called to find ourselves in the bigger story, the true story of the Gospel. Chris discusses the importance of the practices and the way of Jesus modeling Christ in our work and our daily lives. If you sense that you are being shaped and formed by technology, media, news, sports, and the cultural forces around us, you are on the mark! This is an introduction into a way of the embodied Christian life, just at Jesus came in the form of flesh, incarnate. Tune in for a better story.

The Guys Like Us is joined with Tommy Woodard and Ed James who are actors, comedians, and known to many as the Skit Guys. In this episode we talk about how they connect faith and comedy as they have been producing skits and now a movie for the last 30 years. This faith-based comedy movie, Family Camp, features Tommy and Ed playing fathers and husbands as two families meet at a church camp. Tune in to hear about how they come to understand grace playing their characters in this film.

The Guys Like Us Podcast is joined with Bob Lotich who is a financial coach, author, blogger, and podcaster. In this episode we talk about finances and money, a topic that has been front and center across the last few years. We discuss the importance of stewarding our finances well, as money is often mentioned in the Scriptures. How do you view money without letting it takeover and turn into greed (1 Timothy 6:10), while also living financially responsible and taking care of what God has given you (Parable of the Talents)? Bob’s book, “Simple Money, Rich Life: Achieve True Financial Freedom and Design a Life of Eternal Impact” discusses the importance of saving, earning, giving, and enjoying.

The Guys Like Us Podcast is joined with Mike Ashcraft who is an author and pastor. In this episode we discuss the importance of pause moments and healthy moments of rest and reflection. Our time on earth is short and we are reminded of our finality. Yet this does not lead us to despair or hopelessness but on how important this time is on earth, don’t waste your life! We are people who like to move on and get on to the next thing without fully processing what is right in front of us. This is a call to embrace God’s grace and to finish well knowing that He has finished well on our behalf. What does it mean that God’s grace is sufficient? Tune in for the fullness of this episode. His book “To Be Concluded: How to Prevent Your Past from Piling Up and Find Hope for Your Future” is available where books are sold.

The Guys Like Us podcast is joined with Dr. Benny Tate who is a pastor and author. In this episode we discuss how abandonment and rejection can shape our identity. When we see this happen, we are aware of our brokenness and how we are not able to do this on our own strength. Yet, there is a present and future hope. In Jesus Christ we see healing, redemption, restoration, and the working of the Spirit in all of humanity today! Defying the odds is the message of the gospel, it’s story of God working in all of mankind. Benny’s book can be found where books are sold!

The Guys Like Us podcast discusses Sabbath Rest and its centrality in Scripture. In this episode we journey from Genesis to Revelation with a zoomed in look at Matthew 11:28-30 as the focus passage on the rest found in Jesus Christ. Tune in to hear about how God's rest is the greatest gift to abide and grow in His holiness.

The Guys Like Us is joined with Geoff Peters who is an author and marketing professional for Operation Mobilization. In this episode we discuss the importance of mobilizing disciples and encouraging Christ followers to reflect on their work and how to be good communicators of the Gospel wherever we are. His book, “The Family Business” is a fictional book about Jesse’s Hardware and the passing on of a business and the family dynamics that come in play. We each have a calling and as we have been grafted into the Kingdom, we are called right now as His ambassadors! For many, there can be a fear of sharing your faith in the public square, and that is certainly real. Yet, the good news of Jesus goes beyond Sunday and deeply into every day of the week. Tune in to be encouraged and grow in your faith.

The Guys Like Us podcast is joined with Brian Kreeger who is a speaker, author, and non-profit consultant. In this episode we delve into leadership and the importance of being proactive in our leadership. His book, “The Courageous Act: A Proactive Approach to Prevent the Fall of Christian Nonprofit Leaders” is a God-centered book on the practical means of staying healthy as a leader and in the organization. Brian details his story of challenges as well as insights into the struggles and temptations of many others in leadership. How can your board support you as a leader? What does restoration and reconciliation look like post-fall? I trust that this will be encouragement for leaders and for supporting other leaders. Tune in for the full story.