Influence Podcast

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Influence Podcast episodes

June 20, 2016 36: Wilfredo De Jesús (Pastor Choco)
This week, Influence magazine’s very own George Paul Wood talks to Wilfredo De Jesús, better known as Pastor Choco. Pastor Choco is the senior pastor of New Life Covenant in Chicago, and author of the new book, Stay The Course: Finding Hope In a Drifting Culture. To learn more about Pastor Choco and the work he’s doing, visit MyNewLife.org.

This episode of the Influence podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of Junior Bible Quiz. Junior Bible Quiz is designed to engage the optimum learning age from grades 1-6 so that God’s Word will be hidden deep in children’s hearts. This quizzing program uses the Bible Fact-Pak Question Cards, which features 576 diverse questions and answers covering people, places, events, and teachings of the Bible. Learning about the Bible is not only systematic and complete, but fun and challenging! When kids are having fun, they'll learn better, faster, and retain the information longer. Find out more about JBQ at NationalJBQ.org.

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29 min
June 13, 2016 35: David Kinnaman
This week, Influence magazine’s very own George Paul Wood talks to David Kinnaman, president of The Barna Group and author of the bestselling books Good Faith, You Lost Me and unChristian. To learn more about David Kinnaman and the work he’s doing, visit Barna.org.

This episode of the Influence podcast is brought to you by the Assemblies of God Senior Adult Ministries. Join us for a time of spiritual renewal, connection, and fellowship at the first ever Assemblies of God Senior Adult Ministries Conference in Branson, Missouri, August 29th through 31st. Hear from the leadership of the Assemblies of God, enjoy six catered meals, and attend a Sight and Sound production, all included in the registration price of only $49. Don't miss the chance to discover the unlimited potential of what God can do through you! For more information or to register, visit SAMConference.ag.org.

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36 min
June 06, 2016 34: Richard Hammar
This week, Influence magazine’s very own George Paul Wood talks to Richard Hammar, an attorney, CPA, and author specializing in legal and tax issues for churches and clergy. To learn more about Richard Hammar and the work he’s doing, visit ChurchLawAndTax.com.

This episode of the Influence podcast is brought to you by Royal Rangers and Girls Ministries. Today more than ever, kids need to understand God's design for their lives. In a world where gender identity is being redefined by culture, the church can help bring clarity to what it means to be a godly man or woman. For more information on building an effective gender-specific ministry for boys and girls, visit MentoringKids.ag.org.

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May 30, 2016 33: Doug Clay
This week, Influence magazine’s very own George Paul Wood talks to Doug Clay, General Treasurer for the General Council of the Assemblies of God. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, he brings a clear vision and a strong passion for church health. This week, Doug and George Paul talk about how to disagree without being a jerk. To learn more about Doug and the work he’s doing, check him out on Twitter: @DougClay. This episode of the Influence podcast is brought to you by the Assemblies of God National Youth Ministries. This August, thousands of students from across the country will converge in Louisville, Kentucky for the Assemblies of God National Youth Convention and National Fine Arts Festival. Join us, as we celebrate how creative, how incredible, how powerful, and how engaging our God is. When we gather together in community and our hearts are focused on encountering Jesus, incredible things happen. For more information, visit youth.ag.org. Learn more about Influence and subscribe to our magazine: InfluenceMagazine.com.
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33 min
May 23, 2016 32: Mike Harper
This week, Influence magazine’s very own George Paul Wood talks to Mike Harper, Director of Church Planting and Development for the North Texas District Assemblies of God. To learn more about Mike Harper and the work he’s doing, visit NorthTexas.AG.

This Influence podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of Windows into the Bible by Marc Turnage. Discover a four-dimensional approach to reading and studying the Bible that can help you understand God’s revelation in time and space. By looking through four critical lenses—historical, spatial, cultural, and spiritual—modern readers can step back into the world of the Bible and hear the message its writers intended. For more information on Windows into the Bible, visit MyHealthyChurch.com/WindowsIntoTheBible.

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34 min
May 16, 2016 31: Verlon Fosner
This week, Influence magazine’s very own George Paul Wood talks to Verlon Fosner, pastor of Community Dinners in Seattle. To learn more, visit CommunityDinners.com.

This episode of the Influence podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of Catch the Wind of the Spirit, the new book by Carolyn Tennant. In Catch the Wind of the Spirit, inspiring author Carolyn Tennant satisfies your spiritual hunger with a deep look at God’s spirit. You’ll gain an intimate look at God’s gifts and understand what the Lord might want for you and the church today. Ultimately, you will find yourself drawn closer to Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. For more information about Catch the Wind of the Spirit, visit MyHealthyChurch.com/CatchtheWind.

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36 min
May 09, 2016 30: Luke Cawley
This week, Influence magazine’s very own George Paul Wood talks to Luke Cawley, speaker, trainer and author of the new book: The Myth of the Non-Christian: Engaging Atheists, Nominal Christians and the Spiritual but not Religious. To learn more, visit LukeCawley.org.

This episode of the Influence podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of Front-Row Leadership, the new book by Rob Ketterling. Whether you're a CEO, a volunteer, or a homemaker, leadership is your responsibility. In Front-Row Leadership, Rob Ketterling will show you how to lead the change you want to see take place. Learn to engage the leadership process and contribute with your God-given strengths. Become the person of influence you were born to be. For more information about Front-Row Leadership, visit MyHealthyChurch.com.

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36 min
May 02, 2016 29: Roxanne Stone
This week, Influence magazine’sveryown George Paul Wood talks to Roxanne Stone, speaker, authorandEditor in Chief at Barna Group. To learn more, visit Barna.org, or follow her onTwitter:@RoxyLeeStone

This Influence podcast is broughttoyou by My Healthy Church, distributors of The Word and theSpiritby David Hertweck. As camp season approaches, find out howtoprepare your students for an exciting encounter with theHolySpirit. Veteran youth minister David Hertweck providespractical,thorough insights as well as interactive questions toentice youngpeople to discover how the Word and the Spirit cometogether toguide their lives. For more information on The Word andthe Spirit,visit MyHealthyChurch.com/SpreadTheFire.

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29 min
April 25, 2016 28: Marc Turnage
This week, Influence magazine’s very own George Paul Wood talks
to Marc Turnage. Marc is the director of the Center for Holy Lands
Studies, a historic endeavor to educate ministers, educators,
students, and laity of the Christian world in the physical,
historical, and cultural settings of the Bible. To learn more,
visit HolyLandsStudies.org.

This Influence podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church,
distributors of Spread the Fire by Scott Wilson and John
Bates. Scott Wilson and John Bates understand all too well the
dilemma pastors face today in introducing the Holy Spirit to a
generation that has shied away from Him. In their new book,
Spread the Fire, they explore the methods ministry leaders
can develop for igniting the fire of Pentecost in their church
services. As Pentecost Sunday draws near, discover ways for true
fire to fill the altars of your church once again. For more
information on Spread the Fire, visit MyHealthyChurch.com/SpreadTheFire.

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48 min
April 18, 2016 27: John Davidson
This week, Influence magazine’s very own George Paul Wood talks to John Davidson, Director of Discovery & Development for the Assemblies of God. To learn more about John, check him out on Twitter: @JohnDavidson1.

This Influence podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of Windows into the Bible by Marc Turnage. Discover a fourdimensional approach to reading and studying the Bible that can help you understand God’s revelation in time and space. By looking through four critical lenses—historical, spatial, cultural, and spiritual—modern readers can step back into the world of the Bible and hear the message its writers intended. For more information on Windows into the Bible, visit MyHealthyChurch.com/WindowsIntoTheBible.

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