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Don’t simply defend your faith, be a leader! This podcast is designed to help students and young professionals grow in faith and leadership as they navigate the stages of young adulthood. We address i... more
FAQs about Lead Defend:How many episodes does Lead Defend have?The podcast currently has 119 episodes available.
March 13, 2025Lee Strobel: Styles of Personal EvangelismLee is best known as an apologist and for his best-selling "Case For..." series, among other books. But Lee is actually an evangelist at heart. In this episode, Lee gives important insight on personal evangelism. Many believe there is only one style of evangelism and as a result, rarely share their faith. Lee shares there are multiple styles of evangelism and how knowing your particular style can increase your evangelistic efforts. ...more41minPlay
February 27, 2025"Is God Calling Me?" with Jeff IorgHow would you know if God was calling you? In this episode of Lead Defend, special guest Jeff Iorg helps us unpack God's call for our lives by sharing his own experience of God's initial call to ministry and then how he later revisited it throughout his life. If you need help exploring your own call to ministry, please connect with us! absc.org/ministries/explore-your-call/ Also, the Lead Defend Conference is coming so soon! Make sure you are ready: absc.org/leaddefend Jeff Iorg has written a book that might be helpful for further study: "Is God Calling Me?: Answering the Question Every Believer Asks"...more31minPlay
January 23, 2025"Embracing The Call" with Brian MillsThis episode explores Pastor Brian Mills' background in ministry, his call to serve in the local church, and his current role as the senior pastor of Together We Church in Yukon, Oklahoma. The discussion between Bill and Brian also touches on resources and strategies for helping students transition from high school to college, as well as principles of personal leadership development.Brian Mills is originally from Hot Springs, Arkansas and has served in various ministry roles over the years, including student pastor, college pastor, and now senior pastor. Brian has a heart for reaching college students and developing the next generation of church leaders.If you would like to learn more about how to embrace your own call to ministry, please visit: absc.org/eyc...more37minPlay
January 09, 2025A Legend Retires from the Lead Defend PodcastHappy New Year! In this first episode of 2025, Bill, Hannah and Ryan sit down together to discuss the history of the Lead Defend podcast, reflect on various seasons of ministry, and celebrate the new things the Lord is doing.Ryan Scantling is the Lead Pastor at East Side Baptist Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He formerly worked as the campus minister at Arkansas BCM and also at Conway BCM. He has been a key component of the Lead Defend podcast since it began and his legacy as podcast host will continue to make ripples in the lives of students.Hannah Guinee is a part of the Evangelism + Church Health Team at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. As ministry coordinator, she helps keep things running! She and her husband Thomas are committed to loving Jesus and ministering to His church.If you would like to grow more in leadership skills or apologetics, please sign up for the Lead Defend Conference coming up soon: absc.org/leaddefend ...more13minPlay
November 28, 2024Salvation, Dreams and FRANgelism with Pastor Fred LuterHappy Thanksgiving! In this episode of Lead Defend, get ready to hear from Pastor Fred Luter about his near-death salvation experience, his dream from God, FRANgelism, and much, much more! Fred Luter is the Senior Pastor at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans, Louisiana.If you are considering a call to ministry, check out this website:https://exploreyourcall.com/And don't forget to register for the Lead Defend conference!https://leaddefend.org/...more24minPlay
November 14, 2024How to Make Big Life Decisions with Jarrett StephensRyan & Bill sit down with Jarrett Stephens, the pastor of Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, TX to discuss his testimony and his ministry. In this episode, Jarrett presents 3 practical words of wisdom to help guide your thought process when making big life decisions. If you are wanting to explore a call to ministry:https://exploreyourcall.com/...more21minPlay
October 31, 2024The Importance of Apologetics with Rob PhillipsRob Phillips is passionate about apologetics. In this episode, you will hear about how it became important to him and how he now approaches Gospel conversations. He currently serves as the Associate Executive Director for the Missouri Baptist Convention....more21minPlay
October 17, 2024From Atheist, to Mormon, to Pastor with Roger SherrerThe Gospel is for everyone - and Roger Sherrer is here to share his story from fervent atheism to mormonism to Christ. Brock and Roger discuss the importance of doctrine in our lives and how somebody might talk with someone who identifies as a Mormon....more29minPlay
October 03, 2024Sean EmorySean Emory is a perception artist with a passion for the Truth. In this episode of the Lead Defend podcast, you'll get to hear some of his story! Also, if you didn't already know, Sean is set to be a speaker at this upcoming Lead Defend conference. Enjoy the show!...more28minPlay
September 19, 2024We All Need to be Apologists with Shannan InmanBrock and Bill get to chat with Shannan Inman about the need for every christian to be an apologist. Shannan is a stay at home mom, professional calligrapher and a follower of Jesus who is passionate about apologetics....more24minPlay
FAQs about Lead Defend:How many episodes does Lead Defend have?The podcast currently has 119 episodes available.