Light + Life Podcast

"But God!" That is the phrase that describes this miraculous story of a rural church that is now serving dozens of families with over 100 students. Needing to build, they began to pray and ask God for a miracle. With the help of FM Financial and the way they facilitated with financial assistance, a miracle was accomplished. You'll be encouraged by this heartwarming story. You can learn more about FM Financial by clicking here. You can learn more about Vine and Branch church by clicking here.

Join Pastor Joel Shue for a story of how years of investment in pryaer for Oneonta NY have manifest in igniting a Spirit-Fueled movement in that town. The lost are being saved and baptized and marginalized people are finding their place at God's table in the Kingdom. You'll be in awe of the power of God through ordinary people in this inspiring episode. You can learn more about the church at their website.

How can we elevate and advocate for women in leadership in the church? Bishop Kaye Kolde joins me, Brett Heintzman, for a wonderful conversation about the joys and challenges women face as they step into their calling in the church.

An initiative called PreacHer Sunday will take place on Sunday, March 3, 2024 which promotes women taking an active role in the Sunday pulpit ministry in our churches.

You can learn more at the website for Advocates for Women in Leadership. Also be watching the Facebook page for the FMCUSA to learn more.

Join the conversation about how men can advocate for women in leadership within the church. Rev. Dr. Jill Richardson discusses five steps for men to take to elevate women in church leadership all as part of the Free Methodist Church's value of Love-Driven Justice. Jill is one of the leaders of Advocates for Women in Leadership and has written or partnered in writing eight books. You can learn more about their organization here. Thanks for engaging in this important topic.

Join host Brett Heintzman in a conversation with Lora Avery, author of "Wilderness Paths and Desert Streams," her latest book published by Light + Life Publishing. You can learn more about the book by visiting THIS LINK. Lora is also available to speak in Michigan and Northern Indiana, email [email protected] for more information.

LifePoint Church, a Free Methodist congregation in Lake Stevens, Washington, has a tremendous story of God's faithfulness through ups and downs of life and ministry. Hear from Pastors Rusty Gerhart and Doug Glein about how God has led them through tough times to places of victory. You'll be inspired! You can visit LifePoint Church at https://www.lpchurch.com/. Join host Brett Heintzman for this engaging and uplifting conversation about life in ministry and God's faithfulness through it all.

Today, my guests are Judi Noble and Susi Limon from Eagles Wings

“Love Does No Harm” is a book that applies the truth of

You can purchase “Love Does No Harm” at https://freemethodistbooks.com/product/love-does-no-harm.

For more information, call Judi Noble and Susi Limon at Eagles Wings Ministries at 909-529-3373 or contact them via their website at https://eagleswingsglobal.org/contact/

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Today Pastor John Hansen of Centerpoint Church in Murrietta, California, joins me in the special series of podcasts where were are interviewing the eight nominees for bishop for GC23. You can learn more about all our nominees at https://gc23.org/nominees.

Listen in as Pastor Kenny Martin responds to each of the questions asked of all our nominees for bishop for the FMCUSA. You can learn more about all our nominees at ⁠https://gc23.org/nominees⁠. Thanks for listening in to the Light + Life Podcast.

Listen in as Dr. Amelia Cleveland-Traylor responds to each of the questions asked of all our nominees for bishop for the FMCUSA. You can learn more about all our nominees at https://gc23.org/nominees. Thanks for listening in to the Light + Life Podcast.