Nexplorers

Is college the place where faith goes to die? Maybe we've been looking, and speaking, about this all wrong. Will Klier, Chi Alpha Director at UC Davis, believes that college is the place where God can do an incredible work in the lives of believers and also rescue those who have yet to find Jesus too. Listen in as he discusses the beauty of discipleship and also gives some tips to college age people as well as parents of college students. The Lord is at work on our college campuses, listen in...

What does a secular world look like? Have you ever wondered what may happen if a country were to push God out of their lives? Pastor Mark Good has a unique perspective on the French culture and debunks some French myths as well as giving us a closer look at the actual reality for the average French person.The gospel is the most important thing on the planet, and it is vital that we continue to strive to share it. Pastor Mark has a desire and belief that the gospel is about to explode across F...

What does masculinity really look like? This question has been presented to us throughout the years and many people have spoken about it, but none better (in my opinion) then the team at Wild At Heart Ministries. Today's guest, Morgan Snyder, is the author of Becoming A King: The Path To Restoring The Heart Of A Man and has an amazing insight to share on the heart of God and His heart for people. We will be talking about masculinity and walking the ancient path offered by God. Morgan Sn...

Where do we go from here, as the church, as a racially diverse people, and after the mess of 2020? Is it possible to come together and experience healing between men and women and between black and white? Pastor Ebony Small speaks these issues and more on this episode of the Nexplorers podcast. Pastor Ebony is vice president of multiplication at Pulse Movement, a ministry committed to awaken culture to the reality of Jesus. She was formerly the director of Movement Day Expressions at MOVEMENT...

How should the Spirit filled Christian interact with politics? Should a Christian have a political party? Does it really come down to being a one-issue voter? These are just some of the questions Pastor Sam and I discuss in this podcast. On the eve of an election, it's important we know who we are in Christ and what He has called us to do. Samuel Rodriguez is the President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), the world’s largest Hispanic Christian organization wit...

For the last episode of Season 1 of NEXPLORERS, we're talking Biblical reliability, Bible translations, and Biblical literacy in the church with Bible teacher Pastor Brad Abley. Abley has been a voice in my life since college and his passion to know and understand God's word has been an equipping force for good in many people's lives. We discuss questions like: What is the point of all the different Bible translations? How reliable are the scriptures? Can we believe them? When you survey the ...

I've been looking forward to having Missionary Scott Hanson on NEXPLORERS since I began scheduling guests. Pastor Scott is a missionary with a vision to see God move in the indigenuos people of Africa and in it's countries. He is going to share thoughts on what God is doing there and share an interesting perspective on what our perspective on missionaries should be. This might be one you listen to twice. Connect [email protected] -Global Passion Ministries...

On the week where singing was banned in California churches, I had the opportunity to talk about worship with one of my favorite songwriters and worship leaders ever. Jared Anderson has been writing worship songs for over a decade and I personally have been so impacted by his ministry. I asked Jared his thoughts on worship, desperation, and the future of worship leading. I believe you will enjoy Jared's unique personality and perspective on the worship of Jesus.Jared Andersonhttp://cowritecom...

School is back in session! Or is it? Unless you've been living under a rock for the last 6 months in 2020, you've heard the conversations surrounding the reopening of schools and how it's all going to work. President John Jackson and his team at William Jessup University in Rocklin, California have been thinking about the same things as well. I asked president Jackson what he thinks is the future of education for both students and teachers and we dive into what needs to change in order for st...

In this episode I have the privilege of talking to AG Missionary to Ecuador Henry Smith. Every time I've ever spoken with Henry I've been challenged, encouraged, and changed. As a missionary for over 20 years, Henry has a unique look at the mission field and shares his thoughts about the future of world missions. How does the online world play a role and what is life like on the front lines of missions? Missionary Henry Smith dives into these questions and more. Connect with Henry SmithInstag...