Today, we're excited to share this conversation with a great friend, fellow pastor and co-writer. Ron Citlau is the Lead Pastor of Calvary Church of Orland Park, IL. He's shared his story and biblical wisdom in two different books. I had the privilege of co-writing his first book, Compassion Without Compromise and he wrote a follow up book called Hope for the Same Sex Attracted. Ron is a man deeply committed to the Gospel and to seeing Christians actually live out the Kingdom Life that Jesus died to give us. Enjoy the conversation.

Today, we're excited to share this conversation with a great friend, fellow pastor and co-writer. Ron Citlau is the Lead Pastor of Calvary Church of Orland Park, IL. He's shared his story and biblical wisdom in two different books. I had the privilege of co-writing his first book, Compassion Without Compromise and he wrote a follow up book called Hope for the Same Sex Attracted. Ron is a man deeply committed to the Gospel and to seeing Christians actually live out the Kingdom Life that Jesus died to give us. Enjoy the conversation.

This episode, we get to speak with Sudhir Mekala, an Organic Outreach® partner in India!

Since 1996, the Mekala family has answered God's call to minister to those in need in their native Andhra Pradesh on the east coast of India. Through their children's home, public school, medical facilities, and ministry outreach, they have been a beacon of hope to thousands of orphan children, tribal people, and hurting individuals.

Their facilities in the outskirts of Vishakaptnam can house 200 orphan children, while providing education to an additional 600 children from surrounding villages.

Charitas Foundation was incorporated by Sudhir Mekala as a way to continue the work at their established campus in a sustainable, thoughtful way. This includes expanding the reach of the children's home, reopening the public school, and developing a dairy providing in high-demand milk to that region of the country as a way to support the ministry objectives.

This episode, we get to speak with Sudhir Mekala, an Organic Outreach® partner in India!

Since 1996, the Mekala family has answered God's call to minister to those in need in their native Andhra Pradesh on the east coast of India. Through their children's home, public school, medical facilities, and ministry outreach, they have been a beacon of hope to thousands of orphan children, tribal people, and hurting individuals.

Their facilities in the outskirts of Vishakaptnam can house 200 orphan children, while providing education to an additional 600 children from surrounding villages.

Charitas Foundation was incorporated by Sudhir Mekala as a way to continue the work at their established campus in a sustainable, thoughtful way. This includes expanding the reach of the children's home, reopening the public school, and developing a dairy providing in high-demand milk to that region of the country as a way to support the ministry objectives.

Have you ever had a sneaking suspicion that someone or something was too good to be true? If you did, what did you do about it? Did you ask questions? Did you search for answers? Or did you kind of just look the other way and think, “Give it time and the truth will come out. For now, don’t rock the boat.” 

When it comes to our questions about God and life, many people maintain a “Don’t Ask, Don’t tell” policy. In other words, bury the questions and just keep a smile on your face.

Our guest today doesn’t take that approach. Joshua Ryan Butler is a pastor, author and speaker who helps people take a look at their toughest questions and come to see that they only lead us to love a God who is even better than we imagined. He has two amazing books: The Skeletons in God’s Coset and The Pursuing God

Have you ever had a sneaking suspicion that someone or something was too good to be true? If you did, what did you do about it? Did you ask questions? Did you search for answers? Or did you kind of just look the other way and think, "Give it time and the truth will come out. For now, don't rock the boat."

When it comes to our questions about God and life, many people maintain a "Don't Ask, Don't tell" policy. In other words, bury the questions and just keep a smile on your face.

Our guest today doesn't take that approach. Joshua Ryan Butler is a pastor, author and speaker who helps people take a look at their toughest questions and come to see that they only lead us to love a God who is even better than we imagined. He has two amazing books: The Skeletons in God's Coset and The Pursuing God

Have you ever had a sneaking suspicion that someone or something was too good to be true? If you did, what did you do about it? Did you ask questions? Did you search for answers? Or did you kind of just look the other way and think, "Give it time and the truth will come out. For now, don't rock the boat."

When it comes to our questions about God and life, many people maintain a "Don't Ask, Don't tell" policy. In other words, bury the questions and just keep a smile on your face.

Our guest today doesn't take that approach. Joshua Ryan Butler is a pastor, author and speaker who helps people take a look at their toughest questions and come to see that they only lead us to love a God who is even better than we imagined. He has two amazing books: The Skeletons in God's Coset and The Pursuing God

Today, we have the chance to hear from someone who has had a huge impact on my life, personally. Dr. Joe Stowell has used his voice to speak for truth in a confused world. But he has done it in an incredibly winsome way. He possesses a brilliant mind, but he can connect and encourage anyone. Above all, he is a man who embodies the things he talks about. We're honored to have him on the program today as we talk about ministry in a world that sometimes leaves us feeling marginalized.

An internationally recognized conference speaker, Dr. Stowell is not only the President of Cornerstone University, he has written numerous books, including Following Christ, The Trouble with Jesus, and Redefining Leadership: Character-Driven Habits of Effective Leaders. His life is marked by a deep love for Jesus which is reflected in his desire to value people regardless of gender, race or class; to aid the poor and marginalized; to build a strong and vibrant community where the presence of Christ is evident, and; to govern and lead in ways that engender mutual confidence and trust.

Today, we have the chance to hear from someone who has had a huge impact on my life, personally. Dr. Joe Stowell has used his voice to speak for truth in a confused world. But he has done it in an incredibly winsome way. He possesses a brilliant mind, but he can connect and encourage anyone. Above all, he is a man who embodies the things he talks about. We're honored to have him on the program today as we talk about ministry in a world that sometimes leaves us feeling marginalized.

An internationally recognized conference speaker, Dr. Stowell is not only the President of Cornerstone University, he has written numerous books, including Following Christ, The Trouble with Jesus, and Redefining Leadership: Character-Driven Habits of Effective Leaders. His life is marked by a deep love for Jesus which is reflected in his desire to value people regardless of gender, race or class; to aid the poor and marginalized; to build a strong and vibrant community where the presence of Christ is evident, and; to govern and lead in ways that engender mutual confidence and trust.

In this episode, Adam has the chance to talk about the connection between marriage and outreach with Dave and Ann Wilson. Dave and Ann are co-founders of Kensington Church, a national, multi-campus church that hosts more than 14,000 attendees every weekend, and authors of Vertical Marriage. For the past twenty-five years, they have been featured speakers at Family Life's Weekend to Remember®, and have also hosted their own marriage conferences across the country.