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Ever pondered the significance of breathing new life into old churches instead of starting from scratch? Pastor Jason Cook of Refuge Church certainly has. Harnessing his passion and experience, Jason takes us along for an enlightening discussion on church revitalization, helping us appreciate the importance of preserving the legacy of older churches while moving forward with vision and purpose.

We'll dissect the trials and victories of church revitalization, highlighting the need for unity across denominational lines and the adoption of a kingdom mindset. We'll also navigate the challenging terrain of maintaining a church's legacy without dampening its destiny. Pondering over when is the right time to transition can potentially save a church from stagnating and losing relevance. 

Then, get ready as Pastor Jason unveils his inspiring journey to becoming a pastor, sparked by a calling to ministry while on a journey to Israel. He'll let us in on life as a pastor's kid, witnessing his father's unwavering commitment to the churches on his watch, and how it shaped his approach to ministry. The grand finale comes in the form of Jason's personal testimony of the divine blessings that rained down when he took a faith-filled leap and inaugurated the Hope Center. So, buckle up and prepare for an enriching discussion teeming with hope, courage, and faith.

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We welcome you all to an engaging journey with Pastor Jason Cook, the founder of The Refuge in Conway, South Carolina. This episode is a string of heartwarming and inspiring stories from Pastor Jason's life, from the miraculous journey of his wife's survival from cervical cancer to the joy of their daughter's birth. Join us as we explore Pastor Jason's unique story of trusting God during times of personal struggle and the lessons he learned along the way.

We also shed light on the significance of spiritual maturity in church leadership, which Pastor Jason exemplifies through his journey of following God's grace over a potential job opportunity. The episode also brings insights into the International Pentecostal Holiness Church's mission to unite the church as a family and how church revitalization holds equal weightage to church planting. Listen in on how Pastor Jason manages a busy schedule of balancing grad school, family, ministry, and his devotion to God.

And it doesn't stop there. His commitment to community service and the local church's revitalization certainly leaves us eagerly waiting to hear more from him in our next week's discussion on church revitalization. Brace yourself for an episode filled to the brim with encouragement, wisdom, and divine inspiration. Share this empowering journey with us on Pastor to Pastor! 

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Ever faced criticism that made you question your worth? Join us for a powerful conversation with Pastor Seth from Reliant Church and Pastor Jason Watson from Cross Pointe Church as we reveal how our feelings can mislead us but the Word draws us closer to God. We'll share our personal stories of success and celebration and explore Jesus' response to criticism from religious leaders when He healed a man of his sins. 

How do we prioritize God's opinion of us over the feelings that others may impose on us? We discuss the story of Jesse and David and the controversial issue of the White House displaying the LGBTQ flag above the American flag. Learn how to navigate these complex topics while ensuring all citizens are represented fairly and treated with respect. 

Lastly, let's dive into how Romans 12:2 can inspire a renewed mindset, positively affecting the way we live our lives. Hear about the enemy's attack on our minds and the power of the Word of God to refresh, affirm, and change our countenance. Discover how reading the Bible four times a week can reduce depression and addiction by 50% or more, and the importance of being led by the Spirit and Word rather than our feelings.

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What happens when artificial intelligence (AI) enters the church? Can it impact different aspects of ministry, and is it a potential friend or foe? Join us in this thought-provoking episode as we explore these questions and discuss how God's plans are much bigger than ours, and how He can redirect our paths through the decisions we make.

We dive deep into the implications of AI in ministry, focusing on potential dangers such as automation-spurred job loss, privacy concerns, bad data, socioeconomic inequality, and market manipulation. Moreover, we touch on the spiritual consequences of using technology to become more like God and consider how AI can be utilized within the church for purposes such as glorifying Him, marketing, and branding.

Finally, let's contemplate the potential uses and dangers of AI in pastoral care, including the possibility of using AI to retrieve relevant Bible verses and provide insights while eliminating the personalization of pastoring and care. We also discuss the importance of not replacing the gift of the Holy Spirit with AI machines and how AI can be used as a tool to help build sermon outlines or provoke thought, but should only be used as a starting point and not the sole source of content.

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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by life's storms and struggled to find peace? Join us, Pastor Seth and Pastor Jason, as we share our personal experiences in navigating through life's challenges and how a consistent prayer life has been our anchor. Discover the power of prayer to not only find solace in difficult times, but also to celebrate the joys God has brought into our lives.

Before the main topic, Pastors Jason and Seth share a little about family, this past Sundays messages as well as the trending topic of Target's and Bud Light's recent LGBTQ advertisements and why Christians should really share Truth, draw a line in the sand, but also share love.

Dive deep into the story of Jesus calming the storm from Mark 6, and uncover the opportunities created when we face opposition head-on. Learn how focus and humility, like Peter's in Matthew 14, can keep us grounded in our faith, and our responsibility as Christians to protect our children from the world's agenda. We also discuss the true nature of prayer as a two-way dialogue between us and God, providing guidance on how to be intentional and disciplined in our conversations with Him.

As our journey continues, we'll explore the transformative power of prayer in our children's ministry and how it grew to accommodate more kids every Sunday. Uncover different methods of prayer and how worship can serve as an entryway to a deeper connection with God. Don't miss this inspiring and heartwarming episode that will empower you to strengthen your relationship with God through consistent prayer, both within and outside the church.

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In this episode of Pastor To Pastor, Pastor's Jason and Seth talk about their upcoming Mother's Day services, family and life in general, before hitting the main topic of Truth over reverence. Do we simply miss the mark on sharing the Gospel for the sake of trying to be relevant? Do we care more about pleasing pleasing people's ears over helping them prepare their souls? Let's Talk About It! 

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In this episode, Pastor Jason and Pastor Seth talk about their family and how life has been going this past week.  Pastor Jason shares points on his sermon from Sunday about Daniel, his faith and how we should all strive to have Daniels faith regardless of our circumstances.  Pastor Seth talks about his message from Sunday on the man born blind.  Although he never asked to be healed, Jesus saw a need and met it.  Some things happen in your life only so God can show up to heal you and get the Glory.  The main discussion is on how scripture urges us to guard our gates.  This includes our responses on social media, what we like, what we look at and the thoughts that we have.

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Pastor Jason and pastor Seth talk about family and what’s happening in life. Pastor Seth talked about healings that took place this Sunday and shared points from his sermon on Fishers of men and Pastor Jason gives highlights on his message from Sunday about the faith of Daniel and how we should emulate his life and dedication to his faith, even in the face of trials. The main discussion was about the gift of prophecy. Is the gift relevant, necessary and active in the church? What is this gift and what is it not. 

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In this episode of Pastor to Pastor, Pastors Jason and Seth talk about family, life, their sermons from the previous Sunday and the main topic on the gift of discerning of spirits. Is it relevant, necessary and active in the church today? Let's find out! 

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On this episode, Pastor Jason and Pastor Seth talk about what's current in their life with family and church.  Both share this past Sundays sermon highlights and talk about the gifts of healing.  Many people think that they are active in the church, while others believe they stopped with the Apostles.  They take time to bring clarity to that thought and talk about what the Gifts of Healings are.