Planting Mars

In this episode I lay out the verse that I have been challenged with for this year.

“You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all of your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13

Will you join me in seeking the Lord in 2017. I have a feeling that we will come to know Him like we never have before.

At the end of the episode I offer an opportunity to join me in seeking the Lord together this year through an intense discussion group. I am calling it Preparation For Launch. Together, we will read through the entire Bible this year. We will watch some videos together that give us a better understanding of the Scripture. We will have a closed discussion group on facebook to share what the Lord is doing through this year.

If you would like to be a part of Preparation For Launch you can do one of three things. 1.) Comment below, 2.) comment on the Same Shirt Facebook site or 3.) email me at [email protected]

I will leave it open until next Friday, January 13. Then we will get started.

Here are links to the resources we will be using.

Year of biblical Literacy

The Bible Project

 

Lisa Taylor is the founder and Executive Director of Collective Overflow, a ministry that ministers to ministers. The focus of Collective Overflow is supporting church planters in the western part of the United States.

In this interview you will hear Lisa share her experience with church planting and how the Lord really gave her a heart of ministering to church planters. In the interview we talk about many different topics from ministry, to church planting, to walking through depression, to family.

This is a great conversation and I am sure you will be able to hear her love for the Lord, her ministry, and her family. I hope you enjoy this episode of Planting Mars.

Selected Links From The Episode:

Connect With Lisa Taylor:

Instagram:     Lisa Taylor            Collective Overflow

Facebook:     Collective Overflow

On the Web:     Collective Overflow

Other Items Mentioned:

beneaththeskin.org

Lisa’s Favorite Books:

To Kill a Mocking Bird  –  Harper Lee

The Chronicles of Narnia  –  C.S.Lewis

Fervent  –  Priscilla Shirer

Best Purchase:

Keurig 2.0

Thank you for listening! Have a great day!

“It is not until the point of surrendering and I open my hands to God and say ‘God, I’ve tried please take this over. I am surrendering it to you.”

Welcome to episode 7 of Planting Mars. In this episode I interview Katie Treptau, an entrepreneur/realtor from Minnesota. I came across Katie’s story in an article published in The Bethel Clarion a Publication of Bethel University. The article is called The Business of Hope. It is the same article where I found Trent Anderson’s story from episode 5.

I really wanted to visit with Katie because of the connection she has made between business and mission. In the interview you will hear her passion for her business Olive Branch Boutique and for the mission projects that she supports through her work.

I really enjoyed this interview. Throughout the conversation we hit on subjects from overcoming fear in order to get started on a project, to overcoming her biggest challenge in life, to the bible verse that keeps her motivated each day. I hope you enjoy this interview.

 

Selected Links From The Episode:

Connect With Katie:

Instagram: @katie.treptau      @olivebranch.boutique

Facebook: Olive Branch Boutique

On the Web: olivebranchboutique.com

Other Links Mentioned in the Episode:

Youth With A Mission

Feed My Starving Children

Teen Challenge

Unlock Hope (Use discount code SameShirtYesterday to receive a 20% discount on your entire order.)

Books Mentioned:

Start by Jon Acuff

Trust Edge by David Horsager

Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Don Whitney

The Giver by Lois Lowry

Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

The Shack by William P. Young

Show Notes:

7:00 How do you stay organized and on task with such a busy life?

10:00 What was your purpose and goal when starting Olive Branch Boutique?

16:05 At what point did you decide you were going to operate your business with a mission?

22:00 How do you make sure you are always taking action on your dreams?

24:08 Here Katie talks about how her dreams are so small compared to what God has in store.

27:30 What is the biggest challenge you have had to face and overcome?

38:30 What motivates you each day?

43:00 How do you maintain your relationship with the Lord?

46:50 What is one thing that really excites you about your current work?

58:10 What do you do to always make sure your marriage is growing or moving forward?

1:02:30 What are some things that dads should be doing for their daughters?

1:10:30 If you could send a tweet that everyone in the world was guaranteed to read what would it say?

“Our Story is probably not what you would expect. So maybe this story will be helpful to others.” – Brian Shepard

Welcome to episode 6 of Planting Mars. In this episode I interview church planter Brian Shepard. Brian is from Oklahoma but is currently planting a church in San Francisco, California.  As you listen you will find that Brian’s story is unique in that his approach to ministry in San Francisco has transitioned over time. He will explain that transition to you in this interview.

It was really informative to hear Brian share about the four different approaches that church planters take when planning to plant a church. He explains the four approaches and then explains why they are taking the Amos Priority in their church planting efforts.

I really enjoyed visiting with Brian and I believe you will enjoy all that he has to share. As you listen you will really hear and understand Brian’s heart for ministry, his family and his love for the Lord.

Ultimately the goal of the podcast is that you will hear something that is encouraging to you and help your relationship with the Lord grow deeper and stronger.

I hope you enjoy this interview with Brian Shepard.

Selected Links From The Episode:

Connect with Brian:

Instagram: @brianshepard

Facebook: Brian Shepard

twitter: Brian Shepard

Web:   foundationsf.org          epiccommunities.org

Other links mentioned in the episode:

Unlock Hope

Use discount code SAMESHIRTYESTERDAY to receive a 20% discount on your entire order.

Other Items Mentioned:

Guitar Pick Punch Kit (I am not sure if this is the exact one that is mentioned but it is something like this)

Books Mentioned:

The Hardy Boys

Show Notes:

5:00 Brian Shares His Bio.

9:30 Where are you at with the church plant?

13:30 Different Kinds of Church Plants:

* The Antioch Priority- Strong Sending Based Churches

* The Acts 2 Priority – Multiplying Indigenous Missional Communities

* The Amos Priority – Engaging the Gospel in Ministries of Justice

* The Athens Priority – Starting Churches Among the Least Reached People Groups

24:30 “No one really wants to hear about the Gospel. And I think more importantly they are wanting to see the Gospel lived out.”

27:00 “What non-Christian people do you have that are asking you not to move?”

27:55 What is the key quote or scripture that motivates you each day?

37:30 Brian explains how he is taking in the scripture at this point in his walk.

43:00 Brian share how he guards his time with his family.

55:10 “Don’t pigeon hole yourself into thinking it is the only context of a church and I need to get paid full time at the church.”Here Brian talks about how ministry may lead you to a place that is not traditional church work.

55:40 “Wherever I land I am on mission. No matter where I am.”

“God do you want me to go around the world or do you just want me to go across th...

“Fail early and fail fast.” – Trent Anderson

In this episode of Planting Mars I interview Kingdom building entrepreneur Trent Anderson.

Trent works for the mission organization Praying Pelican Missions which is the largest provider of short term missions in the world.  In this role Trent coordinates short term mission trips to Central America. He has also founded a business to help support his missional lifestyle. Reach International Outfitters is a business that he created to help offset some of the costs associated with being a full time missionary.

Now Trent wants to teach others how to be a Kingdom building entrepreneur. You can find out more at his personal website trentdanderson.com.

In this interview Trent will share:

* The vision behind Reach International Outfitters

* His philosophy to make sure he is always moving forward with his dreams.

* What it is that motivates him each day.

* His insights into starting a Kingdom Building Business.

* How he grew his Instagram account to over 14 thousand followers.

* And so much more.

Trent is only 23 years old but has some great insight and wisdom that I am sure you will find useful.

I hope you enjoy this interview with Trent Anderson.

 

Selected Links From the Episode:

Connect with Trent:

Instagram: @trentanderson16      @reach_international_outfitters

Web:    trentdanderson.com     reachinternationaloutfitters.com

prayingpelicanmissions.org

Other Links Mentioned in the episode.

Unlock Hope

Use discount code SameShirtYesterday at checkout for a 20% discount on your purchase.

Freedom Fastlane

The Amazing Seller

Freeletics App

Instagress

Selfie Tripod

Books Mentioned:

The Four Hour Work Week

Humility: True Greatness

Show Notes:

[5:45] What is a lifestyle engineer?

[8:10] Introduction to Reach International Outfitters

[10:00] The idea behind Reach International Outfitters

[13:00] How do you go about finding manufacturers?

[15:00] What is a major challenge you have faced and how did you overcome it?

[17:00] How do you make sure you are always taking action on your dreams?

[25:00] What is it that motivates you each day?

[27:20] How do you approach you Bible study time?

[29:40] How do you maintain your health?

[31:15] What excites you about your current work?

[34:00] What would you say to someone who wants to do what you are doing?

[36:00] How have you seen God’s provision in your work?

[39:25] What are one or two keys to having a successful Instagram account?

This is an in between episode. I will have the next full interview up next week. But in the mean time I hope you enjoy this 10 minute interview I did with my 6 year old daughter. It was a lot of fun and she has some interesting and funny responses to some of my questions.

In the end she asks me some questions too. This was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.

Have a great day!

 

“The more things you measure, the more you can feel like you aren’t measuring up.” – Elijah Elkins

In this episode of Planting Mars I interview entrepreneur Elijah Elkins.

Elijah is a Productivity advisor and Entrepreneur. He founded ElijahElkins.com and AVODA and co-founded Spruce. Elijah helps business leaders and companies with their productivity technology.

Elijah has some great insights into life, business, and how he makes sure he is always moving toward his goals each day. He also shares why he believes the Lord has called him to a life of business as mission.

In this interview Elijah will share with you:

* The way he handles his social media feeds during work days.

* His goal to read the entire ESV Study Bible in a year. (Including the footnotes)

* The key scripture that keeps him motivated.

* The way he sets up his day for success.

* Some great ideas that help him remain productive.

Along with so much more. I hope you enjoy this interview with Elijah Elkins. It was a lot of fun for me.

Selected Links for the Episode:

Connect with Elijah Elkins

Twitter                Facebook                LinkedIn                ElijahElkins.com

Other Links Mentioned in the Show.

AVODA

Third Path

Evernote

Plan

trello

Organic English Tea

Books Mentioned:

The Cure: What If God Isn’t Who You Think He is and Neither Are you?

Knowing God

Knowledge of The Holy

Show Notes:

[4:30] Elijah’s Background Information

[8:40] Is it a challenge for you to live in the moment? “Yes. We have a severe case of modern life.”

[9:30] What are some ways that you live in the moment? Elijah explains a plan for productivity called time blocking.

[10:20] Turn off your social media during the day to remain productive. “If I don’t need it then I don’t want it coming my way.”

[11:00] A more detailed description of time blocking.

[13:00] How do you always make sure you are taking action on your ...

“Tasks often take a back seat to people.” – Keith Baldridge

In this episode of Planting Mars I interview Pastor Keith Baldridge of The Living Stone Church in Broomfield Colorado. Keith has served in various capacities in ministry over the last several years but is now working to launch the Living Stone Church. Their first service will be on August 21, 2016.

I got to know Keith over the past year as we have taken two mission team to serve with The Living Stone in Broomfield. I can tell you he is the real deal. He loves the Lord, loves his family, and loves the church. I think you will really enjoy our conversation.

In this interview Keith will share with us:

* the miraculous story that brought him and his family to Broomfield to plant a church.

* his approach to ministry.

* the vision God has laid on his heart for The Living Stone Church and for the city of Broomfield.

* what a win looks like for their ministry there. [It may be different than you think]

* the challenges that he faces in ministry.

* the way he ministers to his family.

There is so much more to this interview that you will not want to miss. We also get into the issue of health and Keith tells us what his favorite book is that he is reading right now.

Thank you for listening. I would love to hear your comments in the comment section below.

Selected Links From The Episode:

Connect with Keith Baldridge:

Twitter                 Instagram

Connect with The Living Stone Church:

website                Instagram

Seven Practices of Effective Ministry by Andy Stanley

Hydro Flask Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle, Wide Mouth w/Flex Cap

Nextdoor: The private social network for your neighborhood.

Show Notes:

[5:38] Keith shares the background about how he wound up in Broomfield Colorado. Keith and His wife felt like they were to plant a church but there was hesitation.

[10:13] God moves through a gift.

[11:48] After looking into planting in several cities the Lord showed them Denver was the place for them.

[12:33] The story comes full circle.

[14:28] What are some ways that Keith stays focused on the present?

[14:58] “Tasks often take a backseat to people.”

[16:38] Keith tells about how he came to the principle of people over tasks.

[17:28] “People Matter above everything else.”

[18:03] What vision has God laid on your heart for the Living Stone Church?

[18:43] “Whatever you measure is what you will focus on.”

[19:08] Keith Describes what a win looks like for the Living Stone Church.

[21:18] What is the biggest challenge you have faced since you have arrived in Broomfield?

[22:26] Keith shares his priority as a pastor.

[24:41] What are some non-negotiables with your family? (You will want to be sure and hear his response)

[26:38] Another non-negotiable for Keith is that he does not hang up his ministry hat when he gets home at night.

[27:16] “Every single day that goes by is one less day that I will have to pour into my girls...

In this preview episode of the Planting Mars Podcast I share the vision for the podcast as well as some ideas I have about connections that can be made between church planters, business leaders, start-up founders and others. I believe that we need a generation of young men and women who are inspired to start businesses and church plants for the glory of the Lord and for the advancement of the Gospel.

I also share an idea I have for a business that would be a great asset to gospel advancement globally.

Thanks for checking out this preview episode. I would love to hear your feedback.

Selected Links From Episode:

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Upwork

Fiverr

Freelancer

Map of 10/40 Window and Map of Global Internet Access

Show Notes:

[:30] Sign-up for the email list to be notified when new episodes are launched.

[:50] What will the podcast be about? That is a very good question. It will cover a variety of topics.

[1:10] I will interview people like:

*  Church Planters

* Business Leaders

* Founders

* Leaders in Science and Tech

[2:00] Christians need to be on the front lines of human advancement.

[2:30] Business can be a catalyst for the advancement of the gospel.

[5:10] Let me share an idea with you.

* As we move from an industrialized economy to a freelance economy there are tremendous opportunities to train young people to take the gospel to the ends of the earth.

* Opportunities through Upwork, fiver, freelancer, etc.

[6:20] This is an awesome opportunity for Christians to take the gospel to the ends of the earth.

[7:00] If you take a map that shows the 10/40 window and place it over a map that shows the lack of internet access globally then you will notice they are almost the same. There is a great opportunity here.

[9:10] Next thought. How can we set up a school that teaches young people to be freelancers and missionaries?

[11:45] If you like the show then would you please let others know.

[13:10] If you have ideas for potential guests then let me know in the comment section below.

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