The Beacon

Could you imagine coming home one day to find your home ransacked and your name being on the arrest list because of your faith? What would you do if you and your family had to relocate for religious freedom? Well Daniel Ted knew one thing, he wanted to serve the Lord and serve his people so he started a ministry called Christian Islamic Dialogue where he strives to preach the gospel to Muslims. Instead of becoming bitter he saw his situation as an opportunity to spread the good news of Jesus all over the US and even back to his homeland planting seeds in the hearts of many. Listen in to this captivating story as he passionately shares about his ministry and raises awareness to the urgency and need for the gospel to be brought Muslims everywhere.

Organizations Mentioned:

cidcenter.info

welovemuslims.org

Can you ever have your cake and eat it to? Maybe not with cake, but there is a way to pay your taxes and use the same money to make a donation that just might change an eternity for others who you may never meet in person. In this episode of The Beacon, we welcome Steve Vogel of School Choice Arizona for a return visit. Steve shares the good news of how taxpayers in Arizona (both corporations and individuals) can recommend that the state use their tax dollars to make school choice a possibility for students and families whose options for education are otherwise limited. You can also learn about Thrive Arizona a ministry started by Steve and Teri Vogel that has either prevented or rescued over 1,000 children from the foster care system. God is using the unexpected to do the unexplainable through SCA and ThriveAZ!

Organizations mentioned:

http://schoolchoicearizona.org

http://thriveaz.org

http://phoenixchristian.org/beacon

Arizona Christian University is not what it used to be. In fact, the school isn’t even where it used to be. In this episode, ACU President Len Munsil talks about his personal walk with the Lord and how God used his time at ACU to prepare Him for an amazing journey as a husband, father, attorney, author, and university president. Recently, God used a connection with ACU again to reveal His perfect plans for incredible provision and growth at Arizona Christian University and President Munsil talks candidly about the ways God is still using the unexpected to do the unexplainable while equipping students to have an impact for the sake of God’s Kingdom here on earth and in heaven.

arizonachristian.edu

phoenixchrisitan.org/support

There is no question from Mary Burnridge’s accent that she grew up in Texas. Early in life, Mary discovered a God-given heart for the vulnerable. Her pursuits to serve God led her oversees and to her own hometown neighborhoods. When her husband, Mike, accepted the pastoral call to Phoenix, she discovered the overwhelming needs of a large refugee population. Mary’s response led to unexplainable personal growth and joy. In this episode you will also hear of the depths refugees face and the heights of lives changed through encounters with The Living God. As a bonus, you will also be encouraged from Ashley Felix and Jeremiah Montgomery, two amazing members of the graduating class of 2020!

Organizations mentioned:

[email protected]

http://phoenixchristian.org/beacon

http://phoenixchristian.org/support

Cindy Humes grew up in a household surrounded by alcoholics and drug addicts. She married her high school sweetheart, who also became an alcoholic. Later in life she met and fell in love with her husband Lee. Her relationship with Lee was incredible, but they both knew that Lee was battling an addiction to crack cocaine. Growing up around people with addictions and not wanting to see her husband go down the same path, Cindy asked Lee what would best help him with the struggle. Lee said, “to help others like me.” That was twenty years ago and ever since then Deep Within Rehab ministers and helps men struggling with strong addictions to personally encounter God as they live together in community. Deep Within Rehab provides each man with outstanding mentorship, and gives them the tools and steps needed to be a productive member of society. Hear how God is using Lee and Cindy, together with their broken backgrounds and experiences, through Deep Within to radically impact the lives of countless men. In this episode you will also hear the gripping account of their most current fight as Lee has been in the hospital for over a month battling complications from the Corona Virus and other health issues.

http://deepwithinrehab.com/

bhcsuncity.com

phoenixchristian.org/beacon

http://www.phoenixchristian.org/support

Eric Swithin had a rough start. His earliest memory as a child was divorce court. Growing up in a household with his mom and a series of eight different men with whom she lived, or to whom she was married, left him with a void that many children have experienced at some level. Eric was fatherless and living a life in pursuit of attention and something tangible to fill that void. In high school, Eric experienced a radical encounter with Jesus that continues to shape his life many years later. Ethan grew up in a Christian home and attended a private Christian school. When his dad left their family during middle school, Ethan was angry, hurt and confused. Jesus mobilized some men in Ethan’s life to invest in him along the way. Today Eric and Ethan work together at Outdoor Adventures in Pagosa Springs in order to reach-out to the fatherless through incredible experiences in nature and mentoring. You’ll be blown away by their testimony and the amazing ways in which God is using their past experiences to drive their current adventures!

www.outdooradventures.club

www.phoenixchristian.org/support

www.centerpointpagosa.com

Winning a National Title with an undefeated team as a college soccer player was a big accomplishment for Jordan Francis, but nothing in his life compares to falling in love with Jesus in 2010. He moved to the US for college and, after living in Texas and Oklahoma, Jordan and his wife relocated in Phoenix to plant a church. Little did they know that God had something “unexpected" in mind and is doing the “unexplainable” through Jordan via a unique friendship with many young adults on many campuses around the Valley of the Sun. Listen in as we discover the ways in which God is using "Real Talk" and Jordan for His glory and for the sake of His Kingdom on earth and in heaven.

www.rltkphx.org

www.phoenixchristian.org/beacon

www.bbcphx.org

www.nphx.org

In this amazing episode you’ll meet Pedro Perez, owner of Parc Phoenix. Pedro’s business is one to watch and he credits the great start he has gotten in large part to an organization known as Hustle Phoenix. The founder of Hustle Phoenix is Oye Waddell. Oye is not just a Rose Bowl champion from his days playing football at the University of Washington, he is a world-class encourager who God is using to make a difference today for the sake of eternity. Listen and learn about ways in which God is always looking to use ordinary people to do extraordinary things for His glory and for the good of His Kingdom on earth and also in heaven. We enjoyed having Oye and Pedro on today’s show and know you will also enjoy hearing from them.

https://www.instagram.com/parcphx/

https://www.aztv.com/HustlePHX

hustlephx.com

phoenixchristian.org/support

Kelby Milgrim uses science in his classroom to teach students about life beyond their high school campus. Confronted with the global pandemic of Covid19, and sharing the disappointment of the competitive MESA team that represents Phoenix Christian nationally, Mr. Milgrim chose to look for innovative opportunities. Especially for this years’ seniors whose high school graduation will likely be the most unique and unforgettable for many years in the future, and certainly in the past, this creative teacher and mentor was seeking a way to make a difference and have an impact. Listen to the ways in which God showed up and is using their availability to deliver needed protective gear to the front lines of the war against this deadly microscopic enemy. We think you will be encouraged by the truth that "problems present opportunities" for God-sized outcomes for His glory and for our collective good.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/covid19-face-visor-design?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet

phoenixchristian.org/support

phoenixchristian.org/beacon

God has a history of doing amazing things through available people during unprecedented times. Through this episode, we know you will be encouraged as Dr. Mike Fleischmann, author and Pastor of Bethany Bible Church in Phoenix, outlines instruction from the Apostle Paul for perseverance, that leads to encouragement, resulting in hope for seasons of life just like RIGHT NOW. All of us can have a disproportionate impact in the lives of others each and every day as we navigate a global pandemic. Pastor Mike shows just how simple it is to have a profound impact on someone else.

https://www.mikefleischmann.net/

https://bbcphx.org/

https://uptownmarketaz.com/

http://www.phoenixchristian.org/support/

http://www.phoenixchristian.org/beacon/