On the latest episode of the iDisciple Podcast, iDisciple CEO David Henriksen is joined by one of iDisciple’s incredible Kingdom Partners, John Bevere. John and his wife Lisa lead Messenger International, a ministry that has spent decades spreading the Gospel. Along with leading Messenger International, John travels the globe speaking and sharing the Gospel, and is the writer of multiple books. John is joining us to discuss his latest book, Killing Kryptonite: Destroy What Steals Your Strength, and to share some insights into tapping into the power of the Holy Spirit. 

John and Lisa founded Messenger International in 1990, and in almost three decades of ministry have been able to spread the good news of Jesus Christ around the world, and transform millions of lives in the process. The Beveres have a heart to not only see believers know the Word, but to walk in the fullness of its power.

Killing Kryptonite is a challenging read that addresses that very mission, and offers answers to why so many of us are unable to experience the divine strength that was evident among first-century Christians. In the book, John reveals what this kryptonite is for many believers, why it’s compromising our communities, and how to break free from its bondage.

We pray that John’s passion and biblical wisdom will stir you to action in your own life, and that this podcast will help you walk in the fullness of Jesus’ power!

Key Takeaways

• John shares how God moved him to write books despite English being his “worst subject”, and how God has used him as a writer to reach people in more than a hundred languages.
• Why he feels that the message of Killing Kryptonite is such an important and necessary message to get into the hands of believers.
• John expounds on one of the key passages behind the book, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, and explains how the church in Corinth was weakened because of their inability to honor Jesus’ body, the church.
• The importance of Paul saying in the Word that his goal wasn’t just to be “pleasing” but to be “well-pleasing”.
• How our spiritual “kryptonite” can ultimately be boiled down to idolatry, and why we need to have a better understanding of what idolatry truly is.
• Why true repentance is such a crucial component to our faith, and uses his marriage as a great metaphor for the posture of repentance.
• And many more great biblical takeaways!

Resources

http://messengerinternational.org/

https://twitter.com/JohnBevere

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On the latest episode of the iDisciple Podcast, iDisciple CEO David Henriksen is joined by Clay Scroggins, the lead pastor of one of the largest congregations in America, North Point Community Church. Clay will be sharing with us stories from his early days in ministry working under great leaders such as Andy Stanley and Louie Giglio, as well some of the leadership insight from his brand new book, How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority.

Over the years, Clay has worked his way through many organizational levels at North Point Ministries, from facilities manager to high school volunteer, and knows all too well the frustrations of authority deprivation. His new book takes a look at some of the challenges you might face when you want to lead but aren’t in charge, and offers wisdom and tips to improve your walk as a leader.

We pray that David and Clay’s discussion will challenge you to lead well, no matter what position you find yourself in!

Key Takeaways

• Clay recalls a story from when he was asked to host one of the Passion Conference venues, and the great leadership advice that Louie Giglio gave him beforehand.
• Why finding your own identity as a leader is more crucial than mimicking another person’s leadership style.
• Clay breaks down two of the four behaviors that allow people to have influence: leading yourself and choosing positivity.
• What to do when you have a boss that actively hinders your ability to lead.
• The meaning behind the phrase “choose a closet to clean,” and why you should look for ways to serve without being asked to.
• And many more!

Resources

https://clayscroggins.com/

https://twitter.com/clayscroggins

http://northpoint.org/

https://idisciple.christianbook.com/not-in-charge-leveraging-influence-authority/clay-scroggins/9780310531579/pd/531579?p=1197105&utm_source=Clay%20Scroggins%20Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast%20file

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On this episode of the iDisciple Podcast, iDisciple CEO David Henriksen is joined by Jimi Cravity, an Atlanta-based worship leader and talented musician. Jimi stopped by the iDisciple offices to share a devotional with our staff and perform a few songs off of Heaven, his debut EP with sixstepsrecords. Afterwards he took some time out of his busy schedule to sit down with David and share his inspirations for the album as well as his thoughts on faith and culture.

Jimi was born and raised in Atlanta, where he still resides today with his wife. In his early 20’s, he signed his first publishing deal with Bu Vision/Universal Music Publishing Group and soon after his music began making its way into the hands of incredible producers and artists like Ludacris and Usher. Eventually Jimi found a home at Passion City Church in Atlanta, pastored by Louie and Shelley Giglio Eventually he began to lead worship there and has since been featured at Passion Conferences and on their 2016 worship album. He recently released his Heaven EP, and is going on tour this fall with label mate David Crowder.

We pray that this episode will change the way you view worship music and the role Christians should play in influencing culture!

Key Takeaways

• Jimi shares stories about how his love of music blossomed at a young age, including the story about how he got his first guitar and how much of an impact his first music teacher had on him.
• How his music and his creativity is shaped by his beliefs.
• Why he’s surprised that there aren’t more people in the church making music and shaping the culture.
• The story behind the song Beacon and how it was written during one of the most difficult times in Jimi’s life.
• Jimi explains how biblical truth and real life experiences changed the Heaven EP from a philosophical work of art into something more tangible and real to him.
• And many more!

Resources

www.jimicravity.com

http://www.sixstepsrecords.com/

Thank you so much for joining us! We hope and pray that this episode of the iDisciple podcast was enlightening and relevant to you.

To hear more from Jimi Cravity, check him out at www.jimicravity.com. Be sure to go see Jimi on the American Prodigal tour this fall with Crowder. For more information, go to https://jimicravity.com/live.

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On the latest episode of the iDisciple Podcast, iDisciple CEO David Henriksen is joined by counselor, speaker, and bestselling author John Eldredge. John shares with us stories from the early days of his ministry, and gives us an in-depth look at his latest book, All Things New: Heaven, Earth, and the Restoration of Everything You Love. 

After coming to know Christ after high school, John received his degree in counseling from Colorado Christian University and opened up a private practice. In 2000, John launched Ransomed Heart, a ministry devoted to help people discover the heart of God, recover their own hearts in God’s love, and learn to live in God’s Kingdom.

John is also the author of several books, including New York Times bestseller Wild at Heart. His most recent, All Things New, is a refreshing book on heaven that challenges our preconceived notions about what heaven is, and uses biblical truth to reframe how we view eternity with God.

We pray that David and John’s discussion will bring you comfort and hope during difficult times and help focus your eyes on eternity with Jesus!

Key Takeaways

• John shares how God lead him to step out of his comfort zone and start Ransomed Heart.
• What Jesus meant when he used the phrase “the renewal of all things” in Matthew 19.
• John's desperate desire that his book will help people recover hope.
• Why it is impossible to fully deal with the brokenness of the world without the Kingdom of God and the return of Christ.
• John opens up about some of the heartbreaking stories of loss in his life, and explains how they motivated him to write All Things New.
• How our outlook on the future can drastically change our present circumstances.
• And many more! 

Resources

http://ransomedheart.com/

https://www.facebook.com/ransomedheartministries/

https://idisciple.christianbook.com/things-heaven-earth-restoration-everything-love/john-eldredge/9780718037994/pd/037994?p=1196414

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On this episode of the iDisciple Podcast, iDisciple CEO David Henriksen is joined by a good friend of the iDisciple family, Wisdom Hunters founder Boyd Bailey. Boyd breaks down the importance of applying biblical wisdom to our everyday lives, introduces his latest devotional book, and shares with us some of the insight he has gained in over 30 years of ministry.

Boyd Bailey is the author of the Wisdom Hunters Dailey Devotional, which reaches over 100,000 readers every day. Along with the devotional, Boyd is the author of more than a dozen books, including his most recent, “Two Minutes in the Bible with Jesus: a 90 Day Devotional.”

Boyd has spent more than three decades of his life in ministry, providing leadership, executive coaching, and mentoring. In addition to his writing and running Wisdom Hunters, Boyd is a co-founder of Ministry Ventures, a faith based non-profit focused on training ministries in the best practices of prayer, administration, and fundraising. Boyd currently resides in Roswell, Georgia with his wife Rita.

We pray that David and Boyd’s discussion will inspire you to seek out God’s wisdom every day of your life!

Key Takeaways

• Boyd explains how training leaders to be more organized will help them better pursue God’s calling.
• How important prayer is, and how it should become a cornerstone of your ministry.
• Why Boyd felt lead to write a devotional based on Jesus and the parables.
• How Wisdom Hunters was born out of Boyd writing devotional emails to his men’s group.
• Boyd tells us a powerful story about a woman who was impacted by the Wisdom Hunter’s devotional, and how it reminded him that God is working through him. 
• Boyd walks us through the fifth reading in his newest devotional book, and explains the importance of having a friendship with Jesus.
• And many more!

Resources

http://www.wisdomhunters.com/
https://ministryventures.org/

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On this episode of the iDisciple Podcast, iDisciple CEO David Henriksen is joined by two amazing men, writer and speaker Francis Chan and Crisis Aid International CEO Pat Bradley. Francis and Pat are joining us to share how they are teaming up to change the lives of people around the world who were born into horrible situations.

Francis Chan is the founder and president of Crazy Love Ministries, and bestselling author of Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God, and co-author of You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity.

Pat Bradley is the Founder and CEO of Crisis Aid International, a non-profit that serves in some of the most war-torn and poverty-stricken places on Earth, battling famine, disease, disasters, and sex trafficking.

Francis and his wife Lisa spent their 20th wedding anniversary serving with Crisis Aid International in East Africa and came face-to-face with some of the most extreme poverty on Earth. After coming home from the trip, Francis and Lisa were moved to do something drastic to address the horrible issues they witnessed. They self-published their next book on marriage, You and Me Forever, and committed to donate all of the proceeds to organizations fighting extreme poverty.

We pray that the powerful stories shared in this episode move you to make a difference in the world!

Key Takeaways

• Francis describes some of the horrific things he saw in East Africa as “…what the world would be devoid of God” but also explains how they were able to see hope in those hopeless places.
• Pat educates us on a few of the ways that Crisis Aid is doing the Lord’s work in East Africa, including purchasing a brothel in the red-light district and transforming it into a vocational training school to educate women.
• How the Chan’s book about marriage, “You and Me Forever”, puts a strong emphasis on you and your spouse’s shared “mission”.
• Why we should be so aware of our fragility as humans and focus on making an impact with our lives right now.
• Francis implores us all as believers to seek out the calling that God has for our lives and pursue it wholeheartedly.
• And many more!

Resources

https://www.crisisaid.org/
http://crazylove.org/

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If you would like even more life-changing content from Francis Chan, download the iDisciple app for your preferred mobile device and subscribe to the You and Me Forever Growth Plan. Since 2013, iDisciple has been leading people into a closer relationship with God through music, sermons, and devotionals, all in the palm of your hand! Check out www.idisciple.org to learn more, and sign-up for iDisciple today.

To get involved with the incredible work Crisis Aid International is doing in the world, visit https://www.crisisaid.org/ and follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CrisisAid.

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On this episode of the iDisciple Podcast, iDisciple CEO David Henriksen is joined by speaker, social researcher, and best-selling author Shaunti Feldhahn to discuss her new book, The Kindness Challenge. Shaunti shares with us refreshing and thought provoking wisdom about relationships and the role that kindness should play in our everyday lives.

Shaunti Feldhahn received her graduate degree from Harvard University and spent time as an analyst on Wall Street before moving into a career as a social researcher, best-selling author, and popular speaker. Today, she applies her analytical skills to investigate truths about relationships, both at home and in the workplace. Her groundbreaking research-based books, such as For Women Only, have sold more than 2 million copies in 23 languages and are widely read in homes, counseling centers, and corporations worldwide.  In her latest book, The Kindness Challenge, Shaunti reveals three simple steps proven to make any relationship thrive. Shaunti lives with her husband Jeff in Atlanta, Georgia.

We pray that the wisdom shared in this episode will radically change your relationships for the better!

Key Takeaways

• Shaunti explains how doing something as small as letting another person control the television remote can impact a relationship.
• The difference between showing someone a surface level “niceness” and a more in-depth “kindness”.
• How “The Kindness Challenge” changes your relationships by first changing you.
• Why it’s important to not only show kindness to someone’s face, but also to speak about them kindly when they’re not around.
• Shaunti shares a powerful story about a woman whose marriage was radically changed when she began treating her husband with kindness, even when he didn’t deserve it.
• And many more!

Resources

https://www.jointhekindnesschallenge.com/idisciple

https://idisciple.christianbook.com/kindness-challenge-thirty-days-improve-relationship/shaunti-feldhahn/9781601421227/pd/421227?event=ESRCG&utm_source=Kindness%20Challenge&utm_medium=podcast%20shownotes

http://www.shaunti.com/

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On this episode of the iDisciple Podcast, Paralympic gold-medalist Bert Burns shared his incredible journey with us. After being paralyzed in a tragic car accident with a drunk driver, Bert made the decision not to make excuses or give up. What follows is an inspiring discussion about Bert’s accident, and a humbling story about how to make the most of a horrible circumstance.

Bert Burns is a Paralympic medalist, a successful businessman, and an inspiring speaker. As a college student, Bert was paralyzed in an accident when a drunk driver ran a red light. While recovering from his injury, Bert was introduced to the sport of wheelchair racing and went on to compete globally for over 15 years, including winning a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics.

Along with his incredible accomplishments in the racing world, Bert went on to found a successful medical supply company called Uromed and created Life After Spinal Cord Injury (LACSI), a non-profit dedicated to motivating and supporting those with spinal cord injuries. Bert lives with his wife Joy and their twin children outside of Atlanta, Georgia.

We pray that this episode will lift your spirits and teach you how to trust God when times are tough!

Key Takeaways

• Bert shares the stunning story about how the first paramedics on the scene of the accident believed he had died, and about the men who stopped to help and found a pulse on him.
• How important it was for him to finish his first wheelchair race, even if he came in last place.
• Bert tells us about how emotional it was for him to stand on the medal stand at the 1992 Olympics, 10 years after the car accident paralyzed him.
• How God was present in Bert’s life after the accident in a way that he did not expect.
• Why Bert loves using the phrase “Everybody has a wheelchair”, and how we can face the “wheelchair” in our lives.
• And many more!

Resources

https://www.facebook.com/LASCIonline/

https://www.edgepark.com/LASCI 

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Welcome to the iDisciple Podcast! This episode is centered around a very important issue: the church’s role in taking care of orphans and foster children. iDisciple CEO David Henriksen will be joined for an eye-opening discussion with Jedd Medefind, President of the Christian Alliance for Orphans.

The Christian Alliance for Orphans, or CAFO, is an organization that unites more than 180 of the world's most respected Christian organizations and a global network of churches. Together, the Alliance works to ignite and equip individuals and churches for adoption, foster care and overseas orphan care ministry.

Prior to his role as President of CAFO, Jedd made a lasting impact through a variety of positions in the California State Legislature, and was eventually selected to lead the White House’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. Jedd currently resides in California with his wife Rachel and their five children.

We hope this episode will motivate you to live out God’s calling to care for orphans!

Key Takeaways

• Jedd highlights some of the moments and opportunities that lead to him taking a role in the White House, and why God called him to work in the government in the first place.
• Why Jedd believes that his career journey is an example of God weaving together a story that you might not see in the moment.
• How the CAFO Summit has become an important hub for a global Christian movement to take care of orphans.
• Jedd explains how the average person can get involved, even if they are unable to adopt or foster children.
• How the church in America can be God’s answer to orphans and foster children if they’re willing to step up and make a difference.
• And many more!

Resources

https://cafo.org/

https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Home-Paperback-Adoption-Mentoring-Living/dp/0310433371

https://www.amazon.com/Four-Souls-Search-Epic-Life/dp/084991633X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1247496413&sr=8-1

https://twitter.com/orphanalliance

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This episode is all about raising awareness for the fight against childhood sexual abuse and exploitation. iDisciple CEO David Henriksen and Mary Frances Bowley have a gripping conversation about what lead her from a career in elementary education to leading the charge for an organization dedicated to fighting sex abuse and sex trafficking.

Mary Frances Bowley is the Founder and Executive Director of Wellspring Living, an organization fighting childhood sexual abuse and exploitation since 2001. She is a leader in bringing the fight against child sex-trafficking to Atlanta and is a founding member of the Georgia Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force.

Mary Frances was appointed to the Governor’s Commission on Domestic Violence in 2010.  She was awarded the Martin Luther King Community Service Award and the AKA Humanitarian Award.  She is also the author of three books, ‘A League of Dangerous Women’, ‘The White Umbrella’, and her latest book, ‘Make It Zero’. Mary Frances resides in Peachtree City with her husband.

We hope this episode shines a light on the way God is working even in the darkest of situations, and inspires you find a way to make a difference in your life.

Key Takeaways

• Mary Frances highlights the importance of doing something to address a problem as big as human trafficking and trusting God to show you the next steps.
• How important it is to meet a variety of needs for the girls Wellspring Living takes in, including physical, spiritual, and mental healing.
• Why she wrote her most recent book, Make it Zero, to help lead people from talking about a problem to actively trying to solve it.
• Hear some of the simple solutions for keeping children safe and far away from situations where they might be taken advantage of.
• How Mary Frances has relied on her faith to sustain her while witnessing so much evil and darkness in her time with Wellspring Living.
• And many more!

Resources

https://wellspringliving.org/

https://enditmovement.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Mary-Frances-Bowley/e/B001K8D09O/

https://www.facebook.com/MaryFrancesBowley/

https://twitter.com/marybowley

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