The Up and Comers Show

Leo is the Creative Director and Founder of Synced Culture. He currently resides in San Diego, CA, with his wife Heather and their 3 girls and 1 boy. He loves creativity and thinking outside the box. After becoming a believer on December 14, 2003, Leo joined ministry school 8 months later where God grabbed hold of his heart. Since then, he has been a ministry school teacher, served on the pastoral team of Horizon Christian Fellowship followed by The Rock Church San Diego, and was also an Associate Pastor at Calvary Chapel Mura Mesa in San Diego, CA for almost 7 years. it was then that God gave him a vision to launch Synced Culture - a ministry that is looking at social media and the digital world as the mission field, by bringing gospel-centered photography, videography, and posts, as well as live-streams and devotions by pastors, ministry leaders, and entrepreneurs. For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/leo Time-Markers: 5:00 - Leo's Current Work 8:00 - Taking the Leap of Faith 14:30 - Transition from Synced Youth to Synced Culture 16:00 - The Meaning of Unity 21:00 - Common Obstacles to Unity 24:30 - Role of Open-Mindedness 26:30 - Being a Pastor to Social Media 31:00 - Role of Social Media in Today's World 35:00 - Impact of Synced Culture Thus Far 39:00 - Future for Synced Culture 42:15 - What Class Leo Would Teach 44:15 - Morning Text Reminder 45:00 - Get in Touch with Leo!

Leo is the Creative Director and Founder of Synced Culture. He currently resides in San Diego, CA, with his wife Heather and their 3 girls and 1 boy. He loves creativity and thinking outside the box.   After becoming a believer on December 14, 2003, Leo joined ministry school 8 months later where God grabbed hold of his heart. Since then, he has been a ministry school teacher, served on the pastoral team of Horizon Christian Fellowship followed by The Rock Church San Diego, and was also an Associate Pastor at Calvary Chapel Mura Mesa in San Diego, CA for almost 7 years.   it was then that God gave him a vision to launch Synced Culture - a ministry that is looking at social media and the digital world as the mission field, by bringing gospel-centered photography, videography, and posts, as well as live-streams and devotions by pastors, ministry leaders, and entrepreneurs.     For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/leo     Time-Markers:   5:00 - Leo’s Current Work
8:00 - Taking the Leap of Faith
14:30 - Transition from Synced Youth to Synced Culture
16:00 - The Meaning of Unity   21:00 - Common Obstacles to Unity   24:30 - Role of Open-Mindedness   26:30 - Being a Pastor to Social Media   31:00 - Role of Social Media in Today’s World   35:00 - Impact of Synced Culture Thus Far   39:00 - Future for Synced Culture   42:15 - What Class Leo Would Teach   44:15 - Morning Text Reminder   45:00 - Get in Touch with Leo!

In this solo episode, Adam shares the thoughts and musings of what has been taking up his headspace the past month. From the tyranny of convenience, to the power of the subconscious, to why pursuing joy matters - tune in for encouragement, exhortation, and some southern charm.

For the full show-notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/joy

Time-Markers:

2:00 - Tyranny of Convenience

5:00 - The Power of the Mind / Subconscious

7:00 - Relationship with God

16:00 - Keeping a Clean Mind / Be Still

20:30 - Recommendations

26:45 - Signing Off

In this solo episode, Adam shares the thoughts and musings of what has been taking up his headspace the past month. From the tyranny of convenience, to the power of the subconscious, to why pursuing joy matters - tune in for encouragement, exhortation, and some southern charm.

 

For the full show-notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/joy

 

Time-Markers:

 

2:00 - Tyranny of Convenience

5:00 - The Power of the Mind / Subconscious

7:00 - Relationship with God

16:00 - Keeping a Clean Mind / Be Still

20:30 - Recommendations

26:45 - Signing Off

In this brief episode, Thane shares his thoughts on a quote by Thomas Edison on success. By walking back in time through his life thus far, Thane illustrates the point that preparation is the one variable we are truly in control of.

For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/preparation

Time-Markers:

1:00 - Housekeeping 2:00 - Introduction/Preface for Argument 4:30 - Narrative Illustration

In this brief episode, Thane shares his thoughts on a quote by Thomas Edison on success. By walking back in time through his life thus far, Thane illustrates the point that preparation is the one variable we are truly in control of.

 

For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/preparation

 

Time-Markers:

 

1:00 - Housekeeping 2:00 - Introduction/Preface for Argument 4:30 - Narrative Illustration

Philip De Courcy is the senior pastor of Kindred Community Church in Anaheim Hills, California, and speaker on the daily radio program, Know The Truth.

Philip was born in Belfast, Ireland, to Christian parents who instilled in him a love for the Lord, Jesus Christ. At sixteen years of age, Philip trusted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior.

Growing up in a neighborhood where civil tension was commonplace, many of Philip's friends became involved in acts of terrorism. As a result, Philip decided to serve as a part-time reserve police officer in the Royal Ulster Constabulary in North Belfast. Although some of his comrades were injured and even killed during that six-year period, Philip was unharmed. To this day, he believes God used this faith-building season to prepare him for pastoral ministry.

After receiving pastoral training, Philip spent six years shepherding the congregation of Carr Baptist Church in Lisburn, a suburb of Belfast. Then, in 1994,

Philip relocated his family to The United States, serving in churches in southern California and central Ohio. In 2007 Philip began his current ministry as senior pastor at Kindred Community Church.

The daily radio broadcast, Know The Truth, was launched in March 2010, on three local radio stations in southern California. The program features Philip's expository Bible teaching and is hosted by broadcast veteran, Wayne Shepherd.

He and his wife, June have three grown daughters and one son-in law.

For the full show notes, visit theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/philip

Time-Markers:

4:30 - What It Means to Be a "Professional Talker" 6:15 - Philip's Typical Morning Routine 7:30 - Devotional Books / Know the Truth 10:00 - Growing up within conflict in Ireland 18:30 - Why Philip Joined the Police Force 24:30 - Philip's Dual-Career 31:00 - What Brought Philip Peace 40:30 - Relying on God's Presence 46:00 - Philip's Decision to Leave Police Force 52:00 - Discussion on Callings 1:02:30 - Importance of Being Present 1:07:30 - How Philip Thinks About "Contemporary" 1:12:15 - Where We Devalue History 1:21:30 - What Philip Desires for the Next Generation 1:25:00 - Philip's Optimistic Demeanor 1:31:00 - Milking Everybody and Making Butter 1:33:15 - Book Organization 1:35:15 - Book Recommendations 1:41:00 - Favorite Sport 1:43:15 - Question/Thought Currently Dwelling On 1:44:30 - Non-Preaching Subject Philip Would Talk On 1:46:45 - Morning Text Reminder 1:49:00 - Where to Connect with Philip

Philip De Courcy is the senior pastor of Kindred Community Church in Anaheim Hills, California, and speaker on the daily radio program, Know The Truth.

Philip was born in Belfast, Ireland, to Christian parents who instilled in him a love for the Lord, Jesus Christ.  At sixteen years of age, Philip trusted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior.

Growing up in a neighborhood where civil tension was commonplace, many of Philip’s friends became involved in acts of terrorism.  As a result, Philip decided to serve as a part-time reserve police officer in the Royal Ulster Constabulary in North Belfast.  Although some of his comrades were injured and even killed during that six-year period, Philip was unharmed.  To this day, he believes God used this faith-building season to prepare him for pastoral ministry. 

After receiving pastoral training, Philip spent six years shepherding the congregation of Carr Baptist Church in Lisburn, a suburb of Belfast. Then, in 1994,

Philip relocated his family to The United States, serving in churches in southern California and central Ohio. In 2007 Philip began his current ministry as senior pastor at Kindred Community Church. 

The daily radio broadcast, Know The Truth, was launched in March 2010, on three local radio stations in southern California.  The program features Philip’s expository Bible teaching and is hosted by broadcast veteran, Wayne Shepherd.

He and his wife, June have three grown daughters and one son-in law.

 

For the full show notes, visit theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/philip

 

Time-Markers:

 

4:30 - What It Means to Be a “Professional Talker”
6:15 - Philip’s Typical Morning Routine
7:30 - Devotional Books / Know the Truth
10:00 - Growing up within conflict in Ireland
18:30 - Why Philip Joined the Police Force
24:30 - Philip’s Dual-Career
31:00 - What Brought Philip Peace
40:30 - Relying on God’s Presence
46:00 - Philip’s Decision to Leave Police Force
52:00 - Discussion on Callings
1:02:30 - Importance of Being Present
1:07:30 - How Philip Thinks About “Contemporary”
1:12:15 - Where We Devalue History
1:21:30 - What Philip Desires for the Next Generation
1:25:00 - Philip’s Optimistic Demeanor
1:31:00 - Milking Everybody and Making Butter
1:33:15 - Book Organization
1:35:15 - Book Recommendations
1:41:00 - Favorite Sport
1:43:15 - Question/Thought Currently Dwelling On
1:44:30 - Non-Preaching Subject Philip Would Talk On
1:46:45 - Morning Text Reminder
1:49:00 - Where to Connect with Philip

In this conversation, Thane and Adam unpack what transitions often entail - an emphasis on making decisions and choosing the right priorities that inform those decisions.

The stimulus for change is often found in fierce conversations, with yourself or with others. This stimulus is only as good as the actions that follow. Along with fun-filled discussion on life and stories from the past few weeks, Thane and Adam dive into these pertinent topics for all of us who experience the tumultuous nature of transitions.

For the full show-notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/transitions

Time-Markers:

3:00 - Stories from Life 7:00 - Housekeeping 8:10 - Decision-Making 17:00 - Priorities 22:00 - Transitions: with the show and in life 32:45 - The Greatest Showman 35:30 - Thane's Acting Blunder

In this conversation, Thane and Adam unpack what transitions often entail - an emphasis on making decisions and choosing the right priorities that inform those decisions. 

 

The stimulus for change is often found in fierce conversations, with yourself or with others. This stimulus is only as good as the actions that follow. Along with fun-filled discussion on life and stories from the past few weeks, Thane and Adam dive into these pertinent topics for all of us who experience the tumultuous nature of transitions.

 

For the full show-notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/transitions

 

Time-Markers:

 

3:00 - Stories from Life
7:00 - Housekeeping
8:10 - Decision-Making
17:00 - Priorities
22:00 - Transitions: with the show and in life
32:45 - The Greatest Showman
35:30 - Thane’s Acting Blunder