Can social media be a tool to expand the Kingdom of God? Yes, it can…and it is. Garrett Neuman is the Social Media Strategist for The Elements Group, a strategy company that specializes in branding and communication. They are a creative agency with a passion for design and developing powerful and effective strategies to help organizations grow and reach their fullest potential. Garrett helps churches and organizations implement social strategies to grow. Yes, the church needs to be using social media! In this episode, he shares with us some of the beliefs about social media concerning the church and some powerful strategies on how it can be used effectively. Garrett also shares about a topic that is close to his heart: autism. Being a father of an autistic child has changed the way he sees the world and he shares how he is now making a difference in that sphere of influence. Listen here.

What is the Kingdom of God? What does it look like? What will the church look like in 50 years? These may seem like simple questions, but the answers are bigger than you think. Marty Gabler answers these questions and much, much more in this packed conversation. Listen as Marty shares stories and insights of how God is moving in the marketplace and beyond the four walls of the church. Marty has found himself in front of CEO’s, Mafia leaders, Hollywood elite, government influencers, as well as churches and groups all over the world. He carries a message about the Kingdom of God that is highly relevant and needed in today’s culture. Listen to our conversation and let your heart and mind be stretched.

Marty Gabler Resource Links

www.martygabler.com

www.seecministries.org

Marty Gabler Podcast Recommendations

Sam Soleyn

Ravi Zacharias

Marty Gabler Book Recommendations

Transformation: Change the Marketplace and You Change the World by Ed Silvoso

The Unshakeable Kingdom and the Unchanging Person by E. Stanley Jones

Gospel of the Kingdom: Scriptural Studies in the Kingdom of God by George E. Ladd

Rediscovering the Kingdom by Myles Munroe

Kingdom Principles by Myles Munroe

Miche Traina is the founder and lead strategist for The Elements Group, a firm that specializes in growth and seeing organizations reach their fullest potential. They have worked with churches, businesses, local governments and many more groups all over the country. Miche shares some great practical tools for growth, including the exact process they use when working with clients. It’s a great learning opportunity filled with priceless wisdom. Miche also shares his own personal journey that brought him to this place in his life. It’s crazy and unexpected, but it reveals how taking big risks into unknown territory can truly bring the most growth and sense of direction in life. Trust me, you will want to hear this guy’s story.

 Miche Traina Website Links

MicheTraina.com

Elements Group

Tim Barton is a speaker for Wallbuilders and the son of David Barton, the founder of Wallbuilders. It’s an organization dedicated to presenting America’s forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on the moral, religious, and constitutional foundation on which America was built. If there was ever a topic that expresses the power of legacy it’s the history of the United States. However, the truth about America’s foundations is becoming more clouded and twisted in today’s culture. Tim explains, with historical evidence, what truth’s America was really built upon and how our founding fathers were willing to plant trees whose shade they would never enjoy. Listen here.

Kristen Welch runs the blog, We are THAT Family, which is about family life and asks the question, “Are we normal?” (The answer is, “Yes, you are more normal than you think.”) She is also the founder of Mercy House, a non-profit organization in Africa that aids pregnant girls living in extreme poverty, and empowers and employs women all over the world. It’s an amazing, powerful organization and its reach and impact are growing constantly. Her incredible story will inspire you and show you that following your passion can literally take you around the world, and open doors that you never thought possible. Listen here.

Kristen Welch Website Links

We Are That Family Blog

Mercy House Kenya

Kristen Welch Authored Books

Don’t Make Me Come Up There by Kristen Welch

Rhinestone Jesus by Kristen Welch

Kristen Welch Book Recommendations

Grace-Based Parenting by Tim Kimmel

Do Hard Things by Alex & Brett Harris

You Were Made to Make a Difference by Max Lucado & Jenn Lucado Bishop

Running For My Life by Lopez Lomong

Luke Redus is the founder of Compassion United, the most impacting ministry in Montgomery County, Texas. Yes, that’s a bold statement, and yes, it’s true. It reaches thousands of homeless and needy people in the region with a desire to simply give and to offer real hope where there seems to be none. What’s more amazing than what this organization is doing to transform a city, is how it got started: Breakfast tacos. That was the plan at first, nothing more. Listen to Luke’s incredible story and find out the secret to change your city. The answer might surprise you.

Perspective is everything. Jon Sheptock was born with no arms, a short right leg, and a bleak outlook on what his life would be like. When he was born, his parents were told he would never walk, talk, or have a “normal” life. Now, he is an accomplished singer, songwriter, speaker, and video gamer (no, that’s not a misprint). He’s also married and has three children. He is full of joy and optimism and has an incredible story to tell. Listen and be inspired. It will change your perspective on life.

Alan Cessac owns a multi-million dollar welding business that he built from the ground up, and has several inventions to his name. You would think he was born with a knack for genius, but you would be surprised. It’s amazing what hard work, and unwavering faith will do to transform a person. In this interview, Alan and his wife share some surprising insight, humorous anecdotes, and applicable wisdom about what it takes to build a successful business, and a meaningful life. Listen above.

Grow Where You are Planted – An Interview with Joe Bogue, Podcast Episode #4

Joe Bogue is the founder of Experience Youth Camp, a one week summer camp held every year that has been going strong for over 20 years…and it is unlike any camp you’ve heard of. Find out why it’s called “Experience” Youth Camp and what one week can do to change a life. Part of the reason this camp has such an impact is because of the legacy that Joe has built. He moved from southern California, leaving a stable job and predictable future, to a small east Texas town over 20 years ago to be a youth pastor. What?! As he shares his story you will be inspired by seeing what it looks like to leave what is familiar, discover your destiny, and to “grow where you are planted”. Listen below…

Also, check out the article inspired by this podcast episode: The Secret to Discovering your Destiny: And why It’s OK if you don’t know what it looks like

Experience Youth Camp

Grace International Church

Pastoring Youth in a New Generation by Wendell Smith

The God Chasers by Tommy Tenney

Any book authored by Dutch Sheets

Philosophy, Theology, and Befriending Muslims – An Interview with Jon Beadle, Podcast Episode #2

Philosopher, theologian, thinker, social-entrepreneur, friend of Muslims, follower of Jesus. Intrigued yet? Oh yeah, he’s 26. How about now? Listen and hear surprising insight and wisdom from a guy who isn’t afraid to challenge the way we think and ask tough questions on big issues. Jon shares unconventional thoughts on the Kingdom of God and what that looks like, as well as how he’s pushing past common stereotypes to build a powerful legacy through something as simple as friendship. Your mind and heart will be stretched.

Also, check out the article inspired by this podcast episode, written by Jon Beadle himself: Porn, Jesus, and the Future.

Speaking of Jesus, by Carl Medearis

The Gospel of the Kingdom, by George E. Ladd

A Wind in the House of Islam, by David Garrison

A Farewell to Mars, by Brian Zahnd

Simply Good News, by N.T. Wright

Desire of the Everlasting Hills, by Thomas Cahill

www.jonbeadle.com