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Mantaining a testimony that is above reproach is essential for a healthy home, church, and ministry. It is wise to maintain strong accountability in every aspect of life because sometimes an unsubstantiated accusation alone can cause irreversible damage.  Unfortunately in ministry not every situation is so perfectly black and white. Culture can also add some curve balls that are not so common in the United States. Listen as Gary and Jason talk about importance of maintaining a solid testimony and what they do when they are presented with difficult situations. This discussion is so important for pastors and missionaries because we must be careful to never give even the appearance of evil.  

Sometimes in ministry, there are times that you feel uncomfortable about something, but you can't seem to put your finger on it. Someone gives you a bad vibe, or you may feel unsettled. Listen as Gary recounts a situation at IBEM (Iglesia Bautista Evangelica de Marcoris) that unsettled Gary. Thanks to having a proper protocol in place and being sensitive to the Holy Spirit, IBEM was protected from a potentially harmful individual. Listen in on the conversation as Gary and Jason talk about the importance of having proper policies, procedures, and protocols in place to protect the body of Christ. They also talk about the importance of being attentive to the Holy Spirit when He moves in our hearts regarding these situations.  This podcast will help you think through your policies and procedures to be sure you are protected from potential harm. 

So much to unpack in this episode. As a team, DR Vision builds organic relationships within our community centered around the gospel. Franciso is a fantastic example of the cohesive work of a mission team to see someone come to Christ and then be discipled! Listen as Gary and Jason talk about Francisco,  an older gentleman God convicted through the Holy Spirit. Thanks to multiple people investing in Francisco, he decided to give his life to Jesus Christ and then follow in baptism. Francisco is now growing in grace! Some plant, some water, but God gives the increase! You are sure to be encouraged by this podcast!

Driving is one of the most challenging parts of living in the Dominican Republic! Every day is a new adventure! Listen in as Gary and Jason share some of their driving experiences. Jason was in two car accidents in the same week! Thankfully no damage to the car or anyone involved. Get the inside scoop when you listen to this podcast!

Covert narcissism is a highly destructive force within the church. Sometimes it is hard to identify if you have never dealt with it before. Unfortunately, if you have been involved in ministry for any time, you have dealt with some form of covert narcissism. At its roots, it is when men get caught up in building their own kingdom instead of God's kingdom.  Listen as Gary and Jason talk about their own experiences with covert narcissists. While each situation is different, the patterns are the same. Learn how to identify covert narcissists. Learn some of the patterns of covert narcissists, and learn how to biblically deal with covert narcissists!

How do we take new believers from the moment that they surrender their lives to Christ to being active participants in the gospel? While we can't force anyone to actively follow Jesus, do we have a clear-cut plan to help these new believers cross the bridge from just "being saved" to being a disciple of Jesus? Listen in as Gary and Jason discuss this very pertinent subject!

This podcast takes a slightly unplanned twist. While we had our theme planned out, we ended up digging deep into some personal issues and philosophies. You won't want to miss this episode!

It's been a little while since we've been able to podcast. Both Gary and Jason have been busy with various personal and ministry commitments. Listen in as they recap their summer activities and listen to how God has been working!

Have you ever been discouraged? Nearly everyone has dealt with discouragement at some time in their life. Thankfully, God is always faithful regardless of our mental or emotional state. Listen as Gary and Jason candidly talk about times they have been discouraged and things that were helpful to them to overcome their discouragement! 

Suicide is never an easy subject to deal with. Further complicating this complex subject are unbiblical traditions and even superstitions from catholicism and pentecostalism. Gary dealt with this challenging subject through a sermon series called "questions," where he addressed questions from the congregation. Each week, he dealt with new questions and walked biblically through the question giving a biblical answer. Listen as Jason and Gary talk about this controversial subject and how they handle it within the Latin American context.