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In this episode my good friend joins me as we discuss some of the biggest issues facing our culture and the church. We talk about ministry, orderly worship, sexual identity, and a lot more. ","date_published":"2024-02-12T06:45:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/425bd762-6440-4b16-909d-38c8a490328d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47011476,"duration_in_seconds":3917}]},{"id":"e7ddd649-b44b-4b16-ad0c-af70c078eb2c","title":"Episode 45: JRC \u0026 Jacob Salguero","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/45","content_text":"Jacob Salguero is on a mission to understand Gen-Z to reach this generation for God. Gen-Z is by many statistics, the least religious of all generations. What does this mean for the future American church? How can we ensure that the generations to come will remain in the Lord? We talk all about that here on this show. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJacob Salguero is on a mission to understand Gen-Z to reach this generation for God. Gen-Z is by many statistics, the least religious of all generations. What does this mean for the future American church? How can we ensure that the generations to come will remain in the Lord? We talk all about that here on this show. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Show Guest: Jacob Salguero. In this conversation we talk about \r\n- Gen-Z\r\n- Preaching \r\n- Recognizing False Doctrine \r\n- The future of the church \r\n- Ways to engage Gen-Z for church attendance \r\n- What Gen-Z is looking for ","date_published":"2024-02-05T09:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/e7ddd649-b44b-4b16-ad0c-af70c078eb2c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":52024797,"duration_in_seconds":4335}]},{"id":"bddec7a1-8e15-4d53-80e7-ecc4af5aee69","title":"Episode 44: JRC \u0026 Luis Romero (Siervo)","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/44","content_text":"Show Guest: Luis Romero. In this conversation we talk about:\n\n\nPersonal testimony \n A new Christian living with seasoned Christians\n Growing up without Godly influence\n Calling (Siervofest)\n Receiving with criticism from Christians \n Gen-Z\n Fake Shoes\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eShow Guest: Luis Romero. 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","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/43","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2023-12-26T13:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/f61ff0e4-08a3-41e9-8630-d9c505552f34.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":2006767,"duration_in_seconds":100}]},{"id":"7d804e80-5c1d-4e6c-bbef-f9f33e22db72","title":"Episode 42: Pastoring in 2020","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/42","content_text":"In honor of Pastor’s Appreciation month, I’d like to talk to a fellow Pastor to get their insight on the role of a Pastor during the, what I’m calling, “ 2020 Anomaly.” During this time, Pastors have had to make very difficult decisions, choose to give in, or not give in to political stances and issues, and perhaps deal with division in the church. While we can’t speak for every Pastor, the goal of this conversation is to highlight some of these struggles Pastors have had to face this year. Here are some highlights: \n\n\nHow would you summarize 2020 in one word?\nMaking decisions people don't like\nDealing with the political turmoil of 2020 within your organization \nWhat are some Pastoral frustrations?\nWhat are some Pastoral joys?\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn honor of Pastor’s Appreciation month, I’d like to talk to a fellow Pastor to get their insight on the role of a Pastor during the, what I’m calling, “ 2020 Anomaly.” During this time, Pastors have had to make very difficult decisions, choose to give in, or not give in to political stances and issues, and perhaps deal with division in the church. While we can’t speak for every Pastor, the goal of this conversation is to highlight some of these struggles Pastors have had to face this year. Here are some highlights: \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow would you summarize 2020 in one word?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking decisions people don\u0026#39;t like\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDealing with the political turmoil of 2020 within your organization \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are some Pastoral frustrations?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are some Pastoral joys?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"In honor of Pastor’s Appreciation month, I’d like to talk to a fellow Pastor to get their insight on the role of a Pastor during the, what I’m calling, “ 2020 Anomaly.” During this time, Pastors have had to make very difficult decisions, choose to give in, or not give in to political stances and issues, and perhaps deal with division in the church. While we can’t speak for every Pastor, the goal of this conversation is to highlight some of these struggles Pastors have had to face this year. ","date_published":"2020-10-19T03:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/7d804e80-5c1d-4e6c-bbef-f9f33e22db72.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":69586641,"duration_in_seconds":3479}]},{"id":"5a32e335-af0b-4993-ba40-da69144d313d","title":"Episode 41: The American Church Part 2","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/41","content_text":"Michael Tucker was with me on an ealier episode in 2019. On this show he joins me to discuss many topics regarding the current American Church and its reponse to the culture war in our country. Here are some highlights:\n\n\nHas the word evangelical lost its evolved? \nHow does the world see the evangelicals?\nThe churchs' response to today's culture wars\nThe rising concerns of social media \nAnd possible solutions to all of these issues \n\n\nIf you enjoy the contect please consider leaving a rating or review. Special Guest: Michael Tucker.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMichael Tucker was with me on an ealier episode in 2019. On this show he joins me to discuss many topics regarding the current American Church and its reponse to the culture war in our country. Here are some highlights:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHas the word \u003cem\u003eevangelical\u003c/em\u003e lost its evolved? \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does the world see the evangelicals?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe churchs\u0026#39; response to today\u0026#39;s culture wars\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rising concerns of social media \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd possible solutions to all of these issues \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy the contect please consider leaving a rating or review. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Michael Tucker.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Michael Tucker joins me for a continued discussion on the American Church in 2020. ","date_published":"2020-09-21T08:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/5a32e335-af0b-4993-ba40-da69144d313d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":95350181,"duration_in_seconds":4767}]},{"id":"5d4329aa-788d-4262-8110-27d34c6f7f71","title":"Episode 40: The American Church ","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/40","content_text":"Dustin Bass is a writer, podcaster, and historian (among other things). He joins me for a meaninful conversation on the state of today's American church. Orginally, I brought Dustin on to discuss the importance of historical literacy. While we do touch on that subject in great detail, the converstaion is much deeper than that alone. We talk about \n\n\nJournalistic integrity \nThe greatest threat facing the American church \nThe persecution of the church \nThe significance of historical and biblical literacy \n\n\nThis is probably the longest conversation I've had on the show and it's because we dive deep into many topics as it relates to our church in America. I hope you enjoy the conversation. \n\n\nCheck out Dustin's ealier episode Embrace Truth episode number 16. \nCheck out his podcast The Sons of History\nYoutube Channel Thinking It Through\nSpecial Guest: Dustin Bass.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDustin Bass is a writer, podcaster, and historian (among other things). He joins me for a meaninful conversation on the state of today\u0026#39;s American church. Orginally, I brought Dustin on to discuss the importance of historical literacy. While we do touch on that subject in great detail, the converstaion is much deeper than that alone. We talk about \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJournalistic integrity \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe greatest threat facing the American church \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe persecution of the church \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe significance of historical and biblical literacy \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is probably the longest conversation I\u0026#39;ve had on the show and it\u0026#39;s because we dive deep into many topics as it relates to our church in America. I hope you enjoy the conversation. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck out Dustin\u0026#39;s ealier episode \u003cem\u003eEmbrace Truth\u003c/em\u003e episode number 16. \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck out his podcast \u003cem\u003eThe Sons of History\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoutube Channel \u003cem\u003eThinking It Through\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Dustin Bass.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Writer, podcaster, and historian Dustin Bass, joins me for a meaningful conversation on many things regarding the American church in the 21st century. ","date_published":"2020-09-07T03:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/5d4329aa-788d-4262-8110-27d34c6f7f71.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":101867203,"duration_in_seconds":5093}]},{"id":"35e1a2a6-7637-4151-a555-f17468dfd4f6","title":"Episode 39: This Is Your Chance!","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/39","content_text":"Evangelist and author Timothy McCain joins me again for another conversation, this time to talk about his most recent book, This Is Your Chance. This is a super inspiring and motivating conversation, don't miss it! Special Guest: Timothy McCain.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEvangelist and author Timothy McCain joins me again for another conversation, this time to talk about his most recent book, This Is Your Chance. 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This brings forth questions about the future and specifically, the futre of the church. \n\n\nWill my daughters do church differently than the way I did? How differently?\nWill they GO to church? Will GOING to church even be the main method of doing church on a Sunday morning or will it shift? \nWhat does that do to sacred church traditions that even we as millennials (like the LEAST traditional generation) still practice?\n\n\nJoin me and my guests for this much needed conversation on how we prepare for what may lie in store for the future generation church. Special Guests: Abraham Guajardo and Eleazar Rodriguez.Links:Leading Admin - Fireside","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eRight now it’s our time. Millennials have, in many places, taken over leadership in areas of ministry, business, politics, etc. and the direction our generation has taken our world can clearly be seen. We’re a very different America today than we were just10 years ago. This brings forth questions about the future and specifically, the futre of the church. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill my daughters do church differently than the way I did? How differently?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill they GO to church? Will GOING to church even be the main method of doing church on a Sunday morning or will it shift? \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat does that do to sacred church traditions that even we as millennials (like the LEAST traditional generation) still practice?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin me and my guests for this much needed conversation on how we prepare for what may lie in store for the future generation church. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guests: Abraham Guajardo and Eleazar Rodriguez.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Leading Admin - Fireside\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://leading.fireside.fm/admin\"\u003eLeading Admin - Fireside\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"My guests and I discuss the future of the church. ","date_published":"2020-08-10T04:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/91d3979c-a361-4c4f-989e-5b470846a7c9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":76332968,"duration_in_seconds":3816}]},{"id":"f3608e13-427b-4854-8fda-b6a3a99b6e64","title":"Episode 37: What We've Learned","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/37","content_text":"In this solo episode I talk about a few things many of us have learned or have been reminded of during this crazy, pandemical, extremely divisive, political, type of year. What have we learned in leadership from 2020? And how can we grow and mature from it? I talk about all of that in this episode. Enjoy!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this solo episode I talk about a few things many of us have learned or have been reminded of during this crazy, pandemical, extremely divisive, political, type of year. What have we learned in leadership from 2020? 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This is one of those interviews, with Pastors JR and Eleazar Rodriguez of Vida City Church in Houston Texas. While each Pastor and orgniazation is different, this provides some ideas and perspective to anyone looking for direction. In this episode we discuss: \n\n\nHow to reopen \nA timeline on reopening \nWhat kids ministry will look like\nWhat social distancing looks like in the church\nHow to deal with pressure from members and other people/churches\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLast week, Texas Governor Abbott announced phase 1 of the reopening of Texas. This reopening, which calls for organizations to limit capacity to 25 percent, includes churches. The question many are asking: How do I reopen? I recorded 3 separate interviews via a Facebook Live Zoom call. This is one of those interviews, with Pastors JR and Eleazar Rodriguez of Vida City Church in Houston Texas. While each Pastor and orgniazation is different, this provides some ideas and perspective to anyone looking for direction. In this episode we discuss: \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to reopen \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA timeline on reopening \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat kids ministry will look like\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat social distancing looks like in the church\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to deal with pressure from members and other people/churches\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"I recorded 3 separate interviews via a Facebook Live Zoom call. This is one of those interviews, with Pastors JR and Eleazar Rodriguez.","date_published":"2020-05-11T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/0ad082c9-585e-4b87-a9c9-fe47e1b359e8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36174467,"duration_in_seconds":1808}]},{"id":"3529cdd8-4e08-4243-92af-b1cc42f09b99","title":"Episode 35: Rethinking Church ","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/35","content_text":"Live Zoom Call! Today's show is a little bit of a different format. We went Facebook Live via a Zoom call and this is the recording of it. George Carballo (Pastor and District Youth Director) is back with me to discuss how churches can engage their members, reach new people, and continuing doing church without skipping a beat. We provide great tips and resources churches can use during this unprecedented time. We can still be strong while having a completely new model temporarily in our employment. Enjoy!\n\nCheck out George's previous episode on the Leading Podcast called \"Leading in the 21st Century.\" Episode 1.Special Guest: George Carballo .","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLive Zoom Call! Today\u0026#39;s show is a little bit of a different format. We went Facebook Live via a Zoom call and this is the recording of it. George Carballo (Pastor and District Youth Director) is back with me to discuss how churches can engage their members, reach new people, and continuing doing church without skipping a beat. We provide great tips and resources churches can use during this unprecedented time. We can still be strong while having a completely new model temporarily in our employment. Enjoy!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out George\u0026#39;s previous episode on the Leading Podcast called \u0026quot;Leading in the 21st Century.\u0026quot; Episode 1.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: George Carballo .\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"I'm back with George Carballo (Pastor and District Youth Director) to discuss how churches can engage their members, reach new people, and continuing doing church without skipping a beat. Enjoy!","date_published":"2020-04-27T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/3529cdd8-4e08-4243-92af-b1cc42f09b99.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":52759086,"duration_in_seconds":2637}]},{"id":"c3f42bd9-7a73-4666-9efc-38d9c756c44b","title":"Episode 34: Tough Calls","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/34","content_text":"Everyone is faced with a difficult decision from time to time, leaders tend to find themselves making these decisions frequently and as of late it seems the toughest of decisions are having to be made. How can we as leader successfully make tough decisions? And how can we deal with the backlash and criticism that inevitably comes with those decisions? Here are some key take aways:\n\n\nSeek wisdom and direction. Even leaders need leaders\nBe confident in your desision making after the decision has been made\nKnow that there are not always great options on the table, decide on the best one when there are no great ones\n\n\nHow to Make The Decision?\n\n\nThink of the greater good\nGiven them the \"why\"\nRemove yourself from the equation \n\n\nHow Do Handle Backlash?\n\n\nIgnore the noise\nBe confident while remaining humble \n\n\nPRAY FOR YOUR LEADERS: 1 Timothy 2:1-2  I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— ALL PEOPLE for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEveryone is faced with a difficult decision from time to time, leaders tend to find themselves making these decisions frequently and as of late it seems the toughest of decisions are having to be made. How can we as leader successfully make tough decisions? And how can we deal with the backlash and criticism that inevitably comes with those decisions? Here are some key take aways:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeek wisdom and direction. Even leaders need leaders\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe confident in your desision making after the decision has been made\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow that there are not always great options on the table, decide on the best one when there are no great ones\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Make The Decision?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThink of the greater good\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGiven them the \u0026quot;why\u0026quot;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove yourself from the equation \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Do Handle Backlash?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIgnore the noise\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe confident while remaining humble \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePRAY FOR YOUR LEADERS: 1 Timothy 2:1-2  I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— ALL PEOPLE for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Everyone is faced with a difficult decision from time to time, leaders tend to find themselves making these decisions frequently and as of late it seems the toughest of decisions are having to be made. How can we as leader successfully make tough decisions? And how can we deal with the backlash and criticism that inevitably comes with those decisions? All that and more on today’s episode","date_published":"2020-03-17T14:45:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/c3f42bd9-7a73-4666-9efc-38d9c756c44b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27763032,"duration_in_seconds":1388}]},{"id":"8d0fc754-6819-4ed7-8f88-b5e127cd1794","title":"Episode 33: Quick News","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/33","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"","date_published":"2020-02-24T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/8d0fc754-6819-4ed7-8f88-b5e127cd1794.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4818121,"duration_in_seconds":240}]},{"id":"5bb0e23b-2280-43a2-b1e6-d40c1fe36daf","title":"Episode 32: Man Up! Author Jody Burkeen","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/32","content_text":"The following are stats laid out in Jody Burkeen's book, Man Up: Becoming a Godly Man in an Ungodly World\n\n\n61 percent of church goers are female \nThis means that only 39 percent are male\n13 million more women in church than men in any given Sunday \n70-80 percent of in week church goers are female \nOver 70 percent of the boys who are raised in church will abandon it during their teens and 20 and many will not return \nMore than 90 percent of men believe in God and 5/6 call themselves Christians but only 2/6 attend church on Sunday \nFewer than 10 percent of US churches are able to establish or maintain a vibrant men’s ministry \n\n\nPastor and Author Jody Burkeen joins me today to discuss his book Man Up. We discuss:\n\n\nWhy don't men want to go to church?\nManning up personally/spiritually \nBeing a more Godly husband\nBeing a more Godly father\nManning up in church \nManning up at work \nDiscipleship \n\n\nhttps://manupgodsway.orgSpecial Guest: Jody Burkeen.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe following are stats laid out in Jody Burkeen\u0026#39;s book, \u003cem\u003eMan Up: Becoming a Godly Man in an Ungodly World\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e61 percent of church goers are female \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis means that only 39 percent are male\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13 million more women in church than men in any given Sunday \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70-80 percent of in week church goers are female \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 70 percent of the boys who are raised in church will abandon it during their teens and 20 and many will not return \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 90 percent of men believe in God and 5/6 call themselves Christians but only 2/6 attend church on Sunday \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFewer than 10 percent of US churches are able to establish or maintain a vibrant men’s ministry \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePastor and Author Jody Burkeen joins me today to discuss his book \u003cem\u003eMan Up\u003c/em\u003e. We discuss:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy don\u0026#39;t men want to go to church?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManning up personally/spiritually \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeing a more Godly husband\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeing a more Godly father\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManning up in church \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManning up at work \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscipleship \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://manupgodsway.org\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://manupgodsway.org\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Jody Burkeen.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Pastor and Author Jody Burkeen joins me today to discuss his book Man Up: Becoming a Godly Man in an Ungodly World. ","date_published":"2020-02-10T07:15:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/5bb0e23b-2280-43a2-b1e6-d40c1fe36daf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":64164598,"duration_in_seconds":3208}]},{"id":"c3141ca6-bbe4-4f49-ab34-bec6f1085174","title":"Episode 31: Handling Tension","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/31","content_text":"Tension! It’s that awkward, uncomfortable, and unwanted feeling we’ve all experienced. In leadership it’s unavoidable. You will confront tension in your leadership, the question is,  how will you handle it? My guest today, Dr. Matthew Rawlins, specializes in dealing with tension. We also talk about:\n\n\nPresenting change in an exciting way (people aren't always excited to change)\nLeadership in different cultures\nHaving tough conversations\nRecognizing that tension is not always bad\n\n\nIt's a great conversation for any leader! Enjoy the show. \n\nShow Links\nhttps://brokentopleadership.com\nhttp://matthewrawlins.orgSpecial Guest: Matthew Rawlins.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eTension! It’s that awkward, uncomfortable, and unwanted feeling we’ve all experienced. In leadership it’s unavoidable. You will confront tension in your leadership, the question is,  how will you handle it? My guest today, Dr. Matthew Rawlins, specializes in dealing with tension. We also talk about:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresenting change in an exciting way (people aren\u0026#39;t always excited to change)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeadership in different cultures\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaving tough conversations\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognizing that tension is not always bad\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt\u0026#39;s a great conversation for any leader! Enjoy the show. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow Links\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://brokentopleadership.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://brokentopleadership.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://matthewrawlins.org\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://matthewrawlins.org\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Matthew Rawlins.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Tension! It’s that awkward, uncomfortable, and unwanted feeling we’ve all experienced. In leadership it’s unavoidable. You will confront tension in your leadership, the question is,  how will you handle it? My guest today specializes in dealing with tension so enjoy the show. \r\n","date_published":"2020-01-27T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/c3141ca6-bbe4-4f49-ab34-bec6f1085174.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59832522,"duration_in_seconds":2991}]},{"id":"0203b9c8-ccca-41be-8df7-5779a89d363a","title":"Episode 30: Stepping Into Leadership","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/30","content_text":"In leadership there is always a transition period, a \"stepping up\" moment where the leader assumes his or her position or calling, and gets to work. It’s not always easy ,though. Stepping into leadership can be tough. It can cause mental, emotional, and Spiritual stress and it can cause people to say want to throw in the towel. My guest and I discuss the process of stepping into leadership. Conversation highlights: \n\n\nGrowing up under the spotlight \nLearning to lead with family \nGetting friends to see you as a leader\nDealing with people who don't want to follow you \nMORE!\n\n\nBe sure to subscribe to the podcast and if you're enjoying the contect please leave a rating or review. Be blessed! Special Guest: Gabe Garcia.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn leadership there is always a transition period, a \u0026quot;stepping up\u0026quot; moment where the leader assumes his or her position or calling, and gets to work. It’s not always easy ,though. Stepping into leadership can be tough. It can cause mental, emotional, and Spiritual stress and it can cause people to say want to throw in the towel. My guest and I discuss the process of stepping into leadership. Conversation highlights: \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing up under the spotlight \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning to lead with family \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting friends to see you as a leader\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDealing with people who don\u0026#39;t want to follow you \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMORE!\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to subscribe to the podcast and if you\u0026#39;re enjoying the contect please leave a rating or review. Be blessed! \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Gabe Garcia.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Today’s guest is Gabe Garcia, and we talk about stepping into leadership and his experience with it. I hope this blesses you.\r\n","date_published":"2020-01-13T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/0203b9c8-ccca-41be-8df7-5779a89d363a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":67560592,"duration_in_seconds":3377}]},{"id":"0dcaef4f-457a-42d9-a603-932e475d0456","title":"Episode 29: Why We Fail At Our Goals  ","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/29","content_text":"END OF THE YEAR EPISODE! 2019 is out the door and we welcome a new year, a new decade, and new goals. It's natural for us to be thinking of next year's goals, but this isn't only a show for the turn of a year. In today's solo episode I take on a very important question: Why do people fail at keeping their goals?\n\nWe hope you enjoy this week's episode. If you found value in the show please subcribe, share, rate or review. It means a lot! Happy New Year!\n\nhttps://faculty.chicagobooth.edu/ayelet.fishbach/research/Woolley\u0026amp;FishbachPSPB.pdf\nhttps://medium.com/nirow-app/why-new-years-resolutions-fail-the-psychology-explained-192dac214a82 \nhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/learnvest/2017/06/30/most-americans-are-taking-vacations-they-cant-afford/#60cc7d2d577a","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEND OF THE YEAR EPISODE! 2019 is out the door and we welcome a new year, a new decade, and new goals. It\u0026#39;s natural for us to be thinking of next year\u0026#39;s goals, but this isn\u0026#39;t only a show for the turn of a year. In today\u0026#39;s solo episode I take on a very important question: Why do people fail at keeping their goals?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope you enjoy this week\u0026#39;s episode. If you found value in the show please subcribe, share, rate or review. It means a lot! Happy New Year!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://faculty.chicagobooth.edu/ayelet.fishbach/research/Woolley\u0026FishbachPSPB.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://faculty.chicagobooth.edu/ayelet.fishbach/research/Woolley\u0026amp;FishbachPSPB.pdf\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://medium.com/nirow-app/why-new-years-resolutions-fail-the-psychology-explained-192dac214a82\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://medium.com/nirow-app/why-new-years-resolutions-fail-the-psychology-explained-192dac214a82\u003c/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/learnvest/2017/06/30/most-americans-are-taking-vacations-they-cant-afford/#60cc7d2d577a\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.forbes.com/sites/learnvest/2017/06/30/most-americans-are-taking-vacations-they-cant-afford/#60cc7d2d577a\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Why do people fail at keeping the goals they make? In this end of the year episode, I lay out three main reasons as to why we may not hit the goals we set for ourselves. ","date_published":"2019-12-30T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/0dcaef4f-457a-42d9-a603-932e475d0456.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27079683,"duration_in_seconds":1353}]},{"id":"81996ea6-ada0-482c-b82a-d4c0d38f20ac","title":"Episode 28: The Power of Connecting! ","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/28","content_text":"What a great conversation with J Allen Mendoza that you are not going to want to miss! I mean it! \n\nWe start off the conversation talking about how he survived cancer as a teenanger while not having a relationship with God and how that actually brought him and his family to God. We then talk about his work as a Youth Pastor and the power of connecting with people within your church or organization.  This is what you need to know about connecting.\n\n\nPeople are relational, they need a sense of belonging \nThe \"connect cards\" should NEVER be the means of attempting to connect with people\nPeople stay when they feel connected\n\n\nWe talk about this and much more. As always, if you enjoy the content let us know by leaving a rating or review. But why not both?\n\nSpeaking of connecting, connect with J Allen on social media. He's doing awesome things and making an impact. Special Guest: J Alan Mendoza.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat a great conversation with J Allen Mendoza that you are not going to want to miss! I mean it! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe start off the conversation talking about how he survived cancer as a teenanger while not having a relationship with God and how that actually brought him and his family to God. We then talk about his work as a Youth Pastor and the power of connecting with people within your church or organization.  This is what you need to know about connecting.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople are relational, they need a sense of belonging \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u0026quot;connect cards\u0026quot; should NEVER be the means of attempting to connect with people\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople stay when they feel connected\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe talk about this and much more. As always, if you enjoy the content let us know by leaving a rating or review. But why not both?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaking of connecting, connect with J Allen on social media. He\u0026#39;s doing awesome things and making an impact. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: J Alan Mendoza.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"A testimony that might just leave you in tears, a conversation on youth leadership, and the power of connecting with people in your organization. All of that and more on this episode. ","date_published":"2019-12-16T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/81996ea6-ada0-482c-b82a-d4c0d38f20ac.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":81351158,"duration_in_seconds":4067}]},{"id":"6a1f5df1-ad51-4550-9b51-d0642a35a970","title":"Episode 27: Exercising Soul, Body, \u0026 Spirit. ","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/27","content_text":"This week's show is a litte different than most of the ones in the past but it's a good one! Calvin Huynh is a Chrisitan entrepreneur in the health and fitness industry. His passion is teaching people the truth about fitness and nutrition and believes that every person should be constantly exercising soul, body, and spirit. Here are some key points of discussion: \n\n\nWorking for yourself \nThe importance of good spiritual, mental, and phyiscal health through a Christian framework \nHow Christians should stand apart from non-Christian leaders and entrepreneurs\nFitness and nutrition tips\n\n\nCheck out Calvin's website at https://awesomefitnessscience.com \n\nIf you enjoy the content please suscribe and leave a rating/review. Special Guest: Calvin Huynh.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week\u0026#39;s show is a litte different than most of the ones in the past but it\u0026#39;s a good one! Calvin Huynh is a Chrisitan entrepreneur in the health and fitness industry. His passion is teaching people the truth about fitness and nutrition and believes that every person should be constantly exercising soul, body, and spirit. Here are some key points of discussion: \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking for yourself \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of good spiritual, mental, and phyiscal health through a Christian framework \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Christians should stand apart from non-Christian leaders and entrepreneurs\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitness and nutrition tips\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out Calvin\u0026#39;s website at \u003ca href=\"https://awesomefitnessscience.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://awesomefitnessscience.com\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy the content please suscribe and leave a rating/review. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Calvin Huynh.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Calvin Huynh is a fitness coach with a mission to teach people the truth about fitness and nutrition and has a biblical approach to everything he believes about physical wellness. ","date_published":"2019-12-02T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/6a1f5df1-ad51-4550-9b51-d0642a35a970.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":62418662,"duration_in_seconds":3120}]},{"id":"ac1a4937-d0b9-48c8-ad6a-037ace5f7e4c","title":"Episode 26: A Leadership Philosophy that Brings Results","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/26","content_text":"Grant Botma is the founder of Stewardship (featured on INC. 5000 most successful companies), a company that offers a wide range of financial services. He is also author of his new book, The Problem Isn't Their Paycheck, where he outlines three key points to leading and motivating employees in a way that creates a culture everyone wants to be a part of. Grant has seen effectiveness in his company by implementing each of these three principles in his company's culture.\n\n\nFreedom\nAffirmation \nUnified Purpose \n\n\nGrant is also a man of God who seeks to help  people be better stewards of their money. This is a show you are not going to want to miss! Special Guest: Grant Botma.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eGrant Botma is the founder of Stewardship (featured on INC. 5000 most successful companies), a company that offers a wide range of financial services. He is also author of his new book, The Problem Isn\u0026#39;t Their Paycheck, where he outlines three key points to leading and motivating employees in a way that creates a culture everyone wants to be a part of. Grant has seen effectiveness in his company by implementing each of these three principles in his company\u0026#39;s culture.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreedom\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffirmation \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnified Purpose \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrant is also a man of God who seeks to help  people be better stewards of their money. This is a show you are not going to want to miss! \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Grant Botma.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Grant Botma is the founder of Stewardship, a company that offers a wide range of financial services. He is also author of his new book, The Problem Isn't Their Paycheck, where he outlines three key points to leading and motivating employees in a way that creates a culture everyone wants to be a part of. ","date_published":"2019-11-18T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/ac1a4937-d0b9-48c8-ad6a-037ace5f7e4c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":73333098,"duration_in_seconds":3666}]},{"id":"ee6e9618-e012-4c9e-b826-3a72c6171d09","title":"Episode 25: Volunteer Management ","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/25","content_text":"Luis (Kike) Martiznez joins me on the show today to provide incredibly valuable insight on the management of volunteers. Kike has over 20 years of experience managing employees as well as unpaid volunteers. We talk about the key differences, the pros and cons of having volunteers, and how to create an organized ministry, business, or organization. He provides 5 pillars of volunteer management: \n\n\nAttraction \nIntegration \nRecognition \nDevelopment \nRetention \n\n\nYou're going to love this show! Two favors I want to ask from you.\n\n\nMake sure you're subscribed!\nRate and/or review if you enjoy the content!\nSpecial Guest: Luis Martinez .","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLuis (Kike) Martiznez joins me on the show today to provide incredibly valuable insight on the management of volunteers. Kike has over 20 years of experience managing employees as well as unpaid volunteers. We talk about the key differences, the pros and cons of having volunteers, and how to create an organized ministry, business, or organization. He provides 5 pillars of volunteer management: \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttraction \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegration \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognition \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelopment \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetention \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou\u0026#39;re going to love this show! Two favors I want to ask from you.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure you\u0026#39;re subscribed!\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate and/or review if you enjoy the content!\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Luis Martinez .\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Luis (Kike) Martiznez joins me on the show today to provide incredibly valuable insight on the management of volunteers. ","date_published":"2019-11-04T02:30:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/ee6e9618-e012-4c9e-b826-3a72c6171d09.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34970633,"duration_in_seconds":3496}]},{"id":"472bcd7e-3763-4a08-802e-c9e30342258f","title":"Episode 24: Joel Interviews Me ","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/24","content_text":"Guest Host, Joel Cardona had an idea to put me in the hotseat to be interviewed and asked questions. This is the final week of our Pastor's Appreciation Series. We discuss my experience thus far as a Pastor. It's a great conversation you don't want to miss! Key highlights include:\n\n\nMy (short) story\nThe calling of Pastoring \nNavigating and making decisions for an established church \nPastoral joy and struggles \nA few Office references \n\n\nAs always, if you enjoy the content please rate and review. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eGuest Host, Joel Cardona had an idea to put me in the hotseat to be interviewed and asked questions. This is the final week of our Pastor\u0026#39;s Appreciation Series. We discuss my experience thus far as a Pastor. It\u0026#39;s a great conversation you don\u0026#39;t want to miss! Key highlights include:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy (short) story\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe calling of Pastoring \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigating and making decisions for an established church \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePastoral joy and struggles \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA few Office references \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, if you enjoy the content please rate and review. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Last week of our Pastor's Appreciation Series, Guest Co-Host, Joel Cardona interviews me.","date_published":"2019-10-28T02:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/472bcd7e-3763-4a08-802e-c9e30342258f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36151438,"duration_in_seconds":3614}]},{"id":"2680480f-2c36-43cd-81f8-70362a658d97","title":"Episode 23: Pastor Emilio Frias","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/23","content_text":"Today I have a conversation with a young Pastor near the Houston area. He has served under the leadership of Joel Osteen and Danilo \nMontero at Lakewood Church before planting his own church a little over a year ago. We have a great conversation about his role as a Pastor. Here are some questions we dive into. \n\n\nHow do you balance family life with the busyness of Pastorship? \nWhat are the most challenging aspects of being a Pastor? \nWhat do you love most about being a Pastor? \nAre there ever moments where you want to quit? \n\n\nWe hope you enjoy the show. And happy birthday to me!!! The big 30 when this episode releases! But okay, enough about me. Enjoy the show. Special Guest: Emilio Frias.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday I have a conversation with a young Pastor near the Houston area. He has served under the leadership of Joel Osteen and Danilo \u003cbr\u003e\nMontero at Lakewood Church before planting his own church a little over a year ago. We have a great conversation about his role as a Pastor. Here are some questions we dive into. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do you balance family life with the busyness of Pastorship? \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the most challenging aspects of being a Pastor? \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat do you love most about being a Pastor? \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre there ever moments where you want to quit? \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope you enjoy the show. And happy birthday to me!!! The big 30 when this episode releases! But okay, enough about me. Enjoy the show. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Emilio Frias.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Today I have a conversation with a young Pastor near the Houston area. He has served under the leadership of Joel Osteen and Danilo \r\nMontero at Lakewood Church before planting his own church a little over a year ago. We have a great conversation!","date_published":"2019-10-14T02:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/2680480f-2c36-43cd-81f8-70362a658d97.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":42757671,"duration_in_seconds":4275}]},{"id":"91b02c9b-b210-43c6-b3d8-2e6b204d012b","title":"Episode 22: Mental Health in the Church: Pastor's Month Series","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/22","content_text":"During the month of October we are talking to and about Pastors, in honor of Pastor's Appreciation Month. Today's guest is Psychologist  Dr. Jared Pingleton and we have a very serious but necessary conversation regarding mental health among Christian leaders, especially amongst Pastors. Dr. Pingleton offers insightful perspective on mental health and the church as well as how the church should respond to it. He wrote an article (link below) entitled Suicide and the Church  where he offers 4 key relatites we must acknowledge. \n\n\nA church cannot be healthier than its leadership.\nA church cannot be healthy if it is not emotionally safe. \n A church cannot be healthy if it doesn’t specifically address the scope of human need. \n  A church cannot be healthy if it is not equipped to effectively minister to specific human needs.\n\n\nCheck out the full article at https://influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Suicide-and-the-Church\n\nAs always, if you enjoy the contect, rate or review and share this episode with your fellow leaders. Special Guest: Jared Pingleton .","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDuring the month of October we are talking to and about Pastors, in honor of Pastor\u0026#39;s Appreciation Month. Today\u0026#39;s guest is Psychologist  Dr. Jared Pingleton and we have a very serious but necessary conversation regarding mental health among Christian leaders, especially amongst Pastors. Dr. Pingleton offers insightful perspective on mental health and the church as well as how the church should respond to it. He wrote an article (link below) entitled \u003cem\u003eSuicide and the Church\u003c/em\u003e  where he offers 4 key relatites we must acknowledge. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA church cannot be healthier than its leadership.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA church cannot be healthy if it is not emotionally safe. \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A church cannot be healthy if it doesn’t specifically address the scope of human need. \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  A church cannot be healthy if it is not equipped to effectively minister to specific human needs.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the full article at \u003ca href=\"https://influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Suicide-and-the-Church\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Suicide-and-the-Church\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, if you enjoy the contect, rate or review and share this episode with your fellow leaders. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Jared Pingleton .\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"During the month of October we are talking to and about Pastors, in honor of Pastor's Appreciation Month. Today's guest is Psychologist  Dr. Jared Pingleton and we have a very serious but necessary conversation regarding mental health among Christian leaders, especially amongst Pastors. ","date_published":"2019-10-07T02:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/91b02c9b-b210-43c6-b3d8-2e6b204d012b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":79003243,"duration_in_seconds":3950}]},{"id":"72608e47-36cf-4302-ac7f-6757b4c29115","title":"Episode 21: Things We DON'T Say","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/21","content_text":"Joel is back as my co-host, this time discussing things Christians DON'T say.  Our first podcast together discussed the unbiblical things Christians say but this time we dive in to many of the secrets Christians keep to themselves from reasons ranging from shame, to embarassment, to not wanting to be judged. We try to keep it light-hearted but given the topic, it's hard to be at times. Here are some highlights to the discussion. \n\n\nI don't like the people at my church!\nI'm afriad of death\nI don't think God hears my prayers\nI'm unhappy \nI don't think God will do the miracle \nAnd more!\n\n\nThe purpose of this episode is to let you know that you don't suffer alone. Your struggles are not unique and if we'd only release some pressure of seeming to have it all figured out, we'd find out that there is a community of people who will walk through your pain, doubts, fear, and struggles. We hope this encourages you! ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoel is back as my co-host, this time discussing things Christians DON\u0026#39;T say.  Our first podcast together discussed the unbiblical things Christians say but this time we dive in to many of the secrets Christians keep to themselves from reasons ranging from shame, to embarassment, to not wanting to be judged. We try to keep it light-hearted but given the topic, it\u0026#39;s hard to be at times. Here are some highlights to the discussion. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI don\u0026#39;t like the people at my church!\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI\u0026#39;m afriad of death\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI don\u0026#39;t think God hears my prayers\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI\u0026#39;m unhappy \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI don\u0026#39;t think God will do the miracle \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe purpose of this episode is to let you know that you don\u0026#39;t suffer alone. Your struggles are not unique and if we\u0026#39;d only release some pressure of seeming to have it all figured out, we\u0026#39;d find out that there is a community of people who will walk through your pain, doubts, fear, and struggles. We hope this encourages you! \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Joel is back as my co-host, this time discussing things Christians DON'T say. ","date_published":"2019-09-16T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/72608e47-36cf-4302-ac7f-6757b4c29115.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37088391,"duration_in_seconds":3708}]},{"id":"caa6c816-2942-40a9-8305-41328a3e8764","title":"Episode 20: Founding Pastor Chali Martinez","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/20","content_text":"Chali Martinez is the founding Pastor of Vital church in McAllen Texas. He is a dynamic speaker and minister shaping and impacting lives for as long as I can remember. I’m honored to have him on the show. We have a great conversation that gives us insight into the launch of his church, the challenges faced, and the lessons learned. In this episode we talk about:\n\n\nChali's upbringing as a Pastor's Kid and how that influced his future\nHow to know if you're called\nThe planting process and the challenges\nNaming the church \nWhat he has learned in his many years of leadership \n\n\nBooking Requests Damaris 956-322-4909Special Guest: Chali Martinez.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eChali Martinez is the founding Pastor of Vital church in McAllen Texas. He is a dynamic speaker and minister shaping and impacting lives for as long as I can remember. I’m honored to have him on the show. We have a great conversation that gives us insight into the launch of his church, the challenges faced, and the lessons learned. In this episode we talk about:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChali\u0026#39;s upbringing as a Pastor\u0026#39;s Kid and how that influced his future\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to know if you\u0026#39;re called\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe planting process and the challenges\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaming the church \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat he has learned in his many years of leadership \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBooking Requests Damaris 956-322-4909\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Chali Martinez.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Chali Martinez is the founding Pastor of Vital church in McAllen Texas. He is a dynamic speaker and minister shaping and impacting lives for as long as I can remember. I’m honored to have him on today’s show. ","date_published":"2019-09-09T02:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/caa6c816-2942-40a9-8305-41328a3e8764.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":91427081,"duration_in_seconds":4571}]},{"id":"e5e5c1c4-4876-463c-a169-5192d77f3d29","title":"Episode 19: Leadership Tips from the MAN!!","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/19","content_text":"AWESOME SHOW ALERT!!\n\nAuthor, leader, and cancer survivor, Dr. Doug Stringer joins me for an incredibly inspirational conversation. Doug is by far the guest with the most leadership experience on the podcast with loads of insight and tips for successful leadership. In this show we talk about:\n\n\nStaying postive despite a stage 4 cancer diagnosis \nThe importance of a solid support system \nBuilding relationships for greater impact (How he picked up a hitchhiker that  sparked a series of relationships)\nLeading with confidence \nHis book Leadership Awakening\n\n\nIf you enjoy the podcast please rate or review! Special Guest: Doug Stringer.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAWESOME SHOW ALERT!!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor, leader, and cancer survivor, Dr. Doug Stringer joins me for an incredibly inspirational conversation. Doug is by far the guest with the most leadership experience on the podcast with loads of insight and tips for successful leadership. In this show we talk about:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaying postive despite a stage 4 cancer diagnosis \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of a solid support system \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding relationships for greater impact (How he picked up a hitchhiker that  sparked a series of relationships)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeading with confidence \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis book \u003cem\u003eLeadership Awakening\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy the podcast please rate or review! \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Doug Stringer.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Author and leader Dr. Doug Stringer joins me for an incredibly inspirational conversation today. Enjoy!","date_published":"2019-08-26T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/e5e5c1c4-4876-463c-a169-5192d77f3d29.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39523681,"duration_in_seconds":3952}]},{"id":"9466de82-1de7-4c82-9192-e1c7e133de41","title":"Episode 18: What It Takes to Be A Leader","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/18","content_text":"In this episode I go solo, discussing some leadership characteristics that have been on my mind lately that I believe are absolutely vital to every person in or considering going into leader. Here are the 5 points I discuss in this episode.\n\n\nHumility\nConfidence\nWIlling to Be Last\nImpactul, Not Impressive \nPerseverance \n\n\nWhat else do you think it takes to be a leader? Let me know! \njohnryan@leadingpodcast.com\n\nRatings and reviews welcome","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode I go solo, discussing some leadership characteristics that have been on my mind lately that I believe are absolutely vital to every person in or considering going into leader. Here are the 5 points I discuss in this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumility\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfidence\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWIlling to Be Last\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpactul, Not Impressive \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerseverance \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat else do you think it takes to be a leader? Let me know! \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"mailto:johnryan@leadingpodcast.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ejohnryan@leadingpodcast.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRatings and reviews welcome\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode I go solo on some leadership characteristics that have been on my mind lately that I believe are absolutely vital to every person in or considering going into leader. ","date_published":"2019-08-19T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/9466de82-1de7-4c82-9192-e1c7e133de41.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47406574,"duration_in_seconds":2370}]},{"id":"d8bfadc4-68c8-4a06-b1bb-d17ce61e4f9b","title":"Episode 17: Lessons from Michael Tucker ","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/17","content_text":"Michael is a guy who learned leadership from the inside out. As a Pastor's kid he saw first hand what went into running a church ministry and on this show we discuss some of the lessons he learned from observing as well as practicing. Key highlights of the discussion:\n\n\nHow leadership is learned\nWatching leadership versus being in leadership \nMaking changes \nDoing everything with purpose and intention \n\n\nAs always, if you enjoy the content please rate or review!Special Guest: Michael Tucker.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMichael is a guy who learned leadership from the inside out. As a Pastor\u0026#39;s kid he saw first hand what went into running a church ministry and on this show we discuss some of the lessons he learned from observing as well as practicing. Key highlights of the discussion:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow leadership is learned\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatching leadership versus being in leadership \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking changes \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoing everything with purpose and intention \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, if you enjoy the content please rate or review!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Michael Tucker.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Michael is a guy who learned leadership from the inside out. As a Pastor's kid he saw first hand what went into running a church ministry and on this show we discuss some of the lessons he learned from observing as well as practicing. ","date_published":"2019-08-12T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/d8bfadc4-68c8-4a06-b1bb-d17ce61e4f9b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":44958479,"duration_in_seconds":4495}]},{"id":"0912ae17-cdc1-49ed-98d9-ffc1ae27d6a3","title":"Episode 16: Embrace Truth with Dustin Bass","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/16","content_text":"Writer, podcaster, business owner, and man of many other traits, Dustin Bass joins me on the show today to discuss the simple yet complex concept of truth. Topics of discussion include: \n\n\nDustin's company and why he got into it\nThe Sons of History Podcast(an MO for something else?)\nEmbracing Truth\nThe objectivity/subjectivity of truth\nPost-monderism within the church \nCan't we just call someone else's \"truth\" a preference?\n\n\nWe dive deep in this philosophical and theological discussion. Be blessed by it and check out Dustin's podcast at the link below.\n\nhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sons-of-history/id1439182519Special Guest: Dustin Bass.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWriter, podcaster, business owner, and man of many other traits, Dustin Bass joins me on the show today to discuss the simple yet complex concept of truth. Topics of discussion include: \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDustin\u0026#39;s company and why he got into it\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sons of History Podcast(an MO for something else?)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbracing Truth\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe objectivity/subjectivity of truth\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost-monderism within the church \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan\u0026#39;t we just call someone else\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;truth\u0026quot; a preference?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe dive deep in this philosophical and theological discussion. Be blessed by it and check out Dustin\u0026#39;s podcast at the link below.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sons-of-history/id1439182519\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sons-of-history/id1439182519\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Dustin Bass.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Writer, podcaster, business owner, and man of many other traits, Dustin Bass joins me on the show today to discuss the simple yet complex concept of truth. We go deep. ","date_published":"2019-08-05T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/0912ae17-cdc1-49ed-98d9-ffc1ae27d6a3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":44258642,"duration_in_seconds":4425}]},{"id":"98076d1c-c7ce-489f-94c6-cc9ae3206f98","title":"Episode 15: 4 Points of a Healthy Church with Joey Salazar ","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/15","content_text":"Joey Salazar is the Executive Pastor at Journey Church in Orlando Florida and he discusses 4 key points of a healthy church that will lead to great leadership, great teams, and church growth. Joey was and remains an integral part of the church since its launch and continues to work alongside his team and Pastor to make sure the ministry is running in a healthy manner. We talk abou the importance of preparation, teamwork, strategy, and more. Most importantly, here are the key points.\n\n\nPrayer\nCulture\nSystems\nTeams\nSpecial Guest: Joey Salazar.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoey Salazar is the Executive Pastor at Journey Church in Orlando Florida and he discusses 4 key points of a healthy church that will lead to great leadership, great teams, and church growth. Joey was and remains an integral part of the church since its launch and continues to work alongside his team and Pastor to make sure the ministry is running in a healthy manner. We talk abou the importance of preparation, teamwork, strategy, and more. Most importantly, here are the key points.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrayer\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCulture\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeams\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Joey Salazar.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Joey Salazar is the Executive Pastor at Journey Church in Orlando Florida and he discusses 4 key points of a healthy church that will lead to great leadership, great teams, and church growth. ","date_published":"2019-07-29T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/98076d1c-c7ce-489f-94c6-cc9ae3206f98.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":83491059,"duration_in_seconds":4174}]},{"id":"0273bf91-b440-4951-937c-831829d1da90","title":"Episode 14: Apologetics: Why We Need It with Eric Hernandez ","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/14","content_text":"Apologist Eric Hernandez joins me today for a conversation on the importance of Christian apologetics. We barely scratch the surface on what it is and some of the different approaches to it but it's a great conversation. 1 Peter 3:15 instructs believers to always be ready to give a defense for the faith and the hope that is in them. Apologetics is that defense. There are several approaches and methods used when employing apologetics and that is something discussed in this conversation. In this podcast we cover the folllowing and more:\n\n\nEric's calling to the apolgetic ministry \nDefining apologetics and why it should matter\nThe importance of philosophical questions \nKalam Cosmological Argument \nThe Moral Argument \nThe differences between classical and presuppositional apologetics \n\n\nQuestions to ask yourself moving forward:\n\n\nWhy do you believe in God?\nWhy should someone else believe in the Judeo-Christian God \n\n\nResources\nhttp://www.erichernandezministries.com\nhttps://crossexamined.org/christian-apologetics/\nhttps://carm.org\n\nAs always, if you're enjoying the content please rate and review!Special Guest: Eric Hernandez.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eApologist Eric Hernandez joins me today for a conversation on the importance of Christian apologetics. We barely scratch the surface on what it is and some of the different approaches to it but it\u0026#39;s a great conversation. 1 Peter 3:15 instructs believers to always be ready to give a defense for the faith and the hope that is in them. Apologetics is that defense. There are several approaches and methods used when employing apologetics and that is something discussed in this conversation. In this podcast we cover the folllowing and more:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEric\u0026#39;s calling to the apolgetic ministry \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefining apologetics and why it should matter\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of philosophical questions \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKalam Cosmological Argument \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Moral Argument \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe differences between classical and presuppositional apologetics \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions to ask yourself moving forward:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy do you believe in God?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy should someone else believe in the Judeo-Christian God \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResources\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.erichernandezministries.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.erichernandezministries.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://crossexamined.org/christian-apologetics/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://crossexamined.org/christian-apologetics/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://carm.org\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://carm.org\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, if you\u0026#39;re enjoying the content please rate and review!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Eric Hernandez.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Apologist Eric Hernandez joins me today for a conversation on the importance of Christian apologetics.","date_published":"2019-07-22T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/0273bf91-b440-4951-937c-831829d1da90.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":70475292,"duration_in_seconds":3523}]},{"id":"8851b1f7-06b1-43dd-90e1-a561275990db","title":"Episode 13: Unbiblical Things We Say","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/13","content_text":"You're in for a treat (I think)! In this episode I'm joined by one of my best friends, Joel Cardona as my first ever Co-Host. In this episode we discuss some very popular, albeit unbiblical things Christians say and teach. It's a fun one. Here are some of the things discussed.\n\n\nPersecuting Saul vs. Saint Paul\nCreation\nCatholics \nGod's House\nSeeing doctors \nDeviled Eggs\n\n\nAnd more!\n\nLeaders should always seek to lead with accurate and Biblical information. Credibility is a HUGE aspect of leadership and we should strive to always preserve truth. While it's true that the Bible is silent on many issues, we should be able to respect each other's opinions on those issues if it does not compromise the rest of Scripture and our relationship with Christ. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eYou\u0026#39;re in for a treat (I think)! In this episode I\u0026#39;m joined by one of my best friends, Joel Cardona as my first ever Co-Host. In this episode we discuss some very popular, albeit unbiblical things Christians say and teach. It\u0026#39;s a fun one. Here are some of the things discussed.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersecuting Saul vs. Saint Paul\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreation\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatholics \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod\u0026#39;s House\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeing doctors \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeviled Eggs\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd more!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeaders should always seek to lead with accurate and Biblical information. Credibility is a HUGE aspect of leadership and we should strive to always preserve truth. While it\u0026#39;s true that the Bible is silent on many issues, we should be able to respect each other\u0026#39;s opinions on those issues if it does not compromise the rest of Scripture and our relationship with Christ. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"You're in for a treat (I think)! In this episode I'm joined by one of my best friends, Joel Cardona as my first ever Co-Host. In this episode we discuss some very popular, albeit unbiblical things Christians say and teach. It's a fun one.","date_published":"2019-07-15T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/8851b1f7-06b1-43dd-90e1-a561275990db.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34149593,"duration_in_seconds":3414}]},{"id":"290eb055-18fb-4c9f-92ab-a0e2bd3c3063","title":"Episode 12: Defining Worship ","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/12","content_text":"AMAZING SHOW ALERT!!I Hispanic worship artist, Eunice Rodriguez is in the studio today to talk about worship, what it is, what it means, how we express it, and how it looks in the darkest hours. Eunice talks about her story on how God literally took away her voice for a year; no singing, no music, not even speaking. In this episode we talk about:\n\n\nEunice's origin story \nCalling \nObedience \nWhat worship is \nA section on leading worship \n\n\nThis episode is for anyone going through difficult situations pertaining to their calling, worshippers, worship leaders, and pretty much any Christian. Connect with Eunice on social media. See the webpage for more connecting information.  Special Guest: Eunice Rodriguez.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAMAZING SHOW ALERT!!I Hispanic worship artist, Eunice Rodriguez is in the studio today to talk about worship, what it is, what it means, how we express it, and how it looks in the darkest hours. Eunice talks about her story on how God literally took away her voice for a year; no singing, no music, not even speaking. In this episode we talk about:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEunice\u0026#39;s origin story \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalling \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObedience \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat worship is \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA section on leading worship \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is for anyone going through difficult situations pertaining to their calling, worshippers, worship leaders, and pretty much any Christian. Connect with Eunice on social media. See the webpage for more connecting information.  \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Eunice Rodriguez.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":" AMAZING SHOW!!! Hispanic worship artist Eunice Rodriguez is in the studio today to talk about worship, what it is, what it means, how we express, and how it looks in the darkest hours. Eunice talks about her story on how God literally took away her voice for a year; no singing, no music, not even speaking. We talk about calling, obedience, and I ask specific questions pertaining to worship ministers towards the end of the show. ","date_published":"2019-07-08T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/290eb055-18fb-4c9f-92ab-a0e2bd3c3063.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":40332947,"duration_in_seconds":4033}]},{"id":"d3dbb3a4-65dd-42c2-a72b-da29895b0e29","title":"Episode 11: Serve to Lead, Lead to Serve ","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/11","content_text":"In today's episode I share a message I shared with my church on the topic of leadership. No guest today =( we'll continue that format next week though, so no worries! Today's episode is based out 2 Timothy 2:20-21:\n\n_20 Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. 21 Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.\n_\n\nThe best leaders are not the ones with the best talent, highest degrees, or most experience, a great leader is one who has learned the value of serving. In this episode you will learn:\n\n\nWhat makes a GREAT house (church, organization, household, company, etc.)\nThe intrinsic value of silver and gold\nYour intrinsic value \nWhat makes a great leader\nSome background on my life life as a developing Pastor \n\n\nAs always, leave a RATING or REVIEW!! ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn today\u0026#39;s episode I share a message I shared with my church on the topic of leadership. No guest today =( we\u0026#39;ll continue that format next week though, so no worries! Today\u0026#39;s episode is based out 2 Timothy 2:20-21:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e_20 Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. 21 Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.\u003cbr\u003e\n_\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe best leaders are not the ones with the best talent, highest degrees, or most experience, a great leader is one who has learned the value of serving. In this episode you will learn:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat makes a GREAT house (church, organization, household, company, etc.)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe intrinsic value of silver and gold\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour intrinsic value \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat makes a great leader\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome background on my life life as a developing Pastor \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, leave a RATING or REVIEW!! \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"No guest today =( BUT it is a special episode in which I speak on the main quality of leadership in a sermon preached at my home church. Hope you enjoy.  ","date_published":"2019-07-01T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/d3dbb3a4-65dd-42c2-a72b-da29895b0e29.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30289563,"duration_in_seconds":1514}]},{"id":"dfb4a838-4434-47ad-8b04-ab82ecb91587","title":"Episode 10: Ins and Outs of Young Adult Ministry ","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/10","content_text":"Jesse Carballo, long time friend and former Young Adults Pastor shares his experiences working with Young Adults. If you work with Young Adults this is an episode you do not want to miss. Some of the questions asked and topics discussed include:\n\n\nWhat works and what doesn't for YAs?\nWhat do they want in church services?\nThe challenges of leading people with such an age difference \nTransitioning from youth group to young adults \n\n\nIf you enjoy the content please leaving a rating and review! Special Guest: Jesse Carballo.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJesse Carballo, long time friend and former Young Adults Pastor shares his experiences working with Young Adults. If you work with Young Adults this is an episode you do not want to miss. Some of the questions asked and topics discussed include:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat works and what doesn\u0026#39;t for YAs?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat do they want in church services?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe challenges of leading people with such an age difference \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransitioning from youth group to young adults \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy the content please leaving a rating and review! \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Jesse Carballo.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Jesse Carballo, long time friend and former Young Adults Pastor shares his experiences working with Young Adults. ","date_published":"2019-06-24T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/dfb4a838-4434-47ad-8b04-ab82ecb91587.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32664482,"duration_in_seconds":3266}]},{"id":"8e3249e2-53ea-4d5d-891e-dc88cf32efff","title":"Episode 9: How Important is Vision? ","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/9","content_text":"If you have no vision, you're a blind man (or woman) leading the blind. But bow important is vision? That's the topic for today as I have an INCREDIBLE conversation with Mike Rosas. Mike is an entreprenuer and minister with years of experience in organizational leadership. Today we talk about his inspiring story growing up, how at an early age he development a speech impediment known as stuttering and through that, how God spoke to him to speak to the nations. In this episode you will hear:\n\n\nMike's story\nBalancing a diversified work life \nThe importance of processes, people, and teams\nThe importance of vision and the perils of not having it \n\n\nTo learn more about Mike visit his website www.mikerosas.org or visit the guest page at www.leadingpodcast.com \n\nIf you love the content please be sure to leave a rating and review! Special Guest: Mike Rosas.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIf you have no vision, you\u0026#39;re a blind man (or woman) leading the blind. But bow important is vision? That\u0026#39;s the topic for today as I have an INCREDIBLE conversation with Mike Rosas. Mike is an entreprenuer and minister with years of experience in organizational leadership. Today we talk about his inspiring story growing up, how at an early age he development a speech impediment known as stuttering and through that, how God spoke to him to speak to the nations. In this episode you will hear:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMike\u0026#39;s story\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalancing a diversified work life \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of processes, people, and teams\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of vision and the perils of not having it \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about Mike visit his website \u003ca href=\"http://www.mikerosas.org\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.mikerosas.org\u003c/a\u003e or visit the guest page at \u003ca href=\"http://www.leadingpodcast.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.leadingpodcast.com\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love the content please be sure to leave a rating and review! \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Mike Rosas.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Mike Rosas stops by to talk about the necessity and importance of vision in any leader's life. ","date_published":"2019-06-17T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/8e3249e2-53ea-4d5d-891e-dc88cf32efff.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37690076,"duration_in_seconds":3768}]},{"id":"ed472319-404e-4055-85f5-0a21ab0a7b99","title":"Episode 8: Finding Purpose Outside the Ministry ","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/8","content_text":"Alexis Mondragon grew up as a Pastor's kid with certain expectations from members of his church. This episode highlights his journey to finding and stepping into his passion outside what others might have expected of him. \n\nI LOVE the first 20 minutes of this show. As a Pastor's kid myself, it was nice conversing with someone who was in many ways in the same shoes I was in growing up. The whole episode is great, but I really enjoyed his story growing up as a Pastor's kid in a very conservative church and hearing how he navigated out of the expectations others had of him. Alexis is a new blogger and has had many doors open to him recently as a fashion blogger and model. \n\nANY FEEDBACK is appreciated, please reach out to me with suggestions, questions, or feedback at johnryan@leadingpodcast.com. Also head over to your Apple Podcast app to leave a rating and review if you're enjoying the content. Thank you!Special Guest: Alexis Mondragon.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAlexis Mondragon grew up as a Pastor\u0026#39;s kid with certain expectations from members of his church. This episode highlights his journey to finding and stepping into his passion outside what others might have expected of him. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI LOVE the first 20 minutes of this show. As a Pastor\u0026#39;s kid myself, it was nice conversing with someone who was in many ways in the same shoes I was in growing up. The whole episode is great, but I really enjoyed his story growing up as a Pastor\u0026#39;s kid in a very conservative church and hearing how he navigated out of the expectations others had of him. Alexis is a new blogger and has had many doors open to him recently as a fashion blogger and model. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eANY FEEDBACK is appreciated, please reach out to me with suggestions, questions, or feedback at \u003ca href=\"mailto:johnryan@leadingpodcast.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ejohnryan@leadingpodcast.com\u003c/a\u003e. Also head over to your Apple Podcast app to leave a rating and review if you\u0026#39;re enjoying the content. Thank you!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Alexis Mondragon.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Alexis Mondragon grew up as a Pastor's kid with certain expectations from members of his church. This episode highlights his journey to finding and stepping into his passion outside what others might have expected of him. ","date_published":"2019-06-10T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/68fdf66e-a57c-4108-807c-4cb0f73bbfbe/ed472319-404e-4055-85f5-0a21ab0a7b99.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":63875214,"duration_in_seconds":3193}]},{"id":"98c6bc60-9fb7-4076-b7d2-664ef4e61138","title":"Episode 7: My Family is My Ministry","url":"https://www.jrcpodcast.com/7","content_text":"Timoth McCain is an Evangelist out of Florida and founder of Opening Eyes Ministry. He and his family travel around the nation with a message of revival and Gospel. In this episode Tim discusses his upbrining, his insight on what modern churches lack, his ministry, and how he balances all of that with a family life. Tim has a wife and young son that he knows are his first ministry. He provides great insight on balancing the challenge between church ministry and family life. \n\nThis show is for:\n\n\nThe minister\nPastor\nEvangelist \nWorkaholic \nParent\nSpecial Guest: Timothy McCain.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eTimoth McCain is an Evangelist out of Florida and founder of Opening Eyes Ministry. He and his family travel around the nation with a message of revival and Gospel. In this episode Tim discusses his upbrining, his insight on what modern churches lack, his ministry, and how he balances all of that with a family life. Tim has a wife and young son that he knows are his first ministry. He provides great insight on balancing the challenge between church ministry and family life. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis show is for:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe minister\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePastor\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvangelist \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkaholic \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParent\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Timothy McCain.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Tim talks about his evangelistic ministry and how he balances it with his family life. 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In my conversation with George Carballo, the District Youth Director for the Texas Louisiana Hispanic District, we talk about the current trends that appeal more to today's youth and how we can better reach them while staying true to the Gospel message. Special Guest: George Carballo .","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eGenerations tend to shape their culture, resulting in a constant need to adapt in order to better serve and communicate with that target generation. In my conversation with George Carballo, the District Youth Director for the Texas Louisiana Hispanic District, we talk about the current trends that appeal more to today\u0026#39;s youth and how we can better reach them while staying true to the Gospel message. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: George Carballo .\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Today I'm joined by George Carballo, the District Youth Director for the Texas Louisiana Hispanic District. 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