1M Project Podcast
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThe 1MP Podcast exists to unite, ignite, and equip you with theological content useful for your faith in the 21st Century.
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Purposeful Evangelism
August 08, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 67.6 MBWhat does it look like today for us to live a life on mission? Listen this weeks conversation with Jen & Ray as they talk about different people who have lived purposeful lives with evangelism.
Street Evangelism in Muskegon
July 18, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 48.9 MBOn today's show Jen DeBrot and Ray Barrera talk about how God is using a simple concept called "Pull over Prayer" to connect with people in Muskegon. Listen to their conversation and the testimonies they share about how God is using these nights to minister to people on the streets. Let's Connect! https://www.1mproject.org/
Who is your neighbor?
June 27, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 46.1 MBOn today's show, Jen DeBrot and Ramon Barrera sit down to talk about the book, The Art of Neighboring, and the way it's challenged them to be more intentional with loving their neighbors. They also talk about the Expnential Conference and how it has fueled them to ignite others to be creative with loving others. To learn more about the book and movement, The Art of Neighboring, visit: https://www.artofneighboring.com/ To learn more about the Exponential Conference, visit: https://expo...
Should women preach? - Part 2
May 23, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 49.7 MBOn today's show, we continue our conversation with Nate Johnson about the role of women leaders in the church. We pray this episode encouraged you in some small way.
Should women preach?
May 09, 2023 23:00 - 28 minutes - 65.3 MBOn today's episode, we sit down again with Nate Johnson to talk about women who feel called to preach. This is just a soft conversation between friends who thought it would be good to share our own personal thoughts on this subject. Our chat was going so well that we lost track of time therefore, we have decided to break the full conversation into two separate episodes. We pray you'll enjoy and send us your feedback.
The non-negotiables of the Christian faith with Pastor Eric Strattan
April 25, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 77.7 MBAlthough Eric Strattan grew up in a Jewish home, he had little-to-no understanding of God. On this episode, Pastor Eric shares how he came to faith during his teenage years and just how much that season impacted his life forever. During our conversation, we talk about some of the non-negotiables attached to Christianity and why it's important to share your faith with others. Click here to register for his Cultural Exegesis class. You can find Pastor Eric on Facebook here.
Connecting Your Church With Community Needs
April 11, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 84.7 MBOn this episode, we have a conversation with Nate Johnson, cofounder of Fresh Coast Alliance, a nonprofit in Muskegon, Michigan. FCA is a faith-based community centered recovery and reentry hub that partners with churches in the community to walk along side of the program attendees. Kingdom Life Church was founded around the same time in partnership with Fresh Coast Alliance vision to reach people in need. Nate has a powerful testimony and shares it with us during the show. To learn m...
Gen Z and the Deconstruction Movement
March 28, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 56.6 MBThe buzz word 'Deconstruction' has everyone talking so we decided to join the conversation during this series. On today's show, we sit down and talk with Pastor Alec Breit about helping GenZ navigate their way through thoughts of dobut and faith. We hope you find this show insightgul and informative if you're also someone who's having this conversation around tables. Let's Connect! Website: https://www.1mproject.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1M-Project-129459694320413
Why do you do Evangelism that way?
March 14, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 49.8 MBA conversation about outreach and sharing the Gospel and how we could do it better. We are passionate about evangelism here at the 1M Project. According the the Joshua Project, the United States has 15,178,000 people listed as being unreached. This same website uses the following term to describe what ureached means according the them; "An unreached or least-reached people is a people group among which there is no indigenous community of believing Christians with adequate numbers and...
Episode 74 with Greg Bogdan
November 01, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 75.2 MBEpisode 74 with Greg Bogdan On today's show Jen has a conversation with Greg Bogdan with Vantage Infinite Perspectives on how Christian run businesses can and should use their gifts to reach the world for Jesus. Some of the things they touch on during the show are: -What would our world look like today if all Christians took their calling to evangelize this world seriously? -How can Christian business owners use their influence to change society? -Why are people responding in other co...
Episode 73 with Matt Shmidt
September 21, 2021 19:28 - 28 minutes - 66.6 MBEpisode 73 with Matt Schmidt During this episode Matt Schmidt with Engage 360 and Jen have a conversation about what the Gospel means. Matt lays out 4 basic components to historical Christianity. From there, they talk about how Christians can use these components to unite and stand tall together. You can grab the Engage 360 Curriculum here. #AllThingsGospel #Engage360m #1mproject #RadicalLove #MovedToAction #Evangelism #Apologetics #Theology #EngageYourWorld #Gospel #WhatIsTheGospel...
Doubt and Faith - with Dominic Done
August 17, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 73.6 MBEpisode 72 with Dominic Done Although we may not always feel free to admit it, most of us have been through a season of doubt a time or two. It's usually during these kinds of seasons where our deepest longings are revealed to us. Jen and Dominic have a conversation about the following questions and we think you'll enjoy listening in. Why are so many people falling away from their faith? Why don't we feel safe to admit we have doubts about the Bible or even doubts about God? What ca...
Should We be fearing Death?
July 29, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 75.8 MBEpisode 71 with Matt Schmidt During this episode Matt Schmidt with Engage 360 and Jen have a conversation about how Christians should view death. Since dying is a reality for all of us, why do we fear it so much? How has Covid-19 heightened our fears and prevented us from facing reality? How should Christians handle this subject and what opportunities are in front of us right now surrounding this subject? Tune in to join our conversation about this timely topic. You can grab the Engage 36...
Apologetics and Evangelism
June 28, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBEpisode 70 with Matt Schmidt On this episode Matt Schmidt with Engage 360 Ministries and Jen have a conversation about the importance of engaging Apologetics with everyday Evangelism. With the cultural moment shifting almost daily, this is a timely conversation about the importance of Christians understanding how to best share the Gospel. You can grab the Engage 360 Curriculum here. #AllThingsGospel #Engage360m #1mproject #RadicalLove #MovedToAction #Evangelism #Apologetics #Theolog...
1M Project Podcast with Rebecca Dotson George
July 21, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 78.9 MBEpisode 69 with Rebecca Dotson George Rebecca Dotson George shares about how her mother being diagnosed with cancer became a defining season in her journey. Tune in to hear how this propelled her into her ministry called, Do The Thing Movement. #DoTheThingMovement #Dogmom #Cancer #Enneagram3 Find Rebecca Online: Website Instagram Facebook
1M Project Podcast with Carmen Meurer
July 07, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 77.9 MBEpisode 68 with Carmen Meurer Carmen Meurer may not understand why some of the things have happened to her life but she is committed to allowing God to get all of the Glory for what she goes through. On today's show Carmen shares her story about being raised in a divorced home, finding discontentment with women's church ministries, and even some of her current challenges with parenting her adult child. As you tune in, you'll be inspired by this pioneering gem whose devoted to making an ...
1M Project Podcast with Jess Ronne
June 23, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes - 72.3 MBEpisode 67 with Jess Ronne Imagine being a 33 year old woman with four children, one with special needs, and just losing your husband to a battle with cancer. That is the story Jess Ronne shares with us today. In spite of all of the hard things that Jess has endured, there's a story of beauty to be found. Listen today while she shares her story and how she felt called to start, The Lucas Project, which is a non-profit focused on providing recognition, resources, and respite to Caregiver...
1M Project Podcast with Jen Brazeal
June 09, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 82.2 MBEpisode 66 with Jen Brazeal Jen may have had a seemingly blissful childhood, but she still had to figure out some things on her own. While on her faith journey, Jen admits that she is still discovering how to find her way and offers listeners some things she's picked up along the way. #TheUnhurriedLifePodcast #RaisingKiddos #WorkingMom #AtHomeMom #Faith #Blissdom Find Jen Online: Instagram Website Facebook Unhurried Life Podcast Jen Mentions: Mother's Day Out Lean In ...
1M Project with Corine Sandifer
May 26, 2020 12:00 - 39 minutes - 31.4 MBEpisode 65 with Corine Sandifer Corine had a lot on her shoulders as a young girl living in Texas. When her parents went through a divorce, she became the only English speaking person in her home. She learned early on how to be the main translator for her mother and grandmother and shares how this challenge helped shaped her to become the strong woman she is today. Corine is a Career & Life Coach, Speaker, and fellow Podcaster and I know that you'll be so inspired to hear her faith story....
1M Project Podcast with Michelle Myers
May 12, 2020 12:00 - 39 minutes - 31.3 MBEpisode 64 with Michelle Myers Michelle Myers jumps right into our conversation on the show today talking about the eating disorder she struggled with as a young woman trying to find purpose. Today, Michelle is the founder of an organization called She Works His Way. You will be so inspired to hear how Michelle went from being an wounded and insecure young woman to the strong and confident business woman she is today. #control #sheworkshisway #anorexia #faith #balance #workaholic #surr...
1M Project Podcast with Chelsey DeMatteis
April 28, 2020 13:00 - 40 minutes - 32.8 MBEpisode 63 with Chelsey DeMatteis Despite Chelsey DeMatteis rebellious behavior as a young woman, she still loved Jesus. She just needed to encounter His marvelous love in powerful way so that she could be pushed further into her purpose. After a car wreck from her own doing, Chelsey sat on the side of the road and was approached by a woman who felt a lot like Jesus. Tune in today to hear about this story and more of Chelsey's story on today's show. #Crosswalk #iBelieve #LivingWithLe...
1M Project Podcast with Ben Worth
April 21, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes - 97.7 MBEpisode 62 with Ben Worth Ben grew up in a wonderful Christian home where he was loved and carefully nurtured, but that wasn't enough to save him from being exposed to pornography at a young age. The nature of this confusing exposure left a huge impact on his life and his ability to discern his true identity in Christ. Listen in today to hear how God led Ben to freedom from his porn addiction and what steps he's taken to be an overcomer. #pornography #therapy #repentance #accountabil...
1M Project with Joe Garza
April 14, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MBEpisode 61 with Joe Garza Joe Garza's home life was falling apart as a teenage boy which sent him down a destructive road. That's when he decided to join the Marines at just 18 years old. It wasn't until several years later, and after suffering through his own divorce, that he found himself sitting in a church pew feeling the presence of God. Now, Joe sits down to share his faith story and how God is leading him to unite Christians in our community. #accountability #christiansunite #li...
1M Project Podcast with a blended tribe
April 07, 2020 11:30 - 18 minutes - 43.4 MBEpisode 60 with a blended tribe Have you sat down and asked your kiddos how they are feeling about the Coronavirus? On today's show, Jen interviews her 4 "littles" about this topic. We want to encourage you to grab your kids to join you while you tune in and listen to this episode. #blendedtribe #coronavirus #noschool #faith #psalm91 Hope: "God is telling us to praise Him for even the bad things."
1M Project Podcast with Sandy Cooper
March 31, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 55.8 MBEpisode 59 with Sandy Cooper Sandy Cooper was mentored by her older brothers and coached into becoming a Bible teacher during her college years. With that same momentum, she continued to use every platform possible to share her faith and the things God has taught her with her journey in life. #Biblestudy #blogger #womensministry #disciple #faith #balance #Bibleteacher #losingachild #thebalancedmomcast #losingachild Find Sandy Online: Instagram Website Sandy Mentions: The Balan...
1M Project with Psychiatric Physician Assistant Amber Shull
March 24, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 89.8 MBEpisode 58 with Psychiatrist Amber Shull Amber grew up in Muskegon Heights being raised by a single mother, and with her grandfather living next door. She faced many setbacks but saw each of them as an opportunity for growth. Amber shares how God used her to expose corruption, try a new career hat, and extend grace to those suffering with any form of mental illness. #surrender #womenleader #divorce #splitfamily#overcomer #curruption #muskegonheights #mentalhealth #faith #esthermoment #...
1M Project Podcast with Anna Rivera-Rankin
March 10, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 31.6 MBEpisode 57 with Anna Rivera-Rankin Anna Rivera-Rankin became became a teen mom at just fifteen years old and chose to let that be her defining moment for change. Anna shares about being raised around gangs, moving and starting a new life for herself, the hardships of not having a safe childhood, surrounding herself with mentors, and her passion to encourage women. You will be so inspired by hearing Anna's story that you'll want to pass it along to all of your friends. #recruiter #pio...
1M Project Podcast with Josh DeHaan
February 25, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 58.1 MBEpisode 56 with Josh DeHaan Josh DeHaan reflects on the lack he experienced in his own life during his adolescent years when it came to spiritual guidance and direction for the hard things in life. On today's show he shares about why it was so natural for him to say yes when he felt called to invest in the lives of teens through Young Life Ministries. Today Josh works as the Area Director for Young Life on the Lakeshore. #YoungLife #LakeshoreYoungLife #Teens #balance #geocaching #nf...
1M Project Podcast with Katy McCown
February 18, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutes - 29.7 MBEpisode 55 with Katy McCown Katy McCown could not have known the adventure that awaited her when she married Luke, her NFL quarterback sweetheart. Six kids later, several moves across the country, and countless new communities would prove to shape her into the dynamic leader she is today. Katy sits down with me and shares her heart for her family, the local church, and a women's ministry she founded called She Laughs. #mind #body #spirit #wholeness #balance #football #nflwife #travel #...
1M Project with Pastor Justin Thornton
February 11, 2020 13:00 - 44 minutes - 35.8 MBEpisode 54 with Pastor Justin Thornton At just nineteen years old, Justin Thornton was already feeling the nudge to pursue ministry with his life. It became more clear to him one day while he was sitting in his car on the side of the road and lost. Although his journey has been filled with adventure, countless miles on the road, and lots of new neighbors; it's clear that he wouldn't have it any other way. #mind #body #spirit #wholeness #balance #CMA #Jerichoroad #soccer #churchplanting #p...
1M Project with Michelle Donnelly
February 04, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 37.7 MBEpisode 53 with Michelle Donnelly Michelle Donnelly didn't walk into her marriage hoping that one day it would end with divorce, yet this is exactly where she found herself a few years ago. Through her healing journey, God began to unfold a vision to minister to other single moms. Michelle launched a ministry called Agape Moms and now ministers to women through blogging, podcasting, and with her newly published Bible Study called Seen. #mind #body #spirit #wholeness #balance #singlemom...
1M Project Podcast with Missy Dokter
January 28, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutes - 31.4 MBEpisode 52 with Pastor of Discipleship Missy Dokter Missy refers to childhood memories as one being caught in the land of Dutch facades and she believes she's been called to shine the light on this issue and provide people with a safe place to be their true authentic self. Missy's story will inspire you to be honest, brave, and free. #mind #body #spirit #wholeness #balance #ministry #holistic #tdjakes #iowa #healing #art #obedience #seminary #womanpastor #purpose Find Missy Online: F...
1M Project Podcast with Dr. Ed Hatt
January 21, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 27.2 MBEpisode 51 with Dr. Ed Hatt Most people don't expect to be spiritually encouraged after their annual checkup at the Doctors office, but that's not the case for Dr. Ed Hatt's patients. Dr. Hatt hasn't always viewed his practice through a ministering lens. It wasn't until he began to go through some personal challenges himself before he shifted the way he used his career path to partner with God. You'll be inspired by his story and motivated to surrender every piece of your life once you'...
1M Project Podcast with Kim Worpel
January 14, 2020 14:00 - 39 minutes - 31.9 MBEpisode 50 with Kim Worpel Kim saw education as her ticket out from the disfunction she was facing. Once she slowed down and listened to where her heart was leading her go, she set her eyes on becoming a Psychologist. During the show Kim shares the secret to her success and how the Holy Spirit leads her in her practice. #mind #body #spirit #wholeness #balance #psychology #alignment #health #fitness #healing #art #marathon #talk #therapy Find Kim Online: Facebook Instagram Busine...
1M Project Podcast with Dr. Mike Morea
January 07, 2020 14:00 - 48 minutes - 39.6 MBEpisode 49 with Dr. Mike Morea As a little boy, Mike Morea had all the odds stacked against him. He came from a split home, lived in a low-income home, and had real anger issues that were affecting his life. A man named Mr. Smith appeared on the scene and used his words to help redirect Mike on his path. He and Mike's mother told him that he could become anything that he wanted to be. For some reason, Mike grabbed onto those words and began to chase after his dream to become a Doctor. ...
1M Project Podcast with Terra Mattson
December 17, 2019 14:00 - 45 minutes - 36.5 MBEpisode 48 with Terra Mattson There are times when you have a conversation with someone and things just click. That's how my conversation went with, Terra Mattson, from Living Wholehearted. Terra's passion mixed with her education and experiences make her an expertise when it comes to empowering women to be courageous and free. #equippingleaders #NoondayCollections #TheLittleBirdBoutique #AnnieDowns #AdamYoung #UnHurried #1mProject #TerraMattson #LivingWholehearted #RootedinGrace #Cour...
1M Project Podcast with George Moss
December 10, 2019 14:00 - 36 minutes - 29.3 MBEpisode 47 with George Moss Being a person of influence comes with a responsibility not everyone can handle. When others are watching our moves, listening to our words, and wanting to duplicate our actions, we must take a true inventory of what message we are conveying to the world. George Moss with OXEN Apparel talks with me about the calling he felt to create a message through clothing and branding to help clearly display who he wants to be leading others to follow. May the words you ...
1M Project with Connie Tresedder
December 03, 2019 14:00 - 35 minutes - 80.7 MBEpisode 46 with Connie Tresedder There are times when God begins to nudge us to move in a new direction with our lives and it's in these moments when we are faced with the choice of whether or not to act on what we are sensing. Sometimes fear holds us back and paralyzes us from ever experiencing what it could feel like to walk out our greatest dreams. On today's show, Connie Tresedder shares how she heard from God that she was supposed to start a business and how amazing this journey ha...
1M Project Podcast with Heather Traub
November 25, 2019 01:43 - 35 minutes - 28.8 MBEpisode 45 with Heather Traub I was lost and in a season of transition when our paths crossed. I needed a friend and God knew it. That's when God sent me my friend, Heather Traub. As you will quickly learn by listening, Heather has a beautiful heart and a passion for women to discover their true identity. Join our conversation on today's episode where we talk about authenticity, fashion, and being present. #identity #1mprojectpodcast #fashion #beauty #motherhood #prayer #friends Find ...
1M Project Podcast with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
November 18, 2019 22:17 - 32 minutes - 74.6 MBEpisode 44 with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Have you ever felt physically tired even after getting plenty of sleep at night? Do you feel empty, exhausted and wishing you had more to give to your friends and family? If so, maybe more sleep isn't what you really need. Maybe you just need to take a deeper look into what rest really means to begin with. Tune in today and hear my conversation with the brilliant, Dr. Saudra Dalton-Smith. Saundra Online: Facebook Instagram Website Sa...
1M Project with Kim Wahl
November 12, 2019 14:00 - 55 minutes - 127 MBEpisode 43 with Kim Wahl One day Kim was sitting in her weekly women's study group when all of the sudden someone mentioned they had done a complaining fast. This idea and the words found in Philippians 4:2 sparked a whole church challenge. Little did she know that she would soon be tested to see if she really had grasped the true discipline of self control when it comes to grumbling and complaining. In today's episode, you'll hear how Kim and her husband Bill were able to walk through a...
1M Project Podcast with Elizabeth Evans
November 05, 2019 14:00 - 39 minutes - 91.8 MBEpisode 42 with Elizabeth Evans Dear Friend, I wish I would have accepted years ago that I didn't need to spend endless hours researching women I wanted to be like, a master's degree in theology, to be a New York's best selling author, and the worlds greatest wife and mom all in order to make a big impact in this world. I realize now that I've focused too much time worrying about things that don't really matter and now I want to inspire you with what I've discovered. Listen to today'...
1M Project with Pastor Dawn Damon
October 29, 2019 13:00 - 45 minutes - 36.7 MBEpisode 41 with Pastor Dawn Damon How do we delicately talk about topics like childhood sexual abuse, divorce & remarriage, and women feeling called to be pastor's in the church??? Dawn and I sit down and have a real conversation about all three of these topics and we want to invite you to join our conversation during this show. Dawn Online: Instagram Facebook Website Dawn's Favorites: Favorite Song Do it Again by Elevation Worship Favorite Book The 5 Second Rule: by Mel...
1M Project Podcast with Mealanie Pickett
October 22, 2019 16:00 - 49 minutes - 40.2 MBEpisode 40 with Melanie Pickett Imagine being abused by the person you vowed to love forever. Melanie Pickett gets real and raw on today's show when she opens up and shares about her very abusive marriage and the torment she endured until it turned deadly. Melanie was rescued and now lives to tell others how to find freedom for themselves. Find Melanie online: Facebook Instagram Website Melanie's Favorites: Favorite Song Greater by Mercy Me Favorite Book Breaking Anxiety...
1M Project with Vanessa Davis
October 08, 2019 16:00 - 42 minutes - 34.3 MBEpisode 39 with Vanessa Davis I was so honored to sit down and chat with this amazing woman. Vanessa takes us on her journey in women's ministry, the loss of her 36 year old daughter, and how kindness has become her anthem. You truly will be inspired and blessed by the words Vanessa shares during our conversation in this episode. Find Vanessa on the Socials: Facebook Business Facebook - All things beautiful by Vanessa Vanessa's Favorites: Freedom by Eddie James The Nature of F...
1M Project Podcast with Monique Rogers
October 01, 2019 14:34 - 41 minutes - 33.6 MBEpisode 38 with Monique Rogers You guys are going to fall in love with the heart of our guest today! Monique Rogers is a pastor's wife, mama to four, empty nester, entrepreneur, gifted speaker and Bible teacher. Monique left us with these words..."You are Not alone". Find Monique on the Socials: Facebook Instagram Monique's Favorites: It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood by Mr. Rogers Won't you be my neighbor a documentary about Mr. Rogers Suffering is Never For Nothi...
Episode 37 with Jessica Harper
September 23, 2019 17:26 - 49 minutes - 56.2 MBEpisode 37: 1M Project with Jessica Harper You guys! You are going to be so inspired when you hear how God is using Jessica behind the scenes in some of Michigan's most popular festivals and events. She has a heart for her city and to help organizations reach their goals with bringing entertainment to the Lakeshore. Sit back and listen as Carly and I spend some time chatting with one of our favorite friends. Find Jessica on the Socials here: Facebook Instagram Jessica's Men...
Episode 36
September 16, 2019 14:11 - 38 minutes - 46.7 MBEpisode 36:Kim Oaster Kim is passionate about helping women live in the truth of God's word. Having seen God change her own life over and over, she knows the potential for life-change in other people. Kim works with her husband Brad, consulting with churches across the United States. Together they help churches flourish at bringing the love of Jesus to their communities through strategic planning and design. Find Kim on the Socials here: Facebook Instagram YouTube Kim...
Episode 35
September 04, 2019 17:33 - 40 minutes - 93.7 MBAnne Thornton shares her journey as a woman in ministry and how she juggles being married to the pastor of City Life Church, mothering her 3 kids, being a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit for two different hospitals, lives in Jersey city, and has started doing ministry classes with the Empower program of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Find Anne on the Socials here: Facebook Instagram
Chris Drake: City of Muskegon Firefighter
July 19, 2019 15:55 - 29 minutes - 54.2 MBChris Drake is a passionate firefighter for the city of Muskegon. Chris puts his family first, enjoy's spending with his wife, and sat down with us to share his journey through divorce and being part of a blended family.