God's Men of Influence PODCAST

#81 How Do You Reconcile the Death of a Child With Faith - Pastor Erik Rees

December 03, 2015 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

March 3, 2011, Jessie Rees (age 11) was diagnosed with an incurable form of Brain Cancer. She moved to heaven on Jan 5, 2012 and Erik knows that through Jesus he will see her again. Erik has to invest in his family everyday, there is no rewind button. This is his testimony. “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” - Ephesians 2:10 Biggest Weakness - Selfishness. We all fight it, but this hit him hard after ...

#80 Fear, Insecurity, Anxiety and the Healing Message of the Bible - Mark Giraud

November 30, 2015 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

What happens when you grow up lacking affection from your parents? Insecurity, fear of transitions and anxiety ruled Mark Giraud until he read his bible and began to heal. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” - Proverbs 3, 5 & 6 Mark is a wealth consultant for Vantaquest. At Vantaquest, they encourage clients to find their calling not only financially but in life. Today Ma...

#79 God Wrecked Him In Order To Help Him - John Tumminello

November 24, 2015 16:27 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

God will show a man who he’s been so that he can change who he will be. This is a lesson that John Tumminello learned when he woke up having everything, looked in the mirror and hated himself. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing” - John 15:5 John is from NY. He’s a father of 2 children and husband. While trying to help people, he believes he’s learned more than he’s given. God has wreck...

#78 Pornography Always Leads to Greater Sin - James M

November 05, 2015 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Pornography is not a victimless crime and led James down the path to divorce and even greater sin. In his testimony James talks about the difference between going to church and taking the time to know God in your day to day life. “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” - Ephesians 6:10 Biggest Weakness - Apathy. James gets too caught up in daily life and forgets to give time to talk with God. Biggest Strength - Being a good father and husband. God has called him to ha...

#77 Love Thy Neighbor Even When He (your dad) Doesn't Deserve It - Caleb Vaden

November 02, 2015 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

The Devil loves it when we doubt ourselves, but the truth is that God loves us no matter what. If we remember our faith and put our lives in God’s hands, the we have nothing to fear and no reason to doubt. In this episode Caleb Vaden talks about God, Family and the military. “Because I feel that it is as real as it gets, and it is exactly what Jesus wanted us to retain” - Mark 12: 30-32, Biggest Weakness - Self judgement and doubt plague Brian. Biggest Strength - Faith in God. ...

#76 With A Gun To His Mouth He Hears God Say "This Is Not The Way My Son" - Brian Croom

October 29, 2015 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

Brian Croom was addicted to drugs and alcohol in high school and women in his 20’s. He was an adulterer and lost his job and his family. With a gun in his mouth he heard God’s Voice and was saved. Now diagnosed with MS, Brian has his family back, a job and is incredibly grateful of God’s Mercy. This is his moving testimony. “Trust in the Lord forever,for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.” - Isaiah 26:4 Biggest Weakness - Having a hard time praying for his spouse a...

#75 Left To Die As A Baby and Saved by the Lord Part 2 - Mauricio Rodriguez

October 26, 2015 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Forgiveness is the key to freedom. God wants us to look at all people through his eyes and at that moment you can forgive anything. Mauricio Rodriguez was thrown down a hole in an out house in Nicaragua and left to die by his biological mother. God saved him and is now bringing him back to Nicaragua at age 31 to spread his words and help young women to be better mothers. That is the power of forgiveness. “But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and...

#74 Left To Die As A Baby and Saved by the Lord Part 1 - Mauricio Rodriguez

October 22, 2015 16:01 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

Forgiveness is the key to freedom. God wants us to look at all people through his eyes and at that moment you can forgive anything. Mauricio Rodriguez was thrown down a hole in an out house in Nicaragua and left to die by his biological mother. God saved him and is now bringing him back to Nicaragua at age 31 to spread his words and help young women to be better mothers. That is the power of forgiveness. “But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and...

#73 Fatherhood - Pastor Harry Robinson

October 19, 2015 09:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

What does it take to be a God’s Man of Influence? Today Pastor Counselor Harry Robinson talks about one aspect which is what it takes to be a good father. First advice, read “How To Raise A Modern Day Knight.” Father’s have a massive influence on their kids. “Raising A Modern Day Knight” recommends specific rights of passage for fathers to do with their children. Teach your sons at an early age how to love their mother by words and by example. Harry’s father demonstrated to him what...

#72 God Doesn’t Deal In Falsehood - Pastor Harry Robinson

October 15, 2015 09:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MB

Pastor Harry Robinson is a man who has walked a journey long enough to trust God. The truth is that God will be found when he’s needed and in dark times we must look for him more closely than ever. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God not by works, so that no one can boast” - Ephesians 2:8-10 Harry believes we all must remove our masks. God doesn’t deal in falsehood. Biggest Weakness - Harry is clearly awar...

#71 - Army Vet Discovers Faith In God’s Power Helps With PTSD - Beau Dobbs

October 12, 2015 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Single Dad Beau Dobbs knows that his greatest purpose in life is to be a good father. Though as an army veteran he suffers with PTSD, Beau looks to God to support him with his children and with his struggles. His life is changing in powerful ways. “ Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” - Philippians 4:6 Greatest purpose in Beau’s life is to be a good father and a good Christian man. Beau’s b...

#70 Allowing God To Cure Cancer - Byron Hack

October 08, 2015 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

Spending time with Jesus every day will change your life and no one knows that better than Byron Hack. Byron had strayed from his faith until he was diagnosed with testicular cancer at age 25. After being angry with God, he heard the voice to surrender and watched a miracle happen when he did. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself” - Luke 10:27 Byron manages a sof...

#69 Recovering A Marriage From Pornography Addiction and Infidelity - James & Teri Craft

October 05, 2015 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

James Craft used pornography to cope with his childhood pain. He and Teri married young and became very visible Christian Pastors. James’ pornography addiction led him to an affair and Teri to a very difficult decision. In this episode Teri talks about how her journey with God helped her decide to stay with James and how Pure Desire Ministries helped them to rebuild trust and faith in their marriage. Teri knows that there were years of sin in their marriage that Teri may have noticed,...

#68 Homeless and Alcoholic To A Cherished Life - Derek Boyd

October 01, 2015 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

Alcoholism and violence put Derek Boyd in jail, but you would not recognize who Derek says he was if you met him today. This is surely God at work. Listen to Derek’s struggle and testimony and hear the power of our Lord’s work in this inspiring episode. “In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” - James 2:17 Biggest Weakness & Strength - Not helping enough people, but his mission is to help others. Dark Time - Derek grew up in a broken home w...

#67 Stepping Towards God With Faith-Based Sports Radio - Bryce Johnson

September 28, 2015 09:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

How powerful would it be to get to the end of yourself and use your gifts only for God’s purpose? Bryce Johnson is on a journey to let go of himself and only work through God with his Faith-Based sports radio show “Unpackin It Ministries”. This is his testimony. “ And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 Bryce lives in Charlotte N. Carolina and leads a ministry called “Unpackin’ it Ministries”...

#66 Christians Battling Human Trafficking with Finding Freedom International - Terry LaDow & Tera Schatsky

September 24, 2015 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

Human Trafficking is a terrifying plague fueled by a very dark evil. Finding Freedom International is a Christian organization that is fighting back by going directly to the darkest shadows and bolstering the safe houses and caregivers that are taking care of the young victims who are sometimes no older than 10 years of age. Terry LaDow & Tera Schatsky have developed a year long training program that is making a big difference in the lives of these victims. Here is their story. Findin...

#65 Special Forces Hero Becomes A Christian - Larry Broughton

September 21, 2015 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

God is a firm, but loving parent says special forces hero Larry Broughton. This is a guiding principle for Larry as he leads his very successful Real Estate business. Things were not always so clear for Larry. In this episode, he talks about how he overcame sexual trauma and molestation as a teenager to become the man of Christ he is today. “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here t...

#64 Near Death Experience and Abusive Childhood Created A Strong Man of Christ - Joel Bogges

September 17, 2015 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Suffering from a near death experience and being a child victim of drug addicted abusive behavior formed Joel Bogges belief structure. After a moment of fear and inspiration, he revisited his faith and became a true follower of Christ. Now as a podcaster with his own show called “Relaunch” Joel speaks loudly about his Christianity and how it is possible to be more, earn more and contribute more. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to ...

#63 Tragic Accident and Death Changes A Christian Man’s Life - Aaron Walker

September 14, 2015 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Life changes when tragedy happens. Aaron Walker was living a successful life when in 2001 he struck a pedestrian with his car killing him. There were many lessons that Aaron keeps close to him from this event, most important is that he never forgets that his life could end at any moment. Now as a Christian life and business coach Aaron says “Work like it depends on you and trust like it depends on the Lord.” “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, no...

#62 Molested, Pornstar, Drug Addict: When Lost Men Come Home - David Zailer

September 10, 2015 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

When a boy is molested at 8 years old and discovers pornography a few weeks later, he is at a high risk for living a dysfunctional and sinful life. David Zailer was a victim of molestation which led him to drug addiction and eventually performing in pornography films. This is a powerful story of how David found God at age 40 and launched Operation Integrity, an organization dedicated to helping people find resources for recovery. “I was given the gift of a handicap to keep me in consta...

#61 WOW - Drunk, Abusive, Angry, Adulterer becomes a Christian Counselor - Terry LaDow

September 07, 2015 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

Terry LaDow was a person who admittedly behaved horribly as a younger man. He was an angry drunk who was both physically and emotionally abusive to his girlfriends and then first wife. Although this behavior was learned at a young age through growing up in a violent and loveless home, Terry was able to find God at age 31 and slowly change his life. This is his testimony. “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” - Matthew 5:14 Dark Time - Terry gr...

#60 Pornography Leads Pastor To Adultery - James Craft Part 2

September 03, 2015 09:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

Even the best Pastors can get caught up in sin, but God forgives. James Craft was addicted to pornography that led him down the dark path of adultery and the loss of his ministry. In this episode learn how James and his wife overcame the dark addiction and James’ poor choices and found God’s path to recovery.. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come The old has gone, the new is here!” - 2 Corinthians 5:17 James and his wife created the thenovusproject.org to h...

#59 Pornography Leads Pastor To Adultery - James Craft Part 1

August 31, 2015 09:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

Even the best Pastors can get caught up in sin, but God forgives. James Craft was addicted to pornography that led him down the dark path of adultery and the loss of his ministry. In this episode learn how James and his wife overcame the dark addiction and James’ poor choices and found God’s path to recovery.. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come The old has gone, the new is here!” - 2 Corinthians 5:17 James is a husband of 23 years, father of 3 girls and a...

#58 Raised by a Single Mom After Father Was Shot to Death - Byron Davis

August 27, 2015 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

After his father was found tied to his own bed and shot to death, Byron Davis and his sister were left to be raised by their mom. Although she instilled faith in the Lord and the belief that he should never let anyone tell him how his story will end, Byron drifted into rationalizing his addiction to sex and committed adultery. In this episode he discusses the fall of man and the way back to God. “For all things work together for good to those who love God and are called to his purpose”...

#57 Raised by a Single Mom, Became a Single Dad and Pastor’s People With Addiction - Pastor Randy Moraitis

August 24, 2015 09:00 - 36 minutes - 82.7 MB

Pastor Randy Moraitis is a devoted husband and father, the founder and President of Care Possible and a man of God, but it wasn’t always this way. Randy was raised by a teenage single mother, who had troubled marriages and an addiction that eventually resulted in an overdose. This is Pastor Randy’s testimony. “Teach me to do your will,for you are my God; may your good Spiritlead me on level ground” - Psalm 143:10 Care Possible - www.carepossible.org Donate to help people get the the...

#56 Cleaning Up the Past - Mark Howerton

August 20, 2015 09:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Before you can move forward in a troubled relationship you have to clean up the issues you’ve had in the past both as individuals and a couple. You must get clear about each others positions and show respect for how your spouse feels and thinks. So how do you do this in a constructive way? Marriage and Family counselor Mark Howerton gives valuable tips on how to clean up the past so that you can have a long and healthy relationship. Dino and Mark discuss things like: Releasing resentme...

#55 Abused As a Child, Adulterer As a Man, Couples Advisor As a Christian - Marcus Slaton Part 2

August 17, 2015 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

What happens to a man when he grows up with a void he can’t fill? Marcus Slaton was abused as a boy by a stepfather who didn’t know how to be a parent and a mother who was too weak to stop it from happening. He grew up to become a man who was searching for love; the void he couldn’t fill. This need led him down a very dark path. “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us” - Ephesians 3:20 Marcus h...

#54 Abused As a Child, Adulterer As a Man, Couples Advisor As a Christian - Marcus Slaton Part 1

August 13, 2015 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

What happens to a man when he grows up with a void he can’t fill? Marcus Slaton was abused as a boy by a stepfather who didn’t know how to be a parent and a mother who was too weak to stop it from happening. He grew up to become a man who was searching for love; the void he couldn’t fill. This need led him down a very dark path. “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us” - Ephesians 3:20 Biggest W...

#53 Discovering Intimacy for Christian Couples - Mark Howerton

August 10, 2015 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

What causes conflict in marriage? What typically causes conflict to escalate in relationships? What are the characteristics of a conflict-free or low-conflict relationship? In this episode marriage and family counselor Mark Howerton provides the secrets to discovering true intimacy in your relationships. He and Dino discuss: Rules for a fair fight Faulty Perception and interpretation Releasing resentments Over-arching values of our relationships Empathic connection 4 legs to rela...

#52 5 Tips For Practical Parenting - Mark Howerton

August 06, 2015 09:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

How do you discipline your child properly? Well, first you start from day one. If a child is not disciplined early, they begin to believe that their way is preferable and then they demand it. This erodes empathy and creates narcissism. If not kept in check, a narcissist heads their logical extreme and they become sociopathic. In this episode, licensed therapist Mark Howerton explains his 5 tips for practical parenting. Discipline Math - A+B = C A = Clarify Expectations B = Take th...

#51 Surrender vs. Struggle, Host Dino Katsiametis Gives His Testimony

August 03, 2015 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

Struggle was a big part of host Dino Katsiametis’ life until he surrendered to Jesus Christ. Dino struggled through infidelity, divorce, financial ruin and a party lifestyle. Through Christian teaching and men’s group Dino found stability and created the God’s Men of Influence ministry. Prayer and scripture now lead his decisions and his life improves as he surrenders to the Word. “As Iron sharpens Iron, so one man sharpens another” - Proverbs 27:17 God’s Men of Influence ministr...

#50 Divorce, Financial Ruin and the Struggle For Faith - Mike Parker

July 30, 2015 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

After his second divorce, Mike Parker was broke and without hope. He didn’t have enough money to provide Christmas for his boys and he spent all his time on the road trying to spend time with his daughter. Friends and faith were the things that Mike needed to hold onto. “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds,because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be matur...

#49 The Difference Between Success and Significance - Ted Cheng

July 28, 2015 13:26 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Ask yourself the question “What’s the Difference Between Success and Significance?” That’s what Ted Chang had to discover so that he could keep his family together. Ted had all the money and professional success that he could ever want, but at what cost? “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;in all your ways submit to him,and he will make your paths straight” - Proverbs 3:5-6 Ted has been married for 30 years, has two sons and has always be...

# 48 Prison Is the Result of My Greed - Reniero Francisco

July 23, 2015 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Greed and lack of gratitude for God’s gifts landed Reniero Francisco in prison. With his partner, Reniero started a hedge fund and lost all of his client’s money. Fear and ego kept him from being upfront with those who invested and Reniero tried to cover it up with his own money. “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” - Mathew 6:24 Very judgement...

#47 Life and Death “God is good, even when horrible things happen” - Mark Howerton

July 20, 2015 09:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

God is immensely greater than anything we can imagine or understand. Mark Howerton became very in tune with the essence of his faith when working as a Pastor at Rock Harbor he was critically injured on the 55 when he was struck by a speeding car while trying to assist people who had had an accident on the highway. The pain and recovery was such that his faith was shaken and Mark was forced to ask “Why would God allow bad things to happen to a good person?” “Let your light shine before ...

#46 Molested at 7, Drug Dealer at 13, Ex-con Pastor since 2001 Part 3 - Pastor Pete Cropsey

July 16, 2015 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

Pastor Pete Cropsey had a brutal past. From a violent molestation in Mexico at age 7, to his journey through heroin smuggling, burglary, prison, a motorcycle club and then accepting Jesus at Calvary Church where he became a Pastor. This is an incredible and inspiring three part story of redemption. “For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves” - Colossians 1:13 Pastor Pete believes he was saved as a kid, but didn’t know w...

#45 Molested at 7, Drug Dealer at 13, Ex-con Pastor since 2001 Part 2 - Pastor Pete Cropsey

July 13, 2015 09:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MB

Pastor Pete Cropsey had a brutal past. From a violent molestation in Mexico at age 7, to his journey through heroin smuggling, burglary, prison, a motorcycle club and then accepting Jesus at Calvary Church where he became a Pastor. This is an incredible and inspiring three part story of redemption. “For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves” - Colossians 1:13 Pastor Pete’s father committed suicide because he had brain c...

#44 Molested at 7, Drug Dealer at 13, Ex-con Pastor since 2001 Part 1 - Pastor Pete Cropsey

July 09, 2015 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

Pastor Pete Cropsey had a brutal past. From a violent molestation in Mexico at age 7, to his journey through heroin smuggling, burglary, prison, a motorcycle club and then accepting Jesus at Calvary Church where he became a Pastor. This is an incredible and inspiring three part story of redemption. “For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves” - Colossians 1:13 Pastor Pete’s dad left at 4 when he was shooting pictures for...

#43 Prison Miracles, A Pastor’s Testimony - Pastor Ric Perez

July 06, 2015 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

Growing up Catholic, Pastor Ric wasn’t allowed to talk about his ideas regarding faith. He felt the calling, heard the voice and has been guided by Jesus Christ ever since. Pastor Ric has seen the power of prayer and faith work miracles throughout his work in prisons and hospice care facilities. Enjoy this very passionate show. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:The old has gone, the new is here!” - 2 Corinthians 5:17 Biggest Weakness - Can’t sit still and s...

#42 Are You Too Busy For God? - Joe Juliani

July 02, 2015 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

In this episode Joe Juliani asks the questions “What is God asking of me?” “Am I too busy for God?” and “Can I be me and still walk the path?” “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” - Romans 8:31 Biggest Weakness - Joe has doubt. He doesn’t stand in faith constantly. Biggest Strength - Spending time with like minded brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ. Dark Time - Joe pushes through the storm. He always falls back on ...

#41 Crystal Meth, Blackouts, Hospitals and a Young Man’s Struggle - Connor Stephenson

June 29, 2015 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

A young man addicted to Crystal Meth and Bath Salts is dealing up to 500 pills of ecstasy at a time and doesn’t know how to break away. A very bloody blackout and hospital visit finally turns his attention to God. Listen to Connor Stephenson’s testimony from his really dark descent to his redemption. “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him” - Hebrews 11:6 To keep ...

#40 Addicted at 12 and Saved at 20 - Hunter Mercurio

June 25, 2015 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

4 ½ months clean and sober and attending Narcotics Anonymous meetings, 20 year old Hunter Mercurio has seen a lot in his young life. Hunter came from a broken family, with parents who tried swinging that led to separating. He turned to drinking at age 12, lost his virginity at 13 and was doing drugs and in and out of mental hospitals soon after. Join us for Hunter’s compelling testimony and allow him to inspire you as he inspired us. “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those ...

#39 “Stuck on Stupid” Without God - Tony Alessandra

June 22, 2015 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

Pride makes it very difficult to be a great leader as a husband, father, business owner and Christian, but it is always there. The enemy wants us to be prideful and put ourselves before God. On this episode, Dino’s guest Tony Alesandra professes that he must always remember that God is in charge and he must lead his community by the example of service not words. Take a listen to Tony’s very personal and inspirational walk with God. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not o...

#38 Pastor’s Opinion on Marriage and Other Christian Hot Topics - Dr. Roger Tirabassi

June 18, 2015 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

Age is not a criteria for maturity says Dino’s guest Christian couples counselor Dr. Roger Tirabassi. In this episode Dr. Tirabassi discusses marriage, Tithing, Tattoos and Free Will. Take a listen to this in depth look at a Pastor’s beliefs on issues that affect us all. “A noble man makes noble plans and by noble deeds he stands” - Isaiah 32:8 Marrying Young - Age is not a good criteria for maturity, so that is the more important thing. There is a higher divorce rate for couple ...

#37 How an Atheist became a Christian Pastor - Dr. Roger Tirabassi

June 15, 2015 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

God works miracles and this one is especially amazing. In this episode, Dino’s guest Dr. Roger Tirabassi tells the story of how he grew up to be a committed Atheist until, after a night of counseling himself over a failed marriage he heard the voice of God. “A noble man makes noble plans and by noble deeds he stands” - Isaiah 32:8 Biggest Weakness - Pride & Greed. Roger battles with his own ego and the world we live in. Biggest Strength - God has given him the drive and ability t...

#36 Asking Jesus Into Your Life - Robert Trommler

June 11, 2015 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Sometimes the most difficult thing to do is to ask Jesus into our lives. As human beings we tell ourselves all sorts of things like, “I don’t need Jesus” or “There’s nothing he can do that I can’t do myself”. Do you recognize the trainwreck that’s coming? In this episode Robert Trommler discussed his weakness with controlled substances and women early in his life and the role that Jesus played once he gave up his ego and asked him into his life. Verse: “For I am convinced that neith...

#35 Fellowship of Christian Athletes - Mark Boyer

June 08, 2015 14:25 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

FCA is a wonderful organization that says if we can't get the influencers in society to speak out about Jesus, the rest will be inspired. In our society the influencers are athletes. In this special episode ex-NFL player Mark Boyer talks about his career with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and what this calling has meant to Southern California. Don McClanen - Founded FCA in the 50’s. Don was watching TV and realized if athletes could sell products then Christian athletes could sell...

#34 NFL Athlete brings faith/sports to kids - Mark Boyer

June 08, 2015 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

Mark is an ex NFL football player for the Indianapolis Colts and the NY Jets and a Christian. Through his struggle and search for his identity after his career ended Mark realized that being an inspirational coach was his future. 17 years ago he founded the first California Camp of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and has been helping athletes find Jesus Christ ever since. "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from...

#33 Adultery, Divorce, Abandonment & Saved - Stephen Young

June 04, 2015 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

Stephen Young has had a hard road in his relationship with his family and with God. His addiction to pornography as a younger man lead to an unhealthy relationship with his first wife, adultery and an abandonment of his kids. By repairing his relationship with God Stephen was able to repair his relationship with his children. This is his journey. “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” - Romans 8:1 Biggest Weakness - Stephen exposed hat he has...

#32 Faith, Family, Friends and the Rest is Extra - Matt Hanson

June 01, 2015 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

Matt Hanson is married with 3 children and has a deep desire to use the skills that the Lord has given him to lead and influence people. Although he’s known struggle, in this episode he talks about gratitude and allowing faith to influence every moment of your day. “As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God” - Peter 4:10 Biggest Weakness - Trusting God. Matt considers himself a doer who looks for a formula rath...

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