This is HIS Story Podcast
56 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -Welcome to the "This is HIS Story podcast" - Ministries and God Stories you need to know. Listen to the stories of the men and women God is using for his Kingdom work and those pouring out God’s grace to hurting people around the globe. From Bible teachers to counselors to those that feed the hungry, pull people from dark places, and missionaries… we look into to the events, personalities, callings, and circumstances of those God is using as His hands and feet.
As an Christian Executive, Todd Turner has spent his life helping Faith Based organizations build solid, ethical, online fundraising strategies that work. Listen in to increase your knowledge of great ministries and amazing people out serving and building the kingdom.
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Episode 42: Sara Messer - Executive Director Interview
February 28, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBSara is Founder and CEO of Taproot Charities, a non-profit ministry which provides school fees, supplies, and uniforms to support girls in secondary and college level education in rural Uganda, Africa. After serving in Arua, Uganda on two medical mission trips, and seeing first-hand how the young women in Arua are culturally marginalized and overlooked, Sara felt a special calling to help provide a secondary education to the young women of Arua. And thus, Taproot Charities was born. When ...
Episode 41: Harmony Grillo - Executive Director Spotlight
February 18, 2023 15:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBHarmony Grillo, victim of exploitation turned UCLA honor student, her goal is to help women and girls entrenched in sexual exploitation find freedom. As a survivor, Harmony is passionate about assisting women in their journeys of healing and transformation. In 2003, she founded Treasures, a faith-based outreach and support group to women in the sex industry and victims of sex trafficking. Armed with personal experience, a Master’s Degree in Social Work and evidence-based theories, Harmony ...
Episode 40: Wayne Stiles - Pastor/Ministry Interview
February 18, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBWayne Stiles is the host of Walking the Bible Lands (www.walkingthebiblelands.com), an online video experience of virtual tours of the Holy Land. A former pastor and veteran traveler to the Holy Land, Dr. Stiles has served in full-time ministry for more than 30 years. He is the author of Going Places with God, Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus, and Waiting on God. Wayne and his wife, Cathy, have two grown daughters and live in Texas. Visit waynestiles.com for more. Interviewer: Todd Tur...
Episode 39: Shannon McGraw - Hopeful Heart Ministry
February 09, 2023 16:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBShannon McGraw is a woman in love with God and excited about her faith. But it wasn’t always that way. She was only 3 years old when the abuse began by a family member. While still a teen, her boyfriend was tragically killed in an auto accident, and she began to question a God who would claim a young man with so much life yet to be lived. At the fragile age of seventeen, she was raped and she began to distrust a God who would allow such a thing. Again, as a freshman in college, she was raped...
Episode 38: Mully Children's Family in Kenya
January 03, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBWant to hear a modern miracle story? And see what loving the widow and the orphan really looks like? Look no further than the largest family in the world and Mully Children's Family in Kenya. Charles and Esther Mully are saving and changing lives in Kenya.. and the ripple effect is going world wide. Mully Children’s Family is committed to the: Rescue children from hostile environments Nourish development with proper food, shelter, and education Heal through counseling, mentoring, and spi...
Episode 37: Linda Gunter Interview
December 20, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBLinda Gunter has been changed... and now she is changing others through the ministry work of Love Him Love Them. Hear what makes her passionate in this insightful interview. Throughout her career alongside her husband as a real estate investor in the city of Atlanta, Georgia, Linda Gunter was faced with homelessness, drugs and prostitution daily. In choosing to make a difference the only way she knew how, in 1998 Linda and her husband turned one of their rental properties in Vine City, A...
Episode 36: Interview Thomas Carlson of ECatalyst
December 15, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBThere is a great organizations whose purpose is to transform developing communities through their entrepreneurs. The focus is on the whole community, not just individual entrepreneurs. To do this, they must help entrepreneurs grow businesses in a way that inspires more people to try new ideas, connects the entrepreneurs to other entrepreneurs, and grows not just a few businesses but a culture of growth-oriented business creation. This is why ECatalyst grows entrepreneurs through an ever-expa...
Episode 35 - Pastor Mercy at Mully Children's Family
October 12, 2022 14:00 - 8 minutes - 6.18 MBOn a recent trip to Kenya, I met an incredible woman who took charge of a room full of children like I have rarely seen. She balanced firm and grace well and spoke clearly and demanded attention without having to ask. After watching her work with the children of the World's Largest Family, I just had to interview her. We sat on the porch of a classroom (You can hear the background noise) to pick her brain and to learn a little more about her and her ministry at MCF. Listen in to this prized...
Episode 34: K Life Ministries Overview
October 04, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBJoin Zander Turner and Todd Turner as we give the Cliff Note version overview of Klife. KLIFE is a ministry focused on providing discipleship for students in cities across the country. Through a variety of activities (large group gatherings, small group Bible studies, mission trips, retreats, and other events), KLIFE kids grow in their faith and have lots of fun in the process! Our hope is that we would equip students to live the rest of their life for Jesus and make Him known to others. K...
Episode 33 - Ron Strand Interview
September 28, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBListen as we learn about Ron's upbringing and life events and how God wired him to dive into ministry and serve in the Kingdom. Hear about the Upper Room Presents and his new project, a LOVE SONG Documentary. Ron Strand along with his wife, Kathy started the Upper Room in 2009. Ron is no stranger to ministry. From 1977 to 1981 he served as the college & career pastor at Calvary Chapel of Whittier. In 1986 the Strand’s started Calico Building Services, which has over 500 employees in mult...
Episode 32 - Link Year in Branson Missouri
September 14, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBWant to know more about What is a Gap Year? What is Link Year in Branson Missouri? Well today, we interview a person, Zander Turner, who has been through the program and talks about how he spent his year between high school and college. While Gap Year programs can focus on specific goals, talents, and skills, they are generally a non-academic experience in between two very academically rigorous experiences – High School and College. Everyone you know is a disciple of something. You’re eith...
Episode 31 Podcast Format Change "More Stories"
September 14, 2022 15:00 - 5 minutes - 3.96 MBWe are making changes to this podcast. Listen to hear WHY and how you will be enjoying a LOT more God Stories along the way.
Episode 30 - Interview with Jeff Reed
August 09, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBLet's talk about the Meta Verse and how the church can or will or might spread the gospel and even make disciples in the virtual world. Jeff is already deep down the rabbit hole of a world many Americans and church leaders have not even considered. If you are a pastor or church leader, you need to listen in. Listen in to hear what makes Jeff tick and how God has wired him... then we will jump into the new virtual world. About Jeff: Founding THECHURCH.DIGITAL in 2018, Jeff’s passions have ...
Episode 29 - Fundraising During a Recession
August 03, 2022 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.65 MBChristian Non Profit Organizations can feel like panicking, locking down spending, changing strategies when times are tough or when their donors are watching every penny. But some of the best practices for digital fundraising do not change during a recession... some do. Let's discuss what your faith based organization needs to do online to help weather the storms of fundraising during a recession.
Episode 28 - Should Churches Ask for Money?
July 28, 2022 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBChristians come to the table with many lenses and theological assumptions. Today, I am going to challenge a few. Today's episode will have some things you may or may not agree with. I am poking at some traditions in a way to challenge YOU and your thinking. I do not know if I am 100% right but I am ok with pointing, observing, and looking under some traditional rocks, if you will. Churches benefit from a tradition and the phrase "tithing." Pastor teach give to church first then additional...
Episode 27 - 3 Things all Executive Directors Should Do Online
July 21, 2022 20:00 - 6 minutes - 4.34 MBToday we discuss the top 3 things Executive Directors should make sure is happening on their organization's websites. Super important stuff to increase engagement with potential donors.
Episode 26 - Interview with Pastor Chris Sicks
July 14, 2022 18:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBChris Sicks pastors One Voice Fellowship, a new multi-lingual church in Northern Virginia. They gather to experience a foretaste of Revelation 7:9, and to make Jesus known among their new neighbors. Their logo and leadership reflect the diversity of the church. The leadership team speaks English, French, Persian, Amharic, Arabic, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, Punjabi, Uyghur, Chinese, and Urdu. Chris Sicks has been a pastor for over 20 years. As Pastor of Mercy, he labored to show compassion ...
Episode 25 - Must Haves for a Non Profit Website
July 04, 2022 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.03 MBWeb Vendors generally build websites that are too formal and sterile. When speaking with nonprofit directors who don't feel confident in their web presence, there's almost always the same issue at play: The way the organization talks about their mission face to face is totally different than how it's described on their website. In other words, the way they talk about their work in normal conversation is clear, compelling, and interesting. Let's talk about how a non profit can build a web...
Episode 24 - Not all Digital Strategies Work for Non-Profits
June 28, 2022 15:00 - 5 minutes - 3.74 MBYour web team is running digital campaigns out of order and it is hurting your online donations. Ever try to bake a cake? You must mix the ingredients in the right order. Adding an egg at the end won’t produce the same results of mixing it at the beginning. The order of the ingredients is just as important as the ingredients themselves. The same concept is true with words. Same three words out of order changes EVERYTHING. Jonny bit the dog vs The dog bit Jonny As I work with faith based ...
Episode 23 - Top Priorities of a Non Profit
June 21, 2022 20:00 - 4 minutes - 3.46 MBAsk 100 people and you might get get 99 answers to "what should be the top priorities of a non profit?" We'll today we tackle this subject in a short and simple episode... What strategies and tactics should a non-profit make their top priority and goals?
Episode 22 - Christopher Beth of The Bucket Ministry Interview
June 14, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBChristopher Beth, Chief Storyteller / Director of The Bucket Ministry. Christopher Beth was born in 1967 on the outskirts of Chicago, Illinois to Penny and Edward Beth. Though he might argue that nothing of much significance occurred during his adolescence to early twenties, Christopher will be the first to cite one discrepancy in that: meeting, falling in love, and marrying his high school sweetheart, Sheri. Almost thirty years into their marriage, Christopher and Sheri are just as devote...
Episode 21: Telling your Christian Non-Profit's Story
June 07, 2022 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.35 MBEver since the Story Brand book, people talk about "telling your stories" online but what does that mean? How do non-Profits tell their stories on their websites, social media, and in emails? What happens when OUR story is really a God story? How do we tell that? Today we talk about telling ministry and mission stories to the world.
Episode 20: Should Churches Ask for Money?
May 24, 2022 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.76 MBChurches seem to have this unwritten rule. DON'T ask for money... "It's not Biblical. People with think bad about me, as a pastor! We met budget, we are doing fine. The Lord will give us exactly what He wants. " Some churches have even removed the "passing of the plate" and have instituted giving boxes or only online giving opportunities. But... is this even Biblical? It certainly isn't logical. on today's episode we will discuss should churches and pastors ask for money? And despite the n...
Episode 19 - Online Giving Pages for Christian Organizations
May 18, 2022 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.5 MBOnline donations for Christian organizations, Non profits, and churches are the lifeblood for funding kingdom work around the globe. Yet, they sometime are the most neglected pages on our websites. Strange, right? Too many leaders and web teams assume that "just because our website can take donations, we have done our part.... now it is up to the donor!" So not true. It is OUR Job to help donors and givers feel confident that their gifts are going to ministry. We have a lot of work to do t...
Episode 18: Ron Harris Interview
May 11, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBToday we dive into the "How did God prepare a boy from Ft. Worth to travel the world and teach people to share the Good News via "radio." Learn abut this broadcast pillar in the kingdom building community. Dr. Ron Harris is a broadcast veteran with over five decades in the media world, which includes radio, television, church media, Christian radio, writing, and media consulting. Harris was the vice president and general manager of KCBI Radio in Dallas for 15 years. Harris has been involve...
Episode 17: Collecting Online Gifts / Donations
May 03, 2022 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.06 MBAs we look at methods and ways to collect online gifts through church websites and using our digital channels.... let's look to scripture first to get our lens. Paul's Collection from Gentiles to give to those suffering in Jerusalem. As we follow through Acts we see key components he used as he "asked" and fundraised to believers. Authentic - Transparent Planned Story telling Updates Churches and Pastors sometime do not utilize their best weapon in the fight to spread the gospel and f...
Episode 16 - How to Raise Money for Your Church
April 26, 2022 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.3 MBYour flock spends way more time online than in the pews and churches are in the dark ages with online passing of the plate. What makes people... specifically Christians... give? What makes them give online? Today we look at the ways churches try to fundraise and how the Bible gives us examples of "Christian Fundraising." We also take a look at Christian organizations and offer solutions for churches wanting to improve their mission and kingdom minded projects.
Episode 15 - A Master Class built for Executive Directors
March 28, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBExecutive Directors of Christian organizations wear many hats. Fundraising and technology are two hats many don't wear all that well. Mix those together and some leaders have a deer in the headlights look.... Digital Fundraising. What is it? what does it look like? how much does it cost? What is the ROI on the investment? My job has me interacting with MANY... blessed to meet many along the way. USA and abroad. Besides personality types and skill levels, there are many different types of...
Episode 14 - Mark MacDonald Interview
March 22, 2022 15:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBSpeaker and author, Mark MacDonald has a teacher’s heart, loves churches, in addition, he is dedicated to improving church communication strategy so more will be reached for Christ. The Senior Church Branding Strategist at "Be Known for Something" agency. Listen in as he shares his testimony and what drives him in ministry and his career helping church tell their stories.
Episode 13 - Non-Profit Digital Strategist
March 15, 2022 21:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBEver wondered what a Digital Strategist is or does for Christian Non-Profits and Churches? Todd Turner spends a few minutes explaining his value to small to mid-sized organizations who need help moving the needle on new names and increased revenue to fund their God Sized missions.
Episode 12 - Churches don't know the first thing about Online Giving
February 23, 2022 19:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBToday's Podcast is for Pastors who know that many of their flock are not faithful givers and want their congregation to experience the joy of giving and want to increase the ministry within their churches. Chances are… You may have been disappointed in the giving levels of a certain percentage of your flock. You are not alone. Yes, there are the faithful givers in your pews … the sacrificial givers who give out of obedience and even… get this JOY. . But, we know, not everyone who listens ...
Episode 11 - Christian Organization Digital Story Telling
January 26, 2022 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBToday we dive into what makes Story telling different for Christian organizations and churches? What sets us apart from the world and best practices of story telling for businesses? Donald Millar's Story Brand and Sinek's Golden Circle (Why, How, What) is wonderful ideas and principles but do they work "out of the box" for Christians who have the Gospel as their WHY? Donors relate to a WHY. They just don't give to every non-profit out of obedience. What does "our stories" and our "story te...
Episode 10 - Non-Profit Digital Strategies
January 20, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBMake Online Giving Easier for Donors . As a ministry in 2022, you must embrace digital fundraising as part of your donor development strategies in order to continue connecting with your present and future supporters. But just as years of experience have developed best practices for offline donor development, it’s important to consider both the technical and user experience approaches that can impact online giving. Digital or online giving includes donations through a website, app, virtual r...
Episode 9: Why Digital Vendors don't Work
January 11, 2022 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBSmall to Mid-Sized Christian non profits have a big problem. Many are stuck in the catch 22 of: We can't afford help. We are stuck and can't grow therefore we can't afford someone who can help us change that. We will just creep along and HOPE that changes. But there are so many great Christian Vendors capable to partner with organizations and help them over hurdles and to achieve goals... and many Christian Leaders and Pastors stiff arm and justify (in their minds) why. I have heard and tr...
Episode 8: Rhome van Dyck Executive Director Interview
December 22, 2021 15:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBRhome van Dyck is the founder of Sacra Script, a ministry dedicated to equipping the Church with Christ-centered Bible studies and resources. Creator of the Sacra Script Bible Ventures App and Bible Compass. He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, and grew up in various places across Canada. His passion is for the worldwide Church and teaching the message of God’s Word from its original context. Along with a diploma in Biblical Studies from Columbia Bible College, he holds a Bachelor ...
Episode 7 - 5 Craziest Myths of Christian Non-Profits
December 15, 2021 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.6 MBI have the greatest job in the world. I get to walk along side amazing people and organizations doing great things around the globe. Every mission is different, every solution to a problem unique, every personality of their leaders is special. Yet, as much variation Christian Non-Profits and churches have, they are all oddly similar. I see so many of the same mindsets and so many same problems with each and every Executive Director and Pastor. I have collected some of the top Myths and Mind...
Episode 7: 5 Craziest Myths of Christian Non-Profits
December 15, 2021 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9 MBI have the greatest job in the world. I get to walk along side amazing people and organizations doing great things around the globe. Every mission is different, every solution to a problem unique, every personality of their leaders is special. Yet, as much variation Christian Non-Profits and churches have, they are all oddly similar. I see so many of the same mindsets and so many same problems with each and every Executive Director and Pastor. I have collected some of the top Myths and Mind...
Episode 6: The Non-Technical Executive Director
December 07, 2021 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.99 MBLeaders of Christian Nonprofits wear plenty of hats... I don't think many people expect them to be masters of all of them. When it comes to Digital Strategies and online fundraising, Executive Directors, founders, and CEOs sometimes punt the responsibilities to the "technical staff" or vendors. Or they govern progress to campaigns, ideas, or anything leadership can "understand and manage." The Non Technical Christian Leader or Pastor is my target client. I help them learn to manage what is ...
Episode 5: Giving Days from the Executive's View
November 22, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.24 MBNow that the non-profit space has been doing Giving Days for a while now, there are PLENTY of blogs, courses, videos, and free advice of tactics to increase awareness and donations to our organizations. But, what roles do the founder, executive director, and board of directors play in a Giving Day? 💡 - How should leaders steer the ship during our year end campaigns? Listen in to learn: ✅ - The Year End Giving Checklist ✅ - The Perfect December Calendar ✅ - Roles of Leadership in Fund...
Show Intro for This is HIS Story
November 11, 2021 17:00 - 59 seconds - 756 KBWelcome to the "This is HIS Story podcast" - The Executive Director and Pastor Guide to Sowing and Reaping Online Givers Leaders at Christian organizations and churches wear many hats and let's face it, they all don't fit perfectly. While focusing on mission, staff, vendors, fundraising, and goals... there is the matter of Digital Strategies. Technology and trends move at breakneck speeds and managing your Christian organization's online efforts can seem like a full-time job. Todd Turner ...
Episode 4: Interview with Jim Sheppard
November 08, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBToday we want to be encouraged and enlighten by listening in to a special interview. Jim Sheppard is CEO & Principal of Generis, a consulting firm passionate about helping churches inspire and cultivate generosity through giving development, coaching, and strategy. After college, Jim passed the CPA exam and pursued a career as a financial executive. Though he grew up in the church, Jim was not a believer until he was 28. That part of his life intersected with his business life in 1991 whe...
Episode 3: Ethical Digital Fundraising
November 08, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 9.97 MBThe Executive Director and Pastor Guide to Sowing and Reaping Online Givers What does Ethical Digital Fundraising and Executive Directors and Pastors have in common? A whole lot. Technology is moving at break neck speeds. So is data collection and thus... access to this information. Your Web Team and vendors have access to more data than you may can even imagine. Listen in to learn about choses you may need to make about data available to you and how that effects the way you fundraise. ...
Episode 2: Web Reporting for Executive Directors
November 08, 2021 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBToday's episode is pulled from a Webinar created in 2021 that is SO relevant and needed for Non-Profit Executive Directors and even Executive Pastors: The Section of the Webinar was called "Your Reports are Lying to you!" It helps eliminate passing data up from those below to the board of directors and having important information ignored. Selling a report that was built to show success not necessarily facts. Stop having needless "Vanity Reporting" laid on your desk and wasting valuable tim...
Episode 1: 5 Simple Shifts to Gain Dedicated Donors with your Digital
November 05, 2021 23:00 - 13 minutes - 9.66 MBWelcome to This is HIS Story podcast: The Executive Director and Pastor Guide to Reaping and Sowing Online Givers. Today's Episode we are discussing the answers to these questions: Why you don’t have to spend tons to find new donors or keep the ones you have How the executive teams I work with are winning back 5, 1, even 15+ hours a week for themselves. Simple methods to align your staff and vendors to row to the same simple goal(s). How to gain confidence that the ROI of your digital ...
Episode 0 - Executive Directors Digital Guide
November 05, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBWelcome to This is HIS Story podcast: The Executive Director and Pastor Guide to Sowing and Reaping Online Givers. Most all "help" for digital strategies is aimed at the doers at the keyboard and cellphone but there is not a lot of help out there for those managing an organization's Digital Strategies... from the Executive Director's or Pastors chair. I'm Todd Turner, Creative Digital Guide, and I am going to spend Episode 0 telling the genesis of the why, how, and when I help Christian or...
Episode 8: Rhome van Dyck - Executive Director Interview
December 28, 2020 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBRhome van Dyck is the founder of Sacra Script, a ministry dedicated to equipping the Church with Christ-centered Bible studies and resources. Creator of the Sacra Script Bible Ventures App and Bible Compass. He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, and grew up in various places across Canada. His passion is for the worldwide Church and teaching the message of God’s Word from its original context. Along with a diploma in Biblical Studies from Columbia Bible College, he holds a Bachelor ...
Sara Messer - HIS Story Interview
April 08, 2020 15:17 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBSara is Founder and CEO of Taproot Charities, a non-profit ministry which provides school fees, supplies, and uniforms to support girls in secondary and college level education in rural Uganda, Africa. After serving in Arua, Uganda on two medical mission trips, and seeing first-hand how the young women in Arua are culturally marginalized and overlooked, Sara felt a special calling to help provide a secondary education to the young women of Arua. And thus, Taproot Charities was born. When...
Sara Messer - Executive Director Interview
April 08, 2020 15:17 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBSara is Founder and CEO of Taproot Charities, a non-profit ministry which provides school fees, supplies, and uniforms to support girls in secondary and college level education in rural Uganda, Africa. After serving in Arua, Uganda on two medical mission trips, and seeing first-hand how the young women in Arua are culturally marginalized and overlooked, Sara felt a special calling to help provide a secondary education to the young women of Arua. And thus, Taproot Charities was born. When ...
Harmony Grillo - HIS Story Interview
April 02, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBHarmony Grillo, victim of exploitation turned UCLA honor student, her goal is to help women and girls entrenched in sexual exploitation find freedom. As a survivor, Harmony is passionate about assisting women in their journeys of healing and transformation. In 2003, she founded Treasures, a faith-based outreach and support group to women in the sex industry and victims of sex trafficking. Armed with personal experience, a Master’s Degree in Social Work and evidence-based theories, Harmony ...
Harmony Grillo - Executive Director Spotlight
April 02, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBHarmony Grillo, victim of exploitation turned UCLA honor student, her goal is to help women and girls entrenched in sexual exploitation find freedom. As a survivor, Harmony is passionate about assisting women in their journeys of healing and transformation. In 2003, she founded Treasures, a faith-based outreach and support group to women in the sex industry and victims of sex trafficking. Armed with personal experience, a Master’s Degree in Social Work and evidence-based theories, Harmony ...