The Family Disciple Me Podcast // Discipleship Starts With a Conversation
229 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -In a world filled with a lot of talk, we want to have meaningful, biblical conversations with those God has entrusted to us. Join Tosha Williams and the Family Disciple Me ministry for devotion and discipleship conversation starters that will encourage you to "Seek Him Speak Him" in your own life.
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My Newborn Kitten Story // A Parable about How God Desires Us to Lead and Serve
April 18, 2024 12:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBWhen I was put in charge of keeping an eye on our cat in labor, I didn't know that God was placing me into the midst of what would be a life-saving moment. Yet, there I was, with an ice-cold, unmoving newborn kitten that had fallen away and out of reach from its mother. I scooped the baby up and prayed that God would help me save its life. In this episode, I tell my story about my kitten rescue. However, as important as our little baby kitten is, the truth from this situation transcends wha...
Borrowed Time // What's Your Why? A Call to Live Your Life and Use Your Moments Well for Jesus
April 17, 2024 16:00 - 11 minutes - 8.07 MBSeven years back, I (Tosha Williams) experienced a near death accident. I teetered on the brink of eternity, an ordeal that ultimately transformed how I embrace each day. Join me as I recount the moment when I stared death in the face and the miraculous journey when God brought me back to the land of the living. Through my story, I hope you'll examine the fragile thread of your own life and let God's strong purpose fill your days. You may have never had a near death experience like me, but...
Why Are You Such a Fool??? // A Question to Consider on April Fools' Day!
April 01, 2024 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.43 MBHave you ever embraced a label that the world might see as foolish? Join me, as I candidly discuss the notion of what 1 Corinthians 4:10 calls being "a fool for Christ." This may raise eyebrows, but it fuels my (Tosha Williams) unwavering dedication to ministry, both in the local church and in Family Disciple Me. Though I am publishing this episode on April Foods Day, it isn't about jest; it's about what motivates us in our faith journey. I pull back the curtain on my life, where being an ...
The Meaning of the Name "Family Disciple Me" // A Challenge, an Identity and a Calling
March 25, 2024 21:00 - 7 minutes - 5.38 MBHow does the name "Family Disciple Me" encapsulate our ministry's vision, mission, and journey? That's the story I, Tosha Williams, am excited to share with you in this episode, as we talk about the profound meaning behind this ministry. From its conception as 'Mommy Disciple Me' into a ministry that embraces and equips the wider family of God, the name "Family Disciple Me" both identifies and challenges those of us who embrace it's mission. I'll take you back to the pivotal moment in 2017...
The True Story of St. Patrick // A Legacy of Real Faith in Jesus
March 13, 2024 12:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBDo you know the true story of St. Patrick? Beyond the festive trappings of March's familiar revelry, the real St. Patrick lived a life that was absolutely transformed by Jesus. In this episode, as we commemorate the first anniversary of our podcast, we delve into Patrick's early life in Britain, his trials during captivity in Ireland, and the profound faith that guided him through his darkest moments. Patrick's escape and subsequent return to the land of his enslavement reveal a narrative n...
Encourage, Empower and Equip // Embracing the Call to Discipleship // Lessons from Thessalonians
March 04, 2024 13:00 - 11 minutes - 8.16 MBJoin me, Tosha Williams, as we unearth an epiphany from my personal devotion in the letters to the Thessalonians—words that resonate deeply with the core mission of Family Disciple Me. The Scripture from 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 that captivated me speaks volumes about discipleship and our role as Christ followers. This episode is an invitation for every believer to embrace the Great Commission as their own, echoing Jesus' call to His early followers. In this episode, I highlight the power...
Thirsty and Thorough Christ Followers // A Vanguard Church Message as I Began My Jubilee
March 02, 2024 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBOn the weekend that marked the beginning of my jubilee with Jesus, I was privileged to stand before the congregation at Vanguard Church and share a message. The given passage for the weekend - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 - was a very significant one for me, as I reflected on my life and the call Jesus has on all of us to be His disciples. In this message, I got to share my own personal testament of a life transformed by faith and issued a clarion call to others to do the same. I recounted the ex...
Celebrating a Milestone: Pastor Kelly Williams' Journey of Reading the Bible 100 Times
February 28, 2024 01:00 - 11 minutes - 8.21 MBImagine setting a goal as a young adult and seeing it through a hundredfold, decades later. This is the story of my husband, Pastor Kelly Williams, who joins me in my cozy "cloffice" to share his extraordinary journey of reading through the Bible 100x. This commitment forged in his college years is a tale of unwavering dedication and the profound impact that this spiritual discipline can have on a life. Our brief conversation in this episode not only celebrates his incredible milestone but a...
Celebrating Year of Jubilee: Nurturing Faith in Children // Grateful for Those Who Invested in Me
February 25, 2024 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.44 MBAs I continue marking 49 years of walking with Christ since childhood, I (Tosha Williams) want us to take a few moments to explore the enduring influence of early spiritual guidance. As the founder of Family Disciple Me, I believe it is so important to nourish faith in the young, and I look at my own experience as a testament to the power of introducing Jesus to children. This episode is not just a look back at my spiritual journey; it is a call to action, challenging each of us to consider...
Wading into Faith: A Journey of "Zero-Entry Devotion and Discipleship" // An Introduction
February 03, 2024 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.32 MBI (Tosha Williams) never anticipated that watching my future daughter-in-law, Kasey, dip her toes into the ocean for the first time would reveal a spiritual epiphany. But the waves of insight came crashing in, and I'm eager to share with you a journey that starts with what I've come to call "zero-entry devotion and discipleship." In this episode, I share story that revealed to me a powerful lesson about easing into the vast sea of faith, step by gentle step. Together, we'll navigate the deli...
Embracing a Year of Jubilee: A Path to Freedom from Fear
January 24, 2024 22:00 - 7 minutes - 5.37 MBAs I reflect on half a century of faith and fellowship, I, Tosha Williams, find myself embarking on an extraordinary year of Jubilee, a time to declare freedom and cast off the chains of fear that bind us. This episode is not just a celebration but a personal invitation to you, the listener, to journey with me towards liberation, inspired by the ancient words of Leviticus and the transformative power of Isaiah's prophecy. In the intimate space of this podcast, I share a profound shift in un...
The Year of the Lord's Favor // Join the Jubilee with Me as I Celebrate My 50th Year with Jesus!
January 21, 2024 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.35 MBToday marks the beginning of my personal year of Jubilee. This is a biblical celebration, the completion of 7 cycles of 7 years (see Leviticus 25:8). I gave my life to Christ as a little four year old girl, and yesterday, I marked my personal 49th spiritual birthday. The first day after completing the 49th year is the beginning of the Year of Jubilee - - - the Year of the Lord's Favor. I (Tosha) am leaning into this, learning its significance, and proclaiming its truth, for my life and for t...
Remember November! // Remember Your Leaders! // Thanking God for my Pastor Husband Leader in My Life! // Hebrews 13:7
November 27, 2023 23:00 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBAs we round the corner into the holidays, one last podcast to celebrate "Remember November." The Bible says: "Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith" (Hebrews 13:7). In this episode, I (Tosha) share how my husband's spiritual journey and example in reading the Bible has impacted my life so very much. His is a pretty amazing story, and I'm so thankful - as we "Remember November" - to have watched it up close ...
Remember November! // Remember God and His Word // Sleeping without a Rx // Psalm 63:6
November 21, 2023 16:00 - 10 minutes - 6.91 MBWe live in a world where sleepnessness is epidemic, and the pharmaceutical world offers all sorts of sleep aids. However, what if there's a better way, a more biblical way? I (Tosha) have personally experienced that remembering God's Word is helpful in my days as well as in my nghts. The Bible says, "As I lie on my bed I remember you. I think of you all night long" (Psalm 63"6 NIRV). So here's a radical suggestion - - - what if we train our minds to concentrate on the Lord and His Word whe...
Remember November! // Remembering YOUR Generosity! // Thank You and God Bless You! //2 Corinthians 9:6-12
November 16, 2023 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.34 MBAs we walk through "Remember November," the Family Disciple Me Board and Team is remembering with gratitude those who have faithfully given financially to the FDM ministry this year. If you are one of those people, THANK YOU! Our prayer is that you will be blessed beyond measure, in accordance with your giving and sacrifice. We base this prayer on the promise of 2 Corinthians 9:6-12, which says: "Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously w...
Remember November! What are YOU Remembering Right Now? // Encouragement from 2 Peter 3:1-2
November 10, 2023 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.46 MBIt's Remember November - - - - and the question is, what are you remembering right now? Recently, my (Tosha's) husband Kelly said in a sermon, "What you choose to remember about your past has everything to do with what you'll be looking for in your future!" How true this is! With that in mind, we want to lean into "Remember November." 2 Peter 3:1b-2a says, "I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, that you should remember..." - - - and THAT'S what this podcast is all about! ...
The Next Generation in My Family - - - and in Yours! // Encouragement from Deuteronomy 4:9
October 30, 2023 20:00 - 11 minutes - 8.2 MBAn ultrasound peek into the next generation of my (Tosha's) family has me thinking about Deuteronomy 4:9, where God says: "Take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. Make them known to your children and your children's children..." God is entrusting the next generation to my family, and thing is, He's entrusted people to all of us! Who is it that He wants us to make Him known ...
What's With the Name "Family Disciple Me"? // We're So Glad You Asked! // The Meaning of Our Ministry Name and How It Applies to YOU!
October 24, 2023 13:00 - 7 minutes - 5.38 MBYou may be wondering, why the name "Family Disciple Me"? Truth is, this name has everything to do with YOU and with me and with all connected to this ministry. I (Tosha Williams) invite you to listen in on this episode as I explain the why behind our ministry's name. Family Disciple Me inspires those of us who claim the name of Jesus to "Seek Him Speak Him" in our own lives and into the next generation. Be encouraged - be challenged - and be a part of this mission! ______________________ ...
A Big Ask - Will YOU Help Us as We Build the FDM Ministry???
October 19, 2023 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.69 MBAs we build the Family Disciple Me ministry, we are asking people to join us in new ways. As we seek to raise money toward our 2024 budget and build out of the FDM app, would you be part of that with us? Please prayerfully consider a one-time and/or monthly donation! Our all volunteer ministry is so grateful for your partnership in ministry!!! Donations can be made through our website here: DONATE Thank you for your partnership in ministry with us! ______________________ The Family Disc...
What is Devotion Driven Discipleship? // So Simple and So Profound // The Story and Challenge Behind this Mission
October 18, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBGod has given the Family Disciple Me ministry a very specific mission, and that is to catalyze what we call "Devotion Driven Discipleship" both here in our own lives and relationships, as well as around the world. In this episode, FDM Founder Tosha Williams tells the story about how she spent time with Jesus, seeking Him about the words to use to articulate the FDM mission. During a snowy, blowy week, He was the One who said: Devotion Driven Discipleship. This is something that the Famil...
What's the Big Deal about Family Disciple Me? // An Overview and a Celebration of What's Coming Up!
October 18, 2023 01:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBWhat's the Big Deal about Family Disciple Me? I'm so glad you asked - - - because this is one of my (Tosha Williams') favorite things to talk about! This week we’re celebrating the sixth birthday of the FDM ministry, and we're using this time to BUILD THE FAMILY and ask people to join us in a new way. Maybe you’ve been a podcast listener for awhile now, or perhaps your intrigued by the episode title and listening in for the first time. Any which way, we're glad you’re here - and we want to ...
Has God Ever Given You An "Impossible" Dream? // An FDM Update, Welcome and Personal Challenge //
October 01, 2023 06:00 - 14 minutes - 9.87 MBHave you ever had a moment when you felt God speak something into your life that you felt like was an absolute impossibility? In this episode, founder Tosha Williams gives a glimpse into the "impossible" vision that God spoke into the Family Disciple Me ministry six years ago through her husband. In Luke 18:27, Jesus said, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.” It's an amazing adventure to live by faith into the impossible that God wants to make possible through YOU. Listen in...
Who is Family Disciple Me? // Season 4 Opener
September 30, 2023 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.77 MBAs we begin SEASON FOUR of The Family Disciple Me Podcast (woo hoo!!!), the FDM founder and executive director Tosha Williams gives a quick overview about who this ministry is and what we're about. This fall is such an exciting season, as we officially launch our updated website (go take a peek HERE) as well as prepare for the AMAZING opportunities God has for us just around the corner. Listen in and be encouraged... This is just the beginning of a new season for our ministry - - - so much...
An Update about What's Coming Next for Family Disciple Me!!!
May 21, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 6.13 MBAs we conclude Season Three of the Family Disciple Me Podcast, this episode is a brief overview of what's coming up next for the Family Disciple Me ministry! It is an exciting season - - - we're going to be mostly silent for the next few months, but we're coming back strong in the fall - - - with an updated website and with the, soon thereafter, launch of the Family Disciple Me app. Thanks for being on the journey with us! We appreciate your prayers and support along the way! God bless you!...
Happy Mother's Day from Family Disciple Me! A Prayer from Colossians for all you Moms!
May 14, 2023 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.24 MBHappy Mother’s Day! If you're a mom, wherever you are today, whatever you are doing, whomever you are with, we stop and pray a blessing from Colossians over you today. This podcast is the prayer, and Colossians 1:9-11 is the Scripture. Be encouraged - and then, once you've listened to this episode, we encourage you to take a moment to pray this passage over those God has entrusted to you. Read this prayer from Colossians 1:9-11 and insert the names of your special people: “So we have not ...
May You Pray! // A Story about how this annual focus has impacted My Family! // Psalm 55:17 NLT
May 07, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 6.11 MBIt’s the month of May - - - and, for the Family Disciple Me ministry, it’s time for our annual month of focusing on “MAY YOU PRAY!” This week, we invite you to meditate with us on Psalm 55:17, which says (in the NLT): "Morning, noon and night I cry out...and the Lord hears my voice." What an amazing hope and promise we are given for prayer! In this podcast, I share a little piece of my own family's journey in "May You Pray." As I was recording it, sharing about my Annalarie, unexpecte...
Chickens and Apps // For Such a Time as This // An FDM Ministry Update with Miriam Harris
April 01, 2023 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.23 MBIn this crazy testimony about the Family Disciple Me ministry, God told Miriam Harris to do something that started with chickens. Sometimes, when God tells us to do something, we chicken out. Thankfully, Miriam didn't and hasn't. Turns out, chickens were part of the path on which God guided Miriam to the FDM Team and Board AND to take a huge risk that is leading us toward developing an FDM app. We're amazed at what God is doing, and we want to begin telling you about it. So here, in this e...
Don't Chicken Out!!! // "For Such a Time as This" // An FDM Ministry Update with Miriam Harris
April 01, 2023 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.23 MBIn this crazy testimony about the Family Disciple Me ministry, God told Miriam Harris to do something that started with chickens. Sometimes, when God tells us to do something, we chicken out. Thankfully, Miriam didn't and hasn't. Turns out, chickens were part of the path on which God guided Miriam to the FDM Team and Board AND to take a huge risk that is leading us toward developing an FDM app. We're amazed at what God is doing, and we want to begin telling you about it. So here, in this e...
The Good Shepherd // How God Cares for Us and How We Can Care for Those Entrusted to Us // Message from Vanguard Church
April 01, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this message spoken at Vanguard Church of Colorado Springs, Tosha teaches on what God has shown her, through the Old Testament and the New, about The Good Shepherd. Jesus said, "I am the Good Shepherd" (John 10:14), and His words echo what God spoke to His people through the prophet Ezekiel, "I will be like a shepherd...You are my flock, the people of my pasture..." (34:12, 31). Here's the thing: God shepherds us as His followers, and then, the way He shepherds His flock shows us how w...
"Lock and Block" // Lessons Learned through Cancer // A Conversation about being watchful and alert from Ephesians 6:18 // with special guest Ann Wooten
March 23, 2023 23:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBEphesians 6:18 tells us, “Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints." What does it look like to "stay alert" and do so "with all perseverance"? In this episode, Tosha interviews Ann Wooten about spiritual lessons she has learned through the process of helping her son Sam fight cancer. From the concept of "lock and block" to the understanding of the "pirouette," Ann shares her story and simultaneousl...
Marking a Miracle Moment // The Story of Sam // An Interview with Miriam Harris about God's Exceedingly Abundantly More in Sam's Story
March 19, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBWhen God does a miracle in our lives, it's important to stop and mark the moment. Family Disciple Me founding team and board member Miriam Harris shares her story about a miracle God has done in her brother's life. Scripture says, "Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen." (Ephesians 3:20-21 NKJV) Miriam and Sam and t...
My Journey Grace at the Asbury Revival // The Revival Just Keeps Going...
March 05, 2023 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBA couple weeks ago, my youngest daughter got to be part of the Asbury Revival one evening. As she and her dad left Wilmore, KY, Journey Grace texted: “We left the revival,” just as a heads up to mom that they were on their way back home. My text back to her was: “You left the revival, but has the revival left YOU?” Her answer: “NEVER!” I’ve been so intrigued by the revival at Asbury College. What a privilege it was, then, to get to interview Journey Grace about her experience there. Amongs...
My Covid Conversation with a Kid Named Kael // Our Great GREAT Commission! // Who is God Calling YOU to talk to about HIM??
February 19, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.75 MBHow might God use our discipleship conversations? Well, we just never know... but then, sometimes, we get a surprise peek into what He was doing in and through them. Back during the early quarantine days of 2020, I had a unique moment like this. A family invited me into conversation with their sons, and one of their little guys ended up being especially impacted. Here's the thing: I had no idea, until recently. Now, with the permission of my little friend Kael and his family, I share t...
Jesus at the Gym // Another Look at Acts 1:8
February 05, 2023 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.06 MBRecently, I had this moment when I felt like God challenged me about where I’m willing to show my faith. It was just a strange little moment on a treadmill with a communion cup, but it really got me thinking. I have no problem taking communion at church; I don’t even struggle to lead communion at church. However, taking communion at Planet Fitness? I’m not so sure about that! WWJD! I share the story in this podcast "Jesus at the Gym”. Of course, the communion cup is symbolic in this story, ...
"Meet with God and Make Him Known MONDAYS!" // Interview with Anastasha Williams Menicucci // Devotion and Discipleship with College Girls
January 30, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBParenting can be crazy hard sometimes, but then there are those moments when we get to see the fruit of our labor. That’s what I’m celebrating this week. My daughter Anastasha started out shy and quiet, but she has become quite the spiritual leader for those entrusted to her. At 25, she walks closely with Jesus and makes Him known on a weekly basis to others - specifically, college aged young people. I tried to capture some of Anastasha’s Jesus story when I interviewed her for this episode...
"Meet with God and Make Him Known MONDAYS!" - Interview with Anastasha Williams Menicucci // Devotion and Discipleship with College Girls
January 30, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBParenting can be crazy hard sometimes, but then there are those moments when we get to see the fruit of our labor. That’s what I’m celebrating this week. My daughter Anastasha started out shy and quiet, but she has become quite the spiritual leader for those entrusted to her. At 25, she walks closely with Jesus and makes Him known on a weekly basis to others - specifically, college aged young people. I tried to capture some of Anastasha’s Jesus story when I interviewed her for this episode...
Family Discipleship 102: Making Others Matter in Jesus' Name // Our Story of The Great Dog Rescue
January 23, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBWhat does rescuing two freezing dogs from drowning have to do with discipleship? Well, turns out, for my youngest daughter and I - alot! We were on our way to school when suddenly we spotted a couple of somethings downstream from our bridge. Upon stopping for closer inspection, we realized it was two dogs stuck in the freezing creek waters, clinging for dear life to a ledge of ice. You’ve got to hear our story, which I think is pretty amazing. But, it turns out to be about way more than a ...
"Meet with God and Make Him Known MONDAYS!" // Interview with Wendy Hickox // Teacher of the Year, FDM Instaqueen, Police Officer's Wife, Mom
January 16, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this week's "Meet with God and Make Him Known MONDAY" we feature Wendy Hickox, a Family Disciple Me Team Member who is an awarded Teacher of the Year, police officer's wife, mom of three, dance teacher and so much more. For Family Disciple Me Instagram followers, Wendy is the faithful leader of this aspect of our ministry, as she weekly posts, creates stories and inspires for FDM on the Instagram platform. Wendy's Jesus Story and words of wisdom are inspirational and encouraging. Join...
"Meet with God and Make Him Known MONDAYS!" - Interview with Wendy Hickox // Teacher of the Year, FDM Instaqueen, Police Officer's Wife, Mom
January 16, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this week's "Meet with God and Make Him Known MONDAY" we feature Wendy Hickox, a Family Disciple Me Team Member who is an awarded Teacher of the Year, police officer's wife, mom of three, dance teacher and so much more. For Family Disciple Me Instagram followers, Wendy is the faithful leader of this aspect of our ministry, as she weekly posts, creates stories and inspires for FDM on the Instagram platform. Wendy's Jesus Story and words of wisdom are inspirational and encouraging. Join...
Family Discipleship 101: The Why and How of Discipling the Next Generation
January 15, 2023 06:00 - 8 minutes - 5.69 MBWelcome to Family Discipleship 101 - - - a course that isn’t just a class but a lifetime! Whether your kids are big kids or little kids, grownups or toddlers, God wants us to talk about His Word with those He’s entrusted to us. This includes our families, but it also includes others that God brings into our lives. In this week's podcast, I talk about what God’s Word says in Deuteronomy 6:5-7 about the why and how of discipling our families. Turns out, the journey of discipling the next gen...
"Meet with God Make Him Known MONDAYS!" // What Is This Series All About? // Peoples' Stories of "Seek Him Speak Him"
January 08, 2023 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.58 MBIn this episode, I (Tosha) give the background for the "Meet with God Make Him Known MONDAYS!" series. These episodes feature different peoples’ stories about how they personally spend time with Jesus then share Him with others. This week's podcast explains the background of these episodes. Thus far, in "Meet with God Make Him Known MONDAYS!" we’ve highlighted: my dear friend Ann Wooten Vanguard Church Ministries Pastor Jenni Ehrlin my only begotten son Joshua Williams, and my son-i...
"Meet with God and Make Him Known MONDAYS!" - Interview with Chris Menicucci // Devotions and Discipleship as a Young Adult
January 02, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MBIn this week's episode of "Meet with God and Make Him Known Mondays," I (Tosha Williams) get to share the interview that I recorded with my son-in-law Chris Menicucci. Chris is one of the college pastors at Antioch Church Phoenix, and he is married to Kelly's and my oldest daughter Anastasha. Chris (and Anastasha's) ministry focuses on Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, where they lead intentionally invest in the next generation of Christ-followers through leadership training, life groups...
The Black Diamond Life of Discipleship // Choosing to Brave the Mountain and Go on the Adventure with Jesus
January 01, 2023 06:00 - 14 minutes - 9.93 MBDiscipleship can be as intimidating as standing at the top of a black diamond ski run and looking over the edge of a mountain. What if we wipe out? What if we can't do this? What if we find out we're not good enough? What if people laugh at us? Sometimes we're tempted to take the simple way out, ride back down the mountain on the lift and go sip hot chocolate in the lodge. Let's face it: there are a 1000 things that will stop us from going on the amazing discipleship journey with Jesus. ...
"WORTH THE WAIT" Advent Series - God's Person // Convo #4 for Advent
December 24, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBChristmas is not about "what" but "who" - - - and that "who" is Jesus. In this conversation in the "WORTH THE WAIT" series, we talk about the Person of Jesus. All God's promises, processes and prophecies - which we've discussed in this Advent series - lead to Him. Scripture says, “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel., which means, God with us.” Matthew 1:23 We celebrate the Person of Jesus, not just His infancy, but His adult earthly minis...
"WORTH THE WAIT" Advent Series - God's Prophecies // Convo #3 for Advent // Interview with Pastor Richie Fike
December 13, 2022 22:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBSometimes we all need reminders, and prophecies in the Bible are like reminders that God hasn’t forgotten His promises. Time and time again, His Word shows that every prophecy He has spoken will be fulfilled and every promise He’s given will be true. Our God finishes what He starts, whether in sending our Savior the first time, in what He’s doing in our lives, or in His promises that Jesus is coming again. In this week #3 of Advent, we spend time thinking about this truth and how it applie...
"Meet with God Make Him Known MONDAYS!" // Interview with Joshua Williams // When the Next Generation Makes Faith Their Own
December 12, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBEach one of us gets to choose whether or not we'll follow Jesus. Parents get to decide, and our kids get to make their decision, too. As we continue our "Meet with God and Make Him Known" episodes, I (Tosha Williams) get to interview my only begotten son Joshua Williams about his faith journey. What great joy I have because he has chosen to follow the Lord with his life. The journey hasn't always been easy, but, through the highs and lows, Joshua has made his faith his own. If you're a pare...
"Meet with God Make Him Known MONDAYS!" - Interview with Joshua Williams // When the Next Generation Makes Faith Their Own
December 12, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBEach one of us gets to choose whether or not we'll follow Jesus. Parents get to decide, and our kids get to make their decision, too. As we continue our "Meet with God and Make Him Known" episodes, I (Tosha Williams) get to interview my only begotten son Joshua Williams about his faith journey. What great joy I have because he has chosen to follow the Lord with his life. The journey hasn't always been easy, but, through the highs and lows, Joshua has made his faith his own. If you're a pare...
"WORTH THE WAIT" Advent Series // Convo #2: God's Processes // A Continuing Conversation with Pastor Richie Fike
December 11, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBMost of us don't like to wait. We like things to be done our way in our timing, right? This is true of the little things in life, but it's even more true for the really important things in life. We want God to move mightily, and we want Him to do it NOW! Thing is, He does everything perfectly - - - but it's always His way in His timing. And that's what this next podcast episode in our Advent series is about. This week, we're talking about "WORTH THE WAIT: God's Process." I get the privileg...
"Meet with God Make Him Known MONDAYS" // Interview with Jenni Ehrlin // Intimacy with Jesus and Joy in Sharing Him
December 05, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBAs we continue our "Meet with God and Make Him Known MONDAYS!" episodes, this week we get to hear the Jesus story of Vanguard Church Ministries Pastor Jenni Ehrlin. Jenni's story of waiting for years in the quiet places with Jesus will be encouraging for everyone who feels like they are not seen or heard. In this episode, Jenni tells multiple stories of what God has shown her through her intimate time with Him, and she describes the joy of leading others to Him now. We share these episodes...
"Meet with God Make Him Known MONDAYS" // Interview with Jenni Ehrlin //
December 05, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBAs we continue our "Meet with God and Make Him Known MONDAYS!" episodes, this week we get to hear the Jesus story of Vanguard Church Ministries Pastor Jenni Ehrlin. Jenni's story of waiting for years in the quiet places with Jesus will be encouraging for everyone who feels like they are not seen or heard. In this episode, Jenni tells multiple stories of what God has shown her through her intimate time with Him, and she describes the joy of leading others to Him now. We share these episodes...