Give 'Em Heaven
88 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -This podcast is all about evangelism. Hosts Scott and Tina want to give you the tools you need to share the hope that is within you to a lost world We will give you basic "gospel sharing" tools, and real life examples as we encourage each other to be bold in our faith. Ultimately we want you to fall in love with Jesus and then become passionate about living everyday with the mission to "Give 'em Heaven".
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E57: Seeing people at Christmas
December 16, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBOperation Christmas Child has been a part of Kathy Jo's life ever since the organizations inception in 1993. She explains during this interview how this is one of the easiest way to become a missionary. Kathy shares pointers of how you can involve even non-believers in this event. the Bible encourages us to make disciples as we go. Kathy gives some pointers on how to do this all year long. She explains that sharing your faith doesn't have to be some big and showy event. It basically ...
E56: Am I still a Christian if I have doubts?
December 07, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBOur interview today is with our friend, Amanda. She is a vibrant 27-year-old, a young mom who is married to her high school sweetheart. She sent us a message wanting to talk: This is what her message said, There’s a “deconstruction” movement happening right now with a lot of millennials and gen z. And they are addressing “church trauma” and basically starting a movement of progressive Christianity. Some of the things they are deconstructing are confusing to me. I’ve grown up knowing ...
E55: Is it wrong to say Happy Holidays?
November 30, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBChristmas is coming! We get a whole month to talk about Jesus. We live in a post Christian culture where people no longer understand or even consider what Christmas is about. We say Merry Christmas which means "I love Jesus." They say Happy Holidays, which means one of two things: "I reject your God or I have no idea what you’re talking about." Either way, the door is open! You now have the opportunity to Give 'em Heaven! In today’s podcast Scott and Tina discuss the Christmas season ...
E54: Liberia pastors share their story
November 23, 2021 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBLiberia, Africa is a war-torn country overrun by rebels ruled by a corrupt government. For many years the gospel of Jesus has been repressed. I recently had the opportunity to travel with an organization, Equip2Serve. We arrived in the capital city of Monrovia to teach pastors from all over the country how to rightly divide the Word of God. I was blown away by their desperation for the truth and their desire to know Him and make Him known. These men traveled hundreds of miles at great expe...
E53: The unanswered prayer miracle - Ken Welch
November 16, 2021 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBScott just returned from a 2 week trip to Liberia, Africa. He joined the ministry of Equip2Serve as they taught a pastor training conference in the city of Monrovia. Ken Welch began ministering to the people of Liberia in 1983. He shares his story of how he and his ministry partner Hank Demark, traveled into the country during the years of the war in the country. The people in the villages were starving and Ken knew he had to smuggle rice into the tribes. You will be blessed by his stor...
E52: I don't know what to talk to God about.
October 20, 2021 01:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBTina admits that she has a hard time talking with God. She doesn't really know what to talk about. Sure, she could talk about basic things but that may take only about 10 minutes. How do people talk to God for a long time? What do they talk about? In today's episode, Tina shares some conversation starters that Jesus gives in Matthew 6. These 8 conversation starters will help you have a longer more productive personal relationship with Jesus. Try it! It may work for you. For more ...
E51: The faith of an 18 year old
October 13, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBToday we interview Jason, an 18-year-old young man. He shares his God story and his journey as a young Christian. Jason explains his transition in his faith from just believing in God to actually falling in love with His Savior. Jason’s transition began when he began reading his Bible and immersing himself in Christian podcasts and other social media influencers. His testimony and journey will encourage you. For more information or to leave a comment about this episode or to ask questi...
E50: The Ultimate Journey
September 21, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBOur Christian life is a journey; one that God ordained from the beginning of time. Day be day our story is being written. The Bible promises that God has a purpose and a plan for our life. We are encouraged to not lose hope. This incredible journey on earth ultimately will lead us to the ultimate journey of eternal life. Scott and Tina discuss the stages of this journey - from faith, trust, and the ultimate hope of the return of the King of Kings. For more information or to leave a ...
E49: Your mission is the person in front of you.
September 21, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBMarci shares her God story all the way from Anchorage, Alaska. Marci briefly shares her pain as a young teen mom and her journey to Jesus. You will be encouraged as she clearly points out that our mission to share God's love is as simple as seeing the person in front of you. Because it is through our pain that we can reach out and bring comfort to those around us. She shares a story of seeing a young man sobbing "shoulder sobbs" at the airport. Through her boldness, she touches him with ...
E48: Stop making excuses for not talking about Jesus.
September 07, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBMost believers in Christ agree that it is a part of their purpose to share Christ's love with others. Yet, most Christians feel scared and uncomfortable talking about Jesus to other people. They don't because they’re nervous or scared that they’re going to mess up. So they keep silent. Have you caught yourself making one of these excuses for not sharing your faith with others: I'm afraid they'll ask questions I can't answer. I struggle with my own faith. I never learned how, I d...
E47: Sharing your faith in the military. Interview with Philip Urban
August 31, 2021 19:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this episode we interview Philip Urban, a Captain in the military who is an active duty marine intel officer. He has traveled all over the world, from living in Japan for over 10 years, doing exercises in Thailand, Philippines, South Korea, and a deployment in Afghanistan, and Iraq. Although there are different cultures, different backgrounds, different customs, basically people are no different. People all over the world are searching for the same thing - something real. Philip is ...
E46: How to share the gospel in a post-Christian world.
August 24, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBToday Christianity seems to be void in all aspects of life. There is no Christian influence in our day to day life. Christian teaching has been pushed out of the mainstream culture. We live in a post Christian culture - where Christian values and worldview are no longer the dominant system of beliefs. So how do we share the gospel in a post-Christian world. We should live "life on life" We need to go and give 'em heaven. We need to be reminded of our purpose to love the lost and ...
Why did God create people?
August 17, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.4 MBWe just returned from a mini vacation to the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum in Kentucky. We highly recommend that you make a trip to these exhibits. We guarantee that it will strengthen your faith. One exhibit helped answer a question that we have been hearing over and over from seekers. They have asked: Why did God make people? Of course our answer has always been: for His glory. Isaiah 43:6-7, Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the end of the earth, everyone who is...
E44: Interview with Nate Boudreau, quarterback at Indiana: Death, failure, faith
July 27, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBNate says that his quarter life crisis was actually the reality that his quarter life might be over. In the hospital room he began questioning, "What was the purpose of life?" It was there that God reached out and asked him, "Do you believe? Do you believe?" During this interview we asked Nate, "Why did you choose to follow Jesus?" Nate responded with conviction, "I wish I could say that I chose to follow him, but honestly, I really think He picked me. He chose me, He gave me the oppo...
From the mouth and hearts of teens!
July 20, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBHang on tight! This was a chaotic episode because we interviewed 3 siblings in their early teens. You will hear a lot of bings, bangs, breathing, whistles and giggles - we teased them for being ADHD!! We reviewed the foundations of their faith: basic things like who is God, what is sin, who is Jesus, and how do you get to heaven. Their answers were solid; kudos to their parents who gave them their firm foundation. But as the conversation continued you can hear the challenge of being a C...
Grab-no-Go 3: Make a list and pray
July 13, 2021 02:00 - 10 minutes - 7.48 MBOur Grab-n-Go's are quick little motivational tips to keep you focused on sharing your faith with the people God puts in your path. Today we want you to make a list of people that you want to pray for. Take some time this week and make a detailed list of all the people that you encounter on a daily or weekly basis. Make a list of your family then your co-workers and your friends. Finally list any other acquaintances that you see every week. Then look at that list and put a cross on all ...
Grab-n-Go 2: Live intentionally
July 09, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBGrab-n-Go's are our summer time snack. Something short for you to listen to while you enjoy the summer time sun. We like to joke about pop tarts. Did you know that there are directions on the packaging that tells you how to cook them. There are 2 options. 1) You can pop them in the toaster for one minute or 2)If you are in a hurry pop them in the microwave for 2 secs! And we have concluded that if you are so busy and only have 2 secs for breakfast then you need to slow down. Don't b...
Grab-n-Go 1: Why did you choose to follow Jesus?
June 29, 2021 16:00 - 14 minutes - 10.4 MBThis is our first Grab-n-Go post. A short word of encouragement from Scott and Tina. Today we just want you to answer the question, "Why did you choose to follow Jesus?" We have always asked people - so tell me your God story, your testimony, how did you come to know Jesus? But when you change the question to "why" it seems to become more personal, a little bit deeper. Dictionary.com defines the word "why": for what cause or reason. Think about that for yourself personally. What w...
E39: How Adam shares the gospel in Africa and in the US
June 22, 2021 23:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBAdam Demark, missionary with Ethnos 360 and founder of Equip2Serve shares his passion for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. At 12 years old Adam overheard a conversation between his dad and the village Chief. They were discussing the need for more missionaries in Liberia. As young Adam listened and he saw the need and realized that this was something that he could do with God's help. His life verse became Romans 15:20, "it has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was...
E39: The gospel in Africa, interview with Adam Demark
June 22, 2021 23:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBAdam Demark, missionary with Ethnos 360 and founder of Equip2Serve shares his passion for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. At 12 years old Adam overheard a conversation between his dad and the village Chief. They were discussing the need for more missionaries in Liberia. As young Adam listened and he saw the need and realized that this was something that he could do with God's help. His life verse became Romans 15:20, "it has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was...
E38: Live authentically at work and at home. Interview with Chris Byington, Dean of Students at Camdenton High School
June 16, 2021 22:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBIn this episode we interview Chris Byington, Dean of Students at Camdenton High School, MO. We ask Chris this question, "how do you share your faith in a public school?" His answer, "I try to live my life as consistent as possible. With my values and morals consistent in the classroom and out of the classroom." In this podcast he will encourage you to live consistently and to care about the people God puts around you, either your students or co-workers . His advice is, "I try to lear...
E37: Ed Harrison talks about sharing his hope
May 25, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBEd Harrison is our guest today. Ed is the founder and president of a custom home building company, Harrison Homes, in DeSoto, TX. Throughout the years of owning his own business Ed was the President of the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas. Ed also dabbled in politics where he became the Republican nominee for the US House of Representatives for TX District 24. Yet his greatest passion is teaching God’s word. He was an adjunct professor at Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, ...
E36: Do you share the gospel because you have to or you want to?
May 18, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBPart 3 of our conversation with David Urban. David brings us back to the reality that sharing your hope is not a have to but a want to. He encourages us that when our passion for Jesus seems to be fading and we feel like we don’t want to share our hope then David suggests that we should go back to the feet of Jesus and just spend time in his presence. Ask Jesus to show you His love for us. Ask Him to remind us about how much He loves us. When that happens Jesus love will begin to overfl...
E35: Stories of sharing the gospel and the question that helps you close the deal.
May 11, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBThis week we are going to hear three different stories of how David shares his hope with people. This first story will make you smile. David is quite bold in his approach. I know that some of our listeners may think I could never do that, so hang in there, our last segment of this podcast we share a very important question to ask people: we have that tucked into our pop the question segment. It is a question that helps you close the deal.
E34: I accepted Christ at a Billy Graham Revival
May 04, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBWe will spend the next three weeks talking to our dear friend, David Urban. David is an electrical engineer and he works for a certain company in Texas where we call him a “Rocket Scientist.” David has an infectious passion for Jesus. When he first became a Christian the people around him thought he would become a pastor in the church. But God wanted him to remain as a “rocket scientist” - staying in the world sharing his hope of the gospel to everyone that crosses his path. In today'...
E33: How to be in the world and not of the world; and tips on how to pop the question
April 27, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBToday's episode begins with a testimony from Joe on how he became a Christian as a child. This is one of a parents greatest joys when they have the opportunity to share Christ with their children. Scott and Tina give pointers on how to be a "gospel sharing" example to your kids. In Segment 2 Scott and Tina discuss how to be in the world and not of the world. Many Christians are real good at avoiding the world, but is this what God wants us to do? And Segment 3 gives pointers on how to ...
E32: Interview with Tim Urban, American Idol finalist and millennial sharing his thoughts about sharing his hope
April 19, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.5 MBTim Urban - as stated on his Instagram page: "Was once a famous singer! Now I'm just a regular singer and some other regular stuff." Tim shares some of his journey as a finalist on American Idol. He then talks about life today as a millennial and the challenges he faces as he shares his hope in today's world. Millennials are not seeing Christians as any different than anyone else. There is a skeptism with millennials that grew up in the church or around the church. It didn’t matter....
E31: A few lessons from Cammie and her conversation with a Drag Queen.
April 13, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this episode Tina interviews Cammie, her youngest daughter. Cammie shares some unique stories of conversations she had with a drag Queen, a man of color, and a lesbian fellow student. A part of sharing your hope is to put yourself in places where people need hope. We all can learn a lesson from Cammie about how she boldly starts conversations and how she loves all people.
Interview with Adam Huff: we discuss his passion for creation apologetics and seeing creation in the Grand Canyon.
April 06, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBAs we begin our interview with Adam we see how God had a specific plan for Adam’s life as he accepted Christ as his savior and early on became interested in Creation apologetics. His journey through random jobs and career choices ultimately led him to his passion: teaching the biblical perspective of creation daily as he leads guided tours in the Grand Canyon with Canyon Ministries. We then transition our interview into some of the evidence of the flood as seen through the rocks of the Gr...
30: Interview with Adam Huff: we discuss his passion for creation apologetics and seeing creation in the Grand Canyon.
April 06, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBAs we begin our interview with Adam we see how God had a specific plan for Adam’s life as he accepted Christ as his savior and early on became interested in Creation apologetics. His journey through random jobs and career choices ultimately led him to his passion: teaching the biblical perspective of creation daily as he leads guided tours in the Grand Canyon with Canyon Ministries. We then transition our interview into some of the evidence of the flood as seen through the rocks of the Gr...
29: Fat Tuesday, Lent, Holy Communion, and Easter services: Are these Biblical?
March 30, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBToday our podcast begins with the 90 second God Story from Jim Alfaro. Our purpose for including a testimony with each podcast is to encourage you to share your hope. We want you to remember when you came to know Christ and then hopefully you will gain confidence to share your hope with others. Since we celebrate Christ's resurrection this week we wanted to look at some of the "traditions" people celebrate leading up to Easter. For example: What is the purpose of Mardi Gras or Fat Tues...
Cathy Carruth's God Story in and out of the Jehovah's Witness religion
March 23, 2021 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBCathy grew up in a Christian home and attended church faithfully with her family. She learned the Bible stories, she memorized scriptures, and she tried to do everything right. But what she realized later is that all she was doing was "playing church". After Cathy got married she moved with her husband to the Virgin Islands where they lived on a sailboat. During that time Cathy's knowledge of the Bible was challenged. While on the island she went searching for answers. That is when she...
28: Cathy Carruth's God Story in and out of the Jehovah's Witness religion
March 23, 2021 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBCathy grew up in a Christian home and attended church faithfully with her family. She learned the Bible stories, she memorized scriptures, and she tried to do everything right. But what she realized later is that all she was doing was "playing church". After Cathy got married she moved with her husband to the Virgin Islands where they lived on a sailboat. During that time Cathy's knowledge of the Bible was challenged. While on the island she went searching for answers. That is when she...
27: How to deal with defeat when your God Story falls on deaf ears.
March 15, 2021 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBHow do you deal with defeat when it feels like your message is falling on deaf ears? The battle is on - Satan absolutely hates it when you share your hope in Christ with others. So of course he is going to fight back. Satan's strongest plan of attack is with lies and criticism. But be faithful! Continue to speak the truth. God has a plan, we just need to trust Him and follow. Listen to Joe's testimony today. May it encourage you! exchange-ministries.com
How to deal with defeat when your God Story falls on deaf ears.
March 15, 2021 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBHow do you deal with defeat when it feels like your message is falling on deaf ears? The battle is on - Satan absolutely hates it when you share your hope in Christ with others. So of course he is going to fight back. Satan's strongest plan of attack is with lies and criticism. But be faithful! Continue to speak the truth. God has a plan, we just need to trust Him and follow. Listen to Joe's testimony today. May it encourage you! exchange-ministries.com
26: Is your church alive or dead?
March 10, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBHave you ever asked yourself this question, "Why do I go to church?" Scott and Tina tackle this question with a simple definition of "church". They explain it as an entity that has DNA. Every living thing has DNA. And simple biology teaches that every living thing grows and reproduces. If this basic fact doesn't happen then the living object dies. Are you a member of the "living" church. Listen first and then answer this question.
The Church has DNA
March 10, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBHave you ever asked yourself this question, "Why do I go to church?" Scott and Tina tackle this question with a simple definition of "church". They explain it as an entity that has DNA. Every living thing has DNA. And simple biology teaches that every living thing grows and reproduces. If this basic fact doesn't happen then the living object dies. Are you a member of the "living" church. Listen first and then answer this question.
Never Stop Going
March 02, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBToday Scott and I want to encourage you to never stop going! Let me explain. In 2020 we were all put in some type of a holding pattern. We were somewhat isolated from people. Even the other day, while standing in line at the grocery store I wondered, “should I talk to that person standing behind me?” We wander up and down the aisles trying to be respectful of each other’s space, trying to “social distance”. We no longer can share a friendly smile with the other shoppers, we just contin...
25: Push beyond wearing your mask and start sharing your hope.
March 02, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBToday Scott and I want to encourage you to never stop going! Let me explain. In 2020 we were all put in some type of a holding pattern. We were somewhat isolated from people. Even the other day, while standing in line at the grocery store I wondered, “should I talk to that person standing behind me?” We wander up and down the aisles trying to be respectful of each other’s space, trying to “social distance”. We no longer can share a friendly smile with the other shoppers, we just contin...
24: Evangelism training. Does it work?
February 16, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBHave you ever taken a class that teaches you how to share the gospel? What was that class like? Did you ever use the knowledge you learned through that class to share your hope with someone? Scott and Tina talk honestly about those classes they took and how they never actually used the instruction from those classes. Life is too complicated and every persons experience is so unique. But you don't have to fear, God has given us very simple tools where it is possible for every Christian, ...
Evangelism training. Does it work?
February 16, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBHave you ever taken a class that teaches you how to share the gospel? What was that class like? Did you ever use the knowledge you learned through that class to share your hope with someone? Scott and Tina talk honestly about those classes they took and how they never actually used the instruction from those classes. Life is too complicated and every persons experience is so unique. But you don't have to fear, God has given us very simple tools where it is possible for every Christian, ...
Stopping our podcast and changing directions.
February 09, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBWe finally figured it out! We have been producing content for our podcast for a year now. However, we finally have some clear direction about where we are going. We know our content is not for everyone; yet, we'd love for everyone to listen . . . but we are now going to focus all of our content on evangelism. Our purpose is to give Christians the tools they need to share their hope. What are these tools? courage and confidence to share your hope with the people God puts in your path...
23: Stopping our podcast and changing directions.
February 09, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBWe finally figured it out! We have been producing content for our podcast for a year now. However, we finally have some clear direction about where we are going. We know our content is not for everyone; yet, we'd love for everyone to listen . . . but we are now going to focus all of our content on evangelism. Our purpose is to give Christians the tools they need to share their hope. What are these tools? courage and confidence to share your hope with the people God puts in your path...
22: Open Your Eyes to lost people around you.
February 02, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBHey Christian! What is your reason for not sharing the gospel - the greatest hope ever - with the people around you? Do you see hurting people around you and then do walk right on by? Why have you lost your passion for Christ? Scott and Tina are going to dive into the answers to these questions. They want to encourage you today to wake up and open your eyes to the hurting people around you. The Give 'em Heaven podcast is weekly encouragement and practical steps to give you the tools ...
Open Your Eyes
February 02, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBHey Christian! What is your reason for not sharing the gospel - the greatest hope ever - with the people around you? Do you see hurting people around you and then do walk right on by? Why have you lost your passion for Christ? Scott and Tina are going to dive into the answers to these questions. They want to encourage you today to wake up and open your eyes to the hurting people around you. The Give 'em Heaven podcast is weekly encouragement and practical steps to give you the tools ...
One Thing?
January 04, 2021 22:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBHappy 2021 from Scott and Tina. Think about your one thing that could drastically change your life for the better this year. What is your "one thing"? Scott and Tina want to encourage you to start your year focusing on "one thing".
21: One Thing that can change your life this year?
January 04, 2021 22:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBHappy 2021 from Scott and Tina. Think about your one thing that could drastically change your life for the better this year. What is your "one thing"? Scott and Tina want to encourage you to start your year focusing on "one thing".
20: The Christmas Vaccine
December 22, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBIf there was a vaccine that would help you live forever would you take it? Scott, Tina and their daughter Caroline discuss the fear and hopelessness of the COVID pandemic. They want to encourage you with the true hope that comes wrapped as a gift at Christmas - JESUS. Journal article: The Next Pandemic, Laurie Garrett YouTube Video: Hope is Here , Building 429 Christmas Jingle: Holiday Opener , Kevin MacLeod Romans Chapter 5, NLT: read and answer this basic question: What does t...
The Christmas Vaccine
December 22, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBIf there was a vaccine that would help you live forever would you take it? Scott, Tina and their daughter Caroline discuss the fear and hopelessness of the COVID pandemic. They want to encourage you with the true hope that comes wrapped as a gift at Christmas - JESUS. Journal article: The Next Pandemic, Laurie Garrett YouTube Video: Hope is Here , Building 429 Christmas Jingle: Holiday Opener , Kevin MacLeod Romans Chapter 5, NLT: read and answer this basic question: What does t...
19: Let it R.A.I.N.
October 22, 2020 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBRain is a major component of the water cycle and is responsible for depositing most of the fresh water on the Earth. Today it seems like the world is a little muddy - Scott and Tina want to bring some fresh water to your life today using this simple acronym of R.A.I.N. 1 Kings 18-19. Read the story for yourself. www.exchange-ministries.com