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72: Even God Loves a Bad Christian with Matt Carter Oct 18, 2017

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What are some things you struggle with in life? Do you have them in your mind? Now, would you be able to tell people about those struggles? Many people will say no, a few will say yes. Today, our guest Matt Carter, member of the post-punk/hardcore band Emery and host of The BadChristian Podcast, will be talking with your very own Jon Fuller about this sensitive topic, among other things. Listen to this episode of Are You Real to learn more about Matt and hear what he has to say about many topics.

What you'll hear in this episode:

What led Matt to start his podcast
Where Matt got the idea to name his podcast BadChristian
How Christianity can sometimes look/be "fake"
Challenges that God has brought Matt through in his life
Matt's biggest strengths and weaknesses
What Matt feels God has in store for him
How Matt genuinely loves people
What advice Matt would give his younger self
Advice to you from Matt

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Bad Christian

71: The Coaching Journey and Its Challenges with Dr. Leelo Bush Oct 11, 2017

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Have you ever started out in one place and ended up somewhere completely different? Maybe it was with a job, or a project you were working on. Dr. Leelo Bush has been there, and she is here on the show to talk to ROAR Nation about it today. She started out studying Christian Counseling and ended up starting the PCCCA. Tune into this episode of Are You Real to learn more about Dr. Bush and her journey.

What you'll hear in this episode:

A little bit about Dr. Bush's past and present
How Dr. Bush's journey to coaching
Challenges Dr. Bush had to face as an entrepreneur
How Dr. Bush got through those challenges
What made Dr. Bush realize she wasn't made to work for someone else
Bush's biggest strengths and weaknesses
What God is doing with and inside of Dr. Bush right now
A little bit about Essential Oils and what they do for you
Personal habits that have brought Dr. Bush closer to the Lord
What Dr. Bush would tell her younger self
"Parting" advice from Dr. Bush

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PCCCA

AADP

Selling the Invisible by Harry Beckwith

Essential Oil Academy

70: Life, Relationships, Business, and Making It All Work Oct 04, 2017

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What comes first in your life? Is it your work? Is it your time with the Lord? Today, the special guest on the show is Kasey Fuller, Jon's wife. The couple is talking about managing your time and prioritizing your life so that God and your relationships come first. Listen to the 70th episode to learn more!

What you'll hear in this episode:

How Jon and Kasey make things work in their marriage/relationship
What prioritizing your life looks like
How to maintain relationships with other people and the Lord
Difficulties in parenting and how Jon and Kasey deal with them
Main stresses and how the Fullers get through that
How to deal with people who are less organized that can get in the way of your routine
Stressors that a lot of women deal with
The difference between hard working and working yourself too hard

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Fit Marriage

69: You are Exactly Where God Wants You Even When You Don't Feel It with Michael McGreevy Sep 27, 2017

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Have you ever gone through a time where everything just feels so dark? In those times, it is difficult not to ask why God has left you, but you are right where he wants you at all times. God has a plan from all of us. Today's guest, Michael McGreevy, has been in a place like that too, but, with God's help, he climbed out of that hole and is now coaching other men in similar situations. Listen to this episode to learn more about Michael and his journey.

What you'll hear in this episode:

A little bit about Michael and what he does
Hard times that Michael had to go through
How God led Michael out of these trials
How little things that someone says or does can change your life
What to do when and after you find your purpose
Michael's biggest strengths and weaknesses
What Michael is working on now
What Michael would tell his younger self
Parting advice from Michael

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Are You Real

McGreevy Leadership

The True Measure of a Man by Richard E. Simmons

68: Being a Spiritual Mentor as a Form of Service with Phil Dowdy Sep 20, 2017

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Who is that one person in your life who has always stuck by you? Be it man or woman, everyone needs a spiritual friend and father who will guide us and even just to sit and talk with. In many peoples lives, that person is Phil Dowdy, our special guest on the show today. This episode will focus on Phil as he tells us about himself and the journey God has brought him on throughout his life.

What you'll hear in this episode:

The many steps that led Phil to ministry
What apostolic ministry is and where it is found in the Bible
Advice for young pastors/people going into ministry
Why everyone needs a spiritual father or mother
What is a spiritual father or mother and what does he/she do?
How to "get your passion back"
Phil's biggest strengths and weaknesses
"Parting" advice from Phil

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Are You Real

Equipping the Equippers by Jonathan Welton

67: A Life Altering Encounter on the Hudson River with Dave Sanderson Sep 13, 2017

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Have you ever seen the movie Sully with Tom Hanks? Our special guest today was on the plane that crashed into the Hudson. Dave Sanderson tells the story of how God prepared him and is still preparing him in this episode of Are You Real. Tune in to hear Dave's amazing story of how God saved him and is still workmen in his life and others today.

About Dave:

Dave Sanderson is an inspirational survivor, speaker, and author. His thoughts on leadership have made him an internationally sought-out speaker.

When US Airways Flight 1549, or "The Miracle on the Hudson," ditched into the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, Dave Sanderson knew he was exactly where he was supposed to be.

The last passenger off the back of the plane on that fateful day, he was largely responsible for the well-being and safety of others, risking his own life in frigid water to help other passengers off the plane.

Despite the hazards to himself, Sanderson thought only of helping others and emerged from the wreckage with a mission: to encourage others to do the right thing.

That experience profoundly changed his life and today he travels the globe sharing his inspirational and motivational leadership messages to help people make a difference in how they do business and live their lives.

What you'll hear in this episode:

A little bit about Dave's past
What Dave is doing now
The moment that Dave realized what God created him to do
How God prepared Dave for the life he is living now
What it took for Dave to leave his job and go out on his own
How Dave "earned the right to lead"
What happened the day the plane crashed
Lessons that Dave learned the day of the crash
Dave's biggest strengths and weaknesses
What God is doing inside of Dave right now
What Dave would tell his younger self
Advice from Dave

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Moments Matter by Dave Sanderson

Are You Real

Sully Official Movie

Dave Sanderson Speaks

66: Questions Theologians Aren't Answering for You with Dr. Mike Heiser Sep 06, 2017

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Do you have many theological questions that nobody seems to be answering for you? You're not alone. Mike Heiser, our special guest today, has met many people who have questions that pastors and theologians don't have the answers to, or simply don't have the time to explain. Tune into today's episode of Are You Real to hear some of those questions and finally get some answers.

Mike earned his PhD in Hebrew Bible and Semitic Languages at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Before going to the UW-Madison, Mike earned an M.A. in Ancient History from the University of Pennsylvania (major fields were Ancient Israel and Egyptology), and another M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Hebrew Studies). He also attended Dallas Theological Seminary. Mike's undergraduate degree is from Bob Jones University, but he also attended Bible college for three years.

Mike has an active ministry to people whose worldview is molded by occult, paranormal, and esoteric beliefs. He observed that many who have adopted "alternative" worldviews were formerly traditional theists and Christians who left the faith when their questions on difficult passages and topics went unanswered, or when spiritual leaders failed to address experiences they had had. Mike seeks to fill these gaps as a Christian scholar and has become well known in these circles through writing, speaking, and numerous radio appearances.

What you'll hear in this episode:

A little bit about Mike Heiser and his past
When Mike really started to understand the Bible and what it says
The first thing Mike taught that offended people
How mythology and pop culture ties into the Bible and Mike's book "Supernatural"
Why are there so many "bad things" in our world?
What God's "unseen hand" does
What is the "spiritual battle"?
What Mike would tell his younger self and why

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drmsh.com

65: From Prison to Purpose and Praise with Phillip Juarez Aug 31, 2017

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Phillip Juarez was a normal person just like you and me until a terrible accident left him in the hospital. Phillip then turned to drugs and alcohol to try and fill up the empty spaces inside of him. After being arrested, and hurting many people, he began writing and rapping music, making a name for himself: Kilo Brown.

Phillip was arrested two more times before he finally started seeking God's help. He was on his hands and knees, literally, begging for God's forgiveness and guidance.

God started a fire in Phillip. He started making music again, this time, Christian music. He now goes on tour singing God's word and working in the community.

If you are struggling, whether it's with drug and alcohol, or something totally different, God is there for you, even when you can't see His hand. Sometimes it feels like everyone in the world has abandoned us, but we need to always know that God is here. Phillip Juarez is here on the show today talking about his journey and how God broken him down, then built him back up.

What you'll hear in this episode:

What Phillip is doing now
A little bit about Phillips past
The moment Phillip realized he needed God
How Phillip got back into music after being saved
Phillip Juarez's biggest strengths and weaknesses
Where is God leading Phillip
Daily habits that allow Phillip to have a solid walk with Jesus
What Phillip would tell his younger self

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Two minutes in the Bible Through Proverbs: A 90-day Devotional by Boyd Bailey

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64: How to Change the World By Following Your God Given Calling with Bob Scott Aug 23, 2017

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Do you feel that you have a calling? What does that mean exactly? Today, Jon Fuller and his special guest Bob Scott are talking about the true meaning of a "calling" and how you can change the world, with God, by God.

About Bob:

Bob Scott is a senior advisory leader for Joseph Company Global, with diverse experience in multiple sectors – business, technology, financial, sports, entertainment and non-profit organizations.

What you'll hear in this episode:

Bob's background
What it means to have a calling
What Bob did when he hit a fork in the road of his life
Different people's views on church
History and the Bible/church
Is there a fine line between Christian and secular
Bob's strengths and weaknesses
How God is working in Bob's life right now

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jocomglobal.com

63: Hearing God's Voice in the Midst of Chaos with Walt Hill Aug 16, 2017

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Have you ever struggled to know what God was saying to you? Are you growing weary of trying to 'figure out' what He wants you to do?Jesus said ''My sheep will know My voice."

Jesus said ''My sheep will know My voice."If recognizing His voice is challenging for you, help is on the way! This incredibly practical and Biblically sound teaching will help you find His voice in the midst of all the clutter. He is speaking to you more often than you realize. Learn to recognize His voice.

If recognizing His voice is challenging for you, help is on the way! This incredibly practical and Biblically sound teaching will help you find His voice in the midst of all the clutter. He is speaking to you more often than you realize. Learn to recognize His voice.About the author:

About the author:

Walt Hill has been studying and teaching Biblical truth for over 25 years. He has served as lead Pastor of four different congregations in addition to traveling nationally. His approach is down to earth and enables all Believers, regardless of their church experience level to apprehend and walk in the truth God has given us. He has been married to his wife Keri for 27 years and they have two grown children, Amy and Steven.

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