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62: The Ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Gift of Prophesy with Michael Miller Aug 09, 2017

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Do you ever feel like you aren't good enough to be loved? God loves you. Today's special guest, Michael Miller, struggled with feeling rejected when he was younger, but, by the grace of God, he got through that and is now prophetic ministries pastor. Tune into today's episode to learn more about Michael Miller and his amazing journey.

Michael Miller and his wife Sara reside in Denver, Colorado. After graduating from Texas A&M he worked for a para-church ministry called Young Life. It was during that time he developed a friendship with Professor Jack Deere, author of Surprised by the Power of the Holy Spirit. Michael then went to work for Jack at Wellspring Church in North Richland Hills, Texas, where he ran the healing ministry and travelled with Jack to minister to varying churches. In 2010, Michael was blessed by Jack and the Wellspring elders to do several church plants/prayer rooms with Freeland Ministries now known as The Upper Room. He is currently pastoring at the Upper Room Denver and regularly speaks, trains, and ministers in churches both locally and abroad.

What you'll hear in this episode:

A little bit about Michael Miller
What early ministry was like for Michael
Struggles Michael faced in his early ministry days
How Michael knew this is what he was called for
Dark seasons in Michael's ministry
Problems Michael had with relationships
How to overcome relationship struggles
Michaels biggest strengths and weaknesses
What Michael is currently working on
What Michael would tell his younger self

Resources:

Are You Real

The God-Shaped Brain by Timothy R. Jennings

Supernatural by Michael S. Heiser

The Unseen Realm by Michael S. Heiser

Thomas Ministries

61: Remodel Your Life with Jon Fuller and Jody Holland Aug 02, 2017

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What brought you to this podcast today? Do you need uplifting? That is exactly why Are You Real is here. Today, Jody Holland is interviewing your very own host, Jon Fuller. Jody and Jon are talking about the book that Jon will be releasing very soon!

What you'll hear in this episode:

A little bit about chapter one of Jon's new book
Why we need to forgive
What is your purpose?
Does your purpose have to be something in the church?
A little bit about Jon's purpose
Why you need to have/know biblical truth and beliefs

Resources:

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60: Ashley Boucher: The Art of Style and the Believer Jul 26, 2017

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Do you have a fashion problem? Or are you struggling to put together a certain look? Well, don't let fear get in your way! On today's show, we're doing something totally different from what you're used to, we're going to be talking to Ashley Boucher, who is an Image Style Consultant. Ashley is the founder of Art Of Style Image Consulting, which she launched in 2014. She works with clients nationwide, helping them to curate a wardrobe that supports their day to day lives, by providing excitement and simplicity in getting dressed. Listen in to find out how Ashley uses her God given gift to serve people, through her business.

It was only when Ashley laid her life down, at the feet of Jesus, that she fully encompassed what it meant, to use her gifts in serving as a temple for the Lord and showing people how to walk in their truest self. Listen in to hear about how Ashley came to really know the Lord and how it has changed her whole life.

Show highlights:

How Ashley's passion for Jesus intertwines with her passion for fashion and her business.
The program that Ashley found, at the age of nineteen, that allowed her to go to Hong Kong and China and study the whole supply chain of the Fashion Industry.
How it really stretched Ashley, to be exposed to such a different culture, particularly in the factories in China.
How getting to understand the background aspects of the clothing business has helped Ashley in what she does with her business.
What a Personal Shopper actually does.
How Ashley came to realize that her work, helping people to see themselves in their beauty and eliminating the stress of dressing, was actually a gift from the Lord.
An inspirational scripture that has totally transformed Ashley's life- First Corinthians 6:19.
Ashley's struggle with drugs and alcohol, when she first moved to Dallas and started her business, at the age of twenty-three- and how the Lord really helped her. She knew of God at the time, but she did not yet really know
How Ashley put a hold on her business and took the time out to really get to know the Lord when she reached her breaking point in May of 2015.
How Ashley first 'heard' the Lord and changed her life, after someone laid their hands on her at The Upper Room, in April of 2015.
The Lord's powerful, painful and intimate Seven Day Series that transformed Ashley's life, in October of 2016. She's been really growing with the Lord and everything in her life has changed since then.
The biggest thing that God is stirring, right now, in Ashley's life.
How Ashley uses her God given gift, to minister to the people that she works with.
A book that Ashley really recommends- Go Kiss The World, by Subroto Bagchi.
A quick fashion tip, from Ashley.

Links:

Ashley's website: www.artofstyle.com

Ashley's email: ashley@artofstyle.com

Ashley on Instagram: www.instagram.com/artofstyle-aos

59: Rusty Pang: Living Out Your Purpose Jul 19, 2017

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Have you found your purpose? What are you supposed to do after you find it? Those are the types of questions that Rusty Pang is answering. Today, Jon and Rusty are answering questions that listeners and friends have asked, so tune in to learn more about purpose.

What you'll hear in this episode:

How do you go from finding your purpose to living it out
How you can find your purpose
What to do if you know your job is not where you are supposed to be
At what point is our purpose determined?
Who determines our purpose?
What resonance is and what we resonate with
How to find your end values
How to use your purpose to serve others without getting burnt out
Why is purpose important?

Resources:

Entrepurpose by Rusty Pang

58: Rusty Pang: Finding Your Purpose in Anger and Pain Jul 12, 2017

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Do you get angry a lot? Are you in pain? How are we as humans supposed to deal with these things? That is why Rusty Pang is here on the podcast this week. Listen to this episode to hear what Rusty has to say about anger and how to deal with pain.

Rusty Pang is an author, speaker, and military instructor. He currently works for the Navy, but runs a coaching business during his off hours. He enjoys helping others become the best version of themselves.

Show Highlights:

A little bit about Rusty Pang
How we discover who we are
Three components that a lot of successful people have
What to do when you are feeling angry or frustrated
Why it's important to deal with pain
How to deal with anger
Long-term effects of anger
How to get out of a mental "pit"
How much of your personality are you born with and how much of it is developed over time

Resources:

Why We Snap by Douglas Fields

Entrepurpose by Rusty Pang

57: Michael McIntyre: Getting Real About Business Jul 05, 2017

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Are you starting a business or thinking about starting a business, but still have some questions? Michael McIntyre and Jon Fuller are here to help! These two brilliant businessmen are discussing question asked by fellow listeners and giving tips about starting a business. Tune into today's episode to hear more about Are You Real Business.

Show Highlights:

A little bit about Michael McIntyre
Things that most business owners need to know
Recommendations for starting your business
Thing that Michael and Jon would do differently in their businesses
Mistakes the Michael made in his early business days
Tips on loaning/giving money
What are Mastermind groups?
How to use social media to market your business
The hardest obstacles in business these two men have faced so far
Things Michaels wishes he could do with his business
Is it better to grow your business bigger, or keep it small?
How you glorify God with your money

Resources:

Michael McIntyre

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56: Andy Dietz: Kidnapped in Budapest - A Story of Survival Jun 28, 2017

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This week, let's do something just a little bit different. For those of you who have been hanging out with the "Are You Real" podcast since the beginning, you might be familiar with a man by the name of Any Dietz. Andy first appeared on Episode 7, and he was able to share his heart for the nations and the way God has called him to live outside of his comfort zone. Andy's passion for international missions is far reaching. He's been to 43 different countries, and that has opened his eyes to God's blessing for us here in the States.

But God's purpose for Andy is bigger than just his heart for missions. Last time we talked, I promised that we would get some more details about a crazy situation that happened one night in Budapest. Andy survived a kidnapping, but the grace of God. It is an incredible story of survival, strength, and faith that he writes about in his book Kidnapped in Budapest. I can't wait for you to hear more.

Experiencing gratitude from travels around the world.
How different cultures bring about new perspectives.
Spiritual impact of salvation through a kid to the leader of a nation!
Andy walks us through the story of his abduction.
Getting tangled with the Mafia.
The support on the home front in prayer and provision.
Psalm 121:7
Kidnapping and chaos are both used to bring people closer to God.
Andy's call to find your specific purpose.

Links

http://andydietz.net/

Contact Andy with questions and comments at:

kidnap98@gmail.com

Kidnapped in Budapest is available to order. Visit Andy's website for a signed copy!

55: God's Path Isn't Always a Straight Shot with Jaime Mailhot Jun 21, 2017

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When did you first know what God had planned for your life? Has that moment happened yet? Once you begin to follow the path that God has for you, it is not always a straight shot. Sometimes, like in Jaime Mailhot's case, you have to go through difficult times so that God can shape and mold you into what he needs you to be. Listen to episode 55 of Are You Real to hear all about Jaime's incredible journey.

Jamie Mailhot is a Christian Author, Life-Coach, and Visionary. His passion and calling is to help Christians make the most of the lives that God has entrusted them with and helping the Body of Christ reach its full potential and connect more effectively. He is the Author of Epic Christianity – A 7-day journey to discover your purpose, ignite your vision, and empower your life. But his greatest accomplishments are being a great husband and dad to his wife and 3 kids, and continually keeping his commitment to follow God's plan for His life.

Show Highlights:

Jaime's journey to living for God
When Jaime realized what he was created
Why Jaime went into ministry
The hard times Jaime went through on the path he took to get where he is now
What Jaime did to get through difficult times and still follow the Lord's will for him
The path that led Jaime to write his book
How Jaime's past molded his future
How we can stay focused on the Lord and his plan for us
What Jaime does to help him stay focused on God's plan for him
What would Jaime tell his younger self?

Resources:

Epic Christianity by Jamie Mailhot

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven R. Covey

The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson

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54: Just Take a Step with Jon Fuller Jun 14, 2017

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What path does the Lord have you on currently? How do you know if this is what God has planned for you? These are all amazing questions that can be answered by looking into and listening to God's Word. In today's podcast, Jon is teaching from Psalm 119:105, about how God's word is a lamp and a light, but you have to allow Him to show you the way.

What you'll hear in this episode:

How God used Jon's wife to show him that he was wrong
What other people can show you about yourself and how
Is your sin worth what you are going through?
How Jesus is like a lamp
The choice you have to make when it comes to being a light in the darkness
How you can apply the Gospel to your life
Do you struggle with jealousy?
Have you found your path?
The story of the start of Are You Real Podcast
How you can allow the Lord to take you from good to great

Resources:

Are You Real

53: Preparing for a Life of Risk with Chad Johnson Jun 07, 2017

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Do you ever feel, in one moment, that God is truly talking to you? That God tells you what you were created to do? What would you do in that moment? Today we are talking with Chad Johnson who is going to share his story of highs and lows. Listen in to hear more about Chad and his path to the Lord.

Chad Johnson had a successful career in Christian music. Things were going along great as long as he didn't acknowledge the mess his life was in. One day he couldn't look beyond it any longer and he surrendered to God's call on his life. It was risky and it was scary. God gave him clear instructions and he's doing all he can to carry them out. He's a speaker that has been to every continent and he is on a mission to prepare Christians for a life of risk. What if you risked it all to love your neighbor or follow Christ? Find out what where this ride ends!

What you'll hear in this episode: