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Rebecca George | "Do The Thing" | What is Holding YOU Back? Apr 26, 2023

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Maybe there is something deep inside you that wants to step out and begin developing it, but fear, doubt, and unworthiness takes over. Maybe you think you are unqualified or just too busy to pursue that secret dream.
Rebecca George's new book, "Do The Thing: Gospel-centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl" was written to encourage--even challenge you to "DO THE THING"!
Rebecca is the founder of Radical Radiance® - a podcast community where listeners are equipped to blend what they love with the Jesus who makes them shine. She is a podcaster, speaker, and author whose greatest joy in life is discipling others to pursue their passions in a way that builds the Kingdom. In her free time, you can find her running outside, writing, or trying a new recipe with Garth Brooks playing in the background.
God has a plan for everyone. Just think, if you don't do what He is calling you do to, He may just allow someone else to do it! Do the thing!
I sat down with Rebecca to talk about her new book, why she wrote it, and what she hopes to accomplish with it. Rebecca's audience on her podcast, books, and speaking engagements is primarily women. However, this book can, and will, inspire all of us to allow God to do His work in us so we can all Do The Thing.
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Lana Silk | Giving Hope Through 'Transform Iran' Apr 23, 2023

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Lana Silk is the daughter of Lazarus and Maggie Yeghnazar who were born and raised in Iran and have served the Iranian Church their whole lives. In the late 1980s, they felt the call of God to move their young family West. This was a decision they wrestled with, as their hearts were tied to Iran and the increasingly persecuted Church there.
In their own words, “we did not want to abandon our flock”. However, through a series of supernatural interventions, God made it clear to them and to other pastors on their team that He had a different plan for them. In obedience, they left for Europe in 1988.
Today, their ministry "Transform Iran" (formerly 222 Ministries), has been training leaders to plant churches in 17 nations. Many of those churches are underground congregations in Iran and Afghanistan. Over 100,000 are now following Jesus Christ. They are also discipling these believers.
Lana joins Mike Stone on "Behind the Mike: Conversation of Hope" to talk about her life as an Iranian who left her homeland for Europe, and eventually the United States. Lana is the CEO of the U.S. for Transform Iran.
We discuss the negative perception that many Westerners, especially U.S. citizens, have against Iranians and others in the mid-East.
God has a plan for Iran and Lana and her team at Transform Iran are helping to spearhead this important transformation. Basic needs are being met while the people of Iran risk their lives to wholeheartedly follow Jesus Christ.
You can be a part of the Ministry of Transform Iran! Listen as Lana shares her heart for spreading the Gospel to the people of Iran, then check out the important links below.

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BONUS 12 - Amanda Valantine | Peace | Morgan Harper Nichols, "Peace is a Practice" Apr 04, 2023

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Is peace something you practice? Or do you see it as more of a feeling? We can all agree that in our world of chaos, peace seems elusive. Peace sounds like a land in a utopian fairy tale. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Amanda Valantine is back with a new episode of Hope Worth Repeating featuring Morgan Harper Nichol’s book, “Peace Is A Practice: An Invitation to Breathe Deep and Find a New Rhythm for Life.” If you need a new rhythm that includes peace, this is a must listen and a must read. Take a break from the chaos, and join Amanda to learn more about practicing peace.

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Palm Sunday: From Praise to Punishment | Mike Stone on Jesus' Sacrifice Apr 02, 2023

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Christians place a great deal of importance on the birth of Jesus at Christmas, and His death and resurrection at Easter (or Resurrection Sunday). Without either of these world-changing events, our faith would be worthless.
As we look at Palm Sunday, Mike Stone takes us back to the scripture to remind us of the reason we celebrate this holiday, which is closely associated with Easter/Resurrection Sunday.
We look primarily at the Gospel of John, chapter 12, verses 1-19. It begins in the town of Bethany--the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. They were close friends of Jesus. Lazarus was raised from the dead by Jesus, which attracted the attention of those Bethany and the nearby city of Jerusalem. Everyone was familiar with Jesus as the Messiah, even the Pharisees and religious leaders in Jerusalem. However, the Pharisees were not fans of Jesus. In fact, it was on this visit to Bethany that they learned He would be visiting Jerusalem. They began to plot the details of His death.
The final week of Jesus' life on earth would begin with a joyous celebration by those who knew Him. Many had experienced His miracles and His teachings.
Within a few short days, the Lamb of God would fulfill His mission to the world--to become the ultimate sacrifice that would bring humankind back into a right relationship with God. It would only be possible by the blood of a sinless, perfect man in the form of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
As we celebrate Palm Sunday, the Holy Week, and the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, let us find time each day to reflect on what this week means to us as Christ-followers.
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BONUS 11 - Amanda Valantine | Forgiveness | Kevin LeVar & "A Heart That Forgives" Mar 30, 2023

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Forgiveness. A word that slips off our tongues but is much easier said than done. How do we forgive when the wound is so deep? What does forgiveness really mean—trust, reconciliation, getting walked all over only to be hurt again? What about when we just don’t want to forgive?

Amanda Valantine is back with a new episode of Hope Worth Repeating featuring Kevin Levar’s song, “A Heart that Forgives.” Amanda will share vulnerably about how this song has helped her to forgive in deep woundedness and betrayal. She will talk about Jesus and what His expectations are for forgiveness. And mostly, she will encourage you to begin to heal through forgiveness.

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Instagram :@therealkevinlevar

The Dr. John Delony Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-john-delony-show/id1527609854

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"Love Stories of the Bible Speak": A Conversation with Shannon Bream on Faith, Hope & Love Mar 26, 2023

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Today we are excited to have Shannon Bream, Fox News anchor and author of the new book, "Love Stories of the Bible Speak", on the show.
In this episode, we will be discussing Shannon's new book, her inspiration for writing it, and the powerful messages of faith, hope, and love found within its pages. We will also delve into a personal moment of darkness in Shannon's life and how it has shaped her life since.
Shannon's book, "Love Stories of the Bible Speak", explores some of the most well-known love stories from the Bible, including Adam and Eve, Samson and Delilah, and Ruth and Boaz. She also explores the friendships of David and Jonathan, Jesus and John, and Paul's friendships. Through these stories, Shannon provides insights into how love and faith intersect and how we can apply these lessons to our own lives.
During our conversation, Shannon discusses the importance of studying the Bible and how it has helped her navigate difficult times. Through her own experiences, Shannon offers hope and encouragement to listeners who may be facing their own challenges.
Shannon also discusses the importance of having a support system and community to turn to during difficult times. She shares how she has found strength and encouragement from her church community and friends, and how they have helped her navigate some of the challenges she has faced.
Overall, this episode of Behind the Mike: Conversations of Hope with Shannon Bream is a powerful exploration of faith, hope, love, and the impact of all on our lives.
It is a must-listen for anyone who is looking for hope and inspiration in the midst of life's challenges.
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BONUS 10 - Amanda Valantine | Jennifer Tucker & "Breath As Prayer" Mar 23, 2023

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How would you rate your anxiety level on a daily basis? What about your quality of sleep? Are you looking for tools to maintain peace and calm? What if all of our breathing could be connected with prayer and God’s presence? You may have heard of the implications of breath work for the nervous system, but have you ever tied your breath work to prayer?
Amanda Valantine is back with a new episode of Hope Worth Repeating featuring Jennifer Tucker’s book, “Breath as Prayer: .” If you’re looking to improve your quality of life and your prayer life, Jennifer’s book is an excellent resource. Let’s dive in to how this mental health tool can be literally life changing on a daily basis.
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https://modernwitnesses.com/2022/09/10/author-qa-jennifer-tucker-breath-as-prayer/
Take the 5 day Breath Prayer Challenge!
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Ronnie "Rose" Kesner | From the Occult, Drugs & Anti-Christian to Sold-Out Jesus Follower Mar 18, 2023

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He grew up with loving parents, but it was dysfunctional at best. By age 13 he was shooting up various drugs. His life was filled with occult practices and he worshipped satan. He couldn't stand the name of Jesus and resisted anyone who claimed to follow Christ. As his rap career began to rise, he had an encounter with God that would change his life.
Ronnie Kesner joins us on the show to share his story of Hope and how God radically changed him. From instant deliverance from drug addiction to being completely sold out for Jesus Christ, Ronnie wants the world to know that God loves everyone and is calling everyone to repent and follow Him.
Ronnie is a Christian rapper known as ReallyGood. He posts regularly on TikTok as @ReallyGood777 so be sure to follow him.
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Ronnie on TikTok:
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Ronnie on YouTube:
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Ronnie's LinkTree:
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BONUS 9 - Amanda Valantine | Hope Worth Repeating | Jodie Berndt Mar 16, 2023

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How difficult is prayer for you? Do you want a more strategic and creative way to pray for your children?
Amanda Valantine is back with a new episode of Hope Worth Repeating featuring Jodie Berndt’s 20 year anniversary edition of her book, “Praying the Scriptures for Your Children.” Whether you’ve been praying for years or are just starting on your prayer journey, Berndt has provided a practical and powerful guide.
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Get to know Jodie Berndt!
Want to know more about the 12-step groups mentioned?
Families Anonymous:
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Al-Anon:
https://al-anon.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous:
https://www.aa.org/
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Brad Hill | HE GETS US, The Superbowl, the Ads & the Agenda Mar 04, 2023

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By now, you have either seen or heard about the ads during Superbowl LVII from "HE GET US".
Many praised the ads. Many others were critical of the ads. Some of the critics accused the campaign of:

Grooming young people into a right-wing agenda
Wasting millions of dollars that could be better spent to help people
Promoting hate
Promoting anti-LGBTQ+ messages
Promoting anti-abortion messages
and so much more

Even evangelical Christians accused the campaign of a 'watered-down message', portraying Jesus with a 'we are all okay' message, or even heretical.

Long before the Superbowl, we reached out to the team at He Gets Us and requested an interview. The goal was to hear directly from them and get questions answered.
Chief Solutions Officer, Brad Hill, sat down with us to explain the purpose of He Gets Us. We learned what results they hoped to see through this campaign. But they didn't jump into an idea haphazardly. They interviewed many non-Christians to find out what they think about Christians, what they think about the Christian church, and what they think about Jesus.
That information became a driving force for the agenda at He Gets Us. They began to focus on the topics of #love #hope #struggle #justice #activist #forgiveness #outrage #reaction #refugee #women #relationships #inclusive # judgment and #RealLife.
These would be the topics they would begin sharing through videos and other media. These are the most important issues that people cared about. He Gets Us wants to recognize that these are also important issues for Jesus. These are issues that Jesus also dealt with---HE GETS US!
My takeaway from the conversation of hope with Brad Hill was, this is a group of people who are passionate about sharing the Hope of Jesus Christ with everyone. They want to enable churches and individuals with resources that help all Jesus followers to be the hands and feet of Jesus to our world--at home, at work, and at play. This is a group of people who are hearing a desperate cry from our world that they need HOPE. If Jesus is who He said He is, then they want to know Him. After all, HE GETS US.
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect" - 1 Peter 3:15
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He Gets Us website:
https://HeGetsUs.com

He Gets Us for Churches:
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