Kingdom Builders
By Matthew Walker
Kingdom BuildersJul 31, 2023
The Antidote for an Unhappy Christian ✝️
No Overnight Success: From God's Heart To Your Hand's
Do you have a dream that you've been putting off? Today we speak with the Church leaders and owners of With Grace & Company on how God led them to be obedient to the dream God gave them and how you can experience the same.
Speak Life: What Would Jesus Say?
The God Who Follows Through: How to Stop ✋ the Enemy From Robbing Your Peace
Our scripture for today is Jude 1:24. We discover how to unmask the enemies lie that can destroy us if we let it. While discovering the truth about God that can carry us through to eternity.
Why Your Joy is Wilting 😭 and What to Do About It
Do you ever feel Like your Joy and hope is wilting? Today we look at John 15:4 to give us just one life change that can make the difference between your best day and worst days.
Our Good Shepherd: How to stop ✋️ letting the world rob you of joy.
Your Hope Dealer: How to Find Hope On A Hopeless day.
Fix Your Eyes 👀 Fix Your Life
No Need Unmet: How to Tap Into God's Provision.
Gods Benefit Plan:How Fighting Forgetfulness Stops You From Missing Out
Love Your Enemies Into Life Change: How to Love When You Want to Hate.
Never on Hold: The One Overlooked Choice That Always Gets God's Attention
Stress Less: The overlooked character trait that is taking you down and what to do about it.
How to be Heard No Matter Your Age: How to stop other generations from ignoring your message.
Sometimes it is difficult to get your message correctly understood across different generations. Today we speak with Darrell E. Hall who wrote a book on that specific topic. Listen in today to discover how you can get your message understood by your Gen Z child or Boomer grandparents. His book Speaking Across Generations can be found at this link. Also if you would like to support this podcast and the Kingdom of God be sure to click the link below.
How to Stop Doubt From Destroying your faith: What to do when you are faced with deconstruction of your faith.
Doubt happens to all of us in our faith journey. But the difference-maker is how do we respond. Today we talk to Brian Zahnd who is a pastor and author of When Everything's on Fire. We hear every week of Christian celebrities deconstructing their faith. So what are we to do. There is hope. So if you feel like your faith or your loved ones' faith is on fire from the doubts that arise check out this episode and be encouraged.
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Forming World Changers: How to start teaching kids for life change instead of just information.
Today we speak with Dr. Holly Allen on her new book Forming Resilient Children. She unlocks the secret to teaching kids for life change instead of just information. And tells us how her view of how to disciple children drastically changed after being a part of a church plant early on.
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How to Respond When Good People Suffer: A look at the book of Job.
We all tend to question God when bad things happen to good people or even to ourselves. Eric Ortlund has written a commentary called "Piercing Leviathan God's Defeat of Evil in the Book of Job" on this exact theme in the book of Job. So if your questioning God or feel like God is far away listen in to find some clarity.
From Making Deals to Drilling Wells: How your detour in life can help you find your destiny
What if you went on a trip that turned your life upside down? That is what happened to Michael J. Mantel the president and CEO of Living Water International. He went from being a single-minded career-focused businessman to drilling water wells in the African bush. Listen in to today's episode to discover his journey and how to discover if the detour you have taken in life may actually be a God giving you the adventure to move forward with. His journey made such a difference in His life that he wrote a book on that exact theme. The book is called Thirsting for Living Water and can help you find the adventure God has for your life.
More Than A Song: ( What it Takes For Worship to Be Transformational )
Listen to today's episode where we interview Rory Noland on his new book on worship. Discover how to have transforming worship every Sunday. You can get the book here.
How to Survive Parenting Your Prodigal
We all love our children. But unfortunately, they can sometimes make the wrong choices. So how can you survive loving your prodigal? Listen in to today's episode as we talk with Mrs. Cheryl Ramsey on how the Lord has helped her with loving her prodigal. If you are blessed by this podcast click the link below to support our show and find bonus materials.
Finding Your Yes With Christine Wagoner. (How to Live a Life Open to God's Invitations.)
Do you struggle to know where God is leading you? Do you say yes to the opportunity before you or yes to staying in your current situation? Listen in to today's episode where we talk to Christine Wagoner the author of " Finding Your Yes: Living a Life That's Open to God's Invitations."The links below are affiliate links.
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How to Keep the News From Controlling Your Hope.
Today we talk to Jeffrey Bilbro on how to look at the news from a Christian perspective. We all are bombarded with news stories from the minute we wake up. Sometimes these news stories can make us feel like there is no hope. So what do we do? That is exactly what Jeffrey talks about in his new book Reading the Times.
Why Your Approach Matters In Effective Intercultural Evangelism.
If you and I look around we are surrounded by many different cultures with a different worldview than us. Even our fellow Americans may not identify with the traditional Christian worldview that we hold. So should we give up when they don't respond to our efforts to show them the good news? Not at all. Today we talk to the authors of the book Effective Intercultural evangelism on this very topic.
From Chick-fil-A to Small Groups Pastor
How Faithfulness is the Key to Success with Chad Merrel
Today we speak with the Lead Pastor of North Rock Hill Church on how faithfulness has been the key factor in seeing God's blessing come about.
Kyle Beshears On How to Share When They Don't Care
How do you get through to people who don't desire nor care about Christianity? Discover the surprising answer in this interview with Kyle Beshears on his new book Apethism: How to Share When They Don't Care. Kyle Beshears (PhD, SBTS) serves as instructor of Christian studies and associate dean of the School of Christian Studies at the University of Mobile, and teaching pastor at Mars Hill Church in Mobile, AL.
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What Would the Apostle Paul Say?
How to Find Joy by Seeking Gods Kingdom with Christine Hoover
Today we talk with Christine Hoover about her new Bible Study " Seek First the Kingdom". Christine is an author, podcaster, and pastor's wife. Discover the truth that can bring you true joy. When we learn how to seek the Kingdom of God we find joy without limits. Click on the links below to find out more information about this Bible Study, her other books, and her podcast.
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3 Steps to Becoming a Hope Dealer
Today we look at 1 Peter 3:15 on how vital hope is in us changing the world.
How To Keep Social Media and Keep Your Sanity with Doug Bursch.
Have you ever wanted to delete your Social Media accounts? Is it possible to have a Christian presence on social sites? Also, how do you deal with trolls in a loving way? In his new book Posting Peace Doug S. Bursch gives a way forward for all of us on social media. Douglas S. Bursch is the copastor of Evergreen Foursquare Church in Auburn, Washington.He earned a DMin from George Fox Evangelical Seminary with his dissertation research focusing on social media.A former newspaper columnist and talk radio host, Doug has produced and hosted over 1,200 Christian radio broadcasts. He is the producer and host of the Fairly Spiritual Show radio program and podcast. (links below are affiliate links)
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The Easy Way or the Hard Way.
The Road to Success is Not Where Everyone Tells You: (Values-Driven leadership in a success-Driven World)
Today we talk to someone who has truly led a kingdom life. Richard Stearns enjoyed a successful corporate career at Parker Brothers, Gillette, and as the CEO of Lenox. But God called him to leave it all to become the president and CEO of World Vision. In his book Lead Like it Matters To God Richard shares the driving force behind success. Listen in to today's episode to avoid the pitfalls of success-driven leadership and how you can apply these principles today to create lasting value in your life today. ( links below are affiliate links )
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The Key To Not Wasting Your Hinge Moment With D. Michael Lindsay
If you can master your transition moments you can master your life. Today we speak with D. Michael Lindsay who was the eighth president of Gordon College. The College has flourished since his appointment as president. He is also currently transitioning to become the president of Taylor University. D. Lindsay was a member of the sociology faculty at Rice University. Lindsay earned his Ph.D. in sociology from Princeton University. One of his previous books " Faith in the Halls of Power" was nominated for the nonfiction Pulitzer prize in 2007. We discuss his new book Hinge Moments. In His book, he shows how making the most of life's transitions is the key to greatness.
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Change Your Method and Change Your World
Today we look at John 9:1-8 where Jesus heals a blind man by a surprising method. Tune in to discover what God says about our methods and how changing our views of people can change them eternally.
Bringing Jesus to the Gym: A Conversation With Oral Roberts's Paul Mills.
You Are God's Plan A
Today We look at 2 Corinthians 5:20 on how God has chosen to use everyday people to do extraordinary things.
Trading Anxiety for Hope With Sarah Zylstra.
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The #1 Strategy For Successful Life Change.
Why You Need A Grace Bomb With Pat Linnell.
Today we talk with Pat Linnell who is the founder of the non profit Grace Bomb. Regular bombs destroy lives whereas spirit led acts of grace redeem lives. Pat felt God calling him out of a comfortable job as a teaching pastor to start an organization that equips everyday Christians to commit acts of grace that can bring life change across America. Listen in to hear success stories of what Grace Bombs can do and how it can change your community. Be sure to check out his book " Grace Bomb" and take advantage of the free resources available for churches at his website. Also don't forget if you are blessed by this podcast click our patreon link below. When you support us through patreon you get free merch every three months and access to exclusive posts. Also half of your support goes to the International Mission Board.
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Even The Bible Belt Needs The Gospel
Today we look at Romans 10:13-14 where Paul shows us we have to use words when sharing the gospel. We learn how even in the Bible Belt the gospel has to be proclaimed. We may not get out neighbors to church but we can get them to our living rooms. Listen in to discover how to deal with fear of witnessing and what our responsibility is. If you are blessed by this podcast visit our Patreon page below to Kingdom Builders merch every three months and get exclusive access to Patreon only posts. On top of this half of your support will go to the International Mission Board and the other half will go towards making this ministry more effective.
How to Love Your Neighborhood Into Life Change With Don Everts
Today we interview Don Everts on his book The Hopeful Neighborhood: What Happens When Christians Pursue the Common Good. He is a writer for Lutheran Hour Ministries and has served as a pastor and campus pastor. He has also been a speaker and trainer for Alpha and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Listen in to discover how the key to getting the neighborhood to love your church is getting your church to love the neighborhood. To support Kingdom Builders click on our Patreon link below. Supporters can get free merch every 3 months and half of all support goes to the international mission board.
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Choose the Great Commission Over Great Complaining
Today we look at John 3:17 where we discover how our world can actually change for the better. If you are blessed by this podcast make sure to support us on Patreon.
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How To Turn Your Dinner Table Into A Discipleship Table
Everyone loves a good meal and everyone has a dinner table. Listen in today to discover how you can use your everyday dinner table to see the lives of people around you radically changed for Christ. Today we talk to Rev. Dr. Greg Mamula on his new book Table Life: An Invitation to Everyday Discipleship. Greg is the Associate Executive Minister for the American Baptist Churches of Nebraska. He has a Master of Divinity from Truett Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry in the Jewish context of the New Testament from Northern Seminary. If you would like to get in touch with him click on the links below.
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How the Gospel Can Turn Enemies Into Friends.
How one pastor brought the gospel from the church foyer to the Ford dealership
Why What You Want Isn't Always Productive
Today we look at Matthew 16:24-26 on the most important step for life change. That being discovering what it means to take up our cross and follow Jesus. Listen in to discover the key to life change in yourself and others. A key that is often ignored but always successful.
How God Took a Pilot From the Cockpit to the Pulpit.
Listen in to discover a wonderful example of someone living on mission for God. Seizures may have taken Pastor Kevin out of the commercial pilot game but it did not destroy his faith. Discover how God brought him through the good times of being a pilot, the painful times of health scares, and the new times of transitioning into a life of pastoring. Also discover how even when he was a pilot he was living out His Christian witness.
How whatever it takes is what it takes to win your world.
We all want to Win our World for Christ. But are we willing to do whatever it takes? Today we look at Luke 5:17-20 where a paralyzed man's friends were willing to do just that. Listen in to hear about these men's bold faith that made a huge difference.
From Angry at God to accepted By God.
The Greatest Example of How to Speak the Truth in Love
Today we look at Luke 19:1-10 where Jesus shows us how people will change when the truth in spoken in love.