Gary Wilkerson is the President of World Challenge, an international mission organization that was founded by his father, David Wilkerson. He is also the Founding Pastor of The Springs Church, which he launched in 2009 with a handful of people. He has traveled nationally and internationally at conferences and conducted mission ventures. Gary and his wife Kelly have four children and live in Colorado Springs, CO. In this episode we discuss: What to do if you have a prodigal child Why modeling Chr...
Jul 25, 2022•55 min
Sathiya Sam is an addiction recovery coach and the creator of DeepClean™—a research-based and Bible-backed system for overcoming porn addiction. His powerful story and innovative methodology have been featured on multiple sites. Before starting his coaching business, he worked as a pastor for over 10 years. Sathiya and his wife, Shaloma, live in Canada. He is the host of the Unleash the Man Within podcast. In this episode we discuss: Building the foundation of your marriage through hardships Get...
Jul 18, 2022•44 min
Steve Macchia is an author 16 books and is the Founder and President of Leadership Transformations, Inc. He is also the Director of the Pierce Center for Discipleship-Building at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. His newest book, The Discerning Life, is out now. He and his wife, Ruth live in beautiful Lexington, MA and enjoy spending time with their two grown children and three beloved grandchildren. In this episode we discuss: Spiritual formation, discernment, and renewal Daily decision maki...
Jul 11, 2022•39 min
I have a NEW YouVersion Bible Plan (my 4th). It's called Focus on the Fundamentals: Daily Disciplines Found in the Armor of God. You can search for it on your YouVersion Bible App or view it on desktop here https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/31550-focus-on-the-fundamentals Frank Viola is a speaker, blogger, podcaster, and bestselling author. Frank helps serious followers of Jesus know their Lord more deeply so they can experience real transformation and make a lasting impact. His blog at frankv...
Jul 04, 2022•49 min
Dr. Steve Greene recently went to be with Jesus in early June, 2022. He was a guest on this podcast not that long ago and he made a big impact in my life for the little that I had known him. I am honored to have had him on my podcast as well as his endorsement of my devotional "Eyes on Jesus." Please enjoy this replay of my episode with Dr. Greene and view his obituary here to learn more about his life that impacted so many for the Kingdom. http://drstevegreene.com/2022/06/obituary/?fbclid=IwAR3...
Jun 27, 2022•44 min
I have a NEW YouVersion Bible Plan (my 4th). It's called Focus on the Fundamentals: Daily Disciplines Found in the Armor of God. You can search for it on your YouVersion Bible App or view it on desktop here https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/31550-focus-on-the-fundamentals Hillary Morgan Ferrer is the founder and Mama-Bear-in-Chief of Mama Bear Apologetics. Hillary is the co-author of the bestselling book Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies and the recently re...
Jun 20, 2022•41 min
I have a NEW YouVersion Bible Plan (my 4th). It's called Focus on the Fundamentals: Daily Disciplines Found in the Armor of God. You can search for it on your YouVersion Bible App or view it on desktop here https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/31550-focus-on-the-fundamentals Parker Green is a father, disciple maker, church starter, preacher, author. He and his wife Jessi founded Salt Churches and Saturate Global. His newest book is Way of the Violent: An urgent message to the Christian Man. His p...
Jun 13, 2022•44 min
I have a NEW YouVersion Bible Plan (my 4th). It's called Focus on the Fundamentals: Daily Disciplines Found in the Armor of God. You can search for it on your YouVersion Bible App or view it on desktop here https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/31550-focus-on-the-fundamentals Justin Whitmel Earley is a lawyer, author and speaker from Richmond, VA. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in English Literature before spending four years in Shanghai, China, as a missionary. Justin ...
Jun 06, 2022•38 min
Two exciting updates! I was recently on the TV Show, The Perspective, watch it here https://youtu.be/FnMSb5mJ9Pg I have a NEW YouVersion Bible Plan (my 4th). It's called Focus on the Fundamentals: Daily Disciplines Found in the Armor of God. You can search for it on your YouVersion Bible App or view it on desktop here https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/31550-focus-on-the-fundamentals My guest this episode is O.S. Hawkins. He is the former pastor of the historic First Baptist Church in Dallas, T...
May 30, 2022•45 min
My guest today is Valarie Reynolds. Valarie is a coach’s wife, mom of 2, and former high school volleyball coach turned Top Leader for a well-renowned Network Marketing Company, and Host of the God Is Within Her Podcast. Valarie helps Christian women mature in their faith and live confidently in Christ. In this episode we discuss: Using your gifts and talents to further the Kingdom of God The importance of being in a state of humility daily Desiring God and not a platform Finding balance on soci...
May 23, 2022•48 min
My guest this episode is Ray Comfort. Ray is the bestselling author of more than 100 books and the CEO of livingwaters.com. He cohosts the award-winning television program Way of the Master , airing in every country in the world, and is an Executive Producer of “180,” “Evolution vs. God,” “Audacity,” and other films . He is married to Sue and has three grown children and hasn’t left the house without gospel tracts for decades. In this episode we discuss: The purpose of life Irresistible zeal for...
May 16, 2022•44 min
My guest is Cody Bobay. Cody is an actor, author, and CEO of Gibborim Studios. Cody and his wife Hayley, and their two kids live in Utah. In 2016 Cody and his wife started Soulcon which became one of the fastest men’s movements in the world. In this episode we discuss: Cody shares his powerful testimony Don't give up even if you don't see the results Practical quiet time tips Don't let your schedule dictate your priorities Don't miss miraculous moments throughout the day Stewarding your body Spi...
May 09, 2022•41 min
My guest this week is Greg Stier. As the founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries, Greg is driven to help the church activate Christian teenagers to reach their friends. In the last 30 years, Greg has trained millions of youth leaders and students how to relationally engage their world with the Good News of Jesus. Greg is a former pastor, church planter, and youth leader. He is an author, and his newest book is Unlikely Fighter. In this episode we discuss: The importance of the Word of God in knowing ...
May 02, 2022•38 min
My guest today is Danny Silk. Danny is an author and speaker, some of his books are A Culture of Honor, Keep your Love on and Unpunishable. Danny offers life changing advice drawn from decades as a counselor, social worker, pastor, spouse, parent, grandparent, and leader. He is the president and co-founder of Loving on Purpose, a ministry to families and communities worldwide. For more on Danny Silk: Go to his website https://lovingonpurpose.com/ Check out his podcasts https://lovingonpurpose.co...
Apr 25, 2022•40 min
Jordan Raynor helps Christians respond to the radical, biblical truth that their work matters for eternity. He does this through his bestselling books (The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create), podcast (The Call to Mastery), and weekly devotional (The Word Before Work)—content that has served millions of Christ-followers in every country on earth. A sixth-generation Floridian, Jordan lives in Tampa, Florida with his wife and their three young daughters. In th...
Apr 18, 2022•42 min
My guest is Elijah Stephens. Elijah is Director and Executive Producer of Send Proof, his first full-length documentary. Elijah served as an executive pastor for seven years, is a published author, and continues to teach on the subject of religion, science, and the supernatural. In 2015, Elijah founded Star Gazer Media Group, a film house focused on creating media which bridges the gap between the intellectual and the spiritual. In this episode we discuss: Trusting God without needing to know ev...
Apr 11, 2022•36 min
My guest today is Dr. Steve Greene. Dr. Greene is the executive producer of the Charisma Podcast Network. He is a nationally known speaker and trainer in the fields of marketing and leadership. He has been married to his wife Anette for over 48 years and they have 2 children and 3 grandchildren. In this episode we discuss: Moving towards not away from adversity Moving forward even when things don't appear perfect How you have the exact gifts you need to do what God is calling you to do The leade...
Apr 04, 2022•45 min
My guest this episode is Robby Gallaty. Robby is the Senior Pastor of Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, TN. He was radically saved out of a life of drug addiction in November of 2002. In 2008, he began Replicate Ministries to equip and train men and women to be disciples who make disciples. He is also the author of multiple books including Replicate and Here and Now. In this episode we discuss: Discipling others with a life of passion and humility and not just the right words How we ...
Mar 28, 2022•50 min
My guest this week is Jon Tyson. Jon is a Pastor and Church Planter in New York City. Originally from Australia, Jon moved to the United States twenty years ago with a passion to seek and cultivate renewal in the Western Church. He is the author of multiple books including The Burden is Light, Beautiful Resistance, and his newest book, The Intentional Father. For the last 15 years Jon has lived in Manhattan with his family. He serves as the Lead Pastor of Church of the City New York. In this epi...
Mar 21, 2022•43 min
Are you distracted? I mean who isn't distracted at this point. Sometimes it seems like this world is designed to distract us with a constant bombardment of info on social media and the news along with work and family distractions. My guest this week is Bob Goff and he has a new book called Undistracted: Capture your Purpose, Rediscover your Joy. Join me for this fun conversation as we discover how to discern our purpose while keeping our eyes on Jesus! Bob Goff is a New York Times Best-Selling A...
Mar 14, 2022•37 min
Welcome to season 3! We have a name change and a new focus. This season I will be asking all my guests about discernment roadblocks, times when they made a decision but had to persevere through it to see the blessing of it. Max Lucado is a pastor, speaker, and bestselling author of more than 92 million copies of books in 54 languages worldwide. His latest book, 3:16- The Numbers of Hope has been revised and updated for a new generation of readers including Bible study and audiobook featuring Max...
Mar 07, 2022•34 min
This is a bonus episode based on my talk on the Wisdom app about discernment on social media. Download the Wisdom App today and follow me at DiscerningDad Some of this discussion is taken from my book, Everyday Discernment: The Importance of Spirit-led Decision Making, in the chapter on discernment on social media. Order this book now on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3dDGKVw Be sure to subscribe to this podcast as we will be heading into season 3 very soon with more amazing guests and a new focus th...
Feb 21, 2022•21 min
This is a compilation of all 31 of my guests in season 2 responding to the question: What practical things do you do every day to keep your eyes on Jesus? This video is also on my YouTube @discerningdad which is a better way to watch this so you know exactly who is speaking This is a list of all the guests I had on in season 2. More great content coming in season 3! Corey Russell Billy Humphrey Morgan Snyder Daniel Fusco Banning Liebscher Wayne Cordeiro Mark Clark Michael Moore Michael Jr. Ron H...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Mike Novotny is a Pastor who has served God’s people in full-time ministry since 2007 as a pastor. He also serves as a host and speaker for the Time of Grace television program and contributes to the written resources of Time of Grace Ministry. Pastor Mike is married to Kim and has two daughters. In this episode we discuss: Actively reading the Bible with discernment Why we should discuss taboo topics in the church Why relationship is important in helping others who have questions of the faith H...
Feb 07, 2022•43 min
David Dusek is the founder of Rough Cut Men Ministries—a live, interactive men’s experience to get men talking about what’s really going on in their lives. He travels around the world for the ministry and U.S. Army, where he has spoken to thousands of men. He lives with his family in Sarasota, Florida. In this episode we discuss: The importance of accountability with others Why taking the first step is so important The importance of quiet time with God The mindset of being in war and on deployme...
Jan 31, 2022•49 min
Jessi Green is a revivalist, preacher, wife, mom, visionary, and creative. Jessi is the director of Saturate which is a global revival movement that is uniting the Church in reaching those that don’t know Jesus. She resides in Southern California with her husband, Parker, and their three children. Jessi’s newest book is Wildfires: A Field Guide to Supernatural Revival. In this episode we discuss: - When revival hit for her and the resistance against it - Discernment is birthed in God's presence ...
Jan 24, 2022•41 min
Order my new book- "Eyes on Jesus: A 90-Day Discernment Devotional" now! This is a must-read for your personal quiet time with Jesus. Order here https://amzn.to/3vIArYY Jim Burns is the president of HomeWord, speaks to thousands of people around the world each year, and has more than two million resources in print in twenty languages. He is the author of multiple books. Jim and his wife, Cathy, live in Southern California and have three grown daughters, two sons-in-law, and three grandchildren. ...
Jan 17, 2022•42 min
Order my new book- "Eyes on Jesus: A 90-Day Discernment Devotional" now! This is a must-read for your personal quiet time with Jesus. Order here https://amzn.to/3vIArYY My guest this week is Justin Kendrick. Justin is the lead pastor of Vox Church, which he founded in 2011 with a small group of friends on the doorstep of Yale University. Since then, Vox has grown to multiple locations across New England. Justin and his wife live outside New Haven, Connecticut with their four children. Justin’s n...
Jan 10, 2022•42 min
Order my new book- "Eyes on Jesus: A 90-Day Discernment Devotional" now! This is a must-read for your personal quiet time with Jesus. Order here https://amzn.to/3vIArYY Listen to the sermon I preached on December 26th on obedience HERE My guest this week is Samuel Deuth. Samuel is a husband, father, pastor, author, and consultant with his wife Katie. They are on the pastoral team at Awaken Church in San Diego. They travel full time ministering to churches and working to help church leaders devel...
Jan 03, 2022•53 min
Order my new book- "Eyes on Jesus: A 90-Day Discernment Devotional" now! This is a must-read for your personal quiet time with Jesus. Order here https://amzn.to/3vIArYY My guest this week is Frank Turek. Frank is a dynamic speaker and award-winning author of four books. He is the president of crossexamined.org and shares powerful evidence of Christianity to churches and schools across the country. Frank hosts a TV show (I don’t have enough faith to be an atheist) and radio program. Frank and his...
Dec 20, 2021•47 min
