This conversation with Ben Gomez is life changing to say the least. In our talk we covered pain, suffering, theology and Ben opens up about his own experience of pain from his own life to encourage the audience to remain hopeful through it all. Ben is an Assistant Professor and Co-Campus Pastor at Southeastern University and lives with his amazing family in Lakeland Florida. He has a heart to equip this generation of leaders coming up, and it flows out in every word of this conversation. Grab yo...
Apr 17, 2020•47 min•Season 9Ep. 3
This conversation with Jonathan Rivera was deep, fascinating, challenging and so life-giving for all of those who are comfortable being stretched. We talk about the challenges leaders have had in this pandemic, why the local church needed to be forced to self-evaluate and so much more. The greatest take away from this episode, are you passionately in love with Jesus or the methods of the organization you attend? Take a seat, grab a note pad and come hang out with us for a few! Connect with Jonat...
Apr 15, 2020•43 min•Season 9Ep. 2
This was an amazing conversation with Pastor Chad Craig who is an author, pastor, church planter, a husband and father of 3. Pastor Chad has a heart for producing disciples and moving the work of God's Kingdom forward through the local church. This talk will bless you, we touch on spiritual formation, practical living for God, being prepared to adjust our lives for the sake of the Kingdom and so much more. Hope you tune in! Here are some links to connect with Chad Craig Social Media Facebook- ht...
Apr 13, 2020•46 min•Season 9Ep. 1
This episode is in celebration and remembrance of the Passover Festival being celebrated all throughout the world starting today. The Exodus was the moment in the biblical narrative where God reveals Himself as the Rescuer. From liberation from oppression and slavery, offering wisdom and insight into how to form healthy communities and bringing His people forward into their promises of a future time when all of Creation will be restored, all the elements of God saving the world are found within ...
Apr 09, 2020•46 min•Season 8Ep. 1
This is a recording of a live discussion during a lecture at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. Pulling from Paul’s letter to the Colossians, we talked about how Paul encouraged and taught this early church to deal with opposition and navigate difficult circumstances while remaining united as the church. A lot of this insight Paul gives can very practically work out for the situation we are finding ourself in dealing with the COVID-19 epidemic. Has this caused the church to self-evalu...
Apr 03, 2020•38 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Many people struggle feeling or sensing that God is with them during their day to day activities. When trials come, God can feel so distant. Yet, the Bible teaches that because of the work of Jesus at the Cross, His atoning blood makes our lives the sanctuary where His presence rests. In this message, Pastor Michael explores what the Bible teaches about atonement, and how God restored His presence to His people through the blood of Jesus shed at the Cross. Tune in to learn more! Send in a voice ...
Feb 16, 2020•41 min•Season 7Ep. 2
The Samaritans and Israelites had a longstanding history of opposition and conflict that led them to live with prejudices towards one another. It was not socially acceptable for the Jewish people to associate themselves with the Samaritans. So when Jesus meets with an adulterous Samaritan woman who was ceremonially impure, he was breaking through every national, social and religious boundary and tradition you could imagine. Yet Jesus did not come to the world to please Israel, He came to the wor...
Nov 20, 2019•26 min•Season 6Ep. 1
How important is character in the life of a Christian? So important that from the moment of conversion to the moment of us entering into the fullness of God’s presence after death the Holy Spirit has our character formation deeply embedded within everything He is doing in our lives. We have many seasons and transitions we all face in life, but no matter where we are or what we are doing, our character development is part of the journey. Tune in if you want to learn more about what the Bible teac...
Oct 23, 2019•29 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Proverbs 8 gives us a sneak peak into the act of creation, and how Wisdom played a crucial part in every stage that was laid out in Genesis 1-2. Wisdom is also a major theme that runs throughout the plot-line of the Bible. Paul encourages and prays for the church to grow in wisdom. So why is wisdom so important? How does this apply to you in your own personal life? Episode 3 of “Essentials” dives into this subject and will help you see the bigger picture Wisdom plays in God’s Creative Purposes i...
Oct 16, 2019•31 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Often times when we think of our relationship with God, we become very focused on our own circumstances and future. But thats not necessarily the way God looks at your relationship with Him. Although He is a loving Father and an ever present in your greatest time of need, He has placed deeper spiritual purpose and empowerment that is community focused, rather than just personally focused. In Episode 2 of Essentials, we unpack what the Bible says about community, and how Gospel Driven community i...
Oct 09, 2019•25 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Christians can often get so busy in their lives that they forget Jesus sent an Advocate to lead and guide them through their life. This Advocate is the Holy Spirit, and without understanding His purpose and perspective as He leads us through life, we can often times misunderstand whats going on in our personal lives, and grow frustrated when we should be thriving. This episode gives you three essential facts you need to know about the Holy Spirit in order to maximize your spiritual growth, and l...
Sep 11, 2019•30 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Paul's letters have become some of the most influential writings in the history of literature. Not only have they shaped the minds of Christians for thousands of years, but they have helped communities of believers learn to live and grow in unity. Paul's purpose behind everything he did was rooted in what he believed about the Gospel and what Jesus accomplished at the Cross. As we wrap up episode 4 of "Who is Paul?" we will unpack how the mission of teaching multi ethnic/culture communities to l...
Sep 04, 2019•25 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In episode 3 of "Who is Paul?" we go deeper into the mind of Paul as he navigates his first missionary journey, a confrontation in Jerusalem regarding his fellow laborer Titus being pressured to get circumcised, and the whirlwind of political and social conflict that the Gospel Message is bringing in the communities of the Roman Empire. This episode answers What these pressures look like, and how they influence the way Paul thinks and moves as he sets out to teach the young Christian communities...
Aug 28, 2019•28 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Many people look at Paul as a radical Jew who was dramatically converted to a different religion that we now call Christianity, but that's not at all the Paul we learn about in the New Testament. Paul's vision of Jesus being the fulfillment of Israels long awaited ancient promises radically enhanced his perspective of the God of Israel, and in turn would radically change the world forever. For the first time ever, a family of people would stretch across land, ethnicity, culture, religious backgr...
Aug 21, 2019•33 min•Season 4Ep. 2
The Apostle Paul is not only one of the most influential minds to have ever lived, he is also one of the most misunderstood. Many people think of Paul as a missionary who traveled around going city to city sharing the Gospel to get people saved, and moving on to the next group of people. But there is so much more dynamic when it comes to what was moving through Paul’s mind. What was pushing him to travel? What was his focus on writing his letters that makes up a large portion of the New Testamen...
Aug 07, 2019•32 min•Season 4Ep. 1
In light of the summer, and all of the vacations and families spending time with each other, Michael wants to focus on the importance of rest and how that impacts our spiritual growth. God's presence is a place where we were designed to breath, live and move from and not strive to find. We are created to thrive with the power and Spirit of God flowing through us, not constantly be searching and yearning to sense, often times feeling like He is nowhere to be found. Rest is an important factor to ...
Jul 31, 2019•28 min
In the final episode of “Jesus” series, we go deeper into how Jesus’ death and resurrection confirmed and enthroned Jesus as the King over all powers, rulers and authorities. Although this is often misunderstood, the New Testament is crystal clear on what this means not only for our future as God’s people, but also how this should effect our present culture. Everyone of us has a role to play, and its when we understand and fully accept that Jesus is indeed King of the Universe, the implications ...
Jul 24, 2019•30 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Christians fundamentally believe in the Cross, but why do so many live as if they don't? A lot of people claim to know God, but why do they seem to struggle sensing His presence in their life? The answer to this question may not be what you think it is. When you fully understand what Jesus accomplished at the Cross, then you will know with greater clarity how that applies to your own life and relationship with God. The Gospel story is found within the whole Bible, not just a few lines that many ...
Jul 17, 2019•46 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Most people know that Jesus died on the cross to forgive us of our sins, and when we accept Jesus into our lives we can go to heaven. But that's not all the Bible teaches! Although this is basically true, there is deeper purpose and meaning behind what Jesus accomplished at the Cross, and when you learn to understand exactly all that the Bible teaches about Jesus, your life will forever be changed. Jesus launched a new age, and ushered in His Kingdom, where death, disease and dysfunction cannot ...
Jul 10, 2019•44 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Jesus. Who do you think He is? Theres no doubt that many people have different perspectives, opinions and ideas about who this man named Jesus really was, but what do you think? If you're a Christian, you might be surprised to learn that what you believe about Jesus may not be the full picture. Michael takes us on a journey into the mind of a 1st century Israelite to help us better understand what Jesus said, what He taught, and ultimately what He set out to accomplish. Understanding the full pi...
Jul 03, 2019•35 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Everyone has voices in their lives, and they determine the decisions that you make, and the perspective you carry. Our voices in our life influence us so much, they literally define who we are as people. As Christians there are voices that need to be silenced in order for you to walk into your God given destiny in life. In this bonus episode, Michael breaks down how to silence these voices so that "The Voice of Your Destiny" can be heard! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carrol...
Jun 28, 2019•42 min•Season 7Ep. 1
In the final episode of the Purpose series, Michael wraps up the topic of living out your kingdom purpose by combining the principles learned in the first three episodes, and drawing out some practical steps to take. It is completely possible to live out your God given purpose as long as you know what Gods purpose is. He has a mission, a kingdom agenda, and when you live completely focused on God's agenda, your own eyes will be wide open to the gifts and talents God has given you, and how He has...
Jun 26, 2019•36 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In Episode 3 of the Purpose Series, Michael goes into detail about the purpose Christians can find in suffering and pain they experience. Through a biblical depiction of Jesus restoring Peter from emotional trauma, Michael gives you a front row view of how Gods healing love and grace walks you through the toughest moments in life, and restore you to your purpose in the end. Let's dig in! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mi...
Jun 19, 2019•35 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In Episode 2, Michael shows us how its the road of our own inner transformation that will lead us into fulfilling our ultimate purpose in life. God has laid out a path for us to follow, and the directions to stay on this path is by following the leadership of the Holy Spirit. You will fulfill your purpose in life when you are on the path to transformation. Tune in to find out more about this path! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://an...
Jun 12, 2019•24 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In Episode 1 of the Purpose Series, Michael brings fresh new perspective of how God desires His children to think in new ways. It is the way His people think that determines the way they live. When Christians learn to think in the new way, the "kingdom" way then they will learn to access Gods presence and direction more naturally. Your perspective determines everything in your life! God's Word will show us how to think, so that we know how to live! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mich...
Jun 05, 2019•23 min•Season 2Ep. 1
The final episode of the Easter Series brings an encouraging and convicting description of what Jesus intended for all of His followers to learn from His resurrection, and how this was supposed to effect their daily lives as His disciples. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support
May 24, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode, Michael gives his message "Agents of Change" to the youth group at his home church in Tampa, Florida. In this message Michael shows us how God's Word specifically teaches that it is the Body of Christ who is meant to be the ones who bring the change that this world so desperately needs. Through Old Testament prophecies, covenants and their fulfillment through the resurrection of Jesus, we are not only able to, but we are called to bring God's love, holiness and justice into this...
May 23, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In Episode 3 of our Easter Series, we talk about how the Exodus of God's people in Egypt ties directly into the overall theme of Exile in the Bible and the Resurrection. Easter Sunday represented the build up of God's movement throughout the history of Israel in the Bible. God rescuing His people from slavery in Egypt actually means a lot more to our lives than we may understand. When you learn what the Resurrection really launched, your perspective of Jesus and your life as a Son or Daughter of...
May 01, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In Episode 2 of our Easter Series, we dive into the Old Testament and discover that God had made a promise (covenant) with a man that would promise to make him into a great nation (Israel) and this nation would become a blessing to the rest of the world. What does this covenant have to do with Easter Sunday? Why does the Old Testament constantly remind us of this promise? How does this Covenant reveal to us that God is faithful towards His creation? All of these questions and more are answered i...
Apr 18, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode of our 4 Part Easter Series, Michael Carroll sets the foundation for a greater understanding of the resurrection, and what really happened on Easter Sunday. Open your mind, grab your Bible and lets dive in to todays episode! Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-carroll/support
Apr 17, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 1
