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In Episode 105, I continue with the last part of a three-part mini-series about my journey and how I got here. I've never stopped learning, and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. I didn't begin ministry as a fully formed Christian, and I still have a long way to go. However, this journey has taught me a lot about myself, God, and how to pastor, and I'm thankful for God's patience with me. Quite the trip! Nothing has ended yet, and I have no idea what's coming next.Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast so you're always first to know when a new episode is released. Episode Timestamps:Intro [00:00]How the Church Started [02:08]Church's Location [08:27]How the Church's Name got Changed [10:37]How Bill Met His Wife [14:34]How God Answered Bill's Prayer [16:12]First Time in California [19:31]Final Thoughts [20:37]Outro [21:28]Book References:Alpha Christians: A Manifesto for Menhttps://www.amazon.com./s?k=9781946654304&i=str

In Episode 104, we continue with the second part of a three-part mini-series to talk about my journey on how I entered the ministry and how I became a pastor. Was it God's plan for me to be a pastor? Almost every Christian has faced this dilemma at some time in their walk with Christ. In the end, it's a wonder and a blessing when God gives someone an inclination towards pastoral leadership gifts to serve in a certain church and provides a path to lead and serve in that church. That’s when I knew I was called.Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast so you're always first to know when a new episode is released. Episode Timestamps: Intro [00:00]Hunger for God's Word [03:32]First Preaching [07:53]Encounter with God [09:10]Urban Ministry [13:02]Why Bill Resigned [14:48]Temporary Worker [21:48]Starting a New Church [24:05]Outro [24:57]Book References:Alpha Christians: A Manifesto for Menhttps://www.amazon.com./s?k=9781946654304&i=

In Episode 103, we talk about how I entered the ministry and received my calling to God. Growing up, the church became my second home and family, and I was fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to learn about God and his word.While each of us has a unique calling, we are committed to keeping an open ear to what the Lord has to say. Regardless of how vehemently we reject God's calling, he will sow a seed in our hearts. God's Will will always be carried out.Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast so you're always first to know when a new episode is released. Episode Timestamps: Intro [00:00]The Call to Ministry [02:02]High School Journey [06:37]College Journey [09:47]Children's Ministry [10:48]Becoming A Children's Minister Pastor [14:48]Bible Study for Awana leaders [16:33]Awana Sunday School Teaching [17:41]Roots of The Ministry [18:51]The Path to Becoming a Reverend [22:24]Turning in Resignation [31:42]Outro [33:45]Bibli

In Episode 102, we talk about the second and last part of two revival sermons. It is easy for Christians to be persuaded to compromise in a world that wants to welcome everyone and everything regardless of moral repercussions. Too frequently, instead of standing up for the Lord and His Word, we succumb to the "get along to get along" approach. Gearing up refers to preparing for an action or event. Finally, remember to trust in the Lord and his powerful might. Put on all of God's gear so that you can stand firm against all of the devil's methods. Go to the foot of the cross and reflect on the Savior's sacrifice on your behalf. And, the next time you get the chance, turn up and do whatever you can to let them know you are on Jesus' side.Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast so you're always first to know when a new episode is released. Episode Timestamps: Introduction [0:00]Opening Prayer [03:29]Continuation of Introduction [05:

In Episode 101, we talk about the first part of two revival sermons conducted at the Pathway Church. Looking at the state of affairs in our country, society, and culture, our main and only hope right now is revival. We look into one of the case studies of the Bible, under a king named Manasseh.God retaliated upon King Manasseh for his sins. He let his adversaries overcome him. They kidnapped him and took him in chains to Babylon, where he worked as a slave. Manasseh, on the other hand, eventually repented of his sins and sought God for forgiveness and revival.True revival occurs when God preached with the good news of His redemption. It always starts with His people being deeply convicted of sin and turning away from it in real repentance. It always entails the rediscovery of biblical truth, particularly the truth about how sinners are reconciled to God.Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast so you're always first to know when

In our 100th episode, we celebrate a milestone together with a special guest: a best-selling author, a senior pastor, and a best-selling author, Dr. Erwin Lutzer. He is also an award-winning author of numerous books including Rescuing the Gospel, He Will Be the Preacher, The Cross in the Shadow of the Crescent, One Minute After You Die, When a Nation Forgets God, and Christian Bookseller’s Gold Medallion Award winner, Hitler’s Cross.We take an in-depth look into his book, We Will Not Be Silenced, which discusses how you can train yourself to live out your convictions in the face of escalating opposition. Recognize the destructive answers secular society masquerades as solutions and gain a greater understanding of nonbelievers' worries about issues such as racism, misogyny, and poverty.Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast so you're always first to know when a new episode is released. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro04:09 - Wh

In Episode 99, we employ the proper tactics to hone your public speaking abilities and learn to become a more successful speaker to your church group. Nobody expects you to be flawless, because good communication is never perfect. Putting in the necessary time to prepare, on the other hand, can help you produce a better speech to spread the word of God. You may be wondering, "What makes a good public speaker?" The answer may appear simple: A successful public speaker employs effective public speaking skills. What are some good public speaking techniques?Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast so you're always first to know when a new episode is released. Episode Timestamps: Introduction [00:00]Tip #1: Gesture Backwards [03:58]Tip #2: Speak in The Singular, Not Plural [05:09]Tip #3: Love Your Consonants [07:07]Tip #4: Use the Second Person [08:46]Tip #5: Microphone Management [09:18]Tip #6: Keep Your Notes on One Side [13:01]Tip

In Episode 98, we talk about the second and last part of a mini-series where we continue discussing Jesus' earthly existence and spiritual journey. In the previous episode, we revealed the first source of Jesus’ power where it instructs, equips, and enables Christians to grow in grace and spread the gospel across the world for the glory of God.Although it is etched in the Bible’s pages in countless stories, how exactly did Jesus achieve his divine power? The answer: it was not his own. It was the Holy Spirit and another source of power, a non-negotiable, that allowed Jesus to walk the path he did.Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast so you're always first to know when a new episode is released. Episode Timestamps: Introduction [00:00]Jesus’ Second Source of Power [02:40]The Power of God’s Word [03:54]“The Sword of The Spirit is The Word of God” [08:19]How did Jesus Obtained His Power? [10:20]Jesus’ Temptation from The Devil [

In Episode 97, we talk about the first part of a mini-series where we recall Jesus' earthly existence. Excluding the act of sin, Jesus is identical to us in every way –human body, heart, intellect, and volition. He matured and grew. He felt hunger, thirst, weariness, and the complete spectrum of human emotions. As a human being, he also serves as a paradigm for real human obedience.How exactly did Jesus live out his spiritual life? Did he always have God’s word and the Holy Spirit bestowed upon him from birth? It’s important that we acknowledge this in theology as not only does it gives us a correct understanding of Christ, it also gives us a correct understanding of our own lives as Christians and what it means to walk with him. Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast so you're always first to know when a new episode is released. Introduction [00:00]The Prophet John [03:04]Jesus is God and Human [04:33]His Spiritual Life is a

In Episode 96, we go deeper into the doctrine called grace, and explore three common myths that many Christians in the community mistakenly believe. The words we use over a certain time begin to lose their true meanings, and this applies with the word “grace”’. Many Christians know the word, but hardly understand it."Grace" is a crucial idea in the Bible, Christianity, and the world. It is most visibly reflected in God's promises revealed in Scripture and personified in Jesus Christ. However, beauty shines brightest against the seemingly gloomy backdrop of another facet of our Creator's essence - divine anger. Grace is a soul-stirring idea that must be truly appreciated while never being controlled or misunderstood.Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast so you're always first to know when a new episode is released. Episode Timestamps: Introduction [00:00]Words Losing Meaning [03:16]Lordship Salvation & Free Grace Salvation

In Episode 95, we discuss the act of giving out invitations to the unsaved to receive Jesus Christ as their savior. God’s word is an invitation extended to all men. However, some churches have discontinued altar calls in recent years. The time spent in the service of seeking God is more than a relic of a bygone period. Even now, the altar call plays a vital purpose, albeit under a new name, such as "response time."People urged others to experience life with Jesus, and the Church flourished tremendously as a result. These invites were acted out by the early Christians as a natural manifestation of their lives. What if we, as Christians, recovered our faith's fundamentally public nature? How can we invite others to experience the life-changing power of the gospel for themselves?Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast so you're always first to know when a new episode is released. Episode Timestamps: Introduction [00:00]The Devoluti

In Episode 94, we talk about the benefits of giving invitations to receive Christ. Whether you’re a pastor or a leader of a small church group, it is important to discuss with your community about giving out invitations to receive Jesus Christ. In the gospel, it says, “There is an invitation that is given to all mankind”. We have been taught to believe that the invitation must be “forced”. Or that we must not feel a calling to just simply invite someone to gospel teachings or our gospel meetings. If we're disciples of Jesus Christ, then this is something that we need to do. We’re entering into a new season of energetic power and new anointing. We've been given the Holy Spirit, so let's go out and compel them to come in. Let's invite them in and let's build God's house up.Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast so you're always first to know when a new episode is released. Episode Timestamps:Introduction [00:00]What it Means to G

In Episode 93, we continue with the fifth and final non-negotiable fundamentals of Christianity, where we reference the famous football coach Vince Lombardi, "Gentlemen, this is a football.” Awaiting the Second Coming is something to look forward to. It is a literal event, a personal and visible experience. It is the culmination of the salvation plan.We can see from the Bible that the Second Coming is also a global event. As stated in the book of Revelations, "every eye will see Him"—regardless of time zone, continent, or location. Though Jesus stated unequivocally that He would return, He also stated that the specifics are not for us to know. If your church doesn’t believe in this or the other non-negotiable fundamentals, it is not in line with historic Biblical Christianity.Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast so you're always first to know when a new episode is released. Episode Timestamps: Introduction [00:00]There is No

In Episode 92, we continue with the fourth non-negotiable fundamentals of Christianity, where we reference the famous football coach Vince Lombardi, "Gentlemen, this is a football.” Jesus Christ's resurrection is the foundation of our Christian faith. By rising from the dead, Jesus Christ demonstrated that He had cleansed us of our past sins and that He is capable of assisting us in our present lives. Today, believers benefit from Christ's resurrection in terms of spiritual power. The bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ demonstrates that God will one day judge the world justly. However, some believe that He rose ‘spiritually’ rather than ‘physically’ which is a false truth far from the Bible.If it wasn’t for Jesus’ resurrection, we would have no future, no salvation from sin and no hope of our own resurrection if Christ had not been raised from the dead, and this is something we all need to be reminded of.Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the G

In Episode 91, we continue with the non-negotiable fundamentals of Christianity, where we reference the famous football coach Vince Lombardi, "Gentlemen, this is a football.” We talk about the third non-negotiable, where we look at the Old Testament sacrificial system to gain a better understanding of the atonement. To pay for our sins, Jesus died on the cross and saved us from suffering. He lovingly offered Himself up and died in our place.However, the concept of substitutionary atonement is a controversial topic of debate amongst the Christian community, and to this day many individuals still continue to fight and deny the sacrifices Jesus made. How can this be?Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast so you're always first to know when a new episode is released. Episode Timestamps: Introduction [00:00]What Does ‘The Cross’ Mean? [5:24]The Moral Example Theory [8:35]The Apostolic Preaching of The Cross [10:26]“If Jesus is Just

In Episode 90, we talk about the divinity of Jesus Christ and what Christianity is truly all about. In the previous episode, we quoted the famous football coach Vince Lombardi, "Gentlemen, this is a football,” as reference to the concept of always drilling, renewing and reviewing the basics. In today's episode, we say, "Church, Christian, this is a football." These are the non-negotiable fundamentals and basics of what it means to be a Christian, to believe in Christian faith and the word of God.One of the most heated theological debates in early church history is centered on Jesus Christ's Deity. Even today, there are those who deny His divinity. Is it possible that God and Jesus are one and the same? How do they differ from each other?Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast so you're always first to know when a new episode is released. Episode Timestamps: Introduction [00:00]R. L. Dabney’s Definition of The Deity Of Christ [5:

In Episode 89, we decide to go back to the beginning of the fundamentals when it comes to theology. The famous and legendary football coach Vince Lombardi was known for doing this with his players by holding up a football and saying, “Gentlemen, this is a football.” Every good coach and pastor knows that you constantly have to drill the basics, and review and renew the fundamentals. Knowing the foundations of God’s word gives us a deeper insight into theology, which is the key to becoming better Christians within our community. Because without the fundamentals, what do you have? Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast so you're always first to know when a new episode is released. Episode Timestamps: Introduction [00:00]How Does God Speak? [03:45]“If you do not learn The Bible profoundly, God will not speak into your life.” [08:17]The Inspiration of The Bible [10:51]Article Reading of B.B. Warfield’s “Inspiration” [14:13]Millard

In Episode 88, we talk about ‘bigger’. This is a different kind of podcast, perfect for the beginning of the New Year with Our Lord 2022. We’re putting all of my resources in one place. I have a number of websites, a bunch of books, and lots of goals for the future. God has blessed me and I’m grateful for this privilege, but it can be confusing and chaotic so I’m going to mention all my websites and that’ll link together in a one-stop-shop. This might come across as a bit self-serving, but if you know me and you know my heart, you would know that I’m pretty much absorbed in serving Christ, the Gospel and spreading the word of God. That is my main ambition. Connect wherever you feel that I can help you move forward with God. That is the main goal, helping people find and follow God. Disconnect wherever you’re not onboard with what I am doing if it does not resonate with you. Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast so you're alway

In Episode 87, we dive into a new approach when it comes to New Year’s resolutions. The current approach is rather backwards, and not everyone likes them. They mock, embarrass, burden and can make fun of you. As Christians, we’re determined, devoted, and want to follow through with these resolutions we’ve spoken to God about. However, most people struggle to keep them, and some resort to not creating any resolutions at all because of this.However, what if we were to shift the focus from our resolutions, what goes out by our labour, energy, and exertions, onto someone else? Such as God himself?If you feel unmotivated and stuck when it comes to creating New Year resolutions for yourself, this episode is for you! Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast so you're always first to know when a new episode is released. Episode Timestamps: Introduction [00:00]What are God’s Resolutions? [03:17]Jonathan Edwards’ Resolutions of a Saintly S

In Episode 86, we dived into the topic of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” a festive feel good story wrapped together in theology. Unlike the story of Herod the Great, in this episode, things take a merrier approach. We uncover the true backstory to this heartfelt story, and it’s striking similarities to Jesus Christ and his three homes. The key takeaway however, is the parallels of love between the two stories. It shows us that the love we continuously receive from God is, and will always be infinite. Although God may not be physically there with us during times of hardship and celebration, he will always be present within us.If your festive spirits are high or if you’re looking to hear a feel good story that’ll get you into the Christmas spirit, this is an episode for you!Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast so you're always first to know when a new episode is released. Episode Timestamps: Introduction [00:00]The Backstory of ‘