Podcast

Today, Jason is interviewing Allison Buck, who will be directing a conference for women on March 14-16 at Winebrenner Seminary in Findlay, Ohio. The weekend will include featured speaker Robyn Dykstra and guest musicians Michael & Amy Pickering, as well as many breakout sessions including Worldview Warriors’ own Katie Erickson and Jason DeZurik & his wife Jaya. The focus of the retreat is becoming a powerful a witness for God through sharing His power & love with others. For more information or to register for this event, visit womenforgod.org or call 419-795-3095.

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” - Acts 1:8

Today, Jason is talking with Danita, a high school senior, after a Worldview Warriors retreat at Union Center Christian Church in upstate New York. Jason & Danita review the event and discuss the church's successful model of parents, students & leaders all serving in their youth ministry. Later in this podcast, you'll hear about the importance that an international short-term mission trip had in Danita's life.

Be encouraged by the impact Worldview Warriors is having in the lives of students across the country. Visit our events page to see if we'll be in your area, or go ahead and book an event with us.

Today, Jason is interviewing Austin Durry, the lead singer & guitarist of Marah in the Mainsail, a band that mixes folk with hard rock and creates music meant for those of us who feel like outcasts left out of the church community. The name "Marah" is derived from a well in the book of Exodus that means “bitterness,” but was later transformed into sweet water. They chose this name to represent their mission of redemption, a transformation from death to life. Be encouraged to live out your faith as you listen to Austin's words today.

This week, Jason interviews Phil Brassfield, author of "Pilgrimage to Pentecost: Discovering the Passion, Purpose, and Power of Your Destiny." The book is about Pentecost, the day the Church was born, and how it relates to our journey as followers of Christ. Phil's passion is to develop leaders who impact their culture and plant dynamic churches, working alongside them in ministry. You'll learn about how going through "garden experiences" can shape us & lead us into transformational moments where we fully experience God in our lives. Be encouraged to discover your destiny wherever you are in your life as you listen today.

Purchase Phil's book "Pilgrimage to Pentecost" >>

This week, Jason interviews Phil Brassfield, author of "Pilgrimage to Pentecost: Discovering the Passion, Purpose, and Power of Your Destiny." The book is about Pentecost, the day the Church was born, and how it relates to our journey as followers of Christ. Phil's passion is to develop leaders who impact their culture and plant dynamic churches, working alongside them in ministry. You'll learn about how going through "garden experiences" can shape us & lead us into transformational moments where we fully experience God in our lives. Be encouraged to discover your destiny wherever you are in your life as you listen today.

Purchase Phil's book "Pilgrimage to Pentecost" >>

Today, Jason is in Rock Falls, IL talking with Britney of Harvest Time Interns, a hands-on discipleship training ground for students that is part of Master's Commission. They talk about everything from vocational ministry to the Holy Spirit & pursuing dreams. Later in the podcast, Jason is hanging out with a few youth leaders after a recent concert & speaking engagement in Illinois as they discuss how encouraging the event was not only for the students, but also the leaders as well. Our hope is that you'll catch some of our vision of equipping students & leaders alike as you listen today.

Today, Jason is in Bath, NY interviewing Katie Bernier of Family Life Ministries. Katie primarily works with 13-19 year olds through resourcing, coordinating, & bridging youth events & activities together for different churches & ministries. Jason & Katie reflect on how "God showed up" at a recent Worldview Warriors event and the blessings received not only by the students, but also for the leaders as well. Be encouraged by the life change that God is orchestrating as you listen today.

Today, Jason sits down with Nate, Steve, Matt, & Tom of Avalanche Youth in Holland, Ohio. Avalanche is a youth group collaboration that builds relationships with middle school & high school students from 3 local area churches. Hear about how their meeting place in a neutral location (a radio station gym) has contributed to their solidarity as the body of Christ, regardless of denominations or any perceived "competition" among their churches. Be encouraged in your ministry as you listen today & check them out on Facebook at facebook.com/avalancheyouth.

This week, Jason talks to Evangelist Donald Perkins of According to Prophecy ministries, an organization committed to providing a sound and balanced teaching of God's Prophetic word. Jason & Evangelist Perkins discuss the Mayan calendar as it relates to the "end of the world" claim on December 21, 2012. As you listen, you'll learn how this "2012" claim is actually an attack on the Word of God. Be encouraged to read & understand what the Bible says about the end times, as found in prophecies & the book of Revelation.

This week, Jason talks to Evangelist Donald Perkins of According to Prophecy ministries, an organization committed to providing a sound and balanced teaching of God's Prophetic word. Jason & Evangelist Perkins discuss the Mayan calendar as it relates to the "end of the world" claim on December 21, 2012. As you listen, you'll learn how this "2012" claim is actually an attack on the Word of God. Be encouraged to read & understand what the Bible says about the end times, as found in prophecies & the book of Revelation.

This week, Jason interviews Roberts Liardon, author of "God's Generals." Roberts is an author, public speaker, spiritual leader, friend, church historian and agent for justice & societal change. Roberts mentions a few stories from Christians in history, noting the incredible opportunity we've been given to learn from past world changers. Later on in this podcast, you'll hear about finding God's calling in your life & the importance of being involved & influenced with a "forward-moving" church & group of people. Be encouraged to become a world changer as you listen today.

Purchase Roberts's book "God's Generals" >>

This week, Jason interviews Roberts Liardon, author of "God's Generals." Roberts is an author, public speaker, spiritual leader, friend, church historian and agent for justice & societal change. Roberts mentions a few stories from Christians in history, noting the incredible opportunity we've been given to learn from past world changers. Later on in this podcast, you'll hear about finding God's calling in your life & the importance of being involved & influenced with a "forward-moving" church & group of people. Be encouraged to become a world changer as you listen today.

Purchase Roberts's book "God's Generals" >>

Today, Jason interviews Steve Sturgeon, a retired teacher and now staff member of Trinity Evangelical Church in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. You'll hear about the impact that Upward basketball, cheerleading, & football have had on the local & surrounding communities for the past 8 years. As you listen, be encouraged to meet those around you right where they are (in this case, sports) so you can ultimately reach them for Christ.

This week, Jason is talking to Raine Schindler, a committed follower of Christ & 20-year veteran of youth ministry. You'll hear about how a small, struggling church of 100 trusted God with their future, set vision & followed up with faith, and are now around 800 strong, reaching more people than they ever could've imagined before. Those of you in youth ministry or considering it will want to pay particular attention this week. Be encouraged to hear & obey God's leading on your life as you listen today.

This week, Jason is talking to Raine Schindler, a committed follower of Christ & 20-year veteran of youth ministry. You'll hear about how a small, struggling church of 100 trusted God with their future, set vision & followed up with faith, and are now around 800 strong, reaching more people than they ever could've imagined before. Those of you in youth ministry or considering it will want to pay particular attention this week. Be encouraged to hear & obey God's leading on your life as you listen today.

Recorded at the Spirit Midwest Festival, Jason interviews Nathan Payne from the "Overflow" music arts ministry of Earlham, Iowa. They talk about how local concerts have been a great outreach tool for the area, through the students reaching out to their friends and volunteers making it all happen. Be encouraged to take your life and/or ministry to the next level as you listen today.

Check them out at overflowmusic.org.

This week, you'll hear Jason speaking from The Catalyst Church in Findlay, Ohio about God's call to freedom, based on Ezra 9-10. As you listen, you'll learn about what was happening with God's people at that time and how idols are still among us today. Be encouraged to take responsibility for the struggles that you have and embrace Jesus, who came to free us from this life of bondage.

This week, you'll hear Jason speaking from The Catalyst Church in Findlay, Ohio about God's call to freedom, based on Ezra 9-10. As you listen, you'll learn about what was happening with God's people at that time and how idols are still among us today. Be encouraged to take responsibility for the struggles that you have and embrace Jesus, who came to free us from this life of bondage.

This week, Jason interviews Roy Schwarcz, Midwest Regional Director of Chosen People Ministries, a ministry that "exists to pray for, evangelize, disciple, and serve Jewish people everywhere and to help fellow believers do the same."

Roy currently leads a Messianic Jewish outreach ministry in Chicago and shares his perspectives from history as well as his experiences in the Jewish community. As you listen to this series, be encouraged to live out your faith in action and word as an example to all those around you.

This week, Jason interviews Roy Schwarcz, Midwest Regional Director of Chosen People Ministries, a ministry that "exists to pray for, evangelize, disciple, and serve Jewish people everywhere and to help fellow believers do the same."

Roy currently leads a Messianic Jewish outreach ministry in Chicago and shares his perspectives from history as well as his experiences in the Jewish community. As you listen to this series, be encouraged to live out your faith in action and word as an example to all those around you.