Podcast

Today, Jason is hanging out with Brady, the vocalist of Southbound Fearing. You'll hear about the inspiration behind "Vale Tudo," his favorite song on their latest record, "Bad Dreams & Melodies." Be encouraged by their passion as a band to provide a "no gimmicks" experience on and off the stage, challenging & inspiring their fans to live for Christ in everything they do.

Check out their music video for "The Love That Never Fails" >>

Purchase "Bad Dreams and Melodies" by Southbound Fearing >>

"We're going to tell these people the love of Christ no matter what it takes." - Brady Leonard

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.

Today, Jason is interviewing Josh Kirk, the drummer of The Museum, a band all about changing our nation and standing up for what's right. As you listen, you'll hear about how they actively support Not For Sale, a non-profit group from San Francisco that fights human trafficking & slavery. The band is named after the Revolution Museum in Romania, which tells of a small group of Christians who overthrew communism in their country in 1989. Their latest single, "Solid Ground," describes how Christ sustains us through the storms in our lives. Be encouraged to be the hands & feet of Jesus as you live your life for Him this week.

“God’s not in love with a future version of you. He’s in love with the current version of you.”

– Josh Kirk

Today, Jason is interviewing Jon Lewis, the vocalist of Hyland. You'll hear about this past "refiner's fire" year they've had as a band, traveling 80,000 miles with shows in 40 states. "Finding Our Way," their new record coming out in October, details many of these experiences on the road and in their lives. Later in the podcast, you'll hear an encouraging story from a recent show that reaffirmed Hyland's calling as a band to do more than just play music. Be encouraged to continually grow in your relationship with Christ as you listen today. Check out Hyland's music video for "This Love Is Free" here.

"God's going to work in spite of you or through you, and you choose which one it's going to be." - Jon Lewis

Today, Jason is interviewing Jon Lewis, the vocalist of Hyland. You'll hear about this past "refiner's fire" year they've had as a band, traveling 80,000 miles with shows in 40 states. "Finding Our Way," their new record coming out in October, details many of these experiences on the road and in their lives. Later in the podcast, you'll hear an encouraging story from a recent show that reaffirmed Hyland's calling as a band to do more than just play music. Be encouraged to continually grow in your relationship with Christ as you listen today. Check out Hyland's music video for "This Love Is Free" here.

"God's going to work in spite of you or through you, and you choose which one it's going to be." - Jon Lewis

This week, Jason interviews the writer, conference speaker, and campus minister H.L. Hussmann. H.L. talks about the progression in his faith journey from overcoming his early fears of sharing the gospel to later realizing his gift of evangelism. You'll learn about his passion for apologetics, which starts with the basic question, "Who is Jesus?"

Later in this series, they discuss his latest book, "Letters From a Martyred Christian," written from the perspective of Roman citizen Aulus Aurelius who, along with his family, was murdered for his faith in the year 67 and now observes Earth from Heaven, writing letters to the modern church. Be encouraged to boldly live out your faith as you listen this week.

"When you're passionate about God and passionate about others, complacency is just not on the table anymore."

- H.L. Hussmann

Purchase H.L.'s book "Letters From a Martyred Christian" >>

This week, Jason interviews the writer, conference speaker, and campus minister H.L. Hussmann. H.L. talks about the progression in his faith journey from overcoming his early fears of sharing the gospel to later realizing his gift of evangelism. You'll learn about his passion for apologetics, which starts with the basic question, "Who is Jesus?"

Later in this series, they discuss his latest book, "Letters From a Martyred Christian," written from the perspective of Roman citizen Aulus Aurelius who, along with his family, was murdered for his faith in the year 67 and now observes Earth from Heaven, writing letters to the modern church. Be encouraged to boldly live out your faith as you listen this week.

"When you're passionate about God and passionate about others, complacency is just not on the table anymore."

- H.L. Hussmann

Purchase H.L.'s book "Letters From a Martyred Christian" >>

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" >>

This week, Jason interviews a Steve Beaman, a self-taught, self-made millionaire and the founder & chairman of the Steve Beaman Group. You'll learn about how individual empowerment (each person being connected to their specific mission) can be incredibly powerful for the collective whole. Later in the series, Steve discusses each of the 5 paths: financial, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual. Be encouraged by Steve's "real help for real people" as you listen today.

This week, Jason interviews a Steve Beaman, a self-taught, self-made millionaire and the founder & chairman of the Steve Beaman Group. You'll learn about how individual empowerment (each person being connected to their specific mission) can be incredibly powerful for the collective whole. Later in the series, Steve discusses each of the 5 paths: financial, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual. Be encouraged by Steve's "real help for real people" as you listen today.

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" >>

In this podcast, Jason interviews recording artists Chris Searcy & Manafest after a recent concert.

As you listen to Chris, be encouraged by his excitement as a vessel to be used by God as well as a verse that has recently influenced him, 1 Samuel 2:13, "Those who honor me I will honor." Check out his video for "Addicted" here.

Later in the podcast, you'll hear about Manafest's new perspective on life and some practical advice about not giving up on whatever it is you do. Check out his performance of "Bring the Ruckus" here.

Purchase "Fighter" by Manafest >>

This week, Jason is interviewing Amy Hollingsworth, author of "Holy Curiosity." As you listen, you'll hear about finding your passions and reinventing yourself as you learn your creative gifts. Be encouraged to think for yourself as you discover your unique talents and apply them to your life.

The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity.

- Albert Einstein

This week, Jason is interviewing Amy Hollingsworth, author of "Holy Curiosity." As you listen, you'll hear about finding your passions and reinventing yourself as you learn your creative gifts. Be encouraged to think for yourself as you discover your unique talents and apply them to your life.

The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity.

- Albert Einstein

This week, Jason is interviewing GJ Reynolds, an entrepreneur & author of "The Playful & Powerful Warrior Within You" and former U.S. Army sergeant. You'll hear about GJ's journey through the good and bad of life. Later in this series, you'll learn about he was ready to end his life, but instead experienced God in a very real way & was changed forever.

His mission is to allow you to reclaim your personal power and be the playful and powerful Warrior you are. You are closer to realizing and having all of your goals, dreams and aspirations. Find the love, peace, playfulness and power inside of you, to live a meaningful life on purpose with purpose.

For more information, visit powerfulwarrior.com.

This week, Jason is interviewing GJ Reynolds, an entrepreneur & author of "The Playful & Powerful Warrior Within You" and former U.S. Army sergeant. You'll hear about GJ's journey through the good and bad of life. Later in this series, you'll learn about he was ready to end his life, but instead experienced God in a very real way & was changed forever.

His mission is to allow you to reclaim your personal power and be the playful and powerful Warrior you are. You are closer to realizing and having all of your goals, dreams and aspirations. Find the love, peace, playfulness and power inside of you, to live a meaningful life on purpose with purpose.

For more information, visit powerfulwarrior.com.

Today, Jason is at Spirit Midwest interviewing Corey Brooks, a youth pastor & musician. They discuss the importance of humility, the power of encouragement, and how Corey uses pop culture to show Christ to the world. Be encouraged by Corey's answer to the calling of God in his life and his passion for seeing lives changed through music. As you listen, be willing to allow God to use you and respond to what He has for your life.

Check out his band at coreybrooksband.com.

This week, Jason interviews Scott Glabb, wrestling coach & teacher at Santa Ana High School in southern California. Scott is the author of "A Saint in the City: Coaching At-Risk Kids to Be Champions."

In this series, Coach Glabb talks about his story of trusting God with his challenging job, "giving up on winning," and the ministry it has become as a result. As you listen, be encouraged by Scott's passion for students and determination to set them up for success. For more information, visit asaintinthecity.com.