We help resource and equip group leaders and pastors in the local church to build leaders who build groups that build disciples in community with one another together.
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The God's Design series is a 6 week series for small groups, families, and churches. Each season explores what the Bible has to say about God's design for you individually and as a community. This popular series goes through: 1. God's Design For Your Life 2. God's Design For Great Relationships 3. God's Design For Growing Spiritually 4. God's Design For Greatness 5. God's Design For Changing The World 6. God's Design For Authentic Worship Each episode includes free access to study guides and ...
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Jesus always has more life for you than you have known. How do we follow him and discover what it is to flourish and thrive in today's complex, challenging world? How do we have the intimate relationship with God our hearts long for? Troy Marshall Kennedy responds to these all-important questions as a veteran pastor, teacher, and author. Join us as we explore rhythms of life and practice to help us love Jesus, become like Jesus, and share Jesus in our everyday lives. Season one episodes will ...
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The Men in the Arena podcast equips Christian men in the stress bubble of life: married, with kids, building your career and trying to follow God while leading your family well. We'll help you become your best version, equipping you to honor God in your marriage, parenting, work, church and community! Tuesday's podcast is Equipping Men in Ten - a ten-minute, laser-focused teaching from Jim Ramos to help you become your best version of a man. Friday's podcast is a high-octane interview with a ...
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Ecclesiastes: Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits - With Barnabas Piper - A Lifeway Study
Barnabas Piper | Lifeway Bible Studies | Lumivoz
Barnabas Piper is an assistant pastor at Immanuel Church in Nashville and is the author or coauthor of several books and small group studies, including The Pastor’s Kid, Help My Unbelief, and Hoping for Happiness. Prior to being called into ministry Barnabas worked in Christian publishing for almost 15 years. He co-hosts the Curious Curmudgeons podcast, writes regularly for He Reads Truth, and has contributed to numerous other websites and publications. Piper speaks regularly at churches, ca ...
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Exploring the Heart of the Parables Stories Jesus Told is a six week mini-series with teaching from author Daniel Fusco. Everyone loves a good story. Whether it’s a novel, film, or song, we are products of the narratives that have formed us—for good or bad. If you need fresh inspiration or are stuck living under the weight of a story you can’t shake off, consider this study of the parables of Jesus. Through six sessions, you’ll hear directly from Jesus through the Word. His parables not only ...
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Romans Chapter 8: Climbing to a Place of Confident Faith Take a journey together with your small group to greater faith! If you’ve ever had feelings like, “I’m not good enough,” “I’m never going to change,” or “Life is too hard,” Romans eight is the chapter for you! Pastor Tom Holladay taught this video series beginning at the bottom and moving to the top of Saddleback Mountain through each of the four sessions to help us see clearly the journey from doubt to faith—from discouragement to hop ...
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The Lifeway Bible Studies podcast is the perfect companion for your small group or Bible study. Join us each week as we go through the latest and most popular Bible studies available from Lifeway, a premiere Christian publisher. All Bible studies, including video materials and workbooks, are available at https://www.lifeway.com/en/shop/bible-studies
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An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual formation, new church development, revitalization of local churches, and materials for use in Central Conferences. Discipleship Ministries has embarked upon an integrated, strategic direction that serves ...
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Saints In The South is a group of friends who live in the south and are members of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day saints. We discuss current Sunday school curriculum, current events, and how the words of God are applied in our day. We strive to express faith promoting experiences and discuss social dynamics that are experienced all over the world as it pertains to faith and following God on this mortal journey. We hope to add our small voice to this huge world in helping build ...
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The Literacy Dive Podcast: Reading and Writing Strategies for Upper Elementary Teachers and Parents
Megan Polk, Literacy Specialist, Elementary Teacher
Do you find yourself seeking new implementations when it comes to literacy instruction? Do you crave fresh ideas and engaging lessons to transform your students into skilled readers and writers? The Literacy Dive Podcast was created to provide educators, like you, with actionable steps and strategies to improve teaching reading and writing. Your host, Megan Polk, is the creator and owner of The Literacy Dive, a company that creates educational, literacy curriculum that aims to close the gap ...
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Man of Integrity: 7 Powerful Habits that Build Unshakable Integrity - Equipping Men in Ten EP 785
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Are you just a man who talks about integrity, or are you truly living it? It isn't easy. It means stepping up when it's uncomfortable and choosing courage over convenience. In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos breaks down the seven key practices for living a life of unshakable character, straight from his bestselling book Di…
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"That Evil May Be Done Away", Ether 6-11 (CFM)
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Send us a text From Come Follow Me: "Hundreds of years after the Jaredites were destroyed, the Nephites discovered the ruins of their ancient civilization. Among these ruins was a mysterious record—plates of “pure gold” that were “filled with engravings,” and the Nephites “were desirous beyond measure” to read it (Mosiah 8:9; 28:12). Today you have…
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Hidden Miracles You're Missing Every Single Day: Regaining Your Holy Curiosity w/ Mark Batterson EP 784
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Life is stressful. When you're grinding it out in the stress bubble, it's easy to miss how miraculous God is. It's time, men, to rediscover our sense of wonder, meaning, and faith. From the facts of DNA to the deeper significance of life's design, there are hidden miracles we can draw inspiration from every single day. In this week’s interview, Jim…
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TRUMP Presidency: Through What Lens Do You View the World?..
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Send us a text What else could we possibly talk about this week?!? The election is over. Donald Trump has won by a landslide. The Republicans have the House and the Senate. What does this mean for the US over the next four years? Are you fearful, or hopeful? Challenge: Write down your thoughts about what you expect to happen over the next four year…
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Sacrificial Man: Think of Yourself, Less – Dialed In Man of God EP 783
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Do you sacrifice for the people around you? There’s nothing more Christlike than sacrifice. Do you sacrifice your desires, dreams, and hopes for the sake of those you love? In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about becoming a Sacrificial man like Jesus, and what the Bible says about what exactly the godly man sacrifices, pulling from T…
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"Rend That Veil of Unbelief", Ether 1-5 (CFM)
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Send us a text From Come Follow Me: "Moroni knew what it felt like to be alone in a wicked world—especially after his father died in battle and the Nephites were destroyed. “I even remain alone,” he wrote. “I have not friends nor whither to go” (Mormon 8:3, 5). While it is true that God’s ways are higher than ours and we should always submit to His…
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5 Leadership Secrets Jesus Used That Dads Need to Know: Leading Your Kids How Christ Led the Twelve w/ Barrett Johnson EP 782
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No way to get around it, brother: you are called to lead your family. But the practical blueprint for success already exists! Jesus showed you exactly what to do in the 5 ways he led the twelve disciples. Discover what it means to lead your family like Jesus did and learn how to do it with strength, grace, and intentionality. In this week’s intervi…
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Soul Shepherding in Small Groups
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Bill and Kristi Gaultiere are Doctors of Psychology and the founders of Soul Shepherding, a ministry to help pastors, leaders, and churches to thrive with Jesus in emotional and relational health. They lead a Network of Spiritual Directors who offer empathy, guidance, and prayer to help people progress in their discipleship to Jesus. They are also …
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When Religion and Politics Collide: 3 Questions Every Voter Should Ask – Equipping Men in Ten EP 781
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In today's increasingly divided culture, it can be easy to keep faith separated from politics. Taking a political stand while staying rooted in biblical principles can feel nearly impossible. In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos shares 3 guiding principles he's implemented to make his political decisions. We can find securit…
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What Does the Future Hold for the USA??.. (Linger-longer #12)
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Send us a text Lots of BIG THINGS happening this week!! This Tuesday is election day in the US! Will it be Trump or Harris?? The whole world is watching... Whichever side you are on, this presidential election will be a historic event, and affect the course of world events! The Tallahassee, FL temple of the Church of Jesus Christ is completed, and …
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'I Speak unto You as if Ye Were Present...' Mormon 7-9
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Send us a text From Come Follow Me: "Moroni knew what it felt like to be alone in a wicked world—especially after his father died in battle and the Nephites were destroyed. “I even remain alone,” he wrote. “I have not friends nor whither to go” (Mormon 8:3, 5). Things may have seemed hopeless, but Moroni found hope in Jesus Christ and his testimony…
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Living an Undaunted Life with Kyle Thompson EP 780
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Many resources aimed at men often miss the mark when it comes to fostering true spiritual, mental, and physical resilience against life's challenges. We need to be prepared to confront spiritual and cultural darkness as we strive to follow Jesus. In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos interviews Kyle Thompson, founder of Undaunted.Life Kyle covers man…
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UN Report on Men Competing in Women's Sports?!? (Linger-longer #11)
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Send us a text In the week's linger-longer, Michael, Joe, and Kenny talked about current issues, church news, and parenting! Some really interesting stuff, here! Support the show: www.patreon.com/SaintsintheSouth (The thoughts, ideas, and beliefs we express on this channel do not officially represent The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.…
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Respected Man: The Greatest Gift One Man Can Give Another – Dialed In Man of God EP 779
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Are you a respected man? Do the people around you respect you? In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about becoming a Respected man like Jesus, and what the Bible says about the respect earned by and displayed by the goldy man, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is Respected. He does certain things to gain the res…
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'I Would That I Could Persuade All... to Repent!', Mormon 1-6
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Send us a text From Come Follow Me: "Mormon spared us the “full account” of the “awful scene” of wickedness and bloodshed that he saw among the Nephites (Mormon 2:18; 5:8). But what he did record in Mormon 1–6 is enough to remind us how far people who were once righteous can fall. Amid such pervasive wickedness, no one could blame Mormon for becomi…
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Hurricane clean-up, SpaceX, and anti-fragility! Linger-longer #10
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Send us a text In this week's linger-longer Kenny and Joe talked about a variety of things related to world news, parenting, and church news! (The thoughts, ideas, and beliefs we express on this channel do not officially represent The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For additional information or official statements, please visit the we…
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Become God’s Man: 3 Ways Jesus Followers Differ from ‘Jesus Fans’ - Jim Ramos at Man Camp EP 778
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Are you just a fan of Jesus or a true follower? Being a true follower is tough. It requires us to give our unconditional commitment. It's a willingness to break free from our comfort zones. It's a call to leave behind excuses and fully embrace becoming God's man. This message from Jim Ramos was given at the Men in the Arena's 2024 Man Camp held at …
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7 Things Smart Dads Should NEVER Do With Their Kids – Equipping Men in Ten EP 777
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Are you unknowingly wounding your kids? Is your parenting style setting your kids up for success or struggle? In this important video, Jim Ramos explores 7 things smart dads should never do when it comes to parenting. Every child wrestles with questions like “Do I have what it takes?” and “Am I good enough?” As fathers, we must provide the support …
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"There Could Not Be a Happier People", 3 Nephi 27 - 4 Nephi
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Send us a text From Come Follow Me: "The teachings of Jesus Christ are much more than a beautiful philosophy to ponder. They are meant to inspire us to become like Him. The book of 4 Nephi shows just how completely the Savior’s gospel can change people. Following Jesus’s brief ministry, centuries of contention between the Nephites and Lamanites cam…
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Hurricane Helene: Blessings in Spite of the Storm
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Send us a text We've been dealing with quite a lot down here in the south recently. Hurricane Helene has caused destruction worse than anything we have seen here in the last century. As of the time of this episode posting many people are still without power. Some are still without water, and many are still without any kind of internet service (whic…
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How Jim’s Football Coach Brought Him to the Lord: Witnessing for Normal Guys w/ Gary McCusker EP 776
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You’re a normal guy, not a pastor. But one relationship you have might end up reaching thousands of people for Christ. It all starts with you. Meet Gary McCusker, Jim Ramos’s spiritual father. Gary has a remarkable ability to connect with people on a personal level. Yet this ability is rooted in principles we can all learn and implement. Four decad…
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Devout Man: Get Religious with God – Dialed In Man of God EP 775
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A Christian man is called to be Devout. This doesn’t mean becoming a pastor or priest, but it does mean specific things for your daily behavior and habits. In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about becoming Devout like Jesus, and what the Bible says about the devotion displayed by the godly man, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Di…
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“Ye Are the Children of the Covenant”, 3 Nephi 20-26
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Send us a text From Come Follow Me: "When you hear people use terms like house of Israel, do you feel like they’re talking about you? The Nephites and Lamanites were literal descendants of Israel, “a branch of the tree of Israel,” and yet they felt “lost from its body” (Alma 26:36; see also 1 Nephi 15:12). But the Savior wanted them to know that th…
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Load Up Your Relational Toolbox: Relationship Strategies for Men w/ Greg Smalley EP 774
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We all want to build stronger connections. But as men, sometimes it feels like we lack the tools that seem to come so naturally to women when it comes to relational communication. In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos interviews Greg Smalley, author of “Men's Relational Toolbox.” He shares practical tips and insight on how we can immediately improve …
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Dad Blessings: 5 Ways to Connect with Your Kids – Equipping Men in Ten EP 773
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Could you use some everyday, practical ways to connect, engage, and encourage your child? Even though being a dad is one of the most rewarding roles in life, this world is overrun by examples of absent and unengaged dads. In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches five proven ways you can unconditionally bless your childre…
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Media in Your Christian Home: Videogames for Christian Kids w/ Brent Dusing EP 772
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We are all trying to find ways to nudge our kids towards Christ. It's an uphill battle because of the influence of secular media and video games that are so prevalent in our culture. What if there was a way to let your kids explore and enjoy screen time but in a safe, Godly environment? In this week's interview, Jim Ramos talks to the CEO and found…
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Good Man: No More Mr. Nice Guy – Dialed In Man of God EP 771
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A good Christian man is NOT a NICE GUY. In fact, NICE GUYS are ruining this world. In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about the difference between a nice guy and a good man like Jesus, why you should be a good man, not a nice guy, and what the Bible says about the kind of good Christian men should strive for, pulling from Titus and 1 …
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Love Through the Decades: How to Make It Long-Term in Marriage w/ Kim Kimberling EP 770
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What do you picture your marriage looking like in ten years? What about twenty? Will it be better than it is today? One thing is for sure: it will be different. The good news is there are some things you can start doing now and ensure your marriage makes it long-term and thrives. In this week's interview, author Dr. Kim Kimberling joins Jim Ramos t…
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Generous Man: You Can’t Out-Give God – Dialed In Man of God EP 769
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Are you a generous man? There’s an easy way to tell. In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you how to know if you’re a generous man like Jesus, and what the Bible says about generosity, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a generous man with his wealth, time, and talents. If that’s not you yet, this episode will hel…
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“Arise and Come Forth unto Me”, 3 Nephi 8-11
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Send us a text From Come Follow Me: “Behold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world” (3 Nephi 11:10). With these words, the resurrected Savior introduced Himself, fulfilling over 600 years of Book of Mormon prophecies. “That appearance and that declaration,” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland wrote, “constituted the focal po…
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Dave Bruskas is the Director of Re:generation ministries at Watermark Community Church in Dallas, TX. Previously, Dave served as campus, campus network, executive, discipleship, and church planting pastor roles at the Village Church, Mars Hill Church, and City on a Hill Church. He served as a Regional Executive Director with Acts 29 Church Planting…
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Men Under Fire: A Conference for Leaders of Men w/ Scott Haima EP 768
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Are you called to be a leader of men? Are you currently serving in a leadership position? It can be lonely at the top, pushing against the cultural norms and bureaucracy of the church to reach men. In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos interviews Scott Haima, Executive Director of the National Coalition of Ministries to Men (NCMM). He shares the impo…
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