The Hope of Glory (Part Two)

Is glory something that God has all there is of, and He doesn’t share it with anyone? By being recognized for our service are we in danger of stealing glory from God?  Is it wrong to want to feel honored even as we serve Him? In this audio podcast, Mike O’Quin interviews Steve Hawthorne over …

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The Hope of Glory (Part One)

“Glory” for most of us is a religious, stained-glass window word that has no real place in our daily lives. But understanding what it is, and what it means for us, can give us a higher purpose for living and a deeper well of joy as we center our lives on Christ. In this audio …

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From Atheist To Believer in Seconds Flat

Shane Harris recently visited a country in Central Asia and met a man who was sticking his toe in the waters of spiritual belief, then suddenly took a plunge while Shane was there. It’s a powerful story of God in action, drawing people far from Christ to Himself. Mike O’Quin interviews Shane on this dramatic …

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You Are Not A Mistake

Small Texas town secret. A hasty wedding. A feeling of rejection that seeped into Shane’s little soul, leaving him to feel unaccepted at his deepest core. It was hard for him to shake or understand, even as he grew older. Listen as Mike O’Quin interviews Shane Harris on his journey from shameful secrecy to celebrated …

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Fulton Street Revival

In September of 1857 in New York City, a 48-year-old businessman and lay minister named Jeremiah Lanphier was desperate for a move of God in his city.  Frustrated at the lack of spiritual interest he encountered as he invited people to services at the North Dutch Reformed Church, he walked the streets and passed out …

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Not Like Me (Part Two)

Part two of an interview with Eric Bryant, in which we discuss the practical’s about creating the space in your cram-packed schedule for a lifestyle of outreach.  Eric serves with Gateway Church in Austin, Texas, and is author of the book, “Not Like Me” (Zondervan, 2010). His passion for helping the church to un-trench and …

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Sustaining Movements

Spiritual transformation ain’t easy. Getting people to a deeper level of spiritual maturity take a tremendous amount of long term commitment. Listen as Paul Richardson and Mike O’Quin talk about reaching children with the Gospel and raising them up as leaders. Using his experience in Papua as a backdrop, Paul makes the case that creating …

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Growing Older Courageously

All out of love? What does the legendary 70’s band Air Supply have to do with growing older courageously?  In this week’s audio podcast, Paul and Mike talk about cruising into your 40’s, 50’s and beyond with a big silly grin on your face. Live in the new glory days. Click below to listen or …

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Pac-Man Leadership

In this short discussion, Paul Richardson and Mike O’Quin unpack three essential elements of spiritually healthy organizations, using the acronym P.A.C.  What are those three ingredients?  You’ll have to listen to find out… Click below to hear the conversation or search for “Faith Activators” in the iTunes store to subscribe to this podcast. Pac-Man Leadership …

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EQ for Spiritual Leaders: Social Skill

How are your team building skills?  Are you helping the people on your team find their unique places and empowering them toward collective goals?  In this audio podcast, the last one in a series on Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Paul Richardson, author of A Certain Risk, and Mike O’Quin, author of Growing Desperate, unpack the EQ category …

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