In this podcast, Mark and John interview Mark's wife, Carrie McKeehan. Carrie shares about her family and testimony. She also discusses her role as a Life Coach at GFI and her time as a pastor's wife. We also dive into her new book, "Battle Cry!" John and Carrie discuss the difference between entertaining and hospitality. You do not want to miss the end of this episode!

Links:

Carrie's Book: https://grace-fellowship-international.myshopify.com/products/battle-cry-losing-everything-lacking-nothing-copy

Information on GFI's Life Coaching Certification: https://gracefellowshipinternational.com/coach-certification/

In this episode, Mark and John interview John's wife, Linda. Linda shares her testimony, as well as about their family. Linda speaks of being a pastor's wife in Canada and their transition to Pigeon Forge, TN. Linda shares her love of music and her experiences as a chaplain at Dollywood, where she is currently working. This episode was a treat!

Links

Linda's song, "Blessings:" https://gracenotebook.com/johns-testimony/

GFI Chaplain Certification: https://gracefellowshipinternational.com/chaplaincy-certification/

GFI Donations: https://gracefellowshipinternational.com/about-gfi/donate/

FB Meyer said, "Flesh spelled backwards without the 'h' is self!" In this episode, Mark and John define what is meant by living in the flesh. They discuss fleshly patterns and how we can live with well-adjusted flesh. Living in the flesh is not just doing bad things, but also doing good things in order to placate God. As believers, we are not called to pretend, but to reckon.

Links

Our Enemy, The Flesh: https://gracenotebook.com/our-enemy-the-flesh-part-2/

Malajusted Flesh: https://gracenotebook.com/maladjusted-flesh/

Well-Adjusted Flesh: https://gracenotebook.com/well-adjusted-flesh/

Online Workshop: https://gracefellowshipinternational.com/event/online-exchanged-life-counseling-workshop/

Donate to GFI: https://gracefellowshipinternational.com/about-gfi/donate/

In this episode, Mark and John discuss the Exchanged Life with the founder of Grace Enrichment Ministries. You can learn about this ministry:

www.GraceEnrichment.org

Jeff discusses why learning should be sequential. We discuss why the lack of leadership in churches is the result of a lack of discipleship. Jeff states that he graduated from seminary but wasn't taught the fact that Christ is in the believer. We discuss how taking away comfort and control will change the culture, but also start conflict. Finally, Jeff helps pastors learn how to start teaching grace in the church. This is a great and fruitful conversation.

Links

Bill Hull Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bill-Hull/author/B001JS5RLO?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1753209803&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=dbb8a2ed-1980-46cb-9446-dade43a26221

Classic Christianity by Bob George: https://www.amazon.com/Classic-Christianity-Lifes-Short-Thing/dp/0736926739/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Mqh8Lv6WhYRBXy1rZVQafac5GKywxSbZCrD9YNsDGsgXcWPsDnIOqigk4neoKh407vVq0jzUjmNZ31kKJNLxSFvkYVAYaxt4-iWuToO-WmbYudWPs4R9A5Qf--5GSm2FjnB3V-MXhP0UfRJJp_YZ_oeMjyng5_B6u0cYaS1ZMvgybntepQzAv9IALmp43MbDR80lMdfr5eN2ad7efS4WWXjhqI9kEw1Iz0RZd-trGns.ksQ6yo7e6PY18MA-WraZVXjanU2fcX8DD11mwxNfev8&qid=1753210400&sr=1-1

Strategic Disciplemaking at GFI: https://vimeo.com/668048377

For Me To Live is Christ Leaders Guide PDF: https://grace-fellowship-international.myshopify.com/products/for-me-to-live-is-christ-copy

Show Notes: https://gfischool.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/taking_ground.pdf

In this podcast, Mark and John define what it means to take back ground from the enemy. Because of strongholds in our lives, ground related to non-surrender and unbelief must be "taken" back. Areas of non-surrendered discussed include anger, hatred, pride, rebellion, and unforgiveness. Areas of unbelief discussed include idolatry, guilt, self-pity, fear, and worry. This episode is part 2 of episode 59, which speaks to freedom from strongholds.

Links

Pineapple Story: https://youtu.be/qfxBl-qaItg?si=aoH2q8UOJhe0TKBL

Book: Reclaiming Surrendered Ground by Jim Logan: https://www.amazon.com/Reclaiming-Surrendered-Ground-Protecting-Spiritual/dp/0802413129/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M8HU1K82H1L1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tHlWYunT45G6jKtbpf4xcmvXA8ONZW8fCL6hiQ1Iv07GjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.yCeIMenB5s_ysJI3Hvu47ONm7XMn7ti4G3xHO77My10&dib_tag=se&keywords=reclaiming+surrendered+ground+by+jim+logan&qid=1752169504&sprefix=jim+logan%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-1

Freedom in Christ: https://www.ficm.org/ministry-materials/free-resources/

InFusion Ministry: https://www.infusionnow.org

July GFI Workshop Details: https://gracefellowshipinternational.com/event/exchanged-life-counseling-workshop-9/

Notes for Podcast: https://gracenotebook.com/paradigm-shift/

In this episode, Mark and Dr. John discuss the need for a paradigm shift. The guys define and discuss different paradigm shifts that have changed the way we think and live. People need a grace-awakening! Shifts discussed include:

• Self-effort shifts to empowerment by the Holy Spirit.
• Feelings-based identity shifts to a Christ-centered identity.
• Performance-based acceptance shifts to grace-based acceptance.
• Doing in order to be shifts to being in order to do.
• Self-worth based on worldly values shifts to self-worth based on Biblical values.

Other points of discussion include holiness, ministry, and the fact that Christ is Savior, Lord, and Life. Dr. Woodward discusses how biblical knowledge is not the same as biblical insight.

"We try harder is fatal in the Christian life. We do not live the Christ-life by trying, but rather by trusting." Stephen Olford

In this podcast, Mark and John interview GFI's newest Life Coach, Lynn Hill. Lynn is a retired pastor who lives in Middle Tennessee. In this episode, Lynn shares his story, which is loaded with success, failures, and his journey in grief through the loss of his wife.

To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e1x6tpgDfWU

In part 2 of this conversation on grief, Dr. John uses a clock illustration to speak of grief and potential hindrances to stop the healing process. Mark and John discuss practical ways to deal with grief. This includes cultivating a strong, sensitive support system, having the freedom to cry, creating a plan for socializing regularly, cultivating a trustworthy, honest confidant, and releasing resentment. The guys discuss physical guidelines to deal with grief, which include rest, getting plenty of fluids, eating healthy, moving, and getting sunlight. The guys also discuss spiritual ways to deal with grief, and these include prayer, developing a positive, practical perspective based on spiritual truth, memorizing scripture, and developing a yearning for eternity.

In this episode, both Mark and John share personal grief stories. The guys also finish with practical ways to help others through their grief process.

Links:

June Hunt's Book on Counseling: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/store/product/counseling-through-your-bible-handbook

Music for the Soul: https://www.musicforthesoul.org

Created 4 More: https://created4more.net/author/janegoins/