In this powerful episode, we sit down with Pastor Ken Jones—faithful shepherd of Glendale Missionary Baptist Church in Miami, nationally known preacher at the Ligonier Conference, and contributor to Desiring God, The Gospel Coalition, and Ligonier Ministries.

Pastor Jones shares his compelling testimony of God's grace, the trials and triumphs of the Christian life, and why the local church is essential for every believer. We dive deep into the beauty of sound doctrine, the dangers of cultural Christianity, and the life-transforming power of the gospel.

Whether you're weary, wondering, or walking strong, this conversation will both challenge and encourage you to treasure Christ more and root your life in His Word and His church.

🎙️ In this episode, I share some exciting life updates and give you a sneak peek at the amazing guests who will be joining us in the coming weeks—people whose stories and insights will challenge and encourage your walk with Christ.

But more than that, we dive into a powerful truth from the Apostle Paul: what should we do when we see other Christians living boldly, faithfully, and on fire for Jesus? Paul’s answer might surprise you—and inspire you. This short but rich reflection will help reframe how we view godly examples in the church today.

Whether you're catching up, looking ahead, or needing a word of encouragement, this episode will leave you stirred toward deeper faithfulness and gospel-centered living.

🎙️ In This Episode:

I sat down with my friend Jonathan Wood, a pastor’s kid from England, to talk about his powerful testimony, life in ministry, and what it’s really like being a Christian in the UK today.

We also unpack the state of the church in England—and how many of the same issues are showing up in the American church. From cultural drift to weak teaching, from ministry burnout to identifying sound doctrine, this conversation is raw, honest, and deeply needed.

Whether you’re a church leader, a young believer, or just trying to make sense of what’s happening in the Church right now—this episode will challenge and encourage you.

📌 Topics Covered:

• Jonathan’s story growing up in church

• The blessings and struggles of being a pastor’s kid

• The spiritual climate in England

• Parallels between UK and US churches

• How to spot false teaching and hold to truth

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