In this episode of 'Seen and Heard,' host JT welcomes his friend Joe, also known as 'Average Joe,' to share his awe-inspiring experiences in Nepal. Joe discusses his humble beginnings in a small farm town in upstate New York, his passion for hunting, and his recent scriptural insights. The main focus of the episode is Joe's mission trip to Nepal, where he visited remote villages, shared the gospel, and witnessed God's profound impact. Highlighted moments include praying over and witnessing the healing of a young boy and sharing the story of Jesus with a 21-year-old monk. Joe's reflections emphasize the importance of being the light of the world in dark places and trusting in God's grace to meet us in our weaknesses.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

00:19 Average Joe's Background and Humble Beginnings

00:46 Joe's Move to Texas and Love for Hunting

02:13 Spiritual Insights and Preparing for Nepal

07:03 Arrival in Nepal and Initial Impressions

07:55 Empowering the Local Church in Nepal

09:15 Reconnecting and Sharing Stories in Nepal

09:57 Adventures and Spiritual Encounters in Remote Nepal

16:10 Reflecting on the Discovery Bible Study and Nepal Trip

16:19 Learning About God Through Hardships

17:42 Insights on People's Faith and Beliefs

18:22 A Miraculous Healing Encounter

22:40 The Impact of Witnessing God's Work

26:15 Encouragement to Live as the Light of the World

27:57 Praying for Nepal and Closing Thoughts

In this episode of 'Seen and Heard,' we'll look at the transformative experiences of a nine-month community group focused on God's work in their lives and their mission fields. I'll highlight the importance of remembering God's faithfulness, share the activities and accomplishments of the group, including training hundreds in gospel tools and seeing new believers come to faith. I will preview my upcoming summer plans, including a trip to Japan for ministry training, personal family activities, and a call for continued support and prayer as I prepare for the next nine-month cycle. The episode underscores the significance of community, surrender, and abiding in Jesus.

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00:00 Introduction 00:12 01:05 Reflecting on the Past Year 01:20 The Importance of Remembrance 02:19 Creating a Yearbook of Faith 03:42 Encouraging Stories of Transformation 04:26 Sharing the Gospel and Community Impact 07:17 Exciting Plans for the Summer 09:27 Support andFuture Goals 10:51 Closing Thoughts and Prayers

Sharing the Gospel with Passion: Lessons and Stories

In this episode of 'Seen and Heard,' JT updates listeners on a recent evangelism effort, exploring the transformative power of sharing and living the gospel through personal stories and Scripture. Starting with reflections on 2nd Corinthians and the analogy of Christians as fragrances of life, JT emphasizes the importance of living out one's faith openly and passionately. He shares an inspiring encounter with a man whose simple acts of evangelism in everyday situations embody the episode's message: love for Jesus compels us to share his story naturally. The program recounts the successes and challenges of a group evangelism event, highlighting the communal aspect of faith outreach and the joy of witnessing God's work firsthand. Testimonials from participants further illustrate the impact of these experiences, encouraging listeners to embrace their roles as ambassadors for Christ, motivated by love rather than obligation.

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00:00 Welcome to Seen and Heard

00:26 Evangelism Update and Personal Stories

00:54 Diving Deep into 2 Corinthians

05:11 The Power of Sharing Jesus Out of Love

12:09 Recapping the Evangelism Event

18:23 Testimonials: Impact of the Evangelism Push

25:23 Looking Forward: Future Plans and Episodes

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Transformed Lives: Stories of Faith and Renewal

The 'Seen and Heard' podcast episode, hosted by JT, features a series of powerful testimonies from individuals discussing the profound impact of Jesus in their lives. Contributors share deeply personal stories of transformation, covering various themes such as finding joy and purpose, overcoming depression, anxiety, and anger, experiencing God's grace, and the freedom that comes from a personal relationship with Jesus. The episode also spotlights a group's efforts to spread the gospel, resulting in new believers. These narratives collectively highlight how faith in Jesus can bring about significant, positive changes in individuals' lives, encouraging listeners to share their own experiences of God's work in their lives.

00:00 Welcome to Seen and Heard: Sharing Transformative Stories 00:49 Personal Testimonies: Lives Changed by Faith 01:35 Finding Purpose and Peace: More Stories of Transformation 02:53 Overcoming Life's Struggles Through Faith 03:58 Discovering Grace and Freedom: Stories of Redemption 10:07 The Impact of Sharing the Gospel: A Community Transformed 10:51 Reflecting on the Power of Testimonies and Encouragement to Share

Mobilizing the Church for Global Missions

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In this episode of 'Seen and Heard,' host JT explores the significant problem that 40% of the world's population may live and die without hearing the gospel. The podcast highlights Launch Global, a training organization aimed at connecting the local church and its members to foster church planting movements among unreached people groups. Launch Global, established in 2005, has evolved to partner with local churches significantly, demonstrating the importance of such collaboration in sending out cross-cultural missionaries effectively. Through a detailed explanation of Launch Global's training approach, the episode covers various aspects of missionary preparation, including team building, conflict resolution, pursuing holiness, church planting strategies, and the practical steps involved in sending missionaries to the field. The narrative further shares a personal story demonstrating the impactful journey of individuals from expressing interest in missions to preparing and eventually deploying overseas. JT encourages listeners to consider how they can engage in the mission of spreading the gospel to unreached nations, emphasizing the collective responsibility of Christians to participate in this endeavor.

0:00 From Discovery to Deployment: The Impact of Launch Global 00:59 Exploring Launch Global's Mission 01:11 The Evolution of Launch Global 02:55 The Impact of Launch Global's Training Programs 03:47 The Seven Key Areas of Training 05:47 The Day-to-Day: Inside Our Nine Month Group 10:23 A Personal Journey: From Discovery to Deployment 14:23 The Call to Global Missions 17:09 How You Can Join the Mission

We have a Far West Evangelism Push coming this Saturday:

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3-5 pm - Go share our faith

5-6:30 pm - Pizza, stories, and an encouraging word!

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In this episode we talk about the current status of missions in the world, read a couple passages and identify our role in his mission!

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