In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, hosts Drew and Tim discuss the complex topic of gambling from a Christian perspective, exploring whether it aligns with biblical teachings and values. They share personal stories and insights, touching on the proliferation of online betting and the potential pitfalls of gambling addiction. Discussing the impact on personal finance, family welfare, and spiritual health, they ponder the moral implications and the importance of stewardship, trust in God, and generosity. The conversation extends to related topics, including fantasy football's distractibility to everyday life, the example set by church leaders, and the broader societal acceptance of gambling. The hosts emphasize the need for self-awareness, accountability, and adherence to one's convictions, underlining the episode's central question: Should Christians engage in gambling? Join our Group on Facebook- Eyes on Jesus podcast community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/eyesonjesuspodcast Email feedback, questions or show topic ideas to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠eyesonjesuspodcast@outlook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to connect with the hosts! For more information on Drew Barker: Follow Drew on ⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastordrewbarker Drew's church's website @YESChurch-zw8iq https://yes.online/ For more information on Tim Ferrara: @DiscerningDad Get all his links in one place- to his social media, all 3 of his books, and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/discerning_dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out his website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discerning-dad.com/

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, hosts Drew and Tim talk with Brady Shearer, the founder of Pro Church Tools, to explore the significant shifts in church communication resulting from social media and digital platforms. Brady shares insights from his journey of helping churches adapt to the biggest communication shift in 500 years, emphasizing the importance of leveraging social media while maintaining genuine connection and message integrity. Topics include the challenges and strategies of church marketing, the role of social media in spreading the gospel, and the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in church communications. The discussion also covers controversy around church marketing decisions, the use of digital tools for church engagement, and practical advice for churches looking to enhance their digital presence. Go to Brady's website and check out all the services and info they offer: https://prochurchtools.com/ Follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bradyshearer/ Join our Group on Facebook- Eyes on Jesus podcast community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/eyesonjesuspodcast Email feedback, questions or show topic ideas to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠eyesonjesuspodcast@outlook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to connect with the hosts! For more information on Drew Barker: Follow Drew on ⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastordrewbarker For more information on Tim Ferrara: Get all his links in one place- to his social media, all 3 of his books, and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/discerning_dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out his website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discerning-dad.com/

Drew and Tim share their personal experiences and insights into pastoral growth, ministry challenges, and the importance of keeping faith and prayer at the center of their lives and work. They discuss the impact of sharing authentic stories within their church.

The conversation delves into the process of sermon preparation, the significance of prayer in sustaining a church, and the transformative power of repentance and community support. Highlighting the importance of adapting to change, embracing innovation, and prioritizing spiritual connection, Drew and Tim offer encouragement and advice to fellow believers and leaders seeking to deepen their relationship with God and make a lasting impact in their communities.

Watch the sermon Tim references in this podcast that he preached https://www.youtube.com/live/bx80D-_i88w?si=ijvrA4kuZpla0ZgB

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Be sure to connect with the hosts!

For more information on Drew Barker: Follow Drew on ⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastordrewbarker

For more information on Tim Ferrara:

Get all his links in one place- to his social media, all 3 of his books, and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/discerning_dad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Check out his website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discerning-dad.com/