Drew and Tim delve into the complex topic of confusion in the Christian life, emphasizing that God is not the author of confusion. They explore various nuances of understanding and interacting with the Holy Spirit, touching upon personal prayer practices, the importance of discernment, and the challenges of interpreting and acting on what one believes to be God's guidance. The co-hosts engage in a discussion about navigating confusion in church ministry, personal life, and the broader Christian community, reflecting on the role of obedience, humility, and seeking wise counsel. They also critically examine the dangers of pride and self-seek in interpreting God's will, all while emphasizing the overarching goal of keeping one's focus on Jesus.

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 ⁠https://yes.online/

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/

This episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast with Drew and Tim delves into the importance of rebranding both personally and within the ministry, underscoring how sticking to old habits can prevent growth. They discuss rebranding's impact on personal life and church, sharing insights from Drew's experience with renaming his church to Yes Church, aiming to better align with their vision statement 'say yes to what God has next.'

The hosts elaborate on the significance of involving the congregation in the rebranding process for ownership and highlight the necessity of having a clear purpose behind the decision to rebrand. They touch upon how rebranding goes beyond changing names or logos—it involves evaluating one's direction in life or a church's mission, ensuring it resonates with the intended audience while fostering growth and a deeper connection with faith.

The conversation also covers tactics for personal growth and overcoming old habits through 'personal rebranding,' emphasizing creating a positive narrative, setting goals, and the importance of cutting ties with past behaviors to fully embrace a new path in life and ministry.

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/pastordrewbarkerDrew's church's website ⁠https://yes.online/

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

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

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/

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, Drew and Tim welcome Jared Scholz, founder and senior pastor of Greenhouse Church in Lawrence, Kansas, and author of 'Sandbox to Museum.' Scholz discusses the journey from founding a church to shifting its focus towards making disciples, based on his realization of the importance of discipleship in faith.

The discussion ventures into the concept of deconstructing faith, prompted by Jared's book which addresses navigating seasons of doubt and the process of digging deeper into one's faith without abandoning it. Scholz advocates for approaching deconstruction as an opportunity for growth rather than destruction, encouraging Christians to seek and maintain community even amidst doubting. The conversation also covers handling church hurt, the necessity of apologizing and listening, and fostering a culture where questioning is accepted as part of the faith journey.

Connect with Jared Scholz at https://jaredscholz.com/

Get his book 'Sandbox to Museum' here https://a.co/d/4fRzug3

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?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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/

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, hosts Drew and Tim delve into the topic of forming and maintaining friendships with nonbelievers, stressing the importance of these relationships in living out the Great Commission. They discuss the challenges and responsibilities Christians have in being light and examples to those who don't share their faith, without compromising their own beliefs or spiritual health. The episode also touches upon the significance of prayer, both for the strength and guidance of believers in these friendships and for the salvation of the unbelievers themselves. Throughout, the conversation includes personal anecdotes, scriptural references, and practical advice, urging listeners to reflect on their own relationships and their role in spreading the gospel. 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?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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/

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus Podcast, hosts Drew and Tim sit down with author, speaker, and media personality Brant Hansen. Brant shares insights from his books 'Unoffendable' and 'Life is Hard, God is Good, Let's Dance,' discussing the transformative power of choosing forgiveness and overcoming anxiety through trust in God.

Brant recounts personal experiences, including an amusing anecdote about unsuccessfully introducing Toby Mac at a concert, and powerful stories of witnessing the healing work of pediatric hospitals in developing countries. Brant emphasizes the significance of living by Jesus' teachings, such as casting our worries on God and embracing a mindset of forgiveness and gratitude, to lead a more joyful and fulfilling life.

Be sure to connect with Brant

Check out his website here https://branthansen.com/

Get his books here

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?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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/