In today’s episode, Erin speaks with Earl Hammons, missionary in the Dominican Republic, about all that he is doing in the Dominican Republic, how each of us can be encouragers to our pastors, what God has in store for him and his ministry in 2022, and how we can pray for him, his family, the pastors and their families, and the people of the Dominican Republic and Haiti.”
Practical Ways To Get Started Using Your Voice—In this episode, Erin Olson interviews Misty Phillip of Spark Media about podcasts and being faithful and courageous in what God is asking each one of us to do.
In today’s episode, Erin Olson will be discussing heroin, heartache, and hope with Kathryn Inman, author of Counting Spoons. Counting Spoons: A Memoir of Heroin, Heartache, and Hope is Kathryn’s debut book which will be available in January or February 2022.
It is easy to take things out of context in this fast-paced world. However, as Christians, it is important that we live a life in context.
There is a difference between waiting and looking. In this episode, Erin Olson discusses the importance of knowing the difference not just in your own life, but in the lives of others.
In this episode, Erin Olson recounts a recent experience where she had to ask herself this question, “Are you ready to die?” Death is inevitable, and it is all around us. We can’t avoid it, but we must address it.
Our goal as Christians is not to build our name or fortunes, but to share His name with those who need Him. This last chapter of Acts reminds us that our lives are not about us, but all about Him.
Paul, under the supervision of a centurion and aided by a couple of his friends, is put on a ship to Rome. Along the way, the ship encounters a horrible Nor’easter and is battered and broken. Miraculously, everyone survives. Paul received a message from the Lord during the storm about the preservation of life.
Think of a time you were “put on trial” even though there were no charges against you and/or you were not found guilty of doing anything wrong other than being a Christian. What was the outcome?
Acts 23 exposes us to humanity, humility, and hope. Key verse – verse 11: “The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, ‘Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must go and also testify in Rome.’”
In chapters 21 and 22, we see Paul heading to Jerusalem against the advice of the disciples. Paul wasn’t being disobedient to the Holy Spirit nor was he being disrespectful to the disciples. Paul simply knew the Holy Spirit wanted him to go to Jerusalem despite the fact he would endure pain and suffering.
In this week’s episode, Erin Olson continues her teaching in the book of Acts chapter 20. Leaders and followers are not mutually exclusive but rather are dependent upon one another. Paul explains what it means to be a church leader in this chapter and provides an example to follow even still today.
In this episode, Erin Olson continues her teaching in the book of Acts. In Chapter 19, evil spirits are confronted. Sometimes, we get worried that evil spirits know who we are, but we shouldn’t. If evil spirits know who you are, it means you are doing work that penetrates the darkness.
As we navigate life, many people will come across our paths that influence us as we influence others. Stay true and focused on your calling and your gifting, and allow the Holy Spirit to do the rest.
In this episode, Erin Olson continues her series on the book of Acts. Her guest host this week is Canaan Chapman discussing Acts 17.
The choices we make today will impact the Gospel going forward. Sometimes it is the big things, and sometimes it is just the everyday things we do or don’t do that people take notice of.
By keeping our eyes on Jesus, we remember the Gospel is always worth fighting for because people’s eternity is at stake.
Facing persecution, including harassment and stoning, was something the early disciples experienced. Yet, they didn’t let any of it stop them from sharing the Good News. They persevered at all costs because everything they did for the Gospel was worth it. Every life, every healing, every miracle, every new church birthed…all of it was worth it because they knew it was what they were called to do.
The Holy Spirit is capable of doing many things and He often leads us to others who need to know about salvation. Being able to discern the Holy Spirit is critical as well as knowing Scripture. It is also important to know who your audience is because everyone will respond to different things.
We sometimes wrongly believe that the outcome is always reliant upon our prayers. This just isn’t true. Our prayers matter to God, yes, but whether He answers them the way we want them answered or not, He gets to decide the outcome. Be an active, prayerful participant. You just never know how God is going to move.
Sometimes fellow believers will come at you because of something you have done that they don’t like. Instead of arguing with them, especially if it is something you feel God has called you to do and you were acting out of obedience, simply replay the entire situation for them. Let your words and the Spirit work in their hearts. You never know what might happen.
“Is God softening your heart toward a certain person or people, and most importantly, are you listening? This week’s episode discusses a pivotal moment in church history…the birth of the Gentile church because two men allowed the Holy Spirit to do a work in their hearts and obeyed when they were told to do something.”
But God — even if He is never mentioned in the book of Esther, was at work. What looked like doom for the people of God turned into a victory that is still celebrated to this day by the Jewish people. How amazing is that?
When we begin to acknowledge that all calls are important for Kingdom work, we begin to allow the Spirit to tenderize our hearts for our brothers and sisters in Christ, as well as those who need to hear the Gospel.
Adversity often pushes us to do things we might not otherwise do and see people differently. In our obedience to the Holy Spirit, our eyes and hearts can be open to people and circumstances we might not otherwise make ourselves available for.
By properly choosing the right people to do the right tasks, the right people will be available to do the work the Lord has asked them to do.
Luke demonstrated his meticulous detail in Acts 5. He carefully outlined both internal and external pressures on the early church. These were real incidents then, however, we also face these same issues today; deceit, miracles, faith, obedience, authority, and the Gospel’s transmission.
We need chapters like Acts 4 to help our spiritual growth and to remind us that we are to courageously proclaim God’s message, be confident at prayer, and share with others.
In this episode, Erin Olson discusses her book, Spiritual Orphans, and how the problems we are facing are spiritual issues manifesting themselves in the physical. We cannot experience heaven on earth with so many people disconnected from their Heavenly Father.
In this episode, Erin Olson discusses Acts 3. There are several key things that occurred during this chapter. Peter seized on a Holy Spirit moment, a lame man was healed, and Peter preached the Gospel.
God is always intentional in delivering His promises. The Day of Pentecost was no exception.
For ten days after Jesus’s ascension, the disciples obeyed this command. They gathered together waiting and praying with one another. Unlike the three days between Jesus’s death and resurrection where the disciples were scattered, this time they stayed together.
In this episode, Erin Olson introduces the Bible teaching series she is launching over the next several weeks. Erin will be covering the entire book of Acts because it’s where the Church began. Erin was recently reminded that not everyone who sits in church knows the Bible, including all of the terms of context included in it.
Acronym – S.A.T. (when was the last time you SAT with God and asked Him about your spiritual health?
According to a Barna study, over 51% of churchgoers do not know that Great Commission. That should concern you. In this episode, Erin Olson discusses why this matters.
Listen to this special Christmas prayer.
You may be tired right now fighting the battle God has called you to, but know that if He called you to it, He will get you through it. Where some may think victory looks hopeless, God is saying, “Wait and see what I will do.”
The farther we get from the Cross, the easier it is to forget the cost. We must never forget who paid the price.
I wonder today if those same words by Satan are being whispered in some Christian’s ears, “Did God really say?” Progressive Christianity is pushing a narrative that changes what God said is good and right according to His Word.
Lessons from 2 Timothy 2 – If Jesus Walked Into a Drag Queen Reading Hour, He would know exactly what to say because He would know His audience. And, so should we.
Whether we like it or not, our decisions influence others. Loving God and loving others means that we will love Him in the choices we make and the actions we take and that we will consider others when we do these things.
We should never allow the enemy to dissuade us from praying or lull us into the sense that prayer does not make a difference. Prayer can change things.
A warning for people: only listen to prophecies which line up with God’s Word. Don’t fall for prophetic words confirming sin and unrighteous living.
As Christians, we need to remember our most important mission; the commission Christ gave us – share Hope. Don’t hold it back and think you get to decide who gets to hear it.
Remembering where we came from and the grace that Christ has extended to us helps us to better reach the spiritual orphans we come into contact with every day.
In this episode, Erin Olson discusses her book, Spiritual Orphans, and how the problems we are facing are spiritual issues manifesting themselves in the physical. We cannot experience heaven on earth with so many people disconnected from their Heavenly Father.
In this episode, Erin Olson discusses Acts 3. There are several key things that occurred during this chapter. Peter seized on a Holy Spirit moment, a lame man was healed, and Peter preached the Gospel.
God is always intentional in delivering His promises. The Day of Pentecost was no exception.
But God — even if He is never mentioned in the book of Esther, was at work. What looked like doom for the people of God turned into a victory that is still celebrated to this day by the Jewish people. How amazing is that?
For ten days after Jesus’s ascension, the disciples obeyed this command. They gathered together waiting and praying with one another. Unlike the three days between Jesus’s death and resurrection where the disciples were scattered, this time they stayed together.
Acronym – S.A.T. (when was the last time you SAT with God and asked Him about your spiritual health?
According to a Barna study, over 51% of churchgoers do not know that Great Commission. That should concern you. In this episode, Erin Olson discusses why this matters.
You may be tired right now fighting the battle God has called you to, but know that if He called you to it, He will get you through it. Where some may think victory looks hopeless, God is saying, “Wait and see what I will do.”
The farther we get from the Cross, the easier it is to forget the cost. We must never forget who paid the price.
In this episode, Erin Olson challenges the listener to ask the question about what God is asking each believer to do as it relates to Generation Z and sparking revival. This generation is not lost, and Erin discusses the importance of fully engaging students with Truth and Light.
God desires a positional relationship with each one of us. This episode elaborates on the physical positions of our hearts and how it affects our relationship with God and others.
I wonder today if those same words by Satan are being whispered in some Christian’s ears, “Did God really say?” Progressive Christianity is pushing a narrative that changes what God said is good and right according to His Word.
Lessons from 2 Timothy 4 – Erin challenges her listeners with the question, “Is your life preparing you for death?” as she lists all the things Paul does in his final days.
Lessons from 2 Timothy 3 – In this episode, Erin Olson discusses why it is so hard to be a Christian today during times when people are seeking pleasure more than they are seeking God. Erin continues in her teaching series of 2 Timothy and discusses Paul’s charge to Timothy in chapter 3.
Caleb Wampler shares about the miracles, signs, and wonders he is witnessing around the world and shares with us his goal of 1,000,000 souls for Christ (he is SO close!). Listen in as Caleb also describes the importance of spiritual accountability and mentors in his personal and ministry life.
Lessons from 2 Timothy 2 – If Jesus Walked Into a Drag Queen Reading Hour, He would know exactly what to say because He would know His audience. And, so should we.
Whether we like it or not, our decisions influence others. Loving God and loving others means that we will love Him in the choices we make and the actions we take and that we will consider others when we do these things.
We should never allow the enemy to dissuade us from praying or lull us into the sense that prayer does not make a difference. Prayer can change things.
So many churches are failing to not only celebrate Pentecost on the date of its observance but are also failing to help believers understand the importance of the third person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit.
In today’s episode, Erin discusses the tragic events which took place in Uvalde, Texas this past week. She discusses where evil came from and how Christians can navigate reaching those who are hurting, sad, angry, and need help.
A warning for people: only listen to prophecies that line up with God’s Word. Don’t fall for prophetic words confirming sin and unrighteous living.
Apostle Paul knew he was nearing death as he sat isolated from people in his prison cell in Rome, but he wanted to send his final words of encouragement to Timothy. Paul reminded Timothy of three things as they related to leadership during tough times.
To die to self is what the Lord asks of each Christian. As we surrender, we learn what it means to love God and love others…which has very little self in it. However, when one lives too much for self, there are consequences that don’t just affect the person making the choice, it affects others.
Lessons from 1 Timothy 6 – This chapter was an encouragement to Timothy, but it is also useful information for us today because we face the same obstacles, false teaching, and heart issues the people in Ephesus faced.
But God — even if He is never mentioned in the book of Esther, was at work. What looked like doom for the people of God turned into a victory that is still celebrated to this day by the Jewish people. How amazing is that?
Lessons from 1 Timothy 5 – In today’s podcast, Erin Olson discusses how Paul describes how the Church family should treat one another. If the Church continues to look like an example of a dysfunctional family, the Church will lose its effectiveness in not only caring for those within the Church but also losing its effectiveness in reaching the unsaved.
In today’s podcast, Erin Olson discusses the high-value God places on the Church. There is no greater influence in all the world than the Church. This high value should influence the way we live and do life with those within the Church as well as those who are not members of Christ’s Church.
In today’s podcast, Erin Olson discusses why church leadership matters as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-13. More important than charisma, stage presence, the number of followers, and the size of one’s ministry is character. Church leaders are called to be leaders who serve and run their households well.
I wonder today if those same words by Satan are being whispered in some Christian’s ears, “Did God really say?” Progressive Christianity is pushing a narrative that changes what God said is good and right according to His Word.
In today’s podcast, Erin Olson discusses the two things necessary for order in the Church based on 1 Timothy 2: prayer and behavior. She asks these questions: What does your prayer life look like and what does your behavior reflect?
1 Timothy was a personal letter written by the Apostle Paul to Timothy. Not only was it a personal letter, but it also serves as a handbook of church administration and doctrine. It was useful and encouraging for Timothy in his day, and it continues to be useful and encouraging in our day today.
Deconstruction is a hot word right now in some Christian circles. People are claiming they want to fix the current cultural church by deconstructing what it is so they can reconstruct something they want.
Often times changing the word in a directive doesn’t change the meaning; it simply provides clarity to the task. The two greatest commands Jesus said are to Love God; love others. What exactly is love and how can we turn it into action? Today’s episode gets to the heart of God’s love.
In today’s episode, Erin discusses the word the Lord has given her for 2022, “Growth.” As Christians, we should continually be growing and maturing in the Lord. We shouldn’t strive to increase the size of our faith, but to grow in our faith by being deeply rooted in Christ and His Word.
If you think you can’t roadschool, work, and write in only 488 square feet of space, think again! Erin talks with Bethannah Guzman in this episode about how her family sold everything and lives and travels full-time in their RV. This lifestyle helps them to see all of God’s creation and share about Jesus and hope with others.
In today’s episode, Erin speaks with Crystal Buck, owner of Everlasting. We talk a lot about God equipping you for your calling, even if it looks different than what you thought you would be doing. We talk about owning and operating a small business, especially a business that relies on social media for getting the word out.
In today’s episode, Erin speaks with Earl Hammons, missionary in the Dominican Republic, about all that he is doing in the Dominican Republic, how each of us can be encouragers to our pastors, what God has in store for him and his ministry in 2022, and how we can pray for him, his family, the pastors and their families, and the people of the Dominican Republic and Haiti.”
In today’s episode, Erin discusses the word the Lord has given her for 2022, “Growth.” As Christians, we should continually be growing and maturing in the Lord. We shouldn’t strive to increase the size of our faith, but to grow in our faith by being deeply rooted in Christ and His Word.
Practical Ways To Get Started Using Your Voice—In this episode, Erin Olson interviews Misty Phillip of Spark Media about podcasts and being faithful and courageous in what God is asking each one of us to do.
In today’s episode, Erin Olson will be discussing heroin, heartache, and hope with Kathryn Inman, author of Counting Spoons. Counting Spoons: A Memoir of Heroin, Heartache, and Hope is Kathryn’s debut book which will be available in January or February 2022.
As a Christ-follower, the world is not your friend.
It is easy to take things out of context in this fast-paced world. However, as Christians, it is important that we live a life in context.
Listen to this special Christmas prayer.
There is a difference between waiting and looking. In this episode, Erin Olson discusses the importance of knowing the difference not just in your own life, but in the lives of others.
Are you running on empty already this Christmas season? Tune in to this week’s episode as Erin Olson discusses how you can simplify this season by focusing on Advent.
In this episode, Erin Olson recounts a recent experience where she had to ask herself this question, “Are you ready to die?” Death is inevitable, and it is all around us. We can’t avoid it, but we must address it.
Our goal as Christians is not to build our name or fortunes, but to share His name with those who need Him. This last chapter of Acts reminds us that our lives are not about us, but all about Him.
Paul, under the supervision of a centurion and aided by a couple of his friends, is put on a ship to Rome. Along the way, the ship encounters a horrible Nor’easter and is battered and broken. Miraculously, everyone survives. Paul received a message from the Lord during the storm about the preservation of life.
Think of a time you were “put on trial” even though there were no charges against you and/or you were not found guilty of doing anything wrong other than being a Christian. What was the outcome?
Acts 23 exposes us to humanity, humility, and hope. Key verse – verse 11: “The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, ‘Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must go and also testify in Rome.’”
In chapters 21 and 22, we see Paul heading to Jerusalem against the advice of the disciples. Paul wasn’t being disobedient to the Holy Spirit nor was he being disrespectful to the disciples. Paul simply knew the Holy Spirit wanted him to go to Jerusalem despite the fact he would endure pain and suffering.
In this week’s episode, Erin Olson continues her teaching in the book of Acts chapter 20. Leaders and followers are not mutually exclusive but rather are dependent upon one another. Paul explains what it means to be a church leader in this chapter and provides an example to follow even still today.
In this episode, Erin Olson continues her teaching in the book of Acts. In Chapter 19, evil spirits are confronted. Sometimes, we get worried that evil spirits know who we are, but we shouldn’t. If evil spirits know who you are, it means you are doing work that penetrates the darkness.
As we navigate life, many people will come across our paths that influence us as we influence others. Stay true and focused on your calling and your gifting, and allow the Holy Spirit to do the rest.
In this episode, Erin Olson continues her series on the book of Acts. Her guest host this week is Canaan Chapman discussing Acts 17.
