In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, hosts Drew and Tim discuss the concept of ‘church hurt,’ confronting the pain experienced within church communities and sharing their personal experiences with such hurt.
Mike shares his journey of founding one of the fastest-growing churches in America, reaching millions each month on social media. He shares his struggles in establishing the church in New York City, leading to a shift in his approach to discipleship and leadership.
We take lots of listener-submitted questions, and the results are truthful and a little passionate at times. Drew and Tim also each have a surprise question for each other at the end of the episode.
Discover the pathway to a vibrant and active faith, where your life becomes a testament to the transformative power of God’s love and grace.
Does this sound familiar? You’ve been told that in order to experience a deeper sense of fulfillment in your Christian faith or to receive God’s blessings, you need to give a small portion of your income. Generosity in God’s Kingdom is not measured in dollars but by your heart!
We expose the ironic reasons people foolishly abandon their church home while empowering listeners to discern when it is truly necessary.
Join Tim and Drew as we explore the red flags to watch out for when choosing a church community. From questionable mission statements to shady leadership, this episode will leave you questioning if the perfect church even exists (spoiler: it doesn’t.)
Join us as we explore the profound impact of embracing minimal beginnings and making incremental enhancements on your journey toward becoming the best of yourself in Christ.
Discover the key to unlocking an increased capacity to stay unoffendable.
If you’re feeling exhausted and overwhelmed despite your best efforts to create a balanced and fulfilling ministry life, then you are not alone!
Join us as we dive deeper into the importance of not just preaching the Gospel but also addressing cultural issues and understanding the full character of God. But what happens when the truth goes against popular opinions?
Cultivating Gratitude, Appreciating Beauty, and Recognizing God’s Presence in Daily Life
In this episode, we will expose the gripping power of social media and pornography on the lives of Christians and provide practical strategies for overcoming these addictions through openness and reliance on God’s guidance and accountability from other Christians.
Our choice of words not only expresses our thoughts and emotions but also serves as an extension of our faith, setting a Christ-like example for others.
Do you want to navigate AI technology without compromising your Christian values? Drew and Tim share solutions to help you gain a deeper understanding of how AI technology like ChatGPT impacts Christianity and how to enhance your discernment in this rapidly advancing technological age.
Join us as we delve into the complexities of standing firm in our faith while facing pressure from society. But beware, the choices we make may have consequences that leave us questioning our convictions.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and powerless trying to create balanced and effective church outreach despite making a great effort to authentically love and center the church’s culture, then you are not alone!
If you’re feeling trapped in a cycle of uncertainty and frustration, constantly second-guessing your choices and relying solely on your ever-changing emotions to make decisions, then you are not alone!
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, and frustrated at the lack of results you are seeing, despite your consistent efforts to create faith-inspired fitness habits, then you are not alone!
In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, Drew and Tim share their personal testimonies, highlighting the challenges, doubts, and moments of transformation in their faith journeys.
What happens when discipline methods fail and emotions run high? Tune in to find out how to navigate the complex world of parenting with purpose.
Join Drew and Tim on the Eyes on Jesus podcast as they explore the importance of dating your spouse, navigating different seasons of marriage, and finding creative ways to keep the love alive.
Join Drew and Tim on the Eyes on Jesus podcast as they explore the importance of dating your spouse, navigating different seasons of marriage, and finding creative ways to keep the love alive.
In this episode, we will expose the gripping power of social media and pornography on the lives of Christians and provide practical strategies for overcoming these addictions through openness and reliance on God’s guidance and accountability from other Christians.
In this episode, we will expose the gripping power of social media and pornography on the lives of Christians and provide practical strategies for overcoming these addictions through openness and reliance on God’s guidance and accountability from other Christians.
Do you want to navigate AI technology without compromising your Christian values? Drew and Tim share solutions to help you gain a deeper understanding of how AI technology like ChatGPT impacts Christianity and how to enhance your discernment in this rapidly advancing technological age.
Do you long to deepen your understanding of biblical truth and sharpen your spiritual focus on Jesus? Join pastors Drew and Tim as they tackle the timely topic of false teachers, delving into scripture, personal experiences, and the difficult task of discernment in a world of mixed messages.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and powerless trying to create balanced and effective church outreach despite taking great effort to authentically love and center the church’s culture, then you are not alone!
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, and frustrated at the lack of results you are seeing, despite your consistent efforts to create faith-inspired fitness habits, then you are not alone!
Join Drew Barker and Tim as they launch the new, updated Eyes on Jesus Podcast. In this episode, Drew and Tim share about themselves, how this collaboration came to be, what to expect for the future of the show, and why YOU should be involved in the journey!
Season 3 | Episode #21 – In this episode, Tim and John Stange discuss the messages we preach to ourselves, the impacts of small decisions over time, what happens when we dwell on the negative, the balance of grace and repentance, and much more.
Season 3 | Episode # – In this episode, Tim and Gary Wilkerson discuss what to do if you have a prodigal child, why modeling Christ to your kids is so important—and much more.
Season 3 | Episode #19 – Sathiya Sam is an addiction recovery coach and the creator of DeepClean™—a research-based and Bible-backed system for overcoming porn addiction. His powerful story and innovative methodology have been featured on multiple sites.
Season 3 | Episode # – In this episode, Tim and Steve Macchia discuss spiritual formation, discernment, renewal, daily decision-making that honors God, and much, much more.
Season 3 | Episode #17 – Frank Viola helps serious followers of Jesus know their Lord more deeply so they can experience real transformation and make a lasting impact. His blog at frankviola.org – is regularly ranked in the top 5 of all Christian blogs on the Web.
Season 3 | Episode #15 – In this wide-ranging and insightful episode, we discuss waiting on the Lord and persevering through trial.
Season 3 | Episode #15 – In this episode, we discuss the crazy couple of years of revival and persecution that the Green’s had. How discipleship is not just an optional process for churches to have. We talk about finding the REAL Jesus and what it means in your life when He takes control.
Season 3 | Episode #14 – Justin Whitmel Earley is a lawyer, author, and speaker from Richmond, VA. He has two books, The Common Rule – Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction, and his newest book Habits of the Household – Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms.
Season 3 | Episode #13 – O.S. Hawkins is President/CEO of GuideStone Financial Resources, the world’s largest Christian screened mutual fund. He is also the author of more than fifty books, including the Code Series of devotionals including his newest The Prayer Code.
What’s happening with the podcast after season 3 and my online ministry? Have a listen for a New Year’s update.
Season 3 | Episode #12 – Valarie Reynolds is a top Leader for a well-renowned Network Marketing Company, and host of the God Is Within Her Podcast. Join Tim and Valarie for wide-ranging discussion, including how to use your gifts to advance the Kingdom, humility, seeking God, shame, and much more.
Season 3 | Episode #11 – In this episode we discuss, Tim discusses a variety of topics with special guest Ray Comfort, including the purpose of life, irresistible zeal for God, and serving from love, not for love.
Season 3 | Episode #10 – Cody Bobay is an actor, author, and CEO of Gibborim Studios. In 2016 Cody and his wife started Soulcon which became one of the fastest men’s movements in the world.
Season 3 | Episode #9 – Host Tim Ferrara and guest Greg Stier discuss sharing the gospel and the importance of the Word of God in knowing the will of God.
Season 3 | Episode #8 – Tim’s guest today is Danny Silk. Danny is an author and speaker, some of his books are A Culture of Honor, Keep your Love on, and Unpunishable. Danny offers life-changing advice
Season 3 | Episode #7 – Jordan Raynor helps Christians respond to the radical, biblical truth that their work matters for eternity.
Season 3 | Episode #6 – Elijah Stephens is the Director and Executive Producer of Send Proof, his first full-length documentary. Elijah served as an executive pastor for seven years, is a published author, and continues to teach on the subject of religion, science, and the supernatural.
Season 3 | Episode #5 – Dr. Steve Greene is the executive producer of the Charisma Podcast Network. He is a nationally known speaker and trainer in the fields of marketing and leadership.
Season 3 | Episode #3 – Join host Tim Ferrara for a wide-ranging discussion with Rob Gallaty about hearing and following God, the Holy Spirit, digital ministry versus face-to-face ministry, and more.
Season 3 | Episode #3 – Join host Tim Ferrara for a wide-ranging discussion with Jon Tyson, Lead Pastor of the Church of the City, New York on culture, the pandemic, seasons, honor, the Presence of God, and more.
Listen to Tim Ferrera’s special guest appearance on the Man of Honor Podcast.
Season 3 | Episode #30 – Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good is the founder/CEO of The Foundation United, a global organization working to prevent trafficking and rescue survivors by training schools, police, hospitals, etc., or recognizing signs and stepping in.
Season 3 | Episode #29 – Listen as Tim and James discuss the role of the church in the midst of tyrannical orders from a government and when to make a stand for truth even if you face terrible consequences.
Season 3 | Episode #28 – Some of the issues we talk about are the dangers of experiential theology; principles to be aware of when it comes to demons; Spiritual Warfare; taking authority in our homes, jobs, and families; and Aa word of caution for those in ministry or thinking about ministry.
Season 3 | Episode #27 – Drew Barker is a husband, father, experienced church leader, and former Elevation staff member. He is currently the lead pastor at Revolution Church in North Carolina and the host of the Podcast Hope After Hurt.
Season 3 | Episode #26 – In this episode, Jeff Kinley and Todd Hampson discuss when is it time to let dreams die, how God can prepare us for seasons we don’t see coming, that all Bible prophecy leads us to Jesus, and much more.
Season 3 | Episode #25 – In this episode, we discuss cancel culture, materialism, naturalism, theism, the problem of evolution, the Cambrian explosion, and the God Hypothesis.
Season 3 | Episode #24 – My guests are authors Mike Nawrocki (co-creator of VeggieTales® and voice of Larry the Cucumber) and Amy Parker (Night Night Prayer books), who have shared Bible stories with tens of millions of children through books and videos.
Season 3 | Episode #2 – Are you distracted? I mean who isn’t distracted at this point. Sometimes it seems like this world is designed to distract us with a constant bombardment of info on social media and the news along with work and family distractions.
Season 3 | Episode #23 – In this episode, we discuss persevering through trials with joy, remembering God’s faithfulness, faithfulness is an attribute of God, peace in the midst of crisis, and much more.
Season 3 | Episode #22 – Shawn Gabie is the founder of Kingdom Culture and lead Pastor with his wife, Michelle. Shawn is the author of “Secrets of the Supernatural Life.”
Season 3 | Episode #21 – In this episode, Tim and John Stange discuss the messages we preach to ourselves, the impacts of small decisions over time, what happens when we dwell on the negative, the balance of grace and repentance, and much more.
Season 3 | Episode # – In this episode, Tim and Gary Wilkerson discuss what to do if you have a prodigal child, why modeling Christ to your kids is so important—and much more.
Season 3 | Episode #19 – Sathiya Sam is an addiction recovery coach and the creator of DeepClean™—a research-based and Bible-backed system for overcoming porn addiction. His powerful story and innovative methodology have been featured on multiple sites.
Season 3 | Episode # – In this episode, Tim and Steve Macchia discuss spiritual formation, discernment, renewal, daily decision-making that honors God, and much, much more.
Season 3 | Episode #17 – Frank Viola helps serious followers of Jesus know their Lord more deeply so they can experience real transformation and make a lasting impact. His blog at frankviola.org – is regularly ranked in the top 5 of all Christian blogs on the Web.
Season 3 | Episode #15 – In this wide-ranging and insightful episode, we discuss waiting on the Lord and persevering through trial.
Season 3 | Episode #15 – In this wide-ranging and insightful episode, we discuss waiting on the Lord and persevering through trial.
Season 3 | Episode #15 – In this episode, we discuss the crazy couple of years of revival and persecution that the Green’s had. How discipleship is not just an optional process for churches to have. We talk about finding the REAL Jesus and what it means in your life when He takes control.
Season 3 | Episode #14 – Justin Whitmel Earley is a lawyer, author, and speaker from Richmond, VA. He has two books, The Common Rule – Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction, and his newest book Habits of the Household – Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms.
Season 3 | Episode #13 – O.S. Hawkins is President/CEO of GuideStone Financial Resources, the world’s largest Christian screened mutual fund. He is also the author of more than fifty books, including the Code Series of devotionals including his newest The Prayer Code.
Season 3 | Episode #12 – Valarie Reynolds is a top Leader for a well-renowned Network Marketing Company, and host of the God Is Within Her Podcast. Join Tim and Valarie for wide-ranging discussion, including how to use your gifts to advance the Kingdom, humility, seeking God, shame, and much more.
Season 3 | Episode #11 – In this episode we discuss, Tim discusses a variety of topics with special guest Ray Comfort, including the purpose of life, irresistible zeal for God, and serving from love, not for love.
Season 3 | Episode #10 – Cody Bobay is an actor, author, and CEO of Gibborim Studios. In 2016 Cody and his wife started Soulcon which became one of the fastest men’s movements in the world.
Season 3 | Episode #1 – Join host Tim Ferrara for a powerful episode with best-selling author, pastor, and speaker Max Lucado as they discuss hope, purpose, perseverance, and much more!
Season 3 | Episode #9 – Host Tim Ferrara and guest Greg Stier discuss sharing the gospel and the importance of the Word of God in knowing the will of God.
Season 3 | Episode #8 – Tim’s guest today is Danny Silk. Danny is an author and speaker, some of his books are A Culture of Honor, Keep your Love on, and Unpunishable. Danny offers life-changing advice
Season 3 | Episode #7 – Jordan Raynor helps Christians respond to the radical, biblical truth that their work matters for eternity.
Season 3 | Episode #6 – Elijah Stephens is the Director and Executive Producer of Send Proof, his first full-length documentary. Elijah served as an executive pastor for seven years, is a published author, and continues to teach on the subject of religion, science, and the supernatural.
Season 3 | Episode #5 – Dr. Steve Greene is the executive producer of the Charisma Podcast Network. He is a nationally known speaker and trainer in the fields of marketing and leadership.
Season 3 | Episode #3 – Join host Tim Ferrara for a wide-ranging discussion with Rob Gallaty about hearing and following God, the Holy Spirit, digital ministry versus face-to-face ministry, and more.
Season 3 | Episode #3 – Join host Tim Ferrara for a wide-ranging discussion with Jon Tyson, Lead Pastor of the Church of the City, New York on culture, the pandemic, seasons, honor, the Presence of God, and more.
Season 3 | Episode #2 – Are you distracted? I mean who isn’t distracted at this point. Sometimes it seems like this world is designed to distract us with a constant bombardment of info on social media and the news along with work and family distractions.
Season 3 | Episode #1 – Join host Tim Ferrara for a powerful episode with best-selling author, pastor, and speaker Max Lucado as they discuss hope, purpose, perseverance, and much more!
Tim is thrilled to kick off the first episode of Eyes on Jesus with Pastor, speaker, and world-renowned best-selling author, Max Lucado. Their wide-ranging discussion will cover many topics from perseverance through rejection to discovering your gifting and purpose and much, much more!
Trailer – What is the focus of season 3 and who are my first two guests? Listen to find out.
Trailer – What is the focus of season 3 and who are my first two guests? Listen to find out.
This is a bonus episode based on my talk on the Wisdom app about discernment on social media. Download the Wisdom App today and follow me at DiscerningDad
Episode – This is a compilation of all 31 of my guests in season 2 responding to the question: What practical things do you do every day to keep your eyes on Jesus?
Season 2, Episode #1 – My guest today is Corey Russell. Corey is an author of over 5 books and released 5 prayer CDs. He spent 18 years with the International House of Prayer and is currently on the pastoral team and the Upper Room church in Dallas TX. His newest book is “The Gift of Tears.”
Episode #31 – Mike Novotny is a Pastor who has served God’s people in full-time ministry since 2007 as a pastor. He also serves as a host and speaker for the Time of Grace television program and contributes to the written resources of Time of Grace Ministry.
Episode #30 – David Dusek is the founder of Rough Cut Men Ministries—a live, interactive men’s experience to get men talking about what’s really going on in their lives.
Episode #29 – Jessi Green is a revivalist, preacher, wife, mom, visionary, and creative. Jessi is the director of Saturate which is a global revival movement that is uniting the Church in reaching those that don’t know Jesus. In this podcast, she explains why discipleship and discernment are key ingredients to revival.
Episode #28 – Jim Burns is the president of HomeWord, speaks to thousands of people around the world each year, and has more than two million resources in print in twenty languages. He is the author of multiple books.
Episode #27 – Justin Kendrick is the lead pastor of Vox Church, which he founded in 2011 with a small group of friends on the doorstep of Yale University. Since then, Vox has grown to multiple locations across New England
Episode #26 – Samuel and Katie Deuth are on the pastoral team at Awaken Church in San Diego. They travel full-time ministering to churches and working to help church leaders develop a strategy for discipleship and growth.
Episode #25, Season 2 – Listen as Tim and Frank discuss how to show the love of Christ when someone challenges your faith, progressive Christianity, and much more.
Episode #24, Season 2 – My guest is Troy Mangum. Troy is an author, speaker, and podcaster of The Kindling Fire. Tory is a men’s advocate and his newest book is Fatherhood Faceplants. Troy lives in North Carolina with his wife. They have two sons, two daughters, and one son-in-law.
Episode #23, Season 2 – Sean has a passion for equipping the church, and in particular young people, to make the case for the Christian faith. Sean is an Associate Professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Sean is the co-host for the Think Biblically podcast and he has written, co-written, or edited more than twenty books.
Episode #22 – In this episode, we discuss a personal tragedy in Mark Roser’s life that literally blindsided him and his family. He shares about tragedy and loss and where God is when He feels far away. Mark also shares comfort and hope for those who are facing loss.
