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Time With GiantsWhy the Local Church Should Be Our Main Giving Target with Brennan Fulton and Chad BalthropAs followers of Jesus, we are to give generously, but does God care where and how we give? We believe Jesus intends for us to support local churches with our giving because we can do more when we work together. Join us in this discussion on why giving to the local church matters. Thank you to our sponsors - WatersEdge: https://www.watersedge.com/Fire Cloak USA: (https://firecloakusa.com/).Has this podcast been a blessing to you? Please pay it forward by donating to our show so that we can keep creating content that points people to the powe...2025-06-2535 minTime With GiantsWisdom from Tom ElliffI know we talk about spending time with giants of the faith every episode, but this one is golden. Tom Elliff is a man who has served the Lord and walked with Him faithfully for the majority of his 80+ years. He shares from a heart of true humility and love of God that is precious to learn from. Tune in to hear from Tom. Thank you to our sponsors - WatersEdge: https://www.watersedge.com/Fire Cloak USA: (https://firecloakusa.com/).Has this podcast been a blessing to you? Please pay it forward by donating to our show so that we can keep...2025-04-3025 minTime With GiantsShould Kids Be In Big Church with Amber HudlerChurches often have strong opinions on how children should be discipled in the church. Some hold strongly that kids should sit under the preaching with their parents while others believe discipleship is more effective with kids in their own age appropriate environment. Join us as we dig into this topic and our church's philosophy at First Baptist Owasso with our children's minister, Amber Hudler. Thank you to our sponsors - WatersEdge: https://www.watersedge.com/Fire Cloak USA: (https://firecloakusa.com/).Has this podcast been a blessing to you? Please pay it forward by donating to our show so that we c...2025-04-1029 minTime With GiantsWhy You Shouldn't Fear Your Atheist Friends with Rob LewisHave you ever wondered how to discuss the topic of faith with a friend or family member who doesn't believe you can have faith in anything? Rob Lewis, a dedicated theologian, gives some insightful perspective in why you can have confidence in the faith of the Bible and explains an introduction to apologetics. Join us in our first of several episodes to come with Rob Lewis. Thank you to our sponsors - WatersEdge: https://www.watersedge.com/Fire Cloak USA: (https://firecloakusa.com/).Has this podcast been a blessing to you? Please pay it forward by donating to ou...2025-03-2631 minTime With GiantsTethertech and a Heavenly Glimpse with Billy TurnerWhen Justin Sullivan died, we were crushed and confused why God would allow this to happen. Romans 8:28 says, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose," but in grief it's hard to see God's purposes. Billy Turner, who we spend time with today, gives us a glimpse of something God has used Justin's death for - to help provide safety on the roads. The circumstances of Justin's death are all too common; the trucking industry has a problem. After hearing several stories li...2025-02-0431 minTime With GiantsA Coach's Perspective - Episode 3, Season 4Adrian Savedra has been in the room since the launch of the Ambassadors. His perspective and testimony to how God has moved among us through A Life Worth Following Ministries is powerful. God's handprint is everywhere in our story! If you need encouragement that God sees you and cares about the details of your life, check out this episode.
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Has this podcast been a blessing to you? Please pay it forward by donating to our show so that we can keep creating content that points peopl...2025-01-0825 minTime With GiantsJustin's Story - Episode 2, Season 4To give context for our season covering the Ambassador Baseball Team and A Life Worth Following Ministries, we need to share Justin Sullivan's story. Justin was an exceptional kid who died tragically not long after he graduated from high school. In this re-released episode, we sit down with Jenn Jewell, Justin's cousin, and Sydni Chappell, Justin's sister, as they share with us how God walked them through their devastating loss. Grab a box of tissues, and tune into this amazing story of God's faithfulness in the darkest of moments. 2024-10-2237 minTime With GiantsOur Story: Who are the Ambassadors? Season 4, Episode 1Our story is one full of tragedy and is yet full of the hope of redemption. Justin Sullivan was a stand-out kid, who lived out what he said he believed about Jesus. He was tragically killed in a car accident on June 3rd, 2002. Following his death, many have come to Christ, and there have been some miracles regarding the legacy ministry started in his honor. That is our story. Join us for our introductory episode as we establish the beginning of the Ambassador baseball ministry and the start of A Life Worth Following. 2024-10-0332 minTime With GiantsHealthy Church 3: Why We Should Equip Women for MinistryIn our culture, men and women are at war to be the most important; Jesus models that we are both equally important. In fact, a church cannot be a healthy one unless we value each other the way Jesus exemplifies. Amber Hudler brings a fantastic voice to our show as we discuss women in ministry — the why it matters and how churches can make a way. Now more than ever, we need all hands on deck to share the Gospel. Amber serves as the kids minister at First Baptist Church Owasso and has served the church in a variety of...2024-05-1334 minTime With GiantsHealthy Church 2: Why We Should Care About the Persecuted ChurchAndy Coleman has a calling from God to serve the persecuted church around the globe. He serves on a ministry called the Christian Emergency Alliance. He is passionate about mobilizing Christians in the West to take baby steps to learn about, pray for, and aid Christians under fire around the globe. Join us for this fascinating episode with Andy about why we should care for believers around the world suffering under persecution and how you can be a healthy part of the body of Christ.
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The...2024-04-2936 minTime With GiantsHealthy Church 1: Why Giving Matters with James CallisonHave you ever wondered why Jesus talks about giving so much? Is giving a priority in your budget? James Callison is a member of our church, First Baptist Church Owasso, and he demonstrates being a cheerful giver. He shares some of his personal convictions and great wisdom for how to start building giving into your life. James is proof that it truly is more blessed to give than to receive.
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Has this podcast been a blessing to you? Please pay it forwar...2024-04-1537 minTime With GiantsGod's Faithfulness When We Say "Yes" with Sean KouplenSean Kouplen is the President at Regent Bank. He has been in banking for a number of years, but for the last 8, he has said "yes" to bringing God into his work. His willingness to invite God into his work has led to numerous ministries at his job. He has seen employees come to faith in Jesus, and Sean has watched God multiply his efforts when he has been obedient to God's leadings. In fact, we landed this interview because of a tip from one of Sean's employees - how cool is that? Make sure to tune into Season 2...2024-01-2235 minTime With GiantsSeeing God Work Even While the Nations Rage with the DomkesMichael and Juliann Domke are missionaries to the Ukraine, and they are currently watching God work in the midst of a war. They share about their call to serve overseas, their exile from the country they call home, and the ways they are seeing a nation turn to Christ in a war. Michael and Juliann also challenge us as the American church to stay faithful in how we pray for our brothers and sisters around the globe.
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Has this podcast been a blessing to...2023-12-1442 minTime With GiantsHonoring God as Active Duty Military with Cody SpitzerCody Spitzer is our cousin, and she's the really cool kind of cousin. We are pumped to have her on our show. Cody is a Huey helicopter pilot for the Marines. On this episode, Cody shares about her journey into the military, how she honors God as a member of the Marines, and her experience so far as a wife to a fellow service member. Please join us in listening to her story, as well as praying for our military; their service is a sacrifice that is often overlooked.
Officers' Christian Fellowship link: https://www.ocfusa.org/2023-12-0140 minTime With GiantsThe Surprising Genius of Jesus with Peter WilliamsAs followers of Jesus, we should really lean into the depth of who Jesus is and how He taught. Join us today to hear from Peter Williams, a renowned Bible scholar and teacher at the Tyndale House Cambridge in the UK, a place where Bible scholars from around the world gather to dive deeply into the Word of God. In his most recent book, The Surprising Genius of Jesus, Williams explains how Jesus spoke to teach both the most simple of audiences, while also referencing things the greatest of scholars could have caught.
Peter also addresses some...2023-11-1656 minTime With GiantsSwitching from Accidental to IntentionalJeremie and Will Kubicek are a father-son duo who are creating a space for parents, especially fathers, to become more intentional with their children. Jeremie has written several best-selling books on leadership and personality, which have influenced some of the most influential businesses around the world. Using the language Jeremie defined in his books, Will has taken up the charge to start Six Summers, an online community for dads to learn to know themselves and their kids in a more intentional way. In the community, dads are charged to not miss the six summers their kids are between 13 and 18...2023-11-0234 minTime With GiantsYour Workplace as a Mission FieldThe Great Commission in Matthew 28 is for all believers - that means that God can use any day to bring someone to Himself, and He wants to use us to do it! Mike Henry has created Follower of One, an online community, to help followers of Jesus learn to embrace their own workplace as a mission field. Everyday is a mission trip, and we are all ministers of the Gospel!
Link for Follower of One: https://followerofone.org/
Thank you to our sponsors - Fire Cloak USA (https://firecloakusa.com/) and WatersEdge (https://www.watersedge...2023-10-1833 minTime With GiantsThe Gospel Works If You Work the GospelAs Christians, we so often are quiet about what Jesus has done in our lives. Tarvoris Uzoigwe, or as we know him, Coach Tee, works with Oklahoma Baptists as an evangelism and apologetics ministry partner. On our show, he shares his testimony, his convictions about how we all can participate in evangelism, and some practical tools to share the gospel. Don't miss time with this giant of the faith!
Coach Tee's Facebook: Tarvoris Uzoigwe
Follow him on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@woeevangelism1349
Has this podcast been a blessing to you? Please pay...2023-10-0540 minTime With GiantsGoing Into Business with GodAre you a follower of Jesus who works day in and day out at a secular workplace? Have you wondered how the Gospel can apply to your mundane job?
Mike and Bren Brown are admirable giants of the faith who learned to trust God with their jobs in the marketplace. Their story reveals God's faithfulness when we offer our time, talents, and resources to Him.
Has this podcast been a blessing to you? Please pay it forward by donating to our show so that we can keep creating content that points people to the power...2023-09-1252 minTime With GiantsPersevering When God CallsHave you ever felt like God is calling you to do something, but it's really hard to say "yes"? Gary and Carolyn Miller have experienced that answering the call of God isn't always easy, but is worth surrendering for. They have been serving God on the mission field in Hungary for 20 years, even though they have had serious challenges with their health. 2023-08-2944 minTime With GiantsHow to Help Someone in Grief: Episode 10Richard and Marlo Salamy work with the International Mission Board and are parents of four children. In our season finale, Richard and Marlo share the story of their youngest daughter's battle with cancer, and they kindly share what may be helpful, and not so helpful, for those who are experiencing grief. They are so transparent; this episode is full of wisdom and insight.
For pictures of Anna Baby, referenced in the episode, click the link here: https://www.alifeworthfollowing.org/post/anna-baby-pictures-from-episode-10
Marlo's Facebook Group: Pressing On To Know Him
Marlo's Blog: http...2023-05-2348 minTime With GiantsTrusting God through Addiction and Mental Illness with Roy Jaye: Episode 9Roy Jaye is a father and a pastor in Hutchinson, Kansas. His oldest child, Jace Jaye, played for the Ambassador baseball team in 2008, which is a huge part of of our story as a ministry. Jace wrestled with drug addiction for a number of years, while his family supported him into a life of sobriety and faith. Join us as we spend time with Roy. He shares about the grief he and his family have faced over the last 8 months after Jace's death, as well as some wise advice for families of a drug addict. You don't want to...2023-05-0950 minTime With GiantsBeyond Our Control with Michael and Lauren McAfee: Episode 8When our we realize that our circumstances are actually beyond our control, it leads us to ask fundamental questions about who God is and why hard things happen in our lives. In this episode, Michael and Lauren McAfee share some of their story of longing for children and discuss their new book that comes out in November, Beyond Our Control. They discuss how God has taught them to view their suffering and how they learned to believe God at His Word in the midst of the griefs and challenges of life.
Their first book...2023-04-2541 minTime With GiantsWho You Need in Grief: Episode 7Do you wonder how you can make it through the depths of grief? Page Cole is a man who has lost both of his parents and who also works in a field that involves helping people face their grief. Page gives some wonderful wisdom regarding who we need in our lives to help us grieve well.
Has this podcast been a blessing to you while facing your own grief? Please pay it forward by donating to our show so that we can keep creating hopeful content for others who are facing loss. The link to donate to...2023-04-1154 minTime With GiantsFacing Our Mortality: Episode 6Trey Shaw is an IMB missionary in Budapest, Hungary. He is currently writing his dissertation on why Christians should think about death differently and why we should even think about our own end. Trey believes that as Christians, we need to take Christ at his Word and accept that we have an end. We choose obedience to God when we acknowledge our mortality because we believe that He has defeated death, so we don't have reason to fear it.
Has this podcast been a blessing to you? Subscribe to and share our podcast! You...2023-03-2153 minTime With GiantsLiving Through Losing a Child: Episode 5Bill and Christie Richmond faced an excruciating 18 months after their son suffered a traumatic brain injury from a car wreck. He fought for his life and they fought for him, but eventually Jesus took Spencer to Heaven. The Richmonds share about their journey through grief and how their marriage and their faith survived.
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Artist Credit: Music production and the intro/outro videos are done by Eric B...2023-03-0748 minTime With Giants#But God: Episode 4Jeremy Freeman is a giant of the faith who has faced serious medical journeys with his family. He shares what it was like to walk with God through the loss of one child and the miraculous saving of another. Join us as we learn from Jeremy about how to trust God when your prayers get answered like you wanted and when they don't.
Check out his book, #ButGod: The Power of Hope when Catastrophe Crashes In, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/butGod-Power-Hope-Catastrophe-Crashes/dp/1400238285
Has this podcast been a b...2023-02-2130 minTime With GiantsFacing Cancer: Episode 3No one wants the phone call that Harrison and Mallory Moseby received - the call that Harrison has cancer. He is a 25 year old fireman whose life changed drastically 10 months ago. Join us as we spend time interviewing this admirable couple as they walk in faith with a God who has been so near to them in this trying season.
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Corrections: The verse in 2 Corin...2023-02-0736 minTime With GiantsHope of Heaven: Episode 2Heaven is a real place, but we often forget to dwell on its reality. Andy Davis, author of The Glory Now Revealed, shares what we can expect Heaven to be like as God has shown him in scripture. Whether you are considering your own eternity or you are facing the loss of a loved one, this episode gives us a tangible hope of the glory of Heaven.
Andy's Website: https://get.theapp.co/g2js
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Scripture Memory Resource: http://fffcfeb54e3b4da6...2023-01-2439 minTime With GiantsTrailerCheck out our intro to Time With Giants. It's a show that you won't want to miss. Catch our first episode on January 10th!2023-01-0800 min
Time With GiantsEpisode 1: Our StoryJustin Sullivan was an admirable 18 year old kid. He was an excellent student, a fantastic baseball player, but more importantly he walked closely with God. In 2002, he died in a tragic car accident. Join us as we spend time with Justin's sister, cousin, and youth pastor as they share how they trusted God when their circumstances fell apart. Even when our lives seem out of control, God is able to be trusted through it all. 2023-01-0658 min